Chapter 16: The Anger of the Four Emperors

TV stations around the world were shocked at the same time by a surprising announcement. A man with a reward of five billion had appeared – Muchen. News outlets around the world started reporting on this mysterious person.

Reports claimed that Muchen was powerful enough to destroy Ice and Fire Island with just one attack. Speculations arose that he is the real disciple of Whitebeard ,he's also a user of the Shock shock Fruit and he's coming to seek revenge on the world. There were even rumors of another person in this world who had the Shake Fruit. The exaggerated and insane comments flooded the airwaves, almost exhausting the TV stations' supply of paper.

This turn of events was even more outlandish than the battle at Marineford, leaving everyone astonished.

In the midst of the chaos, Doflamingo read the newspaper in his office. He burst into laughter when he saw Muchen's staggering five billion bounty.

"Your judgment was correct, Young Master," Trebol said, looking at the newspaper. "We informed the world government, Navy Headquarters, and Kaido about Muchen's destruction of Ice and Fire Island. "

With such a huge reward, countless people would try to hunt down Muchen until he was caught.

But only weak individuals would be chasing him. The real powerful ones were Kaido and the other Four Emperors. When they see Muchen, their suspicion would undoubtedly increase.As those who are at top would definitely be interesting in knowing about a second user of tremor tremor fruit .

"I will find and defeat Muchen myself," Doflamingo declared. "The Navy will surely send a force to pursue him due to the outrageous bounty. This will give us the security we need. That's the best plan to hunt him."

Doflamingo nodded in admiration, recognizing Trebol's clever analysis.

"That's right! Trebol, you're right on point. After Whitebeard's death, we gained control over a significant part of their territory. Now, Muchen, after destroying Ice and Fire Island, he will come to seek revenge from us."

"By spreading this news, we can be sure that the Navy and the Four Emperors will not ignore it. They will personally confront Muchen."

"If they defeat him, we will get benefit from it."

"But if Muchen triumphs over them, we can quickly retreat and leave the island."

No matter the final outcome, we will come out of this situation unharmed.

Trebol burst into laughter after hearing Doflamingo's words. They were fully prepared for whatever happened. Doflamingo would never be the loser.

Meanwhile, at Shampoo Islands.

Rayleigh, the legendary "Hades" Rayleigh, wearing his glasses, watched as a fleet of ships slowly disappeared from view. Those ships belonged to the Straw Hat .

After the ship left , Rayleigh calmly adjusted his glasses, walked back to the bar, and, as usual, ordered a glass of wine.

As Rayleigh enjoyed himself at the bar, the people around him started exclaiming in astonishment. They had seen the man with the highest bounty in the world – Muchen, with a tremendous five billion belly reward.

Intrigued by the commotion, Rayleigh asked the bartender if he could get a copy of the newspaper.

Unfortunately, the bartender apologized, saying they had sold out for the day. They had no more newspapers left in stock.

Hearing this, Rayleigh adjusted his glasses without much interest. "Is that so?"

"What happened today that has everyone so excited?"

"Did I hear correctly - a five billion bounty?"

Rayleigh was confused.

Seeing the bespectacled elder, the bartender chuckled. "Seems like you're were not in touch with real world."

"Just yesterday, a man calling himself Whitebeard jr used the power of the tremor tremor Fruit to sink Ice and Fire Island."

"In response, the World Government has declared him a wanted criminal and set his bounty at 5 billion."

"That man is known as Muchen."

"At the moment, Muchen is the most wanted person, even surpassing the Four Emperors."

Rayleigh was frozen upon hearing the bartender's words, completely astonished.

"The Shake Fruit?!"

"A five billion bounty?!"

"Mu Chen?!"

In Rayleigh's vast memories, there was no mention of this person named Muchen. During the marineford war a few years ago, Muchen didn't participate in.

"Instead, several years later, this man emerges as Whitebeard's successor?"

"And he also has the power of the Shake Fruit?"

Rayleigh remembered that the Shake Fruit previously belonged to Whitebeard. In recent years, Blackbeard had become stronger and taken on the role of the new Yonko.

"Why does this Muchen also have the Shake Fruit?"

Thoughts raced through Rayleigh's mind as he covered his forehead.

"I need to investigate this matter myself."

Determined, Rayleigh suddenly stood up and headed towards the exit of the tavern.

Curiously, the bartender watched Rayleigh leave and called out, "You haven't paid yet..."

"Forget about it," Rayleigh firmly replied.

"It seems like a storm is brewing in these seas! Don't you think so, Roger?"

...

Shortly after Rayleigh left the Shampoo Islands, other islands also received wanted posters from the World Government.

The Four Emperors glared at the bounties displayed on the posters, anger burning in their eyes.

Among them, the most furious was a large, bearded man – Blackbeard, one of the Yonko.

"What! Another person with the Shake Shake Fruit has appeared. How is that possible?"

"This fraud dares to call himself Whitebeard jr and seeks revenge for the late Whitebeard?"

"Hahaha! It looks like we have to deal with this ourselves!"

Blackbeard held the newspaper in one hand while enjoying the company of a beautiful woman. The table beside them was filled with numerous drinks.

"We're going to Dressrosa in person!"

Blackbeard was going to Dressrosa because there that he intended to meet the legendary Whitebeard jr

At the same time, a gigantic dragon hurried towards Dressrosa...