The Oppressive Presence of an Admiral

"Hmm?"

Fujitora frowned instinctively as he sensed subtle changes in the auras of Smoker and Xi Yan. Had those two actually started fighting for real?

After sensing the situation for a moment with Observation Haki, Fujitora fell silent. Then, he turned and flew toward the old Royal Palace where King Riku was.

He trusted that Smoker knew his limits. At the same time... he also knew that someone like the Blood-Eyed Ninja would not be easily taken down by Smoker.

So if they wanted to fight, then let them fight.

Shaking his head, Fujitora sped up and soon arrived soundlessly at the old highland of the Royal Palace.

"Viola, how is the situation over there now?" King Riku asked.

"Straw Hat is engaged in a fierce battle with Doflamingo," Violet said.

"I see..."

King Riku nodded, then fell into deep thought.

At some point, he had begun placing his hopes in the Straw Hat Crew as well.

Now, he could only hope that his choice was the right one. Otherwise, this country would...

"Trust our captain," Usopp said with a smile. "He'll definitely win."

Though he did not know the exact situation over there, Usopp believed that Luffy would surely defeat Doflamingo and completely liberate this country.

"Mm, I..."

Before King Riku could finish speaking, he heard the sound of Fujitora shaking dice, and his words caught in his throat.

"Marine Admiral Fujitora?!" Perona's expression changed.

Why was this man here?

"A Marine Admiral?"

Looking at the calm man sitting on a rock and shaking dice, Usopp's face turned green with fright.

This guy was a Marine Admiral?

No, why was he here?

Hadn't Xi Yan stopped him?!

You've got to be kidding, you bastard!

Galette's expression also darkened. Did this man appearing here mean that he had already defeated