The rational part of their minds told both Johnson and Vigona that what Kai was saying was nothing short of fantasy. The entire Sabaody Archipelago had tens of thousands of pirates—could they really be dealt with by a single person's strength?
However, looking at Kai before them, both men somehow couldn't help but think:
Perhaps he really can do it!
The two exchanged glances, seeing the same expression in each other's eyes.
"Yes, sir! We'll issue the statement immediately!" Without further questioning Kai's decision, both men straightened up and answered, then withdrew.
"Hmm... being this high-profile, I should be able to earn quite a bit more reputation points now." Watching the two depart, Kai murmured to himself.
That's right—Kai's reason for being so high-profile was all for those damned reputation points. Otherwise, with Kai's lazy personality, as long as pirates didn't actively provoke him or commit truly outrageous acts, he couldn't be bothered with them.
Drawing required reputation points, synchronizing power also required reputation points—Kai's shortage of reputation points was simply staggering.
If he didn't work harder, forget about saving enough reputation points for the ultimate draw. By the time the plot ended, Kai probably wouldn't be able to fully synchronize his strength into the One Piece world.
...
In three days' time, the statement issued by the Marine branch spread throughout the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
Sabaody Archipelago, Island 21.
In the largest bar of the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
"Old Dog, did you see the statement the Marine branch released?" An abnormally tall, burly man spoke in a deep, rumbling voice.
Beside him at the bar sat a lean, muscular middle-aged man.
"Ahahahaha, Mok, what are you worried about? Just a mere Commodore—could he really pose any threat to us? If he dares appear before me, I'll tear him to shreds with these claws!" The lean middle-aged man said dismissively.
At the same time, this man called Old Dog's hands transformed into claws. Clearly, he was a Devil Fruit user who had consumed a Zoan-type fruit.
"But this is an official statement from the Marines. What if the Marines send an Admiral to hunt us down?" The tall, burly Mok said with some concern.
A fat, long-haired, slovenly man nearby took a bite of meat from his hand and looked mockingly at the tall Mok: "Never thought 'Giant Strength' Mok with a 195 million bounty would have a day when he feared the Marines! Ahahahaha!"
"You! Fat Ro! What did you say! Your bounty is only 30 million higher than mine!" Mok's face darkened with anger.
"At least I'm not as stupid as you," Fat Ro said disdainfully.
"Fat Ro! Say that again and see what happens!" Hearing Fat Ro's words, Mok's muscles instantly swelled, ready to fight at the slightest provocation.
Fat Ro didn't provoke Mok further, but looked at him with contempt: "In the New World, the 'Four Emperors' Big Mom and 'Red-Haired' Shanks are at it again; Kaido is constantly causing trouble for Whitebeard. The Marines don't have time to waste energy on 'small fry' like us who haven't even set foot in the New World."
"Fat Ro is right. No matter who it is! As long as it's not one of the three Marine Admirals, even the top Vice Admirals from Marine Headquarters absolutely couldn't defeat the three of us working together! Moreover, we're not the only pirates on Sabaody Archipelago."
The pirate called "Old Dog" was clearly the implicit leader among the three. After he spoke, Mok and Fat Ro stopped arguing.
...
Sabaody Archipelago Marine Branch.
"Vigona, in these three days, how many pirate crews have left Sabaody?" Kai asked, his hands crossed and supporting his head as he looked at Vigona before him.
Hearing Kai's question, Vigona replied: "Commodore, in three days, seven pirate crews completed coating and departed for Fish-Man Island, and two pirate crews were defeated in conflicts with other pirates and retreated to the first half of the Grand Line."
"And?" Kai asked.
Vigona naturally understood what Kai meant. His expression somewhat embarrassed, he said: "That's all, Commodore. Not a single pirate crew left Sabaody Archipelago because of our statement."
"Is that so?" Hearing this, Kai showed no anger, merely saying calmly: "Looks like these pirates really won't cry until they see their coffins."
"Vigona, Johnson." Kai's voice suddenly rose a notch.
"Present!"
Both men stood straight and answered loudly.
"You two will come with me to eliminate all the pirates on Sabaody Archipelago!" After Kai finished speaking, he prepared to stride toward the exit of the Marine branch.
Hearing Kai's words, both men were stunned. After hesitating, Vigona still asked: "Commodore, will it be just the three of us?"
"What else?" Kai asked back, then smiled: "Don't worry, you two are just witnesses. Otherwise, would I have to write the report myself when we return? I said the pirates would be... completely eliminated by me alone!!"
"Let's go. The Sabaody Archipelago Pirate Elimination Plan begins implementation!!!"
...
Kagura Mind's Eye instantly expanded, with Observation Haki mixed in as well. In the next moment, the entire Sabaody Archipelago was covered by Kai's detection, with countless dense auras filling Kai's consciousness.
Using only a single morning, Kai completely eliminated all pirates on Islands 01 through 20.
The bloody scent spread throughout the entire Sabaody Archipelago!
Finally, all the pirates on Sabaody Archipelago sensed something was wrong. So all the elite pirates gathered in the bar on Island 21, attempting to unite together to resist Kai!
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