Two major events happened in 1502.
One was the escape of the Golden Lion, Shiki, from the underwater prison of Impel Down, and the other was the destruction of Ohara by a Buster Call.
These two events shocked the world.
The news was flooded with constant reports, and Morgans was so excited that he lost a lot of his feathers.
Devil Child Nico Robin, bounty: 79 million Belly
Extremely Evil Demon Noah, bounty: 100 million Belly
As the news birds delivered the wanted posters, Noah and Robin’s faces covered the seas, driving countless bounty hunters and pirates wild.
Bounties at this time were still quite valuable, unlike the exaggerated inflation of bounties after 1522.
This bounty was about the same as what many new pirate crews in the New World had.
They wouldn’t dare to catch the big pirates, but catching two kids was something everyone felt they could do.
Maybe there were even some treasures from Ohara to snatch up in the process.
Noah had anticipated that there would be many crazy people searching for them in the early stages of the bounty release, so he took Robin to an island not far from Marine Branch No.
80 in the West Blue to lie low.
This location was not far from the Marine branch, and most people wouldn’t think Noah would be so bold, daring to hide near a Marine branch as a walking bounty treasure chest.
Moreover, being closer to the Marine branch meant pirate ships wouldn’t dare to approach.
Very few powerful individuals within the four seas could withstand Marine bombardment.
The pirates who could fight the branches were all out in the Grand Line.
They hid on the small island for about half a year, a period Noah used to consolidate his knowledge and contemplate the future.
First, changing the world required a blueprint for action.
Although Noah had the ideological blueprint of great figures from another world, methods of reform, and mature political systems, it was impossible to completely copy the ideas of another world.
The political system in the Pirate King world was very chaotic.
There were monarchies, feudal systems, many war-torn and divided nations, and even countries ruled by pirates in the New World.
There were even gods ruling subjects on Sky Islands; these were all real problems.
Secondly, he needed to distinguish between those who could be won over, those who needed to be overthrown, and those who needed reform.
He had to clearly identify who were enemies and who were friends.
As well as the living and production standards of the people, whether to launch an industrial revolution, and so on.
Half a year was only enough to create a framework, which was still empty inside.
But that was enough.
After all, Noah had too little contact with this world, and he could modify and fill it in as he traveled the seas in the future.
Meanwhile, under Noah’s guidance, Robin slowly developed the abilities of her Hana Hana no Mi indoors.
In terms of imagination and fruit development, the people of Blue Star were truly remarkable.
Six months later, it was Sea Year 1503.
Ordinary people had largely stopped paying attention to the Ohara incident, and Noah felt it was time to make a move.
The next step was to acquire power through learning and analysis.
This was an era where great power belonged to the individual; the kings at the apex of the great sea ruled their territories with their own might.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Noah also needed to hurry up and train.
The disadvantage of being near a Marine branch was that he couldn’t make any significant disturbances.
Otherwise, if you tried to train near a Marine branch, were you trying to join the Marines for training or become a pirate, wouldn’t they naturally investigate?
Oh, if they investigate, you become a big treasure.
So, although he had the power of analysis during these past six months, Noah, being cautious, also suppressed his desire to become stronger.
To be able to travel freely between regions, he even gave himself a new name – Adam.
This was one of his pen names.
He decided to increase his influence by serializing some articles in the newspaper, subtly sneaking in some personal thoughts to awaken some people.
He also gave Robin a pseudonym – Haibara, which was a bit of a mischievous whim.
Robin asked several times about the origin of this name but was always brushed off, only being told it was the name of a future novel protagonist.
Before going out, he changed his hair color with paint to a brownish-tea color and also disguised his face.
Using the power of the Hana Hana no Mi and a bit of clever trickery, Noah and Robin easily obtained fake identification documents from the town’s security officers and boarded a passenger ship.
This time, they would be heading to Loguetown in the East Blue, and then transferring to a ship to Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue.
Yes, they were going to the East Blue to apprentice under Koushiro Shimotsuki.
Although there were hidden experts in the four seas, Koushiro was the safest.
With Noah’s power of analysis, the most important thing was to have someone to guide him into the basics.
Even if he couldn’t learn advanced swordsmanship later, he could analyze it himself.
Moreover, Koushiro’s swordsmanship level was considered a master even in the Grand Line.
It would be very beneficial to learn the true teachings, as anyone named Shimotsuki was not simple.
In the world of the Pirate King, it was too troublesome for ordinary people to travel.
First, long-distance voyages required a sturdy large ship capable of withstanding wind and rain.
Detailed sea charts were needed to avoid reefs or whirlpools.
A professional navigator to command the ship and avoid bad weather or guide the route.
And luck, the luck to avoid pirates.
After drifting at sea for two months, they finally arrived at Loguetown.
After disembarking, Noah and Robin unanimously decided to rest in Loguetown for a week before setting off.
These passenger ships were too slow.
Every major port involved stops to resupply, unload cargo, and move goods, gradually wearing down their patience.
Perhaps this was one of the reasons why pirates were becoming increasingly twisted.
After resting for a day at a Loguetown inn, the two first went to the execution platform.
Standing at the edge of the plaza, looking at the execution platform, their thoughts were different.
Robin viewed it with the mindset of witnessing historical relics, paying homage to archaeology.
Noah, however, had complex feelings, a mix of hatred and admiration.
He hated it because Roger had started the Great Pirate Era, which created many breeding grounds for evil on the seas.
His early struggles and miserable life before he transmigrated could be attributed to that single declaration by Roger.
He also felt admiration.
After all, Roger’s original intention was to oppose the World Government with free will.
In this sense, the Pirate King was his predecessor in ideological struggle.
“Pirate King… I’ll probably be the one to end you in the future…”
Finally, with a sigh, he turned and left.
After all, they were both wanted criminals, and it was not suitable to stay in such a sensitive location for a long time, as it would attract Marine investigation.
Places like Roger’s execution platform held great appeal for pirates.
There were always countless new pirates who would come here to cause trouble, seeking fame, and walk right into their doom, creating a big sensation.
Generally, those who did this, if lucky, would be quickly arrested and imprisoned, to be released years later and return home to farm.
If unlucky, they would be shot dead on the spot and registered as a deceased person with the surname Mumei.
Although Smoker wasn’t here yet, the officer in charge of a place like Loguetown was usually a division commander from headquarters, and it was very normal for them to know a few Marine Rokushiki techniques.
Their strength was considered top-tier in the four seas, truly not to be trifled with.
Afterward, Noah and Robin went to the newspaper publishing house to submit their manuscript.
While in the West Blue, Noah had been serializing short stories in the newspaper under the name Adam, and they had been well-received.
This time, for a long-term collaboration, Morgans’ News Company specially sent a chief editor to receive them.
“Oh my, Mr.
Adam, you are truly young and promising!
I never imagined you would be so young in person; it’s truly admirable.
Our president has often told us to learn from Mr.
Adam’s writing style.
It’s a great honor to meet you in person, so please impart your wisdom.”
Who said the art style in the One PIece world was always direct?
This way of communication felt like returning to Earth society, which was a bit familiar.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Noah produced a thick manuscript.
“This time it’s a picture-text serialization, titled ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’.”
Noah had his reasons for choosing this particular series to serialize.
First, this part had a unique art style and over-the-top dialogue, which felt very compatible with the Pirate King world.
Second, it contained supernatural abilities, which were highly attractive to ordinary readers.
In the world of the Pirate King, ordinary people also yearned for power.
Third, JoJo was passionate enough to awaken the courage of ordinary people.
Even if they couldn’t stand up in times of crisis, it would be enough if they were no longer numb in the face of evil.
This work, which was bound to be a bestseller, made the chief editor extremely happy.
He marveled at the author’s natural talent, able to produce such widely acclaimed works at such a young age.
The two parties quickly signed a contract for the manuscript.
Noah would become a special contracted writer for the World Economy News, with his own column in the newspaper, continuously serializing “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.”
After signing, the World Economy News generously paid the initial manuscript fee, significantly padding Noah’s wallet.
The following week, the two of them did some shopping in Loguetown, as they needed to bring gifts for their apprenticeship.
They bought a good-tier sword, one of the fifty ranked, from a fine weapon shop, and a gift box for the visit.
After sealing the gift money, they boarded the ship bound for Shimotsuki Village, also known as Shimotsuki Village.
Loguetown was not far from Shimotsuki Village; it could be reached in a week.
The East Blue had always been known as the weakest sea among the four seas, which meant it offered a high level of safety, and the passenger ship sailed very smoothly.
However, Noah did not let his guard down at all, as the East Blue was the most dangerous place for him and Robin.
Many powerful figures who originated from here were difficult to deal with.
Fortunately, they finally reached Shimotsuki Village without any surprises or danger.