Kisu Island, the Red Hair Pirates / The King of Knights, Red-Hair, Mihawk

But for Arthur, who was truly at a bottleneck, this warm current, several times stronger than that of Supernovas, had little effect.

Kagel Berger certainly has the strength, and with the promotion from the 'World Economy News Paper' and the celebrity effect of the 'King of Knights', he has gained immense popularity in both the first half of the Grand Line and the New World.

Although it did not meet the system's hidden conditions, this warm current was still several times greater than that of Supernovas.

This shows that carelessness is always fatal.

Both Enel and this Cagliari Berger were vulnerable to Arthur's grasp of this fatal weakness, making them easy targets for a single blow.

The Excalibur in his hand vanished in golden light, and Arthur turned and headed back towards the bay.

"Is it resolved?"

On the beach, Nami saw Arthur emerge from the forest and then dispelled her intangible state.

Robin, on the other hand, walked over with light steps, her movements graceful and graceful.

"Ah..." East Starlion! Arthur nodded, then looked up and shouted.

"Hiss..."

The sound of horses neighing descended from the sky, and a white steed seemed to gallop down from the Sun, heading towards the forest.

"Get ready, it's barbecue tonight." Arthur gave a thumbs-up, pointed behind him, and said with a smile.

"Hmm." Robin smiled and nodded, not asking any further questions.

Chapter 172 Kisu Island, Red Hair Pirates

Night falls, and the stars twinkle in the sky.

On the shore of the uninhabited island, a three-masted sailing ship, entirely silver-white, is moored, its white horse's head gazing at the scene ahead.

The campfire burned, illuminating the barbecue grill beside it.

The silvery moonlight shone down, illuminating the faces of Arthur and Robin as they flipped the skewers of grilled meat. Their lips moved slightly, and amidst the sparks flying, they seemed to be talking about something.

Not far from them, there was a plastic table and four beach chairs. Nami and Hancock were sitting facing each other, both wearing only bikinis, staring at each other with serious expressions, holding playing cards and gambling.

"Is it confirmed?"

Robin picked up a skewer of meat that was about 80% cooked and was emitting wisps of steam. He gently blew on it to warm it up, and after a while, he took a bite himself. Once he felt it wasn't so hot anymore, he handed it to Arthur.

"It's almost certainly true. Since they're all dead anyway, it doesn't matter whether they are or not."

Arthur slightly opened his mouth, ate the piece of roasted meat that Robin had tasted at the tip, and said nonchalantly.

"That's true." Robin nodded in agreement, then asked, "Have your abilities, and my existence, been discovered?"

Upon hearing this, Arthur was slightly taken aback.

"Oh dear~" Seeing Arthur pause in surprise, Robin couldn't help but rest her chin on her hand and chuckle with amusement, "Even the 'King of Knights' has been forgotten. It seems the 'King of Knights' is too much of a figure. The mere 79 million Beli 'Devil Child' is nothing to mention."

"Hehe..." Arthur chuckled awkwardly, speechless.

Just as Robin said, the reputation of the 'King of Knights' was too great. Even Kagel Berger was brought to the world's attention because of the 'King of Knights' fame, which led to his killing. Arthur even won a victory recognized by the system.

Everyone's attention was focused on the 'King of Knights,' ignoring those around him. If they had paid a little more attention, they would have noticed that among them were not only the long-lost 'Devil Child,' but also the 'Sea Beauty,' hailed as the most beautiful woman in the sea.

Hancock's name, "Sea Queen," is renowned throughout the world, especially since she is one of the Shichibukai.

After boarding, the "East Starlion" only reached an ordinary town besides this uninhabited island, and only resupplyed there. No one discovered Hancock's identity.

Once they reach a bustling area, Hancock will eventually be recognized, and the women around the 'King of Knights' will gradually attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

Robin's true identity will be exposed sooner or later.

"Robin, is the barbecue ready yet?!"

Just as Arthur was about to say something, Nami's shout suddenly rang out.

Nami waved confidently in their direction, while Hancock looked dejected; the outcome was clear.

"Coming," Robin responded, sprinkling seasoning on all the skewers. Then she smiled at Arthur and said, "I think it's better to wear the old veil."

"No need! Your identity, or mine, will be exposed sooner or later." Arthur took a bottle of expensive red wine from the cooler under the barbecue grill, a slight smile playing on his lips. "No matter what happens, I will protect you."

"I feel so relieved, Captain." Robin, carrying a plate full of grilled meat skewers, took Arthur's arm and said in a rare, coquettish tone.

"Too slow! Robin, Arthur," Nami said with dissatisfaction as she watched the two approach.

"Too slow! Robin, Arthur," Nami said with dissatisfaction as she watched the two approach.

"Sorry... let's play hide-and-seek after we finish eating!"

"Okay, okay--"

The campfire burned, its light reflecting off the four people whose relationship was warming up.

Kisu Island is the territory ruled by Shanks Red-Hair, one of the Four Emperors.

There is an ordinary village on the island, where the villagers are very hospitable and always have happy smiles on their faces.

This ordinary village, situated in the New World, was subjected to widespread destruction and plunder.

However, because the village entrance displays the flag of the Red Hair Pirates, and this island displays the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates, it is also a place of great significance...

Especially when people learned that Red Hair Pirates often came here to hold banquets and drink, they avoided him as if he were a plague god, fearing that if they landed here they would run into Red Hair Pirates and be seen as a provocateur and dealt with.

The island's villagers were very grateful and always warmly welcomed the Red Hair Pirates whenever he visited.

And today, perhaps, is just a coincidence within a coincidence.

A silver-white three-masted sailing ship slowly sailed along the coast of Kisu Island.

"Arthur, come here right now."

On the deck of the "East Starion," Nami, who was at the helm, suddenly shouted loudly to Arthur was not far away.

"What's wrong?" Arthur hadn't arrived yet, so Robin, who was sitting next to him, stood up and walked over with a puzzled look on her face.

"Robin, isn't that flag...?" Nami pointed ahead, her voice trembling slightly.

Upon hearing this, Robin looked in the direction Nami was pointing.

The next moment, Robin's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and a wry smile appeared on her lips, "It seems our chances of winning today are not good."

A few hundred meters ahead of the "East Starlion," at a dock 2.4, stood a two-masted sailing ship. It was smaller than the "East Starlion," but its fame was as great as that of the Moby Dick.

It was none other than the flagship of the Red Hair Pirates —the USS Red Fosse.

"Arthur, why don't we turn around and change course?"

At that moment, Arthur also came over, Nami said nervously.

I witnessed Kaido's despair-inducing power a few months ago. If I hadn't had the ability to hide in another dimension, I probably would have been swallowed up by the tsunami caused by his swimming.

Last time it was just Kaido of the Beasts, but now it's the entire Four Emperors fleet.

Having witnessed the power of the Four Emperors, it's perfectly understandable that Nami, who is naturally timid, would be afraid.

Chapter 173 King of Knights, Red-Hair, Mihawk

"'Red-Hair' Shanks, this man is far from simple."

Hancock had joined them at some point, her brows furrowed as she looked at the "Red Voss" ahead. She said in a low voice, "Rumor has it that after he lost an arm in the East Blue, his strength became even more unfathomable. Those sea monsters who initially thought he was greatly weakened and came to challenge him are now completely unaware of his true power."

"This time, let's listen to Nami." Robin rarely sided with Nami, not out of fear of the Four Emperors, but out of concern for her.

The clever Robin thought of more things than Nami and Hancock.

Although Robin was not strong enough, she stayed behind and watched with Nami while standing by Arthur's side.

But she is no mere pretty face. After realizing that the formidable enemy was beyond her and Nami's reach, Robin consistently worked to improve her logistical capabilities.

The library contains more than just history books.

There are also stories collected by people, some true and some passed down orally; there are also books about certain great figures, such as the Golden Lion, Roger, and the Four Emperors.

23. In order to sell their products, some publishers in the ocean often weave the stories of certain important figures into stories and then sell them all over the world.

Such as * Noland , * Roger Hayward, * King of Knights *, * Germa 66 *, etc...

Unlike the relatively unknown 'Joker' Buggy, who only became known to the world six months ago because of the Paramount War, 'Red-Hair' Shanks takes a high-profile approach, and his identity as a former Roger Seafaring Apprentice is no secret at sea.

Six months ago, 'Fire Fist' Portgas D. Ace was able to survive entirely because of the intervention of Red Hair Pirates.

Thanks to the words of 'Sengoku the Buddha,' everyone in the world now knows that 'Fire Fist' Ace has evil blood.

Arthur shone brightly during the Paramount War.

In some ways, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Arthur and 'Red-Hair' Shanks enemies.

Robin is afraid that Shanks Red-Hair, because of what happened with Fire Fist Ace, will take action against Arthur.

Even if the possibility is small, the bounty hunters of Haikong are enemies in themselves.

The memory of Arthur's unprecedentedly disheveled state after fighting Kaido for a whole day and night is still vivid.

This time, if a battle breaks out, we will definitely face an attack from the entire Red Hair Pirates.

Robin couldn't help but worry at the thought of that scene.

"No..." Arthur's lips curled into a faint smile as he looked at a small, inconspicuous boat resembling a Western coffin beside the "Red Voss," and said, "Nami, you take Robin and Hancock into the alternate dimension. I'll come ashore alone."

"Arthur, don't be impulsive!" Nami grabbed his arm anxiously, advising, "The opponent is an entire Four Emperors fleet, don't go in alone and act recklessly."

It's fine in a 1v1 situation, at least Nami won't interfere.

But the opponent is the entire Four Emperors fleet. Just think about the scene at Paramount War; even someone as strong as Arthur became a supporting character.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Seeing Nami's anxious expression, almost bringing her to tears, Arthur reached out and ruffled her orange hair, chuckling as he comforted her, "'Red-Hair' Shanks is different from 'Beasts' Kaido, and besides, I'm not going to challenge him! I promise you, if he attacks me first, I'll run away immediately, okay?"

With the advantage of knowing the plot intimately, among the Four Emperors, Arthur knows the person he knows best is 'Red-Hair' Shanks.

In remote little towns, he wouldn't get angry even if someone hit him on the head with a bottle or spat on him, but if his friends or companions are hurt, he will transform into the most Haki man on the high seas, inspiring despair.

He is not of such high moral character as to do such a despicable thing.

"You said you absolutely can't be reckless." But Nami didn't know this. Knowing she couldn't stop Arthur, she tugged at his clothes and reminded him again.

"Yes, yes..." Arthur nodded helplessly.

"Arthur, I'll go with you." Hancock stepped forward and said earnestly, "If a fight breaks out, I'll definitely be there to help you."

Arthur rolled his eyes, pointed to his nail guards, and said, "You stay here too. I told you we're not going to fight."

"Oh," Hancock responded, looking pitiful like a little woman.

On the azure sea, the "East Starion," which was originally heading towards the shore, vanished into thin air.

This scene terrified the villagers on the shore who had already spotted the three-masted sailing ship; the more timid ones collapsed to the ground in fear.

A figure walked across the water, heading towards the shore.

"Quick... quickly go tell the boss, 'King of Knights' is here!"

The Red Hair Pirates, acting as a sentry, was a young man whose appearance and build were out of place. He shouted nervously to his stunned companion next to him.

Upon hearing this, the accomplice turned and ran towards village 960 without saying a word.

"Where... where is he?" After shouting, the young man turned around and his eyes widened in shock.

To their astonishment, they discovered that the 'King of Knights' had vanished from the sea ahead.

Meanwhile, inside a tavern in the village.

The atmosphere at that moment was lively and bustling.

The sounds of clinking glasses and lively conversation filled the air, so loud that even passing villagers could hear them, and they responded with kind and grateful smiles.

"Come on... Mihawk, let's have another drink. Hey, you haven't come to see me in ages, are you looking down on me? Hmm?"