Who was Shiryu of the Rain? As one of the capable generals under the newly risen Four Emperor, Blackbeard, Shiryu had played a major role in defeating Whitebeard's remnants. His strength had been witnessed throughout the New World. Yet now, Uchiha Hiko was actually mocking his attack as embarrassing, and many immediately felt that Hiko's bluffing had gone a little too far.
Shiryu offered no response to Hiko's mockery. He held his sword in one hand, angled it toward the ground, and stared intently at Hiko, watching his every move. The slightest movement from Hiko would prompt Shiryu to attack immediately.
Luo crawled out from the ruins behind them, anger written across his face. He walked to Hiko's side and stood behind him alongside Drake, one on each side. "Sorry. I let you down."
"It's nothing." Hiko said calmly. "Blocking Shiryu's momentum-assisted attack in such haste was already a decent performance."
Drake remained silent. He had been about to prove himself, but Shiryu's attack had not only been incredibly fast—it had also been fierce and heavy. Caught off guard, he had taken a hit and suffered a minor flesh wound. To him, it was simply the greatest humiliation.
"Then..." Perospero let out a strange laugh and slowly wandered over to Burgess's side, seemingly without intention. "Since Master Uchiha Hiko has such high standards that he even disdains an invitation from a Four Emperor, shouldn't we follow the old rules and teach these newcomers a few basic rules of the New World?"
The Pirates around them were all eager to make a move. After Shiryu had driven back Luo and Drake, their wariness toward Uchiha Hiko had diminished a little further. Now, seeing that the important figures present might join forces, they felt that this renowned Uchiha Hiko might not be