Within Dressrosa's new Imperial Palace.
Uchiha Hikaru sat at the head of the table, with King Riku standing to his left and Jinbe to his right. A circle of enormous seats surrounded them, occupied by solemn, focused dignitaries from nations all over the world.
The two battles in the waters off Dressrosa had made Uchiha Hikaru famous throughout the world. Of the two pirate fleets led by several Four Emperors commanders, one had been completely wiped out, while the other had fled in defeat after its leader was captured.
The entire world had no choice but to reassess Uchiha Hikaru's true strength. No one dared view him as a newcomer any longer.
The ones who felt this most directly were the dignitaries of various nations who had remained in Dressrosa and witnessed the entire naval battle. Only by being in this country could they truly appreciate Uchiha Hikaru's power.
How could a nation as precarious as Dressrosa display such terrifying strength?
Uchiha Hikaru had once convened a conference and proposed forming a grand alliance, calling on all neutral nations around the world to support one another and build an age of peace together.
At first, many had considered it pure fantasy. Openly, there was the massive World Government standing in the way, while in secret, the countless pirates scattered across the seas would never allow such a major force to rise.
But Uchiha Hikaru's battle had shocked the world. Even with the forces he currently possessed, he could wield such incredible power. If he truly established the grand alliance, would it not become a force capable of rivaling the World Government—and one even pirates would not dare provoke lightly?
The dignitaries of the various nations could no longer sit still. They regretted and resented their earlier rash decision to refuse