Testing Their Strength, Fakyu Gets a Brutal Beating

"Hey! Teach, you're back!"

Just as Teach and Domi entered the waters surrounding Crescent Moon Island, they were spotted by Namur, the Fish-Man captain of the 8th Division, who was on patrol for the day.

"Hahaha! It's your patrol day, Namur! How's everyone been while I was away?"

"Of course! It's probably because the Beast Pirates exploited the local residents too much. Since we moved to this island, we've been buying all the supplies we need with treasure, and the residents are overjoyed and very willing to associate with us!" Namur said proudly.

The Whitebeard Pirates relied mostly on plundering passing merchant ships or other pirate crews for their livelihood. While they weren't exactly rolling in money, they were more than wealthy enough to support the entire crew.

"Hahaha! That's great! Alright, I'm going back now, let's have a drink together tonight!" After saying goodbye to Teach, Teach Domi Namur up to the Whitebeard Pirates' headquarters. Along the way, they encountered many pirate crew members, all of whom greeted Teach with smiles.

Teach led Domi to the Blackbeard Pirates' residence—a small courtyard where Burgess and Rando were sparring on the lawn!

"Hahaha! Captain, you're back! And the beautiful woman beside you is...?" Upon seeing their captain return, Burgess and his companion stopped what they were doing and looked at Domi next to Teach with puzzled expressions.

"Hahaha! This is our new crew member! Where are Raffi and the others?" Teach looked at his diligent little fanboy, quite pleased with himself.

"They're all in their own rooms, and that guy Fakyu went out to buy alcohol!" Burgess strode up to Domi, awkwardly bent down, and gave what he thought was a very gentlemanly self-introduction!

"Hello, beautiful lady, my name is Burgess! I'm the helmsman on the ship! You can call me Brother Jie!" Burgess placed his long arms in front of his chest, his two short legs slightly bent, making his whole posture look quite strange.

"Champion Jesus Burgess! You are quite a renowned figure! My name is Domi! A former Pirate Hunter!" Domi said very elegantly.

"Hahaha! Pirate Hunter? What an interesting profession!" Burgess, completely unconcerned about Domi's past identity, laughed heartily.

"Hey! Captain, you're back!" Laffitte and the others were called out by Rando, and everyone looked at their captain, who had just returned, with joy on their faces.

Of course, Domi introduced herself again, and everyone was excited about the new female member! Except for Shiryu! He seemed only excited about Teach's return...

"Ah! We have a female member!" Fakyu, who had just returned from buying alcohol, saw the slender figure and his heart was instantly ablaze with passion!

He took three steps in two, his face bearing the same expression as Sanji's, and appeared in front of Domi as if he had teleported.

"Hello, lovely lady! I'm Fakyu! Known as the Master Thief! I'm in charge of supplies for the Blackbeard Pirates! I wonder if I have the honor of hearing your fairy-like name?"

Actually, Fakyu could be described as handsome now. The long hours of intense training have completely erased his sleazy air! With a little grooming, a handsome man who is both outwardly and inwardly dashing is born!

"Hello, I'm Domi! Please take care of me from now on!" Looking at the exaggerated Fakyu in front of him, Domi put on an awkward but polite smile.

"Ah! What a beautiful name! Domi, I have a strong feeling! You are my destiny... Captain, what are you doing?!" Fakyu's words were cut short when a sharp pain shot through his buttocks. The next second, he was kicked away by Teach...

"Looks like you've got a lot of free time on your hands!" Teach stared at Fakyu. Then, he addressed everyone, "After being away for so long, I wonder what level everyone's strength has reached! So I've decided that tomorrow our Blackbeard Pirates will have a practical training session! The rules are simple: all of you will face me alone! Friendly reminder: if your strength doesn't meet my expectations, then you'll be in for a month of grueling intensive training!"

Teach's words immediately darkened the expressions of Laffitte and the others. Having followed Teach for so long, they knew all too well just how terrifying their captain's strength was! So, except for Domi and Fakyu, who was stuck in the ground, everyone sighed in unison...

That evening, to celebrate Teach's return, the Whitebeard Pirates held a grand banquet! Everyone drank and had a great time, except for Laffitte and the others, whose drinks seemed rather tasteless...

On the other side

"Teach, this is my newly made Cherry Pie, eat it while it's hot!" Satchel, possessing the Rumble-Rumble Fruit Thatch, went all out, using his Inazuma speed to grab ingredients and his Inazuma heat to frantically bake Cherry Pie! He had completely mastered the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!

"Thatch's speed is getting faster and faster!" Marco said with a smile, sitting to the side with a beer in his hand.

"Haha! I would call Thatch the fastest man in the world!" Ace joked.

"Hahaha! Alright, alright, this much Cherry Pie is enough for me to eat for a while! Thatch, sit down and have a drink!" Looking at the mountain of Cherry Pie, numbering in the hundreds, Teach finally let Thatch rest for a moment. The three captains and one Deputy Captain formed a circle, their cheerful laughter ringing out.

Whitebeard: Hmm? Where's that brat Marco? He didn't even drink with his Pops! What an unfilial son!

The next day

"Captain, go easy on him later!" Fakyu swallowed hard, picked up his signature weapon—a bottle covered in Armament Haki —and looked at the imposing Teach with fear.

"Captain, if you lose this time, you'll have to give me 1 million Beli! My cigars are almost finished!" Shiryu the Raiu, a fighting spirit rising in his eyes!

Laffitte and the others remained silent, quietly adjusting their state to face Teach with their strongest attacks!

"Hahaha! My dear friends! If you beat me this time, I'll give each of you a bonus of 5 million Beli! Conversely, if you lose, each of you will only need to give me 500,000 Beli! How about that? Isn't that fair?" Teach looked at the group with ill intent, Fakyu finally couldn't hold back any longer!

"You wicked captain! Aren't you just trying to swindle our pocket money?! I'm truly speechless at you, you old codger!"

"Hmm? You have a lot of objections! Alright, let the spar begin!" Teach gave the order, and then he vanished from his spot! By the time the others reacted, Teach was already standing in front of Fakyu!

"Captain..."

"Um?"

"Please don't slap me in the face, okay?"

"I'll do my best! Conqueror's Coating Grand Tournament!"

"Smack!"

"Captain, you've broken your promise..."

A red mark appeared on Fakyu's face, and then he fainted...