[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Golden Lion Shiki's current Two-Sword Style Swordsmanship!]
Hmm?!
Reno's eyes lit up.
Another reward that directly boosts strength.
As the mechanical voice faded, a power indeed awakened within Reno.
Golden Lion Shiki's Two-Sword Style Swordsmanship!
As a man who rivaled Whitebeard, the world's strongest man, and Pirate King Roger, Golden Lion Shiki's swordsmanship was beyond doubt.
Even if not the world's best, it was definitely at the level of a great swordsman.
The only thing that disappointed Reno a bit was that he received Golden Lion Shiki's current swordsmanship.
Not Golden Lion Shiki's Two-Sword Style from his peak.
The difference between the two was not insignificant.
At his peak, Golden Lion Shiki roared across the seas, full of ambition.
After being rejected by Roger, he dared to directly engage in battle!
One must know that at that time, besides Pirate King Roger, the Roger Pirates also included Pluto Rayleigh, Double-Axe Gaban, and Demon Heir Bullet at their peak.
Facing four top-tier combatants, Golden Lion Shiki didn't flinch at all.
If not for a sudden downpour, who would have won or lost remained unknown.
Fate plays tricks on people.
In that great battle, a ship's rudder, which flew in from nowhere, directly pierced Golden Lion Shiki's head, an injury that could be life-threatening.
A small rudder caused Golden Lion Shiki's cultivation to greatly diminish.
Later, he was defeated by Sengoku and Garp working together and imprisoned in Impel Down, known as a fortress of iron.
He escaped death at the cost of his legs.
Under this double blow, Golden Lion Shiki's strength had long plummeted.
His swordsmanship was no longer what it once was.
"By the way, where did that sick lion go?!"
Reno stroked his chin, lost in thought.
He knew Golden Lion Shiki wasn't dead, he just didn't know where he was barely clinging to life.
"Never mind, I'll go to Baratie first to test my sword against that guy."
Reno had originally planned to bypass Baratie and head directly to Loguetown to recruit Glasses Girl.
But now that the reward was in hand, not testing it out would make his hands itch.
Most importantly, he wanted to know how much of a gap there was between his strength and the world's top powerhouses.
The next day.
After Nojiko and Nami moved a few well-preserved orange trees, they followed Reno and left Cocoyasi Village.
There was nothing to miss.
Reno had already left a positioning coordinate here.
He could return with Nami and Nojiko at any time.
"Nojiko, from now on, you are the chef of the Reno Pirates, responsible for cooking with Makino."
Reno said that yesterday's dinner was delicious.
Nojiko's Culinary Arts were comparable to Makino's.
"Yes, Captain," Nojiko replied seriously, holding a spatula.
She knew that she was just an ordinary person, unlike Nami who possessed navigation talent, and she knew nothing about medicine.
But Nojiko stated that she would definitely take good care of the logistics.
Reno nodded in satisfaction.
As more and more girls joined the crew in the future, Makino alone as a chef would be far from enough.
One person cooking for dozens would probably be exhausted to death.
They definitely needed to prepare a few more chefs.
Nami walked up to Nojiko with a mischievous smile, nudging her arm with her elbow and teasing, "Sister, how was it last night?!"
"Were there afterimages?!"
Nojiko was stunned, then suddenly understood.
She playfully punched Nami, feigning anger.
This little girl, in just a few days, when did she become so knowledgeable?!
Nojiko hadn't realized that if it were before, she wouldn't have understood what 'afterimages' meant at all.
But now, she instantly understood.
Extremely fast and solid.
It was over, she had also been corrupted by Reno.
On the other side.
After Marine discovered the death of Navy Captain Nezumi, they immediately launched an investigation.
They quickly found out that Reno was the true culprit behind Navy Captain Nezumi's death.
After all, this was witnessed by the villagers themselves, an undeniable fact.
There were many witnesses.
After confirmation, Marine reported it up the chain of command.
Inside Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office.
The den den mushi's mouth opened and closed, and Sengoku frowned as he listened.
After the other party finished reporting, the den den mushi hung up.
Sengoku rubbed his temples, feeling annoyed.
These despicable pirates.
Today they dared to kill a Navy Captain.
Tomorrow they would dare to attack Marineford.
Sengoku glanced at Garp, who was coolly eating senbei next to him, and couldn't help but get angry: "Garp, how many times have I told you not to eat in my office."
Garp laughed carelessly: "Hahahahaha, Sengoku, it wasn't me who angered you, don't take your anger out on me."
After speaking, he continued to eat without concern for his image.
"Garp, the East Blue hasn't been peaceful lately. Two Pirate Crews have emerged consecutively, both causing quite a stir." Sengoku's anger subsided slightly, and he began to talk about serious matters.
"Tell me about it," Garp said indistinctly.
Garp was quite concerned about his hometown.
Sengoku pushed up his glasses and slowly explained:
"The first Pirate Crew is the Reno Pirates, led by Reno, suspected Cloud-Cloud Fruit user. All the crew members are female. The only known name is the navigator Nami, suspected Goro Goro no Mi user."
"As for the others, their identities are currently unknown."
"Their photos will be sent over soon."
"According to intelligence, Navy Captain Nezumi died at Reno's hands, in an extremely brutal manner."
Garp nodded, his gaze calm.
"The second Pirate Crew is the Straw Hat Pirates, led by Straw Hat Monkey D. Luffy, suspected Rubber-Rubber Fruit user. The crew member Roronoa Zoro is a swordsman."
"They defeated Navy Captain Morgan in Shells Town and Buggy the Clown in Orange Town."
"However, some people saw them clash with the Reno Pirates in Syrup Village, and both were severely injured by Reno. Their whereabouts are currently unknown."
Boom!!!!
Garp's aura suddenly erupted.
Sengoku, quick-witted, immediately held him down and reprimanded, "Garp, what are you going crazy for?! Calm down."
Garp: I can't calm down at all.
Luffy was his own grandson, and he was severely injured by someone?!
Bastard!!
No!!
Garp suddenly reacted, his face darkening.
That scoundrel Luffy actually became a pirate behind his back.
Most importantly, he had previously boasted endlessly in front of him, claiming he would kill indiscriminately upon going to sea.
But he knelt as soon as he went to sea?!
He's truly a disgrace to the D family.
Sengoku keenly noticed that something was amiss.
Why was Garp's reaction so strong when he heard that Luffy and Zoro were severely injured?!
Wait a minute.
Monkey D. Luffy.
Monkey D. Garp.
Sengoku, realizing it belatedly, slapped his forehead. Damn it!!
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