The Next to Be Replaced

Xia Le's gaze settled on the girl floating in the air ahead, and a smile appeared on his face.

"You're the Ghost Princess, Perona?"

Perona pulled a face, then said warily, "Marines aren't welcome here."

Just then, another figure arrived and stood behind Xia Le.

His enormous body and familiar face instantly made Perona tense.

"Tyrant Kuma!"

Kuma slowly raised his head and gazed at the girl before him.

"This is Xia Le, an Admiral from Marine Headquarters!"

"Tell us where Moria is!"

Chapter 241: The Next to Be Replaced

"A-an Admiral?!"

Perona, floating in midair, was startled. Her large, dark eyes immediately fixed on the man standing in front of Kuma.

A simple Marine Uniform, short-cropped black hair, a tall frame, and clearly defined, bulging muscles—one glance was enough to give an impression of immense strength.

"You're saying he's a Marine Admiral?"

Perona asked blankly.

"That's right. I'm an Admiral from Marine Headquarters."

"I haven't been active in the world for ten years, so it's only natural that you don't recognize me."

Xia Le spoke with a smile.

His eyes rested on the girl floating before him, a flicker of interest in them.

Having a ghost girl like her as my aide would be pretty interesting, wouldn't it?

"But we don't have time to chat with you right now."

"Tell me, where is Gecko Moria?"

Xia Le continued.

His main task here was to notify Moria about the new candidate for the Shichibukai. As for his side task...

At that thought, Xia Le's eyes flickered, and another smile touched his lips.

Moria, who had suffered a devastating blow and never recovered, had once enjoyed glorious days. He had even fought Kaido, one of the Four Emperors.

He, too, was on Xia Le's sheet of paper.

"You want to know