The most courageous pirate hunter

"You are a hero now. These three pirate crews have bullied people quite a bit."

The doctor's eyes were filled with gratitude, and a few tears welled up in them, as if he had thought of something. It seemed he had a story to tell.

"Here you go, as a reward for your medical expenses."

Hermes was pleased with the success of his Observation Haki.

It's important to know that not everyone can awaken an aura of dominance.

"That's forty-four million."

The doctor, who had initially been somewhat saddened, instantly became greedy for money.

"is it a lot?"

Hermes sneered and continued disdainfully, "What's the most abundant thing in this world? Pirates. They're all walking Pele, just ATMs to me."

The doctor was taken aback, then his face fell.

He admitted he'd been tricked.

"Alright, now get out of here!"

"I have another favor to ask. If you're not leaving Mayute for the time being, could you please take care of the other notorious pirate crews or gangs?"

The doctor's words were filled with expectation.

It's important to know that Meyut has more than just three major problems; there are also some other minor ones. Currently, the only person who can completely restore Meyut to its former glory is Hermes.

"I'm not a kind person."

Hermes waved his hand, leaving the doctor with a dashing silhouette.

"Ugh...."

The doctor sighed, but didn't take it too seriously.

He probably wouldn't agree either, since bullets have no eyes and dealing with those brutal pirates could be life-threatening at any moment.

Pirate hunters are indeed a lucrative profession, and you can reach the pinnacle of life with just one successful heist, but the danger behind it is that you could die at any time.

If you walk along the river all year round, it's impossible not to get your shoes wet.

Putting yourself in their shoes, this request seems quite unreasonable.

But then came the Great Meute Earthquake.

A one-sided massacre began.

Having mastered Observation Haki, Hermes was no longer threatened by guns or various ambushes and sneak attacks. He was like an emotionless killer, ruthlessly and coldly reaping lives.

Drizzle~

A light rain was falling from the sky, but blood was flowing in some of the road gullies.

Many ordinary residents stood in front of their doors, looking at the blood on the ground, listening to the screams and pleas for mercy that came from time to time amidst the thunder and lightning, and clenched their fists in prayer.

"Lord Jormungandr."

"We must ensure everyone stays safe and sound."

"Our hero."

The doctor stood in front of his small clinic, choking back tears as he mumbled, "What a stubborn and admirable young man. My life has been worthwhile. I've pulled a hero back from the brink of death several times."

From these mutterings, it's clear that the doctor is also an exaggerator and a braggart.

That's right.

Hermes is currently cleaning up the cancerous plants in Mayut. Since he will be resting for two or three days before leaving Mayut, he will take this opportunity to further strengthen his Observation Haki, or perhaps develop his Mini-Fruit in actual combat.

Then these cancerous tumors like Miuto would be a perfect fit.

At least Hermes was under no pressure.

The general public was happy, but the pirates and thugs were furious.

.....

The rising sun.

Full of energy.

Long caravans traveled along the winding paths.

Inside the chariot, Hermes sat cross-legged, deep in thought.

"Awakening Observation Haki this time was an unexpected surprise. It would be even better if I could awaken Armament Haki as well!"

"The Kingdom of Prodens is located in the New World, so the royal family should possess some things, such as information about Haki or other abilities and skills."

Hermes refused to believe it. A kingdom, not to mention the powerful figures among the common people, should have its own guards and hidden forces.

At worst, we can negotiate a deal with the navy and get one or two of them; that shouldn't be a problem.

It seems that the neighboring country of the Kingdom of Prodin is Dressrosa. Young man Xiaoming hasn't become king yet, so his sources of information are still too limited.

Hermes planned his journey carefully.

No matter how.

Let's first get through the Prodin Kingdom, the starting village, and then maximize our gains by exploiting it.

If all else fails, just become a king.

Talented people emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years. Emperors take turns ruling, and next year it might be my turn. In the world of pirates, it's easy to steal a country, provided you suppress all dissent with absolute power.

Having the title of king will make it easier to negotiate with the world government.

Pirate hunter and emperor are just professions. You should take a long-term view and not get stuck on one profession.

He is free.

Ten days later.

The caravan made its way to the capital with some difficulty, encountering numerous robberies and checkpoints along the way, and even experiencing several battles, which is enough to show how chaotic the Kingdom of Prodins is right now.

"As expected of a royal capital, it is much more prosperous than the countryside."

Walking along the street, which is seven or eight meters wide, one hears people coming and going and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares.

It is, after all, the capital of a kingdom, and its prosperity is incomparable to other places. The order is relatively safer. Although there are many pirates and thugs, none of them are as rampant and unscrupulous as they are in Myoto.

Hermes first found an inn to rest, and then went out to gather some information.

evening.

As the crimson clouds swirled across the sky, the entire capital city began to light up.

The taverns and geisha houses are incredibly popular; if you want to know anything, these are the places to go.

"Hey buddy, what do you need?"

Hermes entered a tavern, where a waiter greeted him with a smile.

"A bottle of rum, and some of your restaurant's signature dishes."

look around.

Many seats were already full, mostly occupied by pirates and thugs, but there were also quite a few people of other identities; it was very lively.

Hermes, arranged by the waiter, had a table all to himself and began to listen to the conversations at the other tables.

I hope to find the information I want to know.

Chapter 23 [The Ultimate Technique That Guarantees Defeat]

"Have you heard? Kaido of the Beasts has been captured by the Marines again."

"This has happened several times already."

"It seems he was captured two years ago, but he escaped again thanks to Kaido of the Beasts."

It started with some really exciting news.

This was the first time Hermes had heard of such an important person since he had traveled through time.

"The Great Pirate Era has been going on for several years, but the top pirate crews are still the same few."

"I heard that Marine hero Garp met with the Whitebeard Pirates, but I wonder if they fought."

"Where did you hear this news from? This is big news!"

“I have my own channels.”

"In comparison, the Big Mom Pirates have destroyed another kingdom recently. It is said that Charlotte Linlin took a fancy to a special race in this kingdom and wanted to collect it, which caused a great war."

"The Red-Haired Pirates are still the most powerful. They have already wiped out many pirate crews with bounties of seven or eight hundred million. You heard about their battle with the Big Mom Pirates a while ago, right? That was a big scene."

"..."

all day.

Hermes spent most of his time sitting in the tavern, where he heard a lot of interesting information.