One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

The bag was opened at one corner, revealing it to be full of hard currency: gold and diamonds.

“I won’t make things difficult for you. Here are jewels worth 100 million Berries. I don’t need to forge famous swords like the Supreme Grade Sword or the Good Grade Sword. I just need you to help me replicate the Second Generation Kitetsu and create a batch of very similar weapons.”

Koushirou raised an eyebrow and glanced meaningfully at Yang Ming's pocket.

How could such a small pocket hold so much stuff?

Of course, just as Koshiro wouldn't ask Yang Ming about replicating the second-generation Kitetsu, he wouldn't pry into Yang Ming's secrets in this regard.

In this world, who doesn't have their own secrets?

The Second Generation Kitetsu was forged by Kotetsu, the ancestor of Tenguyama Hitetsu from Wano Country, and is one of the 21 Great Grade Swords.

Tenguyama Hitetsu was Kozuki Sukiyaki, the father of Kozuki Oden.

As vassals and loyal retainers of the Kozuki family, the Shimotsuki family was naturally very clear about the manufacturing process and techniques of the second-generation Kitetsu.

If you want to recreate the second-generation Kitetsu, unless Kozuki Sukiyaki is resurrected, even the most skilled blacksmith cannot replicate it.

But if it's just about replicating a batch of sample products, then there's no problem.

It would take a considerable amount of time to manufacture a batch of weapons. Koushirou agreed with Yang Ming to pick up the goods in three months and then hurriedly left to purchase raw materials.

Yang Ming returned to the three-masted sailboat, took out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) to contact Bellemere, and said:

"Now, I'm giving you your first task. I hope you can do it perfectly. If you fail to complete this task flawlessly, you will be expelled from Akatsuki!"

Upon hearing this, Belmel was immediately jolted awake and listened intently.

The Den Den Mushi opened and closed its mouth, and Yang Ming's voice came through:

"I need you to spread a message across the sea within three months, by whatever means necessary, that Captain John's treasure is hidden in Water Seven, and that the Second Generation Kitetsu is one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Swords."

Captain John was once a member of the Rocks Pirates.

After Rocks d. Xebec's death, the Rocks Pirates disbanded without a leader, and the members divided up the Rocks Pirates' assets.

Captain John, being greedy by nature, divided up most of the Rocks Pirates' wealth.

On this vast sea, many treasure maps about Captain John's treasure are said to exist. The treasure map that Bucky once treasured was the real Captain John's treasure map.

Twelve years later, Buggy unearthed the treasure that laid the foundation for his becoming a Shichibukai and a new Yonko. He also established the Red Cross Society and used his wealth to hunt down the Navy, becoming incredibly powerful for a time.

Now, Yang Ming, disguised as the pirate Lee Sin, is stirring up trouble as the successor to Rocks, further solidifying his title as the ruler of the night.

It's time to add some exciting stuff to this increasingly lively sea!

Chapter 115 A trash with a combat power of only five

Donghai, Xiluobu Village.

Green mountains and clear waters, fertile fields stretching for miles, crisscrossing paths, and the sounds of chickens and dogs echoing through the air.

This was originally just an obscure little village with only a few hundred households. The gravel road ran along the front of each house, and wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys of the wooden and stone houses. The occasional barking of dogs echoed from the courtyards, creating a peaceful and tranquil scene.

In the village, there was an ordinary little tavern, with an area that could only accommodate ten tables and chairs. The tavern owner sold the cheapest rum to the customers. It was a distilled spirit made from sugarcane molasses, with a sweet and fragrant taste, and was very popular among the locals because of its low price.

A boy with a long nose is standing on a round wooden stool, bragging to a blonde girl.

"Kaya, you've all heard about it lately, right? Captain John's treasure has been discovered in Water Seven of the Grand Line. Let me tell you a secret: I saw Captain John's flintlock pistol when I was a kid!"

The boy with the long nose had naturally curly black hair, sausage-shaped lips, and a thin build. He wore a burlap headscarf and goggles, dressed in poor and simple clothes. He carried a slingshot and a cloth bag at his waist, the bag filled with small stones. When he was bragging, he always habitually gave himself a thumbs up, as if to emphasize the truthfulness of his words.

Kaya knew that Usopp was just bragging, but she liked the feeling of being carefully cared for and couldn't bear to expose his lie.

Girls are born liars, and pretty girls are especially good at it.

Kaya took a small sip of rum, her beautiful eyes gleaming slightly with a hint of surprise, and said gently:

"really?"

"Usopp, you're amazing!"

"Could I borrow that gun in your house sometime to take a look?"

Usopp's expression froze.

His family was so poor they could barely afford to eat, yet he longed to be a brave sea warrior. So he made his own slingshot, using pebbles as bullets, and practiced his shooting skills diligently every day.

If he really had a flintlock pistol at home, he would have pawned and sold it long ago.

He didn't have a flintlock pistol, but he did have a real gun, though he couldn't very well pull it out and show it to Kaya, could he?

Are you suggesting that Kaya say something like:

"I bet you don't have bullets in your gun!"

Just as Usopp was racking his brains, trying to come up with a lie to cover it up, the tavern door suddenly opened, and three children of different appearances rushed in, shouting at Usopp:

"Brother Usopp, something terrible has happened! Your house has been ransacked by pirates!"

A big question mark slowly appeared in Usopp's mind.

The green pepper head, radish head, and onion head gestured, trying their best to explain the seriousness of the matter.

After it was over, the three little boys looked at Usopp with expectant eyes.

"Brother Usopp, will you, like a brave warrior of the sea, wipe out all these pirates who dare to trample on our dignity?"

"Yes, yes, yes..." Usopp forced a smile. "I, Usopp, am a great pirate who commands eight thousand men. How could I be afraid of these petty thieves!"

Kaya saw that Usopp's legs were trembling violently, but his male pride forced him to keep from showing any weakness.

The perceptive girl immediately noticed Usopp's predicament. Kaya quickly put down her wine glass, took Usopp's hands in hers, and whispered:

"Pirates are all vicious and ruthless. You must not act rashly. I think we should hurry up and ask the nearby Marines for help!"

Usopp nodded stiffly, his heart pounding with panic, and naturally he complied with Kaya's wishes.

To save face, Usopp said to the three boys:

"Remember this: on this high seas, you need not only strength, but also brains. If we can use the navy's power to eliminate these pirates, we can achieve victory without bloodshed!"

The three little boys looked on with admiration and shouted:

"Usopp is awesome! We won big this time!"

Usopp secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a boy wearing a navy cloak drinking alone in the corner of the tavern. He didn't think of the boy as a navy man at all, but just assumed that someone's child was playing some kind of role-playing game.

The five of them left the tavern together and hurried to the nearby naval branch.

Inside the tavern, the young naval officer slowly put down his glass, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Yang Ming assigned Bellemere the task of spreading the news of Captain John's treasure throughout the seas within three months.

This was certainly a very difficult task, and Yang Ming deliberately used it to test Bellemere.

But how do you say something?

Only when there is pressure can there be motivation.

Human potential is limitless, like a sponge; if you squeeze it, you can always unleash your potential.

It seems that Bellemere is doing a good job, although he is still far from meeting Yang Ming's requirements.

Yang Ming left a stack of Berries to pay for the drinks, and as soon as he stepped out of the tavern, he saw smoke rising from a corner of the village, along with the sounds of pirates making a ruckus.

"What kind of pirates dare to commit violence in broad daylight?"

Yang Ming remembered that the surrounding waters were under the jurisdiction of the 16th Naval Branch, whose leader was Colonel Rat.

The navy is a powerful force that manages the four seas and the Grand Line, and different naval branches have different jurisdictions.

The mission of the First Naval Division is to protect the Holy Land of Mary Geoise. Although it has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, its jurisdiction cannot be too far away from Mary Geoise.

However, in places like the East Blue, which is known as the weakest sea, pirates are weak in terms of both strength and influence, and they basically operate on the move. In contrast, the Navy branch can govern a large area of ​​the sea, encompassing dozens or even hundreds of villages and towns.

Both Cocoyasi Village and Xiluobu Village fall under the jurisdiction of the 16th Naval Division.

This would be unimaginable in the Grand Line or even the New World.

In the Grand Line, to become the highest-ranking manager of a naval branch, one needs at least the rank of brigadier general, and important naval branches may even require a vice admiral to be in charge.

"It seems that the Navy's management at the grassroots level across the four seas has begun to deteriorate."

Yang Ming slowly walked towards the direction filled with smoke. Dozens of pirates dressed in different styles appeared in front of him, and a wild laugh came from inside the house.

"Hahaha!"

"I've finally found the notebook left by Yasopp!"

"Once I've thoroughly grasped the experience and insights gained from Yasopp's development of artillery shells, I'll be able to create the incredibly powerful Pakistani bomb!"

A pirate dressed as a clown stood at the door of a burning wooden hut, holding a tattered notebook in his hands as if it were a priceless treasure, and was laughing wildly.

This person's build was no different from that of an ordinary person, but he had a white skull mark on his forehead and two slanted scars around his eyes, which made him look both comical and ferocious. The most conspicuous feature was his large, bright red nose, and the lips below his nose were painted with thick lipstick.

Bucky's large clown hat covered most of his head, revealing only a few strands of blue hair at his temples. He wore a long-sleeved shirt with red and white stripes that accentuated his tall and slender figure. He wore blue jeans, white gloves, and clown shoes that made a "squeaking" sound when he walked, which was quite amusing.

On this vast ocean, there are always people who are different from ordinary people.

Some people establish themselves through their abilities, some rely on their beauty to make their way in the world, and some rely on their extensive network of connections to navigate all situations successfully.

But among the countless famous pirates, Buggy is the most unique one.

In terms of strength, Buggy is practically useless. He became an apprentice crew member on Gol D. Roger's ship alongside Shanks, but now Shanks is about to become the new Emperor of the Sea, while Buggy is still hanging around in the East Blue.

As for looks, let's just ignore Bucky.

As for connections?

Apart from Shanks acknowledging him as a good friend, none of the other former crew members on Roger's ship seemed to have any intention of recognizing Bucky.

But this seemingly utterly useless character unexpectedly becomes the new emperor of the sea ten years later.

It seems that Bucky is surrounded by an inexplicable aura of luck, which always allows him to escape danger and come out on top.

In some novels, Bucky might even become the protagonist and say something like:

"Thirty years to the east of the river, thirty years to the west of the river, don't bully young people into poverty!"

As Yang Ming strolled over, a large, white male lion twitched its nose slightly, as if it had smelled something unusual. It was so frightened that its legs went weak and it collapsed to the ground.

Seeing his partner acting strangely, the young man wearing a rag doll headdress immediately brandished his animal-taming whip, slamming it hard against the ground with a crisp "crack".

"Leakey, stand up!"