In the Kingdom of Dressrosa, just as Violet had expected, after receiving word from his daughter that they were about to arrive, King Riku immediately ordered preparations for a banquet.
He even specially instructed the citizens to be careful during this period and absolutely not do anything disrespectful, then hurriedly arranged the reception. He even came out personally.
Therefore, when he saw Umbrella Corporation entering the dock and the Beast Pirates that had been blockading the Kingdom of Dressrosa move to greet them, his heart leapt to his throat. He feared that a war would break out between the two sides at the dock of Dressrosa. But then he saw that the Beast Pirates actually made a way.
Moreover, the fleet that had originally been blockading the Kingdom of Dressrosa suddenly changed its formation.
It no longer blocked the dock of the Kingdom of Dressrosa, but merely stationed itself beside the port.
This scene caused everyone on the dock to widen their eyes, their gazes filled with disbelief.
King Riku, in particular, felt his heart jump, but he also let out a heavy sigh of relief and murmured to himself: "Worthy of being a powerful force that even the World Government does not dare to underestimate!"
After all, the Beasts Pirates were an emperor crew, yet they still obediently made way when facing Umbrella Corporation's fleet.
Indeed... this time, they had made the right bet!
If they could truly obtain Umbrella Corporation's protection, perhaps the Kingdom of Dressrosa could live a peaceful life in this chaotic era, just like the Kingdom of Alabasta.
Thinking of this, King Riku immediately suppressed the excitement in his heart and said to the captain of the kingdom's guards beside him, also his son-in-law, Kyros: "Notify those below once more. Be more careful. Absolutely nothing must go wrong."
"Yes, your majesty!"
Hearing King Riku's words, Kyros did not hesitate and immediately accepted the task.
Although he did not trust these external forces, after seeing even the Beasts Pirates make way, he understood that in this chaotic era, in front of those monsters, he was nothing more than an ordinary person.
He simply could not protect his beloved country and family.
Therefore, at this point, he could only follow King Riku's arrangements.
He only hoped... that Umbrella Corporation would not be like the Donquixote Family.
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"Everyone, King Riku asked me to inform everyone: The saviors of the Kingdom of Dressrosa, the heroes who drove away the evil Donquixote Family, have arrived! Everyone, remember not to be discourteous!!"
"You little kid, didn't you hear what I said? Who allowed you to squeeze forward? Stay honestly in the back! Are you actually crawling under women's skirts? Where are your parents? Where are the parents of this lecherous little kid? Are you this little kid's parent? Hurry up and take him away!"
"Damn it, I almost saw it. I was obviously being so careful!"
The little kid who was being held by a tall, thin, middle-aged man wearing gladiator attire glared unhappily at the guard in front of him while waving his small fists.
However, when he saw the guard turn his head back again, the little kid seemed to be frightened and hurriedly withdrew his fists, obediently lowering his head, as if he had done nothing just now.
Only after the guard walked far away did the little kid raise his head, angrily make a face toward the front, then smugly and lewdly say: "Hehehe, but I still saw it, purple, you know, Kin'emon."
"Oh, oh, oh, truly worthy of being the young master. I also saw just now that the young married woman was quite pretty, no, wait!"
Hearing the little kid's words, the middle-aged man called Kin'emon also showed a lewd expression on his face, but it quickly returned to normal.
Realizing that now was not the time for such things, he put on a serious expression and looked at the little kid in front of him.
"Young master, now is not the time to be doing such things. If we were discovered, we would be finished. Moreover, you are Oden-sama's son, the future and hope of Wano Country. Wano needs you now; you must not indulge in lust for beauty!"
"I know."
Facing Kin'emon's admonition, Momonosuke showed a somewhat disgruntled expression, but as if sensing something, he still revealed a lewd smile, glanced around, and said: "This place is really nice. Those beautiful dancers are very enthusiastic... eh."
However, before he could finish, seemingly noticing Kin'emon's serious gaze, Momonosuke hurriedly withdrew his gaze.
His expression also became serious as he raised his head and looked in front while asking with curiosity: "Who exactly has arrived? Not only did it make the king of this country come out in person to welcome them, but even those detestable guys also made way for him."
"After hearing the news in the arena a few days ago, I asked Kanjuro to investigate."
Kin'emon said.
Seeing his young master finally become serious, especially seeing in him a trace of Oden-sama's demeanor, Kin'emon showed a relieved expression. He then raised his head and looked at the already docked Umbrella Corporation's fleet while speaking in a serious tone. "That is a major force from the West Blue, the Umbrella Corporation. There are rumors that its boss once defeated the captain of the Big Mom Pirates."
As he said this, his gaze suddenly sharpened. "That is a powerhouse on the same level as the captain of the Beast Pirates!"
Momonosuke: "...?!"
As soon as these words fell, Momonosuke's small face immediately showed a shocked expression. He stared incredulously at the Umbrella Corporation's fleet, seemingly unable to imagine that there was actually someone who could defeat a powerhouse comparable to that monster.
You must know that it was a monster that even his powerful father had been unable to defeat!
No wonder the king of Dressrosa treated this so solemnly?!
But what were these people doing here?
Could it also be because of them… thinking of this, Momonosuke's face showed panic, and even his body began to tremble.
"Young master, please do not worry!"
Seeing his reaction, Kin'emon seemed to have guessed what his young master was afraid of.
He hurriedly spoke in a comforting tone. "According to my investigation, the Umbrella Corporation should not be here for us, but was invited by the Kingdom of Dressrosa. I suspect that the king of Dressrosa hopes to use this to drive away the Beast Pirates' fleet!"