Akainu hung up the call from Navy Headquarters.
Headquarters had delivered a piece of news that left them utterly stunned.
That guy Bright had suddenly appeared in Wano Country and joined forces with the local resistance to kill Kaido's appointed proxy.
As a result, Kaido had no choice but to turn back. He probably would not appear on the battlefield ahead.
"What a pity."
Akainu murmured.
"Right? It really is such a pity, isn't it? I think so too,"
Kizaru sighed in heartfelt agreement. "After all, Kaido was after Teacher Zephyr too. This means we've effectively lost a helper."
Although the Navy and pirates could never form an alliance, there were times when they happened to share the same target. Wasn't that the perfect opportunity for mutual benefit? Everyone simply understood without saying it aloud.
"What nonsense!"
Akainu shot Kizaru a vicious glare and said coldly, "What I mean is that it's a pity we can't wipe out the Beasts Pirates while we're at it!"
"Ha ha ha ha, so that's what you meant."
Kizaru was not embarrassed in the slightest. Laughing, he said, "Just as expected of Sakazuki. That certainly sounds like something you'd say."
"But it doesn't matter!"
Akainu grinned, his eyes gleaming sharply. "That bastard Bright is here too! This is a perfect opportunity!"
"Eh, we have to fight that guy Bright again?"
Kizaru drooped his head, looking utterly dejected. "That guy's a genuine monster."
He looked as though Bright had already beaten all the spirit out of him.
"You understand that better than anyone, don't you, Sakazuki?"
Akainu could not help pursing his lips and pressing a hand to his right shoulder.
The wound on his arm still throbbed faintly.
Bright's punch back then had nearly ruined his entire right arm. Fortunately, the Science Unit's scientists