In the North Sea, in a mysterious ocean area, Tichi was sailing on a ship acquired by the notorious pirate Notilus.
"Captain Tichi, what should we do next? We've made a big enemy with that Navy admiral, and we will be famous now!" Nautilus exclaimed, controlling the ship with excitement.
"Haha, well, of course. But next, we need to lay low and be discreet for a while," Tichi replied with a smile. "After all, it's not time to completely break ties with the Navy."
"I see. So where do we go next?" Nautilus nodded in understanding.
Three days later...
"A squawk!"
A new bird flew over their ship, dropping two wanted posters and a newspaper. It quickly took a hundred berries from Notilus and passed away.
"Captain, we've been marked as wanted," Nautilus said, seeing the two wanted posters.
"Hmm? The Navy acted fast. It's only been three days, and they already know our details. Haha, their intelligence is impressive," Tichi remarked as he picked up the wanted posters.
"Marshall D. Tichi, a former member of the Whitebeard Pirates, wanted 5,463,000,000 berries, dead or alive."
"Titan, Nautilus, combatant of the Blackbeard Pirates, wanted for 3,111,000,000 Berries, dead or alive."
Seeing the exorbitant bounties, Tichi was at a loss for words. "First bounties, and they're 5 billion and 3 billion Berries. It's truly astonishing," he chuckled, though his eyes lacked mirth.
This was different from what he had planned. He didn't want to become famous so soon. In his plans, he had yet to make a name for himself before getting what he wanted. He wanted to be an unknown figure, quietly waiting for the right opportunity. When he had engaged in battle with Kraken, he had chosen a time when nobody was around and had killed both parties to keep his identity hidden.
He never expected the Navy's support to arrive so quickly, led by Admiral Kizaru. It was a complete surprise to Tichi.
"Well, let's not dwell on it. The bounties are what they are. We've made a name for ourselves, and there's no turning back. Let's go, Nautilus. We'll sail through the North Sea, look for like-minded comrades to join us, and then head for the first half of the Grand Line," Tichi said as he put down the wanted posters and newspaper and pulled out a Den Den Mushi.
"Boruboru."
"Kada."
Soon, exaggerated laughter could be heard.
"What's up, hahaha, Tichi? You've done something incredible. Your first bounties are so high, and you've even formed your pirate crew. Did you leave Whitebeard's crew and Dad?" Agamemnon was exceptionally excited at Tichi's departure from the Whitebeard Pirates and the founding of his crew, and he was ecstatic that Tichi had called him. It meant that countless treasures were beckoning to him!
"Hahaha, Agamemnon, Dad and I didn't see eye to eye, so I'm alone now. Haha, how about it? Do you want to join my crew?" Tichi smiled and looked at Den Den Mushi with a gleam in his eyes as he invited Agamemnon.
Looking at Den Den Mushi's expression, "What's going on, hahaha? Didn't we agree on this a long time ago? I'm on Nippsel Island. Come pick me up, and I'll give you a big gift you'll love. What do you say, hahaha, hahaha?"
"Kada."
Agamemnon hung up the call.
Tichi looked at the Den Den Mushi and thought, "A gift that will make me happy? That's something to look forward to. Nautilus set our course for Nippsel Island. Let's go and welcome our new comrade, hahaha."
"Understood." Directly adjusting the ship's course, they set sail for Nippsel Island without caring about the enormous waves they were causing in this world.
In the New World, on the Moby Dick
"Dad, that guy Tichi left our pirate crew and formed his own, and he's put a bounty of over 5 billion Berries on his head. It's incredible," Marco said, seemingly unsurprised by Tichi's departure.
"Guwala, Marco, on our ship, there's only one iron rule: you can't harm a family. There are no other restrictions. Tichi and Agamemnon are both ambitious men. As long as they don't harm our family and desert us, wherever they are, they are still our family. Well, since that little scoundrel Tichi has made a name for himself, as a family, we should celebrate properly. Let everyone know that there will be a party tonight!" Marco smiled and said, "Understood, Dad. But even at the party, you can't drink too much. Your health has been deteriorating."
"Marco, as a son, just listen to your dad. Go and let everyone know," Whitebeard smiled, giving Marco a light scolding, but he couldn't help but think of Tichi.
"Tichi has already left the ship, and now only Marco can lead everyone forward and protect the family. This kid, lazy as he is, has decent strength, and he takes care of his comrades. Guwala."
As if having arranged his affairs, Whitebeard's smile grew even broader.
In the New World, Wano Country, Onigashima.
A tall, muscular man with two dragon horns on his forehead looked at the newspaper in his hand and then took out a gourd from his waist.
"Gudugudugudu."
He drank half the gourd of sake in one go, and Kaido's cheeks turned slightly red.
"Gehe."
"Ah, look, it's Blackbeard? Marshall D. Tichi? That guy who challenged me in the past?" He touched the three scars on the corner of his eye and said, "This is getting more interesting."
He didn't pay any attention to Tichi's bounties; they held no meaning for him.
"Underlings, let's get things going. A party must be lively, and we can't have a party without excitement! Haha, cheers!"
The contemplative Kaido had instantly turned into a goofball.
In the New World, Grimms, the Flower Capital.
Rocks chuckled lightly as he looked at the recent newspaper about Blackbeard.
"Blackbeard? He's been hiding for ten years, and it seems he's starting to make a move."
Apart from these four significant pirates, countless other pirates and bounty hunters had their sights set on Tichi.
"Haha, the former second division commander of Whitebeard's crew is already wanted for over $5 billion? If I take him down, I'll instantly become famous worldwide. Haha."
"A 5 billion head? If I take him out, his bounty will be enough for me for a lifetime. Hmph, Blackbeard, I'm coming to get you!"