Redeeming the Bounty, the East Blue Trembles

Luo Wen steered his small boat, heading toward the Marine Branch Base in the Sambas Sea.

Two hours ago, he had just finished redeeming his bounty there.

He had not expected that a single meal would net him two big fish.

Don Krieg was worth 17,000,000 Beli, and Gin was worth 11,000,000 Beli.

Combined, the two of them were only 3,000,000 Beli short of Luo Wen's previous total haul.

That was the result of him spending a full month rushing all over the East Blue.

After redeeming the bounty, should I go eat again?

Maybe if I go back there, there will still be big fish?

Hahahaha!

Thinking about it, Luo Wen amused himself.

Yet he did not know that Hawkeye, the greatest swordsman in the world, was currently at the Baratie.

In the Sambas Sea, at the Baratie.

Hawkeye's small raft stopped in a patch of water littered with shipwrecks.

Dracule Mihawk picked up a damaged fragment, closed his eyes, and used Observation Haki to sense the lingering traces.

After a long moment, Dracule Mihawk opened his eyes.

"Nice sword momentum, and such great strength!"

Strictly speaking of his attainments in swordsmanship, it was only fair to say it was commendable.

It was very strong, but a whole tier lower than Dracule Mihawk.

Yet the sense of power left behind at the scene made even Dracule Mihawk marvel.

Compared to those monsters of the Beasts Pirates, it was hardly inferior.

"It seems I will have one more rival in the future."

Dracule Mihawk was quite gratified; he acknowledged Luo Wen's potential.

Right now, however, he had no thought of sparring with Luo Wen, as he was still somewhat green.

On the other side.

Having sailed for an hour, Luo Wen returned to the Marine Base once again.

Dragging Gin and Don Krieg, Luo Wen walked inside.

"It's Lord Luo Wen. Didn't he just come this morning?"

Several Bounty Hunters in the hall whispered, looking at Luo Wen in confusion.

They had finished redeeming their bounties that morning and had been boasting here ever since, still not having left.

To them, every time they redeemed a bounty, if they didn't brag to their companions for a few hours, the trip would have been a waste.

"He must have beaten up a few minor pirates from somewhere."

A tall, skinny Bounty Hunter like a bamboo pole wore a sour expression; he simply didn't believe anyone could get a huge haul in just a few hours.

"That's Don Krieg, and his top officer Demon Gin!"

A Bounty Hunter exclaimed, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"It's true!"

"How is that possible!"

"That's a great pirate with a bounty in the tens of millions!"

A chorus of gasps rose and fell.

All the Bounty Hunters looked at Luo Wen, their eyes filled with shock.

That bamboo-pole-like Bounty Hunter was dumbstruck, looking at Luo Wen as if looking at a monster.

He could no longer muster a shred of jealousy toward Luo Wen.

It was replaced by respect and fear.

Luo Wen had wiped out the Krieg Pirates, eliminating a scourge for the East Blue, which was worthy of respect.

Luo Wen's strength terrified him; being able to easily finish off Don Krieg meant finishing him off would just be a flick of the wrist.

The bamboo-pole-like Bounty Hunter decided that he would stick around the Marine Base for this period of time just to keep his little life safe.

Little did he know that Luo Wen didn't even put him in his eyes.

To Luo Wen, even glancing at such a clownish character was a waste of time.

Hearing the exclamations of the crowd.

The Marine who had been sitting at the redemption window trotted all the way over to Luo Wen's side.

Taking down two ten-million-level pirates in just three hours was simply incredible.

After careful observation, the marine confirmed without a doubt.

The former overlord of the East Blue was already a corpse, and his top subordinate was also knocked out nearby.

"Mr. Luo Wen, thank you for stepping in and ridding the East Blue of a cancer!"

The marine saluted Luo Wen and expressed his gratitude loudly.

His eyes were filled with regret as he looked at Luo Wen; why would someone like this refuse to join the Marines?

The commander of this base had extended invitations several times, but Luo Wen had turned them all down.

"I once again extend a sincere invitation to you, hoping you will join the Marines. The headquarters is willing to grant you the rank of major!"

The marine tried again.

What if this time he succeeded?

The surrounding bounty hunters gasped, their eyeballs almost popping out.

This was the rank of a marine major, which could command a marine branch base in the East Blue.

He would have hundreds of marines under his command, a small warship, and many hidden perks.

A crowd of bounty hunters stared at Luo Wen, wishing they could answer in his place.

"No need, I'm used to my freedom."

Luo Wen didn't hesitate for a single second, decisively refusing.

The bounty hunters were in an uproar; such a good offer, and he refused it so decisively!

Luo Wen would never put a shackle on himself.

The Marines were a tool of the World Government and the outer-layer bodyguards of the Celestial Dragons.

Many righteous people joined with dreams, only to witness the corruption of the World Government and leave in disappointment.

As long as he thought of this, Luo Wen would never join.

He came to this world with the God-Tier Roleplay System.

Was it just to find a master for himself and continue to be a beast of burden?

Being a bounty hunter was very nice, following his own will.

While sailing on the sea, he would cut down those existences that displeased him.

Luo Wen waved his hand.

Amidst everyone's shocked gazes, he carried away 28,000,000 Beli and left the Marine Base.

The marine abandoned the bounty hunters in the hall and reported this explosive news up the chain of command.

After Luo Wen left, the news of his wiping out the Krieg Pirates spread across the East Blue.

In just one day, various newspaper offices published this news, and the image of Luo Wen escorting Krieg and Gin was on the front page.

Some powerful newspaper offices even managed to get footage of Luo Wen obliterating the pirate ship.

"Extra, extra!"

"The strongest bounty hunter of the East Blue, Luo Wen, makes a shocking move!"

"Don Krieg has been wiped out, and his pirate crew has been completely annihilated!"

A young newsboy shouted on the street, and surrounding pedestrians stopped in their tracks, doubting their own ears.

"Give me a copy!" *N

Amidst the explosive information, the newspapers sold out completely.

"Hahaha, that damn Krieg is finally finished!"

At its height, the Krieg Pirates had fifty large ships and a crew of over five thousand people.

They burned, killed, and looted in the East Blue, ruining countless families without anyone knowing.

Tens of thousands of ordinary citizens laughed up to the sky, cheering and jumping for joy at the news.

They felt a heartfelt gratitude toward Luo Wen, the man who had slain Krieg.

Meanwhile, bounty hunters throughout the entire East Blue were in a frenzy.

"Too fierce, this Luo Wen is too fierce!"

All the bounty hunters were shocked by Luo Wen's battle record; this was a height they could never reach.

As fellow bounty hunters, Luo Wen had already slain an East Blue overlord with a bounty in the tens of millions.

Yet they had to boast for days after killing a minor pirate with a bounty of a few hundred thousand.

"I remember, this guy only appeared half a year ago, right?"

A bounty hunter muttered to himself, feeling like something was wrong with his memory.

"That's right, half a year ago he was just like us, only able to deal with pirates with bounties of hundreds of thousands."

"And now, he can already hunt down great pirates with bounties in the tens of millions."

Another bounty hunter's gaze was blank, completely unable to fathom how a person could grow so fast.

"It seems the Grand Line is about to produce another big shot."

The experienced bounty hunter had a premonition.

With Luo Wen's talent and strength, he was definitely not someone who would sink into obscurity in the East Blue.

He would head to the Grand Line and contend with the monsters there.