"A strange shape... is that the mountain?"
Red-Hair was a little curious, squinting his eyes to look, but he couldn't see it clearly.
"Seems like it. But, Boss... I feel like that mountain has been twisted by something?"
"Is that so? You feel it too? That's rather strange. I'll go take a look. You guys go gather supplies. We'll rest for a bit and set off soon."
"Got it!"
Soon, the Red Hair Pirates entered Drum Kingdom one after another to gather necessary supplies.
Meanwhile.
Outside Drum Kingdom, the warship where Kizaru was stationed was also slowly approaching.
At this moment, Kizaru was resting on a deck chair when a Marine jogged over to report.
"Admiral Kizaru, the Red Hair Pirates have landed on Drum Kingdom."
"Drum Kingdom?"
Kizaru questioned.
"It's also one of the World Government's affiliated nations. The king seems to be... Wapol. He once attended the Levely."
Hearing this, Kizaru thought for a while, couldn't remember, then waved his hand and said.
"In that case, send someone into Drum Kingdom to notify them. Just say the Red Hair Pirates have landed in the kingdom. Have the guards evacuate, and let Red-Hair leave peacefully."
"Hmm... I'll send someone onto the island too. After all, it's an affiliated nation of the World Government. We have to keep up appearances."
Hearing this, the Marine looked embarrassed.
"Um... keep up appearances?"
"What else? Are we supposed to go to war with Red-Hair? Don't worry, we won't fight... We'll probably continue this stalemate all the way to the New World. I'm not going onto the island. It's getting colder and colder."
Saying this, Kizaru shifted his position and continued his nap.
This left the Marine speechless.
Monitoring Red-Hair was clearly an important and dangerous task. After all, that was one of the Four Emperors, an Emperor of the New World.
But now it seemed like clocking in for work? ...So leisurely?
"I... I understand!"
However, since the Admiral had spoken, he didn't dare disobey and immediately arranged for personnel to execute Kizaru's orders.
Not long after, the Marine returned. Seeing Kizaru seemingly asleep, he didn't dare disturb him and just stood silently by his side.
"You're back. Any movement from Red-Hair's side?"
"Eh? Admiral Kizaru, so you were awake... There's no movement from Red-Hair's side, but—"
"But what? Did you notify the Drum Royal Family?"
"I notified them... But there's one thing I need to report to you."
"What is it?"
Kizaru yawned, looking relaxed. Monitoring one of the Four Emperors seemed like a hard job, but for Kizaru, it was quite easy, almost a cushy job.
Compared to Aokiji and Akainu, one chasing the Hero-King and the other responsible for recruiting the Seven Warlords, both hard and tiring tasks, this one suited him better.
"The King of Drum Kingdom... seems to have changed recently."
"Is there anything strange about that?"
"I heard... the new king killed Wapol and then took the throne directly. That person calls himself the Hero-King, Gilgamesh!"
Hearing this, Kizaru's eyes suddenly opened, and he sat up from the deck chair.
"What? Hero-King Gilgamesh?"
"That's right."
"Did you see him with your own eyes?"
"I didn't. The ones in charge of contacting me from the Drum Kingdom Royal Family were the Royal Guards. I heard this from the citizens of Drum Kingdom."
Hearing this, Kizaru stood up, rubbed his chin, and pondered for a moment.
"Interesting. I was just thinking Kuzan got a tough job, and now it's my turn? Regardless... I have to confirm it."
Saying this, Kizaru straightened his clothes, yawned, and slowly walked out.
"Let's go. Let's take a look around Drum Kingdom."
A day passed slowly.
Kizaru entered the kingdom in a low-key manner, not attracting anyone's attention. The Red Hair Pirates also had no interaction with the Marines.
Even if Kizaru went ashore and ran into Red-Hair, they wouldn't fight. Both sides knew the rules, so there shouldn't be any worries.
At night, the Red Hair Pirates finished their purchases and transported the goods onto the ship.
At this moment, Kizaru stood on the deck of the warship, feeling somewhat melancholy.
It was confirmed. The new king of Drum Kingdom was the culprit who caused the Impel Down riot a few days ago.
"This is getting troublesome. I didn't expect to run into him... I'd better tell Sengoku."
With that, Kizaru took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed Sengoku's number. Soon, after connecting, Sengoku's voice came from the other end.
"Hello!? Kizaru, is there any movement from Red-Hair's side?"
"There's no problem with Red-Hair, but... I found someone."
"Who?"
Sengoku was puzzled.
"Hero-King Gilgamesh!"
"What? You found him?"
"I should say, he wasn't hiding at all. He's in Drum Kingdom and has become the King of Drum Kingdom. What should I do now? I can't handle it alone. Should I continue following Red-Hair or capture him?"