One Piece: Lightning's Heir

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Ten minutes later, Arthur, feeling refreshed, left the area, having successfully shaken down this group for nearly 100,000 Belly.

Left behind were Bard and his crew, their clothes in disarray, shivering, vowing to never rob anyone again.

Arthur was completely unaware that his actions had left a deep psychological scar on these men, redeeming several lost souls and setting them on the right path.

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The City of Wine, Ergo, was located on the first magnetic route of the Grand Line, near the Calm Belt on the left.

Arthur had just robbed the local thug, Bard, and his crew, learning some key information.

The most important of which was the underworld kingpin of this city, Vasco Shot, nicknamed "Heavy Drinker," a man who loved alcohol above all else. All the local thugs and gangs were under his control.

Vasco Shot was very powerful, having once sunk three Marine warships that came to suppress him. This was an event witnessed by everyone living at the port, and it was well-known.

At this moment, Vasco was still living comfortably. He had recently been preparing to set sail, so these thugs were no longer being managed. Ergo was gradually becoming chaotic.

"Vasco Shot?"

Arthur felt the name was familiar. Thinking carefully, he remembered.

This man was a future member of the Blackbeard Pirates, a convict from Level Six of Impel Down, the Eternal Hell.

Being imprisoned in the sixth level of Impel Down already showed that this person was not simple. His future bounty would probably be in the hundreds of millions.

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"Mr. Borsalino, Vice-Admiral Tsuru, CP0 Agent! It's about a three-hour journey to Ergo. Seabury D. Arthur's ship was found nearby. It had no food left on it, so he must have landed on this island to replenish his supplies!"

On the vast sea, a warship bearing the Marine flag sailed swiftly. An officer on board reported respectfully to Kizaru, Tsuru, and the CP0 agent.

After Arthur's bounty was issued, they personally went to the West Blue to pursue him. They didn't expect to come up empty-handed. Later, they received intelligence from bounty hunters, so they chased him all the way here.

Vice Admiral Tsuru was dispatched because her Wash-Wash Fruit ability could wash away the evil thoughts in people's hearts, with the intention of turning Arthur to the side of the Marines.

Standing next to Vice Admiral Tsuru was a young woman, about fifteen or sixteen years old, who was none other than Aurora!

At this moment, Aurora seemed to have shed her naiveté. She wore the unique coat of the Marines, having joined the Marine ranks.

"Well, well, this guy sure can run, how troublesome!" Kizaru drawled lazily. "I hope he doesn't get away this time!"

They were truly helpless. They had been dispatched to capture Arthur. The World Government had issued a direct order, demanding they erase the shame and prevent Arthur from entering the paradise of great pirates — the New World.

If Arthur entered the New World, There would be no possibility of capture. At that time, the incident of the Heavenly Tribute being robbed would become a laughingstock of the World Government, and more and more pirates would imitate Arthur and intercept the Heavenly Tribute.

This precedent could not be set!

Tsuru held her arms across her chest, her eyes calmly looking at the calm sea. "Arthur abandoned his ship, which means he might fly directly. The speed of lightning is too fast. We must be prepared for failure."

The CP0 agent stood to the side, not speaking. He was about eleven feet tall, wearing a top hat, a red shirt, and a white robe. The mask on his face seemed to depict sadness. Only he came this time, indicating that his strength was far greater than the four from last time.

Aurora's expression was complicated, and she remained silent. She didn't know how to face Arthur.

She was originally confused about the importance of power.

It wasn't until Arthur appeared, saving her. And then the Marines appeared, wanting to arrest her, suspecting she was Arthur's accomplice. Everything that had happened during this time made her deeply feel her own powerlessness.

If it hadn't been for Vice Admiral Tsuru's kindness in taking Aurora in, she would probably have been arrested by the World Government as Arthur's accomplice.

"I hear there's a madman on the City of Wine who sank three warships. If we can't catch Arthur, we'll take him back instead!" Kizaru shrugged indifferently, lighting a cigarette.

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Arthur had no idea about any of this. He was strolling around the docks, attracting the attention of the local thugs.

Once someone approached, he would drag them into an alley and rob them of their money. He had already robbed over a million Belly.

Arthur was finally satisfied. He was happily holding his hard-earned money, preparing for a great meal.

"Hey, who are you, kid? How dare you steal money in Captain Vasco's territory? Are you tired of living?"

Arthur's unrestrained robbery finally attracted the attention of Vasco Shot, who was about to set sail.

Although he was about to set sail, he wouldn't allow anyone to taint his former territory.

"Oh?" Arthur raised an eyebrow. He was so hungry he could barely stand, and someone dared to cross him?

"I'm having my first robbery in my life, and as a courtesy for being in a good mood, I'll spare your lives!" Finishing his words, he rushed towards the direction of the restaurant. He was really hungry.

"...." The two underlings were instantly enraged, reaching out to grab Arthur.

"Zzzzzzt!"

Electricity flashed instantly. The two underlings who had reached out were left as two pieces of charred black charcoal.

"There are always fools in this world who don't know their limits..." Arthur smiled wryly, not even bothering to use his hands, directly elementalizing, letting the two grab onto the lightning.

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