Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"Whitebeard Jr. first appeared on the cliff of the Red Earth Continent, thousands of meters high, and the Five Elders were the first to encounter him."

"The Golden Lion II first appeared in Impel Down, deep in the Calm Belt, a place that is not accessible to ordinary forces."

"Furthermore... Last time, we reported the MADS organization to the Five Elders, mentioning that the MADS organization had previously been rumored to have 'clones'."

"But the Five Elders have directly forbidden our navy from contacting any information related to the MADS organization."

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, don't you really think that Whitebeard Jr. and Golden Lion Jr. might be related to the MADS organization from back then?"

Sengoku was speechless in the face of Kizaru's question.

Based on all the intelligence information gathered by the Navy so far, Whitebeard Jr. and Shiki Jr. are like clay figures that grew out of mud, with no specific and reliable information about their origins or backgrounds.

The only news related to Whitebeard Jr. came from Sengoku, who obtained it from Ian...

Sengoku fell silent, and Kizaru added another sentence.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, have you forgotten that 'Whitebeard' who attacked the naval recruit training camp before? Now we should probably call him 'Whitebeard III,' that 'Edward 300 Weevil'!"

Edward Weebull!

This name has evoked many memories of the Warring States period.

Ever since I received the news of Edward Weevil's existence from Ian.

Sengoku subconsciously felt that this "Edward Weevil" might be related to the MADS organization from back then.

The Navy has not yet found a single "Whitebeard".

Another "Golden Lion II" has emerged!

Is it...

Just as Borsalino said...

Edward Teach, Edward Weevil, Lane...

Were they all androids secretly created by the World Government...?

The Warring States period was incredibly exhausting.

What could be more embarrassing than discovering the existence of the "Second Generation Pirates"?

They discovered that the "Second Generation Pirates" were very likely a super pirate crew artificially created by their own superiors, the World Government!

The navy is determined to fight the pirates to the bitter end.

Why would the World Government collude with pirates?

"Marshal of the Warring States Period, you know me."

Kizaru spoke slowly.

"I am the highest-ranking officer in the Special Science Unit and can go directly to Punk Hazard Island to meet with Dr. Vegapunk."

"This topic about human cloning—"

"Enough! Borsalino!"

Sengoku abruptly interrupted Kizaru.

"The Navy only needs to capture pirates and uphold absolute justice."

Forget what you just said!

"If there's nothing else, go straight back to headquarters to report for duty."

"...I'm so sorry, Marshal Sengoku."

Kizaru twisted his stiff neck and answered calmly.

"I suffered severe injuries in the previous battle and need to recuperate here in Impel Down for a while."

The specific recovery time is unknown.

"...Hello? Marshal Sengoku?...Why is the signal so bad?...That's strange~"

pat!

Kizaru immediately hung up on Sengoku's Den Den Mushi.

If he could go to Punk Hazard Island to see his old friends, Kizaru would immediately set off back to Marine Headquarters.

But what about reporting to the Navy Headquarters?

Sorry, I'm not feeling well. Let's talk another day.

Kizaru felt that his workload had been a bit too heavy lately.

First it was Whitebeard Jr., then Golden Lion Jr.

Staying at Naval Headquarters means constantly receiving urgent orders from above.

I'm currently recuperating in the city.

Surely another random "second great pirate" won't suddenly appear, right?

Kizaru tossed the still-ringing Den Den Mushi into a drawer to shut out the noise.

Taking a break and relaxing in Impel Down is such a wonderful thing!

Just as Kizaru made up his mind to take a paid vacation.

The World Economic News's breaking news also stirred up a storm on the sea.

The second Golden Lion, silent until he makes a stunning debut!

Chapter 157 The Spotlight: The Second Golden Lion!

The World Economic Herald's newsbirds delivered today's urgently printed newspapers to every corner of the ocean.

Because the "reporter birds" that were quickly dispatched to the doldrums captured enough invaluable footage.

Therefore, the news report "World's Largest Prison Collapses..." has also added a lot of new pictures.

Apart from "the city being submerged by seawater".

There was another solo photo of King Lion II on the front page—

Sunlight poured down, and water droplets and bubbles refracted a dazzling array of colors. Above, a man's figure, like a golden bird, floated in the sky, his unruly face filled with a wild and unrestrained smile.

Even through a still newspaper photograph, one could almost hear a burst of unrestrained laughter.

"The Golden Lion II"!

The World Economic Daily referred to this man in this way on its front page.

On the Grand Line, in a certain sea area, a lone ship drifts and sails on the turbulent ocean.

Hawkeye Mihawk sat alone in his personal, coffin-like boat, drifting aimlessly with the sea.

"Imperial City has been destroyed... No wonder Morgans rushed to print this big news!"

Hawkeye Mihawk held the newspaper that had just been delivered by the newsbird in his hand, his sharp eyes fixed on the man on the front page.

To be precise, he was staring at the two swords held in the blond man's hands.

Sharp eyes, sharp sword.

"As expected, it's [Sakura Ju] and [Kiku]!"

The world's greatest swordsman immediately recognized the names of both famous swords in the blond man's hands.

"King Shiki II...a formidable opponent!"

recently.

Hawkeye Mihawk originally farmed on Klaigana Island and played with baboons on the side.

But first it was "White Dragon", then "Whitebeard II".

Two rising stars, like comets, have piqued the interest of Hawkeye Mihawk.

Hawkeye Mihawk's impression of White Dragon was that he was a newly appointed Shichibukai, carried a sword, and was suspected to be a swordsman.

I'm somewhat interested, but not very much.

However, the sudden appearance of Whitebeard Jr. directly aroused Hawkeye Mihawk's idea of ​​going on a voyage.

Hawkeye Mihawk is widely recognized as the "world's greatest swordsman".

However, at the same time, the "strongest man in the world" is Edward Newgate, the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Hawkeye Mihawk has always wanted to figure out the gap between himself and the "world's strongest man," but unfortunately, he has never had the opportunity.

But challenging Whitebeard is out of the question; sparring with "Whitebeard Jr." might be a viable option.

Hawkeye Mihawk, with the idea of ​​finding someone to spar with, boarded a lone boat and left Klaigana Island.

As a result, after only a few days of sailing, a new adversary emerged that was even more worthy of Hawkeye Mihawk's attention.

King Shiki II!

As the world's greatest swordsman of the present era, Hawkeye Mihawk is interested in all the sword masters on the high seas.

Whether it's a swordsman from the current era or a swordsman from a previous era.

Hawkeye Mihawk has been following their information.

In the past, figures like Gol D. Roger, Edward Newgate, Shiki the Golden Lion, and Patrick Redfield the Lone Red were all masters of swordsmanship.

But it's a great pity.

When Hawkeye Mihawk became famous across the ocean.

These were great pirates of the old era.

Some died—publicly executed by the world government.

Some weren't actually dead, but were practically dead—they were imprisoned in Impel Down by the World Government.

Some are still alive or dead—it's said they escaped from Impel Down, but there's been no news of them for over a decade.

Some... became pirate emperors of the New World.

Hawkeye Mihawk craves a more powerful swordsman.

Ever since that idiot Shanks lost an arm in the East Blue.

Hawkeye Mihawk has never encountered another enemy that interests him.

Now, we have it.

"Golden Lion II, [Sakura Ju] and [Kori]! This is definitely a worthy opponent..."

Hawkeye Mihawk put away the newspaper, looked around, and roughly determined his location.

"Impatiens in the Calm Belt? Let's go take a look."

……

Just as Hawkeye Mihawk decided to head to the Calm Belt.

Amazon Lily, a land of women, nestled deep in the windless zone.

Boa Hancock, the then-queen of the Amazonian kingdom, was resting in her palace.

A short figure suddenly burst into the palace.

Boa Hancock opened her eyes and stared at the newcomer.

"Grandma! This is my room, what are you doing here?"

"I was once the Empress of Amazon Lily."

Grandma Za, the former Empress of Nine Snake Island, Flame Flower, held a newspaper in her hand.

"I can go anywhere on Amazon Lily."

"That's ancient history, your era has long since ended..."

Boa Hancock closed her eyes, not even glancing at the Flame Flower, and casually spoke to the female guard beside her.

"Kick her out!"

"Wait a minute! Snake Princess!"