"68 million Berries? Too bad it's all thanks to the Phoenix Fruit."
She took her bounty poster and saw her photo on it. It was taken during the last cooking competition with Sanji in Loguetown, East Blue, as the background of the photo was the competition venue itself.
She was quite satisfied with the bounty amount. After all, 68 million Berries was an unprecedentedly high bounty in the East Blue.
It even surpassed the previous Straw Hat Luffy, Sanji's captain.
But as soon as she thought that this bounty was due to the Phoenix Fruit, Carmen pouted, somewhat displeased.
She even wanted to ask the Marine who issued her this bounty poster whether they valued her as a person or the Phoenix Fruit.
But thinking about it, it was probably the latter, as she used to be just an ordinary chef.
"Alright, this time it's fine. Train hard, develop your Devil Fruit Ability well, and next time, use your true skills to raise your bounty, not just because of your Devil Fruit, but because of who you are."
Luna said with a comforting smile, which was also an encouragement.
"Okay." It actually worked. Carmen nodded, but she had already made up her mind to raise her bounty with her own true skills.
After all, she was now a pirate, and the higher her bounty, the more it proved that people on the sea valued her strength and influence.
"Sniper, 'Winged Lightning Sniper Shino Asada' Bounty: 75 million Berries."
Shiro continued to read the second bounty poster that had appeared at the top. This time it was clearly Shino Asada, currently the second-to-last to join the Pink Hat Pirates. The photo showed her flying in the air with Winged Lightning, holding a sniper rifle in both hands, the muzzle pointing downwards, a cool expression on her face, a cold and ruthless female sniper.
"75 million, I like that number." Shino Asada, with her sniper rifle strapped to her back, took her bounty poster with both hands, a smile on her face as she spoke. Clearly, she was also very satisfied with her bounty poster.
After all, she had just arrived in this world and was recognized so quickly. However, she still needed to continue working hard and diligently.
"Ship Doctor, 'Angel Kaya' Bounty: 83 million Berries."
"Navigator, 'Yuki-onna Nojiko' Bounty: 85 million Berries."
"We're pretty close!"
"Yes, we are." Both Kaya and Nojiko had surpassed 80 million. Their excellent performance yesterday earned them a substantial bounty in Berries.
At the same time, the photos on their bounty posters were perfect shots taken during their battle yesterday, showcasing both their beauty and their cool side. Both of them took their bounty posters and were very satisfied, smiling.
But at the same time, they were also well aware that the Marines valued their Six-Winged Angel Fruit and Ice Sky Snow Woman Fruit. However, they were also angry inside, with thoughts similar to Carmen's.
But this bounty, as long as they worked hard to become stronger and experienced more battles, would eventually increase due to their strength and personal growth. So, they were not particularly dissatisfied or discouraged.
"Scientist, 'Gold and Silver Dragon Armor Bai Jin Longlong' Bounty: 100 million Berries."
"Great Swordsman, 'Black Sword Princess Kuina' Bounty: 100 million Berries."
"We're actually the same!" Shiro, after reading it again, took her own bounty poster and also handed Kuina's bounty poster to her.
However, thinking about it, their team's first battle yesterday was against the famous Marine strongman Borsalino, where they displayed the strength of a Reserve Admiral-level expert. A first bounty of 100 million was indeed logical and reasonable.
Luna had also said that a Scientist like her was highly valued in the Pirate World. However, she had not yet demonstrated her scientific abilities and inventions to the sea, otherwise, it might have been even higher. Nevertheless, Kuina's swordsmanship talent was also excellent, coupled with a peerless divine weapon like demon blade thousand blades, their strength and influence would not differ much.
"This title is my former Bounty Hunter title. Sigh, I used to often look at these bounty posters, hunting pirates all over the East Blue. Now, as a Bounty Hunter, I've changed professions to a pirate, and looking at my own bounty poster, I always have a strange feeling."
Kuina said with a peculiar smile. At the same time, she was also curious about what Zoro, whom she hadn't seen for many years, felt and thought when he made such a transformation.
Also, with her name and title on this bounty, that guy must finally know she's still alive, right?
Thinking of this, Kuina suddenly felt a bit troubled. How would she face Zoro then?
"Pink Hat Pirates Captain, 'Pink Hat Girl Luna' Bounty: 300 million Berries."
Luna smiled and read out the bounty amount on her own poster. A first bounty of 300 million Berries. It seemed the Marines still highly valued, and even somewhat feared, her Void Ability.
Coupled with other factors, whether it was her previous teasing of Garp and his group, or her ability to gather such a group of companions, it was no wonder the Marines valued her so highly. One must know that Luffy's bounty only reached 300 million on his third bounty, while hers was 300 million on her first, and still in the East Blue. Her value was simply too high, and many people on the sea would probably be shocked.
Luna thought to herself. At the same time, she was well aware that the Marines would likely come to test them soon, either in Loguetown or at Reverse Mountain. She guessed they would encounter the Marines in these two places, but it was also possible in other places or on the sea.
But why be afraid? If soldiers come, block them; if water comes, cover it with earth. Let the Marines come. She hated the Marines, and those who attacked would be dealt with properly.
Moreover, given the current situation on the sea, it was impossible for the Marines to dispatch their entire force to deal with them.
Since the cleaning was done, Luna immediately organized The Girls for free activities, but reminded them not to forget their duties and professional responsibilities.
Their pirate ship continued to advance towards Loguetown.
Meanwhile, on the Marine side, Momousagi and Tokikake, having received Sengoku's orders, immediately led a group of elite Marines aboard a top-tier warship, departing from Marineford... At the same time, Luna and The Girls' bounty posters, the bounty posters of the seven members of the current Pink Hat Pirates, spread throughout the entire sea thanks to the efforts of the Newspaper Seagulls.
Suddenly, some ordinary citizens on the sea were greatly shocked. They couldn't believe that the bounty for East Blue pirates had broken records again, and so quickly. The last time it was straw hat Luffy with 30 million. Now, four bounties exceeded 60 million, and three even broke 100 million.
And these were a group of young women in the eyes of many, yet they could possess such high bounties. This was too incredible. At the same time, many people were curious about what kind of abilities and origins this group of young women had.
However, on this sea, many pirates and Bounty Hunters scoffed, especially those beyond the Grand Line. They all wondered how strong a bunch of young women could be, believing them to be nothing more than beautiful lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
This large group of people was clearly coveting their beauty, and coupled with Luna and The Girls' considerable bounties, they were also greedy for wealth, giving rise to avarice and covetousness.
And this was the general mindset of most Bounty Hunters and pirates on the sea.
Some low-ranking Marine soldiers and officers also found it very difficult to understand why such a group of young women had such high bounties. What were the higher-ups thinking? However, as bottom-level soldiers, they only needed to obey orders and didn't think too much, figuring they would just deal with and arrest them if they truly encountered them.
After all, as the embodiment of justice, the Marines were meant to strike down all pirates and unjust acts on the sea.
Such Marines were generally new recruits, full of passion and fighting for the justice in their hearts. Of course, there were also some degenerates and former pirates and Bounty Hunters like me, who harbored malicious intentions and greed for Luna and The Girls' bounties and beauty.
And most of the Marines who had long been brainwashed, resigned to their fate, or genuinely served as dogs for the Celestial Dragons.
But for these people, whether pirates, Marines, or Bounty Hunters, if they came looking for Luna, it would naturally be a dead end. Of course, Luna would also, based on her clear distinction between good and evil, actively eliminate these guys who sought them out.
Before she transmigrated, she had a new saying: "If you show your head, I'll instant-kill you. If you don't show your head, I'll instant-kill you too."
Of course, some high-ranking Marines were also very puzzled as to why such a group of young women, from the East Blue and not yet entered the Grand Line, received such high first bounties, with some exceeding 100 million. However, after these individuals personally visited or contacted Sengoku and his group via transponder snail,
After truly learning about Luna and her group's abilities, they were all immediately shocked and found it incredible. Then they suddenly understood that such bounties for this group of young women were indeed not excessive, and even very reasonable.
As for their attitudes and thoughts, they were probably similar to Momousagi and Tokikake, who had already departed.
Of course, other great pirates on the sea also had different thoughts after seeing Luna and The Girls' bounty posters.
At this moment, in the latter half of the Grand Line, also known as the New World.
On a small boat resembling a coffin, there was a man holding a unique long sword, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's.
This was Hawk Eyes Mihawk, currently the strongest among the Shichibukai, known as the worlds strongest swordsman.
He was holding Luna and The Girls' bounties, but he was only staring at one: Kuina's bounty poster.
"East Blue, female Great Swordsman, peculiar sword." Hawk Eyes murmured, having deduced many things from this single bounty poster.
"It seems the East Blue has produced another young person who can make me look forward. I hope you don't disappoint me when we truly meet."
With a slight upturn of his lips, Hawk Eyes chuckled softly, but his eyes were filled with fighting spirit and anticipation, looking forward to the surprises that Kuina might bring him in the future.
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