One Piece: Obtaining the Black Dragon King Fruit at the Start

Chapter 74 Reaching Upside Down Mountain

“That brat Minos not only slaughtered countless Marines but also destroyed branch islands. He is simply lawless and his crimes are unforgivable.”

"We should increase the bounty to get pirates or bounty hunters to hunt him down!"

Sengoku's tone was filled with hatred and anger towards Minos.

"Then what would be a suitable value?" Staff Officer He asked seriously.

What Advisor Tsuru meant was that too little would be uncomfortable, and no pirate or hunter would be willing to take the risk. But too much wouldn't be appropriate either; pirates would laugh at them for being too afraid of Minos.

"Yes? What should the price be?"

"I think setting it at 10 billion peles is fine."

"Isn't that a bit too much?"

"Is it a lot? Not at all. Look, Minos could fight Kaido to a draw, do you think 10 billion Berries is a lot?"

"Huh! Now that you mention it, I feel like 10 billion Berries is too little."

"Yes, it is indeed a bit too little."

As Zhan Guo listened to the discussions, his anger subsided considerably. What kind of meeting is it if no one expresses their opinions?

"How about we set the price at 20 billion Berries? What do you think?"

Sakazuki's sudden remark plunged the entire conference room into silence once again.

"Fine! As expected, you are the biggest scourge!" Sengoku cursed inwardly as he looked at the crowd who had stopped discussing and then at Sakazuki, whose face remained calm.

Sengoku was quite helpless; it was always Sakazuki, that troublemaker, who made the atmosphere awkward every time.

"Any further comments?" Sengoku asked, his face full of helplessness.

"How about we set it at 24 billion Berries?" Advisor He said calmly.

"What's your explanation, Advisor He?" Sengoku looked at Advisor He with great anticipation.

"First, his strength justifies the price, and second, his massacre of the townspeople is an unforgivable crime, so the bounty must be increased. Otherwise, the pirates will think we are not doing anything."

Staff Officer He's analysis was deemed appropriate by all the generals present.

A long silence followed.

"Then it's settled." Sengoku said seriously, seeing that no one had any objections.

The naval meeting ended quickly.

……

Kizaru stood on the warship, looking at the boundless sea, his frustration beyond words.

Onigumo and Chaton looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

If we met at headquarters normally, we might exchange a few sarcastic remarks, but now we feel a sense of shared misfortune.

"Sigh." The two of them couldn't help but sigh.

Kizaru and his two companions, along with several hundred Marines, set off in a grand procession towards the Grand Line.

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The next day.

Minos woke up to the gentle wake-up call from his smart butler. After getting everything ready, he went to the yacht and gazed at the upside-down mountain before him, lost in thought.

"He can actually get up there? You can't believe he can climb mountains on a yacht?"

"Master, are you there?" Minos called out.

Ding, does the host need anything?

"Uh, I'm mainly curious whether our yacht can reach the top of this mountain?"

Minos's tone was full of skepticism towards the yacht.

*Ding, host.* Don't be afraid, just charge forward. We were able to board the Going Merry, so what are we afraid of on this luxury yacht?

"Well, alright! Let's give it a try, and also see this so-called pirate graveyard!" Minos said enthusiastically.

Ding, that's it, just go for it.

"Little Ai, charge!" Minos shouted excitedly.

"Yes, Master." The smart butler is preparing.

The smart assistant's voice was still as gentle as ever, but Minos's mind was entirely on the mountain peak at the moment.

After passing this mountain peak, you will reach Twin Gorges (Capes), where a surprise awaits you!

"It seems like the kill count can be increased again." Minos was very pleased.

Soon, Minos sensed that the yacht was climbing up the mountain.

Minos was truly impressed by this; the yacht was actually able to go upstream!

Minos stood on the yacht, looking at the turbulent sea and the rock traps beneath it, and sighed, "No wonder the Grand Line is a graveyard for pirates. The yacht just collided with the rocks several times, but luckily it's incredibly sturdy."

If it's made of wood, it is indeed easy to damage and leak.

Time passed quickly, and Minos arrived at Twin Capes without encountering any danger, Laboon, or Crocus.

Minos was a little disappointed. If they had met, he could have discussed the use of the normal punch with Crocus.

Crocus: "Who are you, kid?!"

Minos: "Take this! A normal punch!" (◣_◢)

Minos suppressed his disappointment and said calmly, "Smart Butler, search for Whiskey Peak."

"Yes, Master." The smart assistant is searching.

Minos was a little excited after not hearing the system notification sound for gaining kill points for several days. He knew he would soon have a large amount of kill points.

"Master." The smart home assistant has been located.

"Smart assistant, navigate directly to Whiskey Peak," Minos exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes, Master. Sprinting at full speed."

Time flies, and Whiskey Peak is almost here. Minos can see the cactus-like peak from afar.

But Minos, who knew everything, knew that it wasn't a cactus, but a pirate's tombstone.

Minos jumped off the yacht onto the island and headed towards the town ahead.

Upon arriving in the town, several villagers quickly came out to warmly welcome him.

However, the man's happiness was short-lived, as his companion interrupted him with trembling hands.

Well, the villager was quite puzzled by this.

But the other villagers were trembling all over, staring at Minos in fear, speechless.

The enthusiastic villager was puzzled. What had happened? Why were they afraid?

Minos watched this scene with a smile, at the trembling villagers—no, they should be called hunters. They probably already know who I am!

The enthusiastic villager, rather oblivious, continued to tell Minos about their village.

Minos nodded with a smile, glancing occasionally at the other trembling hunters.

At that moment, Minos's smile was terrifying to them. They felt as if they were in hell, unable to breathe.

An amusing scene unfolded as the oblivious, enthusiastic hunter led Minos toward the town center. Behind them followed a group of trembling, slow-moving figures.

"Hey, if I'm not mistaken, that person looks like the Fifth Emperor Minos!" a hunter exclaimed fearfully.

“You’re not mistaken, that really is the black dragon Minos.” Another villager also looked frightened.

"What do we do now? Will we be killed by the Fifth Emperor Minos?" another hunter asked fearfully.

"Damn it. It's all that guy's fault for being blind; he actually took Minos to the town center. Wasn't he just asking for death?" another hunter cursed repeatedly.

"We're doomed, we're definitely dead. The newspapers say Minos killed a lot of people!"

Worry and fear were vividly displayed in these individuals at that moment.

“Why don’t we not go back? Let’s go to the mountaintop and hide there, so Minos won’t find us,” one hunter suggested.

"Great idea! Let's not go back, let's go hide!"

Instead of returning, the hunters quietly went up the mountain to hide.

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