New World, a certain winter island.
Beckman placed a piece of intelligence on the drinking table before Red-Haired Shanks, frowning deeply as he said:
"Boss, the Pirate Expo has been causing quite a stir throughout the pirate world lately. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Red-Haired Shanks had no choice but to set down the huge bowl of liquor in his hand and roughly skim through the intelligence before him.
"Captain Roger's Great Treasure...? What an interesting rumor."
Afraid that his captain might have overlooked the information, Beckman hurriedly added:
"It's said that Blackbeard Teach and Demon Yaksha Doflamingo have also gotten involved. What should we do?"
"Teach..."
Red-Haired Shanks paused slightly as he picked up his bowl again. A trace of gravity appeared in his eyes, and his tone became somewhat inscrutable.
Flash!
A crimson gleam flashed as a Spatial Gate abruptly opened.
Dressed in a black suit, Sephiroth stepped out of the Spatial Gate with the Butcher Blade in his right hand and a jug of wine in his left, walking up to Red-Haired Shanks.
Seeing this, Yasopp, Lucky Roux, and the others, who had been drinking and chatting nearby, immediately gathered around.
Though they knew Sephiroth had ties with their captain, one was Marine Admiral Sengoku and the other was one of the Four Emperors. Their positions were inherently opposed, so it was only natural for them to be wary.
Compared to his crew's complete vigilance, Red-Haired Shanks appeared exceptionally calm and composed. He smiled and greeted the silver-haired young man before him:
"Yo! Isn't this Sephiroth? Why did you suddenly come looking for me?"
"I came to drink with you, and to discuss something while we're at it."
As he spoke, Sephiroth placed the wine jug, roughly a meter tall, onto the table and removed its