Sabaody Archipelago – A Fateful Encounter
Bai Yu was truly speechless.
Finding a "fake" younger brother to gain a sense of accomplishment—what kind of twisted logic was this?!
"So this is what you're into, huh?"
"From now on, I'll be the one protecting you!"
Bonney seemed increasingly excited the more she thought about it.
"The Demon King is the strongest pirate in the New World. If you dress up like him, you might even scare a lot of people!"
Was she really this hyped about it?
Bai Yu couldn't help but remind her:
"Aren't you worried that if word spreads, the Demon King himself might come after you?"
Bonney glanced at Bai Yu, her eyes filled with contempt.
"That's such an ordinary person's way of thinking—oh, wait, you are an ordinary person! You're way too handsome, but—too bad, that's useless!"
"Do you really think that so-called Demon King would care about a little pirate like me? Is that supposed to be the 'strongest in the world'?"
The more she talked, the more dismissive she became. Finally, she smirked.
"Maybe if he finds out that I'm so beautiful, he'll just secretly laugh it off!"
"…Well, as long as you're happy."
Bai Yu sighed.
Either way, this woman wasn't going anywhere.
Jewelry Bonney—delivering herself right to his doorstep.
No matter how much she cried later, it would be useless.
Time to find her crew and "recruit" some new members!
Shopping for a Fake Demon King?
"Come on, you're dressed way too casually. Let's get you some proper clothes!"
Bonney cheerfully dragged Bai Yu along to buy him a new outfit.
Bai Yu was about to take off his sunglasses, but Bonney immediately stopped him.
"No! Don't take those off!"
Bonney said very seriously:
"Your body and face shape are fine, but you can't fake the eyes of a true powerhouse—so just keep them on."
…I admire you.
Bai Yu didn't just admire Bonney's blindness, but also her sheer dedication to this ridiculous idea.
After thinking for a moment, Bonney added:
"I should also find you a sword—one that looks like the Demon King's blade. His saber is a black sword, right?"
Bai Yu chuckled and reminded her:
"That sword's long gone. The current one is in its sealed state."
Bonney froze for a moment, then shook her head.
"Sealed state? What, like some legendary sword? No way, that's just a rumor."
"Whatever, it doesn't matter!"
"My crew will act as your subordinates—because a Four Emperor has to have a bunch of followers!"
"It's decided!"
Now Bai Yu finally understood why no one dared to recognize the Demon King just because he wore sunglasses.
Except for Kaido, who enjoyed running around alone, most people assumed major pirates were always surrounded by followers.
"By the way, what's your name?" Bonney suddenly asked.
Bai Yu smiled.
"My name is—"
"Forget it!" Bonney cut him off.
"We'll talk about it later. If I call you by your name and slip up, you'll get exposed. Let's go!"
Bai Yu: "…You win."
This woman was way too careful!
Fine. He'd play along.
Sabaody Archipelago – District 13
Because Districts 1 to 29 were filled with human trafficking, illegal auctions, and other criminal activity, District 13 was a place pirates frequently visited.
And here stood a famous bar—
Shakky's Rip-Off Bar.
The name wasn't subtle. It openly advertised its "extortionate" pricing, attracting pirates who enjoyed a challenge.
Inside the bar—
"The Worst Generation, huh? Sharing the same era as the Demon King… I don't know if I should feel honored or cursed."
A middle-aged man in a hat and scarf, cigar in his mouth, read the newspaper aloud.
His crew member responded enthusiastically:
"Godfather, under your leadership, we'll definitely make it big in the New World!"
This man was none other than—
Capone "Gang" Bege
Captain of the Fire Tank Pirates
Bounty: 138 million berries
Devil Fruit: Castle-Castle Fruit (Paramecia)
He could turn his body into a fortress, hiding entire armies inside himself.
In the original timeline, within two years, Bege would join Big Mom, marry Charlotte Chiffon, and have a son, Capone Pez.
"The last general standing is the real winner. Everything's just getting started."
Bege took a puff of his cigar, nodding to himself.
His crew cheered, their morale high.
"Winner?"
A calm voice cut through the air.
A blond man with six vertical stripes on his forehead and a black cross on his throat glanced at Bege.
"Your face is filled with death."
His tone was calculating, his voice low and steady.
It made Bege frown.
"I don't recall provoking you."
Bege didn't want to start trouble in Sabaody, but this guy was basically cursing him to die.
If he weren't a supernova, Bege would have already shot him.
Basil Hawkins
Captain of the Hawkins Pirates
Bounty: 249 million berries
Devil Fruit: Wara Wara no Mi (Straw-Straw Fruit – Paramecia)
Hawkins used voodoo dolls to transfer damage, predicting the future through divination.
Holding his tarot cards, Hawkins remained completely indifferent to Bege's reaction.
"Want to fight me?"
Hawkins calmly shuffled his deck.
After drawing a card, he stated:
"Chance of your defeat—100%."
The bar fell silent.
Then—laughter erupted.
"Pfft—hahaha! Godfather, this guy thinks he can see the future!"
"Yeah! Maybe he should just kneel and apologize!"
Bege's eyes darkened, and he growled:
"Shut up. We're leaving."
His crew froze in confusion.
Leave?
Weren't they going to teach this guy a lesson?
Still, no one disobeyed their godfather's orders.
They followed him out of the bar.
Hawkins remained unfazed.
"Your death is certain."
Even without divination, Hawkins could sense it—
Bege's fate was sealed.
Bonney & Bai Yu Arrive
Before Bege could process Hawkins' words, a fierce female voice interrupted.
"Oi! Why are you all blocking the entrance?! Move it!"
Bonney stormed up, annoyed.
Without hesitation, she kicked two of Bege's men aside.
She and Bai Yu walked straight in.
Bege took a deep breath.
His expression darkened.
"As the godfather, I should remain calm… But everyone keeps treating me like a pushover!"
"I'VE HAD ENOUGH!"
Bonney raised an eyebrow, grinning.
"Oh? You wanna kill me?"
Bonney wasn't afraid of any of the supernova captains.
If given the chance, she could turn anyone into a baby.
She turned to Bai Yu and said:
"Be careful, alright? The old lady's about to start a fight!"
Bai Yu shrugged, then casually walked to the bar and ordered:
"A glass of rum, please."
Shakky, behind the bar, froze.
The moment Bai Yu stepped in, she felt a chilling pressure.
When she saw him up close, her pupils shrank.
"It's him…!"
What happened next?
A supernova brawl, a shocked Shakky, and Bonney realizing the truth—
The Demon King was never a fake.
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