Seeing how others behaved, Carlmand and the others gradually got used to this feeling.
If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.
They are a world-renowned pirate crew, destined to be unlike those insignificant small pirate crews.
Even if they are indeed down-to-earth, others won't see it that way, simply because the Blond Hair Pirates possess the power to decide their lives.
"Hey, buddy, what's the name of this town?"
Kazu asked a young man who was relatively close to them, with a warm smile on his face, which made the young man feel a little dazed.
"This is Saierde, and because it is close to the City of Water 7, its steel manufacturing and shipbuilding industries are very developed."
The young man excitedly told Kazu everything he knew. The feeling of talking to such an important person filled him with excitement and satisfaction.
"Haha, it 'Saierde, thanks."
Kazu wasn't surprised at all. Water 7 is the world's number one shipbuilding city, so it's perfectly normal for islands to exist around Water 7.
He believes there must be other islands nearby that specialize in timber production, or even the interior decoration industry.
"Let's go see what this steel city of Saierde is really like."
The group entered through the main gate. The scenery along the way wasn't very pleasant; most of the buildings were steel mills, a few were shipyards, and the rest were residential areas for ordinary people.
Only around the location of the central palace are there bustling commercial streets.
For ordinary people, there are at most some small markets. It's not that merchants don't want to make money, but the consumption level of these ordinary people is not enough to support the creation of a commercial street. Investing money in it is a business that is destined to lose money.
"This place is really not very good."
"Yes, it looks like a city of steel and concrete, but the lives of ordinary people aren't very good."
There wasn't much to explore in the town, and everyone's enthusiasm waned.
"With such a developed heavy industry and the existence of the Water 7 nearby, the demand for steel must be considerable."
"The common people live in such hardship; one can only imagine that the nobles and royalty of this country must be rolling in wealth."
Kazu saw through the true nature of this country at a glance, but there are many such messes in the world, and with the World Government inactive, it is difficult for an individual to manage them alone.
Kazu and the others were talking to each other when a man suddenly appeared from an alley around a corner.
"That's right, you're correct."
Hearing the voice, everyone turned to look at the man who had spoken.
Standing over two meters tall, wearing a black vest and cargo pants, he had large muscles on his arms and exposed his tanned skin, clearly indicating that he often spent a lot of time in the sun.
"You're right..."
Are you referring to the corruption of the country's nobility?
"This is just something I've seen a lot of, and it's based on experience."
Kazu waved his hand, saying it was nothing, and anyone with a brain and some knowledge could easily see that.
"But I can see the disgust in your eyes."
"I want to beg you, please help our country. I'm willing to give everything I have as a reward."
The young man was excited, his face filled with determination.
It's clear this person is serious; it seems this country truly makes its people suffer greatly.
" Drew, come back quickly! They're the Blond Hair Pirates!"
Two more people, a man and a woman, ran up behind the young man Drew and quickly pulled Drew back.
No, I won't leave.
" Saierde has finally found someone capable of changing this country, and I don't want to let this opportunity slip by."
Drew broke free from his companions' grasp, his gaze fixed intently on Kazu.
He knew, of course, that the other party was a notorious pirate with a bounty of over 2 billion; otherwise, he wouldn't have jumped out to seek their help.
"Haha, not bad eyesight."
"Kid, why do you think I should help you? Or rather, what do you have that I would want?"
Kazu's words left the three opponents speechless.
When Kazu and his group arrived, the three of them saw each other.
That enormous pirate ship says it all.
Kazu has no shortage of money or fame, and his strength is immense. The only thing he can offer is his life.
"I'm a boatman, I can repair your boat for the rest of my life."
"Don't let my appearance fool you. My father was once the most skilled shipwright in our Saierde. I inherited his skills and will definitely be able to help you."
That's right. The islands surrounding Water 7 have their own shipyards. Sometimes Water 7's orders can be booked for several years in advance, which makes it easier for the surrounding islands to get orders.
Their technology is actually quite impressive, it just doesn't have the same world-class reputation and scale Water 7.