It had originally been expected that Aokiji would be their only opponent this time. In that case, Bright and Zephyr working together would have had no trouble dealing with him.
But who could have known that there would be two Shichibukai aboard Aokiji's ship?
And both were exceptionally formidable Shichibukai.
Ochoku had once been a member of the Rocks Pirates, a legendary pirate who had been famous across the seas for decades. Without question, he was a monster.
Although he had recently lost to Kaido and fled Hive Island like a beaten dog, was it really shameful to lose to Kaido?
The other was Weevil. Though still young and not yet a legend, his record was more than impressive.
The reason Teacher Zephyr had replaced his arm with this Seastone one was because of that guy.
Each of those two was close to the level of a Marine admiral. They were undoubtedly among the greatest monsters on the seas.
But it was not much of a problem.
Bright laid out his solution.
Zephyr would hold off Aokiji, while Bright dealt with everyone else.
"You won't disappoint me, will you, Bright?"
Zephyr tore off the pirate disguise he had worn to conceal his figure. His upper body was bare, and both arms had turned black.
"My greatest virtue is that I never disappoint my companions."
Bright smiled.
"You're taking on all of us?"
Ochoku had sharp ears and heard Bright clearly. He sneered. "You're really full of yourself, brat! Who the hell do you think I am?!"
This man stood very high in the pirate hierarchy. He had even belonged to the same generation as Roger and Whitebeard.
For a junior like Bright to act so arrogantly before him, Ochoku felt truly enraged.
Bright merely smiled, then lowered his head and