"What? I'm famous again?"
In the Pleasure District bar, Sig looked at the branch editor-in-chief of the World Economic Times, who had come specifically to deliver the news.
"Yes! The second issue of the Tieba Tabloid not only sold out but was reprinted four or five times."
"It seems many pirates are treating this issue of the Tieba Tabloid as some kind of precious resource, buying it up in droves."
"At the same time, the Tieba Tabloid has sparked a wave of debate across the Grand Line about which Devil Fruit is the strongest..."
The editor-in-chief spoke excitedly.
"Because it's been such a short time, we haven't fully calculated the exact sales figures for the Tieba Tabloid, but based on our estimates, this issue's sales are already enough to rank it among the top ten newspapers in the Grand Line."
"Traditional newspapers, led by our World Economic Times, follow a serious and formal style, which is completely different from the Tieba Tabloid's approach."
"While there are gossip newspapers in the world that focus on revealing secrets, their influence is very limited, nowhere near the level of the Tieba Tabloid."
"If the Tieba Tabloid can maintain the quality of the second issue, its continued rise is inevitable!"
Sig was also a bit stunned.
The Tieba Tabloid's popularity was within his expectations, but the speed at which it had exploded still surprised him.
Thinking about it carefully, this was the result of a powerful collaboration between him and Morgans.
In terms of distribution channels, Morgans' news branches were spread across the world, and his vast fleet of News Coos could deliver the World Economic Times to every corner of the globe within a day or two.
In terms of content, Sig had first used the explosive revelations about Doflamingo to generate hype and attract attention, then followed up with the "Top Ten Devil Fruits Ranking," a piece full of substance and controversy.
In other words, it was a classic flame-bait article.
Both elements were indispensable.
Even Morgans, the king of the news industry, couldn't casually promote a new newspaper with bland and uninteresting content.
And no matter how explosive Sig's news was, without a distribution channel, it would only be popular on this island at best.
In the newspaper industry, it was rare for a newcomer to rise to prominence overnight.
Only someone like Sig, who had directly negotiated a collaboration with Morgans, could create a small miracle like the Tieba Tabloid.
"Mr. Sig, the hype came quickly, but since it's only the second issue, if we can't maintain this momentum, it will fade just as fast. We need to continue producing high-quality content..."
However, Sig firmly shook his head.
"No third issue for now."
Sig was deeply aware that one of his original goals was to build momentum for the treasure map.
But now, the newspaper's popularity had exceeded expectations. If they continued, it could backfire, and things might spiral out of his control.
It was like how Doflamingo, twelve years later, had set up a plan involving the Mera Mera no Mi and the coliseum, thinking he could manipulate countless powerful figures, only to crash and burn.
"No third issue? But the Tieba Tabloid's hype will fade!"
The editor-in-chief was frantic.
In his eyes, this was practically throwing money away!
If it were up to him, he'd pump out eight or ten articles a day to keep boosting the newspaper's popularity.
"I have my reasons. Listen to me."
Lowering the hype? Isn't that even better?
"The next issue is special and needs time to brew. I need to have a good talk with the rulers of the underworld on this island."
"That includes your World Economic Times."
Sig spoke decisively.
When the News Coo descended from the sky, many people's eyes lit up, and they immediately rushed toward it.
"Give me a copy of the Tieba Tabloid!"
"I want a copy of the Tieba Tabloid! Will today's issue be about multiple Devil Fruits? I'm really looking forward to it..."
However, this time, Sig had another surprise in store for them.
"No third issue? The Tieba Tabloid is gone?"
"What's going on? Did Doflamingo finally shut it down?"
Many people were left dumbfounded.
"If you said you were going to write about multiple Devil Fruits, then hurry up and do it!"
"I'm going to die without the Tieba Tabloid to read..."
Still no third issue of the Tieba Tabloid.
"Unscrupulous editor! You said you'd write it, but you didn't!"
"Has the editor run out of ideas? Can't he come up with a third issue?"
"Trash newspaper! I'm going to kill the editor!"
Still no news of the Tieba Tabloid.
The Tieba Tabloid, which had burst onto the scene like a shooting star, disappeared as quietly as it had appeared after its brief moment of fame.
However, the impact it had on the world didn't fade so easily.
As usual, Blackbeard Teach came to the deck early in the morning to gaze into the distance, waiting for the News Coo to arrive.
"Still waiting for the News Coo, Teach? Are you also waiting for the next issue of the Tieba Tabloid?"
Someone patted Blackbeard on the shoulder affectionately.
However, when Blackbeard turned around, the man was startled and took half a step back.
At this moment, Blackbeard's face was covered in a wild, unkempt beard, and his black, curly hair was a mess, giving him a disheveled appearance.
But the most striking feature was the dark circles under his eyes, which made him look like he hadn't slept in days.
"Teach, are you okay? Do you need to see the ship's doctor?"
The pirate asked with concern.
Blackbeard rubbed his cheeks, trying to perk himself up.
For the past few days, he had been eagerly awaiting the latest issue of the Tieba Tabloid.
The preview of the next issue, which promised to discuss multiple Devil Fruits, was probably just an intriguing legend for most people.
But for Blackbeard, it was a critical moment that could determine whether his greatest secret would be exposed.
How much did Nikobear know? Was he planning to expose Blackbeard's abnormality?
It was no exaggeration to say that this was a moment that could change Blackbeard's fate.
If his body's abnormality was exposed, it would mean revealing his greatest trump card!
What Blackbeard hadn't expected was that this moment would drag on for several days.
Blackbeard had been born with an abnormal body, unable to sleep, so every day felt longer for him than for ordinary people.
And these past few days, waiting for the Tieba Tabloid, had been especially torturous.
After exchanging a few words, a News Coo descended from the sky.
"Let's see if there's a Tieba Tabloid..."
By the seventh day, Blackbeard had almost given up hope.
But this time, his body trembled slightly.
"The third issue is finally here!"
The moment that would decide his fate had arrived.
Blackbeard gritted his teeth, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and turned his gaze to the newspaper's headline.
"Shocking! The Mountain Bandit King's Great Treasure, Another Piece Treasure Map, Appears on Loguetown!"