Pirate: This swordsman is too strong

Billions of elders?

Luo Qi was a little surprised. That was not a low-level employee of Baroque Studio. Could it be that Baroque Studio has their minions even in such a remote place?

However, he did not interrupt, but listened to Uncle Ham continue to talk.

"Walls Island was originally an island with a very livable environment, but since three years ago, everything here has changed...."

Through Uncle Ham's narration, Roach learned the secrets about the island.

Three years ago, a man named Qolibafu led his men to land on the island. They relied on force to threaten the villagers and changed the land used for growing food to grow something called 'Jiecao'.

That is the raw material for making dancing powder. In order to make dancing powder, the members of Baroque Studio planted this plant on a large scale in the territory they ruled.

The villagers were afraid of Jolibav's power and could only listen to his words. But I didn't expect that with the planting of weeds, the land here became more and more barren.

In just three years, nothing can grow on the land, and even the vegetation has died due to soil deterioration.

"There was no food. In order to survive, we could only grind fishmeal and collected shells into powder and mix them into dumplings for food. But even this kind of thing can’t be eaten every meal."

"Since little Beth's grandfather passed away, the child has been living alone. If it weren't for the care of the villagers on weekdays and her strong personality, I'm afraid she would have..."

Roach never expected that such a remote island would be poisoned by the Baroque Studio. His eyes fell on little Beth. Is this little girl who is only four or five years old struggling to survive in such an environment?

"Haha, maybe it won’t be long before those guys stop harassing you. Roach comforted him with a smile.

According to time calculation, Sand Crocodile should soon fight Luffy and others. As long as Crocodile is defeated, all these problems will be solved.

"Well, I hope so."Uncle Ham sighed.

"Big brother, come with us to pray to the god Zuldara."Suddenly, little Beth said excitedly.

She found a wooden box from under the bed, and clumsily dragged the wooden box taller than her to Roach. When she opened the box, there was a pile of colorful small shells inside.

"What's this? What do you think the god Zudalar is? asked Roach

"This is the green ancestral shell. Grandpa said that as long as you save 10,000 shells, you can pray to the god Zuldala. The gods will hear the prayers and fulfill the prayers."Little Beth said

"God Zu'dalar..."Little Beth poked her lips with her finger and tilted her head, thinking about how to explain

"It's a big, big tree! That is also the only living tree on the entire island. Little Beth's grandfather told her before he died that Zudalar could grant the wishes of those who prayed."Uncle Ham said.

Roach understood. It was probably because Beth felt lonely after her grandfather passed away, so she used this lie to give her hope of living.

But Roach knew that there is no god in this world.

"Now I have saved 10,000 green ancestral shells. Big brother, let’s go together."Little Beth said.

Just when she was about to take Roach to make a wish, suddenly there was a noise outside the house, and Little Beth ran out to check.

"ah--! Help!"Suddenly, little Beth screamed outside.

Uncle Ham and Roach's expressions changed, and they quickly followed out.

"Hey, little bastard, last month's tribute hasn't been handed in yet, where are you going?"

Walking out of the door, Roach saw a group of armed gangsters breaking into the yard. The leader was a middle-aged man with dark skin and Mediterranean hair.

He strangled little Beth's neck with a vicious smile on his face. Little Beth struggled hard, but she couldn't break free from the middle-aged man's hand.

"Let go of the child!"Uncle Ham rushed forward and grabbed the middle-aged man's wrist.

"Old guy, you're looking for death!"The middle-aged man kicked Uncle Ham's chest.

The old man was kicked to the ground, his head hit the stone, and blood immediately flowed all over the floor. The old man's body was already fragile, and after being thrown like this, he wanted to go again. Can't even stand up

"Grandpa Ham, you bad guys! Don't hurt Grandpa Ham!"Little Beth struggled wildly with her little hands, but to no avail.

"The amount of grass that your village should turn in last month, plus this month's share, each family should turn in two thousand catties."The middle-aged man raised his foot and stepped on Old Ham's head, saying

"Kid, since you can't hand it over, let those untouchables see the consequences of disobedience."

"Lord Jolibav, please let the child go. We will definitely hand over a sufficient share of the grass..."Uncle Ham knelt on the ground, kowtowed and begged.

"Old man, I am the cruelest billionaire in the world, Jolibav. I will not be merciful to you humble untouchables. The punishment will start with you and this brat."Jolibaf said.

Suddenly, Little Bess bit Jolibaf's hand hard. Jolibaf felt the pain and let go. Little Bess broke free from the restraints and quickly helped Old Ham up.

"Damn it! If you dare to resist me, you brat, I will kill you!"Jolibav took out his pistol and aimed it at little Beth.

Little Beth was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she looked at Jolibaf in front of her in horror, but she still mustered up the courage to block Ham with her young body.

"At once...Even if you die, I won't let you hurt Grandpa Ham!"She said stubbornly

"Hey, then go to hell!"Jolibaf showed a cruel sneer.

Bang!

He pulled the trigger, and the gun muzzle spit out flames. Old Ham held little Beth in his arms. She was so scared that she closed her eyes and shivered.

However, she imagined being hit by a bullet. The severe pain did not appear, and the old man and the young man stood intact.

Everyone's eyes widened in shock. At some point, a bandaged hand grasped the muzzle of the gun. At the critical moment, the deflected The muzzle of the gun saved two people's lives

"Even children and the elderly are not spared. You guys really deserve to die."Roach looked at Qiaolibaf and others coldly.

Qiaolibaf looked at the young man in front of him who was covered in bandages with only one face exposed. His expression quickly darkened. The men behind him also drew their swords. They raised their guns and aimed at Roach.

"Boy, do you know who I am?"Jolibav said.

When Old Ham saw this, he quickly grabbed Roach, bowed and apologized to Jolibav:"Sir, I'm sorry, he is my patient. Please forgive his rudeness. Our village will definitely hand over a sufficient share of the grass."

"Please let him go, spare him this time."Old Ham begged.

"Anyone who disobeys me will die!"Jolibaf said viciously.

Roach's lips slightly curled up, showing a cold smile, and said:"It's just a dog from Baroque Studio, but he dares to be so rampant."