"So, the war is over!"
On the screen, Buggy was making his final farewell to the Radio Snail while escaping.
"This has been a broadcast by me, the great Buggy. Don't forget it! Next, I, the great Buggy, will be advancing into the long-awaited New World. You guys, just wait for it!"
"Lord Buggy! The Navy is coming!"
A voice rang out from outside the screen, and soon the screen spun and fell to the ground, showing the running footsteps of a group of Navy soldiers. It was clear that Buggy had dropped the Radio Snail.
Afterward, the screen went black, completely cutting off the signal.
"Oh!!"
After a brief silence in Shampodi, cheers echoed across the archipelago, loud enough for even the Disaster Pirates to hear.
"What's all the cheering about?" Renedia twitched her little ears and pouted.
Hawkins said, "For them, the death of a Pirate Emperor is indeed something to celebrate, especially since... it was Whitebeard."
The ordinary civilians don't understand the threats of Sage and Blackbeard, and it doesn't affect them.
But a terrifying figure, who has been a legendary presence for decades and even had nursery rhymes made about him, being defeated by the Navy, is certainly worth cheering for.
For them, this is a victory, a victory for justice, and also a victory for these common folk.
"It doesn't concern us."
Lily said flatly, glancing around, a red dot appearing in her eyes, "But there are always some who don't know better."
In the place where they were staying, a group of people had already begun to gather and were gradually approaching.
"The members of the Disaster Pirates are here! If you can capture them alive, do so; these people can be sold for a lot of money! If you can't, kill them for the bounty! Whitebeard is dead, there's nothing to fear from pirates!"
Hawkins glanced over there, "Whitebeard's death will indeed make some suppressed pirates start to stir, but I didn't expect even we'd be affected. Was our previous robbery effort not enough?"
This was a group of Bounty Hunters, perhaps Whitebeard's death had boosted their confidence.
"I'll handle this."
Urouge stood up, hugging the headless diamond lead pillar, maintaining his quirky smile, "Since I joined the Disaster Pirates, I need to earn some merit."
"And me too."
Giant Stansen also stood up, his towering figure made these humans look like little rabbits or hamsters by his feet. He picked up a large tree from Shampodi and swung it forward, instantly knocking a large number of Bounty Hunters flying.
Urouge then swung the pencil, sweeping away the remaining small half of the Bounty Hunters.
Those Bounty Hunters who were swept away and fell at a distance did not continue to attack. They got up and immediately ran away.
The attack by the two immediately shattered their courage, making them realize the reality.
As for the others, they had no intention to move.
Hawkins couldn't even be bothered to do a divination; the outcome of such an obvious battle had long been determined.
Renedia picked up a juice with a straw, took a sip, and said, "When Sage returns, we'll be heading to the New World, right?"
"That's right." Marika nodded with a smile, "However, he publicly executed a Heavenly Celestial Dragon. I wonder if the World Government will agree. If not, we don't know what to do."
"Then let's proceed!"
Bang!
A dull sound came from the ground not far away, as a shadow flew in quickly, kicking up dust and even causing a tremor.
In the dust, Sage strode out, grinning at everyone, "If they don't agree, we'll take the people to the New World for auction, and we'll go from the sea!"
"Sage!" Renedia shouted happily.
"Captain!"
"Master Sage!"
The members of the Disaster Pirates shouted excitedly.
"Master Sage, the scene of you executing the Heavenly Celestial Dragon was truly exciting!"
"Destroying Marineford too, that was really incredible, Captain!"
"Ha ha ha ha ha!"
Sage laughed loudly, waved at them, walked to the previous sofa, sat down, and snapped his fingers, "Bella!"
"M-Master?"
The maid Bella was a little confused.
"I meant pour the wine."
Lily spoke up, picking up a bottle and pouring Sage a drink.
"We'll need to cultivate our tacit understanding, Bella. As a maid, you always have to understand my intentions. Oh well, take your time."
Sage picked up the Gemstone Wine Glass and drank the liquid inside in one go.
After he finished drinking, Lily handed the bottle to Bella, asking while she refilled, "Sage... are we going underwater?"
"If they don't agree over there, there's no way to go but underwater, so of course, we're going underwater. We're in Shampodi after all, just get the coating."
Sage smiled, "That former Pirate King's right-hand man, who fell so low as to sell himself, is quite a good Coating Master."
Lily pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and said, "If we're going underwater, can we apply several layers of coating? Preferably having the strength to withstand the impact of large Sea Kings..."
Lily spoke as tactfully as possible.
"Ha ha ha ha, Sage, if we go underwater, won't we end up becoming food for the Sea Kings? After all, you're so unlucky."
Renedia was quite frank.
"Survival rate, 1%."
Hawkins was very straightforward.
"Such nonsense!"
The veins bulged on Sage's forehead, "I've said it a thousand times, with enough strength, even bad luck can be suppressed! What's wrong with a 1% chance? With enough strength, it can become 100%! Hey Urouge, have your people perform a ritual to raise my odds!"