An Unexpected Visitor

"You are... Admiral Black Python from Marineford?!"

King Riku recognized the man and knew that his purpose in coming here was to deal with the Shichibukai incident.

For some reason, the other side didn't seem to help Doflamingo much from beginning to end; otherwise, they might not have succeeded.

"You can't take responsibility for the tragedy that Doflamingo caused in Dressrosa this time."

"Without a doubt, it was the World Government that allowed that vicious man to take advantage of the Seven Warlords of the Sea system, establish himself in this country, act recklessly, and become its ruler!"

The Black Python's eyes were sharp as it stared at the aged yet spirited man in front of it.

"Navy..."

King Riku could not believe what the other party was saying, and the foreheads of the people were covered in cold sweat.

This was before the Den Den Mushi; their conversations were very likely being broadcast to some countries around the world!

"As a member of the Navy, due to the influence of the system, I was unable to deal with Doflamingo for you. This is the fault of both the Navy and the World Government!"

"Gentlemen, please allow me, on behalf of our incompetent government, to offer you our deepest apologies!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, this man, who had stood out in the World Military Draft and surpassed countless others to become the Admiral, suddenly knelt down in the direction of King Riku.

Although the marines he led looked nervous, they followed suit and knelt down before King Riku and the crowd.

"The Marineford's top combatant actually... knelt down!"

In several countries connected by the Den Den Mushi, ordinary people are standing in front of a large screen, watching incredulously what is being displayed.

Reporters frantically took photos of the big screen, afraid of missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In an instant, news of the Dressrosa tragedy, Doflamingo's downfall, and the Marine Admiral's kneeling spread like wildfire throughout the world.

"Admiral, this is not your fault!"

"It's not worth losing face for a Shichibukai!"

King Riku paused for a moment, then quickly stepped forward and helped him up with both hands.

"Face is something you won't lose by kneeling down. An elder once told me, 'Don't kneel.'"

"I kneel down today so that the justice I uphold can stand up!"

Burley's gaze was firm, showing no sign that he felt there was anything wrong with what he had done.

"You really are..."

King Riku's eyes trembled, as if he understood the other party's intentions. At the same time, the marines beside him also put away the Den Den Mushi.

"Since two years ago, the Shichibukai system has become unnecessary."

Burley's thinking was simple: if the Shichibukai were truly acting for justice, that man wouldn't have withdrawn! And the Navy's encirclement and suppression wouldn't have happened!

The sea area near Dressrosa.

"Damn it... Damn Doflamingo, if he falls like this, what will happen to the weapons we need?!"

"Let's go grab it first, the supplies are definitely still there!"

On several ships of unknown origin, the crew members were engaged in a heated discussion.

"Are you kidding me? The Marine Admiral is still there!"

"What else can we do? Without weapons, we have absolutely no chance of winning..."

Argument and despair permeated their ship.

Meanwhile, further out at sea, a ship bearing the mammoth emblem on its prow was approaching Dressrosa.

"Now that we have what we need, let's go. There's no need to waste any more time here."

Klar tugged at Sabo's sleeve and said softly.

"That's true."

The latter didn't argue with Lucci anymore. He glanced at the unconscious Luffy, and after confirming that he was alright, he turned and left.

They are all still young and will have many opportunities to meet. Right now, we need to focus on doing important things.

"How is Luffy- senpai doing now?!"

Excited shouts came from not far away. Everyone looked over and saw a man with a green rooster-like hairstyle and sharp teeth in his mouth, who looked like a bad guy, running towards them.

But as he was running, he suddenly froze.

"These two... could they be Senior Life and Senior Lucci?!"

It had a rooster-like head and its eyes were seeing stars; it was even drooling.

"Who are you? I don't remember knowing you."

Lucci's scrutinizing gaze swept over him.

"It's perfectly normal that Senior Lucci doesn't recognize a nobody like me. My name is Bartholomew, and I'm just a nobody who admires Las Noches!"

His body was twisting wildly, as if he was excited to see the two of them.

All of this started more than two years ago.

Back then, while I was still in Loguetown, I witnessed Black Winged Great Demon's declaration of evil and Straw Hat Kid's smile in the face of death in just a few days.

Those few days completely changed his life.

From then on, he kept a close eye on the movements of the two pirate crews.

Upon seeing that the great man had become the emperor of the sea, and another man was known as the Worst Generation, he resolved to set sail.

In order to meet those two seniors!

"I see. It's a pity Enel isn't here."

Seeing that he was a little fanboy, he simply smiled indifferently and then prepared to leave.

"Excuse me, could you two please sign your names?"

Bartholomew took off his coat and walked up to the two men, his cheeks flushed.

"Extremely happy to."

He casually took the pen handed to him and began to write with great skill and flair.

"I don't have time to waste on such boring things."

As expected, Lucci refused, but the other party acted as if nothing had happened, his eyes still shining brightly.

"Then we should go too. Xiong isn't here. We'll have to go to the port to find someone to take him away."

Lucci opened his mouth, but Lucci remained frozen in place, even putting Mingo down on the ground for the time being.

"Wait, perhaps there are still some things we can do on this island."

Lucci suddenly had an idea.

Although that wasn't their goal for this trip, taking the island into the Las Noches's possession seemed like a good option.

That guy from Cifer greatly admires wise and virtuous rulers.

The two hit it off immediately and were about to head towards the palace when a voice suddenly called them to stop.

"I didn't expect to run into you here, but you're just two guys with Bounty of hundreds of millions..."

"Las Noches executives, why don't you hand over that guy you're carrying to us? We'll definitely make good use of him! hiccup"

Immediately following the arrogant words was a loud burp reeking of alcohol.

A drunkard with a large belly, a star-shaped mark next to his eyebrow, a drooping nose, and his tongue sticking out, was pushing through the crowd and walking out with a gourd in his hand.