I, Naruto, started out with Hinata feeding me imported candy.

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"As long as we can hold this slope, we will save our village..."

Chapter 681 Do we really have to get involved in this mess?

　"As long as those pirates are prevented from crossing this slope, the villagers will be safe, so the most important thing is to figure out how to defend this slope."

Usopp continued to introduce the topic to everyone with great confidence.

"This is way too easy."

"As long as we drive all those pirates away on this slope, the village won't be attacked."

Luffy said.

"If it's just talk, then of course it's very simple."

"But the truth is they have a lot of people, a huge number of pirates. Can we really hold this slope with just a few of us?"

"Although I know you guys are very capable, there are only three of us."

"It's really a case of being outnumbered to deal with Captain Kuro's hundreds of pirates. We need to come up with a foolproof plan."

Usopp addressed the three people below.

"How can you say there are three people?"

"Don't you participate in the war yourself?"

"Just the three of us?"

"I'm very weak, so don't expect me to do anything for you."

"I just agreed to help you, but that doesn't mean I'm some kind of amazing guy."

"You know, I'm just a petite woman. My fighting ability is so weak that even I can't believe it."

"So don't pin your hopes on me. I just feel I should help you, but that doesn't mean I can defeat those pirates for you."

"So when it comes to fighting, it's best to rely on these two."

Miss Nami said to Usopp, then pointed with her finger at Luffy and Roronoa Zoro.

"Of course I'll join the fight too."

"After all, this is about protecting my village; how can I rely entirely on your help?"

"Even if you don't help me, that's perfectly normal. Helping me is a favor, not helping is your right. I understand that principle."

Usopp's eyes snapped open, and he immediately began to explain.

“We’re pretty tough guys, so you don’t need to worry.”

"As long as the two of us are involved, we can handle these pirates without breaking a sweat."

Luffy clenched his fist and said.

"Really? Are you very powerful?"

"That's great, because the main thing now is to see how strong each side is in combat."

"If our combat capabilities are strong enough, we will certainly be able to defeat Captain Crowe and his crew."

"However, if our fighting strength in this area is no match for the enemy, we will end in defeat at that time."

"We might all be killed by those pirates, do you really want to help me?"

"Do we really want to get involved in the 637 incident?"

"Actually, you don't need to..."

Usopp is at it again, repeating his old clichés.

"Stop rambling on and on about this nonsense."

"If you could think of other good solutions, why would you be so sad and upset?"

“We decided to help you because we saw that you were really desperate, and you also have a great deal of courage.”

"Since we've decided to fight those pirates, we've already disregarded our own lives."

"Besides, there's no need to worry about us failing. Ever since I set sail as a pirate..."

Chapter 682 What did you say? Can your body stretch indefinitely?

　"I have no reason to fail, and I absolutely will not fail."

"Because I'm going to be the Pirate King someday, I have to overcome all difficulties in order to successfully enter the Grand Line."

Luffy immediately interrupted Usopp.

"Understood. I will never say such polite words again. From this moment on, we are brothers in arms."

Usopp was moved once again.

"I'd like to know your special skills now. What are you all good at?"

"That is to say, your most proficient fighting style."

"Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. If I don't even know what my brothers are good at, I have no way to command the battle."

"So I want to know what methods you are best at using to attack the enemy."

Usopp really does act like a commander.

"cut!"

Roronoa Zoro was the first to answer.

"It's clear that you're carrying three long swords."

"It seems you're someone who uses a longsword, so your best skill must be slashing with a sword. It's indeed very powerful when it comes to killing enemies."

Usopp replied.

"The body can stretch indefinitely."

The second person to answer this question was Luffy.

"What did you say? Can your body stretch indefinitely?"

"What are you talking about? We're already at this critical juncture, so don't joke with me like that anymore. No one's body can stretch indefinitely, can it?"

"I'm really taking this very seriously to understand your fighting capabilities."

Usopp said.

"I'm not joking with you."

"My special ability is to allow my body to regenerate infinitely. I am a Devil Fruit user, I think I have introduced it to you before."

"I am a rubber person who ate the rubber fruit, and my body can stretch and shrink as I wish."

"You can even make circles with it; it's made of rubber."

"So... my greatest skill is extending my fist indefinitely."

Luffy explained very seriously.

"Really? I think I've heard you mention this before, but I didn't pay much attention to it. So you really are a Devil Fruit user."

"Although I have never been to sea, I know a little about how powerful people with Devil Fruit abilities are."

"But the biggest drawback is that I can't swim. Once my body comes into contact with seawater, I will lose all my strength and can only wait to drown."

Is that really the case?

Usopp asked again.

"You're absolutely right. Devil Fruit users are indeed cursed by the sea and can't swim at all."

"I feel weak all over when I get into the Wai River, but that doesn't stop me from becoming the Pirate King."

"So you don't need to worry about me at all."

Luffy shrugged his shoulders and then spoke.

"So, what is this young lady's most proficient skill?"

Usopp then asked Nami.

"Stealing a blow!"

Miss Nami answered without any hesitation.

"steal?"

Usopp seemed a little confused.

"Yes, you heard me right, my specialty is stealing. So what's your specialty?"

Miss Nami countered with a question.

"hide..."

Usopp answered without much difficulty.

Chapter 683 Escaping Reality? Giving Up!

Upon hearing that this long-nosed guy's specialty was actually escaping, the three pirates in front of them rushed over without hesitation and grabbed Usopp.

"You idiot, you have to join the fight too! Why are you hiding?"

Luffy grabbed Usopp by the neck and said.

"Let me go quickly, you're about to strangle me, I can't breathe."

"I'm telling the truth, and I don't want to lie to anyone."

"This is what I'm best at, but please rest assured."

"This time I will absolutely not shirk my responsibilities. I will participate in the 637 battle no matter what."

Usopp struggled desperately as he spoke.

Luffy then released his hands.

"cough cough..."

Usopp coughed several times before finally managing to catch his breath.