Worst Generation

In the following period, as the Hell Pirates' fearsome reputation grew, even with the Donquixote Family's summons, fewer people dared to provoke them.

But it's not nonexistent.

There were still some desperate people who wanted to try their luck.

As for the outcome... it's all a one-way trip.

The One Piece ship that Oboro and his crew were currently on was stolen; the original ship had been destroyed in the Battle of Fish Head Island.

A new ship had only been sailing for a few days.

As the sea voyage continued, Oboro realized that... the ship was desperately short-handed.

Firstly, life on the ship was quite monotonous. Secondly, a complete One Piece crew does require certain amenities in all aspects. Furthermore, he knew very little about navigation and hadn't accomplished much. During this time, Dom and Dorans handled the ship's operation and repairs, including steering and hoisting the sails during voyages.

Why do One Piece like to throw parties?

Drinking, having fun, and exercising are among the few ways to pass the time on a ship.

Otherwise, a normal person would easily develop mental abnormalities if they stayed on the ship day after day.

Helmsmen, cooks, musicians, dancers, doctors, boatmen... all of these are needed.

A large group of people makes it lively and can eliminate feelings of loneliness.

The next day, on the sea.

A few snowflakes drifted down from the sky as they arrived at a frigid area of North Blue.

There was a One Piece ship they happened to encounter not far away, but after seeing their flag, the pirates simply went around it and fled.

They seemed to be afraid of being attacked by the Hell Pirates.

"During this period of time... we have wiped out at least several dozen One Piece crews."

On the deck, Oboro sat in a deckchair, flipping through the newspaper.

Beside him was Dom, sweating profusely, practicing martial arts moves with a sharp blade in hand.

"Um..."

Dom stopped what he was doing. "Right now, our reputation in the North Blue has been established... we've gained a foothold, and few people bother us anymore. I bet... Doflamingo is coming soon." With that, Dom grinned, revealing a row of teeth. "Now everyone calls our One Piece crew 'national fighting force'!"

"They're not even in the same league as those trash One Piece crews."

The Hell Pirates' record speaks for itself; Fish Head Island was just the beginning, and the enemies they've wiped out during this period further confirm this.

"The government acted very quickly..."

Long waved the newspaper, which displayed the Navy's bounty and wanted notice for the Hell Pirates.

North Blue, Hell Pirates.

Captain, Hell King, bounty 37 million.

The ship's main force and officer, Night Wanderer... bounty of 15 million.

The main player, nicknamed "Ghost Messenger" Dorans, has a bounty of 10 million.

What's unusual about these wanted posters is that they don't show close-up portraits of the individuals, only blurry figures... Furthermore, their backgrounds and identities haven't been revealed, and their real names are just a series of question marks; they only emphasize the heinous and dangerous nature of their actions.

Because of this lack of understanding, the reward is not high.

Another point is that the wanted posters in the newspapers didn't just list the three of them... but were listed alongside other One Piece crews.

The three Hell Pirates only occupy a small portion of the page.

"They'll find out sooner or later... They might have already noticed something fishy, but it remains to be confirmed, and they can't spare the time. Someone has to keep an eye on the New World, and... the One Piece of the new era are coming on strong. We can take advantage of this momentum to disguise ourselves and blend in. It'll probably take until we enter the Grand Line to uncover our identities... The World Government doesn't want everyone's attention to be focused on the words 'God Slayer' again, because... it's a stain on the Celestial Dragons."

As Oboro looked at the contents of the newspaper, besides the Hell Pirates, he also saw some familiar faces.

They are all powerful One Piece of the new generation in the North Blue.

The first person on the page is Trafalgar Law, the captain of the Heart Pirates.

Above the Hell Pirates is the Basil Hawkins.

These two had already made a name for themselves in the North Blue, and Oboro and the other two were the ones who came later and surpassed them. The one who set sail the earliest was Trafalgar Law... but it seems that the two of them have no plans to go to the Grand Line for the time being.

Oboro had also heard of the other One Piece crews during his time in the North Blue.

Turn to the next page, and you'll see the South Blue ...

The first thing that catches the eye is Kidd, with his Shanks and Eustass Kid expression.

There's also Killer, who's known as the Killer Warrior.

Following closely behind is Scratchmen Apoo, another Longarm Tribe of the Worst Generation.

As for the West Blue, Capone Bege, who has completely dominated and consolidated the power of his family's Mafia, has just announced his departure to sea... Because of his identity, even though this group is only operating under the name of the 'Fire Tank Pirates' and hasn't done anything major yet, it has already attracted the attention of the World Government.

He quickly rose to become a rising star One Piece in the West Blue.

As for the characters from the East Blue currently featured in the newspapers, they are the fewest in number and seem to lack both fame and strength.

Given the unique environment of the East Blue, it's unlikely that any formidable figures will emerge in the short term.

It will be several more months before Luffy...

Among the Worst Generation, the Straw Hat crew is the fastest to rise and sail. From Luffy to gather his crew and then to the Sabaody Archipelago, it only took a few months.

Of course, it's worth mentioning that the Straw Hat Pirates traveled in a 'straight line,' going directly there without wasting too much time.

There are two types of log pointers. One type points to a fixed island and follows a fixed route... This is how the first few routes of the Grand Line are.

Another way to use it is that the pointer will randomly point to an island based on the magnetic field, and then guide the One Piece there... This kind of voyage is more 'leisurely' and more for fun, suitable for groups that are not in a hurry or have time to spare.

Given the various unforeseen circumstances and factors that can occur at sea, the second method is actually the choice of more One Piece ...

Oboro was not at all surprised that the World Government classified the regional One Piece groups as part of the new generation of forces.

It's just a rising star, not Supernova.

What are Supernova? They are those who manage to break through the ranks of One Piece crews listed in this newspaper and establish themselves on the Grand Line ... There are nearly a hundred Supernova One Piece crews in the Four Blues right now. But ultimately, excluding the old man Blackbeard Teach, only eleven have managed to stand out.

A survival rate of nearly one in ten is already quite brutal.

It's important to know that these rising One Piece have all proven themselves through bloody battles and fights in their own seas.

The government and navy must keep a close eye on these 'newcomers'.

No one knows for sure if any of them will one day be able to stir up the ocean.

However, the arrogance of this new generation of One Piece is undoubtedly the greatest pressure the Navy has felt in recent years. In comparison, the Marineford Marine Headquarters' elite training camp seems to have produced no more 'geniuses' and no juniors who can rival these rising stars.

It seems that talent is becoming increasingly scarce.

New World, a new generation... these are all 'problems' that are holding up the World Government and the navy.

Long was certain that choosing this time to set sail was the best possible option.

The Hell Pirates' steady development will continue...

"The number of the most evil generation is about to increase to thirteen."

Long smiled slightly and closed the newspaper.

"Captain, we've reached our destination!"

At the bow, Dorans observed for a while, and upon seeing a snow-covered island appear on the sea, he immediately shouted.