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

Chapter 97 The Transformation of the Sphinx

When Mongols arrived at the Sphinx.

The entire Sphinx harbor was in an uproar.

Not only ordinary residents and pirates, but also intelligence agents who have been staying in Sphinx, trying to get firsthand information about the White Wolf Crew.

White King Monge disappeared a year later.

They've finally reappeared!

No one would think that Mongo's disappearance for a year was a big deal. The ocean is vast, and it's common for famous pirates to disappear for a few years and then suddenly reappear.

Many people believe that Monger has probably gone to recuperate from his injury.

After all, Monger is old enough to face three top-tier naval warriors at the same time. Even if he escapes unscathed, he will inevitably suffer some injuries.

But as long as Monger can maintain this fighting strength, he will remain the most sought-after legend on this sea for a long time to come.

White King Mengge has found pure gold!
Somehow, this news got out, and given Monger's ageless physique, not only did ordinary pirates believe it, but even a large group of high-ranking officials from the World Government ordered CP's intelligence agents to gather information.

No one can resist the temptation of immortality.

Even if it wasn't pure gold, the fact that Monger, who was over seventy years old, suddenly rose to prominence and made rapid progress in strength suggests that he must have found something similar to pure gold, even if he didn't obtain it.

Sphinx Harbor.

After a year of development, the rebuilt harbor town is more than ten times the size of its original size.

With the massive influx of funds from the Heavenly Gold that Monger seized, the entire Sphinx's development suddenly entered a fast track.

Shops lined up one after another. After a period of observation, as news of Monger's achievements in Elbaf spread, even profit-driven merchants knew that Monger's rise was unstoppable.

As Monger's stronghold, Sphinx not only enjoys Monger's protection but is also a member state of the government, so it has no need to worry about being besieged by the navy.

Doing business with the Sphinx at this time is a sure thing and you're guaranteed to make a profit.

Even powerful and individualistic pirates would not easily provoke the White Wolf Pirates' authority in Sphinx, nor would they cause trouble within Sphinx's territory.

You can fight however you want outside, but you can cause trouble in the Sphinx.

Do you really think the White Wolf Gang is out of options?

Roya, Lily, and Ed are three great pirates with bounties exceeding 100 million, and even in the New World, they can be considered a formidable force.

Add to that the black marketeer Dukeman, a pirate who joined the White Wolf Pirates, and there are four major pirates belonging to the White Wolf Pirates in the entire Sphinx.

Without top-tier experts appearing, who can defeat four great pirates?

The black marketeer Duke was also relieved that he hadn't run away after Monger left. Who knew that Monger, along with the veterans of the White Wolf Gang, could fight two top-tier Marines and even manage to take on three top-tier Marines single-handedly and escape unscathed?
If I find out he ran away, I'll get angry and decide to hunt him down.

Wouldn't that mean he's doomed?
Moreover, although he was working for someone else, the black marketeer Dukeman was very satisfied with his current job. Apart from the White Wolf Pirates, he was the person with the highest power and status in the entire Sphinx.

A big tree provides good shade.

After Monger's formidable achievements spread and were recognized by the World Government, even some pirates with higher bounties than him came to Sphinx and treated him with utmost respect, something he had never dared to imagine before.

In the New World, which great pirate isn't arrogant and proud? Even Mongols, who used to be at the top of the pirate world, dared to provoke him when he teamed up with three other great pirates.

But if Duke were to choose again now...

He would kneel down on the spot to welcome the victorious army.

Of course, all of this is based on Monger's impressive record. If Monger doesn't show up or take action for a long time, then soon there will be fearless pirates coming to Sphinx to cause trouble and provoke Monger.

Defeat the strong, replace the strong.

This is something that every pirate in the New World enjoys doing.

At least for now, there are no such people.

For the CP organization's intelligence agents, gathering intelligence on the White Wolf Pirates is their most important task right now.

"This is the intelligence fee for this month!"

In the underground port city of the Sphinx, a CP organization intelligence agent stuffs a thick package into a corner, into the hands of a girl wearing sunglasses and a veiled hat.

"I need the White Wolf Gang's intelligence for this month!"

"100,000 Berries?"

The girl weighed the package in her hand and pouted.

"Do you think I'm still that little nurse I used to be? Now I'm the disciple of Witch Kureha, a prospective member of the White Wolf Pirates. You think you can bribe me with 100,000 dollars? Are all the people in the CP organization as naive as you?"

"As far as I know, the witch Kureha did not take you as her disciple, and the White Wolf Crew has no news of any prospective crew members."

"That was only a matter of time!"

Upon hearing the words of this CP organization member, the girl cried out like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Don't tell me you don't know. The White Wolf Crew is in dire need of a ship's doctor right now. The witch Kureha is too old to go to sea anymore, and the goat doctor is not going to leave his clinic. How could that old geezer possibly refuse a doctor like me who is both beautiful and highly skilled?"

"Your CP organization has been trying to plant spies in the White Wolf Pirates for a long time, hasn't it? As long as I join the White Wolf Pirates, you will be able to get first-hand information about the White Wolf Pirates at any time."

"Is there anything more worthwhile than this?" The girl looked left and right, then lowered her voice and said, "Right now, I'm just a little bit lacking in strength. If you can find me a Devil Fruit, then my joining the White Wolf Pirates will be a sure thing. The White Wolf Pirates' ship's doctor, even if he's not super strong, should at least be able to protect himself, right?"

"I will apply to higher authorities, but I cannot guarantee whether it will be successful."

"As soon as possible."

With a wave of her hand, she casually tossed some intelligence to the CP organization's intelligence agent to dismiss him, and the girl's expression immediately fell.

"Dr. Kureha, when will you accept me as your disciple? I'm always on edge when dealing with these CP organization spies, afraid they might suddenly attack me."

"Haha, I see you're quite happy, aren't you? You're even trying to trick the CP organization out of a Devil Fruit by using our name. That won't be easy."

After the CP organization's intelligence agents left, Kureha appeared beside the girl. This conversation was actually pre-planned.

"Since they're so eager to plant spies among us, let's do as they wish. They've come to you anyway."

The girl was none other than Stusi, a nurse at Dr. Goat's clinic.

"But I have no desire to become an informant for any CP organization."

Stussy looked at Kureha pitifully and said.

"I grew up in Sphinx, and I've always heard the captain's name. No one likes Captain Munger more than me, and joining the White Wolf Pirates has always been my dream!"

"Haha, it's not easy to catch the captain's eye. But you were right about something earlier. I can no longer sail with Monger. If you want to join us, your only chance is to study medicine well."

On the high seas, being injured is not the worst thing; getting sick is. Even the strongest warriors cannot avoid the possibility of falling ill.

Therefore, the importance of a good doctor is beyond doubt.

Kureha has lived for so many years, she's seen all kinds of people.

Stussy knew perfectly well what he was thinking.

But isn't it good to have ambition?

It's good to be ambitious!
Without ambition, there is no motivation to work hard.

Even if the ambition is to get into that guy Monger's bed, it doesn't matter.

But.

Controlling that guy isn't that easy.
"Go back. I just received news that Monger is back."

"real!?"

Upon hearing Kureha's words, Stusi's spirits immediately lifted.

God knows how she got through that year.

She's been studying day and night for the past year, all in order to join the White Wolf Pirates.
Now is the time to test her!

When Monger set foot on the Sphinx's territory, he saw tens of thousands of Sphinx islanders spontaneously coming to greet him.

More residents of Sphinx are rushing toward the port after receiving the news. If the port town hadn't expanded more than tenfold in the past year, it might not have been able to accommodate so many people.

Because after Munger arrived, the changes to the Sphinx were real and tangible.

With the White Wolf Pirates suppressing them, the pirates behaved themselves, and with the pirates behaving themselves, the islanders' lives became easier.

Not to mention, with the massive investment of funds, the Sphinx created a large number of jobs.

As long as you're willing to work, you don't have to worry about going hungry.

So, at the Sphinx.

Although Monge was not crowned king, he was practically the same as a king in practice.

Newgate looked completely dumbfounded.

Because he had lived in the Sphinx for more than ten years and knew what the Sphinx was like, he never expected that in just six months after he left, the entire Sphinx would change so much.

The port town is clearly on the verge of becoming the largest city in the entire Sphinx. Even the current royal city of the Sphinx is far less prosperous than the port town.

and.

"Captain, is that a shipyard over there?"

Lipri pointed into the distance, and many islanders dressed as workers gathered around. And who else could it be but the fishman shipwright of their White Wolf crew?

"Haha, opening a shipyard has always been my dream. I never thought it would come true here, not on Fishman Island."

Dean sighed.

Sphinx had never had its own manufacturing industry, but when Dean started building a shipyard there, it meant that Sphinx finally had its own pillar industry.

Monger's fist touched Dean's chest. It's not enough to just possess it; one must also have the power to protect this treasure.

"This is just the beginning."

(End of this chapter)