The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

However~~~

"What makes you think I can't keep the log pointer after I get my hands on it?!"

Cavendish was quite annoyed. He no longer doubted Bartolomeo's determination, but the strong distrust and contempt in Bartolomeo's words made him extremely unhappy.

"That's because if you could actually snatch this complete record pointer from me..."

Bartolomeo declared confidently, "When the time comes, I will definitely proclaim to the whole world that the permanent pointer is on you!!"

"At that time, the remaining pirates, along with the Navy and the World Government, will all target you and relentlessly pursue you!!"

"I don't believe that you, who will become the target of the whole world, can survive being chased by so many people!!"

"At the same time, such publicity can also provide information to Luffy and his crew, letting them know that other pirates also possess the permanent Log Pose of Laugh Tale, thus raising their vigilance and preventing anyone from overtaking them! 々～!"

Bartolomeo argued vehemently, "This is the same principle that Brother Link taught us, it's called..."

"A fight to the death!!"

The Gambian group behind him shouted in unison, perfectly fulfilling their role as the straight man!

"You guy..."

Cavendish was completely stunned. He raised his other hand tremblingly, pointed at Bartolomeo, and was speechless.

This guy is clearly a brain-dead idiot, so why does he have so many bizarre methods for dealing with things like this?!

It's like he's become a completely different person... no, he's got a completely different mind!

But after a moment's thought, and seeing Bartolomeo's fierce expression, as if he were truly ready to fight to the death, Cavendish knew that this guy was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

I couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Just like this guy said, not to mention whether he can get his hands on the pointer of Narfdru intact.

Even if we get our hands on it, what if Bartolomeo then spreads it around as he said?

Well then, my seafaring career ends here.

Although he became a pirate to show off, he was aware of the World Government and the Navy's influence and how much importance they placed on such matters.

Didn't you see that even a new Yonko was taken down?!

Cavendish didn't think that his small frame would be any stronger than that of a Yonko.

Moreover, the reason he was able to thrive on this vast ocean was that he knew exactly who he shouldn't mess with and what he shouldn't do.

Otherwise, if he really wanted to make a big splash, he would have followed the Straw Hat Pirates' example and kidnapped Celestial Dragons back in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Clearly, he knew exactly which option to choose: his own life or the limelight.

Or rather, he understood perfectly well that only by staying alive could he have more and better opportunities to stand out!

Yes, as long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood.

If he knew this sentence, this thought would pop into his mind.

Therefore, after seeing Bartolomeo's stance, he knew that his hopes of getting his hands on the Log Pose were basically dashed.

The ruthless fear the stubborn, the stubborn fear the reckless, and the reckless fear the mentally ill.

Clearly, in Cavendish's view, Bartolomeo, whose brain had gone completely malfunction due to his obsession with celebrities, was practically on par with a mental illness.

He really didn't have any good methods for dealing with guys like that.

Of course, there is one more.

That would mean killing all the Barto Club members present, so they wouldn't be able to spread the news so widely on the open sea.

However, this plan was clearly unfeasible and was rejected by Pass.

Putting aside whether Cavendish, with his personality of only wanting to show off and not really wanting to kill, would actually do such a thing.

Even if he gritted his teeth and made a desperate decision, allowing his other personality, [Rommel's Kamaitachi], to appear and carry out this method.

But~~~

He couldn't defeat his opponent at all; the opponent's barrier was harder than a tortoise shell, and his sword couldn't break through the opponent's defense at all!

Kill the opponent? You probably don't have that ability, do you?

And let alone eliminating them, even winning is a question... (Qian Nuohao)

He had an extremely thorough understanding of how strong the tortoise shell barrier was.

Therefore, in just a short while, Cavendish's mind was racing.

They quickly realized what was happening and set a completely new tone for their actions!

If the hard approach doesn't work, then we'll have to try the soft approach!

Immediately, he twirled his sword and put Durandal away, becoming the first to withdraw his attack.

Immediately, the atmosphere on the entire venue relaxed.

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[Bonus chapter delivered today! Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and with all the preparations for the holiday, visiting relatives, giving gifts, and exchanging New Year's greetings, I probably won't have much time to write. These extra chapters are mainly due to the approaching New Year. Thank you all for your support and love over the past year. Wishing you all a Happy New Year and all the best!]

871 Bucky's melancholy and resentment! It's all your fault, Straw Hat Boy! Fame!

Bucky with the red nose left everyone completely bewildered.

Or perhaps, Bucky has been somewhat confused ever since that mohawk-haired Bartolomeo began to declare his stance and demonstrate how to use this permanent pointer.

The Straw Hat Pirates... There don't seem to be many pirate crews on the high seas with that name.

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be the same one that is currently considered one of the Four Emperors, along with the [Cross Guild] he used to belong to, and is also known as the world's number one pirate crew.

Yes, it's a pirate crew founded by his mortal enemy, Monkey D. Luffy.

Next, the "Brother Link" that Bartolomeo mentioned undoubtedly refers to Link, the [Item Maker].

He gradually realized that this crew of rather unreliable guys were actually fans of the Straw Hat Pirates!

Red-Nosed Bucky was initially taken aback, but then gradually began to feel that it was somewhat natural and not surprising at all.

After all, the kind of idol you have determines the kind of fans you have.

He thought this was perfectly reasonable and normal... Normal my foot!

Why do people like a character like Straw Hat Boy who's utterly idiotic and has no moral bottom line?!

One of these guys is out of their mind, but did the whole group get kicked in the head by a donkey?!

What's so great about the Straw Hat Boy?!

So what makes him better than me? He's younger, stronger, has a better background, a bigger reputation, and more influence... What else can he possibly do that surpasses me, Uncle Bucky?!

At least, with that red nose, that guy isn't as good-looking as me!!!

Those yellow-skinned monkeys actually have people who like them, while I, Uncle Bucky, was tied up and given a good beating and bullied. This is truly...

Those who hear of it are heartbroken, those who see it weep. I will remember you, Straw Hat Boy!!

Grandpa Bucky was in tears.

Ever since he encountered the fledgling Straw Hat Pirates in Orange Town in the East Blue, he hasn't had a single good day.

First, his own body was defeated, then the original Buggy Pirates were wiped out, and he was imprisoned.

Then, along with himself, he was inexplicably imprisoned in Impel Down.

After finally managing to escape from prison, he found himself involuntarily drawn into the events of the Marineford War.

Subsequently, he was forced by the Navy to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea in a daze, and then became a member of the Cross Guild.

Now, the Cross Guild has fallen, and I'm homeless again, even being tied up and beaten up.

This kind of life of constant wandering is simply not fit for human beings!

For the past twenty years, I had lived such a carefree and comfortable life, leading a group of younger brothers in eating, drinking, throwing parties, playing games, and searching for treasure—it was so much fun!

The result is now...

It's all your fault, Straw Hat Boy!!!

Red-Nosed Bucky roared inwardly in a fit of impotent rage, though of course, he couldn't actually open his mouth and shout it out.

Well, after learning that Bartolomeo was a die-hard fan of the Straw Hat Pirates, he knew that if he wanted to avoid getting beaten up and stay safe, he should try not to show any hatred towards the Straw Hat Pirates.

Especially now, with this change in the situation, the tense atmosphere between the two sides has gradually dissipated.

Especially after the guy on the white horse sheathed his famous sword, it meant that a fight between the two was impossible.

So his plan to make the two of them fight to the death so that he could profit from it was completely ruined...

He could only lock his head and big nose and quietly wait for the other two to make their decision.

"Since you're so persistent, and so difficult to deal with..."

Cavendish put away Durandal, stating his position first, "Then I will no longer insist!"

He glanced at Bartolomeo, who was also slowly loosening his grip, and spoke with exceptional firmness:

"But you need to give me an explanation!!"

"Explain?!"

Bartolomeo, who had been about to relax, became wary again.

"That's right!!"

Cavendish nodded, pointing to Bucky beside him, and said, "I also played a part in capturing this clown!"

"And I also helped you a lot back when we were in the waters off Delta Island!"

"As pirates, we have to keep our word. There's no reason why you should get all the benefits while I get nothing!"

"Then what do you want?"

Bartolomeo countered with a question.

"Fame!!"

Cavendish stated without hesitation, "I want to reap my share of fame from this permanent pointer!!!"

Yes, that's what he's always been pursuing!

"Gaining fame from this?! Do you want the Navy to find out and hunt us down?!"

Bartolomeo immediately looked at him like he was an idiot.

“You idiot!!”

Cavendish immediately had several tic-tac-toe marks appear on his forehead. One of the most unpleasant things in the world is being treated like an idiot by an idiot!

"What I mean is, to make a fuss about this permanent pointer, and gain my share of fame without provoking a strong reaction or backlash from the Navy!!"

Bartolomeo: "..."

"I don't understand~"

He scratched his rooster-like head, then spread his hands, looking quite smug, and said:

"And even if I understood it, I might not be able to do it~~~"

"Of course I know!!"

Cavendish rolled his eyes and said irritably, "I never had any expectations of your level in the first place!"

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased and the two sides were able to communicate normally, Cavendish decided to speak frankly:

"I know you can't fulfill my needs, so someone else needs to do it for you!"

"Didn't you want to go see the Straw Hat Pirates and give them this Eternal Log Pose?!"

Cavendish stated his purpose clearly: "I'll go with you!!"

"If you can't give me an explanation, then the Straw Hat Pirates, whom you admire, can certainly meet my needs without any problem!!"

872 This bastard is using the same methods I used to threaten him to threaten me!! Go give me an explanation?!

"You're coming with me?! To find Luffy-senpai and Link and the others? To have them give you an explanation?!?"

At this moment, three question marks appeared in Bartolomeo's mind and on his forehead.

If his skin were black, he would look like a complete black guy with a question mark on his face right now!