Chapter 34 – The World Reacts to the 120 Million Rookie
Different Warlords, different reactions.
"Humph. Just a snot-nosed brat."
Crocodile's eyes flashed with jealousy.
Conqueror's Haki. Something even he didn't have.
"Once I find Pluton, no fruit or Haki will matter."
Devil's Triangle.
"Hee-hee-hee-hee. What a promising rookie."
"His shadow would make a wonderful zombie."
Calm Belt: Nine Snake Island.
"Only a stinky man."
Hancock tossed the poster aside and never thought about it again.
Kuraigana Island, inside the dark castle.
"Great Swordsman, huh…"
A rare spark of interest lit in Mihawk's golden eyes.
He changed out of his casual clothes, slung the Black Blade Yoru across his back, and walked out toward the sea.
The title "Great Swordsman" that the Marines had slapped on the poster had successfully provoked the World's Strongest Swordsman.
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New World.
The second half of the Grand Line—the most dangerous waters on the planet.
Even the strongest pirate crews could be swallowed by sudden storms.
Just ask a certain floating lion who lost his entire fleet to one.
Right now, ripples were spreading across these carefully balanced seas.
Whitebeard Pirates.
"DAD! DAD!"
"Look at this monster rookie from the East Blue!"
Thatch came running with the wanted poster.
"Oh?"
Whitebeard glanced: 120 million Belly.
"Gurarararara!"
"What a capable little brat!"
"Let me see!"
Marco and the other commanders crowded around.
"Three-color Haki? And a Great Swordsman?"
"Stronger than Ace right now."
"Only for the moment," Whitebeard boomed confidently.
"My sons are second to none!"
Everyone nodded vigorously.
Not long ago, the famous supernova Fire Fist Ace had challenged their old man and had been getting his ass handed to him daily ever since.
They all knew Whitebeard had already decided to adopt the kid.
After these weeks of "friendly sparring," it was basically a done deal.
As future family, of course they backed Ace over some random rookie.
The other two Yonko barely blinked.
Red-Hair: "East Blue really breeds monsters, huh."
Kaido: Yawned. No ancient zoan or mythical zoan? Not interested.
Only Big Mom perked up.
She stared at the photo with hungry eyes.
"Katakuri. Send someone to make contact."
"If he's suitable, bring him into Totto Land."
"Yes, Mama!"
Dressrosa Palace.
"Fufufufufu!"
Doflamingo laughed like a madman.
The more twisted his heart, the more he loved chaos.
"Another fool who wants to be king. Go on, tear the world apart. The messier, the better!"
It wasn't just the Grand Line.
Even the long-peaceful East Blue stirred.
Every kingdom and noble Aike had scammed saw that 120 million figure and started sweating bullets.
All their little revenge plots evaporated overnight.
Cocoyasi Village.
"Pfft!"
"Little Thief Cat: 500,000 Belly! HAHAHA!"
Compared compared to Aike, Carina, and Kuina's massive bounties, Nami's tiny 500k had the whole village in stitches.
But they were relieved.
"With a bounty like that, no one will dare touch Nami or Nojiko now."
Genzo carefully folded the poster and looked toward the sea.
Shimotsuki Village.
"Kuina…"
"Keep chasing your dream!"
Koushirou smiled warmly.
As a father, he couldn't be pro
uder.
With someone like Aike at her side, maybe the dream of a woman becoming the World's Strongest Swordsman wasn't impossible after all.
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