Chapter 16: First Bounty

Marine Headquarters.

An old man with glasses is receiving a report from the Vice Admiral in charge of East Blue.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I just received a call from the Loguetown Branch. A pirate had made our Marines suffer a heavy injuries in a fight when they are trying to capture Nico Robin. Apparently, the pirate is a captain of a crew that Nico Robin just joined."

"What?! Only a pirate manage to make them suffer. Who is this man?!" Sengoku asked. His tone carry a heavy pressure, unwilling to accept that the Marines lost to a pirate.

"This pirate name is Narmi Amsi. Our informant told us that he had once visit the Marine base at Goa Kingdom for the bounty of Scar Walker, Harry the Hook and One-Eyed Jack. At Conomi Islands, he managed to kill Arlong and Kuroobi although he is heavily disadvantaged in number."

"What is his ability? I'm guessing that if he can defeat those pirates, I guess he must have some powerful abilities."

"According to our informant, we manage to discovered that he have eaten a Yami Yami No Mi fruit when he killed the pirates and Goa Kingdom. But then, we have suspicions that he had eaten another devil fruits, as he used an electric attack to Arlong."

"Impossible, a human can't eat two devil fruits as it is harmful for the body. Discover more about his ability. For now set his bounty to 40 Million berry."

"About that Fleet Admiral, I have another things to say." the Vice Admiral said hesitantly. Sengoku heard his hesitant tone, urged the Vice Admiral to continue.

"This Narmi, he managed to extract Devil Fruit from Captain Smoker. As of now, Smoker didn't have Devil Fruit ability." he continued.

Hearing those words, Sengoku was stunned speechless. After a few minutes of silence, he asked for confirmation

"Are you sure?!" "Yes Sir. Smoker himself stated it to me. In addition, Smoker said that he have Conqueror's Haki and had used it on the Marines."

"Not only the Marines lost to him, but Smoker also got stripped of his Devil Fruit. He also have a Conqueror's Haki at that. This pirate is a dangerous individual. Set his bounty to 150 Million Berry. " Sengoku ordered after a few minutes of deliberation.

"Yes sir."

"Also, prepared the Marines at the Grand Line for interception. Wait for his arrival to Grand Line. We need to capture him. Watched his movements and don't ever lose sight of him. We can't turn a blind eye to his ability. This ability can indeed shook this world to the core. Alright, you can go now."

"Thank you sir."

After the Vice Admiral went out from his office, Sengoku slumped himself on his seat. His hand is pinching the the temple of his head, trying to relieve the headache.

' Huh.... Obviously a new monster figure had emerged. He probably can be the Fifth Emperor with his ability. We Marines need to step up our game if not we will be devoured by the pirates. It is all for justice.'

He then turned his head towards the scenery outside of his office. A wide open sea surrounding the Marine HQ.

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In a duration of two days, many events have been published by the newspaper. Among them, news about a notorious pirate named Narmi Amsi that massacred the Marines had been published.

The ways of the story had been exaggerated managed to rouse the public's animosity towards the pirate. After that, a bounty of him had also been published by the Navy, with a bounty of 150 Million Berry.

The bounty managed to shook the world as a newcomer pirate first bounty was very high. In all pirates' minds, they thought of the same things. A supernova had appeared.

Meanwhile, the target of contempt of the public is having his fun chatting with Robin. Sometimes, he just open his ears, hearing the stories that Robin are telling him. Another times, he just chimed in making some funny jokes.

Robin also had her fun having a chat with her captain. Although her first impression of him is that he is a weird person, but spending time with him managed to make her heart warm with how he treated her.

For a long time, she had hoped for a companion that willing to have a chat with her sincerely. Now, the unexpected meeting with him, had filled the empty space in her life,acknowledging him as her companion.

" Alright, Robin. I'm going to go the ship and ready for the journey and wait for Henry and Nami. We have stayed here for two days. Do you want to come with me? Or did you want to go by yourself?"

"Let's go together. I feel a sense of security being with you captain." Robin replied with smile on her face.

Narmi who saw the smile on her face, turned his head quickly, intending to cover the blush on his face. Robin's charming smile had managed to make his heart thumped.

' Damn it. She is so beautiful. She really exuded a mature charm. I can't help but feel attracted. Huff Huff. I need to calm myself. This is unbecoming of me as the captain.'

" Alright then. Let's go together." He replied pretending to be cool. Robin chuckled lightly watching her captain acting like that.

In her heart, she thought that maybe, she had finally found her true companion. She just nodded her head and followed Narmi towards their ship.