A True Alliance! (continued)

Next Golden Lion and World will definitely retaliate fiercely!

"World Destroyer?"

Hawk-Eyes seemed to be savoring the memory. "That knife in his hand seems rather unusual, but he doesn't seem to know how to use it very well."

Although World only exchanged one blow with Kizaru, a great swordsman like Hawk-Eyes could immediately tell that the man's swordsmanship was practically nonexistent.

"That damned World!!"

Moria was furious.

Golden Lion was doomed; he was about to obtain the corpse of a legendary powerhouse, and he would be just one step away from taking revenge on Kaido!

But that bastard World ruined all of that!

Hateful!

World, you just wait!!

Meanwhile, Hancock, also standing on the sandy platform, looked at Naito, who was expressionlessly treading on the air and lurking in mid-air.

A hint of worry crossed her exquisitely beautiful face. "Naito! You've done so well! It's all because that Marine Admiral is so useless!"

"Huh? Is it my fault?"

Just then, the light fell, and Kizaru's body solidified in mid-air. He scratched the back of his head somewhat sheepishly, "Well, it seems I really should apologize, Zephyr, Naito, I couldn't stop them."

"It's not your fault."

Zephyr sighed helplessly, "Even I didn't expect World's speed to reach such an astonishing level."

Last year, in the battle on Pirate Island, World's speed was already astonishing, but compared to the speed just now, it was nothing.

Borsalino could catch up, but only he could. What could he possibly do to both Golden Lion and World by himself?

World's strength alone is already on par with his!

So why did World show up? And where did he get the information?

"Professor Zephyr! What should we do now?"

White mist carried everyone over, and Hina said with a grave expression, "Hina doesn't need to guess to know that those two scumbags, Golden Lion and World, will definitely start their revenge!"

"Yes,"

Zephyr's eyes were filled with worry. "This is going to be a big problem!"

In the distant sky, Naito, multitasking and possessing World's body, grabbed the Golden Lion's shoulder and sped forward.

The Golden Lion, held in Naito's hand, opened and closed its mouth repeatedly, as if it were trying to say something.

However, Naito's speed far exceeded the speed of sound, and the sound traveling through the air could not keep up with the two of them.

Naito couldn't hear what he was saying at all.

So he slowed down.

Lao Tzu said—

The Golden Lion's hoarse voice finally reached Naito's ears, "We've flown far enough! Where are you going to fly next?!"

"Not enough,"

Naito simply said calmly, "How do you think the Navy found you?"

"Huh?"

Golden Lion paused for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "You mean, the World Government has acquired some kind of long-range search capability?"

"So that's how it is! I thought I'd accidentally revealed my whereabouts!"

"But,"

Golden Lion instantly realized something else, and his gaze towards Naito became somewhat suspicious. "How did you know about this? I was just about to ask you, how did you know the World Government would attack me?"

This bastard not only knows a great deal about the World Government's secret weapons, but he also appears at the perfect time.

No matter how you look at it, this guy seems to know way too much, doesn't he?

"The World Government is only allowed to send spies among the pirates we recruit, so why can't I send my own people to infiltrate the World Government's ranks?"

Naito said.

"Just who are you, buddy?"

Golden Lion believed what this guy said; if he didn't have someone inside the World Government, there was no reason for him to know this information.

The problem is, how high does this guy have to be to know these things?

After all, this operation should be top secret even within the World Government, right? Ordinary people wouldn't have any chance of finding out about it.

"Just an unknown nobody."

Naito said calmly.

"Cut."

The Golden Lion snorted unhappily.

They're still playing tricks and spooking as always.

"Let's talk about the upcoming arrangements, Shiki."

Naito lowered his eyes slightly, gazing at the Golden Lion's blood-stained face.

"What's next?"

The Golden Lion's eyes suddenly sharpened, a ferocious glint flashing between its brows, a murderous intent that seemed ready to devour its prey. The aging lion was now seething with rage.

"My newly built base is destroyed, all the treasure I painstakingly accumulated has been burned, and even all the men who have followed me for so many years are dead!!"

An invisible aura began to surge, causing the Golden Lion's long, flowing golden hair to flutter.

Although he still had the pirates he had recruited before under his command, what loyalty could those guys possibly have?

So--

"Hahahaha! I've lost everything! Those scumbags from the World Government and the Navy gave me such a surprise, so of course I have to return the favor properly!"

"Are you playing dumb, Shiki? That's not what I meant."

Naito's tone remained calm and collected. "I mean, how are you going to repay me?"

"Repay?"

The fierce look on the Golden Lion's face vanished in an instant, replaced by a cunning glint in his eyes. "Aren't we allies? Isn't it only natural for allies to help each other?"

Naito didn't speak, he just looked at him calmly.

Those deep, dark eyes sent a chill down the spine of even the Golden Lion.

"All right,"

Golden Lion shook his head somewhat helplessly, then said with a slightly serious tone, "Consider it a favor I owe you."

"That's exactly what I'm asking: how do you plan to repay this favor?"

Naito didn't give this guy a chance to fool him at all.

"..."

The Golden Lion paused for a moment, his expression turning somewhat gloomy.

He was indeed very grateful to the Night King for coming to his aid, but that didn't mean he was willing to be blackmailed because of this favor.

Not to mention, the Night King could have easily given him a phone call in advance.

In that case, he would not only suffer no losses, but could even seize the opportunity to teach the World Government a lesson.

"So what do you want?"

The Golden Lion asked.

But then, Naito suddenly smiled, a lighthearted grin spreading across his face. "There's no need to be so serious, Shiki. Do you think you can stay in this area any longer?"

"..."

The Golden Lion was indeed getting a headache from Naito's unpredictable attitude. He frowned slightly, "What do you mean?"

"Regardless of whether you retaliate or not, do you think the government will give up the search for you? After all, this area is too close to Mary Geoise."

Naito said with great interest.

The Golden Lion's face visibly stiffened.

That's true.

This incident clearly demonstrates that the World Government will never allow anyone to threaten Mary Geoise.

Now that they possess ultra-long-range detection capabilities, their pursuit of me will likely not stop there.

What should we do then?

Should he find a place to hide and live under an assumed name?

Or should we abandon this area of water?

Are you kidding me?! I'm the Golden Lion!

The Golden Lion's expression kept changing; no matter which option he chose, he couldn't accept it.

"Actually, it's very simple, isn't it?"

Naito laughed and said, "Why don't you just leave this area?"

"What?"

Golden Lion was stunned. "You mean you want me to give up this sea area? Where will that leave my face?!"

"I didn't say that,"

Naito said, "It's a simple principle. Leaving this area doesn't mean abandoning it. We can just remotely control our pirates, right?"

"On the contrary, once you were out of the government's surveillance range, the government was even less likely to take action in this area."

The Golden Lion's eyes lit up immediately.

That's really true!

He's essentially controlling this area of sea remotely from his pirate crew, since he rarely goes out to sea himself.

In that case, wouldn't it be alright if it were even farther away?

As long as he lives, he can pose a threat to the Affiliated Nation of the World Government at any time, so the World Government will not dare to take action easily!

"However, not taking action in this area doesn't mean we won't take action against you."

Naito said, "However, there's a very simple way to do it."

He said, "Come to my side, Shiki. If we join forces, we'll have nothing to fear."

The Golden Lion narrowed its eyes slightly.

That's true.