Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Brannew paused for a moment, and the navy men in the conference room followed suit.

Because they all knew who they were going to talk about.

"Former Marine Admiral Aokiji and former Marine Admiral candidate Gion, after leaving the Marines, helped the Straw Hat crew during the war between the Straw Hat crew and Blackbeard. According to intelligence, the two have joined the Straw Hat crew."

"According to intelligence, both Gion and Aokiji intervened in the Dressrosa incident, helping the Straw Hat crew fight against the Blackbeard Pirates."

Brannew posted the bounty posters for the two men.

Two faces that were extremely familiar to everyone present appeared on the screen.

"Aokiji, bounty 3 billion Berries; Gion, bounty 1.5 billion Berries."

Both wanted posters featured faces that were very familiar to the navy personnel present, except that the two sides were now enemies.

Three billion.

This number sent a chill down the spines of many naval personnel.

When Aokiji left the Navy, his bounty was zero. After all, he was one of their own, and there's no reason to put a bounty on one's own people.

But it's different now.

A former Marine Admiral, one of the World Government's top combatants, has officially become a pirate.

And he joined the Straw Hat crew.

"Kuzan has really given us a big problem."

A lieutenant general muttered to himself, his tone complex.

Former colleagues, former comrades-in-arms, people who once fought together for justice, have now become enemies.

This feeling is hard to describe in words.

There is also Gion.

That elegant and beautiful candidate for admiral, the younger sister of Chief of Staff Tsuru, and the object of admiration for countless young marines, has now become a pirate.

These bounty amounts may not seem like much, but their symbolic significance far outweighs their practical value.

A murmur rippled through the conference room.

Why would two former high-ranking naval officers choose to become pirates?

And he even joined the Straw Hat crew?

No one present could answer this question.

Or perhaps I'm a little hesitant to answer.

But everyone knows that from today onwards, the Straw Hat crew's threat level will likely be raised to the highest level.

Brannew took a deep breath. "This man is the culprit behind all of this!"

Then, he posted the last bounty poster.

That unique photograph.

In the sky, an enormous, unusually large figure, surrounded by fiery clouds, revealed a wanton smile.

"He arrived in Dressrosa not long ago, destroyed the once prosperous kingdom, fought and defeated Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, and the Blackbeard Pirates fled under his intimidation. After the Impel War, his strength became even more unfathomable."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"Straw Hat Pirates Captain, the youngest Yonko after Shanks, Straw Hat Luffy!"

"The bounty of 3.5 billion Berries has been increased to 5.55 billion Berries!"

The meeting room was completely silent.

Five billion fifty million.

This number exceeds Edward Newgate's bounty, exceeds Kaido's bounty, and exceeds Charlotte Linlin's bounty.

Second only to the bounty of the Pirate King Roger.

"Fifty billion..."

"Has that brat from the East China Sea already reached this level?"

Two years ago, after the Impel Down War, Straw Hat Luffy's bounty soared to 3.5 billion, making him the fifth Emperor of the Sea.

Everyone felt that this was the limit.

After all, 3.5 billion is already a bounty on par with the Four Emperors.

But who could have imagined that two years later he would once again redefine everyone's understanding?

Defeat Kaido head-on.

It scared away Blackbeard.

Former admiral recruited.

A large fleet of over six thousand people was assembled.

These achievements combined amount to 5.5 billion, which doesn't seem so hard to accept.

"Everyone, the Straw Hat crew's total bounty has exceeded 15 billion Berries! They are truly a 10 billion Berry pirate crew!"

This is a number that even the Roger Pirates at their peak never achieved.

A pirate crew with a staggering 10 billion!

……

Revolutionary Army Headquarters, Baltigue.

The scorching sun shone on the rocky ground, sending up waves of heat.

"Welcome back, Sabo boy!"

At the Revolutionary Army headquarters, Sabo had just returned from Dressrosa.

"Little Ivan?"

Sabo looked at the enormous, monstrous figure before him with some surprise—a transvestite king wearing fishnet stockings and heavy makeup.

"Why are you here?" Sabo asked.

"The Revolutionary Army's officers and captains have all returned. Dragon wants to take advantage of the World Conference to make some big moves!"

Ivankov laughed and reached out to whisper, "I heard you went to Dressrosa and saw Monchi?"

"Yes."

Sabo smiled, recalling the scene of his reunion with Luffy in Dressrosa.

That kid has really grown up, not just in terms of strength, but also in the demeanor of a captain.

"We were able to successfully destroy Doflamingo's underground arms factory thanks to Luffy. If he hadn't drawn most of our attention, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

He couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Luffy is getting closer and closer to becoming the Pirate King.

After becoming the Pirate King, he will soon achieve his true dream.

That's quite an unexpected dream.

Following Ivankov, Sabo walked and talked, and soon met the captains of the Revolutionary Army.

The Revolutionary Army has four army commanders from the east, west, south, and north, all of whom are powerful individuals. Three of these commanders possess formidable Devil Fruit abilities.

Bello Betty, the commander of the Eastern Army, is a Paramecia-type Encouragement Fruit user who can inspire people's fighting spirit by waving a flag.

Captain Mori of the Western Army is a giant and a Paramecia-type Push-Push Fruit user, capable of freely traversing the ground.

Confederate Army Commander Lindbergh, a Mink, is a genius scientist skilled in various high-tech weapons.

Karasu, the commander of the Northern Army, is a Logia-type user of the Coal-Coal Fruit, which allows him to control crows for reconnaissance and attacks.

There's also the fishman Haku, and the Revolutionary Army's officers are all quite powerful.

Everyone is here.

Soon, a tall figure emerged from not far away.

Monkey D. Dragon.

Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Army, the world's most notorious criminal, and Luffy's father.

"Mr. Long."

Sabo stepped forward and briefly explained the mission to Dragon.

"I saw Luffy. He caused a huge ruckus in Dressrosa, defeated Kaido, and recruited quite a few people. He should have already set off for the next island."

According to the log pointer, the next island... seems to be the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates.

I think I'll meet with Ace.

The dragon nodded calmly.

"It's already been published in the newspaper."

He pulled out a newspaper from behind him, and the front page prominently featured Luffy's bounty poster.

Monkey D. Luffy, bounty 5.55 billion Berries

"Fifty billion?!"

Sabo's eyes widened, and he snatched the newspaper.

"real or fake?!"

Ivankov leaned over for a look and immediately gasped, "Haha! Little Monchi's going to fly!"

The other captains also gathered around, their faces filled with shock as they looked at the numbers on the bounty poster.

Five billion fifty million Pele.

Everyone present understood what this number meant.

Like father, like son.

Bello Beatty, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, exhaled a smoke ring. "Mr. Long, your son is much more ruthless than you were back then."