On the north shore of Gaya Island, a group of Tarzan-like apes were talking to a man with a chestnut on his head.
After hearing what the Shojo said, the uncle with a chestnut on his head nervously took a breath, then quickly went into the house and pulled out a magazine.
Turning the magazine to the page with the big ship, Uncle Chestnut roared at the Shojo and asked them a question.
"Tell me carefully, is this the kind of ship? Is this really it?!"
"This is the ship!!!"
The Merfolk with the biggest mouth shouted desperately.
"I have never seen such a huge ship. If that ship sinks, even if the number of our Saruyama Alliance increases countless times, there is absolutely no way we can salvage it!"
That's terrifying!!!
"Why?!"
The Shojo's words startled Uncle Chestnut, who quickly covered the Shojo's mouth.
"You can't say things like that Salvage King Masira. If the people on that ship hear you, you'll be executed!"
"Why?"
The Salvage King Masira, opened his mouth in confusion.
"What's wrong, Boss Cricket?"
Every ship that sails on this vast ocean will one day collapse and sink—didn't you say that?
Even ships made by Treasure Tree Adam wouldn't last ten thousand years without decaying; the ultimate fate of every ship is to sink!
"But those are Celestial Dragon's ships! Their ships haven't sunk for eight hundred years, you idiot!"
The chestnut-headed man Cricket Kulikate smacked the Shojo on the head, then leaned close to the Shojo's ear and shouted at Shojo.
"Hey, Salvage King Masira, quickly go and Diving King Shoujou to go back to the west bank and hide!"
Even though we're just an ordinary salvage fleet, we still have bounties on our hands. If we're targeted by the Celestial Dragon's Dark Bird Group, we could very well be killed!
These days, even the outlaws in the southern Mock Town have been talking about Shiryu from Sabaody Island!
That was a terrifying assassin who killed over four thousand pirates in a single day!
As soon as he finished speaking, Cricket slapped the Shojo on the shoulder hard.
"Did you hear me, Shojo? Go and call the Masira back, quick!!!"
Meanwhile, in the waters near the southern coast of Jaya, about forty nautical miles from the Jaya.
Gawain and his group stared speechlessly at the approaching ship.
The ship's flag featured a Masira holding a banana, and the ship's sides and figurehead were also decorated with brightly colored Masira.
Even the captain of this ship is a huge, talking Masira with waist-length hair!
As for the ship's crew...
The group was dressed in black bodysuits and wore black hats with lines connected to teardrop-shaped ornaments.
No matter how Gawain looked at them, their attire made them seem like a group of black, cute little girls for men to use for procreation!
Meanwhile, on the Masira ship, the Masira captain enthusiastically called out to Gawain's large ship.
"Hahaha, we actually arrived at Jaya in such a huge ship."
This guest must be quite powerful!
So, whatever the guests need, haha!
If you need to rest and resupply, we can take you to find water and fruit!
If you need to rob and make money, we can introduce you to the lawless areas off the south coast of Jaya!
But if the guest's purpose is to salvage a shipwreck from ancient times..."
The long-haired Masira stood on the gunwale of its boat and suddenly began to wave its arms.
"Men, unfurl the banner and show it to our guests!!!"
The moment he finished speaking, his crew members, dressed in Black Essence diving suits, immediately displayed a huge banner to Gawain.
Along with the drawing of a giant Masira eating a banana, there was also a series of text written on it.
"The Shoujou Pirates under the Saruyama Alliance, specializing in salvaging shipwrecks for a hundred years!"
After the banner was unfurled, the Masira immediately shouted to Gawain.
"See that, guest? We are the renowned Saruyama Alliance of Jaya! I am the legendary Diving King Shoujou! Haha!"
We can meet all the customer's requests as long as they are willing to pay a small amount of money!
I can even allow you, my guest, to have contact with our sexy Masira girls!!!
On the Dark Bird Ship, listening to the words of the Diving King Shoujou, Gawain narrowed his eyes with amusement.
Meanwhile, Hancock, consumed by rage, charged out.
As she rushed toward the Masira's boat, she suddenly shouted.
"Who would be curious about some sexy Masira girl? You bastard, turn me to stone!"
Sweet Sweet Breeze!!!
With Hancock's voice, the Masira who were excited just a moment ago turned into stones one after another, and Hancock returned to Gawain's side.
Hancock let out a soft breath and said dejectedly.
"What a bunch of rude Masira! How dare they slander Gawain's orientation! They deserve to die!"
"Hehe..."
As soon as Hancock finished speaking, Gion suddenly laughed mysteriously, and then she said as she laughed.
"The Mero Mero no Mi should only work on guys who have desire for you, right?"
So, Snake Princess, did you just make a whole bunch of Masira go into heat with you?
"Ha?!!"
In that instant, Hancock's entire face fell. She looked at Gion Gawain a face full of grievance.
"I... I had a group of Masira... attack me..."
"Cough cough, stop fooling around!"
Gawain gently patted Hancock on the shoulder.
"Isn't that the characteristic of the Mero Mero no Mi, making almost every creature intoxicated by your charm?"
Since it's the Devil Fruit's inherent ability, there's no need to overthink it.
Besides, it's uncertain whether the Mero Mero no Mi would be effective on someone without your charm.
Don't be so easily discouraged, Hancock.
Hearing Gawain's words, Hancock instantly perked up. She first smiled gently at Gawain, then suddenly looked at Gion.
"Hmph, I'll let it slide for now, but once we get to the Sky Island, I'm going to kick you to death, you rabbit!"
"With those soft, flabby thighs of yours, even a touch would sink your hand into the flesh. You think you can kick me to death?"
Keep bragging, Snake Princess! That's all you're good at anyway!
Gion responded with a dismissive laugh.
The moment Gion finished speaking, everyone around froze, turning to look at Gawain, Gion, and Hancock!
Seeing this, Hancock was filled with shame and indignation. She rushed to Gion and grabbed Gion's military uniform collar.
"Are you crazy? What kind of nonsense are you spouting?!"
"Why?"
Gion also belatedly realized what was happening and blushed a little.
"It's bragging, it's just bragging!"
For a moment, Gion, who was on the verge of tears, and Hancock, whose face was flushed, each rushed into different cabins on the Little Dark Bird and shut themselves off.
After Gawain finished laughing, he pointed to the Shoujou Pirates' ship.
"Let's go, let's board the Little Dark Bird and prepare to land."
As for those Masira's boats, let's take them ashore as well.
These Masira meant well after all; let Hancock restore them in a bit.
Let's go!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain and his group boarded the Little Dark Bird and towed the Shoujou Pirates' ship to the south coast of Jaya.
About three hours later, the Masira, looking utterly dejected, arrived at the North Shore with two flyers in hand.
Upon seeing the returning Masira, Cricket was relieved. He rushed over to the Masira and patted Masira arm.
"The Celestial Dragon's ship has arrived near Jaya! I was so worried about you! You never read the newspapers. Who knows if you'll be unlucky enough to run into them!"
I was really worried something might have happened to you!
"Uh... surprise?"
Despite Cricket's concern, the Masira showed no excitement. Instead, he covered his face with one hand and handed the flyer to Cricket with the other.
When Cricket took the flyer, the Masira rubbed his hairy face helplessly.
"Boss, you're probably saying that too late. I've already experienced all the possible accidents, sob sob sob!!!"
Suddenly, the Masira burst into tears.
Hearing the Masira's cries, Cricket was horrified and quickly looked at Xingxing's body.
Thankfully, there are no injuries at all.
"What happened to you? You're not injured at all. Did something happen to you, Masira?"
Cricket asked with a sigh of relief, glancing at the flyer in his hand.
The contents of the flyer immediately caught Cricket's eye!
Beside him, the Masira tearfully explained to Cricket his terrifying experience of being petrified, but Cricket didn't listen to a single word!
Because the flyer in his hand said...
"Let the world witness the legend of the Golden Bell! Liar Noland is a true adventurer!"
Meanwhile, on the southern coast of Jaya, in the middle of the area connecting the Southern Forest and Mock Town, lies a small village.
Gawain sat on a fallen tree and spoke softly to the people around him.
"Nothing is more suitable for gaining fame than unraveling a legend."
In particular, this legend is not only prevalent in the North Blue, but its story has also spread to the ears of most people around the world in the form of a fairy tale over four hundred years.
At the same time, this matter is also very controversial, and the more controversial the news, the easier it is to make our name known!
At this point, Gawain took the flyer in his hand and gently waved it at the crowd.
"Perfect timing, Franky also needs to establish Hydrological Observation Station and a preparatory station for the Sea Train on Jaya."
During the time that Franky was observing, we took the opportunity to announce what we were going to do to the ears of people all over the world!
Shakky, contact Morgans and have him send enough reporters to blow this up completely. It will be beneficial for both of us, and Morgans will agree!
Before we land on the Sky Island and ring that giant Golden Bell, I want to plunge the entire ocean into a debate about the veracity of the fairy tale of Liar Noland!
As Gawain finished speaking, Jinbe, who was standing to the side, narrowed his eyes with concern.
"Sir, wouldn't doing this damage your reputation?"
Even if you are Celestial Dragon, people will initially just think you're the next big liar!
"That's true, but that's exactly the effect I wanted!"
Gawain smiled and nodded.
"An apology is more impressive than gratitude, as long as they see the news of me supporting Noland and feel even the slightest bit of disgust or distrust towards me."
Then we'll unravel the legend of the Sky Island and prove the Golden Bell and the Sky Island to them.
People will then direct some of the guilt they should have felt towards Noland onto our team instead!
Such emotions, coupled with the buzz generated by our unveiling of the legend, are enough to allow us to occupy a significant position in public opinion.
We declared Noland a great adventurer, which was met with skepticism from the world, but we proved them right.
Next, if we encounter other issues that are likely to raise questions and continue to be questioned, we will still prove ourselves right.
If this happens three or four times across the entire ocean, then in the years to come, no matter what we say, a considerable number of people will be willing to believe us!
And people's belief in me is one of the greatest strengths in itself!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain clapped his hands lightly.
"Therefore, gentlemen, being laughed at for a moment is not something unacceptable."
Wise people who are more rational than ordinary people are often misunderstood because of their ideas that are ahead of their time.
And the role we should play in the hearts of ordinary people is that of a wise man!
After saying that, Gawain handed the promotional leaflet to Kalifa.
After Kalifa took the flyer, Gawain pondered for a moment and continued.
"Old Master Rayleigh even personally set foot on Sky Island, so Sky Island and the Golden Bell must both exist. Therefore, we have almost no chance of failure."
Even if we really can't find it, we can build a Golden Bell ourselves and ring it!
When this incident finally takes a turn for the better, we will be greeted by a large number of travelers who are curious about us, or about Sky Island and Golden Bell.
There will be pirates and merchants among them.
But more often, they will be free men driven by curiosity and a sense of guilt."
Gawain gently tapped the tree beside him, and then he continued.
"Recently, whether it's the Black Ice Terrace or the Logistics Department, everyone has been complaining about our staff shortage, right?"
Black Ice Terrace's intelligence personnel simply couldn't be spread across too many islands.
The Logistics Department also felt considerable pressure due to the increasingly longer distances involved in transporting funds and supplies.
In that case, wouldn't Mock Town, which is the location mentioned in the news, be a good place to recruit soldiers? This is because the news also includes the most famous person in North Blue, the Liar Noland.
That would at least bring a large number of young people from North Blue who grew up hearing this story to Jaya!
At this point, Gawain looked at Shiryu was not far away.
"Before those young people, who are our future recruitment targets, arrive on Jaya, we need to clean up the environment of Jaya."
This matter will mainly be left to Shiryu.
But as I said, this time, our goal is not just to kill pirates and outlaws.
We can't even raise the banner of completely eradicating the pirates!
Next, in my name, I will occupy the lawless land south of Mock Town, and then expel and kill the lawless elements.
As for the specifics of the name, let's use the excuse that I want to build a huge square to house Noland's Golden Bell; this will also benefit our subsequent publicity efforts.
As for pirates and outlaws...
Catch them all in one fell swoop!
The murders are Shiryu, but I need everyone's participation in the plan to capture them all, so that no criminal is left behind!
After we've captured them all, we'll kill one group first, then drive out the other!
Every pirate and outlaw who has plundered towns, slaughtered civilians, and has a bloody record on his bounty will be spared!
The remaining pirates who aren't bad enough, hehe...
Some were sent to prison, depending on the circumstances.
Finally, those few who weren't so egregious were sent off in different directions.
Relying solely on newspapers for publicity is far from enough. Some things truly need word-of-mouth to gain people's trust!
Gawain suddenly stood up and then clapped his hands loudly.
"That's settled then, everyone, let's prepare to move out!"