Dazzling, five days have passed!
New World!
An island.
On the smoky island, a pirate flag was lowered and replaced by the flag of the Red Hair Pirates.
"Hey, how's it going?"
Yasopp stood on the roof, waving at the ship doctor below.
"Is it crooked?"
"OK!"
Yasopp tied the flagpole and clapped his hands.
"Starting today, this island is temporarily the territory of our Red Hair Pirates, woohahahaha!"
"Yes, that's right!"
"The first step to challenge the Four Emperors!"
"Everyone, the food is ready, and the banquet is ready!" Chef Lucky Roux shouted from a distance.
"Oh! It's a party!"
Shanks sat on the floor, seeing his friends happy, and he also laughed.
"Hey, Shanks, newsbird, here's the latest world news." Benn Beckman came over with a newspaper.
"Hey, is it about us again?"
Yasopp jumped down and asked, "Yes, yes!"
"Since entering the Grand Line, we have received more and more news, which shows that we are being watched by the world!"
"Did the bounty increase again?"
The rest of the pirate group also came together.
They are climbing towards the top. At this time, they can be noticed by the world. Thinking about it, they feel very motivated.
Beckman smoked a cigarette and said, "No, the news these days is not about us."
"Huh? Why?"
Beckman handed the newspaper to Shanks and said, "Marine Vice Admiral, Aokiji Kuzan, was defeated at East Blue!"
"Ku, Kuzan?!"
"Eh?!!!"
"What? That guy actually lost!"
Red Hair Pirates were collectively shocked.
Although they haven't really played against Kuzan yet, they had several encounters with Sakazuki and Borsalino in the Paradise section.
They are very strong!
Facing the siege of a large number of Marines, the Red Hair Pirates could barely escape.
Although in Sabaody Archipelago, there was special training for half a year, it's difficult to say they would win when they meet again.
Unless there is a real reason to fight to the death, everyone will try to preserve their strength and not engage fully.
After all, Marines outnumber them.
If one of their crew dies, it's a heavy loss.
And Aokiji Kuzan, a Marine Vice Admiral who is as famous as Sakazuki and Borsalino, was actually defeated?
"Who is it?"
"Near Goa Kingdom, is it Luffy's place?"
They all gathered to look at the newspaper Shanks was holding.
Beckman said, "Although the Marine and World Government vehemently denied it, the Morgans newspaper reported it."
"So, the credibility is very high!"
In the newspaper, on the first page, the headline read:
"Shocked, Marine Vice Admiral Lost!!!"
The picture featured a sign—a black dragon in a circle.
Below, in bold, black, thick font:
[The Hunters Guild]!
"Hunter Guild Leader Leno!!!"
Also in the New World.
Donquixote Doflamingo, in a flamingo coat and sunglasses, sat on a sun lounger, holding a newspaper.
"Hey, hey, another interesting guy has appeared, and I seem to smell the breath of a new era."
"What's the matter?" Trebol asked curiously.
Doflamingo put down the newspaper.
He didn't answer.
Islands under the flag of Whitebeard.
The bonfire burns.
The crew members of various teams gathered around Whitebeard, singing and dancing.
At this time, Whitebeard is not that old; his body is still strong, like a hill.
In order to deal with the Red Hair Pirates who broke into the New World, Whitebeard called a meeting.
Although the Red Hair Pirates seem not to target them, you can never be too sure.
"Hey Teach, what are you looking at?"
Thatch, the commander of the 4th division, in charge of the food for this party, saw Teach sitting in the corner and shouted.
Teach, missing front teeth and with a fat body, turned his head and grinned. "No, it's nothing, captain!"
"Come here to help, ready to serve!" Thatch said.
"Oh!"
Teach got up, looked at the newspaper again, and squeezed his fist.
"One day, I will be like this; if I make a move, it will be a big one."
Teach casually threw the newspaper into the fire.
Sabaody Archipelago.
Shakky's Bar.
Rayleigh drank and read the newspaper.
"Oh? You've been paying attention to East Blue's news recently!"
Behind the bar, Shakky, the owner, said while wiping her glasses.
Rayleigh said with a smile: "Among the four seas, East Blue has always been a lively place."
"Because of Shells Town?"
"More, interesting people."
Shakky glanced at the newspaper and said, "Hunter's Guild? Those organizations of bounty hunters?"
"Like, but something's different," Rayleigh said.
Morgans' news detailed the purpose of the Hunter's Guild, hinting at more excitement to come.
Obviously, Morgans is well-versed in news, releasing only some of the information to keep readers hooked.
But defeating Vice Admiral Kuzan head-on, with such unconventional motives, drew a lot of interest.
West Blue!
Crocodile.
Crocodile, with slicked-back hair, was smoking a cigar, reading the news, his forehead veins slightly bulging.
"Hunter Guild?"
Crocodile rose from the corner of his mouth: "That guy is stealing my spotlight."
"Boss!"
Daz Bonez walked in.
Crocodile did not turn around and asked calmly, "Have you found it? Son of the Devil, Nico Robin?"
"Not yet, she's cunning."
"No matter how cunning the prey, it is hard to escape the hunt of the hunter."
People all over the world, intrigued by the big news from Morgans, temporarily set their sights on East Blue.
The character that many are focused on, Leno, the leader of the Hunter's Guild who defeated Kuzan, is eating grilled octopus at this moment.
However, this octopus is unusually large, with a body size of over 100 meters.
It is undoubtedly the dangerous King of the Sea, known in the One Piece world as Sea Kings.
The bonfire is grilling, and the aroma spreads all around.
It is truly delicious, paired with the seasonings Luwell prepared from island plants.
[Lord of Gluttony] talent, slightly showing.
Leno, with a big appetite, absorbs the nutrients of Sea Kings into his body, strengthening his muscles, strength, and more.
Swing the sword, swing the sword, swing the sword...
Kuina trained.
Kuro is trying to activate the power left by the demon sword.
Luwell said goodbye to her father.
They found her father's shipwreck on the island and buried the decayed bones with the ship.
A tall mausoleum with tombstones erected.
Luwell put down the flowers.
She let go of one burden on her mind, freeing herself from the past, and began to look forward.
"Hey, Leno, where are we going next?"
"Ever heard of Music Island?"
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