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Chapter 693: The Gallagher Family's Karl
North Sea Gallagher Island.
As the name suggests, it is the base camp of the now infamous, North Blue's number one Gang, the Gallagher Family.
In just a few short years, the Gallagher Family rapidly developed and expanded, growing from a small Gang of only a hundred people to a massive Faction with thirty thousand Gang Members today.
Their development speed was as rapid as a rolling snowball, so much so that even the Donquixote Family, which was also rapidly expanding in the Underworld, was slightly inferior.
During this period, they destroyed and annexed countless Factions, becoming an important pole in the North Blue Underworld, like a Glutton.
With thirty thousand Gang Members and complete arms and equipment, they were a powerful Military that no Faction dared to offend.
Facing the "savage" Gallagher Family, compromise was the most likely outcome.
Everyone knew that behind the transformation of the Gallagher Family was That Person named Gallagher Karl.
He brutally destroyed all Factions that obstructed the Gallagher Family.
He even single-handedly annihilated the previous number one Gang in the North Blue, which had five thousand Gang Members.
No one knew exactly what happened.
They only knew that overnight, there were no survivors on the entire Island, and the Gallagher Family completely replaced it, becoming the new strongest Family and annexing all its business.
Despite knowing this man's strength, Karl's ability remained unknown to outsiders.
However, his danger level was long ago listed by various Factions as absolutely not to be offended.
Expansion without any obstacles naturally led to the Gallagher Family's arrogant attitude.
Like nouveau riche, they dared to offend anyone.
It was only recently that their various industries were seized and suppressed by the Marines.
Now, North Blue Governor Sakazuki and Shirek personally visited the Gallagher Family.
After discussing something unknown, the Gallagher Family completely settled down.
The arrested Gang Members were released, and some sealed industries and goods were unsealed.
Of course, some illegal stolen goods were confiscated by the Marines and could not be recovered.
It was clear that the Gallagher Family had been severely beaten.
They now thoroughly understood whose Territory the North Blue was.
At the very least, under the rule of the North Blue Navy led by Sakazuki, no overly powerful Faction was allowed.
Most importantly, the Gallagher Family was too arrogant, relying on their backing to cause trouble recklessly, creating no small amount of chaos.
This led to chaos in many areas and street fights with various Factions, severely disrupting public order.
Other Factions and Kingdoms dared not provoke the Gallagher Family, so naturally, someone else dealt with them.
They directly complained to the North Blue Marine Governor's Office.
The suppression of the Gallagher Family was clearly beneficial to the stability of the North Blue.
Without restrictions, who knows what degree such a Gang would develop to.
When one person achieves success, their relatives and associates also benefit.
Gallagher Karl single-handedly drove the rise of the Gallagher Family.
Several of Karl's close family members, important members of the Gallagher Family, even became Devil Fruit Users.
In the North Blue, this could be said to be an unbeatable existence.
The Gallagher Family also paid a considerable price.
Because the North Blue Navy could directly destroy the Gallagher Family, but they didn't do so.
Their development was restricted, and they had to pay a huge amount of protection fee annually, which was called "military aid".
The North Blue Navy could not clear out all Illegal Forces other than Pirates; they could only maintain the order of the North Blue.
The order under the rule of the North Blue Navy.
"This situation isn't bad. As long as the Marines don't act, the family can remain stable."
In the Gallagher Family's main hall, Karl sat at the head seat, a playful smile on his face, twirling a pistol between his fingers, his gaze sweeping over the other family members.
He was the true master of the Gallagher Family.
The second seat was occupied by the current Patriarch of the Gallagher Family, Karl's Father, Frank.
Of course, in Karl's eyes, he was just a good-for-nothing, a scumbag.
In contrast, their eldest sister was more like the matriarch of this family, bringing them kinship and cohesion.
"It seems you're preparing to leave, Karl."
Karl's older brother, Lip, said seriously, "Go pursue your own dream. Indeed, we have become your obstacle."
"It's truly been hard on you for the family to develop to this point."
"Even now, it feels like a dream. I never imagined that we, who grew up from the slum, could achieve what we have today."
Now, the Gallagher Family had completely established a foothold in the North Blue, with both their Underworld and overt connections becoming stable.
"That's right. Next, I will head to the New World. Only there is my stage. Although the North Blue is large, it's a bit too boring."
Karl did not deny it; it was obvious.
He slowly stood up, his gaze gradually becoming sharp and cold.
"I will select a batch of elite to go to the New World with me and establish my own Faction, a brand new Gallagher Family."
"So, after I leave, don't cause trouble. Just maintain the status quo. I don't want to have to collect your corpses."
Karl valued kinship, which was why he helped the Gallagher Family develop.
And fearing that the Gallagher Family lacked sufficient strength, he specifically collected several precious Devil Fruits to enhance the family's high-end combat power.
This didn't mean he would endlessly give.
He had already done more than enough, fulfilling his duty.
If they really caused trouble, that would be their own problem.
Instantly, everyone felt as if they were being targeted by a primordial ferocious beast, their bodies unable to move.
They understood the weight of Karl's words.
One must know that in his childhood, Karl had the nickname "Little Demon".
Although he had matured greatly after growing up, this did not mean he would be subject to the family's threat.
"Don't worry, Karl. We will do everything you say. We are family, aren't we?"
Patriarch Frank said tremblingly, fear hidden in his eyes.
They all knew who everything they had now came from.
Therefore, they were even more unwilling to lose it.
Instead, they hoped Karl would leave soon, the farther the better.
"Nick, let's go. The New World is our stage."
Glancing at the family members, Karl said to his capable subordinate behind him and left the main hall.
(end of chapter)
North Sea Gallagher Island.
As the name suggests, it is the base camp of the now infamous, North Blue's number one Gang, the Gallagher Family.
In just a few short years, the Gallagher Family rapidly developed and expanded, growing from a small Gang of only a hundred people to a massive Faction with thirty thousand Gang Members today.
Their development speed was as rapid as a rolling snowball, so much so that even the Donquixote Family, which was also rapidly expanding in the Underworld, was slightly inferior.
During this period, they destroyed and annexed countless Factions, becoming an important pole in the North Blue Underworld, like a Glutton.
With thirty thousand Gang Members and complete arms and equipment, they were a powerful Military that no Faction dared to offend.
Facing the "savage" Gallagher Family, compromise was the most likely outcome.
Everyone knew that behind the transformation of the Gallagher Family was That Person named Gallagher Karl.
He brutally destroyed all Factions that obstructed the Gallagher Family.
He even single-handedly annihilated the previous number one Gang in the North Blue, which had five thousand Gang Members.
No one knew exactly what happened.
They only knew that overnight, there were no survivors on the entire Island, and the Gallagher Family completely replaced it, becoming the new strongest Family and annexing all its business.
Despite knowing this man's strength, Karl's ability remained unknown to outsiders.
However, his danger level was long ago listed by various Factions as absolutely not to be offended.
Expansion without any obstacles naturally led to the Gallagher Family's arrogant attitude.
Like nouveau riche, they dared to offend anyone.
It was only recently that their various industries were seized and suppressed by the Marines.
Now, North Blue Governor Sakazuki and Shirek personally visited the Gallagher Family.
After discussing something unknown, the Gallagher Family completely settled down.
The arrested Gang Members were released, and some sealed industries and goods were unsealed.
Of course, some illegal stolen goods were confiscated by the Marines and could not be recovered.
It was clear that the Gallagher Family had been severely beaten.
They now thoroughly understood whose Territory the North Blue was.
At the very least, under the rule of the North Blue Navy led by Sakazuki, no overly powerful Faction was allowed.
Most importantly, the Gallagher Family was too arrogant, relying on their backing to cause trouble recklessly, creating no small amount of chaos.
This led to chaos in many areas and street fights with various Factions, severely disrupting public order.
Other Factions and Kingdoms dared not provoke the Gallagher Family, so naturally, someone else dealt with them.
They directly complained to the North Blue Marine Governor's Office.
The suppression of the Gallagher Family was clearly beneficial to the stability of the North Blue.
Without restrictions, who knows what degree such a Gang would develop to.
When one person achieves success, their relatives and associates also benefit.
Gallagher Karl single-handedly drove the rise of the Gallagher Family.
Several of Karl's close family members, important members of the Gallagher Family, even became Devil Fruit Users.
In the North Blue, this could be said to be an unbeatable existence.
The Gallagher Family also paid a considerable price.
Because the North Blue Navy could directly destroy the Gallagher Family, but they didn't do so.
Their development was restricted, and they had to pay a huge amount of protection fee annually, which was called "military aid".
The North Blue Navy could not clear out all Illegal Forces other than Pirates; they could only maintain the order of the North Blue.
The order under the rule of the North Blue Navy.
"This situation isn't bad. As long as the Marines don't act, the family can remain stable."
In the Gallagher Family's main hall, Karl sat at the head seat, a playful smile on his face, twirling a pistol between his fingers, his gaze sweeping over the other family members.
He was the true master of the Gallagher Family.
The second seat was occupied by the current Patriarch of the Gallagher Family, Karl's Father, Frank.
Of course, in Karl's eyes, he was just a good-for-nothing, a scumbag.
In contrast, their eldest sister was more like the matriarch of this family, bringing them kinship and cohesion.
"It seems you're preparing to leave, Karl."
Karl's older brother, Lip, said seriously, "Go pursue your own dream. Indeed, we have become your obstacle."
"It's truly been hard on you for the family to develop to this point."
"Even now, it feels like a dream. I never imagined that we, who grew up from the slum, could achieve what we have today."
Now, the Gallagher Family had completely established a foothold in the North Blue, with both their Underworld and overt connections becoming stable.
"That's right. Next, I will head to the New World. Only there is my stage. Although the North Blue is large, it's a bit too boring."
Karl did not deny it; it was obvious.
He slowly stood up, his gaze gradually becoming sharp and cold.
"I will select a batch of elite to go to the New World with me and establish my own Faction, a brand new Gallagher Family."
"So, after I leave, don't cause trouble. Just maintain the status quo. I don't want to have to collect your corpses."
Karl valued kinship, which was why he helped the Gallagher Family develop.
And fearing that the Gallagher Family lacked sufficient strength, he specifically collected several precious Devil Fruits to enhance the family's high-end combat power.
This didn't mean he would endlessly give.
He had already done more than enough, fulfilling his duty.
If they really caused trouble, that would be their own problem.
Instantly, everyone felt as if they were being targeted by a primordial ferocious beast, their bodies unable to move.
They understood the weight of Karl's words.
One must know that in his childhood, Karl had the nickname "Little Demon".
Although he had matured greatly after growing up, this did not mean he would be subject to the family's threat.
"Don't worry, Karl. We will do everything you say. We are family, aren't we?"
Patriarch Frank said tremblingly, fear hidden in his eyes.
They all knew who everything they had now came from.
Therefore, they were even more unwilling to lose it.
Instead, they hoped Karl would leave soon, the farther the better.
"Nick, let's go. The New World is our stage."
Glancing at the family members, Karl said to his capable subordinate behind him and left the main hall.
(end of chapter)
