I guarded Impel Down for a hundred years in the pirate world.

"Hey, Jin, can you stop being so cynical?" the fat man complained.

"I'm just stating the facts."

"cut……"

The two started arguing as usual.

……

In another tavern, Marco, Joz, and others were enjoying a hearty drink.

"I wonder how Redhead is doing."

"That kid is smart and talented, he'll be fine. Maybe we'll even need his help when we're exploring the stars in the future."

"Haha, by the way, what do you guys think of Lox's invitation?"

"Well... going directly into the Central Star Region is probably a bit premature. Let's see after this battle..."

Chapter 194 The 13th Boss

Everywhere, in every region, adventurers about to go into battle are relaxing and having parties before the battle.

Near the Marine Headquarters, on a deserted island that has become a temporary home for the giant Rachael, Figo, Rachael, Linlin, and Shiro are roasting Sea Kings while waiting for their guests to arrive.

Suddenly, a portal opened in the void, and the three-eyed youth emerged.

Star News reporter, Bao Yu!

"What a wonderful smell, Boss Lake, long time no see." Bao Yu greeted Lake and then added, "Greetings, Lord Raibur, and hello, Lord Gaston Figo."

He couldn't stay serious for more than three seconds before his three eyes flashed pink light at the same time, and he flashed to Lingling's side, saying, "I've finally seen you in person, Lingling, you're even more beautiful than in the pictures!"

Lingling looked disgusted and clenched her fists.

Bao Yu quickly moved some distance away.

La Ke let out two silly laughs. Bai Ji stared longingly at the meat Figo was grilling, too lazy to pay attention to the foolish humans. Figo said, "Welcome to Qinghai, reporter Bao Yu. This isn't our first meeting. Want to eat something together? My cooking is pretty good."

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony.” Bao Yu sat down cross-legged and said, “I was really rude last time. It was my duty, so please forgive me, Lord Figo. But your battle with the troll Ato was truly amazing. I never expected that such a powerful king as you would be born in the Eastern Universe Sea so quietly.”

He politely accepted the roast meat from Figo with both hands, paused for a moment under Bai Ji's cold gaze, and then sensibly handed the roast meat back to Bai Ji.

The big white cat is completely satisfied.

Having only smelled the aroma without actually eating it, Bao Yu swallowed hard, feeling a bit uncomfortable. He could only get down to business: "Since Boss La Ke has already invited you to join the Starry Sky News, and you have agreed, then on behalf of the other 11 bosses, I formally invite you to become a reporter for the Starry Sky News!"

"Can you fully represent the other 11 people?"

Bai Ji smiled and said, "Yes, I am honored to have the trust of the 12 bosses to serve as the chief reporter of the Starry Sky News, managing most of the affairs of the Starry Sky News and having the right to invite new people to join."

Looking at Figo, the three-eyed man recalled Figo's violent clash with Ato and his astonishing strength, and quickly put on a humble expression: "Of course, this is just a nominal position for me, a nominal position only because it's convenient for me. A strong person like you joining will naturally have a great deal of autonomy."

However, while enjoying the protection of the 12 leaders, if you encounter any significant or minor events in the Star Sea that are worth recording, please notify me as soon as possible, and I will relay the shared information to the leaders.

“What if I were to become the 13th leader of the Star News?” Figo asked.

"...?"

Bao Yu was stunned for a moment, and after a long while, he said with a very interesting expression, "No, you..."

He organized his thoughts: "The twelve leaders are all powerful figures who have lit four lamps and are renowned throughout the starry sea. Athos, the demon prince under Beelzebub, is indeed very strong, but it wouldn't take the twelve leaders much effort to kill him..."

Clearly, he was trying to persuade the other party to back down in a tactful way.

"Even 12 people could beat Ato." Figo glanced at the white table, but King Raibur, engrossed in his roast meat, didn't notice Figo's strange look.

“He can do it, Baoyu.” La Ke, who was lying on the ground, suddenly said in a muffled voice, “He’s very strong, I can’t kill him.”

What?! Bao Yu was instantly stunned.

Figo said, "When I fought Ato, I hadn't lit the third lamp yet, but now I have. My strength has improved a little bit. Of course, it's still not as good as Brother Lake. It's just enough to keep my life. Is that enough?"

Is that enough? Absolutely enough! The Barbarian Giant Rachael is definitely among the top fighters of the 12 leaders. If two of them were to fight, they might not even survive against him…

But how could this be... all of a sudden...?

Inviting subordinates has turned into inviting the boss?

Lighting the third lamp has improved your strength? We need long-term accumulation to complete the transformation of our strength when we light the second and third lamps. You just lit the third lamp and went from Yato to Lako?

No spacecraft engine can be this fast!

Bao Yu didn't disbelieve it; La Ke wouldn't cooperate in lying. She just thought it was absurd.

He stammered for a long time, his three eyes scrutinizing Figo from head to toe, before finally managing to squeeze out, "Of course I can't make the decision on this matter; the bosses have to decide together."

"Oh, right," Bao Yu added, "To become the leader of the Starry Sky Newspaper, you not only need to have great strength, but also a certain amount of influence. Like Boss La Ke, although he doesn't usually return to the Savage Star, most of the barbarians in the Starry Sky still obey his orders..."

"Inviting him was a huge profit for Starry Sky News," Bai Ji said impatiently. "Why do you think I'm here? To play with that stupid giant?"

"Although Qinghai is indeed not yet comparable to the major clans of the Central Star Region, please have faith in Qinghai's potential," Figo said. "The day after tomorrow we will have a major battle with the Demon Clan. Reporter Bao Yu, you can broadcast the entire battle live. But before that, let's be friends?"

Bao Yu was startled.

A large iron chain flew towards them.

[Prisoner: Al Baoyu]

[Rank: UR7]

[Status: Detained]

Crime Index: 438

[Participation rate in the arrest: 100%]

[Optional Benefits: Fruit Development, Flight, Physique, Three-Eyed Clan Power (Rare), Photography, Den Den Mushi Breeding, Intelligence Gathering]

[Character Event 1 (Activated): Have Bao Yu or help Bao Yu pursue Charlotte Linlin]

[Character Event 2 (Activated): Have Bao Yu or verify for Bao Yu whether Gaston Figo can become the 13th King of the Star News]

【…】

……

As an intelligence chief, how could he not do some investigation after learning that Lingling and Figo were from the same place and that La Ke had come to invite Figo?

Bao Yu has already investigated some of the powerful figures in Qinghai, including Lockes and others who entered the Central Star Region. For a remote planet, such power is indeed remarkable, but it is still far inferior to the races led by the 12 leaders. That's why Bao Yu raised the issue of power with Figo.

Then, when he saw everyone gathered at the Marine Headquarters the next day, he was taken aback.

There are over 20 King-level players and nearly a hundred potential King-level followers?! And countless more nearing the King-level?!

Is this the Tianlong Star branch?!

No, the most crucial thing is, these guys' strength... why is it different from what I've been investigating over the past few months?!

The big, fat white cat patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't be surprised. The people here are very talented and have even received personal guidance from me, so they've improved quite quickly recently."

Bao Yu responded with a dry laugh, blinking all three eyes at the same time... It wasn't a hallucination.

Here... here...?!

When Figo walked to the highest point of the headquarters, flicked his robes, and sat down, all the powerful figures fell silent, waiting for Figo's inspection and instructions.

Bao Yu could almost hear his own heartbeat!

He thought to himself: Starry Sky News, it seems there really is going to be a 13th... the boss.

Chapter 195 Opening

Sky islands are special islands located thousands of meters above the sea, standing amidst white clouds.

Throughout Qinghai, there are nearly a hundred large and small floating islands, most of which are located above the Grand Line. Oteyarova is one of them.

Because of its isolation from the world, the area has very backward technology, almost non-existent, and the clothing is relatively retro, consisting of bare upper body and grass skirts on the lower body.

The agricultural and sericultural lifestyle continued until a few months ago when it was disrupted by the 'despicable' navy forcibly relocating all the island's inhabitants.

Because in Bai Ji's prophecy, the direction from which the demon race would attack is right above this place!

On the morning of January 1, 1501 in the Sea Calendar, the navy and adventurers who were about to participate in the battle, led by Figo, landed on the island.

The old buildings on the island have long been demolished, and the dense forest has been removed, replaced by a high platform built of zigzag stone and tiered seats like an audience seating area.

The participants took their seats in order.

What is the purpose of a chair?

To the outside world, they were saying they were taking a wait-and-see approach to put psychological pressure on the demon race.

It can also be used for posing.

It looks great in photos!

As Bao Yu pointed his camera Den Den Mushi at the Qinghai warriors who had taken their seats, he couldn't help but think to himself: This guy is too good.

"Hello again, fellow kings. I am Bao Yu, a reporter from Starry Sky News."

As the usual opening remarks began, the scene of Qinghai was transmitted into the starry sky through the highest-grade Den Den Mushi that Bao Yu always carried with him!

……

"The latest report from the Star News?"

As a renowned 'newspaper' that resonates throughout the starry sky, the Starry Sky Newspaper naturally serves not only the 12 kings who created it and their people, but also many other people in the starry sky who pay attention to it.

In the Central Star Region, the pirate Taima, with a bounty of 3.437 billion, is one of them.

As a powerful figure who lit the three lamps, he was somewhat famous in the Central Star Region, but among the Celestial Dragons, the Demon Race, and the Four Emperors, he was only a junior and had to live cautiously.

He kept a close eye on the Celestial Dragons' newspapers and the Starry Sky newspaper, paying attention to every little movement in the starry sky.

At this moment, the most famous war correspondent, Bao Yu, sent over the live broadcast footage. He naturally watched it immediately, but the footage was unexpectedly not of a battle.

Strangers sat in a staggered arrangement on the curved, audience-like seats.

At the center, at the highest point, sat a swordsman who appeared to be a young man in a white robe. He was extremely dignified and imposing, and his wise eyes seemed to reflect his own image through the screen.

To the left and right of them were a middle-aged man with his hair tied up in a puffy bun and a half-grown, somewhat fierce smile, and a tall, alluring woman with long pink hair.

Looking to the sides, the half of the group on the side of the ruthless man were 'crooked and deformed'. Like the ruthless man, they all had the aura of pirates. Their faces were either smiling or excited, with a battle-hungry charm and the aura of strongmen!

On the side of the tall, beautiful women, all of them wore the same uniforms and cloaks, with serious and upright expressions, like a righteous army that would strike down all evil!

Although the two halves were completely mismatched, they sat together harmoniously, exuding an imposing aura. Taima felt as if he were seeing the Celestial Dragons' army!