The atmosphere, which had eased when they spoke of the Op-Op Fruit, turned tense once more.
Roy looked up at the serious-faced Whitebeard.
"Of course. Of course I can make that decision!"
Shing!
He drew his sword.
Ignoring the changing expressions of the captains around him once again.
"You should recognize this sword, Whitebeard. It is proof that I can make that decision."
The gleaming blade reflected a cold glint beneath the sunlight.
Vista stared at the patterns on the blade in Roy's hand.
"It's Kogarashi!"
The instant Vista saw Kogarashi, he could not help but cry out.
A Famous Sword held an incomparable attraction for any Great Swordsman.
And throughout Vista's years of pursuing the way of the sword, how could he possibly not have learned about Kogarashi and Oto, the two Famous Swords wielded by the legendary pirate Golden Lion?
"Gurarara! I never expected Shiki to give even his own sword to you. Hey, brat, did you inherit Shiki's swordsmanship?"
Whitebeard looked at the sword in Roy's hand, a faint smile rising at the corners of his mouth.
Roy had anticipated Whitebeard's misunderstanding.
And seeing that faint smile on Whitebeard's face, Roy felt that this partnership was practically secured.
"That's right. My master gave me this sword. All my sword skills are thanks to his teachings."
Roy lied through his teeth to Whitebeard.
Because he had long mastered Life Return, when he spoke of Golden Lion, his face was filled with sincerity and admiration.
"Gurarara! Looks like Shiki took in a fine disciple!"
Perhaps when people grew old, they always viewed outstanding young people with a touch of appreciation.
Whitebeard looked at the vibrant Roy before him.
"Hey, brat, do you want to become my son?"
The words came suddenly, and loudly.
At the same time, everything around