The Sabaody Archipelago was teeming with pirates, but they generally kept a low profile.
This was due to the frequent appearances of the Celestial Dragons in the area. Even pirates with bounties exceeding 100 million were reluctant to provoke them.
Pirates who offended the Celestial Dragons often found themselves dragged off to become slaves.
Furthermore, offending the Celestial Dragons could attract the attention of Marine Admirals, whom many pirates who hadn't ventured into the New World deemed invincible.
The pirates knew of the Admirals' strength but were unaware of their true limits.
As Ryujiro and his crew appeared at the dock, they immediately drew the attention of other pirate crews.
"Captain! Look! It's them!"
A pirate from the Red Star Pirates stared at Ryujiro and his crew in horror.
The Red Star Pirates were known in the first half of the Grand Line, with a bounty as high as 110 million. Despite this, their gaze towards Ryujiro was filled with dread.
The White Demon Pirates!
Currently the most talked-about pirate crew on the sea, they had drawn countless eyes before even entering the New World, having heavily injured Marine Admirals, killed Warlords, and committed acts no one else dared to imagine.
Killing a Celestial Dragon!
"Damn it!"
"We need to leave now!"
The captain of the Red Star Pirates' expression suddenly changed.
One of his subordinates looked confused. "Captain, why are we leaving? We don't have any issues with the White Demon Pirates, do we?"
"Idiot! With the White Demon Pirates appearing in the Sabaody Archipelago, do you think the Marines will miss this opportunity? Killing a Celestial Dragon means opposing the World Government."
"It won't be long before the Sabaody Archipelago becomes a battlefield. The Marines will definitely deploy Admirals to deal with the White Demon Pirates."
"If we get involved, escaping will be difficult."
The Red Star Pirates' captain wasn't foolish. It was his intelligence that allowed him to avoid numerous crises at sea.
Upon hearing their captain, the pirates quickly understood, their faces showing panic.
"Captain, let's hurry and leave!"
After gathering their supplies in the Sabaody Archipelago, the Red Star Pirates hastily left, ignoring whether their bubble wrap was properly coated.
They decided not to enter Fish-man Island for now, as the impending battle in the Sabaody Archipelago would drag countless pirates into the fray.
The White Demon Pirates' appearance had caught everyone's attention.
Ryujiro and his crew were seen as the most fearsome pirates in the world, with a presence that was overwhelmingly intimidating.
"Is that the White Demon?" someone asked.
The man with white hair exuded an oppressive aura that was almost suffocating.
"Captain, where are we going?"
"To see someone."
There was still someone the captain wanted to see on this island? Kun looked surprised.
The Sabaody Archipelago was filled with hidden currents. The Marines were prepared, and Admirals were on their way.
The island was populated with bounty hunters, and while they initially considered making a move, they felt as though they were sinking into an infinite abyss just by looking at Ryujiro.
This was why one bounty hunter had collapsed in despair moments ago.
Ryujiro and his crew arrived at a tavern.
The crew was puzzled why their captain valued this tavern so much. Was there someone the captain knew here?
Upon pushing the door open.
The tavern was sparsely populated. The owner, Shakky, who was polishing a glass, instinctively looked up at the sound of the door opening.
Upon seeing Ryujiro and his crew, Shakky's expression stiffened, and she stopped polishing the glass.
"Bring us some drinks. We'll have them all," Ryujiro said with a smile as he sat down.
Hinata looked at Ryujiro with curiosity.
How does Ryujiro know so much about this world? In the Ninja World, it was the same. Could Ryujiro be omniscient?
Shakky didn't understand why Ryujiro was at her bar but was willing to serve the most controversial pirate crew in the sea.
Ryujiro's Observation Haki had already covered the entire bar, but he did not detect Rayleigh's presence. It seemed Rayleigh was out enjoying a drink.
Few would guess that the Dark King, the right-hand man of the Pirate King, was hiding on this island and even worked as a coating technician here.
Sometimes, Rayleigh would even sell himself as a slave at the auction house, using the money to buy alcohol.
Just then, the wind chime at the door jingled, and an elderly man with white hair and round glasses walked in.
"Shakky."
Rayleigh entered the tavern and looked around, a bit surprised by the crowd. When he saw Ryujiro's conspicuous white hair, his eyes flashed with intrigue.
Ryujiro looked at Rayleigh with interest and said, "No one would have expected the right-hand man of the Pirate King, Dark King Rayleigh, to be hiding in the Sabaody Archipelago."
Dark King Rayleigh!?
Aside from Hinata, everyone's eyes widened.
The elderly man with white hair? Was he the legendary pirate, Dark King Rayleigh?!
My God, they were actually meeting a legendary figure.
Rayleigh looked at Ryujiro with a wry smile. "Spare me. My old body can't handle much more."
He knew Ryujiro came to the tavern because of him, but he was curious how his whereabouts had been leaked. The Marines hadn't disturbed him in years.
"Rayleigh, come aboard my ship," Ryujiro said calmly.
Shakky's face changed slightly. The White Demon Pirates wanted Rayleigh to join their crew?
Rayleigh was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head. "I'm too old for this. Let the young ones have their time. I'll just enjoy my retirement."
Ryujiro's lips curled into a faint smile, and his eyes seemed to hold a magical allure, making it hard for Rayleigh to look away.
"What if I could make you young again?"
Hmm?!
Not only Rayleigh but even Shakky was moved.
To be young again? Could such a thing really be done?
Rumors said White Demon had many mysterious abilities, none of which were Devil Fruits. His origins were shrouded in mystery.
White Demon and the White-Eyed Sorceress seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.
"To be young again…"
"What exactly are your pirate crew's goals?" Rayleigh asked, his gaze deep.
Ryujiro smiled faintly. "What if I said to change this world?"
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