Cook Atta, thirty years old… Former captain of the Chef God Pirates.
A two-sword-style swordswoman with exceptional culinary skills… and equally exceptional strength.
Bounty: 130 million Berries.
She once won first place in the cooking competition on Cook Island.
However, on that very same day, she was plotted against.
Her crew suffered devastating casualties, and she was the only one lucky enough to survive.
Because of that, her temper became abnormally violent.
If someone said even one wrong word, she would attack immediately.
She was still on Cook Island now, because she firmly believed that the person who had plotted against her back then was still there.
That was the information written on the paper.
Moke’s eyes were filled with surprise.
He had never expected this Cook Atta to have a bounty exceeding one hundred million.
That was already enough to qualify as a Supernova-level bounty.
And that bounty was from several years ago.
Since she had spent the past few years searching for the culprit on Cook Island, her bounty had never changed.
“Interesting…” Moke immediately said, “Do you have information on the person who plotted against her back then?
If you do, bring it over.
I’ll buy that too.” The waiter was slightly stunned.
Then, his eyes narrowed.
“Since this is your first time working with us, and since you have the potential to become a high-quality client, I’ll make an exception and remind you of something.
“Anyone who buys this piece of information will also have their own information appear in that person’s hands.
“So, are you sure?” Moke paused for a moment.
Then, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Because the information revealed by this guy’s words was anything but simple.
First, he was not the first person to buy information about the culprit from the underground world.
Second, that culprit had quite the background.
Atta was still on Cook Island.
That meant that those who had bought the information were either dealt with, or they had backed down after learning the culprit’s identity.
However, Moke still nodded.
“Thank you, but bring me the information anyway.
I’m getting a little curious now…” The waiter said, “Very well.
However, the price is rather high.
After all, everyone knows this information could very likely help someone recruit a pirate with a bounty over one hundred million.” As he spoke, he gave Moke a meaningful smile.
As if saying, Isn’t that exactly what you’re planning too?
Hearing this, Moke could not help but laugh.
“Oh?
Then I’d like to know how much she’s worth in your underground world.” The waiter said, “Ten million Berries.” Moke’s eyes lit up.
The higher the price, the stronger Atta must be.
So after hearing that price, he was actually delighted.
He took out a jeweled necklace.
“This should be enough to cover ten million Berries.” The waiter said, “Please wait a moment.” At this moment, the smile on his face became a little more sincere.
After all, if he sold a piece of information worth over ten million, his commission would naturally not be small.
Soon, the waiter returned with the information.
New World.
Gladius, member of the Donquixote Family under Doflamingo.
Paramecia-type Pop-Pop Fruit user.
Bounty: 31 million Berries.
Actual strength: over one hundred million.
Using the Pop-Pop Fruit’s ability, he ambushed Atta and blew up the Chef God Pirates, killing everyone except their captain, Atta.
He successfully seized the Devil Fruit in Atta’s possession.
Holy crap!
Moke could not help but reveal a shocked expression.
He had never expected the person who made a move back then to be Gladius, a member of the Donquixote Family.
No wonder… Behind him stood Doflamingo and the entire Donquixote Family.
But what kind of Devil Fruit was it that actually drew Gladius into taking action?
Moreover, Gladius had chosen to set up an ambush instead of fighting her head-on.
And even with that ambush, he had failed to kill Atta and eliminate future trouble completely.
That alone showed Atta’s strength.
In other words, Gladius was not as strong as her.
But she was also not worth Doflamingo personally making a trip.
That was why the current situation had formed.
Moke suddenly felt that this money had been well spent.
He also felt even more strongly that recruiting this Chef God Atta as his first companion would be a good choice.
Suddenly, Moke thought of something and added, “Right, give me a route map to Cook Island as well.” The waiter chuckled softly.
Then, he took out a map from his clothes and handed it over.
“Consider this route map a personal gift from me.” Moke’s eyes flashed.
“Then thank you.” Then he added, “Next, shouldn’t we get to the main topic?” The waiter was slightly stunned.
Then, he laughed.
“You really are sharp… You even noticed that.” “Hoo…” The waiter took a deep breath and straightened his clothes.
“Then allow me to formally invite you, on behalf of Baroque Works, to join our organization.
“With your strength, once you join Baroque Works, you will immediately become a senior agent.” “Holy crap…” First, it was Doflamingo’s Donquixote Family.
Now, it was Crocodile’s Baroque Works.
This was really something… Then again, it made sense.
In the underground intelligence network, the New World belonged to Doflamingo, while the first half of the Grand Line belonged to Crocodile’s Baroque Works.
However, Moke had no intention of becoming Crocodile’s subordinate.
Just as he was about to speak, the waiter added first, “Don’t be in such a hurry to refuse.
You can listen to our terms first.
“First, intelligence sharing.
“All the information you need will be provided to you free of charge.
At the same time, if someone intends to act against you, or if someone comes to buy information about you, you will be notified immediately… We may even send people to assist you directly.
“Second, after joining, as long as you complete the missions assigned by Baroque Works, you may act freely at all other times.
Moreover, after completing missions, Baroque Works will provide very generous rewards.
“Third, you may choose a cooperative arrangement instead.
Information will be prioritized for you, and if someone tries to deal with you, we will also warn you.
However, you will need to pay in Berries.
“Of course, you will also need to complete certain missions.
If you choose this arrangement, you will have the right to choose.
You will not be required to complete every mission.
Each year, you only need to select two or three from the missions assigned to you.” He had to admit, the third form of cooperation was quite tempting.
However, it was unnecessary.
Problems that could be solved with money were not problems at all.
If he needed information, he could simply buy it with Berries.
After all, no matter how nice it sounded, once he agreed, it would still be equivalent to placing himself under Crocodile’s Baroque Works.
So Moke decisively refused.
The waiter could only leave with regret.
Meanwhile, Moke began studying the route map to Cook Island.
Very quickly, two island names made his expression shift.
Whisky Peak and Asuka Island.
He had to admit, this route overlapped somewhat with the one Luffy had taken.
The former was a bounty hunter stronghold, and both Princess Vivi and Luffy would go there.
The latter was the island where the Sacred Sword was located… Especially the latter.
It was extremely attractive to Moke.
After all, the Sacred Sword was both strange and powerful.
It could make wounds heal automatically, and it could also enhance the strength of both the wielder and their companions.
It could even control people’s hearts and allow man and sword to become one.
It was unbelievably powerful.
If he absorbed it, his strength would definitely rise to another level.
However, he would also have to make a trip to Whisky Peak.
Not because he wanted to meet Princess Vivi.
Nor because he wanted to meet Luffy’s crew again.
But because there was a famous sword there: Kashu.
If he remembered correctly, it seemed to be in the hands of a Baroque Works agent.
In the original story, it eventually ended up with Tashigi.
Since he wanted to recruit Atta, then besides information about the culprit, he would need to prepare a proper meeting gift.
And for a swordswoman, was there any gift more suitable than a famous sword?
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