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Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: The Two Billion Berry Man! The Marine Guerrilla Unit!

After the audience in the palace, Morgans quickly left in his hot air balloon. He was eager to return and inherit the presidency of his loyal World Economic News Agency.

Roa naturally continued his journey back to Wano Country. There were still many formidable individuals in the New World, and it was safer to stick with Big Brother Kaido.

With various company matters handled by specialists, he could finally rest a little. He would quietly wait for the world to begin burning, quietly wait until he possessed the power to act even more unrestrained.

The day after Morgans left, the new newspaper brought fresh news.

"Oh! A new wanted poster, isn't it handsome?"

Roa held up a piece of paper high. "Now the whole world truly knows me!"

Since the news had leaked, the Marines naturally couldn't fail to respond. Today, a statement had been published in all major newspapers worldwide. It essentially described how Roa had threatened Zephyr by leveraging the lives of Marine soldiers, using the most despicable means to gravely wound an old veteran.

The entire article conveyed only one message: Roa's "Calamity" title was mere bluster; if he didn't resort to tricks and truly went head-to-head with Black Arm Zephyr, he'd be beaten to a pulp.

However, the language was heartfelt, the wording carefully chosen, and the emotional manipulation was first-rate, almost moving Roa himself, especially the part where Zephyr, in order to save his disciple from a sudden sneak attack, had an arm directly severed by the enemy's blade, yet still used his other hand to shield his disciple, saying it was "just an arm." Although it felt a bit like déjà vu, it was indeed written very movingly.

Mr. Zephyr, what a good person.

How could someone be so evil?

That guy named Roa—

Oh, that's me.

The Marine press release was so exaggerated, he almost forgot it was his own doing.

Roa didn't pay much attention to the World Government's refutation. Making himself appear more evil was a good thing—no, wait, he didn't seem to have been portrayed as more evil! Was the "him" in the article more evil than his real self?

Damn Marines, they're so useless! Can't even make up a decent story?

The photo was pretty good. Roa looked at his face on the new wanted poster and nodded in satisfaction. This time, he was finally in human form, not beast form. It must have been taken when he was standing on the snail's head, exchanging harsh words with the Marines according to underworld rules. He had to admit, to be able to take such a clear picture from that far away, the photographer must have been a true deity.

Now, with this face alone, he probably wouldn't lack in dark aura wherever he went.

"Two billion Berries, there are hardly anyone else in the whole world with a higher bounty than yours, Boss."

Dylan stood by the throne, praising with a smile.

"So stingy, right? Only increased by five hundred million."

Roa said leisurely, "This time, I defeated an Admiral, albeit a former one. But did Uncle Shiki or Whitebeard ever achieve that?"

"The Marines are publishing articles to belittle you, so of course they wouldn't simultaneously raise your bounty to an exaggerated level."

Dylan's smile remained unchanged. To be honest, a two billion Berry bounty was already incredibly exaggerated, but of course, he had to agree with his Boss.

"However, this time, we are all wanted."

Below the throne, Bullet and King were also looking at their wanted posters. In the previous battle, their performances were equally outstanding, and the Marines had noticed their existence.

Bullet's bounty was 460 million Berries.

King's bounty was even higher, a full 550 million Berries.

Dylan's bounty, which had been stagnant for many years, also increased by over 100 million, reaching a neat 500 million.

Bullet was very displeased; his bounty was actually the lowest. But there was nothing he could do. King had a racial bonus, and Dylan's methods had been so cruel many years ago that his bounty was already over 300 million.

Honestly speaking, all three of their bounties were inflated. Bounties in this era weren't as outrageous as they would be thirty years later; even Chinjao's was just over 500 million. It was because they were all associated with Roa; bounties weren't determined by strength, but by danger.

"Even Judge has a bounty of 360 million," Dylan said. "Even looking at the entire world, an organization with all its members having bounties is rare."

Roa nodded lightly. What could he do when his small company barely had any public executives? Even Judge, the World Government still held him in high regard. Top scientists who mastered lineage factors were rare in the entire world.

"What do you mean, 'all members wanted'!"

But then, a sharp voice rang out, and Doflamingo furiously tore up a newspaper. "What about me? I don't have a bounty!"

Doflamingo, nine years old this year, was the only executive in the company without a bounty. He felt bullied.

"Oh! Doffy!"

Roa looked enlightened. "I almost forgot you! Just like in the previous battle, you had no presence at all. The Marines wouldn't bounty a mere heavy cannon, would they?"

Doflamingo's biggest contribution in the previous battle was firing a few cannons.

"Damn Marines, damn World Government, they really look down on me!"

And that hateful Roa! What did he mean, "a mere cannon"!

Doflamingo stomped in a rage. "Just you wait! Sooner or later, I'll make you pay!"

"Excellent, full of spirit!"

Regardless, Calamity Company had made a name for itself this time. Roa, with his two billion Berry bounty, had once again brought a huge shock to the world. Afterwards, when people mentioned Roa, they would instinctively compare him to the likes of Golden Lion and Whitebeard, names that resonated throughout the world.

At the same moment Roa was nearing Wano Country, at Marine Headquarters.

In the Fleet Admiral's office, Fleet Admiral Sengoku was discussing something with some Marine staff officers. Just then, the office door was violently kicked open.

Sengoku immediately frowned. Who's so reckless? Does he really think I can't lift my sword anymore?

He looked up and saw a man in a hospital gown, thick bandages peeking through the gaps in his clothes. His angry gaze softened instantly, and Sengoku asked with concern, "Zephyr, what are you doing here instead of resting properly?"

After several rounds of treatment, Zephyr, who was no longer in critical danger but still very weak, now appeared menacing. "Big Brother Sengoku, what do you mean by 'suspending operations against Roa'?"

Is it about this?

Sengoku looked at the furious Zephyr, understanding his emotions. Anyone who had gone through such an experience would react similarly to Zephyr. Therefore, the Marine Fleet Admiral explained, "You know too well that kid is not an easy opponent to deal with. To truly defeat him, we would need to deploy at least two top-tier forces, and that's not even counting Kaido and Charlotte Linlin who are allied with him."

"Under normal circumstances, how could we afford such a luxury?"

To guard Mariejois, the G-1 Base across the Red Line also required a top-tier force stationed there year-round. Even if he, the Marine Fleet Admiral, personally stationed himself at Marineford, could the remaining two top-tier Marine forces simultaneously pursue Roa?

"Let's wait for the right moment," Sengoku sighed.

The Marines' power was still far from enough. After all, their enemies were not just the monsters of the New World, but all pirates worldwide.

"I cannot accept this!!"

Zephyr's eyes trembled. "You mean, that guy gets to run free? No! No! Unacceptable!!"

He almost roared, "All pirates must die! Roa must die!"

"Zephyr! Calm down!"

Sengoku couldn't help but feel a headache. Zephyr had been stimulated too much this time. The kind and magnanimous Zephyr had completely changed.

"How can I calm down!"

Zephyr screamed, "He killed so many people! So many young people were killed in front of me by him! And other pirates, how many people in the world have died because of them! How many families have been broken because of them!"

"I will not allow it! I absolutely will not allow them to live safely!"

"Send out the troops! Big Brother Sengoku, let's clear out the New World first!"

Clear out the New World?

Sengoku's mouth twitched. He truly overestimates the current Marines.

"Zephyr, stop being childish!"

At a critical moment, a hand pressed on Zephyr's shoulder, then pulled, turning Zephyr into a fluttering piece of clothing, and then flung him onto the back of a chair.

"Ugh! So refreshing!"

The fury on Zephyr's face instantly vanished, replaced by a joyful smile.

Vice Admiral Tsuru rolled up her sleeve, her eyes calm. "Calm down."

Her Paramecia-type Wash-Wash Fruit ability allowed her to treat people like laundry, not only washing away their power but also cleansing them of 'evil.'

However, the next second, black lightning crackled around the shriveled Zephyr, and he immediately reverted to his original state. Powerful Haki could resist, or even nullify, Devil Fruit abilities.

"Hmph—"

Zephyr slowly exhaled. Vice Admiral Tsuru's ability had still had some effect.

But.

"I will never let Roa go, nor those pirates in the New World!"

Zephyr said, enunciating each word, "Big Brother Sengoku, since Headquarters cannot move freely, then let me do it. I will form a Marine guerrilla unit to hunt those pirates in the New World!"

His gaze was too resolute, making Sengoku feel a little panicked, as if refusing would make the Marines completely lose Zephyr. The Marine Fleet Admiral could only sigh, "Then do it, but don't go too far."

Forget it, doesn't Garp chase Roger every other day? Although he never won once.

Too far?

Can fighting pirates be considered going too far?

The Marines... are indeed a bit weak.

Zephyr turned and left without hesitation. Next, he would recover his body well. To hunt that guy Roa, he had to return to his peak!

Watching his retreating figure, Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed, "Zephyr's heart is filled with anger."

Fleet Admiral Sengoku forced a grim smile, "The good news is, Zephyr has regained his fighting spirit. Perhaps he can return to his peak."

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