Chapter 121: Bounties for Everyone

“Forget about the ransom. Let’s discuss the bounties for Kaguyas Group and who to send to hunt them down.”

“We absolutely cannot let them successfully enter the New World and become the next Emperor’s Crew.”

As Sengoku’s words fell, the atmosphere in the office became even more solemn.

Aokiji took off his eye mask, yawned, and said, “I’ll go.”

Aokiji had already wanted to see Robin. If Sengoku hadn’t ordered him back, he might have gone directly to Alabasta to wait for Kaguyas Group.

Akainu and Kizaru were currently on important missions in the New World and could not pull away.

Aokiji’s initiative made Sengoku feel slightly relieved.

“Good, then Aokiji will go to capture Kaguyas Group.”

“Although Kaguyas Group has eternal poses for other routes, they will eventually go to Alabasta to retrieve the Devil Fruit.”

“Aokiji, you must capture them all in Alabasta!”

Aokiji nodded lazily and leaned back in his chair, putting his eye mask back on.

“Next, we should discuss the bounties for Kaguyas Group.”

Sengoku’s gaze swept across everyone.

“According to the intelligence provided by Gumir, Kaguya, as the Captain, possesses three-color Haki and a Mythical Zoan fruit. The preliminary suggestion is to raise his bounty to 500 million Berries.”

“A ten-fold increase? Wouldn’t that be…”

Onigumo couldn’t help but question, but was immediately interrupted by Vice Admiral Tsuru.

“Considering he defeated a Headquarters Vice Admiral and possesses the qualities of a king, this number is not an exaggeration.”

“And don’t forget, he defeated Crocodile before.”

Hearing this, Onigumo no longer argued.

Seeing this, Sengoku continued.

“Let’s set the bounty for that Pterosaur Swordswoman at 100 million Berries.”

“Although her strength exceeds that of a Commodore, it is her first bounty after all, and 100 million Berries is already very high.”

“That Barrier-Barrier Fruit…”

Everyone discussed for over ten minutes and finally settled on the bounties for Kaguyas Group.

Even Kaya and Makino were given bounties.

“Although the bounties are set, the identities of several people in this group are still unknown.”

“Tsuru, immediately arrange for the intelligence department to thoroughly investigate the identities of Kaguyas Group.”

“Then distribute the bounty posters to all Marine branches in the four seas and the Grand Line.”

Sengoku issued the order solemnly.

After dealing with Kaguyas Group’s affairs, Sengoku’s gaze turned to Gumir.

“Next, we must discuss the punishment for Gumir and the others.”

…Although the capture of Gumir and his men caused the Marines to lose a lot of face, considering it was partly due to insufficient intelligence.

Therefore, all officers of rank Commander and above were demoted by one level and fined one year’s salary.

Two more days passed.

The Longteng Wanli—

“Kaya~”

“Could you please improve this medicine a bit more?”

Honey Queen pleaded while hugging Kaya’s arm.

“What’s wrong, Sister Sweetheart?”

“Is the effect not good?”

Kaya asked, tilting her head in confusion.

Honey Queen pouted.

“The effect is great; stamina recovery is indeed very fast.”

“But it’s just too bitter.”

“I feel like I shouldn’t be called Honey Queen anymore; I should be called Bitter-hearted Queen~”

Kaya was amused by Honey Queen’s exaggerated expression and let out a giggle, gently patting the back of her hand.

“Sister Sweetheart, the taste of the medicine is hard to adjust.”

“To change the flavor, I would need to develop a new formula.”

“Hey, vixen, don’t make things difficult for Kaya.”

“No one else thinks it’s bitter, it’s just you being picky.”

Nami, who was exercising, rolled her eyes and criticized bluntly.

Honey Queen immediately put her hands on her hips and countered.

“What do you know? The medicine is so bitter it makes my tongue numb. I feel terrible after drinking it!”

“Then don’t drink it.”

“Humph~”

“I won’t do that.”

“All of you are relying on the medicine to train like crazy. If I don’t drink it, won’t I be left behind soon?”

After saying that, Honey Queen gulped down the medicine that enhanced physical functions.

Then she gulped down the stamina recovery medicine.

After the medicine went down, Honey Queen’s face immediately contorted into a mask of pain.

“So bitter, so bitter…”

Honey Queen turned that bitterness into motivation and began to train her body frantically.

Kaya shook her head with a smile and also began her workout.

“Kaguya, do you want to rest for a while~”

Makino shouted loudly from the stern.

At this time, Kaguya had a rope tied around his waist and was cleaving through the waves on the azure sea.

The supply ship moved forward steadily under his pull, its hull even leaving a long white wake on the sea due to the high speed.

This was Kaguya’s new training method.

Simply using barbells for training no longer had much effect on the current Kaguya.

As for why he could swim in the sea, Kaguya just made up an excuse to brush it off.

The girls didn’t pry into it either.

Makino looked at Kaguya working hard and Nojiko and the others who were also training diligently, shaking her head helplessly.

All she could do now was ensure everyone had enough food to replenish their energy.

Flap, flap.

The sound of a News Coo flapping its wings came from a distance, interrupting Makino’s thoughts.

She looked up and saw a seagull wearing a postman’s hat circling above the Longteng Wanli.

Makino waved to the News Coo, and it immediately dove down, landing precisely on Makino’s outstretched arm.

It skillfully plucked a roll of newspaper from its bag. The moment Makino took the paper, the News Coo tilted its head, waiting for payment.

“Here, this is for today’s paper.”

Makino took out a few coins from her apron pocket and put them into the News Coo’s bag, stroking its smooth feathers as she did.

After the News Coo left, Makino unfolded the newspaper, and several bounty posters fell out.

When she saw the information on the first bounty poster, Makino’s pupils suddenly contracted.

Captain of the Flower Heart Pirates, Kaguya. Bounty—500 million Berries, Dead or Alive.

“Kaguya! Come back quickly, your bounty poster is here!”

Makino’s voice sounded particularly urgent in the sea breeze. Hearing this, Kaguya quickly approached the Longteng Wanli.

With a sudden burst of strength, he leaped out of the sea and landed on the stern of the Longteng Wanli, tying the rope to the stern mast.

“Kaguya, look at your bounty.”

Makino handed the bounty poster to Kaguya.

Kaguya took the bounty poster and counted carefully.

“500 million? I didn’t expect it to increase so much. Not bad.”

Kaguya walked unhurriedly toward the front deck.

“Everyone, take a break and come see your bounties.”

Kaguya waved to the girls who were training and sparring.

“Bounty?”

Hearing this, the girls immediately stopped their training and gathered around curiously, taking the bounties from Makino’s hand.

“Oh my god, I actually have an 80 million bounty!”

“It’s even higher than Master’s~”

Honey Queen said excitedly, looking at her bounty.

“Tch, I have 100 million, higher than yours.”

Nami proudly showed her bounty poster to Honey Queen.

“What!”

Honey Queen was shocked.

“I also have 100 million.”

Nojiko also showed her bounty poster to the others with some joy.

“Ah~”

“I’m only at 70 million.”

Dezaya said with some reluctance.

“Why do I have a bounty too…”

Kaya said in confusion as she looked at the bounty poster for 10 million Berries.

“I have one too, also 10 million.”

Makino looked at her bounty poster with a complex expression on her face.

She sighed softly and folded the bounty poster, putting it into her pocket.

“Tashigi, how much is yours?”

Dezaya asked curiously as she looked at Tashigi, who had remained silent after receiving her bounty poster.

The others also looked at Tashigi curiously.

“How are you doing?”

Kaguya noticed that Tashigi’s expression was not very good and stepped forward to pull her into his arms.

After being pulled into Kaguya’s arms, Tashigi immediately started crying out of grievance.

“It says here that I’m a Marine Traitor…”

Tashigi buried her head in Kaguya’s shoulder and cried loudly. Nami and the others took the bounty poster and looked at it.

Marine Traitor · Tashigi, Bounty—50 million, Dead or Alive.

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