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Chapter 371 - Beautiful Dancers of Dressrosa!

Meanwhile,

In the town of Dressrosa.

The once bustling streets were now engulfed in raging fires.

The once vibrant and passionate country had turned into a living hell.

The attack came so suddenly that many people couldn't react in time, including many tourists who had come to visit.

Unfamiliar with Dressrosa, these tourists became easy targets for the pirates once the Dressrosa Defense Force was overwhelmed. Being in a foreign land, they had little chance of finding safe hiding places.

The crackling of burning buildings, and the fierce flames lighting up the streets, even reddening the sky.

In one of the old, dilapidated buildings within Dressrosa's town, the pirates had not bothered to search.

After all, the pirates were after riches, and a place that looked so poor was of no interest to them.

"Well done, you good citizen."

A group of about a hundred pirates surrounded the old building, and their leader was patting a bowing, obsequious man on the back.

"Don't worry, sir. The harvest here will surely satisfy you," said the man, his eyes gleaming with greed as he looked at the old building.

"Hahaha, who would've thought that such a rundown building would hide an underground shelter. Don't worry, your share is guaranteed," the pirate captain said to his crew.

"Men, what do you think is inside?"

"I bet it's a treasure trove!"

"Idiot, no one would hide a treasure trove in a busy area!"

"It must be fine wine!"

The crew began to speculate excitedly. Since arriving in Dressrosa, their spirits had been high.

"Captain, stop teasing. What's inside?"

"Hahaha!"

The captain, wearing the extravagant clothes taken from a dead noble and a ridiculous hat, smiled mysteriously.

"Women, dozens of women! And not just any women, but the beautiful dancers of Dressrosa! Hahaha!"

The captain raised his cutlass and laughed loudly. "Men, let these beautiful ladies be the perfect end to our day of plunder! Tonight, everyone gets a share!"

"Women?!"

"And the famous dancers of Dressrosa?!"

"No way!"

"Hahaha, dancers are never ugly."

"Long live the captain! We're in for a treat, dozens of women, three men per woman, enough for everyone!"

The pirates were stunned at first, then erupted in excitement. Some even flushed red with anticipation, unable to wait any longer!

Life at sea wasn't enjoyable. Drifting for one or two months with limited entertainment on board, apart from gambling, there wasn't much to do.

Having a boyfriend might help, but how many pirates were gay?

As for drinking and partying, that only happened after a big score.

And women? That was a rare dream.

So after looting Dressrosa, their desires were fulfilled, and now they sought to satisfy their physical needs.

Clearly, the women in the old building were their targets for this.

Heavy breathing filled the air, the dense male hormones boosting their morale to its peak. Now, they felt they could even face an Admiral.

"Go ahead, this is your reward for your bravery today. The first to break in gets first pick of the spoils!"

The captain pointed his sword at the dilapidated building and stepped aside, signaling his men to charge first.

The gathered pirates erupted in cheers, showering the captain with praise and flattery.

For the captain, he wasn't one to care much for his crew. In his mind, as the captain, letting the first to break into the shelter get first pick wasn't a loss for him. If there were any traps, his men would be the sacrificial lambs.

Then,

The pirates eagerly rushed into the old building.

Meanwhile,

In the underground shelter of the old building,

Dozens of women, their faces beautiful but now filled with fear and anxiety, were huddled together.

They had clearly heard the pirates outside breaking in and could guess what was about to happen to them.

Despair filled the basement.

Outside the old building, hearing the sound of the door being smashed, the pirate captain smiled.

In other circumstances, he wouldn't mind leading the charge himself.

But now was not the time.

The captain squinted as he looked at the distant flames, his face reflecting a contemplative expression.

For him, the rule of survival at sea was to take what you can and leave quickly.

It was this rule that had allowed him to survive countless crises at sea. He almost always managed to leave with his spoils before the Navy or enemies arrived.

"Donquixote Family…"

Looking up at the enormous birdcage above, the captain muttered this name, his expression shifting under the firelight.

Pirates and underground forces like them had gathered here because the Donquixote Family had promised a fortune in Dressrosa.

And they had indeed found riches, but where were the Donquixote Family members?

Apart from seeing them at the initial attack on Dressrosa's defenses, they hadn't been seen since.

The giant birdcage sealing the sky and the disappearance of the Donquixote Family cast a huge shadow over the captain's heart.

"Huh?"

The captain suddenly looked up at the sky, frowning.

Above Dressrosa, massive clouds were quickly forming, and within moments, raindrops began to fall.

"What's going on?"

As the raindrops hit his brow, a chill surged through the captain's heart.

His instincts screamed that something terrible was about to happen and that he needed to escape immediately!

A crack of thunder followed, lighting up the sky with brilliant flashes, and then a downpour began.

Soaked by the rain and chilled by the wind, the captain's scalp tingled, and he felt cold all over.

This was his most genuine feeling at the moment.

He stared blankly at the sky.

In a trance, it felt as if some terrifying beast was hidden in the depths of the clouds, watching him.

Gripped by fear, he turned and fled without a second thought, abandoning his men in the old building.

A voice in his head was screaming, "Run! Run as far as you can!"