John being carried away didn't completely quell the anger of the three commanders. In full view of everyone, they ransacked John room from top to bottom.
Finally, they found the large bag of money brought from the casino in a hole in the wall.
The once luxurious decorated room was now mostly dismantled.
Seeing the actions of the three commanders, the pirates couldn't help but admire their expertise.
Having engaged in plenty of plundering themselves, they now felt that their own efforts were child's play compared to the commanders.
The commanders acted swiftly, decisively, and without any hesitation during the entire robbery process.
"Commander John really got the short end of the stick. Not only was he beaten and sent to the infirmary, but his stash was also completely exposed!"
"Damn! No wonder they're Commanders. We're still noob. I thought a beating would be enough!"
"Quick, watch how the Commanders ransack the place! We might need to use these techniques in the future!"
"The Commanders really gave us a lesson."
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The pirates didn't mind the Commanders' despicable action instead, they saw them as perfectly reasonable and worth learning from.
Over the years, they had spent a lot of time searching for treasures, but the Commanders completed the entire process in under a minute, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Some bold and meticulous pirates even managed to sneak away with some valuable items while the Commanders were busy beating John.
However, unlike the pirates' excitement, the three Commanders were now somewhat puzzled as they looked at the large bag.
"This doesn't make sense! Where did John hide his money? He definitely has more than this!"
"Damn! Where's his share of the heavenly gold?"
"Forget it, let's just go! He got lucky this time!"
As they spoke, the three Commanders carried the large bag and left John room.
This scene was witnessed by Bob, who was on the deck.
"These Commanders really show no mercy!"
Hearing this, Whitebeard, who had been standing nearby all along, crossed his arms and laughed.
"Gurararara! Bob, you set this up quite well!"
In response to Whitebeard words, Bob shrugged.
"Hahaha! Actually, I didnt do anything. John came to me and asked me to play along!"
Since returning, Bob had never considered gambling with the other Commanders.
It was John who approached him first. Seeing an opportunity to make some money, Bob went along with it.
After all, it was easy money! As for whether he was worried about the three Commanders causing him trouble, that was completely out of the question. If anyone was to be blamed, it would be John himself.
"Gurararara! Regardless, seeing them fight among themselves is a rare sight!"
"It's quite an eye-opener for me!"
Whitebeard laughed heartily.
He had never gotten along well with the other Commanders, as their philosophies were completely different. They were profit-driven, while Whitebeard valued family above all else.
Seeing them lose money and fight each other without any mercy made him feel quite satisfied.
At the same time, he admired Bob even more. Despite not doing any earth-shattering thing, Bob managed to pit the Commanders against each other while remaining seemingly undisturbed.
Hearing Whitebeard words, Bob raised an eyebrow.
In the end, wasn't it their own greed that led to this outcome?
"Alright, the show's over. Let's pack up and head back!"
"Kaido, gather all this money and take it to my room!"
Bob stood up, patted the dust off his clothes, and turned to Kaido to give his orders.
Hearing this, Kaido face darkened, feeling extremely frustrated. He had just finished playing the role of a servant, and now he was being asked to do manual labor. He couldn't help but feel that his position as vice-commander was essentially just to do Bob bidding.
Despite his internal complaints, Kaido quickly carried out Bob instructions without hesitation.
With John playing a heavy price, the matter was finally settled.
Previously, Bob had been referred to as a "monster" by the crew on the ship.
Now after showcasing his exceptional "skills," he earned a new nickname within the Rocks Pirates.
The Gambling Monster!!
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Time flew by, and before they knew it, over ten days had passed on the ship.
During this period, Bob continued his daily training routine. By his calculations, it had been nearly five months since he arrived in this pirate world.
In terms of strength, Bob had made significant progress compared to when he fought Zephyr.
First, in the realm of the three Haki types.
His Observation Haki, after rigorous testing, was now halfway into the advanced stage, just one step away from foreseeing the future.
His Armament Haki remained at the early stage of the advanced level, with signs of progressing toward the intermediate stage.
As for Conqueror Haki, it was the slowest to improve, likely because it wasn't something that could be enhanced through training alone, so there was no noticeable progress.
Next were his speed and strength. After the recent battles and days of training, he had made remarkable improvements.
Almost every day, he felt stronger than the day before, but the progress began to slow down. Although he was still improving, it wasn't as noticeable as in the first few days.
This made Bob gradually realize that the period during and immediately after a battle was when he made the fastest progress.
Finally, in terms of physical resilience, Bob was practically invulnerable.
During a moment of boredom, Bob once used his Armament Haki-infused fingers to vigorously stab his own body, yet it left no trace.
This reminded him of the story of the strongest spear and the strongest shield. While this behavior might seem somewhat self-destructive, it also highlighted the incredible toughness of his body.
After all, even without using his full strength, the power behind his fingers was comparable to a strike from a master swordsman.
In addition, during these days, Bob had conducted a performance review of the members in his division.
He followed a simple principle: survival of the fittest!
The rules were straightforward: Vice-Commander Kaido acted as the main examiner. If a crew member could withstand a single blow from him, they would pass.
After the tests, out of more than a dozen members, only one remained.
The others either gave up immediately or were knocked down by Kaido strike, vomiting blood on the spot.
For this, Bob provided them with some money as severance and medical compensation.
As a result, the already small division was further reduced after Bob restructuring, leaving only four members, including Bob himself.
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