Red-Hair Shanks then called out, "I'm going to see an old friend first." Beckman and the others simply nodded and said, "See you later, Captain." Red-Hair then strode toward Flame Dragon Castle.
Meanwhile, Beckman and the others found a tavern and started drinking. Yasopp grinned as he praised, "I heard long ago that the Flame Dragon Empire's liquor is the most famous on the Sea. Today, we can drink to our hearts' content." Beckman and the others readily agreed. "Exactly. Let's all have a drink."
As soon as Red-Hair Shanks reached Flame Dragon Castle, he saw a portal appear in the sky. He called out, "Long time no see, Julian." The figure in the air smiled faintly. "What brings you here, Shanks?" With a serious expression, Shanks said, "I do have something to discuss." Julian smiled. "Go on. Are you here to speak for those five senile old men?"
Red-Hair nodded, his expression solemn. "Yes. The Sea cannot remain in chaos any longer. Your last broadcast plunged the entire Sea into unrestricted slaughter, and many civilians died because of it." Hearing Shanks's words, Julian's face turned serious as well. "Why don't you take a look at who attacked my Flame Dragon Empire first? I never launched any attack."
Shanks's face remained grave. "The World Government wants you to stop spreading damaging news across the Sea, especially those pictures of the Gorosei kneeling and apologizing." Julian smiled again. "You say stop, and I should stop? What about the Flame Dragon Empire's dignity? Besides, shouldn't those five senile old men be the ones saying this? Why are you so anxious on their behalf?"
Shanks said seriously, "The young shoots of the Sea still need time. Your Flame Dragon Empire needs time as well. The World Government's strength is far beyond what you