CH17 'SIR' CROCODILE

Today Will Be Another Bonus Chapter For The Goal Of 200 Power Stones. Quickly Get To 250 Power Stones For Another Bonus Chapter Tomorrow.

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"If T Bone's previous news about the collective execution of the Hoshino family was aimed at Kadan Island and Icewood City, then today's news of official execution would definitely cause a sensation in the entire Land of Water.

Especially the Land Of Sea, the closest vassal of the Land of Water to Kadan Island.

There are no ninjas in the Land of Sea. It is managed by the Kawahara family and is a vassal of the Land of Water. All domestic combat power relies on mercenaries or Shinobi hired from the Land of Water.

On the main island of the Land of sea.

"The Hoshino family was wiped out by the new lord of Kadan Island?"

The current daimyo Kawahara Hosuke was frowning, looking at the news coming back from Kadan Island, and reading out the content of the news repeatedly.

"The Hoshino family was destroyed? That is a good thing for us."

Hearing the Daimyo's words, the minister below immediately said in surprise that Hoshino Family was wiped out. Every time they went to the Land of Water to pay tribute, they had to prepare an extra portion for Kadan Island. If the Hoshino family was destroyed, then they will definitely feel a lot more relaxed in the future.

"Good thing?"

Kawahara Hosuke said with a strange expression. What surprised him was that the letter said that the ones who killed the ninjas of the Kaguya family were only samurai who didn't even use chakra.

"The newly appointed lord of Kadan Island also killed four ninjas from the Kaguya family, including an elite-jonin."

After a pause, Kawahara Hosuke straightened his expression and continued.

"What? Isn't Kadan Island finished then?"

When the ministers below heard this, they all seemed to have seen a ghost. Ninjas are rare high-level combat forces in a country. That guy actually killed the ninjas of the Kaguya clan. Isn't he afraid of the retaliation from Kaguya clan?

"Yes, it won't be long before Kadan Island will usher in a battle for the revenge of Kaguya clan."

As the daimyo of the Land of Sea, Kawahara Hosuke is able to manage the Land of Sea in an orderly manner without any ninjas which speaks volumes about his political capabilities. Of course, he can also guess that the Kaguya clan will never swallow this humiliation.

....

In the capital of the Land of Water.

"That little brat Shimizu Akihiro, is he looking for death."

The next daimyo, Shimizu Mitsuki, looked annoyed. The Hoshino family was one of the force which supported him. They originally planned to evacuate from Kadan Island, but they were actually destroyed by an exiled heir.

....

The next day, Shimizu Akihiro got up early to exercise, and it didn't take long for the system's notification sound to enter his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for spreading his reputation throughout Kadan Island and gaining 100 reputation points!]

'One hundred points of reputation can also be exchanged for a mid-level naval general recruitment order from the reputation system.'

After listening to the system's mechanical prompts, Shimizu Akihiro immediately became alert and clicked on personal information.

Prestige System List:

Low-level Marine officer recruitment order (prestige points - 10)

Intermediate-level Marine officer recruitment order (prestige points - 100)

High-level Marine officer recruitment order (prestige points - 1000)

Low-level world recruitment order (prestige points - 10)

Intermediate-level world recruitment order (prestige points - 100)....

There is no limit to the recruitment of generals with the recruitment order; it is just the level of recruitment probability of high-level officers is too low.

Of course, the most cost-effective one with the highest probability of summoning top-level officers is the high-level recruitment order, so Shimizu Akihiro is not in a hurry to redeem it.

"Your Highness, you are awake. Captain T Bone and I have counted all the properties of the Hoshino family. The total value is about 1,091,367,141 Ryo. Please take a look."

Kitano Ichiro, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, saw Shimizu Akihiro walking out of the room. He immediately stepped forward and handed over the account book with statistics. The series of numbers on it made Shimizu Akihiro a little dazzled. "Nearly 1.1 billion ryo, the entire country's tax revenue for one year is about this amount."

Looking at the series of figures on the account, Shimizu Akihiro sneered, but now that the money is in his hands, it belongs to him, and Shimizu Akihiro does not intend to give it out mercifully.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring a large amount of money]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for having a wealth of over One Billion Ryo. You have completed the achievement: *MONEY IN THE BANK*]

[Reward: High-Level World Recruitment Order x1.]

(TN: Should I modify the names of these achievements to make them interesting like I did here or keep them as they are)

The sound of system machinery sounded, giving Shimizu Akihiro good news.

The World Recruitment Order allows you to recruit from forces other than the navy in the One Piece world.

'I wonder if it can summon Whitebeard, the strongest man in the One Piece world.'

Upon thinking this, Shimizu Akihiro, who had originally sneered, suddenly showed joy on his face, and immediately clicked on the recruitment order to start recruiting.

[Ding! Consuming one High-level World Recruitment Order to start recruiting...]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully recruiting [Former Shichibukai - 'Sir' Crocodile!)]

Immediately afterward, a character screen, that was the same as when Vergo was recruited before, appeared in front of Shimizu Akihiro.

Name: Crocodile

Epithets: Desert King, Sir Crocodile

Race: Human

Rank: Former Shichibukai

Power Value: 4700

Ability: Sand-Sand Fruit (Logia Devil Fruit)

Skills: Desert Prison, Desert Sunflower, Surface Crack, Erosion...

Weapon: Golden Hook, Poisonous Hook (Hidden)

"The Power Value of 4,700 is a little lower than Vergo's, but as a Devil fruit ability user, Crocodile's strength should be in the use of his devil fruit."

Looking at Crocodile's notification, Shimizu Akihiro kept talking to himself.

"Your Highness, there is a person outside the door saying he is looking for you."

Just as Shimizu Akihiro was continuing to read the character screen, a navy man arrived in the courtyard and reported.

"He arrived!"

Shimizu Akihiro was overjoyed and stopped looking at the character screen, which made Kitano Ichiro a little strange. He didn't understand who could make His Highness so happy.

"Your Highness, I will bring him to see you."

Seeing Shimizu Akihiro's happy look, Kitano Ichiro said immediately and planned to leave after speaking.

"No, I'll pick him up myself,"

Shimizu Akihiro shook his head, called Kitano Ichiro, and walked quickly towards the door.

However, in the eyes of Kitano Ichiro, this was even more surprising. You must know that Shimizu Akihiro has a strong officer like Vergo who can easily kill Jonin under his command. What kind of person is this for Shimizu Akihiro to personally go to welcome.

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Translator Notes :-

Yes, The 2nd Strong Man Is Crocodile. For Now, I Have A Few Things To Say. I Have My Exams Starting Soon And I'll Be Super Busy From Next Week For About A Month Or So. Hence I Can't Provide Bonus Chapters Daily Like Now, But I Can Assure You That A Chapter A Day Will Be Continued. Also, Y'all Keep Donating Power Stones And I Will Pump Out 3,4 Bonus Chapters On One Day In Between A Week When I Feel A Little Relaxed.

I Hope You Understand My Predicament And Wish Me Luck (I Really Need That LOL)

And Have A Nice Day, Beautiful People :)