The not-so-loud voice echoed across the beach, lingering for a long while without fading.
The many gazes present shifted in unison and fixed on Dracule Mihawk, carrying a hint of urgency.
Perhaps outsiders did not know Dracule Mihawk's identity or origins, but Red-Haired Shanks, who had long been his close friend, knew a little about them.
Feeling the eyes upon him, Dracule Mihawk shook his head and said, "I don't know either. It's just that my intuition tells me this fellow is no ordinary person, so I want to place my hopes on the new era, just like you."
"After all, you and I have both witnessed firsthand the decay and ruin that fill this world."
At this point, Dracule Mihawk's gaze abruptly shifted to Red-Haired Shanks. "I heard that the brat you bet on was also taken in by him as a disciple."
"You've held back from making a move all this time. Isn't it because you want to see just how far that man can help Luffy grow?"
"Since you have the same thoughts, why ask about mine? We can simply wait for the result together."
"Haha, Mihawk, you're still the same. Nothing ever escapes those eyes of yours." Red-Haired Shanks laughed, easing the atmosphere on the beach.
"Still, compared to us, those people hiding behind the scenes are probably even less able to sit still. Like you said, we should just watch the show and let someone else worry about it."
"Men, let's continue the banquet!"
"Haha, the captain's right! Even if the sky comes crashing down, someone else will hold it up. Let's keep the banquet going!"
"Our informants in Marine Headquarters say that tomorrow is the wager match between Thunder Dragon Laxus and Akainu's student. That'll be quite a show. Who knows who'll appear? Let's