Perospero had never experienced such a humiliating, terror-filled escape. After joining forces with so many people, he had ended up as the only one left, fleeing in panic with a dozen or so subordinates he had hidden beforehand.
In his decades-long career as a pirate, he had never seen anything like it. No matter how powerful the enemy was, no matter how badly Perospero had been outmatched, this was the first time he had fled with his tail between his legs in such humiliation.
So he was furious. He wanted revenge!
Perospero had come to Dressrosa this time with a certain objective in mind. He wanted to uncover the source of the countless Devil Fruits under Uchiha Hikaru's command. And if he could recruit such a powerful fighting force, it would be an enormous asset to the Big Mom Pirates.
However, Perospero had also made preparations. If Uchiha Hikaru refused his offer, then Perospero would lead the fleet and let him experience just how terrifying the wrath of the Charlotte Family could be.
Now, this fleet was on the move. A massive fleet of twenty thousand men, with fifteen of Charlotte Linlin's children deployed together. After Perospero's attempt at contact and probing had failed, this colossal force had begun advancing.
Earlier, a patrolling Marine fleet had encountered the Big Mom Pirates' grand fleet and immediately chosen to retreat. There was no helping it; with such a disparity in strength, they could only avoid them.
Only after Perospero boarded the fleet's flagship did the stiffness in his expression ease somewhat.
None of the Sweet Commanders had taken part in this operation. As the eldest son, he was fully in charge, so naturally Perospero could not wear a sour face and dampen morale.
Several commanders came over to greet Perospero and ask