Sealed Space, Im Appears

Aramaki yawned, then turned to look at the few people not far away. His gaze swept over the others before settling on the burly old man standing in the middle.

"I'm saying, are you really sure that guy will come? You can't possibly be unaware of his strength. If we don't retreat now and he really shows up, we won't even have a chance to run."

Having been specially granted the status of a Celestial Dragon, Aramaki had become increasingly arrogant.

Of course, that was only when dealing with other people.

When it came to Dunn, he was genuinely a little scared.

He felt that Dunn's abilities countered his too severely.

Although he had developed an ability to counter flames through studying his own powers, Dunn was another matter entirely.

No one on these seas dared claim they could calmly face Dunn's flames, and Aramaki was no exception.

"You only need to follow orders."

Steel Bone Kong turned to look at the green-haired Aramaki, his expression grave.

"We naturally have a way to retreat."

Steel Bone Kong knew that he was to serve as bait—and bait that might not even work.

Being bait was dangerous, but he had to do it, because he had no way to refuse.

"A way to retreat? How come I don't know about it?"

Aramaki's expression changed at once.

Were these bastards planning to treat him as a disposable pawn?

"Don't worry."

Even though Aramaki had not said it aloud, Steel Bone Kong had noticed what he was thinking.

"Even the World Government would not want to lose a Logia combatant for nothing."

"You old bastard, I'm a Celestial Dragon now. Show some respect."

Hearing Steel Bone Kong reduce him to a mere asset, Aramaki immediately flew into a rage.

Before joining the World Government,