"Hahaha, the Infinite Pirates are in the New World! How could they possibly be here in the West Blue? Even if they were, they'd be at Grimo Trade Island!"
"If you're going to pretend, at least make it believable. Do you know how many people try to get into the Capone Family's territory every day? At least come up with a better excuse!"
"Now get lost! No outsiders allowed!"
As Li Yuan and Shakky approached, they were immediately confronted by a group of ten Mafiosi in black suits, brandishing guns sold by the Infinite Pirates. They warned them not to come any closer or they would open fire.
However, seeing Li Yuan and Shakky unfazed, staring at them as if they were fools, made the Mafia members uncomfortable.
"Can't you idiots understand us?"
"If that's the case, we'll teach you how to listen!" The lead Mafioso, seeing Li Yuan and Shakky ignoring them, boldly approached with a knife, his gaze on Shakky filled with desire, while icy cold towards Li Yuan.
"Shakky, why are there so many fools in this world?" Li Yuan asked, exasperated.
"Hehe, Husband, you must understand, most people in this world are uneducated, probably unable to even write their own names."
"Many are orphans, and even if they aren't, their parents often lack the knowledge to teach them much."
"So, without anyone to educate them, they grow up with misconceptions, thinking they can do whatever they want, or being unable to see beyond their limited worldview."
"In the end, they become the fools you mentioned. Over sixty percent of people fall into this category."
Shakky explained. Understanding these flaws, Li Yuan had established cultural classes within the Infinite Pirates after the swordsmanship tournament. All officers were required to attend and pass exams to eliminate illiteracy.
Officers represented the Infinite Pirates' image. They needed not only strength but also some level of education. Li Yuan didn't expect them to become scholars but insisted on basic literacy and understanding of the world.
He also ensured his own children's education, prioritizing martial skills but not neglecting academics.
"Die!"
As Li Yuan and Shakky conversed, the leading Mafioso lunged with his knife.
"Fine, let them be fools, as long as they don't block my path!" Li Yuan said, as blood-red lightning flickered around him, striking out like vipers.
The Mafioso charging at Li Yuan and the others blocking their path were all struck by the lightning and collapsed unconscious.
"Husband, your mastery of Conqueror's Haki has grown impressive!" Shakky remarked, amazed by how the terrifying yet controlled Haki surrounded Li Yuan, affecting everyone except her.
"Hahaha, it's just more refined control over Conqueror's Haki," Li Yuan replied, continuing to walk hand in hand with Shakky into the Capone territory.
"Who's there? Intruders in the Capone Family!"
"Someone's breached the territory!"
"This lightning is powerful!"
As Li Yuan entered, more Mafiosi rushed to stop him, only to be struck down by his lightning.
Li Yuan had recently developed this single-target application of Conqueror's Haki. Previously, his Haki affected entire areas, but now he could focus it to incapacitate individuals, similar to Shanks intimidating Admiral Green Bull from afar in the original story.
Meanwhile, in the Capone Family's mansion:
"Hahaha, Father, we've intercepted that massive arms shipment! It's being brought to our family!" Capone Terense boasted to his father.
The shipment, worth 2.5 billion Berries, would significantly enhance their family's power.
"Did you intercept it before or after the transaction?" asked Capone Seref, the family head.
"Father, does it matter? We were going to take it anyway," Terense replied, puzzled.
"Idiot! Before the transaction, it's the Infinite Pirates' property. After, it's someone else's!"
"Tell me, did you take it before or after the transaction?" Seref demanded, furious at his son's ignorance.
He had tasked Terense to familiarize him with family operations, preparing him to take over, but was appalled by his son's failure to grasp such a basic concept.
"F-Father, it was before, but they didn't resist. They even handed it over to save themselves," Terense stammered.
"Fool! An idiot!"
"Taking it before the transaction? That's the Infinite Pirates' cargo! They didn't resist to lure you out, to see who dared to steal from them!"
"The Infinite Pirates have been dealing in the West Blue for years. Have you seen any Mafia family dare to cross them? Now you've endangered the Capone Family with your stupidity!"
Seref kicked his son in anger, regretting not recognizing his incompetence sooner.
"Father, they're just a pirate crew in the New World, and we're in the West Blue, separated by the Grand Line!"
"The West Blue belongs to us Mafiosi. Even the Navy can't handle us!"
"Strong dragons can't suppress local snakes. Why fear the Infinite Pirates here?" Terense argued, defiant despite his father's reprimand.
"Enough, fool! Guards, take this idiot away!"
"Find that shipment and stop its return!" Seref ordered, exasperated by his son's recklessness.
"Boss, intruders!" a guard reported, not because of Seref's shouting, but due to actual intruders.
"Who dares intrude on the Capone territory?" Seref demanded.
"Boss, we don't know. It's a man and a woman, with powerful blood-red lightning, knocking out everyone who tries to stop them!" the guard explained, terrified after witnessing it through binoculars, barely resisting the urge to faint.
"So, you're the Capone Family's boss? Easier to find with a guide," Li Yuan said, entering with Shakky.
"Who are you, and what do you want with the Capone Family?" Seref asked, wary of the blood-red lightning surrounding Li Yuan, feeling it could kill him instantly.
"Giggle, Husband, we've dropped our disguises, and yet he doesn't recognize you. Another fool, perhaps?" Shakky teased, covering her mouth as she laughed.
For the Capone Family's head not to recognize the Infinite Pirates' captain was indeed foolish. Even without meeting him in person, surely he knew Li Yuan's face from photos, videos, or newspapers.
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