Chapter 296: Middle-aged Straw Hat Crew

The man speaking wore a straw hat, had a sturdy build, and was followed by several strange-looking people.

"Hey! Could they be..." a customer in the corner whispered to his companion.

"It can't be wrong, it’s them. That’s definitely the Straw Hat crew. Straw hat, red shirt, slippers. Although he’s a bit fat, it’s clearly the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Straw Hat boy Luffy."

"Is that so? It seems he has suffered a lot in the past two years! He’s about the same as my nephew who has been working on a construction site for three years."

"Hey, kid, I heard the Straw Hat crew landed on this island. Do you know where they are?"

The kid who was stopped by Karl saw Karl’s face, his pupils shrank, and he shouted in surprise: "Whi, White Raven..."

"Shhh~ quiet, I’m here to catch the Straw Hat crew, don't expose me!"

The kid covered his mouth and nodded excitedly, then looked around Move Move Like a thief, and after confirming that no one was paying attention, he said.

"Admiral White Raven, I, my wife likes you very much. Can you give me an autograph?"

"Uh, this, no problem."

*Swish, swish, swish~* After signing, Karl asked again: "Do you know the whereabouts of the Straw Hat crew?"

"Hmm, hmm, I just heard someone say that they went to the tavern over there. If you want to catch them, hurry up! Otherwise, they will escape!"

"Don't worry, justice will prevail over evil."

Karl turned and left, heading straight for the tavern not far away.

"A bounty of 100 million Berries, tch, don't you read the flyers? I don't accept bounty criminals under 150 million Berries. It’s a pity you could find this place with such a low bounty."

"Bastard! I just want to join you, what did I do wrong?"

"Get lost! I am the son of the Revolutionary Army’s Dragon. You trash want to join us? It’s wishful thinking!"

The fat Sniper King on the side sneered: "That’s right, we are not in the same league as you! Captain Luffy is a criminal with a bounty of 720 million Berries, how could he look at trash Move Move Like you?"

"Get lost!"

A gunshot rang out, and "Luffy" shot the pirate with a bounty of 100 million directly.

Other guests whispered: "So ruthless!"

"Who told them they have the ability? But there will be a good show later... shh, I just saw someone poison his wine. It won't be long before he..." The middle-aged man made a throat-slitting gesture.

Others understood immediately, with playful smiles on their faces. The good show was about to begin.

They were long used to this kind of situation. For the sake of the bounty, those bounty hunters—no, those who wanted to get rich overnight—would do anything. Poisoning? Just a basic operation.

"Franky, how many people have gathered now?"

"About 100 people! There are three pirate crews begging to join our ranks, claiming it's to escape the pursuit of bounty hunters; as for those with bounties, there are 10 in total."

"Luffy" smiled evilly: "Not bad..."

"Boss, what are you still standing there for? Don't you see our wine is finished? Bring us some more wine!"

"Hey, orange-haired woman who has been sitting there since just now, don't sit alone, come over here! I am Straw Hat Luffy!"

Nami didn't react, not even bothering to look at this group of fakes.

"Hey! Woman, didn't you hear me?"

Sigh~

Nami sighed lightly: "No need, I’m waiting for another man."

The tavern boss whispered a reminder: "Hey, hey, you’d better listen to him! He is a pirate with a bounty of 700 million, your life is at stake!"

Seeing this girl being so unappreciative, "Luffy" was furious: "You damn woman, you actually used the excuse of waiting for another man to reject me! I am Straw Hat..."

*Bang~*

The tavern door was rudely pushed open, and Karl in a white suit walked into the tavern: "I heard the Straw Hat crew is here?"

After Karl entered, the entire tavern instantly fell silent. Everyone looked at Karl, unable to speak for a long time.

"Tha, that’s Navy Hero, Admiral White Raven ahhhh!"

"Why is he here!!!"

Nami covered her mouth. Clearly, Karl’s arrival made her a bit at a loss. He wasn't really here to catch them, right?

"Luffy" was so scared that his face turned pale. Which pirate in this world doesn't know the power of Navy Hero Karl? Being found by this guy, it was truly the worst luck in eight lifetimes.

Seeing Nami sitting at the bar, Karl felt a bit emotional. The little girl from back then had grown up! The Will of D was getting stronger and stronger, almost catching up to Hancock.

"Admiral Karl, they are the Straw Hat crew, hurry up and catch them!"

"No!!! We, we are not the Straw Hat crew, we are just fakes, my real name is Demaro Black!"

"What? They are actually fakes?" The customers in the tavern stared at "Luffy" with wide eyes, clearly unable to accept it.

Franky, Sniper King, and Cat Burglar were clearly all there?

This, how could they be fakes?

"Heh, daring to impersonate the Straw Hat Pirates to swindle people, you really have a lot of nerve!"

"Sor, sorry, we, we were just... run!!!"

Black turned and ran, not caring about his partners behind him at all. Saving his own life was the priority.

"Want to run?"

Karl stretched out his finger and condensed golden light. At this moment, Karl looked just Move Move Like Kizaru.

*Biubiubiu~*

Three golden light bullets shot rapidly at Black’s back, killing him instantly.

"*Thump~*"

As Black’s corpse fell to the ground, Karl said indifferently: "Bystanders, leave immediately, otherwise, bear the consequences!"

"Run, run away!!!"

The people in the bar rushed out one after another. "Nami" tried to mix in, but was sent away by Karl directly, followed by "Franky"...

After finishing off the fake Straw Hats in the tavern, Karl walked slowly toward the bar and looked at Nami with a smile.

"It really is true that girls change eighteen times in eighteen years! Two years later, I almost didn't recognize you."

"Eh, long time no see, Mr. Karl."

Nami seemed a bit reserved, but Karl could understand. After all, the status gap between them was there. Even if they knew each other before, it was impossible to get along as naturally as friends.

"Are you planning to meet here today?"

Nami bit her lower lip, and after a brief thought, decided to tell the truth: "Yes, we agreed."

"Mr. Karl, are you here to catch us?"

Karl shrugged: "No interest for now, because I still have to borrow your ship to go to Fish-Man Island!"

"Huh?"