[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-one-piece-bounty-hunter-king":3,"chapter-one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-251":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","One Piece : Bounty Hunter King!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1297169,1721,"Chapter 251: This Is Another Form of NTR","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-251",251,"\u003Cp>The more she said this, the more cautious Crocodile became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy's ability to secure a lasting place in the underworld spoke volumes about her methods and intelligence—something the Warlord understood very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman suddenly appearing to propose open cooperation, even offering to join the Hunter Guild herself... this choice seemed strange no matter how you looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she was optimistic about the Hunter Guild, there was no need to be this eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the World Government's official stance remained unclear, especially since they had recently clashed directly with Cyrus again in Dressrosa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Crocodile's skeptical expression, Stussy chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I'm genuinely sincere about joining. If you can't make the decision, you can help me contact your Guild Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So this was her real goal?' Crocodile speculated internally upon hearing Stussy's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this might be for the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Crocodile nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll contact the Guild Master. As for whether your membership will be approved, you can discuss that directly with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Crocodile stood up and left to fetch a secure line. Stussy watched the departing Warlord, gently touching the small bag beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short while, Crocodile returned and handed the Den Den Mushi to Stussy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Queen of the Pleasure District, Stussy, wants to join the Hunter Guild?\" Cyrus's voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy's expression turned serious, her smile fading as she respectfully accepted the snail with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Cyrus. Dr. Vegapunk asked me to convey his greetings to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy's words made Crocodile's expression change dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Vegapunk? Stussy has connections with Vegapunk?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you said it directly!\" Cyrus's voice showed no fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed this classified information didn't surprise him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About joining the Hunter Guild?\" Stussy spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Approved!\" Cyrus's voice responded. \"Joining the Hunter Guild is fine, but what I want to know is—has Vegapunk completed the Mother Flame yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Mother Flame?' Crocodile felt puzzled, this was the first time he'd heard this term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Cyrus was asking about it directly, it must be something incredibly important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy clearly hadn't expected Cyrus to ask this, her face suddenly losing color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you... Not yet. But according to him, it might be completed within the next few years.\" Stussy took a deep breath before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mother Flame was a top-secret project of the World Government, known to very few people globally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't been in long-term contact with Vegapunk, she wouldn't know about its existence either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Cyrus know about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, still the same timeline? That should be sufficient,\" Cyrus's voice came through before the call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had closed its eyes, Stussy wore a highly serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Guild Master has approved, I'll be handling subsequent cooperation matters with you,\" Crocodile noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was very interested in what Cyrus had mentioned, now clearly wasn't the time to ask—there would be plenty of opportunities later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well!\" Stussy quickly composed herself and briefly discussed the upcoming cooperation with the Warlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essentially, it was about providing back-channel information and illicit funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy clearly had something heavy on her mind, and after a quick discussion, she stood up and left without even mentioning joining the guild again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems what the president said has really gotten to this woman.' Crocodile naturally noticed that Stussy's reaction was highly unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving, Stussy took out a personal Den Den Mushi from her small bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard it. He knows what you're doing now,\" Stussy spoke to the snail in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a strange person. Someone like this is truly hard to figure out,\" Vegapunk's tone clearly carried deep surprise as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as we've established secure contact, that's what matters. As for how Cyrus found out, we'll have opportunities to ask later. Meanwhile, you should report this to the World Government.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy gave a slight nod. \"Should I reveal this identity to the Hunter Guild as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's probably already guessed. Find an opportunity to tell them during your next contact with the Hunter Guild,\" Vegapunk hesitated for a moment before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy, was a double agent—or rather, a triple agent now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ending the communication with Vegapunk, Stussy watched as the snail in her hand returned to its ordinary appearance, then continued using it to make another call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buru buru!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Den Den Mushi rang briefly before being answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stussy, how's the progress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Success. I've now established cooperation with the Hunter Guild.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent. Continue gathering intelligence, especially regarding that person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the other end clearly gritted their teeth when mentioning Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spandine, if you want revenge for your son, you could always go confront that person directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his tone, Stussy spoke with a sweet, mocking smile curling at the corners of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\" The Den Den Mushi was abruptly hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cowardly fool!\" Stussy looked at the disconnected snail, stuffed it into her small bag, and couldn't help muttering under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Dressrosa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The timeline remains unchanged, but while Stussy appears to be the Queen of the Pleasure District in the underworld and a CP0 agent, she's actually working directly for that fellow Vegapunk.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A contemplative expression flashed across Cyrus's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stussy is a clone of Miss Bakkin, who was once Vegapunk's colleague in MADS—they researched many illicit technologies together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus even suspected that Bakkin's foolish son, Weevil, was actually cloned using something like Whitebeard's cells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all... well....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange look crossed Cyrus's face as his thoughts drifted further astray into the weird science of this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder rumbled from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus turned to see Enel walking in, looking thoroughly exhilarated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time he'd had his fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since coming down from Sky Island, he'd rarely had such ample opportunities to fight freely. He'd definitely enjoyed himself this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon seeing Cyrus, Enel immediately composed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should we do with those guys?\" Noticing Cyrus's gaze, Enel quickly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually showed restraint this time? I thought you'd kill them all,\" Cyrus noted, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no! That guy Crocodile said true mastery means having perfect control over your power. I have complete control over mine,\" Enel immediately shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You believe him?' Cyrus twitched his mouth and waved dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Capture them. Have King Riku deliver them to the Naval Base to collect the bounties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement made Enel's expression turn peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer the naive guy who'd just descended from Sky Island, he knew perfectly well what Cyrus's current relationship with the World Government and the Marines was like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And you want to send these pirates to the Naval Base to claim bounties?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this just another form of disrespect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bounty money will fund the daily operations of the local Hunter Guild,\" Cyrus explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, Boss! Leave it to me! The Marines will have to pay this bounty,\" Young Enel immediately thumped his chest in assurance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1162,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.376Z",1,"novelbin.me","d53ce0819f57bdb115eb5f3b45cae9a567b8b23266703142674ca04af49358ba","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-252",null,263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]