One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

However, despite the somewhat horrifying scene before him, Lin Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This confirmed his earlier assumption: Reiju eating the Devil Fruit wouldn't cause any serious problems. With that thought, he composed himself and shouted loudly to Reiju, "Reiju, quickly withdraw the poisonous mist!"

Hearing Lin Yi's call, Reiju was startled at first, then came to her senses. She began to concentrate, trying to control the newly awakened power within her. After a brief period of trying and adapting, a miracle occurred again—the poisonous mist that had been gushing out recklessly obediently returned to Reiju's body as if summoned.

Finally, Reiju successfully controlled the powerful force and smoothly retracted the poisonous mist. A joyful smile appeared on her face as she excitedly exclaimed, "I did it! I really did eat the Devil Fruit, and my heart didn't explode!" At this moment, Reiju was like a blooming poisonous flower, exuding a deadly yet captivating charm.

"Haha, congratulations, Reiju," Lin Yi laughed.

"Thank you, Captain!" Reiju said gratefully, her voice so gentle it seemed to melt hearts. She knew that without the purification potion the captain had given her, she probably wouldn't have succeeded. This miraculous potion was incredibly potent and must be extremely precious. Yet, Captain Lin Yi had entrusted it to her without hesitation; this trust and generosity warmed Reiju's heart.

Not only that, but even the Venom-Venom Fruit, a rare treasure among Devil Fruits, was given to her by the captain without hesitation. This series of actions made Reiju feel deeply indebted to the captain. She secretly vowed to repay his kindness and generosity with all her might in the future.

"Haha, alright, let's celebrate now that we have another powerful partner!" Lin Yi said loudly.

"Yes, Captain!" the others replied loudly. The stronger their companions were, the more confident they would be in facing danger.

After a pleasant lunch, the Silver Dragon finally arrived in Loguetown.

However, it is clear that as a major criminal gang wanted by the Navy, Lin Yi and his group are destined to have an eventful trip here.

"Quickly, quickly, the enemy is a notorious criminal with a bounty of 33 billion. Everyone just needs to keep a distance and be on guard. Leave the rest to the Minister." After Lin Yi and his group disembarked, squads of naval forces continuously surrounded them.

To Lin Yi and the others' astonishment, a young man with a cigar in his mouth, a hideous scar on his face, and wearing a naval justice cloak walked towards them. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't Smoker.

This man is Captain Beerus, a rebellious and rising star in the Navy. Although he is only a captain, his strength is no match for even a rear admiral. Because of his arrogant behavior and defiance of his superiors, he has been promoted and demoted twice. A young man who is not yet 30 years old but has the strength of a vice admiral certainly has the capital to be arrogant.

As Beerus walked towards Lin Yi and his group, he shouted, "Lin Yi, you're under arrest! Surrender if you know what's good for you!"

Although he knew Lin Yi's bounty was a staggering 33 billion Berries, he clearly didn't believe Lin Yi was that strong. Otherwise, Lin Yi and his group would have already gone to the New World; that was where they belonged. The Four Seas were too weak. Those news reports were just exaggerating; how could someone so young be so strong?

Lin Yi smiled. How long had it been since anyone dared to be so brave in front of him?

However, he had lost interest in this kind of opponent. He said to his companions, "Anyone interested in playing with him? But don't kill him."

He was still willing to hold back against the righteous navy, of course, only when they posed no threat; otherwise, they would still be killed.

“I’ll do it. I haven’t really put my full strength into it since I awakened my Haki, so he’s perfect for it,” Dota said with a smile.

Lin Yi nodded in agreement. Simon, standing to the side, felt a little disappointed. He also wanted to have a good fight, but Dotay's mouth was too quick to shut up.

Dote came out without the gloves; he felt it was unnecessary to fight a naval captain.

When Beerus saw that the person who came was neither Lin Yi nor even Da Pan, he became angry and felt that Lin Yi and the others looked down on him.

Beerus coldly told Dotay, "You are no match for me. Let Lin Yi handle this."

Dotay wasn't angry. He chuckled and said, "I can beat you on my own. You're not worthy of the captain's help."

"Damn it, how dare you look down on me!" Beerus roared in anger and attacked fiercely. Dotay was not intimidated and threw a punch to meet him. Their fists collided, and they both took a few steps back. Their expressions changed, and they had clearly underestimated each other.

Especially Beerus, who had always thought that only Lin Yi and Da Pan on Lin Yi's ship had any real strength, and he hadn't taken the others seriously. But it turned out that anyone on the other side had this kind of strength, so how strong must Lin Yi be?

"Damn it, I miscalculated. If the other party is a vicious person, it might even implicate my group of marines." Beerus was annoyed with his impulsiveness. Everyone in the Navy said that Lin Yi and his group were powerful, and ordinary marines could ignore them without a Marine Admiral. But his arrogance had ruined his men.

Dota didn't care about Beerus's inner thoughts; with just one strike, he realized that this naval captain was an opponent worth going all out against.

Dota unleashed his Armament Haki, turning his fist jet black as he charged rapidly toward Beerus.

Seeing this, Beerus had no choice but to focus his attention and fight Dota with all his might. He also knew both types of Haki, otherwise he wouldn't have been hailed as a rising star by the Navy.

The two began a fierce clash, each impact accompanied by powerful gusts of air. Dota, agile as ever, relentlessly sought out Beerus's weaknesses, his attacks as relentless as a storm. Beerus, however, remained composed, skillfully deflecting Dota's attacks with his dual-color Haki while simultaneously waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

Half an hour later, Beerus was panting heavily. He had actually been at a disadvantage in the battle just now. This fishman was incredibly strong.

He drew two curved swords from his waist, clearly intending to defeat his opponent with weapons after losing in hand-to-hand combat. However, little did he know that using weapons would only hasten his defeat.

Seeing that his opponent was using weapons, Dotay wasn't going to be foolish enough to continue fighting bare-handed. He took out his boxing gloves from his storage tag, put them on, gave Beerus a mocking look, and the two resumed their fight.

With a "bang," the gauntlet collided with the scimitar, and Beerus's expression changed drastically. His scimitar was actually knocked away. In the instant of his astonishment, Dota punched Beerus in the chest.

With a "poof," Beerus spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward.

"How is this possible?" Beerus still couldn't believe it; how could Dota's punch have suddenly become so powerful?

"You've lost," Dota said calmly.

“You win,” Beerus said unwillingly.

Dotai glanced at him, said nothing, and went straight back to Lin Yi's side.

Lin Yi smiled and said, "Sir Navy officer, we have no ill intentions towards the Navy, even though you have issued a bounty on us. Well, we're going to explore this town now, so please don't disturb us."

As he spoke, he led Da Pan and the others toward the town of Rogge, and the surrounding navy automatically made way for them.

Beerus didn't stop him; if he didn't know what was good for him, he'd be a complete idiot.

Chapter 58 Bartolomeo

After entering Rogge Town, Lin Yi let his companions roam freely, as there was no one here who could threaten them.

Lin Yi arrived alone at the place where Roger had been executed years ago.

This is a high platform built of sturdy wood, with the gallows still standing on it. It was there when it was first built, but no prisoners have been executed here since Roger did.

Lin Yi leaped lightly and easily climbed onto the platform, which was more than ten meters high.

The residents who were leisurely strolling along their way were suddenly struck by the sight of Lin Yi leaping onto the execution platform—a platform that inspired fear and was practically taboo! They were all stunned, speechless with astonishment, and some even kindly called out, "Young man, that's not a place for you to play around. Get down quickly, or the navy will be here to arrest you!"

Lin Yi smiled at the middle-aged woman who had offered the advice and said, "It's alright, I know people in the Navy."

Seeing that Lin Yi wouldn't listen, the woman could only sigh helplessly. Yet another Roger admirer.

Immediately, the residents, regaining their senses, hurriedly fled this dangerous place like startled rabbits. Over the years, many of Roger's admirers had climbed that platform, but without exception, they had all been arrested and imprisoned by the Navy. Thinking of this, their steps quickened, fearing that even a moment's hesitation would bring trouble upon them.

Lin Yi ignored the others and turned his gaze into the distance. From here, this direction led directly to the final resting place. Lin Yi tried to imagine Roger's state of mind when he stood here; he must have felt an immense sense of peace. After all, Roger, the Pirate King, was the man who ushered in the Great Pirate Era.

Lin Yi closed his eyes, as if he could hear Roger's thunderous laughter echoing through the heavens during his execution. "What was he laughing for?" Lin Yi murmured to himself. Was it the relief of finally reaching the end? Or the anticipation of the coming new era?

Just then, a sea breeze blew by, causing Lin Yi's clothes to flutter in the wind. He suddenly realized that perhaps Roger had foreseen everything. He knew that his death would cause countless pirates to set sail, and he understood that this sea would become even more turbulent and magnificent.

"So, you're using death to ignite this oppressive and decaying world?" Lin Yi asked softly.

"But I still don't agree with you. Because of you, so many innocent people have lost their homes and loved ones. Your death may have hastened the demise of the World Government, but it has also created too many sins," Lin Yi muttered to himself.

A gentle breeze brushed his face, and his gaze hardened; he seemed to feel he had to do something.

The others split into several groups. Da Pan and the fishman brothers sampled various delicacies in the town. Although some people were seeing fishmen for the first time, they didn't make any casual comments. After all, Rogue Town is filled with all sorts of people from all over the world every day, so fishmen weren't too unusual in comparison.

Fiona and Filina, on the other hand, were buying knives from various weapon shops. Fiona planned to get ten famous swords, and the thought of all ten being drawn at once was thrilling.

However, it was clear that although Loguetown was not small and had several weapon shops, there wasn't a single knife that met Fiona's requirements until they came to a weapon shop with slightly outdated decorations.

As Fiona and her companion entered, a short, middle-aged man with sparse hair who looked to be in his forties walked over quickly and said with a smile, "Welcome! May I ask what you two would like to buy?"

That's right, this is the same person who gave Zoro the "Sandai Kitetsu" and "Yubashiri" to Ipponmatsu, the owner of the weapon shop.

"Boss, do you have any famous swords here?" Fiona asked directly.

“You’re joking, sir. Famous swords aren’t so easy to come by. You can take a look at our other swords here. They’re all of very good quality and not expensive. Look at this sword, forged from refined iron. Although it’s not a famous sword, it’s still a very fine one,” Ippon-matsu said, taking a snow-white long sword from the shelf.

Fiona picked it up and examined it, then lightly tapped it against the blade, shook her head, and said, "Not enough. I need a knife that's at least as sharp as possible, and this one falls short. Do you have any better knives here?"

“No, that’s all. This is already the best knife in my shop,” Ipponmatsu said. Although he had better knives, he would only sell them to those who were worthy of them. Clearly, he didn’t think this young girl was good enough for his knife.

Fiona shook her head in disappointment and pulled Felina, wanting to leave the weapon shop.

"Husband, don't you still have a famous sword?" At this moment, a woman came down from the second floor of the weapon shop.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Hehe, sir, I don't have the knife you're looking for here," Ipponmatsu quickly said.

Upon hearing this, Fiona turned around and walked back, saying earnestly, "Boss, please be sure to sell me the knife. I will pay you a satisfactory price."

"No, no, sir, I really don't have the knife you're looking for," Ipponmatsu still refused to sell the knife to Fiona.

“That knife can’t produce offspring, what use is it to you? Selling it would bring in some money, which would make our lives better,” said Mrs. Ipponmatsu, dissatisfied.

"You..." Yibensong wanted to say what his wife knew, but he still vividly remembered Yibenmei's domineering nature in the past, so he didn't say it.

Fiona could tell the shopkeeper owned a fine sword, but she didn't understand why he wouldn't show it to her. She said, "Sir, I am a master swordsman. Trust me, sell me the sword, and I will treat it well."

Since Matsumi had already said so much, he had no choice but to go upstairs and take out his treasured sword, which he had kept for many years.

He opened the box, took the sword inside, and gently stroked it. Ippon-matsu said, "This sword is called Yuki-zuri, and it is one of the 50 excellent swords. I have always wanted to entrust it to a true swordsman. Since you are a swordsman, I believe you will not disgrace it. I hope you can make a name for yourself with it."

Fiona solemnly accepted the snow knife and said, "Don't worry, I'll make a name for myself with it. Boss, how much is this knife?"

“Take it with you, it’s free, just treat it well,” Ippon-matsu said.

When Yibenmei heard that it was free, she got anxious, but Yibensong forcefully suppressed her. This was the first time in his life that he had faced Yibenmei so bravely. He would probably be getting a lot of washing board work that night, and he would be making a big sacrifice.

Fiona smiled and thanked her. Before leaving, she took out five million Berries from her spatial storage and placed them on the counter. A fine sword worth fifty was the price. There are many fine swords in this world, but only fifty can be listed on the best list.

At this moment, Chiyo and Reiju are buying things at a spice shop, as there aren't many spices left on the ship.

"Chiyo, come quick! There's a really fragrant spice here!" Reiju suddenly called out to Chiyo, who was carefully selecting spices.

Chiyo walked over, dipped her hand in the water, smelled it, and her eyes lit up slightly. She exclaimed in surprise, "This is a clock!"

"Ah, what is a bell? Isn't this a spice?" Reiju asked in confusion.

"A 'Yi Kou Zhong' is a spice shaped like a bell. It's mainly used to enhance complex aromas, reduce the pungent smell of spiciness, and also add a refreshing touch to certain ingredients. It's a relatively rare spice with limited uses," Chiyo explained. (A 'Yi Kou Zhong' is a medicinal herb, and few people use it in cooking.)

Just as the two were happily selecting spices, a slightly frivolous voice rang out, "Little sisters, choosing spices? Your brother has plenty at home. Why don't you come home with me and choose some?"

Chiyo and Reiju frowned and looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a tall, thin man with slicked-back hair staring at them with a lewd expression.

Reiju coldly said, "Get out of here."

The tall, thin man didn't back down after hearing Reiju's rebuke; instead, he took a few steps forward and said, "Such a fierce temper isn't endearing. Follow your brother, and I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury."

Lei Jiu snorted coldly, "Looks like you can't understand human language." As she spoke, she secretly activated her poison, her fingers twitching slightly, ready to make this thug suffer.

Just then, a loud shout rang out, "Daniel, you're asking for death! How dare you cause trouble on my Barto Club's turf!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, the tall, thin young man, Daniel, said with a grim expression, "Bartolomeo, don't think I'm afraid of you. You're just a brat. I was careless yesterday, otherwise I would have made you pay."

"Come on, it's not that I look down on you, I'll give you a handicap with one hand," Bartolomeo said arrogantly, his row of sharp teeth gleaming coldly.

Daniel was starting to back down. Although Bartolomeo was still young, he was quite skilled. He had been badly beaten up yesterday, but he was still a well-known thug in the area, and running away like that would be a loss of face. Daniel threatened, "Bartolomeo, if you really want to go against me, aren't you afraid I'll team up with Brown to wipe out your Bartolomeo club?"

"Hmph, you think you can compete with me?" Bartolomeo said disdainfully.

Daniel ultimately didn't dare to continue arguing with Bartolomeo there. He said angrily, "Hmph, just you wait and see."

But he didn't expect Bartolomeo to make a sudden move.

He conjured a transparent barrier in front of him.

"Impact Barrier!" Bartolomeo shouted softly, then swung his right fist forward, using this movement as a medium to propel the newly created "protective barrier" at high speed straight toward Daniel, sending him flying. Daniel's chest was a bloody mess, and he was clearly on the verge of death.