Luo was still drenched in cold sweat as he sensed the presence inside the skull below, like an ancient beast slumbering.
Below, Queen's expression changed.
"It's you! That lightning brat!"
Although Enel had been a child back then, his appearance had barely changed.
That infuriating tone in particular made Queen recognize him immediately.
King returned to human form and rested a hand on his sword hilt.
"What lightning brat?"
"This is Marine Headquarters' Admiral Candidate, 'White Dragon' Enel."
"Idiot Queen."
A vein throbbed on Queen's forehead.
"I know more than you do, moron King!"
"This guy is one of Sakazuki's trusted men."
He turned toward Enel.
"What are you doing here, Enel?"
His hands shifted into a guarded position, ready to strike at any moment.
Enel looked at him as though he were an idiot.
"Obviously, I have business with you."
"Why else would a Marine like me come here?"
"Idiot Queen."
"Call your boss out."
"I want to discuss a partnership that concerns your future."
Queen first glared at King, then transformed into his Brachiosaurus Form.
"Pirates and Marines have nothing to discuss."
King drew his sword as well.
Enel remained perched on one skull horn with one leg folded beneath him, propping his chin on his hand as he looked down.
On the other skull horn, Luo shouted, sweat pouring down his face.
"He's awake."
Thud-
Thud-
Thud-
Heavy footsteps rang out like war drums, accompanied by increasingly surging Conqueror's Haki.
A grim-faced figure emerged from the skull, carrying a spiked club over his shoulder.
Kaido stepped out of the hall, turned, and tilted his head up slightly, speaking in a low voice.
"Did you just say... a partnership?"
Enel's tone was light.
"Yeah, that's right."
"A partnership."
Kaido suddenly broke into a savage grin.
"Sakazuki and Sengoku