Chapter 501: Bounty Update

East Blue.

"Hey, look! Captain, why has your bounty suddenly become so high!"

"What?" A burly man snatched the bounty poster, and upon seeing his sky-high bounty of 9 million Berries, he couldn't help but gasp.

Damn it, he hadn't done anything during this time! Why did the bounty rise? Is, is this reasonable?

"What is going on? Could this be a Marine conspiracy? I heard the Fleet Admiral has changed, could it be..."

"Wait, Captain, look!"

The lackey pointed to a very conspicuous section in the newspaper: "《Announcement Regarding the Increase of Pirate Bounties---Navy Headquarters Press Release》"

"Let me see!"

《Announcement Regarding the Increase of Pirate Bounties---Navy Headquarters Press Release》

To all bounty hunters and aspiring individuals:

Recently, the Navy and Marineford defeated the Bai Huzi Pirates and killed the captain of the Bai Huzi Pirates, Edward Newgate, effectively striking a blow to the arrogant spirit of pirates. However, besides the Bai Huzi Pirates, countless pirate crews are still rampaging on the sea, bringing great threats to the security of the ocean. In order to maintain social order and the safety of people's lives and property, the Navy Headquarters has decided to take more severe measures against these vicious elements, striving to provide a more stable maritime environment for the people.

However, pirates are endless, and the Navy's power is ultimately limited. Here, we call on all bounty hunters and aspiring individuals to join the ranks of fighting pirates and maintain justice together with the Navy!

Therefore, the Navy will significantly increase pirate bounties, with an increase range of 100 million to 1 billion Berries.

For pirates with an original bounty under 100 million, the bounty is multiplied by 3.

For pirates with an original bounty over 100 million and under 500 million, the bounty is multiplied by 2.

For pirates with an original bounty over 500 million but not exceeding 1 billion, the bounty increases by 50%.

In addition, the Navy has added bounty exchange channels. Besides the Navy branches around the world, 500 new bounty claim locations have been added, with 80 added in each of the four seas, 100 added in the first half of the Grand Line, and 80 added in the second half. The specific new locations are as follows...

Finally, in order to ensure all pirates receive the punishment they deserve, we once again call on all Marine soldiers and aspiring individuals to redouble their efforts, not let go of any criminal, strike them severely, and protect social peace and people's welfare!

The Navy Headquarters will, as always, support the strike actions of Marine soldiers and comrades, and guarantee full support and protection during the strike process. Let us act together, strictly crack down on maritime crime, and make our own contributions to social order and people's happiness!

PS: All pirate bounties are sponsored by the Holy Light Group of the Navy Hero Karl.

Navy Headquarters

August 12, 1520, Marine Calendar

"Gulp~"

The pirate reading the newspaper swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Just looking at the content in the newspaper made him break out in a cold sweat.

As the saying goes, under heavy rewards there are brave men. Before the increase, bounty hunters were already chasing them like mad dogs. After the increase, wouldn't they tear them apart alive?

"Cap, Captain, wh, what should we do?"

"How about we surrender? That way, at least we won't die at the hands of bounty hunters?"

Unlike the panic of the pirates, the bounty hunters were cheering.

"Ahahahaha! Great, the bounties of those scum have actually doubled. We are rich now!"

"Hahaha, who says not! I can't even help but want to kill a few pirates to celebrate. Tsk tsk tsk, with the guarantee of the Navy Hero's Holy Light Group, even if it were 1,000 Rogers, they could afford the bounty!" ===== CHAPTER 503 =====