Outrageously Bold!

"President, our newspaper sales have skyrocketed recently!"

"Um?"

Morgans, who was reading a document, raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, then put down the file and said, "Let me see it."

Upon hearing this, the subordinate immediately brought over the latest data package and respectfully handed it to Morgans.

Morgans took it and looked at it for a while, then slammed his hand on the table and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, it's actually tripled?!"

"This is so exciting!"

At that moment, Morgans felt as if countless coins were beckoning to him.

Money!

It's all money!!

"President, should we continue printing this issue of the newspaper?"

Morgans did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but instead thought about it carefully.

Then, he looked at the man beside him and said, "Any good intelligence lately?"

The man thought for a moment, then said, "Yes."

"Explain!"

"Gecko Moria was recently surrounded and attacked by the Navy, and his whereabouts have been unknown since," the man said. "Some speculate that he has been killed, while others believe that he successfully escaped the Navy's pursuit."

"The former Shichibukai...?"

Morgans stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then nodded and said, "Hmm, that's a good piece of news."

"Anything else?"

"The situation in the New World has changed dramatically," the man said. "Because of Whitebeard's passing, the Whitebeard Pirates ' base has been invaded by numerous pirate crews, including the Big Mom Pirates and the Beast Pirates."

"After several major battles, the Whitebeard Pirates have lost a considerable amount of territory."

Morgans paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said with some emotion, "It seems that without Whitebeard's intimidation, anyone would dare to take a bite."

That makes sense, after all, without Whitebeard... the Whitebeard Pirates can no longer be considered Four Emperors Crew.

This leaves one of the Four Emperors ' positions vacant!

This is a deadly temptation for those ambitious people.

Thinking of this, Morgans ' eyes began to gleam.

He then continued, "Is there any other information?"

"Have Blackbeard and Crocodile made any moves?"

Blackbeard, who killed Whitebeard, is even more likely to cause trouble!

"The Blackbeard Pirates disappeared temporarily after the turn of the New Century," the man said. "So there's no news about them yet."

"No?"

A question mark appeared above Morgans's head; he clearly hadn't expected the Blackbeard Pirates to do nothing.

'This guy killed Whitebeard with his own hands... why is he still hiding?' Morgans muttered to himself.

This doesn't make sense.

Could it be that guy is planning something big?

Thinking of this, Morgans ' eyes lit up.

'That would be for the best, so I can have better news to report, hahahahaha!' Morgans laughed to himself.

Although I don't know what that guy will do, it's definitely Big News Morgans!

Hahaha!

Then Morgans asked, "What about Crocodile?"

"Someone saw him in the New World, but he didn't do anything noteworthy," the man said. "Perhaps he's planning to keep a low profile for a while."

"Keep a low profile?"

Morgans chuckled and said, "Do you think someone who dared to attack Whitebeard during the Marineford War would keep a low profile?"

Stop joking, okay?!

This guy is definitely brewing some kind of big move, just like Blackbeard!

"He certainly doesn't seem like the kind of man who would settle for the status quo," the man nodded.

Maybe that guy is preparing something too.

"Hmph, after Whitebeard uttered those words, these ambitious men will never be content with the status quo," Morgans said.

"That's true."

The man nodded, then said, "So... President, should we still print this issue of the newspaper?"

"Hmm... let's print another batch," Morgans said after a moment's thought. "But we need to add some things."

"What do you add?"

"Just write down what happened with Gecko Moria and the Whitebeard Pirates," Morgans said. "Remember to polish it up a bit."

"Yes, President!" the man replied.

After saying that, the man turned and left, clearly intending to go to work.

After watching the other party leave, Morgans muttered, "With this new content, sales should continue to rise."

Just then, the Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) rang from the drawer.

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Den Den Mushi?"

After skillfully taking out the Den Den Mushi and the White Den Den Mushi from the drawer, Morgans said, "Anyone who can contact me directly... must be someone important."

As he spoke, Morgans connected to the Den Den Mushi.

"Click~"

"Hello, I'm Morgans, who are you?"

"My name is Xi Yan," Xi Yan said with a faint smile. "Of course, you can also call me the Blood-Eyed Ninja."

Morgans:!!!

Upon hearing that it was Xi Yan speaking, Morgans' pupils immediately shrank to their maximum size.

Then, he excitedly exclaimed, "Hahaha, I never expected the famous Blood-Eyed Ninja to contact me!"

"I wonder what brings you to me?"

"Of course, I have a business deal to discuss with you."

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Morgans ' eyes showed a hint of interest, and he said, "Tell me first."

Whether or not to proceed depends on the specific business they are discussing with him.

"Your Mightiness..."

"Just call me Morgans," Morgans said with a smile.

Morgans was willing to have a proper conversation with the man who had provided him with a lot of news material.

"Okay, Mr. Morgans." Xi Yan nodded and said, "You should have some White Den Den Mushi there, right?"

"Of course," Morgans nodded.

People of their status would be dead without White Den Den Mushi!

"That's good."

"Just tell me what you want to do," Morgans said.

If he was interested in the other party's proposal, he wouldn't mind collaborating with this News figure.

"I plan to wreak havoc in Mary Geoise and take down a few Celestial Dragons along the way," Xi Yan said. "Do you dare report this news?"

"Boom!"

Xi Yan's words struck Morgans like a thunderbolt, leaving him stunned and frozen in place.

'Making a ruckus in Mary Geoise?'

'Kill a few Celestial Dragons?'

This kid... he's actually that bold?

This isn't just audacious; this is tantamount to trying to rip the sky apart!

But... but why is he so excited?

As if recalling a certain scene, Morgans ' eyes sparkled with excitement.

However, he didn't answer Xi Yan's question immediately, but instead asked, "You're just telling me this information like that?"

"Aren't you afraid I'll tell the World Government about this?"

After saying that, Morgans for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and said, "You should know that the World Government is willing to spend 500 million Beli to buy your information."

"I have great faith in Mr. Morgans ' professional ethics," Xi Yan said. "Besides...would you be so short-sighted?"

Shakky had already given Morgans a rough idea of how much profit a Big News Morgans could bring.

Therefore... Xi Yan doesn't think he would do that!

Of course, if Morgans is really that short-sighted, Xi Yan wouldn't mind going to the New World to have a good talk with him!

Morgans felt a slight ripple in his heart after hearing Xi Yan's words.

'Do you trust my professional ethics...?'

How long has it been since he heard something like that?

That's truly... an exhilarating compliment!

Hahaha!

After laughing, Morgans said, "You're right, 500 million Beli is nothing to me, so I don't need to offend you for such a small amount of money."

"However... Mr. Xi Yan is really bold."

At the end, a look of emotion appeared on Morgans ' face.

He could tell that this man was genuinely unafraid that he would leak the other party's information.

"If I want to cooperate with you, I will naturally show my sincerity," Xi Yan said calmly. "Besides... I'm not afraid that you will tell the World Government, because they can't stop me at all."

Using hypnosis and Transformation Technique, Xi Yan can easily infiltrate Mary Geoise, so he is not worried about the information being leaked.

The only thing to worry about is whether Morgans will release the newspaper on time.

'From his words, it's clear this guy is willing to cooperate,' Xi Yan thought to himself.

This way, I don't have to make an extra trip to the New World, which saves me trouble.

Morgans paused for a moment upon hearing this, then muttered to himself, 'What a confident fellow.'

It seems the opponent has even more powerful trump cards up their sleeve.

Thinking this through, Morgans nodded and said, "I see your sincerity, so I won't do anything unnecessary."

This matter is very beneficial to him, so he won't cause any trouble.

"So... you've agreed to cooperate?" Xi Yan raised an eyebrow.

"Why not agree?" Morgans grinned. "This wouldn't do me any harm at all."

Such sensational news would make his newspaper sell like hotcakes, which means tons of money!

Who would turn down money?

"I thought you'd be afraid of the World Government and wouldn't dare release the newspaper," Xi Yan teased.

Upon hearing this, Morgans immediately flew into a rage—a real rage!

His hair stood on end, and a rare look of anger appeared on his face.

"What a joke!" Morgans roared. "How could I possibly fear the World Government?"

"You publish newspapers without being regulated by the World Government?" Xi Yan probed.

"Hmph, they do sometimes restrict me, but I don't necessarily have to listen to them," Morgans said.

Aren't you afraid they'll cause you trouble?

"What kind of reporter are you if you're afraid of this and that?!" Morgans scoffed.

What is most important for a journalist?

It's about revealing the truth to the public!

If he can't do that, what kind of head of journalism is he?

Thinking this, Morgans continued, "Even the World Government can't shut me up!!"

If he, as one of the kings of the underworld, were afraid of the World Government, he wouldn't be fit to survive.

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan glanced at Shakky-jie, who was smiling, and then chuckled, "It seems Mr. Morgans is still an upright person."

"Upright?"

Morgans paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, I don't deserve those two words."

"I do have my principles, but that doesn't mean I'll be a good person."

How could someone who is one of the kingpins of the underworld be a good person?

If necessary, he would also deliberately exaggerate some news content to attract attention.

So... he's not a good person at all.

After hearing Morgans ' words, Xi Yan smiled and then said, "Anyway, being a qualified partner is enough."

"Of course," Morgans nodded. "As the president of the World Economic News Agency, I also value ethics!"

"Since I agreed to cooperate with you, I will definitely distribute the newspaper!!"

This is also his principle, and the promise he made to Xi Yan.

"Then it's settled," Xi Yan said.

"Good."

Morgans nodded, then asked, "What kind of content do you want me to post?"

"Just some photos," Xi Yan said. "As for the content, you can decide for yourselves."

His main purpose in contacting this guy was to pass on those numbers; everything else was secondary.

"Photos...?"

Morgans thought for a moment, then said, "Then send the photos to me via Fax Den Den Mushi."

"You know how to use Fax Den Den Mushi, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan glanced at Shakky, who was leisurely smoking, and only after she nodded at him did he say, "No problem."

"That's good."

Morgans said, "If you know how to use Fax Den Den Mushi, that'll make things much easier."

In this way, he can get the information about what's happening in Mary Geoise as soon as possible, and release the information immediately!

Morgans then gave Xi Yan his Fax Den Den Mushi number, instructing him to make sure he entered the correct number, otherwise the photos would be lost.

"Don't worry, I know that." Xi Yan nodded.

"Okay." Morgans nodded, then said, "I will give you some reward after you succeed."

"Remuneration?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Xi Yan's eyes. Why was the other party still willing to pay under these circumstances?

"You give me information, I pay you—that's perfectly normal," Morgans said earnestly. "It's also my principle; otherwise, who would be willing to provide me with materials?"

Intelligence is money!

Therefore, he was willing to pay that portion of the compensation.

Besides... it wouldn't do him any harm to befriend someone like the Blood-Eyed Ninja, would it?

As for whether the other party will die in Mary Geoise?

This wasn't something he needed to worry about; he just needed to wait for the other party to provide the materials and pay him.

If the other party dies, the money will be given to the Straw Hat Pirates; he won't renege on his promise anyway.

Xi Yan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then smiled and said, "Mr. Morgans is truly a man of principle."

"Of course!" Morgans said proudly.

In their line of work, principles are extremely important!!

"So... it's a pleasure working with you?"

"Hahaha, it's a pleasure doing business with you!" Morgans laughed heartily. "I'll be waiting for your good news!"

"Good!"

"Click~"

Looking at the Den Den Mushi whose call had been ended, Morgans' smile gradually faded. He said, "To dare to cause such a ruckus in Mary Geoise... what a madman."

However... he actually quite liked these crazy people, after all, they provided him with plenty of news material, didn't they!

Morgans then turned his attention to the A4 paper on the table, pondered for a moment, and picked up a pen to begin writing.

"Let's write a few pages for the newspaper first," Morgans muttered. "Let's get the finished product out as soon as the photos arrive!"

In that case... the World Government wouldn't have time to stop him from releasing the newspaper.

Thinking of this, Morgans's smile returned.

"Hahahaha!"

"This kind of Big News Morgans will definitely make my sales skyrocket!"

"Hahahaha!!"