With the Hawkins Pirates joining, the Dragon Hunting Pirates' reputation value rose another point.
[The Dragon Hunting Pirates' reputation = the total reputation Lu Yu has acquired, and this value will not decrease.]
Moreover, because Hawkins became the Second Division Captain of the odd jobs, he also brought quite a few odd jobbers.
These pirates also expressed their loyalty to Lu Yu because Hawkins joined the Dragon Hunting Pirates.
This loyalty might be scoffed at by other pirates.
However, for Lu Yu, these were all reputation points!
At this moment, a group of people gathered on the deck of the Extremely Evil Battleship.
"Hawkins, first, welcome to the Dragon Hunting Pirates, becoming the Second Division Captain of our Dragon Hunting Pirates' odd jobs."
"Secondly, this is Luo Erji, the First Division Captain of the odd jobs, and also a formal crew member of the Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
"As for the others, I'm sure you already have their information, and I don't need to introduce Ace, the odd jobber."
"What I want to tell you now is that there is only one standard to become a formal crew member of the Dragon Hunting Pirates, and that is you need to work!"
"Those pirates who only eat and don't work are not qualified to become formal crew members of my Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
Lu Yu directly stated the current situation of the Dragon Hunting Pirates and Hawkins' current identity.
"Hey, hey, hey, you want to educate new crew members, but you don't have to use me as an example, right?"
"Brother Lu Yu, I'm your younger brother after all, how can you trick your brother like this!?"
Ace was displeased.
This clearly implied he only ate and didn't work.
However, he was the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division Captain!
It was bad enough that he was reduced to an odd jobber, but now he was being used by Lu Yu as a negative example... This was simply too much.
"Foolish brother!"
"Alright, let's not talk about Ace for now."
"Hawkins, have you made up your mind to join the Dragon Hunting Pirates?"
"If you haven't, then it's better to be killed by me now."
"Otherwise, the Dragon Hunting Pirates' methods for dealing with traitors will make you regret not being able to die."
Lu Yu looked at Hawkins with a smile, his face full of kindness.
Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Hawkins also froze!
Because he knew that Lu Yu's words were not meant to threaten him at all.
Instead, if such a situation truly arose, he would certainly suffer the corresponding punishment.
"I understand."
"Captain, I will work hard to become a formal crew member of the Dragon Hunting Pirates in the future!"
"I, Basil Hawkins, will also take the glory of the Dragon Hunting Pirates as the standard and guideline for my future actions!"
Hawkins immediately stood up, placed his hand on his chest, and swore directly.
It was not surprising that Hawkins made such a decision.
Firstly, he didn't want to die yet.
Because if he refused now, everyone on the Dragon Hunting Pirates would definitely kill him immediately.
Moreover, no matter how many substitutes he had, they wouldn't be enough for Lu Yu and the others to defeat.
Secondly, that great fortune made Hawkins want to give it a try!
It should be known that since Hawkins went to sea, he had never experienced a 100% great fortune.
In such a situation, Hawkins knew that this might be his turning point.
Only by standing on the shoulders of giants can one better see the world.
Hawkins was very clear about his own self-awareness.
If he relied solely on his own abilities, he would simply be unable to stand at the pinnacle of this world.
Choosing to join a pirate crew with potential was better than joining a so-called Royal-class Pirate Crew later when there was no other option.
"Good, I need you to have that characteristic."
"So, now it's up to your performance."
Lu Yu said with a smile.
In Lu Yu's impression, Hawkins was relatively calm and rational.
From his ability, it could be seen that this guy was not the type of idiot.
Therefore, if he could say such words, it could almost be confirmed that Hawkins had truly surrendered.
With Hawkins taking the lead, the members of the Hawkins Pirates naturally had no other objections.
The group then set sail again.
One week later.
"Fire Fist Ace has become an odd jobber on the Dragon Hunting Pirates?"
"Super Rookie, the Hawkins Pirates, has become the Dragon Hunting Pirates' Second Division of odd jobs, with Hawkins taking on the role of Captain?"
"What kind of intelligence is this!?"
"Odd jobbers even have Squads?!"
In Marineford, within the Fleet Admiral's office.
Sengoku looked at the intelligence in his hand, his expression becoming extremely strange.
When the news of Ace arrived, Sengoku had inquired with Garp.
After learning the identities of Ace and Lu Yu, he felt that Ace's presence on the Dragon Hunting Pirates was likely due to his relationship with Lu Yu.
But what was going on with this Hawkins!?
Neither this guy's strength nor his personality seemed like someone who would do such a bizarre thing.
Most importantly, Hawkins and Lu Yu had no relation whatsoever.
On the Grand Line, it should have been their first meeting.
Why would he make such a decision?
"beru beru..."
"Hello, Fleet Admiral's office, this is Sengoku."
"What?"
"The Husky Pirates, with a bounty of 87 million Berries, have also been defeated by the Dragon Hunting Pirates?"
"The one who took action was Hawkins?"
"I understand."
Sengoku put down the den den mushi and once again shifted his gaze to the intelligence in his hand.
Has this sea gone mad!?
Or rather, has he, Sengoku, already fallen behind the tide of the times?
Are all new pirates now appearing in this manner?
"He is very strong!"
"At least, I don't think he's weaker than our Marine Admiral."
At this moment, Gion, who had appeared here at some unknown time, said somewhat helplessly.
"Gion?"
"Aren't you on vacation? Is there something you need from me?"
Sengoku knew that Gion was definitely still bothered by the last incident.
Therefore, he subtly put away the documents on the table.
"I still want to go again."
"Brother Kuzan has made a move, right? I want to go with him."
Gion said directly.
As one of the well-connected individuals within the Marine, it was easy for Gion to find out if an Admiral had been dispatched.
"No!"
"After the last incident, your current state is still not..."
"If I can't go, I'll never recover."
Before Sengoku could finish speaking, Gion tiredly interrupted him.
After the last incident, Gion had been unwilling to give up.
Even during her vacation, she was training intensely.
However, whenever she thought of Lu Yu's disdainful look and expression, or even the feeling that he didn't even put her in his eyes at all.
Gion felt very uncomfortable.
Even her training was greatly affected.
If Lu Yu could not be captured, she would probably continue to be affected in this way.
"Sigh... You..."
"Then go."
"Have Vice Admiral Yamakaji go with you."
"With Kuzan, there shouldn't be much of a problem."
"The matter of the Dragon Hunting Pirates is causing such a stir right now; if we Marines still can't resolve it, it will be a loss of face."
"Sail out on a Buster Call-level warship!"
Sengoku thought for a moment, then said again.
After all, Kuzan's lazy personality, coupled with his somewhat related connection to Garp.
What if that guy lets them off easy again... Just thinking about it gives him a headache!
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