With his current powers, Vermillion could hear their conversation from a distance.
"Haha, it seems that there is one more Pirate intent on seeking fame on this island."
"Although we're not allowed to fight random people inside the island, but there's no rule that prohibits us from fighting outside the island."
"Thanks to these idiots who come to Duel Island, we always make a lot of money."
"We even got one Devil Fruit from them, hahaha!"
"Yeah, it's a good thing that swordsman didn't eat that Devil Fruit, otherwise, we would definitely be in danger."
The man with a large scar on his chest said, "He's already so strong even without Devil Fruit, what would happen if he ate that Devil Fruit? We definitely won't be able to defeat him."
"Yeah, luckily he's stupid. But boss, are you sure you don't want to eat the Devil Fruit you got?"
"Fool, do you know how much this Devil Fruit costs on the black market? The lowest price for Devil Fruit is one hundred million Belly!" The boss by the name of Scarface, shouted angrily.
"Of course I'll sell it. After we rob the people on that luxury liner, we'll go to sell this Devil Fruit." Scarface chuckled.
"Oh? Do they want to rob my ship?" Hearing the pirate's conversation, Vermillion gave a small smile.
The system has also confirmed that they indeed have Devil Fruit, which is a happy coincidence. No need to search; the Devil Fruit came to him on its own.
Seeing Scarface showing off with the Devil Fruit he got, Vermillion aimed at it and pulled it from a distance using his powers.
The next instant, the Devil Fruit in Scarface's hand flew straight toward Golden Hind.
"My Devil Fruit!!!" Seeing the Devil Fruit that suddenly flew out of his hand made Scarface startle and shout.
"Everyone, that person on the boat must be the one who stole our Devil Fruit! Quick, we have to get it back, it's our money!"
Scarface and his men increased their rowing speed. The distance between the small ship and the Golden Hind began to narrow.
[Congratulations, Master! You have obtained Awa Awa no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit!] Grasping the Devil Fruit, Vermillion smiled with satisfaction.
Looking at the pirates in the distance, Vermillion stretched out his hand. A green glow began to envelop the opposing ship, and the ship and crew were dragged into the sea.
Scarface and his men became very frightened when they suddenly sank into the sea at high speed.
Before they could swim to the surface, a huge black shadow suddenly approached them from the deep sea. In the next second, the Sea King swallowed them up.
"Rest in Peace." Vermillion wished them one last time.
Looking at the Devil Fruit he got, he realized that this Devil Fruit was very familiar.
"If I'm not mistaken, isn't this Devil Fruit the Devil Fruit used by Kalifa?"
"Given the current timeline, it seems that Kalifa is still not a Devil Fruit user." After confirming the Devil Fruit, Vermillion immediately put it away in a safe place.
***
The next day, both Tsunade and Vermillion opened their eyes. Both of them looked at each other while smiling happily.
"Hey, look! Isn't that Vermillion from the Drake Pirates? Why is he on this Duel Island?!"
"Fool, with his Bounty, he definitely didn't come here to duel. Maybe they came to recruit new Members!"
"Great! If that's the case, then there's a tremendous opportunity for us to join them!"
"Yes, Yes, besides Vermillion, there are other super strong Members on that ship. For example, the [Steel Fist] who once defeated the Naval Hero, Garp!"
"There is also Captain Drake, who is certainly not weak!"
"There are other Members as well, but their strength is still unknown. Some of them haven't even appeared yet, could it be newcomers to their ship?"
"I have decided that I will join them. This duel, I will do my best to attract the interest of the drake pirates!"
"Idiot, don't you know that they have taken Vice-Admiral Garp and Admiral Kizaru hostage!"
"After you join them, perhaps in the future you will be surrounded by the Fleet Admiral, the three Admirals, as well as their soldiers!"
"Eh?!!!" The man who had just wanted to join the Drake Pirates immediately flinched. Imagining the three Admirals surrounding him simultaneously already made him want to sputter.
"Ah, ahaha... this time I'll have a mediocre duel."
On Golden Hind. After Vermillion and his group had breakfast, they chatted for a while before deciding to go to the island.
People who knew the Drake Pirates kept whispering about them. In addition to regular Pirates and Bounty Hunters, there were also undercover agents belonging to the World Government and Marines on the island.
News of the Drake Pirates' arrival at Duel Island soon reached Marineford and Marijoa.
Sengoku and the Five Elders immediately sent their troops secretly to Duel Island to surround the Drake Pirates.
Feeling the stares and murmurs of the people, Vermillion simply smiled and ignored them.
Coming to the center of the island, there they were welcomed by pirates who wanted to hold a Deul for the newcomers.
The duel, of course, has a prize, which is Devil Fruit. If the newcomer wins, then they will get the Devil Fruit. If they lose, they must join the pirate who offers the Devil Fruit.