058 I don’t really like any of you

Blackbeard was already in the limelight, and news of his crew member recruitment quickly spread throughout the New World.

In a certain town.

A large number of pirate groups have gathered here, and they are currently gathering together to discuss Blackbeard's recruitment of crew members.

"The Blackbeard Pirates, consisting of just 11 members, defeated the Pseudo-Emperor Alliance. Given their current fame and strength, making this requirement is truly exciting!"

A pirate holding a 300 million bounty took a sip of wine and whispered. He felt deeply moved by Blackbeard's proposal.

"If the Blackbeard Pirates keep getting stronger, they might replace Whitebeard and become the new Yonko Pirates!" 

Another pirate with a 250 million bounty shared a similar sentiment.

"Hahaha, I like Blackbeard's style anyway. He is definitely a person who does big things. I will join them after seven days!"

Another pirate laughed directly and decisively chose to join the Blackbeard Pirates!

The faces of those who overheard their conversation turned frightened.

By recruiting new crew members this time, the overall strength of the Blackbeard Pirates will at least reach a whole new level!

This town is just one of many gathering spots for pirates, and there's already three pirates with bounties exceeding 100 million want to join the Blackbeard Pirates. In this vast New World, who can predict how much Blackbeard's crew will grow this time?...

...

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the seven days set by Blackbeard had passed.

Today, there are a large number of pirate ships docked on the shore of Beehive Island.

Each pirate ship displays a different flag, and the mere presence of these flags can create quite a commotion in the area.

Because the bounty for each pirate group is more than 100 million!

However, today, they've all come together on Beehive Island to find sanctuary under Blackbeard's flag!

Inside Beehive Island.

Blackbeard sat regally on a golden throne positioned on a high platform. The throne's surface was adorned with gems and wrapped in luxurious animal skins.

He underwent a transformation as well, wearing a sleek black coat and adorning gemstone rings on every finger of his right hand.

With a bottle of wine in his other hand, he sat there composed and serene. The aura surrounding him was entirely different from before.

In front of him, a nervous group of pirates stood.

Seven days ago, he announced that the Blackbeard Pirates would expand the pirates crew and only accept pirates with bounties exceeding 100 million.

In just seven days, over twenty pirate groups have arrived, and each captain has a bounty surpassing 100 million beli.

Under the shade of the high building, the pirates, whom he might not have recognized at first, now wear expressions of nervousness and awe on their faces.

Blackbeard scanned the crowd and spotted three familiar faces among the group of people.

Eustas 'Captain' Kidd of the Kidd Pirates, 'Magician' Basil Hawkins from Hawkins Pirates, and Scratchmen Apoo of the On Air Pirates—back in the original One Piece storyline, the three united to form the Kidd Alliance. They also tried to challenge Shanks, however, it ended before it even began.

In the end, Kaido took the blame.

Blackbeard was aware that Apoo was originally part of Kaido's subordinate crew in the Kidd Alliance. When Kaido defeated the Kidd Alliance, Hawkins switched sides to join Kaido, and Kidd ended up imprisoned in a Sea Stone mine quarry.

Could it be that these three people came to him because they already created an alliance and want to fight him?

Perhaps it's really possible; after all, his fame is skyrocketing right now, drawing in these youngsters who might not fully grasp the extent of how high 'Emperor of the sea' is.

Anyway, he didn't believe that Kidd would join his crew

"interesting..."

Blackbeard murmured.

"Blackbeard, I'm Kruda. My bounty is exactly 100 million beli. Do you think I qualify to join the Blackbeard Pirates?"

Just then, a frail and pale man stepped forward and spoke. The moment he opened his mouth, the surrounding pirates became suddenly interested.

"Indeed, could you tell us if we're eligible to join you, and can you really achieve what you are saying? Can the Blackbeard Pirates really replace Whitebeard and become the new Yonko Pirates?" 

A pirate asked

"Yes, I chose to join the Blackbeard Pirates just so that I can follow Captain Blackbeard and become one of the Yonko Pirates. When that time comes, we can do whatever we want with the reputation of the Yonko Pirates!"

"Devil Fruit is indeed a trivial matter. After all, it takes luck to obtain the right fruit ability. But as long as we can follow Captain Blackbeard and become the Yonko Pirates, then we will have a backer in the new world. "

These pirates have always lived in the shadow of Whitebeard. They've grown up listening to the legends of the Whitebeard Pirates since they set sail and up to this day

Even with Whitebeard gone, his shadow lingers in their hearts. That's the influence of a Yonko in the New World—an esteemed status in the eyes of pirates!

Being part of the Emperor Pirates means they can sail confidently through the New World; anyone thinking of attacking them would have to think twice.

This is the real purpose of these pirates.

Blackbeard laughed suddenly after hearing their words, and finally spoke to them for the first time.

"Zeehahaha, I don't really like any of you; I've already got Burgess and the others"

Blackbeard declared. The expressions of all the present pirates changed upon hearing his words!

Finally, Blackbeard turned his gaze to Burgess and the others, and he declared: "These ten are the Titanic captains of the Blackbeard Pirates; they will choose their crew, not me."

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TO BE CONTINUED

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