Chapter 203: Declaration of Ambition
"I've never seen that guy before. Is he a new member of the Black Crow Pirates?"
"So strong! I can't keep up with this guy's speed at all!"
"Hey, selling Devil Fruits in a place like this without strength—you'll only end up dead."
"Hahaha, isn't this what you deserve? You ran into Black Crow and still wanted 100 million berries? Are you stupid?"
The surrounding pirates mocked the fallen man without mercy.
Mio held the Devil Fruit in his hand, glanced at the pirate's lifeless body, and prepared to leave.
But just then, a pirate stepped forward and called out to him.
"Lord Black Crow, are you interested in becoming like that old guy Whitebeard?"
The moment the words left his mouth, the entire area fell silent.
There weren't many fools among the pirates who had made it to the New World. They all understood what that question meant.
It wasn't just idle chatter—it was a public declaration. If the Black Crow Pirates had previously drawn curiosity or opportunism from the New World's pirates, this question invited a declaration of war or allegiance. If Mio answered "yes," it would mean that the Black Crow Pirates were officially declaring their intent to compete for the throne.