That was right. Sengoku's target was Edward Weevil and Miss Bakkin.
To Moke, Sengoku's move was undoubtedly as timely and precious as rain after a drought!
Just then, a faint sound arose. A man with a fawning smile and an exceptionally sleazy appearance hurried over, shouting, "Captain—" Before his voice had even faded, he had already arrived before them.
"Uh?"
Hearing the shout, Perona, Brook, and Ata were all startled and turned toward its source in unison.
Once they saw who it was, the three exchanged looks, their faces full of disbelief. They seemed to be muttering inwardly, Our pirate crew actually has someone this sleazy?
It was not just the three of them who were surprised. Even Moke could not help feeling both amused and helpless, the corner of his mouth twitching. The man before him was simply too ugly; compared with Kizaru, he was no less impressive.
Still, though he found it amusing, Moke quickly composed himself. He knew this man was no ordinary person, so he got straight to the point. "Mr. 2, tell me quickly. Where are Edward Weevil and Miss Bakkin right now?"
Mr. 2 nodded. "Then Miss Bakkin is most likely on this island searching for some valuable treasure."
Moke was greatly surprised. "Treasure?"
After all, his rise to prominence in this dangerous, challenging world had been entirely due to a mysterious treasure he had stumbled upon by chance!
Could there really be another chance for him to gain a massive fortune in this unfamiliar place?
At that thought, Moke could not help smiling. He immediately asked, "Have you found out exactly what kind of treasure it is?"
After thinking for a moment, Mr. 2 answered, "It is said to be an inheritance left behind by a captain named John."
"John?"
Moke abruptly turned