area51novel Chapter 399 Latest Bounty Poster, Meli is Stunned
Chapter 399 Latest Bounty Poster, Meli is Stunned
Chapter 399 Latest Bounty Poster, Meli is Stunned
"Do you know anything about the situation in the New World?" Jinbe asked.
"Yes, I understand the general idea."
west Yan nodded and said, "Ace and the others disbanded the Whitebeard Pirates."
"After that, Ace formed his own pirate crew, and Marco and other members of the original Whitebeard Pirates joined Ace's crew."
"Then there are the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
At this point, west Yan paused for a moment, then said with a complicated expression, "Besides Whitebeard Jr. and Trafalgar Law, who have newly become Shichibukai... Buggy the Clown has also become a Shichibukai."
Zoro: ? ? ?
Zoro, who was listening attentively, immediately had several question marks pop up above his head upon hearing this.
"Who are you talking about?"
Wasn't that guy a pirate with a bounty of over ten million? How did he become a Shichibukai?
"It's hard to believe, isn't it?" west Yan said, "But he really is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
Why?
Zoro's face was full of confusion, not understanding why the Navy would allow someone like Buggy the Clown to become a Shichibukai.
He's not that strong either.
"Because his identity is very special," west Yan said.
"special?"
"What's so special about it?"
"He was a member of the crew of the Pirate King Roger."
"A member of the Pirate King Roger's crew?!" Zoro exclaimed incredulously, "Him?"
Why are the crew members of One Piece in the East Blue?
And the bounty is only a little over ten million...
Could it be that he's hiding his true abilities?
There's no need to appear so weak when trying to hide your talents.
"It may sound unbelievable, but he really is a member of the Pirate King's crew," west Yan said. "Moreover, he has a very good relationship with Shanks, one of the Four Emperors; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are sworn brothers."
"So... those criminals who came out of Impel Down were willing to follow him."
"That's why he was able to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
Although there were many coincidences involved, Buggy did indeed become a Shichibukai because of these events.
So... Xi Yan felt that this guy might have gotten a bit of luck.
"I see.."
After hearing west Yan's explanation, Zoro finally understood why Buggy the Clown had become a Shichibukai.
It turns out that those titles brought him convenience!
As for his actual abilities... that's hard to say.
"To be honest, I have mixed feelings about him becoming a Shichibukai," Nami said, her lips twitching.
Who would have thought that the guy who was beaten and sent flying by Luffy two years ago would now become a Shichibukai?
"Maybe he's hiding his true abilities," Sanji said.
Reflecting on Bucky's previous performance, west Yan sighed, "Maybe."
Perhaps this guy named Bucky the Clown has some ulterior motive, but that's none of their business, so there's no need to worry about it too much.
"Speaking of which, that guy called Blackbeard is pretty much the same," Perona said. "I remember he didn't have a bounty on his head before either."
"He's different," Jinbe said, shaking his head. "Although Blackbeard doesn't have a bounty, he did come from the Whitebeard Pirates after all."
"What's more... he also killed Thatch and defeated Ace."
With such an impressive record, even without a bounty, the World Government would be willing to grant him the position of Shichibukai.
"Fire Fist Ace..."
As if she understood something, Perona nodded and said nothing more.
"Speaking of which... what has that Blackbeard guy been up to lately?" west Yan glanced at Jinbe and said, "My intelligence is that he's been recruiting soldiers lately, clearly planning something big."
"The intelligence I received is actually similar to yours," Jinbe said. "This guy is indeed recruiting."
After speaking, Jinbe paused for a moment, then frowned and guessed, "I suspect this guy might want to become a new Yonko in one fell swoop."
Given that guy's ambition, it's not surprising that he wanted to do something like this.
"The Four Emperors..."
Upon hearing the words "Four Emperors," Nami and the others' expressions immediately changed.
The Four Emperors—
That kind of being was completely different from the enemies they usually encountered.
"It's normal for him to have such thoughts," west Yan said. "After all... he got his hands on Uncle Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit."
Blackbeard, who ate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, definitely has the potential to become one of the Four Emperors!
"The Tremor-Tremor Fruit...—"
Upon hearing the words "Tremor-Tremor Fruit," Jinbe's expression became somewhat complicated.
Who would have thought that Daddy's Devil Fruit power would fall into the hands of that bastard Teach?
"The Devil Fruit of the former Yonko, Whitebeard?" Perona said.
"Yes."
west Yan nodded and said, "You haven't seen it with your own eyes, so you don't know. The destructive power of that ability is truly astonishing."
It's safe to say that if the white-bearded uncle had wanted to, he could have absolutely sunk the Marine Headquarters!
"No wonder this person wants to compete for the position of one of the Four Emperors."
"After all, they have that ability now."
"Speaking of which... I've heard something else," Jinbe said.
"What is it?"
This time, Jinbe didn't answer immediately. Instead, he lowered his head and thought for a moment before raising his head and saying, "I went to Whole Cake Island a while ago... ah, that is, the territory of the B1G·MOM Pirates."
"There, I learned some information from Katakuri."
"He said that a lot of Devil Fruit users have recently appeared in the Blackbeard Pirates, and their speed is abnormally fast."
"Maybe he bought the Devil Fruit from the black market," Nami guessed.
west Yan also asked Xia Qi to keep an eye out for Devil Fruits, so Nami didn't find it strange.
"Maybe," Jinbe said.
Given their strength, it's quite normal for them to have the financial resources to buy enough Devil Fruits, so Jinbe didn't worry too much about it.
Then, Jinbe looked at Luffy and said, "But that Blackbeard guy has a grudge against you, so it's best to be careful."
"Be careful of what?"
"Be careful they don't come looking for trouble."
Jinbe said, "Furthermore... after a Devil Fruit user dies, their power is reborn on the sea, just like how he regained the Tremor-Tremor Fruit."
"So... that guy with the black beard might be eyeing your abilities."
As he spoke, Jinbe glanced at Usopp, the meaning of which was self-evident.
The Momo-Momo Fruit's power... is so appealing!
Upon hearing Jinbe's words, Usopp's pupils immediately contracted.
Are they eyeing his abilities?
Wait, is that guy with the black beard going to come and kill him?!
Upon realizing this, Usopp's face immediately turned green.
"scare!"
"The ability to target me?!" Chopper, standing next to Usopp, said with a frightened expression, "Then I'm in great danger!"
No!
Usopp:
"They probably don't care about the Human-Human Fruit," Usopp retorted. "If we're talking about danger, it's me."
"Huh?"
"is that so?"
Chopper was taken aback. Was his Human-Human Fruit really that unpopular?
He feels very capable.
"Your Devil Fruit is probably useless to humans," west Yan explained with a smile. "So no one will be after you."
If he's not mistaken, Chopper's Devil Fruit is the Human-Human Fruit - Human Form.
This ability, if ingested by humans, would only render them unable to swim, without any other changes, so Blackbeard wouldn't be interested in it.
Sanji nodded and said, "In a sense... Chopper's ability can only be maximized when he eats it."
"After all... no one else has been able to figure out something like the Rumble Ball, so you can relax."
He didn't think anyone would be after Chopper's abilities.
"That's good...
Chopper breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, then said somewhat dejectedly, "But why can't I feel happy?"
Damn it, how could they not even look at his Human-Human Fruit... That Blackbeard guy really has no taste!
"It's not a good thing not to be targeted," Nami said with a headache. "I'm really envious."
She's in big danger now that she's a Logia-type Devil Fruit user!
"Don't worry," Luffy said, adjusting his hat. "If that guy dares to come looking for us, I'll beat them to a pulp!"
"Luffy is right," west Yan said. "With our current strength, we don't need to be afraid of them."
Let alone the Blackbeard Pirates, even the current Straw Hat Pirates are confident they can go toe-to-toe with the Four Emperors!
So there's no need to be afraid of the Blackbeard Pirates.
Seeing that Luffy and Xiyan had said so, Chopper and Nami gradually relaxed.
Yes, they are very strong too!
"ah"
"What are you all doing here?" Kemi, who had swum over with Papagu, said with a smile, "You're the main characters of the banquet, how could you sneak away?"
"We have something to talk about," west Yan said with a smile. "Besides, we've almost finished eating, haven't we?"
Kemi blinked upon hearing this. "Is that so?"
"Hey, Straw Hat!" Papago, who had jumped off Camie, approached Luffy and asked, "When are you guys leaving?"
"I left after attending the banquet."
"Huh?!"
Papagu asked, dumbfounded, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"You should at least stay a few more days!"
He didn't even properly fulfill his duties as host, why is he in such a hurry?
At the very least, he should give the Straw Hat crew a proper welcome.
"That won't do," Luffy grinned, showing his teeth. "We've been looking forward to the New World for so long, so we can't stay here any longer!!"
If it weren't for this banquet, he wouldn't be here until now.
"How could this be..."
Seeing that Papagu looked very disappointed, Xiyan said, "All good things must come to an end, Papagu."
After saying that, west Yan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Don't be sad, we'll meet again sooner or later."
"We'll meet again sooner or later..." Papagu blinked, then regained her composure and said, "Then you'd better keep your word!"
"certainly!"
west Yan gave a thumbs up and said.
"profound!"
Seeing Papagu become lively again, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
Just then, Neptune sauntered over.
"So you've been here, Xiyan."
Upon hearing the name west Yan, everyone understood that the uncle also knew west Yan's identity.
"Your Majesty King Neptune!"
"Uncle Neptune!"
The group greeted Neptune, who nodded back, still slightly drunk.
Then, Neptune looked at Xiyan and said, "Xiyan, could we talk alone?"
He had already thanked the Straw Hat Pirates, but he hadn't thanked west Yan himself yet, so... he needed to talk to west Yan alone.
"it is good."
west Yan did not refuse and got up to leave with Neptune.
After watching the other person leave, Mei asked curiously, "What did Uncle Neptune want to talk to Xiyan about?"
They actually needed to call Xiyan away separately...
"Perhaps it's because of the incident two years ago," Jinbe guessed.
Two years ago, west Yan saved the fish-men on Mary Geoise, so it's quite normal for the other party to want to talk to west Yan alone.
"Those things from two years ago..."
Hearing Jinbe's words, everyone nodded as if they understood something.
This king of Fishman Island... probably has a lot to say to Xiyan.
"Uncle Neptune, what do you want to say to me?" Xi Yan, leaning against a pillar, looked at Neptune with a smile and said, "You actually had to call me out alone."
Neptune did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but instead pursed his lips and looked at west Yan for a while.
After a moment, he bowed to Xiyan and said, "Xiyan, thank you for your assistance to the fish-men two years ago."
"Huh?"
"Uncle, what are you doing?"
Seeing Neptune bowing, west Yan immediately went over to help him up, but Neptune stopped him.
"You deserve this."
Neptune said, "If it weren't for you, those merfolk living in Mary Geoise would never have made it out alive."
"That was just a small favor."
"It was a small favor for you, but not for me," Neptune said, shaking his head. "If it weren't for you, I, this incompetent king, would have been unable to save my people."
"So... I'm very grateful to you."
As he said this, tears welled up in Neptune's eyes; he truly hated his own incompetence.
Because... he was unable to save his people in Mary Geoise.
Hearing Neptune's words, west Yan sighed silently.
It seems that this usually optimistic older man is also feeling quite down inside.
She was just putting on that act so as not to worry others.
Then, west Yan said, "Uncle Neptune, I accept your thanks. Please get up."
After seeing that west Yan had accepted his thanks, Neptune forced back the tears in his eyes and then straightened up.
"If you need anything, please don't hesitate to tell me," Neptune said earnestly. "Although our treasure vault was just stolen, we can still piece together some things."
Looking at Neptune's serious expression, west Yan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then get me a Log Pose to go to the New World."
"Huh?"
Neptune was stunned when he heard west Yan's request. It was... just that simple?
"you...
Seeing that Neptune was about to say something, west Yan interrupted him with a smile, "Hey."
"Uncle Neptune... Jinbe and Shirahoshi are friends, you know."
"So please don't be so formal with me."
Seeing the man's radiant smile, Neptune couldn't hold back any longer.
"Thank you... thank you..."
Seeing Neptune's tears welling up, west Yan pursed his lips, unsure of what to say.
Neptune didn't seem to care, and continued, "Xiyan, do you know what? I see in you the hope of realizing Yiji's dream."
"so....
"Feel sorry."
By the end, Neptune even became choked up and could barely speak.
Don't worry.
west Yan said softly, "Princess Yi Ji's dream will definitely come true."
Watching the gradually blurring Western Flame, Neptune said, "Thank you..."
It feels so good to be recognized!
After a moment, Neptune, having calmed down, wiped his eyes and said, "Sorry, I made you laugh."
"How could that be?" west Yan turned to look at the sea outside and said softly, "Although it is said that men do not easily shed tears, it is only because they have not yet reached the point of heartbreak."
Everyone has this experience, so there's no need to laugh at others.
Neptune smiled wryly upon hearing this, not expecting that he was not as open-minded as this young man who looked to be no more than twenty years old.
Then Neptune said, "Xiyan, you probably don't want to reveal that you're still alive, right?"
"Um."
west Yan nodded and said, "If we are exposed here, it might have some negative impact on your Fishman Island."
Neptune pursed his lips upon hearing this. The other party's first thought was actually for their Fishman Island... What a magnanimous heart!
After letting out a long sigh, Neptune said seriously, "Don't worry, besides our Neptune royal family, only a few soldiers know that you are still alive."
"But I've also put a gag order on those guys, so you can rest assured."
After making these preparations, it's impossible for the fact that west Yan is still alive to be revealed!
This time, west Yan simply nodded and didn't say anything more.
After ending the conversation, the two walked back in the direction they had come from, chatting and laughing.
"How many days are you planning to stay on Fishman Island?" Neptune asked curiously.
"Luffy means that after this banquet, we'll leave here for the New World," west Yan said.
Neptune paused for a moment, then asked anxiously, "So urgent?"
"You should at least stay a few more days."
"Our banquet could last for several days!"
He really enjoyed having parties with the Straw Hat crew, so he didn't want them to leave so soon.
"We're all eager to get to the New World, Uncle Neptune," west Yan said. "So we won't be staying on Fishman Island for too long."
"I see."
Neptune pursed his lips. To be honest, he was really reluctant to see these guys leave, but since they had said so, he couldn't insist anymore.
So Neptune said, "In that case, I won't insist."
"However... the gates of the Dragon Palace will always be open to you."
This time, west Yan didn't say anything, but just smiled and nodded.
Just then, Shark Star swam over with the Straw Hat Pirates' bounty poster in his hand.
"Um?"
"Father?"
"Lord Xi Yan?"
Seeing the two people chatting in the corridor, Shark Star asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
"Just chatting," Neptune said. "Is there something you need?"
"I just received the Straw Hat Pirates' bounty poster," Shark Star said. "I was just about to show it to them."
"Let's do it together then."
west Yan glanced at the corner ahead and said, "Everyone's over there."
Neptune blinked upon hearing this. Was this old man going to come along too?
After thinking for a moment, Neptune decided to go along and take a look, clearly also curious about the Straw Hat Pirates' latest bounty poster.
Shark Star nodded obediently and followed west Yan back to the balcony.
"Are you guys done talking?" Nami looked up and said.
"Okay, we're done talking."
west Yan nodded, then glanced at Shark Star and said, "He said he got our group's latest bounty poster, so he plans to bring it over for us to see."
Upon hearing this, the Straw Hat Pirates members present immediately showed expressions of interest.
"The latest bounty poster..." Luffy exclaimed excitedly, "Does that mean my bounty has gone up again?"
"Did I go up too?!" Chopper asked expectantly.
Mei looked expectantly at the bounty poster in Shark Star's hand and said, "Do I have a bounty poster now?"
She really hopes she'll have a bounty on her head!
"I hope mine didn't go up," Nami said, clasping her hands together.
Perona glanced at Nami with a puzzled look. Wasn't an increase in bounty a good thing?
What pirate is afraid of this?
But when Perona thought about Nami's personality, she felt relieved.
This guy is terrified of death, even after eating a Logia-type Devil Fruit, so it's normal for him to be afraid of this.
With that thought in mind, Perona nodded.
Then she said, "I don't know if there's any for me."
If she has a bounty on her head... then Lord Moria will find out about her going to sea!
"I hope you can get me a new bounty poster," Sanji said, his hands clasped together.
Please, I'm begging you.
Shark Star, who had taken in everyone's reactions, broke out in a cold sweat and said, "I don't know what your bounty poster looks like. I just got it and took it over."
"Let me see."
west Yan casually took the bounty poster from Shark Star and began to examine it.
He added, "Luffy's bounty remains at 500 million, which is unchanged."
Luffy pursed his lips upon hearing this; he had thought he was going to gain some power.
The result is still 500 million... It's meaningless.
west Yan was somewhat helpless. Wasn't this guy satisfied yet?
This stuff doesn't rise so easily, okay!
After shaking his head, west Yan looked down at the other people's bounty posters and said, "Not only is Luffy's the same, but the others' are too."
After saying that, west Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Well, Sanji's is still the same."
Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Sanji seemed to have suffered a fatal blow and immediately collapsed to the ground.
"hateful..
Sanji, dressed in grey and white, said through tears, "I'll settle the score with those damned Marines sooner or later..."
Why did his bounty poster have to be a sketch, you bastard!
what! ! !
Seeing Sanji's pained expression, the others felt a pang of pity; the guy was really suffering.
"Don't look at me like that, you bunch of guys!"
west Yan's lips twitched upon hearing this; he truly couldn't hold back any longer.
"Wasn't it supposed to be the latest bounty poster?" Chopper asked疑惑地, "If nothing has changed, then why is it the latest?"
"It must be the few of us who have been put on the wanted list," west Yan said, pointing to himself, Perona, and Melly.
Upon hearing west Yan's words, Chopper immediately had a look of sudden realization. That makes sense.
"Then quickly check how much you have," Usopp said.
He was very curious about the bounty on Xi Yan's current identity.
"Let me see," west Yan said.
As they spoke, west Yan pulled out his wanted poster, then said somewhat speechlessly, "The guy in sunglasses..."
"What a strange nickname!!"
"Who told you to wear sunglasses all the time?" Usopp laughed.
west Yan rolled his eyes upon hearing this. Although he was indeed wearing sunglasses and hadn't given his name, there was no need to use such a strange title.
It would be nice to give it a title like "Wooden Man" or something related to wood.
"How much is the bounty?" Perona asked curiously.
"Let me see."
After glancing down at the bounty amount, west Yan said, "One hundred million Berries..."
After speaking, west Yan paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "I didn't expect my new alias to have a bounty of over 100 million on its first try."
"Maybe it's because you took down that pacifist all by yourself," Zoro said.
He had experienced firsthand how powerful that thing was two years ago, so it wasn't surprising that west Yan had such a bounty.
"To have a bounty of over 100 million on your first try is certainly no small feat," Jinbe remarked.
While not as exaggerated as west Yan's original disguise, it's still a rather alarming number.
After all... he's not the captain!
Then, Jinbe said with some emotion, "I wonder how much bounty the World Government will offer after they find out that Xiyan is still alive."
Upon hearing this, the others also showed anticipation in their eyes; they were also very curious about this matter.
"We'll find out when the time comes," west Yan said with a smile.
However, he felt it should exceed one billion.
After all... he attacked Mary Geoise!
"What about mine? What about mine?" Melly asked, leaning closer. "Do I have any?"
"Let me see."
west Yan flipped open his latest bounty poster and looked at the next one.
"Yes, there is." west Yan nodded and said, "Merry, an apprentice of the Straw Hat Pirates."
"Hey, this picture is quite cute."
"How much is the bounty?"
Meili looked up at Xiyan expectantly and said.
Upon hearing Mei Li's words, west Yan subconsciously looked towards the location of the bounty, and then fell silent.
I initially thought he hadn't noticed the amount, but it turns out it was because there were so few digits...
"What's wrong?" Meili asked Xiyan in confusion. "Tell me quickly!"
"Merry, bounty 1."
At this point, west Yan suddenly paused, his expression becoming somewhat complicated.
"Ten million?!"
Mei Li's eyes lit up and she said, "Although it's not particularly tall, I'm still very satisfied."
This is a good start!
In that case... after she participates in a few more battles, her wealth should increase to 100 million!
Thinking of this, Mary's eyes began to light up.
Chopper clenched his fists and said, "Damn it, I really want a bounty of ten million on my first try too..."
Why is he only worth 50 Berries?!
How could this be repaired?!
Having observed their reactions, west Yan paused for a moment, then pursed his lips and said, "Not ten million."
"That's...one million?" Mary blinked.
It's not much, but it's enough.
"It's one hundred...1"
Upon hearing this, Mary's expression froze.
"One hundred...not ten thousand?"
"Yes, there are no 10,000." west Yan nodded and said.
After receiving an affirmative answer, Mary was immediately silenced.
Then, she turned ashen-white and collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face.
"Why is it one hundred...?"
"I'm already so good, why is it only 100...?"
She flew all the way to the ship with her companions, and then used her abilities to destroy the warship!
She's done so much... why is it still only 100?!
Thinking of this, Mei Li's tears began to flow freely.
"Merry, don't cry!" Chopper rushed to Merry's side anxiously, saying, "Look at me, my bounty is only 50!"
"At least you can buy a newspaper, but I can't even afford one..."
As he spoke, Chopper started crying, then slumped down beside Merry, saying dejectedly, "Damn it, why is my bounty only 50...?"
At least Mary can afford a newspaper, but he can't even afford one!
How could this be repaired?!
Seeing the two little ones lying on the ground crying with dejected expressions, everyone else was immediately silenced.
So what are you trying to comfort me about?
"Well, the first bounty is a bit low, but it'll go up eventually," Usopp said, moving closer to the two of them.
He said, "There will definitely be more after the next battle!"
"So you two shouldn't be sad."
"Really?!?"
The two adorable creatures looked up at Usopp together, their eyes filled with anticipation for the high bounty.
Usopp paused for a moment upon hearing this. To be honest, he felt that there was something wrong with the bounty, so he wasn't very confident.
But faced with the little guy's gaze, he couldn't bring himself to say anything cruel.
then-
"Of course!" Usopp exclaimed, giving a thumbs-up. "It'll definitely go up!!"
No matter how much, as long as it goes up, that's fine!!
After receiving an affirmative answer, the two little ones were no longer sad and got up from the ground together.
Upon seeing this, Usopp immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Soothing a child is definitely not an easy task.
"Speaking of which, why are their bounties like this?" Nami asked curiously. "I could understand if it were just Chopper, but for both of them..."
"I don't know about that," west Yan said, shaking his head.
Who knows what exactly happened on the Navy's side?
Maybe......it was intentionally meant to disgust the Straw Hat Pirates?
It's not impossible.
Then, west Yan looked at Mei Li and Chopper and said, "Although I don't know what's going on, I believe your bounties will rise sooner or later."
"Um!"
The two little ones nodded seriously, indicating their agreement with west Yan's words.
They will definitely work harder in the future!
Seeing this, west Yan smiled, then looked down at the last wanted poster and said, "The last one is..."
"Yes, it is indeed yours, Perona."
"Princess Mononoke Perona, bounty 7000 million Berries."
"The first bounty reached seventy million," Sanji exclaimed. "Perona is truly amazing."
This bounty is higher than his; it's outrageous.
However, once Sanji thought about who the other person had been following, he understood why the other person's bounty was so high.
Perhaps... it's because of Moria, the former Shichibukai!
With that thought in mind, Sanji nodded.
"Let me see."
Perona, who had just received the bounty poster from Xi Yan, curiously examined the photo on it.
Judging from the appearance of the photo, it was probably taken secretly in the Sabaody Archipelago.
"I have to say, the photos turned out pretty good," Perona said with a smile.
"You're famous now, Perona," Nami said.
"Isn't that even better?"
Perona smiled and said, "This way, Lord Moria will have a chance to see me."
In this way... they will have a chance to re-establish contact!
"That's true," Nami said with a smile.
If Moria discovers Perona's bounty, he'll probably try to contact her.
So... this is a good thing.
Jinbe looked at Perona with some confusion.
Lord Moria?
Isn't this little girl a member of the Straw Hat crew? Why is she calling Moria, the former Shichibukai?
What... exactly is going on?
After glancing at the laughing and chatting crowd, Jinbe fell into deep thought.
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