The pinnacle of pirates begins with deceiving fate!

"That's a real shame, I can't let you experience what it's like to kill your father."

John shook his head regretfully, then stated the facts.

"From now on, I will be your long-lost brother, and I can dye my hair blonde."

"Huh? Are you kidding me!"

Somaz could hardly believe his ears; it was simply outrageous.

He hadn't considered the possibility of impersonating someone else's bloodline, but it was a viable option. However, he wasn't the only member of the "Shepard" family.

He doesn't get to decide everything!

In particular, Shepard Depp, the "God of Agriculture and War" among the Five Elders, has been serving the "Great Lords" for hundreds of years and holds a very high position in the Shepard family and even among the Celestial Dragons.

As a descendant of Saint Pitcus, such a lie could not possibly fool the other party!

"People will only believe what they want to believe."

John raised his hand and grabbed Somaz's cheek, forcing his head up to meet his gaze.

"Didn't Garin bring a brat back from God Valley? Why? It's because that brat has unlimited potential."

"And you've seen my power. I can pack you and the entire Shepard family up and crush you like ants. That's why Pitt would be very willing to have a strong person like me join him."

This is actually a very simple principle, just like fortune telling.

If someone tells you that you are blessed with great fortune and will become very rich and powerful in the future, you would say that the fortune teller is a diviner.

But if someone tells you that a dark spot on your forehead foretells a bloody disaster, you'd say the fortune teller is a charlatan.

Humans are often particularly tolerant and careless about things that are beneficial to them, and are willing to believe in them.

"Let's work together to make Shepard great again, shall we?"

"This……"

Somaz's eyes flickered; he was somewhat tempted.

Most importantly, this way he could be free from John's threats.

After all, we're all on the same side now. John can't keep using his heart to blackmail him, can he?

However, he knew John's true background, and once his true identity was revealed, he would be hunted down by the entire Celestial Dragons. In a sense, he had John's weakness.

The thought of being able to blackmail and control such a powerful monster made Somaz imagine himself sitting in the position of the leader of the Knights of God, or even becoming one of the Five Elders.

"Okay, I can give it a try."

"That's right, a good child is one who listens."

John moved his hand, which was pinching Somaz's face, upwards, kneading and pinching his skull as if he were petting a pet.

Ignoring the humiliating act, Somaz sat up and patiently listened to John recount the details of his brother's exile.

After telling the story, John then repeatedly checked Somaz's memory to make sure he remembered every detail before letting him make the phone call to Shepard Ten Pitt.

Brubru

After a busy tone, the call was connected, and Somaz immediately spoke with a joyful expression:

"Great-grandfather, I've found it!"

"Somaz? What did you find?" Pitsaur's tone was somewhat kind as he spoke to the only promising junior in the family.

Somaz swallowed hard, glancing at John beside him. Encouraged by John's nod, he continued:

"That's right. My father told me before he died that he met a very capable woman in the mortal realm years ago and married her."

"Later, that woman gave birth to a child with astonishing potential, who was born with the ability to awaken Observation Haki!"

"But when the father was taking the child back to the holy land, the shipwreck occurred en route, causing the child to be lost and his whereabouts have been unknown ever since."

"My dad said that's my brother, and he told me to go and look for him again. If I can find him, a monster with terrifying power will appear in Shepard!"

“And now, I’ve found him! My brother Shepard John!”

"Really? Why didn't your father tell me about this?"

The Den Den Mushi mimicked Piet Saint's furrowed brow in suspicion.

Seeing this, Somaz couldn't help but shrink back guiltily, and then, encouraged by John's gaze, spoke again.

“Great-grandfather, you know my father. He was addicted to gambling and had a huge debt. He wanted to give you a surprise so you could give him some pocket money to pay off his debts.”

"In the end, everything fell apart at the last minute, so I didn't dare to ask you."

“But none of that matters anymore. My brother John… has awakened the ‘qualities of a king’!”

"The king's qualifications?! Fine, bring John back for me to see."

The expression on the Den Den Mushi's face suddenly turned serious.

"Okay! I'll bring Brother John back right away!"

"..."

As the phone call ended, Somaz lay sprawled on the ground, utterly exhausted, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.

This is so exciting!

For some reason, it made him somewhat addicted.

Chapter 107 Revocation of Bounty Order

It should be understood that Celestial Dragons who betray the interests of their group will be subject to public trial and execution.

Somaz fabricated identities for outsiders to infiltrate the Celestial Dragons, which is undoubtedly a serious crime!

Even if he is a member of the Knights of God, he will die without a burial place!

"Brother John, can you give my heart back now?"

"My dear brother, don't worry, let me keep it safe for you first."

John put his heart in his pocket and, with a smile, helped Somaz up from the ground.

He couldn't wait to go to the "Holy Land" Mary Geoise in his new identity.

"Brother, can I share some of your treasure...?"

"No rush, no rush!"

"..."

Three days later

Sabaody Archipelago

"Intelligence report: 'Defected Major General' John has been spotted at the bubble elevator leading to Mary Geoise. Send reinforcements immediately to capture the criminal!"

While using a Den Den Mushi to notify his colleagues and the Navy, Rabbit CP0 was rushing towards Island 1, where the elevator was located.

He never expected that the criminal John would dare to show up in such a place, and that he seemed to be heading to a very dangerous place!

"We must capture John before he disturbs the Celestial Dragons!"

"Ah, they've already sent 'Hero' Garp over."

On the other end of the phone, Kong gave a cold, emotionless reply and then hung up.

Although Kong sympathized with John's plight, he always stood on his own ground and would never be swayed by emotions.

From the moment John defected, John was the enemy of the Sky, the enemy of the entire navy!

CP0, the rabbit, looked at the Den Den Mushi that had hung up without permission, but instead breathed a sigh of relief, showing no anger.

“‘Hero’ Garp, what a reassuring name.”

Although he despised Garp's willful and reckless behavior, he had to admit his immense strength.

With Garp around, he believed the operation would be a success!

Island 1, near the bubble elevator.

"Brother John, where have you been these past few days? I've been waiting for you so long!"

Somaz stepped out of the bubble elevator and walked enthusiastically toward the man sitting on the railing, holding a coconut in one hand.

Faced with the enthusiasm of the annoying guy, disgust flashed across John's face for a moment, then he forced a smile, raised his free hand, and put his arm around Somaz's shoulder as he approached.

“My foolish Ododo, my brother is currently wanted with a bounty on his head, and I have some things to take care of.”

"is it?"

Somaz raised an eyebrow, then waved his hand dismissively.

“Once we meet with Saint Piet and confirm your identity, arrests and bounties will be minor issues.”

"Of course! I'm a Celestial Dragon!"

John released Somaz, opened his mouth and bit into the coconut, shaking his head with smug satisfaction.

Actually, he had been drawing a vial of Somaz's blood these past few days to make some small preparations for dealing with emergencies.

Just in case.

“Let’s go, Pitt Saint is already waiting for us.” Somaz turned and walked towards the bubble elevator.

In the instant he turned around, his enthusiastic expression suddenly turned into contempt.

Sure enough, even the most powerful monsters dream of becoming Celestial Dragons.

Therefore, even the guy who was so high and mighty before now has to make peace with him and act like they're close friends.

As for the concern that John might become a Celestial Dragon, what unspeakable secrets lie behind this?

Please, becoming a Celestial Dragon is the ultimate dream that all the lowly commoners in the lower realms can only dream of in their entire lives. What else could they possibly be planning?

This is the end of my life!

Just as the two were about to step into the bubble elevator one after the other...

"Halt! 'Defected Major General' John, you're under arrest!"

A furious shout suddenly rang out, followed by a piercing whistling sound. A white blur rushed toward the entrance of the bubble elevator at an extremely fast speed, raising its index finger and pointing it directly at John's back of the heart.