"This time, you could tell just from the fact that he only sent Marco!"
Chapter 579
Dracule Mihawk leaned back in his chair with his legs crossed.
His eyes were sharp as he watched Marco and the others in the distance.
Dracule Mihawk said calmly, "I think Whitebeard's attitude toward Chris should be much the same as Red-Haired Shanks's."
"They must both be hoping for newcomers who can give them a challenge."
"All these years, no one on this sea has dared to challenge their authority."
"That must be... far too boring!"
Bartholomew Kuma leafed through the book in his hands and remarked casually, "Pirates should enjoy a challenge."
"People like Whitebeard and Red-Haired Shanks love seeing a new generation emerge on this sea."
"This time, Chris's appearance should be even more to their liking!"
As he spoke, Bartholomew Kuma suddenly raised his head and glanced at Chris.
There was a slightly strange look in his eyes.
Bartholomew Kuma continued, "But I'm afraid Chris's strength must have given Whitebeard and the others quite a shock!"
"They certainly enjoy a challenge, but the challenge Chris presents might be a little too much for them!"
A faint smile appeared on Bartholomew Kuma's face, a rare sight.
It looked as though he was secretly delighted about something.
At his words, everyone exchanged glances, then chuckled in unison.
Jinbe gulped down several mouthfuls of rum and wiped the liquor from the corner of his mouth.
He gave a hearty laugh and said, "Come to think of it, I'm probably the one among us who's had dealings with the Whitebeard Pirates a few times."
"The Whitebeard Pirates have done our Fish-Man Island quite a favor!"
"Before Chris appeared, Fish-Man Island survived all this time by relying on Whitebeard's protection!"
The ties between the Whitebeard Pirates