Flap, flap, flap!
The human-like, bird-like suited bird-man glided on the wind, landing on the small hill where Shakky's Rip-off Bar was located.
"Nice to meet you, Five Emperors Rolin, and all you beautiful ladies. I am Morgans, president of the World Economic Journal. Please, you must allow me to interview you all!!!"
Morgans bowed politely, lowering his stance considerably, completely abandoning his demeanor as a Dark World Emperor.
This was only natural. As the most professional journalist, observing people's expressions and reactions was a fundamental ability.
His identity as a Dark World Emperor might be impressive in front of ordinary people, but it was just for show.
In front of him now were beings at the pinnacle of the Sea's hierarchy.
What was a mere News King in front of a Sea Emperor?
Besides that, there was an even more important reason.
The moment he saw Roland's group, Morgans keenly sniffed out the truth.
One of the parties involved in yesterday's Sabaody Great Incident, or rather, the creators of the major incident, must have been the Air Force.
If he could gain their favor, he would surely be able to dig up an incredible big news story.
And the reason Morgans dared to boldly show up and speak to them.
Aside from his audacity and desire to create a big news story.
The main reason was that he already had a basis for cooperation with the Air Force.
"Oh~ So you're Morgans, the president of the World Economic Journal? The legendary News King is a bird-man?"
Nami raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Having been active in the Grand Line for many years, she was naturally familiar with the World Economic Journal.
After all, she wasn't like Luffy, who never paid attention to the news.
The newspaper she had read the most over the years was the World Economic Journal, produced by Morgans.
Now...
The famous newspaper president himself suddenly appeared, and he was a bird-man, so Nami was naturally surprised.
"Hahaha, indeed! It's my honor that the legendary Lightning Girl knows me 573!"
Morgans didn't care at all about Nami's "bird-man"稱呼, and instead took the opportunity to flatter her.
"No, no, no, not at all!"
Nami couldn't help but blush.
"Oh wow~ How amazing, a bird can talk!"
Bonney exclaimed.
"Little girl, the world is vast, with many races. Among them, the Mink Tribe are talking beast-men, but this bird-man is just an ability user!"
Dark King Rayleigh said with a smile.
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, isn't this… isn't this the legendary Pirate King's right-hand man, Silvers Rayleigh? What an honor today, to see two big shots at once!"
The bird-man Morgans said excitedly.
"Alright, stop flattering. You're a guy who doesn't even dare to show his face!"
Shakky interrupted.
"Shakky, we're old acquaintances. You know, if I showed my face, I wouldn't be able to run around freely anymore!"
Morgans said with a fawning smile.
"That's just because you spread rumors everywhere, you deserve it!"
Shakky rolled her eyes.
"News King Morgans, I can probably guess your purpose. Let's get straight to the point!"
With Kalifa on leave, Robin once again became the secretary, speaking on behalf of Roland.
"Oh, oh, oh, as expected of the intelligent Dr. Robin. Actually, Dr. Clover of Ohara and I are also old acquaintances. I deeply admire his courage in seeking the truth! I once told him that if he found the truth in the future, he must let me be responsible for the report…"
Morgans once again employed his flattery and familiarity tactics, speaking words that were half-true and half-false.
The truth was that he indeed knew Dr. Clover from Ohara.
As for wanting to report the truth, that was complete fabrication.
Even Morgans, who wanted to create a big news story, knew that some things could not be touched.
Once that red line was crossed, the iron fist of the World Government would inevitably await him.
If it were someone else, they might have been completely fooled by Morgans's seemingly sincere words.
However, Robin, who had been involved in the Dark World for many years, would naturally not fall into the trap so easily.
"If that's all you want to say, then let's stop here. Our time is precious!"
Robin said with a smile.
"Hahaha, truly worthy of Dr. Robin. Then I'll get straight to the point. To be honest, I've been following you all since East Blue…"
"The Arlong incident in Cocoyasi Village, the Shichibukai usurpation incident in Alabasta, the Water 7 incident, the rumors of Thriller Bark, and if I'm not mistaken, Sky Island is also related to you. You are the darlings of this era, destined to stand at the pinnacle of the world…"
Morgans rambled on with flattery.
"Alright, let's stop with the compliments. Just say it directly!"
Roland really couldn't listen anymore.
Flattery was good, but in moderation.
"Ahem, then I'll be direct. I want to do an exclusive interview with everyone about yesterday's Sabaody Great Incident!"
Morgans said seriously.
"Do you know what happened here yesterday?"
Roland asked back.
"I don't know, that's why I want to interview you, the parties involved. Once the report of this incident is released, it will surely elevate Five Emperors Rolin's and everyone's prestige to the next level!"
Morgans said.
"You don't know what happened, and you still dared to come!"
Roland's lips held a hint of a smile.
"Are you sure you still dare to report after knowing this?"
"What's there to be afraid of! I'm best at creating a big news story!"
Morgans said with conviction.
"Alright then, I agree!"
Roland nodded.
"Really?!"
Morgans's eyes lit up, and he was about to continue flattering.
Before he could speak.
"That's enough, come inside and talk, Morgans. I'll prepare some drinks for you, don't worry, it's free this time!"
Shakky said with a smile.
"Hahaha, that's truly thoughtful, Shakky!"
Morgans laughed heartily.
However...
Looking at the smile on Shakky's face.
He always felt something was off.
Roland stepped into the bar first.
The girls followed closely behind.
Then came Shakky and Rayleigh.
Finally, it was Morgans.
"Ahem, so..."
Just as Morgans was about to speak.
"Wait a moment, before the interview, I have one more thing!"
Nami interrupted.
"Miss Nami, please speak!"
Morgans said patiently.
"This news will undoubtedly be a huge seller. As the creator and provider of the news, I need a share!"
Nami said slyly, not missing any opportunity to make money.
"Hahaha, that's easy to say, of course you should!"
Morgans readily agreed.
"Then I want this much!"
Nami made a gesture with her hand.
"We want seventy percent of this dividend!"
"Seventy-thirty split!"
Morgans's eyes widened.
"Miss Nami, we are responsible for printing, transmission, human resources, material resources..."
"Alright, alright, stop reciting. I'll name a number, directly an eighty-twenty split!"
Shakky interrupted.
Nami: "???"
What!
This... how did it even go up?
She thought her proposal of a seventy-thirty split was already high enough.
Her original expectation was sixty-forty, proposing seventy-thirty just to leave room for negotiation.
She never expected Shakky to directly extort further based on seventy-thirty.
As expected of the proprietress of the Rip-Off Bar, extorting is her specialty.
It's just that with such conditions, Morgans would never agree, right?
Just as Nami was thinking this, something even more shocking happened to her.
"Hahaha, if we bargain any further, I'm afraid even the last twenty percent will be gone. Alright, I agree, this time the profit will be an eighty-twenty split!"
Morgans laughed.
In reality, let alone eighty-twenty.
Even if all the profits were given to Nami, Morgans wouldn't mind at all.
After all, he truly isn't lacking in money; all he wants is to create a big news story.
The reason he hesitated before was mainly just for show.
"Then it's settled. You can start asking!"
Nami's eyes lit up, turning into the shape of money.
"So, first question, was the major incident involving the Celestial Dragon that happened in Sabaody yesterday your masterpiece?"
Morgans pulled out a pen and paper, ready to start recording.
"Mm-hmm, I killed him!"
Nami nodded repeatedly.
Thud!
Morgans's quill dropped to the ground, his beak wide open.
He had thought Roland's group at most just beat up a Celestial Dragon, but he didn't expect...
Killed!
They actually killed a Celestial Dragon directly!
Morgans suddenly realized that this incident might far exceed his imagination.
"Heh heh, it's too early to be shocked now!"
Shakky smiled and handed him a glass of wine.
Morgans took a sip to calm his nerves before continuing the interview.
"Then can you tell me what happened afterwards? Were those scenes on the Sabaody Archipelago caused by your battle with the Admiral?"
"Not entirely. That perverted Yellow Monkey Admiral of the Marines came, but he was beaten away by Big Brother in less than a minute!"
Bonney replied.
Morgans: "!"
"Shortly after the Admiral was beaten away, a group of people from the World Government came, called the God's Knights..."
Kuina continued.
Morgans: "!!"
Before he could ask, the girls started chattering amongst themselves.
"What God's Knights? They were completely useless, all of them were killed in a few moves!"
Ulti said boldly.
Morgans: "!!!"
My %!!!
Morgans thought this was already super big news.
He never thought the real trump card was yet to come.
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