One Piece: My Uncle Is Kizaru

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Kyle's voice quickly spread, causing a stir among the crowd.

Although Kyle and his crew had swiftly subdued Alvida, the townsfolk weren't reassured. In fact, they were even more anxious.

By now, many had recognized Kyle's identity and seen the pirate flag on the *Diga*.

No one could guarantee that Kyle and his crew would be any kinder than the Alvida Pirates.

At least Alvida only wanted their money, not their lives.

But who knew what Kyle, who had committed crimes in Loguetown, might demand from them?

What if the rumors were true, and he had a taste for young girls?

That would make things even worse!

At that moment, a commotion arose from the crowd.

Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties slowly stepped forward.

From his hesitant steps, it was clear he was reluctant.

But he still made his way to the base of the platform, removed his hat, and said with a trembling voice:

"Sir... I am the mayor of Will Town..."

"How may I serve you?"

"Oh? So it's you?"

Kyle ignored the townsfolk's reactions and simply smiled at the mayor, then gestured with his chin:

"Come up here."

"Huh?"

The mayor was stunned for a moment, but after a brief pause, he steeled himself and nervously climbed onto the platform.

As soon as he stepped onto the platform, a massive figure was thrown in front of him.

"Alvida, a notorious pirate with a bounty of 5 million Beri. You know her, right?"

Kyle narrowed his eyes, staring at the mayor.

"Y-yes, I know her," the mayor stammered, nodding repeatedly, afraid that any delay might result in him being turned into a golden dumpling like Alvida.

"Good, that makes things easier."

Kyle smiled softly, then kicked Alvida, flipping her over.

"I'll sell her to you for 4 million Beri. How's that for a bargain?"

"Huh?"

The mayor was stunned again, looking at Alvida on the ground with confusion.

Before he could fully process what was happening, a disdainful voice rang in his ears:

"What, are you not happy with the deal?"

The mayor looked up and met Kyle's threatening gaze, as if saying "no" would result in him being devoured.

Terrified, the mayor nodded repeatedly.

"Happy! Very happy!"

Aside from being intimidated by Kyle's presence, he was genuinely pleased with the deal.

Turning a profit of 1 million Beri in one go—who wouldn't want that?

But the question was...

Would this pirate, who had committed crimes in Loguetown, really be so generous?

The mayor's heart was filled with unease.

Just then, an arm was draped over his shoulder.

"That's more like it!"

Hearing the promise of money, Kyle's expression immediately softened, as if the threatening demeanor from before had never existed.

This was the first time since his transmigration that Kyle had truly earned Beri.

It could be considered his first pot of gold.

Of course, the 4 million Beri was just an appetizer.

The real main course was yet to come.

After settling Alvida's fate, Kyle wrapped his arm around the mayor's shoulders and forcibly turned him around, pointing at the Alvida Pirates' ship with a smile:

"Mr. Mayor, do you know why a town of over a thousand people could be terrorized by a pirate crew of just a few dozen?"

The mayor blinked in confusion, then answered uncertainly:

"Because... we don't have weapons?"

"Exactly!!!"

Kyle raised his voice dramatically, pointing at the cannons on the pirate ship with one hand and digging his fingers into the mayor's shoulder with the other.

"Look at that ship..."

"Right now, you're like sheep in a pasture."

"And that pirate ship? It's a hungry wolf that's wandered into your pasture!"

"Docile sheep, when they see a wolf, only know to run and seek help from the shepherd..."

"But they never think to grow sharp horns and pierce the wolf's belly themselves!!!"

As he spoke, Kyle tightened his arm around the mayor, making him feel the pressure and intensity of his words.

"Imagine this..."

"If your port wasn't so easily accessible, but instead had a row of cannons with a range of several nautical miles; if your townsfolk weren't just farmers who only know how to bow and till the land, but soldiers who could pull out a gun at any moment and fire a round at the enemy..."

"Then how could those bandits, who only know how to wield swords and clubs, dare to invade your town!?"

"Remember this!"

"Truth lies within the range of cannons! Dignity lies at the tip of a sword!"

After passionately shouting this warning from his previous life, Kyle turned his gaze to the mayor.

Seeing that the middle-aged man seemed to be swayed by his words, Kyle pressed his advantage, his tone becoming solemn and reflective.

"Mr. Mayor."

"From what I understand, Will Town is surrounded by few islands, so it rarely interacts with the outside world. Your livelihood depends on selling agricultural products to passing merchant ships..."

"And because the nearest Marine base is three days' sail away, your town is raided by pirates several times a year."

"Am I wrong?"

"...No, you're not wrong," the mayor admitted painfully, lowering his head.

As the mayor, he knew better than anyone how difficult life in Will Town was.

Kyle, however, grinned and his tone became enthusiastic again:

"In that case, why not arm yourselves and become strong enough to defend your home!?"

"Think about it..."

"When those freeloaders think of your town again and come here for an easy meal..."

"What awaits them will be deafening cannon fire and bullets that pierce their hearts!"

"They come with greed..."

"But what they leave behind will be their lives!"

"Tell me, in such a scenario, what pirate would dare set foot here!?"

"With long-term peace and stability, what future could Will Town not achieve!?"

The mayor's eyes sparkled for a moment, as if captivated by the future Kyle had painted.

But soon, his gaze returned to its usual dullness.

Afraid that disagreeing might provoke Kyle, he hesitated for a long time before speaking:

"It's not possible, sir."

"Even if we had cannons and guns, we couldn't afford the ammunition."

"Without enough ammunition to practice, even with cannons, we still wouldn't stand a chance against pirates."

"Oh? Is that so?" Kyle smiled, not at all bothered by the mayor's objection.

He brushed the dust off the mayor's shoulder and said nonchalantly:

"Then, how about we make a deal?"

"A deal?" The mayor was puzzled. "What kind of deal?"

Kyle grinned: "What if I could provide you with cheap ammunition all year round..."

"Would you have the confidence to protect your home by yourselves!?"

"What?"

The mayor was stunned again. Seeing the look on Kyle's face, he bent slightly and said respectfully:

"How cheap are we talking, sir?"

"How about half the market price?"

Kyle's eyes gleamed with a fox-like cunning.

Hearing this, the mayor's eyes lit up, and he quickly looked at Kyle.

"Are you serious, sir!?"

Half the market price?

That meant even if they didn't use the ammunition for defense, they could make a huge profit just by reselling it!

Of course, he wouldn't do something so short-sighted.

But this deal seemed overwhelmingly favorable to them.

The only catch was...

The person proposing the deal was a pirate.

And not just any pirate—a notorious one!

Wait...

Thinking about it that way, did they even have a reason to refuse?

If Kyle got angry and decided to plunder the town, it would be the townsfolk who suffered.

After a brief moment of consideration, the mayor made up his mind.

"Deal! I accept your offer, sir!"

"Excellent! Excellent!"

Kyle hugged the mayor and patted his shoulder affectionately.

To an outsider, they might have looked like long-lost friends.

But then, Kyle's tone shifted again.

"By the way, while I can sell you ammunition at half price..."

"I can't afford to take a loss on the cannons and guns..."

"At most, I can give you a slight discount!"

As he spoke, Kyle pointed at the Alvida Pirates' ship again.

Despite essentially offering something that wasn't his to begin with, he acted as if it were his rightful property.

"Alvida's bounty, plus the ship, along with all the guns and ammunition on board, will cost you 25 million Beri..."

"How does that sound?"

The mayor's eyes flickered.

When Kyle pointed at the Alvida Pirates' ship, he had already guessed what Kyle was planning.

To be honest...

25 million Beri, minus Alvida's bounty...

20 million Beri for all that was actually quite a bargain!

But the problem was...

Will Town was just a small island that relied on agricultural products for survival.

Asking them to cough up such a large sum would practically empty their coffers.

Fortunately, they hadn't been ruled by a pirate like Arlong, so the townsfolk still had some savings.

After a long moment of deliberation, the mayor finally gritted his teeth and agreed:

"That price is very reasonable. Could you please wait a moment, sir? I'll gather the townsfolk to prepare the funds."

"Sure, but don't keep me waiting too long."

Kyle chuckled and released the mayor, patting his back to signal that he could leave.

The mayor didn't dare delay and quickly ran off to discuss the matter with the townsfolk.

After hearing the mayor's explanation, the townsfolk, after some hushed discussion, quickly reached the same conclusion as the mayor: this deal was overwhelmingly beneficial for Will Town!

With this medium-sized ship, they could now sell their products directly to other islands.

No longer would they have to wait for merchants who drove hard bargains!

This way, they could earn more money!

With more money, they could buy more weapons, and with more weapons, they would have more security!

It was a positive cycle!

Soon, with Kyle's permission, the townsfolk who had gathered at the port began to head back into the town to prepare the funds needed to purchase the weapons that would protect them.

Thanks to Tashigi's swift actions, the few dozen small-time pirates in the town had already been cut down.

Some were dead, others injured...

The Alvida Pirates had effectively been wiped off the stage of history.

Meanwhile, Kyle turned his attention to the only member of the Alvida Pirates who was still standing...

A short, slightly chubby figure, trembling as he struggled to stand, his eyes filled with fear and tears...

This was the boy who would one day earn the title of "Deserter King"—the pink-haired Koby.

Kyle hadn't forgotten that aboard the Alvida Pirates' ship was this...

"Big shot."