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Seeing that Arthur was about to teach the officers and soldiers a lesson, Sanji became anxious. After all, patience was critical for the success of their upcoming plans.
Their self-control was crucial to avoid unnecessary trouble, so as Arthur prepared to strike, Sanji quickly stepped forward to stop him.
Arthur frowned as Sanji blocked him. He was clearly unhappy with Sanji's interference. After all, he wasn't officially part of their crew—he was only traveling with them temporarily.
Arthur thought to himself that he could leave the crew anytime if he wanted. Having spent time on Skypiea, he felt detached from the New World or Grand Line pirates—they were unfamiliar and unimportant to him.
"It's fine," Arthur said flatly. "You can stick to your plans. But as for these officers and soldiers, I'm going to teach them a lesson today. They ignored my warning, and I won't let that slide."
Arthur prepared to strike again, but when Sanji saw how determined he was, he sighed helplessly. The truth was, Arthur wasn't a member of their crew and didn't belong to their team.
Arthur had joined them only to leave the island and get some fresh air. He wasn't involved in their mission, and this entire situation was clearly frustrating for him—something Sanji fully understood.
However, Sanji was worried that Arthur's actions could jeopardize their plans. After all, someone as powerful as Arthur, who could control thunder and lightning, would easily attract attention.
For the rulers of this land, the sudden appearance of such a strong individual could be seen as a threat to their authority. That kind of exposure was dangerous for everyone involved.
"Oh, what are you two whispering about over there?" the lead officer barked. "Do you think you can ignore us? If we don't teach you a lesson today, you won't even know who's in charge here!"
The officer rolled up his sleeves and charged forward, aiming a punch directly at Arthur's face. But before the fist could connect, Arthur calmly reached out and caught it, his grip tightening around the officer's hand.
With lightning-fast speed, Arthur kicked the officer, sending him flying several meters. He crashed to the ground, leaving a long trail as he skidded to a stop. The bystanders, seeing this, panicked and scattered in all directions.
The remaining officers and soldiers were completely stunned, frozen in place as they struggled to process what had just happened.
"You talk about others refusing to respect authority, but maybe you should take a good look at yourselves," Arthur said coldly. "It seems like you are the ones who don't understand the meaning of respect."
As Arthur spoke, he stepped forward with an air of dominance. His cold gaze bore down on the group, exuding an overwhelming aura. His body seemed to radiate power, and for a brief moment, a faint trace of Observation Haki could be felt emanating from him.
The officers and soldiers were so terrified they practically lost control of themselves. They realized this wasn't just some ordinary man—they were facing someone who could wield Haki, a power possessed only by the truly formidable.