To Vinsmoke Niji, emotions simply did not exist. Even in the face of death, he would feel no fear. But feeling no fear did not mean lacking intelligence. On the contrary, he could easily analyze what would happen if he stubbornly refused to talk.
Death could not frighten him, but neither did he want to subject himself to excessive humiliation.
Facing Uchiha Hiko's question, Niji merely stared at him coldly for a second before choosing to answer. "No one ordered me to do this. I simply wanted to test your strength."
The corner of Hiko's mouth curled up into a mocking smile. He looked calmly at Niji without saying a word.
"You've offended many major powers, but in the eyes of the New World, you're merely a newcomer who rose rather fiercely. You still lack the prestige to intimidate the New World, so others may dislike you, but they won't take you too seriously." Niji said, "The Germa army came to the New World and happened to pass nearby. I received the news and came to take a look, while also testing your strength. That was all."
Hiko did not take Niji's half-truths to heart.
Hadn't the Germa army come to the New World to ally with one of the Four Emperors, Charlotte Linlin, and reclaim dominance over the North Blue? Perhaps they had already begun making contact by now, and the Four Emperors had sent them to Dressrosa to fool around and test the waters.
Hiko shot Niji a cold glance and asked, "Is your plan to marry into Charlotte Linlin's family proceeding smoothly?"
Niji's pupils contracted slightly. "How do you know about the Vinsmoke Family's confidential affairs? Where did you get that information? Has a traitor infiltrated Germa as well?"
Hiko rolled his eyes at Niji. "Who could