First Shichibukai

Kaido, whom Moria had been thinking about, naturally saw the news as well. However, he had always dismissed the World Government's schemes with contempt.

The Whitebeard Pirates and Big Mom Pirates reacted the same way as Kaido. As emperors of the sea, they had their own pride.

What Shichibukai? In their eyes, it was nothing more than a petty trick. Only one's own strength was fundamental.

After the Reverie ended, most of the kings prepared to return home. At Sabo's suggestion, he and Jarvan decided to spend some time having fun at the Sabaody Archipelago before heading back.

Sabo needed to complete the task Ryan had given him, while Jarvan did not want to go back so soon and become a puppet emperor. The days he spent playing here with Sabo were the most carefree of his life.

As a child, Jarvan had been bullied because his bloodline was impure. After becoming emperor, he had to carefully hide himself in front of the Minister of Internal Affairs, pretending to be crazy and foolish. Thus, he cherished this time dearly and wished it could last forever. How could he refuse Sabo's suggestion?

There was another king who remained behind instead of leaving: Bartholomew Kuma.

After the meeting ended, Bartholomew Kuma went alone to Marine Headquarters Marineford. Dragon and he had discussed it long ago—once the Shichibukai system passed, he would apply to become one.

He had come to see Sengoku, because the World Government had already handed all matters concerning the Shichibukai over to Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

At Marineford, Sengoku stared at a wall plastered with bounty posters and fell into deep thought. There were many people on those posters.

The bounty posters of Bloody Swordsman Ryan and Hawkeye Mihawk were prominently among them.

The Shichibukai system had passed, but selecting