Longinus's Invitation

Somewhere on the sea, the Red Force.

"Pfft..." After hearing his subordinate's report, Red-Haired, who had been gulping down wine, sprayed a jet of liquid forward. "Cough, cough. You mean that rumor is true? Longinus really was thrown in prison?"

Yasopp wiped the wine off his face expressionlessly. "Yeah. News we receive at sea is bound to be delayed. Judging by the date marked on this newspaper, he should have been imprisoned the day before yesterday!"

Red-Haired took the newspaper doubtfully and skimmed its contents. Then he burst out laughing and fell to the ground. "Hahahaha! This is just too funny! That guy actually lived to see the day the World Government threw him in prison!"

Yasopp glanced at him in slight surprise. "I thought you'd be at least a little sad."

"What would I be sad about? Although he and I could be considered rivals, there are differences between rivals! Hawk Eyes is much more likable than he is!" Red-Haired slapped the shoulder of the person beside him and took credit. "Right, Hawk Eyes?"

The corner of Hawk Eyes' mouth twitched as a cold light flashed through his eyes. "Keep talking, and I'll cut you down right now!"

Red-Haired laughed awkwardly and changed the subject. "Looks like I was wrong this time. I didn't expect those idiots in the World Government to become so impatient!"

Beckman naturally knew that Red-Haired was referring to their discussion in Wano Country last time. "The Five Elders shouldn't be that stupid. The reason things have turned out like this is thanks to those Celestial Dragons."

Hearing Beckman mention the Celestial Dragons, Red-Haired also found it inconceivable. "The world's strongest man actually went to prison because of a scumbag. This is really..."

Suddenly, Yasopp stood up and looked into the distance. "It's a Marine