With Roshio leading the way, Sage quickly learned about the situation on the island.
The town on the island is called Demon Valley Town, a gathering place for Pirates, and even though it takes only four days to fill up the magnetic power here, many Pirates choose to stay long-term and even establish a base.
As a Pirate town, the chances of being captured by the Navy here are very low. Looted items can be exchanged through local black market merchants and then poured into this money-squandering hole that is Demon Valley Town.
Or more aptly put, this town is formed by these Pirates who spend money like water; perfect for those who are extravagant and only know how to enjoy themselves.
The town might not look impressive, but when it comes to spending and enjoyment, it's quite decent.
Coincidentally, Sage is also one who enjoys life; he's not stingy at all in that regard.
Money is meant to achieve goals.
Whether it's being a landlord or indulging in pleasures, it's all a goal.
When it comes to robbing and spending, Sage is very straightforward.
Money that can't be spent is no different from waste paper.
"Master Sage, this is the best hotel in Demon Valley Town."
Roshio humbly led the way to a villa complex by the sea. The place was vast, full of buildings, with various restaurants on the first floor. There was even a ladder by the sea for directly jumping into the water like a swimming pool.
Sage nodded, looking at the sign at the entrance, where there was a line of words, "Hmm, not bad, this place is called..."
"Tropical Grand Hotel," Lily promptly interjected.
"Guests, guests..."
A plump, short guy with a turban around his head, looking like an Indian, walked over rubbing his hands, legs shaking, head twitching as he spoke.
"Do the guests want to stay here? You truly have great taste; this is the best tropical hotel in Demon Valley Town... Disaster?!"
The guy was halfway through speaking when he saw Sage's face and exclaimed, "Sa-Sage Lord..."
"Hahaha, you're a funny one, yes, the one who spends money is the lord!"
Sage waved his hand, "I've booked this hotel. You'll provide the food, as many people as there are, prepare that much food for me, and also prepare ingredients for a hundred people. Money is no issue, can you manage that?"
"I-I can manage it, Lord Sage, it's on me!" The Indian-like owner stopped twitching his head and shaking his legs.
"Recruit a group to sing and dance, can you do it?" Sage continued to ask.
"Um..."
The owner hesitated, trembling, "Lord Sage, there's no such presence in Demon Valley Town, it's all Pirates."
"Master Sage, I can handle this."
Roshio quickly said, "In Demon Valley Town, as long as we put out the word, there will be plenty who want to join your Pirates, and there will surely be female Pirates too."
Sage gave him a glance and said, "Good, then I'll leave it to you, Gin..."
"Captain Sage." Gin approached.
"Take him with you, and explain some rules along the way. Alright, now go," Sage gestured with his hand.
"Roshio, is it? I am the Combat Commander of the Disaster Pirates. From now on, follow me," Gin said to Roshio.
"'Devil' Gin?"
Roshio glanced at Gin, unwilling, "Master Sage, I follow you out of admiration, but 'Devil' Gin has a bounty of just 35 million Belly, I have 42 million!"
Hearing this, Sage cast a sideways glance at him.
Just one glance, and Roshio immediately stood still, in this storm, cold sweat mixed with rainwater dripped from his forehead.
Sage withdrew his gaze, ignoring Roshio, and turned to walk into the villa, "Hey, I want the biggest room."
"Yes, Lord Sage!" The owner ran in after him.
In the square, the subordinates who had come along naturally formed a circle, leaving Gin and Roshio to confront each other.
"A bounty doesn't represent everything. As the General Commander, I have the duty to test your strength. I originally planned for a later time, but since you've brought it up, let's do it now..."
Gin, without even drawing the combat sticks on his waist, said to Roshio, "Defeat me, and you can stand above me. Come, no matter the means, guns, cannons, swords, or even your fists, attack."
"Damn it, you look down on me!"
Roshio shouted angrily, clenched his fist, and quickly approached, throwing a punch.
He excels in guns, but in this rainy weather, firearms certainly can't be used. However, in terms of physique, he's not weak.
The guy in front of him is extremely skinny, he doesn't look strong at all, clearly, he only got this bounty because he's following Master Sage. Someone of this level, he must replace!
Roshio's fist went straight forward, but with a slight twist of his head, Gin dodged it, saying calmly, "Continue."
"Damn!"
Roshio swung his fist again, but it missed again. Then he kicked his legs and attacked again, but no matter how he attacked, Gin easily dodged.
It was just ordinary dodging, not even using 'Kami-e'.
Until Roshio threw another punch, Gin stood firm, letting that punch land on his face.
Bam.
The fist moved Gin's face slightly to the side, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
Roshio showed a hint of joy, "You, did you feel pain!"
Bam!
But in that instant, his joyful face froze, his mouth slowly opening wide as his body bent backwards.