The events that occurred in Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue have become a microcosm of the vast ocean.
Some island residents suddenly discovered a number of young people claiming to be apprentice hunters from the Hunter Guild taking action.
These young Pirate Hunter, after capturing pirates, not only handed them over to the Hunter Guild in exchange for points, but some also went directly to the Marine Branch to exchange for bounties.
These Marine Branch were speechless and helpless in the face of this situation.
For example, the Sixteenth Branch.
The greater Dunn's fame and the stronger his abilities, the more sweat Colonel Nezumi on his back.
"Captain, another Pirate Hunter has come to collect his bounty."
A naval soldier rushed over to report.
"Again? Another hunter from the Hunter Guild?"
Colonel Nezumi was already quite weak and listless.
"Uh, yes."
"Change them for them and tell them to leave quickly."
Upon hearing this, Colonel Nezumi waved his hand and said...
"Well, the branch is almost out of funds to pay the rewards."
Upon hearing what Colonel Nezumi, the naval soldier glanced at his superior officer and whispered.
"It's gone again? I'll keep applying."
Colonel Nezumi muttered something upon hearing this.
"Colonel, maybe we should go out to sea more often. If we get caught, even if we get funding, it probably won't be enough."
"Roll!"
Colonel Nezumi's head suddenly swelled up, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth.
"Yes!"
Seeing his superior officer's anger, the naval soldier quickly stood at attention, saluted, and ran away.
Colonel Nezumi calmed down after everyone left.
"Forget it, since even headquarters hasn't reacted, I just need to follow the rules."
Colonel Nezumi could have easily made money and enjoyed a life of luxury once he became the base commander, but Dunn's reminder, or rather warning, prevented him from doing anything unnecessary.
I have been working diligently throughout this period.
On the contrary, his reputation at the Marine Headquarters is getting better and better, and he even received news that the headquarters plans to summon him to the headquarters for training.
Colonel Nezumi was extremely unwilling to do so.
"Forget it, let's go out to sea and see if there are any foolish pirates."
Colonel Nezumi stood up, sauntered out of his office, and summoned his men to prepare for the warships to set sail.
Cocoyasi Village.
" Nami!"
Bell-mère, broom in hand, chased after Nami, her face contorted with rage.
Nami was running ahead, still stubbornly arguing.
"I'm not going to sea, I'm just joining Dunn's Hunter Guild. What's wrong with that?"
In return, she received a hard broom handle.
The residents of Cocoyasi Village all watched with expressions of anticipation, as if watching a good show.
This kind of thing has happened far too many times lately.
At least two or three times a day.
Nami is like a little monkey, always making Bell-mère angry, and every time she does it she causes chaos and disorder.
Before long, Bell-mère dragged Nami back to her house by the ear.
Even after being beaten up Nami still looked defiant.
"I don't plan to go to sea. I want to become a hunter and then find someone to help me draw nautical charts."
Back home, Nami was still being stubborn.
Don't think I don't know what you're planning!
Upon hearing this, Bell-mère lifted the broom in her hand and finally sighed.
"Going to sea is no joke; the ocean is dangerous, and you don't have Dunn's strength."
"But I always have to go to sea, otherwise my dream can't be fulfilled."
"That will have to wait until you're an adult."
Bell-mère's eyes widened upon hearing this.
"Alright, Bell-mère."
Seeing Bell-mère and Nami neither willing to concede to the other, Nojiko smiled and said...
"If we can find some good partners, it's not a bad idea. A lot of hunters from that Hunter Guild have been coming here lately, and some of them seem quite strong."
Fruit is essential when going out to sea.
The large number of pirates brought with them a large number of hunters, and the presence of these hunters made it easy to sell the supplies needed for sailing.
Oranges from Orange Village are among the best-selling products.
In particular, after rumors spread that Dunn, from the Hunter Guild, had bought oranges here, this place became a must-visit for hunters.
With fruit selling well, life is naturally much better than before.
The only downside was that the large number of hunters brought news from the high seas, causing some of the young people in the village to become restless.
Some have already set sail to become Pirate Hunter.
Even those who didn't leave were so tempted they could hardly stay any longer.
Nami is one of them.
"That won't do either!"
Bell-mère glanced at Nami, whose eyes were full of expectation, and shook her head.
Bell-mère, who had served as a naval soldier and fought against pirates, knew very well how ruthless those pirates were.
Given Nami's condition, if she encountered pirates, she'd probably be carried away and buried alive.
"If you want to go to sea, you have to wait until you grow up. If you try to sneak out again and I catch you, I'll break your legs."
Upon hearing this, Nami instinctively pulled her leg back from the stool.
"Furthermore, if you want to go to sea, you need to have a certain level of ability. If I have time, I will train you. If you can't persevere, then don't mention this again."
"I'm sure I can stick with it."
Nami retorted, sticking her neck out.
"That would be best."
Upon hearing this, Bell-mère suddenly smiled, but that smile seemed to carry a hint of malice.
However, Nami doesn't seem to have noticed any of this yet.
But it's okay, she'll feel it once Bell-mère's training begins.
Foosha Village.
Wearing a floral shirt, Garp chatted and boasted with other customers in the tavern like an ordinary retired old man, occasionally bursting into laughter.
The tavern door was pushed open, Bogard walked in, then went to Garp's side.
" Vice Admiral Garp!"
Garp waved his hand, then stood up, greeted the others, and left the tavern with Bogard.
What's going on?
" The Hunter Guild was established very quickly, and a lot of young people joined. Although the number of pirates has indeed increased a lot, these people who joined the Hunter Guild are very active and seem to be very keen on chasing these pirates who have set sail."
Bogard said in a low voice.
Garp picked his nose with his little finger as he walked.
"I knew it! This couldn't be done without a well-organized system, and that Crocodile guy doesn't have the manpower for it."
Garp paused in his tracks.
"Speaking of which, Dunn has now entered that crazy woman Charlotte Linlin's territory, hasn't he?"
"Yes, Vice Admiral Garp, that's the information we've received so far. And not long ago, Issho, who was with Dunn, encountered and fought Kaido in the Totto Land Island area. It seems that Issho didn't lose."
Bogard sounded somewhat shocked.
"I've seen that guy before."
As for Ikko, Garp had indeed seen him when he went to find Dunn, but he hadn't expected Ikko's strength to be at this level.
"Alright, let Sengoku handle this. You guys continue, I'll stay here and oversee Foosha Village."
Garp waved his hand and said.
Sitting in charge?
Bogard paused for a moment, somewhat speechless.
It's clearly just laziness.