The Legendary Family of One Piece

Chapter 458 You've Already Found a Way to Die

On the distant sea, under a clear sky, things were anything but calm.

A pirate ship has boarded a merchant ship flying the Heberfeller family flag and is wreaking havoc and looting.

The fierce shouts of battle echoed through the sky, and the stench of blood was overwhelming.

A fierce battle ensued between the two sides on the deck.

"Damn pirates."

The captain of the Heberfeller family slew a pirate who approached with a single strike, his eyes blazing with fury.

A group of people blinded by greed had no idea how serious the consequences would be.

"Have you sent a distress message to the family yet?!"

The squad leader shouted to his subordinates beside him.

The henchman, who had fought a bloody battle, spoke up in response.

"Captain, we've just sent out a request for reinforcements, and the clan's reinforcements will arrive soon!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a gunshot rang out, piercing the chest of the underling who had just spoken.

His clothes were stained with blood, and the younger brother fell heavily to the ground.

"asshole!"

The squad leader's eyes were bloodshot and his gaze was icy.

It's been so many years since something like this has happened; the pirates seem to have forgotten the ruthless methods of the Hippefeller family.

If they hold out until reinforcements arrive, these people will surely die.

In the midst of a fierce battle...

A burly woman with heavy makeup, a long nose, a face as white as if powdered, wearing strange clothes, and a sword at her waist appeared on the deck.

stomping on...

The sound of high heels hitting the deck was extremely jarring.

"A bunch of useless trash!"

The woman looked at her subordinates with great dissatisfaction and drew the sword from her waist.

With a single swing of the blade, a gust of wind arose, and more than a dozen members of the Heberfeller family instantly lost consciousness and were knocked into the sea.

The squad leader's gaze was solemn.

Catherine Démi, captain of the Nine-Tailed Pirates, is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user—the Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Nine-Tailed Fox form.

The bounty on her head is a staggering 580 million Berries. She is known as the most vicious female pirate, Crescent Moon Hunter.

His fame on the sea is astonishing.

Seeing this, the other pirates were greatly encouraged and shouted "Long live the female captain!"

"Hmph, my men, kill them all, leave no one alive."

That unique laughter, combined with her non-feminine face, added a touch of ferocity and terror.

"Katerin Demere, you have committed suicide by attacking the Heberfeller family's merchant ships."

The squad leader roared angrily. He knew that with his strength, he wouldn't be able to wait for the family's support. However, even if he died, he would never tarnish the family's prestige.

Upon hearing this, the other members of the Nine-Tailed Pirates all showed fear. The reputation of the Heberfeller family, one of the Four Emperors of the New World, was renowned throughout the seas.

He had just been so engrossed in the killing that he calmed down a bit after being yelled at.

What the other party said was by no means baseless boasting.

This inevitably makes people hesitant and afraid to move forward!

Katrin Delme's gaze turned cold. How dare a mere captain spout such arrogant words in front of her?

She wasn't easily intimidated; to survive at sea, one must be prepared to be killed.

Even if the opponent is one of the Four Emperors' pirate crews, the same applies.

There are countless vicious pirates everywhere, and even more pirates who don't believe in evil.

Pirates are least afraid of challenging authority, as it not only increases their reputation but also brings them a great deal of wealth.

Especially for merchant ships like those of the Heberfeller family, a single robbery could earn them more than a year's worth of income for pirates, or even more.

For greedy pirates, this was worth the risk.

Pirates' lives are worthless!

"Hmm, hmph! The Heberfeller family is indeed terrifying, but I am also a great pirate who roams the seas."

Katrin Demi, her eyes wide with heavy eyeshadow, swung her sword out.

"Pfft!"

With a soft thud, the squad leader was torn in two, his blood staining the deck floor red.

"Kill them all, destroy the evidence, and I will grant you thirty percent of the treasure."

Upon hearing this, the Nine-Tailed Pirates' eyes turned red. What was the point of becoming pirates?

Isn't it all for the thrill of killing and the endless wealth, women, and prestige?

They're pirates, so they should be lawless, right?

What a load of bull! The Heberfeller family! All reason vanishes before the sight of treasure.

"Kill!"

The pirates brandished their weapons and roared as they charged toward the Hibernian merchant ship guards.

Half an hour later!

A Hibernating Tiger-class corvette appeared in this area of ​​the sea, leaving only a wrecked ship burning fiercely on the ocean.

That was indeed the family merchant ship that had requested help.

"Unicorn" Bob's face was gloomy, and his heart was filled with anger.

It's unbelievable that such a thing could happen to the Heberfeller family.

For many years, no one has dared to provoke the Heberfeller family like this.

The pirates seem to have forgotten the ruthless methods of the Heberfeller family.

"Land, extinguish the fire, and search for remains."

Bob shouted, and his men, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly sprang into action.

He also knew very well that the person who dared to take such a risk to do this must not be an unknown nobody.

Trying to catch up with the enemy now is nothing short of wishful thinking. If the Holy Lance Knights' flying mounts were to be deployed, the enemy would definitely not be able to escape.

Unfortunately, the Holy Lance Knights are not located in this area of ​​the sea.

He then took out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) and reported the situation.

……

……

"Charlotte, a merchant ship bound for Wano Country for trade has been plundered, and twenty artificial Devil Fruits have also disappeared along with it."

Lina looked at Charlotte with a serious expression and spoke softly.

Hearing Lina's words, Charlotte's expression remained unchanged; she simply spoke calmly.

"Is it related to Wano Country?"

Lina shook her head. "The Root organization members in Wano Country sent word that it has nothing to do with Wano Country."

Charlotte stroked her chin.

This matter doesn't involve the Land of the Rising Sun, proving it's not a double-cross. The only ones who could have done this are pirates, the World Government, the Navy, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

It's unlikely that the Seven Warlords of the Sea are involved, as almost all of them have some connection with the Heberfeller family.

Moreover, the incident occurred in the New World, and Donquixote Doflamingo wouldn't risk offending two Yonko.

That guy is smart; he wouldn't be that stupid, especially as a partner of the Heberfeller family.

Doflamingo knew better than anyone how terrifying the Hibernian family was, and besides, buying them outright wouldn't be a problem.

"Where is the World Government and the Navy?"

Charlotte spoke slowly, needing to ascertain whether these two forces were involved.

When asked, Lina shook her head again.

Based on the information provided by Qiqiya, it is not the work of these two forces for the time being.

Moreover, the World Government and the Navy are currently doing their utmost to avoid a violent direct conflict with the Four Emperors of the New World.

For such a tiny bit of benefit, if another major war were to break out, frankly, it would be a losing proposition.

What they need is for the sea to be in a state of superficial peace and stability.

"That's a reckless, wandering pirate who doesn't know his own mortality."

Charlotte made her judgment, and thinking about it, it made sense; the various powerful groups with their own businesses wouldn't easily do such a thing.

If things are exposed, not only will you lose your life, but your wealth and territory will also evaporate.

That's simply not in our best interest.

Only a fool would give up their bright future for such a small amount of profit.

Charlotte frowned slightly.

Wandering pirate crews are the most troublesome kind of guys because they don't have a fixed territory, and their income...

Having wandered around and lived a life of bloodshed and violence, he naturally became audacious and reckless.

The main problem is that the location is not fixed, and it takes a lot of effort to find it.

Even so, the only way to deal with these guys is to wipe them out completely; we absolutely cannot let them go.

You should know that survival among pirates on the high seas is the most brutal.

Especially those powerful pirate crews like the Four Emperors, who possess both wealth and territory.

If even the slightest sign of weakness is shown, the consequences will be unimaginable.

It's like a foreign tribe living on the frontier of a powerful empire.

When you are powerful enough to inspire fear, they become as docile as sheep and pose no danger.

But once they show signs of decline, they transform into packs of jackals and tigers, devouring each other.

And their situation is the same.

Those greedy guys will keep testing your limits until they confirm that you've revealed an irreparable flaw.

It would certainly be fatal.

Charlotte's eyes flashed with a cold light. Although the Heberfeller family was indeed not yet in decline and could not be shaken.

But this matter must be dealt with strictly.

The fact that the two emperors dared to make deals against each other speaks volumes about their audacity.

They've become somewhat arrogant.

"Notify Kikia to gather intelligence to the fullest extent, pay attention to black market transactions, and investigate whether a large number of Hibernian family goods have appeared. Follow the clues to find the source."

The other party needs money and will inevitably have to sell stolen goods; the Heberfeller family's products are very recognizable.

If Heberfeller family goods were to enter the black market through unknown channels, it would be impossible to hide them from the family's spies.

Over the years, the Heberfeller family's root organization has indeed become increasingly powerful.

At least the intelligence work is already showing some promise.

Aside from a few intelligence agencies such as the World Government and the Navy's intelligence agencies, the Heberfeller family's "Roots" organization also has a certain reputation.

Although their activities are largely unknown on the high seas due to their clandestine nature, they are quite familiar to the bigwigs in the underworld who gather intelligence.

The Heberfeller family's exclusive intelligence organization, "The Name of Roots," is undoubtedly a renowned intelligence agency.

That's the white glove that the Heberfeller family uses to walk in the shadows.

"Yes, I'll take care of it right away!"

Lina agreed and hurriedly left the office.

This matter cannot be delayed. The Hibernian family has not been provoked for many years, which has made the pirates forget their awe and fear of the Hibernian family.

With Lina gone, the office fell completely silent, and the curtains made the room somewhat dim.

"Snap!"

Charlotte struck a famous match.

The slightly yellowish matchstick burned, its light illuminating his expressionless face as he lit the cigarette dangling from his lips.

"call……"

Charlotte exhaled a smoke ring, her eyes narrowing slightly.

(End of this chapter)