The Pirate Who Saw Proficiency Became a Legend

"Xiao Yi has another name, actually! You might have heard it: Nico Robin!"

Neptune's expression changed, and his voice grew tense. "The sole survivor of Ohara? The Devil Child—Nico Robin?"

Dongze nodded. "Yes."

Neptune let out a long sigh. "I see."

"Since we're on the subject, I might as well tell you what happened today. First, find someone to coat my ship!"

Dongze then told Neptune what had happened that day.

Cold sweat broke out across Neptune's body as he listened. Those people had no idea how strong Dongze was, but Neptune did.

The man before him was as powerful as Whitebeard. If Fish-Man Island clashed with Dongze, the outcome was obvious. If Dongze encountered Whitebeard, their fight might destroy Fish-Man Island outright. Either way, the island faced only one fate: destruction, with everyone on it killed.

Having pieced it together, Neptune said bitterly, "The World Government planned this well!"

Dongze chuckled. There was something he hadn't said: the World Government had no idea how strong he truly was now.

Even Neptune didn't fully understand. What he had seen of Dongze was only the tip of the iceberg.

"Raise Shirahoshi well. She may be Fish-Man Island's trump card for reaching the surface."

"..."

"Father! Dongze and the others have left!"

"Yes. They have."

"What an extraordinary man. I never imagined someone like him was among the Shichibukai!"

"Heh. He may not be a Shichibukai much longer. He's a powerful man. After today, his name will soon ring across the seas!"

After speaking with Dongze, Neptune had a feeling that the New World would suit him perfectly. Before long, another Emperor would rise upon the seas.

"Father! The Whitebeard Pirates said they're almost here!"

Ryuboshi hurried over, his excitement plain on his face.

"Father! Garp the Hero is here!"