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After hearing Oak out, Iceburg thought it over and found it reasonable. In this world, no one who knew that name would dare impersonate him. After all...

He looked up at Oak. Given the things this man had done in the past, anyone who dared impersonate him would definitely meet a terrible end. In other words, this man truly was Tux Oak—the legendary pirate from the previous era whom he had heard Mr. Tom mention.

Having confirmed that, Iceburg also understood why Oak had come looking for him. The pirate crew this man had once belonged to had also pursued Pluton. With a knowing nod, Iceburg said to Oak,

"You came for the Pluton Blueprints too, didn't you?"

Iceburg stated Oak's purpose directly, leaving Oak slightly speechless.

He had actually guessed his purpose?

Oak glanced sideways at Iceburg. Iceburg did not look at him and continued,

"My master, Mr. Tom, once had a friend named Barbel. If you really are the Tux Oak I know of, then you must know him!"

After saying that, Iceburg stared intently at Oak. Though he was already able to confirm that this man was indeed the Oak he knew of, he still wanted one final confirmation.

Oak revealed an understanding expression.

Of course he knew Barbel. They had once been crewmates, and Barbel was the Rocks Pirates' only Fish-Man.

"How is he?"

Since the Rocks Pirates disbanded, Oak had not heard any news about Barbel. After leaving the Rainbow Mist, he had asked Shiki and Kaido, but neither of them knew what had happened to Barbel afterward.

It seemed that after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, Barbel had gone into seclusion and never shown himself on the seas again.

"I don't know!"

Iceburg thought for a moment. Mr. Tom had never told him what became