This was clearly a carefully designed trap, meant to stir up a dispute between him and the Beast Pirates and trigger a fierce conflict. Once both sides came to blows, enmity would be inevitable. Even if he could defeat those three in this clash, he would then have to face an even stronger opponent—Kaido, the suicide maniac. That guy was practically insane, and his strength was unfathomable...
He had to admit that Gild Tesoro's move was indeed brilliant, leaving nothing to chance. Now, he would see what was so special about the Zoan Devil Fruit Tesoro had sent him that Tesoro was so certain it would become the fuse that ignited this conflict.
At that moment, Jack the Drought's gaze suddenly fell on Moke, who was blocking their way. His eyes plainly showed his impatience. If this had not been Doflamingo and Gild Tesoro's territory, he would have slapped this fool who did not know his place flying long ago.
Of course, that did not mean he was afraid. After all, the three sides had some degree of cooperation, so they still had to give each other a little face. Just then, Ulti and Page One, who stood behind Jack, suddenly noticed Moke. The instant their gazes met, both revealed looks of surprise, as though they had seen something unbelievable. Then they exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Could this be Moke, the newly appointed Shichibukai?"
"Moke, the new Shichibukai?" Hearing that name, Jack froze slightly. He then focused on Moke and began sizing him up carefully. At the same time, his expression grew increasingly solemn. Ever since the Marines established the Shichibukai system, every person who became one had been an exceptionally powerful figure who could dominate a region. Thus, Jack naturally did not dare underestimate a new