Chapter 290: Bandit King Sig, Adventure King Luffy

Half a year has passed since the Battle of Marinford, and during this half year the world seemed to have entered the fast lane. All forces on the sea could feel... the vortex of a new era was approaching.

Just like the Revolutionary Army’s New Era newspaper, the content of this newspaper guided the changes in the world.

Cake Island, in Charlotte Mondor's book space.

The rice cakes formed a perfect afternoon tea room, but Katakuri, still wearing his scarf, had no intention of having afternoon tea.

“The dramatic changes in the world have already begun.”

Katakuri's voice was a little low: "In the great war half a year ago, no one expected that the World Government would be defeated by the Revolutionary Army. And from that time on, the Revolutionary Army also began to move from covert to overt actions."

Perospero took a sip of coffee: "What does this have to do with us?"

Daifuku, Smoothie and Cracker on the side also looked at this powerful brother.

They are the backbone of the BiGMOM Pirates, especially Cracker and Smoothie, who have grown very fast in recent years, which is why Katakuri asked them to come here together.

"After the Battle of Marinford, the Beasts Pirates had already become one of the forces of the Revolutionary Army. After the Revolutionary Army sent a notice to the world via the New Era Newspaper, the Whitebeard Pirates announced that they were no longer pirates but an adventure group."

Katakuri paused, "But in this case, the Beasts Pirates did not make any announcement. This shows that the pirates in the past were just confused. They were not pirates from the beginning to the end."

"And the Beasts Pirates used to have a territory in the New World... bordering ours."

After the words fell, several people were stunned.

Cracker stood up suddenly: "Brother, do you mean they will go to war with us?"

Da Fu's arms were red and radiating a burning heat. "We won't surrender. If you want to fight, then fight!"

Perospero also reacted at this time.

The content published in the 32nd issue of the New Era newspaper is already undermining the foundation of pirates, and the purpose of doing so is obviously that the Revolutionary Army wants to eliminate pirates from the entire ocean.

And currently... there are only three emperors in the New World, two of whom are members of the Revolutionary Army, leaving only the BiGMOM Pirate Group.

Then I'm afraid that they will be the first to bear the brunt.

"War?"

Perospero's tongue curled up: "Although we have always been afraid of mother's power, the comparison of combat power shows that this cannot be described as a war at all."

Katakuri looked at Daifuku: "That attack reduced the entire Marinford to ashes, and even burned a bottomless pit in the sea... The Four Emperors alone are not qualified to go to war with the Revolutionary Army."

Smoothie looked up and asked, "What do you mean, brother? Although we are not weak in the New World, compared to the gentleman from the Revolutionary Army..."

No chance of winning.

The same is true even with the help of my mother.

Katakuri was silent for a while: "If the Revolutionary Army wants to eliminate the pirates and attack us, there should be no need for that gentleman to be dispatched."

"And currently the vortex of drastic changes in the world is already forming. Both the World Government and the Revolutionary Army possess power far exceeding that of other forces. Even Whitebeard has made his choice."

As he spoke, Katakuri placed a piece of information on the dining table. On it was a report about Blackbeard being invited to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea half a year ago.

"This guy……"

"You read that right. Although there was no bounty on him before, he is indeed a member of the Whitebeard Pirates and is very strong."

After the words fell, Perospero, Daifuku, Smoothie and others all understood what Katakuri had just said.

Whitebeard also made his choice, and so did the crew members who betrayed him.

And now...it's their turn.

After a while, Perospero's hands began to tremble, which was due to his fear of BiGMOM over the years.

"Mom...she won't agree."

Katakuri nodded: "I know. But no matter what, as an older brother, I want to do something for my younger brothers and sisters."

Daifuku: "If you betray me, we will be wiped out even without the Revolutionary Army."

Cracker: "None of us can help but be afraid of our mother, and as long as we are afraid, our lifespan will be taken away."

He has been filled with fear since childhood, and even after growing up and gaining great power, he still cannot avoid it.

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

Perospero clenched his hands, Smoothie lowered his head and thought about how to break the impasse, and Cracker and Daifuku had long lost their previous frenzy.

This is not just a matter for their younger brothers and sisters, it concerns their own lives.

After a while, Katakuri said: "Mom... will definitely lose. As for us... as long as we prepare in advance, we can take all the brothers and sisters away."

"With the range of the Brulee Fruit's ability, by entering and exiting several times, you can leave the Wan Guo Sea."

……

In the New World, the Red Hair Pirates, who have begun to be known as the fourth Pirate Emperor, also have serious looks on their faces at this moment.

The thirty-second issue of the New Era newspaper thoroughly reveals the Revolutionary Army's attitude towards pirates.

"He is cutting off the roots of pirates."

Beckman looked at Shanks and said, "With Upside Down Mountain blocked, the new pirates from the four seas will not be able to enter the Grand Line. In those four seas where there is not even Haki, it is impossible for anyone to defeat the admiral and rush into the Grand Line."

Shanks also frowned.

He knew very well what Beckman said. Without the influx of fresh blood, the Revolutionary Army would continue to purge the pirates of the Grand Line, or even turn them into an adventure group.

This situation is actually a good thing for ordinary people. After all, inferior pirates are the majority in this sea.

The people’s suffering comes from the gold from heaven, from the oppression of the nobles, but also from pirates.

But if the pirates are wiped out like this, what will OnePiece become?
It is a power that can change the world and also records the truth of this world.

If no one goes after them, then if the revolutionary army fails, the world will fall into silence forever.

Benshan said solemnly, "What's more important now is our position. If we continue to call ourselves pirates, that gentleman doesn't seem like someone who would care about our friendship."

Jesus looked at the others and said, "I knew from the first time we met that gentleman that he had no liking for pirates, so it's not surprising that he would make such a decision. But as for us...actually, according to the code of conduct, it's almost the same as the adventure group."

Lakilu tore at the boney flesh and looked around: "Where's that sturdy guy? Why didn't I see him today?"

Beckman replied: "He wanted to challenge that gentleman, and he ran away after hearing about the world conscription. No matter the past or status, as long as the combat power is sufficient, he can directly become a general. Such conditions make the strong men in the whole sea very excited..."

At this time Shanks said: "Barrett doesn't care about his identity. He only cares about fighting to the death with the strong. The fundamental reason for joining Roger's pirate group was also to challenge the captain."

After he finished speaking, Shanks looked towards the sea level.

"Take the special passage and return to the East China Sea."

"Eh? Boss, you're going back at this time?"

"He's almost becoming the fourth emperor."

"After going to the East China Sea, it will be difficult to enter the Grand Line again."

……

The impact of the 32nd issue of the New Era Newspaper was not limited to the Four Emperors. Its true meaning caused a sensation throughout the world.

In the liberated areas, ordinary people burst into tears after reading this newspaper.

The elderly who cannot understand will be shocked by the explanations of the young people around them and end up bursting into tears.

"Really? Does this mean there will be no more pirates from now on?"

"Yes, Third Grandpa. From today on, there will be fewer and fewer pirates. The adventure group will strictly formulate a code of conduct so that no one can rob us anymore."

"The Revolutionary Army is here, and no pirates are coming here!"

"We never thought in the past that as long as we block the Upside Down Mountain, there will definitely be fewer and fewer pirates! The World Government keeps pirates for the purpose of collecting the Heavenly Gold."

……

And on the various islands centered on Marijoa, which still occupy a large area of ​​the world, anger and unwillingness are playing out.

In the tavern, a group of pirates roared at the Revolutionary Army's leniency.

"Asshole! We are all ready to set off for the Grand Line, but the Revolutionary Army dares to block the entrance to Upside Down Mountain. How can we go?"

"He can't stop our pursuit of freedom!"

"This bastard must be trying to kill all of us!"

"Oh!"

The door of the pub was pushed open, and a muscular man walked in.

He pulled out a few Baileys and threw them on the bar, "A barrel of wine! Also, how do you get the Navy draft?"

The tavern owner was stunned for a moment, then pointed in a direction and made some intermittent verbal additions.

The powerful aura made him feel a little breathless.

Barrett drank his drink and looked at the pirates in the tavern. "You scum...are you worthy enough to go to the Grand Line?"

"Huh? Who are you talking about? You big, stupid bastard!"

"Looking for death?"

For a moment, the public in the pub was filled with anger.

Although they are minions, they have mysterious confidence in this sea area that is like the bottom of a well.

"There are so many of us, do you think you can win?"

"I just heard this guy say he was going to sign up for the navy conscription. He'll be our enemy in the future anyway, so let's kill him right here!"

"Stupid big guy, are you..."

Before he could finish his words, a hand as big as a palm-leaf fan came into view and covered his head.

"Oh!"

The floor of the tavern collapsed, and white and red liquid flowed all over the ground.

Barrett raised his head with a ferocious look on his face: "If I kill you and take you away, I should be able to get to the cloaked man's location directly, right?"

Soon, in just one minute, the entire tavern was reduced to ruins.

Barrett walked out of the ruins with a rope in his hand, and all the pirates in the tavern were tied to his back.

……

East China Sea, Windmill Village.

A dog-headed warship docked at the port.

On the path beside the farmland, Cap picked his nose and looked at Dadan and his gang who were plowing the land.

"It seems that you still have some brains, Dadan." The people who were being stared at trembled all over and swung the hoes in their hands even harder.

As Dadan had been bullied since he was a child, his anger overcame his inner fear and he waved the hoe in his hand towards Kap.

"Garp, if you continue to disturb us from clearing the land for cultivation, I will report you to the Government Affairs Hall!"

Karp was stunned when he heard this, then he laughed out loud: "My allowance has been deducted until next year. Anyway, I don't get paid for working for free, so why should I be afraid that you will report me?"

Dadan was stunned.

But at this time, Bell-mère, who had just finished picking oranges from the tree, walked over from the other side with Nojiko, Nami, Luffy, and Ace.

Ace, who was already thirteen years old, carried the basket, Luffy and Nami carried one basket together, and Nojiko carried a smaller one.

"Mr. Karp?"

Bell-mère put down the fruit basket and ran over, rubbing his hands and whispering, "It's been several months. Luffy's appetite is a bit big. Although he doesn't have to pay the Heavenly Gold anymore, it still takes some time."

m(￢0￢)m
Dadan glanced here and his expression suddenly became more arrogant.

And Karp was stunned.

The tasks in the past six months have been heavy, but I have been deducted money every time, and even the salary of a lieutenant general has been deducted until next year.

Damn the Warring States period!
This old guy must be seeking revenge because I stole his senbei.

Garp stopped picking his nose for a moment, looked at his eldest grandson again, and ran over quickly.

"Oh my, my oldest grandson is already this tall! Grandpa just came back today and will start special training tomorrow!"

"Come on, come on, I'll help you carry this heavy stuff."

As he spoke, Karp picked up a few fruit baskets and walked towards the village panting, which made the four little ghosts look weird.

In the field, Dadan smiled kindly at Bellmère: "Thank you. Cap is just joking, I won't report him."

Bellmère waved his hand: "It was thanks to your care that Luffy and the others went to the back mountain to play. Mr. Garp was just joking. By the way, do you want some oranges?"

……

Soon, just as the oranges were brought back to Bellmère's home, a team of navy officers came over escorting a group of bandits.

"Mr. Karp, they have all been arrested."

Garp turned his head to look at the bandits and scratched his head speechlessly: "The Bandit King Sig? Are you kidding me? Calling yourself the king... outrageous!"

At this time, Sig was already paralyzed with fear, as were his younger brothers beside him.

"We are ready to surrender, Admiral!"

"We are good citizens! Good citizens!"

Sig shouted even louder, "I didn't claim to be the king. No! How could a lackey like me be the king? Lord Navy, you must be mistaken, right?"

Garp picked his nose and said, "You guys are different from Dadan. They are just looking for treasures in a mountain of garbage. But I heard that you killed fifty-six people... and it seems that there was a big pirate like Red Hair among them?"

This made the bandit king Sig stunned, and then he remembered a scene a few years ago.

At that time, he seemed to have hit someone on the head with a wine bottle, and his hair... seemed to be red as well.

That guy is a big pirate?!

What kind of pirate gets hit with a wine bottle and then smiles and doesn't fight back?
Funny?
And those fifty-six...that was just bragging!
"Take him away, take him away. He will be executed directly after a public trial."

Garp waved his hand, and a team of navy officers escorted the Bandit King back to the warship.

Suddenly, the shouts of this group of bandits became louder.

However, when they passed by the Windmill Village, the villagers all applauded. These bastards came down the mountain to drink and take things without paying. They had even drunk all the money in Makino's tavern.

Garp sighed, then rubbed Luffy and Ace's heads: "It seems that grandpa won't be able to give you special training tomorrow. I thought the Bandit King was very powerful, but it turns out he was a fake."

Luffy and Ace cheered when he heard this.

"The stinky old man will leave tomorrow. Hooray!"

"No need for special training, you can go on an adventure in the back mountains!"

"Boom!"

The next moment, each of them had a big bump on their head.

But Ace stood up quickly, pulled Garp and asked, "I saw it in the tavern, so now the navy has joined the revolutionary army, right? Grandpa, you are still fighting the enemy on the first scene, you are so awesome! Even better than my dad!"

Ok?
These words made Karp smile.

If you said anything else, he might not care, but he was better than Roger, and he said it after Ace called him grandpa, which made him feel so relieved.

"Hahaha! That's right Ace, I'm much better than your dad. That guy died while fighting. How can he compare to grandpa?"

Ace raised his head and smiled as well: "I saw that you, the most powerful grandpa, fought side by side with the sir, so grandpa, do you know where the sir is now?"

Hearing this, Garp thought for a moment and said, "That gentleman is elusive. Anyway, he hasn't appeared in New Marineford recently. But Ace, you have a good eye. Let me tell you..."

The rest of the sentence was never said out loud. Ace simply turned around and carried the basket into the house.

Little Nami at the side covered her mouth and laughed secretly: "You failed to get the words out of me."

Nojigo sighed, "You are not allowed to go to sea before you are seventeen. There are still four years left. You can't run away early."

On the other side, Luffy, who was over eight years old, was counting on his fingers, calculating how many years he had left to go on adventures.

However, after counting again and again, he found that his fingers were not enough, so he threw his slippers away and used his toes to scratch.

Well, there's still one year left!
Eight minus seven equals one!

"Hahaha! Ace, I only have one year left before I can go out on an adventure at sea. I'm ahead of you!"

"Idiot, you are younger than me, how could you go out to sea earlier than me? Are you stupid?"

"You're the idiot! I can count it clearly using my fingers and toes."

"Get out of the way. Also, don't steal the oranges, you idiot! You have to peel the oranges, you idiot!"

At the door, Nojiko and Nami sighed helplessly.

Recently, scholars have come to the village, and the government of the Kingdom of Goa plans to build schools in every village so that all children can go to study.

Because it is the first class, the children who enroll need to be admitted according to the level of knowledge they have mastered.

Nami has seen the notice posted by the village chief. The school is divided into six grades, but it seems that even in the first grade, Luffy can't keep up?

The main thing is... the government service hall probably couldn't imagine that there would be people who couldn't even add or subtract single-digit numbers.

Then the two of them entered the yard, and Bellmère also came back. They needed to make oranges into marmalade and sell them, so Ace had been helping here these days.

Garp, who had just been ignored at the door, ran away the moment he detected Bell-mère with his Observation Haki.

If you have no money and you meet a creditor instead of running away, will you just wait to be forced to pay your debt?

……

Before nightfall, Cap and Roger stood not far from the harbor and talked.

"Ace just called me grandpa again, and he said I was much better than you in the Battle of Marinford!"

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"Old man, don't think I don't dare to beat you!"

"Hahaha! Don't be so impulsive, young man. Once Vegapunk's arena is developed, I can take care of you without any worries."

"Haha! Waiting for you!"

……

After feeling that he had successfully fooled Roger, Garp returned to the topic.

"As soon as the news about blocking the Grand Line came out, the pirates started to get in a mess. Also, during the World Government's massive conscription, pirates from the past showed up."

Garp said sarcastically, "This situation is really ridiculous. They don't care about justice at all."

Roger said calmly: "The Revolutionary Army had expected this. In the past, the Navy was independent, and they would not make such a decision for the sake of the balance of the sea, but now..."

"The group of Celestial Dragons on Marijoa have never considered other life forms as their own. They simply regard them as bugs and never care about them."

"There's a problem with Impel Down. I'm afraid those people on the sixth underground floor will become their strength. The Navy? That's no longer the Navy."

Cap was silent for a moment.

Between the New Navy and the World Government’s Navy, who is truly just will become increasingly clear in the eyes of ordinary people.

The new navy, from lieutenant admiral and below, was deployed to 256 countries and islands to manage local public security and train new navies.

At the new Marinford headquarters, the first phase of the youth training camp's special training is about to begin, which will recruit talented young people in the liberated area.

The revolutionary army of ideological awakening and intellectual enlightenment has been advancing. At present, schools have been established in many places, and it is required that children go to school.

When he thought of this, Garp's head began to buzz.

Can Luffy really graduate successfully?
"Ugh……"

With a sigh, Garp then said, "Before the younger generation grows up, Sengoku asked me to be promoted to general, and I agreed this time."

Roger: "Without the need to protect the Celestial Dragons, your will will not be affected. The three admirals are for deterrence, and these are all we old guys can do now."

At this point, Roger looked in the direction of the warship and said, "Why would they let you come here in person?"

Garp was stunned: "That bandit king? Intelligence shows that this guy is the one who gave Red Hair a bottle of wine and is still alive. He also said that he killed fifty-six pirates. It's outrageous..."

Uh……

Roger remembered.

At that time, Shanks seemed to want to lead his son Ace to the road and regarded pirate as his dream, so he created a contrasting situation.

As a result...Ace's dream seems to be revolution.

It's Luffy though.

Roger remembered the fruit that was stored away.

The world has moved towards another possibility, and that fruit will be just a simple superhuman one.

But sir…is too strong-willed to choose to hurt that child.

That time is getting closer and closer, and according to the ages of Luffy and Ace, it has already been decided to give them an extra path for the future.

So... who will it choose?

(End of this chapter)