Chapter 13: Rising Tides and Fame
Arthur smiled and untied their ropes. "Welcome to the Silverhair Pirates."
He handed each of them an Advanced Physical Enhancement Pill. "This will enhance your physical abilities. I'll give you an Armament Haki pill later, once you've learned how to use it."
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Five Days Later
As they integrated Lisa and Surv into the crew, Arthur couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. Not only had they successfully raided a Marine supply ship, but they had also gained two valuable new members.
Later, as they sailed away from the scene of their victory, a familiar notification sounded in Arthur's mind.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for recruiting third and fourth crew members with talent and potential. You are rewarded with five Talent/Skill Upgrade Cards, ten Advanced Physical Enhancement Pills, and one of the 21 Great Grade Blades, 'Sriyo'."
Arthur's eyes widened in surprise and excitement. He quickly reviewed the description of the rewards:
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Talent/Skill Upgrade Card: Can be used to upgrade any skill below S level to the next stage. One-time use.
Advanced Physical Enhancement Pill: Enhances the physical abilities of a person by tenfold, applicable only if their physical talent is below SS level. One-time use.
Sriyo: One of the 21 Great Grade Blades, forged in the Wano Kingdom.
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Arthur quickly use one Talent/Skill Upgrade Card to advance his Armament Haki to AA+ level. He also consumed an Advanced Physical Enhancement Pill, feeling his body surge with newfound power.
"Status," Arthur called out, opening his system panel.
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Status Panel: Sergio D. Arthur
- Armament Haki: Level AA+
- Observation Haki: Level A
- Conqueror's Haki: Level A
- Swordsmanship: Level A
- Body Level: S+
- Combat Competence Level: Vice Admiral
- Host Potential Level: SS+
- Devil Fruit: None
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Satisfied with his progress, Arthur distributed the remaining Talent/Skill Upgrade Cards and Advanced Physical Enhancement Pills to his crew. He handed Sriyo, the Supreme Blade, to Hiroshi.
"This is for you, Hiroshi. It's one of the 21 Supreme Blades, forged in the Wano Kingdom. Wield it well."
Hiroshi accepted the blade with reverence, his eyes shining with gratitude. "Thank you, Captain. I'll use it to protect our crew and achieve our goals."
The crew was thrilled with their newfound strength. Lisa's eyes sparkled as she looked at Arthur, a hint of admiration and gratitude in her gaze. Alex approached Arthur with an excited expression.
"Captain, I just got some breaking news. The Golden Lion Shiki has been arrested by the Navy."
Arthur raised an eyebrow. "Shiki? The legendary pirate? What happened?"
Alex explained, "Shiki attacked Marineford, intending to take down the Navy Headquarters. He fought fiercely against Sengoku and Garp, but in the end, he was defeated and arrested. It was an incredible battle."
Arthur listened intently as Alex described the clash. "Shiki used his powers to lift entire fleets into the air, causing chaos and destruction. Sengoku, the Buddha, and Garp, the Hero of the Marines, joined forces to take him down. They managed to overpower him after a long and brutal fight."
Arthur nodded thoughtfully. "Shiki was a legend, but even legends can fall. This news will send shockwaves through the world."
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Scene Shift: Navy Headquarters
Three days had passed since the arrest of Shiki. In the aftermath, Sengoku was promoted to Fleet Admiral, with the previous Fleet Admiral Kong being promoted to World Government Army Head by the Five Elders. In the office of Navy Headquarters, a group of officers gathered to discuss the Silverhair Pirates.
Sengoku, Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru (Crane), Admiral Z, Admiral Konji, Vice Admiral Akainu, Vice Admiral Aokiji, and Vice Admiral Kizaru were present. Each had their own opinions on the rising threat of the Silverhair Pirates.
Akainu, as always, was fervent in his disdain for pirates. "We must crush these pirates immediately. Their audacity to attack Marine bases cannot go unpunished."
Crane, ever the strategist, suggested, "We need to maintain balance in the New World first. Rushing in without a plan could lead to unnecessary losses."
Sengoku nodded. "We need a calculated approach. The Silverhair Pirates are growing in strength, and we must understand their capabilities."
Admiral Konji, with his cold demeanor, added, "Pirates are scum. They must be eradicated. But I agree, we need to assess their threat level accurately."
Aokiji, more laid-back, said, "Let's be smart about this. We don't want to provoke unnecessary conflicts."
Kizaru, with his typical nonchalance, chimed in, "Oh my, they seem quite troublesome. But I suppose it's our job to handle them."
After much deliberation, they decided to issue new bounties for the Silverhair Pirates:
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- Sergio D. Arthur: 120 million berries
- Alex D. Grey: 100 million berries
- Rei D. Hiroshi: 90 million berries
- Ventic Lisa: 60 million berries
- Ventic Surv: 50 million berries
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The new bounty posters were distributed across the Grand Line, East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, and South Blue. The Silverhair Pirates had garnered the attention of the world.
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Back on the Silverhair Pirates' Ship
Arthur examined his new bounty poster with a smirk. "120 million berries. It seems we're making quite a name for ourselves."
Alex grinned. "We're just getting started."
Lisa and Surv, both holding their own bounty posters, looked determined. "We won't let you down, Captain," Lisa said, her eyes filled with newfound strength and admiration.
Arthur nodded, feeling the bond between his crew strengthening. "Our journey is just beginning. Let's show the world what the Silverhair Pirates are made of."
As they sailed towards their next adventure, the Silverhair Pirates felt a sense of excitement and anticipation.