Things Change, Farewell, Lion
Upon suddenly hearing the familiar voice, Cracker was startled for a moment, appearing somewhat dazed.
He would never forget that voice!
"Sirius!!"
Cracker roared and turned around, then saw a large, dark ship rapidly approaching them on the sea, and the man standing at its bow.
"Silly Sirius?"
The Charlotte Family's men on deck were instantly horrified. "The Black Wolf Sirius?!"
That was an emperor who was on par with their queen!
"The Sirius Pirates!"
Compared to the Charlotte Family, the Flying Pirates' fleet seemed to have survived a near-death experience.
With a third party involved, they wouldn't have suffered Charlotte Cracker's relentless attacks.
"Wow, we've really arrived in New World!"
"Of course we're here, didn't the World Economy News Paper report it?"
"What will become of this already chaotic sea area next?!"
Is that something we should be worrying about?
Sirius stood at the bow of the Sirius, smiling as he looked at Cracker on the ship not far away.
It's been almost four years since we last met.
Although I fought many battles with this guy in the New World back then, I owe a great deal of my reputation as the "Disaster" to the help of this good friend.
Even though they were enemies, a long-awaited reunion still evoked some indescribable emotions.
"Oh! It's Cracker!"
Yamato waved and greeted him with a grin, "Long time no see!"
"Shut up!"
Cracker gritted his teeth.
He felt no nostalgia whatsoever.
The only emotion I felt was anger.
From the very first time we met, I've never gotten the better of those two bastards.
He was always angry with Sirius and Yamato.
However, Cracker did not immediately launch an attack based on his anger.
"Sirius! What are you doing here, you bastard?" he shouted.
If it were four years ago, and Sirius was still the Wasteland who had fought him several times, Cracker would certainly not have hesitated to draw his sword.
However, the problem is that after leaving the New World, this guy's reputation and strength have grown day by day, and he is now one of the Pirate Emperor, on par with Cracker's mother.
If war is chosen, it will be a full-scale war between two emperors.
Even though Cracker was furious about Sirius's appearance, he still had to consider the bigger picture.
His mother had always insisted on a marriage alliance with Sirius.
The Sirius was drawing closer, almost touching the ship where Cracker was. Sirius laughed heartily; Cracker had never been so polite back then.
He laughed and said, "I just saw an old friend I haven't seen in a long time and came over to say hello."
"I don't remember ever being friends with you!"
Cracker said dismissively.
Even though his opponent was the Pirate Emperor, Cracker remained unruly.
"I see."
Sirius wasn't annoyed. "Then how about you pass on a message to Charlotte Big Mom for me?"
Cracker did not answer.
He was waiting for Sirius to speak.
Although he didn't say it, he was certainly still very curious.
What does Sirius want to say to his Mother?
Sirius laughed and said, "You have a red stone in your hand, don't you?"
Cracker instantly became alert.
Stone, that's my Mother's lifeblood.
"You can't reach the Final Island without them."
Sirius laughed and said, "But it's absolutely impossible for Charlotte Big Mom to give me the stone, so go back and tell her that war is coming."
Since we've encountered the Charlotte Family first, let's try to take the stone from Charlotte Big Mom's hand.
"..."
Cracker was somewhat speechless.
Perhaps things happened too suddenly.
Then, in the next instant...
A radiant smile bloomed on Biscuit Armor's rugged face, and Cracker laughed heartily, "Excellent! Excellent, Sirius! Between us, there will only be war!"
The Biscuit Armor shattered instantly, Cracker leaped into the air, his body hurtling towards Sirius like a cannonball.
Pirate Emperor?
Who do you think I am?!
"Wave- Pretzel!"
Cracker's greatsword began to spin, thrusting towards Sirius like a knight's lance.
Sirius even felt a pang of nostalgia.
The first time I went to sea, the battle with this guy was very difficult.
However, that was seven years ago.
Everything is different now.
Brush!
The translucent membrane opened, and a figure, slightly thinner than Cracker, appeared out of thin air and blocked his way.
"How can you just attack the captain like that?"
Luo chuckled and swung his sword.
Two swords, both imbued with Armament Haki, collided in mid-air.
A hint of surprise flashed in Cracker's eyes.
Then, in the next second, his body flew backward and landed back on the deck.
At the same time, Law's body was flying backward, but he immediately teleported back behind Sirius.
"Not bad, you've already mastered the Flowing Haki quite well," Jack, the Haki instructor on the ship, praised.
"Well enough."
Luo simply chuckled.
Four years have passed, and Luo is no longer the same Luo he was when they first met.
He already possesses the power to fight monsters of the rank of Sweet Commander.
On the deck of the opposite ship, Cracker gritted his teeth.
Of course Luo knew him.
He was just an unknown fellow on Sirius's ship.
It's far inferior to creatures like the White Wolf, mechanical warships, Mammoth, let alone compared to Sirius himself.
But this very same guy was actually evenly matched with someone else in the battle just now!
Sirius laughed and said, "Cracker, that's just how the world is. When you stop moving forward, there are always people striving to move forward."
"..."
Cracker remained silent.
He realized that he was no longer qualified to confront Sirius head-on.
"I will tell Mother."
Cracker said coldly, "Sirius, prepare to face your Mother's wrath."
"I do hope she stays angry throughout the battle," Sirius said with a smile.
It is well known that strong emotions can affect the use of Observation Haki.
"Snort."
Cracker gave a final snort, then led his fleet away without looking back.
The Flying Pirates quickly came over to express their gratitude.
Sirius ignored them completely and went straight to the island to buy supplies.
However, he couldn't be bothered with these guys, but they valued them highly.
So, Sirius Pirates finished their shopping and were about to leave, an island flew in from the sky.
"Hehehehe! Sirius! It's been a while!"
"Oh, Shiki- senpai."