An unprecedented crisis.
The air was thick with tension.
Luffy and the others were on high alert, their hair practically standing on end.
The Sun King.
The Richest Group's Burning Representative was the subject of countless legends, all of which spoke of his strength, madness, and terror. He was the real deal—a supreme powerhouse.
On top of that, the Straw Hat Pirates had a history with the Richest Group. Luffy and the others couldn't help but feel anxious.
They had already suffered a major defeat at the hands of this organization. If those setbacks hadn't hurt so much, Luffy would have charged in recklessly, fearless as ever.
Instead, he was doing his best to hold back.
The light around Archino rippled. He first looked at Lilienstmark, then turned his emotionless gaze on Luffy. "Notify your father. Tell God D to come here."
His tone was domineering, allowing no refusal, with a hint of madness and obsession.
His purpose in coming here was not only to capture Mini Fruit user Lilienstmark and Shirahoshi, the Sea King. More importantly, he wanted to draw out D and fight him.
Stussy had originally planned to come in person, but Archino had managed to secure the assignment for himself.
At the same time, the entire Richest Group was prepared to fall out with the Revolutionary Army and fight them head-on. Archino's power, which briefly rivaled that of a god, was enough to let the Richest Group act without restraint.
Cooperation meant nothing when one side was strong and the other weak.
That applied not only to individuals, but to organizations too.
That was right.
Not long after Chaos had gone to Fish-Man Island, Stussy received word that the Mini Fruit user was with the Straw Hat Pirates.
"Sun King, die!"
"Oden Two Sword Style: Spear: