In the waters off Dressrosa, an eerie atmosphere settled over the sea.
The three factions had all discovered one another's presence. The Blackbeard Pirates were wary of the suddenly appearing Germa army, while the Germa army harbored complicated feelings toward the Dressrosa Army.
"Eldest Brother, what do we do now?" Several subordinates asked through the Den Den Mushi, seeking their next move. This three-way standoff had caught them off guard. Especially with the possibility that a slight misunderstanding could lead to an attack from both sides, they did not dare act rashly.
Hiko answered leisurely, "If the enemy does not move, neither do we!"
On Germa's side, the leader, Ichiji, was equally troubled. He had only made this choice after weighing the benefits of their position in this war, intending to swallow his pride and discuss an alliance with Uchiha Hiko once more. He had not expected to arrive just as the Blackbeard Pirates' fleet showed up.
Perospero had previously informed Ichiji that the Blackbeard Pirates would also take part in attacking Dressrosa, but Ichiji had never intended to go to war with the Blackbeard Pirates.
After all, Germa had not yet formally negotiated with Uchiha Hiko or reached a consensus. If they acted rashly, they would not only betray the BIGMOM Pirates but also directly offend the Blackbeard Pirates. That would mean earning the hatred of two Four Emperor crews. Ichiji had no choice but to consider the matter more carefully.
The commander of the Blackbeard fleet was Evil King Abaro Pizarro, a pirate infamous for his brutality. When the cunning Pizarro saw the suddenly appearing Germa army, he immediately felt like retreating.
Though a wild and unruly madman at heart, Abalo had learned from Burgess and Shiryu being captured alive. He had no idea just how strong Dressrosa