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

Chapter 138 Drought Jack Arrives! [A Long Chapter of Nearly 1 Words]

For a while.

A large area in the very center of the dock was empty.

The curtain fell and the ship docked.

Those civilians and sailors who had returned to land immediately set off to find passenger ships that could take them home.

The remaining slaves, whose hometowns had been destroyed, were prepared to settle down here as they had previously decided.

I'll make other plans after I've saved up some money.

One of the slaves was clearly more agitated than the others, his rough hands gripping the bars tightly, his eyes red as he gazed toward the town.

Xia Nuo remembered him.

His name seemed to be Parker, and he was almost forty years old. He was the oldest of the slaves he had rescued.

"What's wrong?" Xia Nuo asked with a smile as she leaned against the ship's side.

"It's a city of delicious food!"

Parker wiped his eyes and couldn't help but laugh happily. "Sir! I'm so lucky! Your next stop is here! This is where I worked for over ten years!"

Oh?
Xia Nuo was somewhat surprised; this luck was indeed extraordinary.

The other burly slaves also started shouting and yelling:
"Huh? What a coincidence, Parker!"

"Haha, so this is your old turf. I'll have to leave the rest to your care!"

"Don't worry! I've worked as a mover here for so many years, I know a lot of old acquaintances! I'll be able to help everyone find jobs soon!" Parker laughed.

"Has it been a long time since you've been back?" Xia Nuo asked again.

"Yes, sir, it's been six or seven years."

Parker remarked, "More than ten years ago, I picked up a child on the dock, and the two of us have been living together ever since, settling down here."

"It wasn't until he grew up and was able to support himself as a porter with his strong body that I missed my parents and parted ways with him to go back to my hometown. In the blink of an eye, it's been a long time since I've seen him, and I don't know how he is now."

"So, you're actually going to be able to reunite with your family again."

Another burly man next to him put his arm around his neck and shook him vigorously. "I really envy you, Pike!"

"It's all thanks to Lord Xia Nuo's grace! Otherwise, how could I have returned here?"

"Of course! Haha!"

After a while of commotion with Parker, the burly men thanked Xia Nuo and the others profusely.

They then reluctantly said goodbye.

"hey-hey."

Nami leaned on the railing, watching the group's departing figures, and said with a grin, "I helped them get a new lease on life, this feeling is really great."

"Yes."

Xia Nuo ruffled her hair and said with a smile, "Let's go, it's time for us to get off the ship and wander around the island."

Like Zeff, he was very curious about the reasons for the city's renewed prosperity.

Now, it's time to find out.

……

The northwesternmost corner of the dock is located in a suburban residential area.

Parker stopped and stared blankly at the house in front of him.

The mottled wooden walls and faded blue paint door frames are very ordinary and dilapidated. The only special feature is that the ceiling and door have been renovated and are much taller than the other houses in the surrounding area.

At this moment, this familiar yet unfamiliar little house remains silent under the sunlight.

Parker strained to stand on tiptoe and ran his rough hands over the crooked, etched marks above the door frame.

These are all records made with a razor blade when measuring that silly child's height back then.

The child was almost two meters tall when he was found, and by the time he was fourteen or fifteen, he was five or six meters tall.

It's been so long since I last saw you. I wonder what you look like now.

His nose tingled, then he grinned, forcefully pushed open the old wooden door he hadn't touched in ages, opened his arms, and burst into laughter:
"Hey, Jack, you brat, where are you? Dad's home!!!"

……

at the same time.

The town center of the food capital.

There are four observation towers here, which is also the highest point on the entire island.

With his companions, Shano climbed one of the towers and looked out towards another pier on the north side of the island.

"I see."

His eyes flickered, and he seemed to understand something. He suddenly realized why the city had come back to life.

Compared to the bustling south pier, the north pier had very few passenger ships docked.
But a huge platform stands there.

Just then, everyone heard a long whistle, and amidst the "whoosh" sound, a massive steel behemoth painted in dark green slowly pulled into the station, belching out steam.

"This is... a sea train?!"

Nami was taken aback at first, but having read countless books on navigation, she suddenly realized:
"No wonder this island has been able to redevelop; it was chosen as a pilot city for the sea train."

"The technology of sea-based trains was still in the experimental stage five or six years ago. I never expected that it would be laid here now."

Smoker, with a cigar in his mouth, squinted his eyes:
"In this regard, the World Government has done something worthwhile: there are warships patrolling the train route regularly, which keeps the pirates much more disciplined, in addition to the stable transport of goods and trade..."

"That's why this place can become a food city again."

Xia Nuo nodded first, then shook his head slightly and sighed, "It's a pity that the father of the Sea Train will not be able to see this scene."

The designer of the sea train was Mr. Tom, Franky's mentor and arguably the world's greatest shipwright.

This shipbuilding master, who made Water Seven and several surrounding cities prosperous, clearly offset the sin of building the ship for the Pirate King Roger with his achievement of building the sea train.

However, because he possessed the blueprints for Pluto, he was framed by Spandam, the head of government agents, who pinned the crime of attacking the judicial ship on him, and he was eventually taken to Enies Lobby and executed.

It's truly a pity.

"Let's go, it's time to go down."

Xia Nuo said.

Having figured out why the island has become prosperous again, there's nothing left to do in this tower.

The group followed him down the stairs, preparing to go their separate ways and explore the island to find what interested them.

Robin wants to visit the island's food museum, Zeff needs to buy ingredients, Smoker's cigars are finished and he needs to refill them, while Nami and Nojiko just want to go to the food street for a big meal...

In short, everyone has their own things to do.

But just as they were about to split up, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the opposite street.

"Hey, what's going on? I've been looking for you everywhere! It's you here, Mr. Xia Nuo!"

The one who spoke was a red-haired giant wearing a captain's hat, nearly three meters tall, draped in a scarlet cloak, with two serrated scimitars at his waist.

He strode in, hands in his pockets, laughing heartily, with a swagger reminiscent of a certain flamingo.

Behind him was a large and imposing group of over a hundred people, each exuding a fierce aura and looking like someone not to be trifled with.

"stop."

Kuina stepped forward, drew her Wado Ichimonji, and with a swift movement, blocked the group, asking expressionlessly, "What are you doing here?"

"Oh dear, don't scare me like that, Kuina, we're all on the same side!"

The red-haired giant's smile widened. He exaggeratedly raised his arms to indicate he meant no harm, and said with a grin:
"Everyone, let me introduce myself first. I am 'Bloodsaw' Jax! My bounty is 112 million Berries, and I command a fleet of over a thousand men. Among the rookie captains who entered the Grand Line this year, I am the most dazzling supernova!"

"Of course, this is definitely incomparable to you, Mr. Xia Nuo."

The red-haired giant then looked at Xia Nuo, "You, with a bounty of one billion even before entering the New World, are my dream idol! I heard from my childhood friends that as soon as you arrived on this island, I rushed over without a second thought!"

"Judging from your tone..."

Smoker, cigar in hand, raised an eyebrow. "Trying to pledge allegiance to my boss?"

"Indeed, Lord Smoker!"

Jax grinned, revealing a mouthful of gleaming white teeth. "I've come here with the utmost sincerity, seeking refuge with you!"

"Young ones!"

He suddenly waved his hand, and his henchmen immediately carried out more than a dozen large boxes, smashed them on the ground with a bang, and opened the lids.

Inside, there were mountains of gold and silver treasures, glittering in the sunlight.

"..."

Knowing it was going to be like this, Nami yawned boredly and quietly tugged at Nojiko, wanting to drag her to the restaurant, but the latter made a shushing gesture, she wanted to stay here and watch the show a little longer!

"This is all the wealth I've plundered since entering the Grand Line from the West Blue!"

Jax, oblivious to this, patted his chest and declared with boundless pride:
"As long as you, the head of Shano, nod your head and allow me to join, from this day forward, my life, Jax's, is yours! My fleet, my officers, and all the treasures I've plundered are all at your command!"

That's more than enough sincerity!
As a fellow pirate, he refused to believe that Xia Nuo wouldn't be tempted!

As for why it's necessary to go to such great lengths to join the group...

Very simple.

Even supernovas need powerful backers!

He is preparing to go to the Sabaody Archipelago, and after the coating is completed, he will go directly to the New World.

In such a dangerous place, he couldn't possibly survive on his own.

I'm so lucky today, I actually managed to run into this person in front of me, so I have to seize the opportunity!

Looking at the first half of the entire Grand Line, this is the strongest support, without exception.

By following them, I can soon become a figure who shakes the New World, just like Kuina and Smoker.

Even if the opponent enters the New World and is defeated and subdued by the Four Emperors, they will probably be immediately promoted to the second or third in command.

And as an elder on the ship, his status also rose accordingly!

"Why is this guy grinning like an idiot?" Nami quietly asked Nojiko, who was standing next to her, as she watched the red-haired man drooling and grinning.

"What are you daydreaming about again?"

Nuoqi shrugged and turned to look at Xia Nuo. "Brother, what do you say?"

"Since his attitude was alright, let him get lost." Xia Nuo shook her head slightly, too lazy to pay attention. "Let's go, let's get on with our business."

"Hmm." Noki nodded, not surprised at all.

She was about to step forward and wave the guy away.

Ah Yin, who was behind him, finally couldn't hold back any longer. After sniffing the air, he walked up to the red-haired man and stared at the cloth bag hanging at his waist, letting out a low roar.

Ok?
What's wrong with this dog?

Jax was taken aback by Ah Yin's actions and instinctively took a half step back, but quickly forced a smile and looked at Shano ingratiatingly:

"Mr. Xia Nuo, your pet is quite fierce, huh..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ah Yin suddenly sprang up, biting the bulging cloth bag and tearing it off.

stab-

The cloth bag ripped open, and several clean, smooth cuts, without a trace of blood, rolled to the ground, their eyes glazed and lifeless as they stared at the sky.

"!!!"

The local residents who had gathered to watch the spectacle were suddenly thrown into an uproar.

"Wait, that's Ellie!"

"And Anne and Eve..."

"They're all girls who work at the tavern down the mountain! How could this be..."

Xia Nuo was about to turn and leave when she caught sight of this scene, she stopped in her tracks, and her gaze instantly turned cold.

"Hey, you naughty dog, what are you doing!"

Jax was frantically picking them up one by one, scolding, "These are all fresh treasures I just collected, ready to enjoy properly, not for eating. If you're hungry, don't worry, once I join the group, I'll feed you a pile of roast meat every day..."

"Kuina."

Xia Nuo said expressionlessly.

"Yes, my lord."

The young swordswoman's calm voice rang out.

The voice just fell.

Swish!
A flash of bright white sword light streaked past, and Jax's mutterings came to an abrupt halt.

He stared blankly down at the line of blood that had suddenly appeared on his neck, and at Kuina, who had already sheathed her sword at some point.

"So fast……"

This was Jax's last thought.

Pfft!
The great pirate with a bounty of over 100 million Berries fell straight down in a pool of blood, the splattered blood staining the treasure chest behind him.

Kuina's figure appeared, not even glancing at the corpse on the ground, indifferently sheathing Wado Ichimonji, and quietly standing behind Shano.

"Boss!!!"

"Why is it happening like that!"

"We're clearly our own people who've come to surrender, Lord Shano!"

The underlings screamed in terror, and chaos erupted instantly. Some loyal old subordinates, with tears in their eyes, drew their swords, wanting to avenge Jax.

It's so noisy!

Xia Nuo frowned, a thought flickered in his mind, and he revealed a little bit of his Conqueror's Haki.

hum!
An invisible pressure swept over them, and the hundreds of pirates instantly collapsed to the ground, their eyes rolling back, like wheat fields being harvested.

The street fell silent immediately.

"Do me a favor and take these girls... to their families."

Xia Nuo looked at the heads of the girls on the ground, sighed, and spoke to the local residents around him.

"Okay, okay!"

Several bold residents rushed forward and carefully wrapped the head in cloth, their eyes filled with grief and indignation.

"As for these pirates..."

Shano glanced at the unconscious Jax subordinates on the ground.

"I'll leave it to you to handle. The navy's warships will come to this island regularly with the sea train, right? We can hand it over to them then."

"Thank you, Lord Shano!" The residents were moved to tears.

This Jax, relying on his superior strength, is not afraid of the patrol warships that may arrive at any time. He and his subordinates have been running rampant on the island for two days, and no one dares to provoke him.

Now, they've finally received the punishment they deserve!

what is this?
Does evil always have its share of evil people to deal with?

A few teenagers whispered among themselves, "What? So there are good people in One Piece too."

“I can hear you, you little devils.”

Xia Nuo glanced over.

"Waaaaah!" The boys were immediately terrified, tears streaming down their faces, and they hugged each other.

"Don't be afraid. Let me make this clear: I have never been, and will never be, a pirate."

Xia Nuo said calmly, "Speaking of which, there are still quite a few pirates lingering on this island. You can also help me spread the word that while I'm on this island, they should behave themselves. If they dare to harm civilians again, they will suffer the same fate as Jax."

"Also, tell those guys not to even think about coming to join us. I have no interest in recruiting weaklings who can't even beat my own crew."

After saying that, he led his companions away from the street.

Watching them leave, some people subconsciously turned their gaze to the dozen or so open treasure chests.

With so much treasure, if it were converted into cash, it would be worth at least several hundred million Berries, right?

A very small number of people were tempted to act, but were immediately slapped on the head and severely reprimanded by the respected elder:
"Idiot, you dare to even have such thoughts? Do you want to die?!"

"That Lord Shano seems easy to talk to, but if you touch his spoils and anger him, his wrath will be something our town can't handle!"

Yes!

Thinking about Jax's fate, those who had been tempted by greed broke out in a cold sweat and, under the scornful gazes of the surrounding residents, finally woke up to reality.

"What should I do?"

"Lord Shano's ship is docked at the south pier, isn't it? Everyone, lend a hand and help Lord Shano put these boxes on the deck."

"understand!"

Soon, the residents of the street spontaneously organized themselves, carefully lifted the treasure chest, and lined up in a long queue to walk towards the south dock.

…………

Inside that ordinary wooden house in the northwest corner of the dock.

"Dad?!" The burly young man lying on the bed suddenly sat up, the heavy wooden bed groaning under the weight.

He rubbed his eyes, looked at the familiar figure standing backlit at the door, his face first showing disbelief, then revealing ecstasy.

"Is it really you, Dad?!"

Jack practically jumped off the bed; his massive eight-meter-tall frame caused the floor to tremble violently.

He rushed to Parker with great eagerness, wanting to hug him like he did when he was a child, but then suddenly realized his mistake at the last moment and slammed on the brakes.

Now, his strength and weight are far greater than before. If he were to actually crash into his father, he would probably have to say goodbye to his father, whom he had finally reunited with.

He crouched down, grinning sheepishly as he waited for Pike to approach before opening his arms and embracing him.

"You little rascal, you've grown so much!"

Parker laughed and reached out to pat Jack's strong arm, but then suddenly noticed—

The young man in front of me had thick bandages on his muscular arms, and a closer look at his face revealed bruises and swelling, indicating that he had recently suffered a great ordeal.

"Who are they fighting with this time? That gang from the east side of the dock?"

Parker touched the bruises with heartache, feeling a surge of resentment. "These guys, so many years have passed, and now they're up and active again? Haven't forgotten the grudges from back then, and they're trying to bully you?"

"This is simply unforgivable!"

He grew angrier the more he thought about it, and grabbed a shovel from behind the door. "Wait, Jack, your dad's going to get revenge for you!"

“It’s not them, Dad.”

Jack quickly stopped him, "Uh, actually, I'm a Devil Fruit user now, and with the power of an adult fish-man, let alone those guys from back then, even if everyone on this island were combined, they wouldn't be a match for me..."

"Eh?"

Pike was taken aback. "Devil Fruit? Aren't those things very valuable? Where did you get them from...?"

"It's a long story, Dad. Take a break, have some water, and I'll tell you slowly."

Jack helped Pike sit down at the wooden table and poured him a cup of hot tea, handing it to him.
"Where should I begin? Anyway, it was about two months ago. I was moving things at the dock when I saw a strange fruit floating by in the distance. I was hungry at the time, so I just washed it and ate it..."

"The result was that it tasted terrible after just one bite, and I almost threw it up."

Jack scratched his head, revealing a simple, honest smile:

"But it still worked. I felt uncomfortable all over when I took a shower that day, so I went to the beach to get some fresh air. As I was walking, I tripped over a stone and fell. I tried to brace myself with my hands to avoid hurting my forehead, and then inexplicably I turned into a huge mammoth..."

"This is... a Zoan-type ability?" Pike was taken aback.

"Yes, I only found out later."

Jack nodded. "Anyway, later a Shichibukai named Hanafuda came to our island to resupply. He happened to see me in my transformed state. That guy seemed very interested in my mammoth form, so he forced me to come aboard and become his subordinate."

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea? They're pirates after all, so why did you become one?"

Parker was somewhat displeased.

"It was just because I was forced to, Dad. Hanafuda's men are a bunch of useless, stingy people, but he himself is pretty good to me, so I followed him for a while."

Jack said with a chuckle.

"Then why are you back now?" Pike frowned. "And who inflicted these injuries on you?"

"The injuries on your body?"

Jack looked down and said, "I was bitten by a fish. I fell into the sea and drifted for a long time. I almost couldn't get back up. I thought I was going to die, but a sea king chased after me and bit me. It didn't kill me. Instead, it pushed me to the shallow water. When I woke up, I had drifted to the vicinity of this island."

Parker was stunned: "You brat...you're really lucky to be alive!"

"you do not say!"

Jack laughed heartily, "But Dad, I'm completely free now. That day, I was with Hanafuda boss and got into a fight with a guy named Shano."

"That guy was really strong. I heard he killed the Hanafuda boss in no time, and the pirate crew was wiped out. I got tired of going out to sea and just waited for you here, thinking that maybe one day you would come back. I didn't expect that you would actually come back after only a few days..."

"Haha, I barely made it back to this island alive too, let me tell you from the beginning... wait!"

Parker suddenly realized what was happening, his laughter abruptly stopped, and he stood up abruptly, his eyes wide:

"Who did you say you fought with?"

…………

A city of delicious food, located in the town.

The group had already separated, some alone and some in small groups, leisurely strolling around the town.

Xia Nuo took A Yin to the dessert market in the north.

He received a flyer distributed on the street and heard that all sorts of strawberry products were sold here, so he planned to let a guy who had to ration his strawberry milk on the ship have a good time.

"Hey, Ah Yin, don't run around."

Xia Nuo patted the silver wolf's head. Ever since he stepped into the dessert market area, the guy had been incredibly excited, constantly sniffing the sweet aroma in the air and wagging his tail like a propeller.

"Ouch!"

Ah Yin growled in protest, but was quickly drawn to the window of a dessert shop on the roadside. His wolf face was pressed against the glass, and drool was dripping down his face.

Xia Nuo glanced at it.

"Signature Strawberry Chiffon Cake, Strawberry Shake Shake, Strawberry Fruit Milk Tea..."

Ouch!

Ah Yin stared longingly at Xia Nuo, her eyes filled with yearning.

"Tsk, you guy..."

Xia Nuo smiled helplessly and pushed open the door to enter the store.

Let's go with this one.

jingle--

The crisp sound of wind chimes rang out, and warm yellow lights shone down inside the store, filling the air with a rich aroma of cream and strawberries.

"welcome!"

Behind the counter, a young female shop assistant wearing a baseball cap greeted customers with a smile:
"What would you like to order, sir? Our signature strawberry cake is the most popular on the entire Phuket Island!"

"Then I'll have the largest size of their signature strawberry cake, and also one of each of their strawberry-based drinks and desserts."

After ordering, Xia Nuo casually found a seat by the window.

Ah Yin obediently squatted at his feet, staring longingly at the counter, her tail slapping against the floor.

A short while later, the shop assistant came over with a large plate of all kinds of exquisite pastries.

"Please enjoy!"

The young female shop assistant put down the cake, then glanced curiously at Ah Yin. What a handsome big dog!

Such a big dog is a rare sight indeed. She couldn't resist reaching out to pet it, and said with a smile, "Would you like one for it too, sir?"

"No, these are all itss. I'll just take a bite to taste them."

Xia Nuo smiled, picked up a fork, scooped out a small piece of cake, and put it in her mouth.

The soft cake base melts in your mouth, the sweetness of the cream and the tartness of the strawberries blend perfectly, and the chocolate cookies add a touch of elegance—everything is just right.

It's delicious and not greasy at all; on the contrary, it makes the cake's texture even richer.

However, his interest in sweets has always been limited; after taking this bite, he put the fork down.

"Don't hold back, let's eat."

Xia Nuo glanced at Ah Yin, who was practically drooling on the ground, and laughed in an annoyed tone.

If Nami or another crew member had brought Gintoki here, the plates would probably have been licked clean by now.

Only in front of its owner could it obediently abide by the canine hierarchy, watching him slowly savor the cake.

Ouch!

Ah Yin finally got permission and couldn't wait to lower his head, burying his entire wolf face in the cream, sweeping it around with his teeth, getting it all over his face.

The way they eat...

They're only slightly better than me.

Xia Nuo shook her head, crossed her legs, ordered another cup of coffee, and was leisurely sipping it when she suddenly heard a commotion outside the shop.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw several figures running past in a hurry.

"Hey, did you hear? Lord Shano has declared that anyone who can defeat any one of his crew members in a one-on-one duel can join his ranks!"

"seriously?"

"Can you really join the ship of such an important person so easily?"

"Of course it's true! Although I heard it from someone else, it's absolutely true! Lord Shano said that he has no interest in subduing weaklings who can't even defeat his own crew. Isn't that what he means?"

"Indeed, it seems that's really the case..."

The figures gradually disappeared into the distance, and the sounds dissipated in the wind.

Xia Nuo paused, holding the coffee cup.

"..."

His lips twitched. How did the rumors become like this?
When did I ever say such a thing?
Those brats, they've spread such outrageous rumors!

The most important point of the few messages he had the teenagers present conveyed was to deter the pirates on the island and prevent them from bullying the island's inhabitants.

This doesn't seem to be wrong. Along the way, I haven't seen any pirates dare to disobey or clash with the people.

But the second point is that "he has no plans to accept pirates as new crew members".

It seems that in the continuous transmission of this information, it has been completely distorted and misrepresented.

What a headache.

Xia Nuo rubbed his temples.

Those pirates who want to join the crew definitely don't have the guts to challenge me.

But the rest of the crew members who are wandering around the island may inevitably be targeted.

"Ouch?"

Ah Yin looked up, her face covered in cream, and glanced at Xia Nuo with a puzzled look, as if she had noticed his change in mood.

"It's okay, you can keep eating."

Xia Nuo rubbed its head.

Forget it, it's not a big deal anyway. He simply doesn't believe that there are any pirates on this island who are strong enough to defeat his crew.

After being beaten all day, they'll automatically behave themselves before nightfall.

But now.

Some of you have probably already run into trouble, right?
……

In the vegetable market in the south of the city.

Zeff, dressed in a chef's uniform, was squatting in front of a stall, intently selecting fresh ingredients, when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Without turning his head, he said indifferently, "Kid, if you want to ambush me, you'd better go back and train for a few more years."

"Don't look down on me, old man!"

A young pirate wielding a long staff charged at us from behind, yelling:
"You're the ship's cook, right? What luck! I've run into a non-combatant like you. If I can defeat you, I can board Lord Shano's ship!"

Where did this rumor come from?
Zeff frowned.

But why was I chosen so quickly and used as a breakthrough point?
"I feel looked down upon."

Feeling the whooshing sound behind his head, Zeff sighed and kicked out with his right leg like lightning.

boom!
The young pirate was sent flying backward at an even faster speed than when he arrived, his eyes rolled back and he collapsed unconscious on the ground.

Zeff looked around and, in just a short while, found seven or eight more suspicious figures in the crowd, who were obviously also there to challenge him.

But having witnessed his own instant kill, he now hesitated and became timid.

"Today's young people..."

Zeff shook his head and continued selecting his ingredients. "Pack this up for me, boss. I'll take this cabbage, and the carrots, onions..."

……

Next to a tobacco shop near the dock.

"This batch of goods is of good quality."

Smoker was walking down the alley, checking his cigar box as he puffed out smoke.

Suddenly, three pirates wearing captain's hats blocked their way.

"Smoker, the rogue hunter! We've finally found you! We're here to challenge you!"

"Tsk, because of that rumor..."

Smoker glanced up, slowly exhaling a smoke ring as he squinted at the group of reckless pirates before him:
"Hey, what exactly makes you so confident in choosing me as your opponent?"

"Of course it's because you're weak!"

The pirate captain, who was in charge, laughed, "A bounty of 160 million Berries is indeed terrifying! Ordinary pirates would be scared to death and wouldn't dare to come looking for you, but we are different. We have already investigated your background! Before joining Lord Shano's crew, you were just a small-time marine who was a branch captain in a place like the East Blue!"

"A branch colonel! And from the East China Sea!"

Another pirate captain grinned maliciously, "Your bounty is so high only because you're associated with Lord Shano and have the status of a member of the Fallen Ones!"

"I'm a pirate with a bounty of 70 million Berries! Back when I was roaming the North Blue, I killed at least ten nobodies like you! You're no exception!"

"Take this, Smoker, stop dawdling!"

"That's right!"

"The glory that Lord Shano bestowed upon you, which is not yours to claim, shall henceforth be handed over to us!"

"Tsk, it's really troublesome..."

Smoker sighed, slowly raised his right hand, and suddenly a thick white smoke erupted from his palm, instantly transforming into a giant fist that slammed down on the three people in front of him!
"White Fist - Heavy Strike!"

……

Town square.

Guina was resting by the fountain with her eyes closed. From the conversations of the groups of people who had just passed by, she had already learned about the rumors that were spreading rapidly on the island.

Just ridiculous.

She shook her head slightly. How could Lord Xia Nuo possibly look down on this rabble?

only……

There's something strange about that.

She deliberately chose this conspicuous spot to sit down, and several groups of pirates passed by, but none of them stopped to challenge her.

In fact, these people deliberately avoided looking at her from both sides, not daring to glance at her even once.

A mere 200 million bounty has terrified these people.

The swordswoman opened her eyes and sighed deeply, utterly bored.

They have no courage at all. That silly green algae-headed guy is much more fun. No matter how many times he fails, he never gives up and always has the fighting spirit to go all out next time.

In short, it looks like we won't be able to see anyone today.

She stood up, left the fountain square, and walked towards the bookstore.

I wonder how the rest of the crew are doing. With their bounties of over 100 million each, they should be able to scare away these cowards just as easily, right?

and many more.

Kuina suddenly stopped in her tracks, looked up in a certain direction, and her expression became somewhat strange.

How could I have forgotten?

On the ship, there was indeed an exception...

……

On a small stool in the center of the food street.

Nami was happily eating a large box of takoyaki when she suddenly realized that the surroundings seemed to have become unusually quiet.

Eh?
She looked up with some confusion, glancing left and right.

The exits at both ends of the street were blocked by a dense crowd.

Look around.

At least three or four hundred people were crowding the street, all staring at her menacingly as they approached step by step, their faces bearing malicious grins.

It was as if they saw themselves as some kind of tempting fat sheep.

What, what are they trying to do?

Nami tilted her head, looking bewildered.

　I'm only a few hundred words short of 10,000 words. I'll add a little more tomorrow.

　　Jack's foreshadowing was meticulously planned in Alabasta, but his backstory is completely blank, far less detailed than Quinn's or Jhin's. So, let's take a step back and see what Jack would be like if he hadn't joined the Beasts and had taken the good route.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)