I have the Flame-Flame Fruit, I'm invincible!

Dick stretched out his hand, and it seemed to emanate an immense suction force. The flames on the ship were inexplicably drawn in and continuously pulled into Dick's hand.

The Flaming Fruit can not only set off flames, but also collect them.

Faced with the enemy who seemed to have descended from the heavens, and the enormous fireball in his palm with a diameter exceeding 20 meters, the pirates could no longer hold on.

Good heavens, what kind of enemy are they fighting?

"I surrender."

"surrender."

“Very good, I like people who are perceptive.” Dick threw the fireball in his hand.

Boom.

A fireball with a diameter of over 20 meters exploded, sending flames flying in all directions and engulfing the sea surface 100 meters in front of it, unleashing tremendous power.

On the Pineapple, everyone stared blankly as Dick sailed away. A moment later, they saw the massive pirate ship begin to burn, and the flames grew larger and larger.

The sounds of fighting and gunfire filled the air.

The sound and the noise were like two pirate crews fighting.

"Is this the sound of one person?" someone asked incredulously.

The first mate remained silent.

Immediately following was the enormous fireball and the explosion.

It makes you wonder if you're dreaming.

Soon after, Dick flew back in a dazzling display.

"solved."

"It's solved? It's solved?" the sailors exclaimed in surprise.

Looking at Dick, who was only slightly smoky, and then at the pirate crew engulfed in flames, the sailors couldn't believe their eyes.

One person, taking down a pirate ship?

"Sir, would you like to rest for a bit?" the first mate asked respectfully.

He was originally a naval lieutenant, in the branch. So he knew some secrets.

The current situation matches what he heard about the ability users in the Navy.

Those with special abilities are all monsters.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 12 You're a Super Rich Guy, I'm Determined to Be His Friend

"No need. The pirate ship will come over in a bit. Once it reaches the shore, we'll take them all to the naval base to exchange for the bounty." Dick calculated in his mind how much money he could make this time.

In the East Blue, it's already quite good if a pirate with a bounty of 3000 million can emerge, considering the purchasing power of Beli.

Well, consider it pocket money.

"You mean..." The first mate covered his mouth and spat.

"Ah, including that pirate ship, they're all my spoils, is there a problem?"

"No problem, no problem."

Inside the lifeboat, Corey stood anxiously on tiptoe. He had already spoken with his wife and daughter.

There was no other way; we encountered pirates robbing us, so I had to contact my family.

If it's safe, then everything is fine. If not, then consider this the last call.

To avoid regrets in hell.

"Wait another 10 minutes, if it's still not there after 10 minutes..."

Kore and the other passengers waited for news.

If the crew can hold them off, then everything will be fine; but if they can't, the passengers will naturally have to run away immediately.

As a result, they waited and waited.

I waited for ages, but there was still no news.

Not only that, even the sounds of fighting disappeared.

So, should they evacuate or not?

Mr. Corey, are your subordinates reliable at all? And what about retired Navy soldiers?

At least give us an answer about whether you're leaving or staying.

Kore looked embarrassed and didn't dare to make a phone call, in case it affected the fighting at the front.

Another 10 minutes passed, and the huge roar startled many passengers, causing some to even open the floodgates to release water.

"Waaaah!" Screams and cries rose and fell.

A complete mess.

Kore couldn't help but decide to run first.

result--

Safe.

The news they received seemed like a pipe dream.

Corey felt he was challenging his intelligence.

"A teenager defeated a pirate ship?" Corey looked at the first mate with an unfriendly expression.

"Yes, I swear on my honor. It's absolutely true."

The first mate's legs went weak when he thought of Dick's performance.

A sense of pride welled up inside me.

The boy will surely become a great figure who will be renowned throughout the seas, the kind who will leave behind a legend. To be able to fight alongside him and resolve battles together will ensure that even after many years, one's name will be etched in history.

"Sir, my name is John Gary, John Gary. Former Navy lieutenant, skilled in swordsmanship." John Gary emphasized that whether his name would become famous in the future depended on this.

Dick: ? ? ?

After repeated confirmation, Corey had to admit that perhaps his world was too narrow.

The difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs.

"Oh my, what a young talent, what a young talent!" Corey exclaimed enthusiastically, about to give him a hug.

Dick took a step back without making a sound.

Look at the pirate ship, then look at the young Dick; Corey is burning with passion.

He also sincerely hoped that Dick would visit his home sometime so that he could express his gratitude, and said that he would never forget Dick's kindness.

He will do his best to help Dick if he needs it in the future.

Dick's heart skipped a beat.

"Koya Freight Company? Why is it called that?"

“Oh, this is my daughter’s name, Kaya,” Corey said, his face softening with tenderness.

"To commemorate her birth, I changed all my company names to Koya."

"Do you have other companies?"

"Yeah, these days, you can't just do one thing in business. There are too many pirates. This is a new freight company I opened, and I have to show up for the opening ceremony."

Okay, that kind of extravagance, yes, it must belong to that Kaya.

Usopp has a childhood sweetheart.

"I'll go if I have time."

“Haha, you’re welcome anytime,” Corey replied with a laugh.

"Dick-kun, our next stop is the Navy's E12 base. We can deal with the pirates there. I also need a ship to replenish our supplies. How about this: I'll take this pirate ship. 3 million Berries, what do you say?"

Goodness, 3 million Berries.

Even among pirates, this would be considered a great pirate.

At least a vice admiral would have to pay this much for defecting.

Generally speaking, an older ship larger than the Going Merry would cost around 1 million Berries.

Krieg's pirate ship, having been burned and battle-tested, is much larger than the Going Merry, but its price is at most 1 million Berries.

It's still an overestimation.

You, Corey, gave me 3 million Berries with just a word. Although it was to repay a debt and to win me over.

This attitude of not treating money like money.

No wonder Chloe has her eye on you.