"I don't get it, Tillman. How did an old man like you end up in the Beasts Pirates?"
Intent Blood slid from its sheath. Werther held the slender sword in one hand, its tip angled toward the ground, while he studied Queen.
Queen frowned at Tillman's words.
As far as Queen knew, Werther was only about as strong as she was. He might have fought her boss, but he had ended up knocked into the sea, while Kaido had come away without a scratch.
Clearly, Queen, who had spent her time watching Wano Country, had no idea how strong Werther had become.
The speed at which Werther grew stronger was downright frightening. It defied all reason.
"Thunder Swordsman, are you dismissing my subordinate's hard work?"
The look Queen gave Werther could no longer be called greedy. It burned with desire.
Being stared at like that made Werther uncomfortable. This woman was obviously looking for trouble.
"One last chance. Hand over the map. If you really fight me, you'll die."
Werther's expression turned cold as he spoke. He disliked this woman and intended to teach her a lesson.
If he accidentally killed her, he would just have to apologize to Tillman.
Members of the Beasts Pirates gathered around them, anticipation on every face.
None of them moved to help Queen. They had only come to watch the fight.
That was how the Beasts Pirates worked: the strong lived and the weak died. Even if Queen was one of the All-Stars, dying today would only prove she had not been strong enough.
They were just as ruthless toward their own comrades. That was why the Beasts Pirates struck fear into people's hearts.
"Since you've found me out, I won't hide it. I have the map, but you'll have to beat me to