The person is wearing a straw hat, and starts with the power of words!

Oh no, I was so focused on Zoro's funny face yesterday that I completely forgot about the wanted poster.

"A wanted poster?" Luffy tilted his head.

“Especially you! Straw Hat Brother! Your bounty is an incredible figure! And Zoro Brother and Sima Di too! Moreover, everyone else is wanted as well!” Zambai said, “Nine people in total! All of them are wanted! Rather than me, I'll just show you the wanted posters!”

Zambai took out a stack of bounty posters and scattered them on the ground.

Sima Di quickly scanned the wanted posters.

The first picture is of Luffy, with a bounty of 300 million. The photo hasn't changed, and the bottom of the wanted poster says, "He likes to eat meat, always wears a straw hat, and is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, known as Straw Hat Luffy."

The second picture is of Zoro, with a bounty of 120 million. The photo is unchanged, and the bottom of the wanted poster reads, "A combatant and swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates, skilled in the Three-Sword Style. He is known as the Pirate Hunter Zoro because he used to be a pirate hunter and had a remarkable record."

The third picture is of Sanji, with a bounty of 77 million. The photo is unchanged, and the bottom of the wanted poster reads, "The Straw Hat Pirates' cook and combatant, with extraordinary leg skills, learned from Red-Leg Zeff, known for his speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness, and nicknamed Black-Leg Sanji."

Sima Di found this strange. It was impossible. It made sense that Luffy and Zoro's photos hadn't changed, but Sanji's hadn't changed either; it was still that tattered wanted poster! You must be kidding me!

Actually, this wasn't Marion's fault. After developing the photos, he discovered that in every single one, Sanji was either blurry, standing behind a smoky barbecue grill, or had his back to the camera. He finally found a close-up of him alone, but because it was a candid shot, Sanji's expression was contorted, looking both ferocious and lewd. Marion risked a scolding from his superiors to draw a wanted poster for Sanji based on his memory.

124 is better than a candid shot.

Regardless of the skill level, it's definitely better than that candid photo, right?

The fourth picture is of Nami, with a bounty of 16 million. The photo has changed.

In the photo, Nami's hair was temporarily styled into large waves, and she wore a light-colored, diamond-studded evening gown with a deep V-neck. To look better on camera, Nami also wore matching makeup. Compared to the original wanted poster, she looked much more sexy and alluring. It's estimated that after this wanted poster is released, the number of fans who will stick Nami on their walls will double.

The bottom of Nami's wanted poster reads, "Navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates, skilled in theft, known as Nami the Cat Thief."

The fifth picture is of Chopper, with a bounty of fifty. The photo is unchanged, and the bottom of the wanted poster says, "The Straw Hat Pirates' pet, named Chopper because he loves to eat cotton candy. The rest is unknown."

The sixth picture is of Usopp, with a bounty of 3,000 Berries. The photo has changed.

It was taken when Usopp was telling everyone about his "glorious deeds" at the banquet, and Usopp was laughing triumphantly at the time.

The bottom of the wanted poster reads, "Straw Hat Pirates sniper, long nose, once shot through the Navy flag, and calls himself the King of Snipers."

The seventh picture is of Merry, with a bounty of five million Berries. The photo was taken when Merry was picking up everyone at Enies Lobby. Merry was floating in mid-air and happened to glance in the direction of the Navy warship, which was captured by the photo.

The bottom of the wanted poster states, "Belongs to the Straw Hat Pirates, suspected to be a ship spirit, other details unknown, suspected to be a new type of creature. If captured alive, the bounty will be doubled."

The eighth picture is of Robin, with a bounty of 80 million. The photo has changed.

Robin is dressed in a cool, all-black motorcycle outfit, and the photo was taken in front of a nightclub. This was a set of photos that Sima Di and Nami later dragged Robin to take, creating a "bad boy" vibe. Fortunately, Robin couldn't pull off a thug's expression, so in this wanted poster, Robin has a serious and focused look, more like an elite KGB agent than a gangster.

The bottom of the wanted poster reads, "The Straw Hat Pirates' cosplayer, born in Ohara, extremely dangerous! Known as the Devil's Son."

The ninth picture is of Sima Di, with a bounty of 100 million. The photo was taken next to the Swan Fountain in Water Seven, and he is wearing Luffy's straw hat.

The Swan Fountain was commissioned three years ago by a renowned sculptor. Its lifelike depiction of swans poised for flight quickly made it a local landmark. Sima Di immediately spotted it while taking photos. But as for the straw hat on his head… Sima Di remembered Marion confidently declaring that straw hats and long dresses were a perfect match, which was why he borrowed it. Little did he know it was to further solidify his identity.

The bottom of the wanted poster reads, "The vice-captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, formerly the tenth leader of the Spade, the highest research department of the Navy, known as the Heart."

The bounty notice brought joy to some and sorrow to others.

Luffy, Zoro, and Merry were overjoyed, Nami was worried, Sima Di was shocked, and Robin just laughed it off.

Usopp was both surprised and delighted. He was delighted that his bounty was not low, but surprised that he might be captured by the Marines at any moment.

Of course, the two who were completely devastated were Sanji and Chopper.

“Only fifty Berries… even Merry’s bounty is higher than mine…” Chopper’s expression froze.

"Who the hell is this guy...?" Sanji mimicked the scream.

Sima Di was quite satisfied with his 100 million Berries bounty, but the line at the bottom of the wanted poster was less than friendly. Originally it only contained the word "red heart," but now it was explained in such detail.

He remembered what Lucas had said back then.

[The terrifying triangular-masted ship...]

Someone is really looking forward to meeting you.

It seems that his and Spade's next stop is there.

I just don't know which guy it will be.

-

“Besides you guys being wanted, that purple-haired kid who was with you is also wanted.” Zambry said, taking out Zibusheng’s wanted poster.

It's unclear when the photo of the bounty was taken, but it looks like it was taken during CP9, and the bounty is 60 million Berries.

The bottom of the wanted poster reads, "A member of the Revolutionary Army, formerly a CP9 trainee in the Navy, proficient in the Six Styles of the Navy and skilled in hand-to-hand combat, known as the Demon."

"That brat Zibu Sheng..." Sima Di smiled as he put away his wanted poster.

To have such a bounty without any Devil Fruit powers, it seems he has really worked hard over the past year.

By calculation, he was the fourth of the thirteen to be wanted.

The first one to be wanted is Alice?

The second and third are Cheng Yu and Xue Lihong, who were wanted at the same time, while Ace's bounty also increased significantly.

Sniper Cheng Yu, with a bounty of 35 million.

Crazy Bull Xue Lihong, with a bounty of 30 million.

Calling Cheng Yu a sniper rifle doesn't mean he's skilled with one, but rather that his subordinates' tactics usually don't require him to participate; his comrades can take care of the enemy. As for Xue Lihong's nickname, "Mad Bull," that needs no further explanation.

Comparing the two, Cheng Yu's strength might be slightly inferior to Xue Lihong's, but if the two were to fight, Cheng Yu would definitely be the victor. This is also why Cheng Yu's bounty is slightly higher.

The fourth person is naturally Zibu Sheng.

And next... Sima Di believed that there would be more "thirteen people" wanted.

-

"I understand how you feel about the bounty, and I have a lot to say, but... there's something we need to ask of you!"

Zambe pulled out Franky's wanted poster from his pocket.

Franky, bounty of 44 million, photo unchanged. The bottom of the wanted poster reads: "Suspected member of the Straw Hat Pirates, shipwright, violent temper. Known as a cyborg."

Fearless, a man should run fearlessly.

Standing at the crest of the tide, the majestic lion overlooks all beasts.

-

After Luffy agreed to the Franky family's request, this farcical naked run began, marking the first-ever pants relay race in Water Seven's history.

Just as Melly was about to crane her neck to look curiously, a pair of hands covered her eyes.

“Merry, this isn’t a scene for you to watch,” Usopp said.

"Huh? Why?" Mei asked sweetly.

"Well, since Franky is a boy, only boys can watch it," Usopp said after thinking for a moment.

“But the mothers are watching too, so why can’t I?” Mary asked.

"This..."

Sima Di stepped forward, took Mei Li's little hand, and said, "I heard there's delicious jelly on the ship. Go and eat it, or Daddy will eat it all!"

125 That coward didn't come.

"Ah! It's jelly! I have to eat it quickly!" Merry rushed into the cabin at a speed that even Usopp couldn't stop her from.

Usopp breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Sima Di... Hmm? Sima Di! Your eyes! Why are you dressed like that!"

At some point, Emperor Sima had wrapped his eyes with several layers of gauze.

"There's only one best way to prevent styes! It's to hide them as seafood!" Sima Di declared righteously. "Pretend to be blind!"

"Then you should put away the silver on your head!" Usopp said helplessly.

"Haha, really? I have absolutely no idea who Ah Yin is..."

"You're pretending to be blind and stupid!"

Amid Usopp's sarcastic remarks, a deafening scream, as if a thousand screaming chickens had pressed their buttons simultaneously, rang out.

"what--!!!"

-

Regardless of what happened during the process, the outcome was good.

Franky finally agreed to board the ship.

In this city of Water 7, they once lost two companions, Robin and Usopp, but eventually found them again. The bond between the companions became even more unbreakable.

In this city of seven waters, they witnessed the destruction of the Merry, and also saw its rebirth. Although the Merry was cremated and turned to ashes, disappearing into the world, the Merry became a new companion, and the figurehead transformed into 087, another small boat placed in the Sunny's dock.

In this city of Water Seven, they also gained two new companions. One was Franky, a man with a fiery temper yet extremely easily moved. And... their new ship.

Once everyone was on board, it meant they had left Water Seven. And Vice Admiral Garp's pursuit officially began.

The ship set sail hastily, and with a smile, Meili turned around and merged into the ship, which then automatically turned and moved forward.

Merry is a ship spirit; besides being able to levitate, she can easily merge with any ship and control its navigation. Merry herself has no offensive capabilities, but this ability alone allows her to play a significant role in this age of seafaring.