Chapter 23 The Evil Pirate!

In the G-10 branch's naval base, Vice Admiral Garp and Major General Roca were chatting in the reception room.

However, Yoriichi Tsugakuni and Aokiji did not stay with Garp. After so many days in the New World, although the naval officers did not say it, their physical fatigue was real.

Garp assigned Aokiji to supervise the officers in replenishing supplies, and also gave all officers and soldiers a day off. After completing the supply mission, they were free to move around.

Yuanyi also paused his training today. The accumulated fatigue in his body really needed to be relieved. He was not addicted to masochism.

This was a rare opportunity, so he followed Aokiji and walked onto the streets of the Neil Kingdom.

Although it is a mixed area, the market is also very lively due to the large flow of people in this kingdom.

"Oh! It's really lively!"

"It's a little different from the new world I imagined."

Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Aokiji walked on the street together, feeling the prosperity of the country, and couldn't help but sigh.

He originally thought that the countries in the New World must be full of pirates and chaos. After all, when Yunyi saw King Luffy's journey, he saw injustice everywhere. In this ocean, pirates seemed to have become the most powerful force. Unexpectedly, the security in the Neil Kingdom was quite good.

Even the towns are quite prosperous.

"Well, I don't know what the new world you imagine is like."

"But there are still many prosperous places like the Nier Kingdom in the New World."

"However, what is hidden behind the prosperity? I'm afraid it's difficult to explain it clearly in just a few words."

Aokiji knows the inside story of the Neil Kingdom and does not have much good feelings towards a country like the Neil Kingdom that is involved in both the black and white worlds. The existence of the Neil Kingdom does not conform to his values.

"Who cares how much he's hiding? In my opinion, the king of this country still has some ability."

"At the very least, being able to maintain a semblance of stability in a world rife with pirates is already quite impressive."

Yunyi didn't know the details of the Neil Kingdom. He felt that the king was doing a pretty good job. It was really great that he could run the country like this in such a world.

"Who knows?" Aokiji didn't comment. He didn't seem to want to talk more about this topic. Seeing a stall selling scones nearby, he asked Yunyi excitedly, "Yuyi, the scones here are pretty good. The fillings are made with local specialty fruits. Do you want to try them?"

"A filling made from special fruits?"

“Try it!”

"By the way, I don't have any money, you pay."

Upon hearing this, Yuanyi also became interested. He has always been willing to accept any unique food, even if the taste is a little strange, he is still interested in trying it.

Just as Yoriichi and Aokiji were experiencing the customs and culture of the Neil Kingdom.

In the royal palace in the center of the island, King Nicola McCartney was hosting a banquet to welcome a group of special guests.

“Hahahahahaha!”

"Everyone, you're welcome."

"Captain Newk, welcome to the Neil Kingdom. Come, this is my toast to you!"

The dining table was covered with a luxurious silk tablecloth, and rows of silver cutlery shone brightly under the light. Slender and pretty maids poured fine wine for the guests.

Nicola McCartney, dressed in a luxurious suit, picked up his glass, stood up and shouted to the guests below.

Newk, the captain of the Newk Pirates, is a middle-aged man with a rough appearance and a burly build, with a bounty of 200 million.

Although Newk just landed in the New World this year, he has already accomplished many great things. He defeated two pirate groups with bounties of 150 million and 110 million respectively, and became famous in the underground world.

Before entering the New World, Newk had repeatedly attacked merchant ships of the World Government member states in the North Sea and was wanted by the Navy.

“Ehhahaha!”

"Our King Nicola McCartney is truly passionate!"

"I feel a little embarrassed to be treated like this."

"Don't drink yet. To be honest, I came here uninvited because I have something to ask of His Majesty the King. I hope you can grant my permission."

Newk picked up the wine glass and stood up. He glanced at the maid beside him, licked his lips, and then said with a smile.

Nicola McCartney noticed Newk's look, and seeing that Newk was toasting him and acting so pretentiously, his heart sank, but he put on a bright smile and asked, "What's the matter with you?"

"I wonder what Captain Newk wants? If I can help, I will!"

"Even if what you're asking is a little difficult, I'm quite popular and have a few friends in the Whitebeard Pirates. If I ask them, they should be able to provide some help to Captain Newk."

"If that doesn't work, I know a few generals in the Navy Headquarters. If I can make some concessions, I might be able to help you."

"Captain Newk, don't you know what I need your help with?"

Upon hearing this, Newk didn't answer. Instead, he suddenly grabbed the maid beside him with a lewd smile and pulled her into his arms. Ignoring the maid's struggles and screams, Newk's hand directly grabbed the maid's collar.

Just as he was about to make his next move, Nicola McCartney on the platform suddenly shouted:

"stop!"

"Captain Newk, I'm offering you hospitality, what are you planning to do?"

Newk stopped, raised his head, looked at Nicola McCartney coldly, curled his lips, and said:

"Your Highness, I have traveled all the way from the North Sea to the New World and am a little tired of the seafaring life."

"My crew members are tired of it."

"We want to find a place to settle down and settle down."

"I think the Neil Kingdom is pretty good, quite prosperous. Of course, more importantly, the women here are of good quality. I'm very satisfied! Hahahaha!"

"My request is that simple. I hope Your Highness will give me this favor and not be ungrateful!"

After Newk finished speaking, he looked down at the woman in his arms and chuckled. At the same time, dozens of Newk Pirates crew members in the hall stood up from their seats, drew their swords, and looked towards Nicola McCartney, who was sitting in the main seat.

Looking for trouble.

Nicola McCartney has never been a dull person. Ever since the Newk Pirates inexplicably broke into the palace, he knew that these people had ill intentions.

He thought that by bringing up Whitebeard and the navy, these people would be a little afraid, but it seems to have no effect at the moment.

Not long after the Newk Pirates entered the New World, they repelled the pursuing navy countless times, which made them feel proud. The vast ocean constantly nourished their ambitions.

They no longer take the navy seriously. As for the Whitebeard Pirates?! Sorry, I don’t know them!

Although Nicola McCartney was full of anger at this time, he was able to control his emotions well as he was able to lead Neil Kingdom to walk between the black and white worlds.

Seeing the Newk Pirates' ulterior motives revealed, Nicola McCartney smiled and said, "Oh! Such a small request!"

"easy!"

"In my personal name, I will give you a manor as a gift so that you can have a place to stay in the Neil Kingdom."

"Well, now that I've agreed to Captain Newk's request, you brothers may put away your weapons."

"Come on, drink, drink! Hahaha!"

Facing Nicola McCartney's concession, Newk's smile widened, and he shook his head and said:

"Your Highness, there's no need for you to send me off. I have no interest in the manor."

"I think your palace is very nice, Your Highness. I like it very much."

"Give us this palace, Your Highness!"

As he spoke, a pool of mud suddenly appeared under Newk's feet. The mud quickly expanded in all directions and soon covered the entire hall.

The mud also spread to the platform where Nicola McCartney was. By the time Nicola McCartney noticed it, his feet were already covered with mud.

The power of the devil fruit!

Nicola McCartney finally showed some panic when he saw this scene, and immediately shouted:

"Captain Newk, I agree to your request!"

"I will leave the palace with my family immediately!"

However, the mud under Nicola McCartney's feet surged up quickly, directly wrapping Nicola McCartney in the mud, forming a mud column. Nicola McCartney struggled violently in the mud column, but could not break free from it no matter what.

Gradually, Nicola McCartney's movements stiffened, and in just a few seconds, he was completely motionless.

The mud pillar collapsed, and Nicola McCartney's body fell on the table with a bang. The gorgeous tablecloth was covered with fishy-smelling mud.

Newk watched this scene quietly, the smile on his face becoming brighter and more unbridled.

“Ehhahaha!”

“Hahahahahaha!”

"If you leave, I'll be very distressed!"

"I heard that your wife and daughter are both beauties."

(End of this chapter)