Gunfire stopped in the Colosseum.

In the midst of the chaos, all that remained was the sound of the audience fleeing in panic.

In the ring.

The lifeless Buffalo and the unconscious Baby-5 who sank into the floor made Maude's figure suddenly rise in everyone's eyes.

They saw for themselves how strong Maude was.

Very strong!

So strong that even the two abilities of the Don Quixote family could not survive three rounds in front of Maude.

Still, they won't stop there.

This is the confidence brought to them by the psychology of gathering, and on the other hand, it is because of the value of the ancient Devil Fruits.

"Bacardi. Maude ......"

Many eyes from all directions converged on Maude's body, and then looked at Lafayette who was standing beside Maude.

Just now, Maud tossed the crystal box containing the Devil Fruit to Lafayette.

"Ho, is this the rumored ancient species......

Lafayette turned a blind eye to the malicious gazes coming from all around her, calmly looking at the Devil Fruit in the crystal box.

Compared to Lafayette's calmness, Jim has a serious face.

They are in the ring, and they are also the most vulnerable places in the Colosseum.

In silence, Jim's tall, muscular body straddled behind Maude, blocking some of Maude's potential gun line.

Maude picked up the unconscious Baby-5 with one hand.

The blood oozing from his mouth and nose, mixed with dust, stained Baby-5's flowery face.

"Self-blowing is not a good habit."

Maud looked coldly at Baby-5, whose head was weakly tilted back.

Just now, if he hadn't moved fast enough to stun Baby-5 before it turned into a missile.

Otherwise, if Baby-5 successfully blew itself up at such a close distance, nothing good would come of it.

"Lafayette, the Devil Fruit will be handed over to you for safekeeping."

Maude glanced at the people around her.

The pirates or bounty hunters who stood on the stage and looked at this side were a stark contrast to the spectators who were madly moving away from the place.

And the reason for them to stay in the field is the Devil Fruit in Lafayette's hands.

So, as long as this Devil Fruit is always there, these people, whom Maud sees as potential prey, will only be baited and hung alive in the Colosseum.

This is also one of the fundamental reasons why Maud struck first to take the Devil Fruit.

The bait is just such a thing, how can it be eaten so quickly.

"No problem."

Lafayette took Maude's orders.

He also knew the key to this bait plan, and his red lips pursed lightly, spread his pure white wings, and flew into the air with the Devil Fruit.

The Devil Fruit in his hand was intended for Jim to eat.

But

Until then, he and Maud will make the most of this Devil Fruit and turn the Colosseum into a mousetrap with obvious intentions.

At that time, the desire that is bred by the human heart will become a help, so that the prey will involuntarily enter the rat trap.

Lafayette flies into the air with the Devil Fruit, which in turn attracts the attention of pirates and bounty hunters.

Whoever holds the Devil Fruit will become the target of public criticism in an instant.

"Knock him down!"

In the midst of the chaos, someone shouted.

The words full of murderous intent were like sounding the horn of war.

All of a sudden, the gunfire rang out again.

However, this time the target became Lafayette.

Countless buckshot shot at Lafayette, who spread his wings and flew into the air.

"Ho Ho ......"

Lafayette calmly dodged the buckshot that came from below.

In the ring.

Maud looked up at Lafayette, who had absorbed most of the firepower, and turned to Jim beside him, hiding the worry in his eyes.

"Jim, take care of her."

With that, Maud tossed the Baby-5 he was carrying to Jim.

"Okay."

Jim raises his hand to catch the unconscious Baby-5.

Maud nodded to Jim, and then rushed to Conan and Bottron, who were on the other side of the ring.

"Little Brother Jim, don't stand stupidly, hurry up and find an inconspicuous place to hide."

Seeing Maude start hunting, Bailey, who was squatting on Jim's bald head, pointed to the entrance and exit of the passage that pulled down the fence iron gate in the distance, and motioned for Jim to go there.

Without saying a word, Jim headed in the direction Bailey pointed.

He and Pele didn't need to be involved in the fight, so there was no need to stand in such a prominent ring.

It's also a good idea to take refuge at the entrance and exit of the passage at the edge of the field.

Many pirates and bounty hunters noticed Jim and Bailey's movements, but didn't pay much attention.

Their attention was on the Devil Fruit in Lafayette's hand.

The Devil Fruit is still there, and Lafayette is a powerhouse, which means that Lafayette can't eat that Devil Fruit.

In other words, as long as the fire gathers to knock Lafayette down, everyone involved has a chance to grab that rare ancient Devil Fruit.

At that point, they won't be like Maud and Lafayette who would go shopping with Devil Fruits in full view.

Once they grab the Devil Fruit, they will only use the fastest speed in their lives to bite the next Devil Fruit first.

The fire was diverted by Lafayette, and Maud saw Conan and Bottrand, who were also in the ring, as their second prey.

"Huh?"

Botron, who was about to leave through the passage at the end of the stone path, suddenly sensed a killing intent coming from behind him.

Conan, who was walking side by side with him, was also the first to notice it.

The two turned around almost at the same time, only to see Maude rushing straight at him with a knife, and his intention was self-evident.

Damn it......

Bottran and Conan looked shocked, and they both cursed in their hearts.

Just a few minutes earlier, Botrand had been slashed by Maud.

was trying to get back on the field, but Buffalo and Baby-5 appeared at the right time, which attracted Maude's attention.

At that time, Botron thought that he could take advantage of this opportunity to Yin Bo Maud.

But he never expected that Bafaro and Baby-5, the two capable people, had no cards.

Just a photo was taken by Maudgan, then he Botrand also sneaked up on an egg.

Bottrand, who was originally inclined to give up the Devil Fruit, decisively decided to give up the Devil Fruit after experiencing Maude's strength firsthand, and prepared to leave the Colosseum with Conan.

But now, Maud is actually in pursuit.

The sudden situation made them puzzled and panicked.

"We don't want Devil Fruits!"

Bottrand immediately made a gesture towards Maude.

The implication for now is that they don't plan to compete for the Devil Fruit anymore, so you don't need to trouble us.

Maud just looked at them in silence, a smile of incomprehension on her face.

Looking at Maude's smile, Bottron and Conan only felt a chill all over their bodies.

In an instant,

The two of them seemed to realize something.

The man in front of him......

That's right.

Bacardi. Hammond......

It's a killing god who caused the Twin Islands massacre!

And I don't know if it's intentional or a coincidence, the targets targeted by this killing god are basically pirates.

"You ......!!!"

Cold sweat oozed from Botron's back, and he suddenly pulled out the thick-backed machete hanging from his waist.

In his mind, the words that Maude had said earlier flashed inexplicably.

I didn't think about retreating from the beginning!

Don't......

"Bacardi. Maude, you fought from the beginning, just to ......"

Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by an oncoming sword.

He understood.

The true purpose of this god-killing in front of him.

Not for the Devil Fruit, but for ......

Inexplicably, he has been in the industry for many years, and the cold in his heart is even stronger.