"Stand down, Who's-Who!"
"Hm?" The familiar voice made Gray and Who's-Who turn to look. At some point, the entrance to the training ground had filled with people.
The All-Stars, the Tobi Roppo, Doflamingo, and the others were all there.
The one who had spoken was the towering Jack the Drought, with his prominent tusks. He was also one of the Beasts Pirates' three All-Stars.
"Why? I haven't lost yet!" Seeing that it was Jack who had spoken, Who's-Who immediately argued back.
"You've already lost!" Jack's voice was deep as he walked straight toward Who's-Who. Jack's towering build, combined with his greater strength and higher standing, put considerable pressure on Who's-Who.
"If you lose, keep training and get stronger. The Beasts Pirates can afford to lose."
"If all you can do is talk tough, then you don't belong here."
"You should have known it in your heart already. Your full-power attacks couldn't hurt him in the slightest. No matter how stubborn you are, you can't argue away the fact that you've lost." Jack stood in front of Who's-Who, his huge frame completely blocking the sunlight shining down on him.
"Remember, this was only a spar! You lost, so you lost. Just train harder, catch up to him, and then beat him!"
Who's-Who fell silent. After a long moment, he could only back down unwillingly. "I understand!"
After saying that to Jack, he raised his voice and shouted toward Gray, "I lost this time. Just you wait!"
"Next time, I'll definitely beat you!"
Who's-Who's words gave Gray an idea for a cool line. "No problem! I'll give you time to catch up, until you can't even see my back anymore!"
"You!" Gray's words immediately enraged Who's-Who. If he weren't outmatched, he would have charged back in. "Why is this guy so damn