Chapter 234: Battle of Higher-Ups

Chapter 234: Battle of Higher-Ups

Now is the time for the sparring between the Red Scabbards against the executives. There are nine people in Red Scabbards' group. Kin'emon, Denjiro, Kanjuro, Kiku, Ashura, Raizo, Kawamatsu, Inuarashi, and Nekomamushi.

Meanwhile, the executives only have 8 people now. Cricket, Palu, Enel, Mantis, Jude, Manba, Brook, and Ruff. They are short on Magnus who guards the ship and Deon who infiltrates the palace. Also, Ruff isn't a fighter, so they basically just have 7 people now.

"So you only have 7 fighters. Then we will also send 7 people," says Kin'emon.

"No need, the 7 of us will face the 9 of you. We don't need your concern. This kind of situation is a normal thing in any war. We can't hope that the enemy's number is the same or lower than us," says Cricket.

"Fine, if that's what you want. Don't regret or use it as an excuse when you lose," says Ashura.

"Don't worry, it won't happen because we won't lose," says Enel.

The 2 sides then move to the center and get ready to fight.

"Buggyjiro, let's make a bet," says Oden, finally enjoying this.

"Fine by me. What will we bet? Money?" asks Buggy.

"That won't be interesting. How about the loser tell the winner one of their secrets?" says Oden smugly.

Buggy smirks and says, "Sure."

"Hehe, my men are strong, you know," says Oden.

"I know, but my guys are better," says Buggy.

"We'll see," says Oden as the match is about to start.

The referee finally starts the match after checking the fighters. Both sides rush at each other but not all Clowns executives move forward. Jude & Enel stay behind while the others move forward.

Seeing the 2 stays behind makes the Red Scabbards wary. But they can't think too much about it and focus on the ones who rush forward. It will be a 9 vs 5 now with 2 people staying behind, so their chance of winning gets higher now.

He should be at a disadvantage without any weapon against the 2, but he is not. Cricket's hands' movements are very nimble and he can move his hands in unusual motions at difficult angles because his joints are very flexible and his hands are quite long.

With his nimble hands, Cricket can block or parry the 2's sword attacks that come from many angles. Cricket also utilizes his Observation Haki efficiently to predict the 2's movements. He can always move one step ahead and make the 2 samurais overwhelmed.

They can't believe that they are the ones who get pushed even though they are together while Cricket is alone. Now they can only admit that Cricket's fighting skills are better than theirs. But they still want to win so they attack more fiercely.

As the 2 attacks more fiercely, Cricket's movements also become better. He wasn't using his full power before so he still can move better than before to match Kin'emon and Ashura's movements.

Cricket really lives up to his title as the first mate and Vice-Captain. He is strong enough to hold 2 of the Red Scabbards without much problem. As the 2nd rank in the crew after Buggy, he should be able to do at least this much.

"What's wrong? Can't you handle one enemy together?" asks Cricket mockingly.

"Stop looking down on us!" shouts Ashura while swinging his wooden sword from above.

Cricket grabs the sword and pulls it as he sends a punch at Ashura's stomach. Ashura gets hit and sent flying back then he crashes and rolls on the floor. It distracts Kin'emon who then gets hit on his jaw by Cricket and falls too.

Cricket smirks and says, "Is this it? Such a letdown."

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