Chapter 79 Yigubigu
"Extra Edition! Extra Edition!"
"Overlord of the Sea·Rocks D. Xebec has been defeated by the Navy in the New World! Silver Axe and Wang Zhi, former crew member of the Rocks Pirates, have died in battle! The Rocks Pirates, who have been casting a shadow of fear over the Sea and the world, have officially collapsed!"
"Shocking news! Golden Lion Shiki has announced that the Flying Pirates are recruiting new crew members! Those with strong Strength can directly become Captains of subordinate squadrons! Furthermore, Pirate Crews that join will receive the protection of the Flying Pirates!"
"Shocking news! Charlotte Linlin, former crew member of the Rocks Pirates, has announced the occupation of the Totto Land Sea Area and will establish Totto Land!"
"Latest news, latest news! The Navy has begun a new round of world conscription! Anyone who wants to join the Navy can go to the nearest Marine Branch to register! Excellent benefits, first come first served!"
It can be said that with the release of one piece of News after another, the world was shaken. Countless News Birds flew in all directions. Whether Navy or Pirate, or other Kingdoms, even Ordinary People at this time spent Beli to buy a Newspaper, looking at the world-shaking big News on it.
New World, Sovereign Sea Area, two Pirate Ships were currently docked together.
On the huge Deck of the Ships, there were many Pirates gathered. These Pirates were almost clearly divided, and there was even a faint Stand-off trend.
However, it was obvious that the side with fewer people seemed indifferent, while the side with more people looked extremely nervous.
In the very center of the two groups, there were three people sitting cross-legged on the Deck, with Fine Wine placed beside them.
"Glug glug glug~ Ah, that's refreshing!"
Roger wiped his mouth and placed the Wine Bottle in his hand directly on the Deck.
"Gurarararara! Roger, it's unbelievable that you would choose to join forces with the Navy."
Whitebeard finished laughing heartily and stared seriously at Roger.
"I think, the Navy must have offered Captain Roger Conditions that he couldn't refuse, right?"
Nicholas also looked at Roger upon hearing this. He was also a little curious about what Conditions the Navy had offered to make Roger decide to participate in the War.
"Huh? You two guys want to trick information out of me, right? Actually, there are no Conditions, it's just a Promise. As for the content of the Promise, I can't tell you, after all, it's also one of the Agreements I made with that guy."
Seeing Roger like this, Whitebeard and Nicholas had no intention of continuing to ask. After all, as figures with face in the Sea, everyone has their own status.
"Nicholas, what do you plan to do next?"
As Whitebeard's voice fell, Roger, and even Rayleigh and several Crew member behind Roger, also looked at Nicholas curiously.
"What else can I do? First, avoid the limelight and strengthen my Strength. After all, your Strengths as Monsters can be said to have reached the Peak, but I haven't reached the Peak yet. This Sea, in the end, still depends on Strength. Without Strength, I might end up feeding fish in the Sea one day.
I still have many things I want to do that I haven't done yet. Dying young is not suitable for me. Moreover, I've recently faintly felt signs of a breakthrough, and I need to consolidate my foundation properly."
Nicholas said jokingly. He is sixteen years old now and already has his own reputation on the Sea. And what were Whitebeard and Roger doing at sixteen? One was planning to swindle people and Ships together, and the other was making a living on the Grand Line.
Hearing Nicholas's words, Roger and Whitebeard were also a little speechless.
Doesn't this kid have a Bottleneck Period in his Strength growth?
How many talented newcomers in this Sea have made a name for themselves around the age of twenty, but have been stuck there for the rest of their lives.
Just like the so-called Supernova that appear every year on the Sea, how many can remain in the end? Even the Supernova of Luffy's generation, who were almost wiped out by Kizaru directly in the Sabaody Archipelago, are called the Worst Generation.
But the gap in Strength between the same batch of people after two years can be said to be quite huge!
The first tier, Luffy, Zoro, Law, and Kid, can even team up to challenge the Four Emperors' group dungeons, while some Supernova can't even defeat the All-Stars under the Four Emperors.
Every year, countless people go to Sea and obtain the Supernova Title of the year, but in the end, only a few people can stand in the top tier of this world.
It can be said that in the Pirate World, the Strength growth Speed of Talent-type players and Cheat-type players is not in the same tier as the Strength growth Speed of effort-type players at all.
With Nicholas's growth momentum, he is already firmly in the upper-middle reaches of the first tier in the New World. It is almost inevitable that he will possess top-tier Combat Power in this Sea in a few years.
And this may not be Nicholas's end point. After all, what if a well-rounded hexagon warrior develops all aspects to the extreme? Body Technique can fight against Garp, Swordsmanship can be comparable to Roger, and Fruit development is not inferior to Whitebeard and Golden Lion.
Those with Talent are not as hardworking as Nicholas, and those who are hardworking are not as talented as Nicholas.
"Does he have the Potential to grow into the 'World's Strongest'?"
Rayleigh even murmured to himself.
"Alright, let's take a Photo with the future World's Strongest."
Then, under Nicholas's 'forceful' (entreaties and promises of Benefits) suggestion, he obtained a precious Photo. The background of the Photo was a Sea. All the Crew member of the Roger Pirates stood according to their height. In the front center position was Nicholas with a smile on his face. Standing on both sides were Whitebeard, holding his Naginata and full of majesty, and Roger, with a silly grin. And in Nicholas's arms, on the left and right, he was holding two wailing Infants.
"Alright, see you off here. Thanks, Whitebeard, I wish you find your family members soon."
"Gurarararara! Goodbye, Lightning Kid, I hope you have a wonderful adventure."
Standing at the Entrance of a Town, Nicholas waved to Whitebeard standing on the Deck, and then watched the huge Moby Dick gradually move away.
After Moby Dick left, Nicholas turned around and walked towards the City on the Island.
"Grilled Meat, Grilled Meat, steaming hot Grilled Meat."
"Amazing Cactus Juice on sale! Selected from Aged Cactus that have grown for more than twenty years in the Alabasta Desert, extracting its Essence Juice. Drinking it nourishes Yin and strengthens Yang, suitable for all ages. One cup is only 999 Beli.
You heard it right! One cup, not 99999 Beli, not 9999 Beli, only 999 Beli! Good for him, good for her too."
"Ancestral Secret Recipe passed down from the Celestial Dragons royal family"
"Handsome young man, wanna have some fun?"
On the Street, the cries of various Vendors, the conversations between Ordinary People walking on the Street, made Nicholas feel a long-lost sense of life.
"Boss, one Grilled Meat, extra spicy."
Nicholas stood in front of the Roast Meat Stall, looking at the Grilled Meat licked by the Flame and sizzling with oil, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"No problem, just a moment."
The boss said to Nicholas while sprinkling a secret seasoning on the Grilled Meat.
It can be said that neither the Roast Meat Stall owner nor the surrounding Vendors knew Nicholas's true identity. After all, their world was this Island they lived on. Many people never left here in their entire lives, and the farthest place they had been to might be the Beach outside the Island.
They probably wouldn't have imagined that a Great Pirate described by the World Government as a notorious murderer and arsonist was now just like Ordinary People, waiting for freshly Grilled Meat in front of a Roast Meat Stall.
After paying, Nicholas took the sizzling Grilled Meat and took a bite. It was simply enjoyment. Soon, Nicholas, holding the Grilled Meat in one hand and a Coconut in the other, arrived in an Alley not far from the Port.
And in the Alley, several fierce-looking people were leaning against the Wall, either playing with the Knife in their hands or smoking Cigarettes and playing with a Lighter.
If Ordinary People saw this scene, they would probably just lower their heads and walk past this Alley entrance in a hurry.
But Nicholas is not Ordinary People, and secondly, he came here to find someone.
Seeing Nicholas walking towards the Alley, these people did not react. Even when Nicholas passed by them, they continued to do their own things.
Soon Nicholas arrived in front of a Wall.
Looking at the Wall in front of him, Nicholas cleared his throat and then said, "Makabaka."
As Nicholas's voice fell, the Wall in front of him opened, revealing a Passage.
Seeing this, Nicholas also walked directly in.
Soon Nicholas saw someone dressed similarly to the merchants of the Black Flag Merchant Guild before. However, the reason for determining that they were different was because the Cloak on the person wearing the Golden Mask in front of him was blue.
"Yigubigu, welcome, guest."
(End of chapter)