Chapter 162: Passing By (55)
The people aboard the ship all seemed quite relaxed. They had been heading for Beast Island in the first place, and now that they had run into the leaders of the World Pirates along the way, didn't that practically cut their journey in half?
Thus, everyone aboard set their minds at ease and chatted and laughed.
"Come to think of it, the World Pirates have only been around for less than two years, right? Yet they've already built up such tremendous prestige in the New World. Lord World is truly incredible!"
"Saying that only exposes your ignorance. Lord World became famous across the seas more than a decade ago. At one point, he was even on par with Roger and Whitebeard."
"Lord World was already famous more than a decade ago? Why have I never heard of him?"
Since it concerned Impel Down, the man who had spoken earlier naturally did not dare explain too much. He could only say vaguely, "Anyway, something happened over a decade ago. Stop asking. Knowing too much won't do you any good."
Charles lightly tapped the railing with his fingers as he pondered to himself, According to the information I received, Lord World seems to intend to form an alliance with the Big Mom Pirates. Lord Umit can serve as the bridge between them. If I perform well this time, forget the tiny Black Sea Merchant Association—even a broader stage may not be beyond my reach.
When the time comes, I'll make those old fools in the merchant association who keep throwing their weight around and giving me dirty looks understand... what cruelty truly means!
Just as an innocent smile spread across Charles's lips, a series of hurried, anxious cries jolted him out of his beautiful dream.
"Am I