The Worst Fruit Among Pirates

"Everyone, ahead is the free port of the Rafal Kingdom."

A few days later, the undulating coastline finally appeared in everyone's eyes, making most people heave a sigh of relief.

As a three-masted sailing ship for long-sea trade, the Pinta was naturally equipped with several small boats.Although these small boats can carry seven or eight people, they are enough to transport the remaining people.

"Please take it as a gift and don't forget anything."

"You guys, please help me meet all the gentlemen——"

Under Rossi's command, the passengers descended into the boat along the ropes.

Although they were not sent directly to the free port, it was no problem to row a small boat over the remaining distance.

Besides, it was the sailors who rowed the boat, not them.

Soon, everyone on the boat got off the boat:

Naturally, the passengers had no extra thoughts. The sailors acted quickly despite Dover's cold murderous intent and Rossi's multiples of 'salary'. Everyone tacitly agreed not to mention the issue of the 'Pingta'. .

alive, okay?

"Rosindi, you..."

Everyone else had already left, and the little girl standing on the side of the ship turned her head. Her pink hood had been lowered, revealing her black hair, and her fair little face had a complicated expression.

"...The next time we meet, maybe it will be on the battlefield, right?"

I have to say that children in this world are really precocious.

Behind him is Dover, sitting on a powder keg, playing with matches in his hand;

There was a look of regret in front of him, and he bluntly said that he would face Gion with swords again.

"What do you think?"

Wagging his finger easily, Rossi denied the other party's guess.

"Don't worry, I won't be a pirate."

Those who steal the hook will be punished, and those who steal the country will be martyred.

Even in this era of great navigation, how could Rossi's goal stop at mere pirates?

Not to mention the Shichibukai, the Four Emperors, not even the Pirate King!

"Then why don't you come with me-"

Putting his finger on Gion's lips to interrupt him, Rossi sighed regretfully.

"Although I can't be a pirate, I don't want to be bound by others."

What's more, in theory, the navy is all 'working' for the Celestial Dragons. Rossi and Dover, two 'Celestial Dragons', are going to be navy. Is there anything more nonsense than this?

"Goodbye then."

Although they had only been together for about ten days, Rossi had already learned a lot of basic knowledge from Gion.

The little girl who teaches seriously is also very satisfied with this diligent 'student'.Well, there are also various stories about him...

After giving the other person a gentle push, Rossi said goodbye with a smile.

"To paraphrase someone's words: As long as we are still on this sea, we will meet one day!"

···

"Gion-chan, don't be sad."

The sailors rowed their oars and steered the three boats toward Freeport.

At the stern of the ship, a little girl wearing a pink cloak looked at the 'Pingta' that started to turn around, not knowing what she was thinking.

"There is an old saying in the Kingdom of Flowers: 'If you have different paths, you can't agree with each other'."

The bearded swordsman walked next to the little girl and looked up at the merchant ships that were parting ways.

"They are not from the same group as us. Fortunately for Rossi, his brother wearing sunglasses..."

The bearded swordsman frowned. Dover felt to him like a slowly smoking volcano that could erupt into a devastating natural disaster at any time!

"And have you ever considered that if a ship comes into port, they'll be penniless again in no time?"

"The opportunity to own a boat was presented to them, and the two brothers would not give up."

If the passengers and sailors had any objections, I believe those two children would definitely start another bloody storm.

In fact, during the past ten days or so, the bearded swordsman had been carefully checking his drinking water and food, carefully guarding against any sudden attack by the other party.

The navy's position prevented him from taking action against two 'innocent' children in advance.

Now this ending is not bad, everyone goes their own way.As for the future, who can say clearly?

"Then join me in the navy. I can support him...the two of them."

These words made the bearded swordsman roll his eyes. Although Gion-chan sometimes behaved very maturely, a little girl was always a little girl.

At such a young age, you have to support a man?

"Just like your dream is to become a general,"

The bearded swordsman knelt down and patted the little girl on the shoulder to explain.

"Their dreams must be very lofty. Such people will not succumb to the navy's system."

I just hope that I don't become a big bandit.

----

"Rosie, set up the spinnaker!"

Each piece of canvas was filled with wind, and it swelled up. It strongly pushed the ship to accelerate, sailing forward at high speed in the sea, riding the wind and waves.

"Fuh, fu, fu, the ship belongs to us—"

Dover, who was at the helm, couldn't help but laugh out loud. The 'Don Quixote Family' finally took the first step.

"Well, is this what 'freedom' tastes like?"

Rossi, who was holding the cable to control the sail, laughed. Although he had prevented Dover from poisoning before, he had not lowered his guard against the passengers and sailors.

After all, they are just two children, and their age and height are flaws.

If it weren't for the reputation of the navigator in the previous bloody battle and the closeness of Gion, a second melee might have broken out on this ship.

The strong sea breeze made this medium-sized North Sea three-masted sailboat glide at high speed like a gray-white flying fish, appearing light and graceful, leaving behind the Kingdom's armed ship that had just sailed out of the harbor.

"Come on, Dover."

"Next stop, Spida Mairuz!"

----

"Spida Mairuz?"

"Yes, Rafal Kingdom, the port city of Rafal Kingdom."

Rossi, who was holding the newspaper, pointed to the headline: Whose fault is the pile of scrap metal?

This world is composed of a large number of islands. Even most of the countries in the four seas are huge islands.

Coupled with certain 'historical reasons', the technological differences in this world are huge!

Some countries still retain primitive fishing and hunting societies, while others have entered the late stage of the industrial revolution, and there are even high-tech islands that have acquired "heritage" and can produce artificial intelligence.

Coupled with the division of the sea area and the influence of Devil Fruit, it can be said that there are all kinds of strange things.

Due to the existence of the 'Vinsmoke Family', the technological level of Beihai is much higher than that of the other three seas. Various factories are fuming, and there is even news in the newspapers that they are trying to build a 'steel battleship'.

“Our destination: Spida Mairouz, a production site with a large number of casting plants.”

Various metal parts, gears... and guns are produced there!

"Got it, our ship is loaded with ore from the Grand Line and we can find good buyers in that city."

"At the same time, we can also obtain weapons and recruit people there!"

Faced with Dover, who was easy to understand, Rossi nodded.

"Not only that, we also need to establish a base in that city, and it's best to have our own factory!"

"why?"

Faced with Dover's doubts, Rosie stretched out her finger.

"Although I said that I will not be a pirate, people who sail on the sea can be divided into several types:"

"The first type is a simple pirate."

"You can just drive a ship and put on the skull and crossbones flag and go out to sea. Wander on the sea waiting for merchant ships, or attack villages and towns along the coastline..."

This kind is the stupidest and the most common guy in the sea.

No matter what kind of robbery they encounter, the stolen money can only be piled up on the uninhabited island and wait to rot. It cannot be exchanged for cash or arms and supplies. The pirate gangs who are chased by the navy and run around are not even dogs, at most they are Headless fly.

"The second type is a pirate group that colludes with the kingdom's nobles and even the navy."

These pirate groups basically have their own 'sphere of influence'.They will not operate within this range. Instead, they will use collusive forces to obtain detailed information on the ships passing through the bustling routes, and then intercept them with purpose.

Through partners, they can obtain material supplies, target intelligence, and medical support, and the proceeds from robbery can be converted into beli. At the same time, these pirate groups will even control certain villages and towns, collect "protection fees" and become local overlords.

After accumulating to a certain level, you can even turn around and become a noble to enjoy glory and wealth!

"What about the third type?"

Although the second option appealed to Dover, his instinct told him that there was a better third option.

"The third option is to establish your own kingdom and become a 'legal' pirate group."

"Many pirate groups are evil-doing pirates outside and are warmongers who deserve to go to hell. But when they return to their own country, they are popular heroes, high-ranking officials and even the captain is the king. Myself."

These 'pirates' no longer care about 'plundering', their targets are cities and countries.

Their existence is the 'spear' of the kingdom!

And the kingdom is their solid 'shield'!

Just like the future Shichibukai, the Four Emperors, and the 'X Baosui Army' of the Kingdom of Flowers...their power is not only ships and strong men, but also includes all kinds of connections, land, and population.

These things allow them to maintain the strength of their ships and their artillery, and at the same time, they have the strength of numbers. Even if they suffer a minor setback, they still have a chance to make a comeback, and they have a place to lick their wounds if they are injured.

As for the Straw Hats in the future... they can only be regarded as an adventure group.

Hanging a skull and crossbones flag, not robbing or stealing, never committing any wrongdoing, and even paying for meals? !

Listen, is this a pirate?

After going to sea, he worked hard on all kinds of pirates, and his performance exceeded the Navy headquarters.Even the Yonko, who had been unable to move the Navy for decades, were killed by the Straw Hats two at once!

Look, is this a pirate?

It can be said that he was tricked by the red-haired actor, otherwise Luffy would have become the 'King of the Navy' long ago...

"Understand,"

Facing Dover, whose eyes were shining under his sunglasses, Rossi clicked on the newspaper in his hand.

"Establish a logistics base in Spida Maluz, and use it as a center to develop your power and at the same time exercise and improve your strength. Speaking of which, if I eat..."

It would be great if we could just swallow the fruit. One person would be an alloy processing factory!

If you can synthesize 'Wabo Metal', your strength will instantly soar to the point where you can enter the new world.

"Very well, then—"

After listening to Rossi's analysis, Dover, who was at the helm, turned the rudder.

"Spida Meluz is the first stop for our Don Quixote family!"