For any Pirate wishing to enter the Grand Line, Loguetown was an essential stop.
Due to its geographical location, and being the hometown of Pirate King Roger, Loguetown is very famous throughout the New World.
Many ships pass through here every day, making it bustling with activity.
The Marine naturally knows this situation.
So, just in case...
The Marine specifically dispatched Captain Smoker, known as "White Hunter," to be stationed in this place.
At this time, Luffy and the others had already stopped at a secluded port.
The Marine had just issued a wanted poster for them, and they were in the eye of the storm.
It was still necessary to proceed with caution.
After mooring the going merry, everyone prepared to explore Loguetown.
They wanted to see this town where it all began and ended.
They also planned to purchase some supplies needed for their upcoming voyage.
After all, they didn't know when they would encounter another town.
After everyone agreed, they walked towards the town.
"It truly lives up to its reputation—"
Reno walked down the street, and as far as his eyes could see, there were crowds of people.
It was exactly as the rumors outside had described.
He saw various races.
Everyone's face carried more or less a smile.
It seemed that under Smoker's management, things were indeed good.
While everyone else went to purchase supplies, Reno intended to sample the local snacks.
However, not long after he walked out...
Reno suddenly stopped his steps.
A playful arc curved at the corner of his mouth.
"It seems to be an acquaintance—"
"Hey, hey, hey, old man, it's time to pay this month's protection fee—"
A very arrogant voice entered Reno's ears.
At this moment, directly in front of Reno...
There was a shifty-looking young man with a grass-green slicked-back hairstyle, wearing a yellow coat, and a nose ring.
Seeing him, the corners of Reno's mouth unconsciously twitched.
In the entire One Piece World, besides the most shifty Admiral Kizaru...
The second-ranked should be this guy.
Bartolomeo, the Barrier Devil Fruit User.
He would also be Luffy's loyal fanboy in the future.
"Boss, please give me a few more days! I'll gather the money as soon as possible—"
A white-haired old man pleaded with Bartolomeo, his face full of humility.
"Give you a few more days??"
"I've already given you more than a month, and you're still pushing your luck!!"
Bartolomeo poked his nostril with his finger, then tapped the old man's forehead a few times.
"Old man, if you can't come up with the protection fee today, then pack your things and get out of my sight!!"
"If you don't pay, plenty of others will!!"
After he finished speaking, Bartolomeo crossed his arms, his face filled with impatience.
"Hey! Bartolomeo, are you robbing the residents' property again??"
Suddenly, a Marine walked out from the gathered crowd.
However, Bartolomeo just gave him a cold glance and retorted:
"Don't talk nonsense here!!"
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