Watching the excited Chinjao, Bob suddenly thought of something. He blinked and whispered in his ear,
"Next time you meet someone named Garp, remember not to be stubborn!"
"Avoid him if you can!"
Upon hearing Bob words, Chinjao expression froze, looking utterly confused. Just as he was about to ask why, Bob finished speaking and walked away, leaving him in a daze.
At that moment, a navigator from the Happo Navy rushed over and said,
"Boss Chinjao, ahead is the Roger Pirates!"
Hearing this, Bob snatched the telescope from the navigator's hands and looked into the distance. Sure enough, he saw a pirate flag fluttering in the wind, featuring a skull with a wave-like mustache, the unmistakable jolly roger of the Roger Pirates.
...
Meanwhile, within the Roger Pirates. Several key members of the crew were gathered eating roasted meat and drinking fine wine, chatting and laughing.
"Hahaha! Captain, it hasn't been long since we arrived in the New World, and we've already gained quite a reputation. I bet it won't be long before we catch up to the Rocks Pirates!" Bullett exclaimed, gnawing on a piece of cooked meat.
"Indeed, as soon as we landed in the New World, the Navy labeled us as a 'dangerous pirate crew'," Gaban chimed in, holding a barrel of wine.
Before they even reached the New World, the Roger Pirates had already built a significant reputation, whispered about throughout the first half of the Grand Line.
Years ago, they had the capability to venture into the New World, but due to the events surrounding Roger, they had spent considerable time in the Grand Line. Only recently did they finally resolve to reach the New World.
Once they arrived, they thrived, recruiting many powerful crew members during their journey through the New World. Now, they had firmly established themselves among the top tier of the New World.
Aside from the infamous Rocks Pirates, they had no rivals.
"Our journey from the Grand Line to the New World has been quite smooth!" Bullett remarked.
"Much of that is thanks to the Rocks Pirates!" Gaban added.
At the Navy Headquarters, the Rocks Pirates were the primary target for elimination, which alleviated much pressure from the Navy on their crew, allowing for rapid development.
"The New World is still no simple matter. Compared to the Grand Line, we can't let our guard down here!" Rayleigh cautioned. "Especially with the Rocks Pirates; they're far more dangerous than the Navy," he continued.
"Your worries are unnecessary. The New World is vast; it's unlikely we'll run into the Rocks Pirates," Gaban replied dismissively. "Besides, as a focus of the Navy, they should be fully occupied with them right now!"
"It's better to be cautious. We don't know what others are thinking; we should prepare for the worst!" Roger, who had been silent until now, spoke up, sipping his drink while eyeing the bounty posters of the Rocks Pirates' members.
His gaze landed on two individuals. Rocks: 2.7 billion, Bob: 1.7 billion. Both of them had bounties higher than his own, causing him to raise an eyebrow.
While bounties don't always reflect strength, they do serve as a reference. He was familiar with Rocks, so he wasn't surprised. However, this newcomer, Bob, intrigued him greatly; he was eager to see him in person.
Just as the discussion continued, a crew member rushed over, panting heavily.
"Captain, the Happo Navy is catching up again!"
The crew paused, momentarily stunned, and turned to look back.
"Damn it, these guys are really a nuisance. When will they give up?"
"I admire their never-give-up spirit and their love for challenges; that's the true pirate spirit!" Roger said.
If it weren't for his appreciation of the Happo Navy and their leader Chinjao, Roger wouldn't have played with them for so long. During their first encounter, none of them turned tail.
Previously, Roger had even invited Chinjao to join his crew, but he declined.
Before long, the Happo Navy ship approached, sailing alongside Roger ship. Bullett stood at the edge of the ship, taunting Chinjao, "Hey, pointy head, feeling itchy again?"
Hearing this, Chinjao mouth twitched, and he quickly replied, "I'm not here to fight you today; two people want to see you, and I'm just here to guide them."
As soon as Chinjao finished speaking, Bob and Whitebeard stepped up to the edge of the ship, locking eyes with the Roger Pirates.
Once Bob and Whitebeard appeared, someone quickly recognized them; after all, their faces were plastered all over the New World.
"Those two are... commanders of the Rocks Pirates!"
"Edward Newgate with a bounty of 1.65 billion, and Bob with a bounty of 1.7 billion!"
Upon hearing this, those in the Roger Pirates who didn't recognize them were now filled with shock. Members of the Rocks Pirates, and their bounties were even higher than their captain's—this was not a good sign!
"Edward... Bob?!" Gaban face turned pale, the slap to his face coming too quickly.
Just a moment ago, he had said they wouldn't encounter members of the Rocks Pirates, and now two of their division commanders had shown up.
"This doesn't look good!" Rayleigh's expression changed as he looked at Roger.
"Captain, what should we do next?"
However, Roger showed no signs of fear in his eyes, ignoring Rayleigh words.
Instead, he burst into laughter. "Hahaha!"
Seeing this, Whitebeard and Bob exchanged glances, puzzled.
Roger laughed because he saw an old friend, Whitebeard. And also because of Bob appearance, he had just been thinking about wanting to meet this young man with a bounty higher than his own. Unexpectedly, in the next moment, his wish was fulfilled.
"Edward, Bob, how about coming aboard for a drink?" Roger invited both of them after his laughter subsided.
"Gurarara! That's exactly what I had in mind!"
The two leaped gracefully, landing on the deck of the Roger Pirates' ship with a commanding presence that made the entire ship sway.
With an aura of conqueror, they inspired awe.
Turning to the Happo Navy, they waved their hands, signaling them to leave.
Seeing this, Chinjao led the crew of the Happo Navy to quickly depart, not wanting to linger with Bob and the others for even a moment longer.
Meanwhile, Bob, Whitebeard, and Roger exchanged glances, each contemplating the unfolding situation.
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