Following Jimmy's words, several people appeared behind him, one by one.
Like Jimmy, those people also exude quite a strong aura.
"This is our territory, even if you are a member of the Drake Pirates, you must abide by our rules."
A burly man behind Jimmy stepped forward and said to Kratos.
The burly man's voice was so loud that everyone in the arena could hear it.
"They are the ones responsible for Duel Island!"
"I heard that, because of their existence, the tradition of Duel Island has been able to survive until now. Even many pirates and navies cannot break the Island's rules easily."
"The Host named Jimmy is also the one in charge of this Island? Isn't he just an ordinary person who is a little stronger?"
"I never thought Jimmy could emit such a deadly aura... It's a good thing I didn't try to offend him."
Vermillion and his Servants could also hear the burly man's voice.
In the distance, Vermillion saw Jimmy and his entourage standing across from Kratos, exuding a strong aura of hostility.
Vermillion quickly flew into the arena and landed beside Kratos.
Drake and the others followed behind. Musashi, who was previously in the rest area, did the same.
"Oh my God! Will the Drake Pirates clash with people in charge of Duel Island?!"
"Isn't that great? The previous matches weren't enough, I want more!"
"That's right, instead of watching the novices duel, wouldn't it be better to watch those strong men fight?"
"Are you an idiot? Watching a fight from this close is very dangerous!"
Following the audience's discussion, spectators who were afraid of being affected began to leave the dueling field one by one.
But there were still many viewers who decided to stay. This kind of battle is rare, so they want to watch it.
People outside the arena who heard this news rushed in to see. Hoping to see the battle between the island ruler and the Drake Pirates, who have been on the rise lately.
"I remember that there was no rule that participants were not allowed to give in."
Standing in front of Kratos, Vermillion looked at Jimmy. Calmly he continued, "Do you think our Drake Pirates are not strong enough that you want to threaten us?"
"Even though there is no written rule, your people decided to quit in the Finals. It's hard for me to accept." Jimmy said in a somber tone.
"If he withdraws in the preliminary round, then I won't care too much. But if it's the Finals, I will never allow it."
"Marshal Blue, if your people play like this, it will ruin the reputation of this dueling island."
"This will affect our business." The strong man next to Jimmy also chimed in.
"If it is not allowed in the final round, then write the rule clearly."
"Now because of your negligence, you want to threaten us for withdrawing from the competition?" Vermillion looked at Jimmy and the others with an unfriendly gaze.
"Hehe, if you really want us to compromise, then force us."
"Is that what you want?" Vermillion sneered.
"It seems that since we rarely move, the people outside have forgotten our horrors."
The burly man clenched his fist, "Don't think that because of your recent rise in reputation, you can do whatever you want!" The muscular man and the people behind him wanted to attack Vermillion and the others.
"Wait." Jimmy stopped his colleagues, his eyes looking at Vermillion with caution.
Although Jimmy was very confident in his own strength, he would never undermine Vermillion and the Drake Pirates.
The damage will not be minor even if they win in this clash. When that happens, it won't be easy to defend the Island's rules.
"I have a proposal."
Jimmy looked at Vermillion and said, "Without the Final, the game is not over."
"Since you are determined to withdraw from the competition, then allow one of you to fight against me in the Finals."
"If you win, then the prize is yours, but if I win, then the prize is ours."
"You guys are very brave indeed. Wanting that Devil Fruit without Golden Lion's approval? Hahaha, well, I agree to your proposal." Vermillion shook his head.
"It just so happens that our swordswoman wants to fight a strong opponent, and you look quite strong." Vermillion looked at the sword held by Jimmy.
"Musashi, what do you think?" Vermillion asked the beautiful Musashi.
"I agree." Musashi nodded while tapping the hilt of her sword.
"Before I came to this Island, I heard that there are powerful swordsmen among the people in charge of the Island. So, I hope you don't disappoint me."
Seeing Musashi agree, Vermillion, his Servants, and Jimmy's colleagues left the dueling arena.
Although Jimmy's colleagues did not like the proposal, they knew Jimmy was powerful. He should be able to defeat Musashi quite easily.
"You are a good swordswoman." Jimmy said to Musashi.
"It's hard to find a swordswoman with your potential in this world, but even if you did, you still wouldn't be able to beat me." His eyes looked at Musashi intensely.
"Now, let me show you how vast the world of kendo is." Jimmy took out his favorite sword from the scabbard.
Shortly afterward, a powerful aura erupted from Jimmy's body. The aura even produced a mighty wind.
Sensing Jimmy's aura, Musashi smiled and then slashed his two swords casually.
In an instant, the terrifying aura shown to her instantly disappeared without a trace.
"Hmm?!" Jimmy was surprised to see Musashi so easily dispel his concentrated aura.
In his mind, even if Musashi could match his aura, she could not resist this so easily.
However, what happened, in reality, was utterly opposite to what he thought!
"I hope you really are as strong as you say."
An equally powerful momentum also emerged from Musashi's body, and that aura was targeted directly at Jimmy.
Jimmy frowned. He now realized that he was probably wrong.
It seems that this swordswoman did not show her full strength during the match!
Looking at Marshal Blue, Jimmy muttered to himself, "Are all Drake Pirates so strong?"