Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"But is it because you're worried that if word gets out about Impel Down, it will affect the government's image?"

"But the government did indeed stop the Navy's bounty on you."

Nasujiro Sei responded calmly.

"However, what you did in Alabasta before was still too much."

"Crocodile is a veteran member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and he has always worked for the government..."

After hearing this sentence.

Ian managed to control his expression in time.

He was worried that if he didn't control his expression, he might burst out laughing.

Has Crocodile been working for the World Government all along?

Five Elders, are you senile?

Crocodile has been plotting to create the Ancient Weapon [Pluto], which is strictly forbidden by the World Government to be researched or explored!

Ian simply responded with a muffled groan.

"The sand crocodile is not bad."

These are indeed Ian's true feelings.

no doubt.

Aside from being somewhat fragile in mentality, Crocodile is definitely a qualified tyrant.

His bounty was only 8100 million Berries, which means that he did not do anything particularly bad during his rise to fame.

After becoming a Shichibukai, he worked diligently to fight pirates and maintain his persona as the "Hero of Alabasta".

Although Shah later orchestrated the civil war in Alabasta...

However, this has not yet happened.

Ian's opinion of Old Sa wasn't bad.

If he truly believes Crocodile is inadequate...

A crocodile that doesn't even know how to exude "dominance" would never have survived to this day!

"Yes, Crocodile did a good job."

Nassuro nodded in satisfaction.

"Compared to the other Shichibukai, Crocodile is the most cooperative with the government's actions."

"However, the commotion you caused in Alabasta still damaged the reputation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"It even damaged the government's reputation!"

Another string of nonsense!

Ian rolled his eyes inwardly.

The World Government can keep what's happening in Impel Down a secret.

This is because the windless zone deep within Impel Down is under strict control, where every plant and tree is subject to rigorous management.

World governments are absolutely certain that information will not leak out.

However, Ian's defeat of Crocodile in Alabasta happened in public.

The world government can't hide it even if it wants to!

Moreover, the Five Elders had no intention of hiding it in the first place.

"The government has no choice but to issue a bounty on your head."

Nasujiro continued.

“I know your past; you came from the Navy.”

"Once a bounty is placed on your head, it means that your family, elders, friends... will all become your enemies."

"Ian Adrian, you don't want to engage the Navy in close combat either, do you?"

That bald guy must be from Wano Country, right?!

Ian rolled his eyes without any hesitation.

"I'd love for the Navy to come after me! The stronger the Navy, the better!"

Ian’s words were absolutely heartfelt.

Are the Seven Warlords of the Sea very powerful?

Is the Pirate Emperor very powerful?

The navy has always been the undisputed master of the seas!

Of all the powers of the sea.

In terms of sheer numbers of strong individuals, the Navy definitely has the most.

There are many strong individuals, and they are of high quality.

The more system treasure chests they can provide, the higher their quality.

Ian truly hopes that a vice admiral will come today and an admiral candidate will come tomorrow...

If the Navy can "train" him like this, his strength will continue to increase wildly!

But Ian's heartfelt words...

To Nasuro Sei, it sounded like a child being stubborn.

“Ian Adrian, don’t get into pointless arguments.”

Nasujiro chuckled and extended the invitation again.

"On behalf of the World Government, I formally invite you to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

The Five Elders offered a final way out.

Ian did not continue to "reservedly" any longer.

“I can accept the government’s invitation.”

Ian nodded at first, then changed the subject.

"But I have a few conditions."

condition?

How many more?

Nasujiro's smile faded, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

He knew very well that the government would have to pay a price to appease those vicious pirates.

Nassuro Sei was only slightly surprised by Ian's words, but did not directly refuse.

A powerful and renowned pirate on the high seas, willing to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...

Actually, there aren't many.

The world government has very few options.

White Dragon Ian Adrian is one of the most suitable candidates currently identified by the Five Elders to serve as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Not even one!

Nassuro Sei asked, "What are your conditions?"

"First of all, I am not a spineless remnant of the old era like the Sand Crocodile and the Lizard King."

Ian said.

"I won't linger in the amusement park phase for long! I have only one goal—"

"Become a great pirate, delve into the New World, and then... become one of the Four Emperors!"

Nassou, along with the other Five Elders, were all taken aback by Ian's unexpected terms...

simple.

"Ha ha!"

Nassuro Sei laughed loudly.

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea were originally intended to counterbalance the power of the Pirate Emperor."

"You want to challenge the Pirate Emperor? The government will absolutely support you!"

"My second condition is..."

Ian said slowly.

"I want to see Dr. Vegapunk."

"Vegapunk?"

Nasujiro frowned slightly.

Why do you want to see him?

"I just want to meet the smartest person in the ocean."

Ian countered with a question.

Does this need a reason?

Nasujiro's intuition told him that the White Dragon was definitely hiding something.

However, meeting Vegapunk is not a difficult thing...

Nassuro Sei finally nodded.

“No problem, but you need to go to Punk Hazard Island in person.”

"In that case..."

Ian nodded slightly.

"I accept this invitation to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"The government's order will be broadcast to the world tomorrow morning through the World Economic News."

Nassuro Sei announced calmly.

"Your bounty, and the news that you have become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, will be announced to the whole world."

pat!

The Five Elders have withdrawn from communications.

Ian looked at the black-suited agent who was still carefully holding up the Den Den Mushi and gave him a friendly smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, 5.5. I'll be more careful to be gentle..."

"Ok?"

The agent in the black suit hadn't even reacted yet.

Ian sent him directly to keep the Lizard King company.

It's just cleaning up the internal mess of the world government. Would anyone find that inappropriate?

Aside from this unexpectedly intrusive CP agent.

The identities of the other dozen or so people were not questionable.

Ian was too lazy to delve into these people's secrets; he planned to hand them over to the Navy later.

The prisoners were dealt with properly, and the property was properly inventoried.

Ian waved to Robin, who was standing nearby.

It's lunchtime!

The six-star system treasure chest I just obtained by defeating the Lizard King.

After Ian personally executed Hanafda.