One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 151: The Negotiators Arrive

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The atmosphere on the coast was strangely tense.

Noir, like he was practicing some bizarre martial art, had been holding two swords aloft for almost an entire day. His arms were aching, but the Marines hadn't made a single move.

After surrounding him and informing Sengoku, the Marine guard hadn't relaxed; in fact, they'd tightened their perimeter.

Even that old fox, Kizaru, was constantly watching him, keeping one eye open even while supposedly napping.

Noir was so frustrated he wanted to scream. He was almost tempted to transform into light and bolt.

The Devil Fruits copied by his Talent System replicated the user's proficiency level as well. So, aside from practical experience, Noir's Pika Pika no Mi abilities were on par with Kizaru's.

The difference was that while Kizaru had pushed his powers to the absolute limit, leaving a sliver of room for improvement, Noir had no room to grow at all...

In short, if he could shake off Kizaru, no one in the Marines could stop him.

So, Noir wasn't worried about Kizaru calling for reinforcements. In his nearly a year at sea, he hadn't mastered many skills, but escaping? He was a pro.

Noir summoned his crew from The Underworld. Lucci, seeing Noir's stiff posture, couldn't help but chuckle. "Captain, what are you doing?"

Noir's lips twitched. "Less talk, more action. Cover for me; don't give Kizaru an opening."

Lucci shrugged and tightened his grip on the Celestial Dragon he was holding hostage. Wyper held his sword against Z's throat.

Noir, finally able to lower his arms, gratefully accepted a coat from Robin. "What's the situation?"

Robin knew what Noir was thinking. He had plenty of ways to escape, but he was clearly waiting for an opportunity to gain something.

As expected, Noir crouched on the deck, looking at the Marines stationed on the shore with a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I'm thinking of using Z to get something out of the Marines."

Robin looked at him, unimpressed. "What do you want? We're not exactly short on money."

After the Heavenly Tribute heist, the Underworld Pirates had amassed a considerable fortune, more than enough for each member's leisure and, most importantly, their training.

Noir nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. "There's something the Marines have that I've got my eye on..."

Robin raised an eyebrow. "What could the Marines have that would interest you?"

"A humanoid weapon of war. They're called Pacifistas. Have you heard of them?"

Noir looked at Robin, who shook her head. "No, never heard of them..."

Lucci shook his head as well. "I haven't heard of them either. Even in CP9, that kind of information wouldn't reach my level."

Noir scratched his head. What's going on? Has Bartholomew Kuma not been modified by Vegapunk yet?

Even if not, it should be about time. The Pacifistas should be making their appearance soon...

Technological advancement in the One Piece world was incredibly polarized.