Hadori Pirates

Long didn't think much of it.

One Piece... it's normal for them to get killed.

He just thought... it was indeed strange that a rookie One Piece could kill a Demon Tribe crew member who had been enhanced by cards.

Those One Piece who boarded the ship were all elites among the North Blue One Piece... Before evolving into the Demon Tribe bloodline, they each had their own bounties. Now, with the enhancement from the cards, their overall level and combat power are far beyond what ordinary North Blue One Piece can match... Not to mention, he has also been 'training' them during this time.

Moreover, in the North Blue... even a newcomer who has just set sail has heard some news about the Hell Pirates.

With the Hell Pirates' prestigious reputation, they should inspire some apprehension in any enemy in this sea.

"More than one person was killed."

"At first, it was just a small team of three or four people. Later, they encountered that One Piece. During the battle, they made contact with the rest of our crew and asked for help. Then, the people who came later were all killed. There were eleven of them in total."

Dom's tone was disdainful, with a hint of anger.

Those trainee crew members, no matter how much training they receive, are still trash... They think that once they're on the Hell Pirates' ship, they can do whatever they want, each one incredibly arrogant and conceited. Some of them are clearly much more talented than they were back in the Flame Dragon Pirates, but their mentality is terrible, destined to never amount to anything. The main reason is that Dom is One Piece from the Grand Line. He encountered many dangers while following the Flame Dragon Pirates, and at least knows that there are monsters and powerful figures on the sea that ordinary forces cannot contend with.

Despite his increased confidence as his strength has grown, he still harbors a deep sense of awe for the vast ocean.

This is also his motivation to 'move forward'.

Those trainee crew members, however, are completely different.

Narrow-minded.

These people are dead, but what Dom finds disgusting is that they tarnished the Hell Pirates '.

"What's your name?"

Long smiled gently.

He was asking the rookie One Piece, who the murderer was.

He now understood Doflamingo a little better... Back then, the Hell Pirates destroyed his Fish Head Island's foundation. For the Donquixote Family, the situation was similar to what was happening to the Hell Pirates now. Some 'young punk' who appeared out of nowhere dared to provoke them, the 'local bullies' of the North Blue.

As the One Piece crew's power grows, Captain Oboro has more and more to worry about... his men, his businesses, and his reputation. If he doesn't kill this rookie One Piece or take appropriate action, he'll become a laughingstock to the other forces behind the scenes.

We must solidify the 'reputation' of the Hell Pirates.

This is one of the reasons why Doflamingo relentlessly pursued them when he returned to the North Blue.

Once you become a big shot, you need to maintain your 'face'.

"Hattori... Hadori Pirates."

Dom uttered a name.

"Currently... he's all alone."

"Hattori?"

When Long heard this name, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

The fact that he could have this feeling indicates that the name Hattori must be directly related to the content of his original memories.

But Long doesn't remember any character or role in the story having that name.

"Let's go... let's go take a look, and let the rest of them continue training here." Oboro brushed the snowflakes off his body and slowly stood up... To be honest, he was very interested in this rookie One Piece. He had just set sail and had already taken down eleven of the Demon Tribe he had 'raised'. Such potential.

Could it be that among the new generation of One Piece in the North Blue, besides Hawkins and Trafalgar Law, he forgot who else? Impossible...

"Yes."

Dom responded with a reply.

He then used Den Den Mushi to contact Dorans, who was currently located somewhere on the island, and gave him some instructions.

After putting away the Den Den Mushi, he originally planned to go to the beach with Oboro and travel on the Hell Pirates' ship.

Unexpectedly... the captain did nothing, but an invisible current of air instantly surrounded him, lifting Dom up.

Then, two figures shot into the sky and disappeared from the spot.

Only the crackling campfire remained, still burning.

The Hell Pirates were killed.

The murderer was a rookie One Piece.

This incident spread quickly, attracting the attention of many forces... They mainly wanted to see how the Hell King of the Hell Pirates would react. In the North Blue right now, the Hell Pirates could be described as being at their zenith, and at the height of their power, no one expected such a devastating blow.

The outside world almost universally viewed the situation with schadenfreude.

It's important to understand that the sudden rise of a powerful new force in the North Blue, and its firm grip on the 'table,' means that other 'diners' must relinquish their corresponding benefits... Therefore, there are quite a few who secretly hope that the Hell Pirates will suffer a setback or collapse.

That's the beauty of the ocean... there are always 'unexpected' occurrences.

Anything you can't predict can happen.

Who could have imagined... that someone would dare to provoke the Hell Pirates at this crucial moment? However, the Hell Pirates' official announcement quickly spread throughout the North Blue's underground, offering a large reward for information leading to the captain and sole member of the Hadori Pirates. While not an overt "wanted poster," this news was practically a kill warrant in many people's eyes... Given the Hell Pirates' infamous reputation, their search for someone was undoubtedly for revenge, to get back at the top. What else could they be after? And so... a few days later...

Oboro and Dom arrived at a small island in the North Blue.

This small island is quite tiny, lacking any resources. The islanders mostly make their living by fishing; the environment is barren, and the population is small. However, this has also spared it from the ravages of war, as even One Piece wouldn't bother with a place devoid of resources. Occasionally, passing One Piece will stop here, as there's a village on the island where they can have a simple meal or a drink, providing a small source of income for the island.

On the shore, Oboro and Dom stood side by side, looking at a small single-person sailboat on the water.

Slightly larger than a single-person boat, about ten meters long, it can seat five or six people... but apart from a wooden box, the boat is empty.

It did, however, display a One Piece flag.

Hadori Pirates.

"They are indeed newcomers who have just set sail."

Long laughed.

This kind of small boat is actually the reality for most newcomers to the sea, including Ace, Luffy, and now Hattori...

There are very few Hell Pirates who buy One Piece ships worth tens of millions as soon as they set sail... in the Four Blues.

Because one thing must be admitted: the living conditions of those who become One Piece before setting sail are extremely poor, and many are forced into it.

Of course, some special individuals with abnormal thought processes are not included.

"He didn't hide his whereabouts or try to evade capture; it seemed he had resigned himself to his fate... otherwise, he wouldn't have so openly moored the ship here."

Dom said calmly, "He went to several islands before, but he was recognized every time, and he didn't put away his One Piece flag. Because he was afraid of us causing trouble, those places refused him entry... I heard that in one town, he was even driven away by the local people, who were afraid he would be implicated... and destroyed by us."

"Is our reputation really that bad?"

Long smiled.

"On the surface... it looks terrible. In the eyes of ordinary people, it would probably be considered 'heinous'... However, from One Piece's perspective, I actually think it's a good reputation."

"Um."

Long nodded, touched his chin, and looked at the simple One Piece flag hanging on the single boat. The skull on it seemed to have turned into a pigeon's head.

Pigeon?

He increasingly felt that the portrait... looked somewhat familiar.

"Let's go see him."

Long withdrew his gaze, turned around, and stepped into the heart of the island.