The Shichibukai—those who bore that title—were undoubtedly major figures upon the seas.
Although they did not possess the vast, unstoppable power of an Emperor of the Sea, the title still represented strength beyond the reach of ordinary people.
For some among their ranks, even standing against an Emperor of the Sea was not impossible.
But now, the organization known as the Shichibukai was beginning to dwindle in numbers.
Jinbe and Hawk Eyes were practically Shichibukai in name only. Bartholomew Kuma was entirely an undercover agent for the Revolutionary Army. That woman Hancock stood on his side as well. Doflamingo had already been slaughtered by Tesoro, and Crocodile had fled to the New World.
That left only Moria, the man Bright was about to face.
Come to think of it, had all the Shichibukai positions actually been filled already?
Bright pondered this as he crossed the open sky.
If he remembered correctly, hadn't Ace received an invitation from the government to become a Shichibukai when he arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago?
Had Mihawk taken that vacant position ahead of time?
Whatever. It did not matter. Bright had already arrived above that ancient castle.
"Let's say hello first."
Bright casually flicked his right hand. Amid flashing lightning, a Lightning Spear shot straight out from his hand.
The Lightning Spear pierced directly through the castle before detonating deep within it. Dazzling lightning soared into the heavens, and more than half the castle was blasted into ruins.
"Tsk, what splendid fireworks."
Bright chuckled. "I wonder whether the хозяин likes them."
"Who is it?!"
Almost the next second, a shrill scream came from within the shattered castle. Soon, a fat man crawled out of the rubble and roared toward the sky.
His belly was round as a ball, while his neck was incredibly long and