Training, and a Little Idea

The marines delivered 200 million Beli. The bounties on the Raging Pirates members he had wiped out totaled more than 190 million, so the marines rounded it up to save themselves the trouble.

Ham accepted the money. Staying in Sabaody cost plenty, and the crew spent freely on food and entertainment. The Ark also needed modifications, paint, coating, and more. Five days later, the 200 million Beli was gone. Just like that, two Rogges' worth of money had vanished.

The pirates on Sabaody Island had been unusually quiet these past few days. They knew the Asura Pirates were there. They were nervous enough about staying in Sabaody with Marine Headquarters so close. If the marines came after them, they would have no way to escape unless they turned back and gave up on Fish-Man Island.

Rogge was a Shichibukai, a pirate recognized by the World Government—which made him something like its hired muscle. Just a few days ago, he had wiped out a pirate crew and turned in their heads for the bounties.

The pirates with bounties on their heads were especially uneasy, afraid Rogge would target them next and trade their heads to the marines.

After a few days, their fears proved unfounded. Rogge paid them no attention. He was absorbed in training and had no time for them.

As Rogge trained, the others wanted to grow stronger too, especially the Cat-Wife Sisters. If they wanted to stay aboard, they needed more strength. Rogge had already told them that if they could not keep up, he would have to leave them somewhere and come back for them once the crew had settled down.

His warning had frightened the sisters badly. Even as Devil Fruit Users, they needed to get stronger or they would have to leave his side.

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