The Supernovas Who Are About to Arrive / The Curtain Rises

As soon as he finished speaking, a naval soldier cautiously pushed open the office door, occasionally glancing up at Atlas with eyes full of fanaticism and worship.

"Vice Admiral General, there is a man outside who claims to know you and requests to see you."

"Hmm? You know me?"

Atlas has no relatives or friends in either his past or present life. He likely only had contact with the Navy on the Grand Line, and the Navy shouldn't need to announce their presence to see him, right? So who could possibly know him...?

Atlas pondered for a moment, then said to the naval messenger before him, "Bring the man in."

If he can't figure it out, he's too lazy to think about it anymore. With his current strength, he's really not afraid of anyone resorting to underhanded tactics.

"Yes!"

Ta-da!

Upon hearing Atlas's order, the soldiers hurriedly ran out the door, afraid of delaying Atlas's business.

"Hello, are you Lieutenant Vice Admiral Atlas?"

A short while later, a young man with Gray-Green hair appeared nervously in Atlas's office.

"Who are you?"

Atlas strained his memory, but could not find any information about the young man before him.

"My name is Gilder Tesoro, and I am a slave," the Gray-Green -haired young man said cautiously, glancing at Atlas's expression. Seeing no change in Atlas's demeanor, he continued, "I escaped from Mary Geoise."

As if afraid Atlas wouldn't believe him, he pretended to take off his shirt and show the mark on his back to Atlas.

"Hey! Stop! Stop!"

Atlas quickly stopped him, thinking how he would face others if they saw this, and besides... Tesoro probably didn't want his humiliation to be seen by others either...

Aren't you afraid I'll take you back with me?

Atlas felt a surge of emotion, but his face remained impassive, a smile playing on his lips as he asked.

Atlas recognized the young man before him—the future Gild Tesoro! The difference between this guy and how he would look a decade or so later was simply too great. If Atlas hadn't remembered his surname so vividly, he really wouldn't have been able to recognize him.

Although Tesoro is dressed in a very disheveled state now, he is still very handsome, and his middle-parted Gray-Green hair adds to his dashing appearance. He looks nothing like the nouveau riche he will look like more than ten years later.

"No!" Tesoro affirmed firmly, seemingly more certain than Atlas himself. "You rescued me in Mary Geoise; I won't mistake you."

"Furthermore, I've witnessed all your actions since you arrived in Sabaody Archipelago; you are a true naval officer! Therefore... I want to follow you!"

As he spoke, Tesoro's eyes gleamed with fervor, like a devout believer meeting their long-awaited God.

Actually, Tesoro's original plan was not like this.

But during his stay in Sabaody, witnessing firsthand the Navy destroying one human auction house after another, rescuing one slave after another, and rewriting the fate of countless people, Tesoro suddenly longed to meet Atlas, his savior.

Atlas almost completely changed Tesoro's views on the Navy, perhaps...

"Alright, I grant your request!" Atlas pondered for a moment before continuing, "However, the mark on your back cannot be revealed. I will find a way to remove it for you later."

Thank you so much!

Upon hearing Atlas's affirmation, Tesoro was somewhat excited and bowed deeply to Atlas at a ninety-degree angle.

The afternoon is always pleasant, but the ringing of Den Den Mushi) breaks the tranquility.

Click!

"Do you know how much trouble you've caused me, you little brat Atlas!"

As soon as the receiver was picked up, Sengoku's roar came from the mouth of the Den Den Mushi.

"Hey, don't be angry, old man from the Sengoku. Didn't you say I could do whatever I wanted?"

Atlas didn't take it to heart at all; he believed that most of the Navy's high command agreed with his approach, especially Akainu.

"Do you know how many complaints I've received from World Government these past few days?"

"I don't know, tell me."

"You brat..." Upon hearing Atlas's perfunctory reply, Sengoku's Sengoku throbbed with fury, almost transforming into Buddha Form.

"Relax, relax. I'm sure you didn't just call me to interrogate me, Admiral Sengoku, right?"

Seeing that Sengoku seemed about to get angry, Atlas quickly tried to change the subject.

"Hmph~"

Sengoku remembered he had important business to discuss with Atlas, so he forced himself to calm down, suppressing his anger, and said in a low voice, "According to the latest intelligence, this year's Supernovas are about to arrive at the Sabaody Archipelago. Be careful then, don't let any of them escape. I believe you have the strength to do that."

"I'll try my best..."

Haha, Supernovas?

Isn't that a simple matter of kicking them one by one?

Chapter 115 The Coming Supernovas

The Grand Line, Paradise.

On the vast, turbulent sea, a Pirates ship sailed slowly. A black and white striped skull flag flew from its thick mast. Behind the skull was a flowing mane, and a scar stretched from the upper right to the lower left of the skull, making it look particularly ferocious.

"Captain! We're almost at Sabaody Archipelago! The New World is right before us!"

On the deck of the Pirates ship, a group of Pirates sat on the ground. In the middle was a giant man who was 3 meters tall. His head was transparent, his face was ferocious, and a huge scar ran through his entire face. The shape was strange, like a knife wound or an axe wound.

"Hehehe! The New World already has three Emperor of the Sea who dominate the seas, maybe our Emperor of the Sea will be the fourth!"

"That's right, we're destined to get the Pirate King!"

A group of Pirates were excitedly discussing their hopes for the future.

Fame! Wealth! Status!

This is what the Pirates are after, and it is also the bait that Roger has laid out!

"Let's think about how to deal with the Vice Admiral stationed in Sabaody!"

Amidst the lively discussion, an untimely voice broke in, like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads, and the scene immediately fell silent.

Tell me more! Kaka!

The captain, who had been silent until now, broke the awkward silence. Kaka was the vice-captain of the Pirates crew, in charge of intelligence. He was highly respected by everyone on the ship because of his exceptional wisdom and calm mind. Naturally, the captain would not dare to ignore his words.

"The Sabaody Archipelago has always been garrisoned by Rear Admiral, so that small force is simply not enough to help Sabaody. As a result, the Navy has basically been holed up in areas 60 to 69, while areas 1 to 29 are a paradise for Pirates, known as Lawless Zone, where all kinds of crimes run rampant. As long as we don't mess with the Celestial Dragons, the Navy basically doesn't care about us."

"However," the Pirates instinctively held their breath, and the captain listened intently. Kaka nodded in satisfaction and continued, "A while ago, a Vice Admiral of the Navy was stationed at Sabaody ..."

"He's just a Vice Admiral! Our captain is Pirates Supernovas with a bounty of 110 million Beli!"

Immediately, someone retorted, and also took the opportunity to flatter him.

Kaka looked up and silently memorized the man's appearance. "Don't underestimate Marine Vice Admiral. Although the captain is very powerful, we can only run for our lives in front of Vice Admiral right now."

"If it's an ordinary Vice Admiral, that's fine too. Although we can't beat him, we can easily escape."

"And that man, back when he was a recruit, single-handedly captured the Shichibukai Crocodile," Kaka said, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes. "After he arrived in Sabaody, he carried out a massive purge of the criminals there, completely eradicating the Lawless Zone!"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to enter the New World this time!"

Upon hearing this, the captain, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly stood up. His 3-meter-tall figure almost blocked everyone's view. He grinned with a ferocious expression, and a murderous aura emanated from his body.

"He's just a mere lieutenant Vice Admiral! I'm Sanchez!"

"Hey! Captain, you're going to eat all the food on our ship by yourself!"

Near Sabaody Archipelago, another Pirates ship was sailing towards the New World. Its hull was the legendary "deathly Barbie pink," and even its deck was a delicate pink.

On the spacious deck sat a very imposing figure, with long hair flowing down his shoulders and thick arms reaching towards the dining table in front of him, where large platters of meat were piled up.

Beside the dining table stood a woman wearing a chef's hat, her pure white chef's uniform hanging loosely on her body. Why "hanging loosely"? It's because her figure was simply too exaggerated; the two mounds of fat in front of her body almost burst through the loose-fitting clothes, and through the rickety buttons, a glimpse of delicate cleavage could be vaguely seen.

The woman dressed as a chef wore a disgruntled expression, hands on her hips, staring at the table... a tomboy?

Yes, following the cook's gaze, the 'big man' who was feasting was actually a pretty girl with delicate features. However, what was very incongruous with her appearance was her well-developed muscles and broad shoulders, which created a sense of contrast. Her entire body seemed to be made of muscles, even her palms were covered with Ranjie muscle lumps!

"Hmm~ Karmena, well, it's all because your cooking is so good. Besides, it's not my fault, that's just how Devil Fruit Ability are!"

Upon hearing this, the captain immediately protested her innocence, her pretty face full of pitifulness, but when her gaze shifted downwards, she couldn't muster any pity.

"Alright... we're almost at Sabaody anyway, we can replenish our supplies then."

The cook, who was also known as Karmena by the captain, quickly reassured her softly, a hint of doting in her eyes.

"I knew it! Karmena, you're the best to me!"

A Pirates ship that looks very simple, with a strange flag that only has a long, narrow Rapier standing upright on it, with a skull decoration only on the hilt. The hull is very slender, just like... a sharp blade!

At the bow of the ship, a man of average build sat cross-legged, with a strangely shaped Rapier resting on his lap. The man was very careful, holding the sword steady with his right hand and gently wiping the blade with a cotton ball in his left.

How much longer until we reach Sabaody?

The man seemed to sense footsteps approaching him, his gaze fixed on the Rapier in his hand, and asked softly.

"Soon, probably in a day or two."

Before anyone knew it, a tall figure had appeared behind the man, but he showed no interest in the man who was intently wiping his sword.

Because he is Matt Glennon, a Pirates Supernovas with a bounty of 100 million Beli!

"I heard a Vice Admiral has arrived in Sabaody?"

Glennon continued to ask.

"Yes."

"He's a great Swordsman?"

"Captain, you wouldn't be thinking of...?"

The tall man felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the look of interest on Glennon's face; a bad premonition washed over him.

"That's right, I feel like my Swordsmanship hasn't improved in a long time. I'd like to see the difference between myself and a great Swordsman!"

A hint of madness flashed in Glennon's eyes, and even the speed at which he wiped his sword unconsciously slowed down.

Madman!

At that moment, the tall man had only one thought in his mind.

Almost simultaneously, the Supernovas Pirates were about to arrive at Sabaody received information about Sabaody, but no one hesitated or backed down. Perhaps... this is the mysterious confidence of Pirates!

Chapter 116 Begins

Sabaody Archipelago, Area 17.

A three-masted sailing ship flying a Pirates flag was moored at the edge of the island.

The ship was pink, and groups of Pirates leisurely disembarked, led by a burly, powerful... girl?

"Karmena, how about we go to Area 30 first? I heard it's a famous shopping street on the Grand Line. We can buy you some clothes there, so you won't be too strapped for cash."

After disembarking, the tomboy winked at Karmena beside her and said something.

"No need, I'll go buy some supplies instead. The food on the ship is almost gone. Salparov! You guys come with me to buy some things."

Karmena politely declined the tomboy's suggestion and instead gave instructions to the Pirates who had followed him.

"Yes, Boss Karmena!" ×5

Several Pirates quickly responded.

"Hey! You guys better protect my precious first mate!"

Seeing this, the tough woman had no choice but to give up. After giving some serious instructions to the Pirates, she headed straight for area 24.

They had done their research before coming to Sabaody. Area 24 is where the restaurants in Sabaody are located, which is a must-visit place for Ulasova is determined to eat her way around the world!

Gluttonous Woman Ulasova! Bounty: 120 million Beli!