Iceburg: So Much Alike...

"Pfft, hahahahaha! That really is Baby 5's style!"

"Come to think of it, where are we going now? Wouldn't it be a waste to leave all that gold in the City of Gold?"

Violet, who had been playing beside Rebecca, slowly recovered from her earlier shock. She looked at Hua Yue, who appeared no different from an ordinary person, with an entirely new perspective.

Whenever she thought that was the limit of a Four Emperor's power, this man would always reveal an even stronger side of himself, reshaping the impression others had of him.

"Well, if we're talking about somewhere to travel, a cold, damp ancient castle would suit me best! This place only has damp rooms—there's no terrifying adventure here to get me excited!"

Perona shouted as she emerged through the deck, and her words reminded Hua Yue, who was resting his cheek on one hand, of something.

"Then how about we give this battered old ship a complete refit? In the nearest Water 7, it seems a company called Galley-La has just recently opened..."

"Besides, I also want to make a few small improvements to this ship. We can't let it stay this fragile forever."

There was a hidden meaning in his words, but no one else paid it any attention.

"Water 7, that incredibly clean and orderly metropolis built on the sea?"

Hiyori's eyes gleamed. She seemed quite interested in that legendary city on the water.

"Really? I think right now we should... Pfft!"

Feeling someone jab him hard in the stomach, Yamato looked blankly at Hiyori. Under her meaningful gaze, he chose to keep quiet.

"Alright, then it's settled. We're heading to Water 7..."

The ship turned its bow and headed toward the latter half of the Grand Line. Hiyori's beautiful eyes shimmered as she discreetly