"Look, it is the bounties!"
"What about mine? Is mine there?"
"Found it. It is the captain's bounty!"
At the White Wolf Pirates' base on Sphinx, after learning that new bounties had been issued for the White Wolf Pirates, both Ripley and Rocks excitedly ran to find the wanted posters.
Though they did not find their own, they did find Silas's bounty poster.
No wonder it was too conspicuous.
A large portrait was posted on the most prominent bulletin board in the port town.
"White Wolf Pirates Captain Norse Silas."
"Bounty:"
"560 Million!!"
Hiss!
Seeing this bounty, all the pirates watching could not help but gasp, including Rocks and Ripley, who had originally come looking for their own bounties.
"So high!"
"Generally, exceeding 100 million Belly qualifies as a great pirate, right?"
"This is almost six times that."
Silas's original bounty was only 290 million, a figure that for most pirates was unattainable.
But compared to true great pirates, it could not create much of a gap.
So even though Silas had been active for years, in the eyes of other great pirates with bounties over 100 million, he was just experienced, without inspiring much fear.
But from now on, it was different.
White Wolf Silas had fought two-on-one, repelled a Marine Admiral candidate, and killed a Marine Admiral, achieving what pirates might never accomplish in their lifetime.
Though this "two-on-one" had some padding, who cared?
Without real strength, who would dare claim they could achieve the same feat just by bringing two pirates with bounties under 200 million?
560 million Belly.
This bounty, far exceeding those of ordinary great pirates, was enough for people to reposition Silas's identity.
Was he a great pirate?
Or an overlord of the seas whom even the world-ruling World Government could only avoid!
"Found it. That is my bounty!"
The moment he saw Silas's bounty, Rocks felt his heartbeat accelerate like never before. Even his initial eagerness to know his own bounty had faded.
Evil Omen Rocks D. Xebec, Bounty: 55 million Belly!
As a rookie pirate, this bounty could definitely be called supernova level.
That was why the Marines had dubbed him with the "Evil Omen" title.
But Rocks was not satisfied, because he knew his target had a bounty ten times his own, the pinnacle of the entire sea, the world's strongest pirate!
In this era, no pirate had reached such heights.
"But I will not give up!"
Rocks clenched his fist, thinking to himself.
Because he had made a pact with Silas. He was both Silas's follower and challenger.
Someday, he would become powerful.
Then he would stand proudly before Silas and challenge him!
On the other side, Ripley not only saw Silas's bounty but also those of the original White Wolf Pirates crew members.
Her bounty was in the second-to-last position.
Cunning Roya, Bounty: 230 million Belly!
Rose Edwards Lily, Bounty: 190 million Belly!
Blue Flame Ed, Bounty: 150 million Belly!
Witch Dr. Kureha, Bounty: 110 million Belly!
Giant Flower Ripley, Bounty: 70 million Belly!
Because of Ripley's giant form, she had earned this title. Many said that while normal-sized Ripley was beautiful, compared to other beauties, she lacked distinctiveness.
But when Ripley grew large, it was different.
Her giant form gave the men of the seas a feeling of wanting to conquer mountains.
A 70 million Belly bounty.
Not far from great pirate status. With giant blood advantages, as long as Ripley mastered Observation Haki, she could naturally reach great pirate standards.
When Ripley and Rocks brought back news of the bounty increases, the group of original White Wolf Pirates crew members laughed heartily, not taking the bounties seriously at all.
"Except for Silas, us old folks have not improved much in strength over the years. Our bounties only increased because a Marine Admiral died this time."
Roya sighed somewhat.
His injuries from that great battle were not light. Combined with his age, even after healing, he probably could not return to his peak condition.
"That is right. So I worry every day about encountering powerful bounty hunters. Fortunately, all these years of rough living have not turned me into a hag, or I would not even have the courage to sleep with the captain."
Edwards Lily stood behind Silas, embracing him and lamenting self-pityingly. Her ample assets pressed against Silas's back, creating deep valleys.
"Captain, you would not despise me for being old and worn just because there are young, beautiful crew members on board, would you?"
"Haha, Lily, do not forget how old Silas is."
Kureha poured wine into her mouth and laughed heartily.
"How about it, Silas? Need me to treat you?"
"Haha, no thanks."
Silas laughed loudly. "I am much healthier than you all imagine."
The improvement in cellular activity had not only restored Silas's youth but was gradually returning all his organs to their peak condition.
Sometimes he even experienced impulses that only young people would have.
But was this not what most people went to sea for?
Treasure and women!
Having been a pirate for so many years, even while maintaining his principles, Silas inevitably encountered several women who made his heart flutter.
Edwards Lily was just one of them.
There were also several women with terrible personalities, better not mentioned now.
Actually, in some ways, Edwards Lily's personality was quite terrible too. A year ago, Silas really wanted to avoid her whenever he saw her. When they disbanded, their separation was not due to lack of feelings. He was purely afraid of dying in bed someday.
After all, Edwards Lily was much younger than Silas.
Probably about the same age as Rona.
On these seas, people young at heart often looked young too. Even Kureha, who was a generation older than Silas, actually looked only about forty.
Showing no signs of aging at all.
Just like current Silas, who looked completely like someone in his early fifties, plus his robust body and handsome, mature appearance.
In just these few days, he felt Edwards Lily was getting a bit impatient.
There were still children around!
Regarding bounties, Silas had actually known since his battle with Kong ended.
Because the system had already provided rewards.
Paramecia: Sing-Sing Fruit!