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Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: The Man and Deeds of 'Black Gear' Jigg

Hearing Victor's arrogant statement, Downey, the red-haired brute wielding a large wrench, roared furiously, "Where did you come from, kid?! Haven't you heard of our 'Machine Guild Pirates'?!"

"...Honestly, no. Robin?" Victor turned to Robin. At such times, he relied on his all-purpose secretary, Robin.

Robin thought for a moment and then said, "The Machine Guild Pirates, a pirate group that emerged in the last two years. Their characteristic is that all pirate members of the entire crew have obtained a Level 5 Fitter Certificate and an Apprentice Shipwright Qualification. Captain 'Black Gear' Jigg is a renowned shipwright and an officially registered Level 1 Fitter. Chief of Staff 'Arc Gun' Bill also obtained an Advanced Florist Qualification."

"..." Victor suddenly didn't know what to say. He cleared his throat and then asked, "Then why were they wanted by the Navy?"

Robin pulled out a small booklet from her shirt collar, flipped through it, and said, "Two years ago, 'Black Gear' Jigg clashed with World Government direct shipwright Morrison and severely injured him, then resisted arrest and injured several Navy officers. After being wanted, he led his shipyard employees and the accountant Bill to sea to become pirates."

'Black Gear' Jigg in the distance, upon hearing Robin's calm words, suddenly burst into tears. Not only did he cry, but his hands were also restless, his wildly flailing giant arms smashing several metal mooring posts on the pier, like a giant baby.

His subordinates turned pale and trembled, shouting in unison: "Captain! Stop, don't think about it! Don't think about that 34-year-old, 2.4-meter tall, popular, handsome blond bastard named Jet Morrison! Don't recall the scene where he tore up your blueprints and threw them in your face, then mocked you!!"

'Black Gear' Jigg paused, then cried even louder!

...The reason your captain is suffering so much is entirely because you idiots are rubbing salt in his wounds, right? Victor and the others silently grumbled in their hearts.

While these idiots were making a scene on the pier, Victor quietly continued to ask Robin about the 'Machine Guild Pirates'' misdeeds.

"Uh... Although it has been confirmed in all aspects that 'Black Gear' Jigg is astonishingly strong, their past actions were too harmless for pirates. When they first went to rob merchant ships, they would even be scolded by the passengers and flee in disarray; when they plundered small towns, they would not only gain nothing but even leave food and money for the poor townspeople; and most of their living expenses came from infighting with other pirates, with the rest earned by repairing ships for distressed merchant vessels."

Victor pinched the bridge of his nose, and asked helplessly, "Then why are they going to act like pirates this time?"

"The reason for their decision to change their image this time was likely three months ago when the World Government, on shipwright Morrison's advice, revoked 'Black Gear' Jigg's Level 1 Fitter qualification because he hadn't reported to the official Shipwrights' Association for two years. It's said that the 'Machine Guild Pirates' have been furiously retaliating at sea for the past two months, directly plundering any tourist ships designed by shipwright Morrison they encounter, specifically targeting and beating the captains and guards on the tourist ships, and then directly burning the tourist ships to the ground."

Robin was almost unable to continue. These pirates had a really tough time. This time, they finally made up their minds to change their image, and they just happened to run into Victor on vacation in town.

And these pirates couldn't even be truly ruthless. After rushing into town, they even conveniently re-sorted and cleaned up the trash that the townspeople had half-swept. If they hadn't casually burned the paper dragon model they considered waste, the mayor wouldn't have clashed with them and been beaten.

At that time, Victor was just angrily heading towards the pier with Perona and the others. When he saw a white-bearded old man being beaten by a group of pirates, he immediately started fighting without a word. However, seeing that these pirates didn't intend to kill, he simply beat them up thoroughly. The few who were cut down by Mai Hime were purely due to their own loose mouths, and it was no one's fault but their own. Moreover, Mai Hime cut them in non-vital areas, which showed mercy.

The white-haired old mayor was also well-informed, and he recognized at a glance that the handsome, golden-haired young man before him was 'Ferocious Chains' Victor, who had defeated a 'Warlord of the Sea,' as reported in the World Economic News a few days prior.

In fact, it would be impossible not to recognize him... His granddaughter had cut out Victor's photo from the newspaper and printed many large posters, sticking them all over the house. The old mayor had to face Victor's handsome face every time he went to the bathroom these past few days.

Facing the old mayor's request for 'Coral's' protection, Victor readily agreed. This would be a good opportunity for 'Coral' to establish itself in the Grand Line. Naturally, Victor also took on the responsibility of expelling the 'Machine Guild Pirates' from the island.

And now, Victor was becoming interested in this 'Machine Guild Pirates.' A pirate crew entirely composed of shipwrights, that was rare.

"Hey, giant baby, how long are you going to cry?" Victor's voice echoed across the pier.

All the tourists and tourist ship captains looked at Victor with suspicion, fearing that he would anger 'Black Gear' Jigg. If the latter went berserk, they and their tourist ships would be doomed.

'Black Gear' Jigg stopped crying. He wiped the snot and tears from his face, stood up, and roared, "You bastard... I haven't settled the score with you yet! My proud masterpiece, the 'Brutal Justice,' was cut in half by you. How are you going to compensate me?!"

Victor said lazily, "Didn't I just say? This town is under my protection. You invaded this town, which means you're against me, so isn't it natural for me to cut down your ship?"

"...Oh, right?" 'Black Gear' Jigg had a sudden realization, and all his subordinates also had expressions of sudden enlightenment.

The accountant... ah, no, 'Arc Gun' Bill, Chief of Staff of the Machine Guild Pirates, quickly shouted, "No! No! Captain, we came to plunder the town! We are pirates! The most vicious kind!"

'Black Gear' Jigg quickly nodded: "Yes, we are pirates." Then he returned to that cold, low voice: "You brat, quickly kneel down and apologize, or my wrench won't show any mercy!"

Brother, please stop trying to sound like a gloomy killer, okay? You and that accountant Bill next to you have already given away the act.

Victor was too exasperated to even complain. He just shook his head: "Alright, alright, I know your game. Captain to captain, I'll fight you. Whoever loses agrees to one condition from the other. No refusing, or I'll wipe all of you out on the spot!"

A pirate subordinate who liked to read newspapers pointed at Victor and whispered a few words to 'Black Gear' Jigg. Jigg's expression immediately turned serious.

He rubbed his fists, making a low 'cluck' sound: "Are you sure? I never hold back when I fight. I'm afraid I might kill you with one punch!"

Victor took off his suit jacket and handed it to Robin, then slowly rolled up his sleeves with a smile:

"You should first think about what your induction speech will be."

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