Not far from Fish-Man Island, in a stretch of deep sea, dust filled the water, and the turbulent currents had yet to settle. A fierce battle had just come to an end.
"Wahahaha! I have no idea what any of this is about, but fighting you is really fun, partner!"
The proud deep-sea Warrior Shrimp laughed heartily.
Bright sat atop the massive claw Alexander had raised. He had been incredibly busy these past few days. Although he was practically a hands-off boss, as the highest commander of the Immigration Bureau, every matter still ultimately required his approval and signature.
Only when he went out to catch sea beasts each day and fought alongside Alexander could he relax a little.
"It's not enough to be happy just because of fighting."
Bright smiled. "Work hard to become stronger. Only then can you experience even more exciting and intense battles!"
"You're right, partner!"
Alexander loudly agreed. "A warrior is someone who constantly grows stronger! And I, Alexander, will surely become the strongest deep-sea warrior!"
Bright could not help but laugh. "Don't be too confident, Alexander. The one who'll become the strongest is me."
"That's exactly how it should be, partner!"
Rather than getting angry, the Warrior Shrimp was delighted. He threw back his head and shouted, "Constantly competing with close friends, constantly becoming stronger, and finally deciding the victor—that is the path a warrior should walk!!"
"Come, let's keep fighting, partner! Let's become even stronger together!"
After playing with Alexander for a while longer, Bright returned to Fish-Man Island.
Alexander should be able to awaken Haki, but he probably needed some more time. His intelligence was not low, and his combat instincts in particular could only be described as astonishing.
Bright headed straight back to the Immigration Bureau's office building in the port