Chapter 2101: 1 I’m Leaving
Pokvik Pirate Headquarters
The Pokwick Pirates are located in an archipelago, a relatively secluded area with various reefs everywhere.
Without the nautical charts here, and without familiar crew members to guide us...
Even if you were a giant ship, it would be difficult to sail into this place.
Therefore, this place became the headquarters of the Pokwick Pirates.
A fleet of ships slowly sailed into this area.
Fire Ghost looked at the villages on the islands, which were all occupied by pirate crews and their families.
I was once one of them.
He landed on one of the reefs, where there was a building, after his ship docked.
Then men dressed as pirates came to greet him.
"Lord Fire Demon, the other lords are already waiting for you inside," the pirate said respectfully.
The fire demon glanced at him and walked inside.
The surrounding pirates all looked at the Fire Demon.
Fire Ghost was the youngest leader in their pirate crew, naturally making him the object of envy and jealousy for many.
The fire demon entered the middle tent.
Nine chairs were placed inside the tent.
At the very top is a 【something】, and there sits an old man with white hair and a white beard.
He was the leader of the Pokwick Pirate Crew.
Nickname: Whitebeard.
He founded the Pokkvik Pirates, and it is rumored that in the beginning, because of his appearance, some people called this pirate crew the Whitebeard Pirates.
The people sitting in the chairs around them were the various leaders of the pirate crew.
After the Pokkwik pirate crew grew in size, its territory expanded and its number of members increased.
Whitebeard delegated some sea areas to his subordinates, and he was only responsible for overall management.
"Greetings, Godfather." Fire Demon was the first to approach Whitebeard and kneel on one knee.
That's right.
Whitebeard was also the godfather of the Fire Demon.
Because Fire Demon's father, after fleeing to the Pokkvik Pirates, became sworn brothers with Whitebeard.
Although Fire Demon's father had lost his status at the time, he was still respected because he had once saved Whitebeard's life.
So, with Whitebeard's protection, he and his sister lived quite well and learned a lot.
Get up.
"The Fire Maiden didn't come back with you?" Whitebeard looked at the Fire Demon with a grin.
"My little sister is playful and doesn't want to have a meeting with us here."
"I hope my godfather will forgive me," the fire demon said.
"Haha, that's the kind of personality that little girl has."
"Making her sit for ten minutes is harder than making her kill ten people." The white-bearded man laughed loudly, "Then you may take your seat."
The fire demon took his seat.
Fire Ghost looked around.
Besides Whitebeard, six of the nine chairs have already been occupied.
There are three empty chairs left.
Time passed little by little.
Everyone started chatting casually.
The conversations were mostly about who had pulled off a big heist recently, whose waters were under tight scrutiny, and how the local navy was cracking down hard.
Before long, the three of them entered the tent at the same time.
"Big Brother." The three men bowed to the white-bearded man.
"Please sit down."
Now that everyone is here, let's start the meeting.
I specifically gathered all nine of us here this time because I wanted to talk about some things.
"The last time all nine of us were together was probably three years ago," the white-bearded man said with a smile.
The smile on his face suddenly vanished.
His cold gaze swept over the eight people present: "I have established the Pokwick Pirate Crew."
I'll delegate more authority to you.
The idea is that we can all get rich together and help each other.
We are all brothers and sisters.
But I didn't expect that.
Some of us eventually developed ulterior motives.
If anyone finds another way to make money, I, with my white beard, won't stop them.
Just say the word and you can leave.
You go your way, I'll go mine.
If we meet again in the future, I can ask for a drink.
But... what I hate most is people doing all sorts of things right under my nose.
This really disheartens me.
You think... isn't that right?
Ninth Brother!
Lao Jiu was a one-eyed middle-aged man who was called upon.
His hand instinctively reached for his waist.
But several pirates immediately appeared behind him and firmly took him into custody.
"Boss, is there some misunderstanding?"
"Old Nine has always been loyal to you, and has never had any disloyal intentions." Old Nine was pinned to the ground, but he still shouted defiantly.
"No ulterior motives?"
"I see your heart has already grown to belong to someone else." The white-bearded man clapped his hands.
A subordinate threw out a round object.
That was a head.
When Lao Jiu looked over, his eyes widened instantly.
"Don't tell me you don't know this person."
This must be your contact person for communicating with the Kingdom of Santa Cruz in the Northern Continent.
He was also a viscount of the Kingdom of Santa Cruz.
I heard that you had a romantic relationship with a princess from the Kingdom of Santa Cruz.
"What, does the princess taste so good that you, Ninth Brother, have forgotten about home!"
The white-bearded man slammed his hand on the table.
"Big brother, I...I know I was wrong."
I was just confused for a moment.
I... I didn't do anything.
All we did was leak information to them a few times and let a few of their fleets go.
"If... if the boss gets angry because of this, then I'm willing to bear all the losses from these actions!" Old Nine shouted.
"Losing some money is nothing to me."
If that's really the case, I'll take it as a lucky charm for you.
But you shouldn't have risked your brother's life to please your princess.
A year ago, our base on Dayan Island was destroyed in one fell swoop by the navy of the Kingdom of Santa Cruz.
We lost hundreds of ships and tens of thousands of people.
This directly resulted in the loss of a large number of shipping routes along the northern coast of the continent.
Moreover, the one in charge of that island.
He's also our third brother's younger brother.
Our third brother's younger brother died a terrible death.
His head was hung on the bow of the ship by the navy, and they still haven't found his body!
The third brother, who hadn't spoken until now, stepped out—a man with a full beard.
He pulled out a large-caliber modified musket and aimed it at Lao Jiu's head.
"I treated you like a brother, and this is how you betrayed my brother?"
"I was wrong, I know I was wrong."
I...I am willing to hand over all my fleet and wealth.
Please, in consideration of my years of service to our Pokwick Pirate Crew, I have at least put in a lot of hard work, if not great achievements.
"Please spare me... spare my life," Old Nine pleaded.
"If I let you go..."
"How can I explain this to my brothers? How can I explain this to the third brother? How can I explain this to the third brother's younger brother?" The white-bearded man sighed deeply.
"Ninth Brother, you have disappointed me greatly."
From this day forward, we are no longer brothers.
Third brother, this guy is yours to deal with as you see fit.
Don't dirty my floor here.
"Yes." The third brother grabbed the ninth brother by the neck with one hand and dragged him outside.
What does it taste like?
Someone sniffed, as if they had smelled something.
At first glance, a line of urine stains can be clearly seen on the ground where Lao Jiu was dragged away.
Turns out this guy was so scared he peed himself.
Then, from outside, one could hear screams of agony, pleas for mercy, curses, and then more pleas for mercy, until the sounds gradually faded away.
"Old Ninth's matter has been dealt with."
I hope you can all take this as a warning.
"I don't want this to happen again in our Pokkvik Pirate Crew," Whitebeard said in a deep voice.
Just then.
The fifth one, a blond man with pale, sickly-looking skin, came out.
"Boss, it's perfect time to deal with Lao Jiu's matter today."
By the way, I also want to tell everyone that in our Pokwick Pirate Crew, there isn't just that parasite, Old Nine.
There are other guys too!
Suddenly, everyone present was on tenterhooks.
I wonder who this crazy guy, Lao Wu, is going to bite now that he's stepped forward.
I also wondered if my bottom was clean.
Although he may have done some outrageous things, he probably hasn't gone as far as Lao Jiu.
"Oh, who are you reporting?" The white-bearded man squinted at the fifth brother.
"I'm talking about the seventh brother!"
This statement shocked everyone present.
He couldn't help but look at the seventh brother, who hadn't said a word.
The atmosphere at the scene became heavy.
Some people even frowned.
You need to know.
The seventh brother is not simply the adopted son of the white-bearded man.
Before Fire Demon became the seventh member, the Pokwick Pirates were not as powerful as they are now.
Compared to that time, the Pokwick Pirates have improved by at least 30%.
Don't underestimate this 30%.
Once you reach the level of the Pokwick Pirates, every step you take to improve is crucial.
A single misstep could bring annihilation to the entire pirate crew.
Therefore, in everyone's eyes, the seventh brother is like a god of wealth.
At this moment, the seventh brother, Fire Ghost, stood up.
He walked up to the crowd and this time he knelt down on both knees.
"Godfather, I don't know what Fifth Brother is going to accuse me of."
"But I have something to tell you this time," said the seventh brother, Fire Ghost.
"Hehehe, you're just sensing that something's not right."
"So you want to turn yourself in, is that it?" The fifth brother looked at the seventh brother, Fire Ghost, with a sneer.
Fire Ghost has been very influential in the Pokwick Pirate Crew over the years, and even the boss values him highly.
This made the fifth brother very dissatisfied and jealous. Now that he had finally seized the opportunity, he naturally wanted to make this kid bleed.
"This was my original plan."
Some things begin here.
This is where I'm going to end things.
"My godfather has treated me well, and I need to make things clear with him," said the seventh brother, Fire Ghost.
Whitebeard stared at the fire demon: "What brings you here?"
"I'm leaving Pokvik."
These words were spoken.
The entire audience was stunned.
Even the fifth brother was dumbfounded.
He stared incredulously at the seventh fire demon.
The expression on his face clearly indicated that the revelation he was about to make was far less shocking than what Old Seven Fire Ghost himself had described.
"Seventh Brother, what are you saying?"
"Take it back immediately!" The second brother stepped forward and shouted angrily.
"Big brother, seventh brother is just confused, he spoke without thinking," a woman, the fourth brother, said with a smile.
"Seventh Brother! Don't be impulsive." The Eighth Brother was also young, so he went up and tugged at the hem of the Seventh Brother's clothes.
This scene shows that everyone actually has high hopes for Lao Qi.
Over the years, he had made great contributions to the Pokwick Pirates, but he never sought personal credit.
I share good things with everyone, and I even proactively tell the leaders how to do things in their territories and how to do them better.
So, everyone quite likes this seventh brother.
Even if the eldest brother sometimes favors the seventh brother, he won't have much of a problem with it.
"Dear brothers and sisters, you don't need to say anything more."
There are some things I have to do.
If I don't sever ties with the Pokwick Pirates now...
That would only harm you! The seventh fire demon raised his head and stared straight at the white-bearded man.
Whitebeard stood up and stared at the seventh brother, Fire Demon.
Are you going to do that?
Fifty years have passed.
You haven't given up yet?
That thing had already happened when you were born.
Aren't you doing well now?
"Why insist on doing that?" Whitebeard stared at the fire demon.
Fire Ghost chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Yes, around the time I was born.
That has already happened.
But... when my father was drunk, he kept pointing in that direction and telling me.
This is what my grandfather, his father, said to him back then.
'My child, you must restore your kingdom!'
That sentence was my father's nightmare, and it was because of that sentence that he became depressed and eventually passed away.
He was still holding my hand when he left.
He was muttering those two words to himself.
Restoration of the nation! Restoration of the nation!
How could I possibly forget my father's dying wish!
I have finally found this opportunity.
I want to walk this path again.
Therefore, I can no longer be a pirate.
I want to break away from Pokvik.
I understand our rules.
It's easy to get in, but hard to get out.
I am willing to hand over all my pirate fleets and return all my territory to Pokwick.
Then, leave one hand behind.
The seventh brother, Fire Ghost, raised his right hand, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
Restoration of the kingdom?
When people hear this word, some look confused, while others look helpless.
Among them, some knew the identity behind the Fire Demon, but had kept it hidden all these years at Whitebeard's request.
Who gave you this courage?
I heard that you've been in a lot of contact with people from the Western Continent lately.
He acquired some properties.
"They must have made some kind of cooperation with those people over there." Whitebeard stared at the fire demon.
Fire Ghost did not deny it. He said, "Yes, but I can guarantee that I did not betray any of our pirate crew's interests during this process."
Please, Godfather, allow me to leave Pokvik.
The people around looked anxiously at the fire demon, then at the white-bearded man.
The fifth brother, who had previously been leading the clamor, dared not speak now; this was no longer something he could interfere with.
He originally just wanted to make the seventh brother bleed, but who would have thought that this guy would walk to the edge of the cliff himself.
If I just jump like that...
Those few people who owe Lao Qi a huge favor, who knows what they might do to him later.
If I had known, I wouldn't have jumped out.
What bad luck, what really bad luck.
Brother, if you're going to cause such a huge mess, could you at least give me a heads-up next time?
The fifth brother was suffering in his heart, but he had nowhere to tell.