The first half of the Grand Line.
On a small island roughly fifty nautical miles from the Sabaody Archipelago.
Two tall figures, both clad in police uniforms and dark green coats, stood facing each other from dozens of meters apart.
"This is truly unexpected. The Chief of the Military Police Bureau actually took the initiative to challenge me, the Director of the Public Security Division."
"So what do you hope to gain from this battle? Don't tell me you plan to demand that I withdraw from competing for the position of Police Commissioner after defeating me?"
Gasparde sneered, his mocking gaze sweeping over Katakuri from head to toe.
Although Katakuri was the second son of that 'Big Mom' and now the Chief of the Military Police Bureau, which had gathered the police force's finest—
Gasparde felt no fear whatsoever, because he had complete confidence in his own strength and abilities.
Even among the military's Vice Admirals, there probably were not many who could defeat him!
As for Katakuri's earlier feat of successfully arresting Elizabello II in the face of the 'King Punch,' Gasparde had specifically looked into it.
He had merely transformed into mochi in advance and hidden underground to evade it.
Gasparde could do the same, after all. He was also a Special Paramecia user.
"I have no interest in becoming Police Commissioner. Compared to that, I am more interested in fighting you."
Katakuri's expression remained cold, but battle intent burned in his eyes like fire.
"Stop lying. Other than that, what other reason could you have for picking a fight with me?!"
Gasparde did not believe Katakuri's nonsense.
"But forget it. There are plenty of hypocrites in this world. One more makes no difference."
"Since you want to fight, then let's fight. I just hope you won't go