With Tushan's current top-tier Conqueror's Haki, if he unleashed it fully, not to mention those small-time pirates, even Bucky and his leaders wouldn't be able to stand.
Tushan could control his strength, simply because he didn't want things to become too boring. These leaders each had some tricks, and Tushan wanted to play with them for a while.
At the bottom of the stairs was Makino, looking worried but not daring to go up. Above, finally reaching the rooftop, was Tushan, who had come looking for trouble, gazing calmly at Bucky's crew.
"Who... who are you?!"
Bucky's voice trembled as he asked. Having roamed the seas for years, Bucky naturally understood the truth of survival: never provoke those you can't afford to offend. Thus, he dared not easily offend with words.
Tushan heard the question and sneered coldly, ignoring it. He casually glanced at the few who were on high alert, then nonchalantly swung his arms and arrogantly walked toward where Bucky was seated.
The earlier casual glance revealed that none of the people in front of him had any noteworthy attributes. The slight interest Tushan had just felt quickly dissipated.
[Mochi
Basic Attributes:
Attack D+; Defense D+; Strength C; Speed C; Stamina D+
Haki:
Armament Haki (None); Observation Haki (None); Conqueror's Haki (None)
Combat Skills:
Martial Arts C; Swordsmanship D; Sniping D
Overall Attributes: D]
The beast tamer Mochi had combat abilities that were utterly pathetic.
[Kabaji
Basic Attributes:
Attack C+; Defense D+; Strength C; Speed C+; Stamina D+
Haki:
Armament Haki (None); Observation Haki (None); Conqueror's Haki (None)
Combat Skills:
Martial Arts C+; Swordsmanship C; Sniping D+
Overall Attributes: D+]
The unicyclist swordsman Kabaji had slightly better attributes than Mochi, but still fell short.
[Ritchie
Basic Attributes:
Attack C+; Defense C+; Strength B; Speed C+; Stamina C+
Haki:
Armament Haki (None); Observation Haki (None); Conqueror's Haki (None)
Combat Skills:
Martial Arts B; Swordsmanship D; Sniping D
Overall Attributes: C]
Even the lion Ritchie had higher attributes than the other two.
As for the leader Bucky...
[Bucky
Basic Attributes:
Attack B; Defense C+; Strength C+; Speed B; Stamina B+
Haki:
Armament Haki (None); Observation Haki (None); Conqueror's Haki (None)
Combat Skills:
Martial Arts B; Swordsmanship C; Sniping D+
Overall Attributes: C+]
He was only slightly stronger than the others.
Looking at these opponents with the highest attribute being only C+, Tushan naturally lost all interest. However, if these guys were insistent on picking a fight, he wouldn't be polite.
As Tushan approached, Bucky quickly stepped aside. Tushan, without any courtesy, sat down amidst the complex gazes of the others.
"May I ask... what brings you to my territory?" Bucky finally couldn't help but ask.
Tushan, while peeling an orange he casually grabbed from the table, replied calmly, "I have no grudge against you guys. I just came here because it seemed lively and wanted to join the feast. But earlier, there were too many people, and I don't like that."
"What do you think?"
"Just... here for the feast...?!"
Bucky muttered, his lips trembling. Behind him, Mochi and the others looked extremely displeased. Just to join a feast, he knocked out so many people, and yet he dared to be so arrogant!
Finally, the weakest Mochi, who had the least sense of danger, couldn't help but want to confront Tushan. However, Bucky stopped him.
As the scene grew silent, Tushan squinted at Bucky, whose expression was hidden. Suddenly, a hearty laugh broke the silence.
"Hahaha! What is this!"
"If you're here for the feast, then you're a friend of Bucky!"
"Come, come, come, it's been a bit dull lately, having a new friend adds some fun!"
Bucky suddenly flew forward with a beaming smile, personally pouring Tushan a full cup of wine. Seeing Bucky's genuine enthusiasm, Tushan was a bit surprised but still raised his cup and drank it all.
"You, guy, are quite sensible."
"Hahaha! Those who aren't sensible don't live as happily as I do!"
Bucky laughed heartily, quickly drinking with Tushan.
Watching Bucky so easily mingle with Tushan, Mochi and the others were dumbfounded. They had to admit, their leader was indeed skilled in dealing with people!
Tushan didn't resist Bucky's warmth. Though he was powerful and arrogant, he wasn't one to seek trouble for no reason. After knocking out so many of Bucky's men, if Bucky could still lower his stance to befriend him, it would be unreasonable for Tushan to pick a fight.
Thus, Tushan and Bucky, the true big talker, drank and laughed together, having a grand time.
After another cup of wine, Tushan suddenly looked at Mochi and Kabaji, who were still standing dumbfounded behind, and waved his hand casually.
"Hey, you guys, don't just stand there."
"Huh? Yes!! We'll come drink with you now!"
Mochi and the others, along with the lion Ritchie, eagerly stepped forward. Since their leader had lowered his stance, they naturally had to follow suit.
However, they seemed to misunderstand. Their advance was suddenly interrupted by Tushan.
"Hey, hey, I didn't say you guys should come over."
"I meant you guys, go downstairs and invite your sister-in-law up!"
Tushan, chewing on a piece of meat, commanded without hesitation. Mochi and the others had never been ordered around like this, not even by Bucky.
However, Bucky didn't mind at all, laughing as he poured more wine, "Oh? Even sister-in-law is here? Why didn't she come up earlier?"
Though Bucky was nearly ten years older than Tushan, in this world where strength was paramount, seniority wasn't that important.
Tushan replied, "Your sister-in-law doesn't like seeing blood. She was afraid of a bloodbath, so I couldn't persuade her to come up. She had to wait for me downstairs."
Bucky's face twitched as he chuckled dryly, "Haha, I see..."
Mochi and the others listened and dared not delay. The two of them and the lion quickly went downstairs, eagerly inviting the anxiously waiting Makino up.
Before long, Tushan saw Makino's bewildered face.
"You're here, Makino?"
"We've been on the road all day, come sit for a while."
"Hehe, I thought there'd be a fight, but it turns out these pirates are quite sensible. Not only did we not fight, but they also invited us to the feast~"
Makino hadn't fully processed everything, but Mochi and the others had already warmly seated her at the feast table. Though she hadn't heard any fighting, the dozens of pirates lying on the rooftop were right there! They couldn't possibly be sleeping, could they?!
"It seems... I should trust Tushan more."
Makino thought silently. Though she didn't know how Tushan did it, he had definitely used his strength to conquer these pirates!
As for Bucky, though he felt a bit aggrieved, having his limelight stolen by this guy, he didn't feel any urge to resist. After all, someone who could wield such Conqueror's Haki wasn't someone he could deal with!
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