The next day.
Countless pirates in the New World were buzzing with excitement as the latest bounty amounts were updated!
Someone saw a reward over 100 million and shouted in surprise.
Another pirate found a bounty of more than 300 million, astonishing many around.
Then someone discovered a reward surpassing 500 million, leaving even more pirates stunned.
The world was in a frenzy, and the island where Marco resided was no exception. Every pirate scrambled to find their own bounty notice, some in shock, others amazed, and many exclaiming in disbelief.
"Immortal Phoenix Marco... How much is his bounty?!"
On the island, many grew silent as their attention turned toward Marco's bounty notice.
"Found it!"
A shout rang out.
Whoosh!
One by one, all eyes locked onto the same bounty notice. Sure enough, it was Marco's.
"Shhh!"
Many pirates gasped when they saw the photo on the bounty notice.
This time, the image was completely different from before.
It depicted Marco in mid-air, his huge flaming wings spread wide as he confronted the Four Emperors' Kaido, exuding sheer dominance.
The breathtaking image left many pirates speechless.
Just from that photo, countless pirates were in awe.
"Quick, count it... How much is Marco's bounty?!"
Amidst the shock, the burning question was the amount of the bounty!
"One, ten, hundred... Millions, billions... 2.2 billion!!!"
"Oh my God! It's 2.2 billion!"
All the pirates were floored. A bounty exceeding 2 billion—an astronomical sum!
Likewise, almost the entire pirate world was focused on the bounty notice.
Marco's massive bounty of 2.2 billion shook the world even more.
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New World.
Kingdom of Dressrosa.
The officials of the Don Quixote Family were in disbelief, and even Doflamingo gripped Marco's latest bounty notice tightly.
"A colossal reward of 2.2 billion...!"
"This is the level of the Four Emperors!"
A bounty of 2 billion was like reaching the heavens, considered the threshold for entering the ranks of the Four Emperors.
Marco's latest bounty, exceeding 2 billion, firmly placed him among them!
Doflamingo was deeply shocked, realizing more than ever what a wise decision it had been to step back and give in.
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New World.
A mysterious island.
Stussy and Belivia also smiled as they looked at Marco's updated bounty.
"Lord Marco... His bounty has surpassed 2 billion!"
Belivia waved her pink fists excitedly, "I will become the greatest navigator in the world, and he'll make me a part of Lord Marco's crew!"
Stussy, too, was excited. Both women were proud of Marco, and as one of the original underworld kings, Stussy had managed to rebuild a preliminary intelligence network after the downfall of Happy Street.
"I've made another connection. Once the plan succeeds, my intelligence network and wealth will far exceed what I had on Happy Street!"
Stussy thought to herself, knowing her influence was growing in every area, except for her lack of combat strength.
This crazy plan, which could shake the world, had to succeed—she would allow no failure.
Because…
"I can't let Marco look down on me…!"
As a queen, she could not afford to be left behind.
Stussy's resolve hardened.
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New World, on a distant island, in a chaotic sea.
Foil Vista held Marco's latest bounty notice, and the usually calm and composed man couldn't suppress his excitement. "2.2 billion!"
"That photo... It's so majestic!"
Diamond Jozu, standing nearby, grinned. "A shot of him battling Kaido head-on! How fierce!"
The other pirates around them, all part of the original Whitebeard Pirates, chuckled.
There was Blamenco, the plump and humorous captain of the Sixth Division!
Lakeyo, a middle-aged man with dark blond hair, captain of the Seventh Division!
Ice Witch Bay, the tall female pirate!
The twin brothers, Dekaban Brothers!
Without exception, all the pirates present were members of the original Whitebeard Pirates!
And at this moment…
They all gazed at Marco's bounty notice with excitement:
"Marco… Soon, we will reunite!"
"We will sail together again… to conquer the vast seas of the New World!"
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New World.
An island near Marco's.
"The captain of the Whitebeard Pirates now has a bounty of 2.2 billion?! That's insane…!"
In a tavern, a burly man with sharp horns grumbled, clearly displeased.
…
Meanwhile, on yet another nearby island.
"2.2 billion Berries? Tsk, that's a staggering bounty!"
Catarina Devon smacked her tongue and said, her face growing more excited, "You say, can we take Marco's head and go to the navy to exchange for these 2.2 billion Baileys?"
"Two hundred and twenty billion, what a heart-warming wealth, enough for me to drink fine wine for decades! Gollum~~!"
The big wine barrel Vasco Shot's eyes flashed with excitement, and his fierce face was full of unbridled, boundless killing intent. "Marco…."
"Don't forget, first capture Marco alive, the Immortal Phoenix fruit on his body is our goal!"
Doc Q reminded impetuously, his voice filled with a dying, angry tone. As soon as he spoke, several people almost instinctively held their breath, as though they were afraid of his poison.
"Then take his Immortal Phoenix fruit first, and then take his head!"
"The fruit of the Immortal Phoenix, 2.2 billion, not a single one can be missing."
The three, including Catarina Devon, were excited.
Kuzan, on the side, as always, remained silent. No one knew what was going on in his heart.
"Hunting... Begin!"