The next day.
West Blue 104th Branch, Office.
There was a bounty on the desk, and Alan fell into deep thought when he saw it.
The man on the wanted poster looked to be about 19 or 20 years old. He was wearing a hat and scarf, a straight-striped suit, and had a cigar in his mouth. He looked like a short mafia member.
The reward amount has reached 31 million Berries.
Alan lit his cigar casually, Gion and Kake sat on the sofa next to him, and West stood in front of the three of them and began to report.
"Capone Bege, Captain of the Fire Tank Pirates, user of the Castle Fruit, known as the 'Godfather'."
"Born into a mafia family, he's currently the mastermind of one of the more famous underground forces in the West Blue, the 'Gangster'..."
Capone Bege?
One of the 11 future supernovae.
Although Alan knew a little bit about the One Piece anime, he really didn't know that this future supernova would appear in the West Blue.
This person doesn't seem to have many scenes. He just tried to assassinate Charlotte Linling but failed in the end.
However, Capone Bege must be an extremely ambitious person, otherwise he would not have taken the risk to assassinate Big Mom.
Kake crossed his legs and lit a cigar.
".....So our current mission is to destroy this pirate group?"
Alan nodded for West to continue.
"In theory, the Mafia is not under the jurisdiction of our navy, but..."
"Several mafias are fighting for territory within the Kingdom of Navia, and a large-scale melee has broken out."
"Due to the involvement of capable individuals, King Darius of Navia stated that the army is unable to suppress the rebellion... and therefore hopes the navy can intervene."
The cigar in his hand was still burning. Alan frowned, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
"If they're a pirate group, why haven't I heard of them before?"
Gion also looked at West holding the documents across from her with confusion.
It stands to reason that if a pirate with a bounty of 31 million is left unchecked, he will definitely cause devastation to the people in the region.
As the highest commander of Branch 104, he was completely unaware of this. Could it be that someone was deceiving his superiors and hiding the truth from his subordinates?
When West saw Gion's gaze, he immediately waved his hand and said:
"Σσ(・Д・;) I didn't do anything!!!"
"Captain Gion, this kind of thing would never happen in our 104th branch." Alan interrupted and motioned to continue.
West couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After what happened that day, he also had some understanding of this person's character.
"Because half a year ago, Captain Alan, you issued a policy to suppress all pirates who burn, kill, and plunder!"
"Begin to use thunderous means to eliminate pirates who do not comply with the policy at sea. Some pirates have chosen to retreat under the pressure of your power."
"And the Fire Tank Pirates are one of them, and they haven't committed any murder, burning, or looting in the past six months... and also..."
West paused and looked at Gion, then looked at Alan and winked.
Gion began to frown and looked at Alan and West with suspicion.
And also...what do you mean?
Noticing West's gaze, Alan seemed to remember something...
He seemed to remember that as long as those pirates stopped plundering civilians and paid "military fees" regularly, he would show leniency to these pirates.
Although this method may seem like collusion between police and criminals, it is really effective!
All the disobedient pirates will be packed up and sent to see their grandmother. If the obedient ones are spared, they can also earn extra income. If they are all suppressed, how much weapons, military funds and soldiers will be needed?
Of course, such things cannot be spoken openly, although there are such cases.
If we tell it out loud, who knows if that tiger girl from Gion will pick up a knife and chop people?
"Ahem....., I remember this incident." Alan coughed lightly.
"According to our intelligence, the main source of income for this pirate group is the gray industries of the underground forces."
Kake's eyes lit up when he heard about the gray industry...
Is this the industry where young ladies wear cool clothes to work?
If I don't help her, who will?
West also finished reporting on his work and began to look at the three naval captains.
"So do we need to send troops to suppress it?"
Alan also put his legs on the desk and looked at Gion and Kake with a sigh.
"Captain Gion, Captain Kake, if you have any insights, why not share them?"
Gion glanced at Kake, who was grinning obscenely beside him, and immediately felt the face of the headquarters was in jeopardy...
"Although the fighting between mafia gangs is not within the scope of our navy's work... their large-scale fighting will greatly affect the safety of civilians!"
"As a just navy, it is our duty to protect civilians."
"——That's why I suggest sending troops to quell the rebellion!"
Looking at Gion, he looks heroic and has eyes like a college student.
I really hope she can always maintain this "innocent justice", after all, there are all kinds of people on the sea.
Alan clapped his hands and looked at West.
"Major West, did you hear what Captain Gion said?"
"Reply to King Darius and the navy will proceed!"
West immediately saluted.
"Yes!!"
Seeing West walk out, Alan also stood up and looked at Gion and the other man.
"Will you two take a tour of this mission?"
Gion snorted coldly and stood up with her own very large place.
"Of course, this is also within the scope of our investigation!"
Kake seemed to have just realized what was happening, and he hurriedly came to Alan and whispered:
"...Alan, if it's a gang, then there are quite a few..."
"That?" Alan looked at Kake beside him in confusion.
Alan also reacted.
Hey guys, I'm going to suppress bandits! You thought I was going to suppress pornography?
"I think so…"
"Kake—a plan!"
Gion was almost unable to bear it any longer, so she gritted her teeth and punched Kake on the head.
The next second, a bun as big as a steamed bun popped out from above Kake's head.
So this is what "big bags on the head" means...
Gion also looked at Alan coldly, snorted, and left the office.
Really!!
This guy is very powerful, has good training methods, and loves his soldiers like his own sons!
But!!
He is still an absolute bastard and a scumbag!!
Inside the office.
Looking at Kake with a big bump on his head and smoking, Alan also took a breath.
"I didn't expect that Captain Kake is a fellow traveler!"
Kake touched his head and chuckled.
"You guys, your life in the West Blue is really comfortable..."
Kake couldn't help but think of the hard times he had spent at the headquarters—
I smoke the cheapest cigarettes...
Drinking the cheapest wine...
After arriving in West Blue, my life became more comfortable.
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