Moria let out a sinister laugh. "Of course. I still like the title of Shichibukai. If I didn't come, I might have my status revoked!"
This time, the Navy had issued an ultimatum for the Shichibukai meeting. Those who failed to attend might very well have their positions stripped away.
The words "might very well" were used quite aptly...
"Is that so? Looks like I'm not the only one with that mindset." Doflamingo grinned as well. "I wonder whether the others will come. How exciting!"
As the two spoke, more ships arrived.
A man in a black trench coat stepped down from his small boat. His gaze was incomparably sharp, and a cross-shaped black blade rested on his back. Looking around, he said coolly, "So this is Navy Headquarters? I think this is my first time here as well."
The newcomer was the world's greatest Great Swordsman, Hawk Eye Dracule Mihawk!
Hawk Eye immediately turned his gaze toward Doflamingo and Moria. "Looks like I'm not too late."
At the sight of Mihawk, both men became more guarded.
The world's greatest Great Swordsman—anyone who could claim the title of first was undoubtedly formidable!
Doflamingo looked at Hawk Eye. "What a major figure we have here. Hawk Eye Dracule Mihawk, how rare. Even someone as important as you came here!"
Hawk Eye said indifferently, "At the very least, I wanted to see what sort of people stand on the same level as me."
That was indeed Hawk Eye's purpose in coming here. He wanted to see what the other Shichibukai were like.
He had heard of many of their names, but had never looked into them too closely.
Since he had the opportunity, and nothing to do lately, why not come have some fun?
Over there, Navy personnel came to receive them