#143 - Chapter 143 News from the South China Sea

Half a month later.

The waves gently lapped against the side of the pirate ship, creating a rhythmic drumming sound.

On the deck, Jin leaned against the sail.

The orange sunrise dyed the sea gold.

He was toying with a newspaper just delivered by a news seagull.

The news seagull had already flown away with a cry.

A gust of sea breeze swept past, flipping the corner of the newspaper, as if eager to reveal the news within.

Jin finally turned his gaze to the damp paper, his eyes lingering on it for a moment before narrowing slightly.

"Moving so fast, he's already in the South Blue."

The headline of the newspaper prominently displayed the message: "Byrnndi World Arrives in the South Blue."

And upon arrival, he directly declared war on the many pirates of the South Blue.

"The spirit of a great pirate is indeed different."

"It's also a bit of a comedown for him to go to the South Blue to play house."

Jin smiled slightly as he read the news.

A world-renowned great pirate suddenly ran to the South Blue, a beginner village under the supervision of the Navy.

He guessed that the faces of the pirates in the South Blue were probably green with envy.

He could feel the waves that this news would stir up on the sea.

As for how Byrnndi World would impact the order of the South Blue, and even affect the power structure of the entire pirate world, it would depend on his intentions.

As long as he didn't touch the things he had strictly forbidden, he would give Byrnndi World the greatest convenience.

He slowly stood up, the wind causing his coat to flutter.

In his mind, Jin had already begun to calculate the possibilities and consequences of the conflicts that would occur in the South Blue, and how he and the Marines should seize the opportunity to weaken the World Government's control over the South Blue in this future storm.

The other pirates on the ship also noticed the news seagull that had already flown away, and Jin's silence after reading the newspaper.

They gathered on the deck, turning their attention to Crocodile, waiting for instructions.

"There's only one newspaper, and it's all in Vice Admiral Jin's hands."

"This news seagull is flying too fast, it doesn't even want to earn money..."

"Judging from Vice Admiral Jin's expression, something big must have happened."

The pirates were full of interest in the contents of the newspaper, but only dared to discuss it in low voices.

"Judging by your expression, the newspaper must have reported something that interests you."

Crocodile exhaled a puff of smoke and took the newspaper from Jin's hand.

"So, you let Byrnndi World go to help you with this?"

"I remember you came from the South Blue."

"You're still interfering in the affairs of the Four Seas even when you're at the Marine Headquarters, aren't you afraid of being held accountable by the Marine Headquarters?"

Crocodile couldn't ignore the incident published on the front page even if he wanted to.

He knew that the ship and crew he led were currently tied to Jin.

"Why don't you just forget about fighting me?"

"Just join my pirate crew, wouldn't it be comfortable to live freely every day?"

He looked up at the distance, where the sky and water met, and the waves sparkled in the sunlight.

Jin looked at Crocodile, who was posing on the bow of the ship, trying to take advantage of him again.

"I'm still in the position of South Blue Admiral, so you don't need to worry about the affairs of the South Blue."

"Besides, I'm a man of my word, and I will definitely do what I promised you."

He still wanted Crocodile to work for him in the future, so he wanted to go back on his word now? Dream on.

Jin looked at the horizon not far away, where the scattered islands were like scattered jewels.

And beyond those islands, the Alabasta Kingdom was already close at hand.

"Speaking of which, we're about to arrive at the Alabasta Kingdom," Jin's voice floated above the roar of the waves.

He turned his head, his gaze piercing through the light veil of the morning mist, meeting Crocodile's gaze.

A trace of inquiry appeared in Jin's eyes.

"Are you sure you want to have the battle there?"

Crocodile tightened his stance, and the vigilant look in his eyes revealed an undeniable sharpness.

"You're not going to go back on your word, are you?"

He peered into the other party's intentions, responding cautiously and firmly.

"You said I could decide the location of the battle."

Jin withdrew his gaze, "I'm just afraid you'll lose face."

"After all, you need to stay in the Alabasta Kingdom for a long time."

Crocodile's eyes were sharp, and he dismissed what Jin said, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.

After spending this time together, he could say with great confidence.

Under normal circumstances, he might not be his opponent, but in the desert, he could beat the other party into calling him daddy.

"You should worry about yourself, I've never been afraid of anyone in desert combat."

His contemptuous laughter was slightly hoarse in the sea breeze, but extremely clear, "You should prepare to withdraw from the Marines first."

His tone was full of sarcasm and disdain towards Jin.

He emphasized again, "Don't lose face in front of the Marines when the time comes."

Jin couldn't help but find it amusing in the face of Crocodile's provocation.

He had been acting too nonchalant in front of these pirates, causing the other party to become seriously inflated.

But this was good for him, the more inflated the other party was, the better.

"Whatever makes you happy..."

......

South Blue.

When the pirates heard that the destination of this voyage was the South Blue, many discordant voices appeared in the pirate crew.

At the time, they thought the captain was joking.

When they really arrived in the South Blue, they couldn't laugh anymore.

"Captain, aren't we supposed to be able to walk sideways in this sea area?"

"There's no challenge at all."

"That's right! We might as well leave the pirate crew."

Byrnndi World frowned, the discordant voices piercing his ears like invisible blades, causing him a strange stinging pain.

Recalling his conversation with Jin, the other party's warning seemed to be prophetic, his pirate crew was indeed too chaotic.

He had dismissed Jin's warning at the time, after all, every member was personally selected by him, how could he easily question their loyalty and ability?

But now, the scene before him was telling him that the reality was far more serious than he had imagined.

"Anyone who wants to leave can leave now, I won't stop you."

"I will stay in the South Blue for a long time."

"Think about it yourselves."

"......"

When Byrnndi World's words fell, the ship instantly fell silent.

All the pirates looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts.

They joined this ship to be able to freely roam the sea under the protection of Byrnndi World, seeking their own treasures and victories.

But now, they had come to the South Blue, where there was no adventure at all.

They wouldn't even bother to look at the trash fish here usually.

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