Chapter 16: Reactions Across the Seas
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Red-Haired Pirates' Victory Feast
On a distant island, Shanks and his crew were celebrating their victory over the notorious Koka Pirates, a ruthless group that had committed numerous crimes. The air was filled with laughter, music, and the smell of delicious food as the crew reveled in their success.
Shanks, sitting at the head of the table, enjoyed the festivities when Luckru, their cook, approached him. "Boss, now that we've beaten a notorious group, should we head to the New World?"
Shanks was about to answer but paused when his vice-captain, Ben Beckman, handed him a bounty poster. "It looks like East Blue is rising very fast," Ben said, a hint of amusement in his voice.
Shanks looked at the poster, which revealed Sergio D. Arthur's new bounty. He smiled, a glint of excitement in his eyes. "It seems like we cannot fall behind. Let's prepare for our journey to East Blue."
Shanks stood up, striking an iconic pose as he touched his sword, Gryphon. "Red-Haired Pirates, assemble! Set sail to East Blue!"
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New World: Whitebeard's Territories
On the massive ship Moby Dick, Whitebeard sat drinking wine, his boisterous laughter echoing across the deck. He held a bounty poster of the Silverhair Pirates and commented, "Roger, you really opened an era for these youngsters."
Marco, standing beside him, asked, "Should we see them as a threat, Dad?"
Whitebeard laughed heartily. "Gurararara! Don't worry, Marco. I've faced many young lads like them. Let them come. I am Whitebeard!"
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West Blue: A Certain Island
Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, was deeply involved in his work against the World Government. He glanced at the new bounty poster of Sergio D. Arthur and his crew, then spoke quietly but firmly, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
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Reactions of Other Notable Pirates
Buggy:"120 million berries? Hah, I remember when I was just getting started! That Sergio D. Arthur might be interesting to keep an eye on."
Crocodile: "Hmm, another D making waves. Let's see if he has what it takes to survive in this cutthroat world."
Doflamingo:"The Silverhair Pirates? They might stir things up a bit. More chaos means more opportunities for me."
Kaido:"Another rookie making noise. They'll either get crushed or become a useful pawn."
Big Mom: In the middle of devouring a massive cake, she looked at the bounty poster and grinned. "More young pirates rising up. This era is getting interesting."
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Mariejois: The Five Elders' Discussion
In the grand halls of Mariejois, the Five Elders gathered to discuss the current state of the world. They held a bounty poster of Sergio D. Arthur and his crew, each looking at it with varying degrees of interest and disdain.
Elder 1: "Another member of the D clan. They seem to be cropping up more frequently."
Elder 2: "The Silverhair Pirates do not pose a significant threat for now. Our focus should remain on the New World."
Elder 3: "Indeed. Pirates like Kaido and Big Mom are consolidating power, claiming territories under their banners. They are the real threats."
Elder 4: "We should increase our efforts to destabilize their influence. The balance of power must be maintained."
Elder 5: "Agreed. And make sure the Navy intensifies their efforts. They've been too lenient. This all stems from Gol D. Roger's era. Damn him for what he started."
The elders spoke with an air of superiority, considering themselves above all others. To them, the rising pirates were mere nuisances in their grand scheme.
Elder 1: "Ensure that the Navy is well-funded and equipped. We cannot allow any of these pirates to think they can challenge us."
Elder 2: "Yes, and remind Sengoku and the others of their duties. Their performance has been lacking."
Elder 3: "Let's see how this new era unfolds. We'll crush any that dare to rise against us."
Their conversation ended with a sense of finality, their plans set in motion to control the chaos of the seas.
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