I can only achieve nothing and become the Pirate King.

Chapter 518: Straw Hat in Jail

"He has."

Lily hung up the phone and said to Sager, "Have him send it directly, or have him come here in person."

"Isn't he busy in the West Sea? He just finished a business talk. Let him stay. If this guy wanted to join me, he would have joined me long ago. Since he is not interested, I don't need him for my feast."

Sager leaned slightly on the throne, propped up his face with one hand, and said with a smile: "The ready-made location and characters have been determined, so let's get started. Gather those subordinates who want to enter the main ship and lead them to start the selection meeting!"

He looked at Sif, "You and Misty should also prepare. If you want to become the Seven Stars, you must convince the people within our group. It will take too long for you to accumulate fame bit by bit. This is also an opportunity. If you win over your competitors, you will be the Seven Stars!"

Sifu chuckled and said, "I'm still willing to do something that will increase my salary."

"It's a bad thing to look down on others, so win first."

Sager laughed and said, "I will be the referee for the selection of the Seven Stars."

Among the new stars, there are also some very strong guys.

Palu and Miott who have been following since the East China Sea period, Bellamy from the Grand Line, Jambaru found in Shampoo, Slimane recruited in the New World, the cadres in Dressrosa, and Perona who just arrived recently, are all good guys.

In this conference, in addition to selecting the two thousand most elite subordinates, the Seven Stars can also be selected.

"Should we notify the Big Mom Pirates?" Lily asked.

"Well, that's not necessary. Since you're an affiliated pirate group, then just be an affiliated one. I promised Katakuri, so there's no need to force him unless he takes the initiative to join."

Sager thought about it and refused.

If he notified them, the Big Mom Pirates might overthink it. Although he didn't care much, since he had promised Katakuri to retain the autonomy of the pirate group, he would let them do as they pleased.

The affiliated pirate group is just an affiliated one. This time, Sarge is going to select the elite members of the Death Star.

……

"Oh! The big competition!"

At the port of Storm City, Palu raised his hands and said excitedly: "If I win, I can become a seven-star! This is a great opportunity!"

Lily conveyed the message very quickly. Once the announcement was made, the pirates from O'Hara Island to the affiliated islands quickly received the news of the group's grand competition.

"Hmph, the seven-star position is mine!" Bellamy licked his lips. "This is a great opportunity to become a core cadre. I can also show my strength to Lord Sager!"

"Oh woo!"

Miott in the back growled, with a fierce fighting spirit in his eyes.

There are only two remaining seven stars. For the "rising stars" with bounties of over 100 million, this is an opportunity to show themselves in front of the whole group, and few people will miss it.

In addition to them, other pirates such as 'Explosive Gun' Renato and 'Double Axe' Baron, who defected to O'Hara after Sarger occupied O'Hara and had a bounty of over 100 million, are also ready to fight.

In addition to the seven-star positions, the two thousand direct subordinates released by the Death Star also made other pirates excited.

Only the captains of the pirate ship they are in can become direct descendants, but not everyone can enter.

Governor Sag had not made any subdivisions before, so even his old subordinates who were not very strong were still on the Death Star. They had gotten used to it.

But this time it’s different. The governor has released the quota, so everyone is eligible to compete.

Once you become a direct subordinate on the main ship, both the salary and status are very enviable, and you will automatically become a "captain" level existence. When the time comes, when you are transferred to an island, you will automatically become the person in charge of that island.

This alone is enough to make them strive.

There are just some who are willing to participate and some who are not.

Vulcanogris, an island rich in volcanic ash fertilizer and minerals.

in a manor.

"Brother, this is an opportunity."

Barnaby's brother was very excited, "If you win this time, you will be a seven-star!"

"Don't dream." The pirate who once had a bounty of 56 million, and later reached 126 million, and was one of the rising stars, known as 'Great Barnaby' shook his head and said:
"I'm not going to fight."

"Why?" the younger brother was puzzled.

"I'm doing fine here. What's there to argue about? Governor Sager is not someone who will abandon his subordinates. As long as I don't make any mistakes and as long as Governor Sager doesn't fall, I will always be the person in charge here."

Barnaby said, "There's nothing wrong with being here. I'm involved in the business here and can make a lot of money. I can live a rich life and be respected. My dream of going to sea has been realized and I don't need to fight anymore."

“But those are the Seven Stars.”

"Yes, that's the Seven Stars! That's a position that only the strong can take on!"

Barnaby said to his brother earnestly, "What do you think the Calamity Pirates are? An ordinary pirate group? It's not like you can enjoy yourself just because you have a position. You have to bear heavier responsibilities and face greater dangers. The Governor will become stronger and stronger, and we will become bigger and bigger. When that time comes, we may have to fight for the position of Seven Stars again."

"I am not fit to fight, and I don't have the strength. I know very well how my bounty came from. If I hadn't joined the Governor, I wouldn't even have over 100 million. I am already very satisfied with my current status."

He waved his hand and said, "Everyone on the sea has their own qualifications. Let them be. I just need to live my own life."

Everyone has their own suitable position. Barnaby feels that his current position is already his limit. Even if he becomes a seven-star by chance, he cannot bear the burden and corresponding danger that come with it.

The governor can accept a person who is mediocre, but the premise is that it is not a very important position, such as the Seven Stars, which is absolutely impossible.

As Sage commented, Barnaby has always been a smart guy.

……

Ten days later.

Delta Island.

This place, which was a deserted island more than 20 years ago, has now developed into a considerable town. Three-way currents flow from three directions of the island into the circular sea area in the center. There are even tracks for sea trains built here as a means of transportation within the island.

A large number of ships flying pirate flags flowed in from the ocean currents and docked at various easy-to-dock locations. The streets were filled with guys who looked difficult to deal with.

There were sounds of fighting and cursing everywhere, and the pirates' spoils were displayed for sale.

Just as it was said on the invitation, in this place, you can do anything, kill, rob, fight, and drink. But there is one thing that you cannot let the navy know.

This is also the rule of the Pirate Banquet, and in this Pirate Banquet that is held only after a lapse of 20 years, no one would be ignorant of the rules.

In addition to the pirates roaming around the New World, some old pirates who have retired to all corners of the world have also come to the New World through their own channels.

And in the tallest building on the island.

A short man with an afro was sitting cross-legged on a seat, with two maids serving him. From where he sat, he could just see the ocean current below from the window.

"No, no, no."

Buena Festa looked around and frowned.

"All these 'actors' are almost here, but the 1.5 billion Straw Hat Boy didn't come. What a pity."

Among the pirate supernovas in recent years, the ones two years ago were the most eye-catching and unmatched by any previous batch.

Except for the one who had been promoted to the Four Emperors and the supernovas who joined the Four Emperors, he sent invitations to everyone, especially the 1.5 billion Straw Hat Boys, who he paid the most attention to. As the first course of this feast, it was most appropriate.

But none came
“Forget it. With so many people here, if we serve them as dishes, that person will be satisfied.” Buena Festa shook his wine glass and laughed.

"What? Straw Hat boy?"

At the same time, in the island market, Sager, wearing a black fur cloak with red tips, picked up a skewer of meat from the stall in front of him, and gave him a gold coin, saying to Lily beside him:
"Why are you asking him nicely?"

"Aren't you collecting intelligence on Wano Country recently? According to the news, there seems to be a rumor that the Straw Hat Boy was discovered in Wano Country. I didn't see him here either. After all, there are 1.5 billion of them, so it's worth paying a little attention." Lily said.

That's true.

Straw Hat, Kidd, Law
Apart from Sager, the three pirates who were the most popular in the sea at that time are now...
Sager grinned: "He's in jail, don't worry about it!"

(End of this chapter)