One Piece: Trying 200 times harder, but being too overbearing.

Just as Lily was about to get ready, she suddenly realized something was wrong.

What cappuccino?

"Loya?!"

Lily turned around in surprise and saw Loya standing at the door. Only Loya would say these strange drink names.

Loya smiled broadly.

"I am back."

"Well, welcome home."

Chapter 31

【Black-haired Loya】

"The Black Cat Pirates are destroyed!"

Within just a few days, news of the Navy's capture of the Black Cat Pirates spread throughout the East Blue, causing a huge uproar.

"That 'Hundred-Piece' Kuro actually got captured by a mere naval branch!"

"Incredible!"

"Loya with black hair, what's his background as a marine?"

【Hundreds of plans】Kro dominates the region, becoming a nightmare for countless people; even pirates fear him like a tiger.

Kuro personally destroyed dozens of pirate crews, and his bounty of over 1500 million is enough to demonstrate his power.

Now, however, Kuro has been defeated by the 153rd Naval Branch in a remote area, as well as a marine named Loya.

The East China Sea was shaken.

An unnamed island in the western sea.

One of the overlords of the East Blue, the secret base of the Buggy Pirates.

Inside the hideout, which resembled a circus, the pirates were having a blast.

Stepping on a ball, walking on a tightrope, jumping through a ring of fire, drinking while upside down, roller skating acrobatics, and trapeze artists.

Joy as always.

"Cheers to Captain Bucky!"

The pirates excitedly raised their glasses.

Just yesterday, under Captain Buggy's leadership, they defeated the challengers, and holding a banquet after the victory is a pirate tradition.

"Hahaha, my little ones!"

Baji stood atop the diving platform, arms outstretched, laughing heartily: "Let's drink to our hearts' content and savor the joy of victory! Let's give it our all in the next battle!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

Halfway through the banquet, Deputy Chief of Staff Kabaji hurriedly approached the table where Baki was, holding a newspaper in his hand.

"Captain Bucky, something terrible has happened!"

"What's the big deal?"

Bucky drunkenly took the newspaper, and when he saw the news of Crow's arrest, he immediately spat out the alcohol in his mouth.

As veteran pirate crews from the East Blue, they have clashed with the Black Cat Pirates more than once in their struggle for territory.

The result was a draw!

Bucky sobered up considerably in an instant.

"[Black-haired Loya]!"

In addition to the news of Crow's arrest, the newspapers also highlighted the tireless efforts of the 153rd branch, especially the heroic performance of recruit Loya.

"Snapped!"

Bucky gave a disdainful sneer and threw the newspaper onto the table.

"What disgusting propaganda!"

Clearly, the Navy wanted to take this opportunity to portray the "black-haired" marine as a fearless hero who fought against pirates, thus showcasing the Navy's greatness and righteousness.

Kabaji asked expectantly, "Captain, what should we do?"

"Of course I'm telling you that!"

Bucky grinned, his eyes filled with chilling murderous intent and greed: "Of course, we'll take over Kro's territory!"

With the Black Cat Pirates destroyed, their territory became unclaimed land, which will inevitably be plundered by other pirates.

The sooner you act, the more you can eat!

"Captain Bucky, should we try to find out anything about [Black Hair] Loa?"

"No need. If he really dares to show his face in front of me, hahaha, I'll show him what cruelty is!"

Bucky's body separated from his feet and flew into the sky, immediately attracting the awe-inspiring gazes of all his subordinates.

"My little ones, time to set sail!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

-

Shields Town.

The town wasn't very big, so any news or disturbance would quickly spread to every corner of the town.

Six months later, Loya, a tavern handyman, was promoted to naval lieutenant, a legendary experience that became the talk of the town for all the residents.

Food Bar

Before noon, the taverns were packed with customers. In addition to the usual regulars, some onlookers and even the branch marines on leave came over.

"Lieutenant Loya!"

"Ah."

"Lieutenant Loya!"

"Ahem, keep a low profile."

"That's the legendary Lieutenant Loya, he really is terrifying!"

"."

Loya stood behind the bar, temporarily taking on the role of a bartender, and incidentally serving as an exhibit for the guests to admire.

Like a big star.

A short while later, Rika led a group of children into the tavern in a flurry of activity. When they saw Loya, their eyes lit up.

"It really is [Black Hair] Loya!"

"So handsome!"

"Boss Rika, can I get an autograph?"

"Hmph, of course not!"

The children crowded around the bar, looking at Loya with excitement and admiration in their eyes.

Loya was exasperated and took a large bottle of juice from the wine cabinet.

"Here, have some juice."

"Thank you, Brother Loya!"

The little ones had sweet words, happily drinking their juice while their big eyes kept glancing at Loya, clearly very excited.

So cool!

They want to be navy officers when they grow up!

As night fell, the tavern closed early due to running out of ingredients.

After showing off to her friends all day, Rika was exhausted and very sensibly went upstairs to sleep by herself.

Only Loya and Lili were left in the lobby on the first floor.

When Loya had some free time, he picked up the latest issue of the newspaper and sat down in a corner of the tavern to read it.

Why is it called "Black Hair"?

The news headline was very eye-catching.

【Black-haired Loya】

Loya was happy to be in the newspaper, but the title "Black Hair" was not quite to his liking. However, he also knew that titles in this world were just that simple and unpretentious, and had nothing to do with strength or weakness.

Just like Whitebeard, Blackbeard, Tea Beard, Peach Beard, there are quite a few pirates named after the color of their beards. There are also titles like Red-Haired and Straw Hat, which are the most eye-catching features, even more casual than naming a dog.

To get a cool title, he needs to become stronger. His goal is to obtain a "special codename" within the Navy that is named after the twelve zodiac animals!

Loya reluctantly lowered his newspaper and secretly glanced at Lily, who was tidying up the tables and chairs, his gaze involuntarily drifting downwards.