One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 177 Bounty Money Soars!
A few days later, the world was in an uproar.

[The Battle of Gottel!]

[The Red-Haired Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, have been defeated!]

[Winner: Beasts Pirates]

The photo of the Red-Haired Pirates' only pirate ship, the Redfus, being burned on the front page of newspapers shocked the world.

For pirates, their ship is the most important symbol of their crew. Losing their ship in battle is undoubtedly the greatest disgrace, especially since it is the only ship of the Yonko Red-Haired Pirates.

Even when Shanks lost an arm, it didn't have as much of a shock to the world as it does now. Furthermore, the Red-Haired Pirates escaped this ordeal only with the intervention of the Navy, not on their own.

An undeniable crushing defeat!
In the world of One Piece, the most unacceptable thing for those in high positions is defeat, because it means their flag loses its deterrent power.

An island in the South China Sea.

"What bullshit redhead!"

Kidd threw the newspaper on the ground with a disdainful look and stomped on it, showing no regard for the Red-Haired Pirates.

"Once I rule the South China Sea, it will be time to enter the Grand Line!"

"I am the man who will become the Pirate King, Eustass Kid!"

Hahaha!!!

Beihai, an extremely cold port.

"Captain, big news!"

“I already know, Bepo.”

Trafalgar Law sat atop the enemy's corpse, his hands supporting his chin, his eyes filled with intense amusement.

"With Shanks defeated, powerful figures vying for the Yonko title will surely flock here. The Beasts have become the biggest winners this time!"

"Bepo, it's time for us to get ready too!"

"Enter the Grand Line!"

East China Sea, Windmill Village.

"That red-haired guy actually lost!"

The villagers held the newspapers, unable to believe the news of Redhead's defeat, but the photos of the Redford burned down were undeniable.

Should we tell Luffy?

"Luffy would be heartbroken if he knew."

Shanks is Luffy's idol, and if Luffy knew this, he would definitely be affected. They didn't want to tell Luffy the news.

The old village chief, with his pipe in his mouth, sighed deeply.

"let it go."

The four seas, the great sea route, the new world.

People in all the seas are talking about this war between the Four Emperors. Shanks' defeat will inevitably have a huge impact on the world.

The next move by both sides has become the most pressing issue for all parties involved.

Elbaf, the tavern of the underworld.

With the help of his captain, the Redfords was transported to port, but the damage was too severe for the shipwrights to repair.

"Chief, the ship is beyond repair."

"."

Shanks picked up the giant bowl, drank the contents in one gulp, and then fell into a long silence.

The war not only destroyed the ship, but also caused heavy casualties among his comrades. Of the nearly one hundred crew members, only he, the officers, and an intern survived.

It's time to make a decision.

"Sorry, everyone."

Shanks looked at his worried captains and sighed, "My flag can no longer protect you. Please return the flag to me."

"Big Boss, no!"

The captains were terrified.

"Without your flag, we cannot survive."

"It's just one defeat; we still have a chance to try again!"

"Only you will protect us!"

Shanks shook his head in response to the captains' pleas.

His mind was made up.

He has become the target of everyone's hatred, and the powerful figures who covet the throne of the Four Emperors will inevitably target his territory.

Hanging his flag only makes it easier to attract disaster; even if he takes action, he cannot stop the thirsty pirates.

The wall fell and everyone pushed.

He was well aware of the cruelty of the pirate world.

Besides, there were also the beasts. Shanks was melancholy for a long time.

"You should allegiance to the beasts."

"Eh?!"

Everyone was stunned.

Shanks didn't explain much.

The beasts now act in a completely different way than before. Although they are still villains, they no longer seek pleasure in destruction.

Beasts are encroaching on his territory, and if his captains are willing to submit, they can at least live a peaceful life.

Without saying anything more, Shanks led his officers out of the tavern and headed towards the Dreyfus on the shore.

"Give."

Beckman handed over the torch.

The Dreyfus was no longer able to sail, and sending it off was the only thing they could do; sinking to the bottom of the sea was the ship's fate.

Shanks took the torch and set the Dreyfus ablaze.

Looking at the burning ship, the cadres could no longer suppress their grief, and tears streamed down their faces. Even Shanks lowered his head, tears falling.

Amidst the burning flames, the ship's wreckage sank into the sea.

We mourned for a long time.

Shanks turned to look at his companions, a relieved smile on his face, as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

Perhaps this failure isn't all bad.

"Everyone, once the new ship is built, I plan to take a long voyage to other seas, just like before. Would you like to come with me?"

"Of course, boss."

The officials smiled; they had become the four queens and hadn't been able to travel as freely as before in a long time.

The throne of the Four Emperors is both an honor and a heavy constraint.

I really miss the old days!

"You're right!"

"I can not wait any more!"

"Haha, how about we have a banquet!"

"good idea!"

"Celebrate surviving!"

Instead of wallowing in pain, we should face the future with joy. Pirates should enjoy every day of their lives.

On the other side, in a country of laborers.

At the Groudon shipyard, workers were busily repairing the badly damaged Beast ships.

Looking around, the demeanor of each worker was so different from their previous listless appearance that their work efficiency was at least several times higher than before.

The new policy has been very effective.

Shipyard, office.

Chika reported in a low voice.

"Lord Goode, Lord Kaido and the three great commanders have returned."

"Ok."

Goode sat at his desk, flipping through statistical reports from the nation of laborers.

The dozens of nearby islands have all been incorporated into the Land of Laborers, and its population and industrial scale are more than ten times that of Wano Country.

The two countries have different national conditions. The islands of the Labor Country are in the process of industrialization, and the residents of the islands are more accepting of labor. As long as they have hope for the future, their enthusiasm for work far exceeds that of the poor people of Wano Country.

With the supply of external resources, this giant factory disguised as a country will become the greatest cornerstone for the growth and expansion of all beasts!
The biggest problem now is how to sell the surplus products, not just arms, but also other industrial products.

Shipbuilding, steel smelting, food processing, textiles, as well as toys, tobacco and alcohol, almost encompassing all industries.

Such a large country and population cannot all be used to manufacture weapons, especially since women who are idle at home can certainly do some light work.

Xiaoming alone cannot digest it.

He needs to find new agents, and besides, the New World is too small; the products of the Labor Country should ideally be sold all over the world!

The world is the largest market.

Chikara held the newspaper and the bounty poster.

"Lord Goode, there's also this."

"Let me see."

Goode took the bounty poster, looked at the amount on it, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Groudon Good, the "Disaster", has a bounty of 30 billion Berries!
(End of this chapter)