I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 48 Edward Newgate's decision!
Munger had plans for the Sphinx more than a decade ago.

Establish an underground black market, develop the service industry and the entertainment industry, develop your own pillar industry through the money earned from the pirates, and finally go ashore.

In a country with scarce resources, low technological level and production capacity, and no external capital injection, the only thing it can do is to live off the land and eat pirates.

This was not a short-term project, so Monger only gave some advice, hung his own pirate flag on the Sphinx and left.

But after so many years, the development of Sphinx is still stuck at the second step.

Because it is so easy to make money from pirates, pirates who live by their belts are often willing to spend a lot of money when faced with delicious food, wine and women. Casinos are also the places pirates often go to.

Therefore, even though Munger has repeatedly emphasized that these gray industries are not allowed to be seen in the light, if Sphinx wants to truly develop, it must strengthen itself.

The Sphinx's authorities didn't care either.

So, when they borrowed Monge's flag and seized a large amount of money from the pirates, when Monge's pirate flag was no longer able to play a role, they were unable to muster the power to protect themselves.

From that time on, the country of Sphinx existed in name only.

And this time.

After defeating the alliance of the three major pirate groups, Monger had no intention of returning power to those in power in the Sphinx.

He didn't care about it before because he didn't have time.

Now Munger intends to use the Sphinx as a springboard to develop his own power, and of course he cannot let these princes and nobles who are just sitting there doing nothing get in his way.

"Monger, if you want to make the Sphinx your own territory, those navy won't turn a blind eye."

The Black Pearl came again to help Rocks and others change the gauze, and Dr. Goat warned.

Munger must have the strength to defend this territory!
"Haha, you don't need to tell me about this kind of thing. I won't involve ordinary people."

Hearing what Dr. Goat said, a strange smile appeared on Monger's face.

"Why do you think I chose the Sphinx?"

Not to mention anything else, there are more than 10,000 pirates under the command of the three major pirate groups alone. Although they are all small fry who can't even withstand Haki, when a war breaks out, these small fry can also play a considerable role.

Not to mention, in addition to the pirates of the three major pirate groups, Sphinx also has dozens of pirate groups of all sizes that are temporarily staying there.

If the navy really wants to go to war, it must take these pirates into consideration.

"What if the navy sends a general?"

"Leave it to me!"

Monger said firmly.

You want to build your own power but you are unwilling to face risks. Where in the world is it so easy?

Even if he wanted to mobilize all the pirates of the Sphinx to fight against the navy, it was more likely that these pirates would all run away as soon as they saw the navy.

Unless he shows his strength to confront the Navy Admiral head-on.

"After all, they're just a bunch of rabble!"

So Munger has another option, which is to run away.

It's normal for a pirate like him to run away when he encounters the navy, right?
"it hurts!"

While Monger was chatting with Dr. Goat, a girl dressed as a nurse was changing the bandages for Edward Newgate and the others.

Her slim figure and proud body made many more mature children swallow their saliva and couldn't help but reach out.

As a result, as soon as he stretched out his hand, it was pinched, and in return he received a sneer from the girl.

"A bunch of little brats still want to take advantage of me? Wait until next life!"

The girl was none other than Stussy.

After witnessing how Monger defeated the three great pirates, Stussy became more determined to get close to the White Wolf Monger and make a fortune.

For this reason, she even threw a tantrum and insisted that Dr. Goat take her to the Black Pearl.

After getting closer to Monger and seeing his appearance clearly, Stussy became even more moved.

Although she wants to make money, she also has her own aspirations!
If White Wolf Munger was an old man, no matter how rich he was, she would not want to let herself suffer.

But at first glance, he doesn't look like an old man at all.

He is obviously a handsome uncle!
Especially when Stussy saw Monger asking the black market dealer Duke to transport box after box of gold, silver and jewelry out of the cabin.

Her eyes completely changed into the shape of Monger.

Old, handsome, and rich! Such an old man is hard to find even with a lantern.

However, every time Stussy wanted to get close to Monger, he would encounter an obstacle.

Lipri!
A girl who dresses wildly and seems to have a cheerful personality.

It is said that he is already a member of the White Wolf Pirates.

Stussy originally thought that since they were of similar age, Lipri should have a better relationship with that cocky guy named Rocks.

The result was completely different.

Lipri often followed Monger around and asked him questions, making it impossible for her to get close to him.

"Get away from me, you stinky woman!"

Stussy bit her nails and thought secretly.

On the other hand, Lipri doesn't know Stussy and only thinks of her as a pretty nurse in Dr. Goat's clinic.

But maybe it was because she had been fighting recently and her Observation Haki was about to awaken, but Lipri always felt that Stussy's look at Monge was strange.

"Captain, is my Observation Haki about to awaken? I seem to be able to sense other people's emotions!"

"Really?"

Monger frowned and glanced at Lipri. As far as he knew, the ability to sense other people's emotions was usually innate.

"Then can you feel my emotions?"

"Uh."

Lipri glanced at Monger and said cautiously.

"Do you think I'm gifted and a genius?"

"fart!"

Monger kicked Lipri in annoyance.

"I think you're an idiot now!"

"That's too much~"

Lipri giggled and made a face at Monge, then ran away quickly when she saw Monge raise his leg.

in the corner.

Seeing the interaction between Monger and Lipri, and then seeing Monger guiding Rocks in his training from time to time, helping Rocks to further master his domineering power.

There was some envy in Edward Newgate's eyes.

He is an orphan, and precisely because he is an orphan, he longs for a family even more.

In his opinion, the way Monger and Lipri get along with each other is like a real family.

He had heard from others that Monger would take over the Sphinx again, and the Lamb's Home, which had closed down due to financial problems, would be rebuilt, and the displaced children would have their own place to live again.

What about him?
He is already too old to stay in the House of the Lamb.

Go out to work?

But the Sphinx didn't have that much work to do.

After thinking about it, Edward Newgate found that he had only one idea in his mind.

Noticing Edward Newgate's gaze.

Monger smiled.

He knew that after he regained control of the Sphinx and was determined to make changes, Edward Newgate no longer had to worry about his friends and finally had no worries.

He held out his hand and asked again.

"How about this, Newgate, will you become my family?"

This time, the boy did not hesitate.

"Ok!"

(End of this chapter)