Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 223: Bounty Issued, But Why So Low?

The situation in the East Blue remained stable, with the AI subordinates regularly reporting back to Yi.

There were no major incidents—nothing worrisome.

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However, there was one noteworthy development.

Ever since Yi bestowed the Super Divine Entry ability upon Nami, her potential had exploded!

She was no longer a prodigy—

She was a phenomenon.

Each second, she grew stronger.

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Within one day, she left Kuina and Zoro so far behind that they couldn't even see her shadow.

Even Koshiro, an experienced swordsman, was left speechless.

This level of growth was unprecedented—

It shook him to his core.

He could hardly stay calm anymore, and every day, he found himself shocked anew.

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If someone with Conqueror's Haki was considered one in a million, then—

Nami's talent was one in ten billion!

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Yi, hearing these reports, simply nodded in satisfaction.

"It seems the Entry ability I gave her is working well."

"In a few years, she'll be truly invincible."

There was no doubt in his mind.

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Yi then turned his attention to a fresh newspaper.

On the front page, there was a large image of Ace, standing amidst a sea of flames.

In the background—

Several Marine warships burned.

Clearly, Ace had been causing trouble the moment he entered the Grand Line.

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Yi's gaze dropped to the bounty amount—

100 million berries.

For someone in the New World, this wasn't much—

But in the first half of the Grand Line, it made Ace a major player, capable of threatening entire nations.

No wonder the World News Organization dedicated a full-page feature to him.

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However—

Yi found something even more interesting.

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"Huh?"

"I have a bounty now?"

Turning the page, he found his own image on a smaller section of the newspaper.

Apparently—

The Marines had declared him a pirate and issued a bounty for his capture.

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Yi was momentarily confused.

When did he become a pirate?

When had the Marines started watching him?

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A quick scan of the accusations gave him the answer.

He had been framed—or rather, set up.

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But it didn't matter.

Marine, pirate—it was all irrelevant.

His only focus was the mission.

Titles and reputation meant nothing to him.

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For now, he needed to wait—

Nojiko had still not chosen her path, and he didn't want to waste the next Legendary Entry ability.

So he would give her time to decide.

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Meanwhile—

Inside Baroque Works Headquarters…

After Robin reported the events at Whiskey Peak, Crocodile himself received the intel.

Yi had wiped out an entire base of Baroque Works.

Naturally, Crocodile was furious.

However—

Instead of acting rashly, he used his Warlord status to report the incident to the Marines.

That was how Yi's bounty got issued.

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"Heh… 75 million berries."

Crocodile smirked as he gazed at the newspaper.

"I personally made sure you got this bounty."

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Newcomers who provoked him always had to pay the price.

And now—

He had already sent Mr. 1, Mr. 2, and Mr. 3 after Yi.

Failure was not an option.

Once they killed him, he would collect the bounty himself—

A perfect way to recoup his losses.

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Elsewhere…

Aboard the Spade Pirates' ship…

Ace and his crew were celebrating after successfully fending off the Marines.

Music, drinks, and laughter filled the air.

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Suddenly—

"Ace, look at this!"

Deuce, Ace's right-hand man, rushed over with a newspaper.

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Ace grabbed it, scanning the front page first.

Seeing himself featured so prominently, his ego swelled.

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"Haha! Look at me!"

"My bounty's already at 100 million!"

He had always wanted fame—

To prove himself stronger than his irresponsible father.

And now—

He was on his way.

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However—

When he flipped the page, his smug expression vanished.

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Yi's face stared back at him.

Bounty: 75 million berries.

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Ace was shocked.

"Him?"

"Only 75 million?"

"No way…"

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For someone so overwhelmingly powerful, why was his bounty so low?

He was certain—

Even now, he wouldn't be able to defeat Yi in a straight fight.

Yet—

Yi's bounty was barely half of his own?

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Ace clenched his fist.

One day…

One day, he would surpass Yi.

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After all—

He had the Logia-type Devil Fruit, the Flame-Flame Fruit.

The strongest class of Devil Fruits!

As long as he kept training, he was bound to become stronger.

That was his confidence.

That was his belief.

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Winter Island – Drum Kingdom

Using a one-time Log Pose from Whiskey Peak, Yi's crew arrived at Drum Island, a land of perpetual snow.

It was renowned as a medical haven, home to some of the world's greatest doctors.

However—

Since Wapol took control, things had deteriorated significantly.

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Yi and Nojiko wandered the island, trying to relax after their long voyage.

However—

Nojiko, unaccustomed to extreme cold, quickly fell ill.

The harsh climate took its toll on her.

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After cutting their trip short, they returned to the ship, where an AI doctor treated Nojiko.

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Fortunately, it was only a mild cold.

With a little rest, she would recover soon.

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As Yi sat beside her, Nojiko suddenly spoke up.

"I've decided."

Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Oh?"

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Nojiko nodded firmly.

"I want physical strength."

"Later, if I find the right Devil Fruit, I'll eat one."

"That way, I won't slow you down anymore, Yi."

Her voice was determined.

She had finally made her choice.

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Yi smirked.

"Good."

"Then let's give you a proper foundation."

The next Legendary Entry Ability—

Would be hers.

To be continued…

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