One Piece: Fist of the World.

Chapter 218: In the Way of Pirates
"Are you here to do business or to cause trouble?"

The man in the blue suit looked at Rhodes and the others with an increasingly unfriendly look.

"I wanted to talk business."

Rhodes released his Observation Haki and felt the breath coming from the island, and his face turned cold.

All he felt with his seeing and hearing color was numbness, pain, and oppression.

He originally thought that the pirates entrenched here were just collecting protection fees in a primitive way.

However, the reality is not so.

The pirates here have made progress. Although they are still pirates in name and still fly the pirate flag, they have actually become like a separatist force.

In this world, because the ocean is so large and transportation is not very convenient, most people would not choose to go out to sea if they could live a stable life, let alone become pirates.

The reason why most pirates go to sea is not because they have lofty ideals or want to do something big, but more because they can't survive.

Under the layers of exploitation by the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, and the Kingdom's nobles, ordinary people are under tremendous pressure. When they can no longer survive, they can only choose to go out to sea and become pirates.

This seems very tragic, but this is the norm in this part of the ocean.

However, those who are forced to go out to sea and become pirates due to oppression will become more ambitious after gaining power, and they will become a huge mountain pressing down on ordinary people.

Some people go to sea to overturn the oppression above their heads, while some go to sea to become the oppression above others' heads.

Rhodes is also the latter.

However, even if it is oppression, we must also pay attention to the methods and approaches.

This group of pirates on Mordic Island resorted to the most low-level means.

In this case, the original plan will be scrapped.

"Now, let's talk like pirates!"

Rhodes took a step forward, and a powerful aura suddenly spread out from his body. The powerful domineering aura was released like a gust of air, and with Rhodes as the center, it indiscriminately pressed towards everyone on the entire island.

Plop—plop—!
Under the impact of the domineering aura, the people on the island turned their eyes white and fell to the ground powerlessly.

"Overlord color!!"

The man in the blue suit exclaimed, then looked at Rhodes and his group with shock and anger.

"It's just Conqueror's Haki. In the New World, there are many people with such qualifications. You ignorant kid, do you really think that you have the qualifications to become the Pirate King just by mastering Conqueror's Haki? I have seen too many kids like you!"

Under Rhodes' precise control, the impact of the domineering color deliberately avoided the opponent. He only felt a slight impact of the domineering color. After being surprised, he looked at Rhodes with a mocking expression on his face.

"Just wait, you dare to cause trouble on our Mordic Island, you are dead!"

'These people, don't they ever read newspapers?'

Robin glanced oddly at the man in the blue suit opposite him.

No matter how you look at it, Captain Rhodes is not an unknown person.

If not for the fact that he had just destroyed the Don Quixote family a few days ago and repelled Kaido, even if it was news from half a year ago, Captain Rod would have been one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Are all the pirate forces in the New World so ostentatious?

"That's right, I want to meet them too."

Rhodes looked towards the high ground in the center of the island, where there was a huge anchor. Around it, there were some buildings. Unlike other places on the island, they were obviously much more magnificent.

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Mordick Island, Central Highlands.

In a huge room.

“This is last month’s share.”

Two boxes full of Baileys were pushed out by a pair of rough big hands and placed in front of the two people.

“Why does it feel like there’s a lot less?”

A slender man spoke up.

His neck is much longer than that of ordinary people. Not only that, his arms are also much longer than those of ordinary people.

Next to him was a long sword, as thin and long as he was.

"Don't pick a fight, asshole!"

The owner of the rough big hand spoke, and his voice sounded like the friction of gears, rough and with a strong smell of engine oil.

"Everything on the island is under the supervision of your two men. I am only responsible for the shipbuilding progress of the shipyard. Don't you know how much money there is?"

"Okay, Barias! I know you didn't embezzle."

Another person finally spoke, calmed down the slightly irritated Barillas, put away his share of Baileys, and then took out a few cigars and shared them with the two allies in front of him.

"We have worked together for so many years, relying on trust. If we can't even do this, how can our pirate alliance continue to exist?"

Jeffrey lit cigars for his two allies and savored the rich aroma of tobacco himself, with satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

The 'Duff' cigars from the South China Sea are much better than ordinary cigars in terms of appearance and texture, not to mention the smooth taste, which is simply the ultimate enjoyment.

He was originally just a small-time gangster in the South China Sea, eking out a living by doing such shameful things as extortion, blackmail, and theft.

However, when Pirate King Roger said those words 20 years ago, the fire in his heart was ignited.

He wants to find the Pirate King's treasure!

So when a pirate group stopped by, he took the initiative to volunteer to join the other pirate group.

After that, it was a turbulent life as a pirate.

He has joined 16 pirate groups and backstabbed 34 leaders. He relied on surrender, betrayal, selling out and other dirty means to make his way from the South China Sea to the New World, from a pirate minion to the current pirate captain.

However, after so many years of life as a pirate, he no longer desired the Pirate King's treasure.

The so-called ONE PIECE has nothing to do with pirates like him.

and···
Jeffrey poured himself a glass of "Obiang" red wine produced in the West Sea. This red wine has rich floral and fruity aromas. Not only that, the mellow and smooth taste allows him to clearly feel the heritage of time.

He has found his own ONE PIECE!

Being in the new world, he no longer needs to fight with other pirates, nor does he care who can obtain the treasure left by the Pirate King or become the next Pirate King.

As long as he does a good job in the shipbuilding business, pirates who dream of becoming the "Pirate King" will continue to flock to the New World and give him the wealth they plundered from various places.

All he had to pay was the labor of some boatmen. Jeffrey raised his red wine glass and gestured to the two allies in front of him.

[Long-Armed Swordsman] Wesley, a hybrid of the Long-Armed Tribe and the Snake-Neck Tribe. Both himself and his sword are slender in shape. He has a longer attack range and more varied attack angles than ordinary people. His bounty is 4 million berries.

Like himself, he had all set his sights on Mordic Island, and wars had broken out between the two sides more than once during the fight for it.

[Big Hammer] Barias was originally a shipbuilder from Mordic Island. When he first wanted to occupy this place, he and his shipwrights fought with him several times.

Originally these two people could be considered his enemies, but now, guided by interests, the three of them are an inseparable pirate alliance, and it is a pirate alliance that has lasted for more than ten years!
So, things like One Piece and ONE PIECE don’t matter at all!
Only interests are what pirates should truly pursue!

"Cheers to our alliance!"

Jeffrey had a smile on his face, and Barias and Wesley also raised the glasses in front of them with a smile on their faces.

boom! ! !
A strong impact suddenly came from a distance, like a heavy hammer hitting Jeffrey's head, causing his body to shake slightly. The red wine in the glass accidentally spilled and splashed onto the ground, leaving a trail of red marks.

"This kind of domineering color!"

Jeffrey's face was grim and his heart sank slightly.

"It looks like there's an unwelcome visitor."

Wesley put down his glass and grabbed his sword which was lying on the table.

As a shipbuilding island, Mordic Island attracted countless pirates in this great pirate era, and the original Wesley and Jeffrey were among them.

However, after the three of them formed a pirate alliance and fought off wave after wave of pirates, no one had invaded for a long time.

"I don't know if it will be a familiar old guy or a strange new friend."

Jeffrey also stood up. Although he said "friend", there was no smile in his eyes.

In terms of strength, he is not as good as Wesley, nor does he master shipbuilding technology like Barias. The reason why he can occupy a dominant position in the alliance of three people is because of his ferocity and cruelty.

The name of [Traitor] Jeffrey is not just a joke.

Mordick is his ONE PIECE, the cornerstone that enables him to ensure his own enjoyment.

No matter who it is, if they want to get their hands on this place, he will never let them go!
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"Ba Quan Rod!!"

Jeffrey half-knelt on the ground, raised his head and looked at the red-haired man in front of him, his body trembling unconsciously.

Beside him, Wesley's slender body was folded in half, and his long sword was being played with in the hand of Tyrant Rhodes.

"Why would a man like you set his sights on this place?"

These are the great pirates who defeated the Four Emperors head-on. Aren't pirates like them all thinking about ONE PIECE or the confrontation with the World Government? Why would they pay attention to Mordick?

Rhodes didn't say anything, but continued to play with the sword in his hand.

The guy from the Long-Armed Clan was good at swordsmanship, especially in that he used his physical characteristics to the fullest and performed many incredible moves, allowing Rhodes to feel the joy of swordsmanship for the first time in a long time.

But it's too fragile.

Can't even withstand a punch.

"You have your eyes on Mordic Island? I can give it to you. Not only that, I can also join your army!"

He heard Wesley's painful howls in his ears and his nose was full of the smell of blood. The panic in Jeffrey's eyes became even worse. He spoke rapidly, trying hard to show his value.

"【Traitor】Jeffrey, born in the South Sea, bounty of 4 million Baileys, has been a member of 5500 pirate groups."

Robin stood aside and told the information about Jeffrey.

"16 pirate groups?"

Franky on the side repeated the number in surprise.

Even though it was common for pirates to leave and rejoin, it was a bit too exaggerated for him to have joined 16 pirate groups.

"Not only that, he also backstabbed 34 leaders, including 18 squad leaders and 16 captains."

"That is to say, every pirate group he ever joined was stabbed in the back by him in the end."

"This guy is a pirate who made it all the way to the New World by betraying his companions and backstabbing the captain."

"How terrible! No one would dare to accept someone like you."

Rhodes said something in a fake manner, but he was unable to imitate the essence of Kizaru, so he simply swung the sword in his hand, and Jeffrey's head, still with a somewhat flattering smile, flew into the air.

"I am not interested in the love-hate relationship between them. I just want the shipbuilding industry on this island."

Rhodes glanced at Gray and Franky who came with him.

"This pirate ally of theirs also has another person who seems to have been a shipwright as well."

"That person is now in the hands of the two of you. Also, the integration of the personnel on this island is all in the hands of the two of you."

"This will be our territory from now on. We will plant the flag of Baquan Security Company in the harbor and in the center of the island."

"You really are a hands-off manager."

Gray complained lightly, then checked the situation of the island with Franky with a little excitement.

Under Rhode's domineering impact, there were almost no people left awake on the entire island.

Leaving all these matters to Gray and Franky, Rhodes walked towards the central high ground of the island.

"You really know how to enjoy it."

Arriving at the place where Jeffrey and the other two had met not long ago, Rhodes looked at the things placed in the room and raised his eyebrows.

Everything displayed here, from red wine to cigars, from carpets to paintings, were almost all very expensive treasures. Even Rhodes had never seen many of them before.

Recalling the shipwrights he saw at the port and their living environment he saw later, Rhodes couldn't help but shake his head.

The three leaders of this pirate alliance are just like Celestial Dragons, riding on the shoulders of ordinary people and enjoying all kinds of extreme luxuries.

Perhaps they had all kinds of ambitions when they went to sea, wanting to eliminate the nobles who exploited them, but after coming into contact with these pleasures, they quickly became the people they originally hated.

Picking up a bottle of red wine and opening it, Rhodes drank it directly, then looked at Robin who was following beside him.

"Please help Gray and the others and get things done here as soon as possible."

Rhodes sat down on the sofa and lay on his back.

"Next time, let Bonis do this kind of thing. It's really boring."

(End of this chapter)