Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

"Two idiots, what's there to argue about?"

Seeing this, Luo was speechless. He muttered a complaint to himself, glanced at his bounty poster, and then put it aside, clearly not very interested in it.

Meanwhile, Crocodile, on the other side, was clearly very satisfied with his bounty of 800 million, took two deep puffs of his cigar, and let out a strange laugh.

"Hahaha, over the years some brats have been bringing up bounties, but that's only because I haven't even set sail yet. Otherwise, how could it be their turn?"

"Captain, how much is your bounty? It must be at least a billion!"

Crocodile put down his bounty poster with satisfaction, then curiously approached Luo Feng and asked him.

Having completely overcome his inner demons and returned to his true self, Crocodile was noticeably more 'lively' than before, and more adapted to the atmosphere on the ship. He was a completely different person, and the gloomy aura he used to have disappeared.

At least, that's how they treat their own people.

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng, who was lounging leisurely on a deck chair at the bow of the ship, sipping orange wine made by Nochigao himself, lazily tossed the bounty poster in his hand over.

Luo Feng's injuries had almost completely healed. With Luo Na's miraculous medical skills and his own abnormal recovery ability, his injuries had long since faded, the fatigue from the previous battle had disappeared, and his strength had returned to its peak!

No, it's even a notch above its peak...

There was no other way; in that battle, he had used every means at his disposal, constantly fighting against Whitebeard and the Marine Admirals, pushing his body to its limit.

This level of combat takes a heavy toll on oneself, but the gains are undoubtedly enormous!

To reiterate, in some aspects, the progress that can be made through actual combat is something that spiritual practice can never match.

However, given the previous severe physical exhaustion, such progress is difficult to demonstrate.

Now that my body has fully recovered, this feeling is gradually returning...

Luo Feng felt an unprecedented surge of power within himself and was very satisfied with his progress. He rewarded himself with a period of leisure and relaxation, temporarily halting his training.

Just like him now, comfortably lying on the bow of the ship, life should be colorful. What's the point of just fighting and cultivating all the time?

Watching the girls, their skin gleaming in the sunlight, playing ball on the deck, drinking orange wine made by the cook, and sunbathing, Luo Feng thought, could there be anything more pleasant than this?

Therefore, he didn't pay much attention to the bounty poster at all, just glanced at it and tossed it aside...

Luo Feng didn't care, but that didn't mean others didn't.

Crocodile, upon receiving Luo Feng's bounty, nearly popped his eyes out at the first glance, so shocked he almost bit off his lower lip!

As a seasoned veteran of the high seas, Crocodile naturally knew the rules governing the Navy's bounty system.

The captain's bounty is undoubtedly the highest on a ship, but our captain has only been at sea for the first time and this is the first time he has been offered a bounty.

Although the uproar it caused was outrageous, according to Crocodile's estimate, it would be at most a little over a billion!

Offering a bounty of 1 billion was already outrageous, and that was based on his own estimate of 800 million. A bounty of just over 1 billion would undoubtedly be the most appropriate.

However, he never expected that Luo Feng's bounty would reach an astonishing two billion!

This isn't just outrageous, it's downright outrageous and perverted!

Upon noticing Crocodile's unusual behavior, the other members of the Godfall Pirates gathered around, looking completely bewildered.

Even Zoro and Bartolomeo, who were engaged in a fierce battle, stopped their antics and came over.

"babble???!"

As expected, at first glance, gasps of surprise erupted from the crowd. Everyone was stunned by the enormous bounty offered.

For a moment, the Skyfall was completely silent. Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief, and the high-ranking officers at the back were completely petrified...

At this moment, the ship was so quiet that only a few seagulls occasionally flew low overhead and the slight thud of the waves beneath the ship could be heard.

"What's wrong with you all? It's only just begun, and you're already scared?"

"Did I show you all all that for nothing? Stop acting like you've never seen the world before, okay?"

After a long while of not hearing any movement from the crowd, Luo Feng sat up and looked at his companions who were in exaggerated poses but seemed to be frozen in place. He was both annoyed and amused, and muttered to himself in exasperation.

"Captain, don't joke around. This has nothing to do with how much experience you have!"

Cold sweat beaded on Luo's forehead. He, who had never been interested in bounties, seemed somewhat anxious at this moment, though his eyes also held a hint of excitement...

"Yes, Captain, hahaha... The Navy is offering such a huge bounty, don't you really know what that means?"

Crocodile was in the same state as Law, panting heavily, and asked Luo Feng.

"What does it mean?" Luo Feng asked knowingly, shaking the orange wine in his hand and asking with a smile.

"This means that the new maritime emperor mentioned in the reports is not just a rumor!"

"Captain, you might really be being treated by the Navy and the World Government as the new Yonko who will replace Whitebeard!"

Chapter 241 It's just a hollow title, what's there to make a fuss about?

"hiss……"

Upon hearing Crocodile's words, a collective gasp filled the Skyfall, everyone on board looking utterly incredulous.

They've only been at sea for a short time, just revealed their identities to the world, and only fought once, yet they've already become one of the legendary Four Emperors?

Crocodile's words struck everyone present, except for Law, as if they had been struck by lightning, leaving them completely stunned!

You have to understand that the title of "Sea Emperor" was previously considered the pinnacle of power, something they could only look up to. But now, they may have already stepped into that threshold!

How could this not be alarming!

Not to mention the high-ranking officials who were already petrified, even Robin, who was used to big scenes, was horrified.

Zoro and Bartolomeo, needless to say, were shocked but also somewhat excited...

Clearly, this news was extremely encouraging for these combatants!

Which pirate who sets sail doesn't aspire to be a strongman? This kind of thing is so exciting and means a lot to them!

The reactions of the other girls were quite different from those of 08. For example, Vivi was somewhat surprised, but mostly she was completely bewildered...

Clearly, even after Crocodile's explanation, she still struggled to grasp the symbolic meaning of such a thing.

As for Nami, her small face was filled with fear. For her, this news meant only one thing: they would be hunted down even more.

Only Law, standing next to Crocodile, nodded in agreement with an eager and excited expression.

After all, in this team, apart from Crocodile, he was the one who had seen the most. Having grown up in the Don Quixote family, his knowledge and experience were far deeper than those of the others.

"so what?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng raised an eyebrow, looking completely unconcerned. He lazily crossed his legs and leaned back in his recliner, looking utterly relaxed.

"Don't forget, Crocodile, Law, my goal isn't these empty titles. I don't even care about the so-called Pirate King. A mere title of Emperor of the Sea is nothing to worry about."

Hearing these nonchalant words, Crocodile and Law gaped, looking utterly dejected...

They really couldn't do anything about this eccentric captain. So many people flocked to it and risked their lives for it, yet he showed absolutely no interest in it.

This captain, already portrayed as ruthless and terrifyingly powerful by the outside world, would likely undergo a radical transformation if the world were to see his current appearance and state!

“But Captain, even if you don’t care about this, the reports issued by the Navy and the World Government have already given you this label.”

Not only Crocodile, but even Law was unusually talkative today. It was clear that Luo Feng's bounty had fueled their ambitions again, and they continued to persuade Luo Feng.

"The report has a huge influence on public opinion. Even if you, Captain, don't agree, at least in the eyes of the world and those pirates, there is a high probability that we are already the new generation of Yonko who have replaced Whitebeard!"

"Hahaha, what Luo said is mostly right, but the Navy isn't really trying to elevate our status."

Just then, Crocodile picked up the conversation and continued, "Those bastards in the Navy, they really pulled a vicious trick."

"It is foreseeable, Guhaha... that in the future, not only the Navy and the World Government, but also many pirates will set their sights on us, regard us as a major enemy, and attack us."

"The Navy may seem to be elevating us, but in reality, they are diverting all attention to us..."

Although Crocodile was excited, his rationality remained intact, and he immediately saw through the Navy's true purpose.

He hit the nail on the head with his words. It was clear that the most terrifying beings on this sea were the Four Emperors, but they were also the most dangerous.

In addition to facing pressure from the Navy and the World Government, these beings standing at the pinnacle of the sea also constantly face endless challengers!

Countless eyes are on them. Not to mention the veteran pirates, even the new generation who have just emerged are all eyeing them, each wanting to bring down an emperor, step on them to make a name for themselves, and establish their own powerful prestige!

Of course, this is very difficult to do, and countless people would lose their lives, but it is not entirely impossible.

At least for now, Luo Feng has already achieved it, stepping on Whitebeard with one foot and the Navy with the other, reaching the pinnacle of the era and drawing the world's attention to himself.

That's why the navy went to great lengths to elevate the status of this gang of thieves, whom they considered utterly despicable, through media coverage and bounties...

Otherwise, why would the Navy take the initiative to release a joint statement with that old fox Morgans, risking its reputation to give those reports absolute authority and completely confirm them?

You should know that Morgans, that old bird, has always been disliked by the Navy and the World Government. He's trying to incite the whole world to kill the Godfall Pirates and kill Luo Feng!

It has to be said that Crocodile is indeed quick-witted, but he used all his intelligence on conspiracies and schemes in the past. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to come up with such a vicious plan to seize a superpower after years of patience!

Now that he's focusing his mind on serious matters, he's clearly doing a pretty good job...

At this point, Crocodile was increasingly approaching the level of a true Yonko's first mate in terms of strength, intelligence, and ability to coordinate and adapt, making rapid progress.

His strength goes without saying, and his ability to coordinate and adapt was demonstrated during the crucial moment in the Marineford War when Luo Feng was overwhelmed with other tasks, proving to be very competent.

As for intelligence, it's obviously sufficient, since he's the only one who thought of this!

In this state of extreme excitement, even the usually calm and knowledgeable Law was unaware of it. Only after hearing Crocodile's analysis did he immediately realize the truth and break out in a cold sweat!

He was so excited earlier; after all, he's a passionate young man. Even the aloof Luo couldn't help but be swept away by a man's romance at times.

Old ginger is spicier. After Crocodile pointed it out, he finally came to his senses and saw the great danger hidden in the situation!

"That's why I said it's just a hollow title, nothing to make a fuss about."

Luo Feng had clearly seen through the Navy's sinister intentions, their attempt to divert trouble and target them. As the captain, he was always the most sensitive to danger.

However, Luo Feng was not afraid at all. He raised the wine glass in his hand to the same level as the sunlight, his eyes cold.

Looking at the shimmering light reflected in the wine glass, he didn't even turn his head, and said indifferently, "It's just a case of flattery to kill, let them do it."

"If I wanted a mundane life, I wouldn't have come to the New World. I'd rather they come to me and become my stepping stones!"

"If the foundation is not thick enough, how can one win the crown and successfully reach the summit?"

Chapter 242 Little Weiwei, do you want to come back to the room with me for tutoring?

Clearly, Luo Feng regarded these powerful individuals who would come to him in the future as his trials, comparing them to stepping stones, intending to use them as a foundation to climb to the top!

The scope of this target is astonishingly large; it includes not only the navy, but all the world's strongest individuals.

It is foreseeable that if his remarks were to be spread, they would cause a huge uproar and once again cause a global uproar!