With a single burst of force, he sent dozens of people flying, all of them notable figures in the New World. It was enough to show just how powerful Uchiha Hikaru was.
The people around them immediately backed away. Although they had already witnessed Uchiha Hikaru's fleeting display of power inside the auction hall, experiencing it from such close range gave them an even more direct understanding of his strength.
"Ahhh!" Burgess flipped over and sprang up from the ground, with no anger on his face at all. "Don't get angry! We came with goodwill and want to discuss something of real substance with you..."
Before Burgess could finish, Hikaru flatly refused. "Sorry, I don't want to become a pirate, nor do I want to ally with pirates."
Burgess still wore a smile. "Perhaps you don't understand. The Blackbeard Pirates have now joined the ranks of the Four Emperors. Compared to before, our strength has crossed an immensely vast gulf! You probably don't yet know the power we possess!"
This time, Hikaru turned to look at Burgess and gave him a cold glance. "Not interested."
The cold disdain in his eyes was like a vicious stab through Burgess's dignity. The pain pierced into his bones and reached his soul, stripping him of all face.
The smile on Burgess's face gradually faded, and his tone turned hostile. "It seems you..."
"Get lost!" That single word was all Burgess received in response.
Clang!
Shiryu abruptly drew his sword beside Burgess. The fierce glint in his eyes grew even more intense, and an excited smile appeared at the corner of his mouth around his cigar.
Just as everyone tensed, thinking Shiryu of the Rain was about to attack Uchiha Hikaru, Burgess stepped forward, reached out to hold Shiryu back, and lightly shook his