Chapter 112

As Yuzhi Xiliu finished his report, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's expression grew increasingly complex, truly impossible to describe what he was feeling.

Is this the Pirate King world?

No, this is clearly the Undercover King world!

Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen knew the Marines had many undercover agents, but he never imagined the Morning Star Pirates could enjoy such a protagonist-level advantage.

Rosinante?

Gentle as Corazon?

The younger brother of Doflamingo, the adopted son of Marine Admiral Sakazuki, a descendant of the Celestial Dragon Donquixote family, the undercover agent known as Xiao Mi Guo?

Well then, Sakazuki… not bad.

Even Rosinante, whom he treated like a son, was sent undercover into the Morning Star Pirates—Sakazuki really knows how to invest.

Interesting, very interesting.

The wings stirred by the Morning Star Pirates' rapid rise finally triggered a chain reaction: Rosinante, originally meant to infiltrate near Flamingo, ended up on the Hive Island.

Is this the official start of the Great Undercover Era?

This made Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen begin to consider: who should he send to infiltrate the Marines?

After all, reciprocity is courtesy—the Marines can send undercover agents, so can pirates.

Send Tezoro?

Tezoro must stay behind to manage the business—it's crucial to the Morning Star Pirates' future development. Simply flooding the market with Golden Island gold will inevitably depress prices, and gold will eventually run out.

Enel would be more suitable.

First, no one knows Enel's true identity; second, the Infinite Earth holds him tightly—his loyalty shouldn't be an issue.

Worth Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's serious consideration.

Since Rosinante was sent by the Marines, then Fuzi Fu, that unlucky bastard, must be the Jiezhengfu Sect's undercover agent.

Fuzi Fu—Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen remembered him.

In the original timeline, Fuzi Fu was escorting the Gomu Gomu no Mi when he was attacked by Shanks, lost the fruit, and was thrown in prison.

After escaping, Fuzi Fu formed his own pirate crew and eventually joined the Beasts Pirates as one of the Six Supernovas.

The Marines sent Rosinante undercover, the Jiezhengfu Sect sent Fuzi Fu undercover—so is Vilgus sent by Doflamingo?

Little Flamingo… impressive.

Born evil, indeed. Such a young kid already knows how to play double agent.

A sudden wicked thought rose in Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's mind: what if, in two years, he sent Vilgus back undercover again?

Whether returning to Flamingo's side or going back to the Marines, it would be extremely interesting—perhaps even to the Beasts Pirates!

Leaving loyalty aside for now.

These three undercover agents have combat strength; if Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen manages them well, he can gain certain conveniences and benefits from them.

Whether the Marines or the Jiezhengfu Sect,

Why did they send undercover agents into the Morning Star Pirates? To gather more secrets, of course.

Want to gather more secrets?

Fine. Start them as probationary crew members. Earn enough merit to become full crew, then discover they still can't access core secrets—so earn more merit, get promoted to core staff.

The undercover agents want promotions and raises—the Marines and Jiezhengfu Sect will eagerly cooperate, opening wide doors for them.

"Captain?" Yuzhi Xiliu asked cautiously.

Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen snapped back to attention: "Bring them in. I'll interview each one personally."

They may all be strong fighters, but the Morning Star Pirates aren't a place anyone can just walk into.

If the Marines, the Jiezhengfu Sect, and little Doflamingo dare send undercover agents, they must first pay the price.

"Understood." Yuzhi Xiliu nodded.

"The Sea King sent two additional ships of slaves—Master Tenghu is assigning them quarters. A few of the Fish-Man slaves are quite good."

"Fish-Man slaves?" Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen paused.

"Thank you. Go on with your duties."

To Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen, slaves were one of the few things he still couldn't accept after years in the Pirate World—alongside coating ships with film.

This was a fundamental difference in worldview.

Some say cattle and horses are another form of slave.

But cattle and horses have no so-called "execution line"—even if deeply in debt, they still survive. Especially since the new era began, news of people starving to death has nearly vanished.

But in the Pirate World, starving to death is normal.

Back in Housha Town, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen often went hungry. That childhood experience made him cherish every scrap of food he ever received.

He could turn the most ordinary ingredients into the most delicious dishes. To cook badly? That was an insult to food.

Not long after, Master Tenghu rushed into the office. Before he spoke, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen already knew his purpose.

"Master Tenghu, whether on Hive Island or any future Morning Star Pirates outpost, there are only cattle and horses—no slaves."

Master Tenghu nodded firmly: "Understood."

"Sorry—I shouldn't have doubted you."

After seizing Hive Island, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen slaughtered every pirate who had occupied it—this had stirred unease in Master Tenghu's heart.

Has the captain changed?

But Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's attitude toward slaves put Master Tenghu's mind at ease, and he threw himself wholeheartedly into his work—assigning tasks to the slaves.

Master Tenghu's sense of justice was not opposed by Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen—but with one necessary condition: it must never harm the Morning Star Pirates.

Of all current crew members,

Mihawk is a bond; no matter what Saint Saint Saiwen does, he will draw his blade and follow. Big Bear and Jin Ni are partners, while Yuzhi Xiliu is an obsessive fan.

Master Tenghu is gradually changing his original convictions, willing to strive together with Saint Saint Saiwen to realize the dream of everyone having enough to eat.

Golden Lion, however, has his own plans.

Clomp~ Clomp~ Clomp~

Xiliu returned: "Captain, there are three promising prospects outside; I have arranged the rest into the patrol team."

Saint Saint Saiwen silently gave a thumbs up. No wonder he worked in a government department; his work is clear and organized, truly a rare talent.

In the future, we must recruit more people from the World Government and the Navy.

Moments later, when the first interviewee, Foxy, walked in and saw Golden Lion on the sofa and Saint Saint Saiwen behind the desk—

Foxy silently lowered his head.

Foxy knew all the news about the legendary pirate Golden Lion and the Emperor of the Sea Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen; the World Government had specially trained him before he came to Hive Island.

But when he truly stood before these two, Foxy finally understood what pressure felt like.

He was just like those internet trolls who say they will strike hard online but are timid in reality.

"Give me a reason."

Hearing this, Foxy hurriedly raised his head.

Saint Saint Saiwen said expressionlessly, "Give me a reason why I should take you in."

Foxy took a deep breath.

"Captain, I am a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, Ancient Species, Saber-toothed Tiger form. I am strong, eat little, and can do any job."

"And... and—I know the location of a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit."

"Pfft~"

Golden Lion spat out his iced tea, feeling that this world was simply too absurd; was fate so kind to you?

First Roger, then Barzab.

Just casually interviewing a new pirate, and you get the location of a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit?

Damn it! How unfair is fate!

Saint Saint Saiwen was equally very surprised, completely not expecting the World Government to be so willing to spend blood and money; a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, really?

This is a Mythical Zoan!

At the same time, Saint Saint Saiwen felt immense regret over the two kidnappings of Saint Elaine and the extortion of the World Government.

Damn it, I asked for too little!

I should have asked for several more Devil Fruits.

The only thing worth celebrating is that now knowing the World Government's wealth, the next time I meet Saint Elaine, I will at least demand twenty from the World Government!

Saint Saint Saiwen softened his tone: "Tell me."

Foxy breathed a sigh of relief: "Captain, I am not entirely sure what specific Mythical Zoan it is; I obtained this information by chance."

"Good." Saint Saint Saiwen nodded.

"Later, I will go with you; if the information is true, you will serve as an intern crew member on the ship first."

"Go down."

"Yes, Captain."

Compared to the tension just now, Foxy was obviously much more relaxed now; he quickly closed the door and left, standing beside Xiliu waiting to be summoned.

In the office, Golden Lion sat on the sofa.

"Good luck, Captain."

"A Mythical Zoan rarer than a Logia; every single one is top-tier. Unfortunately, aside from Mihawk and the Impel Down brat... everyone else on the ship is a Devil Fruit user."

"Yes." Saint Saint Saiwen also had a headache.

If the information Foxy brought was about an extremely powerful Mythical Zoan, should he still eat the Age-Age Fruit?

He finally understood: what it means to be in pain yet happy.

To date, Saint Saint Saiwen possesses three Devil Fruits: the Paramecia-type Ship-Ship Fruit, the Paramecia-type Age-Age Fruit, and the Paramecia-type Teleport Fruit.

The Ship-Ship Fruit ranges from spaceships down to small rafts; it has an extremely high upper limit but also an extremely low lower limit, needing a consumer with rich imagination.

The Teleport Fruit is the same.

The Age-Age Fruit requires not only imagination but also a firm belief that the imagined existence definitely exists.

At this moment, the second interviewee knocked and entered.

"Captain Barzab, I am the Silence Man, Rosward, who ate the Silence Fruit."