Bounty of 1.5 Billion!

Hearing the Rear Admiral's question, Sengoku did not answer. Instead, he looked at Brannew.

Brannew understood at once and stepped forward to explain.

"The criminal is named Lin Yu and is suspected to be from the Flower Country."

"This man is ruthless. Not only did he kill Saint Roswald and his son, but he also slaughtered every Celestial Dragon guard and CP0 agent at their side."

"Even the king of the Kachinobu Kingdom was killed, and the royal palace was destroyed."

"He also abducted Shalria and Princess Anna of the Kachinobu Kingdom."

At this, Akainu, Aokiji, Tsuru, and the others all frowned.

The others were likewise left speechless by Lin Yu's madness.

Whether it was killing a Celestial Dragon or murdering the king of a World Government member nation, either would be a major event capable of shaking the world.

Yet this man had gone ahead and done both at once.

This guy had to be insane.

As silence fell over the room, Sengoku spoke.

"Whether it is the killing of a Celestial Dragon or the killing of a king from a World Government member nation, both are extremely serious matters."

"Not only has Commander-in-Chief Kong issued an order to apprehend Lin Yu."

"Even the Five Elders of the World Government have demanded that we bring Lin Yu to justice."

"So, we must take action immediately."

A Rear Admiral from the North Sea volunteered.

"Marshal Sengoku, leave this matter to me."

He knew the North Sea like the back of his hand. Capturing Lin Yu would be a sure thing.

"You're not suitable." Sengoku shook his head and rejected him outright.

"Lin Yu himself is suspected to possess the strength of a Great Swordsman. Even ordinary CP0 agents could not withstand his attacks."

"Moreover, he is suspected to possess the ability to control a ship by himself. Given that he has taken control of the Saint Rosward, even if we tried to bombard him from a distance with warships, we might not be his match."

"Therefore, only a Vice Admiral leading three warships can ensure his capture."

Hearing this, Akainu stepped forward.

"In that case, I'll do it."

Akainu was also from the North Sea. Now that such a heinous criminal had emerged there, he could not simply stand by.

Aokiji, Tsuru, and the others all glanced at Akainu.

The other Rear Admirals and Vice Admirals were also startled, not expecting Akainu to take on this matter voluntarily.

Sengoku looked at Akainu and nodded in satisfaction. If all Navy Admirals were slackers like Kizaru, they would truly be finished.

Then he looked at Akainu and said,

"Very good."

"Once the World Government and the Navy track down the Saint Rosward, you will lead the team there."

With Akainu taking action, this Lin Yu would not be able to keep jumping around for much longer.

"Marshal Sengoku, what should we set the bounty for the criminal Lin Yu at?" Brannew asked.

Sengoku fell into deep thought.

Tsuru, the Navy's Great Staff Officer, glanced at Sengoku and said calmly,

"He not only killed Celestial Dragons, but also murdered the king of the Kachinobu Kingdom."

"We might as well set his bounty higher to demonstrate our resolve to capture him and leave the World Government with nothing to criticize. Therefore, I suggest setting it at one billion."

One billion!

The other Navy Rear Admirals and Vice Admirals were immediately shocked.

One billion was already the bounty level of an elite officer in a Yonko Pirate Crew.

Sengoku nodded in agreement.

Then he swept out his arm and said solemnly,

"To demonstrate to the World Government's other member nations our Navy's determination to capture this man."

"I have decided to set Lin Yu's bounty at..."

"1.5 Billion!"

The Navy Rear Admirals and Vice Admirals all caught their breath before erupting in shocked cries, causing a huge commotion.

"What? 1.5 Billion?"

"Marshal Sengoku, you're not joking, are you?"

World Economic Journal.

"President!"

"Big News!"

A reporter rushed into the office of "Big News" Morgans and said excitedly.

"Big News" Morgans, with his large beak, small eyes, white feathers all over his body, black top hat with a plume, light blue shirt, and yellow bow tie, looked up from behind his desk in surprise.

"Big News? What big news?"

Holding a notebook and flipping through it, the reporter spoke rapidly.

"According to intelligence from an informant we bribed within the North Sea Base."

"A World Noble Celestial Dragon was attacked in the Kachinobu Kingdom of the North Sea. Two are dead, and one is missing."

"Saint Roswald and Saint Charlos are dead, while Shalria was abducted."

"Big News" Morgans shot to his feet in shock.

"What did you say?!"

"A World Noble was killed?"

"Yes, President." The reporter nodded repeatedly.

Morgans rubbed his hands excitedly—no, he rubbed the feathered tips of his wings excitedly as he paced back and forth.

"This really is Big News."

"I never expected those trash Celestial Dragons to have a day like this."

President, you can't say something like that so casually.

Hearing Morgans dare to privately call the Celestial Dragons trash, the reporter's heart pounded in fear.

"Hehe, God Slayer Lin Yu, huh?"

Snatching the notebook from the reporter's hands, Morgans quickly scanned the intelligence written inside. When he saw the attacker's name, he narrowed his eyes even further.

"Pass down my order. Have the printing room publish this news immediately." Morgans waved his hand and issued the command.

"Yes, President." Upon hearing this, the reporter immediately ran out of the office.

"God Slayer Lin Yu, you actually dared to do something like this. Then I'll help make you famous across the world."

Watching his assistant leave, Morgans poured himself a glass of Red Wine and said in a good mood.

Bang!

Not long after the reporter ran out, he hurried back in and said to Morgans,

"President."

"Big News."

"Naval Headquarters has just prepared a Wanted Poster for God Slayer Lin Yu."

"How much?" Morgans swirled his wineglass and turned to ask before pouring the Red Wine into his mouth.

"1.5 Billion Berries!"

"Pfft... Cough, cough! How much did you say?"

Morgans sprayed out his wine and stared at his assistant in shock.

"1.5 Billion! That's the level of a Yonko Crew Vice Captain."

"Quick, add that to the report."

"Yes, President."

North Sea.

Lin Yu piloted the former Saint Rosward, now the God Slave, rapidly toward Reverse Mountain.

His goal was not to enter the Grand Line, but to head to the East Blue and seize those beautiful female characters from the Pirate King's story.

Story characters were all special figures, making them the best choice for rapidly expanding his Pirate Crew.

Although he still did not know whether Straw Hat Luffy had recruited Nami yet.

Whether it was Nojiko, Makino, or Kaya, all of them were excellent targets for him.

The more people he recruited, the more feedback he gained each hour, and the faster his strength would grow.

"M-Master, I... I can't run anymore."

Princess Anna, dressed in a maid outfit, collapsed onto the deck of the God Slave and said weakly to Lin Yu at the bow.

Behind Anna, Charloss, wearing the Special Necklace, had long since passed out.

Hearing this, Lin Yu walked over and grabbed Charloss. Only after confirming that she had truly fainted did he shake his head in disgust.

"What useless trash."