Germa was right on time. Three days meant three days. After the Konoha had remained in Dressrosa's harbor and Hikaru had leisurely enjoyed a few comfortable days, a dark fleet appeared on the horizon.
The important figures from various countries who had still been lingering in Dressrosa, waiting for the next auction, were badly frightened by the sight. They had personally experienced what happened that night. Germa's commander had been captured, and the Germa forces did not look as though they had come to ransom him. They looked more like they had come for revenge.
Quite a few people immediately grew anxious. They had originally thought Uchiha Hikaru would be able to resolve this conflict peacefully, but it seemed the Germa forces had no intention of letting the matter go so easily! If a fight broke out, those who had stayed behind to attend the next auction would be innocently caught in the crossfire.
The concern did not come only from people around the world. Even King Riku sent people over several times, asking Uchiha Hikaru whether he needed to organize armed forces to defend against a possible attack from Germa.
Yet Uchiha Hikaru, Dressrosa's true ruler behind the scenes, impatiently drove away King Riku's guards several times and made his position perfectly clear: no need!
There were only three people aboard the Konoha. Aside from Uchiha Hikaru, there was Sea Knight Jinbe and a maid. The three of them calmly faced the approaching army of war from the harbor aboard the enormous Konoha.
Everyone could not help feeling uneasy. They truly did not understand why Uchiha Hikaru, with only three people at his side, still had the confidence to face the legendary Germa forces.
Hikaru stood calmly at the bow of the Konoha. The jeweled decorations aboard the ship