The next day.
The Navy's announcement of the Shichibukai system caused another huge uproar, just as expected.
"Extra! Extra! The Navy has made a major announcement: it will recruit seven Great Pirates to form the Shichibukai."
"The Navy will recognize the Shichibukai's right to plunder."
"Anyone who becomes a Shichibukai will have their bounty revoked."
"The list names 69 Great Pirates."
"Could this be a Navy conspiracy?"
The news spread across the seas and immediately became the hottest topic of the day.
"Is this for real? If you become a Shichibukai, your wanted poster gets canceled, and the Navy recognizes your plundering as legal? That means you won't have to fear the Navy anymore?"
"Hmph. Becoming a Shichibukai just means becoming the Navy's lapdog."
"Only weaklings would become the Navy's lapdogs."
"Tell the Navy to get lost. I'm not going to disgrace myself like that."
"An insignificant Shichibukai thinks I'll become the Navy's dog? They must be dreaming!"
"Captain, you're on the list too."
"What? Go attack a Navy base. I'll show them I won't be anyone's dog."
"Reject them outright, and warn the Navy that I won't be tamed by their damn Shichibukai offer."
"Damn it, is the Navy insulting me? Gather the men. I'm going to teach the nearest Navy branch a lesson."
"..."
Over the following stretch of time,
the situation grew more and more heated. Many of the pirates on the list issued statements or rejected the offer through their actions.
Aside from those pirates who turned it down, there were also plenty who wanted to become Shichibukai.
In short, the reactions were sharply divided.
"Fuffuffuffu... Shichibukai."
North Blue.
In the Donquixote Family's castle, Doflamingo burst into laughter as he read the newspaper.
Even though he had already learned about the Shichibukai plan ahead of time,