I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 189 A New Beginning!

Since the Battle of Acropolis, Monger has been recuperating.

That final desperate gamble, while thwarting Im's plan to surround and kill him, also caused great damage to Monger's body.

As a result, Munger's face developed a few more wrinkles, making him look much more weathered.

Fortunately.

This aftereffect was not irreversible. Monger's powerful recovery ability eventually prevailed, and it took him half a year to finally recover to his pre-war state.

Of course, the cell activity provided by the system plays a crucial role in enabling this to happen.

In the year 1485 of the Sea Calendar, an unprecedented war broke out at the port of Akrobolis. The Navy, the CP organization, the Knights of God, pirates, the giants of Elbaf, and the samurai of Wano Country—the outcome of this war had a profound impact on the world, completely dividing it in two.

In this war, you single-handedly confronted the Knights of God led by Im, the King of the World, thus solidifying your position among pirates.

Countless lives will be changed because of you!

Seeing the large "1485" displayed on the system, Monger just scoffed. This stupid system could only be stubborn about things like this.

[Ding~ Congratulations on becoming the overlord of the new world, one-tenth of the world's king, achieving the impossible!]

[You have completely mastered the techniques of using Haki, successfully forged the black sword—Frost Concealment, and acquired the Zoan-type Devil Fruit—Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Mode.]

Your cell activity has increased significantly.

Monger hasn't noticed the changes brought about by the significant increase in cell activity yet, which is probably offsetting the losses he suffered in Akroppolis. As for how much it can improve after recovery, that remains to be seen.

However, the increase in domineering presence is real and tangible.

Previously, Monger's Conqueror's Haki was close to that of Shimotsuki Ryoma, but slightly inferior to Im's. However, after fully mastering the techniques of using Haki, Monger discovered that he had gained a lot of knowledge in his mind that he didn't know before.

This section discusses how to store one's domineering aura, how to use it for long-distance conversations, and how to concentrate one's domineering aura.

It's not just the Conqueror's Haki that gets improved, but also the Observation Haki and Armament Haki, and the effects are immediate.

It can be said that after his full recovery, Monger is much stronger than he was back in Akropolis. If he were to face the same lineup that Im led back then, he could break through even without fighting desperately.

Monger had a premonition that his system could probably only help him this far.

Although Monger always complained that his system was stupid, he also knew that if it weren't for the system, he would probably be living a leisurely life somewhere, waiting to die.

"Thanks, buddy!"

Mongoose Void raised a toast to his system, then looked at the extra fruit in his hand.

Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form!
Without a doubt, this is a top-tier Zoan-type Devil Fruit.

It's pointless to have fruit if you don't use it.

Monger still remembered the Song-Song Fruit that the system had given him. There was really no one who could use that fruit. There were probably very few people in the entire One Piece world who could actually use it.

But this Azure Dragon Fruit is different.

Several candidates immediately popped into Munger's mind.

Forget about Kaido.

Kaido-sensei is probably still fighting with kids for candy right now.

Decided.

"Hey, Harald, do you want some fruit?"

Monger found Harald and threw him the fruit in his hand. Although Harald was not Monger's subordinate, they had been friends for so many years and were already inseparable comrades-in-arms.

"what is this?"

"A decent Devil Fruit."

Monger thought that if Kaido, who was only six meters tall, could transform into a dragon over a hundred meters long after eating the Azure Dragon Fruit, then Harald, who was sixty meters tall, would probably become a behemoth comparable to an island.

Looking at the Devil Fruit in his hand, which was no bigger than a fingernail, Harald raised an eyebrow and suddenly asked, "Monger, do you want to rule this world?"

"Why do you ask?"

"Haven't all your actions been aimed at conquering the world?"

"puff!"

Upon hearing Harald's words, Munger burst out laughing.

"Haha, even you think that way?"

"Is not it?"

"Haha, let's just say that. If there's no better candidate, it doesn't seem so bad to let me rule this world."

Monger smiled.

"However, I'm quite lazy. If I ever actually manage to defeat the World Government, I'll most likely just sit back and do nothing."

The World Government's current system isn't actually that bad, but the biggest problem is the Celestial Dragons who have become parasites.

When power is solidified, arrogance will inevitably arise.

Rather than being a ruler.

Munger would rather be the sword of Damocles hanging over the ruler's head.

of course.

To aspire to be the sword of retribution is itself an act of arrogance.

Whether it is right or wrong, future generations will judge.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Even if I want to rule the whole world, I have to defeat Im first. That old woman still has a few trump cards up her sleeve. It won't be easy to beat her."

"By the way, you've been gone for so long, is everything alright in Elbaf?"

"I heard that your two wives don't get along very well."

Harald's eyes widened upon hearing Monger's words.

"Who said that?"

After downing a large glass of wine, Harald began to complain about Elbaf's evil bloodline system, because as the king of Elbaf, in order to ensure the bloodline, he had to marry a woman who also had Titan blood.

As a result, Harald originally had Hajrudin with Hajrudin's mother, but because Hajrudin's mother did not have giant blood, she could not even live with him.

This is why, when Monger took Rocks to Elbaf a few years ago, Hajrudin, Harald's eldest son, could only live in the Titans' village instead of living with Harald.

So Harald sometimes envies Munger.

As a pirate, one is free and unrestrained, and can boldly pursue the women one likes.

"Speaking of which, Lipriry has been with you for so long, and she still hasn't gotten pregnant. You old man, are you impotent?"

After drinking too much, Harald started talking nonsense.

He wasn't entirely wrong. After all, the average human lifespan is less than a hundred years. If a normal human male hasn't lost his fertility by the age of seventy, he can be considered to be still vigorous in his old age.

"Get lost! This is called taking responsibility!"

Having been constantly engaged in battles and living in constant fear, how could Monger possibly let Liprit get pregnant so easily? That would be extremely dangerous.

"But you, I remember your first wife isn't even half your height, right? With those thick eyebrows and big eyes, are you perhaps a lolicon?"

"W-What control!?"

"I just love little girls!"

"Monger!!!"

Enraged, Harald threw a punch at Munger, who retaliated by throwing a punch at Harald's face.

The two men started fighting while they were drinking.

"cut."

Not far away, Rocks, his face bruised and swollen, also drank a glass of wine.

"Men, prepare to set sail!"

"what?"

"why?"

"Isn't it good to stay here?"

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A group of young pirates were reluctant to leave. After all, the service industry in Sphinx was extremely developed. As Rocks' subordinates, they were regarded as the direct descendants of the White Wolf Pirates by many residents who worked in Sphinx, so they naturally had to show them the utmost enthusiasm.

So after half a year, the group of pirates were so happy they didn't want to leave.

"You can't get stronger in a comfortable place like this!"

Lockes snorted. He had fought with Harald a week ago, and he managed to win by a narrow margin, taking advantage of Harald's leg injury.

He is fourth, Harald is sixth.

This greatly displeased Lox.

In Lox's view, he couldn't even beat Harald, so how could he challenge Munger?
However, this was still what Lox was most unhappy about.

What annoyed Rocks the most was Newgate, even though Monger had said that the White Wolf Pirates wouldn't be fighting anytime soon.

If Newgate wants to become stronger, he needs to constantly challenge stronger opponents.

As a result, Newgate preferred to go to sea alone rather than go with him.

This made Lox very unhappy.

Then Lox invited Lingling again, but was rejected just as badly.

"If I'm going to go out to sea with you, I'm not going to eat anywhere!"

Excluding Rocks, twelve-year-old Linlin possessed strength second only to Newgate in the entire White Wolf Pirates; Lipley was no match for Linlin now.

Lockes firmly believed that as long as you wield your hoe well, no corner is too difficult to dig down.

He then invited Shiki, Zephyr, and Tsuru.

The result was the same: rejection.

Shiki: "Tch, wait until you beat that old geezer before you invite me again."

Zephyr: "I'm sorry, Brother Lox, I still want to stay with Captain Munger."

Crane: "You're too ugly."

After receiving five rejections in a row, Rocks decided to leave this place of heartbreak.

He was indignant.

Newgate and Lingling rejected him, and that was fine with it.

As a newcomer who joined the White Wolf Pirates at the same time, Rocks felt that if Newgate and Linlin were given a few more years, they probably wouldn't be inferior to him now.

They are just young.

Even if they are not as good as me, both Newgate and Linlin are now top-tier pirates with bounties of 200 million. What are Shiki and Zephyr, these second-generation rookies, compared to them?
Especially cranes.

"How dare you say I'm ugly!"

Rocks was seething with hatred. He had been deliberately avoiding female crew members like Lipley and Stussy because he knew that Lipley and Stussy were both connected to Monger and would definitely not leave the White Wolf Pirates.

However, he did not expect that Tsuru, who had only recently joined the White Wolf Pirates, would be involved.

I'm a sucker for good looks too!

Although I've always felt that I'm closing the gap with Monger, seeing my own bounty and then looking at Monger's bounty, I really can't laugh.

Captain of the White Wolf Pirates, Knowles Monger.

bounty.

1.39 billion!!
His current bounty is only a fraction of Mongo's, yet he is already one of the highest-bounty pirates on the entire sea.

To this, Monger could only say one thing: inflation.

However, it seems that only he is experiencing inflation.

Whether it's one billion or two billion.

At this point, the bounty has become more symbolic than practical.

Do you really expect someone to kill him?

In contrast, the bounties of the other members of the White Wolf Pirates more or less reflect their current strength.

Edward Newgate, a member of the White Wolf Pirates.

bounty.

Two hundred and fifty million!
Charlotte Linlin, a member of the White Wolf Pirates.

bounty.

Two hundred and ten million!

Lipriy, a member of the White Wolf Pirates.

bounty.

Two hundred and fifteen million!

As he grew older, Newgate acquired more standardized nicknames.

Whitebeard!
This title, which would one day command the vast oceans, has finally appeared in this era.

Lingling's title is—

Pirate Princess!

If she grows up a bit more and becomes stronger, Linlin's title will probably change from Pirate Princess to Pirate Empress.

The prerequisite is to manage one's physique properly.

As for Lipriy, she no longer cares so much about strength and titles.

Although she did initially intend to become famous at sea, as time passed and she witnessed the monsters on Monger's ship, even though Lipriy had giant blood, she no longer had the desire to catch up.

She has changed enough.

In just six years, he went from initially mastering Haki to awakening his Devil Fruit powers, and even mastering a variant of Observation Haki to foresee the future.

Such a change would be astonishing even for short-lived humans, let alone giants.

Among the entire giant race, the only ones stronger than Ripley are the Giant King Harald and the two captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates.

As for Yorulu and Yarulu?
Without the elixir of youth, they were just two old men.

And even if there were youth-enhancing drugs.

At their age, it would be difficult for them to handle a high-level battle anymore.

Apart from the new crew members in the first batch.

Having experienced the war in the Land of Steel, the new crew members of the second generation also received their own bounties.

Shiki, an apprentice in the White Wolf Pirates.

bounty.

Ninety million Berries!
Zephyr, an apprentice in the White Wolf Pirates.

bounty.

Seventy-five million Berries!
Tsuru, an intern with the White Wolf Pirates.

bounty.

Sixty-six million Berries!
The older generation has grown up and begun to leave the White Wolf Pirates, striving to become even stronger.

The newcomers were not to be outdone and gradually began to make a name for themselves in the new world.

A new era is dawning.

But calm is the norm before a new storm arrives.

Two years later.

Haiyuan calendar year 1468.

Whether it was because of Harald's mockery or because life had become peaceful, Monge's child was finally born.

However, it wasn't just one child born, it was a whole bunch of children born.

Lily, Lipri, Toki, Stusi.

In other words, Lorna was busy managing the new navy and had no intention of raising children, so she wasn't shot. The other four were hit squarely by Munger without proper safety precautions.

It was only after having children that I realized how troublesome it is to take care of them.

then.

Monger tossed the children onto the Sphinx and left them in the care of some of the older crew members.

They brought their mothers with them.

Setting sail again!

(End of this chapter)