The Straw Hat Boy is famous all over the world.

William knew this. As someone who also came from the East Sea, William knew about the life of this 'legendary figure' from the East Sea.

Furthermore, he had long ago connected Crocodile's capture with the Straw Hat Pirates' bounty rising to 100 million, confirming that the Straw Hat Pirates had defeated Crocodile. After that, he caused chaos on Enies Lobby, stormed Marineford with the prisoners from Impel Down, and even defeated Doflamingo! He also wreaked havoc on Charlotte Linlin's Whole Cake Island and escaped from her clutches!

As Garp's grandson and Dragon's son, he is known as the 'Fifth Emperor' and is already famous throughout the world.

There are rumors that he went to Wano Country and caused a ruckus with the alliance of Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, but now that we look at it, why is he on the Beasts Pirates' ship?

Joined Kaido? No, that's not right. If that were the case, news should have spread, after all, he's the fifth emperor.

"Did you steal the ship?"

William murmured to himself; he was so clever that he immediately guessed what was going on.

"Hey, I see a familiar face."

Montblanc stared at the blue, chubby guy on the ship and exclaimed in surprise, "How come Jinbe is on that ship? Did he join the Beasts Pirates too?"

"It's not the Beasts Pirate Ship..."

Just as William had guessed, Elmira, after seeing the ship's configuration, also guessed the truth: "They probably joined the Straw Hat crew, and they stole this ship."

"A Shichibukai joined the Straw Hat crew?!" Montblanc exclaimed incredulously. "Even if he's the Fifth Emperor, isn't that a huge amount of influence?!"

“Who knows, but anyway, this is a problem.” Elmira checked her pistol and looked at William. “Want to take a look?”

"Fishman Karate - Gun Wave!"

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, a loud shout suddenly came from the sea, and a jet of water shot straight in that direction like a laser beam.

Snap!

In response, William simply stretched out his hand, his arm transforming into a powerful column of steam that collided directly with the gunfire. The steam and water column mingled together, creating a loud explosion that scattered raindrops into the air.

Jinbe's head emerged from the sea.

"certainly!"

William smiled, radiating intense confidence. "The fifth emperor is just the right opponent for my experiments. Let me see just how strong he really is! Elmira, prepare the venue for them!"

"Understood."

Elmira nodded, picked up the Den Den Mushi, dialed a number, and said, "Release the deck and create a battleground."

Jinbe jumped into the sea immediately after dispelling the steam and saw the man's arm turn into steam. He was slightly surprised, "A Logia type? Kaido doesn't seem to have any of these under his command. Who is it?"

Then he saw several ships behind the main ship overtake it and move forward. After sailing a certain distance, they stopped, forming a circle with only two openings at the front and back. At that moment, the decks of these ships suddenly extended out, forming a huge circular deck supported by the ships.

The ship behind them moved forward, blocking the gap at the rear. Most of the pirates on board disembarked and surrounded the deck, forming a circle. These people stood there, not making a move, but just quietly watching them.

Wow, that's so cool!

Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper's eyes lit up. "What is this? It's transformed! Amazing!!"

"Is this...an invitation?"

Jinbe was taken aback, thought for a moment, then jumped off the sea and landed on their own ship.

"Luffy, they're inviting us, should we go?"

Luffy stared at the circular battle deck for a long time, then grinned, clenched his fists, and said decisively, "Of course!!"

Zoro smiled and said, "Since they've extended such a warm invitation, of course I'll go!"

Sanji silently took a drag of his cigarette, saying nothing, but his eyes shone with intense fighting spirit.

The others, each with their own smiles, gradually walked behind Luffy and lined up in a row.

Lu Fei pointed forward and shouted, "Men, charge!"

"oh!!!"

The ship moved forward and deliberately entered the only remaining gap in the circle.

"They're here."

Elmira was already standing on the deck when she saw the ship move into place on its own, and a look of seriousness flashed in her eyes.

Montblanc rubbed his hands together, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Swell fiddled with his dagger, but judging from the frequency of his movements, his heart was also racing.

William took a deep breath, suppressing his urge to immediately start a war with this man.

The fifth emperor, Monkey D. Luffy!

His name is so famous that everyone knows him. Now we're finally going to meet him in person!

A figure suddenly landed from the bow of the ship, appearing steadily on the round deck. The figure, wearing a straw hat, looked up at the crowd, took a deep breath, and shouted:

"I am Luffy! I'm going to be the Pirate King!!!"

These words were a wake-up call, instantly silencing the otherwise noisy environment and leaving everyone speechless.

Elmira, Montblanc, and Swell: "..."

William stood there, staring at the kid for a long time before finally uttering through gritted teeth, "What are you talking about, kid?!"

One Piece?!

Yes, everyone has this dream: to be a pirate, and to become the Pirate King is the ultimate ambition.

But! But!

Why did you say it so easily?

All the famous and fearsome pirates on the high seas dream of becoming the Pirate King. Whether they are the Four Emperors, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, or even the famous silver medalists, they all dream of becoming the Pirate King.

The World Government and the Navy consider the Pirate King a taboo and spare no effort to crack down on all pirates.

That was a sacred word, representing immense ambition.

But, but you little brat, what gives you the right to say such things so brazenly?!

If you were just a greenhorn, that would be one thing, but you're someone who's been called the fifth emperor. Why would you say something so childish?

That kind of ambition isn't something you can achieve just by talking about it!

Even William's goal is simply to become a great pirate. If he wants to become the Pirate King, he must first become a great pirate. Everything must be achieved step by step.

"Who are you insulting, kid!"

William was furious. He yelled at Luffy, "Becoming the Pirate King isn't something a brat like you can just say and do so on a whim!"

The fifth emperor?

Such a statement?!

That image, which had gained immense fame and become renowned throughout the world, suddenly shattered in William's mind.

This is more like a toddler who has just learned to walk suddenly saying to a burly man, "I can take on ten of you by myself, and I mean it!"

This is an insult!

This is blasphemy!