One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 421 Bounty Money Soars!

Chapter 421: Bounty Money Skyrockets!!

"Huh? Hahahaha! Your reactions are so cute!"

Mu Chong saw everyone's reactions and immediately burst into loud laughter.

Mu Chong could completely understand why everyone had those expressions. In this world, everyone could only eat one Devil Fruit—that was common knowledge. Yet Mu Chong was now going to challenge that rule; how could they not be shocked?

"Hey! Captain! What's with that expression? Do you even know what you're saying?"

Seeing Mu Chong's relaxed expression, Bartolomeo immediately became anxious, taking two steps forward as if he wanted to press his face against Mu Chong's.

"Hey! Barto! It's too close..."

"Captain! That's a Devil Fruit! Each person can only eat one Devil Fruit. If you eat another, your body will explode!"

Just as Mu Chong pushed Bartolomeo away, Daz Bones rushed up, eagerly recounting the downsides of eating two Devil Fruits.

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't be nervous! Daz..."

"Captain! Isn't this too risky? Although I've always believed that explosions are an art, you can't risk your life like this!"

Not to be outdone, Didak hurriedly walked up to Mu Chong, his face full of worry, but his words were anything but cheerful.

"Hehehe! I won't die! Didac..."

"Captain! I think they're right! This is far too dangerous. You're the captain of the Freedom. If something happens to you, the Freedom will cease to exist. Perhaps we should reconsider this matter!"

Compared to the excitement of Bartolomeo and his companions, Caroline appeared much more composed, but her worry was palpable.

After Caroline finished speaking, Mu Chong simply gave her a deep look, a slight smile playing on his lips, before turning to look at Enel, who remained silent beside him.

"Huh? Why are you looking at me?"

Enel and Mu Chong exchanged glances, the former clearly startled for a moment, then asked in confusion.

"Huh? They've all started talking! Don't you want to say anything, Enel?!"

Mu Chong had been interrupted every time he tried to speak, so this time he looked at Enel, only to be met with a puzzled question.

"Tch! You're the captain of the Freedom, and I'll respect all your decisions! As for whether you'll die, that's something for you to think about. I trust you won't make a hasty decision! At worst, you die, and I'll protect the Freedom!"

Enel, upon hearing Mu Chong's question, gave him a blank, expressionless look, then found a very comfortable position to lie down, putting his hands behind his head and refusing to look at Mu Chong at all.

"Hahahahaha..."

Enel's answer made Mu Chong burst into laughter, a deep sense of security appearing on his face.

"Hey! Enel! I respect you, but what you're saying is like watching the captain go on a dangerous mission..."

Stab it!

Accompanied by Mu Chong's laughter, Bartolomeo, his face dark, shouted at Enel. However, before he could finish speaking, a pale blue bolt of lightning appeared around Bartolomeo.

"Huh? Are you teaching me how to do something?"

Enel stared calmly at Bartolomeo, his body remaining motionless, but the pale blue lightning bolt stunned Bartolomeo into a daze.

"Hehehe! Alright! This is a decision I made after careful consideration! Besides, I'm not acting recklessly without any basis. We still have our ship's doctor, Belinda, here! Don't worry, everyone! I haven't lived enough yet!"

Mu Chong waved his hand, ending the topic with a firm tone, giving no further opportunity for others to persuade or discuss the matter.

The group exchanged glances, each seeing helplessness on the other's face, but their captain had already made up his mind, and no one dared to dissuade them further.

Mu Chong and his group spent most of the day on the island, until the sun was setting, before returning to the original island controlled by Caroline, preparing to fly directly back to the Grand Line to reunite with the others.

However, just as everyone was preparing to leave the island, the ringing of the Den Den Mushi interrupted their plans.

"Hmm? Hill! Any news?"

As the island slowly ascended into the air, Mu Chong spoke into the white Den Den Mushi in his hand. The others gathered around him, eagerly watching the Den Den Mushi.

"Captain! Your bounty has gone up again..."

hiss!

Hill Bott's excited voice came through the Den Den Mushi, and the moment it came out, everyone else around also showed happy expressions.

"Hehehe! The Navy and the World Government won't let this opportunity to fight Shanks slip by. Plus, with Morgans's report, it would be really strange if those five old guys didn't do something!"

Upon hearing the news about Hill Bottom, Mu Chong didn't show excessive excitement. After his battle with Shanks, his bounty was bound to increase.

"Yes! You're right! Captain! The Five Elders did indeed use the outcome of this battle to their advantage. They not only increased your bounty but also acknowledged your status as the fifth emperor of the New World!"

"The World Government has already published a large number of newspapers about this, and it is likely that everyone on the high seas will know about it soon!"

boom!

Hill Bot's words completely ignited the emotions of Bartolomeo and the others.

"Wow! Captain! The Fifth Emperor!! The fifth emperor of the New World! That's amazing!!"

Bartolomeo jumped up on the spot, dancing with joy; at that moment, he felt the light.

"Hahaha! I knew the captain would become the emperor of the sea! I didn't expect this day to come so soon, it's so exciting!"

Didac clenched his fists tightly, his whole body tense, and his facial expression exaggerated to the point of being ferocious.

"Hmm... the fifth emperor?"

Daz Bones took a deep breath, trying his best to regulate his breathing. Having followed Crocodile for many years, he knew all too well the weight of that title, and this news undoubtedly shocked him.

"whispering sound!"

Enel's eyes, gleaming with lightning, were fixed on the Den Den Mushi in Mujou's hand. The news didn't excite him much; it seemed as if it were expected.

Stab it!

After glancing at Mu Chong, Enel immediately left his spot, his figure appearing in the blink of an eye on a mountain on a floating island.

The next second, Enel sat cross-legged, his eyes slowly closing, pale blue lightning appearing around him, and he quickly entered a meditative state.

"Hehehe! This guy..."

Mu Chong noticed Enel's actions, smiled, and shook his head. It was clear this guy was serious.

"Hey Hill! Tell us how much the captain's bounty has gone up!"

At this moment, Belinda, who hadn't spoken until now, leaned close to Mu Chong and whispered into the Den Den Mushi.

Belinda's question made everyone, including Caroline, hold their breath, their eyes fixed on the white Den Den Mushi.

"Hahahaha! Captain! You know what? I was shocked when I got this intelligence. I couldn't even believe my eyes. I kept thinking that the people below must have made a mistake, so I checked it several times..."

"Hey! Hill! Ugh, this is so annoying! Just say it already..."

Belinda interrupted Hill Bot's excited chatter on the Den Den Mushi, urging him impatiently.

"Phew... The captain's bounty is... 3.556 billion Berries!!"