Chapter 62: The First Group of Animal Pirate Crew Members
Grand Line, Sandy Island.
This island reminds people of Alabasta.
It is also the land where Crocodile once plotted to overthrow the kingdom.
"Captain, with our strength, why aren't we going to the New World? What are we doing running here?"
Crocodile frowned.
This place holds bad memories for him.
In this kingdom, he was defeated by Straw Hat Luffy, ultimately becoming a prisoner of Impel Down.
"To find crew members!"
Satan smiled faintly.
"Are there crew members in this place worthy of your attention, Captain? Why don't I know about them?"
Crocodile frowned.
He was familiar with this country. There was basically no one here qualified to board the ship.
"What I'm looking for aren't people!"
Satan replied.
In the original story, this island has a group of peculiar creatures.
In the original plot, these creatures even formed an animal pirate crew, with strength not inferior to pirates in the hundred millions.
And, these animals are sufficiently loyal.
For this reason, Satan came to this place to find these animals before entering the New World.
Kung Fu Dugongs!
When the ship entered the Alabasta sea region, Satan saw a group of cute-looking animals with turtle-like shells on their backs, training on the shore.
Those were the Kung Fu Dugongs.
As soon as the ship docked, the group of Kung Fu Dugongs rushed in front of them.
"Gugugua guguagua gu."
The Kung Fu Dugongs kept yelling.
Although the group didn't understand their meaning, Satan had watched *One Piece*.
The meaning of these Kung Fu Dugongs was none other than 'defeat us to dock, or else get lost.'
"My lads, my new crew members are challenging me!"
Satan laughed.
"What? Captain, you want to invite this group of trash onto the ship?"
Crocodile's brow furrowed.
Kung Fu Dugongs... he could take care of them with a single sandstorm.
Satan came here specifically for this?
"That's right, I do want to invite them to join! But, not all of them, only the strongest few among them!"
Satan smiled faintly.
"Captain, is there something special about these Kung Fu Dugongs?"
Shiliew of the Rain asked curiously.
He believed Satan wouldn't do something for no reason.
"Trainability!"
"As you can see, these Kung Fu Dugongs can navigate the sea. They will naturally be useful on the seas in the future!"
"Secondly, these little things are smart!"
"They have good combat talent, can understand my words, and can read and write."
"If we train them and have them master Haki and Rokushiki, they will be decent guards!"
Satan explained.
"Making them master Haki and Rokushiki, what a crazy idea!"
"If so, then they are indeed qualified to join our pirate crew!"
Crocodile nodded.
As ability users, having sea creatures like Kung Fu Dugongs provides an extra layer of safety on the sea.
"Wrong, it's not just *them* mastering Haki and Rokushiki."
"My crew members... *everyone* must master Haki and Rokushiki!"
"After the big event, I will take you all to train!"
Satan explained.
Hearing this, the group was even more shocked. Everyone must master Haki and Rokushiki?
"Are Haki and Rokushiki standard issue?"
"Captain, I'm suddenly looking forward to our pirate ship setting sail!"
"By the way, what's our pirate crew's name?"
Salli asked.
"That... I haven't decided!"
"After our ship is built, it won't be too late to name it!"
"The most urgent task is that all of us need to get stronger!"
Satan laughed heartily.
"Captain, then how do we select the strongest among these Kung Fu Dugongs?"
"I've also heard the rumors about Kung Fu Dugongs."
"If you lose a martial arts match to them, you have to become their apprentice on the spot."
"Just feeding them will be a hassle."
Daz Bonez chimed in.
"Don't worry! Leave these cute little things to me!"
"My cooking will definitely make them strong!"
Vivian's eyes lit up.
No one can refuse cute animals.
"Then let's start selecting members!"
Satan laughed heartily.
The next moment, an intangible pressure emanated.
Conqueror's Haki!
Instantly, the Kung Fu Dugongs fell one by one.
To select the strong, Conqueror's Haki is the best assessment method!
"What a domineering selection method!"
"It looks like there are a few good prospects!"
Shiliew of the Rain looked at the few Dugongs that were trembling under Satan's Conqueror's Haki but had not fallen.
Sure enough, Satan retracted his Haki, disembarked, and walked towards those few Dugongs.
"Not bad, to be able to endure my Haki!"
"So, do you want to follow me? I can teach you to become stronger!"
Satan extended the invitation.
Then he raised his hand, "Holy Sword!"
Instantly, the sword of fire howled out. With a *boom*.
The ground in the distance was directly split open, revealing a bottomless chasm.
"Guu!"
Seeing this, the Kung Fu Dugongs' terror instantly turned into worship.
They then performed the etiquette of acknowledging a master towards Satan.
"Good, from now on, you follow me!"
"But, boarding my ship will be tough!"
"If you cannot master Haki and Rokushiki, I will kick you off the ship!"
"You must know, my pirate crew will stand above every pinnacle. We don't accept trash!"
"Understand?"
Satan counted the number of Kung Fu Dugongs. Exactly eight.
"Wuwu!"
The Dugongs nodded.
"Then get on the ship. Next, I'm going to build our own ship!"
Satan laughed heartily.
Kung Fu Dugongs, acquired!
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