Chapter 8: Chapter 8: 5 Million Beli
Author: Xiao Yifeng
Translator: PapaSmurf0700
"Bastard, where are you touching?!" Bai Ye exclaimed as he clenched his right fist and aimed it at Luffy's head, subconsciously utilizing the Golden Light Curse.
Boom!
Despite eating the rubber fruit, which granted Luffy the characteristics of rubber and made him immune to most blunt objects, he was sent flying by Bai Ye's punch.
"Ah! That really hurt!" Luffy stood up, clutching his head. He wasn't upset; getting beaten up was a common occurrence for him onboard.
"Bai Ye, why'd you hit me so hard? You're just like my grandpa!" Luffy exclaimed. His Gomu-Gomu no Mi fruit allowed him to withstand attacks that lacked Haki.
Bai Ye, on the other hand, had an epiphany. Could it be that his qi was equivalent to Haki, providing similar defensive properties? He looked at Luffy thoughtfully.
Without waiting for an answer, Luffy asked, "Hey, Bai Ye, where did you hide that big package?"
Bai Ye decided to come clean. He realized that keeping his abilities hidden from his partner served no purpose. "Well, Luffy, do you remember the place I mentioned earlier?"
Luffy nodded, still intrigued by the idea of the interior scene. "Yeah, so you put all the treasure in there?"
"Can I go inside too?" Luffy eagerly inquired.
"No but, I promise you. if I find a way you'll be the first to explore within" Bai Ye agreed, handing Luffy a stack of Beli. "I've heard that the barbecue here is delicious. You should try it out. This money should cover your expenses. Let Kobi show you around."
Luffy's enthusiasm was instantly ignited by the prospect of meat. He was thrilled. "Meat! I want to eat meat!"
"Gomu Gomu no Rocket!!"
Bai Ye watched as Luffy and Kobi disappeared into the small town on the island. He mumbled to himself, "Well, let me get started too."
The Love Pirate Flag, the ship belonging to Iron Mace Alvida, bore a bounty of 5 million Beli, and its captain offered a reward as well. In the weakest sea known as the East Blue, Alvida was considered a formidable pirate.
As the pirate ship entered the port, the navy stationed there immediately rushed back to their base to report the arrival of the Alvida Pirates. The atmosphere was tense.
Bai Ye waited on the ship, observing the navy's reactions. He noted the panic in their eyes, but he also saw determination.
"At least these soldiers don't seem too bad," Bai Ye thought to himself.
"Hey, Alvida Pirates listen, leave the port immediately, this is Colonel Morgan's naval base!!"
"Hey, Alvida Pirates listen, leave the port immediately, this is Colonel Morgan's naval base!!"
"Hey, Alvida Pirates listen up, leave the port immediately, this is Morga..."
Boom! !
Bai Ye pushed Alvida down from the ship to the ground. The navy officers were baffled by her sudden appearance.
"I'm a passing bounty hunter. I'd like to exchange her for a bounty from your navy," Bai Ye calmly explained. He beckoned the other pirates to join him, presenting them as well. "These guys are also pirates. Although they don't have bounties, they're still pirates, aren't they?"
Bai Ye tried to maintain the appearance of a polite bounty hunter, subtly manipulating the situation.
In a room at the naval base, the navy handed Bai Ye the bounty rewards. In addition to Alvida's 5 million Beli, they included bounties for the other pirate crew members, totaling 5.34 million Beli. Bai Ye accepted the money with a nod.
"Mr. Bounty Hunter, this is your bounty. In addition to Alvida's 5 million Beli, other pirate crew members with bounties are also included. The total is 5.34 million Beli. You can take it," the navy officer said.
Bai Ye assured them, "No need to count; I trust the navy."
Relieved, Bai Ye was glad that the naval base hadn't been as destitute as he had feared. Morgan, the base's commander, had been infamous for his ruthless exploitation of the local population to build a massive statue.
Fortunately, even a lunatic like Morgan didn't dare to touch the bounty budget allocated by the Navy Headquarters.
Now that the transaction was complete, Bai Ye took the opportunity to initiate a conversation with the navy officer.
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