Two of the world's renowned Four Emperors, immensely powerful fighters, were joining forces against him?
That was undeniably major news.
"This information came from inside the Kaido Pirates. The source is highly reliable."
"So we've confirmed that the captains of the two Emperor crews will meet in two days."
Rob Lucci spoke gravely.
His expression was serious and solemn. River might not be concerned about fighters on the level of the Four Emperors, but to anyone else in this world, they represented enormous pressure.
River fell into thought, his eyes flickering slightly.
This was undoubtedly terrible news for his situation, especially with the Navy and the World Government stirring lately.
The island-chain defense system established in the waters around Dressrosa had also come under attack, though fortunately, the losses had been minor.
And behind those attacks lay another implication: the Navy and the World Government were making preparations of their own.
"Should we take any special measures regarding Kaido and Big Mom's meeting?"
Lucci asked solemnly.
"Oh? What do you have in mind?"
River raised his head with a smile.
"Perhaps we could use their meeting as an opportunity to gather the kingdom's strongest fighters and wipe out both of these enormous forces in one strike."
"Then the New World would be ours."
Rob Lucci spoke softly, ambition gleaming in his eyes.
"Heh!"
At that, River chuckled.
"That is indeed a good idea, Lucci."
"But have you considered what the Navy and the World Government might do?"
"They haven't exactly been sitting quietly lately."
As he spoke, River narrowed his eyes.
"The Navy and the World Government?"
Rob Lucci paused, then his expression grew grave.
"I admittedly failed to consider that. Once we make a move, the World Government will undoubtedly take decisive action as well."
"At that point, the