Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Koushirou adjusted his glasses and, after seeing the exact number, couldn't help but sigh, "Only that little monster could do something like this."

After reviewing the subsequent reports, Koushirou found no news of Kuina and was slightly disappointed: "No news of Kuina? It seems only Rocks has made a move..."

He missed his daughter terribly after not seeing her for two months.

Fortunately, he was relieved to learn from the newspaper that they were both alright.

"They attacked Loguetown and killed the Rear Admiral of the Navy Headquarters who was protecting Loguetown."

Zoro brought the newspaper; he had already read it and asked Koushirou, "Would Rocks really do something so heinous?"

In his memory, Rocks was not that kind of person.

"Although that kid is ruthless and goes all out when he strikes, he won't kill someone unless they are considered his enemy."

Koushirou smiled gently: "That kid has a scale in his heart; he knows whether he should be killed or not."

"The fact that Rocks killed that Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral is enough to show that the other party had provoked him."

Koushirou tossed the newspaper aside and casually remarked, "This report is just the Navy's whitewashing, concealing the truth. The actual situation is definitely not as reported."

He knew Lox's character and integrity very well.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have felt comfortable letting my daughter go out to sea with them...

That kid couldn't possibly have done something so awful!

Chapter 61 Newspaper Dissemination!

A certain sea area along the Grand Line.

A man was sitting on a small boat that looked like a coffin.

This man wore a top hat, had eyes as sharp as an eagle, a short beard, and carried a black knife shaped like a cross on his back...

Although he was simply sitting on the small boat with his legs crossed, a hint of sharpness was subtly revealed about him.

Like a sharp blade about to be drawn from its sheath, its presence is impossible to ignore...

One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the world's greatest swordsman, "Hawkeye" Dracule Mihawk!

"interesting……"

Hawkeye was reading a newspaper.

Looking at the report and the bounty poster, his eagle-like eyes flashed slightly: "It's not common to see a bounty of 130 million Berries on a first attempt."

"He is still known for his swordsmanship. To be crowned a 'sword master' at such a young age, he seems to be a newcomer worth paying attention to."

As the world's greatest swordsman, he pays close attention to the famous swordsmen on the high seas.

A swordsman with a bounty of 130 million Berries on his first attempt is someone that "Hawkeye" Djorkol Mihawk would take seriously.

The young face, sharp eyes, and flamboyant smile on the wanted poster all spoke of this person's extraordinary nature.

Hawkeye also harbored expectations: "I hope that one day I can compete with you in the way of the sword, Black-haired Swordsman..."

Just like his title suggests, his eyes are not only as sharp as a knife, but also as sharp as an eagle's, seeing far more "things".

With just a bounty poster, he made some judgments about this "black-haired swordsman".

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there is a very high chance that the other party will become a powerful figure, a swordsman strong enough to make him draw the supreme grade sword, the black sword Yoru, from his back!

"I'm really looking forward to that day..."

Muttering to himself, Hawkeye continued reading the newspaper.

He also saw reports and bounty posters for the other two people, but neither of them were swordsmen, so he immediately lost interest.

He casually tossed the newspaper aside...

……

The Grand Line.

The underground of the Rainfield Casino in the Alabasta city.

There is a hidden basement here.

"The East China Sea is truly a sea that cannot be ignored. Despite being the weakest sea, it always seems to produce some noteworthy figures."

A man sitting in the seat, wearing a black fur coat, with his hair slicked back, a scar running from left to right across his face, and a cigar in his mouth, was also reading a newspaper.

He is Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

Exhaling a large puff of white smoke, Crocodile said calmly, "A black-haired swordsman who doesn't even have a name. He seems to be a newcomer with extremely strong abilities."

Is there anything special about that area of ​​the East China Sea?

Although the East China Sea is known as the weakest sea, some knowledgeable people know this.

There are quite a few powerful individuals from the East China Sea.

Pirate King Roger, Dark King Rayleigh, Marine Hero Garp, Revolutionary Army Leader Dragon, Red-Haired Pirates Sniper Yasopp...

The East China Sea is a magical sea area; although it is the weakest, it is also the "strongest"!

"The black-haired swordsman who killed a Marine Rear Admiral, Buggy the Clown who caused some trouble before, and Ace the 'Fire Fist' who ate the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit... the East Blue has produced quite a few interesting people lately..."

A mature and intellectual voice came from the mouth of a beautiful woman next to him, who had long black hair, wore a cowboy hat, a white trench coat, and a sexy denim outfit underneath.

This person is none other than [someone else].

It is Nico Robin, the "Devil's Child," who was once a survivor of Ohara and is now the vice president of Baroque Works.

Robin sat on a chair, her long legs crossed, her posture elegant and dignified.

She put down the newspaper and said to Crocodile, "Loguetown is the last stop on the way from the East Blue to the Grand Line. With such a commotion, these people should be arriving at the Grand Line soon."

"Cactus Island is one of the seven routes. If any of these three newcomers chooses this route, I'm afraid..."

There's no need to explain it too clearly.

The boss who invited her to join a year ago couldn't possibly have missed the meaning behind her words...

Crocodile didn't seem to care, and simply said calmly, "Tell the people of Whiskey Hill to keep quiet for a while. Just don't make any rash moves if you encounter them."

"I understand."

Robin nodded, adopting a subordinate's posture: "Is there anything else you need, boss? I happen to have some free time recently."

Crocodile asked, "How's the procurement of the dance powder going?"

Robin smiled and said efficiently, "Although there were some setbacks, everything went smoothly. We're just waiting for the proper delivery to Alabasta."

"You did very well."

Crocodile nodded in satisfaction: "This matter absolutely cannot be lost; it concerns the future plans."

Recruiting them to join you is indeed the right choice.

Although the opponent is not very strong, their abilities are outstanding.

He carried out his orders meticulously, without making any mistakes.

"Keep an eye on everything, and report any changes to me immediately."

"Okay, boss..."

……

Some island in the New World.

A pirate flag hangs from the tall buildings of the town on the island.

The skull features two swords and has three "scars" near its left eye.

Anyone with a little knowledge can recognize it.

This is the banner of "Red-Haired" Shanks, one of the four Emperors of the Sea who reign over the New World!

"Huh? A bounty of 130 million Berries is for a newbie who hasn't even set foot on the Grand Line yet?"

During the banquet, Shanks, the "Red-Haired" man, picked up today's newspaper to read.

I was immediately surprised by the news report: "Are young people these days all so outrageous?"

"What? A bounty of 130 million Berries? What? Are young people these days so outrageous?"

Lucky Roux, the Red-Haired Pirates' cook, who was gnawing on a large meat bone, couldn't help but come over when he heard his boss's voice.

Upon seeing this, he was quite surprised: "Another remarkable guy has appeared. His first bounty is over 100 million. He will definitely be a powerful figure that cannot be ignored in the future."

"Hehe, maybe."

Red-haired Shanks simply smiled and made a note of this fledgling "black-haired swordsman".

Then continue watching.

Upon seeing another bounty poster, he suddenly stopped: "Huh!?"

This face, this bounty poster...

Isn't that his old buddy Bucky?

'Has this guy finally come to his senses and decided he's not going to stay in the East China Sea anymore? But that doesn't seem like him at all…'

Redhead felt something was amiss.

He knew Bucky's personality perfectly well.

When I was staying in the East China Sea before, the other party wouldn't even see me once, focusing all their attention on keeping a low profile and acting like a tyrant in the East China Sea.

Why are you being so high-profile now?

Not content with becoming the overlord of the East Sea, he actually attacked Loguetown, Captain Roger's hometown and execution site...

What exactly is Bucky up to?

Redhead suddenly became very interested and asked the others, "Does anyone know what Bucky the Clown has been up to lately?"

Someone said, "Buggy the Clown? I don't remember him. Why are you asking, boss? Isn't he just a pirate with a bounty of 65 million Berries?"

The other person seemed to have thought of something and said, "I do know a little about it; there was a brief report in the newspaper not long ago."

"The other party wiped out a fish-man pirate crew, killed a Marine branch captain, and proclaimed his ambition to become the ruler of the East Blue. His bounty was raised from ten million Berries to fifty million Berries, and then..."