Encountering Kaido / Challenging Kaido
Upon learning that Arthur possessed the ability to win every bet, Nami made many 'conditions' before allowing Arthur, who didn't want to disturb their honeymoon, to win big in a high-profile manner.
Almost every night, they rake in over a billion Beli.
Those who bet with Arthur also made a fortune.
The figure soared from 100 million to 1 billion, and then from 1 billion to 10 billion, which completely alarmed the entire Gran Tesoro.
To this end, Gild Tezzolo personally went to his door, seemingly warmly, but actually sending Baccarat to Arthur's side and using his influence to make sure Baccarat returned all the money he had earned.
Unfortunately, although the Heavenly Emperor is powerful, it is still not enough in the face of Future Sight.
After learning that Baccarat's abilities were ineffective, Gild Tesoro still wanted to control Arthur and the other two, but seeing Arthur there was no gold powder in their bodies, and fearing the legendary 'King of Knights's' golden light that could even evaporate diamonds, he reluctantly and reluctantly accepted the ordeal.
Watching Arthur abscond with billions, it's impossible for Gild Tezzolo, no matter how rich he is, not to feel resentment.
Fortunately, this 'King of Knights' wasn't so greedy and knew when to stop.
Otherwise, a major battle would be unavoidable.
On the azure sea, the silver-white "East Starlion" sails on the surface.
"Hehe... This time we've really struck it rich." Nami, steering the ship, had eyes that looked like dollar signs, a complete money-grubber, and drooling as she grinned foolishly, "Over 30 billion! That's a mountain of stuff in the alternate dimension! We're rich... we're rich!"
"They've lost over 30 billion, and with the gamblers who followed suit, the Gild Tesoro has lost at least 50 billion Beli in the past month." On a nearby sofa, Robin, who had changed into shorts that exposed her legs after boarding the ship and was now wearing only a thin shirt revealing a large expanse of her ample bosom, held a grape to Arthur's lips with her slender white fingers and chuckled gently, "It's already quite incredible that they haven't attacked us."
Since tearing down that barrier and becoming one, after a month of their feelings fermenting, Robin's wifely nature has completely erupted.
Normally, Noma already takes very good care of Arthur and Nami, but now she spoils Arthur so much that he's become a lazy bum who doesn't lift a finger.
"That guy cares more about his reputation and his ship than this little bit of money." Arthur, his head resting on Robin's long legs, wearing Robin's orange Sun, tasted the grapes Robin offered him and said softly, "If a fight breaks out, his losses will be much more than this. And his reputation will plummet. I've already told him to quit while he's ahead; if he doesn't understand, he's beyond saving."
"He can't deal with us openly, so he'll probably put a bounty on your head on the black market Arthur?" Robin leaned forward, shielding Arthur from the sunlight, and smiled gently.
A month ago, Robin finally changed his address for Arthur from "Captain" to "Arthur".
Chapter 150 Encounter with Kaido
"Ah... now my head is worth five billion Beli, making it the most valuable head on the sea." Arthur said with a smile after hearing Robin's words.
"That's going to be troublesome from now on," Robin said with a smile, her tone showing no sign of worry.
"Hey... Arthur, where's our next destination?" At this moment, Nami, who was at the helm, suddenly turned around and asked.
Upon hearing this, Arthur turned and wrapped his arm around Robin's slender waist, closed his eyes as if taking a nap, and said lazily, "Just follow the New World Pointer."
"Oh my... It seems that the 'fickle' King of Knights has become more childlike after eating Robin. Or is the King of Knights actually a sister-complex? How embarrassing~" Nami, tracing a line on her cheek with her slender white finger as she watched Arthur act like a younger brother, acting coquettishly towards his doting older sister.
"You talk too much..." Arthur turned around, pushed his orange Sun up to his forehead, his emerald green eyes exuding an air of authority, and flicked his finger at Nami, who was at the helm.
'Sizzle sizzle...'
A bolt of lightning shot out and struck Nami before she could use her illusion ability to hide.
"Ugh... it hurts, I hate it! I'm sorry... ahhh..."
In an instant, the "East Starion" echoed with cries of pleasure mixed with pain. The feeling of numbness throughout her body, from the inside out, Nami unable to bear it any longer, so she slumped down and begged for mercy, her voice a mixture of laughter and tears.
Fortunately, this feeling came and went quickly.
Otherwise, Nami would probably have reached the pinnacle in this way.
Robin, meanwhile, was gently combing Arthur's hair with her five fingers, watching this everyday scene with tender eyes.
She used to be the one watching from the sidelines, like a third wheel.
And now, I am one of them.
That feeling was truly wonderful.
Perhaps, this is what happiness is.
A few days later, news of the increase in the 'King of Knights's' bounty on the black market quickly spread throughout the New World.
Even before entering the New World, the King of Knights had already become a celebrity, and his every move was watched by the world.
There were even betting places on the black market, such as: Will Whitebeard Pirates seek revenge on "King of Knights" for the death of the Fourth Division Captain "Diamond Jozu, and how long will it take before they come knocking? Faced with Whitebeard Pirates's revenge, will " King of Knights " confront them head-on or choose to run away?
If they choose to confront them head-on, which squad leader will make a move, or will it be a group attack, or even Whitebeard himself? How long can the 'King of Knights' withstand the combined might of the Four Emperors... and so on.
The 'King of Knights' arrived in the New World with great fanfare, announcing his arrival by attacking the Alliance and sacrificing five hundred lives.
And now, there's new news about the 'King of Knights', and someone has increased his bounty to 5 billion. There's also a reliable source that the 'King of Knights' won over 35 billion Beli in 'Grand Tesoro,' the world's largest entertainment city.
Without a doubt, the person who placed this anonymous bounty is Gild Tezzolo, the 'Gild Tesoro' who controls 20% of the world's wealth.
Only someone as wealthy as him could be so indifferent to five billion.
In other words, the 'King of Knights' really does possess over 35 billion!!
Once this information was released, the gold hunters and treasure ship hunters who were initially intimidated by the 'King of Knights's' strength instantly became like they had been injected with a berserk drug. Their minds were dominated by greed, and they were completely lost in the pursuit of money.
A small amount of money can lead people to commit crimes, while a large amount of money can drive people mad.
Faced with over 35 billion Beli, any sense of power disparity or fear shattered like a bubble.
If the opponent is only one person, and five hundred people can't handle him, then we'll have to use a thousand.
If a thousand men can't handle it, surely two thousand can?!
The Underworld began to stir, with numerous high-ranking sea hunters and powerful sea warriors all setting their sights on Arthur.
Fame, a 5 billion bounty, the Supreme Great Grade Sword, the Pegasus from mythology, over 35 billion Beli... Before you knew it, Arthur had become an enormous treasure trove.
Even some powerful sea monsters couldn't resist his temptation.
The Moby Dick is anchored on the sea in a certain area of New World.
"Pops, we have news about that bounty hunter." Marco walked to Whitebeard's side and reported softly, "He just left 'Gran Tesoro.' Since that entertainment city is mobile, his next target is currently unknown. However, I've instructed my men to report back immediately as soon as he's spotted."
"Hmm..." Whitebeard opened his eyes and said calmly, "That brat's life will be used to pay for Jozu and the others sooner or later. There's no need to rush now. Let's conserve our strength and quell this chaos first."
"I understand, Pops." Marco nodded.
As the New World bustles with activity once again, the focus of countless people's attention continues its aimless voyage.
"Arthur, come quick!"
On the deck of the "East Starion", the warm atmosphere was suddenly shattered by Nami's scream.
"What happened?" Robin, who had been reading a book, stood up and walked to Nami's side, asking in surprise.
"Robin, you mean that's a tsunami?" Nami pointed ahead, bewildered, and said, "But I didn't feel any change in the weather! Why is there such a huge tsunami coming?!"
Just a few nautical miles ahead of the "East Starion," an incredibly massive tsunami was hurtling towards them at the speed of an arrow. Even from such a distance, one could feel the suffocating sensation.
"The Four Emperors — 'Kaido of the Beasts'!"
Chapter 151 Challenging Kaido
"The Four Emperors — Kaido, the 'Beasts'!"
Just then, Arthur walked over, his calm voice causing Nami and Robin to widen their eyes in shock. "It's him?!"
Four Emperors!
The four emperors who ruled the New World, this 'strongest sea,' were considered to be the closest beings to the Sea-Eyed Demon.
The Four Emperors represent the strongest power and the most terrifying force.
The New World was originally a chaotic and treacherous sea, far more dangerous than the first half of the Grand Line. Yet, this powerful sea was divided up by four individuals, leaving only a small portion for Hai Tong of the New World.
Therefore, if one has great ambitions and wants to make a name for oneself in the New World and become a world-renowned figure, then challenging the Four Emperors is inevitable.
Otherwise, the best course of action would be to join one of the Four Emperors' Sea Kings and become one of their subordinate Sea Kings, or to abandon that ambitious dream and leave the New World in the same sorry state as Crocodile and Moria.
The Four Emperors are all terrifying; their strength is so immense that it inspires despair.
The World's Strongest Man – Edward Newgate, 'Whitebeard'.
'Red-Hair' Shanks.
Kaido, the Beasts.
'BIG-MOM' Charlotte Linlin.
Of the Four Emperors, the most well-known is undoubtedly Whitebeard, who held the title of strongest for decades.
But when it comes to one-on-one combat, Kaido recognized as the strongest.
"When it comes to one-on-one combat, Kaido is undoubtedly the strongest!" This is a phrase almost everyone says, and there's absolute agreement on Kaido's strength as one of the "Beasts."
Throughout the entire sea of people, the strongest are generally recognized, ranked from highest to lowest quality: the World's Strongest Man, the Strongest in Single Combat, and the World's Greatest Swordsman.
The quality of someone like Arthur, the strongest rookie and the strongest bounty hunter, or Gild Tesoro, the world's richest man, is simply incomparable.
Upon arriving in the New World, Nami and Robin took the opportunity to learn about this 'strongest sea'.
Kaido, the 'King of Beasts', was naturally no stranger to them.
"That tsunami wasn't caused by Kaido, was it?" Nami asked, her eyes trembling with doubt and surprise.
"Ah... he's swimming this way at an amazing speed," Arthur said calmly.
"Freestyle?!" Nami and Robin's eyes widened again.
Freestyle swimming caused a tsunami?!
Arthur's words once again refreshed the two women's understanding of strength.
"It's coming, Nami!" Suddenly, Arthur reached out and hugged Nami and Robin, saying in a deep voice.
"I see!"
Needless to say, Nami instantly understood Arthur's meaning, quickly hugged Arthur's waist, and placed her hand on Robin's skin.
Boom--
Before long, a deafening sound rang out.
A colossal black shadow, like a giant sea monster, surged forth, churning the ocean and charging fearlessly.
A massive tsunami followed behind them.
A massive tsunami followed behind them.
The dark shape seemed oblivious to the "East Starlion," crashing directly into it at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.
The massive size of the "East Starlion" was utterly insignificant compared to this enormous black shadow, not to mention the astonishing tsunami behind it.
If it were to actually hit, the only outcome would be a shattered fate.
However, just as the enormous black shadow was about to collide with it, the "East Starlion" appeared like a mirage, passing directly through the massive black shadow and the tsunami.
Although they escaped by hiding in another dimension, Nami and Robin, who witnessed the scene firsthand, were deeply shaken and shocked.
Despite possessing illusory abilities, Nami, who was clinging to Arthur's waist, felt all her strength drained from her body, and the sweat that broke out soaked her clothes.
Robin was no exception.
Compared to Nami, she witnessed the depths of the word 'power' much earlier.
Buster Call, Admiral Aokiji, Crocodile.
Subsequently, Arthur repeatedly challenged her understanding, and even witnessed the power of two Four Emperors during the Paramount War.
However, compared to seeing them on screen, experiencing the power of the Four Emperors up close makes one realize how insignificant they are.
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Robin knew that the huge black shadow just now was definitely not aimed at them; it was just like an adult dealing with ants—they were merely caught in the crossfire as they passed by.