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[Whitebeard Personally Certifies the Birth of the Strongest Newcomer!]
[The Queen of the Pleasure District Falls in Love!]
[Yonko Whitebeard Pirates Move into Hoenn Community!]
[Exclusive Interview with Groudon Real Estate Company!]
For several days, newspapers sold out completely. Shocking world news appeared one after another, almost all related to Daichi.
Especially the title of "Strongest"!
In this era, only a handful of people held the title of "Strongest."
"Strongest Creature" Kaido!
"Strongest Man" Whitebeard!
Additionally, there were titles approaching the extreme, such as "World's Greatest Swordsman" Mihawk, and "World's Most Beautiful Woman" Pirate Empress.
Now, there was one more "Strongest," personally certified by Whitebeard.
"Strongest Newcomer" Daichi!
Even Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Yonko who had clashed with the Whitebeard Pirates multiple times, never received such an honor!
The world was shocked!
Combined with his rumored affair with Stussy and a series of recent events, Daichi's name spread throughout the world.
Even in the countryside of East Blue, people heard Daichi's name.
"So amazing! I'm going to defeat him!"
A News Coo flew by, and a newspaper accidentally dropped, landing right on a certain rubber boy's head.
Holy Land Mary Geoise, Room of Authority.
The Five Elders held newspapers, their expressions grim.
In just a few months, Daichi's rapid rise put immense pressure on them. They could no longer stand idly by.
But with the Beast Pirates involved, they had to be cautious. "Groudon... never heard of it!"
"Stussy is with him, isn't she?"
"Yes."
"Have her monitor Daichi closely!"
There was too little information about Daichi. Even his abilities were only partially understood. They had already dispatched people to search for myths related to Groudon.
The Five Elders worried that Daichi would become the next Kaido.
New World, on an island.
Lucky Roux rushed to the campsite, holding a newspaper anxiously.
"Boss, quickly look at the newspaper! Your thunder has been stolen by that newcomer, Daichi, who defeated Katakuri!"
"Calm down, Lucky Roux!"
Beckman lit a cigarette and waved the newspaper in his hand.
They had already received the news.
Now, the outside world compared Daichi to their captain, because Shanks had only become a Yonko two years ago, making him the youngest Yonko.
He could barely be considered relatively new.
"He's a troublesome fellow!"
Shanks's expression was quite serious.
Kaido gaining another All-Star was clearly not good news. That monster was capable of anything.
But they had no choice.
Life had to go on as usual.
Shanks shook his head and looked at Beckman.
"By the way, Beckman, a newcomer wants to join us?"
"He's waiting outside."
Beckman pointed outside the tent.
Shanks became interested and walked out.
Rockstar, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately ran over, trembling with excitement. He had finally met his idol.
Red hair just like him!
A swordsman just like him!
Rockstar excitedly bowed. "Boss Shanks, I've always admired you. Please, you must let me join!"
"Admire me?"
Shanks smiled.
"What's your name?"
"Rockstar."
This time, Rockstar learned his lesson and cautiously asked, "Boss, you must have heard my name, right?"
"No."
Shanks shook his head and looked at his companions.
"Have you heard of him?"
"No!"
The crew shrugged.
Rockstar looked disbelieving, pointing at himself. "It's me, that Rockstar, with a bounty of 94 million berries! You must have heard of me!"
"We really haven't."
Rockstar slumped to his knees, dejected.
Damn it, a familiar feeling!
Was he really that unknown?
Shanks shook his head, amused, and felt some fondness for Rockstar. At least he didn't seem like a bad kid.
"Dahahahaha, don't be dejected. Welcome to our crew! You can stay on the ship and be an apprentice for now!"
"Oh, really?!"
Rockstar excitedly stood up.
He never expected it to go so smoothly!
Oh, and there was something else!
Rockstar hesitated, then nervously said, "Boss Shanks, I participated in a fighting tournament on Hachinosu before, and someone asked me to relay a message to you."
"Who is it?"
Shanks was curious.
"It's that Daichi the Destroyer! He told me to tell you!"
Rockstar's face filled with anger. He mimicked Daichi's gestures, scratching with both hands, his tone mocking.
"Blah Blah Blah!"
Shanks was stunned.
All his companions were also stunned. Beckman's cigarette dropped, and for a moment, the camp was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"Pfft!"
"Dahahahaha!"
"That's too funny, Boss!"
"He just had his thunder stolen, and now he's being mocked by that guy!"
"That Daichi is so interesting!"
The pirates clutched their bellies, laughing uncontrollably. Even Shanks was laughing, which made the angry Rockstar feel irritated.
Shouldn't they be angry right now?
Beckman re-lit his cigarette, a smile playing on his lips.
"Captain, what do you plan to do?"
"He's challenged you!"
Shanks shook his head, smiling.
Normally, he wouldn't get angry or retaliate over such small matters. As a Yonko, it was inevitable for people to talk about him.
But he happened to be interested in Daichi.
"Hongo, go investigate if that Daichi has left Hachinosu."
"Understood!"
Hongo, who handled intelligence, was quite surprised.
It was rare for the captain to pay attention to a newcomer.
However, that Daichi was indeed worth watching.
Hachinosu.
Daichi's office.
"So tired."
Stussy sat at the desk, handling company documents. These included issues with Hoenn Community and development plans for Groudon Company.
Company location, hiring employees...
She had to handle everything.
Daichi had completely become a hands-off boss.
Fortunately, it was her. An ordinary person truly couldn't handle so many complex matters. But the result was being worked like a horse.
Her back ached from exhaustion.
"You've worked hard."
Daichi entered the office and placed a steaming cup of coffee on the table.
Drink some coffee to refresh yourself and keep working.
Stussy glared at Daichi.
This scoundrel always made her coffee whenever he came over!
Did he really think she couldn't see his ill intentions?
"Hmph!"
Stussy let out a soft snort, raised her arms, and stretched with a big yawn. Her ample chest was quite spectacular.
Daichi's gaze was drawn, and he almost forgot his main business.
"I'm returning to Wano Country."
"When?"
"This afternoon."
The matters on Hachinosu had been dealt with, and cooperation with the Underworld Emperors was settled. There was no need to stay longer. He had been away for several months, so he had to return to Onigashima to ensure Kaido didn't forget him. The only issue was not finding suitable Tobi Roppo candidates, but that wasn't urgent.
"Stussy, I need a favor from you."
"What?"
Stussy became alert.
Daichi narrowed his eyes.
"Don't you have many girls at Pleasure District? Find some smart and pretty ones. Have them stay and work in the community, and interact with Marco and the others daily."
"You mean?"
"Yes, exactly what you're thinking!"
"Ideally, they should marry within three months and have children within a year."
Stussy's face filled with shock.
What a shameless man! He wanted to use clever girls to hook pirates who had rarely seen women. Everyone knew the Whitebeard Pirates had almost no female members.
"Daichi, you're truly cunning!"
"Cunning? I'm helping them turn over a new leaf!"
Daichi chuckled.
Pirates weren't good people. How much nobler could they be than young ladies? If it truly worked out, wouldn't it be good for both sides?
"And you."
Daichi hooked Stussy's chin, his smile gradually turning dangerous. "I'm leaving. Don't you have anything you want to do?"
"I..." Stussy's cheeks flushed.
That bastard, still thinking about her.
She had to face it eventually.
"Go close the curtains!"
"Swoosh!"
The curtains were pulled shut.
Seeing the woman trying to undress, Daichi quickly stopped her.
"Don't take it off yet. Let me!"
"I've thought about it carefully. I still prefer your reluctant look from that day. Please, go back to that!"
Stussy's face darkened, and her fangs protruded.
Bastard, I'll bite you!