The Second-Generation Pirates: Bounties Galore!
"Four billion Beli?!"
When Sengoku saw the bounty amount for the [Red Dragon Emperor], he was immediately shocked.
"A bounty of 4 billion Beli set for the very first time... this must be unprecedented, right?"
Even Rocks D. Xebec back then.
Even Gol D. Roger back then.
The bounties for these legendary Great Pirate also increased as their pirate careers progressed.
In Sengoku's memory, there had never been a newcomer to the seas who had such an outrageous bounty on his head when he was first put on a wanted list by the navy.
"The Red Dragon Emperor's bounty is 4.2315 billion Beli, not 'four billion'."
Vice Admiral Tsuru calmly corrected Sengoku's mistake, and then continued.
"However, this is indeed an unprecedented initial bounty amount."
"Ah He."
Sengoku held the bounty poster in his hand and looked at Vice Admiral Tsuru with slight hesitation.
"Isn't this bounty a bit too high?"
Looking across the entire ocean, which Great Pirate have bounties exceeding 4 billion Beli?
Edward Newgate with Whitebeard!
Beasts Kaido!
Big Mom Charlotte Linlin!
Shanks!
There isn't one more.
It's not hard to tell from these four names.
In the eyes of the Marine Headquarters, a bounty of 4 billion Beli is almost equivalent to that of Pirate Emperor!
For example, Shanks.
Red-Haired, who only became the fourth Pirate Emperor this year, has a bounty that barely exceeds 4 billion Beli.
4,048,900 Beli, that's Shanks' bounty.
Being Pirate Emperor isn't an easy job.
Strength, fame, wealth, influence, territory... all these conditions are indispensable.
The Sengoku acknowledged the Red Dragon Emperor's strength.
However, the other side seems to have no "territory" at all.
Can a Pirate Emperor without a "country" still be called an emperor?
"I watched the entire execution live from headquarters and aboard the warship."
Vice Admiral Tsuru said calmly.
"In my personal opinion, the bounty of 4.2315 billion Beli is only low, not high, for the Red Dragon Emperor."
"Furthermore, I can tell you very bluntly that there are already countless people on the high seas who consider the Red Dragon Emperor to be the fifth Pirate Emperor!"
There are five Yonko in the New World, isn't that normal?
Sengoku sighed again and said nothing more.
He lowered his head and silently examined the bounty poster in his hand.
Apart from the Red Dragon Emperor.
Vice Admiral Tsuru also brought several other bounty posters.
Edward Teach, the Whitebeard the Second Edward
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[Bounty: 2.523 billion Beli]
[Bounty Level: DEAD OR ALIVE]
Another bounty of over 2 billion Beli has been issued!
Looking at the face of the Whitebeard the Second on the bounty poster, Sengoku didn't think the number was too high; on the contrary, he thought it was too low.
Outsiders are unaware of Whitebeard the Second.'s strength.
As the Sengoku Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Sengoku was very clear about this.
Whitebeard the Second. single-handedly fought against both the Marine Headquarters Admiral and the Gorosei.
If we're talking about true strength...
Sengoku even thought that Whitebeard the Second probably, maybe, possibly... even stronger than the Red Dragon Emperor.
Even if we underestimate him further, Whitebeard the Second.'s strength should be roughly on par with that of the Red Dragon Emperor.
After all, Whitebeard the Second. was the "Lightning Person" who ate the invincible [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]!
Continuing down Sengoku list, the third bounty notice was for the personal bounty of Golden Lion II.
[Rhein the Golden Lion II]
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[Bounty: 2.2857 billion Beli]
[Bounty Level: DEAD OR ALIVE]
Like Whitebeard Golden Lion II., Whitebeard the Second. also had a bounty exceeding 2 billion Beli.
Sengoku also felt that the bounty was a bit low.
While Golden Lion II.'s record couldn't compare to Whitebeard the Second.'s, he could still hold his own against Borsalino.
A bounty of 2.2 billion is far too low for a pirate capable of fiercely battling Headquarters Admiral...
Sengoku continued flipping through the pages, and the face of a completely unfamiliar young man with black hair appeared on the bounty poster.
[Natsu]
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[Bounty: 500 million Beli]
[Bounty Level: DEAD OR ALIVE]
"And who is this person?"
Sengoku Vice Admiral Tsuru raised the unfamiliar bounty poster in his hand.
"How come I've never seen it before?"
"This person is indeed in the same group as the Red Dragon Emperor, Whitebeard the Second, and Golden Lion II. He also appeared on that floating Sky Island before, but he didn't make a move."
Vice Admiral Tsuru recounted the story calmly.
"I have just confirmed the news with Borsalino. The name of this 'Fire Man' is not yet confirmed, but he possesses very powerful fire-based abilities."
"According to Borsalino, this unknown 'Flame Man' is at least comparable to the Beasts Pirates' Lead Performer, King the Conflagration."
King the Conflagration is yet another Great Pirate with a bounty exceeding 1 billion Beli.
Vice Admiral Tsuru used a simple example.
This made the Sengoku understand the strength of this "Flame Man".
For a "fireman" whose strength is comparable to that of King the Conflagration, a bounty of 500 million Beli seems a bit low...
"All right."
The Sengoku turned to the last wanted poster.
This bounty is even more outrageous than the previous ones.
[?]
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[Bounty: 500 million Beli]
[Bounty Level: DEAD OR ALIVE]
Sengoku stared at the pitch-black, completely inhuman wanted poster, his lips twitched violently.
"What's going on here?"
"The same intelligence came from Borsalino."
Vice Admiral Tsuru explained in a calm tone.
"Borsalino went to Hachinosu Island before and had a brief encounter with the Red Dragon Emperor and his group."
"He told me with great certainty that, apart from the Red Dragon Emperor and the other three, there was another unknown Devil Fruit User among their group who could temporarily deprive others of their five senses."
"The opponent's ability development level... According to Borsalino, he personally felt that the opponent's level should be close to, or has already reached, the [Awakening] state."
"Otherwise, ordinary Devil Fruit User wouldn't be able to apply their abilities to Borsalino."
A Devil Fruit User is suspected of possessing the power of Devil Fruit at the [Awakening] level.
A bounty of 500 million Beli is indeed not an exaggeration, and might even seem a bit low...
Um?
Sengoku suddenly paused, realizing something was amiss.
Why do these bounty posters all seem a bit low?
Sengoku flipped through the several bounty posters in his hand.
[Red Dragon Emperor], bounty: 4,231,500,000 Beli.
[Whitebeard the Second. ], bounty: 2.523 billion Beli.
[Golden Lion II], with a bounty of 2,285,700 Beli.
[Flame Man/Five Senses Devil Fruit User], bounty 500 million Beli.
After a rough calculation, Sengoku was shocked to discover that the combined bounties for just these five individuals exceeded 10 billion Beli!
"Ten billion Beli?!"
The Sengoku was dumbfounded and utterly shocked.
A super pirate crew with a total bounty exceeding 10 billion Beli.
His first thought was...
Are the bounties on this pirate crew members too low?
What's wrong with this era?
"So you finally figured it out, Sengoku."
Vice Admiral Tsuru said in a low, somber tone.
"The bounty on the Red Dragon Emperor and his subordinates is already a figure that I have tried my best to reduce."
"If we really want to use bounty amounts to represent the threat they pose to the Navy, the government, and the world, 10 billion Beli is definitely not enough."
"In addition, I must remind you of something: the Red Dragon Emperor has only revealed these four subordinates so far."
"Whether there are other pirates on that sky island... we have no idea."
"Now, do you still think the bounty on the Red Dragon Emperor is too high?"
Vice Admiral Tsuru's tone was not harsh.
But after hearing it, Sengoku still felt a chill run down his spine.
"... Please spare me, A-He, just pretend I never said that."
Sengoku then unearthed the Red Dragon Emperor's bounty poster and placed it directly on top of a stack of bounty posters.
The Fleet Admiral stared at the face on the wanted poster, feeling increasingly awkward the more he looked.
The red dragon and the White Dragon look exactly alike.
To distinguish between the two.
The bounty poster for the [Red Dragon Emperor], hastily produced by the Naval Staff, features a photograph of the Red Dragon Emperor after his dragon transformation.
To be precise, it is --
The Red Dragon Emperor, whose golden eyes have been ignited!
Sengoku looked at the bounty poster in his hand.
The Red Dragon Emperor's indifferent and ruthless golden eyes were also fixed on the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters.
"The Red Dragon Emperor... and... the White Dragon."
Sengoku hesitated for a moment, but eventually uttered the name.
"Vongola Storm."
What exactly is the relationship between the two of them?
Brother?
Relatives?
Stranger?
Even... clones?
One conjecture after another surfaced in Sengoku's mind.
"I don't know about that either."
Vice Admiral Tsuru took out the Den Den Mushi that he had prepared beforehand.
"But why not just ask Storm directly?"
Sengoku took a deep breath and took the Den Den Mushi from Vice Admiral Tsuru's hand.
He hesitated for a moment, then dialed the familiar Den Den Mushi number.
After a ringing sound that felt like an eternity, the ringtone finally stopped.
The Den Den Mushi finally got through.
Sengoku picked up the Den Den Mushi's receiver and spoke with slight hesitation.
"Storm... Vice Admiral?"
"Ho ho!"
Storm's laughter came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I thought you would call me 'Red Dragon Emperor'..."
Upon hearing this, Sengoku frowned, then relaxed.
"It seems you understand the purpose of my call, Storm Vice Admiral."
Sengoku stared at the Den Den Mushi in front of him and said in a deep voice.
Do you know the true identity of the Red Dragon Emperor?
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