That figure had appeared out of thin air...
The silence here turned into a chain reaction, spreading to every corner of the world.
Including the tens of thousands of pirates present, nearly everyone who witnessed this scene through the live broadcast stood dumbfounded.
"Bajac D. Maud..."
At the same time, countless people across the world murmured that figure's name.
By now, the weight carried by this name had already surpassed that of the Four Emperors.
He was truly a household name, carrying countless halos as well as the fear and dread of countless people.
Countless gazes tinged with fright gathered on Maud through the live broadcast.
He was clearly dressed in a steady, restrained black outfit, yet his appearance gave off a dashing, heroic impression.
Between his sword-like brows and eyes lurked a sharpness that made him difficult to look at directly.
Young and handsome.
His bearing was extraordinary.
Setting his identity aside--
Maud merely had to stand there without moving. While inspiring fear, he somehow also made countless women fall for him.
Compared to the women's momentary infatuation, the men were more concerned about--
What kind of changes would Maud's sudden appearance bring to the celebration that followed?
No.
More accurately, what kind of impact would he have on the world situation that followed?
Water Seven Island.
The meteor-like descending blade flash sent Charlotte Linlin and Bullet flying and blasted open the earth.
Shusui, with its black-and-purple blade and red sawtooth patterns, stood motionless in the ground.
Maud, dressed in black, stood beside Shusui and reached out to grip its hilt.
"The effect after doubling the speed... is even better than I expected."
Maud drew Shusui, and the red glow that rose from the depths of his eyes gathered into a single point of light.
After arriving at the