One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 183: Noir Killing Intent!

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Garp gritted his teeth, fury in his voice. "Damn it!"

Tsuru's face was cold, her gaze sharp as a blade as it swept over Noir. But Noir, shameless as ever, remained unmoved.

Tired of the standoff, Noir brandished Devil Blade threateningly. "I won't say it again!!"

With a clenched jaw, Tsuru signaled to the Marines behind her. A large contingent of soldiers marched forward, carrying heavy wooden chests.

They set the chests down heavily, then threw open the lids, revealing a glittering hoard of gold and stacks of banknotes.

Zephyr, lying wounded and helpless on the ground, felt his heart sink at the sight.

'The Marines... actually caved to pirates because of me.'

'I don't deserve to be a Marine anymore...'

Noir glanced at the despondent Zephyr, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips.

Zephyr might be old, but his combat skills and teaching abilities were still valuable assets to the Marines. Pushing him to the point where he felt he could no longer remain in the Marines was exactly what Noir wanted.

Seeing Noir and his crew staring at the chests, Tsuru spoke coldly. "Can we have our people back now?"

Noir shook his head and turned to Enel. "Enel, go check it out and bring it over."

Enel nodded eagerly, rubbing his hands together before transforming into a bolt of lightning and zipping towards the chests.

Garp looked at the avaricious Enel with disdain. "You recruit greedy pirates like this into your crew, Devil?"

Enel glared at Garp, but Noir merely chuckled. "Of course. Greed isn't exactly a crime for a pirate."

Seeing Noir defend his crewmate, Garp snorted. "Birds of a feather..."

Noir ignored the taunt. Enel returned, silently nodding to confirm the ransom.

Noir grinned. He gestured for Enel to bring the money over. "The Marines are true to their word. Thanks."

Tsuru's eye twitched. Noir anticipated her next words, cutting her off with a smile. "Alright, let's return your people."

Garp let out a silent sigh of relief. A huge weight lifted from Tsuru's shoulders as well.

But that relief was quickly replaced by a cold, hard resolve.

'Once the Marines have their hostages back, Devil Noir is finished!'

Lucci escorted the captive Marines forward, while Wyper shoved the Celestial Dragons out into the open.

Garp and Tsuru immediately ordered their men to retrieve them. As soon as they were safely back in Marine custody, several of the Celestial Dragons began to shriek and complain.

"What took you so long?! You useless Marines!"

"A former Admiral, captured by pirates?!"

"I'm reporting this to the Gorōsei! You'll all be punished!"

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Back in safe territory, the Celestial Dragons showed their true colors, berating the Marines and forgetting who had just rescued them.

Shame and anger burned in the faces of the rescued Marines as they listened to the Celestial Dragons' insults.

The blatant ingratitude of the Celestial Dragons sparked outrage among the Marines. Some even clenched their fists, wanting to strike back.