A classic scene was about to unfold. River sat quietly, watching.
It also meant that his old rival was about to appear.
"Young people really are full of energy!"
Events unfolded rapidly. In the blink of an eye, Saint Charlos shot Hachi, completely enraging Straw Hat Luffy.
Then came that formidable iron-fisted punch.
The entire hall shook, and the other members of the Straw Hat crew arrived.
"He hit a Celestial Dragon!"
"We're in big trouble now!"
"An admiral's coming! Run!"
Terrified cries rang out, and the entire auction hall instantly descended into chaos.
"Sir, things are about to get out of control!"
Freya spoke nervously.
River nodded. He was different from Straw Hat. Even after he dealt with a Celestial Dragon, those people would take no action unless they absolutely had to.
But Luffy was another matter. After an incident like this, the Sabaody Archipelago would undoubtedly face a Marine crackdown.
Every pirate on the islands would be in grave danger.
River swept his gaze over the hall. Number 5 and his companion, who had been sitting in a corner, had already vanished.
"The Marines have completely surrounded the Auction House. They were already here before this happened."
Freya spoke again in a low voice.
"It seems they've all learned that he's here."
River smiled faintly.
"He? Who do you mean?"
Freya asked in confusion.
"A legend."
River replied.
Meanwhile, in Garp's office at Marine Headquarters.
"Vice Admiral Garp, we spotted someone at the Auction House in the Sabaody Archipelago who appears to be that legendary figure."
The officer spoke gravely.
"Hahahaha!"
"Really? Then it must be him!"
"We've spotted him in the Sabaody Archipelago several times over the years."
Garp laughed.
"If it really is him, should we take action?"
The officer asked.
"Leave him alone. The Marines