Water Seven Island

The arrogant words published in the newspaper immediately caused an uproar across the world.

The Marines had always issued Bounty Posters, turning countless pirates into walking Belis in the eyes of others.

Kill pirates and claim the bounty.

That was common sense, as well as an effective way for the Marines to suppress pirates.

Yet Festa had actually dared to equate the celebration tickets with the heads of Marine officers.

Such an act was undoubtedly a provocation against the Marines.

However.

The pirates looking forward to the celebration were completely sold on it.

One Marine Colonel's head in exchange for one celebration ticket.

That was perfectly reasonable.

After all, this was an unprecedented celebration connected to the Great Treasure.

Besides—

It had always been their heads being exchanged for bounties. This time, it was only right that they took the initiative instead.

"I can understand Festa's approach."

Maud looked at the newspaper, his expression calm.

The celebration would inevitably draw interference from Marine Headquarters.

The Rules Festa had established could cause trouble and obstacles for the Marines on the eve of the celebration.

Perhaps the effect would not be very significant, but at least it could give the pirates who wanted to attend the celebration a common goal.

It was almost possible to foresee—

The beginning of chaos.

"Hoho, one Marine Colonel's head for one ticket. Interesting."

Lafitte narrowed his eyes. The cane in his hand swung left and right like a pendulum.

Calling himself Maud's right-hand man, he seemed very interested in these Rules.

Perona floated behind Maud, poked her head over to look at the newspaper in his hand, and said softly, "You can only exchange the head for a ticket with a Hider, but what's a Hider?"

"A profession active in the underground world. Their main business