Hearing Chopper's cry of surprise, everyone looked over and was greatly astonished. The wanted poster in Chopper's hand clearly showed Leno's picture.
"How could the bounty have increased so much all at once?"
Carmen, who had appeared out of nowhere, turned to look at Leno, utterly surprised.
"It's probably because his identity as the 'Thunder God' was exposed. After all, the impact of that incident back then was enormous," Robin said, quite understanding of the increase in Leno's bounty. The World Government hadn't had any news of the 'Thunder God' for so many years. Now that he had suddenly been exposed, he would certainly be taken seriously. However, she didn't expect the bounty to be so high.
"With such a high bounty, won't we have endless trouble in the future?"
After hearing Robin's explanation, Nojiko was a little worried. Wouldn't all sorts of ill-intentioned people they meet on their voyages now come swarming after them?
"On the contrary, very few people will dare to cause trouble for us in the future!"
"Just based on this four billion Berries bounty and my previous achievements, anyone with half a brain will know better than to mess with us," Leno said, unconcerned by Nojiko's worries. 'With such a high bounty and an astonishing track record, ordinary people would be deterred. Why would they dare to cause trouble for them? As for the 'Emperor-level' big shots in the New World, they wouldn't provoke someone so powerful for no reason.'
Once everyone understood the reasoning, they were relieved.
Watching everyone chat enthusiastically, Yamato snatched the wanted poster from Chopper's hands and carefully counted the amount, her expression growing more and more excited.
"Awesome! So this is the proof of being famous across the seas! My name will also resound throughout the seas in the future!"
Looking at Yamato's determined appearance, Nojiko and the others laughed. Others were afraid of being wanted, but Yamato was looking forward to it. Then again, it seemed that on the ship now, only Yamato didn't have a bounty.
Taking the wanted poster from Yamato, Leno looked at the picture of himself in 'Dragon Man' form, wreathed in lightning. He nodded with great satisfaction and said with a touch of narcissism.
"Mhm, a good shot. I'll hang it in the lounge later, so everyone can admire this captain's heroic posture."
"Pfft~ Shameless!"
Nami gave the narcissistic Leno a disdainful look. 'This thick-skinned guy is getting more and more out of hand.'
Robin, Nojiko, and the others exchanged a glance and smiled. They were already used to Leno's thick skin.
"Hey, you big idiot, aren't you going to take a bath? Why haven't you gone yet?"
Seeing Leno staring at his own wanted poster with a silly grin, Nami couldn't take it anymore and urged him to leave quickly and not be an eyesore.
"Ah? Oh, I'm going, I'm going."
"Chopper, help me hang this in the lounge!"
Hearing Nami's urging, Leno snapped out of it, quickly handed the wanted poster to Chopper, and slipped into the cabin.
Watching Leno's retreating figure, Nami facepalmed helplessly.
"That thick-headed Leno just gets more and more unbearable. I've had enough!"
"Ara, you're not used to it yet? He's always been like this," Robin said comfortingly, seeing Nami's expression. She actually thought this side of Leno was quite cute.
With Leno's departure, the girls gathered together to talk about the recent series of events and analyze the possible consequences. For a time, the ship became quiet and peaceful.
Unlike the tranquility and beauty on their side, the outside world was experiencing a landslide-and-tsunami-like impact because of Leno.
Mary Geoise, Pangea Castle, in the Room of Authority.
"BANG"
"Damn wretch, hiding right under our noses, fooling us for so long."
His cane slammed into the ground with a loud thud. St. Saturn looked at Leno's wanted poster on the coffee table and spoke with an ugly expression.
Across from him, St. Nusjuro paused the act of maintaining his beloved sword, glanced at Leno's wanted poster, and spoke faintly.
"A dual Devil Fruit user… quite the anomaly. Could he be one of the 'Divine Remnants'?"
"Impossible! That lineage hasn't appeared in centuries!" St. Warcury, standing by the window, suddenly turned around and rejected his speculation. His grave expression showed a considerable fear of the name 'Divine Remnants'.
"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit also hadn't appeared in hundreds of years, but it has now reappeared in the world," St. Nusjuro said, unfazed by St. Warcury's words, sticking to his opinion.
"What's the point of discussing this now? The important thing is that this Leno has already become a major power. How should we deal with him next?" Interrupting their argument, St. Mars had some thoughts on how to handle Leno.
"How else to deal with him? Execute everyone related to him, and then send out the Holy Knights to completely annihilate him," St. Saturn said. His goal was clear: to completely erase anyone who dared to attack a Celestial Dragon.
"No. The duty of the Holy Knights is to guard the Holy Land. They cannot be dispatched without the Lord's command. Furthermore, this guy is powerful and can fly. We must be cautious," St. Ju Peter, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, stopping St. Saturn's suggestion.
St. Saturn froze for a moment as if he suddenly realized something. After a moment of silence, he spoke again.
"Then leave it to the Marines. Arrest everyone related to him and then hold a public execution. We'll just wait for him to walk into our trap. Once he comes, we'll have plenty of ways to deal with him!"
After hearing St. Saturn's proposal, the others were silent for a moment, then all reacted.
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
...
New World, the seas of Totto Land, Whole Cake Island.
Big Mom was eating her desserts as usual. Looking at the rows of cakes and sweets on the dining table, her face was full of pleasure.
"Mama mama, delicious! So delicious!"
Just then, Streusen came in from outside with a newspaper in his hand and hurried to Big Mom's side.
"Linlin, there's news about that Leno. Look."
Taking the newspaper and reading it for a while, Big Mom suddenly burst out laughing.
"Mama mama, my dear younger brother was actually defeated. How utterly disgraceful."
"This Leno has some skills. But an 'Emperor of the Sea'? Is he worthy? Where is he now?"
Hearing Big Mom's question, Streusen hesitated for a moment, but still said: "His whereabouts are currently unknown."
"Then send people to find him. I will personally meet this daring madman."
"Understood." Streusen took his leave.
Watching Streusen leave, Big Mom stopped eating. She looked up towards the outside, her expression filled with reminiscence.
"Kaido… looks like your time's up already. Seems the Pirate King's crown belongs to me after all."