Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 48 Preparation

Let's move the timeline forward a little.

After making the arrangements, Xia Che led everyone on their way.

This time, the bear, as an important source of power and combat strength, will also be going.

This was Da Xiong's first job as a new employee, so he took it very seriously and followed his new boss's arrangements diligently throughout, worried that his lack of seriousness might cause him to lose hope of healing Bonnie.

As for Bonnie, since the treatment process is not yet over, she will need to stay with Crocus for the time being.

Although Big Bear also really wanted to be with his daughter, he hadn't left her side since leaving the Kingdom of Sorbe. This was his first time leaving her, and he was very reluctant and worried. But for Bonnie's sake, he suppressed his reluctance and promised to finish his work as soon as possible and come back to be with Bonnie.

Bonnie... was also very sensible. Even though she was also reluctant to part with the big bear, she still smiled happily and told her father to go to work. She promised to listen carefully, get medical treatment, and then go on a trip with her father to see scenery she had never seen before.

The scene of a loving father and filial daughter once again moved everyone to tears.

Xia Che was speechless, feeling like he was a heartless boss who oppressed his employees and forced them to work overtime when their loved ones were sick.

Please~

Although Alabasta is some distance from the Twin Islands, Kuma's abilities allow him to travel back and forth in a short time.

Why does it sound like a life-or-death separation?

Of course, as a kind-hearted boss, when his employees were busy, Shacher still very kindly arranged for Bonnie to be looked after... that was the very honest Chloe along the way.

This guy had been like a nobody the whole way, not asking or saying anything, just staying quietly to the side. So, Xia Che felt at ease leaving him behind this time.

They also guaranteed that if he did a good job this time, he would be given a permanent position when he returned.

After everything was arranged, Xia Che and his group boarded the [Dreadnought Sabre] and set off for Alabasta under the power of the Big Bear.

As for the dreadnought Sabre...

As the exclusive pirate ship of the Moke Pirates, it was naturally necessary to bring it along.

After all, Moke still needs to take the blame this time. Without his own vehicle, what about the prestige of the East China Sea?

And this moment.

"Hey, has the money been transferred?" Shache, who was comfortably reclining on the beach chair again, also received Crocodile's message. "As expected of a Shichibukai! So generous. Don't worry, don't you know my character? Crocodile, don't worry! What's the point of talking about the Seastone issue now? It's all in the past, we need to move on! Don't bring it up again."

You could tell Crocodile was very dissatisfied.

So, Xia Che gave him a surprise instead, "Don't worry, I'm already on my way to the Grand Line, I promise you'll see! But I used the World Government's elevator to get to and from the Red Line, so you'll have to reimburse me for that 200 million rupees!"

"What kind of elevator is so expensive? Please, do you know who I brought with me? I went to great lengths to keep this a secret from the World Government."

"Brother Crocodile, you don't want the World Government to know about this, do you?"

As soon as he said that...

Crocodile Den Den Mushi: ...

Silence fell again.

Crocodile could tell from the Den Den Mushi's expression that he was furious, but he took a deep breath, restrained himself, and said in a low, cold voice, "Two hundred million. I'll have the cash ready. If you want it transferred from the black market, it'll take a few days. Why don't you come and collect it yourself?"

"Brother Crocodile, you're so generous!" Hearing Crocodile's words, Shattrath immediately expressed his admiration and replied earnestly, "No problem! Why wouldn't I go if there's money to be made? Don't worry, I promise I'll be there soon!"

"This is the last time!"

"This is the last time, please believe me. Remember, I am a Marine who upholds justice!"

As soon as he said that...

Crocodile: ...

justice?

Do you have one?

The Den Den Mushi's face seemed somewhat distorted, but in the end it merely snorted coldly and said nothing more before hanging up.

Natsume, who was also holding a Den Den Mushi, couldn't help but exclaim again, "As expected of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they're truly impressive!"

He pulled out so much money without saying a word!

I feel like I have too little.

He then carefully put away the Den Den Mushi, turned to look at Mok and Da Xiong beside him, and said, "I'm counting on you two from now on."

"Yes, boss!"

……

at the same time.

rain.

Here at Crocodile's headquarters.

"That bastard!" Crocodile, who had just hung up the Den Den Mushi, still gripped it tightly, his face unusually gloomy.

He knew that the kid thought he had him figured out.

But it's okay...

He'll settle accounts with that kid when he gets here!

Crocodile's eyes flashed with a cold glint as he took a deep drag on his cigar and sneered disdainfully, "Justice? You lowly corrupt Marines dare to talk about justice in front of me?"

He waved to Daz Bonis, who was standing to the side.

Daz Bonis understood his boss's meaning, which was... to keep spending money!

only.

Daz Bones hesitated for a moment, then said, "That navy..."

"I know how to handle this." Crocodile flicked his cigar, a sinister smile playing on his lips. "I'll give him one last chance. If he dares to refuse me again, I'll show him what a pirate I am!"

The words were spoken.

Daz Bonis also understood what his boss meant.

This is the last chance to recruit that marine. If he refuses, the boss will kill him himself to keep the secret!

Thinking of this, Daz Bones nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He was about to recommend himself to the BOSS so that he could personally test the strength of that fallen marine when...

"Puru puru~, puru puru~"

The Den Den Mushi rang again.

But this time it wasn't Crocodile's personal Den Den Mushi, but rather the ringing of a Den Den Mushi placed on the table.

Crocodile's furrowed brows relaxed again, and he answered the Den Den Mushi with a blank expression. He then looked at Daz Bones and said, "A group of pirates has arrived. I'll go deal with them! Get the money ready. That cunning Marine won't trust you easily until he sees the money!"

"Yes, Boss!"

As Daz Bones finished speaking, Crocodile, cigar in mouth, instantly turned into dust and disappeared from sight, heading in the direction indicated by the Den Den Mushi.

soon.

He arrived at the shore, and amidst the cheers of the crowd, Crocodile did not forget his heroic work. He gave a calm smile, encouraged the foolish people of the Alabasta Kingdom, and then turned to look at the huge pirate ship slowly approaching. He immediately frowned again.

Of course~

What made him frown was not the huge, valuable pirate ship, nor the pirate flag flying on it, but rather...

My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven!

The bright red banner on the ship stunned even Crocodile, a great pirate who had seen the world.

How could they be so arrogant?

But then he gave a disdainful sneer and shook his head.

Foolish guy.

Aren't you afraid of getting beaten to death?

……

Little did they know that at that moment, on that enormous pirate ship...

Big Bear looked at the couplet that had reappeared and fell silent as well. He opened his mouth and looked at Moke, who had his arms crossed, as if he had something to say but didn't know how to say it.

"What are you looking at, Big Bear?" Moke, who was posing, noticed Big Bear's gaze, glanced at his banner, and said cheerfully, "Not bad, right! This was designed for me by the boss. He said that as long as I put it up, I can attract everyone's attention, become the brightest star among all the pirates, and make everyone intimidated by my aura as the overlord of the East Blue!"

"..."

It is indeed quite eye-catching.

It's just that... you can also easily get beaten up!

But after hearing that it was the BOSS's order, Big Bear didn't say anything more and looked up at the shore.

Let's finish this quickly and go back to see Bonnie!

(End of this chapter)