Alabasta, a Marine garrison base.
"What?" It was a deep male voice, filled with surprise and delight.
"What?" It was a sweet female voice, full of astonishment.
"Wano Country is indeed extremely dangerous. If you're unwilling to go..." Longinus folded his hands beneath his chin and rested them on the table as he asked.
"Willing, willing! I have no problem acting as a guide..." Kawamatsu shouted excitedly, but before he could finish, Hiyori sent him cowering back with a fierce glare.
Hiyori turned around and asked in her soft, sweet voice, "Big Brother Vice Admiral, why did you suddenly decide to go to Wano Country?"
"The samurai of Wano Country are a powerful force. I want to see if I can win their support. Besides..." Longinus smiled gently. "I'd also like to find out whether it's possible to help you reclaim Wano Country."
Reclaim... Wano Country?
Kawamatsu's eyes widened, and he said in a trembling voice, "Lord Vice Admiral, did you misspeak? Although we're people of Wano Country, shouldn't reclaiming Wano Country be something for the royal family to worry about?"
"I'm sorry, Lord Kawamatsu." Longinus apologized. "I once happened to see the Yatagarasu Tattoo on your back, and through certain channels, I learned what that tattoo represented."
"So, I actually learned your identities a long time ago."
"Princess, I was careless and allowed your identity to be exposed. This crime is unforgivable!" Kawamatsu dropped to one knee and growled in anguish.
"Uncle Kawamatsu, it's not as serious as you think!" Hiyori said helplessly. "If Big Brother Vice Admiral really wanted to harm us, would he have waited until now?"
"But I heard that the World Government..." Kawamatsu hesitated, unsure whether to continue.
"The government is indeed coveting your identities, but ultimately, they only want to use you to open