The King of News's Allegiance
The Amazon warrior women exchanged glances.
They knew Leo was extraordinary, perhaps even the smartest person in the world.
But no matter what, surely he could not be flattered so shamelessly by someone else, could he?
You were at least a well-known figure in the underworld, and in the legitimate world, you were the Chief Editor and owner of the World News Economy Newspaper. How could you be so thick-skinned?
Even these sheltered Amazon warrior women blushed at his choice of words. They had no idea why he was flattering Leo so excessively.
Was it to stay alive?
Empress Hancock was indeed powerful, and the female pirates of the Kuja Pirates were certainly strong, but that was not enough reason for a famous pirate to humble himself so completely.
Whether it was Crocodile of the Shichibukai or Moria, although they had been defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates, they were still proud at heart. Their backbone had not been broken.
Later, Moria broke out of prison and charged straight into Blackbeard's lair for his subordinates. Earlier, during the Marineford War, Crocodile attacked Whitebeard first and then Akainu. Both proved that the pride in their hearts had not been worn away. Instead, their defeats had made them all the more eager to return to the world's grand stage.
Although the King of News's lack of pride and backbone was contemptible, he was such a major figure. Why was he acting so humbly? Was he trying to lower their guard so he could launch a surprise attack and kill Leo?
While the Kuja Pirates' officers were lost in a whirl of thoughts, Leo laughed. "You really are clever, Morgans."
"Hehe." Morgans rubbed his hands together and craned his neck, wanting to hear just how much Leo had