Chapter 354: The Price of the Throne
Red Hair was strong—physically fit, skilled in swordsmanship, and proficient in Haki.
But these three aspects were far from reaching their peak. Qiongqi, on the other hand, was immensely powerful and possessed numerous abilities. Defeating him would be no easy task, even for Red Hair.
There was even a chance that Red Hair might be defeated by Qiongqi.
And if that happened, it wouldn't be Red Hair who ascended the throne—it would be Qiongqi.
Upon hearing this, Red Hair knew Saya wasn't lying. He had, in fact, visited Whitebeard before coming here.
Originally, he had intended to ask Whitebeard for help. He knew that Whitebeard was well-acquainted with the strongest individuals who could challenge him for the throne. After all, Whitebeard had lived through an era filled with monstrous powerhouses—most of whom had now gone into hiding.
Many of these veterans had encountered the secrets of the World Government. Some had withdrawn because of the overwhelming strength they sensed from it, while others had their own reasons for disappearing.
But when he asked Whitebeard, he was instead told to seek out someone else—Mio.
He still remembered Whitebeard's words clearly:
"Don't underestimate the Black Crow. His power is far more terrifying than you can imagine. He makes me feel fear. And what I know... may not even be all of it. That guy may be young, but his ambition is huge."
What left an impression on Red Hair wasn't just the words—but the expression on Whitebeard's face.