With the strongest bloodline, it’s not too much to have more children, right?

"Kuina!"

"Kuina!"

"Kuina!"

As Hailding fell to his knees, the arena was filled with warm cheers again.

As a woman, Kuina is already attractive enough. This time, after defeating Hailding, who is much bigger than her, Kuina's fame has risen again.

Amidst everyone's cheers, Kuina walked straight towards the exit, as if she had just defeated an ordinary enemy.

Hailding on the field was in pain. If it weren't for the advanced treatment technology of the Adrian Kingdom, he might have died from excessive blood loss.

East China Sea, Shuangyue Village.

In Isshin Dojo, Shimotsuki Koshiro was watching Kuina's competition with a group of apprentices.

As Kuina won beautifully, the apprentices cheered excitedly.

Most of the apprentices didn't know that the gym leader had a daughter, but some older apprentices recognized Kuina and told her story to everyone in the gym.

"Is this the senior sister? She's so powerful!"

"Too strong! Senior Sister is the only female in the top eight, and she's also a powerful female swordsman!"

"As expected of the gym owner's daughter, she's incredibly powerful. She easily defeated that giant!"

The apprentices cheered, and Koshiro watched the live broadcast. Although Kuina had left the stage, the audience's cheers had not stopped yet.

He has very complicated feelings towards Kuina.

Because Kuina is a woman, he, as her father, is not optimistic about her future and even suppresses her many times.

Kuina's departure back then could actually be considered as running away from home, after all, he did not agree.

If she hadn't been unable to defeat Yamato, Kuina might have already inherited the Isshin Gym.

What he didn't know was that if Kuina hadn't left, she would have been killed by the Supreme Fast Ladder when she was only nine years old.

Now that Guina has become famous in the sea, he is naturally happy, but he also feels guilty about his previous actions and his mood is very complicated.

Just as he was lost in thought, a green-haired young man stood up.

"Master, I'm leaving now."

Koshiro turned and looked at Zoro beside him. Zoro was sixteen years old this year, and the childishness on his face had not faded, but his eyes were firm at this moment, revealing a sense of maturity.

"Have you thought about it?"

Koshiro did not stop him. Although Zoro was his disciple, he was free and could leave at any time.

"Well! Kuina has already become famous in the sea, I can't let her down."

As he spoke, Zoro drew the katana from his waist, with the blade facing the live screen.

The next moment, words like a declaration of war rang out.

"We made a promise with her to become the world's greatest swordsman!"

Hearing this, Koshiro smiled with relief.

"Go, I believe in you."

He knew Zoro's character very well, and the small East China Sea could not trap him.

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

The battle between Kuina and Hailding came to an end, and the top eight were born, namely:

The son of the Pirate King and the heir of Whitebeard's Devil Fruit, Gol D. Ace.

Sabo, Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army and descendant of Drago, the world's most vicious criminal.

The user of the Ope-O-Rom Fruit, the Surgeon of Death, Trafalgar Law.

The rising star of the South Seas, the user of the Steel Fruit, Eustace Kidd.

The strongest of the Beasts Pirates in the new era, the user of the Mammoth Fruit, Jack.

The up-and-coming beautiful swordsman, Shimotsuki Kuina from the East China Sea.

The fallen rear admiral, user of the Allosaurus Fruit, X. Drake.

A genius who suddenly appeared, a young strong man with a devil's arm, Grant.

Among them, Ace, Law, and Grant are from the Kingdom of Adrian, and Kuina is also a member of the Kingdom of Adrian.

Jack is a member of the Beasts Pirates, and Sabo is a member of the Revolutionary Army.

The only two people who are openly unorganized are Kidd and Drake. Both of them have their own pirate groups, but that doesn't stop people from being interested in them.

At night, Drake was lying in the hot spring to recover.

The Kingdom of Adrian has created a hot spring specifically for the contestants, and its healing power is comparable to that of a Devil Fruit user.

"Huh~ feel good!"

Drake was completely immersed in the hot spring, with only his head exposed above the water.

He found that this hot spring could not only heal physical wounds, but also relieve mental fatigue.

His real identity is an undercover agent of the Navy. Although the undercover work has not yet begun, he still feels very exhausted bearing the title of "Fallen Rear Admiral".

Therefore, he particularly likes to soak in this hot spring and take the opportunity to relax his tense nerves.

Just as he was enjoying a comfortable hot spring bath, dull footsteps were heard.

Without opening his eyes, Drake casually said, "Someone's already here."

The footsteps did not stop, and soon, Drake suddenly felt the water level rising, covering half of his head.

Unhappily opening his eyes, he looked at the behemoth opposite him and said, "Jack, don't you know there are already people here? This isn't the only hot spring!"

That’s right, the guy opposite him is Jack from the Beasts Pirates.

Facing Drake's accountability, Jack did not get angry, but spoke in a dull voice.

"Brother Kaido is looking for you."

After saying that, Jack closed his mouth and stared straight at Derek.

Drake suddenly felt cold. He was shivering even though he was soaking in a hot spring.

"What's that look in your eyes? Is this how you, the Beasts Pirates, invite people?"

"Brother Kaido is looking for you."

"So what if Kaido comes looking for me? This is the Kingdom of Adrien. Would he dare to kidnap me by force?"

"Brother Kaido is looking for you."

"Fuck! Is that all you can say?"

"Brother Kaido is looking for you."

"........."

Drake felt uncomfortable being stared at by Jack, so he had no choice but to ask.

"time and location."

"The Kingdom of Telmai."

"........."

Drake was speechless. It was obvious that they were trying to force him to join the group!

Based on his understanding of Kaido, if he does not agree to join the Beasts Pirates, he will most likely not be able to leave the Kingdom of Adrien.

After his expression changed for a while, Drake said helplessly.

"I understand. Go back and tell Kaido that I will go to the Termai Kingdom."

After saying that, he stood up and left the hot spring. Jack's gaze was one thing, and looking for someone to discuss it was another.

………………

In the early morning, Drake, dressed in a black robe, knocked on the door of a room.

"Come in."

Drake glanced around and pushed the door open to enter the room.

The room was illuminated by a warm yellow light, and Borsalino sat in a chair, absentmindedly trimming his nails.

"General Porusalino."

Borsalino looked up, just in time to see Drake taking off his hood.

"It's Drake, what's going on?"

"Admiral Borsalino, tonight, Jack from the Beasts Pirates..."