I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

Chapter 207 A scholar will die for one who understands him.

The sea was vast and blue, with waves constantly rising and falling, and a pirate ship was sailing on the waves.

Beside the pirate ship, occasionally a whale the size of an island would break the water and roar excitedly at the ironclad ship, seemingly chasing and playing with it.

The journey to Alabasta went much more smoothly than Sig had imagined.

With Laboon the whale around, ordinary-sized sea kings or sea monsters, or even small pirates, wouldn't dare to approach.

"I knew things wouldn't continue so smoothly..."

Sig looked a little grim. He lay on a beach chair on the deck, listening to Gilman's report over the Den Den Mushi.

"Didn't I tell you to keep a low profile? Why did you still get involved with a pirate worth fifty million?"

Sieg's voice carried a hint of surprise and anger.

He took a liking to Gilman because he thought the other man was a trustworthy slacker, never expecting him to cause trouble.

"Boss, I really didn't do anything, I've been keeping a low profile the whole time."

There was something innocent about Gilman's voice.

"But that pirate Pig, who costs fifty million, seems to be a fan of Doflamingo; he's deliberately causing trouble..."

"Fortunately, the people from the entertainment district arrived in time and managed to subdue the troublemaking pirate."

Sig paused for a moment.

Things really didn't go as he expected.

He originally thought that as long as he kept a low profile, there would probably be no problem.

Unexpectedly, he has now become a well-known figure, and even if he tries to keep a low profile, there are some things he cannot avoid.

"This time it really was my mistake. Gilman and the others don't have much strength. Even with the help of Pleasure Street, it's hard to guarantee that they won't crash and burn if they encounter similar situations in the future."

"If things go wrong and I'm unable to fight back, my reputation will be ruined."

Sieg is currently conflicted about his reputation.

On one hand, he needed to cultivate the reputation of the King of the Seas to amass wealth and prepare for future plans.

However, if one's reputation becomes too great... attracting the attention of too many powerful individuals, it can also be extremely dangerous.

Sieg could only suppress his dissatisfaction and encouraged Gilman on the phone:

"It must have been tough for you to face pirates worth fifty million."

Sieg sighed from the bottom of his heart.

A sense of mutual appreciation even surfaced in his heart.

This is how Sieg has come to be for so long, always facing formidable opponents who can turn the tide at any moment.

Now that he actually has subordinates, he's experiencing that thrilling feeling.

"I understand how difficult it is for you, you did a good job."

Sieg said it from the bottom of his heart.

These heartfelt words caused the burly man on the other end of the phone to tremble slightly, and his eyes reddened slightly.

My boss understands me! And he's so considerate of me!

How can I live up to my boss's expectations and trust?

"No, it's because I'm too weak..."

Gilman gripped the microphone tightly and said in a low voice.

"Anyway, keep a low profile. If you need anything, contact Huanle Street instead of trying to get involved yourself..."

Sieg hung up the phone and remained silent.

Meanwhile, on the Island of Everything, Gilman pondered for a long time after hanging up the phone.

Gilman had already discussed the Klow strategy with Klow and the bald man, and it was only just beginning. It wasn't time to give Sieg a surprise yet.

"I'm still too weak... right, Pig?"

Gilman turned his head and looked at Pig, who was covered in wounds and bound by heavy shackles.

"No, Brother Gilman, you are very capable, not weak at all."

Pig's face was bruised and swollen, and he answered vaguely.

According to the rules of Pleasure Street, if trouble is brought to Gilman, a close subordinate of Sieg, a huge fine must be paid.

Unable to afford the fine, the entire Pig Pirates crew has now become laborers.

"Really? I do feel that I am not good enough."

Gilman murmured, his gaze somewhat unfocused.

The previous incident was resolved because the people from Happy Street arrived in time, but next time, that might not be the case.

Gilman's gaze gradually hardened.

He drew strength and conviction from Sieg's words.

"I'll stake my ambition on this! I absolutely cannot let the boss down!"

"Starting today, we will implement the ultimate training method!"

...........

The royal palace of Alabasta, the capital of the desert kingdom.

King Cobra paced back and forth in the palace courtyard, looking irritated.

For some reason, he has been feeling unsettled lately.

Only when he looked at Weiwei, who was playing with her maids among the flowers in the distance, could his mood improve.

"Vivi is truly the cutest person in the world! She'll definitely be the world's number one princess someday..."

Cobra stroked his beard and chuckled.

Vivi is only six years old now. She has long, smooth, light blue hair and a fair complexion that is rare in this desert kingdom. She is like a porcelain doll.

Just as Kobra was smiling like an old father, a voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Your Majesty, there is an urgent matter."

An official strode up.

“A strange combination of a giant island whale and a ship has been discovered entering the coastal waters of our kingdom.”

"Island whales are animals that live in the West Blue and are basically not found in the Grand Line. The fact that they can be raised to this size makes it very likely that it is the recently famous Seagull!"

Cobra's expression changed drastically.

"It's that legendary lolicon! Is he after my Vivi? That devil!"

He almost immediately lost his composure.

"No wonder I've been so restless lately, it's because of Sieg..."

"Um... Your Majesty, aren't you overreacting?"

The official who delivered the message wiped his sweat and explained:

"Based on our speculation, Sig's destination should be the port city of Rainland."

“If Sig is aiming for the capital, their landing sites are a bit too remote.”

"Rainy place?"

Cobra gradually calmed down.

Whenever he thought of Yudi, he thought of a man who was unfathomable.

"Crocodile is also in Rain Country... Could it be that Sig is here for Crocodile?"

"Even if it weren't, Crocodile wouldn't ignore a great pirate like Sig."

Kobra relaxed a little.

Not long ago, Crocodile visited Rainland and spent a huge sum of money to buy the country's largest casino.

During this time, Crocodile also helped deal with many troublesome pirates, and his relationship with the royal family was not bad.

Cobra even considered entrusting the city of Rainfield to Crocodile.

"Let me inform Crocodile."

Cobra gave the order.

But at the same time, he was still a little uneasy.

"Sigu is a legendary lolicon. I won't feel at ease until I see him imprisoned with my own eyes. What if Crocodile makes a mistake..."

After glancing at Vivi, who was still playing in the garden, Cobra made a decision:

"No, I have to go to Rainfield!"

Chapter 208 An Encounter with a General

rain.

This city, known as the dream city of Alabasta, a pearl in the desert, is a rather prosperous port city.

Pirates in the past often raided this wealthy city.

Until recently, Crocodile arrived.

At this moment, in the top-floor president's office of Rain Banquet, the largest casino in the country.

Crocodile sat expressionlessly on the high-end leather sofa, reaching out his only left hand to pinch a small bunch of flowers in the vase.

The flower in my hand lost its moisture in an instant and withered completely.

He stood up and walked to the huge, transparent floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city.