Ian didn't know at this time that the biggest crisis he was about to face would come.
After making a fuss at the G5 base, Ian also thought about the navy's reaction, but he never thought that the navy's reaction would be so intense.
Firstly, the restless Tianlongren are constantly exerting pressure on the world government. Secondly, the appearance of Fujitora has also increased the threat level of the Dragon Hunter Pirates in the hearts of the navy. Under such a chain effect, the navy has dispatched more than half of its troops. The combat power came to trouble him.
Fortunately, Ian chose to enter the New World at that time, which was an extremely correct choice. Although the navy's combat power was amazing, but also, entering the New World with such a big fanfare would also cause the Four Emperors to react.
In particular, some time ago, Whitebeard's territory was just invaded by the navy for catching pirates. The signal for the battle of the Whitebeard Pirates...
For a while, some well-informed people, after hearing the news of the navy's dispatch, gasped in unison and started to move. It is conceivable that a big turmoil is about to usher in the new world.
Ian doesn't know about these things for the time being. The ship of the Dragon Hunter Pirates, carrying Ian and the others, has returned to Gramber Island.
When old K learned that his companion was gone long ago, he was so sad that he burst into tears!
For a long time, the driving force that supported him to continue to open a casino on this island was his original pirate companions. However, he continued to give money to him, but he did not change to the G5 branch base to keep his promise. Old K All the hard work is tantamount to wasting water.
"Damn navy, I am at odds with you!" Old K gritted his teeth.
Fujitora sighed, and said: "You can't say that. You can't look at the problem too radically. I have heard about the evil deeds of the G5 branch, but they can't represent the entire navy."
Ian nodded at the side. He also agrees with what Fujitora said. It is inappropriate to expand the individual behavior of some people to the whole group. Although Ian is also a pirate now, he is hostile to the navy However, it is undeniable that the existence of the navy also has its reasons.
Old K let out a long sigh, and finally calmed down. Facing Fujitora and Ian, he was absolutely grateful, because he had already heard the news that the G5 branch was destroyed, and even the base chief Virgo was killed. Well, Ian and Fujitora can be said to be his benefactors, and Old K naturally listened to their persuasion.
He suddenly knelt down on the ground towards Ian and Fujitora, and said: "Captain Ian, Mr. Yixiao, I have nothing to worry about. Now I want to join the Dragon Hunter Pirates. I don't know if I can get it." Your permission?"
Fujitora laughed, and said: "You have to ask Brother Yian about this, I'm not his partner yet!"
Ian smiled slightly. He knew that his one-month bet with Fujitora was still early. Fujitora probably wanted to wait and see. He would only make a decision when the time was up, so Ian did not I don't mind at all.
As for Old K, Ian is also considering whether to let him join the Pirates.
Originally, old K's strength was not considered strong, but he was considered a fruit capable user, and the ability to illusion fruit, if well developed, might come in handy.
However, Ian was a little worried about whether he could get along well with the original crew, after all, his background was different from that of the Pirates.
After thinking about it carefully, Ian felt that it didn't seem to be a big problem. From the experience of old K, he was not the kind of heinous pirate, and in order to save his companions, he actually stayed on this island. It's rare to be alone for so long, but to be a pirate, the most important thing is loyalty.
"Okay!" Ian nodded and said, "I allow you to join!"
Old K was immediately overjoyed, and said to Ian: "Captain, I will close this casino, and all the money in the casino will be handed over to you!"
Ian glanced at Fujitora and asked, "Uncle Yixiao, what do you think, will the money be returned to the villagers on the island?"
Fujitora thought about it carefully, and said: "It's best not to, the people on this island are already too addicted, and giving them a lot of money suddenly may not be good for them, it's better to close the casino like this , They don’t have money to gamble anymore, so they will naturally adapt slowly and return to their previous life.”
"Then let's do this!" Ian thought for a while and said, "I think there are a lot of farmland on this island, why don't we use some of the money to buy farm tools and grain seeds and distribute them to them."
Fujitora smiled gratifiedly, nodded, and approved Ian's proposal.
This may mean that it is better to teach people to fish than to give them fish. Fujitora felt that he was right. Although Ian is a pirate, he has principles and conscience in his heart. Otherwise, he would not Will follow my blind uncle to help so wholeheartedly...
So, after getting Ian's permission, Old K quickly got busy. He closed the casino first, expelled all the gamblers, then gathered the employees of the casino, gave them a severance payment, and then sent All the money in the casino was collected and piled up in front of Ian.
"Captain, I was careful at the beginning!" Old K said: "Not all the profits from the casino were handed over to the navy of the G5 branch, I also withheld some of them. In two years, I still saved a lot of money , I originally planned to take the money back to my hometown after saving my companion, and now I give it all to you!"
"How much is the total here?" Ian asked looking at the pile of banknotes in front of him.
"A total of 224 million Baileys!" Old K replied.
Ian was also happy when he heard that, with so much money, there is no need to worry about the expenses of the Dragon Hunter Pirates in a short period of time.
Ian greeted everyone in the Dragon Hunter Pirates, put the money in a suitcase, and screwed on the boat. After seeing the money contributed by Old K, the original members of the Dragon Hunter Pirates, His attitude towards him was also much better, and he took him on board the boat with a hook on his shoulders.
"Uncle Yixiao, are you coming or me!" Ian asked as he scanned the empty casino.
Fujitora stood up and said: "Let me do it! If you ask you to do it, it may be another huge movement."
"If you make a move, isn't there a lot of movement?" Ian said with a smile.
Fujitora laughed, and pulled out a part of the sword that he carried with him. This may be a habit he used when using the fruit ability. As he pulled out the sword, the ground around the casino began to slowly move. trembling.
He is exerting strong pressure on the entire casino!
As his abilities strengthened, the casino began to gradually collapse. Cracks gradually appeared on the walls and ceiling, and then turned into countless rubble and fell down.
boom! As a loud noise spread across the island, the old K casino was completely reduced to a pile of rubble.
The residents on the island naturally saw this scene. When Ian and Fujitora came out from the dust, the residents on the island looked at them in horror.
Ian saw that something was wrong, so he shouted to them loudly: "From today onwards, this casino will no longer exist, all guests, your world and family members need your care, live well !"
Hearing this, many people were stunned, but soon, the women and children on the island came to their senses, and couldn't help crying and cheering.
The casino no longer exists, which means that my man will finally stop indulging in gambling, is he coming back!
Amid the cheers, Ian and Fujitora left the scene, returned to the port, and boarded the boat.
Fujitora stood at the bow of the boat, looked at the island, and said: "Gambling addiction is not so easy to quit. I have a deep understanding of this. These gamblers may take a while to get used to it. I hope they will not Gather together in private to gamble."
"Without the leading existence of the casino, this phenomenon may exist, but it will be much better!" Ian said: "Small gambling is enjoyable, but big gambling is harmful to the body. It cannot be banned all at once, so let them take their time. "
Fujitora laughed and said, "That's a good point! By the way, brother Ian, where are we going next? I'm going to stay on your boat for more than 20 days!"
"Go to the nearby islands and buy them some seeds and farm tools!" Ian said, "Then next, I want to go to the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"Whitebeard Pirates?" Fujitora asked in surprise, "What are you going to do?"
"I have a friend in the Whitebeard Pirates!" Ian smiled, thinking of Ace, and said, "There is something that I have always cared about. I have to find him and talk to him!"
What Ian said was naturally about Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach. After meeting him on Clockwork Island before, Ian has been a little bit worried. He doesn't know if Ace has joined Whitebeard now. The Beard Pirates have joined, and if he joins, then he feels that it is necessary for him to remind Ace to be careful of Blackbeard!
According to Ian's understanding of Ace, Ace's joining the Whitebeard Pirates is almost like a nail in the board, and it will definitely happen.
There is no other reason, because White Beard gave Ace the fatherly love that he has never been able to have!
Ace has never met his father, Roger, and the influence that Roger, the father, left on Ace is all negative. He has heard the word "evil blood" from others more than once.
On the contrary, Whitebeard's love and care for Ace is sincere. Doesn't Ace long for fatherly love? No, he desires it more than anyone else!
Therefore, a title of "Daddy" directly hit the softest part of Ace's heart, making him willingly join the Whitebeard Pirates, and determined to assist Whitebeard to become the One Piece.
For this reason, Ian is powerless to prevent Ace from joining the Whitebeard Pirates...