I'm Not Interested in Devil Fruits

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The bounty posters featured a short-haired girl, her appearance undeniably cute, perhaps ten years old, with a serene gaze. Above her poster, a sketch of a young woman with buns perched on either side of her head commanded attention. 

The woman possessed a captivating beauty, her age estimated to be between 15 and 20. Most striking, however, were her eyes... their calm expression bore an uncanny resemblance to the girl in the bounty poster: Captain Jolyne.

The bounty poster of Chopper Giorno displayed a similar familial resemblance to the sketch above it. Despite the significant physical changes, Giorno's handsome face still retained unmistakable echoes of his younger self.

"Chopperna Giorno..."

"It's him..."

"That pirate...?"

A murmur rippled through the assembled Marine officers. The Big News back then had made it impossible to forget this young pirate, whose initial bounty had been a staggering 100 Million Belly. His unique ability to steal the Devil Fruit powers of others had made him a figure of immense caution.

Some senior officers even recalled the audacious escape from the pursuit of a CP agent, a woman of extraordinary power. 

Many Marines harbored a healthy respect for this agent, and while the boy had likely utilized the Logia Gasu Gasu no Mi (Gas Gas Fruit), recently stolen from Caesar Clown, to facilitate his escape, the feat was undeniably impressive.

With his extraordinary abilities and considerable strength, it was anticipated that the young pirate would make significant waves in the Grand Line. Even with his formidable powers, reaching the Second Half of the New World by navigating the treacherous Fish-Man Island would have been within his grasp.

However, after their dramatic debut and the imposition of substantial bounties, the two young pirates vanished without a trace. Speculation ran rampant: had they perished in the perilous Calm Belt? Or had they been captured by the Marines, imprisoned within high-security facilities, perhaps even subjected to cruel experimentation?

"Disappearing for four years after entering the Calm Belt, and now resurfacing with the troublemakers of Kuja..."

The Marines continued their animated discussion of the pirates' reappearance. Considering their effortless defeat of Colonel Augat, a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, it was evident that Jolyne and Giorno had significantly enhanced their strength during their time on Kuja Island. 

Marine officers below the rank of Admiral were likely no match for them. The association with the Kuja pirates had exponentially increased the perceived threat posed by Jolyne and Giorno in the eyes of the Marines!

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In the Admiral's office, Sengoku meticulously examined a file, his gaze swiftly scanning the photographs and sketches of the pirates. After a brief moment of contemplation, he opened a drawer and retrieved another file. 

It contained photographs of renowned pirates like Gecko Moria, Crocodile, and other notorious figures. He flipped through the pages, pausing at the sketch of Hancock. Placing her sketch alongside those of Jolyne and Giorno, Sengoku fell into deep thought.

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In Dressrosa, outside a quaint cottage nestled amidst a vibrant flower garden, the towering Kyros accompanied King Riku.

"King Riku, are you certain you don't require my services as your bodyguard?" Kyros inquired.

King Riku patted his son-in-law's sturdy arm, "Rebecca is just a few days old. Can you truly leave for such an extended journey?"

Kyros stood tall, his voice resolute, "I am willing."

"I forbid it!" King Riku exclaimed. "Should anything befall my precious daughter or granddaughter, I will not forgive you!"

Kyros was touched but hesitant, "But... what if unforeseen circumstances arise during your voyage to the Levely?"

"Do not fret," King Riku reassured him with a smile. "The Marines are dispatching Vice Admiral Kuzan to escort us."

Even Kyros had heard of the legendary Vice-Admiral Kuzan, and his apprehension immediately subsided upon learning that Kuzan's battleship would be providing escort.

At the port, as they prepared to set sail, Kuzan relaxed on the deck of his battleship, a Den Den Mushi receiver clutched in his hand.

"This is Kuzan," he drawled lazily.

"Vice Admiral Kuzan! Regarding the pirate Chopper Giorno, you requested we monitor..." the Marine on the other end reported, "We have sighted a pirate ship in South Blue that appears to be his."

Kuzan pushed his eye patch upwards and sat upright, "Has he truly resurfaced after vanishing for over four years...?"

After concluding the call, Kuzan rose to his feet, confirming the readiness of King Riku's ship, and gestured with his hand to signal their departure. The voyage to the Holy Land Mariejois commenced.

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In South Blue, a Marine battleship engaged a pirate ship in a fierce confrontation. After a barrage of cannon fire and a relentless assault, the Marines boarded the pirate vessel to deliver swift justice.

The pirate captain, cowering under Augat's menacing boot, sneered, "A pirate of your caliber boasts a mere 39 million Belly bounty?"

Fear consumed the pirate captain's eyes as he cursed his unfortunate luck, having encountered a Marine Colonel of Augat's stature.

After securing the pirates, Augat issued orders to proceed along their original course, maintaining pursuit of the Kuja pirate ship.

"Colonel!" A Marine soldier approached, a telescope in hand.

On deck, Augat peered through the telescope, spotting the crimson sails of the Kuja pirate ship converging with another colossal pirate vessel.

"It's the Glacier Pirates, with an 89 million Belly bounty!"

"I recall they were sighted in the Ice Cream Kingdom, but why are they here?"

Augat furrowed his brow, a sense of unease creeping in. A pirate crew with an 89 million Belly bounty was no insignificant threat, even in the Grand Line. He couldn't help but chuckle, imagining the arrogant Kuja pirates facing the formidable Glacier Pirates.

(End Of Chapter)