From obscurity to worldwide fame.
In Blackbeard's eyes, Mod's achievements along the way had been nothing short of astonishing.
Especially killing Gecko Moria first, then volunteering to become a Shichibukai...
Such decisiveness and ruthlessness had earned Blackbeard's favor.
So, after establishing his own faction, Blackbeard had paid some attention to Maud.
Today was also the first time he had seen Maud in person.
Just as he had imagined, he found Maud an extraordinary man with an impressive bearing.
"Zehahaha, this is going to be fun."
Blackbeard walked over to the side, sat directly on the floor, and watched Maud and Doflamingo with great interest.
Hawk Eyes casually leaned against the wall, also turning his head to watch the situation inside.
Because of Shanks, and because Maud was also a renowned swordsman, he was quite interested in Maud.
Hancock had always loathed men, and swept her gaze over every man present as if looking at stains.
Then, ignoring the clash of gazes between Maud and Doflamingo, she went straight to the single-seat sofa opposite Maud and sat down in a pose that showed not the slightest concern about exposing herself.
There were six Shichibukai in the room.
Blackbeard Teach, who was happy to watch a good show.
Hawk Eyes Mihawk, who kept out of things yet remained attentive.
Pirate Empress Hancock, who was indifferent to everything around her.
Heavenly Yaksha Doflamingo, who felt restless if he went even a moment without stirring up trouble.
Ghost Gun Maud, whose every word and action refused to fall easily behind anyone else's.
Except for Kuma, who remained silently seated in his chair without moving at all, the other Shichibukai, including Maud, were all displaying their own styles.
Faced with Maud's highly mocking words, Doflamingo repeatedly let out cold laughs, directly giving in to the