On an island somewhere in the New World, inside a temporary wooden cabin built by the shore.
Mr. Zephyr, who had stirred up quite a commotion in the New World recently, was speaking with someone over the phone.
"That's the situation."
The man on the other end sounded troubled as well. "Fighting two Emperors at the same time is still putting us under too much pressure at this stage."
The man said, "I'll talk to Charlotte Linlin about the territory we've taken. But from here on, Mr. Zephyr, try to shift your targets toward Kaido's territory."
"This isn't compromising with pirates. It's simply a normal strategic choice."
As though to reassure Zephyr, the man on the other end added that remark.
"Don't make it sound like I'm some hotheaded idiot, Bright."
Zephyr snorted. "Since you've put it that way, of course I know what to do. The World Government is still watching us like a hawk. Fighting two Emperors at once definitely won't end well."
Bright, on the other end of the line, breathed a sigh of relief.
He had truly been worried that Mr. Zephyr would insist on his justice, refuse to compromise until the end, and stubbornly clash head-on with Charlotte Linlin.
"I don't have any issues on my end, but you, Bright—can you really persuade Charlotte Linlin?"
Zephyr was somewhat concerned.
"I'll give it a try."
Bright smiled. "There's no need to worry too much. The World Government won't dare make a move recklessly."
Bright was still very confident about that.
Unless they had a chance to kill him in one blow, the deterrence of Dyna Stone would be enough to make the government hesitate.
"Understood."
Zephyr nodded.
Then it was time to begin expanding in another direction.
The location was Mary Geoise, the central district of