Chapter 145: Pirate Carnival

A few minutes ago, on the Carnival Island,

"Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen!" The pirates who had arrived on the island had undergone the violent baptism of the "Beast Island" and the temptation of the "Food Island." Only those with strong physical and mental fortitude could reach this island.

The main event of the Carnival Island was the ultimate pleasure for pirates:

Adventure, treasure, and feasting!

"Hehehe, I am your generous host," at the intersections in the center of the bustling Carnival Island, there were enormous screens.

And now, on the screen, the host of this island was the man wearing a green mask, a rainbow-colored coat, an open chest revealing well-toned muscles, and a long tongue that moved freely:

Kanjuro, also known as "Kanjuro the Generous."

"Everyone, there's an exciting adventure waiting for you today!"

As the man with the Chameleon Devil Fruit power pointed his finger while sitting on a throne, the camera panned to the side, revealing countless boxes casually strewn on the floor, each filled with:

Beli!

The shiny green Beli, recognized as the legal currency by all the World Government-affiliated countries.

Gold coins!

Radiant little cuties, the universal currency of the world, even in non-affiliated countries.

Beli piled up into hills, making everyone who saw it salivate like hungry wolves; gold coins scattered like mountains, reflecting the greedy glints in everyone's eyes.

At the top of this pile of currency was a golden fruit with cloud patterns in a glass case.

Although at first glance, this fruit looked like a golden sculpture, almost everyone who saw it simultaneously thought of a possibility:

It's a Devil Fruit!

"Hehehehe, there's treasure worth 5 billion Beli here," Kanjuro said with a snap of his fingers.

"And the 'Gold Gold Fruit,' which can control gold at will!"

Gurgle...

In an instant, numerous pirates, merchants, hunters, and even off-duty Marines on the island subconsciously swallowed hard.

"Do you want these things?"

The Seven Warlords of the Sea, Kanjuro, leaned forward on the screen, his sinister face occupying the entire frame.

"Then come and participate in the 'Pirate Carnival.'"

The seductive words echoed in everyone's ears.

"We are fortunate to have invited the guests of this event—the Donquixote Family!"

The screen displayed Trebol, Diamante, Vergo, Baby 5, Jora, and Pica, each with a "100 million Beli" bounty listed below them.

Then came Gladius with "30 million" and his sister Baby 5 with "50 million Beli."

"And the Donquixote Brothers themselves!"

As the screen switched once more, it showed Rosinante, clad in a black feather coat, and Doflamingo, wearing a pink feather coat with an air of dominance.

"Just capture either of these two, and you'll gain the 'Gold Gold Fruit' that can control gold at will!"

"Even the second-place winner doesn't need to be sad. I've prepared a reward of 20 billion Beli for them!"

One hand held a microphone, while the other casually scooped up a handful of gold coins from the nearby treasure pile, letting the coins slip through his fingers, creating a melodious jingling sound.

"And for those who follow the Donquixote Family, I've offered generous bounties as well."

"Hehehe, so what are you all waiting for?!"

"Celebration!"

"Treasure!"

"Feasting!"

As long as they captured the heads of the Donquixote Family, everything would be theirs.

In the next moment, the entire island erupted!

"Ooohhhh!"

"Even a random officer has a bounty of hundreds of millions..."

"The Devil Fruit that controls gold? I'm staking my claim—"

Under such massive rewards, there would surely be brave souls. Furthermore, this was not just about "reward" anymore; it was about showering themselves with a heap of Beli!

Although this so-called "Donquixote Family" must be formidable to warrant such hefty rewards, 20 billion Beli was an offer too enticing to pass up!

Even legendary pirates of the New World have bounties of only 500 to 600 million Beli. The owner of this island, Kanjuro, has a bounty of only 300 million Beli! I wonder what the Donquixote Brothers did to make Kanjuro so angry that he lost his sanity? Regardless, finding those guys and exchanging their heads for the bounty is the right thing to do!

Winter,

"Szz... are these guys... szz... crazy?"

In the midst of a ruined landscape, lightning danced on Rosinante's hair as he gripped the neck of a pirate with five fingers.

Releasing his grip, he let the lifeless body slump to the ground. Just a moment ago, this guy had introduced himself with a bounty of 70 million Beli. However, he hadn't even lasted one move.

At Rosinante's current speed, any opponent who didn't possess Haki, the Color of Observation, wouldn't even understand how they died!

Surveying the various pirate captains and officers in the area, Rosinante calmly uttered a word, "Leave."

Snap,

Someone was so scared that they sat down on the spot, looking nothing like a pirate captain with a bounty of 50 million Beli who had killed numerous people.

Others turned pale, sweat pouring from their faces, as they swiftly turned and fled the area. After all, it wasn't surprising that Kanjuro had offered a reward of the "Gold Gold Fruit" and 20 billion Beli. What a monster!

But not everyone was intimidated by Rosinante's display.

Peng,

Just then, the ruins behind him suddenly exploded. Rosinante tightened his arms, and a man covered in a sturdy exoskeleton burst out of the ground. With his two arms, he tightly hugged Rosinante, immobilizing him.

"Lightning doesn't affect me!"

The man who emerged from the ground had a jet-black, iron-like exoskeleton, and his thick chitin shielded him from the lightning.

Sharp mandibles lined his sturdy exoskeleton arms. Hidden beneath the exoskeleton, his muscles contracted, causing Rosinante to furrow his brow.

He was a user of the Bug-Bug Fruit, Rhino Beetle Model.

"Hahaha, but a man who has consumed the 'Rhino Beetle Fruit' can not only possess a strong exoskeleton but can also lift objects a thousand times his own weight..."

At the same time, another man, dressed as a pirate captain with an exaggeratedly long sword, rushed forward with a howling gust of wind. With a violent shout, he unleashed a sharp sword strike, and sharp blade lights rained down like a storm! Each beam of light was relentless and aimed at Rosinante, who was pinned down.

Plop, plop, plop, plop!

In a series of crisp sounds, the sword strikes punctured the buildings behind Rosinante, leaving terrifying puncture marks that extended straight through several structures before finally exhausting their momentum.

"Frost Demise!"

With his weapon in hand, the pirate captain used a technique that rivaled CP0 members. However—

"Relying on your weapon, you won't make it."

The sword captain watched as Rosinante, who had witnessed his incredible speed and the lightning dancing on his golden hair, identified him as a "Devil Fruit user." He hadn't expected that:

A Devil Fruit user would possess such formidable Haki as well?

How were they supposed to fight this?

"As for you, let me see if you're truly indestructible!"

Rosinante, firmly restrained by the Rhino Beetle Fruit user, took a deep breath. His muscles surged with power, and in an instant, he exploded with all his might.

"Release!"

Accompanying the violent strength was a simultaneous outburst of Conqueror's Haki.

The ground beneath Rosinante's feet erupted into a massive spray of debris, with the earth undulating and forming waves nearly three meters high. The immense force, like a hurricane, rolled out in all directions along with the mud waves.

In an instant, a series of crisp sounds of bone fractures rang out. The man with the animal-based power who had been restraining Rosinante with his exoskeleton arms had all of his limbs shattered, and he was sent flying while bleeding profusely. He fell backward with his eyes rolling back, unconscious.

"Conqueror's Haki..."

The sword-wielding pirate captain, who was capable of using electricity (Rosinante's "Electro" technique was misidentified), watched in despair.

A lightning-type Devil Fruit power, his own strength, which could withstand a bounty of 90 million Beli, and the "Color of Armament Haki" combined with the so-called "King's Qualities" of Conqueror's Haki...

It's no wonder Kanjuro issued such a hefty bounty.

They had really kicked a hornet's nest!

"I apologize for my rudeness,"

Seeing that Rosinante had effortlessly broken free from the grip of the powerful exoskeleton user and knocked him unconscious, the sword-wielding pirate captain promptly kneeled on one knee and offered his weapon, "White Frost," as a sign of submission.

"Oh?"

Seeing the situation turn around, did he choose to surrender outright?

Although it was just a "White Frost" sword, there were fewer than fifty in the entire world. Facing such a weapon, Rosinante raised an eyebrow and strode forward, directly reaching out to grab the incredibly long sword with a length of nearly two meters.

Buzz, buzz, buzz,

Just as Rosinante's five fingers gripped the hilt of the "White Frost" sword, a sudden chill emanated from the blade. It spread upwards along his fingers, causing Rosinante to momentarily stiffen.

An opportunity!

The pirate captain who had knelt and offered his sword felt a glimmer of hope. He had spent nearly all his savings from over a decade to obtain this weapon, and he couldn't bear to hand it over so easily.

The intense coldness naturally infused into the sword was his chance to turn the tide—

Plop, plop,

As he abruptly stood up, the world in the pirate captain's field of vision suddenly tilted. His gaze landed on his beloved sword, now held effortlessly by the young man before him, dressed in a black feathered coat. The young man played with it casually. In his other hand, a black and red katana was wielded nonchalantly. It was as if he had anticipated the sneak attack. Could it be—

Observation Haki?

A monster...

As the two renowned experts were defeated and no one else attempted to claim the bounty, Rosinante turned his attention to a colorful castle-like building in the distance.

"To think they're playing the bounty game like this..."

"Law doesn't need to worry, but the others..."

Rosinante hadn't walked far before he stopped.

Compared to defeating Kanjuro, the members of the Donquixote Family were what Rosinante truly cared about. Kanjuro's move had already caused the bounty hunters who had just arrived on Carnivale Island to scatter. After dealing with the enemies, Rosinante was prepared to check on the others' situation.

Observation Haki, activate!

He closed his eyes and extended his perception throughout the city. Although Rosinante's Observation Haki could be considered "average" at best, far from the precision of true masters, it was still enough for basic awareness within a few kilometers.

However, before Rosinante could confirm the situation of the other family members, a familiar presence appeared beside him:

"Hyakuju Mont-D'or!"

A brilliant blue light flashed, effortlessly splitting a skyscraper in half.

"Rosinante?"

Hyakuju Mont-D'or, wielding the large fast sword "Kemurige," turned to look at him.

"I'm relieved that you're safe."

A girl who had landed on the ground hurriedly approached Rosinante. She appeared relieved, and with a sigh of relief, she allowed the building behind her to collapse on both sides. Accompanying her was a giant warrior of the Giant race, standing over ten meters tall.

Amidst the enormous splatter of blood, the girl, with an odd gait, easily passed through the "blood rain."

"Let's go, let's meet up with the others."

"Okay."

Facing the girl who beckoned with a wave of her hand, Rosinante, with "White Frost" in one hand and "Sandai Kitetsu" in the other, nodded.

Upon seeing "White Frost" in Rosinante's hand, Hyakuju Mont-D'or's eyes lit up.

"Is that the famous fast sword 'White Frost'?"

"Then the guy underground is Lao G, the one with a bounty of 90 million—"

After speaking, the girl sighed sincerely.

"Amazing, your name will undoubtedly go down in history because of this era."

"No, my strength is nothing special,"

Rosinante shook his head.

"Kanjuro put a bounty of 2 billion Beli on me and Law, but that doesn't mean we have the strength to match that bounty. At most, we're worth 200 million!"

"Compared to Roronoa Zoro, who already has a bounty of 400 million and is known as the 'Navy Hunter,' my current strength is far from enough."

Indeed, Roronoa Zoro, who was only 16 years old, had a bounty of 400 million and was already a renowned pirate in the world!

The future "Greatest Swordsman in the World," known as "Hawk-Eye," naturally looked down on robbing civilians and killing the weak. However, he was passionate about challenging strong opponents.

In the Marines, swordsmanship was practically a required skill. The rising stars of the Marines—Borsalino, Sakazuki, and Kuzan—all excelled in swordsmanship.

Even the novice Marines being trained under Admiral Zephyr, such as Doflamingo, Gecko Moria, Bartholomew Kuma, and others, were all skilled swordsmen.

The same applied to Hyakuju Mont-D'or, who was currently before him—a formidable swordsman.

Therefore, Dracule Mihawk, who often sparred with Marine admirals, was known as the "Strongest Rookie of the Century"!

His bounty had all been "earned" from battling Marine experts, earning both hatred and admiration from countless individuals.

"Hmph, the likes of Hawk-Eye, I'll catch him one day."

Hyakuju Mont-D'or, wearing a Marine officer's coat, clenched his fist.

"Rosinante, you should have confidence."

"I believe you won't lose to him!"

"Alright,"

Taking a step forward, Rosinante responded to Hyakuju Mont-D'or's words.

"I can't agree with that last part, though, Kanjuro."

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