At this moment, on the Dareleka Islands.
Inside a noisy and chaotic tavern, a group of men were teasing a bearded man with neatly styled hair who carried a long rifle on his back.
"Hahahahaha!"
"Daru, from today on, you're no longer the top sniper in West Blue!"
"Your bounty is 29 million Berries, but that kid's first bounty is already 30 million Berries. One million higher than yours!"
"And he's only fifteen years old, yet he's already made a name for himself across the seas with a 30 million Berries bounty!"
...
Daru did not respond to the mockery. He simply drank his rum in silence.
It was not that he had nothing to say in return.
The facts were right in front of him. The other man's bounty was indeed one million Berries higher than his. And both of them were snipers.
Naturally, people could not resist comparing them.
Garfield Alvin.
From this day forward, that name was engraved into Daru's heart. He would reclaim his dignity as the top sniper of West Blue.
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Several hours later, Alvin and Robin finally arrived at the Dareleka Islands.
When Alvin stored his jet ski back into his system storage space under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the people at the port immediately focused all their attention on the two of them.
A Devil Fruit user.
Unlike the East Blue, the people of West Blue were not so ignorant. Many here knew about Devil Fruits.
No one expected that this seemingly harmless young man was actually a Devil Fruit ability user.
"Hey, hey…"
"They… they look like Nico Robin, the Demon Child, and Garfield Alvin, the Wicked Sniper!" An older man holding a newspaper stared at them in terror, his voice trembling.
"Nani!"
"It's them!"
"Why would they come here? This place is controlled by the gangs. Aren't they afraid of being attacked?"
"Do you know their combined bounty is 109 million Berries?"
...
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere shifted.
In an instant, the eyes fixed on Alvin and Robin filled with greed.
After all, a combined bounty of over 100 million Berries was not a small number.
Many were tempted. However, greed had not yet completely overwhelmed their reason. A high bounty also represented considerable strength.
Alvin and Robin ignored the whispers. From the moment they stepped ashore, they were aware of the countless gazes following them.
Neither of them cared.
"It's really chaotic here. Robin, have you been here before?" Alvin glanced at the disorderly yet bustling port with mild curiosity.
"I came once. I was about your age at the time. I joined a gang to avoid the World Government's pursuit."
"That gang was eventually eliminated by the World Government, so I left as well." Robin spoke as if recounting an ordinary memory.
...
Dareleka Islands, Garbage Mountain.
A skinny man rushed into a tavern called The Strongest, clutching a wanted poster tightly in his hand.
The tavern door slammed open violently.
Every head inside turned toward him instantly, their expressions darkening with irritation. Some even clenched their fists, ready to throw him out.
The skinny man, pale with fear, shouted toward Daru.
"Daru!"
"They're here!"
"That sniper whose first bounty reached 30 million Berries, and the Demon Child Nico Robin. They've just landed at the port!"
"Nani!"
In an instant, everyone in the tavern shot to their feet, their faces filled with shock.
Just moments ago, they had been arguing over whether Daru or Alvin was stronger. They never expected the other party to arrive at the Dareleka Islands at such a critical moment.
As for Daru, the surprise on his face faded quickly, replaced by a calm and focused expression.
"Good. Let them come."
"Hey!"
"Daru, it's time to prove you're the true top sniper of West Blue!"
"That's right!"
"Take him down!"
...
The tavern erupted with excitement. Everyone was eager to witness a showdown between the two snipers.
After all, the difference in their bounties was minimal.
Daru remained silent. He simply stood and walked out of the tavern with a faint, unreadable smile.
His steps appeared relaxed, yet beneath them simmered restrained anger.
Alvin choosing to set foot on the Dareleka Islands at this moment felt like an open challenge to him, the former top sniper of West Blue.
No one could tolerate such a provocation.
Seeing Daru leave, the others abandoned their drinks and followed closely behind. They were not about to miss such a rare duel.
On the other side.
Alvin and Robin also sensed something unusual.
More and more people were staring at them. Some were even following from a distance.
Just as Alvin was preparing to act, a man carrying a long rifle stepped directly into their path.
The moment Alvin saw him, his guard rose instantly.
He felt danger from this man.
"Alvin," Robin called softly, her tone serious.
"It looks like he came specifically for us. A bounty hunter? No… he doesn't look like one. Interesting." Alvin narrowed his eyes as he observed the man before him.
The moment Daru laid eyes on Alvin, his expression grew serious.
He could tell immediately that Alvin was not simple.
"As expected of someone whose first bounty reached 30 million Berries. Since you have chosen to come here, you must be prepared to be defeated by me." Daru spoke calmly.
Alvin blinked, slightly puzzled.
"Who are you?"
The entire crowd froze.
He did not even know Daru's name.
Daru felt the sting of humiliation immediately.
Suppressing his anger, he replied in a low voice, "My name is Daru. Bounty 29 million Berries. Former top sniper of West Blue. And now, that title belongs to you."
"Wait." Alvin's eyes suddenly lit up as he interrupted him. "You're a sniper with a 29 million Berries bounty?"
He nearly laughed.
If he killed Daru, he would not only gain 29 million bounty points, but his sniping proficiency could also level up.
After a brief exchange, the two agreed to settle the matter in a duel.
Time: tomorrow at noon.
Location: Garbage Mountain.
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