Chapter 2

Looking at Luffy who appeared in Log Town, Zoro realized that at this point, Luffy had completed all the plotlines in the East Blue.

Now, he was a pirate with a bounty of 30 million beri.

For other marines, capturing Luffy would definitely be a great achievement.

However...

Zoro had no interest.

He only wanted to live a carefree life in this world. In the nine years since he had been transported to the world of pirates, he had always clocked out on time every day.

Now, seeing Luffy, he even took the initiative to make way for him.

Looking at the lackluster Zoro, Luffy's face turned dark.

On the way, every marine he encountered had been as energetic as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

Chasing and blocking him relentlessly.

This was in stark contrast to the Zoro in front of him.

What Luffy found most unbelievable was that Zoro casually dodged his attacks.

"This guy is much stronger than those marines."

Luffy thought to himself.

If it weren't for this stark contrast, Luffy might have really just passed by Zoro.

However...

Although Luffy usually seemed carefree and not very smart, once it came to battle, his sharp intuition was like that of a battle genius.

"I get it, this guy is trying to make me let my guard down, then suddenly attack."

"It must be like that!"

Luffy, who usually didn't like to think, "predicted" Zoro's plan at this moment.

"Since that's the case, I'll have to defeat you right here!"

Luffy roared at Zoro, suddenly stopping in his tracks, clenching his fists, "Gomu Gomu no..."

At the same time, the marines who were chasing Luffy also arrived at this alley.

"We found Luffy!"

"Capture him, don't let him escape!"

"Contact Captain Smoker quickly."

The marines were discussing, but suddenly noticed another man standing at the end of the alley.

"That person is... Sergeant Zoro?!"

Someone in the crowd shouted first.

The others also noticed that Zoro was standing alone at the other end of the alley, blocking Luffy's path!

In the nine years, Zoro had never actively captured pirates. When he encountered pirates with a bounty over 3 million beri at sea, he would always contact Smoker to handle it.

At most, he would do his "best" for the work assigned to him.

Plus, he was gentle with people.

In the Log Town Marine Base, although Zoro didn't have much strength, he had a good reputation.

It was precisely because of everyone's support that he was elected as a sergeant.

But...

Everyone tacitly acknowledged that Zoro didn't have much strength.

He was...

The mascot of the Log Town Marine Base!

"Sergeant Zoro, get out of the way!"

"That guy is a pirate with a bounty over 30 million beri!"

"The fishman Arlong was defeated by that guy!"

Seeing Zoro "resolutely" blocking Luffy, these marines all shouted.

"Knowing he's no match for the pirate, Sergeant Zoro still stands firm, he must be trying to delay the pirate with his body to buy time for Captain Smoker."

"Doing the impossible is because of Sergeant Zoro's sense of justice."

"Yes, although Sergeant Zoro is pitifully weak, his sense of justice is stronger than anyone else's!"

For a moment, the marines all started to imagine.

They were convinced that Sergeant Zoro was blocking Luffy to protect the peace of Log Town!

And this...

Was also the belief that Captain Smoker had instilled in everyone!

"Charge, for Log Town!"

"Sergeant Zoro, we're here to support you!"

"Eliminate the pirate!"

The marines all burst out with unprecedented shouts, deafening and attracting the attention of the civilians in Log Town.

And this powerful voice naturally reached Luffy and Zoro's ears.

But Zoro was completely bewildered.

His mind was full of question marks.

What are these guys imagining?

I didn't mean that at all.

What justice, protecting Log Town.

I just want to go home this way!

And, I don't remember Luffy coming here.

"You really want to stop me from going to sea!"

Luffy's brows furrowed, once again convinced that Zoro was planning to ambush him.

"Machine Gun!"

In the next second, Luffy, with a strong will, swung his乱打 attack at Zoro.

Each arm extended several meters, moving so fast that they left afterimages.

It was as if hundreds of fists were swinging at Zoro at the same time.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

...

The sound of fists hitting buildings echoed in Zoro's ears.

Although he had no interest in capturing Luffy, he didn't want to be hit by a random attack.

So, Zoro dodged each of Luffy's punches.

Buildings, walls, glass, and streets were left with large and small cracks from Luffy's attacks.

Zoro simply kept retreating until he reached a wide street.

"As long as it's not a crowded alley, Luffy shouldn't keep fighting me."

Zoro muttered to himself.

"Gomu Gomu no..." Luffy stared at Zoro, starting to feel anxious.

What's going on in this Log Town.

First Smoker, then Zoro.

Both can dodge my attacks.

For a moment, Luffy couldn't help but get worked up, forgetting that he was trying to escape.

Now, he just wanted to land a punch on Zoro.

"Clock!"

Whoosh!

Luffy's neck extended backward, using the principle of rubber contraction to increase the power of his attack several times, and he charged at Zoro.

"This guy, won't stop, will he..."

Zoro couldn't help but complain, but then he suddenly noticed a civilian who happened to be passing by behind him.

Upon seeing Luffy's attack, the civilian's legs went weak, and he couldn't move.

If Zoro dodged at this moment, the civilian would definitely be hit by Luffy.

Although Zoro just wanted to live a carefree life, he still had some principles.

In a hurry, Zoro had no choice but to punch the incoming head.

"Just a normal punch..."

"It shouldn't expose my strength."

"After all, Luffy is a Devil Fruit user and can resist all physical attacks."

"As long as I control the force, block Luffy's attack, and then fly backward."

"Finally, pretend to faint."

"This way, Luffy shouldn't bother me anymore."

In less than a breath, Zoro came up with what he thought was a perfect plan and acted with a clear conscience.

"Normal punch!"

Zoro growled, acting very bravely, as if using all his strength, and punched Luffy's face.

Boom!

A loud explosion rang out, the physical impact causing the air to ripple, forming a terrifying shockwave that spread in all directions.

It blew the clothes of every civilian and marine.

Luffy's features twisted, and he flew backward on the spot.