The stone slab of the arena suddenly cracked.
Baby-5 was hit hard, vomited blood, and lost consciousness.
The people around them who watched Mod kill Buffalo and Baby-5 with ease had expressions of shock.
"He's from the Don Quixote family...and he's also a person with abilities, but...but..."
“…”
Somewhere in the arena.
Arthur, who had the idea of fishing in troubled waters, looked at Maud on the ring in surprise.
He knows the status of Buffalo and Baby-5 within the Don Quixote family.
He also knew that Maud had become stronger.
but,
Killing the Don Quixote family cadres face to face still overturned his cognition.
In his mind, the weak figure of the past seemed to have been wiped away with an eraser.
Instead, there was a man in front of him who displayed intuitive and powerful strength.
Chapter 76 Bait
The gunfire stopped in the Colosseum.
In the chaos, the only sound left was the sound of the audience fleeing in panic.
In the arena.
The lifeless Buffalo and the unconscious Baby-5 whose body sank into the floor made Maud's figure suddenly rise up in everyone's eyes.
They saw with their own eyes the strength that Mord displayed.
Very strong!
It was so strong that even the two espers from the Don Quixote family couldn't survive three rounds in front of Mod.
Still, they won't stop there.
This is the confidence given to them by the crowd mentality, and on the other hand, it is because of the value of growing devil fruits in ancient times.
"Bacardi Mod..."
Many eyes from all directions focused on Maud, and then looked at Lafayette who was standing next to Maud.
Just now, Maude threw the crystal box containing the devil fruit to Lafayette.
"Hoho, is this the rumored ancient species..."
Lafayette turned a blind eye to the malicious glances coming from all around and calmly looked at the devil fruit in the crystal box.
Compared to Lafayette's calmness, Jim had a serious face.
They were in the ring, and they were also in the most vulnerable position in the Colosseum.
In the silence, Jim's tall and strong body lay behind Maud, blocking part of the potential line of fire for Maud.
But Maude picked up the unconscious Baby-5 with one hand.
The blood oozing from the mouth and nose, mixed with dust, stained Baby-5's jade-like face.
"It's not a good habit to blow yourself up."
Maude looked coldly at Baby-5, whose head was weakly tilted back.
Just now, if he hadn't moved quickly enough, he would have knocked Baby-5 unconscious before it completely turned into a missile.
Otherwise, if Baby-5 successfully self-destructs at such a close distance, there will be no good results.
"Lafayette, I will leave the Devil Fruit to you for safekeeping."
Maude glanced at the people around who were ready to move.
The pirates or bounty hunters standing on the audience stage looking here form a strong and sharp contrast with the audience who are frantically moving away from this place.
The reason that prompted them to stay firmly on the field was the Devil Fruit in Lafayette's hands.
Therefore, as long as this Devil Fruit is always there, these people who are regarded as potential prey by Mod will only be baited and hung alive in the Colosseum.
This is also one of the fundamental reasons why Mod took the first step to seize the Devil Fruit.
There was only one piece of bait, how could it be eaten so quickly
"no problem."
Lafayette took Maud's orders.
He also knew the key to this bait plan. He pursed his red lips lightly, spread his pure white wings, and flew into the air with the Devil Fruit.
The Devil Fruit in his hand was intended for Jim to eat.
but,
Before that, he and Mod had to make full use of the value of this Devil Fruit and turn the Colosseum into a mousetrap with very obvious intentions.
At that time, the desire born from the human heart will become a boost, causing the prey to walk into the mousetrap involuntarily.
Lafayette flew into the air with the Devil Fruit, attracting the attention of pirates and bounty hunters.
Anyone who holds a Devil Fruit will instantly become a target of public criticism.
"Knock him down!"
Amidst the commotion, someone shouted.
Those words filled with murderous intent were like blowing the trumpet of war.
Suddenly, gunshots rang out again.
However, this time the target became Lafayette.
Countless lead bullets were fired at Lafayette, who spread his wings and flew into the air.
“Hoo ho…”
Lafayette used his wits to calmly dodge the lead bullets coming from below.
In the arena.
Maud looked up at Lafayette, who had absorbed most of the firepower, and covered up the worry in her eyes, turning to look at Jim beside her.
"Jim, keep an eye on her."
With that said, Maude threw the Baby-5 in her hand to Jim.
"good."
Jim raised his hand to catch the unconscious Baby-5.
Maude nodded slightly to Jim and immediately rushed to Conan and Bertrand who were on the other side of the ring.
"Brother Jim, don't stand there stupidly, quickly find an inconspicuous place to hide."
Seeing Maud start hunting, Bailey, who was squatting on Jim's bald head, pointed to the entrance and exit of the passage with the iron gate in the distance in the distance, signaling Jim to go there.
Jim ran in the direction Bailey pointed without saying a word.
He and Bailey didn't need to participate in the battle, so there was no need to stand on such a conspicuous stage.
Hiding at the entrance and exit of the passage at the edge of the field is also a wise choice.
Many pirates and bounty hunters noticed Jim and Bailey's movements, but did not pay much attention.
Their attention was all on the Devil Fruit in Lafayette's hand.
The Devil Fruit is still there, and Lafayette is an esper, which means that it is impossible for Lafayette to eat the Devil Fruit.
In other words, as long as Lafayette is brought down with concentrated fire, everyone involved will have a chance to grab the rare ancient devil fruit.
By then, they won't be like Maude and Lafayette, shopping with devil fruits in full view of the public.
Once they grab the Devil Fruit, they will only use the fastest speed in their lives and take a big bite of the Devil Fruit first.
The fire was diverted by Lafayette, while Maude regarded Conan and Bertrand, who were also in the ring, as the second batch of prey.
"Um?"
Bertrand, who was about to leave from the passage at the end of the stone path, suddenly noticed a murderous intention coming from behind.
Conan, who was walking side by side with him, also noticed it immediately.
The two of them turned around almost at the same time, only to see Maude charging straight towards him with a knife, and his intention was self-evident.
Oh shit…
Bertrand and Conan were shocked, and they both cursed secretly in their hearts.
Just a few minutes ago, Bertrand had spoken out loud and was stabbed by Maud.
He originally wanted to regain his position, but Baffaro and Baby-5 appeared on the scene at the right time, thus attracting Mod's attention.
At that time, Bertrand thought that he could take advantage of this opportunity to plot against Maud.
But he never expected that these two ability users, Buffalo and Baby-5, had no cards at all.
He was knocked down by Maud after just one confrontation, so Bertrand had a sneak attack.
Bertrand, who was originally inclined to give up the Devil Fruit, decisively decided to give up the Devil Fruit after experiencing Mod's strength personally, and prepared to leave the Colosseum with Conan.
But now, Maud actually pursued him.
The unexpected situation made them confused and panicked.
"We don't want devil fruits anymore!"
Bertrand immediately expressed his attitude to Maud.
The current meaning is that they no longer intend to fight for the Devil Fruit, so there is no need for you to trouble us.
Maude just looked at them silently, with a smile of unknown meaning on her face.
Looking at Maud's smile, Bertrand and Conan felt a chill all over their bodies.
In an instant,
The two of them seemed to realize something.
The man in front of me...
correct.
Bacardi Mod…
He was the god of murder who was responsible for the Twin Islands massacre!
And whether it was intentional or a coincidence, the targets targeted by this killing god were basically pirates.
"you… !!!"
Cold sweat broke out on Bertrand's back, and he suddenly pulled out the thick machete hanging on his waist.
In his mind, the words Maud said before flashed inexplicably.
I never thought about quitting from the beginning!
Could it be...
"Bacardi Mod, from the very beginning, you have been doing it for..."
Before Bertrand finished speaking, he was interrupted by the oncoming sword light.
He got it.
The true purpose of the killing god in front of me.
Not for devil fruits, but...
Inexplicably, after having been in the industry for many years, he felt even more aversion to cold.
Chapter 77 If I had to choose...
Why
Also a pirate.