Kukui continued walking along the wooden path above the water, running towards the pirates as they began firing at him. “I’m sorry to say mister, but things like bullets can’t harm me!” He said as the surface of his skin began to turn to wood, his body slightly recoiling from every shot. They didn’t hurt, but they definitely stung. Each bullet felting like a pinch to the arm. 

Still, he soldiered through, holding his arms in an x and creating a wooden shield. “Ki Ki No Big Shield!!!” He yelled as he finally reached land, ramming his shield into anyone in his way before planting his feet on the ground, immediately rooting himself to the ground. 

Now on land and secured, Kukui steeled himself, ready to counter or deflect any attack the surrounding pirates would throw at him.