In the world of pirates, starting by watching Roger's execution

Absalom and Hogback were both companions he had found in the West Blue, but Hogback's reasons for joining were entirely different from Absalom's. Hogback was a crucial part of his revenge against Kaido, as well as the plans he intended to carry out next.

Absalom, on the other hand, had relied on his Clear-Clear Fruit and actually dared to steal from him, Gecko Moria. Naturally, he had ultimately been won over by Moria's charisma and followed him aboard.

"Really? Then I want a lion's jaw, an elephant's skin, and the muscles of a bear and a gorilla! That way, no woman will look down on me!!!"

Absalom grew excited and rattled off his demands. He had heard of Hogback's reputation as a world-famous genius surgeon and had personally witnessed his miraculous medical skills. He had long felt deeply inferior because of his frail body.

In fact, this alone showed that Moria had already begun going astray. There were many ways to become strong, but taking shortcuts and seeking outside power was certainly not one of them.

"Heeheeheehee! Whatever you like. Go tell Hogback that once we reach the Florian Triangle, we can begin my Zombie Army plan. Then I can help him resurrect his Cindry, too!"

"Also, how's that little girl we picked up a while ago?"

Above the Calm Belt.

Baby-5 turned both hands into a pair of binoculars and eagerly looked around.

Atlas maintained a moderate altitude and speed, mainly out of consideration for what Baby-5 could handle. In theory, Baby-5 could transform into a plane, but unfortunately, neither of them knew much about the subject, so the idea came to nothing.

Looks like I'll need to teach her more about weapons, besides correcting her personality issues...

Atlas quietly made plans.

Baby-5 inexplicably shivered, but a moment