The East Blue Overlord Who Cannot Be Underestimated

Xia Che's face showed surprise as he watched the sturdy figure on the side of the pirate ship, carefully carrying a wooden box.

He hadn't expected to run into him here.

Bartholomew Kuma.

That's right, the man before him was the hot topic of the world economic news lately—Tyrant Bear.

Of course~

Xia Che, familiar with the story, knew in his heart that the man before him wasn't a tyrant, but a gentle... unlucky fellow?

Yes, just an unlucky fellow!

But also a strong, gentle man.

Tragedy had followed him his whole life, yet he still held onto hope, using his abilities to help others and protect his child.

Xia Che looked at Kuma before him.

At this moment, Kuma was frowning, still looking at the bald East Blue Overlord with a dignified expression while holding his hands to his chest.

Even facing a child who had only just emerged from the East Blue, Bartholomew Kuma still maintained a wary expression, carefully protecting the small wooden box behind him.

To him, it was as if he were carrying the most precious treasure of the sea behind him, his very own One Piece.

Xia Che glanced at the wooden box Kuma was carrying. Perhaps the girl's birth was unusual, but to this sturdy man before him, she was undoubtedly his most important daughter!

At this moment.

Just as Bartholomew Kuma was watching.

Moke, who had always remembered Xia Che's orders, had already struck his pose as the East Blue Overlord, and his specially trained subordinates immediately brought out the East Blue Overlord's exclusive props upon encountering an enemy.

Left: [My fate is mine to decide, not heaven's]

Right: [Heaven wishes to destroy me, I will destroy heaven]

Above: [East Blue Overlord]

This scene.

Instantly broke the originally silent atmosphere, making the already quiet mood even more silent at this moment.

A bizarre silence.

Especially Robin and Guina, who had never seen such a display... both wore strange expressions.

But after a moment, as if understanding what was happening, they turned to look at Xia Che beside them.

Did you do this?

Fortunately, Moke didn't pull this out when we were at the Konomi Islands, otherwise, he would have definitely been captured by an Admiral.

It's simply... too arrogant!

Even Pirate King Roger probably wasn't this arrogant back then!

Xia Che, being looked at suspiciously, let out a sheepish smile. He hadn't expected Moke to become so proficient after just one training session.

In the blink of an eye, he had already struck the pose of the East Blue Overlord?

He had even put on his exclusive gear—a golden lion's mane cloak.

Didn't you see how Kuma, upon seeing Moke flick his cloak and glare with unspoken authority, was genuinely intimidated?

He became even more careful about protecting the small box behind him.

Bartholomew Kuma, who had likely traveled far and wide, never expected to encounter someone so arrogant at the very starting point of the Grand Line!

At this moment.

As the two strong men stared at each other.

One with an infuriatingly dignified gaze, the other with a wary one.

From behind.

A soft, childish girl's voice suddenly came from behind Bartholomew Kuma.

"Daddy, what's wrong?"

At the sound of her voice, Kuma snapped back to attention. His previously wary eyes instantly softened, and he said gently, "Bonnie, Daddy's fine, I'll take care of it quickly."

"Mhm~, Daddy, go for it!"

After receiving his daughter's childish encouragement, Bartholomew Kuma raised his head again, still warily looking at Moke before him.

The new East Blue Overlord, Captain of the Moke Pirates—Moke!

As someone who habitually read newspapers, Kuma had some understanding of the East Blue Overlord before him.

Although there wasn't much news about the East Blue in the papers, it could be said that any recent news from the East Blue featured this figure.

A pirate who stayed in the weakest sea and had already been placed a bounty of 50 million Belly by Marine Headquarters before even entering the Grand Line.

While this bounty wasn't much in the Grand Line or the New World, one had to remember that he hadn't even entered the Grand Line yet.

Just by staying in this weakest sea, he had already been put on a 50 million bounty by the Marines!

There were even rumors... that this guy had once escaped from under the hands of the Marine Hero, Vice Admiral Garp, causing Vice Admiral Garp considerable distress. The bounty of 50 million Belly was also personally proposed by Vice Admiral Garp.

Even the Marine Hero was this cautious!

One could only imagine.

Although the Moke Pirates were still in the weakest sea, their strength was definitely that of a supernova among the younger generation of pirates!

Especially this guy...

How could he be so arrogant?

It was especially rumored that not long ago, this guy had stirred up a pirate feast in the East Blue, preparing to slaughter a Marine branch.

Although it seemed he failed in the end, rumors said that to preserve the seed of East Blue pirates, he single-handedly held off two Marine Colonels and ultimately managed to escape unscathed.

One must know that anyone who dared to be so arrogant on this sea and had not yet been killed was not to be underestimated.

Such an enemy might not be his match, Bartholomew Kuma, but with Bonnie behind him, as a father, he absolutely could not allow any accidents to happen.

Bartholomew Kuma's eyes were serious as he looked at Moke, who was facing him, the Tyrant Bear, still with his arms crossed and a calm expression. He adjusted his rimless glasses and said lightly, "Captain of the Moke Pirates!"

To find a cure for Bonnie's illness, after leaving the Sorbet Kingdom, he had been traveling the seas with little Bonnie, looking for famous doctors, and also keeping his promise to little Bonnie to travel together and see the beautiful scenery of the sea.

Although little Bonnie, who had been staying in a box, couldn't see it, he was always worried in his heart that if he... if he couldn't find a way to cure little Bonnie in the end, and let little Bonnie see this sea for herself, what would he do then?

He had promised Ginny that he would take good care of this child!

So, even if it meant death, he had to find a way.

He never expected...

That he would encounter a pirate attack beneath the Red Line, and after dealing with all the pirates, he suddenly encountered a huge pirate ship. Thinking they were with the previous group of pirates, he rushed over with his ability, intending to finish them off quickly.

Then.

It became like this.

Bartholomew Kuma's eyes widened, filled with authority, as he looked at Moke, who remained indifferent to his questions, "East Blue Overlord, are you, like those pirates just now, here to capture me?"

However.

Facing his words.

"???"

Moke, who was striking a cool pose, froze with a look of surprise, then scratched his head, "Pirates? Capture you?"

As if remembering something, he coughed twice and resumed his East Blue Overlord pose, his eyes narrowing.

"What's your bounty?"

"???"

Why ask about his bounty?

No, this guy doesn't seem to recognize me?

Hearing Moke's question, Kuma, whose face was serious, also froze. As if guessing something, his face returned to a calm expression, and he turned his head directly, not answering Moke's question. Just as he was about to leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on with you guys?" Nami ran out of the helm cabin with Vivi in her arms, saying anxiously, "Did you encounter pirates? Are they dealt with?"

Saying this, she turned her head with a panicked expression to look at Xia Che.

"Xia Che, Vivi is sick, what do we do now?"

As soon as she said this.

It also drew everyone's attention back. Xia Che looked at Vivi, who was held in Nami's arms, looking weak, her eyes blurry, struggling to open, and his face showed surprise, "Sick?"

Weren't they fine when they set sail?

How did she get sick as soon as they entered the Grand Line?

"I-I... I'm fine!" The weak Vivi forced a difficult, ugly smile, "Please, don't, don't go back, as long as Alabasta can be saved..."

However.

Before she could finish speaking.

"Don't be ridiculous, you don't look fine at all. You know that any illness at sea can take a crew member's life," Nami interrupted Vivi directly, saying with a serious expression, "Don't worry about Alabasta right now."

"Nami, I..."

Because of Nami's words, Vivi, who was moved, was about to raise her hand to reassure Nami when.

"There's still a billion Belly to be paid! What if something happens to you?" Nami ignored the stunned Vivi and looked around nervously, "A doctor? Where could we possibly find a doctor here? This is a billion Belly!"

"..."

Looking at Nami, who was nervous... whether it was for the person or the billion Belly, Xia Che was about to comfort her, telling her not to worry, and that there was indeed a doctor here.

"May I take a look?"

A low and steady voice came from behind everyone.

And then.

Bartholomew Kuma, who had intended to leave, suddenly appeared behind them again. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Perhaps I can make her feel a little better."