In Peter's perception,

two distinct auras emerged—one to the northwest and one to the southwest of Baratie.

The one with the stronger energy must undoubtedly beHawk-Eyes mihawk.

As for the other, it was slightly weaker, surrounded by many smaller auras. Judging by the numbers, it was likely a large ship.

But this confused Peter. According to the original story, aside fromHawk-EyeandKrieg, no other party was supposed to arrive at Baratie at this point.

Even stranger was that the intensity of that aura didn't match the typical power level of theEast Blue.

Although he had expected that his presence might trigger a butterfly effect, Peter hadn't thought the changes would comethisfast.

"Interesting... In addition to Hawk-Eye, someone else has shown up to help me gain fame."

While Peter was speculating about the identity of the newcomer, events were already unfolding inside the restaurant.

Just like in the original story,Ginhad brought his captain to Baratie, hoping to get enough food.

Though the guests and chefs—who had come out of the kitchen due to the commotion—wanted to take the opportunity to see the infamous pirateKrieg,

Sanji, who had once known the pain of starvation, insisted on feeding Krieg out of loyalty to the chef's code, despite everyone's objections.

Naturally, once he was full, Krieg "repaid" Sanji in his own way.

He used his Thunder Harpoon and heated knife to strike Sanji hard, knocking over several tables.

That was the second time Sanji had been knocked to the ground that day.

Strangely, this time he collapsed right atPeter's feet.

Had Peter not stopped him with his foot, his dining table would've been overturned.

Krieg, now fully recovered, had no idea he had just offended someone he absolutelyshould not have.

Looking around at the people who trembled just at the sight of him, Krieg sneered with deep disdain, feeling a twisted thrill from the power of the strong over the weak.

But that disdain quickly faded when he saw Peter,Robin, and several women calmly sitting at two adjacent tables, eating and chatting quietly. What he saw sparked a deep rage within him—those looks of contempt in their eyes.

"Drink!"

"Bah!"

Krieg suddenly shouted, smashing the table next to him, then tore off his coat to reveal the golden armor underneath, and roared at Peter and the others:

"You dare eat so calmly in front ofme, the great pirateKrieg?

You've got guts!

Do you think I can't harm you just because my men haven't arrived yet?!

Answer me!"

At that moment,Mikitamuttered with a curious tone:

"Who is this guy? He's been noisy since the moment he got here."

Hinaleaned back, placed her hand on the chair's backrest, looked down at Krieg, and said slowly:

"Hina remembers him... Krieg, captain of the Krieg Pirates, with a bounty of 17 million Belly."

Carina, who was born in the East Blue, quickly added:

"This man commands 50 ships and 5,000 men. He's a real pirate and aruler of the East Blue!"

"A pirate worth 17 million? A ruler of the East Blue?"

Mikita looked shocked, then clutched her stomach and burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! Something likethatgets a 17 million bounty and is called the ruler of the East Blue?

What's going on in this sea anyway? It seems so backward!"

Mikita's laughter brought the entire restaurant to silence. Everyone stared at her like she was insane, wondering why she'd laugh at such a moment.

Krieg's face darkened like a storm cloud, his tall body trembling, like a volcano about to erupt.

EvenVivicouldn't stop herself from trying to calm her:

"Sister Mikita, it's best if you stop talking... I think he's about to blow."

But before Mikita could reply, Krieg's cold voice came:

"No need to wait... I'm already furious.

You've pissed me off!

GO TO HELL!"

In the next instant, over ten gun barrels emerged from his shoulders, waist, and arms, all aimed at Mikita and the women around her.

Everyone shut their eyes in fear.

Among the Straw Hat crew,Usoppducked under the table and covered his head, whileZorogripped his sword's hilt.

Namicursed inwardly:

"Idiots!"

Then she looked worriedly atCarina, who seemed deeply affected by Mikita's "foolish" behavior, tension rising.

At the very moment everyone thought the women were doomed...

Mikita dropped her sarcasm and did something no one expected—

She activated herweight reduction abilityand leapt from her chair with incredible speed.

Before anyone, even Krieg, could react, she had already jumped straight toward his head.

"Let an East Blue villager witness the power of people from the Grand Line!

Moon Step · Ten Thousand Kilograms · Guillotine!"

At that moment, Krieg tried to lift his head, but the mere mention of theGrand Lineseemed to freeze him,

or maybe Mikita was simply too fast for him to comprehend.

All anyone saw were the girl's long legs rising into the air, then coming down with full force.

The heel of her tall white boot slammed down hard onto Krieg's head.

The blow was so powerful that Krieg's eyes bulged as if they were going to burst. His tall body couldn't withstand the pressure.

Everyone heard a loudcrackfrom his knees, and Krieg collapsed face-first to the floor.

BOOM!!!

The entire Baratie shook, as if an earthquake had struck.

Everyone clung to their tables and chairs to avoid falling.

But they didn't even have time to react to the shockwave—

Their attention was instantly drawn to Krieg,

whose upper body had been driven into the ground, completely motionless.

And to theblonde girl, who was now calmly turning around, as if she had just disposed of a piece of garbage with zero effort.

"How... how could Admiral Krieg be defeated by a girl?!"

"And with just one strike! Just one blow to finish that monster!"

"Who the hell are these people?!"

At that moment, even the coldest minds realized—

Peter and his companions were anything but ordinary.

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