Holy Land Mary Geoise.
Akainu reported the recent events concerning the Akatsuki Organization to the Gorosei, but their attitude was not one of shock or anger; instead, it was as if they had expected it.
"Although Akainu handled things poorly this time, he indirectly helped us uncover a potential formidable enemy!"
"Indeed, if we had allowed this organization to develop unchecked, the consequences would have been truly terrifying."
"So, what do you all think we should do next?"
"Since the Akatsuki Organization makes every move with courage and strategy, we must continue to play this game with them."
"If we can't have the fat for ourselves, then let's share it."
"How do we share it? We've been on the defensive this whole time."
"The way to share is simple. Since there's no benefit in us helping to hide the news of Kozuki Oden being alive, it's time for the whole world to know."
"Hmm, that's a good plan. And while we're at it, let's increase the bounty on the Akatsuki Organization's leader. I believe many people will be willing to act on our behalf."
"What about Akainu's issue?"
"He was a bit too headstrong this time, wasn't he?"
"Everyone knows Akainu has a fiery temper..."
"It's not worth dwelling on such a minor matter with him."
"I think we should proceed with the plan we just discussed. Akainu's issue can be put aside for now; after all, he is currently the Fleet Admiral, and punishing him would harm the World Government's prestige."
"Alright, then that's how we'll handle it."
Akainu did not receive the expected punishment. After deliberation, the Gorosei took only one action regarding the matter: they increased the bounty on the Akatsuki Organization's leader while disclosing the fact that Kozuki Oden was still alive.
At the same time, Kozuki Oden was also wanted, and his bounty was not low.
The World Government sent out a wanted daily report to the entire world, the content of which was as follows:
"The evil Akatsuki Organization harbors the world criminal Kozuki Oden and opposes the World Government. Kozuki Oden's existence poses a threat to the world."
"A special class warrant is hereby issued for the capture of the Akatsuki Organization's leader and members. Any force that apprehends them will receive the following rewards:"
"Akatsuki Organization Leader Pain, Codename Zero: Bounty of 1,098,000,000 Berries, dead or alive."
"Akatsuki Organization Member Kozuki Oden, Codename Vermilion Bird: Bounty of 1,588,000,000 Berries, dead or alive."
"Akatsuki Organization Member Rosiel Reno, Codename Azure Dragon: Bounty of 350,000,000 Berries, dead or alive."
"Akatsuki Organization Member Golden Lion Shiki, Codename Kong Wu: Bounty of 880,000,000 Berries, dead or alive."
"The above are capture bounties. If anyone knows the Akatsuki Organization's movements and promptly informs the World Government, a reward of 10,000,000 Berries will be given."
This wanted daily report was delivered by countless carrier seagulls to powerful individuals across the world, causing a considerable stir.
Such high bounties for a nascent organization indicated the World Government's seriousness, but also their malicious intent.
Because these bounties had elevated Pain's organization to the status of an Emperor-level force, a type of force that had never appeared before. The Four Emperors could not possibly ignore this, and the World Government had overlooked Konan's existence.
The most crucial issue was the news of Kozuki Oden being alive; this was the biggest shockwave to hit the world.
This is Zou Island. After defeating Doflamingo, Straw Hat Luffy and his crew left Dressrosa.
All the New World powerhouses who were rescued, grateful for the Straw Hat's saving grace, drank the "Sake of Brotherhood" on the gigantic ship of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, forming the "Straw Hat Grand Fleet" with seven factions joining under the Straw Hat.
Afterward, everyone celebrated with a banquet. Later, the Straw Hat's new bounties were announced, and Luffy's bounty had risen to 500,000,000 Berries. The Straw Hat then sailed to Zou Island on Bartolomeo's ship.
On Zou Island, Luffy had already reunited with Nami, and Zou Island had repelled Kaido's cadres with Momonosuke's help.
Nami was holding a newly acquired newspaper, reading it intently. The content was precisely what the World Government had issued.
"Luffy... Luffy..."
"It's incredible... Luffy, look quickly..."
Nami handed the newspaper to Luffy, who was engrossed in devouring meat, and said with surprise, "The Akatsuki Organization's leader, whose bounty we saw in the newspaper last time, was 390,000,000 Berries, but now it's risen to 1,098,000,000!"
"Ah... really?"
"Who is Akatsuki?"
Luffy was very busy at the moment, busy eating meat! His focus wasn't on Nami's words, and he mumbled a vague response to her.
"Luffy!"
"Thwack!"
A large bump instantly appeared on Luffy's head. He clutched his head and roared at Nami, "Nami... what are you doing!"
"It hurts... it hurts... it's killing me!"
"Speak properly to me!" Nami said, then delivered another violent blow.
Luffy finally calmed down. He took the newspaper from Nami's hand and looked at it carefully, "Wow... is the bounty rising so fast?"
"I'm really looking forward to meeting them..."
Luffy put his Straw Hat on, saying with rare seriousness.
"Luffy, did you see this...?"
"Kozuki Oden, 1,588,000,000 Berries..."
Nami pointed to Oden's portrait for Luffy, saying with some surprise.
"This one is even more amazing... But... who is Kozuki Oden?!"
"Why does it sound like I've heard of him before?"
Luffy earnestly searched his mind for such a person. He seemed to have heard the name Kozuki but felt he had forgotten where. In the end, he had to give up.
"Nami!..."
"What did you say?... Kozuki... Oden?"
Momonosuke was originally fighting with Luffy over food, but upon hearing Nami pronounce the name, he trembled all over, as if he had heard something impossible.
After regaining a bit of his composure, Momonosuke asked Nami questions with surprise, simultaneously snatching the newspaper from Luffy's hand.
After reading the newspaper, Momonosuke cried out even more excitedly, mumbling, "Father... Father... This is great..."
"You're still alive... This is truly wonderful...!"
"Nami... Luffy... My father is still alive... He's still alive...!"
"Waaah..."
Momonosuke cried and sought comfort, burrowing into Nami's embrace, diligently rubbing against her ample chest, as if even in sorrow, he couldn't forget his lecherous habits.
"Is this really your father! So amazing, 1,588,000,000 Berries!"
"I was just wondering where I'd heard it before, turns out you mentioned him earlier!"
"Hahaha... Hahaha."
Luffy laughed happily, as if he had seen his own father.
"Luffy, since Momonosuke's father is still alive..."
"We should inform Kin'emon and the others as soon as possible," Robin reminded everyone from the side.
"You're right. Everyone... let's go back. Let's inform Kin'emon and the others of this news as soon as possible. I'm sure they're also looking forward to hearing it."
Nami saw Momonosuke crying with snot and tears, still rubbing against her, so she had no choice but to carry Momonosuke to find Kin'emon and the others.
Returning to the present, this is Cake Island, where Big Mom resides.
Big Mom held today's newspaper in her hand, looking at the same content, her face extremely grim.
Shortly before receiving the newspaper, the Soul Big Mom had injected into Randolph flew back, reporting the encounters of Baron Tamago and Bobbin.
She had previously been wondering why Baron Tamago hadn't reported his progress and situation for so many days, and now she finally had a clue.
But Baron Tamago and Bobbin would never return.
The news from the Soul's feedback had already pushed Big Mom to the brink of a rampage. Now, with such a newspaper in hand, it became the fuse for Big Mom's anger, and so... Big Mom's eating disorder flared up again.
The entire island became busy due to Big Mom's eating disorder.
Finally, after more than two hours of frantic work by Big Mom's head chef, Big Mom's favorite sweets were brought, which brought Big Mom back to normal.
"Akatsuki Organization..."
"Mamamama! Wait for my wrath to descend...!"