"Hm? The Big Mom Pirates..." An image of an enormously fat woman appeared in Ryan's mind.
Ryan was confused. They hadn't even reached the New World yet, so how had they run into Baron Tamago of the Big Mom Pirates?
"So you're that Bloody Swordsman Ryan?" Baron Tamago's tone held a trace of disdain. He didn't believe Ryan deserved his bounty of 1.413 billion Beli.
After all, Ryan's bounty had climbed so high because of the attack on Mary Geoise. Baron Tamago had never heard of Ryan defeating any famous pirates or accomplishing anything else remarkable.
Ryan had never even ventured into the New World, yet he was already so famous. Baron Tamago wasn't alone in resenting him for it; pirates across the New World felt the same way.
"If you've got something to say, say it. Otherwise, get lost!" Ryan couldn't stand his condescending attitude.
"How arrogant!" Baron Tamago gave a soft laugh. "Looks like I'll have to teach you a lesson before you understand how powerful the Big Mom Pirates are!"
"Today, I'll show you the authority of an Emperor of the Sea!" Baron Tamago drew the blade from his cane.
He would cut Ryan to pieces with it.
"You think you're worthy of fighting our captain?" Enel turned into lightning and appeared in the middle of the arena.
His injuries still hadn't healed, but Enel had to step forward. Beli and Fujitora had already passed out drunk, and even Captain Ryan was swaying on his feet. As the strongest fighter the Blood Sword Pirates could field right now, he had to defend their reputation!
Besides, his clash with the Marines yesterday had given him confidence. Apart from Ryan, there was no one he wouldn't dare take on!
The arena built for the Drinking Champion Contest had become