The New World.
The Pirate Expo.
Shane had killed so many Celestial Dragons that the Holy Knights had taken action.
Saint Garling personally led the operation, laying trap after trap to prove himself and inherit the position of Knight Commander.
Before that.
He had already ordered the Marines to search the world for Devil Fruits.
Until he found the Flame-Flame Fruit and the Gold-Gold Fruit!
In Saint Garling's view, Shane was eager to move against the Underworld and had also gathered two Logia users.
He surely needed resources, currency, and Logia Devil Fruits.
Thus, the Flame-Flame Fruit and the Gold-Gold Fruit became the perfect bargaining chips!
He sat waiting for Shane to come.
The two were simply arranging a fight through a tacit understanding.
Without defeating the other, neither was qualified to continue adventuring freely on the seas.
Nor would he have the strength to hold a high position and become the king of the Celestial Dragons he dreamed of being!
An island was surrounded by a larger circular island, forming a perfect combination of spectator stands and a battle domain.
Wearing a mask, he sat on a throne made of steel.
The others stood around him, weapons in hand.
Two treasure chests sat behind him.
Visual Den Den Mushi began broadcasting the entire island live.
The various pirate crews arriving outside the Circular Island were the contenders for these prizes.
Of course, there were also some who had come purely to loot, as well as those hoping to fish in troubled waters and have some fun.
At least thirty pirate crews of varying strength had gathered around it.
When the screens suddenly appeared.
Everyone was startled.
Some looked as though they had expected it.
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