Perospero had never experienced such a humiliating, fear-filled escape. After joining forces with so many people, he had ended up fleeing in panic with only a dozen or so subordinates he had hidden away beforehand.
In his decades-long career as a pirate, this was unprecedented. No matter how powerful the enemy had been, no matter how badly Perospero had been outmatched, this was the first time he had fled with his tail between his legs in such humiliation.
So he was furious. He wanted revenge!
Perospero had still had certain objectives for this trip to Dressrosa. He wanted to uncover the source of the countless Devil Fruits under Uchiha Hiko's command. Moreover, if such a powerful fighting force could be recruited, it would be an enormous boon to the BIGMOM Pirates.
However, Perospero had also made preparations. If Uchiha Hiko refused his recruitment, then Perospero would lead the fleet and let Uchiha Hiko experience just how terrifying the wrath of the Charlotte Family could be.
Now, this fleet had begun to move. A massive fleet of twenty thousand men, with fifteen of Charlotte Linlin's children dispatched alongside it. After Perospero's attempt at contact and probing had failed, this colossal force finally moved.
Earlier, a patrolling Marine fleet had encountered the BIGMOM Pirates' grand fleet and immediately chosen to retreat. There was no helping it—with such a disparity in strength, they could only avoid them.
Only after Perospero boarded the fleet's flagship did the stiffness in his expression ease somewhat.
None of the Sweet Commanders had participated in this operation. Instead, he, the eldest son, was fully in charge. Naturally, Perospero would not wear a sour face and dampen morale.
Several commanders approached to greet Perospero and ask about the specific situation in Dressrosa.
Perospero recounted everything he had seen firsthand.