Pirate: I'm an admiral now, what's wrong with taking a little extra money?

Since arriving on this island, this legendary pirate has been in a state of "self-isolation".

He neither participated in the construction nor communicated with anyone, as if he were an outsider.

Kane's lips curled into a playful smile as he slowly swayed over.

"Old Hong, how's your injury healing? Are you settling into your new home?"

Count Red didn't even open his eyes, his voice icy: "Thanks to you, you won't die."

"As long as I don't die."

Kane sat down next to him and extended his hand without any hesitation.

Where is what I asked for?

The Red Earl finally opened his crimson eyes, a hint of helplessness flashing in them. He then pulled a neatly folded piece of paper from his pocket and casually tossed it to Kane.

"Here is the list you requested."

He snorted coldly.

"The richest guys in the new world, black and white, are all on there."

Kane took the list and quickly began to work on it.

The paper was covered with densely written names that were household names in the new world.

There are captains of notorious pirate crews, underworld emperors with wealth beyond measure, and even several kings of member states known for their extravagance and cruelty.

"Wow, your business skills are pretty good, Lao Hong!"

Kane nodded in satisfaction, then took out a pen and scribbled down a series of numbers after the names.

After writing, he patted the paper back onto the Red Earl's chest.

"Go ahead, take on your first task after joining the company."

Count Red picked up the paper and frowned as he looked at the numbers on it, which were often in the hundreds of millions.

What...are these numbers?

"Amount owed".

Kane grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth.

“Since they’re on the list, these people all owe G-5 a ‘justice maintenance tax.’ Depending on their net worth, it ranges from one hundred million to one billion.”

"I don't care what method you use, whether you rob or steal, you have to take back every single penny of this money."

The Red Earl tightened his grip on the paper slightly, and his lips twitched violently.

Having lived for so many years and spent half his life as a pirate, this was the first time he had ever heard someone describe "robbery" in such a fresh and elegant way.

What the hell is this "justice-maintaining tax"?

You want me... to go alone?

The Red Earl's voice deepened, his crimson eyes fixed intently on Kane.

"if not?"

Kane naturally countered with a question.

“We’re proper naval personnel now, how can we do this kind of dirty work of robbing and pillaging? If word gets out, it will seriously damage the glorious image of the navy.”

“You’re different. You’re a pirate by nature. If you go and take it, that’s called double-crossing, it’s only natural.”

“Don’t worry,” Kane patted him on the shoulder, “Your old ship is gone, but I’ve already had Gion prepare a new one for you. It’s a bit smaller, but it’ll be fast enough.”

"In addition, you can take 10% of the money you collect as your operating expenses. See, am I a generous boss?"

Earl Red: "..."

He looked at Kane's face, which was etched with arrogance, and a surge of anger rose to his head.

I am a legendary figure, on par with Roger and Whitebeard!

Now, they've actually been reduced to being a henchman for a mere navy brat, collecting protection money all over the world?!

If this gets out, what will become of his "proud and aloof" image?!

"What? You don't want to?"

Kane's eyes instantly turned cold.

"Don't forget our deal. You're one of my men now, so it's only right that I have you do some work."

"Or are you saying you're no longer interested in that fruit of 'immortality'?"

The word "immortality" was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the Red Earl's anger.

He took a deep breath and clutched the "IOU" filled with shame tightly in his hand.

"……I see."

He forced out those words through gritted teeth.

"That's right."

Kane's smile brightened again.

"Go early and come back early; the base is waiting for your money to pay for meals."

After saying that, he hummed an unknown tune and led Kuzan and the other two away.

Only the Red Earl remained, his expression shifting unpredictably.

a long time.

He stood up, went outside, glanced at the bustling construction site, and then at the list in his hand.

In the end, he turned into a red afterimage and disappeared into the horizon.

this day.

All the great pirates, underground kings, and greedy rulers of the New World are still unaware of this.

A "bloody debt collector" who strikes fear into their hearts has officially started his job.

Chapter 80: Kaido-sensei is right, this is what you call a ticket to becoming a strongman!

The Red Earl is gone.

There were no farewells, no harsh words.

This proud and aloof king, who was on par with Roger and Whitebeard, was now like a corporate slave forced to work 996, full of resentment, plunging headlong into the raging waves of the New World.

Where did he go? Nobody knows. Nor does anyone need to know.

As long as he doesn't want to die, as long as he still has a sliver of longing for that fruit that can make people young again, the Pele on those IOUs will flow into G-5's coffers like rivers flowing into the sea.

Kane withdrew his gaze, found a flat rock to sit on, and let his consciousness sink into the blue light screen that only he could see.

[Current disciplinary violation balance: 631,800!]

Looking at that number, Kane's heart skipped a beat.

This huge sum of money is enough to allow him to undergo a complete transformation.

The image of his battle with the Red Earl flashed through his mind. He deeply felt the gap between them when he saw the Conqueror's Haki that had been refined to its extreme. Although he had won by using an underhanded fighting style with unlimited stamina, he was still outmatched in the quality of his Haki.

Zangetsu can simulate the effect of Haki enveloping the body, but it is ultimately an external object.

"The ability to control Conqueror's Haki is a power that only a handful of strong individuals can master!"

"Cute" teacher's wise words echoed in Kane's mind at that moment.

It's time to get that real ticket to the top of the world.

"System, exchange for advanced Conqueror's Haki."

Kane made up his mind.

[To exchange for advanced Conqueror's Haki, 600,000 Disciplinary Points are required. Confirm?]

Six hundred thousand was almost all of his wealth.

But Kane did not hesitate at all.

"confirm!"

[Confirmed redemption... Loading advanced Conqueror's Haki module...]

[WARNING! A significant difference between the host's will strength and the module's strength has been detected. Forced synchronization will be performed, which may cause a severe impact. Please be prepared!]

[3...2...1...Start simultaneously!]

boom--!!!

A terrifying will tore through dimensions, descended from nothingness, and poured fiercely into the depths of Kane's soul!

In that instant, Kane's consciousness was ripped from his body.

He "saw" a man laughing heartily, holding a curved sword. With just a casual swing, black and red lightning tore through the sky and the earth!

The scene changes.

He then "saw" the bow of an enormous whale-shaped ship, where a white-bearded man wrapped his domineering aura around his naginata. With a single strike, the space itself trembled and emitted a mournful cry of unbearable pressure!

Immediately afterwards, the image shattered and then reformed.

A man with wildly flowing hair, resembling a demon, is facing the combined attack of several of the strongest men in the world.

Faced with a devastating attack that could sink the island, he did not dodge, but instead grinned with a savage smile that seemed to look down on the world.

Om-!

An invisible and intangible yet unbreakable barrier of will appeared out of thin air.

Whether it was a slash imbued with supreme domineering aura or a world-destroying iron fist, the moment it touched that barrier, it was as if it had crashed into a forbidden zone of the gods, shattering and annihilating without even lifting a single corner of his clothes!

That's Roger! That's Whitebeard! That's Rocks!

It's the pinnacle of scenery in this era!

The system actually allowed him to personally experience that legendary power in this way!