The race for supremacy had began long ago, decades before the birth of Baioretto but that wouldn't stop him from putting himself in the chest of names who sought to reign supreme. While the Mono Negro was being docked on the shores of Water 7 it's captain took this as his time to bask in what would be a glorious start to his next adventure. Baioretto hadn't stopped on an island since the fiasco on the little island known as Lulusia and well.. let's just say his actions there caused for more attention than he necessarily needed. He took part in a national incident which resulted in the most botched execution to date. To say he needed to start making more alliances and strengthening his numbers was an understatement. For the time being Baioretto was just focused on building up his numbers and getting into more chaos along his journey to become the king of the pirates. Stepping off his ship Baioretto had on a cloak which covered his face and protected his identity from being seen by the masses. He needed assurance that people wouldn't see him and start another national incident, this one with him being executed. With Baioretto was Kubo who was the crew navigator and also a giant bear.

Their purpose was simply to go out and scout out talent for the crew and people who could help grow their little crew into a large formidable one.

"Oi captain, These cloaks were a good idea.. you really think you did that much on Lulusia?" asked Kuba to Baioretto as the two continued their trip through the docks of the island. Baioretto simply smirked because he knew how much of a loaded question that was.

"Ya know Kuba, it isn't always about who you defeat in this world.. It's about who.. it's about where.. its about how." said Baioretto before the tone on his face went from a more serious one to that of a more playful upbeat one which Baioretto was more known for in the seas.

Kuba wasn't sure what to make of what Baioretto said but he semi understood what his captain was getting at. Defeating Corbin was an impressive feat yes, but what made it so worthwhile was where he was defeated and how, it caused for a great deal of pain to the people of the island to see the man that they looked up to as their hero soundly defeated by the likes of a pirate.

"I see.." said Kuba who vaguely began to understand his captain more and more as he thought about it. The duo would walk into the nearest saloon they could find, it happened to be one Baioretto was familiar with as he was a regular here during his last trip to Water 7. He loved the way the ale tasted here as it reminded him of ale from Sabaody Archipelago. The way the acid hit you had that hard punch to it, something so strong yet delicious and vibrant, just like his family on the isles. As they sat at their own table in the left corner of the bar with their cloaks on, their was someone there.. watching them and waiting. His blade Bori slapping against his leg on the right while the blade from Corbin itched his hip on the left. Both members of the duo wearing their den den mushi.

Baioretto had been described in various ways on the open sea but one way people described him continuously was with the word "infectious" and when they said that, they usually meant his personality. He was a dangerous man on the battlefield yes but when you sat around him he just made you feel better about things with the way he talked and carried himself, there was never a sense that he didn't know what he was getting himself into. With that said, every time he found himself on Water 7 he became a regular fixture in the bar scene because of his ability to just make friends with anyone, anywhere. With that said Baioretto made a gesture to his navigator Kuba, that caused the giant bear to stand up and walk over to the bar where he would order a round for the entire bar, it was a man next to Kuba who was ordering a whisky. A good drink yes, but not from Water 7.. they specialized in ale not really in the darker liquors, that was better suited for the isles of Alabasta and dry ports like that. The bar keep would hear Kuba's request and slam his hand on the counter. Kuba looked on in confusion waiting to see what the keep would say.

"OI!" he would yell which grabbed the attention of the entire bar. Baioretto would turn himself and look over, the only visible part of his face was his smile, "free drinks on The King of Hearts himself, Baioretto Fuentes." spoke the bar keep which sent the bar into a frenzy as they all started pounding on the tables and cheering to the name of Baioretto which made him sliding off his hood that much better. The smile on his face was captivating enough to grab the entire crowds affection for the moment. There was one man who didn't budge however, he was at an adjacent table to Baioretto and he looked as if something was on his mind about Baioretto which made him take notice. He had long blonde hair and wore a jacket, he gave Baioretto a strange feeling but he couldn't address it just yet.