"What's going on? Why are so many people gathered here?"
Golden Lion noticed the commotion and swaggered over, shoving through the crowd until he saw Tom holding up a small sign.
"You're looking for Hawk Eyes? Come with me."
It hadn't been easy. Tom had finally run into someone who could read, and tears welled up in his eyes.
Golden Lion led Tom to Hawk Eyes. Tom explained why he had come and hoped that, when they went to war with the World Government, Hawk Eyes could help keep Cross Guild from causing trouble.
"Leave it to me." Hawk Eyes readily agreed to his friend's request.
The four giants of Cross Guild gathered together.
Hawk Eyes, Buggy, Shanks, and Golden Lion.
Shanks arrived late, yawning. He plopped down beside Buggy and instantly perked up. "Why did you call us here, Hawk Eyes?"
Hawk Eyes glanced at Tom. "I called everyone here to talk about West Sea."
"HAHAHAHAHA! Never thought you, Hawk Eyes, a blockhead like you, would have such strategic vision. You've got your eye on West Sea too?"
Not noticing Tom, Buggy shouted excitedly, "Just like I was thinking! While West Sea is fighting the World Government, we can seize their territory. What do you think?"
"That place is far better than our turf."
Buggy had coveted West Sea for a long time, but Lin Qi's fearsome reputation had left him daring only to drool over it from afar.
Lin Qi had beaten him up several times before. This time, it was finally time for revenge!
Surely the others in Cross Guild would support his choice.
Smack!
Hawk Eyes took Black Blade Night from his back and slammed it onto the table. He looked at Buggy as if he were looking at a dead man.
"If you want to