Chapter 418: Show Your Head and You'll Be Instantly Wiped Out

Blackbeard had originally thought it would take some twists and turns before he could find Lu Bianyi, never expecting that Heaven had already arranged everything perfectly.

The smoothness of this journey made Blackbeard believe even more that he was the one destined by Heaven, only for his destiny to be stolen by Little Bai Mao.

"Captain, life has been treating you well lately."

In response to Lu Bianyi's teasing, Blackbeard simply offered a huge embrace; after all, Lu Bianyi had once been the vice-captain of the Black Crew, and he deserved a hug.

Just as Blackbeard was about to pour out his sorrow over their separation, the bar owner's voice rang out.

"Lu Bianyi, hurry up and settle the bar tab. You've owed three million Berries in drink money for over a year."

Upon hearing this, Lu Bianyi helplessly shrugged.

"Captain, look..."

What else could Blackbeard say? He could only signal Lafitte to advance the three million Berries first.

This was the last of the Black Crew's remaining funds.

Having traveled all the way from the New World to Loguetown, Blackbeard dared neither to rob nor to steal for fear of drawing the Navy's attention; the three million was actually Wapol's private savings.

Blackbeard dared not gamble.

If the Navy caught wind of him and reported it to the United Kingdom, or if Little Bai Mao or Vegapunk learned of his whereabouts, no one could guarantee what would happen.

Having finally gained freedom, he absolutely could not lose the big for the small and end up back in prison.

Even though his strength had increased greatly after fusing the bloodline factors, Blackbeard still adhered to the principle that it is better to do less than to do more, seeking only low-profile development.

With the bar tab settled, Blackbeard gritted his teeth and used his private savings to order three bottles of rum and a glass of juice.

He considered it the Black Crew's first team-building event.

"Conditions on the ship are a bit harsh; please bear with it, brothers. Before long, we will grow strong and create glory once again."

Fearing exposure of his identity, Blackbeard specifically led the crew away from Loguetown before revealing his plans to Lu Bianyi.

"Stussy?" Lu Bianyi frowned slightly.

"Captain, when I left the CP back then, Stussy was still a young girl..."

Blackbeard cut him off directly.

"You just need to tell her that I am the son of Rocks, the King of the World, and that I have a deal to discuss with her."

At this point, Blackbeard could not afford to be so cautious; his identity was no secret in the eyes of the United Kingdom's high command.

It was better to choose honesty.

After all, aside from being Rocks' son, Blackbeard truly had no powerful leverage to convince the hidden old nobility to cooperate.

At this moment, the Black Crew was penniless.

They had no money, no men, and not even a decent territory; the only ship they possessed had been stolen by Lafitte.

Upon hearing this, Lu Bianyi's gaze froze; the heart that had been dead for years, seeking revenge for his companions, suddenly trembled.

"King... of the World... Rocks?!"

It all matched up; everything matched up.

"No wonder the World Government targeted the Captain so fiercely, sending an Admiral just to arrest you. It turns out it was because of your identity."

"I will contact Stussy immediately."

Years ago, the CP squad Lu Bianyi belonged to was completely slaughtered by Saint Saint Saiwen just after he set sail; only Lu Bianyi narrowly escaped while investigating Saint Saint Saiwen's whereabouts.

Over the years, watching Saint Saint Saiwen's faction grow stronger and stronger, Lu Bianyi had almost given up on revenge.

But Blackbeard's reappearance gave him hope for revenge once again.

Even though the hope of revenge was extremely slim.

But having even a sliver of hope was better than staying in the Loguetown bar and continuing to waste time.

Not long after, Lu Bianyi hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Captain, Stussy didn't refuse, but she didn't agree either. She asked us to do something to prove that the Black Crew is qualified to cooperate with her."

Hearing this, Blackbeard actually felt relieved.

If Stussy were willing to cooperate with the Black Crew simply because of one phone call from Lu Bianyi, Blackbeard would have suspected something fishy.

You must know that in the face of the United Kingdom's overwhelming power, whether it was Stussy or the remnants of the old era, they were all like rats hiding in gutters, too afraid to show their heads.

Because showing your head means getting instantly wiped out.

"What task?" Blackbeard pressed.

"Elaine Saint, a Celestial Dragon from the former World Government. As long as we find this person and hand him over to Stussy, she and those behind her are willing to support us."

Having said that, Lu Bianyi continued.

"At that time, we will get money if we need money, and men if we need men. However, Stussy requires that we must bring Elaine Saint over safely and soundly."

"Agree to it," Blackbeard grinned.

It was just a matter of finding a person; it wasn't like they were being asked to kidnap someone close to Little Bai Mao.

A little while later, the Den Den Mushi faxed over a photo of Elaine Saint.

"Captain, according to the intelligence provided by Stussy, this guy was last seen near the Sabaody Archipelago."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Blackbeard waved his hand: "Brothers, wealth and glory are right before our eyes. Turn around; we're going to the Sabaody Archipelago."

Blackbeard didn't believe that this Celestial Dragon could just vanish into thin air.

As long as they found Elaine Saint, the Black Crew could obtain the funds and manpower they currently lacked most.

The road must be walked step by step.

When Little Bai Mao first set sail, he was also penniless; his current situation is much better than Little Bai Mao's was back then.

Blackbeard intended to use that group of old-era remnants as blood bags, growing the Black Crew bite by bite.

One day, he, Blackbeard, would overturn the United Kingdom established by Little Bai Mao, just as Little Bai Mao overthrew the World Government.

The King of the World belongs to him, Blackbeard!

……

The Sky City of the Holy Land, the Black Ice Platform.

Stussy smiled, hung up the Den Den Mushi, took the organized intelligence, and prepared to report personally to Saint Saint Saiwen.

The Black Ice Platform belongs to the intelligence department under the United Kingdom; the department head is Yuzhi Xiliu.

With Bege's recommendation, Stussy was able to secretly join the Black Ice Platform, working for Saint Saint Saiwen on one hand, and hiding in the shadows to maintain contact with some remnants of the old era on the other.

Having once been one of the underworld kings, Stussy's identity as the Queen of Joy Street made it easier to gain the trust of the old era remnants.

Stussy's task was only one: find the remnants of the old era lurking in the dark.

Saint Saint Saiwen's speed in toppling the World Government was too fast; there would always be some fish that slipped through the net and hid, which could just as well be given to subordinates to practice on.

If Saint Saint Saiwen had to do everything himself, then what was the point of him forming a pirate crew, laying out plans for years, and toppling the World Government?

We must give subordinates opportunities to improve.

Precisely for this reason, Saint Saint Saiwen began to find ways to seek the joys of life.

For example, forming a band, and also, leveraging the World's general conscription to hold the first Wu Dou Tournament.

Holding a Wu Dou Tournament can both discover talents for the navy, army, and other departments under the United Kingdom, and also provide an opportunity for pirates facing unemployment to make a choice.

Stop being pirates; there's no future in it.

The establishment positions are right before your eyes; where to go and what to do, the opportunity has been given to you.

"Saint Saint Saint Saiwen, contact with Blackbeard has been established."

"Well done. From now on, you will be responsible for the Blackbeard line."