One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

The sea creature that had just surfaced seemed to have encountered a natural enemy and was so frightened that it quickly tried to retreat back into the sea.

But since they were already here, Russell wasn't about to let it go. "Snake Shadow, Claw Strike!"

A massive X-shaped slash appeared on the sea monster's chest, instantly extinguishing its life force, leaving it lying stiffly on the sea surface.

Russell easily leaped and landed steadily on the deck. "How many days' worth is this?"

The commoner gaped, "Okay, it's been a long time."

Russell smiled; in truth, he wouldn't be able to eat for long.

Because there are lots of big stomachs on board!

Even he himself is one.

People's hearts are easy to win over; just show power and wealth, and loyalty will come naturally.

The sea monster meat was quickly cleaned up, and part of the dinner feast was handed over to the new chef, who served a large pot of steaming sea monster meat soup.

It must be said that those who can make a living at sea all have one or two special skills.

The soup contained only salt and seaweed, but its aroma was so strong that it made the pirates on deck salivate.

Russell sat in the main seat, took a sip from his bowl, then raised an eyebrow and nodded to the chef.

"Good, you've passed."

There is no such thing as a low-end or high-end chef. If a chef can make food that Russell thinks tastes good, then he is a high-end chef.

This chef is no worse than those Celestial Dragons' chefs.

Russell took a sip of the delicious broth, looked at Ella, and asked, "Where are those imposters now?"

"According to the people on that ship, the imposters left north the day before yesterday afternoon. Based on that ship's speed, if they didn't stop along the way, they're now about a day ahead of us."

Ella paused, then added, "But as they plunder and travel, they'll definitely stop at islands or along merchant shipping routes along the way."

"Alright, starting tomorrow, we'll head north at full speed. I want to see who's using my name to do this shameful thing."

That's incredibly embarrassing.

I'll definitely give them a proper send-off when the time comes.

"Are you particularly concerned about this?" Ella asked, somewhat surprised.

She thought Russell wouldn't care much about what others thought.

"Of course I care."

Russell said irritably, "They're impersonating me to steal things, using the Demon Pirates' name. From now on, when people mention the Demon Pirates, their first reaction will be, 'Oh, that's the gang of pirates who rob poor merchant ships.'"

"I don't care what others think of me. But I do care how much my reputation is worth."

The reputation of pirates is their trademark.

If the signboard is smashed, it won't work for you to rob anyone anymore, and no one will be willing to pay protection money.

Just like those Four Emperors, if they were all as infamous as rats in the street, no one would be willing to follow them.

Russell had a fairly clear direction for managing the pirate crew.

......

They traveled at full speed for two days.

Along the way, they encountered many ships that had been robbed, and the culprits were all the Devil Pirates.

Russell didn't know whether he should be angry or not.

Perhaps this is why pirates strive so hard for fame; sometimes, just a name can make the world fall, and that feeling is really not bad.

The sea was calm that day, making it a perfect day for sailing.

Baji stood at the bow, peering into the distance through binoculars, then rushed over and reported, "Captain Russell, two ships have been spotted to the southeast. They're very close together, it looks like they're boarding each other!"

Boarding?

It looks like a robbery!

Two days later, I finally met him.

Russell had the civilians who had been robbed identify the victims, and they were indeed the victims.

"Men, bring the boat closer!"

A sinister smile spread across his face. "This time there are pirates who dare to impersonate us to rob us, next time there will be guys who use our name to do even more shameful things."

"What do you suggest we do?!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" The pirates' battle cries shook the heavens.

After this period of sailing, these pirates have finally rediscovered their fighting spirit.

As for the beast troops, each one of them, led by the Snake Mother, was extremely ferocious.

If we don't stop them, they'll probably be torn to shreds.

Meanwhile, the pirate nicknamed Iron Scar felt a chill on the deck.

He was originally a pirate with a bounty of eight million Berries, who targeted merchant ships and fishing boats in the East Blue. In the past two years, because Garp would occasionally come back for vacation, he had been hiding like a mouse, fearing that he would be captured by Garp like his predecessors.

The Demon Pirates have recently emerged, and their bounty of 100 million has shaken the entire East Blue.

Iron Scar realized this was an opportunity.

Such a powerful pirate would never stay in such a small place as the East Blue; he might have already headed to the Grand Line. So he unfurled a black skull and crossbones flag and began impersonating the Devil Pirates.

Things went smoothly as expected, and he even managed to build a pirate crew of nearly fifty people!

Until today, when they tried to rob this ship, they found themselves facing the King of Hell.

"So this is the kind of supernova with a bounty of 100 million in the East China Sea?"

The man not far away said with great disappointment.

Chapter 44 You are Russell, then who am I?

Why would a guy like that appear in the East China Sea?!

Iron Scar's face was extremely pale.

The man before him wore a black top hat adorned with white fur, a burgundy patterned shirt, white trousers, black ankle boots, and a small cross-shaped knife hanging from his chest.

Such a striking image easily evokes the image of a certain person.

He is hailed as the world's strongest swordsman and is known as Hawkeye, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Jorah Mihawk!

The followers weren't as knowledgeable as Iron Scar; they were just a bunch of rabble, still shouting, "Demon Boss, let's go!"

"Let this guy see what a supernova is all about."

"We're a pirate crew with a bounty exceeding 100 million!"

Does the fact that the bounty has exceeded 100 million mean that I am the only wanted criminal?

In front of so many of his men, Iron Scar suppressed his fear. If his men found out he was an imposter, even if Hawkeye didn't kill him, they would all be stabbed.

"Heh heh, I'm Snard Russell, the East Blue Supernova with a bounty of 100 million Berries, captain of the Devil Pirates!"

"If you're Russell, then who am I?"

Russell, who had flown in, stood on the deck, looking at the other person with a half-smile on his face.

"What the hell? Why does that face look like I've seen it somewhere before?" Someone tremblingly pulled out a bounty poster.

Then I noticed.

Russell's face was exactly the same as the wanted poster.

"Who are you?" Iron Scar looked at Russell.

It's interesting that an imposter is asking the real person this question.

Has this guy, who's impersonating him, not seen his bounty poster yet?

Russell laughed in exasperation.

Grab the other person by the neck and throw them behind you, then obediently go swimming in the sea.

Then his gaze fell on the man in the distance.

"Hawkeye?"

"So you're the real deal. I was just saying the Navy's judgment is getting worse and worse, even that trash has a bounty of 100 million Berries," Hawkeye said.

“You’re blind too,” Russell said, laughing in exasperation.

They can mistake someone else for someone else even though they look so different.

Compared to those pirates who fight and kill, Hawkeye is an outlier. After reaching the pinnacle of swordsmanship, he prefers to stay in his castle as a nobleman, drinking and playing with his monkeys.

If it weren't for the Navy's intention to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system, Hawkeye wouldn't have been forced to become an angel investor in the Cross Guild alongside Crocodile.

If you happen to meet Bucky's future father here, you should naturally greet him properly.