Meanwhile, in the alley ahead, Daisy the mermaid poked half her head out, a look of astonishment appearing on her face.
Their plan had been to act swiftly, rescue her younger sister before a Marine Admiral arrived if possible, and then withdraw from the Sabaody Archipelago.
But Ron and Kaido had taken an utterly blunt and simple approach, blocking the way outright.
Like two creditors waiting on a street corner for someone to pay up.
"Lady Daisy, this isn't good. With things going like this, we'll have to act ahead of schedule. If a Marine Admiral arrives, it'll be too late," a merfolk guard said quietly.
"Wait a little longer. It should happen soon. Once they start fighting, we'll go rescue her," Daisy said with a frown.
This was the course of action she considered safest.
If they rushed out now...?
Wait???
Why were Ron and the others stopping the Celestial Dragons?
Could they be doing it for her younger sister too?
But Daisy quickly dismissed that thought as soon as it occurred to her.
If Ron really had been interested in merfolk, he would have made a move on her back in the alley.
With "an interest in merfolk" ruled out as a motive, only one possibility remained.
He had a grudge against the Celestial Dragons.
Daisy went through that line of reasoning again, then slowly nodded.
This was extremely good news for them. Perhaps this misfortune might even turn into a blessing.
Besides, that man named Ron was definitely strong.
Earlier, he had merely shown himself on a rooftop, and that pirate with short blond hair had trembled all over in fear.
That was not the sort of intimidating presence an ordinary person could possess.
If they had a chance to join forces later, Daisy felt they could