A pirate on the high seas kidnaps a Celestial Dragon!

Having learned quite a bit about this world, Nami naturally knows the world's structure.

That's why she was frightened by what Qi Bai was about to do.

This is an act of extortion against the navy.

This must be unprecedented and likely to remain so.

With naval branches spread throughout the four seas and the Grand Line, going so far as to extort the navy would be suicidal.

This kind of thing was done.

There's probably nowhere for them to hide in the entire ocean.

"Don't worry, it's just the navy. I'll handle everything."

Qi Bai said nonchalantly.

With the people under his control, if he successfully extorts even a few, his power will increase rapidly.

not to mention.

If he receives a higher evaluation and can field some powerful subordinates, will he still need to fear the Navy? It should be the Navy that needs to fear him.

Hear the words.

Nami and Nojiko were both speechless.

Qi Bai is far too confident.

The navy is enormous.

This isn't just something I said casually.

Therefore, Nami decided to try to persuade Qi Bai again.

but.

at this time.

But Lucci did arrive.

And he brought a woman with him.

"Boss, this woman is a gift I'm offering to you."

Lu Qi approached Qi Bai and said.

Seeing this scene in front of me.

Qi Bai: "???"

He couldn't help but look at the elderly man on the subway with a question mark on his face.

This Lu Qi... holy crap, his men are awesome.

How come he never realized that this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, Lucci, was so capable?

They even considered things so thoroughly.

but.

"Lucci, in your eyes, am I such a lecherous person?"

Qi Bai spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qi immediately knelt down before Qi Bai.

"Of course, that's not what I meant. Please calm down, sir. This was my own idea. I just felt that your status is so high that you should need some women to serve you. I have offended you, sir. Please forgive me."

Lu Qi lowered his head and apologized.

See this.

Qi Bai couldn't continue to vent his anger on Lu Qi.

After all, the other party's actions were all for his benefit. Moreover, these were all subordinates he had personally selected, and their loyalty was beyond doubt. Therefore, he had no intention of punishing Lucci.

"Alright, you're doing this for my sake, let's just leave it at that this time."

"This woman will stay with me for now and work as my maid."

Qi Bai glanced at Tashigi, considered for a moment, and then spoke.

Unlike Nami, who has a job as a navigator, and Nojiko, who doesn't have to deal with the ship's food, Qi Bai also takes care of washing his clothes. The ship also needs to be cleaned frequently.

Even with Nami's help, cleaning a ship still takes a considerable amount of time.

If Tashigi stayed to help.

That would make things easier for Nami and Nojiko.

"Your subordinate thanks you for your forgiveness, sir."

Lucci said gratefully.

just.

"What a joke, I would never be a maid to a pirate."

Tashigi, however, was furious.

The other party's act of making her a maid was an insult to her.

"First of all, let me correct one point: we are not pirates, we are ruthless bandits."

"Furthermore, this is my request. Your opinion is useless and you have no right to refuse."

Qi Bai looked at Tashigi and said firmly.

"impossible."

"I've already said I can't be your maid. Go ahead and kill me if you dare."

Tashigi said defiantly.

"is it?"

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

"However, Lucci, bring the navy personnel from the warship over here. Kill them one by one in front of this female navy officer until she agrees. If she doesn't agree, then kill all the navy personnel on the ship."

Qi Bai said calmly.

His words instantly turned Tashigi's face pale.

This is a threat.

A blatant threat directed at her.

If she refuses to be the other party's maid, then Qi Bai will slaughter the navy personnel who have already been captured on the warship, and all these deaths will be considered to be due to her.

and so……

Tashigi was so frightened that her face turned pale.

"Yes."

Lu Qi, who was kneeling on the ground, also stood up and walked towards the warship.

His shoes made a crisp sound on the deck, which added layers of pressure to Tashigi's heart as she heard the sound.

"and many more."

Just as Lucci was about to jump onto the warship...

Tashigi spoke up, calling out to the other person.

"I'm willing to be your maid, please don't harm the navy."

It was under such threats that she directly succumbed to Qi Bai.

After all, she knew most of the navy personnel on the ship, having worked with them for several years. If these colleagues were to die because of her, she would feel immense pressure.

and so……

Having no other choice, Tashigi agreed to Qi Bai's request.

“In that case, Lucci, unlock her handcuffs. Also, Nami, take her to change into some clean clothes.”

Qi Bai also said.

Tashigi was then uncuffed by Lucci.

The moment the handcuffs were removed.

Tashigi had an urge to directly attack Qi Bai, after all, he was the leader of this group, and if she could capture him, their positions would be reversed.

but.

When her gaze fell on Qi Bai.

Qi Bai was also looking at her.

Tashigi felt immense pressure simply from their eye contact.

A few beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

to the end.

She didn't make a move either.

Because a voice seemed to be warning her in her heart: Don't make a move, don't make a move!

just like.

Even if she intervenes, the outcome will not change.

……

After Tashigi was taken away.

Simultaneously.

In Qi Bai's mind, he also heard the system's notification.

"Ding! Operation against a notorious bandit completed!"

"Ding! Calculating the robbery incident..."

"Ding! Calculation complete. This event is rated as Grade A."

"Ding! You have gained 10000 reputation points!"

"Ding: Bonus rewards: 1 A-grade random weapon draw ticket, 1 A-grade random ability draw ticket, 1 A-grade random subordinate draw ticket!"

"..."

The system notification ended.

……

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Chapter 51: Kakashi Hatake, the Smooth-Smooth Fruit, Conqueror's Haki!!! [1] [Seeking First Subscription]

The gains this time were still quite substantial.

Both Smoker and Tashigi are, in their original storylines, supporting characters who appear frequently.

so…….

Both of them were tied up, despite their lack of strength.

With Smoker's current strength, he's at the level of the Breaking Army.

It can't even reach the level of destroying a city.

This is not meant to be derogatory; it is simply the truth.

To say that Smoker's combat strength is high is simply impossible. The Smoke-Smoke Fruit's power itself doesn't have much offensive power. Smoker's ability to reach the level of a Breaking Army while staying in Loguetown for too long is mostly due to the Smoke-Smoke Fruit.

Logia-type Devil Fruits.

It is indeed strong.

The mere fact that it can be transformed into an element is enough to make it incredibly difficult for someone who doesn't possess an imposing aura to deal with it.

However, Smoker's strength was both made and broken by the Smoke-Smoke Fruit.