The pinnacle of pirates begins with deceiving fate!

"Now it seems you've disappointed me greatly!"

"???!!!"

The marines were bewildered; they had never seen anyone so shameless.

Conversely, are they still at fault?!

"Cough cough!"

John cleared his throat with his fist in front of his mouth, raised his chin, and said with a tolerant and understanding expression:

"Never mind, my justice is an inclusive justice, capable of forgiving all of you little rascals."

"Bring me a sword, and I'll show you what a 'Sea-Slaying Hero' really is!"

"You also know swordsmanship?"

Reed, who was in a distressed state, suddenly had a bright look in his eyes and handed over his beloved Greatsword, the Twenty-One "Greedy Wolf".

He had witnessed top-tier experts use absolute power to shatter terrain obstacles. If John truly knew swordsmanship, then he could take this opportunity to observe and learn.

"Of course I will! I'm a super swordsman!"

"..."

Pirate Ship

"Hahaha! Those stupid navy guys have run into a reef!"

"No, the navy has hit a reef and is stuck. How are we supposed to lead them to Captain Morgan?"

"How about...we stop and wait?"

For a moment, the pirates looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

What if we stop and enter the range of that monster from the Navy, and blow up their pirate ship with one shot?

But if they don't stop, and the navy loses track of them along the way, how are they going to explain it to Captain Morgan?

Just as the pirates hesitated...

Clang

The sound of clashing metal echoed through the sky, and a purple beam of light shot out from the naval warship diagonally behind, passing several meters off the starboard side of the pirate ship.

As the beam of light passed through, the surrounding light dimmed and faded, leaving only that stunning purple streak.

The sea exploded, and all the hidden reefs and spikes beneath the surface were pulverized and disappeared into the vast ocean with the surging waves.

Chapter 49: Thank you to "Euler Remember to Save Me" for the six monthly tickets!

On the warship

"John! You despicable bastard!"

Reed grabbed John by the collar and roared, his bloodshot eyes filled with regret and pain for his mistaken belief.

"A great swordsman cleaves the sea with his sword! Not throws my precious 'Greedy Wolf' out like this!"

"Waaaaah! You owe me my 'Greedy Wolf'!"

That's right, John didn't use his sword to unleash a flying slash; instead, he threw his beloved sword like a cannonball!

"Hey, calm down."

John disgustedly pried the hand off his collar, then impatiently shoved Reed, who was standing right in front of him, making him back away.

"What's wrong with making a small sacrifice for justice?"

"It's just a broken sword. I'll replace it with a Supreme Grade Sword later. You should be happy about that."

"Really?"

Upon hearing the words "Supreme Great Sword," Reed's expression instantly brightened.

The Supreme Grade Sword is the ultimate dream of every swordsman. Although it's a question, he believes that John, who can casually pull out 20 million Berries, can produce it.

"Then it's a deal. This is a promise between men, and you can't go back on your word!"

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and supervise those sissies rowing. Let's catch those pirates for me."

"As ordered!"

For a moment, Reed was so excited that he forgot he was the superior officer. He gave John a standard military salute and excitedly rushed down to the lower deck to supervise the work.

Meanwhile, on the pirate ship.

The ship bobbed up and down in the aftershocks of the surging waves. The pirates, unable to stand steadily, slumped onto the deck, their dazed eyes still reflecting the fleeting purple light that had streaked across the sky.

The pirates remained stunned for an unknown amount of time until a sharp shriek rang out, snapping them out of their shock.

"What are you idiots standing there for? Row now! Run!"

At this moment, the fierce cat no longer had any resentment towards "Captain Morgan's" orders and completely gave up the idea of ​​going to the Navy on its own.

That navy officer is definitely not someone he can handle!

"Go and meet up with Captain Morgan. Only he can kill that naval monster!"

"Yes! We also have Captain Morgan!"

Hope flickered in the pirates' lifeless eyes as the image of that tall figure appeared in their minds, its fierce and cruel appearance giving them an endless sense of security.

The pirate ship rowed frantically, reaching a speed much faster than before.

Behind the Bay of Lost Souls, where countless reefs lie, lies a desolate island with jagged rocks and a wide, expansive coastline.

Along the coastline, wooden buildings stand tall, their lights twinkling in the night, and many figures can be vaguely seen moving and crisscrossing among the buildings.

This place is similar to "Mako Town" on the Grand Line, and it's a gathering place for pirates from the East Blue.

Pirates trade and indulge in pleasure here; it's a haven for "lawless people."

As the naval warships docked, this town of dread, a gathering place for outlaws such as pirates and slave traders, seemed to come alive all at once.

Clusters of bonfires were lit, and a dense crowd of outlaws gathered on the coastline, staring at the warship with the eyes of predators eyeing their prey.

"Captain Morgan, I obeyed your orders and brought the target navy back!"

The fierce cat rushed up to a middle-aged man, becoming as docile as a cat seeing its owner, licking its face and grinning foolishly.

The middle-aged man was tall with a long, horse-like face and narrow, slightly upturned eyes, as if he were always carrying a sinister smile.

He is the master of this town of lost souls, the great pirate "King Snake" Morgan with a bounty of ten million Berries!

"Hmm, not bad, not bad."

Morgan raised his hand and gently patted the fierce cat's head, treating it just like a pet.

The pirates gathered around did not look down on the fierce cat for being a pet; instead, they envied it so much that they could take its place.

Actually, Morgan wasn't the one with the highest bounty in Soul Town; there were many pirates with higher bounties than him.

But these pirates with high bounties are all willing to submit to others and regard Morgan as the BOSS here.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you kidding me?!"

Reed followed John off the warship and onto the shore. Upon seeing many familiar faces on the wanted posters, his expression turned extremely grim.

"'Butcher' Wade, bounty of fifteen million Berry!"

"'Ghost Axe' Beckett, bounty of 27 million Berries!"

"'Death Coil' Morrow, bounty of 55 million Berries..."

"How come all these terrifying guys are here? And judging from their positions, Morgan seems to be the leader?"

Seeing these pirates with higher bounties standing behind Morgan, Reed frowned, full of confusion.

It's important to understand that pirates are ranked based on their bounty. Why would a pirate with a higher bounty willingly become a subordinate of a pirate with a lower bounty?

"Don't make a fuss like you've never seen anything like this before."

John took out a cigarette, lit it, and scanned the group of pirates through the rising smoke, quickly making a preliminary assessment of the situation.

The bounty for a pirate is determined by their strength and the actions they have taken; in short, it depends on the danger they pose to the world.

Take John himself as an example...

Even though he took all the treasures from God Valley, the World Government did not increase his bounty at all.

Because his threat to the world government has not increased!

On the contrary, in the underworld, due to his personal wealth and the hatred he attracted by stealing a lot of pirate treasure, his bounty was raised to 10 billion Berries.

This "Kingsnake" Morgan is probably in a similar situation to him, having accomplished some "great feats" unknown to outsiders, behind the backs of the World Government.

Just as he had guessed, without the allure of the Pirate King's "One Piece," the pirates would remain confined to their own little world.

To grow bigger and stronger, one must naturally expand one's influence.

However, as their power grows, it will inevitably attract the attention of the Navy and the World Government. To avoid being attacked even more fiercely, they must hide themselves.

Morgan clearly had secretly conquered most of the pirates in the East Blue and established a set of underground rules, transforming mindless plunder into long-term operation.

So on the surface, Morgan's threat to the World Government is only worth ten million Berries, but his actual military power is far greater than that amount.

"I'm losing out big time because I have to put in the effort of a hundred million or even several hundred million Berries for a ten million Berry credit!"

John took a deep drag on his cigarette and glanced sideways at Reed standing beside him.

"Can you write a report? Can you describe Morgan's threat level as being worth a billion dollars?"

"If I had that ability, I would have been working at the Navy Headquarters long ago!" Reed rolled his eyes in annoyance.

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"Let's retreat and report to Colonel Burns, so he can unite multiple branches before returning to hunt down the pirates."

Reed wasn't in the mood for banter with John, so he subtly tugged at John's waistband, reminding him not to act impulsively.