Chapter 70: Sabaody Archipelago: Extra! Extra! Xia Qi: “I’m not wearing anything today.”
"Good!" Roger saw that the battle was over and his purpose of coming to Gemini Cape was achieved. He shouted from behind the crowd: "To welcome our new crew members, let's have a party, brothers!"
"Ah?" Barrett turned around suddenly and looked at Roger in surprise: "Another party? I haven't exercised in many days!"
"Kid, you have to get used to the life on our ship. Don't lump us in with other pirates." Jabba patted Barrett on the shoulder and began to walk towards the Twin Cape Lighthouse to resupply the Ol Jaxson.
Rayleigh and Arthur jumped over the Upside Down Mountain River and returned to Roger.
"How strong is he, Rayleigh?" Roger was curious about Arthur's strength and asked Rayleigh who had just finished the battle.
Rayleigh panted slightly and responded to Roger: "If he is allowed to grow for another year, he will be able to compete with you in swordsmanship, Roger."
"His physique and endurance are the strongest I have ever seen."
Such an evaluation made Roger even happier. He looked at Arthur, who had hugged Cooper and then started to carry supplies onto the ship without even taking a breath.
"His talent is probably even better than Barrett's." Rayleigh also looked in Roger's direction and was deeply shocked by Arthur's strength.
"I really don't know what the Navy is thinking." Roger looked at Arthur who was carrying supplies. "Using his deeds to attract people to join the Navy, and then framing him... Isn't this asking for trouble?"
Arthur had good ears, but he listened quietly to what the two said.
Arthur now felt no joy at being praised by his senior.
If he was really strong, he wouldn't have sought shelter under someone else's command...
Now, he still has a long way to go.
At the Twin Capes dock, the Ol Jackson had completed its replenishment and was ready to sail.
Crocus stood at the dock, said goodbye to the island whale Laboo, and boarded the ship, leaving Laboo alone to wait.
"It seems that at this time, the whale's mind is still healthy..." Arthur thought as he leaned against the side of the boat, looking at the island whale below that was dozens of times larger than the boat.
It has been roughly analyzed that Lab might have been infected with the disease of colliding with the red soil continent during this period.
But this has nothing to do with him anymore. Before, he might have thought about changing it, but now Arthur wants to become stronger, stronger, and stronger, and enjoy the respect and power that comes with strength.
I enjoy the feeling of being a strong person foraging for food and don’t want to be a weak person anymore.
"Found it!" Jabba kicked open the hatch, took out a permanent pointer from the warehouse and shouted to everyone, "The permanent pointer of the Sabaody Archipelago!"
"Stop talking nonsense, let's have a party to celebrate Krocus's joining, brothers!"
Faced with this leisurely and unguarded pirate group that holds banquets every few days, Arthur understands that the power that comes with strength is also obvious.
Ordinary navies hardly dare to catch them.
At this moment, Arthur's trouser legs were suddenly pulled. He looked down and found Shanks standing behind him and asked him curiously:
"Arthur, you were in the Navy before, what do you think of that organization?"
Such a question made Arthur hold his chin and quickly responded to Shanks: "It is an organization where talented people gather. Everyone has a distinct personality, and that personality is their justice."
"Yeah, I see."
Shanks hardly talked to Arthur during the days when he joined Roger's pirate group. Arthur didn't know what happened to him suddenly...?
Before setting sail, a milky white seagull suddenly visited the side of the Ol Jackson, carrying a large bag around its waist and landed next to the side where Arthur was.
Arthur, who was always alert, stared at it intently. His cold eyes made the seagull feel cold all over. He handed the items in the backpack to him and flew away from the ship.
"Did anyone send you something, Arthur?" Shanks looked at the big bag in Arthur's hand, which felt very thick.
Arthur looked at the "Happy Street" logo on the bag and roughly guessed what was in the bag, probably a letter from Stussy.
He opened the bag and was surprised by the stacks of Bailey's money and a letter inside.
He took out the envelope and opened it.
It says:
"Thank you for your hard work, Arthur. The Red Harbor attack has spread all over the world. The failure is my fault. I didn't expect such a terrifying person to escort the main body. I didn't have enough intelligence. Even if the mission failed, I won't blame you. Please forgive my impulsiveness. I almost let you die. This is a little compensation.
—— Stussy, the Queen of Fun Street. "
After reading the envelope, Arthur immediately asked Cooper to catch the seagull and bring it to him, and wrote a letter back to Stussy.
An envelope about MADS preventing Vegapunk and Caesar from being captured by the World Government at the same time. At least they are safe and have value.
"Can I take a look?" Shanks leaned over to see the contents of the envelope, but was stopped by Arthur. This was his privacy and he didn't intend to tell anyone else.
"He must be leaking information...Hurry up and kick him out of this ship..." Bucky was hiding in the distance and making a noise, still afraid of Arthur and Barrett.
Shanks turned to look at Buggy in astonishment: "Tip it off?"
"What news? This is the mission reward and response given to me by the underground organization." Arthur explained, which dispelled everyone's doubts.
……
About a day later, Seagull returned to the giant ship of the Underworld Organization with the envelope.
In the news agency area, Seagull quickly told everything he saw to Morgans, a giant humanoid bird like an albatross.
"What did you say! That genius who betrayed the navy joined Roger's pirate group?" Morgans hugged Seagull in shock, wanting to confirm the facts.
The seagull nodded, very sure.
Upon hearing the news, Morgans rolled around in his office: "This is big news that will make me a fortune. Hahahaha, it's so exciting, oh my god!"
"Quick, recruit reporters to write news!"
……
Two days later, the Ol Jaxson arrived at the waters of the Chabaoti Archipelago amid a joyful banquet.
During this period, Arthur also got a general acquaintance with all the members of Roger's pirate group.
Most people are no different from ordinary strong men. Except for outstanding monsters like Rayleigh, Jabba, and Roger, everyone else can match the ordinary vice admiral level of the navy.
The overall combat effectiveness is extremely terrifying and difficult to shake.
……
"Extra! Extra! Roger's Pirates have two new monster recruits, one of whom is a former lieutenant commander of the Marine Headquarters, known as the most talented boy in the history of the Navy, Arthur!"
The little prodigy selling newspapers traveled around the archipelago with newspapers, spreading the news that the "World Economic News Daily" had just learned on the sea.
In Area 13 of the Sabaody Archipelago, in Shaqi's blackmail bar.
Xia Qi, who had just taught a group of thugs a lesson, welcomed the arriving Roger Pirates.
Arthur was called to the front desk alone by a beautiful female boss with long hair.
The boss's name is Xia Qi, the previous queen of Amazon Lily Island.
At this moment, she was holding the latest World Economic Journal, smoking a cigarette and looking Arthur from head to toe.
"Are you Arthur?"
Xia Qi, who is only in her thirties, still has her charm. As a former empress, she exudes an imperial aura.
The one with the beautiful face and charming figure asked Arthur.
Seeing Arthur staring at her with a scrutinizing look, Xia Qi followed Arthur's line of sight and looked at her chest: "Look at me here? I'm not wearing anything underneath today."
Hearing this, the cold Arthur's cheeks turned red, and he flew into a rage on the spot, yelling at her with sharp teeth: "Whether you wear it or not is none of my business!"
In order to avoid being misunderstood, he really didn't know how to answer, but he was a man after all, so that glance was absolutely inevitable.
When all the members of Roger's pirate group heard what Sha Qi said, they spat out all the food and drinks in their mouths in their seats.
Arthur held his forehead and adjusted his composure.
