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Time passed day by day.
The situation in the New World changed dramatically.
Golden Lion, along with other powerhouses like the Golden Emperor, were successively pulled down. New figures rapidly rose, and the older generation also stirred up trouble.
All forces converged on Lodestar Island, including powerhouses and some lucky pirate crews.
As for the rapidly changing situation, the World Government had no reaction—or rather, it no longer possessed the ability to interfere, not even updating bounty amounts.
All their energy was focused on the Hoenn Government.
Lodestar Island, East Coast.
"Wuhuhohoho, this must be it!"
A ferocious pirate gang landed and soon discovered the resort under construction, each of them grinning maliciously.
"Everyone, stop!"
The vicious pirate roared, revealing a sinister smile.
"Wuhuhohoho, listen up! I am the great pirate Brownbeard, with a bounty of over 80 million! From now on, this island belongs to me!"
"Brownbeard?"
The working crowd looked at each other in dismay.
"Have you heard of him?"
"No."
"What a silly name!"
"This guy is quite big—he should be able to help carry wood."
A moment later.
Brownbeard, with two lines of hot tears and a head full of bumps, was working.
"It hurts so much!"
Despite being a great pirate with a bounty of over 80 million, he was defeated by an inconspicuous worker on the construction site. And the other party wasn't an officer, just an ordinary employee.
So scary!
The news quickly reached Daichi's ears.
"Brownbeard? No impression."
Daichi's features creased together, and he was so annoyed he wanted to light a cigarette.
In the past few days, more than one pirate group had arrived at Lodestar Island, but the problem was that these pirates were almost all small fry, relying entirely on luck.
There were a large number of small pirate crews, so some were bound to have incredibly good luck. But even he had gone through eighty-one difficulties to arrive, which made him somewhat depressed.
Why?
But he also had to thank these small fry for adding bricks and mortar to his resort, significantly speeding up its construction.
Opening soon!
"Daichi-sama!"
A subordinate ran up, panting, and pointed to the southwest coast, shouting. "We've found... found the Cross Guild's fleet!"
"Cross Guild? Buggy the Clown?"
Daichi raised an eyebrow.
Sure enough, when it came to things relying on luck, how could this great deity be missing?
Southwest Coast.
A pirate ship resembling a circus docked.
"Found it! It's Lodestar Island!"
"As expected of Captain Buggy!"
"What a miracle!"
The pirates excitedly looked at the high platform.
Along the way, they'd encountered countless difficulties and obstacles, but under the protection of Captain Buggy, they miraculously crossed this sea of death and successfully arrived at Lodestar Island.
Captain Buggy saved them!
The pirates excitedly raised their swords.
"Buggy! Buggy! Buggy!"
"Gyahahaha!"
Buggy laughed wildly, but tears streamed down his face in his heart.
Don't worship me like this!
Damn it, he was going to get beaten again soon!
From the lookout, a sentry shouted.
"Buggy-sama, enemies found on the island!"
"Enemies?"
Buggy shivered all over.
How could someone be faster than him?
After he perceived the change in the situation, he immediately gambled his life, relying on his subordinates' worship and trust to coerce the "Imperial Fathers" to search for the great treasure with him.
He should've been the fastest!
Anyone he encountered at this stage was a competitor.
"Damn it, who is it?!"
"Eh?!"
The sentry was stunned, then tears filled his eyes.
"As expected of Buggy-sama! Even when facing the legendary God of Earth Daichi, he shows no panic at all!"
"Wuwuwuwah, this demeanor is so captivating!"
"Brothers, we absolutely cannot let Buggy-sama's face be damaged! Prepare for battle and let that guy see the power of the Cross Guild!"
"Oh oh oh!"
As Buggy looked on in confusion, the pirates roared and rushed toward the shore.
What... happened?!
"Buggy, get to the meeting room!"
"Click!"
Buggy's body stiffened like a machine, and he turned his head with creaking sounds to look inside the room.
It's over, it's over, it's over, it's over!
Inside the cabin, the officers' faces were clouded with gloom.
Buggy's head was hanging on the wall, his face covered in bumps.
Crocodile frowned.
"I didn't expect that man to be on Lodestar Island."
"From what I know, Daichi-san should not be interested in the great treasure."
Jinbe spoke, puzzled.
They'd heard the sentry's shout. While surprised, they were also puzzled, as Daichi-san's status didn't require the great treasure to enhance it.
Was he here to watch the show?
Mihawk leaned against the door with his sword on his back and reminded everyone coldly. "Now is not the time to consider these things. If we don't go out soon, those idiots might mess things up."
"That's right."
Crocodile nodded.
He didn't want to conflict with Daichi.
In fact, they hadn't originally intended to participate in the struggle for the great treasure. For the unrealistic great treasure, the Cross Guild valued the Utopia that could exist independently more.
Crocodile stood up, looked around, and then his gaze froze.
"Why didn't Boa Hancock come?"
"She went ashore."
Mihawk shook his head slightly.
When he heard Daichi's name, he happened to see Hancock leaving.
"Let's hurry too."
"Okay."
By the shore.
Daichi stood on the beach, looking at the Cross Guild's fleet. Besides the rather comical circus flagship, there were also several warships.
Those were the officers' ships.
The Cross Guild had his investment, so their financial pressure was very small. They had enough money to build ships, and even Crocodile had a new ship.
"Daichi!"
On the sea, Hancock, stepping on her pet Salome, approached the shore at an extremely fast speed. After the distance closed, she directly leaped over.
"Bang!"
They collided in a full embrace.
Then, the woman's face flushed, and she quickly pulled away, turning her back to Daichi, poking her fingers while blushing furiously.
"D-Daichi!"
"Long time no see, Hancock."
Daichi greeted her with a smile.
It had indeed been a long time.
Under his arrangement, Amazon Lily had already aligned with the Hoenn Government and no longer relied on plunder to subsidize the country.
Therefore, the existence of the Kuja Pirates was largely unnecessary, but as a tradition, it was temporarily maintained.
Joining the Cross Guild was merely to give them something to do, as it was quite difficult to make Hancock and her skilled subordinates abide by the law.
A simple "long time no see" immediately overloaded Hancock's brain.
Is Daichi thinking of me?
Thinking = Marriage!
Just then, the overcrowded pirates, treading on the waves, brandished their weapons and rushed toward the shore.
"Brothers, charge!"
"Don't be afraid, he's just a human too!"
"For Captain Buggy!"
Huh???
Daichi saw the pirates rushing toward him, his mind full of question marks.
How dare these small fry?
Who gave them the courage!
He glanced at Hancock, who was squatting on the ground, holding her cheeks, still infatuated, lost in who knew what kind of fantasy.
Daichi sighed helplessly, looked at the pirates who were already within reach. His gaze turned cold, and killing intent erupted.
"Plop!"
The pirates all slid to their knees in unison, without a moment's hesitation.
"We're sorry, please spare us!"
"..."
Daichi's head was full of black lines.
Hey, where's your backbone?!
"Send your captain to see me!"