211 New Destination, News

"These legs are unbelievably long," Lynch murmured, sighing more than once as he carefully slid the stockings onto Smoothie's legs.

Smoothie's legs were smooth, perfectly proportioned, and flawless in shape.

"If she ever wanted to be on the cover of a magazine, these legs alone would seal the deal," Lynch thought to himself.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the task. Jerry Rat Summoning Points -50.]

With the system notification echoing in his mind, Lynch quickly wrapped things up and left the room without lingering any longer.

…

Lynch wasn't sure how much time had passed, but eventually, Smoothie woke up from her unconscious state. 

Her eyes locked onto the black stockings on her legs, and her anger flared. Gritting her teeth, she growled, "Lynch!"

Meanwhile, Lynch was enjoying a morning drink with Big Mom and Kaido. 

With Kaido, an old drunkard, he couldn't even think about drinking tea, he could only drink with them.

"Well, well, my dear son-in-law, there's something I need you to do. If you succeed, I'll grant you a request without question," Big Mom said, setting her glass down and speaking seriously.

"Sure, go ahead," Lynch replied, his eyes narrowing. 

He was still 350 points short of his goal. He had been wondering how to get those points, and now it seemed Big Mom had just handed him the perfect opportunity.

"That's right," Big Mom said thoughtfully. 

"For many years, I've wanted to invite the giants to live in my Totto Land, but because of some past misunderstandings, they still hate me."

"I know that you have giants under your command, and I'd like you to help resolve the grudge between me and the giant. I believe if Emperor West Blue steps in, the giants will respect your authority."

"It won't take much. If you could bring five giants to live in my territories, I would remember your kindness."

The giant race had always been a significant concern for Big Mom. Her obsession with giants was evident, from her past experiments to try and become one herself to using force against them. 

Years later, she even considered using her daughter in marriage to mend the rift between the two sides.

"Okay, I agree."

Big Mom might have mistaken the nine giants under his command for the legendary giants.

What Lynch was thinking was that giants should be valuable, right?

If he could gather them up and bring them back to West Blue, it might be worth 350 points, right?

"Well, well, I'll leave it to you."

...

On the calm sea, the sky stretched on endlessly, with no clouds in sight. The horizon remained the same color for hours.

Occasionally, flocks of seagulls flew across the sky.

Lynch touched the permanent pointer to Elbaf in his hand and stood at the bow of the ship. Elbaf, the land of giants.

Located in the second half of the Grand Line, east of Wanokuni, it is known as the strongest nation in the world.

Mark and Iron Punishment stood behind Lynch, one on the left and one on the right.

"Sir, are we really going to help Big Mom with the giants? When I was a Marine, I heard their tempers aren't great," Mark said, worried.

The giants were known for starting fights over just a few wrong words, and Mark was concerned about provoking one.

They were giants, with strength comparable to a Vice Admiral once they reached adulthood.

"It's fine. I'll make them understand what it means to be a hero who knows the current situation," Lynch replied, watching the sea below as he spoke softly.

Most giants had rough personalities, with gentle ones being rare.

Blue Ogre and Red Ogre, for example, had been fighting for decades to prove who was the strongest on the island.

Lynch had no intention of negotiating with them politely.

If the giants were willing to follow him back to West Blue, that would be great.

Otherwise... hum.

Lynch had no choice but to knock them out and tie them up.

When dealing with a race that worships power and is still stubborn in their violence, reasoning is pointless.

The more aggressive you are, the more likely they'll see you as an easy target.

The simplest and most effective method was to beat them and tie them up.

Looking at Lynch's back, Mark felt a bit uneasy.

It felt less like the boss was negotiating with the giants and more like a bandit raid on a village.

 "Gah~gah~gah!"

The news bird circled far away in mid-air, seeming to ask if he wanted to buy a newspaper.

Lynch tossed a coin, and the bird swooped down, landing on the warship's railing like a bug-hunting bird.

"A newspaper, thank you."

 After receiving the Bailey, Newsbird carefully retrieved some change from its small pocket and handed it to Lynch. It then took out a newspaper and gave a salute before flying off.

There's a reason Morgans' news business is so successful.

"Hahahaha, Morgans seems to have a lot of resentment toward the World Government. He writes like this without fear of CP0 coming after him."

At this tea party, all the six kings of the underground world, except Stussy, were poisoned.

He can only imagine Morgans' satisfaction when writing this report.

[Despicable World Government! Poison at a tea party!]

 [Innocent civilians were brutally poisoned by the World Government!]

 [They didn't even spare the dogs! All the animals on the island were poisoned!]

 [The conscience of heaven and earth, someone actually poisoned the feces—strong accusations from dog lovers!]

The first half shows Morgans' deep anger towards the World Government. It's no surprise.

He went for a nice meal, only to nearly become part of the feast himself. Who wouldn't be furious or resentful?

Flipping the newspaper, the second half was more serious.

[The World Government tried a sneak attack on Cake Island but was completely defeated!]

 [Lynch! Kaido! Big Mom! A king and two emperors gathered on Cake Island, leaving the World Government helpless.]

 [Tom Cat, Eternal God. Tom Cat defeated Saturn Saint twice!]

As the newspaper spread, it caused quite a stir everywhere.

Dragon, always in the shadows, had not seen the light for a long time. His hand, holding the newspaper, looked unnaturally pale.

"Why does it feel like ever since Lynch appeared on the sea, the World Government hasn't had a peaceful day?"

Before Lynch appeared, the World Government had wiped out the Rocks Pirates, dealt with the Roger Pirates, captured the Golden Lion, the World Destroyer, the Red Count, and Bullet. 

They suppressed the Revolutionary Army, forcing them to hide like rats. 

The Four Emperors were under control in the New World, and the seven strongest pirates were made into lackeys while all nations bowed down.

Before Lynch emerged, the World Government was always victorious and invincible. But since his arrival, it seems they've only faced setbacks. 

Whether it was the theft of an experimental base, a former Marine Admiral's rebellion, the interception of the Heavenly Gold, or the Five Elders being defeated by a cat—nothing has gone right.

"Could it be that Lynch is the nemesis of the World Government?"

In Holy Land Mariejois, during his duel with Tom, Saturn lost a leg, an arm, and half of his chest. 

Lying in his hospital bed, Saint Satan coughed up blood when he saw the newspaper headline.

"Tom Cat! Lynch! I will never forget this!"

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