Chapter 95 – The Silver-Hair Poster
Two Days Latter :
Marine HQ – Escalation
Meanwhile, in Marine HQ, the atmosphere was far from celebratory. Vice Admiral Akainu slammed his fist onto the council table, causing a ripple across the polished surface.
"This is unacceptable!" he roared, crimson veins on his forehead pulsing. "A single pirate crew liberates a kingdom in our territory and survives an Admiral-level engagement. Arthur must be eliminated immediately!"
A Vice Admiral sitting across from him, calm despite the tension, spoke. "We need a coordinated strategy. One rash move could backfire."
Akainu's glare could have melted steel. "Coordinated strategy? Strategy? He holds the Uranus blueprint! Every delay makes the world weaker and him stronger!"
At that moment, the office door opened with a soft, measured step. Fleet Admiral Kong entered, his presence commanding silence. He removed his cap, revealing a face lined with age and decades of warfare.
"Effective immediately, I am retiring," Kong announced. Murmurs of shock rippled through the room. "The world needs new leadership. I propose Sengoku as the next Fleet Admiral."
A hush fell over the room. Vice Admiral Tsura, standing at attention, swallowed hard. "Sengoku… his experience… yes, that would be wise."
Akainu's hands tightened into fists, but he nodded grudgingly. "Understood. But my point remains—Arthur cannot be allowed to continue unchecked."
The discussion moved swiftly to Admiral appointments. The candidates:
Kizaru, still recovering from Cleaica, would maintain active duty.
Akainu, newly promoted, now Admiral of Justice, ready to enforce absolute law.
Aokiji (Kuzan), a student of Garp, considered for strategic intelligence and naval dominance.
Admiral Z, retired from the field, would now instruct the new wave of Marine recruits, molding future leaders, while Vice Admiral Tsura assumed the role of Chief of Staff, coordinating fleet movements and intelligence on Arthur and other threats.
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Next Day
The morning sun spilled through Marine HQ's massive windows, glinting off polished steel and bronze plaques. A hush settled across the room as an orderly carried a scroll into the central hall, unrolling it before the gathered officers.
Admiral Akainu's crimson eyes narrowed instantly. "Finally… the world will see his face," he muttered, his voice tight with controlled fury.
Sengoku, now the Fleet Admiral, observed calmly from the podium, adjusting his hat. "This… will ensure that every Marine, every bounty hunter, every mercenary knows precisely who we are dealing with."
With a firm gesture, the orderly flipped the scroll, revealing the new bounty poster. The hall collectively inhaled.
There he was: Arthur, the Silver-Hair Pirate. His hair shimmered like molten silver in the portrait, eyes sharp, confident, almost teasing the viewer with a faint smile. His sword glowed faintly, as if infused with the aura of a conqueror.
Beneath it, in bold, black letters, the numbers that would shock the world: Bounty: 2,500,000,000 Berries.
The room erupted into murmurs, gasps, and muttered curses.
Akainu slammed his fist on the table, rattling cups and documents. "Two. Five. Hundred. Million.. Bkllion? This is… insane! He's a monster!"
Vice Admiral Tsura, maintaining composure, leaned in. "It's justified. He holds the Uranus blueprint and has already liberated a kingdom. If we ignore him, more will follow. The citizens of this world are awakening to the pirate cause."
A younger officer, trembling slightly, asked, "Sir… Admiral Kizaru… how do we even begin to engage someone like this?"
Kizaru, reclining casually on the far side of the room, let out a slow laugh, almost amused. "Engage? You don't engage him… you survive him." His light-blue eyes sparkled lazily, a dangerous calm beneath.
Akainu snapped. "Laziness won't protect you from justice! He will be hunted down, no matter what it takes!"
Sengoku raised a hand, silencing the bickering. "This bounty isn't just a number. It's a message to every corner of the seas. Arthur is officially a top-tier threat. Marines will mobilize, fleets will patrol, and anyone assisting him will be deemed an enemy of the World Government."
A soft murmur spread. "And the Holy Knights…" one officer whispered, recalling the elders' earlier discussion.
Sengoku nodded gravely. "They will be involved if necessary. We are no longer dealing with an ordinary pirate. He is shaping the balance of the world itself."
Akainu's fists trembled, a mixture of rage and fear. "He is testing us… mocking our authority. Every delay is a failure. He's not just a pirate—he's an example, a symbol, a disease spreading rebellion!"
Kizaru's lips curled into a lazy smile. "A symbol, huh? I suppose we'll see how far he wants to walk before someone forces him off that path."
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Across every sea, the bounty poster was reproduced and posted in ports, marketplaces, and pirate hideouts. Merchants whispered, children pointed at the images, and pirates huddled in corners, eyes wide with awe.
"This… this isn't just a pirate. He's… he's a legend already," one rookie bounty hunter stammered.
An infamous Black-Eye pirate lieutenant grinned darkly. "Two-and-a-half billion… that's not a bounty. That's a declaration of war. Whoever catches him… whoever tries… will burn in history for it."
In the New World, a dozen pirate crews paused in their travels, debating whether to flee, follow, or challenge him. The name Arthur became a tidal wave, a force reshaping ambition, fear, and loyalty across the seas.
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Back at the Silver-Hair Pirate ship:
Leo strummed his axe, the sound sharp and precise. "Two-and-a-half billion… they really think that number will scare him."
Surv laughed, lightning crackling faintly along her fingers. "Scare him? That bounty might as well be a reward for us. The more the world hunts him, the more people see him fight for freedom."
Arthur leaned against the railing, arms crossed, eyes forward. "Numbers… rewards… titles… they don't mean anything if they don't serve the purpose. Let them see my bounty. Let them see what I am capable of. And then… let them try to stop me."
Hiroshi's voice was low but firm. "Arthur… do you really think they can stop you?"
Arthur's silver eyes glinted in the morning light, reflecting the endless sea. "They won't. Not if I keep moving. Not if we keep moving. But they will try. And when they do… we'll be ready."
Leo's fingers danced over the axe, striking a chord that reverberated like a battle cry. "Then let them come. Let the world see what freedom really looks like."
The crew, united in purpose, shared a moment of silent understanding. They weren't just a pirate crew anymore—they were a force, a symbol, a revolution.
Above the horizon, the sun blazed as if recognizing their rising influence. And somewhere in the shadows, across the seas, the World Government's leaders, pirate lords, and would-be conquerors all turned their eyes to the name written in silver hair: Arthur.
the complete updated list of the Silver-Hair Pirates' new bounty posters with their names, roles, bounties, and notes, formatted consistently in One Piece style:
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1. Arthur "Silver-Hair" [Captain]
Bounty: 2,500,000,000 Berries
Notes: Holds Uranus blueprint; liberated Cleaica Kingdom; feared by World Government; extremely skilled in swordsmanship, Observation & Armament Haki.
2. Hiroshi [Swordsman / Combat Specialist] (Vice Captain)
Bounty: 1,120,000,000 Berries
Notes: Exceptional swordsmanship and Conqueror's Haki; key role in palace infiltration; devastating duelist.
3. Rio [Sniper / Ranged Combat Specialist]
Bounty: 1,095,000,000 Berries
Notes: Expert marksman; rooftop sharpshooter; assisted in civilian evacuations and palace cover.
4. Alex [Martial Artist / Scout]
Bounty: 945,000,000 Berries
Notes: Close-combat specialist; hand-to-hand expert; infiltrated palace and neutralized high-ranking guards.
5. Leo Von Seo [Musician / Axe Fighter]
Bounty: 650,000,000 Berries
Notes: Master of axe combat infused with Haki; recently joined crew; helped liberate Cleaica Kingdom.
6. Surv [Electro-Logia Fighter]
Bounty: 580,000,000 Berries
Notes: Logia-type Devil Fruit user (electricity); street combat expert; instrumental in civilian protection during Cleaica uprising.
7. Lisa [Navigator / Haki Support]
Bounty: 410,000,000 Berries
Notes: Skilled in Observation Haki and tactical planning; crucial in scouting and alerting crew of Navy movements.
8. Rus [Tactician / Crew Support]
Bounty: 380,000,000 Berries
Notes: Strategic support and intelligence; former doctor; provided critical analysis during combat.
9. Dr. Clover [Crew Medic / Historian]
Bounty: 280,000,000 Berries
Notes: Knowledge of world history and artifacts; provided critical support and guidance for Uranus blueprint; non-frontline fighter.
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