World Economic Journal

World Economy News Paper.

The headquarters of this world's number one newspaper was not built in any prosperous kingdom.

In fact, because of its years of reporting various news stories, both true and false, the World Economic Journal has offended a number of people, and even the World Government has occasionally considered eliminating them.

Therefore, the headquarters of this newspaper is mobile.

This is a multi-story wooden building that can be taken away by hot air balloon.

On that day, Morgans received an unexpected phone call.

"Hahaha, Morgans, you made a fortune from the news the other day, didn't you?"

Morgans was slightly taken aback by the cold laughter coming from the other end of the phone.

That voice sounds somewhat familiar.

But I forgot where I heard it.

While trying to recall where he had heard that voice before, Morgans casually remarked, "Hahaha, just a little bit, just earning a meager living."

"In that case, you can now earn some hard-earned money again."

The person on the other end of the phone maintained a smile throughout their conversation.

"Oh?"

Morgans' eyes lit up. "Do you have some Big News Morgans to share with me?"

"Etc!"

Morgans suddenly remembered something, "You deliberately brought up the news from a few days ago, are you perhaps a member of the Cross Guild?"

"You are Crocodile!"

He finally remembered where he had heard that voice before.

"Hahaha, I finally remembered! Should I be excited?"

"I'm the one who should be excited!"

Morgans chuckled, his attitude instantly becoming much more intimate. "The new emperor, the second-in-command of the Cross Guild, suddenly called. I wonder what news he has?"

What Morgans didn't know was that while Redfield was indeed the most capable fighter in the Cross Guild, he was completely indifferent to matters.

He usually ignores everyone; although he works for the Cross Guild, he's actually a lone wolf.

Crocodile remains the organization's supreme commander; he is the true number one.

"Don't you think it's a bit unfair that only the World Government and the Navy have ever put bounties on pirates?"

"Oh??"

Crocodile's very first words had Morgans' eyes light up.

I feel like I'm about to hear something really interesting.

About twenty minutes later, on Hachinosu Island, Ian, who was taking a nap, was woken up by Morgans ' phone call.

"Lord Ian! Hahahaha!"

The same shrill, jarring sound as ever, like the sound of glass being struck, accompanied by laughter like that of a witch from a fairy tale. "Crocodile just contacted me! You can't even imagine what he's up to!"

Ian rubbed his eyes and sat up from the recliner, finding a quiet spot. Yawning, he said, "So, what Big News Morgans is that guy up to this time?"

"He said the Cross Guild are going to put a bounty on the Navy, Lord Ian!!"

Morgans was overjoyed. "Hahaha! Where has anything like this happened in the last eight hundred years? Pirates are offering bounties to the Navy! This is truly a reversal of the natural order! I can already foresee how chaotic this world will be afterward!"

"Oh?"

Ian became more interested. "That's quite interesting."

So, was Crocodile's idea to put a bounty on the Navy in the original Cross Guild also his?

Indeed, even Buggy's uniquely logical mind couldn't have come up with such an idea.

By then, Mihawk had become an old farmer who had no desires and was just waiting for Zoro to kill him, so he probably wasn't interested in these things.

It can only be Crocodile, of course.

"Is it just funny?"

Morgans was very puzzled. "Lord Ian, is this just funny?"

"I'm just curious,"

Ian laughed and said, "Where did they get the money?"

The prisoners who had just escaped from Impel Down were all penniless.

Moria had been a recluse for many years, and even though he made some money by hunting pirates and capturing merchant ships, he was definitely not from a wealthy family.

The only one who might have money is Crocodile, right?

I heard that guy went back to the New World and started a hitman company after leaving Alabasta. Maybe he's saved up some money?

"Even if they don't have money now, with their current strength, making money would be too easy for them."

Morgans said.

Too.

Just grab a few Affiliated Nation, and the money will come in, right?

Ultimately, this world is all about strength.

"Since that's the case,"

Ian smiled. "After you publish the Cross Guild's news, choose a suitable time to send me a statement as well."

"Oh??"

Morgans ' voice suddenly trembled, "Lord Ian, what do you mean?"

"This is quite interesting,"

Ian laughed and said, "Then I'll lend a hand too. Just tell them to add me to the bounty list."

"Yes!!!"

Morgans's excited high notes made Ian's ears hurt.

In terms of high notes, Ian would call him the strongest, comparable to Uta.

So, they didn't even wait until the next day.

The World Economic News Report has published a new issue.

A white newsbird spread its wings and carried this issue of the newspaper all over the world.

The moment people on the high seas picked up their newspapers, they were immediately shocked and drenched in sweat by the news published on them.

"No way!! How could such a thing happen?!"

"They're insane!! They must be insane!"

"A pirate has put a bounty on the Navy! This has never happened before!"

The reversal of the Heavenly Stems is considered an error.

Throughout history, no matter how powerful the pirates were, they have never been able to defeat the Navy; in the end, they could only vanish into thin air.

But things are different now; a group of pirates are actually offering bounties on the Navy.

The Marine Fleet Admiral has a bounty of 2.5 billion Beli.

Admiral Sengoku and Hero Garp have a bounty of 2 billion Beli.

Three reserve Admiral have a bounty of 1.8 billion Beli.

Vice Admiral Tsuru Momousagi Chaton Crane has a bounty of one billion Beli.

All other ordinary Marine Vice Admiral have a bounty of 400 million Beli.

The Rear Admiral has 200 million Beli, and the Colonel has 100 million Beli.

The newspaper said that anyone could take these people's heads to the Cross Guild to exchange for the bounty.

The navy naturally reacted most strongly to this.

At Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral Kong slammed his fist on his desk, smashing it to pieces. "Find them! Find them!"

"These bastards must not be allowed to continue existing in this world! How far do they intend to trample justice!"

Not just him, all the sailors were holding their breath.

Neither Rocks back then nor the Beasts Pirates now are this arrogant!

We must wipe out the Cross Guild!

Of all the pirates on the high seas, they are the ones who deserve to die the most!

However, while ordinary people at sea were terrified by the news and the navy was furious, many ambitious individuals were naturally overjoyed.

"Hahaha! That's awesome! I've disliked the navy for a long time!"

"That's right! It's time to show the Navy the power of us pirates!"

"Even if I kill a Marine, I'll still get the protection of the Cross Guild, so what's there to be afraid of?!"

Immediately, some people began to get restless.

However, just when people thought that the Cross Guild's announcement was already a bombshell...

the next day.

Another announcement from the newspaper has thrust another name into the spotlight.

Today's newspaper carried a statement from another man.

The owner of Hachinosu Island, the man truly known as the Pirate Emperor, Ian of the Scorched Sky, said this in the newspaper.

"This looks interesting. Well then, the Beasts Pirates will lend a hand. The Beasts Pirates will also join this bounty hunt. Bring the Navy's heads to Hachinosu Island and you can claim the bounty too."

This world has gone completely mad.

"Have the Beasts Pirates gotten involved too?"

"Damn it! This world has finally gone completely insane and I can't understand it anymore!!"

"Hahahaha! Now that even the Beasts Pirates have joined in, there's even less to be afraid of!"

"Let the naval hunt begin!!"

The Moby Dick, in a sea area somewhere in the New World.

"That bastard Ian really loves stirring things up, doesn't he?"

Vista flipped through the newspaper, sighing slightly.

Even though he was an enemy, he couldn't help but think to himself, "Well done!"

"However, Ian was just parroting what others had said this time."

"The truly audacious ones are Crocodile and his crew," Teach said.

"They abandoned their status as Shichibukai, stormed Impel Down, released the prisoners, formed the Cross Guild, and now they've started putting bounties on the Marines. What a bunch of amazing guys."

There was one more thing Teach didn't say.

He suddenly felt that Crocodile might be a kindred spirit to him.

But this bastard seems to be too successful now, making him feel like he's living in that guy's shadow.

"It's none of our business."

Whitebeard didn't seem to care much, saying, "Let them make a fuss."

But has Ryde, that loner who's always been a loner, started forming groups now?

The Whitebeard chuckled softly.

He wasn't interested in it at all, but others were quite different.

Whole Cake Island.

"Mama, Mama! That's interesting! Something this interesting actually happened!! I can't pretend I didn't see it!!"

During a break from her workout, Charlotte Linlin, who had lost some weight, laughed heartily, "Perospero! Contact that guy Morgans and tell him that our Charlotte Family is also involved in the bounty!"

Yes, Mama!

So, on the third day...

When the Charlotte Family's statement was also published in the newspapers, the whole world fell silent.

Two of the World's Strongest pirate crews have joined this hunt.

It is highly likely that the fourth most powerful Cross Guild was the initiator of this hunt.

Now everyone's attention was focused on the Whitebeard Pirates.

Unfortunately, the Whitebeard Pirates did not react at all and were completely indifferent to the matter.

Even so, this was already a pirate extravaganza.

"Now, this world is truly going to become a place we don't recognize."

Somewhere in the New World, the Red-Haired spoke with a sigh.

"Captain!"

Yasopp somewhat eager to try, "Or else..."

"Don't talk nonsense,"

First mate Beckman said irritably, "Where are we going to get the money to pay the bounty?"

"And,"

Red-Haired sighed. "Although the Navy is the World Government's loyal dog, the world still needs them to maintain order at this stage."

He said with a sigh, "Is this a good thing or a bad thing?"

Somewhere in the New World.

Hawk Eyes glanced at the newspaper and silently rubbed his chin.

"Are the Shichibukai going to be disbanded?"

Now only two Shichibukai remain.

Is there any need for this organization to exist?

Is he going to lose his job soon?

Marine Headquarters.

Inside the Fleet Admiral's Office.

Fleet Admiral Sora, Admiral Sengoku, Hero Garp, Chief of Staff Tsuru, former Admiral Zephyr, and the highest-ranking officers of the Navy gathered together.

"Without a doubt, we are now facing a situation that has never been seen in eight hundred years."

Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke calmly, "The actions of those scum have put our navy in a difficult position. We were only supposed to focus on protecting the civilians, but now we have to be wary of a dagger coming from behind."

"A colonel from headquarters has already been assassinated by a citizen he was protecting."

"Now we can only tell the soldiers to be more careful."

Admiral Sengoku gritted his teeth, "There's only one way to completely resolve this!"

"Kill all those guys!"

Zephyr said seriously, "Whether it's the Cross Guild, the Charlotte Family, or the Beasts Pirates, as long as we take them all down, everything will naturally fall into place."

The office fell silent.

How can we wipe out all three groups?

"Let's start with the Cross Guild."

The Fleet Admiral sighed, "Find them first!"

"In addition,"

He looked at Sengoku, "Because of this incident, the navy's morale is somewhat low, and we need some encouragement."

"Sengoku, I'm going to apply to the Gorosei for you to become the Marine Fleet Admiral!"

If the Sengoku is promoted to Fleet Admiral, then the three Admiral will naturally be promoted to Admiral as well.

The navy will be able to usher in a new era, and at the very least, it will boost morale somewhat, right?

Sengoku paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically, "I understand!"

After all, this was something that had already been decided long ago.

Mary Geoise, the office of the Gorosei.

"That bastard Crocodile!!"

The Gorosei remain enraged.

Pistol, in the red suit, gritted his teeth. "He really dares to do that! And those bastards from the Beasts Pirates and the Charlotte Family, they're really quick to kick someone when they're down!"

"The bounty is fine; it won't affect the overall situation. Just make sure the navy is careful. The problem now is the Cross Guild!"

Mars frowned and said, "Their power is indeed close to that of the Four Emperors. The power of pirates has become somewhat exaggerated."

"In contrast, our strength is dwindling. Only two of the Shichibukai remain, making them practically defunct."

"The balance is about to be broken."

"The Cross Guild must be eliminated as soon as possible."

Bald-headed Warcury said, "Besides, the Shichibukai can't just disappear like this. They still have a reason to exist. Even if their quality is a little low, it doesn't matter. Let's fill the vacancies first. We can recruit them worldwide through the newspapers."

Somewhere in the Paradise, at the site of the Cross Guild.

"That bastard Ian really knows how to get involved!"

Moria felt somewhat displeased.

Although it was a good thing that the Beasts Pirates were involved, the thought of Ian and Kaido made him feel as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

"That kind of thing doesn't matter, it's not a bad thing."

Crocodile casually remarked, "Next, it's time to head to the New World. We're now a thorn in the side of the World Government; they'll never let us go."

"Only by entering the New World can we find true safety."

Putting everything else aside, with so many monsters in the New World, the World Government can't just act recklessly.

It's much safer than Paradise.

Somewhere in the New World.

A naval warship sped across the sea.

Interestingly, there wasn't a single navy officer in sight on the deck.

Only one man stood on the deck, dressed in military uniform, with a purple substance running down his legs and connecting to the warship.

The man gazed at the distant sea, his smile as radiant as a demon's, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

"An unprecedented monster, a man destined to surpass Roger!"

"Ian of the Scorched Sky! Just wait! I'm coming!"

The power went out halfway through writing, and I hadn't saved it yet. Ugh...