Early the next morning.

Accompanied by the rising sun, Rayleigh led his men and once again gathered on the top of the Upside Down Mountain, preparing to deal with the pirate group that would attack next.

But just when Rayleigh and others were about to take action.

A black hole suddenly bloomed in front of Rayleigh and the others.

Seeing the black hole, Lei Li suddenly raised the knife, but before he could pull out the blade, he smiled and released the knife from his waist.

At the same time, Gawain walked out of the black hole with a smile.

"Haha, what kind of move is this, Captain?

I never heard that Thunder Fruit could suddenly appear in front of me like this."

While talking, Rayleigh came to Gawain and patted Gawain's shoulder.

At the same time, his gaze crossed Gawain and fell on Barrett who had just walked out behind Gawain.

Barrett also saw Reilly at this time, so he smiled broadly and raised his hand to pat Reilly on the shoulder.

"Rayleigh, you old guy actually became the new captain's vice-captain!

I thought he was joking with me before?

Why, do you think you are optimistic about Gawain's power?"

As he spoke, Barrett glanced around. Unfortunately, there was no other guy here who was worthy of his seriousness.

Whether it's Crocodile or Doflamingo.

In Barrett's eyes, these people who are about the same age as Barrett are all little trash with far less purity.

That's right, Barrett is so pure, anyone stronger than him can control him, but anyone weaker than him, he doesn't even bother to control.

Noticing Barrett's indifferent look, Dover snorted in displeasure.

"Haha, who is this? His eyes are really disgusting.

Sand Crocodile, this guy looks more annoying than you!"

"More annoying than you!"

Crocodile nodded, then crossed his arms and looked at Barrett.

Facing Crocodile's eyes, Barrett grinned disdainfully.

On the side, Reilly patted Barrett's shoulder gently and introduced him to everyone.

"Come on, everyone, let me introduce you to my former partners.

This guy's name is Barrett, and he was once an important crew member of Captain Roger.

More than 20 years ago, Barrett was already on a par with me.

But for the past twenty years, he has been staying in Push City.

By the way, Barrett, can you still fight now, kid?"

As he spoke, Reilly raised his hand and put his arm around Barrett's shoulders.

Barrett shrank slightly as he didn't feel comfortable with it.

He was too tall. If he didn't shrink down, he wouldn't be big enough for the old guy Rayleigh to hug him.

While letting Reilly put his arm around his shoulder, Barrett grinned.

"If I couldn't fight, there would be no need for Captain Gawain to go to Impel Down to recruit me!

As you can see, I am a free man now, and Impel Down City is no longer in my sight!

Yesterday I was beaten by Gawain and couldn't get out of bed, so I didn't have time to read the news in recent years.

Lei Li, how have you been doing lately, still with that bitch Xia Qi...?!!"

Before Barrett could finish speaking, there was suddenly an aura from a distance that made Barrett feel chills.

Following the direction of the momentum, Barrett glanced at Xia Qi, and then smiled awkwardly.

"Ah ha, it's true, you and Xia Qi are really a match made in heaven.

But if you ask me, women can only slow down my speed of taking action.

But you are already an old guy, and it is really time to find a woman.

Forget it, what am I talking about? Let’s do the real thing!”

After saying that, Barrett smiled at Xia Qi, and then looked at the foot of the Upside Down Mountain in the distance.

Looking at the group of warships floating in the ruined ocean, Barrett clenched his fists.

"In two days, we will start a war with the New World Pirate Alliance led by the Three Emperors.

Therefore, I specifically asked the captain to take me to Upside Down Mountain to warm up, and use the blood of those guys who don’t know their own abilities to help me get back the feeling of fighting!

So, you guys don't want to fight with me today.

Let me have fun with them by myself!"

After speaking, Barrett glanced at Gawain, and Gawain nodded slightly.

"As Barrett said, leave today's Upside Down Mountain position to Barrett himself. His fruit ability is just more suitable for large-scale wars.

As for everyone, let's take a day off, and I just want to talk to you about the next business.

There are some people who don’t want to miss the two-day intelligent New World Battle.

If you want to participate, be prepared and sign up with me."

After speaking, Gawain waved his right hand gently, indicating that Barrett could play by himself.

In response to Gawain's action, Barrett nodded, and then directly assimilated the land near the Upside Down Mountain.

At this point, the giant Barrett, who was over 6,000 meters tall, started fighting with the pirates gathered near the Upside Down Mountain.

Looking at Barrett's huge body, Doflamingo was stunned for a moment, then shook his head disdainfully.

"It's just going to get bigger, so what's the use?"

"At least it's strong, really strong."

After Crocodile finished speaking, he took a puff of his cigar and while exhaling the smoke, he continued to speak to Gawain.

"Lord Gawain, I think... I need to participate in the war in two days!

On the one hand, I should let Whitebeard witness my growth over the years.

on the other hand…….

I also need to become stronger!"

puff…….

The curling smoke gradually filled the air along with the sea breeze.

Crocodile's pursuit also completely completed the transformation from strategy to pure power without even realizing it.

There are more and more strong men under your command...

If you want to get more, you must make yourself stronger, at least not too much weaker than a truly strong person!!!

On the side, he glanced at Crocodile who was thinking.

Dover curled his lips in displeasure.

"Hey, Gawain, I'm too lazy to go and participate in the battle in the New World.

Whether it’s a white beard, an aunt, or a redhead.

But they are just the remnants of the times.

With the powerful assistance of the navy and our own strength, I think you can win the final victory even without me.

As for me, haha.

I still prefer to teach those young pirates how to treat their seniors correctly!"

After saying that, Dover completely ignored Barrett's desire to warm up and continued to rush towards the fighting pirate group.

Dover has always had such a bad taste. Compared with challenging the strong, bullying the weak is more in line with his taste.

If he is really a guy like Crocodile or Ace who is willing to challenge the strong.

Then he would not take root in the new world for more than ten years without challenging the famous four emperors.

On the side, looking at Dover's choice, Ace couldn't help but pursed his lips.

He really wanted to see the battlefields of the new world.

but…….

Considering Luffy….

Ace finally shook his head gently.

"Uncle, I'll stay in Upside Down Mountain too.

Even if the war in the New World is very important, it will not affect the importance of Upside Down Mountain.

Someone always needs to be guarded here.

Especially, Luffy doesn’t have the strength to participate in the New World War yet.”

After saying that, Ace rubbed his hat in relief.

Instead of satisfying your desire to fight, you should continue to be a good brother who takes care of your younger brother!

After Ace expressed his stance, the people at the Upside Down Mountain stronghold also expressed their attitudes one by one.

So about half an hour later, Xi Liu, Crocodile, Iska and others followed Gawain and left the Inverted Mountain stronghold.

Rayleigh stayed behind with Ace and Dover.
To be continued...