The most courageous pirate hunter

"Gion, how's the contact with the candidates for the Seven Warlords of the Sea going?"

This issue was discussed at the last meeting, and afterwards Sakazuki asked Gion to arrange contact.

"Many people are watching and waiting, but now that you, Fleet Admiral, have captured Whitebeard, I believe many people will want to become Shichibukai. We have already identified a candidate."

"Hmph, some lowly clowns."

Sakazuki sneered and continued, "Who is it?"

Bucky the Clown.

"The other party started a company..."

Gion placed a stack of documents in front of Sakazuki, but Sakazuki didn't even glance at them, completely ignoring them.

"Since this matter has been entrusted to you, then you shall take full responsibility for it."

"If it is confirmed, it will be officially announced to the public."

"clear."

"Let's move on to the next thing..."

Chapter 329 [Giving Blackbeard a taste of novelty]

"latest news."

"The Navy has entered the era of four admirals."

"The two newly appointed admirals of the Navy are Fujitora Issei and Green Bull Aramaki. They were promoted exceptionally from the global conscription and possess admiral-level combat capabilities."

"At the same time, the Navy announced a new Shichibukai, Buggy the Clown King."

the next day.

Numerous news reports spread across the seas, covering the two new admirals and one new Shichibukai.

This has sparked widespread discussion around the world.

first timing.

Various factions began investigating information about Yisheng and Aramaki, as well as about the new Shichibukai, Buggy the Clown King.

However, in this day and age, news updates far too quickly.

For the next period of time, the sea was bustling with activity.

For example, the Whitebeard Pirates, having lost Whitebeard, are having their territory devoured by the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates. Marco and his crew are like stray dogs, constantly being driven away.

There are fewer and fewer people around me.

Not to mention other pirate crews or forces secretly vying for territory. The meat was devoured by the Beast Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, and the remaining broth and dregs were enough to make some forces eat their fill.

The New World is currently dominated by the Beast Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates. The two, working together, are practically invincible. After taking over parts of the territories of the Red-Haired Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates, they are incredibly arrogant.

However, one incident made a certain pirate crew famous and began to solidify their title as one of the Four Emperors.

"Hey Hey hey!"

"Really? The Blackbeard Pirates attacked Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the most beautiful woman in the world! Luckily, Rayleigh and Skullba Jabba arrived in time, otherwise the most beautiful woman in the world would have perished."

"This happened four or five days ago. The latest news is that the Blackbeard Pirates attacked Whole Cake Island while the Big Mom Pirates and the Beast Pirates were fighting over the Whitebeard Pirates' territory."

"BIG MOM was furious and chased him for hundreds of miles."

"The Blackbeard Pirates are not peaceful; they often hunt Devil Fruit users, causing panic among the people of the sea."

"More and more people are acknowledging that Blackbeard Marshall Teach is one of the Four Emperors."

"But what is the connection between the remnants of the Roger Pirates and Boa Hancock?"

"And the Worst Generation has also begun to attack the Four Emperors' positions. Some of them invaded the territory of the Beast Pirates not long ago."

"It's getting more and more chaotic."

"According to reliable sources, the Navy has identified the remaining two Shichibukai: the supernova Surgeon of Death Trafalgar Law and the suddenly appearing Edward Weevil, the second Whitebeard."

"The navy's advance is unstoppable. With the four admirals and the seven warlords of the sea now complete, it's far more terrifying than the Warring States period."

"In addition, the Golden Lion, the Lone Red, and the Devil's Heir, among others, also occasionally show their faces."

"The Four Emperors, the Navy, the Supernovas, the Revolutionary Army, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are all active, but it feels like something is missing. It seems like the Monarchy hasn't appeared for a while."

"Yes, there's been little news about them since the Hunter King blew up the Marine Headquarters, but other members of Monarchy are occasionally active on the seas."

Just one month.

Many things happened at sea.

Every day is packed with useful information.

Golden City.

In the brightly lit red-light district, Hermes was soaking naked in a hot spring, surrounded by several beautiful women. When asked what he had been doing for the past month, he replied, "Enjoying life, of course."

Once Hermes was certain that Whitebeard wasn't dead, but merely imprisoned in Impel Down by Sakazuki, he was no longer in a hurry and could retrieve him whenever needed.

Sakazuki originally planned to livestream the execution of Whitebeard, but he was bogged down by political affairs. The Navy was in a period of great need to rebuild and needed to develop further.

It's not too late to execute them after things have stabilized.

In addition, Impel Down is too empty, full of small fry. We urgently need to lock up some big fish to intimidate them, otherwise Magellan won't need to guard it anymore.

this month.

Sakazuki also began to retaliate, for example, against the Navy Hunters.

They directly mobilized four admirals, numerous vice admirals, and even the Seven Warlords of the Sea to launch a carpet bombing campaign, investigating and killing anyone they found, regardless of whether they were organized or not; the vast majority of them died.

Only a small number were imprisoned in the new Impel Down, which revitalized the lifeless Impel Down.

Don't tell me yet.

After the Navy's violent crackdown, the number of Navy hunters has decreased dramatically. The Navy has become different from before, and their murderous intent is even more ferocious than that of the pirates.

Sailing at sea.

Once it's confirmed they're pirates, unleash a barrage of cannon fire. The unlucky ones will have their ships destroyed and die, while the lucky ones who survive will be killed, or sent to Impel Down.

Because Sakazuki ordered the expansion of the naval weapons manufacturing depot, which used to be just one arms workshop, now has more than a dozen, and he also spurred his scientists to improve or upgrade weapons and equipment.

In addition to rectifying the atmosphere from top to bottom, remote naval bases may not have been taken into account, but in some important branches, fortresses, etc., many generals who were previously inactive or outwardly strong but inwardly weak were dismissed or even executed.

The navy is visibly improving, and the outside world is watching Sakazuki make a fool of himself. With such internal and external reforms, aren't they afraid of causing some unrest?

The result was disappointing for them.

Under Sakazuki's absolute power and ruthlessness, those who obeyed might survive, while those who disobeyed became corpses.

"Tsk tsk, they're all doing really well."

Hermes left the hot spring and lay down on a recliner. Immediately, beautiful women came over to massage him and feed him grapes. He enjoyed himself while reading the news.

Many of those people were his targets.

For example, Law, who became a Shichibukai, was indeed given the right opportunity to be left to his own devices, as he grew very quickly. However, how did the World Government tolerate Law becoming a Shichibukai, especially considering that Law had previously attacked a Celestial Dragon?

It's possible they'll only take action, not kill, so the world government can tolerate it.

Then there's Blackbeard. Hody Jones chased him a while ago, but it was just a minor skirmish.

However, he has been quite provocative lately, attacking Hancock and Whole Cake Island one after another, and hunting Devil Fruit users everywhere, which has solidified his status as one of the Four Emperors, making him a figure on par with Big Mom, Kaido, and the imprisoned Whitebeard.

"Jie Jie~"

"Becoming one of the Four Emperors would be great, Beehive Island, wouldn't it?"

Hermes's smile was somewhat eerie. Blackbeard becoming one of the Four Emperors meant he had territory, and having territory meant having a base. And here it is, called Beehive Island.

After a month of enjoying life, it's time to get moving.

Get Blackbeard first, then get Whitebeard. Enjoy the process, and the opportunity will come naturally.

However, there are still some flaws.

That means Blackbeard hasn't eaten his second Devil Fruit yet. The best-case scenario is that Blackbeard eats his second Devil Fruit before we catch him.

Otherwise, if you force-feed a Devil Fruit to the opponent after you've caught them but they haven't eaten a second one, you might fail.

After all, Hermes didn't know how Blackbeard managed to acquire two Devil Fruits.

Therefore, before that, we need to put some pressure on Blackbeard, forcing him to eat a second Devil Fruit to increase his power, and give him some hope, showing him the possibility of turning the tables.

It seems we still need to play a game of hide-and-seek with Blackbeard.

Having just become one of the Four Emperors, Blackbeard must be experiencing a lot of new things. Hermes felt it necessary to help him break his addiction to the Four Emperors so that he could maintain his fighting spirit and understand the dangers and love of this world.

"Bruno, tell everyone to assemble and get ready to work!"

Inside the tallest building in the Golden City.

Bruno was drinking with Tezzolo when they suddenly heard Hermes' voice. Tezzolo was already used to this incredible telepathic communication.

After all, Hermes had been in the City of Gold for the past month.