Yamato flashed to a spot not far in front of Queen, tilted her head, and looked at the overly reactive group in confusion. She did not understand what these people were so afraid of.
"Fatso, why are the newcomers you recruited so cowardly?"
Confused as she was, Yamato immediately put on the air of a mistress.
"Tell me, what are you here for today?"
Seeing his subordinates react so shamefully, Queen could not quite save face. He coughed awkwardly twice before answering honestly.
"I came on the Governor's behalf to ask whether you intend to expand outward. You know this island is too close to Wano Country."
"We are merely using this place as a foothold. We will not expand outward."
Yamato waved her hand impatiently as if shooing away flies.
"Just go back and tell that bastard that."
Ignoring Yamato's rudeness, Queen let out a sigh of relief and replied in a businesslike manner.
"That is for the best. I hope both sides can avoid unnecessary conflicts in the future."
With that, he did not want to stay another moment. He hurriedly called to his men, turned around, and left.
The Beasts Pirates' ships turned around and began their return voyage. After sailing for some distance, a tall, lean man among the escort finally could not hold back any longer and spoke up.
"Lord Queen, are we just leaving like this? Shouldn't we show them what we're made of? They built a base right under our noses. That is a blatant provocation!"
He had risen through layer after layer of selection from one of the Beasts Pirates' subordinate crews to become an officer. Having yet to earn any merit, he had been looking for a chance to perform well and prove his worth.
"Laheel, you idiot! If you want