One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 115 New Bounty, Breaking Records!

"If you go to see a doctor..."

Robin frowned slightly as information about the nearby islands flashed through his mind.

She quickly locked onto her target and took one out of a bunch of permanent pointers in her bag.

"Let's go there. It's not far from here, we can get there in two or three days. It's that medical superpower that's covered in snow all year round..."

"learn."

Under the moonlight, the turtle puffed on its pipe, cutting through the calm sea and speeding towards the distant horizon.

……

On an unnamed island in the New World.

Inside the World Economic News Agency's makeshift headquarters, the sounds of fax machines spitting out paper and typewriters clattering filled the air.

President Morgans, with a cigar in his mouth and a stack of freshly developed photos in his wing, asked, "Can these really be considered photos, or are they just highly realistic sketches?"

Regardless, Akainu's disheveled appearance—his military cap missing and his neck covered in blood—is clearly visible in the footage.

On the wall in front of him was a large screen.

On the screen, a black vulture stood there trembling, next to a pajamas-clad sea otter with its arms crossed and a disgruntled expression.

"You clearly did something wrong, yet you're still staring at me like that with your neck stiff? Huh? You two are such bad luck!"

The deputy scolded from the side, "Don't forget, after the downfall of Baroque Works, it was you who voluntarily pledged allegiance to Lord Morgans, which is why you became special war correspondents for the World Economic News Agency."

"Now that you're official employees, you have to follow our rules! We've provided you with the most advanced cameras, so what's the point of insisting on using sketches? Even if the sketch is incredibly realistic, can it have the credibility of a photograph?"

The pajama otter turned its face away, letting out a disdainful snort from its nostrils.

"Chirp, chirp!" The black vulture hurriedly flapped its wings, trying to defend its partner.

"You're calling him a conservative?"

The deputy flew into a rage, "Reporters don't need that kind of inexplicable insistence! You're so lucky to have the opportunity to capture such a spectacular scene that will shock the world, yet you're squandering it like this. Are you trying to drive me and the editor-in-chief crazy...?"

"Hey, that doesn't include me."

Morgans suddenly spoke, interrupting the argument with a flap of his wing. He carefully examined the set of sketches, and the more he looked, the wider the smile on his lips became.

A close-up of Akainu's neck wound, a battlefield where magma fists and black lightning intertwine, a vice admiral with her neck snapped, and the distant silhouette of the Curtain Ship sailing away—

A series of sketch-like scenes, like a comic book, present the entire battle scene, with impeccable paneling and visual details!

"Although no photos were taken."

News King suddenly grinned, blowing cigar smoke rings into his deputy's face. "But this is much more exciting than the photos, isn't it!"

"The...the president?" The deputy was stunned.

"Print another special edition immediately!"

Morgans slammed his hand on the table, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Put all these sketches up there, color them, and say that the journalist's photos were destroyed in the aftermath of the battle, and that he painted them perfectly afterward."

"Just write the headline... never mind, it doesn't matter what the headline is, Big News! This is breaking news! Just put it in the newspaper and it will naturally attract the world's attention, and it'll sell out instantly!"

"But President."

The deputy looked troubled. "Didn't the World Government tell us before not to disclose the killing of the Seven Warlords of the Sea? If this incident is exposed, wouldn't that mean..."

"The World Government's demand is that I suppress the news for half a month to give them time to arrest the criminals!"

Morgans grinned. "Half a month has passed now, idiot! The general himself went out and couldn't catch the criminal. That's their own incompetence, what does it have to do with me!"

"I'm already annoyed by being suppressed once, and you want to suppress me a second time? What I want is sales, I want the whole world to be stunned speechless by our news, understand?!"

"Furthermore, do you really think the Navy Headquarters can continue to cover this up this time?"

He picked up the coffee on the table and chuckled, "It can't be hidden. Just wait and see. In my opinion, the new bounties for these pirates are already on their way..."

Can it cause such a big commotion just by entering the Grand Line?
The future of this ocean is truly something to look forward to.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.

In the Japanese-style conference room, more naval officers and officers were seated on the large tatami mats than last time, and the atmosphere was even more somber and oppressive.

The heavy sandalwood door was tightly shut, cutting off all outside light, with only a few dim wall lamps casting flickering shadows.

The swirling smoke lingered in the room for a long time. A man with grass-green hair came to the whiteboard, his face grave.

"Everyone."

Brannew’s deep voice broke the silence as he raised his hand and nailed a stack of six wanted posters to the whiteboard, lined up in a row.

"The Battle of Tor Island has become the biggest topic of discussion at headquarters recently. I'm sure you all have seen the detailed battle report by now."

His gaze swept over everyone present, "but the General Staff believes it is necessary to analyze some details in detail."

"The cause of this battle can be traced back to the Loguetown incident. Faced with vicious villains, Vice Admiral Onigumo chose to die rather than surrender and died a heroic death. As a result, the Fallen Pirates were put on a bounty for the first time."

"Then came Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who was brutally murdered at Whiskey Peak."

"Our Marine Headquarters has lost a trustworthy ally, which has emboldened the Fallen Pirates, led by Shano, to become even more arrogant!"

"According to post-battle intelligence analysis, this battle did not last very long. It can be said that the strength of the katana swordsman Shano has completely surpassed the average level of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"Based on this, the headquarters leadership concluded that the other party had reached a level that a vice admiral of headquarters could not handle. Therefore, with the approval of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admiral Akainu was personally dispatched to ensure the complete annihilation of this group!"

"As everyone knows, what followed was the Battle of Tol Island, which shocked the entire headquarters."

Brannew sighed.

"Lieutenant General Dalmesia was seriously wounded, Lieutenant General Bumaya was killed in action, several major generals and field-grade officers were severely injured, and even Mr. Sakazuki suffered a minor injury..."

"And what did we get in return?"

"It was the Fallen Pirates! They all escaped! Not a single one was left!"

"But this is absolutely not the fault of the two lieutenant generals, nor is it Mr. Sakazuki's fault!"

"is ours!"

Brannew's tone was somber:
"The failure of this operation was mainly due to two reasons. First, according to Vice Admiral Dalmesia's battle report, the Fallen Pirates had a mysterious accomplice secretly assisting them in sabotaging key parts of the warship; second—"

"The most critical mistake was that our intelligence agencies and staff severely underestimated the overall strength of that pirate crew!"

"This fatal mistake must never happen again!" He slammed his hand down on the whiteboard, shouting sternly.

"Since the Crocodile incident can no longer be concealed, let's just lay it all out and settle the score from last time. Let's use the naked bounty figures to show the world just how dangerous and vicious this pirate gang really is!!!"

"The first one!"

"Kuina, the 'Rain-Slaying Swordswoman'!"

"Previously, we only knew that she had entered the realm of sword master, but we underestimated her actual strength because of her young appearance. However, in this battle at the Tori Island dock, she demonstrated amazing swordsmanship."

"Even when facing the highly experienced elite Lieutenant General Dalmesia alone, he only fell slightly behind. With the help of his comrades to hold him back, he fought to a draw with Lieutenant General Dalmesia as the main force in the front line!"

"There's another crucial piece of information..."

"In this battle, since Captain Shano was blocked on the other side by Mr. Sakazuki, all the battlefield arrangements were directed by this swordswoman girl alone. Based on this, we can conclude that within the Fallen Pirates, Kuina basically assumes the responsibilities of the vice-captain!"

"With such strength and status within the ship, the original bounty is completely unworthy!"

Brannew continued in a deep voice:

"Therefore, after deliberation, the staff unanimously passed a resolution to increase his bounty to 140 million Berries!"

One hundred and forty million?
The officers and soldiers present continued to puff on their cigars without saying a word.

Most of them, even those who were also lieutenant generals, were no match for Dalmesia.

If the battle report is accurate, then the danger posed by this young female swordsman certainly justifies the bounty.

"The next two are Red-Leg Zeff and the rogue hunter Smoker!"

"The two of them fought together against Lieutenant General Bumaya. After more than ten minutes of fierce fighting, they defeated Bumaya. While it is true that Lieutenant General Bumaya was recently promoted and ranked relatively low among the lieutenant generals in the headquarters, everyone can also see from this that the strength of these two is also extremely impressive!"

"Therefore, Zeff's bounty is increased by 2000 million, set at 1 million Berries!"

"As for Smoker, considering that he was once a Marine and Mr. Zephyr's prized disciple, his fame as a pirate would inevitably have a worse impact on the Marines' reputation. Therefore, his bounty has been increased to 118 million Berries!"

Two more exceeding 100 million...

Including the swordswoman from before, there are already three of them among the crew members?
The crowd fell increasingly silent.

This pirate crew, where everyone was strong and had almost no weaknesses, reminded them for a moment of a terrifying group in the New World.

Fortunately.

Brannew’s next words pulled them out of this ominous premonition:

"Next up, orange-haired Nami!"

"The staff had been wondering why Captain Shano insisted on keeping such a burdensome younger sister by his side, since this underage girl had no combat ability whatsoever."

"And now, based on the battle report that the Fallen Pirates did everything in their power to get him onto their ship first, and the subsequent analysis, the mystery has been completely solved!"

"This underage girl has outstanding nautical talent and is an indispensable professional navigator on the ship!"

Brannew's face was solemn:
"The 8000 bounty that the staff hastily set earlier was indeed inappropriate; it was too low a reward."

"Therefore, her bounty will be increased significantly this time!"

"Increase it tenfold, set it at 80000 Berries!"

"Her sister, Nojiko, performed exceptionally well in assisting the first mate, Kuina, in battle, and like the other crew members, she also mastered Armament Haki, which is rare among the pirates of Paradise. As a result, her bounty has increased significantly."

"Of course, the improvement was far less than that of her sister, Nami."

"The new bounty is 6500 million Berries!"

Brannew turned his head and looked at the last of the six bounty posters.

The giant wolf in the picture is roaring with its head raised, its fur as white as snow and as cascading as water, and it is incredibly handsome.

"Next is a crucial point in this meeting."

"Colleagues who attended the last bounty-setting meeting for the Fallen Pirates should remember that I boldly guessed that this animal called Silver was the second strongest fighter after Shano."

"And this battle has clearly shown that my previous guess was absolutely correct!"

"It has been confirmed that this wolf possesses the dual ability to manipulate lightning and fire. It provided support to the lone wolf on the dock battlefield, tearing apart the encirclement formations from most directions, yet no one could restrain it! It can be said to be the culprit behind the Fallen Pirates' successful escape!"

"Based on the subsequent assessment, this wolf's strength has reached the level of a lieutenant general in headquarters, making it extremely dangerous!"

What level is a lieutenant general in the headquarters?
What a joke!
This time, there was a slight commotion in the conference room.

It's just a wolf... yet they say it can rival a lieutenant general from headquarters?

Doesn't this mean that most of the people here, if they encountered this wolf alone, would only be able to flee in a sorry state?

"Quiet!"

Brannew surveyed the room, and after the whispers subsided, he continued:
"With that in mind, the wolf's bounty will be raised to second on the ship."

"The new bounty is set at 150 million Berries!"

"And its title, due to its demonstrated ability to manipulate fire, was changed from 'Thunder Silver Wolf' to 'Thunderfire Azure Wolf'!"

"at last……"

"It's that man!!!"

Swish!
No sooner had he finished speaking than Brannew suddenly reached out and tore all the wanted posters off the whiteboard!
Instead, there was a wanted poster placed in the center, with a very familiar face.

That delicate and handsome face, that face that clearly looks harmless and approachable...

In the past few days, everyone here has seen it countless times in various reports and documents!

"A chronic problem within headquarters, the leading evil of the new generation, a bounty hunter who has once again unleashed a monstrous wave of danger upon the entire park—"

Brannew's voice suddenly rose several pitches:

"Swordsman Xia Nuo!!!"

"Having consecutively killed Vice Admirals Onigumo and Bulmaia, as well as Shichibukai Crocodile, and successfully escaped from Admiral Akainu, such a troublesome guy, with such cruel and vicious methods..."

"Even if it means breaking the rules again, it's necessary under the current circumstances!"

"Therefore, the staff unanimously passed a final resolution to double his bounty from 180 million Berries—"

"New bounty: 540 million Berries! This is the highest bounty ever recorded for a pirate in the first half of the Grand Line in the history of the Sea Calendar!!!"

(End of this chapter)