"Devil Fruit ability?"
Hearing Zephyr's words, Aokiji's eyes flashed with understanding as he looked at Zephyr for confirmation.
Zephyr nodded with a smile. "If Dawn hadn't added a clause to our 'Contract' allowing me to reveal some information and invite you to join, I'd lose my life the moment I disclosed anything."
"My, that strict?" Aokiji raised an eyebrow. "I'm getting more and more curious about your secrets."
"Then let Dawn tell you himself." Zephyr grinned. "But before you meet him, there may be a major battle where we'll need your help."
"Hey, hey, is Zephyr-sensei treating me like cheap labor? I haven't agreed to join you." Aokiji said helplessly. "Let's be clear: whether I make a move is up to me."
Zephyr led Aokiji toward the warship he commanded. "Don't worry. It's an old opponent. This time, we're going to kill him for good!"
"Oh? Who is Dawn going after now?" Aokiji asked curiously.
At Aokiji's question, a sharp glint flashed through Zephyr's eyes, and a savage aura erupted from him. "One of the Four Emperors—Kaido of the Beasts!"
The words boomed in Aokiji's ears like thunder. He abruptly stopped and looked at Zephyr beside him. "Zephyr-sensei, you're not joking, are you? If Dawn attacks Kaido again, then no matter how much enmity the other Four Emperors have between them, they won't stand by and watch.
"If your actions cause the Four Emperors to unite, it'll be a fatal blow to the Marines!!"
"Dawn has already considered everything you're thinking of, so rest easy. He has his own arrangements." Zephyr smiled and led Aokiji aboard the stationed warship.
On the warship, Shiryu of the Rain was wiping his blade, Hawkins was divining the future, and Baby-5 was busy in the kitchen. Inside the cabin sat a burly man in