The sky was blue, the clouds were white, the sea was deep, and the wind was carefree. The seagulls fluttered in the breeze, and everything felt so beautiful.
"The world of One Piece, here I come! Goodbye, Naruto world!" Shirayama shouted in his heart.
Toukai Mountain Pirate Crew!
This was a newly emerged pirate crew in the East Blue, a force to be reckoned with. With hundreds of members and dozens of ships, their power was immense. They were infamous for their ruthless and villainous ways, and people in the northern part of East Blue trembled at the mere mention of their name.
They were ranked alongside the Evil Arlong Pirates, Black Cat Pirates, Clown Pirates, and Krieg Pirates as the five great pirate forces of the East Blue.
The captain of the Toukai Mountain Pirate Crew, nicknamed Toukai Mountain, was named Yuri. With a bounty of 13 million, Yuri was known for wielding twin blades, feared for his brutal and vicious nature. But strangely, he had the appearance of a kind and compassionate man. His enemies, deceived by his friendly face, often met their doom at his hands.
The main ship of the Toukai Mountain Pirate Crew was called "Meat Mountain," a ten-ton ship armed with five large cannons.
Their flag featured Yuri's face alongside a skull and twin swords, all set against a black background, with Yuri's red face looking menacing and terrifying.
On this day…
The Toukai Mountain Pirate Crew anchored beside a small island called Kulo.
They were running low on food and water.
But for the residents of Kulo Island, the arrival of the Toukai Mountain Pirate Crew was like a bolt from the blue. The peaceful and calm atmosphere was instantly shattered, replaced by panic and chaos.
Pirates were known for their cruelty and ruthlessness, and the people of the island knew that the only way to survive was to run—run as far as possible. Otherwise, it would be a dead end.
However, how could the frightened civilians outrun these sea warriors?
Before they could even make it a few steps, the entire island was surrounded by the Toukai Mountain Pirate Crew.
Under the threat of guns, cannons, swords, and knives, everyone was herded into the open square of the island.
"Hehe, what are you running for? Do you think you can escape?" Yuri, with his big belly, swaggered up to the trembling civilians, a sinister look on his face, tinged with a hint of mock pity.
"You know what's going to happen next, right?" Yuri laughed ominously.
"Please! Don't kill us!"
"We don't want to die!"
"Please spare us! We'll give you everything we have, our food, all of it!"
The crowd exploded in a flurry of desperate pleas, with voices rising in fear. Some even knelt, grabbing at the pirates' legs, crying and begging.
Among them were even elderly people.
"Haha, fine, if you want us to spare you, then you must do as you say—hand over all your food and fresh water."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for what happens next!" Yuri said with a wicked grin, savoring the feeling of being begged.
"We will, we will!"
The people quickly nodded and kowtowed, relieved at the chance for survival.
"Well, what are you waiting for? Get moving!" Yuri shouted fiercely, his eyes flashing with anger.
"Yes, yes!"
As the people scrambled to retrieve the food, a sharp, clear voice suddenly rang out: "Don't listen to him, Grandpa!"
"He's a bad guy, a really bad guy! How can we trust a bad guy?"
A little girl, with a pout on her face, tugged at the hand of an elderly man, loudly expressing her displeasure.