Higuma had a serious god complex—he acted like he owned the place and wasn't afraid to kill to prove it. Whenever someone pushed back against him, he'd flex his criminal record and reputation as a murderer to intimidate them into compliance. But here's the thing: he was fundamentally a coward. This became pretty obvious in two key moments—when his entire crew got taken out, and later when he went up against the Sea King. In both situations, his tough-guy act completely fell apart.
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