I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

"this...."

Sieg smiled bitterly to himself.

His current position is a captain in the Navy Headquarters. Although he has the Navy Headquarters backing him and has already made contact with Zephyr, this also means that he cannot disobey military orders.

"General Zephyr..." Sig could only say at the end;

"I hope I can prepare before carrying out the mission."

“You want to see Ain, right? Then go ahead and prepare well.” Zephyr nodded in agreement.

Zephyr didn't want to take Sig to his death; he just wanted him to participate in the battlefield of the strong, and naturally, he would also protect his subordinates.

But in the end, a battlefield is a battlefield. Even a naval admiral as powerful as him wouldn't dare say he could lead all his navy out unscathed.

Sieg wanted to see his adopted daughter before going to the battlefield, which was only natural, and Zefa naturally wouldn't stop him.

But before Sieg walked out the door, he saw a familiar figure walk in.

It's Smoker.

"Professor Zephyr, you wanted to see me?"

This time, Smoker was unusually not smoking a cigar, and a hint of tension was visible on his usually indifferent face.

Seeing this, Sieg understood something.

.........

A moment later.

In the dormitory area, Sieg saw Ain again.

When he first saw her, Sieg was a little surprised.

Although only a week had passed, Ain's demeanor had changed considerably. She had lost some of the fragility typical of her age, and her eyes held a newfound determination.

"Is Uncle Sun Bear going out on a mission? Then leave today's energy replenishment to me."

Ain smiled slightly, and a small flame appeared in her palm, then floated into the wine bottle that Sig had prepared in advance.

“Uncle Sunbear, could you squat down for a moment?” Ain suddenly asked.

Sig was a little confused, but he still squatted down as instructed and put away the wine bottle.

Next, he saw a flame suddenly appear in Aion's hand and disappear into a small bottle in Aion's hand.

"Your fruit development has progressed; you can already manipulate a second flame?" Sig asked in surprise.

"Yes... With my abilities, I can now make a second touch and turn back time to 24 years ago."

"If you encounter danger, break this bottle, and I will protect you with the power of the Reversing Fire."

Then, Sig felt Ian reach out her little hand and pat his head as he squatted down.

This action startled Sieg.

This seems to be imitating his previous gesture of patting Ian's head?

Sig didn't pay much attention, thinking to himself with a smug smile, "I feel like Ain has become more reliable... I really hope she grows up soon."

After recharging, Sieg continued tidying up and making other preparations.

..........

The entrance sea area of ​​​​the new world.

A pirate ship flying a black skull and crossbones flag is cutting through the waves, riding the currents of the sea.

On the bow deck, a tall, burly man with long black hair and horns on his head sat on the deck, holding a gourd of wine high and gulping down the liquid.

It was none other than Kaido, the governor of the Beasts Pirates and one of the Four Emperors.

"Sigurd! Why did you die so quickly...?"

"Unfortunately, I was in Wano Country, which is too remote, so I didn't receive the news immediately."

Kaido spoke in a low voice, continuing to pour wine into his mouth.

The fact that the three other Sea Emperors, besides him, all made their own moves during Sieg's grand death speaks volumes about Sieg's importance.

It was only now, half a month after Higuma's death, that Kaido belatedly learned of Higuma's situation.

That's why... he valued the Angel Fruit that Tesoro had discovered from the Anohterpiece!

But just as Kaido continued to drink, his eyes glazed over with intoxication, he suddenly stood up, his expression serious, and most of his drunkenness had dissipated.

A massive naval fleet was already lined up in a row, ready to fight them off.

At the head of the ship was a large warship decorated with dog heads, and a broad-chested old man stood on the bow deck, gazing at him from afar.

"What the hell is that bastard Garp doing here?"

"The deal has been leaked?" Kaido's expression turned grave, and he crushed the gourd in his hand.

Garp is notoriously difficult to deal with.

Kaido, who is obsessed with the Angel-Angel Fruit, has no desire to get entangled with Garp.

Unlike the previous battle at Sabaody Archipelago, the Navy learned about the Angel-Angel Fruit as soon as Tesoro arrived at Sabaody Archipelago, and therefore made ample preparations.

Even before Zephyr recruited Higuma, Garp had already personally arrived in the New World to keep the Beasts Pirates in check.

However, a moment later, Kaido sat back down and snorted coldly:

"It seems that the extra preparations we made beforehand were the right thing to do."

"Now it's up to you guys."

Kaido turned around and glanced at a tall man standing behind him.

This was a well-proportioned and robust man, dressed in black, with a mask, goggles, and helmet on his face. Not a single inch of his skin was exposed, but he had a pair of huge, jet-black wings on his back.

It was none other than King, the leader of Kaido's Three Disasters.

Upon hearing this, Jin nodded. With a flick of his black wings, he transformed into a giant pterodactyl, soaring into the sky and instantly reaching the heavens.

He flew at an extremely high speed and at a very high altitude. Before the naval fleet could even launch a salvo, he had already disappeared.

............

Day two.

The 17th island in the Sabaody Archipelago.

This island is also one of the lawless zones, beyond the control of the Navy, and is the breeding ground for forces such as the underworld and pirates.

A warship is anchored here on the coast.

“Things are going exactly as we planned.”

"Kaido was stopped by Garp, and King, the leader of the Three Disasters under his command, has been dealt with by Borsalino."

"As long as we are fully prepared, the Four Emperors who have left the New World will not be a match for our Navy."

As Zephyr listened to the report coming through the Den Den Mushi, a smile unconsciously crept onto his face.

If handled well, this incident will become a significant asset in his bid for the marshal's position!

Chapter 375 Drought Jack is making a deal

Island number 17 in the Sabaody Archipelago.

In a secluded courtyard on the edge of the city, Tezzolo waited quietly.

"Is it almost time?"

Tezzolo's expression also showed some anxiety.

This Angel Fruit deal was arguably the most important transaction he had made since escaping the Holy Land.

Besides establishing a business connection with the Beasts Pirates, he would also possess a vast fortune, which he could use as a starting point to build his dream golden city...

However, the atmosphere in the Sabaody Archipelago has been tense lately, which has made Tesoro quite anxious.

"The Beasts Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, can't possibly have an accident in this kind of deal, right?" Tesoro sat in his chair with his hands folded, but he was starting to feel a little uneasy.

"Boss Tezzolo, don't worry, if you want to know why..."

"Because luck is on my side."

"And I stand on your side."

A calm female voice rang out, and a tall woman with long, wine-red hair walked in. She wore high heels and a black long dress with a side slit that went up to her thigh, revealing the curves of her long legs.

She is the user of the Lucky-Lucky Fruit, Bakura.

Compared to Tezzolo, who was feeling somewhat anxious, Baccarat appeared much calmer and more confident.

“I hope so,” Tezzolo replied casually.

Bakura, the user of the Lucky-Lucky Fruit, is a subordinate he recently hired at great expense.

"Your luck is indeed very strong, but our trading partners and enemies are not to be underestimated, and luck has its limits."

Tezzolo whispered.

But before he could finish speaking, a man in a black suit jogged in.

"Boss, our guests have arrived."

"See?" Bakara smiled rather smugly.

Immediately afterwards, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open.

A large group of burly pirates filed in, led by a massive, imposing giant who was much taller than the others. He wore a feather-like coat, a metal mask covering his jaw, and long, conspicuous tusks on his head and shoulders.

Jack the Drought is the third Disaster of the newly established Beasts Pirates. He is still young, but he already has a remarkable notoriety and record.

"Tezoro, time is of the essence, let's complete the transaction as soon as possible."

A deep voice came from Jack's metal jaw.

Drought Jack was in a bad mood.

Kaido is being intercepted by Garp and is temporarily unable to leave, while King, who has transformed into a Pteranodon, is also being pursued by the Navy and is probably too late to arrive.