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By the way, do you think that a devil fruit that allows you to manipulate the weather or one that allows you to manipulate atmospheric pressure would be better?

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Leviathan Fang on the deck.

"Apis, I'm quite the fisherman; you can't match my skills, hehe~~"

Perched on the railing, Pato turned to the little girl beside him, brimming with pride as he spoke.

Bepo nodded in agreement, saying, "You're good at fishing; it's impressive."

Sitting on a chair, Apis swung her little feet, blinking her large eyes, and chimed in with her tender voice, "You're indeed strong and talented."

"But I don't have much time for fishing; I still need to train with Master Ethan."

Apis tilted her head, her finger tracing the air as she continued, "Lately, Master Ethan has been teaching me swordplay and how to develop my Devil Fruit powers."

"Oh, and I also... it's a lot to keep up with; it's exhausting; where would I find time for fishing?"

It turned out that Apis had joined the Ethan ship when they encountered her during their voyage yesterday; it's safe to assume she's become a crew member.

Honey Queen, Carina... under the influence of Baccarat's lucky fruit, had no choice but to join the Ethan Pirates.

"Apis, your Devil Fruit power is incredible."

Pato glanced at the little black dog in the corner, noticing its icy gaze as it ferociously gnawed on a fish, emitting an aura of chill.

"This pup is something else; it can hear their thoughts; it's unreal."

Bepo turned to Apis, her curiosity piqued. "What's going on in that little black dog's mind?"

Apis glanced at the canine, perking her ears and activating her Whisper Fruit listening ability.

"It's chilling..."

Apis shook her head slightly, deactivating her power, and said with a shiver, "Every time, it talks about killing everyone and leaving no survivors."

"I don't want to hear it anymore; I don't want to be friends with it; it's too scary."

At that moment, Burgess glanced at Apis, raising his eyebrows in disbelief. "Bringing a child like her is pointless for the captain."

Doc Q reclined on a deck chair, wearing a strange smile. "Don't you know? The captain prefers women; he's not interested in little girls."

Gin wielded his peculiar weapons, practicing diligently, and stated coldly, "Who said Apis is useless? She's the Hiso Hiso no Mi user; she can communicate with animals, making her quite valuable to the crew."

Law brandished his demon sword, nodding in agreement. "Indeed, she's worth investing in."

Lafitte, having just acquired a newspaper, smiled courteously. "The paper's out, and the captain's bounty has increased."

"It's much higher than expected, soaring to 300 million, which is astounding."

Shock.

Upon hearing Lafitte's announcement, everyone ceased their activities, turning to face him with expressions of disbelief.

Cavendish widened his eyes in astonishment. "Impossible! Even 250 million was sky-high; how could it reach 300 million?"

"As expected of the captain, truly the strongest," Hawkins remarked, devoid of expression as he played cards.

Burgess laughed heartily, raising his arms. "The captain is out to terrify the world, hahaha..."

Kuro pushed his glasses up habitually, analyzing calmly. "The captain has never revealed his true strength, leaving the Marines clueless."

"This time, he took down a Colonel effortlessly. Given the Colonel's strength, he must have been at least at the Vice Admiral level, warranting such a high bounty."

"However, this amount surpasses even my expectations. Exceeding 300 million is truly remarkable."

Gin remained indifferent as Befre commented, "The captain's actions led to the bounty spike. But it doesn't reflect our pirate group's overall value."

"Speaking of which, our total bounty exceeds 600 million."

"Even in the New World, our presence is unquestionable."

Law narrowed his eyes, his tone cold. "The captain's bounty is nearly on par with Doflamingo's."

"If I recall correctly, his bounty was 340 million Bellys."

Ignoring the chatter, Lafitte retrieved the newspaper and left the training room...

Moments later, Lafitte placed the newspaper on the table and exited the room swiftly, avoiding lingering inside.

"Quick, let's see Ethan's bounty!"

Carina straightened up eagerly, her eyes gleaming with mischief, her excitement palpable.

Honey Queen brushed her pale blonde locks, smiling as she spoke, "Take a guess, everyone; what do you think Ethan's bounty is?"

"I wager it's still around 230 million."

Betty took a drag from her cigarette, maintaining her calm demeanor. "It won't exceed 250 million, that's for sure."

Nami blinked innocently, saying, "I think 200 million is already quite high."

"Remember, we're still in the East Blue, not the Grand Line."

"Even in this weakest sea, a bounty of 100 million is fearsome, let alone 200 million."

Nojiko nodded in agreement, her smile sweet. "Exactly, I was surprised when Ethan's bounty hit 100 million Bellys."

"At 200 million, it's already beyond belief. Pushing it further would be overkill."

Alvida lounged gracefully in her chair, legs crossed, as she remarked, "If it's anything higher, we'll be left stupefied."

"Look at Ethan's bounty, 300 million Berries."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing Alvida's words.

They couldn't believe the bounty offered, even considering how well they knew Ethan.

"This....…"

Makino's beautiful eyes widened, her pretty face displaying surprise as she murmured, "You read that right; how could it be so high?"

Carmen quickly leaned over, furrowing her brow as she saw the amount in the newspaper.

"300 million, indeed."

"How is this possible?"

Reiju crossed her legs, gazing at the man before her with a gentle smile. "Ethan, your bounty is 300 million Berries."

Ethan continued doing handstands without lifting his head, remaining as calm as ever. "Got it."

"I mean, can't you at least show some surprise?" Carina couldn't help but complain upon seeing Ethan's calm demeanor.

"This is 300 million. Don't you have any reaction? Why aren't you excited?"

Honey Queen patted her shoulders, arching her brows teasingly. "Ethan doesn't change his expression for something like this. You're overthinking it."

"He's just like a machine. If he could feel, he knows how to cultivate emotions."

Baccarat waved her hand sweetly. "You can't say that. The main reason is that Ethan isn't interested in this."

"Don't say 300 million; even 3 billion wouldn't faze him."

Nami looked at Baccarat with a puzzled expression. "Sister Baccarat, is there a pirate with a bounty of 3 billion?"

Perona, floating in the air, smiled. "I know, I know..."

"Didn't Ethan mention that? Let alone three billion? There's a bounty of 5 billion."

Kaya blinked her beautiful eyes, her pretty face filled with emotion. "He's too strong. Mr. Ethan is exceptional."

Reiju stroked her delicate white chin gracefully. "He's already gained such fame before entering the Grand Line."

"If this continues, he'll shake the very foundation of the sea."

"I believe, this time, Ethan's name will spread worldwide and be remembered by all."

Betty exhaled smoke from her mouth casually. "Isn't this a good thing?"

"The more people know about Ethan, the greater his influence will be."

"This way, more and more newcomers will join our crew."

"Attacking a non-government country in the New World isn't simple."

Queen Honey agreed. "Didn't Ethan mention last time? Countries not aligned with the World Government are usually ignored, but that's not the case for most New World countries."

"They're so confident in their strength that they don't need the protection of the World Government. They can establish themselves in the New World."

"It's clear how powerful these countries are."

Baccarat brushed her crimson hair back, smiling. "That's why we're recruiting more crew members and seeking out potential newcomers."

"Because in the New World, fierce battles await us."

All the girls nodded in agreement with Baccarat's words.

Then, with nothing else to do, they continued discussing Ethan's bounty...

The next day.

Ethan, inside the training room.

"Master Ethan, I've swung my sword 50 times and completed the task."

Apis wiped the sweat from her forehead, her big eyes fixed on Ethan as she spoke tenderly. "Master Ethan, I want to go out and find Pato and the others."

Ethan waved the blood-red sword, remaining calm as always. "Go ahead."

Apis hummed twice, nodding heavily before bouncing off with laughter, her joy echoing through the room.

Desire sat on the deck, a black cloth covering her eyes, her head turning slightly to the right. With a soft thud, a small wooden stick lightly tapped her head.

"..."

Desire waved her hand, showing fatigue on her beautiful fair face as she spoke with a wry smile. "Makino, let me rest briefly; I'm tired."

Carina stood nearby, sword in hand. She blinked her beautiful eyes and spoke with a mischievous smile.

"I've only been practicing a bit; it's too fast. Come on, let's keep practicing, no breaks."

Perona floated in the air, sipping her drink. "Do you think everyone is like Ethan? How can they be so diligent?"

"Anyway, I need to take breaks after practicing for a while. It's boring."

Nojiko held up the barbell, smiling slightly. "None of us are as dedicated to training, and our mental states aren't great."

Alvida stood with a large iron rod before her, sweat glistening on her face. Despite her exertion, she maintained her gentle, generous, and charming demeanor.

"It's not fair to say we're not working hard; I believe everyone is putting in effort."

"Of course, our training may not be as intensive compared to Ethan and the others."

"But as women, we can't expect to match men in this regard, so let's do our best."

Carmen nodded in agreement. "Once everyone eats the Devil Fruit, their strength will improve. I'm not worried about that."

Wearing boxing gloves, Queen Honey punched the bag and responded, "Didn't Ethan mention? Don't rely too heavily on Devil Fruits."

"The top-tier fighters in this world excel in physical skills and must possess at least two forms of Haki, which is essential."

"Although we may not become the strongest fighters, we must learn Observation Haki and Armament Haki."

Betty leaned back in her chair, taking a drag from her cigarette. "We may not have Conqueror's Haki, but we can still train in two forms. If we consume Devil Fruits in the future, we'll progress more efficiently."

Meidi brushed her pale golden hair, sweat beading on her smooth forehead. She took a deep breath and spoke sweetly.

"With Ethan as our mentor, as long as we're not lazy, learning Haki is only a matter of time."

Nami rubbed her forehead, expressing helplessness. "I feel like I lack talent. I can't seem to find my aura. I want to learn two forms of Haki, but I'll have to wait forever..."

Reiju sat elegantly on the chair, crossing her legs. She looked at Bacala with admiration and spoke with a gentle smile. "You're still the best, and your progress is astonishingly fast."

Kaya paused from her reading, a sweet smile on her face. "Sister Bacala is like a goddess of luck; everything seems to go smoothly for her. Lily greatly admires her; she's truly amazing."

Baccarat brushed her crimson hair back and smiled. "Everyone has their strengths, so there's no need to belittle yourself."

"Don't worry; Ethan is an excellent trainer. He'll teach us all, and we'll become top-notch fighters."

Just then, an alarm sounded from outside.

"..."

"We're entering the Grand Line! We're approaching the Red Line....."

The loud and urgent voice echoed throughout the entire ship.

It was evident how excited everyone was; Ethan made a decisive move using all available resources. Not only did he halt the girls' practice, but he also rarely paused himself.

"Let's go, let's take a look outside."

Ethan, as always, was quick to act. With a single command, he moved towards the door.

The girls practicing swiftly wrapped up their activities; some wiped away sweat, while others tidied up their gear...

Nami, brimming with excitement, wiped her hands with a towel and exclaimed, "Finally, we're entering the Grand Line! This is such a momentous occasion, haha~~."

Queen Honey shook her head, her flawless face reflecting deep emotions. She sighed aloud, saying, "After sailing on the sea for so long, it's not easy for us to reach this milestone!"

Betty glanced sideways at her and responded calmly, "You joined later than I did; if we talk about emotions, I've probably experienced more."

"But when you think about it, Sister Bacala was the first to join the crew and the only woman then."

"And now, look at how many women are part of the crew; it's incredible."

Alvida, carrying a hefty iron rod, chimed in with a smile. "There's nothing strange about it. According to Fan-Oka's motto, this is destiny!"

Makino nodded gently, his eyebrows curved in a soft expression. "Isn't it fate to meet Ethan and everyone?"

"Sister Bacala told me that Ethan fell from the sky that day." Carina blinked her beautiful eyes and continued with admiration, evident on her pretty face.

"From there, he set sail, quickly gathering a group of people and steadily expanding the team until now."

"Thinking back, before setting sail, Ethan already had a clear direction in mind, knowing that finding Sister Bacala was the most crucial step," Perona added, floating in the air.

"Needless to say, everyone understands how indispensable Sister Bacala is to this ship."

Mei Di walked gracefully, her smile sweet and warm. "Let's hurry outside; I'm eager to see what the Red Line Continent looks like."

"Yeah, I'm excited to see it, too; it must be breathtaking." Kaya nodded, her smile sweet and genuine.

With that, the girls continued their lively chatter, their voices echoing crisply as they made their way towards the deck...

Upon the deck, anticipation filled the air.

Burgess leaped to his feet, raising his arms in wild excitement as he exclaimed, "Finally! It's been so many days since South Blue. We're finally entering the Grand Line today! Weihahahaha!"

S sporting an ugly smile, Doc Q said, "Indeed, you're all newcomers. Burgess and I are the veterans of this crew."

Gin shot him a cold glance, dripping with disdain. "You seem to have forgotten the ship's rule: strength is respected! It doesn't matter if you were here first or last. Playing the seniority card won't earn you any special treatment."

Law nodded in agreement, his demeanor icy. "Indeed, strength speaks volumes here. We don't need to consider anyone's seniority. It's all about proving your worth through strength; that's all that matters."

Hawkins maintained his usual stoic demeanor: "The captain has always been forward-thinking, which has saved us from many potential problems."

Adjusting his glasses with a sensible air, Kuro cautioned, "Let's not underestimate the dangers here. Many pirates have met their end, crashing into the Red Line before entering the Grand Line. We must proceed with caution."

Lafitte, twirling his eyes with a smile, said, "You're worrying unnecessarily. With Bacala's luck, we'll sail through without a hitch. And with our captain's strength, we're unstoppable."

Gazing up at the towering Red Line obscured by dark clouds, Bartolomeo shook his head in awe. "This thing is unbelievably high; it's mind-boggling."

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090-091: Attract the Bari Bari no mi

092-093: Vivi Debut.

094-095: Vivi: Ethan Please Save Arabasta!!

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