Chapter 77: Morgans

"Admiral, this is the latest newspaper, which contains news about Admiral Steel Bone!" 

At that moment, a colonel from outside brought in a newspaper.

"Damn World News Agency! How did that bastard Mensah get those photos and intel? Steel, did you have someone else watching while you fought Li Yuan?" 

Admiral Blach exclaimed angrily as he tossed the newspaper at Steel Bone Kong.

Steel Bone Kong's face darkened upon seeing it. He had thought that only a few colleagues knew about his embarrassing history, but now, that rascal Mensah had made it public knowledge across the world.

The photos on the newspaper depicted the first battle between Li Yuan and Steel Bone Kong, along with a photo of Steel Bone Kong surfacing from the water with a gruesome sword wound.

Combined with the descriptions in the article, it almost made people think that Steel Bone Kong had lost to Li Yuan.

"Blach, why didn't you report to the World Government about Steel Bone Kong's efforts to capture Li Yuan?" 

Just as Blach was fuming, Saint Saturn from the Five Elders called to hold him accountable.

If the Five Elders had known that Li Yuan had appeared in the East Blue, they would have dispatched CP0 to capture him before Steel Bone Kong had the chance to let him escape.

Blach felt frustrated; how was he to know that the World Government would be so concerned about Li Yuan?

After all, the Five Elders hadn't informed Blach about the Bloodline issue, leaving him unaware of Li Yuan's value in their eyes.

"Saint Saturn, it's like this..." 

Blach could only recount Steel Bone Kong's description of Li Yuan in response to the Five Elders' inquiries.

"I understand. I won't pursue your responsibility this time, but next time regarding actions against Li Yuan, you must inform us." 

"Also, it's very likely that Li Yuan is still in the East Blue. Send out intelligence agents and make sure you find him!" 

Saint Saturn commanded.

"Yes, Saint Saturn." 

Blach replied.

"Oh my, this is real. A sixteen-year-old Great Swordsman? What on earth is happening in this world?" 

"Hahaha! The Rocks Pirates have produced a genius in swordsmanship, breaking the record for the youngest Great Swordsman!" 

"Li Yuan, a commander of the Rocks Pirates, has become the youngest Great Swordsman in history, and he managed to escape from the clutches of Navy Admiral Steel Bone!" 

"The Rocks Pirates are filled with monsters. After defeating former Admiral Zhi Kai, can Li Yuan now also defeat current Admiral Blach? Let's wait and see!"

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News about Li Yuan spread rapidly around the world through the World News Agency.

This made Li Yuan a household name. If his earlier victory over former Admiral Zhi Kai hadn't been enough to establish his strength, successfully escaping the pursuit of current Admiral Steel Bone certainly validated it.

After all, Steel Bone Kong was an Admiral of the Navy, a force capable of dominating the seas.

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**On Streller Island**

"Great Swordsman, he truly is a Great Swordsman!!"

"Li Yuan, your growth is truly astonishing!"

"Perhaps in my lifetime, I will witness you become the world's number one Great Swordsman!"

Li Yuan's master, Louis, held the newspaper in his hands, tears welling up in his eyes.

Once upon a time, becoming a Swordsman had been his fervent dream.

He had not reached the rank of Swordsman himself, placing all his hopes on his disciple Li Yuan. 

Now, Li Yuan had exceeded his expectations, achieving the level of Great Swordsman in just over two years—something Louis had found nearly impossible in his lifetime.

Now, Li Yuan had reached the realm of the Great Swordsman, a goal that countless swordsmen aspired to but could only dream of.

In the past, Li Yuan had declared his ambition to become the world's number one Great Swordsman. Louis had thought that goal was far beyond Li Yuan's reach.

But now, it seemed that goal was not so distant after all, and he had hope to witness Li Yuan achieve it.

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**Roger Pirates:**

"Rayleigh, it seems you have a rival!" 

"Li Yuan, a sixteen-year-old Great Swordsman from the Rocks Pirates. I wonder how your swordsmanship will compare in the future?" 

Roger handed the newspaper to Rayleigh.

"These young people are truly terrifying. I believe I was 24 when I became a Great Swordsman." 

"Now I'm 37. I feel old, really old, unable to compete with the youth." 

Rayleigh remarked, looking at Li Yuan's profile with a sense of nostalgia.

"Old my foot! If you're old, that means I'm ancient!" 

"Forget that; let's celebrate Li Yuan's promotion to Great Swordsman with a feast, everyone!" 

Roger snatched the newspaper and threw it aside, calling out to the crew.

"Long live the captain!!"

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**Wald Pirates:**

"Brother, if Li Yuan is just a commander of the Rocks Pirates and is this strong, how powerful must the entire Rocks Pirates be?" 

Bondi Wald said, holding the newspaper about Li Yuan.

"Little brother, the Rocks Pirates are the overlords of the New World, so of course, they are strong." 

"They are certainly much stronger than our crew; I heard they even dare to plunder World Government allied nations." 

First Mate Banjack replied.

"Brother, do you think we could join the Rocks Pirates? We could go plunder World Government allied nations with them." 

"That way, we wouldn't have to worry about being chased by the Navy all day." 

Bondi Wald's eyes lit up.

"That's a possibility, but we need to raise our fame a bit first." 

"Just like Li Yuan; entering the Rocks Pirates means becoming a commander right away, or else it won't be easy to survive there." 

Banjack nodded.

"No problem! It's just about fame, right? We can destroy a few islands and Navy bases." 

"Those Marines are just so infuriating!" 

Bondi Wald said excitedly, his innate desire for destruction growing even stronger after obtaining the Momo Fruit.

Wherever he went, destruction followed. The Navy had given him the title of "World Destroyer."

This title suited him perfectly; he wanted to tear down the world and completely dismantle this boring reality!

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"Gulala, Shiki, come take a look at this! That fellow Li Yuan left Honeycomb Island without a sound and created such a huge news story!!"

Whitebeard, who had just finished a fight with the Golden Lion, sat down, drinking while tossing the newspaper to Shiki.

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