The Devil's Smile (33)

With Ron's approval, Violet breathed a sigh of relief and no longer held back.

Just as that had been her reason for making the suggestion, King Riku and the others could not tolerate their homeland being coveted by something they knew nothing about.

Early the next morning, the residents were surprised to discover that Area Four, which had only been sealed off the day before yesterday, had reopened. That proved the visitors had left and there was no longer any security threat.

Busy rebuilding their homes, they merely remarked that they had left quickly before paying it no further mind.

Meanwhile, Kin'emon and his group all saw an opportunity.

In their hotel room, Kanjuro gulped down the water in his bottle and said,

"I asked around. Getting permission to tour Area Four is simple enough. Either five or more Dressrosa residents with no criminal record jointly guarantee you, or you join the queue after spending a month on the island without causing any trouble. The locals also hold various events and competitions from time to time, and winners can qualify as well."

"But no residents are willing to guarantee us right now, and a month is too long. So we only have one option."

"But aren't you fugitives?"

The flamingo stood on the table before a platter of lobster, tearing at it with his beak. "Are you sure it's fine to win a contest and draw attention to yourselves?"

"Don't worry, Pink Feather!"

Kin'emon patted his chest. "We are merely fugitives from Wano Country, not wanted criminals with Marine bounties. No one knows who we are."

"Call me Lord Pink Feather, idiot!"

"Ow! I understand, stop biting my nose!"

The flamingo stomped about before flapping his wings and charging forward. A moment later, he let go of Kin'emon's bird's-nest hair