Gloriosa, who had been lost in fantasies of a first love that had arrived who knew how many years too late, was brought back to reality by Barn's words. After shooting him a resentful look, she got down to business.
"The Navy wants the King of Amazon Lily to become one of the Shichibukai."
Gloriosa's tone was somewhat grave-or rather, serious.
"What? That's a good thing. Amazon Lily would benefit from it too."
In contrast to Gloriosa's solemn expression, Barn merely raised an eyebrow as he spoke.
"Of course, if the Navy simply wanted us to join the Shichibukai, that wouldn't be a problem. But did you know that the Calm Belt hasn't been peaceful lately..."
Gloriosa spoke meaningfully.
"World?"
Barn clasped his hands together and rested them against his nose.
Barn wasn't particularly fond of World, his "good friend" with whom he had at least escaped prison.
He could always sense a feeling of rejection from World, as though World were the only person who existed in his own world.
I believe anyone would have felt uncomfortable being treated that way.
But Barn was different, after all. He knew there were reasons World had become like this.
The Navy's interference, and his companions' betrayal.
Still, Barn believed he could be saved. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought Leonard all this way to this godforsaken Calm Belt.
Most importantly, there was World's strength. Barn had long coveted the fortress that belonged to World in his memories, and it was crucial to his plans.
"What did the Navy ask you to do?"
Barn asked without changing his posture.
"The Navy wants us to act on its behalf and intercept Bandy Waldo, the 'World Destroyer,' a fugitive from Impel Down. You know how dire Amazon Lily's situation is right now, Barn. And even