One Piece: Bai Ye Deputy Captain of the Straw Hats

Translator: PapaSmurf0700

Every year, a multitude of pirates scale Reverse Mountain to venture into the Grand Line, where they pick one of seven paths to navigate. Those who endure and travel halfway around the world with the goal of entering the New World have only one place to aim for: the Sabaody Archipelago. Here, pirates who've embarked on their journey within the past year and amassed bounties over 100 million berries earn a special title: "Supernovas."

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Purupurupuru~ Purupurupuru~ On a rooftop in the Sabaody Archipelago, a man with golden curly hair eagerly spoke into a Den Den Mushi: "Boss Morgans, you're not going to believe what I've just witnessed. Normally, we might see two or three Supernovas arriving in a year, but today—nine have shown up at once! And they've already bumped into each other!"

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Sabaody Archipelago – Peninsula Restaurant No. 24

A man in a striped suit, leisurely smoking a cigar, eyed a nearby diner with disdain. "What a vulgar woman! I'm a bit disgusted. Shut her up for me." This was Capone "Gang" Bege, hailing from the West Blue and captain of the Fire Tank Pirates, with a bounty of 138 million berries.

At another table, a woman in a green hat and a brown jacket, complemented by pink-and-black shorts, was loudly chewing on a piece of ham. "Not done yet? My plate's already empty!" she complained. Her name was Jewelry Bonney, born in the South Blue and captain of the Bonney Pirates, bounty set at 140 million berries.

At that moment, a waiter, arms full of plates, accidentally collided with another patron, sending food splattering onto the man's outfit. Instantly, the man's subordinate, furious, pulled a knife and moved to confront the waiter.

However, the man stopped him with a raised hand, speaking with an eerie calm, "It's not a good day for killing. It brings bad luck. This outfit was just destined for this fate." Then, addressing the visibly shaken waiter, he added kindly, "Sorry, did I scare you?"

This man, known for his long wavy blond hair, a conspicuous cross tattoo below his neck, and distinct black streaks on his eyebrows, was Basil Hawkins. Born in the North Blue, he led the Hawkins Pirates and carried a bounty of 249 million berries.

BOOM! A deafening noise outside the restaurant shook the walls, sending a cloud of smoke and dust swirling into the air. As the dust settled, two distinct figures emerged in the commotion.

The first man, brandishing ridiculously long braids and unusually long arms, had the character "音" (Sound) emblazoned on his chest. This was Scratchmen Apoo, hailing from the Grand Line, a member of the Longarm Tribe, and captain of the On-Air Pirates, with a bounty of 198 million berries.

"I can't stand you, you disgusting creature. I wanna kill you right now!" The second man's voice dripped with contempt. His fiery red hair seemed almost ablaze, complementing his dramatic feathered coat. He was Eustass "Captain" Kid from the South Blue, captain of the Kid Pirates, with a bounty of 315 million berries.

Another loud crash resonated nearby, signaling yet another conflict erupting close by. This skirmish involved three individuals, one of whom stood out with wing-like ornaments on his body and a massive pillar in his grip. He was Urouge from Sky Island, captain of the Fallen Monk Pirates, with a bounty of 108 million berries.

BANG! Urouge's pillar came to an abrupt halt, blocked by a four-bladed axe wielded by a sneering man. "Heh, if you really want a fight, you should deal with the Straw Hat Pirates first," he taunted, dressed like a Western swordsman, complete with a hooked nose and an "X" mark on both his chin and chest. This was X. Drake from the North Blue, captain of the Drake Pirates, his bounty set at 222 million berries.

After effectively blocking the attack, Drake didn't look back. Instead, he skillfully swung the rapier in his left hand behind him, intercepting a scimitar. The attacker, with messy blond hair and a distinctive blue-and-white striped mask punctured with small holes, was none other than Killer, a fighter of the Kid Pirates, hailing from the South Blue with a bounty of 162 million berries.

At the mention of the "Straw Hat Pirates," both Urouge and Killer paused their assault, their attention piqued.

"Boss Drake, since the fight's done, come join us," called a calm voice from a distance. At the entrance of a nearby restaurant stood a man donning a leopard-print hat, his hand resting on a long sword as he watched them.

"The others are getting impatient," he added. This was Trafalgar D. Water Law, from the North Blue, Captain of the Heart Pirates, with a bounty of 200 million berries.

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Inside Shakky's Rip-Off Bar, the mood was charged with intrigue. Usopp, wide-eyed, couldn't believe what he was hearing from Raki. "Kid has a higher bounty than Sanji?" he blurted out, both astonished and somewhat amused.

Sanji, overhearing the comment, couldn't help but grimace. Somehow, his own bounty had become a benchmark of sorts. "Why does everyone keep comparing me to that maniac?" he muttered under his breath.

Shakky, picking up on the crew's curiosity, explained further, "Eustass Kid's high bounty isn't just because of his strength. He's also killed civilians, which makes him particularly notorious and dangerous in the eyes of the World Government."

She leaned back, her voice carrying the weight of experience, "Hundreds try to conquer the Grand Line, but few reach this point. Those with bounties over 100 million are considered the elite. Among them, there's often someone destined to shape the future."

Pausing for effect, Shakky added, "But this year is unusual." She reached under the bar, pulling out a fresh newspaper and slapped it down in front of them. "This year, the group dubbed the 'Uncrowned Generation' has emerged because among them is a crew that has dominated the headlines."

Flipping the newspaper to the front page, Shakky revealed a headline that instantly drew all eyes: a picture of the Straw Hat Pirates. "The Straw Hat Pirates, led by Monkey D. Luffy, are no longer just Supernovas."

"They are now referred to as the 'Half-Emperor Faction'." Bai Ye caught sight of the headline and winced slightly. The name sounded awkwardly grandiose.

Shakky continued, "These Supernovas have already met to discuss how to deal with your crew,"