The moment Uchiha Hiko spoke, the Marine Vice Admiral behind him flushed red. People had studied Uchiha Hiko's character, but this man had only recently emerged in the New World—how much of a trail could there possibly be to follow? For all they knew, Uchiha Hiko might truly turn hostile, release Jack, and trade him to Kaido for ransom. If that happened, the Marines would be humiliated beyond measure.
"Your Excellency!" The Marine Vice Admiral had no choice but to speak, his tone extremely anxious. "Such a vicious criminal cannot be allowed to wreak havoc at sea. Who knows how many more people will be displaced because of him? Do not let the tiger return to the mountains!"
Hiko swept a cold gaze over Jack, who looked as though he were facing a great enemy. "Trash like this deserves to be called a tiger?"
Jack was instantly enraged. He truly had been outmatched, but there were only a few people in the New World who could defeat him so easily. Other than Admirals and the Four Emperors, the Calamities and the Four Commanders were all peak Pirates, the finest figures in the New World. Yet in this young man's eyes, he was utterly worthless. As a domineering Pirate who had run rampant without restraint, how could Jack endure such humiliation?
"Roar!" Jack's body rapidly swelled, and a black sheen swiftly covered him as Armament Haki activated at once. He shot forward with astonishing explosive force. His aura shook the surroundings, sending wild winds howling in every direction. Jack swung back and hurled both fists toward Uchiha Hiko's face. "You think defeating me means you can turn your hand to make clouds and flip it to bring rain in the New World? Idiot, you're far too naive!"
Jack's pair of fists,