Again Shocking

When the Donquixote Family was uprooted by Maud, Caesar was nothing like Monet, who wished nothing more than to tear Maud limb from limb. Back then, he had spent every day terrified, thinking only of how to preserve his life.

It was only after becoming a tool of the Beasts Pirates that he finally found a sliver of security.

Until the very end.

The Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates formed an alliance.

As a tool, Caesar was utterly delighted.

That meant he could stay safely beneath their protection, indulging in wine and women while assisting Kaido with all sorts of research for the sake of his "ideals."

From Whole Cake Island to Little Garden, and then from Little Garden to Onigashima.

Throughout the journey, Caesar had even drafted a vision for his future.

However—

After Maud single-handedly withstood the combined assault of Kaido and Charlotte Linlin head-on, Caesar felt fear once again.

That was...

The fear Maud brought him.

Caesar looked dazed as the hand gripping Queen's thigh unconsciously tightened with considerable force.

His slightly long fingernails sank deeply into the flesh of Queen's thigh.

Queen raised his brows slightly. Showing no regard for their past camaraderie as colleagues, he gave his leg a small shake and sent Caesar tumbling aside.

Then.

He did not even spare Caesar a glance, instead fixing his eyes on Maud, who had been forced dozens of meters back.

"No wonder King was taken out by him so easily... Damn bastard, he really is qualified to stand as Kaido's equal!!!"

Queen clenched his teeth so hard that he unconsciously bit through the cigar in his mouth.

The tremendous commotion in the arena soon came to an end.

Everyone watching saw the enormous crater blasted out by the shock wave, as well as Maud