Chapter 225
"This is bad! This guy is a super monster too!!"
"Is war about to break out? Now that I think about it, this island is right within World's sphere of influence! The Golden Lion's actions are nothing short of a provocation!"
"No way! If those two monsters start fighting here, we'll get caught in the crossfire!"
The pirates were already exclaiming in surprise.
World's presence here is definitely not good news!
"Hahahaha!"
The Golden Lion, however, didn't think much of it. He just grinned as he watched the figure getting closer and closer. "Very good, you didn't keep me waiting long!"
Naito didn't answer immediately, but instead looked down at the pirates on the island.
Golden Lion's appeal is really impressive; most of the pirates in this area have probably been drawn here.
Excellent, this way, the fighting strength under my command can be replenished.
However, there are definitely many government spies mixed in among these pirates. We can recruit these guys first and then let them conquer the scattered settlements on this sea.
Then, after finding Enel, we'll bring these guys into the Dream World.
"Hey, you bastard, are these scumbags below even worth a single hair of mine? You should be looking at me the most!"
The Golden Lion's words made Naito's lips twitch involuntarily.
"Don't say such disgusting things."
Naito looked up at the aging lion.
Where did this preference for sons come from?
Thinking about it carefully, the Golden Lion is indeed incredibly heavy; Roger's dream man is definitely one of them.
"It's you, isn't it?"
The Golden Lion stared intently at Naito, a smirk playing on his lips. Though it was a question, his tone was utterly certain.
What do you mean?
Naito countered with interest.
So that's how it is. You deliberately chose this place to test them out?
"Hahaha! What are you pretending for!"
The Golden Lion's smile grew even more unrestrained. "Although the aura is completely different, and the appearance is indeed that of World, personality is something that can never be perfectly faked!"
"You cowardly bastard, I knew it was you the moment you opened your mouth!"
Say what you want.
Naito just shrugged.
Golden Lion had probably guessed part of the truth.
But it doesn't really matter.
All the Golden Lion knew was that the Night King was the true leader of World's group.
He still didn't know the true nature of the relationship between the Night King and World.
"Hehe, so, what exactly is this ability of yours?"
The Golden Lion's smile deepened as he inquired with great interest.
Was World's body manipulated through some means, or did the Night King transform into World's appearance?
The Golden Lion was very curious.
I don't understand what you're saying.
Naito casually remarked, "Golden Lion, aren't you being a bit too disrespectful? Gathering so many pirates on my territory so brazenly, do you want to start a war with me?"
"Hahaha! Still putting on an act?"
The Golden Lion flew over, laughing loudly, "Aren't we allies?"
"Besides, I actually did you a favor, didn't I? Otherwise, if these guys were allowed to run rampant in your territory, who knows how much damage they would have caused."
"Should I thank you?"
Naito countered with a question, but did not deny it.
"Shouldn't you be thanking me? Those monsters under your command were all modified from the ferocious beasts I sold to you, weren't they?"
The Golden Lion crossed his arms and let out a strange laugh, "Looking at it this way, I really did lose out big time!"
"They only work when they're in my hands."
Naito casually remarked, "In your hands, they're worthless."
"Snort,"
Golden Lion snorted coldly, "Let's just leave it at that. Consider it my own fault for being blind. But as compensation, these pirates are mine."
"That won't do."
That's what Naito said.
"Um?"
The Golden Lion immediately frowned, and his Conqueror's Haki's Haki surged from his body. "Have I been too easy on you, bastard? Is that why you're pushing your luck like this?"
"I need more power now."
Naito looked down at the pirates below and said with great interest.
"Ah?"
The Conqueror's Haki vanished instantly, and the Golden Lion looked at Naito in astonishment, "Are you kidding me! Your power isn't enough? If all those ferocious beasts were converted into combat power, it would be enough to turn this entire sea area into ruins!"
"The enormous monsters are adept at siege warfare."
Naito said, "But I want everyone in this area to live in peace and prosperity, and in times like these, ordinary humans are more effective."
"Live and work in peace and contentment?"
The Golden Lion was genuinely stunned, and then...
"Hahahaha!"
The Flying Lion burst into laughter, laughing so hard he almost fell over, tears streaming down his face.
"How could you say something like that?! Hahahaha! You should just quit being a pirate and find a job with the World Government!"
"I'm not a pirate, and the World Government wouldn't say something like that."
Naito said calmly.
"So,"
The Golden Lion was indeed a master of changing his expression; one second he was beaming with joy, the next his voice turned chilling, "You want to take it from me?"
"It's not fair to say they would snatch it,"
Naito said calmly, "Let these guys choose for themselves."
"Oh?"
The Golden Lion narrowed its eyes.
Below.
The pirates fell silent in fear.
Everyone looked up in horror at the two people talking so closely in the sky.
The monsters' fierce battle might begin any second, and then the aftershocks of the fight would tear them apart.
That's how it should be.
As time went on, the pirates' expressions gradually became somewhat strange.
Some people have even started whispering among themselves.
"Wait, why do I feel like they know each other?"
"It's not surprising that they know each other, after all, they're both legendary pirates from the previous era. The thing is, they seem to be getting along really well!"
"Could it be that Golden Lion and World are actually very close?"
"The Golden Lion chose this location for its alliance meeting not to provoke World, but simply because they have a good relationship and he borrowed it for a while?"
The pirates were all shocked.
Is this even possible? Could there really be such a thing as a secret friendship between these two monsters?
Just as Naito predicted, there were indeed quite a few World Government agents infiltrated among the pirates.
They were craning their necks, gazing intently at the two figures in the sky, wishing they could stretch their necks to get closer and hear what they were saying.
Unfortunately, the two flew too high; not only were their voices lost, but even their lip movements were illegible.
"Hahahaha!"
Suddenly, the Golden Lion's loud laughter came from the sky.
The pirates held their breath again, waiting.
"You should be grateful, you scum!"
The Golden Lion laughed wildly, "My ally, the master of this sea, World, also needs more power, and he's set his sights on you!"
"So, the next choice is to follow Lao Tzu or follow him!"
These words immediately caused an uproar among the pirates below.
"No way! World and the Golden Lion are allies! Not friends, but allies??"
"These two monsters have teamed up! Are you kidding me?! Who in the New World could possibly be their match?"
This news is truly shocking.
The main reason is that both Golden Lion and World are world-renowned top-tier pirates. If these two joined forces, they could completely sweep through the New World!
While Whitebeard and Kaido are strong, they are ultimately alone. How could they possibly withstand the combined attack of Waldo and Shiki?
The World Government agents in the crowd were extremely anxious, eager to relay the news back to the government immediately.
Then, after the initial shock, the pirates gathered there became incredibly excited.
These two combined are already enough to dominate the New World, so wouldn't following behind them immediately lead to the pinnacle of the pirate era?
"Shiki! I want to follow you!!"
"Lord World! Let me join your ranks!"
The pirates screamed at the top of their lungs.
"Hahahaha!"
The Golden Lion burst into loud laughter.