July 15, 1483, Sea Circle Calendar.
This day was destined to be remembered by countless people. It all began with a wanted poster.
Blood Hand - Ares. Bounty: 2.2 billion Berries.
He had become the pirate with the second-highest bounty on the seas. The highest bounty belonged to the captain of the Rocks Pirates.
The World Government and the Marines had not given any reason for Ares's bounty. As far as the World Government was concerned, reporting that a ship carrying Heavenly Gold had been hijacked and a Celestial Dragon killed would deal a devastating blow to its prestige.
Countless people were curious about why Blood Hand - Ares had received such a high bounty. The entire sea was buzzing with discussion.
Somewhere in the New World.
On deck.
"Newgate, why do you stare in that direction every time we head back after completing a mission?" A fierce-looking pirate sat before a mountain of glittering treasure, the golden light dazzling.
Gold had been piled as high as a man. A group of pirates gathered around it, and some even held gold coins cast from the treasure, letting them fall through their fingers.
They made crisp clinking sounds that were utterly captivating.
The surroundings were filled with laughter and cheers, yet Whitebeard Newgate seemed completely out of place among the other pirates.
Newgate propped his head up with one hand and raised the corner of his mouth. "A place I worry about."
He quietly gazed out at the sea. Even though he had watched the ocean's scenery for many years, he still never found it enough.
Just then, the lively noise on deck gradually began to die down.
Newgate turned his head and saw a group of pirates gathered together, apparently discussing something.
The next second.
"Hey, Newgate!!! It's Ares!!!" a