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Luffy encountered a large vortex when he went to sea and drowned in a
wooden barrel.
A Blue Star Soul, took this luck by chance. Occupying Luffy's body, and
becoming the new Luffy.
As the Background king of the sea, Luffy originally thought this was the
beginning of His plot armour maxed, but he never expected the big
adventure system to come!
On this day, the sun god awakened in the East Blue!
“Savage monkeys from the Kingdom of Goa are rampant in the East
Blue!”
“The vicious straw hat pirates have entered the great route!”
“The despicable straw hats have destroyed the island of justice!”
“Admiral of the Straw Hat Fleet, Monkey D. Luffy is approaching the
Chambord Islands!”
“Your Majesty the Supreme Sun God, arrived at your faithful Marie Gioia
today!”
When Luffy completed the dominance of the great route, he faced the
news interview.
“You are the king of the world now, what do you want to say to the
world?”
“I would like to thank the crew members who accompanied me along the
way. They supported me silently under my body.”
The reporter looked behind Luffy, and the girls of Ying and Yan
snickering at Luffy. He couldn't help imagining what it meant and
scolding secretly in his heart.
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# think of this as a parallel world where Luffy's soul is replaced by
someone with greater plot luck leading to such a tragedy thus occupying
his body and becoming one.
# Casual read
#author -dolly and dot
Luffy vs Garp, Grandson, Father,
Grandfather, A Family Of Three
Overlords!
"Grandfather, are you trying to stop me?"
Upon hearing Luffy's address, the crowd in the square was stunned one
by one.
"What's going on?!"
"He suddenly appeared yesterday and became the pirate with the highest
bounty in East Blue. Is he Vice Admiral Garp's grandson!?"
Tashigi stood still, her mouth slightly open, with a dumbfounded
expression on her face.
The scene remained silent for more than ten seconds, and finally erupted
into a burst of exclamations.
"Eh--!?"
Garp laughed loudly from above, looking down:
"Hahaha, stop? If you want to enter the Grand Line, you have to pass my
test first, you foolish grandson! It's been a while since we last met, have
you forgotten your grandfather's iron fist of love?"
He jumped down from the execution platform, grinning and waving his
fist the size of a cooking pot.
Seeing this, Luffy didn't hesitate and immediately launched a
counterattack:
"I'm not the same person I used to be, grandfather!"
Bang!
The two fists, both imbued with Haki, clashed and immediately
determined the outcome.
Amidst the booming sound of the clash, Garp's expression froze for a
moment, and then he was pushed back by Luffy's punch, flying and
crashing into the execution platform.(note:Garp will obviously not use his
full strength)
"Vice Admiral Garp!"
Tashigi was shocked and pale.
["This was a Marine hero, a Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters! He
actually lost in a test of strength?"]
["Indeed, he's an old man now. That's why I need to protect Mr Garp!"]
["Tashigi, it's your time to step forward now!!"]
"To attack your own grandfather with such force! Don't you care about
family ties? You despicable pirate!"
Tashigi gripped her sword, Meito Shigure, and assumed a fighting stance
facing Luffy.
Despite this, her body was trembling slightly.
Luffy: "..."
He was rendered speechless by this woman's innocence.
"Get away from here quickly if you don't want to get involved," he calmly
reminded her.
As soon as he finished speaking.
With a loud bang, Garp stood up and walked towards them with a smile
on his face.
"You've grown, Luffy. When did you awaken Haki?"
He used the term "awaken."
This was only natural.
Generally, even if one has outstanding talent, it takes at least a year to
practice and master Armament Haki.
But awakening is different. Perhaps at a certain moment, one suddenly
comprehends it, and then with targeted training, they can quickly master
it, greatly reducing the time needed.
The last time he saw his grandson was less than a year ago.
"Haha, grandfather, you can't stop me," Luffy laughed.
"Hahaha, you foolish grandson, let me teach you about Haki...!" Garp also
laughed, but before he finished speaking, his figure disappeared in an
instant.
"...The way to use it!"
When the voice resounded again, Garp was already close.
Fast, too fast.
Even though Luffy activated Observation Haki and locked onto Garp, he
almost didn't react in time.
From the side? Left side?
The body's reaction is faster than the brain.
There's no time to think, or rather, the answer to the thought hasn't had a
chance to be fed back to the body, and the body acts reflexively.
As Luffy took a half step back with his left foot, his left calf seemed to be
a pressure pump, instantly entering second gear.
His fist struck again.
Boom!
Unlike before, this clash of Busoshoku Haki created black lightning in the
air.
As Earth Coiling unleashed a hurricane, in an instant, the people within
several tens of meters were blown away by the powerful impact.
"What is this...!"
Tashigi widened her beautiful eyes, attempting to raise her hand to
defend herself, but her feet couldn't grip the ground. With an "ah," she
was swept away.
Two fists came to a stalemate, and the shockwaves continued to ripple in
all directions.
The ground beneath Luffy's feet suddenly collapsed in a circle, and cracks
spread where he stood.
Level 2? Luffy thought.
The Armament Haki used by Garp should only be at level 2, or maybe
just 1.5, just slightly stronger than him.(note:Garp is trying to match
Luffy's strength according to his understanding, I saw some people
getting confused over it, Garp is obviously one of the strongest Armament
haki user if not the strongest)
Thinking of this, Luffy's gaze sharpened, and his Conqueror's Haki
suddenly erupted.
"?!"
Garp immediately felt the power transmitted through his fist, and a look
of astonishment appeared on his face.
["Conqueror's Haki?!"]
["this brat! already awakened Conqueror's Haki?!"]
Garp felt both surprised and happy, Luffy's power surpassed his at this
moment, and he punched him in the face.
Garp lost his stable balance and was sent flying, crashing straight into the
high-rise wall on the edge of the square.
With a loud bang, the wall shattered.
But the next second, Garp was completely fine, standing up from the hole
in the wall with a grin on his face.
"Armament Haki, Conqueror's... have you even mastered Observation
Haki?"
Without Observation Haki, one wouldn't be able to react to the previous
punch.
Armament Haki and Observation Haki can be put aside for now; this is a
power that can be obtained through desperate training.
But Conqueror's Haki is a qualification possessed by only one in millions
of people, a proof of being a conqueror.
Anyone who wants to reach the pinnacle of strength in this world must
possess this power.
Garp's smile became even brighter.
Thinking of his revolutionary son and looking at his grandson who wants
to become the Pirate King, he laughed while holding his forehead, tears
almost coming out. "Hahaha... I really can't do anything about you guys!"
Grandfather, father, and grandson, the three Generation, a family of three
conquerors!
Can the will of a conqueror be changed?
No, it cannot.
You can defeat the opponent, you can kill the opponent, but a conqueror
will not submit.
Luffy remained calm. "Grandpa, you can't stop me."
The same words, but at this moment, they conveyed completely different
meanings.
"Yes, grandpa,can't stop you."
Garp sighed, and then a wave of Conqueror's Haki surged towards Luffy
overwhelmingly. "But, I am Marine Vice Admiral Garp. Pirate Luffy, if
you want to enter the Grand Line, you must first ask my fist!"
["Are you moving again?!"]
["Does this old man ever stop?"]
You just tested my strength a little, and you really want to capture me?
Luffy couldn't bear it and released his Conqueror's Haki from within.
Boom!!
The two Conqueror's Haki clashed in mid-air, as if two domains were
squeezing each other, filling the entire square.
In an instant, a storm raged.
Even though the people had already escaped to the outside of the square,
the leakage of power from this clash of Conqueror's Haki caused
countless people to roll their eyes and faint.
The next moment.
Both of them launched their attacks at the same time.
In mid-air, their fists clashed once again.
Boom rumble rumble!
Like thunder on a clear day, the sound echoed through the sky.
---
Notes
Garp is obviously stronger than luffy without Nika form, So I hope no
one gets confused. Garp must be holding back
Silver figure!
Boom boom boom! Boom boom boom!
The booming sound coming from the execution square, a famous
attraction in Logue Town, has been continuous.
This sound has almost spread throughout the entire town, but no one can
get close. The impact generated by the collision of two Conqueror's Haki
is so powerful that anyone who gets close to a certain distance will be
swept into it.
In front of the Marine Base gate.
"Is it a festival today? The sound of Drum is so loud here..." Sanji dragged
the unconscious Krieg and the two of them to this place.
He looked up in the direction of the execution square, and the huge
commotion transmitted here was reduced to a thunderous roar.
"Halt!" The marine guard in front of the base gate immediately shouted.
"I'm here to exchange bounties. Are these two pirates worth any money?"
Sanji withdrew his gaze and said calmly.
Only then did the guard carefully look at them, and when he saw Krieg's
face, he was shocked.
"Admiral Krieg of the Krieg Pirates... and the 'Man Demon' Gin!"
These are all notorious pirates in East Blue, and they were actually
captured, alive!
"Are you a bounty hunter?" The soldier changed his attitude, his tone
became more respectful. "Please wait, I will immediately report to
Colonel Smoker."
He turned and entered the base.
He left in a hurry, and returned in a hurry.
"Colonel Smoker is not here. Please follow me, I will take you to see
Captain."
Sanji followed swaggeringly. After meeting a Marine captain, he
successfully received the bounty.
A total of 29 million berries, packed in a suitcase.
Before leaving, Sanji curiously asked, "Is there a festival today?"
"Just an ordinary day."
"Then what's the booming sound outside?"
"We have sent people to investigate. Colonel Smoker is guarding this city,
so you can rest assured that no pirate can cause trouble here! Your
money is safe!" The captain said confidently.
After hesitating for a moment, he added, "However, if you see members
of the underworld, please try to avoid conflicts. If there are any
problems, you can contact our Marines."
The underworld?
Sanji shook his head and left the Marine Base with a large sum of money.
"Next, let's go buy some ingredients. The food on the ship is too
monotonous."
Sanji started to stroll around with great enthusiasm.
...
Zoro walked out of the "Sell a Sword" weapon shop and touched the three
swords on his waist, feeling satisfied.
"It's reassuring to have three swords. Surprisingly, the boss is a good
person. He actually gave me two swords for free," he said with a smile.
"Sell a Sword is the boss's name."
Johnny covered his face and said, "Zoro, did you forget about your
bounty? Your wanted poster was posted in the shop just now!"
Yosaku nodded repeatedly, "Yeah, yeah, at first the boss just wanted to
give you two random swords, but you picked the 'Demon Blade' Third
Generation Kitetsu at a glance, so he changed his mind and gave you the
shop's treasure, the named sword 'Yuki Hashiri'."
"You guys really don't understand anything... Giving me two swords
means he's a good person!"
Zoro grinned, "Next, let's find a tavern to drink."
"Oh, drinking! Drinking!" Johnny and Yosaku raised their hands in
agreement.
"You guys won't have a chance to drink."
Suddenly, a deep voice came from behind the three.
Zoro paused and turned around.
There was a silver-haired man with three cigars in his mouth, appearing
bare-chested in front of the three.
"Marine... Colonel Smoker!" Johnny was startled and looked surprised.
"Zoro, this guy is the Marine officer in charge here!" Yosaku immediately
drew his weapon.
Zoro frowned slightly, "Colonel Smoker, is there something you need?"
"A stupid question. Marines catch pirates, do we need a reason?"
Smoker's arms began to turn into smoke, and thick fog quickly enveloped
the three of them.
"Where is your captain, Straw Hat Luffy?"
"I can't tell you that."
Zoro chuckled lightly and drew the Third Generation Kitetsu, "Johnny,
Yosaku, step back!"
It looked like a fight was about to break out.
Boom!
A distant rumble came.
Smoker's face changed: "That direction... the execution platform! Is it...
over there!"
In an instant, thick smoke billowed, and he abandoned Zoro and flew
towards the execution square.
"Is it Luffy?"
Zoro also paused for a moment, then immediately chased after him:
"Wait, Marine Colonel! Your opponent is me!"
"Wrong, wrong! Zoro, the direction is wrong!"
Yosaku shouted anxiously and caught up with their footsteps.
...
Execution square.
The battle between Luffy and Garp continued.
The vast arena was now empty, with no one standing.
Tashigi hid in a distant corner, watching the extraordinary battle
between the two without blinking.
Boom!
Suddenly, there was another clash of Conqueror's Haki, and a huge wave
of energy swept in all directions.
Tashigi immediately grabbed onto the wall to stabilize herself and
prevent herself from being blown away.
The strong wind made it almost impossible for her to open her eyes.
"Monsters... both the grandfather and grandson are like monsters in terms
of strength!" She gritted her teeth and thought, "Vice Admiral Garp, can
he win?"
In this situation, ordinary people wouldn't even dare to get close, let
alone intervene.
Therefore, she did not contact the base to request support.
In the alley next to her hiding place, there was another man.
Wearing a nose ring, with a demonic face and a black wing-shaped half-
circle tattoo on his chest, he was also shocked as he watched the battle
between the two.
His name was Bartolomeo, the leader of over 150 towns in the
underworld.
But at this moment, he had none of the demeanor of a leader, instead
looking at the two on the battlefield with a childlike admiration.
More accurately, he was looking at Luffy.
"Hahaha, Luffy, how long can you hold on with your Haki? It's already
weakening!"
Amidst his laughter, Garp punched Luffy, sending him flying.
Boom!
Luffy landed on the ground and patted his pants as he stood up.
He couldn't even withstand the second level combined with Conqueror's
Haki.
Garp had perfect control over his power, just slightly stronger than him.
Rather than trying to capture him, it seemed more like he was teaching
him how to use Haki.
"Grandpa, I have my reasons. It's okay to tell you now..."
Luffy's Observation Haki reached its limit, and nearby, there were only
two remaining conscious auras.
"After all, there's no one else who can see it. Please help me keep it a
secret afterwards."
Fifth gear!!
In an instant, a silver figure appeared.
Flames surrounded his body, and his hair resembled burning white
flames, exuding a sense of mystery in the sunlight.
What is this?
Garp's face was filled with astonishment.
Luffy's Devil Fruit is called the Rubber Fruit, of course he knew that.
The scene before him was the awakened state of a Devil Fruit user, which
he could also understand.
But is this how the Rubber Fruit awakens?!
"Grandpa, I will defeat you here, and then enter the Grand Line!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy slightly bent his knees and
squatted down to gather power.
In the next moment, he disappeared from his original position.
The ground seemed like a trampoline, launching him forward.
Whoosh!
In a lightning-fast movement, Garp maintained a stunned expression
without evading or dodging, and took a solid punch to the abdomen.
This punch went through his body.
With a muffled groan, Garp was sent flying, directly breaking the
execution platform of the Pirate King, and then piercing through one
high-rise building after another.
In an instant, he disappeared from the square.
This scene left a deep impression on Bartolomeo and Tashigi.
The silver figure, like the god of the sun!
Admirers And Glasses Girls, New
Crew Join
The silver figure shone brightly under the sun.
Tashigi couldn't believe it and covered her mouth, not daring to breathe.
Luffy exhaled and activated the power of the Sunlight Fruit, quickly
recovering his depleted strength.
His gaze slightly shifted and locked onto Tashigi, who was hiding in a
small alley outside the square.
She had been discovered!
Tashigi's body immediately froze in place.
Such oppressive force... just being locked onto by his gaze rendered her
unable to move!
"The punch I just threw, even my grandfather probably wouldn't have
fared well. Glasses girl, tell him to keep it a secret," Luffy said calmly.
He bent down to pick up his straw hat, dusted off the dirt, and put it
back on his head.
Then, he walked straight towards the direction of the harbor.
It was only when he left the square that Tashigi's tense body finally
relaxed.
She covered her chest and gasped for breath, her suspended heart
gradually calming down.
["What glasses girl!? She bit her lip, feeling a sense of humiliation."]
["To be scared motionless by just a look from the other party, Tashigi, oh
Tashigi, how can you uphold your own justice like this?"]
["But indeed, he was too powerful, especially when he turned silver..."]
["What was that?"]
["Why would someone who possesses strength as Vice Admiral Garp's go
so far as to become a pirate?"]
No one answered her inner doubts.
"Vice Admiral Garp!"
She snapped back to her senses and immediately ran towards the
direction where Garp was sent flying.
Inside a building hundreds of meters away from the square, Garp lay on
the ground without getting up.
A trace of blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth. After wiping it
away with his hand, he couldn't help but grin and mutter to himself,
"That punch hurt a bit!"
What happened in the past year?
Luffy's strength underwent a tremendous change, awakening Conqueror's
Haki, and even awakening his Devil Fruit!
But after not seeing each other for nearly a year, he couldn't imagine
what his grandson had experienced to undergo such a huge
transformation.
"Vice Admiral Garp!"
Tashigi's voice came.
"Tashigi Chan?" Garp patted his butt and got up, rubbing the back of his
head with a laugh. "Hahaha, it's really unacceptable to be defeated by my
own grandson."
"Are you okay?"
Tashigi asked with concern.
["He didn't seem to be in any trouble. Really, what's the deal with you
two, grandfather and grandson? Are your bodies made of steel?"]
"Where's Luffy?"
"Straw Hat Luffy left, and I didn't dare to stop him, I'm sorry. He asked
me to give you a message..." Tashigi's mood was complicated. Why did
she have to help a pirate deliver a message, and he even called her
glasses girl?
But in the end, she still honestly said, "Keep it a secret."
So the problem lies with the Rubber Fruit?
Garp pondered in his heart. It seemed necessary to investigate what
exactly the Rubber Fruit that Red-Haired gave Luffy was.
The punch he took earlier caused his body to become rubberized at the
point of impact, and the fist even went through his chest.
This is not an ordinary fruit awakening!
"Is that so? Then I'll leave it to you, little Tashigi. What you saw just now
must be kept a secret."
"K-keep it a secret? I... I understand!"
Tashigi was stunned for a moment, then nodded earnestly.
Although she didn't know the reason behind it, if Vice Admiral Garp said
so, then she would keep it a secret.
"Good child, haha."
Garp laughed satisfactorily, feeling quite good.
The problem is, there's still one person!
Immediately, he walked out, and the Color of Observation instantly
enveloped the entire city.
...
Luffy walked through the countless unconscious crowd and headed
towards the harbor.
Shouts came from behind.
"Just wait a moment, Straw Hat Luffy... No, Luffy-sama!"
A green-haired man with an accent quickly caught up.
Excitedly, he ran ahead of Luffy.
"What's up?"
Luffy looked at the man. It was Bartolomeo. Because of his distinctive
appearance and hair color, Luffy had noticed him early on.
In the original work, this guy was a die-hard fan of the Straw Hat Crew.
"Hehehe... I saw everything just now. You were amazing!"
Bartolomeo seemed a little embarrassed, like he had just met his idol. His
face blushed with a hint of shyness, and his eyes were filled with
admiration.
"Then please keep it a secret," Luffy smiled.
"Yes! Um... I have a lifelong request, Luffy-sama! Please accept me as
your subordinate!"
With a thud, Bartolomeo got down on all fours and said fervently, "Please
let me be your little brother!"
Hearing this, Luffy raised an eyebrow.
"Do you want to go to the Grand Line with me?"
"Yes! Although I don't have any special talents, after watching your
previous battles, especially that silver-white figure, my blood is boiling!
Luffy-sama, you are the man who will become the Pirate King!"
Afraid of being rejected, Bartolomeo's emotions became even more
excited.
Luffy chuckled lightly and continued walking towards the port.
Bartolomeo stood still, his passionate heart suddenly chilled.
But the next moment, a voice from behind sounded like a heavenly
hymn.
"Follow me."
"Yes, Luffy-sama!"
Bartolomeo was overjoyed, got up in a dog-like stance, and couldn't
contain his excitement.
Suddenly, a white smoke appeared in the distance.
The pale smoke flew rapidly like a long snake.
Smoker saw the tragic situation.
Countless people lay on the streets with their eyes rolled back, and the
only two standing were casually walking through the corpses.
"Straw Hat Luffy!!" Smoker was furious, his killing intent undisguised.
"Luffy!"
"Luffy-niisan!"
From behind, Zoro ran over quickly, followed by Johnny and Yosaku.
"Hey, Zoro, get ready to set sail. My grandpa is here," Luffy greeted.
"None of you can leave!"
Veins popped on Smoker's forehead. "If I let you go after killing so many
people, what right do I have to wear the Marine uniform?"
White Wind!!
In an instant, his whole body turned into white smoke, surrounding Luffy
like a cage.
"Luffy-sama, please go ahead. Leave this to me. I've dealt with this guy
before!" Bartolomeo quickly made a strange hand gesture, crossing his
middle finger with his index finger.
"Barrier..."
Luffy stopped him with a raised hand and smiled.
"A Logia user as weak as you is rare."
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy instantly captured Smoker in his
Observation Haki.
Luffy leaped up and threw a punch towards the thick smoke.
"Go back and train for another two years!"
Boom!
With Armament Haki enveloping his attack, Luffy directly knocked
Smoker's true body out.
"Wow!" Smoker spat out stomach acid, his eyes bulging. He was knocked
down hard and lay on the ground.
"Cough... Cough..." Smoker coughed on the ground, as if all his strength
had been drained. He stared at Luffy and said, "You bastard... How did
you hit me!?"
Logia users have fluid bodies and are immune to physical attacks.
He hadn't been injured or felt pain for many years.
"Go ask your teacher."
Luffy wasn't interested in dealing with him and waved his hand to signal
everyone, "Let's go, it's time to go to the Grand Line!"
Notes
Garp was holding back and luffy took him by surprise, resulting in his
little injury. I hope this clear some people's doubt. Of course Nika luffy
is already very strong, plus with the sun fruit his stamina is almost
unlimited in the day time
Heading To The Grand Line (End
Of East Blue Chapter)
Smoker, knocked down to the ground, could do nothing to stop the Straw
Hat Crew from leaving. He watched helplessly, his frustration growing.
The feeling of powerlessness made him clench his fist tightly.
After a while, a Marine captain arrived with a large group of soldiers.
"Smoker-sama!"
"Don't worry about me! Chase after them! We mustn't let the Straw Hat
Crew escape!" Smoker gritted his teeth and issued the order. "Pirates are
pirates, even if they are descendants of heroes. Once they set sail, they
turn into indiscriminate killers..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a medical officer examining the
wounded cried out, "Captain, the civilians are fine, they just fainted."
Smoker and the captain exchanged stunned glances.
The commotion at the execution square, along with the Marines' massive
mobilization, finally alerted the people of Logue Town, who had enjoyed
several years of peace, that something was amiss.
"The Straw Hat Crew has landed!"
"Run for your lives! If you don't want to die, run!"
"That's the highest bounty and the most notorious pirate in East Blue...
And the Marines? Where's Colonel Smoker?"
Panic began to spread like wildfire.
Countless citizens started to flee, turning the once bustling streets into a
frenzy of activity.
Luffy walked through the chaotic streets, and whenever people spotted
them, they screamed and scattered as if they had seen ghosts.
This treatment was vastly different from what they'd experienced
elsewhere.
"Am I really that frightening?" Luffy wondered aloud.
He hadn't done anything villainous. On the contrary, he had performed
numerous heroic deeds. How had news of him spread so wildly?
Bartolomeo, the crew's number one fan, chimed in, "Luffy-sama, you're as
terrifying as a ghost, hehehe... People should be afraid and then run away
in panic!"
Luffy rolled his eyes at Bartolomeo's enthusiasm.
"I was about to ask, who's this guy?" Zoro glanced at him and inquired.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Zoro-sama of the Straw Hat Crew, right? I
saw your bounty poster yesterday!" Bartolomeo approached Zoro, bowed
deeply, and introduced himself. "I am Luffy-sama's loyal crewmate, the
rookie Bartolomeo. Pleased to make your acquaintance!"
Zoro looked utterly unimpressed and said, "Get out of the way."
"Yes, Zoro-sama!"
Bartolomeo, brimming with excitement, had boundless energy.
Just then, the sound of running footsteps in formation approached from
behind.
"The Marines are here!" Johnny turned around and exclaimed in alarm.
"Luffy!!!" Garp sprinted forward, followed by a contingent of Marines,
armed with rifles and even rocket launchers, probably loaded with Sea-
Prism Stone projectiles.
"Run!" Luffy laughed and took off first.
As they neared the port, Nami, who had been out shopping, was
returning with bags in her hands.
"Luffy!" she called out. "I heard a loud noise earlier, and I knew you guys
were exposed."
"Get on the ship, Nami. My grandpa's chasing us!"
"Huh?! Grandpa?"
Nami's anxiety spiked as she glanced behind Luffy, spotting a Marine
officer in a cape who was grinning and chasing after them.
Is that really Luffy's grandpa? Should I... should I say hello?
Before she could decide, Luffy reached out and pulled her, ushering the
three women onto the Sunny.
The rest of the crew boarded the Merry hastily.
"You guys are back?" Sanji was the first to return. When he looked up and
saw the approaching Marines, he smirked. "I knew it; that booming sound
was definitely not a good sign."
After a brief pause, Sanji noticed Bartolomeo and inquired, "Who's this
guy?"
With no time for introductions, Luffy promptly ordered, "Raise anchor
and set sail. Is everyone on board?"
"Yes, Luffy-sama, everyone's here."
The crew quickly hoisted the anchor and unfurled the sails.
The two ships slowly moved away from the harbor into open waters.
On the shore, the Marines stopped at the port, and Garp grinned.
"Think you can escape like this? Fetch me some cannonballs!"
He picked up a hefty cannonball and hurled it with his bare hands.
With a whoosh, the cannonball soared towards the Sunny, possessing
more force than a warship's main cannon.
Boom!
Luffy swung his arm and shattered it.
"It's about time you give up, Grandpa!"
"Hahaha... Once you enter the Grand Line, the Marines will be hot on
your trail, Pirate Luffy. It's not too late to turn back now!"
Garp laughed heartily.
Upon closer inspection, this young brat was accompanied by three
women. Has he finally matured? Garp would have been happier if he'd
made him a great-grandfather sooner, rather than let him pursue the title
of Pirate King.
"Goodbye, Grandpa. See you in the Grand Line!"
Luffy waved with a smile.
"Vice Admiral Garp..." Tashigi spoke softly.
"He got away," Garp shrugged and laughed, his arms crossed. "He's
always been a troublesome grandson. Now I'll have to face Sengoku's
scolding when I return. Hahaha!"
His laughter was filled with pride.
...
On the deck of the Merry Go.
The crew exchanged puzzled glances.
"Did we forget something?"
"What could we have forgotten?"
"Oh, that's right, we forgot something..."
"Usopp is missing, Zoro."
"Right, where's Usopp?"
Several crew members' faces darkened.
Just then, at the port of Logue Town, a long-nosed man carrying a
massive bundle chased after them, shouting:
"Luffy! Did you forget? I'm still not on the ship! Let me on quickly!"
On the Sunny.
Kaya covered her mouth in surprise. "It's Mr. Usopp."
Luffy reached out and pulled Usopp back onto the ship.
Usopp, now safely back on board, pinched Luffy's neck and wept, tears
streaming down his face.
"Luffy, you scoundrel! Did you forget about me on purpose because I
didn't join you earlier? You monster! Demon!"
"No, no, it was an accident. It was all a mistake."
Luffy laughed heartily.
Kaya attempted to defuse the situation. "Stop choking him, Mr. Usopp.
Luffy is going to die."
Nami ignored the commotion, taking out the Grand Line sea map.
"From now on, listen to my commands. Hard to port, heading at seven
o'clock, full sails ahead!"
Amidst laughter, noise, and chaos, the two ships embarked on their
journey into the Grand Line.
Notes
Testing
To Dominate The Grand Line!
There is still some distance to go from Logue Town to the entrance of the
Grand Line.
The closer we get to Reverse Mountain, the worse the weather becomes.
It was sunny not long ago, but as we get closer, the climate gradually
becomes strange, with dark clouds looming.
The Thousand Sunny is leading the way, sailing ahead.
In the field of vision, a wall of red earth stretches across the ocean, with
no end in sight.
"So that's the Red Line? It's a sight that people in Cocoyasi Village can
never see in their lifetime," Nami said with emotion.
"The ocean currents are not right..."
Nami leaned over the ship's rail, observing the increasingly rapid ocean
currents, muttering, "At this rate, we will collide with the Red Line.
What's wrong? Is the position on the sea map incorrect?"
Driven by strong winds and ocean currents, the Thousand Sunny is like a
speeding train that can't stop.
Once it collides with the Red Line...
"Don't worry, Nami. Believe in yourself."
Luffy said softly as he walked to the bow of the ship, gazing at the distant
redness.
Although they can already see the Red Line, there is still a long way to go
in reality.
He took the opportunity to tally up their gains during this period.
[You have sailed in East Blue for 6 days, rewarded with 60 adventure
coins.]
[You have arrived at the new island, Logue Town, rewarded with 100
adventure coins.]
[Recruited crew member Bartolomeo, a qualified devil fruit ability user,
rewarded with 300 adventure coins.]
Including the previous stock of 1755...
[Adventure Coins]: 2215!
Easy, really easy.
The goal of 2200 adventure coins was easily achieved.
Equivalent to eleven Haki fruits, it can raise his Conqueror's Haki to the
advanced stage of level 5.
The only problem is that Haki fruits don't appear every day.
"Let's see what good things are available today."
Today's luck is good. After many days, another Haki fruit appears.
Bought on the spot, -200 adventure coins.
In addition,
[Six-style fruit (boxed)]: A gift box that combines six fruits, stronger than
six individual ones. Selling price: 1000 adventure coins, today's special
offer: 500 adventure coins.
["Why does a box of six-style fruits cost 1000 when six individual ones
cost 100 each?"]
["Is the strength in the price of the box?"]
Luffy silently complained in his heart.
Of course, this is just a small complaint. In reality, it is indeed better than
buying them individually.
After all, it's not guaranteed to get six fruits in a month. It's like buying
time at a high price, the earlier you buy, the earlier you can enjoy.
Mainly because it's on sale, buying six for 500 is still a profit.
["Why isn't it a Haki gift box? Do they think I don't have enough
money?"]
He complained again in his heart, but still bought it, deducting another
500 adventure coins.
After a rough scan of the remaining goods, they were good, but until he
achieves financial freedom with adventure coins, he doesn't have any
extra money to spend.
A flash of white light, a black fruit and a box of six-style fruits appeared
in his hand.
After eating the Haki fruit, his Armament Haki level 1 immediately
advanced to level 2.
It was another day of reaping the rewards of hard training.
Satisfied, Luffy thought to himself and couldn't resist the joy he felt in his
heart. He turned to shout, "Nami!"
"What's wrong?" Nami asked with a puzzled expression as she walked
over, her eyes filled with curiosity and affection.
"Here, this is for you," Luffy said with a loving glint in his eyes.
Taking the gift box, Nami blinked happily. She felt a deep sense of joy
and love welling up inside her as she received a gift from Luffy, no
matter what it was.
Perhaps it was a gift bought in Logue Town?
With a sweet smile that radiated love, she asked, "What is this?" Her
voice carried a tender tone that melted Luffy's heart. "Can I open it?"
"Go ahead," Luffy replied.
The wooden gift box was exquisitely crafted, just like the precious bond
between them. Nami opened it and saw six neatly arranged fruits in two
rows. Her eyes widened, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth,
almost screaming with happiness and love for the man who had gifted
her this wonderful surprise.
There were so many of these precious fruits!
"Luffy, where did you get these? Can you really give me all of them?" she
asked incredulously.
There were so many of these precious fruits, and Nami couldn't believe
her eyes.
"Luffy," she began, her voice overflowing with affection and gratitude,
"where on earth did you find all of these? Can you truly give them to
me?" Her gaze was a radiant mix of fondness and admiration as she
locked eyes with the man who had just filled her heart with an
abundance of love.
Taken by surprise, Luffy pondered for a moment before playfully
responding:
"My grandpa gave them to me. He heard that my wife is too weak, so he
gave me these. How about that, are you happy?"
"Very happy."
Nami's smile was radiant, not because of the six fruits, but because of
being called a wife.
Her Grandfather-in-law was really great! She should have greeted him
properly before!
She didn't even care that her sister Nojiko and Miss Kaya were on the
deck. Excitedly, she hugged Luffy and gave him a passionate kiss.
Luffy, of course, wouldn't refuse the advances of a beautiful woman.
Immediately kissed her cherry lips, sucking her tongue and having a
passionate kiss with Nami, while his dishonest hands groped her butt
feeling ecstatic.
Nojiko turned her head and happened to see this scene. She immediately
smiled and said, "You're really bold, Nami."
"Miss Nami...!"
Kaya shyly covered her eyes, but she opened her fingers slightly and
secretly watched.
Half an hour later.
The Red Line was within reach, and the inverted mountain was visible to
the naked eye.
Only when you get closer can you appreciate the towering and majestic
Red Line.
The red wall started from sea level and extended upwards, disappearing
into the clouds, with no end in sight.
Luffy stood at the bow of the ship, quietly feeling its ancient aura. The
overwhelming sense of oppression that came rushing towards him was a
sight he had never seen in his previous life!
At the same time, it was also a wall of sighs, separating countless people
from the four seas.
Not only Luffy, but also the three women on the ship, and even the
people on the Merry Go following behind the The Thousand Sunny, were
amazed by the scene before them.
"Look! That's the waterway... the seawater is flowing upstream!?"
Suddenly, Nami noticed the reverse current at the foot of the inverted
mountain.
Under the powerful impact of the current, the seawater climbed up the
mountain, all the way up, towards an unknown end.
"I understand now, so this is how we go up!" Nami exclaimed in surprise.
"When we reach the highest point, the sea currents from the four seas
converge and then flow back down, leading to the direction of the Grand
Line! It's truly a spectacle!"
Luffy's voice rang out, vibrant and full of boundless enthusiasm, as he
exclaimed, "The Grand Line is right before us! Tell me, what are your
dreams, everyone?"
The male crew members aboard the Merry Go were electrified by his
question, their eyes gleaming with fervor.
Zoro's determination shone through as his gaze sharpened, declaring, "To
become the world's greatest swordsman!"
"To become a fearless warrior of the sea!" Usopp beamed, his elongated
nose thrusting toward the boundless sky, his eyes filled with unwavering
determination.
"For the All Blue, where the sea is an ocean of miracles!" Sanji's voice
soared, carrying the dreams of a thousand chefs.
"To stand by Captain Luffy and witness the birth of the Pirate King!"
Bartolomeo roared.
"To repay the debt of saving my life!" Yosaku's declaration echoed
"To embark on grand adventures beyond imagination!" Johnny resonated
with excitement as he joined in.
Listening to the thunderous shouts of the men, the three women aboard
the Thousand Sunny shared a glance, their smiles radiant.
"To chart the uncharted corners of the world, alongside my partner!"
Nami's eyes gleamed with boundless love and ambition, her spirit aflame
with determination.
"To soar freely across the endless skies like birds!" Kaya's serene voice
held a sense of wonder for the mysteries that lay ahead.
"To leave behind the shadows of our past and wholeheartedly embrace
the future!" Nojiko's words carried the promise of a bright tomorrow.
Energized by their dreams, the Thousand Sunny surged forward, riding
the ferocious current up the towering Reverse Mountain.
Luffy thrust his fist into the air, a grin spreading across his face like a
beacon of unwavering determination.
"To conquer the Grand Line!"
Notes
Testing
Vivi Who Steals The Fruit
The Thousand Sunny climbed up the mountain sea current, and Nami
shouted excitedly.
Luffy, on the other hand, remained calm. He immediately retracted the
sails to prevent the ship from deviating from the sea current under the
force of the wind and colliding with the mountains on both sides.
At the same time, he shouted:
"Zoro! Retract the sails, adjust the direction, aim for the mountain sea
current, and don't collide with the Red Line!"
"Understood!"
Usopp's voice responded.
In the midst of the chaos, the Merry also narrowly entered the Reverse
Mountain canal.
It was only at this moment that everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Sanji lit a cigarette and said:
"I've heard that half of the ships that go from East Blue to the Grand Line
end up buried at sea, probably because they collide with the Red Line."
"It's really terrifying! Do we have to eliminate half of the ships at the
entrance? What kind of devil sea is the Grand Line?"
Usopp covered his head with both hands.
"Hehehe, if we had collided just now, the ship would have been
shattered!"
"Say something auspicious, rookie."
"Sorry, Captain Johnny."
"Hahahaha... It's good that you know."
Appreciating the scenery along the way, everyone gathered at the bow of
the ship.
The mountain sea current was almost at a forty-five degree angle
upwards.
The Sunny, Luffy observed the Reverse Mountain left and right:
"Is this really naturally formed?"
"Of course not, it must be a man-made canal. The people in the past were
truly great."
Nami sighed, the scale of this project was unimaginable, and she
wondered how many people had to sacrifice their lives to complete this
feat.
With the five canals of Reverse Mountain, the Four Seas and the Grand
Line could be connected.
Luffy shook his head.
He wasn't talking about the canals, but about this Reverse Mountain.
The Grand Line and the Red Line intersect at these two points, one being
Reverse Mountain and the other being the holy land of the World Nobles,
Mariejois, where the World Government is located.
This question obviously had no answer.
Before long, the ships passed through the clouds.
The four mountain sea currents from the east, south, west, and north
finally converged at the peak and merged into a downstream sea current
leading to the Grand Line.
Luffy remembered that at the end of the downstream sea current, there
was a giant whale, over 400 meters long, which looked like a mountain
from a distance.
It was unknown whether they were lucky or not, but the whale, Laboon,
did not block the entrance.
The Sunny and the Merry successfully entered the Grand Line!
On both sides of the exit, there were two lighthouses.
The crew docked the ship on the left bank, disembarked one after
another, and below the lighthouse, they saw an old man.
The old man had a hairstyle like a saffron flower, wearing a pair of round
glasses, and dressed in colorful and cool clothes.
He sat under a parasol, crossed his legs, and cast a sharp gaze.
"Where are you from?"
His expression was serious, exuding an aura of "I am a strong one".
Nami stepped forward and said:
"We are from East Blue, the Straw Hat Pirates..."
"My name is Crocus."
The old man interrupted suddenly.
"Oh... Oh!" Nami nodded subconsciously and asked, "Mr. Crocus, may I
ask where this place is?"
Upon hearing this, Crocus glared and said in a deep voice, "Before asking
others, shouldn't you introduce yourselves first? Are pirates nowadays so
impolite?"( ps: what! Are pirates polite, then what kind of pirates)
Nami's forehead formed a cross, and she clenched her fist.
"We are from East Blue, the Straw Hat Pirates. I am the navigator,
Nami..."
"This is Twin Capes, and I am the lighthouse keeper here."
Interrupted once again, Nami transformed into a shark's mouth. "Listen
carefully to what others say, you old fart!"
Seemingly provoked by Nami's words, Crocus immediately put on a stern
expression.
"Do you want to fight?" Zoro immediately gripped his sword handle.
Crocus remained silent for a while and then said, "Please speak."
Everyone: "..."
Please speak without making such a scary expression!!
Everyone felt the urge to punch someone.
"Hahaha... Crocus."
Luffy laughed, "I am Monkey D. Luffy, I have heard of your name."
"Hmm?"
Crocus finally shifted his gaze to Luffy, or more accurately, he saw the
straw hat on his head.
"It brings back memories." His expression softened, revealing a hint of
nostalgia.
"Memories? Well, your feeling is correct. This straw hat belongs to
Roger." Luffy chuckled.
Crocus was stunned.
"Roger gave the hat to Shanks, and Shanks gave it to me. I also heard
your name from Shanks. You were the ship doctor of the Pirate King, the
one who saved his life at the end. Without you, Roger wouldn't have
made it to the final island."
The Straw Hat crew was shocked.
Was this infuriating old man really a member of the Pirate King's crew?
"Wait, Luffy!" Zoro suddenly realized something, "Why do you still know
people here in the Grand Line!?"
Such a comment!
But it's too early, there's more to come!
Don't you understand what it means to be the King of Backgrounds~
Luffy smiled and said, "Crocus, can you give us a Log Pose?"
Upon hearing this, Crocus also smiled.
Captain Roger, after all these years, is the person you've been waiting for
him?
Thinking in his heart, he stood up and walked towards the lighthouse:
"Luffy, right? Come with me, I'm happy today. I'll treat you to a drink,
and I'll give you what you want."
Everyone looked at Luffy one after another, unable to help but sigh in
their hearts, it's great to have Connections~
Luffy laughed and said, "Let's go... Huh?"
Suddenly, he made a soft sound and turned to look at the coast.
...
A small boat approached the Sunny in a sneaky manner, and two figures
agilely climbed onto the deck.
"It seems luck is on our side, Mr. 9!"
The person speaking in a low voice was a young and beautiful woman.
She tied her long, aqua-blue hair into a ponytail and had the demeanor of
a bad girl.
"You're right, Miss Wednesday! We've been waiting for three days and
haven't seen that big whale surface. Luckily, a group of pirates came.
There must be plenty of food on this luxurious ship. If we don't take some
back, the people at Whisky Peak will starve to death!"
The person responding was a man dressed in green clothes and wearing a
crown.
The two glanced at each other and quickly sneaked into the cabin.
The hungry duo immediately began searching for food.
Mr. 9 went straight to the refrigerator.
Miss Wednesday, on the other hand, discovered an exquisite box.
The box was quietly placed on the sofa in the lounge. She immediately
walked over and opened it, finding two fruits inside.
They looked like small apples, originally there should have been six
because the box had six slots.
"The packaging is so exquisite, it must be delicious."
Her stomach growled, and her mouth started salivating.
She picked up the two fruits and stuffed them into her mouth. The taste
was extremely sweet, the most exquisite fruit she had ever eaten!
"Hmm!?"
Suddenly, she widened her eyes, covered her throat, and a look of
disbelief flashed in her eyes.
"What's wrong, Miss Wednesday?"
Mr. 9 was startled and came out of the kitchen to the lounge.
Just as he came out, he was horrified to find a man wearing a straw hat
standing at the doorway.
"Hehehe... So you ate it, you actually ate the 'forbidden fruit'."
Luffy looked at "Princess Vivi" and couldn't help but laugh mischievously,
"This can't be settled with money..."
Showdown Between "Bad Women"
Nami, who appeared shortly after, also discovered that her two Rokushiki
fruits had been stolen and eaten.
Her heart instantly turned cold.
"Aah...!"
She let out a scream and quickly approached Vivi, grabbing her collar in
anger.
"Spit it out, spit it out! That was a gift from Luffy to me!"
As she spoke, she shook Vivi back and forth.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."
Vivi, who was being shaken, was both digesting the power of the fruit
and continuously apologizing in her mouth.
"What's wrong, Nami?"
Nojiko returned to the Thousand Sunny and, looking at her sister's
appearance, couldn't help but say, "Did a thief come in?"
Nami threw herself into Nojiko's arms. "Originally... originally, I wanted
to save it for you, Nojiko, but it was stolen!"
On one hand, it was a gift from Luffy, something she cherished.
On the other hand, she have mastered the Rokushiki with just four out of
the six fruits and planned to share the remaining two with her sister.
But before she had the chance, someone else ate them.
Just thinking about this made her very angry.
Seeing more and more people returning, Mr. 9 became nervous.
"Miss Wednesday, what are you still doing here? Get ready to fight!
Hmph, it's your bad luck to encounter us, pirates!"
He pulled out a baseball bat from behind and launched an attack towards
Luffy.
Luffy lacked interest in dodging or defending and watched as it was
about to hit him.
"Protective barrier!"
A transparent barrier unfolded in front of Luffy, and Mr. 9's head collided
with it, causing himself to bleed and his nose to collapse.
Bartolomeo, with his middle finger and index finger crossed, walked in
with an angry expression.
"Who do you think you are, daring to attack Luffy-sama? You're really
asking for a beating! Barrier Sandwich!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a square barrier appeared behind Mr. 9.
The two barriers sandwiched Mr. 9 forcefully, and with a loud bang, he
let out a scream, his whole body being squeezed in the center, almost
flattening his face.
"Mr. 9!?" Vivi was shocked. Are they ability users?
Zoro's face turned cold. "Luffy, how should we deal with them? Throw
them into the sea as fish food?"
Johnny's expression was unfriendly. "Zoro, we're letting them off too
easily. They dared to steal Nami's things. They should be tied to a rock
and sunk to the bottom of the sea!"
Hearing these terrifying remarks, Vivi was scared and trembling.
Luffy laughed. "Tie them up. These two are agents of the Baroque Works."
Baroque Works?
Zoro frowned. He seemed to have heard of this organization before and
was even invited by them.
"I'll do it!"
Nami took matters into her own hands and slowly approached Vivi. She
also used her villainous tone and revealed a terrifying smile.
"Don't even think about resisting, little girl. You ate two of them, so you
should understand, right? Techniques like the Rokushiki are part of it."
Vivi swallowed her saliva, looking like a little white rabbit being stared
at by an eagle, her face filled with despair.
Because she had eaten them, she understood that resistance was
meaningless.
"I... I'll compensate you with money," she weakly said.
Then, she was tightly bound.
The other Mr. 9 had already been knocked out, and after Bartolomeo
deactivated his ability, he also tied him up like a dumpling.
"I'll leave them to you. I'm going to check on Kaya's condition."
Luffy said a word and then turned and left.
The crowd carried Mr.9 out of the Sunny, while Nami stayed behind.
She sat on the sofa, assuming a bad woman's posture:
"Now, it's interrogation time, little girl. Tell me, what's your name? Who
sent you here? What is this Baroque Works that Luffy mentioned just
now?"
On the other side, the Merry Go.
Johnny poured a bucket of cold water, waking up Mr.9.
Bartolomeo grinned, revealing a row of sharp teeth:
"answer me, obediently tell us your purpose, don't think about making up
stories. You two will be interrogated separately! Understand? Hehehe..."
...
At the Twin Capes, next to the lighthouse, there was a small house.
Seeing Luffy return, Kaya immediately asked with concern, "What
happened, Mr. Luffy?"
"Two thieves came, but they have been subdued, no need to worry."
Luffy turned to the pirate doctor and asked, "Crocus, how is her
condition?"
"It's a congenital genetic disease, if you want to treat it..."
Crocus shook his head, took out a piece of paper, wrote a few words, and
handed it to Luffy, saying, "I don't have the necessary medicinal materials
here, at most I have some painkillers. You should go to Drum Island and
find an old witch, I know her. Give her this note, she will help."
Luffy took the note.
Kaya nervously held her skirt and whispered, "Will... will it be very
troublesome?"
"Miss Kaya, don't worry, this is the pirate king's doctor. Since he said so,
it will definitely be cured." Sanji comforted her.
Crocus smiled and said, "Little girl, don't be nervous. Your illness is not
incurable. You will be cured when you go to Drum Island. The premise
is... your captain chooses which route."
"Which route?" Usopp looked puzzled.
"It's different from the East Blue where you came from. The islands in the
Grand Line have magnetic properties. To navigate here, you need to rely
on log poses."
While explaining, Crocus stood up and took out two log poses from the
drawer.
"In this sea area, past sailing experience is completely useless. The only
thing you can trust is this."
He placed the two log poses on the table:
"One is a permanent pose pointing to Whisky Peak, and Drum Island is on
this route;"
"The other is a log pose that hasn't stored any magnetic force yet. You
can decide which route to take yourself. The range of the lighthouse is
large, different areas record different routes, a total of seven."
"Straw Hat Luffy, I can only give you one of them."
The others looked at Luffy one after another, waiting for the captain's
decision.
Luffy didn't hesitate, he picked up the permanent log pose and smiled,
"There's no need to ask about this, thanks, Crocus. Are you interested in
joining my crew?"
"Hahaha, I'm already old, adventures belong to you young people, and
besides, there's something I can't rest assured about here..."
Crocus couldn't help but laugh. Did they really choose this route? Is it for
the sake of curing this little girl, or is it fate's arrangement?
"Ooooh..."
Suddenly, a low and long sound rang out, vibrating the eardrums.
"What is this sound?" Sanji's face changed slightly. "Some kind of beast!?"
Crocus also tensed up and without saying a word, rushed out.
"It's the cry of an island whale, a very big whale."
Luffy said a word and followed him out.
---
Another Companion, Island
Whale Laboon Joins
"Wow, it's huge!!!"
Following Luffy's lead, everyone exited the lighthouse cottage and came
face to face with an enormous whale. The whale's head alone, emerging
from the water, resembled a small mountain.
Sanji couldn't help but exclaim, "Why is its head covered in scars?"
"It's called Laboon... It's determined to shatter the Red Line!" Crocus
explained with a solemn tone, sharing a tale from many years past.
Upon hearing the story, the group couldn't help but express their
admiration. Laboon was indeed a whale with profound emotions. Could it
be that it sought to break through the Red Line in search of its former
companions?
"But it's been so many years, that pirate crew, they're probably... that was
over fifty years ago!" Usopp said with a sad expression, feeling empathy
for the whale.
Human lifespans are short, and over fifty years, they would have long
since died.
"I think so too, that's why every time it tries to collide with the Red Line,
I have to inject it with a sedative, otherwise it would die sooner or later."
Saying that, Crocus quickly ran over and leaped onto the whale's head.
"Is it the Rumbar Pirates?" Luffy asked, feigning thoughtfulness.
After a brief pause, Luffy walked to the shoreline and addressed Laboon,
"They're still alive."
Laboon's roar abruptly ceased, and its colossal eyes shifted downward,
gazing at the tiny humans.
Crocus, who had been preparing to administer the injection inside
Laboon, turned around in astonishment. "You know about the Rumbar
Pirates?"
Luffy nodded, disclosing his background. "My grandfather is Vice Admiral
Monkey D. Garp of the Marine Headquarters. I've had access to some
classified Marine intelligence."
Over fifty years ago, Laboon had been a young and small whale. It had
grown fond of the Rumbar Pirates, a group of musicians, and decided to
follow them into the treacherous Grand Line. The Rumbar Pirates,
recognizing the danger of the Grand Line, had made a promise with
Laboon—they would reunite after circumnavigating the world.
However, the outcome had been a tragedy. The Rumbar Pirates' captain
had fallen gravely ill during their voyage. After his demise, the Rumbar
Pirates had clashed with another group of pirates, ultimately meeting
their end.
Everyone perished.
Only one person named Brook, who had eaten the "Yomi Yomi no Mi"
fruit before his death, had his soul return from the afterlife and lived a
second life.
And because his body had already decayed and turned into a skeleton,
Brook became a living skeleton.
He no longer had the limitations of lifespan and, in a sense, was a form of
immortality.
Now, this skeleton-like person was wandering in the Florian Triangle like
a ghost.
"Roar!!!"
After listening, Laboon let out another piercing roar.
Luffy couldn't help but pause, his expression becoming subtle.
"Are you saying... you want to follow me and find him?"
Something was off with this script.
"Hey, Luffy, how can you understand what the whale is saying?!" Usopp
couldn't help but comment.
"It's not that I understand, I just roughly guessed the meaning behind its
roars."
Luffy shook his head. He hadn't awakened the ability to "hear the voice of
all things" yet, but he could somehow sense what Laboon was trying to
convey.
If only Chopper were here, he could translate it accurately.
"Roar—"
Laboon roared again, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Luffy smiled, "Aren't you afraid I'll deceive you?"
Upon hearing this, Laboon's expression immediately turned fierce.
"Of course it's true, I'm not deceiving you."
Teasing the giant whale for a moment, Luffy pondered for a moment
before nodding and saying, "Alright, I'll take you to find him. From today
onwards, you are a member of the Straw Hat Pirates. If you agree, just
nod your head."
Laboon immediately started shaking its head, nodding back and forth.
Crocus, who was on top of its head, was shocked and had to grab onto
something to avoid being shaken off.
The rest of the crew also showed expressions of disbelief.
"Wait a minute, Luffy!" Usopp danced around, describing the size of the
whale. "How can we possibly sail with such a huge whale?"
"Usopp makes a good point, Luffy. Have you thought about how much
food it will need every day?" Sanji showed a look of despair.
"I'm the one who cooks!!"
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter. It can find its own food. Regular Sea Kings are
no match for it."
Luffy laughed.
Of course, the most important thing is:
[Invite crew member Laboon, a qualified island whale, reward 200
adventure coins]
Even the system approves!
Adventure coins for free, can't let them go to waste.
Thinking of this, Luffy looked up at Laboon:
"When we go ashore, you stay in the nearby waters. When we sail, you
follow underwater. If we encounter shallow waters, you have to go
around. If you get hungry, you have to find your own food. Do you
understand?"
Very troublesome.
Laboon is over 400 meters long and over a hundred meters tall.
Not all seas have depths of several thousand or tens of thousands of
meters. Shallow waters may only be one or two hundred meters...
But Laboon still nodded.
Although it couldn't understand, the others could feel Laboon's firm
determination.
"I understand, then come along!"
Luffy grinned and turned to his companions, "Do any of you have any
objections?"
"Luffy, since you've said it like that, there's nothing else we can do."
Usopp helplessly rubbed his forehead.
Kaya chuckled, remembering how Mr. Luffy had tirelessly brought her to
the Grand Line for medical treatment.
No one had any objections.
Zoro's expression was serious, "You're the captain, your decision doesn't
need our input. As long as you've thought it through!"
Truly reliable captain.
Luffy smiled slightly and immediately had Usopp go to the ship to get a
paintbrush and paint.
He personally drew a huge Straw Hat Pirates flag on Laboon's head,
declaring it as a member of the Straw Hat crew!
After everything was done.
"Goodbye, Crocus, we're setting sail."
"Don't let Laboon die, Luffy!"
"Why don't you come along?"
"Hahaha, I'm already old. If you need a doctor, go to Drum Island."
On the shore, Crocus waved continuously, watching as the two ships and
the whale gradually drifted away.
Monkey D. Luffy, just like Roger, one of the D clan...
---
Princess Vivi's Despair
The Thousand Sunny set sail from the Twin Cape, bidding farewell to
Crocus, and slowly headed towards the first stop on the Grand Line,
Whisky Peak.
Luffy walked into the activity room and immediately saw Nami
interrogating Vivi.
Facing the "fierce" Nami, Vivi weakly confessed everything, even
revealing her true identity.
"So you're a princess? The princess of Alabasta..." Nami's expression
gradually softened, and a symbol of beli appeared in her eyes.
The Six Styles Fruit were eaten, there was no way to turn back time, so
now they had to recover the damage.
A princess was a very suitable target for extortion... and compensation!
When Vivi saw Luffy, she became even more afraid and quickly said, "I...
I will compensate... I was just too hungry and wanted to find something
to eat. I didn't know it was... something magical, like a Devil Fruit."
Nami immediately put on a friendly smile and said, "So, Princess Vivi,
how much money are you willing to compensate?"
"Fi... Fifty thousand beli, what do you think?" Vivi's voice became smaller
and smaller, almost inaudible.
"Fifty thousand?!" Nami grabbed Vivi's collar again, transforming into a
shark's mouth, shaking her back and forth. "Are you an idiot? If you
could buy something like that for fifty thousand, I would buy a whole
room of it!"
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... that's all my savings."
Vivi felt like crying but had no tears. Her head was hurting from being
shaken.
"I was the idiot who had a moment of hope for you just now. If you were
rich, would you come here to steal food because you were hungry?"
"Yes..."
Vivi's stomach cooperated and made a growling sound. The young girl's
face turned red.
Luffy watched the two girls arguing and couldn't help but laugh.
He sat down next to Nami and asked vivi, "Which two techniques did you
master?"
"Moonwalk and Finger Pistol..."
Vivi bit her lip. She knew that the person in front of her was the real
decision-maker, the captain. "Please don't throw me into the sea to feed
the fish. When I return to the kingdom, I will definitely compensate you
enough!"
["When you return to the kingdom, you're probably going to be taken out
by Baroque Works halfway!"]
Luffy thought to himself and smiled, "The Nefertari family of Alabasta,
your country is currently in rebellion, in chaos. I'm afraid there won't be
much money for compensation. Besides, the Six Styles fruit is something
that money can't buy."
"How should we deal with her, Luffy?" Nami sighed helplessly.
"Selling the princess as a slave should fetch a good price." Luffy smirked.
"That's a good idea, as expected of Luffy~" Nami's eyes lit up, full of
agreement.
The two of them sang in harmony, scaring Vivi pale.
"I'm sorry!! Please, not that... I'm willing to do anything, please spare
me!"
The fate of being sold as a slave was self-evident for a princess.
"Hahaha."
Luffy couldn't help but laugh. It was amusing to scare the little girl.
Nami glared at him and sighed, "I was just teasing you. We're not those
low-level pirates who do such boring things."
"Thank you!" Vivi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"But you still have to compensate! Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep at
night!"
"I... I understand, I will find a way..."
Vivi nodded vigorously, afraid that these two bad men and bad woman
would change their minds.
Luffy shook his head and said, "The black market price for a Devil Fruit is
at least one hundred million beli, and the Six Powers fruit is even rarer
and has no side effects. Its price will only be higher, not low."
One hundred million!!
Vivi's heart almost stopped beating. If it was the old Alabasta, it wouldn't
be a problem to come up with that money, but now...
"As far as I know, Alabasta is now being targeted by Crocodile. It won't
be long before you're not a princess anymore, but a princess of a fallen
kingdom, with no money for compensation."
Hearing this suddenly, Vivi trembled and stared at him in disbelief,
"How... How do you know? Who are you?"
"I am Monkey D. Luffy, my grandfather is Monkey D. Garp, Vice Admiral
of the Naval Headquarters."
"The grandson of a Marine hero?"
Vivi's mouth dropped open, realizing that this identity might not be
lower than that of a princess... In fact, in a certain sense, it might even be
higher.
That's the core high-ranking figure of the Three Great Powers of the
Grand Line, a prominent figure in the Marines!
"Crocodile?" Nami asked in confusion.
"Just like the hawk-eyed guy we met before, he is one of the Seven
Warlords of the Sea, nicknamed 'Sand Crocodile'," Luffy explained.
Vivi stared at Luffy in a daze, her little head in complete chaos.
After a while, she became excited:
"What does this mean?!"
"Do you know what Crocodile did in Alabasta? Did you find out from the
Marines?"
"If that's the case, why didn't the Marines take action?!"
Ah, you have discovered a blind spot, you're quite clever.
Luffy chuckled lightly.
Crocodile is a pirate. A pirate who went to Alabasta and became a hero.
If you say he turned over a new leaf and started a new life, even the Five
Elders would probably laugh their heads off.
He must be planning something, but considering that he is a Shichibukai,
a lapdog of the government, they just can't be bothered.
"I know you're anxious, but don't forget that you're currently my prisoner,
Princess Vivi."
Luffy raised his hand and explained to her the rules of how this world
operates.
After listening, Vivi muttered in a daze:
"No wonder when I reported to the Marines, I never received any
feedback... No one came to take a look, no one cared about what was
happening in Alabasta!"
They know, or rather, they can guess some of the situations, but they
can't intervene, and they don't want to.
After all, the Marines are said to be one of the Three Great Powers of the
Grand Line, but to put it bluntly, they are still dogs of the World
Government.
Without the government's approval, the Marines can't move against the
Shichibukai.
Even if Vivi were to go to Sengoku and present all the evidence of what
Crocodile did, there would be no results.
Vivi, who was struck by this, had tears welling up in her eyes, falling
down one by one.
She bit her lip tightly, drawing blood.
["Alabasta... the rebellious army deceived by Crocodile, the suffering
people... do they have no hope?"]
She clenched her fist, but there was only deep helplessness.
At the age of 14, she abandoned her princess status and infiltrated
Baroque Works to investigate the mastermind behind the domestic
turmoil.
After two years, she finally learned a name.
Behind everything, it was that Shichibukai, Sir Crocodile.
She finally saw a glimmer of hope. As long as she could obtain solid
evidence and submit it to the Marines, everything that Alabasta had
suffered would pass, the suffering would end, and the country would
welcome hope.
However, now someone was telling her, "You're too naive."
"Haha... Luffy, don't bully her," Nami sighed deeply, looking at the pitiful
Vivi and feeling empathy.
Luffy spread his hands. "I'm just helping you vent, that's all. Whose side
are you on, Nami?"
She gave him a disdainful look.
Nami embraced Vivi, patting her head and comforting her with a smile.
"Don't cry. Although he's been scaring you all this time, when he says
something like this, he actually wants to help you!"
"Huh?"
Vivi was stunned, her tearful eyes looking at Nami, then at Luffy.
Luffy propped his cheek with one hand and chuckled.
"Don't make it sound like I'm a good-for-nothing. It's just that Crocodile is
a bit too arrogant. It's unreasonable. I have to teach him a lesson."
——
10 Times Reward! Arrive At
Whiskey Peak
Huh?
Why?
Vivi stared blankly at Luffy, knowing that she had just stolen something
precious from them.
Could it be that he unexpectedly is a good person?
Knowing that he is a Shichibukai, he still wants to help her and her
country face such a powerful enemy.
Sadness, touched, confused, puzzled.
In an instant, Vivi experienced a variety of complex emotions, her mind
in chaos.
"Achoo!"
She sneezed suddenly.
So cold!
"So cold!" Nami also felt the chill, her gaze turned to the window, her
mouth wide open in astonishment.
Outside the window, a thick fog had appeared at some point.
The fog poured in from the doorway, and the temperature inside the
cabin dropped rapidly, approaching freezing point.
"What's going on?" Nami stood up suddenly, leaned against the window,
and exclaimed in shock, "It was daytime just now, the sun..."
The sun was gone, obscured by the dense fog.
On the Merry Go, following behind the Sunny, Sanji and the others also
noticed that something was wrong.
Standing on the deck, it was difficult to see the Sunny, which was more
than ten meters away.
"Luffy!" Sanji shouted.
Usopp panicked and said, "No, it's getting harder and harder to see, we
might lose sight of it! The Log Pose... the Log Pose is in Luffy's hands!"
"Leave it to me, I won't lose it!"
At a critical moment, Bartolomeo stepped forward. He activated the
barrier fruit ability and built a barrier bridge between the bows and
sterns of the two ships.
"You guys keep an eye on that prisoner, I'll go check on Luffy's side."
Zoro immediately jumped onto the barrier bridge.
When he arrived on the deck, Luffy, Nami, and the others had already
come out of the cabin.
Vivi had also been untied, and she hurriedly said,
"You've just arrived in the Grand Line, maybe you don't know yet, the
weather here is like a child, one moment it's noon, the next moment it
could be pitch black!"
As soon as she finished speaking, clatter clatter clatter.
Hail started falling from the sky, as if someone was standing in the sky,
pouring a basin full of crushed ice over their heads.
"Ouch!" Nami was hit, and immediately cried out in pain.
"Everyone, get into the cabin."
Luffy handed the Log Pose to Nami, "Here, the only thing we can trust is
this."
"Log Pose!" Vivi breathed a sigh of relief, "It's pointing to... Whisky Peak,
the Drum Island!"
Vivi's body trembled.
"Zoro, you came at the right time, protect the ship, who knows what will
fall from the sky!"
As the captain, Luffy quickly started to organize.
Everyone suddenly became busy.
Encountering the unpredictable weather changes of the Grand Line for
the first time, everyone was inexperienced and inevitably a bit flustered.
It started with dense fog, followed by hail, and the temperature dropped
sharply, as if in the depths of winter.
After persisting for half an hour, they crossed through the dense fog and
encountered volcanic ash falling from the sky, not knowing where it
came from. It was a dark mass, and if they didn't know better, they
would have thought it was a dark cloud.
After that, there was a heavy rain.
The entire day, everyone on the ship was busy dealing with various
unexpected situations.
Fortunately, everyone's strength was not weak, and they finally made it
through without any major incidents.
The next day, the temperature on the sea remained below freezing.
As the ship gradually approached its destination, it gradually warmed up.
"Luffy, I can see the island!"
Nami, wearing a thick coat, wore the Log Pose on her left wrist. She
looked at the island gradually appearing in the distance and finally
breathed a sigh of relief.
"Really, compared to the climate in East Blue, my sailing experience is
completely useless!" She couldn't help but sigh.
The island that appeared in their field of vision was very peculiar.
A river ran through the center, dividing the island into two parts.
On both sides of the island were enormous cacti, or rather, mountains
that looked similar to cacti!
They extended from the foot of the mountain all the way to the coast,
forming a small town inhabited by humans.
"You sailed in the Sea of Paradise for a day, rewarded with 100
Adventure Coins."
"You have arrived at the new island, Whisky Peak, rewarded with 1000
Adventure Coins."
Luffy looked at the system prompt, secretly surprised.
Ten times!
It's actually ten times that of East Blue!
His brain quickly calculated.
If he continued sailing at a normal speed, he would reach the end of the
Sea of Paradise, the last island in the first half of the Grand Line, Sabaody
Archipelago.
It would take about three months, and just the adventure coin rewards
from sailing on the sea would be around ten thousand!
"What if it's in the New World?" Luffy couldn't help but think, "On top of
this, it increases by another ten times?!"
Financial freedom!
From now on, he could buy whatever he wanted.
What? Not satisfied with the daily loot? Just use adventure coins to
refresh the shop!
First, arm himself, max out his Haki, and equip all the crew members
with the basic six styles.
Invincible!
While thinking about this, two ships entered the river of Cactus Island
one after another.
People were everywhere on both sides, each with a smile full of
enthusiasm, waving and greeting Luffy and the others.
"Hey, pirates!"
"Welcome to Whisky Peak!"
"Brave sailors, welcome to the town belonging to pirates!"
Cheers and congratulations kept coming.
On the Merry Go, on the deck.
Usopp looked around in confusion, "What's going on? They're actually
welcoming pirates."
Mr. 9, who had been left in the warehouse, sneered. He also heard the
cheers and cursed the fools in his heart.
On the Sunny Go.
Vivi covered her mouth and immediately sold these people.
"This is the gathering place for bounty hunters, specifically... specifically
hunting new pirate rookies who have just entered the Grand Line," she
whispered.
Her tone was quite embarrassing, after all, she was one of them.
"At the same time, this is also the base of the Baroque Works!"
Nami's mouth curled up slightly, her tone becoming playful, "I see, so
that's how it is. Coming here without knowing anything, you'll definitely
fall into their trap, right, Luffy?"
Luffy snapped out of his thoughts from the sudden increase in adventure
coin rewards.
"Let's dock."
The ships slowly docked at the port, and everyone disembarked one after
another.
Except for Mr. 9, who had been completely forgotten.
The people here warmly welcomed them and gave them enthusiastic
applause.
Clap clap clap clap~
"Congratulations!"
"Having overcome numerous difficulties and arriving here,
congratulations!"
"Congratulations! You are all amazing, daring to challenge this
treacherous sea!"
They were so popular that even Usopp, who knew they were bounty
hunters, felt a bit elated.
At this moment, a tall man with golden wavy hair walked out of the
crowd.
"Welcome... cough cough, we~lco~me to the pirate town. I am the
mayor here."
He cleared his throat before speaking, with a serious speech impediment.
His demeanor was more like that of a secluded nobleman trying to
imitate the manners of high nobility, completely different from the
ordinary people around him.
But as soon as he finished speaking, Vivi stepped forward.
"Vi... cough cough, we~lco~me, Miss Wednesday, is it you who led this
group of brave sea heroes here? Well done!"
He smiled as usual.
Upon hearing this, Luffy and the others burst into laughter, their laughter
gradually becoming unrestrained.
Vivi covered her face, no, please stop, it's too embarrassing! Mr. Igaram,
they all know now!
Luffy walked forward and patted Igaram on the shoulder.
"Bring out the delicious food quickly, Captain of the Guard. Welcome
should be done properly. Am I right? "
Captain of the Guard!?
Igaram was struck by lightning, frozen in place like a statue, completely
dumbfounded.
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It's Interesting To Watch Women
Fight
Whisky peak is a small town known for its brewing and music.
In the cafeteria, the Straw Hat Crew was warmly welcomed.
Delicious food and fragrant drinks were continuously brought to the
table.
Everyone was not polite at all and immediately started eating.
"Just wait! This is the den of bounty hunters. It's not impossible for the
food to be poisoned. Luffy, please let me taste it first!" Bartolomeo stood
up faithfully.
Nojiko was taken aback and praised, "Good vigilance, very reliable,
Bartolomeo."
"Oh...you're too kind, Miss Nojiko. When I used to be in the underworld, I
was poisoned many times by enemies. I have a lot of experience."
Bartolomeo scratched his head awkwardly and quickly took a small
portion from each plate and tasted it.
Naturally, there was no poison, so everyone started eating.
...
On the other side.
Igaram took Vivi to a corner and lowered his voice, "Princess Vivi, what's
going on...? How do these pirates know my identity?"
"I...I told them," Vivi said.
Vivi briefly explained the cause and effect of the matter.
"Mr. Luffy and his crew will help us defeat Crocodile and save Alabasta!"
As soon as he heard this, Igaram was dumbfounded.
Princess Vivi was too easily deceived because of her young age. How
could she believe what pirates said?
"Princess Vivi, do you know their background? Even if we assume that
these pirates who have just entered the Grand Line can defeat that
Shichibukai!" Igaram advised earnestly. "Crocodile, one of the Seven
Warlords of the Sea, had a bounty of 81 million berries before becoming
a Shichibukai! How much bounty can that guy with the straw hat have
on his head?"
"71 million," Vivi answered seriously.
Igaram: "..."
Wait, something's not right.
Why would a pirate who has just entered the Grand Line have such a
high bounty??
"Luffy's grandfather is Marine Vice Admiral Garp, his full name is Monkey
D. Luffy." Vivi added again.Ikarim was instantly stunned.
Monkey D. Luffy!!
So it was this guy, no wonder he looked familiar before.
The pirate who appeared a few days ago had a "only alive" requirement
on his bounty poster!
Because it was so rare, it was remembered at once.
"I see...so that's how it is. No wonder it's only alive. He's the descendant
of a Marine hero, it makes sense!" Igaram murmured.
"Mr. Igaram, I believe in them, they really are..." Vivi said.
"It's worthy of Princess Vivi to find such strong reinforcements!"
Igaram's face changed instantly, and his speed was astonishing. "As long
as Mr. Luffy explains the situation of Alabasta to his grandfather, the
Marines will definitely take action!"
Alabasta is saved!
...
Outside the cafeteria.
Many bounty hunters were already on standby.
"Hehehe...looks like the banquet inside is lively."
"Don't worry, wait for Mr. 8's signal! When the signal sounds, we'll rush
in and deal with those pirates!"
"But are these rookie pirates really worth anything? They look like a
bunch of idiots. Whoever has a bounty, go and see if there's a match!"
A group of people whispered to each other.
Just then, a man and a woman walked up from behind.
The man looked like an explosive-haired rock singer, wearing a pink scarf
around his chest, and walking with his hands in his coat pockets, very
arrogant.
The woman had a tall figure, with short golden hair. She held a parasol
and wore a light yellow dress and white high heels. Her walking posture
was very graceful, with a pair of swaying buttocks.
"Hahahaha, you guys..."
The woman's laughter startled the bounty hunters.
When they turned to look:"M...Mr. 5! Miss Valentine!"
"They are high-level spies!"
"Why are you appearing here?"
They swallowed their saliva, their expressions unable to hide their fear.
"We are not looking for you. Where are Mr.8 and Miss. Wednesday?" Mr.
5 with an explosive hairstyle asked coldly.
The crowd pointed to the cafeteria ahead.
"They are dealing with 'prey' inside."
...
Inside the cafeteria.
Everyone else was eating happily.
Nami, however, looked at the log pose in her hand with a puzzled
expression and said, "Why isn't it moving? Doesn't the log pose point to
the next island after storing enough magnetic force? There are no signs of
that at all. Luffy?"
"That's a permanent log pose, it doesn't refresh the magnetic force," Luffy
answered while eating.
"Eh? Then how do we go to the next island??" Nami exclaimed in
surprise.
"Don't worry, someone will take us there."
Luffy wiped his mouth and smiled, "They're coming now."
Boom!
Suddenly, an explosion sounded.
The cafeteria door was blasted open, and amidst the fire and smoke, a
man walked in with a graceful stride.
"Mr. 8, come out and see me."
Mr. 5 spoke in a indifferent tone.
His gaze quickly swept across the cafeteria, barely stopping on the Straw
Hat Crew, and then he saw Igaram and Vivi in the corner.
"I found you, Miss. Wednesday... No, would it be better to address you as
Princess Vivi?"
He grinned and stepped towards the two.
"Mr. 5!"Exposed?!
Igaram was shocked and quickly said, "Princess Vivi, you should leave
with Mr. Luffy and the others. I'll hold him back!"
Honestly, he protected Vivi behind him and simultaneously spread his
arms apart.
In the next moment, gun barrels emerged from his curly hair.
The sound of gunfire rang out continuously as bullets poured towards Mr.
5.
"Run!"
Igaram shouted.
Vivi's body stiffened, and she immediately took out a weapon from her
sleeve, a peacock-shaped wooden staff.
"No, Igaram, I have eaten the Six Styles fruit, I can win...!"
Boom!
The ceiling suddenly exploded, and a figure descended from above.
"5000 kilograms!"
Miss. Valentine descended from the sky, her legs curled up, and she
forcefully fell on top of Igaram's head, directly crushing him to the
ground, unable to move.
Pfft!
Igaram spat out a mouthful of blood, instantly losing consciousness.
"Igaram!" Vivi's pupils contracted.
At the dining table.
"...Can't even have a quiet drink." Zoro put down his wine glass and was
about to get up.
"You enjoy your drink in peace, I'll handle this," Nami giggled as she
gracefully rose from her spot beside Luffy. "The log pose is on them,
right, Luffy?"
"Yes, and be careful."
"I know."
Chapter 55: Easily Defeated!
Sanji: It's Scary When Women
Fight
"Igaram, Igaram!"
Vivi squatted down, shaking Igaram with a worried expression.
"Kyahahaha~"
Miss. Valentine's laughter echoed sharply in the cafeteria as she floated in
the air with a small umbrella.
"I am a person with the Weight-Weight Fruit, and that last attack was a
whopping 5000 kilograms. Even Mr. 8... no, Captain Igaram of the
Alabasta Royal Guard, he must be dead, right?"
Listening to this woman's boastful voice, the Straw Hat crew watched the
scene while eating.
["A woman who flies in the air wearing a short skirt without fear of
exposing herself, she's really bold."]
Usopp muttered in his heart, then turned his head and noticed that Sanji's
eyes had turned into hearts.
["Ah, a perverted kappa."] Usopp shouted.
Luffy was chatting with Nami as if nothing was happening, seemingly
immune to the commotion.
"Miss. Valentine!!"
Vivi raised her head in anger, and her fair neck flushed with anger.
"Vivi... Your Highness... Run!" Igaram weakly spoke up.
"If you let them escape, the two of us will be killed, Princess Vivi..."
A cold male voice sounded.
Only to see the explosion-haired man who had been shot by Igaram
earlier standing there as if nothing had happened.
He skillfully picked his nose and flicked it towards Vivi:
"Please die, Booger Fantasia Cannon!"
Although his movements were very suave and skilled, in the eyes of the
Straw Hat crew, he instantly went from being an assassin to a booger
man.
A tiny booger flew rapidly towards Vivi.
Boom!
Suddenly, a figure intercepted it.
Nami raised her slender leg and kicked the booger away, but to her
surprise, the booger exploded upon contact.
For a moment, thick smoke filled the air.
"What?" The booger man squinted his eyes.Screams came from the
smoke.
"Ah, ah, ah, my shoes are ruined!"
Nami, as if avoiding a plague, kicked her shoes aside. "So disgusting, I
touched a booger that exploded! These were my favorite pair!"
She was so angry she wanted to hit someone.
"Nami..." Vivi was taken aback.
The booger man's face turned grim, and he coldly asked, "Woman, who
are you?"
Before Nami could answer, he once again picked out a booger.
"Never mind, who you are doesn't matter. If you get in the way, you can
die together!"
Whoosh!
The booger bomb was launched again.
Nami, disregarding her disgust, forcefully stepped on her fair foot, and
her figure instantly leaped into the air.
"Moonwalk."
Without any leverage in the air, her stomping on the air made a muffled
sound, and then she flew towards the booger man.
Seeing this scene, the booger man's face went blank.
Moving in the air...!?
"Air Blast!"
Without time to think, he took a deep breath, inhaling a large amount of
air, and then forcefully exhaled.
The air he exhaled was like an air cannonball, heading towards Nami.
Nami continuously changed her trajectory in the air, evading the attacks
time and time again.
Boom boom boom!
The air bombs that lost their target kept causing explosions, but they
couldn't hit her at all.
In the instant when those fair feet touched the ground again, Nami's
figure suddenly disappeared.
"Shave."
The booger man's pupils contracted.
Disappeared?What's going on? What ability is this? Where did this
woman come from?
A bunch of doubts arose in the depths of my heart, and the next moment,
a woman's voice sounded behind me.
"What kind of ability user are you? Can you explode just by exhaling?
Will your body explode too?"
Impossible!
The booger-nosed man showed an incredulous expression and quickly
rolled forward, turning his head at the same time.
In his field of vision, Nami's figure indeed appeared.
An ability user with teleportation powers?
His face turned ugly as he spoke, "I am Mr. 5, the explosive man who ate
the Bomb-Bomb Fruit. Any part of my body can explode. Woman, you're
also an ability user, right? I advise you not to meddle in other people's
business with your abilities..."
"Tempest Kick."
Nami swiftly kicked, and her strike hit Mr. 5 in mid-air.
In an instant, a gush of blood spurted out, and Mr. 5 was sent flying by
the strike, crashing into the wall of the cafeteria with a miserable scream.
Boom!
The strike passed through him, leaving a long gap in the wall.
"Mr. 5..."
In mid-air, Miss Valentine's eyes went blank.
Everything happened too quickly. In just a few breaths, her partner was
taken out with a single move.
She gritted her teeth and looked at Nami, "What the hell is going on with
you, woman?"
"He said it himself, any part of his body can explode. Just don't touch
him, and you'll be fine."
Nami stood with one hand on her hip, looking at the other person with a
sly smile. "I'm sorry, assassin, can you give us your record pointer? We
don't have one, and we're having a headache because of it."
"It's not... for this princess?"
Valentine suddenly felt a ridiculous anger.
What a mess. They were going to attack the high-level agents of the
Baroque Works just for a mere record pointer?!
"Moonwalk!"
Suddenly, Vivi leaped into the air, using the same technique to appear
above Valentine.
"For Igaram's revenge!" Vivi's eyes were filled with tears as she angrily
attacked.
Finger Pistol!With a sound, a finger pierced into Valentine's back like a
gunshot, instantly.
Her pupils dilated, and as the pain spread, she fell from mid-air.
"Ah, ah, ah!"
A miserable scream rang out.
Sanji, who was still infatuated, shivered at the sight.
Women fighting is really terrifying!
Just then, Luffy raised his head slightly and looked at Miss Valentine,
who appeared through the broken ceiling.
"You drew well." He praised.
At the gap in the ceiling, a Otter and a bald Vulture with black feathers
watched the battle intently.
In the Otter's hand, there was a portrait of Nami.
"The Unlucky Duo!" Vivi finally noticed and her expression changed.
The Otter calmly put away the portrait and jumped onto the bald
Vulture's back, quickly flying away.
"Wait!"
...
Cactus Island, near the sea.
A giant turtle emitted a mysterious aura, and a woman holding a portrait
looked at it quietly.
Beside her were the combination of the bald eagle and the raccoon.
"Failed? I see, I understand."
The woman revealed a charming smile, admiring the portrait of Nami.
"To defeat Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, your skills are really impressive."
She casually threw away the portrait.
The Otter immediately jumped up to catch it.
"I'll report to the boss and handle the rest myself."
Receiving the order, the bald Vulture carried the Otter and flew away
again.
Chapter 56: Elegant And
Mysterious Atmosphere, Nico
Robin Appeared
The battle in the cafeteria has come to an end.
The two assassins who rushed over were defeated by Nami and Vivi.
They are now tied up and being guarded by Bartolomeo.
Usopp is bandaging Igaram's wounds.
"Your body is really tough, curly-haired old man."
"Cough... I used to be the captain of the Alabasta Royal Guard. These
injuries won't kill me."
Igaramm's face is slightly pale.
Nami is fiddling with the recording pointer she snatched from Miss
Valentine. Unlike the permanent pointer she wears, this new pointer is
actually storing magnetism, and the magnetic needle inside the glass ball
is slightly shaking.
"How long does it take to store the magnetism?"
"The time varies depending on the island. Some only take a few hours,
while others may take a year."
Ikarim explains, "Here, it will probably be fully charged by seven or eight
in the evening."
"Is that so? That's good," Nami nods.
It's hard to imagine what would happen if it took a year. Luffy definitely
doesn't have that patience.
"By the way, what were those two animals just now?" she curiously asks
Vivi.
"They are the Unluckies... They are the punishment agents and
messengers of the Baroque Works. They will probably report the
information here to the boss, and then new assassins will come."
Yosaku knocks his fist against his palm, suddenly realizing, "So, Nami,
they will take your portrait back, and you will be targeted too."
Nami is not happy at all, "Why didn't you say that earlier! If I had known,
I would have knocked them down!"
Being targeted by a Shichibukai right after entering the Grand Line is
really unlucky!
She throws herself into Nojiko's arms, seeking comfort with a sad
expression.
Her sister, Nojiko, can't help but smile and pat her head, comforting her,
"It's okay, we have Luffy, so everything will be fine."
Luffy's face is full of teasing as he jokes, "Crocodile's bounty was 81
million before he became a Shichibukai, but that was over twenty years
ago. Now, without considering his Shichibukai title, his bounty would be
close to 2 billion."
Pausing for a moment, he adds, "Don't worry, he's not as powerful as the
3.5 billion bounty Hawkeye. Even you might be able to defeat him,
Nami."
Upon hearing this, Nami angrily pinches Luffy's cheek, "Why are you so
happy about this!"
Scared? Not at all. With Luffy by her side, she doesn't even know the
meaning of fear!
Having a reliable man by her side is what gives her confidence!
2 billion? The rest of the Straw Hat crew feels a sense of urgency.
For Luffy, maybe he can fight, and they all believe that Luffy can win.
But what about themselves? They can't keep hiding behind the captain all
the time. They must find a way to become stronger!
At this moment, Igaram staggers to his feet, plops down, and kneels in
front of Luffy.
"Igaram!" Vivi is shocked.
"Luffy-sama! I have already heard from Princess Vivi about your
situation. I have an earnest request!"
Igaram bows his head to the ground, showing his utmost respect.
For Alabasta, for the ten million citizens, for King Cobra, even if it means
kneeling or sacrificing his life, he will not hesitate to do so.
The Straw Hat crew members exchange glances and all look at Luffy.
Luffy smiles and says, "Kneeling is worthless. Don't think I will give up on
my claim. Your princess ate my my precious."
"No, if it's compensation, we will find a way to satisfy you."
Igaram doesn't lift his head and speaks solemnly, "You are Vice Admiral
Garp's grandson. I would like to ask you to contact the Naval
Headquarters and explain to the higher-ups what has happened in
Alabasta!"
Upon hearing this, Luffy raises an eyebrow and looks at Vivi.
Vivi clenches her teeth and says, "Luffy-san, I have seriously considered
it. I can't let you all get involved in danger and risk your lives fighting
Crocodile. I want to try again..."
["Naive little princess..."]
Luffy secretly rolls his eyes. He had made it clear before that it's pointless
to find the Marines, but she still doesn't believe it.
"I suggest you find the Five Elders instead. The Shichibukai and the
Marines are the two major institutions under the World Government.
Although the Shichibukai cooperate with the Marines, it's not uncommon
for them to act on their own. Not to mention, without orders, its
impossible for marine's to take action against a Shichibukai."
The marines cannot do that. If the Marines dare to act against the
Shichibukai, the Five Elders will definitely hold them accountable
afterwards. Even if they have sufficient reasons, it's a red line that cannot
be crossed.
Without orders, don't make decisions for the government on your own!
Are you the boss, or is it a problem with the boss? It's a matter of core
interest for the World Government, and there's no room for compromise.
As for overthrowing a country as a Shichibukai? Compared to this, that's
a small issue.
Similarly, if the Marines want to take action against a pirate crew at the
level of the Four Emperors, they also need the government's orders. It's
not like Sengoku can just decide on a whim to fight Whitebeard today
and go after Kaido tomorrow.
"Can you contact the Five Elders?"
Igaram looked up suddenly, filled with excitement.
Although Alabasta is also a member of the World Government alliance,
even King Cobra himself only has the opportunity to meet the Five Elders
during the World Summit.
"(bbcg)..."
Luffy had no words to respond.
Why are these high-ranking officials so naive?
"Just forget what I said earlier."
Shaking his head, Luffy gave up on explaining to them.
Come to think of it, it might be even more troublesome to involve the
Five Elders.
After all, Vivi's ancestor, a queen named Lily, had a history of conflict
with the true master of the World Government, Im.
"Since you all want to try..."
With this in mind, Luffy took out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and
dialed a number.
After a moment.
"Grandpa, it's me."
"Luffy?!"
The Den Den Mushi imitated the expression of the person on the other
end of the call, looking completely shocked.
Then he laughed and said, "Hahaha, you miss grandpa after just two or
three days?"
"Grandpa, tell me Sengoku's contact number. I have something to discuss
with him."
Luffy didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.
The expressions of the people gradually became subtle.
Why does this scene feel so strange... a pirate asking for the contact
information of a Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters, and saying that
he has something to discuss with the Fleet Admiral.
"Hahaha, it's amusing no matter how many times I see it." Zoro couldn't
help but laugh.
Garp scratched his head on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
Luffy wants to find Sengoku?
What a mess!
"You stupid grandson! What nonsense are you talking about? How could
a pirate like you get the contact number of the Fleet Admiral!"
The Den Den Mushi sprayed Luffy with saliva. "Listen, I don't know what
you're up to, but don't do anything out of line!"
"Got it, I'm just trying to do a good deed." Luffy took a step back with a
disgusted look on his face. "So what's the number?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end before a grunt came
through. "You brat, you better not be thinking of something weird. Don't
let me catch you next time!"
Then, he recited a string of numbers and hung up.
Such a tsundere old man.
Luffy smiled and immediately dialed Sengoku's contact number.
Vivi and Igaram were dumbfounded.
The higher-ups in the Marines... this is too high, reaching the level of
Fleet Admiral!
No, no wonder he's Vice Admiral Garp's grandson!!
Thinking this, the Den Den Mushi connected again, and a deep voice
came from the other end.
"Who is this?"
"It's Luffy, good afternoon, Fleet Admiral." Luffy greeted, "No, it's evening
over there, right? Good evening, Sengoku."
Sengoku:
Naval Headquarters, Fleet Admiral's office.
Sengoku was dumbfounded.
Luffy?
A little brat who became a pirate actually called him?
No, more importantly, how does this kid have his number?
Garp!
You bastard, how dare you leak something like this!
"What's the matter?" Sengoku's forehead formed a cross.
"Princess of Alabasta is looking for you."
Luffy handed the Den Den Mushi to Vivi, saying, "Go ahead and talk, but
I advise you not to expect anything."
"Thank you very much, Luffy-San. Alabasta will never forget your
kindness!"
Vivi happily took the Den Den Mushi, and Igaram also looked hopeful.
"Admiral Sengoku, I am Nefertari Vivi. My father is Nefertari Cobra, the
king of Alabasta." She switched to princess mode and began her self-
introduction.
On the other side, Sengoku couldn't help but frown.
Alabasta... It is one of the world's most advanced civilizations, with a
population in the tens of millions and a long history.
"Princess Vivi, what's the matter?"
"Well..."
Vivi's small hand holding the Den Den Mushi trembled slightly as she
reported Crocodile's evil deeds to the top brass of the Marines.
After listening, Sengoku's frown deepened.
"I know about this matter. I will arrange for people to investigate
Alabasta. You can explain the situation in detail to them later. Now,
please give the Den Den Mushi to that kid."
Vivi was stunned for a moment, unable to help but be a little dazed.
Luffy took the Den Den Mushi and said, "What can I do for you,
Admiral?"
"You've caused a lot of trouble in East Blue, and you've given me a lot of
headaches."
"You're welcome, Fleet Admiral." Luffy smiled and said, "We're all family.
If you want to give me an 'Advanced Pirate' medal, I wouldn't mind."
Who said we're family? Don't get too familiar with me!
Sengoku's mouth twitched, and he coldly snorted, "There better not be a
next time. If there's a similar situation, report it directly to your
grandfather!"
It was just a matter of a few words, but he had to go and kill two Marine
colonels without authorization.
This made the Marines very passive.
Sengoku, who was getting more and more annoyed as he thought about
it, didn't bother to waste any more words and hung up directly.
Luffy couldn't help but mutter to himself. If he reported it, they would
have to go to the Marine court. And He bet those two wouldn't die.
As for Colonel Nezumi. He had to kill that rat, otherwise, he would be
letting Nami down.
"Disappointed?"
Luffy looked up at the stunned Vivi and said, "Did you think that by
making a phone call, a Marine Admiral would come? They will definitely
send people to investigate first and gather solid evidence..."
"Will an Admiral come afterwards?" Vivi's eyes were hopeful.
Luffy shook his head, "The Marines will explain the situation to the
World Government first, and then it will be up to the government to
decide whether to arrest Crocodile."
Will they arrest him?
Luffy didn't know. He wasn't one of the Five Elders, so he couldn't guess
what those five old men were thinking.
"Even if they want to arrest Crocodile, a Marine Admiral won't come. The
most likely scenario is... another Shichibukai will come to deal with it."
Luffy suddenly thought of something.
What if he mentioned the "Pluton" thing? The World Government would
definitely be very anxious, and the Marine Admiral might take action.
Crocodile would be finished.
But then, Alabasta would be targeted.
At that time, they could come up with a reason to protect Alabasta, and
the government would send the spy agency CPO to secretly obtain
Pluton.
No... That's not right. A smarter approach would be to not solve the
Crocodile problem right away, and even use it to their advantage until
the very end, when they would step forward and claim victory, taking the
fruit and seizing Pluton.
How sinister!
It's definitely something the Five Elders would do!
Naval Headquarters.
After cutting off communication, Sengoku immediately called for Tsuru.
"Crocodile is subverting the government in Alabasta and trying to steal
the country's power."
Vice Admiral Crane sat on the sofa and couldn't help shaking his head
when he heard the words: "Doflamingo did something similar back then,
and he succeeded. Sengoku, what do you think we should do?"
"He was hailed as a 'hero' by the people in Alabasta." Sengoku's face
turned serious. "First, we need sufficient evidence before I can present the
seriousness of the situation to the Five Elders."
Pausing for a moment, he asked, "Who is currently near Alabasta?"
Crane pondered for a moment.
"'Black Cage' Hina."
Cactus Island, Whisky Peak.
"Is all we can do is to, just wait?"
Vivi sighed.
After a while, she finally accepted this outcome.
Seeing her sad expression, Nami gently patted her head.
"What are you saying? By the time the Marines make a move, it'll be too
late. Don't forget, your identity has been exposed, and I've also been
targeted!"
"Nami... I'm sorry."
Vivi held her head, feeling complicated.
"Although the scale may be different, my hometown has also experienced
similar things!"
Nami hugged Vivi with enthusiasm. "Don't worry, Vivi! Before, Luffy and
the others helped me, and this time, we will help you too!"
["They've only been together for a day or two, and their relationship is
already so good..."]
Luffy muttered to himself.
"Thank you, Nami!" Vivi was deeply moved.
"Of course, once we help you deal with Crocodile, the reward must be 1
billion!"
Hmm, it's the Nami I know, no doubt about it!
Luffy smiled. "Let's hear everyone's opinions for now."
"Luffy, your decision is the will of all of us." Zoro grinned. "If we defeat a
Shichibukai, we'll definitely become stronger."
"Please rest assured, Miss Vivi. Your knight, Sanji, will protect your
safety!"
"I... I agree, of course. As brave warriors of the sea, what is a mere
Shichibukai? Luffy, I leave it to you!"
Usopp nervously uttered embarrassing words.
"Ah, you're really full of energy."
Suddenly, a pleasant and charming female voice sounded.
The voice carried a sense of playfulness and joy.
All eyes were drawn to the cafeteria window, where a tall woman sat
with an air of casual grace. Her legs were crossed, one elbow rested on
her knee, while her chin was gently cradled by one hand. Her eyes, a
captivating shade reminiscent of crescent moons, bore a beguiling curve,
and her lips held a captivating smile.
Her attire was dominated by hues of deep purple, from her stylish denim
hat to her cropped jacket that flirtatiously revealed her belly button, and
down to her sleek pencil skirt. Completing the ensemble were knee-high
boots in the same rich shade of purple.
Luffy couldn't help but be reminded of another woman and a famous
saying that echoed in his mind.
"A glamorous woman is always elegant, but she also possesses an air of
mystery and excitement. She's dramatic-almost untouchable."
The woman before him exuded that very essence—a mysterious and
elegant embodiment of femininity.
"Miss All Sunday!" Vivi trembled all over and gritted her teeth as she
uttered the opponent's code name.
Nami was surprised. "Who is her partner this time?"
"It must be Crocodile," Zoro guessed, his hand already gripping the hilt of
his sword.
Everyone felt a sense of impending danger.
Usopp took out his slingshot, Bartolomeo gestured to activate his ability,
Johnny and Yosaku stood up one after another.
Even Sanji, who usually had a crush on women, had a slightly serious
expression.
"Don't be so nervous, I'm not here to fight you."
The woman smiled slightly, her eyes shifting, her smile undiminished.
"Then why are you here? Answer me, Miss All Sunday!" Vivi's voice was
high-pitched, full of hostility.
"You found some helpers, Miss Wednesday. I'm glad." The woman's right
hand, supporting her chin, lightly swayed, tapping her cheek.
The mysterious woman's smile grew even more pronounced.
"After all, I deliberately let you track me so that you could find out the
true identity of the BOSS~"
A Woman's Reserve? Nico Robin
Joins
"Actually, I intentionally let you follow me," the mysterious woman
revealed with a playful lilt in her voice, "so that you could uncover the
true identity of the BOSS~"
Nami, taken aback by this revelation, turned to Vivi with a puzzled
expression. "What's happening here?"
Vivi, her determination shining through, responded, "What she's saying is
true... but don't be fooled by her! Afterwards, we must inform the BOSS
that this woman has exposed his identity!"
Nami's confusion deepened. She couldn't fathom what was going on, and
it seemed that even Vivi was struggling to comprehend the mysterious
woman's motives. Just as she had initially appeared, the woman
remained a mysterious and elegant figure.
"You are the one who defeated Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine..."
The mysterious woman's eyes wandered, her gaze fell on Nami, and then
swept across the people present, finally stopping on Luffy.
"You are the Straw Hat Pirates, and you are the captain of the Straw Hat
Pirates who has gained fame in the weakest sea, East Blue~ Monkey D.
Luffy."
"Good afternoon." Luffy chuckled lightly.
Suddenly, it seemed as if a flower was dancing in the air above their
heads.
The mysterious woman at the window waved her hand, and the straw hat
on Luffy's head flew over and landed on her fingertip.
"You are such a polite child. Good afternoon, Captain Straw Hat. It's quite
impressive to have a bounty of 71 million in the weakest sea, East Blue~"
She extended a finger and twirled the straw hat in her hand, then put it
back on her own head.
Luffy: ("_")
He was always the one teasing others, but today he was being teased by
someone else.
This was unbearable.
"What do you want to do to!?" Zoro's eyes sharpened as he drew his
sword.
"You, stinky woman, how dare you insult Luffy-sama!" Bartolomeo, the
number one subordinate, couldn't bear it either.
"Is this straw hat special? Why are you so nervous... It's really rude to call
me a stinky woman~"
Once again, flower petals appeared and danced in the air. In the next
moment, everyone's weapons fell from their hands.
Usopp's slingshot, Zoro's swords, and even Bartolomeo's head were all hit,
leaving them dumbfounded.
Luffy's mouth curled up slightly, forming a smile that was not quite a
smile.
"That straw hat belonged to the Pirate King, Roger, and later to the Four
Emperors, Red-Haired Shanks, and now it's mine. You still have time to
apologize, Nico Robin."
As her real name was revealed in one breath, Robin's delicate figure
stiffened slightly.
But compared to her own name, the other two names were even more
terrifying.
Pirate King Roger? Four Emperors Shanks?
Could this inconspicuous straw hat have such an important legacy?
"Nico Robin?" Vivi was stunned. "I seem to have heard this name
somewhere!"
"Twenty years ago, on the scholar island of Ohara, which was wiped out
by the Marine with a Buster Call, she was one of the survivors of the
incident, a devil fruit user with a bounty of 79 million at the age of only
8."
Luffy smiled and looked at Robin, revealing her background in detail.
["Teasing me, let's see if you can handle it!"]
However, everyone's focus was clearly different.
The rest of the Straw Hat crew, including Vivi, were shocked by the
bounty of 79 million at the age of 8.
Her bounty is higher than Luffy's!
"...How do you know?"
Robin didn't disappoint, changed her previous attitude. Her smile
disappeared completely, and her expression became calm and terrifying.
Twenty years ago, when she was still young, she lived in the dark world,
experiencing all kinds of betrayals.
Gradually, she learned to betray others before being betrayed.
That's how she survived.
In order to survive, she had to learn to disguise herself. Because she was
weak, she created her unique Haki of disguise.
But at this moment, she slightly let go of a part of her disguise.
"In the Ohara incident twenty years ago, Admiral Sengoku, who is now
The Fleet Admiral along with Aokiji and Akainu, launched the Buster
Call. Aokiji and Akainu were two of the five Vice Admirals who
participated in the Buster Call back then."
Luffy spoke expressionlessly, "Isn't it strange to know about such a
sensational news?"
Upon hearing the titles Aokiji and Akainu again, Robin's expression
became somewhat unnatural.
The events of that year had become a psychological shadow, scenes from
that time would appear in her nightmares at night.
The kind-hearted Dr. Clover, the archaeologists who celebrated her
birthday with the Tree of Knowledge, the innocent civilians on the island,
and the g*...
The faces of the people who perished in the artillery fire, their painful
expressions, once again appeared in Robin's mind.
The sound of a virtual scream echoed in their ears...
Nico Robin felt immense pressure, struggling to breathe.
She returned the straw hat to Luffy and gasped, saying,
"Your next destination is Prehistoric Island Little Garden. It's not a good
place. The Unluckies has already reported the situation here to the boss,
and the assassins will catch up soon."
As she spoke, she took out a permanent pointer from her chest and threw
it to Nami.
"This is the closest uninhabited island to Alabasta, a route that even the
boss doesn't know about..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Luffy reached out and stopped
Nami, taking the permanent pointer instead.
Then, with a bang!
It shattered.
Nami was stunned.
Robin was also stunned, asking, "What are you doing?"
Rarely did she help others, and pointed a safe route for them.
"The adventurous journey will eventually reach its end. Why rush to take
shortcuts?"
"Is that so..."
Robin hesitated for a moment, finding the ambitious man interesting. She
regained a smile and said, "Then, good luck to you, Captain Straw Hat."
With that, she was about to leave.
Vivi, seeing this, hurriedly shouted, "What are you here for, Miss
Sunday?"
"I just saw how serious you all are, sincerely wanting to defeat Crocodile,
so I unconsciously helped you this time."
This was not an answer, and the others still couldn't understand her
actions.
Taking a hostile stance but doing the work of an ally.
Deliberately reminding them of the pursuers, and even giving them a
permanent pointer with a safe route.
But not entirely an ally... she was truly a mysterious woman!
"I also wish you and your country good luck, Princess Vivi. Well then,
goodbye..."
Robin smiled and was about to leave the dining room.
"You can't leave."
Just then, Luffy flashed and instantly squatted on the window sill.
He leaned close to Robin's face, almost within reach, their breaths
blowing on each other's faces.
Robin's pupils contracted.
How fast... when did he come over!?
What greeted her was a faint smile.
"Since you're going to betray Crocodile anyway, why not join my crew?"
Luffy made the invitation on the spot.
And of course, he would.
As long as he wanted to dominate the Grand Line and reach the final
island, Nico Robin was an important force.
Without her, they wouldn't stand a chance!
After all, she may be the only person in the world who could decipher
ancient texts.
Hmm, no, wait, there seems to be one more person? But that person is
just an alternative, with a much lower priority than Robin.
Upon hearing these words, Robin's expression became blank.
What is this man talking about? He knows her identity and still invites
her, or rather, he's trying to steal her away. At this moment, she is still a
subordinate of Crocodile, or more accurately, a collaborator.
"What if I refuse..."
"You only have two options: to accept or to agree."
There it is! A choice between two options!
Nami recalled the first time she met Luffy.
Although she didn't know why Luffy invited this woman, she felt that
there must be a reason behind it.
Because she was the third person to be actively invited.
The first was her, the second was Zoro, and the third was this woman.
"Are you serious?"
Robin took a deep breath, gazing at Luffy, who was so close, and asked,
"Do you know what burden I carry?"
"Do you know what burden I carry?" Robin's eyes flashed with confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"You are simply being pursued because you can read the true history and
potentially uncover the 800-year-old history that the World Government
has buried," Luffy explained.
"And I have consumed a god-level Devil Fruit that the World Government
has hidden for 800 years.
"You pose a threat to the World Government as you may uncover their
dark history."
"And I possess the power to bring down the Celestial Dragons from their
pedestal."
Although Robin didn't fully understand the significance of the World
Government's pursuit of the 800-year-old Devil Fruit, she grasped the
general meaning that Luffy was trying to convey.
In short, they both shared the same plight.
["Is this man sympathizing with me?"]
["No, not purely."]
["Like Crocodile, he also needs my knowledge to decipher the true
history."]
After thinking this, Robin regained some confidence.
"I see, but do you know what Crocodile wants?"
"He simply wants Pluton, but I can tell you for certain that Pluton is not
in Alabasta."
Luffy jumped down from the window and returned to the table.
Although Robin wasn't stopped from leaving, she didn't rush to go.
She turned around and followed Luffy's gaze, saying with interest, "You
seem to know everything, Captain Straw Hat."
She took a step forward and walked to the opposite side of Luffy, smiling
at Sanji.
"May I sit here for a moment?"
Sanji's heart raced, unable to resist the charm of a mature older sister.
He immediately stood up and made a gentlemanly gesture.
"Thank you."
Robin thanked him and sat down, once again propping up her chin and
gazing intently at Luffy.
Luffy picked up an empty teacup and handed it to Nami, who promptly
poured a cup of sobering tea.
"Luffy, what is this Pluton you mentioned?" she asked curiously.
"One of the three Ancient Weapons, Pluton," Luffy casually answered,
taking a sip of tea before continuing, "Pluton is in Wano Country. You
can go back and tell Crocodile that."
"You don't want me to join your crew?"
"Well, you already called me captain," Luffy laughed, "You're already my
crewmate. Don't be shy, you can boldly call me Luffy from now on."
["I clearly called him Captain Straw Hat..."]
Robin couldn't help but laugh. She had never encountered someone so
familiar before.
["Truly interesting."]
"You were under Crocodile's command and did many bad things in
Alabasta, but you felt guilty in your heart. When you saw Vivi fighting so
hard to save her country, you deliberately exposed Crocodile's identity to
her. Is that right?"
"Afterward, when you saw her find allies, which is us, you gave her a
permanent pose and wanted to help her again."
"You have already betrayed him, and even prepared yourself to be killed
by Crocodile!"
Upon hearing this analysis, Vivi and the others were stunned.
"So you're actually a good person!" Usopp exclaimed in surprise.
Robin was not happy. The feeling of having her inner thoughts exposed
made her very uneasy.
She didn't want to be a good person. Good people couldn't survive in the
dark world!
"I hate it when you say it like that."
"Even if my joining will make you a target of the World Government?
Even if I have carried the darkness for 20 years, you still want to invite
me? Are you... willing to be enemies with the World Government?"
Robin's expression turned serious.
"I don't care," Luffy smiled slightly. "No one is born to be alone. In this
vast sea, there will always be someone willing to accept you. You don't
have to be so pessimistic."
Just like what Saul said...
Robin's expression became distant, her thoughts returning to a day 20
years ago, when flames soared into the sky.
The cries of her savior echoed deep in her mind:
"Even if you're alone now, one day you will definitely meet companions.
The sea is boundless, and there will always be someone willing to protect
you..."
Being born in this world means never being alone forever!
Snapping back to reality, Robin revealed a charming smile. She grabbed
Luffy's hand and pulled out a pen from somewhere, writing a series of
numbers in the palm of her hand.
After finishing, she got up and left.
As she reached the door, she turned back and made a phone gesture.
"I'll consider it, Captain! I'll convey your words to Crocodile. So, see you
in Alabasta~"
Her tone was light and cheerful, even throwing a flirtatious look.
Luffy: "....."
Intentional, definitely intentional.
Nami glared at her, wondering what this woman was up to.
"What do you mean 'consider'? Stupid woman, what attitude do you have
towards Luffy-sama!"
Bartolomeo couldn't stand it. "You should kneel down and request to join,
and then Luffy-sama, in his great compassion, will agree!"
Upon hearing this, Luffy couldn't help but laugh.
She was prepared to die, how could she possibly kneel down and
request...
Shaking his head, he noted down the Den Den Mushi number in his palm.
Robin's attitude just now meant that she had already agreed, seeing
through the surface to the essence.
If she didn't agree, she wouldn't have given her contact information.
Could it be a woman's reserve? A woman's pride?
"Get ready, once the Log Pose is fully charged, we'll set sail for the next
island!"
Several hours later, around 7 o'clock in the evening.
The fully rested Straw Hat Crew returned to the ship, ready to set sail.
Vivi had a permanent pointer pointing directly to Alabasta, but she
handed it to Igaram.
For safety reasons, the captain of the royal guards chose to split the
group and set off early as a decoy.
Vivi finally agreed to his request.
Luffy didn't care about this at all. He didn't want to head straight to
Alabasta, after all, the islands along the way offered adventure rewards!
Besides, that country was already in ruins, a few more days wouldn't
make a difference.
Unlike the original story, Robin didn't go to bomb Igaram this time, so
Vivi and the other members of the Straw Hat Crew didn't have such
animosity towards her.
In fact, Robin had really helped Vivi a lot.
Once everyone was gathered, a duck appeared on the Merry Go. It was
Vivi's mount, and it came along as well.
When Luffy saw this thing, he couldn't help but marvel at the high
intelligence of animals in this world, almost on par with humans.
This time, it stayed on the Merry Go as well.
"Very well, everyone is here. Raise the sails, set sail!!"
"Okay!"
...
On the other side, in the Drum Kingdom.
"If a pirate named Luffy lands here later, remember to tell him that I'll be
waiting for him in Alabasta for 10 days."
Ace, wearing a brown windbreaker in the icy snow, said to a few men.
"Pirate Luffy? Oh, what's your name?"
"I'm Ace. If you say it like that, he'll understand. Well then, goodbye."
Ace made a cool gesture and turned to leave.
At this moment, the owner of the restaurant rushed out, shouting, "Catch
that guy, this bastard ate without paying!"
"If it's money you want, ask Luffy. Goodbye!"
Ace looked cool for only three seconds before quickly running away,
disappearing into the snowy night.
Chapter 58 Haki lv4! Set Foot On
Prehistoric Island
Two days later.
Logue town, Marine Base.
"The power that injured you is called Haki."
In the courtyard of the base, Garp sat casually on a chair, eating senbei in
his hand, with crumbs all over his mouth.
Upon hearing this, Tashigi, who was beside him, pushed her glasses and
said softly, "So, your grandson, Straw Hat Luffy, was able to catch Vice
Admiral Smoker's true form using Haki? Even if his body turns into
smoke, he can still be hit. That's really unfair!"
"It's the Logia ability users who are unfair, Tashigi-Chan. As long as they
eat a fruit like that, they are almost invincible against enemies without
Armament Haki," Garp said with a smirk. "But relying too much on
abilities is not good. Smoker, didn't your teacher Zephyr teach you that?
You don't even know Haki."
He looked towards the center of the courtyard.
Smoker covered his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Begin."
In front of him, a Marine soldier held a wooden stick, looking
embarrassed and unsure whether to strike or not.
After learning about the power of Haki, Smoker wanted to learn it
immediately.
This was training in Observation Haki.
Blindfolded, he had to dodge unknown attacks. According to Garp, when
he could completely dodge and sense the aura of the person swinging the
stick, he would have mastered the basics.
Of course, it was only the basics.
"I told you to begin, didn't you hear?" Smoker urged sternly when the
attack didn't move.
"Yes!"
The soldier answered with a stiff face and prepared to swing the stick.
At this moment, many Marine soldiers walked in and came to Garp.
"Bogart, how is the situation being handled?"
Garp saw his subordinates, the commanding officer who had been sent to
Shells Town to handle affairs.
"Mr. Garp, everything has been arranged properly."
Colonel Bogart reported, "After Shells Town, a new colonel will be sent to
guard it. All personnel from the 863rd branch who were involved in
accepting bribes from pirates have been taken down. Currently, the
warship is ready to return. Please give your orders!"
"Then let's go back."
Garp stood up, leading the people to leave. But just as he took a few
steps, he suddenly stopped. " Tashigi-Chan, come with us to
headquarters. Smoker, your subordinate has been taken away by the
headquarters."
Tashigi was stunned for a moment, but quickly replied, "Yes, Vice
Admiral Garp!"
She didn't know why Garp wanted to take her away, but she wasn't really
stupid and had some idea about the secret of that Straw Hat Luffy... that
silver-white form.
Regarding this, Smoker didn't object, nor did he have the position to
object.
Tashigi would go to headquarters for further training, which was a good
thing.
Continue with the training of Observation Haki.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In just a few minutes, Smoker was covered in bruises from the sticks.
He gritted his teeth and took off the blindfold. "Completely useless!"
"Colonel... Colonel Smoker," the soldier said with an awkward smile.
"Help me submit an application to headquarters. I want to enter the
Grand Line!"
Smoker took a deep breath and said coldly, "In a place like the East Blue,
there's no decent opponent! Straw Hat Luffy, I will repay him for that
punch sooner or later!"
"Yes, sir!"
Grand Line, a certain vacation island.
Next to an outdoor pool, were men and women in swimsuits.
On a beach chair, a tall and thin man held a cup of tea, leisurely savoring
it.
"Ah~ such a relaxing life. Only I, as a high-ranking agent, can enjoy life
like this in a place like this. Those low-level members with code names
below 5 are now busy making money for the organization. Poor guys."
Listening to this arrogant remark, a little girl standing beside the man
licked her lollipop expressionlessly.
"Mr. 3, sir..."
"Don't call me by my code name in public, Miss Goldenweek."
The little girl looked up and stared at the man's hairstyle.
A number "3".
["If you don't want to be exposed, don't keep this kind of hair. Clearly, he
is very proud of his status."]
She silently criticized in her heart, but still showed no expression on the
surface.
"Oh."
"You've been quiet since yesterday. It's a rare day off. Are there any
interesting news in the newspaper that you've been staring at?"
Mr.3 took a sip of tea and spoke with the confidence of a winner in life.
"It's not the newspaper, it's the boss's task instructions."
"I see, it's the boss... Why didn't you say so earlier!?"
Pfft!
Mr.3 sprayed the tea out, coughed, and snatched the paper from the little
girl's hand, quickly scanning it with his eyes.
"Mr.5 got taken out? It's not surprising at all that this idiot who only
knows how to rely on his fruit abilities would end up like this."
Mocking, he pointed to his own head. "As a professional criminal, you
have to use your brain. It's really impossible to work well with these
bugs."
Being taken out by a woman, what a pathetic waste.
If I had to be taken out, why couldn't it be Mr... Then I could get
promoted without doing anything!
Mr.3 muttered in his heart, got up, collected the task instructions, and
took a final sip of tea.
"There's work to be done, Miss Golden Week... Of course, it has to be Earl
Grey for the tea!"
The Merry, on the deck.
"Does anyone need my special drinks?"
Sanji walked out of the cabin with a tray of drinks.
"Me! Me!"
"Quack! Quack!"
Usopp, who was chasing after Karoo, raised his hand immediately, and
the duck also responded.
Sanji handed out the drinks to them, then looked at Luffy sitting on the
sheep's figurehead.
"Luffy, do you want one?"
"Thanks, Sanji. Take some to Nami and the others too."
Luffy nodded and extended his arm to grab a cup of drink from the tray.
Upon hearing that he could go on the Sunny, Sanji became excited and
was about to run over.
Unfortunately, Bartolomeo stopped him.
"Sanji, the Sunny is Luffy-sama's harem ship. Men are not allowed to step
on it. Leave this to me, the little brother!"
"Why? Aren't you a man too?" Sanji transformed into a shark's mouth.
"I am Luffy-sama's loyal little brother. I'm different from you, a perverted
kappa!"
"Who are you calling a perverted kappa!? Ah, the newcomer is getting
more and more arrogant! You big-nosed freak!"
"Who are you calling a big-nosed freak!"
"Take this, flying kick!"
The two of them immediately started fighting.
Incredibly, during the fight, the tray in Sanji's hand remained steady as a
rock.
Luffy sighed and rubbed his forehead.
He just wanted to separate the male and female crew members, but to
call it a harem ship, he really dared to say it.
This was done to protect the privacy of the female crew members,
absolutely no lewd intentions!
As the captain, he was such an upright person!
The world misunderstood him too deeply.
Ignoring the two clowns, Luffy opened the system and counted his gains
from the past two days.
[Invite crew member Nico Robin, a qualified ability user and
archaeologist, reward: 500 adventure coins]
The same reward as Nami.
[You have sailed in the Sea of Paradise for 2 days, reward: 20 daily
rewards multiplied by 10, so comfortable~]
[Adventure coins: 3515!]
Unknowingly, he had saved up so much...
Luffy thought with emotion and decided to spend some of it.
Open the store today, close after three seconds.
Very good, still didn't get the Haki fruit today.
This won't do, Luffy doesn't believe his luck is so bad.
[Would you like to spend 10 adventure coins to refresh the store?]
[Would you like to spend 20 adventure coins to refresh the store?]
40... 80...
Each time you refresh, the price doubles.
After refreshing four times, I finally saw the desired items, and they were
in bulk, two at a time.
[Haki Fruit (Boxed): 5-in-1 gift box, priced at 2000 adventure coins.]
[Six-Style Fruit (Boxed): 6-in-1 gift box, priced at 1000 adventure coins.]
Because the rewards for sailing in the amusement park have increased
tenfold, Luffy now sees prices in the four digits and doesn't feel much,
even thinking it's a good deal.
Small change, buy it.
A box of Haki fruit, eat it on the spot.
[Observation Haki]: Iv1 → lv2
[Armament Haki]: Iv2 → Iv4
[Conqueror's Haki]: v2 → Iv4
"With just one level difference in Armament and Conqueror's, I can
master a new skill."
Luffy nodded in satisfaction, it's just a matter of waiting a few days, he'll
eventually eat them all.
Wait, can he really eat them all? The system didn't say that Iv5 is the
highest level...
After thinking for a moment, he spent another thousand to buy the Six-
Style gift box.
[Adventure Coins]: 3515 → 365
"Who should I give the new six fruits to? Sanji? Usopp? Joseph? Zoro?
Johnny? Chopper? Nojiko? Or Robin?"
Why not give one to each person?
Nami has already eaten all the six styles fruit, and at the same time, Luffy
also understands that eating the system's fruits will not provide feedback
for crew member development rewards.
No bugs to exploit... what a pity.
As for Kaya and Vivi, they are not members of the Straw Hat crew, at
least not now.
He can't give things to people outside the crew.
Just as he was thinking, Nami's voice came from the Sunny.
"Luffy! Everyone! We can already see the island!"
As soon as they heard about a new island, everyone became excited and
gathered at the bow of the ship.
"Oh!! It's an island! We can see it!" Usopp shouted excitedly.
"Quack! Quack quack quack!"
"Why are you so excited, you duck!"
Zoro stopped his training, covered in sweat, and walked out of the cabin
to look at the distant island.
"Luffy, I sense the presence of fierce beasts. There seems to be something
on the island!" he said seriously.
"Hmm? Has your Observation Haki awakened?" Luffy turned around in
surprise.
Sanji and Bartolomeo, who were fighting, also suddenly stopped and
instantly formed a united front.
"No way! Absolutely not! The first person to comprehend Haki should be
me!"
"No no no, only I, who is deeply trusted by Luffy-sama, should be the first
to comprehend! Even if it's Captain Zoro, I can't give in!"
What are these two idiots talking about?
Zoro's eye twitched fiercely.
Luffy glanced at the system, confirming that he didn't miss any prompts.
If Zoro comprehends it, he should receive a large reward.
"You should be close to awakening, don't forget this feeling. But I thought
you would awaken Armament Haki first, I didn't expect it to be
Observation Haki..."
Considering Zoro's natural beast-like fighting intuition, it's not too
surprising.
Soon, the two ships approached Prehistoric Island.
There is a river channel extending deep into the island, with lush forests
on both sides, and the roar of wild beasts can be heard.
"Is this Little Garden? It's such a big island. I wonder who named it,"
Nami complained.
"What a dense forest. I hope it's not an uninhabited island," she
continued.
"Listening to the roar of wild beasts... I... I have contracted a disease that
prevents me from going ashore!" Usopp exclaimed, clutching his heart in
fear.
"Now that we're here, why not explore?" Luffy teased.
"No, I'll stay on the ship with zoro, Right, Zoro? You'll be staying on the
ship to train anyway..." Usopp said.
Zoro, with one foot on the ship's edge, preparing to jump, heard Usopp's
words and responded, "I'll go and hunt some wild beasts to get some
exercise. Usopp, you want to come too?"
Usopp shook his head vigorously.
Sanji chimed in, "By the way, we don't have much food left on the ship.
Bring some back."
"Okay, it will definitely a huge creature that you won't be able to hunt,
Curly eyebrows."
"What did you say, curly eyebrows?" Sanji immediately became indignant
and jumped off the ship, rolling up his sleeves. "Perfect, let's have a
competition! Let's see who can bring back more meat. You know how
much Luffy consumes in a day, right? We need to bring back several
thousand kilograms at least!"
"Oh, did I mishear? Isn't it several tons? You're such a useless perverted
chef!" Zoro retorted.
"You're really provoking me. If I win, you have to step down from the
Vice captain's position!" Sanji challenged.
"No, you can't!" Zoro protested.
As the two argued, they walked deeper into the jungle.
Nojiko laughed and said, "I really can't tell if these two have a good
relationship or if their personalities just clash."
Luffy interjected, "Several thousand kilograms and several tons are not
the same thing. Your math teacher would cry, hey!"
"I declare free time. Nami, are you going ashore?" Luffy asked.
"You guys go ahead, I'll stay here and guard the ship," Nami shook her
head.
Nojiko also chose to stay behind, saying, "I'll keep Nami company."
"Anyway, do as you please. I'm going for a walk," Luffy jumped off the
ship.
"Luffy-sama, I'll come with you," Bartolomeo followed suit.
Seeing this, Vivi suddenly said, "Can I come too?"
"Huh? Vivi, are you going ashore?" Nami was surprised. "It's all jungle,
and there are wild beast roars everywhere. There's not much to see."
"I've been staying on the ship for too long and I feel a bit restless. I want
to go for a walk," Vivi pursed her lips. "And, if I follow Mr. Luffy, I'll be
safe."
"Maybe we'll see prehistoric creatures like dinosaurs. Nami, don't you
want to see?" Luffy smiled.
Nami thought for a moment and shook her head.
Luffy didn't insist and immediately headed towards the depths of the
forest with Vivi and Bartolomeo.
"Prehistoric island..." Vivi admired the scenery along the way and
explained, "Traveling between islands in the Grand Line is very
inconvenient, which has led to a peculiar phenomenon."
Some islands are inhabited by humans, with developed countries, towns,
and technology, thriving and prosperous.
Some islands are rarely visited by humans, seemingly frozen in time, with
little change for thousands of years.
"Moreover, due to the problem of magnetic disturbances, the climate on
each island is completely different," Vivi continued.
"It can be simply classified into four types: spring, summer, autumn, and
winter islands. Each type of island has its own four seasons, so there are a
total of 16 different seasons."
"This island should be a spring island, and it's currently spring and
summer," Vivi said.
Upon hearing this, Luffy chuckled and said, "You're becoming more
cheerful, Princess Vivi."
"Just call me Vivi. Thank you for all the trouble with Alabasta, Mr. Luffy.
You've been a great help," Vivi said.
"Even without you, I would have gone to meet Crocodile and helped you
solve your so-called trouble," Luffy replied.
"Are you trying to comfort me? Mr. Luffy, you're really a good person,"
Vivi smiled.
Bartolomeo, who was following behind them, fell into deep thought.
Am I... am I a third wheel?
Chapter 59: Uncle Luffy, Is My
Tea To Your Liking, Mistress?
The docking point of the Sunny.
Watching Luffy and the others walk away, Nojiko leaned on the ship's rail
and turned to look at her sister, smiling.
"Are you really not going up with them?"
"Somebody has to stay behind, there are still a few prisoners on the ship."
Nami shook her head.
"Mr. 9, Mr. 5, Miss Valentine, they're all locked up in Merry's hold."
Nojiko gave her a disdainful look, walked over, and flicked her sister's
forehead.
"You fool, he's your man, you should keep a closer eye on him."
"Huh?"
Nami looked confused.
"Men are like hunters who are never satisfied, they won't stop hunting."
Nojiko said this in a tone of someone who knows, but in reality, she had
no experience in love.
But in front of her sister, she had to pretend to be the Experienced.
Nami laughed. "Luffy is not like that."
"He might not be, but with other people clinging to him, you really
doesn't have a sense of urgency, Nami."
Nojiko was speechless about this.
However, in this world, there is no system of one man and one woman,
she was just afraid that her sister would be abandoned.
That kind of blow would be really hard to take.
Nami smiled gently. "Your worries are unnecessary. And besides, I
promised Luffy that as long as he doesn't drive me away, I will always be
his navigator. From the first time we met."
Nojiko sighed. "You foolish romantic, if you get hurt, don't come crying
to your big sister."
She ran over and ruffled Nami's hair, and the two sisters started playfully
fighting.
In the depths of the jungle.
"There are rare creatures everywhere, if this place became a zoo, it would
definitely be popular."
Luffy walked all the way, seeing various ancient creatures.
Pterosaurs flying in the sky, long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs,
tyrannosaurus rex, saber-toothed tigers, triceratops...
Not only were there many of these fierce ancient creatures, they also
formed groups from time to time.
He understood why there was no human kingdom on this island.
It simply wasn't suitable for human survival, the environment was too
harsh. Even if you ignored the attacks from wild beasts, the complex
jungle environment alone would breed various poisonous insects and
bacteria.
Not to mention, there were several active volcanoes on the island, ready
to erupt at any time.
After all, there were two giants on this island, and they would signal each
other with volcanic eruptions, competing every day.
They had been fighting for a hundred years!
As he was pondering, boom!
A loud noise came.
Volcanic eruption.
Vivi was startled and instinctively moved closer to Luffy.
"It's just a volcanic eruption, no need to panic. Even if this island
suddenly sinks, I can take you safely away."
Luffy said softly, using his Observation Haki to sense everything around
him, then changed direction.
"It's this way."
"Yes, Mr. Luffy."
Vivi quickly followed his footsteps, carefully avoiding some thorny
bushes.
Ten meters away from the two, Bartolomeo silently followed, like a loyal
bodyguard, not making a sound unless absolutely necessary.
To the point that Vivi forgot there was a third person present.
"Mr. Luffy."
"What's wrong?"
"Since just now, you've been walking in a very purposeful direction...
maybe it's just my imagination."
"Your feeling is right. And also, you don't have to be so polite."
Luffy nodded casually and said, "There are people on this island."
"Eh?"
"Probably high-level agents from Baroque Works."
Upon setting foot on the island, Luffy had already used his Observation
Haki to sense a part of the area.
His Observation Haki had reached level 2.
With a broader range of perception than before, he could almost cover a
quarter of the island.
"To avoid trouble, let's deal with them first. Besides, they happen to have
something I need."
Vivi looked surprised.
["So it was a detailed plan, pretending to take a walk but with a
purpose."]
["He really is a reliable captain~"]
["He gives people a very reassuring feeling, as if listening to him would
solve any problem."]
Vivi smiled and said, "No wonder everyone is willing to follow you."
"As a leader, you need a clear mind. Being a captain is also tiring. Your
decision affects the fate of many people."
Luffy shook his head and suddenly smiled, "Let me test you. What will be
the first thing you do when we arrive in Alabasta?"
The first thing... the most important thing...
Vivi subconsciously thought about this question. To be honest, she hadn't
had time to consider these things before.
"Find the Marine contact and give them the evidence of Crocodile's
crimes!"
"60 points."
"Eh?!"
Vivi pouted cutely, somewhat dissatisfied, and asked, "And what about
you, Luffy-san?"
"As for me, of course, I will find Crocodile as soon as possible and beat
him up, making him realize how weak he really is."
"That doesn't count! I don't have the same powerful strength as you!"
"That's why you get 60 points."
"Why?"
"Before solving Alabasta's troubles, my strength is your strength. You
need to learn to borrow the power, position, and authority of others to
solve problems you can't solve on your own."
Luffy laughed, "You would rather go through the trouble of finding the
Marines, which may not even yield results, than find a way to directly
use the power around you. You're too kind, too kind of a person to be a
good ruler, the future queen."
Vivi was moved and embarrassed by these words.
"Foul! It doesn't count! Luffy-san didn't give a specific explanation in the
question."
"Then I win."
"What do you mean I win? No, let's change the question!"
Gradually forgetting their original purpose, Vivi's mood became much
more relaxed as they walked and talked.
Behind them, Bartolomeo watched in astonishment.
["Luffy-sama really has a way, I'm truly unnecessary third wheel..."]
He fell behind a little more.
After walking for about half an hour, a white house appeared in their
field of vision.
"Found it."
Luffy didn't tease Princess Vivi anymore and looked at the house not far
away.
"How can there be such a house in the depths of this jungle? It's too
suspicious!" Vivi lowered her voice and said, "I know it's Mr. 3!"
Baroque Works' high-level agent, Paramecia·Wax-Wax Fruit user, with a
bounty of 24 million berries!
"It's a house made by Mr. 3's ability! He is..." Vivi wanted to explain.
Luffy raised his hand to stop her and took the lead towards the wax
house.
Faint voices could be heard from inside the house.
Inside the house.
Mr. 3, with the number 3 on his head, was happily looking at the wanted
poster in his hand.
"I really have to thank those two idiots, Mr. 5, otherwise I wouldn't have
received this mission or come to this island. It's truly the favor of fate~"
The little girl beside him ate a senbei expressionlessly, taking small bites
and said, "Do you have a plan? Judging by the time, Princess Vivi, who
the boss called for, should be here soon."
"Let's not worry about them for now! The focus is on these two!"
Mr. 3 slammed the wanted posters on the table, revealing a cunning
smile: "Prehistoric island Little Garden, where two giants reside, the
rumored leaders of the Giant Warrior Pirates."
"Blue Ogre" Dorry!
"Red Ogre" Brogy!
"The Giant Warrior Pirates are a rare pirate crew with two captains. Each
of these giants has a bounty of 100 million berries on their heads,
totaling 200 million!"
"Are you going to take action against them, Mr. 3?" the little girl's voice
was calm.
"Of course, why not take the money that comes to us? That's 200
million!" Mr. 3 replied.
Just think about how long it would take for those low-ranking members
who earned money at Whisky Peak to earn 200 million.
If we can successfully capture these two giants and also complete the
mission requested by the boss.
In this way, he will have a chance for a promotion!
"The problem is that these two giants are quite strong. It's probably not a
match to confront them head-on. I need to come up with a plan to make
them fight each other and also eliminate Princess Vivi and the help she
brought!" Mr. 3 picked up his tea, took a sip, and laughed wildly.
"My motto is to achieve big things with little money. Professional
criminals rely on their brains, unlike fools who only know how to use
force... Pfft!"
Before he could finish his triumphant words, suddenly, the door of the
wax house was pushed open, and a man and a woman appeared at the
entrance.
Mr. 3 immediately sprayed the red tea from his mouth.
"Cough, cough, cough... Vivi, Princess Vivi?"
He stared at the woman outside the door with wide eyes, then lowered
his head to look at the photo on the table.
It's exactly the same!
Miss Wednesday!
"Sorry, your conspiracy was too loud. I could hear it from outside the
door," Luffy said with a half-smile.
"You are..."
Mr. 3's expression instantly became serious. "I remember now, you are
the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy! So, you are the
help Princess Vivi brought, the Straw Hat Crew."
"You flatter me. I didn't expect to become a recognizable person too."
"A bounty of 71 million, doesn't look that impressive..." He looked Luffy
up and down, squinting his eyes. "But you are the prey that came to me,
saving me some effort!"
As he spoke, white wax formed in his palm and quickly fell to the
ground, spreading towards Luffy like a living creature.
This action was carried out quietly, talking and launching a surprise
attack at the same time.
In an instant, Luffy and Vivi's feet were bound by the white wax liquid,
freezing them to the ground.
"Hahaha, what idiots! They actually walked in so openly. If I were you, I
would have launched a sneak attack and not given the opponent a chance
to resist!" Mr. 3 mocked, feeling proud of his successful move.
Vivi's face changed slightly. "Mr. Luffy!"
Unable to move!
After the wax solidified, it completely blocked her movements,
preventing her from even using Moonwalk.
"Oh, don't waste your energy struggling. It's meaningless. Once my wax
solidifies, its hardness can rival steel! Hahaha!" Mr. 3 stood up from the
wax chair and laughed.
But his laughter froze on his face the next second.
Luffy's legs turned pitch black, and with a kick, the solidified wax
shattered.
"No... it's impossible!" His eyes bulged out, screaming in disbelief.
That was the hardness of iron!
What are this person's feet made of?!
Without time to think further, Mr. 3 immediately swung his right hand
towards Luffy, and endless white wax gushed out from his palm.
The wax took the shape of a spear in the air and suddenly stabbed
towards Luffy.
"Armament Haki, Hardening."
With a single swing of his arm, Luffy shattered the spear of white wax as
if swatting away a buzzing fly.
In the next moment, he threw a punch towards Mr. 3...
Mr.3 attacked fiercely.
"Candle wall! Candle wall! Candle wall!"
In panic and fear, Mr.3 clapped his hands and instantly created three wax
walls in front of him.
However, boom!
A punch pierced through the three walls, which were as strong as steel,
and brutally hit him in the face.
Bang!
With one punch, Mr.3 was hit so hard that he vomited blood and lost
seven teeth. His whole body spun three and a half times in mid-air and
his head slammed into the wall behind him.
"Mr.3!"
The little girl showed a change in expression for the first time and was
frightened.
She looked at Luffy with fear.
Luffy showed a kind smile and said, "Don't worry, I won't hit little girls."
Miss Goldenweek was just about to breathe a sigh of relief.
But then, the man's knife hand fell on top of her head.
With a bang, the little girl immediately lost consciousness and fell down
with her eyes rolled back.
"You were fooled. You're so easily trusting. Are you all members of a
criminal organization?" Luffy shook his head.
Vivi finally came to her senses and thought to herself, "How cunning!"
"Luffy, can you help me? I can't move," Vivi asked.
Luffy casually struck and shattered the wax on Vivi's feet.
"Wake this guy up and ask him something," Luffy said.
"Yes, Luffy-sama!"
Only at this moment did Bartolomeo, who had been waiting outside the
door, rush in like a gust of wind.
Ten minutes later.
Luffy, Vivi, and Bartolomeo sat on white wax chairs.
In front of them, Mr.3 was smiling and brewing a pot of Earl Grey tea.
When he smiled, he revealed two rows of teeth missing seven of them.
Luffy picked up the red tea, took a sip, and showed a surprised
expression.
Seeing this, Mr.3 scratched the back of his head and awkwardly said,
"Hehehe... Does the tea I brewed suit your taste, Luffy-sama?"
"Not bad, you have good skills," Luffy praised, "But what were you
planning just now? Were you trying to deal with the Straw Hat Crew and
Vivi?"
"No way, you must have misunderstood!" Mr.3 knelt on the ground with
a thud, crying without tears, "It was all Mr. O who forced me to do it!"
Vivi... She held the red tea, unsure if she should drink it.
Are all the high-ranking members of the organization like this?
"Ah?!" Bartolomeo tilted his mouth, stood up with a rub, and slammed
the table, angrily spraying the other person's face, "You doubt that Luffy-
sama misheard? Luffy-sama can't be wrong. If there's a mistake, it's your
fault!"
"I'm sorry, please spare me!" Mr.3 had no backbone and was like a kite,
drifting wherever the wind blew.
At this moment, he was prostrating on the ground, begging for mercy.
Luffy looked at Bartolomeo dissatisfiedly and said, "Watch your tone,
Barto. We are righteous pirates, not involved in mafia-style intimidation."
"Yes, Luffy-sama!"
Bartolomeo immediately put on a friendly expression, helped Mr.3 up,
and gently said, "You scoundrel, confess honestly, or else I'll feed you to
the fish in the sea. You have the ability, right? No need to tie stones to
you."
Mr.3 trembled all over. Compared to this guy, he, a member of a criminal
organization, seemed as innocent as a good person.
He quickly let his bruised and swollen face reveal an ugly smile.
"Luffy-sama, please feel free to give me any orders!"
Vivi Becomes A Little Girl?
Crocodile: Straw Hat Luffy, You
Win!
Mr.3 fully realized the gap.
The man who could shatter his three-layered candle wall with a single
punch, he had no intention of escaping.
Indeed, this pirate who reached a bounty of 71 million on his first
wanted poster was not someone an ordinary person could contend with.
He was finished.
As someone who failed the mission, he would definitely be eliminated by
the organization. The beautiful vision of promotion and salary increase
could only be a dream.
Now, all he hoped for was to save his own life!
"Do you have a record pointer here?"
Luffy elegantly drank his grape count, secretly praising the other person
in his heart, giving him the title of "Red Tea Hermit."
"Ah? Didn't you hear Luffy-sama's question?!" Seeing Mr.3 in a daze,
Bartolomeo grabbed his collar.
"As for the record pointer..."
Mr.3 looked towards the bamboo basket on the table.
Vivi immediately put down her red tea and lifted the lid of the bamboo
basket. Sure enough, she found a record pointer inside.
"Luffy-san." She handed the pointer to Luffy. "Is this what you're looking
for?"
"No."
Luffy shook his head. On the wooden frame of the pointer, the place
name "Little Garden" was marked.
Seeing him shake his head, Mr.3's heart jumped in fear and he quickly
said,
"This is the permanent pointer for Little Garden, and there is another
record pointer that stores the magnetic force of a nearby resort island."
Pausing for a moment, he revealed a smile even uglier than crying.
"Master Luffy, what do you want?"
"I want the pointer to Drum Island, the Drum Kingdom."
Luffy frowned slightly.
"Drum Island... is the next island after this one. The Drum Kingdom on
the island is a world-class medical country." Mr.3 suddenly realized and
then looked embarrassed.
His heart sank.
He was done for! Would he be killed?
Vivi was startled, remembering Miss Kaya on the ship.
That delicate young lady is not in good health. She only occasionally
leaves her room during the day, and I have only seen her a few times.
Most of the time, she silently reads medical books in the Sunny Library.
"Mr. Luffy, if you want to go to Drum Island, all you have to do is store
enough magnetism here, and the compass will point to the next island,"
she said.
Upon hearing this, Luffy glanced at her helplessly.
The quietness in the air is what people fear the most.
Vivi blushed and wondered, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
["It takes a year to store enough magnetism on this island" ]
Mr. 3 chuckled awkwardly and suddenly remembered something. It was
as if he had found a lifeline and quickly said, "There are two giants on
the island, Lord Luffy. They must have the pointers you need! Rumor has
it that these two giants have been living on this island for a very long
time. The name 'Little Garden' comes from an explorer who came here
and discovered the existence of the giants. He named the island and
wrote a widely circulated travelogue."
For humans, this island is not small; in fact, it can be considered quite
large.
But for giants, it's just right, just like Little Garden.
Hearing this, Vivi was shocked. Giants? Are we going to snatch the
pointers from the giants?
She secretly looked at Luffy.
Luffy fell into deep thought.
If I remember correctly, the giants don't have the Drum Island's record
pointer. They only have a permanent pointer that points to their
homeland, Elbaf.
He fell silent.
To stay on this island for a year in order to go to Drum Island? That is
certainly not a feasible option. Time is running out.
With this in mind, Luffy calmly drank his tea.
It seems like I need to find the "helpful" Shichibukai, Crocodile.
Suddenly,
Squelch, squelch~
The sound of a Den Den Mushi came from the basket on the table.
Luffy decisively picked up the receiver.
A deep and slightly hoarse male voice came through, "Mr. 3, your mission
report is taking too long."
It's Mr.0!!
The behind-the-scenes boss of Baroque Works!
Mr.3 trembled all over.
"Crocodile?" Luffy laughed. He was about to contact him proactively, but
he didn't expect the other party to be so anxious.
When he heard his name being mentioned, Crocodile's expression
changed on the other end of the phone.
"...Who are you?" He remained silent for a long time. "You're not Mr.3!"
He rarely showed himself. All the orders of Baroque Works had always
been conveyed through Nico Robin.
The members below couldn't possibly know his true identity.
If it weren't for the fact that the plan was nearing its end, he wouldn't
have personally contacted him.
"I am Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Luffy crossed his legs and spoke slowly, "I heard that you've been up to
no good in Alabasta these years, trying to seize the power of this country.
Let me give you some advice. You should consult with Doflamingo. He
only took one night to seize the political power of Dressrosa and obtain
the position of king."
Alabasta.
In a dark room.
Crocodile sat on a soft and comfortable boss chair, his face terrifyingly
gloomy.
One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Donquixote Doflamingo?
The country he sought was just a small country with a population of a
few hundred thousand!
What is Alabasta? It is a large country with a population of tens of
millions, and it has a standing army of 600,000!
"Is that so? The helper the princess found is you!"
Crocodile narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with killing intent. "The
woman who defeated Mr.5, she's also your subordinate, right? And you
killed that useless Mr.3..."
There was no need to guess how the other party knew his identity and
purpose. It must have been revealed by Princess Vivi.
"Do you want to kill us?" Luffy laughed. "I'll give you a chance. I'm
currently in Little Garden. You can come in person. I'll be waiting for
you."
Beside him, Vivi was so scared that she pinched his arm.
Unfortunately, he was made of rubber, so it didn't hurt at all.
Mr. 3 trembled all over. The boss of Baroque Works, it turns out he's a
Shichibukai?!
This is really bad, now we're really done for!
If we don't die at the hands of Crocodile, we'll die at the hands of the
Straw Hat Crew!
What a lunatic, daring to provoke the Shichibukai!
On the other side, Crocodile crushed the wine glass.
To be precise, the glass suddenly turned into quicksand and scattered
from his fingertips.
"A boring provocation."
"My grandfather is Garp."
"!?"
Upon hearing this, Crocodile's heart skipped a beat.
The Marine hero, Monkey D. Garp!
This kid just called himself Monkey D. Luffy, and his name is also on the
wanted poster. Even the Marines' demand is "capture alive"!
This is trouble!
Crocodile's face looked very ugly.
Sure enough, the next sentence from the other party confirmed his
thoughts.
"I have evidence of your crimes, Crocodile. You don't want the Marines to
know, do you?"
"...What do you mean?" Crocodile gritted his teeth.
"I'll give you a chance. As long as you deliver a permanent pointer from
Drum Kingdom to Little Garden before nightfall, I won't temporarily
reveal your crimes to the Marines."
Luffy said with a smile, "After all, we're all comrades of the sea, good
brothers in the same camp."
Pausing for a moment, he added, "You have a duo called the 'Unluckies'
under you, let them come flying over. Hurry up, time is running out."
After saying that, he hung up with a snap.
Done.
"Mr. Luffy!"
Just as the communication was cut off, Vivi couldn't help but grab Luffy's
arm and shake him vigorously.
"Don't shake, don't shake, you're going to make me smell bad."
"What exactly do you want to do? You actually voluntarily exposed your
whereabouts to Crocodile!"
"I know you're in a hurry, but don't be impatient for now."
Helplessly rolling his eyes, Luffy calmly drank his tea.
"Damn brat!"
Crocodile's face was incredibly gloomy.
The busy tone coming from the receiver left him at a loss, feeling
extremely annoyed.
Mr. 3 is really useless!
Standing up and walking to the huge glass tank, Crocodile stared at the
banana crocodile in the water.
It was an extremely large crocodile, and in the three years of drought in
the entire country of Alabasta, he had raised seven or eight of them in
the tank.
"The grandson of a Marine hero... If this identity is true, it's troublesome!"
The identity is probably true.
As a Shichibukai, he could easily verify this kind of news, it would only
take a few minutes.
"Has Marine already found out about Alabasta?"
Crocodile's brain quickly considered countermeasures.
Judging from the other party's request, this group of people is indeed on
Little Garden, and Drum Island is the next island.
At the same time, he also knew that it would take one year for magnetic
storage to be completed there, so seeking a permanent pointer was also a
reasonable motive.
He could rush over now and cruelly kill this group of people, and he
could arrive in the fastest seven or eight days, a round trip would only
take half a month!
But the plan is at a critical stage, and he doesn't have half a month!
Moreover, if Marine already knows and comes to Alabasta during his
absence, then even if he kills this group of people, it would be
meaningless.
Of course, he is not afraid of Marine alone.
Marine can't do anything to him for the time being!
What he fears is the exposure of "Pluton," which would attract the
hostility of the World Government, and his title as a Shichibukai would
be stripped away immediately!
Standing quietly in front of the water tank for a long ten minutes.
"You did a great job, you little brat, perfectly hitting my weak spot!"
Crocodile's eyelids slightly drooped, casting a shadow over half of his
face.
He turned around and returned to his boss's desk, picking up a Den Den
Mushi and dialing a number.
"Nico Robin."
The call connected, and a mature woman's voice came from the other
side.
"Can you stop calling me that? Mr. O."
"Where are you now?"
"On my way back to Alabasta."
Upon hearing this, Crocodile frowned. "Immediately inform Mr. 1 and the
others to go to Drum Kingdom and eliminate Vivi and the Straw Hat
Crew."
Huh?
Robin on the other end immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Then, Crocodile continued giving instructions. "Notify the Unlucky duo to
prepare a permanent pointer for Drum Kingdom and send it to Little
Garden!"
Little Garden... I see.
As a woman who had been in the dark world for 20 years, Robin could
guess a few things from these words and phrases.
Calculating the time, Captain Luffy should be arriving at Little Garden
soon.
"...Notify Mr. 2 to gather in the rain area. Hurry back, the plan needs to
be advanced!"
Finally, Crocodile gave one last order and hung up the call.
Sending Robin to Drum Kingdom was impossible; he needed her to
decipher the poneglyph!
Therefore, he could only urge her to come back quickly.
After hearing these words, Robin revealed a charming smile.
"How interesting, what has Captain Luffy done to make Crocodile so
anxious? It's the first time I've seen him like this."
With that in mind, she quickly followed the orders and contacted the
others.
In the room, Crocodile put down the Den Den Mushi and reached out to
pick up the topmost bounty poster on the thick stack on the table.
Monkey D. Luffy
Only allowed to capture alive
Bounty: 71,000,000!
We are now racing against time.
If Mr. 1 can successfully deal with the Straw Hat Crew in Drum Kingdom,
everything will proceed according to the original plan.
If it fails, then let's advance the plan!
There is a 5-day journey between Drum Kingdom and Alabasta!
5 days is enough!
"Monkey....... Luffy!"
Crocodile stared at the smiling face in the photo and coldly snorted:
"Hmph! You win this round with your move!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the bounty poster turned into flowing
sand and dissipated in the wind.
Wax House.
Luffy savored the finest tea, Earl Gray.
"So, will there be assassins targeting us in Drum Kingdom?" Vivi
murmured softly.
"Maybe Crocodile will come in person too, although the possibility is very
small. The plan is more important to him.
To be precise, it's Pluton.
Luffy put down his teacup, his expression full of confidence: "So, no need
to rush. Just intimidate him a little and see how he reacts."
In the game of Go, it's called testing the opponent's skill. Just a little test,
and it doesn't cost anything.
You might even get a free permanent pointer.
"Will they really send it?" Vivi asked, somewhat unclear about the
situation.
Luffy replied with certainty.
Who is Crocodile?
This guy spent several years planning to seize a country and the
legendary Ancient Weapon.
How could someone like this act impulsively? He must consider all
aspects and make the most suitable judgment for the current situation.
Garp's grandson wants to report his evil deeds?
Regardless of whether there is a report or not, we must stabilize the
situation first and find a way to eliminate him.
At the same time, considering the possibility of failure, let's execute the
plan as soon as possible. Even if the World Government finds out after
obtaining Pluton, what can they do?
In the end, they will have to negotiate with him and acknowledge his
position.
After explaining all this to Vivi, of course, I didn't tell her about the
prisoner.
Vivi felt a touch of admiration in her heart.
Humans are creatures that admire strength, and women are no exception.
It's not admiration for physical strength, but for intelligence. The feeling
of being in control of everything is very admirable to her.
"You're amazing, Mr. Luffy~"
"It's just that I know about him, but he doesn't know about my
information."
Luffy modestly shook his head.
What intelligence? It's just information. Anyone could do it, and even do
it better.
Of course, he also knows one of Crocodile's secrets.
Although he doesn't know the specifics, as long as he reveals it, it will
make Crocodile uneasy.
"Let's go, let's go see those two giants. They're probably having a fierce
fight."
Luffy got up and walked towards the outside of the house, instructing
Bartolomeo behind him:
"Barto, you stay here and wait for the Unlucky Duo to bring the Eternal
Pointer Seed."
"Yes, Lord Luffy!"
Bartolomeo also had a face full of admiration, no, fanaticism.
He truly deserves to be the man who will become the Pirate King. He can
easily handle even the Shichibukai.
"Wait for me, Mr. Luffy~"
Vivi immediately followed his footsteps, showing signs of becoming a
little fangirl.
Luffy: It's Okay, I'm God!
Prehistoric island, there is a circular lake in the center.
A lost Moss head is dragging a triceratops ten times its size, and for the
third time, it emerges from the jungle and arrives at the same lake.
"What's going on with this island? There are lakes everywhere! This is
already the third one, and they all look similar!"
How amazing.
Zoro's face darkens.
This island is simply a maze!
Thud!!
Suddenly, a loud noise comes from not far away.
The sound of metal collision sweeps over in the form of a shockwave.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
Like a hurricane passing through, the towering trees around the lake
bend under the pressure of the airwaves, and the ripples on the lake
surface roll up from one side, like waves crashing towards the other side.
Unfortunately, Zoro is by the shore and gets splashed in the face by the
waves, becoming completely drenched.
Water droplets slide off his cheeks, and Zoro's mood is as turbulent as the
lake.
"What on earth is that sound? It has been going on since the volcano
erupted earlier."
He looks up in the direction of the commotion.
However, the trees here are too tall and obstruct the view.
Leaving the triceratops that he killed behind, Zoro walks along the edge
of the lake.
After passing through a patch of jungle, a creature appears in his field of
vision, with a shape identical to that of a human, except that it is at least
ten times taller than him.
"Gia... giant?!"
Zoro's expression is stunned.
Both giants have a body size of over twenty meters. They each hold a
shield in their left hand and a giant axe in their right hand, while the
Japanese person wields a long sword.
Thud!!
The two weapons clash fiercely, producing a sound that can almost
shatter one's eardrums.
Due to their battle, the forest within a hundred meters is destroyed, and a
bald circular area appears in the dense jungle.
It's like their arena!
"The Grand Line really has everything... I can actually see the giant race
from fairy tales."
Zoro looked up, paying attention to both sides of the battle.
It can only be said that the two sides were evenly matched, neither able
to do anything to the other.
Just as he was thinking, the person wielding the giant axe blocked the
enemy's sword swing, and while being forced back, he stepped back with
his right foot.
Zoro's expression stiffened, quickly moving to the side to avoid it.
Crack!
Several tall trees were crushed underfoot.
"Hmm?"
It seemed that the giant with the axe noticed something small at his feet,
and he paused for a moment, glancing over.
The other giant with the long sword also noticed the unexpected visitor:
"Human?"
The two giants simultaneously stopped fighting, looking at each other.
The giant with the axe burst into laughter:
"Gababababababa!, 73466 rounds."
"Gegyagyagyagya!, 73466 draw!"
Both of them sat down, panting, and looked at Zoro.
Zoro instinctively gripped the hilt of his sword.
"It's been a while since we've seen a new guest, human. I smell the scent
of alcohol," the giant with the axe greeted with a smile.
If it were an ordinary person, they would have obediently brought out
the alcohol by now.
But Zoro was clearly not an ordinary person.
He took off the gourd hanging from his waist and drank a sip in front of
the other person.
"Sorry, I've already finished it."
The giant with the axe: "..."
The giant with the long sword:
"Hahahaha!"
At this moment, a hearty laughter came from not far away.
Zoro and the giants all looked over.
They saw Luffy slowly walking over with Vivi, as if taking a leisurely
stroll.
Luffy was laughing uncontrollably, saying, "You truly are something,
Zoro."
"Luffy!" Zoro raised an eyebrow, not knowing what he was laughing
about.
"Hey, giant from Elbaf, we have alcohol on our ship, but right now we
only have black tea."
Luffy shook his head, asking Zoro for alcohol was like asking for death, it
would be strange if he gave it to him.
Vivi, who was standing beside them, looked at the giant and nervously
lifted the teapot in her hand.
Earlier at Wax House, Luffy deliberately asked her to bring the teapot,
and she didn't understand at first, but now she knew.
"Do you know Elbaf?" The longsword giant showed a surprised look.
"The Elbaf Kingdom, known as the world's strongest country, anyone who
sails the seas has heard of it."
The longsword giant laughed heartily, with a very generous tone:
"Gegyagyagyagya!, I like you, human. I am Dorry, a warrior from Elbaf."
The other person also laughed and said, "Gababababababa!, I am Brogy,
from the same hometown."
"I am Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, this is my first mate, Zoro,
and she is Vivi, the princess of Alabasta."
There are several giant kingdoms, and the most famous one is naturally
the Elbaf Kingdom.
Some giants have gentle personalities, but Elbaf is not like that. They are
synonymous with roughness and ferocity.
Of course, the two giants in front of them are not ferocious, but more
enthusiastic and generous.
And they have a simple-minded nature.
For the sake of a little girl's words, the former captains of the Giant
Warrior Pirates fought for a hundred years.
"So you're pirates. The last time I saw pirates challenging the Grand Line
was a long time ago."
Brogy reminisced and warmly said, "Gababababababa!, let me take you to
my place and entertain the guests who have come from afar."
"Wait, we should go to my place."
"No, my place has delicious grilled meat!"
Seeing the two giants about to fight over this, Luffy immediately said
with a smile, "Let me treat you to a cup of black tea first. Vivi."
"Yes."
Vivi immediately poured two cups of tea and held them up to the two
men.
Dorry and Brogy both took them curiously.
However... what was a cup of tea for humans was held between two
fingers for giants, so it was hard to notice without careful observation.
After drinking it, the Dorry's eyes lit up.
"The taste is different from alcohol, it's really good, just too little!"
"Another cup."
Vivi quickly refilled their cups, but in the end, the tea pot didn't last long.
The giants were still not satisfied and, to thank Luffy, extended another
invitation.
But neither of them would back down. "Let's just have a barbecue here,"
they decided in the end.
Zoro contributed the triceratops he hunted.
The group gathered around the bonfire, enjoying the barbecue and
chatting.
"Mr. Dorry, Mr. Brogy, why did you fight?" Vivi asked curiously.
Both of them were stunned for a moment, then laughed and answered in
unison.
"We forgot!"
Brogy grinned, "We've been fighting for a hundred years, the reason
doesn't matter anymore. Now, we just want to determine the winner and
take the record pointer back to Elbaf."
"What about the loser?" Vivi widened her eyes.
"Who knows, but I won't lose."
"For the glory of Elbaf, I won't lose either!"
"No, it's me who is favored by the gods of Elbaf, Brogy. The one who wins
in the end will definitely be me!"
Their heads collided, their gazes crossed, as if sparks were flying in the
air.
Vivi couldn't understand at all.
Since there is a permanent pointer, why don't the two of them go back
together?
At this moment, Luffy stood up.
"Wait a minute, you mentioned the gods of Elbaf..."
While speaking, he instantly transformed into Gear Five.
"Is that so?"
The two arguing individuals fell silent.
Vivi, who had never seen the silver-white figure before, covered her
mouth in surprise.
Zoro had seen it a few times before, so he wasn't surprised, but what did
it have to do with the God of Elbaf?
Dorry and Brogy exchanged glances, their eyes scrutinizing Luffy's Sun
God form, their brows furrowing.
"It looks somewhat similar... It's a bit like the statue I saw, but not exactly
the same. What do you think, Dorry?"
"It does look somewhat similar. Your name is Luffy? What's the meaning
behind your appearance?"
A statue?
Is there a statue of the God of Elbaf in Elbaf?
Luffy returned to his normal form and laughed, saying, "It seems I'm not
your God of Elbaf. This appearance of mine is called the Sun God. Do you
know the legend of Nika?"
"Nika? The Liberation Warrior, Nika?"
"Isn't that just a legend? So it really exists!"
Both of them were shocked.
"Am I not standing right in front of you alive? Of course, I am a Second
Generation."
Luffy rolled his eyes.
"Ah, I see. So you're a god, a truly remarkable figure! I apologize for my
rudeness!"
"Hahaha, as the Sun God, I bless you, two honorable warriors of Elbaf,
and I hope you can return to your homeland soon."
"Gegyagyagyagya!!"
"Ah, I see!"
All three of them burst into laughter.
Zoro also laughed along, impressed by Luffy's ability to easily get along
with two giants.
Vivi had a bewildered expression, not understanding what was so funny
about the men's laughter, so she silently helped with the barbecue.
"By the way, I heard that Elbaf has some powerful techniques. Like the
Elbaf Spear? Or the Conqueror's Haki?" Luffy asked.
"The Elbaf Spear... that is indeed a powerful technique!"
After getting familiar with each other, Dorry, who usually speaks his
mind, scratched his head awkwardly this time and said, "I only mastered
Hakoku."
This is a unique technique of the giant race, swinging weapons to create
powerful shockwaves, with extremely strong power.
You can tell a thing or two from the name of the technique.
One of the Four Emperors of the New World, BIG·MOM, has mastered
another technique called "Hakai".
Two years later, the Four Emperors Kaido and BIG·MOM teamed up to
use "Hakai", and Zoro attempted to stop them but was instantly heavily
injured.
As someone who wants to dominate the treacherous sea of the Grand
Line, Luffy felt it necessary to learn a trick or two.
Unfortunately, these two don't know it.
Thinking of this, he immediately said:
"I want to experience the power of your Elbaf spear."
Upon hearing this, Dorry and Brogy were both stunned.
"Young man, you will die."
"That's right, the power of the Elbaf spear is no joke."
Of course, Luffy knew this.
In the waters near this Prehistoric Island, there is a gigantic goldfish
called "Shokuyoku Island Monster".
Its excrement is called "Barren Island".
The giants used to think it was an island and actually landed on it, only
to find out that it was the excrement of the Shokuyoku Island Monster.
But even such a creature was instantly defeated by the combined Hakoku
of Dorry and Brogy...
From this, you can see the power of the technique.
"It's okay, I am a god." Luffy smiled slightly. "Please, give it your all!"
Being asked again, Dorry and Brogy were both astonished.
After a moment, the two burst into laughter.
"Kabababa, is that so? Yes, you are a god."
"Here, here, here, since you said that, we can't let down the glory of
Elbaf! Alright, we'll show you!"
The two immediately picked up their weapons and stood up together.
Luffy took off his straw hat and put it on Vivi's head.
"Could you please take care of this for me?"
"Wait... wait a moment, Mr. Luffy, isn't it too dangerous?" Vivi said
nervously.
Luffy waved his hand and walked away without looking back.
"Zoro, pay close attention, it should be very helpful for you."
Zoro focused and silently followed.
Vivi was going crazy, what's wrong with these men... she could only
follow their footsteps.
Not long after.
In order to make himself an easier target, Luffy jumped to the top of a
tree that was twenty meters tall.
"Come on!"
Upon hearing this, Dorry and Brogy nodded and raised their weapons.
Their power quickly gathered.
The giant axe began to emit a crimson light, it was "Red Ogre" Dorry!
The long sword was wrapped in a blue-green light, it was "Blue Ogre"
Brogy!
The two didn't say much, and indeed followed Luffy's request, using all
their strength.
As the charging began, the momentum of the two giants became urgent.
"Haki?"
Luffy stood at the top of the tree crown, not surprised by this, "It's indeed
a technique that activates Haki."
In the next moment, he erupted with Armament Haki, forming an
invisible armor on his body.
"Hakoku!"
Suddenly, with a loud shout from the two, their weapons instantly
released a powerful shockwave.
All their power converged into one strike.
In an instant, the dense forest in front was uprooted, and the ground
seemed to be lifted open.
The terrifying impact, like a raging bull, ruthlessly destroyed everything
in its path.
In the distance, Zoro stared wide-eyed, shocked by the scene.
The shockwave was like an indestructible spear, wiping out everything in
front, rushing out of the island, and splitting the ocean.
However, within this, the area where Luffy stood, as well as the area
behind him, seemed to be protected by an invisible wall.
Safe and sound, Luffy endured it all!
Dorry and Brogy's combined attack, Elbaf Spear, couldn't penetrate
Luffy's Haki!
"He blocked it....!" Zoro whispered in shock, as if he had suddenly
realized something.
Boom!!
Like a passing typhoon, the shockwave raged for more than ten seconds.
After everything gradually calmed down, Vivi was finally able to look up
at the battlefield.
In the dense forest, a row of bald areas appeared, extending all the way
to Luffy's feet, and then splitting in two, spreading further away.
She sighed with relief, clutching her chest.
The weapons in Dorry and Brogy's hands shattered and fell.
But they had no time to care about that and burst into laughter:
"Truly worthy of a god, being able to withstand our combined Hakoku
head-on. It's the first time we've seen it, clack clack clack clack, amazing
god!"
"Gegyagyagyagya!, little guy, do you want to learn this move? But it's not
so easy to master by just enduring and experiencing it with your body.
Let me teach you!"
Dorry looked at Luffy with admiration.
Luffy jumped down from the treetops and said with a smile, "Teaching
one is teaching, can I teach two?"
"It's fine, you can teach as many as you want! You've earned our respect,
clack clack clack clack!"
Next, Luffy and Zoro both accepted the giants' teachings.
Hakoku, as a technique of the Elbaf Spear, was obviously difficult to train
in. Even in the warrior village of Elbaf, not everyone could master it.
No, to be precise, giants who could master Hakoku were already
extremely rare.
They learned from daytime until evening.
Later, Bartolomeo found Luffy with the Eternal Pose of Drum Kingdom,
and the two of them finished their training.
"It seems like you're about to leave?" Dorry grinned, "We've taught you
the essence of the technique, but it's not easy to truly use it."
"Thanks, you two. I hope we can meet again in the New World."
Luffy bid farewell to the giants with a smile and returned with his crew.
They had obtained the log pose, so there was no need to stay any longer.
Before leaving, he had someone leave alcohol on the ship as a gift for the
two giants.
Four Emperors Fun, Landed In
The Drum Kingdom
Night falls.
The fully loaded Sunny and Merry, one after another, raised their sails
and slowly sailed down the river towards the sea.
On the deck of the Merry.
"It's unbelievable, coming back empty-handed. Moss Head, it seems that
I, Sanji, am the winner of the hunting competition!"
"Uh...!? My prey was just eaten! Anyway, it was definitely bigger than
yours!"
"Ah, it's truly unbelievable, still making excuses. Are you even fit to be
the captain of the second team? Give it to me!"
"Perfect! I'll use the newly learned Elbaf Spear to stab you to death right
now!"
They argued as usual.
Inside the warehouse.
The newly arrived prisoner, Mr. 3, and his partner, Miss Goldenweek,
along with the old prisoners Mr. 5, Miss Valentine, and Mr. 9, looked at
each other in silence.
If it weren't for all five of them being securely tied up, there was also a
green-haired man with a pig nose guarding them at the warehouse
entrance.
People who didn't know would think this was a meeting of the Baroque
Works executives.
"Yo... Yo, Mr. 5." Mr. 3 awkwardly greeted.
"Isn't this Mr. 3? You're here." Mr. 5 replied with a fake smile.
"Hahaha, who will be next?" Miss Valentine even joked.
When you see others in the same predicament as yourself, your mood
suddenly improves.
It's not that we're weak, it's all because the enemy is too cunning!
Who will be next?
Mr. 3's mouth twitched violently. Could it be that even Mr. 0, the
Shichibukai Crocodile who has always hidden his identity, will be
captured?
"Next... is Mr. 1." He remembered what happened earlier in the wax
house and suddenly blended into the environment, starting to look
forward to it.
"Mr. 1? That's really something to look forward to."
"Hahaha, when the time comes, what kind of expression should we use to
welcome him?"
All three of them had the ability to break free, but when the man with
the bull nose at the door glared at them, they were too scared to make a
move.
When you can't resist, it's better to find amusement in others suffering.
Mr. 9 and Miss Goldenweek looked at each other and felt speechless
about it.
The mouth of the river, by the shore.
Dorry and Brogy bid farewell here, watching the two ships gradually
disappear into the moonlight, both with a smile on their faces.
"Will it come out? That food island monster. Forgot to remind them."
"It will definitely come out, but we don't need to worry. With Luffy,
there's no problem. He will definitely finds a way."
The two laughed heartily, each holding a bucket of wine and drinking
freely.
"Gababababababa!... Nika, the Sun God!"
"Gegyagyagyagya!... The Liberation Warriors have appeared in this era.
Indeed, the legends passed down in Elbaf are true!"
"Dorry."
"Yes, it's not the time to continue fighting now. The era is about to
undergo a change, Brogy!"
"Let the outcome be decided later, Gababababababa!."
"It's time to return to our homeland, Gegyagyagyagya!~"
The two raised their buckets of wine and wished together:
"May the fortunes of war be with us, Sun God!"
The Thousand Sunny.
"Luffy, what are you doing standing at the bow of the ship? Dinner is
ready, it's your favorite."
Nami shouted at Luffy's back.
Luffy stood at the figurehead of the Thousand Sunny, hands in his
pockets, waiting silently.
"It's coming."
The sea ahead suddenly became turbulent, and a massive black shadow
gradually emerged.
It was a giant goldfish, opening its huge mouth and swallowing seawater.
As the thousand Sunny moved with the flow of the sea, it gradually
approached the creature, seemingly about to be swallowed in one gulp.
Boom!
Luffy's gaze sharpened, and in an instant, his Conqueror's Haki was
unleashed, the power of his indomitable will impacting the creature's
mind.
The overwhelming pressure destroyed the monster's will in an instant.
Fear appeared in its eyes, and its open mouth instinctively closed.
Finally, as if avoiding a natural enemy, it disappeared from the surface of
the sea in the blink of an eye.
"What was that just now?" Nami exclaimed, her mouth wide open in
surprise.
Luffy leaped off the figurehead of the ship and walked over, giving her a
kiss before laughing, "Just a mischievous little goldfish, it's gone now.
Let's go eat."
Nami blushed and touched her mouth, shyly following him into the
cabin.
After dinner, Kaya returned to her room. Her health was not good, and
she needed to get enough sleep.
Luffy asked Nami to call the crew of the Merry Go.
At this time, in the Thousand Sunny activity room.
The Straw Hat Pirates gathered together.
Female members: Nami, Nojiko. (Kaya has not joined as a member yet)
Male members: Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, Johnny, Yosaku, Bartolomeo
In addition to them, there was also Vivi, who was not a crew member.
Because he rarely had the chance to come on this ship, Sanji was very
excited. He even wanted to light a cigarette to suppress his restless heart.
"No smoking here, Sanji," Nami said with a smile.
"I'm sorry, Miss Nami," Sanji quickly extinguished the cigarette and
asked, "Luffy, why did you gather us here?"
Upon hearing this, Luffy took out a box of six-style Devil Fruits and
placed it on the table.
"This is..." Vivi exclaimed.
She remembered this thing very well. It was because she had stolen and
eaten two Devil Fruits that she had become acquainted with Luffy and
the others, and now they were all companions.
"These are six-style Devil Fruits," Luffy said.
Luffy opened the box, and the six fruits were neatly arranged in two
rows.
Everyone was shocked.
Usopp widened his eyes and said, "Luffy, how many of these do you
have?!"
"I've said it before, you might not believe it, but creating a fruit like this
requires me to sacrifice ten years of my life," Luffy said.
Nami gave him a disdainful look.
He was still bringing up the past when he used to tease her.
"So, are you going to distribute it to everyone?" She brought the topic
back.
Luffy nodded and said seriously, "After eating this kind of fruit, you will
randomly gain mastery over one of the six styles, and it will also
strengthen your physique.
Usopp, who was most interested, looked around. "Nami has already
mastered all six styles, so she doesn't count, but there are eight of us...
Luffy."
Upon hearing this, Vivi quickly waved her hand. "I... I ate two of them
before without permission! Mr. Luffy, please exclude me!"
["I wasn't planning on giving it to you in the first place."]
["Of course, I can't say that, it would make others feel awkward."]
Luffy sat casually, supporting his cheek with one hand, and said, "Nami,
you explain the specific six styles to them first. Whether they want to eat
it or not is up to them. Of course, it's not a Devil Fruit, so there won't be
any side effects of turning into a dry duck."
Nami nodded in response and began to explain the six styles she knew in
detail.
After listening, everyone was very excited.
They are truly superhuman!
Even in the Grand Line, where monsters abound, once you master the six
styles, you will become a skilled fighter.
Moreover, after mastering the basic six styles, you can develop different
techniques based on your own training, making it highly adaptable.
"Tempest Kick?"
Zoro was most interested in this move and grinned, "Since you can kick
out slashes, you can also use a sword to slash out flying slashes, just like
Hawk-Eye once cut the sea with a single slash."
Saying that, he got up from the table.
"I won't use it, Luffy. Since I'm the captain of the first team , I won't
compete with a certain perverted kappa. I'm going to train. I just came up
with a good idea!"
Sanji's forehead immediately formed a cross, and he clenched his fist!
"Hahaha, then it's perfect, one fruit for each of the six of us. Sanji, do you
want to eat it?" Luffy nudged him with a sly smile.
"Eat it? Of course I will!" Sanji's hair was on fire as he picked up one and
took a bite, resentfully saying, "After I finish eating, I'll send him to hell!
What does the moss head think of himself, it's like he's looking down on
me!"
Nami shook her head speechlessly at this and picked up the remaining
fruits, distributing them to everyone. The last one was given to her sister,
Nojiko.
"I also got one, is it really okay?" Nojiko was both surprised and hesitant.
"Let's eat, eventually all the crew members will master the six styles. This
is the basic configuration of our Straw Hat Pirates. Nojiko, aren't you my
crew member?" Luffy laughed.
Upon hearing him say this, Nojiko reluctantly smiled.
No wonder Nami is so infatuated with him, she has become a love-struck
fool. He is indeed a man that is hard to resist.
What an annoying guy~ How can she refuse when he says that!
"Eat, sister." Nami rarely called out "sister."
"I'll start!" Usopp decisively ate, swallowing even the fruit core in one
bite.
The rest of the people also began to eat.
In the next moment, the six people present widened their eyes, digesting
the knowledge flooding into their minds.
.......
[You have arrived at a new island, Prehistoric Island Little Garden.
Reward: 1000 adventure coins.]
[You have sailed in the Sea of Paradise for 3 days. Reward: 300
adventure coins.]
[You have arrived at a new island, Drum Island. Reward: 1000 adventure
coins.]
[Adventure coins: 365 → 2665]
The dried-up wallet swelled up once again.
Three days later, Drum Island.
This is the third island Luffy encountered after entering the Grand Line.
It is a winter island, from a distance it looks like it is covered in a layer of
silver-white snow. The most distinctive feature is the three cylindrical
peaks on the island.
It is precisely because of this that the peaks on the island resemble
drums, hence the name "Drum Island."
When the ship sailed into the island from the river mouth, everyone
gathered on the deck.
"What a beautiful island."
Kaya, dressed in a white fur coat, admired the snowy scenery with a face
full of astonishment.
This kind of scenery is something that can never be seen in Syrup Village.
At the same time, this is her destination in the Grand Line.
"Now that you are going to be cured are you happy?"
Luffy sat on the edge of the ship, turned around and smiled at Kaya.
"Thank you, Mr. Luffy, I'm very happy~" Kaya revealed a brilliant smile,
as if it could melt the snowflakes of winter.
"But, the people here... seem to not welcome us very much."
Nami stood beside Luffy, her hands gripping the ship's railing, looking at
the soldiers on both sides.
No, they're not soldiers, their attire is just that of ordinary civilians, but
they're holding guns.
Everyone looks at the Straw Hat Crew with a mixture of fear and disgust.
"This is the treatment pirates should receive, the situation in Whisky Peak
was an exception, an exception!" Nami said with a laugh, completely
unfazed.
Luffy, on the other hand, knew what was going on and being unwelcome
was expected.
"Go back, pirates!"
"We don't welcome you here!"
"If you continue to dock, we will shoot and kill you!"
A scolding voice came from the militia, and many people had already
raised their guns.
Among them, a man with a square face, wearing a green winter coat, and
carrying a giant iron shovel on his back.
"Pirates, go back, don't force us to take action!" he shouted.
On the deck of the Merry Go.
Yosalu shouted in dissatisfaction, "We're not here to plunder the city, we
just want to find a doctor..."
Bang!
The sound of a gunshot rang out, and a bullet suddenly shot out.
Yosaku was startled, his pupils shrinking.
"Iron Body!"
He instinctively tensed his body, the bullet hitting his shoulder, but it
sounded as if it had hit steel and was instead defected.
The area where he was hit had a hole in his clothes, but his skin
underneath was unharmed.
"What?! The gun didn't work!" The militiaman who fired the shot was
shocked and immediately looked at the leader beside him.
The man with the square face had a solemn expression.
Nami helplessly said, "What should we do, Luffy?"
"Its okay, watch me perform," Luffy grinned.
In the next moment, he had disappeared from his original position.
When he reappeared, he was already standing in front of the man with a
square face.
Hundreds of militiamen were shocked and turned their guns towards
Luffy.
"Dalton."
"Do you know me?" Dalton took a step back, looking at Luffy with
suspicion.
"I am Monkey D. Luffy, an acquaintance of Dr. Kureha. I came here just
to treat a patient."
"That old witch..."
Dalton paused for a moment.
Immediately, he waved his hand, instructing the militiamen to lower
their guns.
At the same time, he looked towards two pirate ships, and on the deck of
the Sunny, he saw Kaya.
The young lady looked weak and needed the support of another woman.
It must be her.
"I understand. I was very rude just now, I apologize."
After a moment of contemplation, Dalton apologized for his previous
actions.
Dr. Kureha, the old witch, was already over 140 years old and the only
doctor on the island.
Everyone had received her care to some extent, so if they were
acquaintances of the old witch, they were considered guests.
Moreover...
These pirates weren't even afraid of gunfire. If a real conflict were to
break out, their side would suffer heavy casualties.
No, it would be more accurate to say that not retaliating in anger and
showing a friendly attitude was already a display of goodwill.
"Follow me, I'll take you to the village."
Luffy turned around and smiled at everyone, saying, "Get off the ship."
Immediately, the crew of the Sunny and the Merry lowered their sails
and dropped anchor, one after another stepping onto the snowy ground.
The crowd followed Dalton and walked towards the nearest village.
He explained, "A few months ago, a group of pirates called Blackbeard
landed on this island and destroyed this country."
"Oh, no wonder you guys are so nervous," Yosaku immediately forgave
the other party.
"Blackbeard?" Zoro frowned.
"Yeah, just five people, and they destroyed our country! It happened
almost instantly!"
Five people?!
The crowd was slightly shocked.
Luffy shook his head and said, "I know them. The captain of the
Blackbeard Pirates is Marshall D. Teach. He used to be a member of the
Four Emperors Whitebeard Pirates. After killing his comrades, he
betrayed and formed his own pirate crew."
"I see," Bartolomeo suddenly realized, "No wonder, Luffy-sama, you know
everything!"
"The crew of the Four Emperors... the Whitebeard Pirates!" Usopp
shivered.
"Hahaha, speaking of which, Whitebeard was an interesting person. He
really liked leopard prints, so he made the female nurses on his ship wear
leopard print stockings. Otherwise, he would get angry and refuse to get
injections."
Luffy laughed and shared stories about the Four Emperors.
"And there's Benn Beckman, the vice captain of the Red Hair Pirates. This
guy is also a pervert, he really likes women. Sanji, you'll definitely have
something in common with him when you meet!"
"Well, maybe he wil take Sanji to visit a brothel," Luffy laughed.
Everyone burst into laughter.
As they chatted along the way, Dalton was completely confused.
What's going on with these pirates?!
They casually mentioned the Four Emperors, the Shichibukai, and even
dared to make fun of the Marine Fleet Admiral and Marine Admirals.
Because the topics were too high-level, he couldn't join in the
conversation and could only silently act as a guide.
Soon, a small village covered in white snow came into view.
"Here is our village, called Shoucho Village!"
Pausing for a moment, Dalton smiled again and said, "Welcome to Drum
Island~"
The Old Witch And The Reindeer,
The Killer In The Snowy Night
Village...
Under Dalton's leadership, everyone arrived at his residence, a small
house with a fireplace.
"Then it's up to you, Mr. Dalton. If there are any problems, please gather
us immediately."
The militiamen greeted each other and returned to their respective
homes.
Dalton has a high reputation here, and the people in the village would
greet him with a smile.
"Mr. Dalton we support you..for the election. "
After dealing with the enthusiastic villagers, Dalton finally led everyone
into the house.
"What does the election mean?"
As soon as they entered the house, it became much warmer.
Dalton brewed a pot of hot tea for everyone and heard Usopp ask this
question.
"As I mentioned earlier, a few months ago, a group of pirates called
Blackbeard landed, and at that time, the king abandoned the country and
fled to the sea as soon as he learned about it. So, there is no king on this
island now."
He explained in a low voice.
"The so-called election is to choose a new king."
Upon hearing this, the Straw Hat Crew frowned.
Vivi was even stunned and angrily gritted her teeth, saying, "Is this
considered a ruler of a country? He actually abandoned his people and
fled!"
In her opinion, it was simply unreasonable. A king who couldn't protect
his people didn't deserve to be called a king.
Luffy, on the other hand, could understand this girl's feelings.
This little girl dared to go undercover in Baroque Works at the age of 14,
living up to her princess status and the words she spoke at this moment.
The king's name is Wapol, and this country used to be called Drum
Kingdom...
Perhaps influenced by Vivi's words, Dalton unconsciously said a few more
words, "It used to be one of the world's leading medical countries, but
this person drove away all the doctors in the country for the sake of his
own rule, leaving only 20 people to serve him. And if the citizens want
medical treatment, they have to beg him, '957'!"
It's outrageous. Can someone like this really be a king?!
Vivi was so angry that she clenched her fists.
"Wait, doesn't that mean there are no doctors here now!?" Usopp
discovered a loophole.
"No, there is still one, Dr. Kureha."
Dalton pointed outside the window and whispered, "Can you see the
three mountains? The one in the middle is the king's palace, and that old
witch is living there now.
Sanji squinted his eyes and gazed for a moment. Through the thick snow,
he could barely see the shadow of a castle.
"How can we get up there with such height? Even if we use Moonwalk,
we will run out of strength halfway..."
There should be some kind of cable car or mountain climbing facility,
right? After all, it's the king's palace, there must be a convenient way to
go up the mountain.
"I'll go." Luffy smiled and said, "Kaya, I'll take you up, as for you guys...
just stay here for now."
"Oh, Luffy, it's up to you." Zoro sat on the side, holding a cup of hot tea,
nodding leisurely.
Dalton immediately said, "If you want to go up the mountain, it's best to
go from the back of the mountain. If you go up from the front of the
village, you will encounter Raban..."
Before he could finish, Kaya had already followed Luffy out of the house.
"What is Raban?" Nami asked curiously.
"It's a ferocious rabbit."
"A rabbit? Then it's okay."
"No... it's a ferocious one..."
Dalton opened his mouth, but saw that this group of people had no sense
of panic at all and had great trust in Luffy.
Not to mention the idle talk inside the house.
Kaya followed Luffy and walked towards the central peak, braving the
wind and snow.
After leaving the Syrup Village, the snow on the ground became thicker
and thicker. With each step, it could even reach the knees.
Kaya, who was weak and sickly, had already started to pant with a red
face after walking less than a hundred meters.
Luffy had to turn around and said with a speechless face, "Let me carry
you. If you walk by yourself, it will be dark by the time we get there."
Kaya blushed slightly, looked at Luffy who was already ready to carry
her, and without being too coy, gently leaned on Luffy's back, her hands
wrapped around his neck.
"You're so light..." Luffy said in surprise, much lighter than Nami.
"I'm sorry..."
"Why apologize?"
Luffy carried Kaya on his back and walked calmly.
"I'm causing you trouble again, Mr. Luffy."
"Indeed, how should you thank me?"
Kaya's heart raced, and she suddenly dared not speak further.
As they walked, in the wind and snow ahead, rabbits with red eyes and
standing on their hind legs suddenly appeared.
The rabbits were large in size and had a very fierce expression.
"Mr. Luffy!" Kaya held on even tighter, feeling nervous.
Luffy continued walking without stopping, leaving footprints behind, and
at the same time, his Conqueror's Haki instantly intimidated the
surrounding area for kilometers.
In an instant, nearby creatures all fainted.
"Wow, amazing~" Kaya blinked her eyes. "Is this Conqueror's Haki?"
Having traveled from East Blue to the Grand Line, she didn't have a very
clear understanding of Luffy's strength, only knowing that he was strong
and formidable.
This time, witnessing Conqueror's Haki firsthand, she truly understood
that Mr. Luffy was even more formidable than she had imagined.
"After your recovery, what do you want to do in the future?" Luffy
smiled, so that the girl wouldn't feel bored, he decided to chat with her a
bit more.
"Plans for the future?" Kaya tilted her head and thought for a moment,
then lightly smiled and said, "I want to become a doctor."
"Only those who have tasted the bitterness of pain can understand the
importance of showing kindness to others. Miss Kaya, you are a gentle
girl."
Kaya widened her beautiful eyes in surprise. Occasionally, Mr. Luffy
would say something that struck a chord in her heart.
She felt a kind of understanding.
She covered her mouth and chuckled, "Mr. Luffy, why did you want to
bring me to the Grand Line to seek medical treatment when we were in
Syrup Village? I can't do anything on the ship, I'm really just a burden to
you."
As she said that, she leaned her head against Luffy's shoulder and softly
murmured, like a mosquito:
"Mr. Luffy, you are the True Gentleman."
Upon hearing this, Luffy chuckled silently.
You see, if he were Usopp, Kaya would already be a mother by now.(a
certain someone : tmd.. You say that but, when will you attack nojiko)
When the two arrived at the foot of the mountain, the blizzard grew
stronger, and they could hardly see the scenery a few meters away.
Feeling the trembling on her back, the cold pierced through her coat, and
the bone-chilling cold turned Kaya's face red.
She raised her head slightly and looked at the mountain peak ahead.
The almost vertical mountain wall extended upward at a ninety-degree
angle from the ground, disappearing into the blizzard.
["So high... If I were alone, I wouldn't have a clue how to get up there."]
"Hold on tight."
With a single thought, Luffy instantly transformed into Nika Form.
His hair turned into white flames, burning brightly.
Lying on Luffy's back, Kaya felt the coldness disappear and instinctively
held on tighter, seeking more warmth.
"So warm~"
...
Unlike her reaction, Luffy could only complain that it wasn't Nami
otherwise.
"Let's go!"
With a reminder, the snow beneath Luffy's feet turned into rubber. He
slightly bent his knees and then leaped up, shooting into the air.
Swoosh!
Like a bolt of lightning, he shot straight up!
"Ah~"
Overwhelmed by the excitement, Kaya let out a cry of surprise.
As the bouncing force gradually weakened, white flame clouds formed
beneath Luffy's feet. With another burst of power, he soared to the
mountaintop in one breath.
"Huff... huff..."
Kaya, frightened, closed her eyes and breathed lightly through her
mouth. Only when she felt stable did she dare to slowly open her eyes.
"We're here."
"What a beautiful castle!"
Kaya exclaimed in awe.
Before their eyes was a large castle covered in snow, just as exquisite as
they had imagined.
Luffy walked up to the castle gate and knocked a few times.
After waiting for quite a while, a door crack opened from inside.
Then, a horn and half of a deer's head poked out from the door crack.
"A reindeer?" Kaya blinked her eyes.
It was a reindeer with a blue nose, wearing a round red hat on its head.
It seems like the reindeer was scared, with cold sweat appearing on his
face.
In the next moment, he arched his nose and with a bang, closed the door.
"He got scared," Luffy laughed.
"Is, is that so?" Kaya quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, please open the door."
"Maybe it's a tanuki, I heard tanukis are socially anxious."
As soon as the words fell, the door was opened again.
"I'm a reindeer! I'm definitely not a tanuki! Can't you see that I'm a
reindeer!"
He opened his mouth to express his dissatisfaction, then let out a sigh
and hid behind the door.
"He... he spoke!" Kaya exclaimed, covering her mouth.
Luffy pushed the door open and the reindeer couldn't stop him at all.
Panicking, he stepped back and shouted, "Who... who are you? What are
you doing here?"
"I'm Luffy, she's Kaya. We're here to find a doctor named Dr. Kureha. This
is a token given to her by an acquaintance."
As he spoke, Luffy took out the paper that Crocus gave him at Twin Cape
and showed it to the reindeer.
The reindeer stared at it for a moment and was immediately stunned.
Then, he picked up the paper with his mouth, turned around quickly, and
ran off.
"Wait here, I'll go get Dr. Kureha!"
Leaving the two behind.
Kaya said in surprise, "There really are animals that can talk in the
world... how cute~ I wonder what kind of person the witch here is."
Not long after, the two met the so-called old friend.
An energetic old lady, wearing a purple jacket, purple leather pants, and
two decorative glasses on her head.
"Crocus sent you, right? Follow me."
The two followed her and arrived at a room.
It's not really a nursingroom, but rather a relatively large bedroom.
Dr. Kureha glanced at Luffy and said, "It's quite impressive that you
climbed up here in the blizzard, but it's about time to put the patient
down. From my perspective, she's not so sick that she can't walk."
Upon hearing this, Kaya blushed like a monkey's butt. She hadn't even
thought about getting off Luffy's back because it was so warm.
"I'm sorry, please, please put me down, Mr. Luffy!"
Luffy put her down and also released his Nika form...
He said to Kureha, "Please help check on her condition."
Kureha had Kaya sit down and began to inquire about her illness.
Kaya cooperated well.
Luffy suddenly had nothing to do.
He turned his head and saw a little deer head poking out at the door,
curiously observing.
Unlike its previous form at the castle gate, the deer was now standing on
two feet and had transformed into a cat size.
Luffy grinned and immediately walked towards it.
The deer got scared and quickly hid.
However, while it hid its head, its body was still exposed, making its
actions look very funny.
"What's your name?"
Luffy squatted down and asked with a smile.
"Aren't you afraid of me?" Chopper said dumbfoundedly, "My name is
Tony Tony Chopper."
"Why should I be afraid? You're a talking raccoon cat who ate the
Human-Human Fruit. There's nothing strange about that."
"I'm not a raccoon cat, I'm a reindeer!"
Chopper immediately transformed into a shark mouth and retorted.
"Hahaha, so cute. Do you want to come on my ship?"
"Even if you praise me, I won't be happy, you jerk~"
Because he was too happy, his whole body twisted.
At this moment, the voice of Kureha, who was treating Kaya, came
through:
"Just like Chopper, you're also a Devil Fruit user, right? The sudden
change earlier, was it a Zoan type?"
"That's right, I ate a Zoan type Devil Fruit too."
Chopper was shocked and felt excited to see someone like him: "Did you
also turn into an animal?"
Suddenly, he felt a sense of familiarity!
"I am a human, I ate the Zoan type Devil Fruit, Human-Human Fruit,
Model: Nika."
"Model: Nika? That's even rarer than Logia!"
Kureha glanced at Luffy unexpectedly, lost in thought.
Chopper felt like he was struck by lightning!! Why is there such a big
difference between everyone who ate the Zoan type Devil Fruit?
The sense of familiarity... disappeared!
"Hahaha." Luffy laughed and reached out to rub Chopper's head.
"Chopper, come on my ship. The outside world is very big, you happen to
be a doctor too."
"No!"
Chopper wanted to run away, but obviously couldn't escape Luffy's grasp.
With a stretch of his hand, he was pulled back.
Kaya watched the two of them playfully and smiled, saying to Kureha:
"Um, about my illness..."
"Hmm? Little girl, are you asking me the secret to eternal youth?"
"Uh... I heard you're already over 140 years old."
"You shouldn't say things like that casually, little girl. I'm still youthful
and beautiful at 139!"
Kureha showed a terrifying expression.
Kaya was scared and sweating profusely. "Yes, yes!"
That night.
Dawn Island.
The snowstorm outside had stopped.
Inside Dalton's house, the burning fireplace brought warmth.
As a guest, Sanji took the initiative to help with cooking.
"I wonder how Kaya and the others are doing..." Nami said worriedly.
"Don't worry, Nami-chan. With Luffy-niichan here, everything will be
fine!" Johnny said with absolute trust.
Dalton smiled and said, "The blizzard has stopped now. If you want to go
up the mountain, you can take the mountain path on the back and take
the cable car up."
"Hmm?" Suddenly, Zoro, who was drinking warm wine, frowned and
looked in a certain direction.
"What's wrong, Zoro?" Usopp leisurely sipped his tea.
"There's some presence approaching our ship."
Zoro's gaze slightly narrowed, and he immediately got up and walked
towards the door. "I'll go check. It might be the Baroque Works assassins."
Sanji, who was cooking, was shocked. "I can't accept this! Is it really
possible for this moss head to awaken and use Observation Haki from
such a distance? It's quite far away!"
"Usopp, you should go with him too. He might get lost," Nami quickly
said.
"Understood. Hey, Zoro, wait for me. Don't wander off, or you'll get lost!"
Usopp said.
Just as Zoro was about to leave, he turned back. "Who would get lost!"
At the same time, at the docking point of the Sunny and the Merry.
In the Merry's warehouse.
A tall woman appeared at the door.
"So everyone's here?" She raised her eyebrows. "These people are really
slack. They didn't even send anyone to guard."
The sleeping prisoners all opened their eyes.
"Miss Doublefinger!" Mr. 3's eyes lit up. "Did the boss send you to rescue
us?"
"No, I just came to take a look," the woman kicked her leg and cut the
ropes that bound the prisoners. With one hand on her waist, she said,
"Now, listen to my orders. Let's go together and deal with the Straw Hat
Crew, as well as the little princess!"
Upon hearing this, the recently freed prisoners all turned pale.
In the next second, the three of them re-tied the broken ropes around
themselves.
Miss Doublefinger: "..."
["What are these idiots doing?"]
The prisoners said in unison, "I think it's pretty good here!"
Chapter 64 Chopper Joins.
"Zoro, you absolutely have to stay close to me. I don't want to be
searching for people in the snow at night!"
"Don't underestimate me! Do you think I would get lost? I'm not a child."
Under the cover of night, Usopp walked ahead, leading the way.
Suddenly, Zoro's footsteps halted, his right hand gripping the hilt of his
sword, and he swiftly slashed forward.
At the same time, his left hand grabbed Usopp's collar and pulled him
back.
A dark figure suddenly darted out from the snow ahead, its right hand
with four fingers bearing sharp blades.
Lurking beneath the snow, taking advantage of the night's cover, the
target of this deadly strike was none other than Usopp's throat.
The assassin sought only one fatal blow!
However, Zoro's sword blocked this surprise attack.
Clang!
The sound of metal collision rang out.
It was only at this moment that Usopp's face turned pale, realizing what
had just happened.
I-I almost died!
"The assassin from the Baroque Works? Which number?"
Zoro grinned, his sword blade locked with the assassin's fingers, and they
were momentarily locked in a stalemate.
As the assassin's attack missed, his left leg immediately swept out.
In the instant of the kick, a sharp blade grew out of his lower leg.
Indeed, he was a Devil Fruit user!
Zoro released Usopp, drew out a second sword with his other hand, and
held it to his right side.
Another clash of swords resounded.
"I can hear it! Your breathing rhythm, your attack pattern! As an
opponent to pass the time, you're just right," Zoro squinted slightly.
The assassin immediately retreated, creating some distance between
them.
At this moment, the two finally saw each other's appearance.
It was a tall man with a shaved head, dressed in a monk-like attire. The
sides of his chest had snake patterns, and a Japanese character was
tattooed on his chest.
"Number one?"
Zoro, who was practically illiterate, recognized the character.
Mr. 1 remained silent, his gaze first landing on Zoro, then quickly
shifting to Usopp.
Roronoa Zoro, member of the Straw Hat Pirates, with a bounty of 19
million, and a pirate hunter.
The long-nosed one next to him if not on the wanted list.
Rather than dealing with a slightly more formidable opponent, he
prioritized taking care of the other one.
With this thought in mind, he swiftly darted forward, closing in on Zoro.
Zoro immediately counterattacked, his blade slashing from the upper
right to the lower left.
However, Mr. 1 didn't dodge or evade, instead using his body to
withstand the attack, while his right palm, like a dagger, stabbed straight
towards Usopp's chest.
"Is your target me?!"
Usopp exclaimed, bending backwards and propping himself up with his
hands.
The sharp fingers barely grazed his abdomen, almost cutting through his
clothes.
"What do you mean?"
Zoro's expression turned sour, and he immediately thrust his sword held
in his left hand.
Ding!!
As if sparks were flying, Mr. 1 was pushed back several meters by the
sword strike, rolling twice in the snow before quickly standing upright
again.
"So tough! What is that?"
Zoro frowned and said, "Usopp, step back."
"Oh, leave the support to me!" Usopp rolled and crawled, quickly moving
to a safe distance and hiding behind a tree.
He took out his slingshot, ready to support Zoro at any moment.
"Roronoa Zoro, with your sword, you can't harm me."
Mr. 1 spoke for the first time, his tone calm. "I am Mr. 1, who ate the
Dice-Dice Fruit. Any part of my body can turn into a blade."
"Your whole body is made of iron? Ha, I don't see you being any harder
than Yosaku's Iron Body."
Zoro sneered. These ability users were very proud of their powers and
would willingly explain them to their enemies to demonstrate their
strength.
For the past few days, he had been using Joseph as a training partner to
achieve the state of "cutting iron."
"Don't be too arrogant, pirate!"
Mr. 1 had no interest in small talk. His only mission was to kill all the
members of the Straw Hat Crew, as well as the princess.
With a step of his right foot, the accumulated snow instantly burst open,
and he flew towards Zoro like an arrow, swiftly gliding through the air.
Seeing this, Zoro put away his two swords and drew Wado Ichimonji,
whispering to himself,
"The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind are the six senses of a
person! Along with good, evil, and neutrality! Each of them has its own
tranquility and pollution, making a total of thirty-six afflictions in one's
lifetime."
He swung his sword through the air.
"Three-Sword Style: Thirty-Six Calamities Phoenix!"
Like a silver light descending, the flying slash under the night sky was
akin to the Tempest Kick in the Six Styles, with the sword energy
radiating like spikes.
Mr. 1's pupils contracted, and he immediately changed his posture,
crossing his arms in front of his chest.
Puh!
The sword energy landed on his forearms, instantly sending him flying.
A trace of blood streaked across the air.
Rolling on the snowy ground, Mr. 1 continuously flipped his body,
dissipating the impact.
"You have actually reached the realm of cutting iron!" After stabilizing
his posture, he half-squatted and exclaimed in astonishment.
Why does such a swordsman only have a bounty of 19 million?!
It should be noted that even he, relying on the power of the Devil Fruit,
cannot cut through steel.
And his bounty is as high as 75 million!
"I failed... It seems that my flying slash is not enough to cut through
iron," Zoro expressed his dissatisfaction with the result.
Mr. 1 snorted coldly, raised his hand and glanced at the back of it, where
a small wound was bleeding.
He stuck out his tongue and licked it.
The taste of blood made him become ferocious.
"I take back what I said earlier. You seem quite strong, pirate. I
apologize. If your swordsmanship improves a bit more, maybe you won't
have to die here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he charged forward again.
His feet turned into blades, like ice skates, swiftly approaching on the
snowy ground.
"Dustless Swift Blade!"
Both hands and all ten fingers opened up, even the palms turned into
sharp blades.
"Just a frog at the bottom of a well."
Zoro sheathed his sword with precision, the blade sliding smoothly into
its scabbard. In a seamless motion, he assumed a stance for Iaido, a
martial art that showcased his exceptional expertise. His posture was
unwavering, and his eyes focused intently on his imaginary opponent,
ready to draw his sword with lightning speed.
He even closed his eyes.
The pressure made him boil on this snowy night.
Losing meant instant death.
"Zoro!!" Usopp gasped, "He's going to die!"
"No, I won't lose!"
Zoro grinned, still keeping his eyes shut. In the darkness, he relied on his
other senses. He could hear his opponent's breath, each inhalation and
exhalation like a drumbeat in the silence. With his keen instincts, he
"saw" their figure in his mind's eye, a shadowy presence poised for
confrontation. Zoro's confidence grew as he prepared to strike with his
unparalleled swordsmanship.
Is this the power of Observation Haki?
"..."
In a low chant, the two engaged in a lightning-fast clash.
Splat!!
Mr. 1's charging posture froze as a deep, bone-visible wound extended
from his lower right abdomen to his upper left, blood gushing out. At
that critical moment, Zoro's deep voice resounded:
"Ichidō-ryū Iai: Shishi Sonson!"
With blinding speed, Zoro unleashed his devastating Iaido technique,
"Shishi Sonson," slicing through the air and delivering a fatal blow to his
opponent.
The castle.
[Crew member Zoro awakens Observation Haki, rewarded with 3000
adventure coins]
Luffy, who was playing with Chopper, suddenly saw a system
notification.
He paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"As expected of the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, well done."
[Adventure Coins]: 2665 → 5665
Getting rich~~
He really looked forward to when Zoro would awaken Conqueror's Haki,
wondering how much reward he would receive.
Dr. Kureha's voice sounded:
"Your illness can be easily resolved."
"Really?" Kaya exclaimed in surprise.
"It's not easy to solve either."
"Ah?" Kaya was stunned.
What could it be?
Kureha laughed sharply, like a witch: "Healing is a long process. Besides
medication, you also need to go out and see the beauty of this world,
adjust your mood, and not keep yourself locked in a room all the time.
Making it difficult for you to recover."
"How do you know?" Kaya looked astonished.
"Because I am a doctor," Kureha giggled mischievously, getting up and
saying, "Luffy, that's your name, right?"
"Monkey D. Luffy." Luffy put down Chopper and stated his full name.
"Is that so? Monkey D. Garp is your relative?"
"He's my grandfather."
"Hehe... the descendant of a hero, huh?" The old witch beckoned for
Chopper to come over. "You said you ate the Gum Gum Fruit, the Sun
God Nika's legendary fruit. It has been passed down among the suffering
people in the world, but for some reason, the government has erased a lot
of related information."
Luffy raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly, "You really are a wise old
witch, having lived for over a hundred years."
"The 'old' part is unnecessary! I'm still young!" Kureha glared at him.
"Chopper, come with me and prepare some medicine for this young lady."
"Yes, Doctor Kureha."
Finally breaking free from Luffy's grasp, Chopper immediately followed.
Not long after, they returned, one human and one reindeer.
Chopper brewed the medicine once and handed it to Kaya, instructing,
"Drink it and go to bed early. You have to drink it every day until your
body is no longer weak, then we can switch to a new medicine."
"Yes."
Kaya's face lit up with a radiant smile as she delicately sipped the
medicine. She had braced herself for bitterness, but to her pleasant
surprise, it carried a subtle hint of sweetness.
Chopper chimed in, "I decided to add a touch of sweetness to it. I hope
you find it more enjoyable this way."
"Thank you, Doctor Chopper."
"Joe!, Dr. Chopper...! Despite your words, I am definitely not happy, you
scoundrel~"
His happiness was evident as he squirmed with delight.
Kaya smiled lightly and lay down on the bed according to the doctor's
orders.
Luffy walked over and covered her with a blanket.
"Don't disturb the patient's rest. Let's talk about the medical fees.
Chopper, you come with me."
Dr. Kureha called the two of them and left the ward.
They arrived at the castle's dining room.
The old witch even prepared a sumptuous meal.
Luffy didn't hesitate and happened to have not eaten dinner.
"You're a pirate, right?"
"I'm the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates."
"Is there a doctor missing on your ship?"
"Isn't that obvious? If there was a doctor on my ship, would I come here?"
Luffy rolled his eyes.
"Hehehe... You have a point."
Dr. Kureha chuckled a few times, not angry. "The girl's condition is not
easy to handle. It requires years of recuperation and a dedicated doctor
to continuously monitor her condition."
Saying this, she pointed to Chopper happily eating cotton candy on the
side.
"This kid's medical skills are not worse than mine. I can let him join your
ship."
"Eh!?"
Chopper felt like a lightning bolt had struck him, tears welling up in his
eyes. "Dr. Kureha, do you really not need me anymore?"
"You dear simpleton, I'm assigning you to a crucial medical mission. Just
return once the girl's ailment is under control."
The elderly witch, who cherished Chopper like family, understood his
character all too well.
With just a few words, Chopper found acceptance in his heart.
"So, it's a medical mission, then? Does this mean I'm becoming an
independent doctor? But, I'll miss you, Dr. Kureha."
"You're truly a lovable fool. You can use a Den Den Mushi to stay
connected with me!"
In just a few words, Chopper was completely fooled and lost his bearings.
The old witch chuckled and said, "So, shall we proceed with the
examination?"
RE: "..."
Encountered an opponent!
The old witch is quite formidable!
I'm afraid it's going to cost a lot!
How much money do we have?
Because Nami has always been in charge of the ship's finances, he doesn't
know, but it should be in the tens of millions.
The one billion berries that Nami saved up before were all left to the
villagers of Cocoyasi Village.
However, the money issue is not a big problem.
"Please go ahead."
"Money means nothing to me," said Dr. Kureha, crossing her legs and
extending two fingers. "I have only two requests."
"First, I don't know why the government wants to erase the legend of
Nika, but there must be some huge problem behind it. I don't care about
your life or death, but I don't want Chopper to die on your ship."
"Second, if possible, help him with his dream."
Just knowing a little about the legend of Nika and the fact that the
government buried it can infer some problems.
Luffy couldn't help but think that when the old witch was young, she
might have been a notorious and ruthless character.
As for Chopper's dream... to develop a universal medicine!
"I understand, and I promise."
"Hehehe... then, for now, I'll trust you, Garp's grandson."
"Do you know my grandfather?"
"No, I only used to come across that name in newspapers when I was
young."
"You're still youthful, Dr. Kureha."
"You do have a way with words, young one~"
The next day.
In the early morning, Luffy departed from the palace alongside Kaya.
Dr. Kureha and Chopper joined them, with Chopper embarking on a
"medical mission" that would last several years, bidding farewell to the
old witch.
Though Chopper had been tricked into it by the old witch, he reluctantly
came to terms with the necessity of his departure.
Upon their arrival at Big Horn Village, Dalton relayed the news that the
Straw Hat Crew had already returned to the ship.
Afterwards, Dalton accompanied a few people to the docking point of the
Nihou.
As soon as they met, Nami told him that there were two more prisoners
on the ship.
"Last night, Luffy, Mr. 1 totally got his butt handed to him by Zoro,"
Nami said with an affectionate grin. "And you won't believe what
happened with Miss Doublefinger. She thought she'd be all heroic and set
those prisoners free. But guess what? Those prisoners, they had other
plans. They held their ground and gave her quite the surprise."
The most unbelievable part of the situation? They weren't eager to flee.
Instead, they opted to remain where they were, exercising caution and
avoiding any unnecessary entanglements.
Mr. 5 suggested taking the Straw Hat's Merry Go and escaping directly
from the sea.
But one sentence from Mr. 9 scared them off.
If they didn't want to be eaten, they should stay put.
So the prisoners were all very obedient.
They worked together to defeat Miss Doublefinger, successfully gaining
one more prisoner.
"Not bad, very obedient. Sanji, give them an extra chicken leg today,"
Luffy ordered with a smile, then introduced Chopper to everyone, "This is
our new crew member, the skilled doctor, Tony Tony Chopper."
At the same time...
Grand Line, Sandy Island, Alabasta, Rain City, the largest casino, Rain
Dinners.
The underground space of Rain Dinners.
Crocodile sat behind the table, with a cigar in his mouth.
The clock on the table showed that it was ten in the morning.
The time for the mission report had already passed.
"It seems that Mr. 1 has also failed."
A shadow fell over his eyes as he spoke coldly, "Let's move the plan
forward, Miss All Sunday."
"Yes, Mr. O."
Robin nodded, smiled, and picked up a Den Den Mushi to contact the
other members...
Chapter 65 Advanced Armament
Haki, Emission! A Silver Light
Across The Sky
The Straw Hat Crew warmly welcomed the arrival of the ship's doctor.
Having a doctor on board was truly reassuring, and Chopper, the talking
reindeer, was especially popular.
While everyone was welcoming Chopper, Luffy approached Nami with a
question, "Nami, is the magnetic force on this island fully charged?"
Nami glanced at her Grand Compass and nodded, "After one night, the
compass has stabilized. We can set sail anytime. Luffy, are we leaving
now?"
"Let's go," Luffy replied. He turned around, smiling at Dr. Kureha and Mr.
Dalton who were seeing them off.
"Thank you, Dr. Kureha, Mr. Dalton," Luffy said with gratitude.
"Have a safe journey," Kureha smiled, and Dalton offered his blessings.
Then, he remembered something and quickly added, "A pirate named Ace
came here before. He entrusted me with a message for someone named
Luffy. He will be waiting in Alabasta for ten days. That person should be
you, right?"
"It's me," Luffy confirmed.
Sanji, who was pulling up the anchor, looked curious and asked, "Ace?
Who's that?"
Luffy explained casually, "He's the son of the Pirate King, Roger. He is my
adopted brother, and now he's the captain of the second division of the
Four Emperors, Whitebeard Pirates."
The scene fell silent, the only sound being the howling wind and
snow.Learning that Luffy had a brotherly connection with the son of the
Pirate King left them all in shock.
Usopp couldn't accept it and exclaimed, "Ah, ah, ah, ah!! The son of the
Pirate King?! Luffy! How many incredible relatives do you have!?"
Luffy laughed and waved his hand, beckoning everyone to board the
ship. "Alright, everyone, let's set sail!"
The group was still in disbelief. Dalton was dumbfounded, his mind
overloaded by this revelation.
"That kid who ate the free meal turns out to be Roger's son?" Dalton
muttered incredulously, shaking his head.
Dr. Kureha thoughtfully remarked, "It's unbelievable. The government
back then killed countless pregnant women around the world, including
some newborn babies, all wiped out. They actually left behind
descendants?"
After some preparations, the four of them were ready to set sail.
At that moment, a strangely shaped large ship approached from the river.
Its oval-shaped hull resembled a hippo's head with a crown. The ship had
a mast, flying the pirate flag, and gear-like structures on both sides,
indicating it was a steamship capable of sailing without wind.
A man wearing thick winter clothing jumped down from the ship, and he
was none other than Wapol, the former king.
"I'm finally back, my homeland, my beautiful country, your king has
returned! Cheer!" Wapol exclaimed.
Seeing Wapol, Dalton's expression turned ugly. "You have the audacity to
come back!"
Soldiers from the ship gathered behind Wapol, and he noticed Dalton
among the crowd, mocking, "Isn't this the captain of my kingdom's
guard?"
The bearded man with an explosive hairstyle behind Wapol reprimanded,
"What's wrong with you people? When you see His Majesty the King, why
aren't you kneeling and paying respects?"
Vivi couldn't contain her anger, "You have the nerve to come back? The
country was attacked by pirates, but you abandoned the citizens and fled
to sea with your people. You have no right to call yourself a king!"
"Who is this woman?" Wapol frowned, feeling somewhat familiar.
Luffy patted Vivi's shoulder and walked towards Wapol, saying, "You
guys better not mess with him. He's a king recognized by the World
Government. It's okay; I'll lend you a hand, after all... I'm a pirate."
Soldiers behind Wapol, as well as two fighters, stepped forward, but
before they could make any moves, a wave of Conqueror's Haki swept
through the crowd.
In an instant, everyone except Wapol fell to the ground with their eyes
rolled back.
"Who... who are you?!" Wapol was shocked. "Daring to attack me, do you
know what you're doing? I am the king of the Drum Kingdom..."
"I am your father!" Luffy grinned and unleashed a punch imbued with
Armament Haki, smashing Wapol's round chin.
Wapol spat blood, screaming in agony, and was sent flying, landing
directly in the sea, sinking as a Devil Fruit user.
Dalton stood there with his mouth agape in shock.
"No need to thank me. You can report to the World Government that the
Straw Hat Pirates attacked the Drum Kingdom and killed the former king,
Wapol."
Luffy waved his hand and leaped onto the Sunny, saying with a smile,
"Goodbye, future king of Drum Island. The rest of you can handle it
however you want."
Dalton was shaken in his heart. "Mr. Luffy..."
"Hehehe~" Dr. Kureha chuckled and rubbed her forehead. "Such pirate-
like style. Goodbye, Monkey D. Luffy. Stay healthy, Chopper!"
Chopper burst into tears, crying and howling towards the sky.
Luffy grinned. "Set sail, everyone!"
Three days later, in the morning, Luffy walked onto the deck, stretching
lazily in the sea breeze. According to Vivi's estimation, it would take
about 2 more days to reach Alabasta.
He opened the adventure shop and, after many days, finally found a Haki
fruit. He bought and ate it.
[Armament Haki]: Iv4→lv5
This time, not only did his Haki increase, but he also mastered a new
ability: "Emission." Clasping his fist, he wrapped Haki around it, and the
red Haki seemed to flow. It was similar to Observation Haki and was
called "Mind Network" on Sky Island.
Luffy's combat power had undergone a significant change with "Internal
Destruction," an advanced way of using Armament Haki that could
destroy an object's interior, ignoring its defense.
[Internal Destruction]: It can emit Armament Haki, penetrate the surface
of an object, and directly destroy its interior. It was a game-changing
ability.
Kaido, a famous figure in the New World, had once said: "Haki surpasses
everything!"
Nami, Vivi, and Luffy discussed the situation regarding Alabasta, and
Luffy decided to fly Vivi to Alabasta to help her father. He reassured
them that he could maintain his Nika form indefinitely as long as there
was sunlight.
With that, Luffy transformed and took off with Vivi, leaving the crew to
sail to Alabasta.
In Alabasta's capital, Alubarna, tensions rose as the rebellion escalated.
King Cobra faced questions from the Marines, and "Black Cage" Hina
expressed concern over the situation.
In a port city called Oil Flower Port, Ace was dining at a restaurant when
he heard commotion outside about the rebellion. Ignoring the chaos, he
continued eating until he suddenly fell face-first into his plate.
As Ace slept soundly in his plate, the owner, realizing that Ace was just
asleep, decided to leave him be and hurriedly left the restaurant.
Chapter 66 Luffy Meets Ace, Ace:
Is This My Sister-In-Law?
In a certain place above the sea water.
Luffy cradled Vivi in his arms, his muscles rippling as they soared
through the skies toward the Alabasta Kingdom from an altitude of over
4,000 meters.
With each step, a white flame erupted beneath their feet, propelling them
at an incredible velocity, leaving a distinct trail across the heavens.
They maintained this extraordinary speed for a brief moment before
gradually decelerating and leaping again, repeating the process.
For the Going Merry and the Thousand Sunny, the journey would span
two days and two nights, but with Luffy in his Gear Second form, they
would reach their destination in a mere twenty minutes.
Even this was a deliberate reduction in speed, as Luffy could, if he
wished, disregard his physical limits and make the trip in as little as five
minutes.
"Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah~~~"
Vivi tightly shut her eyes and let out a terrified scream.
She buried her head in Luffy's chest, her voice trembling as she said, "L-
Luffy-san, could you please slow down a bit? It's too fast!"
With a playful grin, Luffy responded, "If you don't squeeze me so tight, I
can go even faster."
However, he did ease up a little. After all, if the princess wasn't in a
hurry, neither was he.
Feeling the wind's force diminishing, Vivi caught her breath and gingerly
cracked her eyes open.
The first thing she saw was the face of the man holding her.
His gaze remained unwavering, his forehead glistening with sweat, and
his breath slightly heavier from the exertion.
Vivi bit her lip, a tender emotion tugging at her heart. She understood
the tremendous danger he was putting himself in. As a Devil Fruit user,
he risked falling into the sea if he overexerted his stamina.
The consequences of such a fall would be beyond imagination.
However, despite this dire situation, he hadn't hesitated for a moment.
He had carried her away swiftly, selflessly.
"I'm sorry, Luffy-san. I must be causing you a lot of trouble," Vivi said,
her voice gentle, like a refreshing spring. "I'm scared myself."
"I'm not tired," Luffy replied with a laugh, shaking his head. He wiped
away some sweat from his forehead. The real reason for his sweat was
the warmth from their close embrace. Vivi had been holding on tightly,
and it was only natural for both of them to feel the heat.
But when Vivi heard his response, it took on a deeper meaning.
["are you trying to be strong, not wanting to worry me."]
Vivi felt deeply touched. If it weren't for her pretense of being
preoccupied with national affairs, she would have been even more
moved.
["I understand now, I won't be afraid! This height is nothing!" she said,
taking a deep breath and sounding more determined.]
"Mr. Luffy, please accelerate to the fullest, I can handle any speed!" she
continued.
"Are you sure? Even I might not be able to control it if I go all out, I
might end up hurting you," Luffy replied.
"Please accelerate!" Vivi said earnestly.
["If you run out of stamina , I'll carry you!"] she thought to herself. She
knew the Moonwalk technique, although she had never tried carrying
someone while using it. But if something unexpected happened, she
would definitely endure it.
"In that case, I'll speed up," Luffy said.
With a thought from Luffy, Haki formed an invisible shield around him.
In an instant, a white flame cloud appeared beneath their feet, larger
than before.
Boom!!
After a loud roar, their speed reached a new limit.
The sound couldn't catch up with them at this moment and was left
behind.
Supersonic speed!
But it only lasted for less than a second before quickly fading.
Vivi nervously held her breath and looked down at the sea below. In the
blink of an eye, the Sea Kings that had surfaced disappeared.
But she didn't feel the wind pressure; it was blocked by Haki.
Vivi's eyes trembled slightly. She gradually withdrew her gaze and stared
blankly at the face that was close to her. Then she closed her eyes and
rested her head on his chest.
In silence, time passed.
"I can see it, Alabasta," Luffy said softly.
The distant island rapidly expanded in their field of vision until, with a
loud crash, they collided with it directly.
To be precise, it collided with a building.
A port city. Inside a restaurant.
Ace suddenly raised his head, his face covered in grains of fried rice from
the desert.
He rubbed his eyes and became slightly more awake.
"Not good, I fell asleep again. Huh? Where's the boss?"
Not seeing the boss, he didn't pay much attention and lifted the spoon to
his mouth.
While chewing the delicious fried rice, he silently released his
observation haki.
He heard many sounds.
The panicked voices of the people, sweet words from some individuals,
the sound of the military running in formation, and in the distance, the
sound of horse hooves.
"It's really chaotic. When will Luffy come? Maybe he didn't take this
magnetic route? Only a one in seven chance."
Departing from wisky peak, among the seven magnetic routes, only one
route passes through Alabasta.
"Just a few more days... Huh?"
Ace was about to put away his observation haki when suddenly, a
tremendous aura entered his detection range, as if a sun had appeared in
the dark night, impossible to ignore.
His eating motion froze.
"What is it?"
He looked up in astonishment, towards the position above and to the
side.
In that instant.
Boom!!
The ceiling of the restaurant shattered, and a figure fell, raising a cloud
of dust.
Everything happened too quickly.
From sensing the intruding aura with his observation haki, to looking up
towards the position above and to the side.
In just that short motion, the other party had already arrived in front of
him.
The bar counter in the restaurant shattered from the impact, and the food
on the table fell to the ground.
"So fast!!!"
Ace maintained the motion of lifting the spoon, stunned for several
seconds before suddenly snapping back to reality, his sharp gaze fixed on
the back of the bar counter.
The dust began to settle, revealing the intruders bit by bit.
There were two of them—a man and a woman.
The man held the woman protectively, landing gracefully with slightly
bent knees to absorb the impact. Astonishingly, despite the intense force,
the ground beneath them remained undamaged.
No, it was more than that—it was as if the ground had temporarily
softened. It resembled rubber, yielding to the force and sinking slightly
before slowly bouncing back, returning to its original state.
Ace's mouth hung open in astonishment, his gaze slowly shifting upward,
all his attention focused on the man.
"Lu...,"
His eyes widened, and he instinctively called out Luffy's name.
But the word "ffy" couldn't come out and he stopped again.
The silver figure resembled Luffy from his memory, but also different.
"?"
Luffy also paused for a moment, only then did he notice someone sitting
next to his landing point.
"Luffy?!"
Ace blurted out in disbelief, "Is it really you?"
Luffy was equally surprised to have run into him.
Vivi, trembling with her two delicate eyebrows, slowly opened her eyes
and happened to see Ace.
"Mr. Luffy, have we... arrived?" she asked in a low voice, still shaken.
It was only when she spoke that Ace finally shifted his attention to her.
The man held the woman, and the woman held the man.
Anyone would think the same in this situation.
"Is this my sister-in-law?"
Ace was first taken aback, then grinned.
After three years, his idiot little brother actually had a woman, no, it
should be said, a woman who liked Luffy?!
Unbelievable!
["As the older brother, it is important to have manners at this time and
leave a good impression on my sister-in-law. I can't ruin my younger
brother's relationship."]
Thinking of this, he quickly stood up and bowed ninety degrees:
"Hello, I'm Ace. It seems you've been looking after my not-so-competent
younger brother."
"hu..."
Vivi looked confused and instinctively waved her hand, saying blankly,
"Actually, Mr. Luffy has been the one taking care of me."
After speaking, she cast a bewildered look at Luffy, silently seeking his
assistance.
Luffy was silent for a while before speaking:
"Why don't you come down first?"
"Ah, sorry~"
Vivi blushed and quickly got out of Luffy's arms.
"This is Ace. I mentioned him briefly on Drum Island. He is my brother
from when I was a child."
Luffy explained to Vivi first, then introduced Ace: "She is Princess Vivi of
Alabasta."
Princess?
Pirates and princesses?
Ace looked surprised. Could it be that this guy kidnapped her?
One of the things pirates love to do is go and capture princesses.
It's not uncommon for princesses to be kidnapped by pirates and sold as
slaves.
However, upon closer inspection, these two seem to have a good
relationship and a close attitude.
["I'm overthinking it.
How could Luffy do such a thing!"]
"Long time no see, Luffy!"
Whether she is a princess or not, it doesn't matter. Ace grinned and
reached out his hand.
"Long time no see."
Luffy slapped his hand and shook hands with him.
At the next moment, the two began to compete in grip strength.
But obviously, facing Luffy in his Nika form, Ace was no match at all.
"You've grown, Luffy. By the way, what's with your appearance?"
"It's a long story, and I doubt you're interested."
While saying this, Luffy released his Nika form.
Ace didn't ask further, "I'm tracking a man and happened to stop nearby,
so I thought I'd drop by to see you."
["It was you who triggered the Summit War! What kind of strength do
you have to dare to go after Blackbeard..."]
Luffy shook his head, "I don't have time to chat right now. There's
something important I need to do."
Saying this, he glanced at Vivi.
Vivi, who understood the signal, immediately spoke up, "I'm sorry, Mr.
Luffy, Mr. Ace. You've just reunited, and I'm sure you have a lot to talk
about..."
She explained the situation in Alabasta.
Ace couldn't bear it when he heard this!
His sister-in-law's matter was his matter!
["Crocodile?"
"A Shichibukai, huh?"]
["What kind of little thief?!"]
"Let's go, Luffy! Vivi! That bastard Crocodile dared to do such a thing, it's
unforgivable!"
He took the lead and walked towards the door.
Vivi blinked her eyes, wondering how there suddenly was another helper,
and why they were more enthusiastic than her...
"Mr. Luffy, is your brother very strong?"
"He's a Logia user with the Mera-mera Fruit ability, with a bounty of 575
million berries."
Luffy laughed, "He's just average, not as strong as me!"
"I can't just overlook that, Luffy. Once we've handled Crocodile, I'll
challenge you to a match to assess how much you've developed over
these past three years!" Ace's voice resonated from beyond the door.
"Let's go."
Luffy smiled slightly and pulled Vivi along.
It was a completely subconscious action.
Vivi was completely unaware and naturally followed along.
The three of them walked side by side on the street.
The three of them strolled together down the street. As Ace observed
them holding hands, he nodded in silence.
"Hmm, so she must indeed be my sister-in-law. I must have misjudged the
situation. This kid wouldn't resort to kidnapping a princess," Ace mused.
"But then again, how did I miss this earlier? This kid possesses such an
ability?" he wondered.
"Men truly change after three years apart. I must see him in a new light!"
Ace thought to himself.
The sheer strength that had descended from the sky earlier had been
enough to astonish him. It was possible that he might not even be able to
surpass Luffy at this point.
"So, my brother, you're the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second
Division now, right?"
"That's right, what about it? Do you wanna join too?"
Hearing Luffy's question, Ace smiled and extended an invitation.
["I'm not interested in being someone's son. I already have a no where to
be seen dad"]
"Listen to my advice, quickly resign from the position of the Second
Division captain," Luffy said seriously.
"Why?" Ace was taken aback.
"Do you know who the previous Second Division captain was?"
"Kozuki Oden."
When Ace first took over as captain, he didn't know who the previous
captain was, but he got the info later.
He looked at Luffy in confusion.
"Kozuki Oden. Do you dare to take on this position? This position is
cursed!"
Luffy shook his head.
How did Kozuki Oden die? He was boiled in oil and shot.
How did Ace die? In the Summit War, he was punched through the chest
by Admiral Akainu while protecting Luffy.
But this is just superficial!
In reality, both of them can be said to die useless or stupid death.
If Ace didn't block that attack, Luffy definitely wouldn't die. How could
the protagonist die? Maybe he would awaken the Sun God on the spot!
He doesn't have to die either.
The position of the vice captain of the second team must be cursed.
The two of them chatted along the way, and Vivi just listened silently,
not daring to interrupt.
It wasn't until this moment that she realized that Luffy had been holding
her hand all along, and her face turned red as she started to daydream,
losing interest in interrupting.
"Speaking of which, where are you taking us?"
After walking for a while, Luffy suddenly asked.
"I've only been in this country for a few days too. Where is Crocodile?"
"what the! you don't know the way and still lead us around, Ace, you're
an idiot."
"Hahaha, don't worry, that guy's goal is to steal this country, right? He'll
definitely show up in the capital. Let's go there directly and wait for
him."
Ace laughed, "By the way, we can also meet Vivi's father. You should
behave well then, good luck!"
Upon hearing this, Vivi finally came to her senses and immediately
remembered her father being assassinated yesterday.
"I'm very worried about my father's situation. If we want go to Alubarna
from here, it's in this direction...."
She pointed to the north.
"It's about 220 kilometers to reach the capital. Mr. Luffy, let's go to the
capital first!"
Luffy had no objections to this.
"Then let's go."
Immediately, the three of them headed towards the direction of the
capital on foot.
Thinking about Vivi's father... Nefertari Cobra.
No, the correct name is Nefertari D. Cobra.
Luffy also happened to have a place he was very interested in and wanted
to ask about it.
This question was more interesting than Crocodile.
Chapter 67 Ace's Shock! Mera-
Mera Fruit, Dogs Don't Eat
Alabasta is a desert country. After leaving the port city, it didn't take long
to enter the vast desert.
Even in the morning, the sun in the sky still made people sweat
profusely, with temperatures reaching forty to fifty degrees.
The sunlight shining on the sand dunes created a mirage-like distortion in
the atmosphere.
Luffy had to take off his coat, leaving only a relatively cool outfit.
"Luffy, let me carry it for you."
Vivi took the clothes that Luffy had taken off.
Luffy, of course, didn't hesitate to hand over the coat to Vivi.
Seeing the girl's troubled face, he said, "Don't worry, your father will be
fine."
"Yes, thank you for your kind words."
"Crocodile has two goals, one is this country, and the other is the Ancient
Weapon Pluton buried in this country. He won't kill your father not until
he gets what he wants."
Luffy added a sentence.
He mentioned the Pluton matter when he met Robin at Whisky Peak.
Vivi certainly knew, but only knew a little bit.
Now, hearing him say this, she immediately felt much better. At least for
a short time, her father wouldn't be in danger.
At this moment, Ace couldn't help but say, "Is it still far?"
"According to our speed, we should arrive at the capital tomorrow
morning..."
Vivi held Luffy's coat and whispered, "If we can find a few camels or
horses, we could arrive by three or four in the afternoon."
In the vast desert, there were obviously no camels, let alone horses.
There was only sand in the desert, as far as the eye could see.
Ace looked at Luffy and grinned, "Luffy, let's have a race, just like when
we were kids, let's see who can reach the capital first!"
"Just a race isn't interesting enough. The loser has to promise the winner
a condition," Luffy also laughed.
["You think you can beat me? With your limited heat version Mera-Mera
Fruit!"]
3...2...1!" Ace laughed heartily and, as the countdown ended, he ran out
first.
["You foolish brother, you even have to bring a girl with you. I've already
won!"]
["What conditions should I propose?"]
Ace, who took the first step, has already started thinking about the
reward after winning.
"Mr. Luffy..." Vivi said dumbfoundedly.
Luffy has already assumed a half-squat position and turned around to
signal, "What are you waiting for, come up quickly."
"Huh?"
["Do you want to compete with your brother, while carrying me on your
back?"]
Vivi glanced at Ace, who had already run a distance, and immediately
leaned on Luffy's back, her delicate face slightly blushing:
"I'm sorry, if we lose, let me take the punishment instead~"
"I won't lose!" Luffy exerted force under his feet and instantly rushed out.
Ace, who was originally in the lead, turned his head and saw that Luffy
had caught up with his sister-in-law on his back.
"Luffy! When did you become so fast!?" Ace widened his eyes.
"Hahaha, you're a Logia, and you want to compete with me, a Zoan, in
terms of physical ability?"
"hahahahaha."
In the time it took to say a sentence, he had already surpassed Ace.
"Aren't you the one who ate the Rubber Fruit?" Ace was dumbfounded.
"It's the Zoan·Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika. Rubber Fruit is another
name for it."
Luffy's voice came, but his figure was getting farther away.
Damn, this is too unfair! Not only a Zoan, but also a Mythical one!
Ace was surprised. After three years of not seeing each other, was he
going to lose to that Luffy, the one who had never beaten him before?
This is unacceptable!
Where will the big brother's face go?
"Flame Car!"
In an instant, his body burst into flames, like a flaming car accelerating
and sprinting.
In the blink of an eye, not only did he catch up with Luffy, but he also
surpassed him.
"Hahaha, don't accuse me of cheating, Luffy. Zoan inherently strengthens
the physique, it's like you using your ability, me using it once is not
considered cheating. In the end, I'm still the winner!"
Very well, you forced me.
Fifth gear, engage!
Luffy instantly entered Gear Second, his silver-white form resembling a
gust of wind, and quickly caught up to Ace.
"Sorry, Ace, I have already awakened. You can't possibly beat me."
He wasn't leading by much, just a little faster than Ace.
Just like back in Loguetown, where Garp's Haki was only slightly
stronger than his.
Awakening? Devil Fruit awakening!?
Ace's eyes widened.
"That form you used in the restaurant just now, it was your awakened
state!"
He was totally shocked.
In just three years, Luffy had awakened his Devil Fruit!
No, I can't lose!
Ace gritted his teeth and accelerated again, holding onto Luffy tightly,
refusing to be shaken off.
Occasionally, he would surpass Luffy, but quickly be overtaken again.
The two of them chased each other, running towards the direction of the
capital.
They could compete in a race while chatting.
Clearly, neither of them had truly exerted their full power.
Vivi, who was lying on Luffy's back, was also infected by the relaxed
atmosphere between the two, and her anxiety gradually disappeared,
replaced by a smile on her face.
"Go, Mr. Luffy!"
Several hours later, at noon.
Alubarna, the capital of the kingdom.
As the capital of the kingdom, this city was built on high ground.
The surrounding walls were towering, with only four long staircases in
the southeast, northwest directions leading to the elevated city.
As an ancient city with a long history, Alabasta's capital naturally had a
history of thousands of years.
Due to the assassination attempt on the king yesterday, the capital was
currently under martial law, with heavy guards stationed at the entrance
of the southern gate.
Suddenly, a thick sandstorm came from the distance in the desert, and
two figures rapidly approached.
The captain of the royal army responsible for guarding the southern gate
immediately became nervous.
"All units, attention!"
He issued a loud command, and all the soldiers assumed a vigilant
posture.
"Stop right there! The capital has been under martial law for the past few
days. No one is allowed to enter...?"
Before the squad leader could finish speaking, the two figures had
already passed through the soldiers' formation like a gust of wind.
"Wait!" The squad leader exclaimed in shock, immediately shouting,
"Chase them!"
Lying on Luffy's back, Vivi turned around and shouted, "I'm sorry, please
continue to hold your positions!"
"Vivi... Princess Vivi!?"
Only now did the soldiers recognize Vivi, and they looked at each other
in disbelief.
The princess who had been missing for two years... had returned?
Not to mention the guards' reactions.
Carrying Vivi on his back, Luffy was the first to set foot on the ground of
the capital.
"I won, Ace."
He didn't cheat either. He didn't use the power of the Sun Fruit to restore
his strength, so he was really out of breath at the moment.
Ace was also tired, supporting himself with his hands on his knees, and
smiled, "I'm really impressed. Mythical Zoan users are indeed monsters in
terms of stamina."
Vivi got off Luffy's back and became anxious, "Mr. Luffy, Mr. Ace, let's go
to the palace to see my father first."
The three of them quickly arrived at the front of the palace.
After Vivi revealed her identity, she was immediately invited into the
palace.
And this scene happened to be seen by nearby Marines.
"Colonel Hina, that's Princess Vivi, Straw Hat Luffy, and Fire Fist Ace!" a
Marine exclaimed in surprise.
What kind of lineup is this?
The princess and the pirates together?
And not only the grandson of Vice Admiral Garp, the captain of the Straw
Hat Pirates, but also the captain of the Second Division of the Four
Emperors Whitebeard's crew?
Hina, with a cigarette in her mouth, watched the three of them enter the
palace.
"Princess Vivi is the informant. Admiral Sengoku asked me to contact her.
She has evidence of Crocodile's crimes."
"But what about the pirates?"
Hina was very puzzled~
Hina frowned, wondering what exactly was happening in this country.
"You all stay here!" she said, leaving the others behind as she followed
along.
The palace.
The grand bathhouse.
Since they were covered in sweat, Vivi arranged a nice bath for Luffy and
Ace.
Meanwhile, Vivi herself was anxious to see her father and confirm the
king's safety.
The two of them soaked in the cool pool water, finally feeling relieved
from the heat.
"It seems like the king is fine," Ace said with a satisfied tone, finally
relieved from the scorching heat.
As users of Devil Fruit abilities, would feel weakened if half of their
bodies were submerged in water, as the water in this world contained a
substance, which was the natural enemy of Devil Fruit ability.
Of course, both Ace and Luffy had a certain level of resistance to it, so it
wasn't a big problem.
Especially Luffy, who had eaten the Awakened Nika fruit, had a high
level of resistance to this substance.
Even if his whole body was submerged in water, he could still have the
ability to move for a short period of time.
"No, the king might not be safe," Luffy continued to use his Observation
Haki, paying attention to the situation inside the palace.
"There are many undercover agents in the palace guard," he said.
Ace was taken aback and also used his Observation Haki, hearing some
subtle voices.
"It's Fire Fist Ace and Straw Hat Luffy!"
"What a perfect opportunity! Let's kill Princess Vivi and frame these two
pirates!"
"Impressive, Mr. 2!"
The voices came from the direction of the king's palace.
"Oh no, Vivi is in danger!" Ace's expression changed.
"It's Mr. 2, the user of the Clone-Clone Fruit. He perfectly replicated the
situation in Wano Country," Luffy chuckled, getting up from the bath.
"Ace, I'll take care of it. Join me after you finish bathing," he said.
"Do you need help?"
"It's just a little rat."
Luffy put on the clothes prepared by Vivi for them and then walked out.
The royal palace.
The palace where the king usually receives guests.
"Father!"
Vivi looked at the unharmed Cobra, and her nervousness instantly
relaxed.
Cobra stood up from the king's throne, walked down the steps with an
excited face, and said,
"Vivi, you're finally back! I thought something happened to you!"
"I'm sorry, father. Two years ago, I infiltrated an organization with
Igaram and investigated some truths about the domestic rebellion."
Vivi said angrily,
"Behind all this, is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Crocodile!"
"In these years, there have been constant appearances of pirates, and
every time he intervened and resolved the situation, the people also
regarded him as a hero."
"But this is just a facade. It's his plan. He secretly controls a criminal
organization called Baroque Works, with the goal of stealing the power of
this country!"
"He also used a banned substance called Dance Powder to block all the
rainwater in the country, causing the country to have no rain for three
years!"
"The purpose is to make the people resent and be dissatisfied with you,
father!"
Vivi emotionally exposed Crocodile's conspiracy and tricks.
Cobra was showed surprise after hearing this.
"Is that so? So that's how it is."
He walked down the stairs and came in front of Vivi.
"I know, I know. I'm really grateful to them for escorting you all the way
back to me!"
Cobra's mouth gradually curved upwards, and his expression became evil.
"Boss already guessed it would turn out like this, so please die, Princess
Vivi~"
While saying this, Cobra suddenly made a move.
"Transvestite Fist: Exploding Swan!"
A kick from under his loose robe, targeting Vivi's forehead.
BOSS?!
Vivi's pupils contracted. No, this is not father, this is... an assassin from
Baroque Works!
Bang!!!
This kick abruptly stopped five centimeters in front of Vivi.
"Mr. Luffy!" Vivi exclaimed in shock.
Luffy calmly held onto the foot that was kicked towards him. "The
Baroque Works is everywhere in this palace. The king must have been
taken away."
"Ouch!!"
Mr. 2's face twisted in pain.
He tried to retract his leg, but the opponent's grip was terrifyingly strong,
as if being held by a pair of steel pliers, rendering him unable to move.
"You are Mr. 2, Bentham," Luffy grinned. "Where is your boss? Where is
Vivi's father?"
How did he expose himself?
Mr. 2 was extremely puzzled. He had just made a move, and the
opponent appeared.
This couldn't be a coincidence. It meant that he had been exposed from
the beginning. Perhaps the opponent had been hiding on the side,
waiting for him to make a move.
"How did you know...!"
He reverted to his original appearance by dispelling his transformation.
In a ballet costume, he appeared as a man but was dressed as a
transvestite, sporting heavy makeup on his face and false eyelashes.
Unleashing his move, he shouted, "Transvestite Fist: Tip Kick!" Bentham
aimed to use an offensive approach as a defense to push Luffy back.
However, Luffy swiftly seized him and flung Bentham around like a rag,
forcefully slamming him into the ground with a resounding bang. The
impact caused the ground to crack, leaving Bentham with a bruised and
swollen face.
"Tell me, where is Crocodile?"
Faced with the questioning, Bentham grimaced in pain, showing no
interest in answering.
Luffy, on the other hand, appreciated this loyal subordinate and promptly
gave him a kick as a reward.
Haki: Coating!
Boom!
The kick landed on Bentham's stomach.
With a splutter, he suddenly spat out blood and fainted on the spot.
"Do you think I have no other choice, than asking you?Who do you think
you're looking down on?"
Luffy took out the Den Den Mushi he carried with him and dialed a
number.
"Mr. Luffy..." It was only at this moment that Vivi snapped out of her
daze, sweating nervously.
"Don't worry, I'm here. You won't have any problems, relax."
In the midst of their conversation, the Den Den Mushi connected.
"Who is it?"
"Where are you?"
"Captain Luffy?"
The voice became slightly cheerful, then quickly answered, "In the
underground mausoleum of the palace, Mr. Cobra is here too."
"Understood."
With that, the call was ended.
Turning to Vivi, Luffy asked, "Where is the underground mausoleum of
the palace?"
["That was Miss Robin!"]
Vivi thought to herself and hurriedly said, "I know, Mr. Luffy, come with
me!"
She took the initiative to hold Luffy's hand and led him towards the
underground mausoleum.
After experiencing a life-threatening ordeal just now, Vivi only felt safe
when she was holding onto Luffy.
After they left,
Vice Admiral Hina barged in and immediately noticed Bentham lying on
the ground, unconscious and coughing up blood.
"This guy... a bounty of 32 million!"
Thinking this, she suddenly turned around.
"Portgas D. Ace!" Hina gritted her teeth. "Did you do this? What is your
purpose?"
Ace: ( 0...0)
["Luffy, where is he?"]
In the underground mausoleum of the palace.
Crocodile had a cigar in his mouth and narrowed his eyes with a
malicious gaze, glancing at his capable subordinate.
"Who were you talking to, Nico Robin?"
"It's... nothing."
Robin smiled slightly, revealing her enchanting charm.
Chaoter 68 Beating Shichibukai
Violently, So you Are Called Sand
Bag Crocodile?
Crocodile is not deaf.
Between the conversation, he listened attentively and understood every
word.
Revealing his whereabouts to someone?
Crocodile's expression turned cold.
"Straw Hat Luffy?"
"Yes."
Robin didn't hide anything and had a faint smile on her face.
Having long since become indifferent to life and lacking much will to
survive, she also wanted to see what kind of expression Crocodile would
have.
As she expected.
Crocodile's face darkened.
In the past 20 years, as a woman who survived by betraying others, she
was now betraying him again, and he didn't even have any unexpected
emotions.
As a pirate who dared to seek national power, he never trusted anyone,
including Nico Robin.
Betrayal?
No, not really.
They were just in a cooperative relationship.
He needed her knowledge, and she needed the protection of his
Shichibukai title.
Crocodile didn't immediately turn hostile, but instead sneered.
"From Drum Island to Alabasta, even the fastest sailing ship would take
four or five days. What can that kid do even if he knows? He's should still
be drifting on the sea."
"That's true."
Robin nodded, thinking the same. "Back in Whisky Peak, the Straw Hat
captain asked me to tell you something, but I forgot to mention it
earlier."
After a pause, she lightly laughed. "Pluton is not in Alabasta, it's in Wano
Country."
Wano Country, a large country in the New World, is a closed-off nation.
Robin didn't know, but Crocodile did.
That country is currently occupied by one of the Four Emperors, the
Beasts Pirates!
Crocodile's expression became even more unpleasant.
He didn't believe this nonsense, but the other party actually knew about
Pluton, and even knew his purpose for "such a shit".
In an instant, his murderous aura erupted.
Crocodile stared at Robin intently.
"Did you tell him?"
"No, I'm also curious about where he found out. Princess Vivi never knew
about Pluton."
Robin crossed her arms and remained calm.
What's going on?
Crocodile furrowed his brow deeply. Judging from Robin's tone and
expression, she wasn't lying, but of course, it could also be acting.
["If it wasn't this woman who leaked the information, then where did the
Straw Hat find out?"]
["Is Pluton in Wano Country?"]
"Do you believe it?"
Robin's lips curled slightly, finding the current situation very interesting.
The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates is truly an interesting person.
Crocodile snorted disdainfully. "A low level thief, the answer will be
revealed soon enough."
Just a few words almost disrupted his rhythm, truly ridiculous.
He shifted his gaze back to Cobra.
"Where is the historical text?"
"I've already told you, it's in this underground tomb."
Cobra's hands were nailed to the wall, blood flowing from his palms. His
face was pale, and his voice weak. "As for Pluton, this country doesn't
have such a thing. No matter how many times you ask, I will answer the
same."
Crocodile grabbed his neck, the moisture in Cobra's body rapidly
depleting. His skin became dry and wrinkled.
"I'll ask again, where is the historical text?"
He needed a specific location.
This underground tomb was extremely vast. As a burial place for the
royal family throughout history, its structure was complex. It wouldn't be
easy to find a stone tablet, and it would waste a lot of time.
Losing a significant amount of moisture, Cobra's voice became hoarse:
"Pluton, what do you plan to do once you have it in your hands? You've
taken this country, what else do you want?"
"At this point, what's the point of asking these questions?"
Crocodile, confident in his victory, laughed. "What I want is not money or
status, but military power! The rumored Ancient Weapon, Pluton, is said
to be a invincible warship capable of destroying an entire island with a
single shot. With it, the World Government can't touch me. I will turn
Alabasta into a military nation."
Most people have never even heard of them, and those who have heard
of them can't be sure if they really exist.
But Crocodile can!
He believed the ancient weapon must be too powerful.
After the laughter, his tone instantly turned cold.
"Do you understand?"
"...Is your goal the World Government?"
Cobra felt shocked.
He had thought that pirates only wanted power, women, money, or
maybe the secret treasure, One Piece.
But Crocodile's ambition clearly went beyond that.
"I have placed a bomb in the capital that is capable of destroying the
entire city. With a killing range of five kilometers, it can instantly wipe
out millions of people living in this city."
Crocodile's tone was icy. "Don't test my patience, Nefertari Cobra."
Upon hearing this, Cobra's expression changed drastically.
"I understand, I will take you there..."
Upon hearing this, Nico Robin crossed her hands in front of her chest.
In the next moment, two hands grew out of the wall and removed the
nail that had been driven into Cobra's palm.
"Lead the way," Robin said with a smile.
"In the deepest part..."
Not long after, Cobra led the two of them to a secret room.
The spacious secret room had only one entrance.
In the center, there was a square stone tablet, covered with ancient
characters that ordinary people couldn't understand, facing the entrance.
"Nico Robin," Crocodile called out.
"Don't call me by that name."
Robin's eyes trembled slightly as she walked slowly to the front of the
historical text, reaching out to touch the ancient court official depicted
on it.
"What does it say on there?"
"It tells an interesting story from history."
Without turning her head, Robin became engrossed in deciphering the
text.
Crocodile clearly wasn't satisfied with this answer and coldly snorted,
saying,
"That's not what I asked. Where is Pluton?"
After a moment of silence, Robin nodded slowly and said, "Yes, it
contains information about Pluton. But I'm afraid it will disappoint you.
Straw Hat Captain was right, Pluton is sleeping in Wano Country."
Because someone had informed her of this beforehand, Robin didn't hide
the contents of the historical text at this moment.
She didn't intentionally say irrelevant things like in the original story to
deceive Crocodile.
"What did you say?!"
Crocodile's face turned very ugly. "I'll give you another chance, Nico
Robin. Where is Pluton?"
By this time, Robin had finished reading the contents of the stone tablet.
She turned around slowly, her expression remaining calm, and replied,
"No matter how many times you ask, my answer remains unchanged.
Pluton is located in Wano Country, as recorded here, Crocodile."
Crocodile inhaled deeply, and veins began to protrude on his forehead.
His murderous intent was no longer concealed.
"When?" he demanded.
Robin raised an eyebrow, unperturbed. "When did you join forces with
the Straw Hat Crew?" Crocodile's right palm displayed quicksand flowing
through it.
"I see. So that's how it is. Indeed, your reaction is as expected," Robin
chuckled. "Do you think I'm deceiving you? That I've joined forces with
the Straw Hat Crew with the intention of seizing Pluton for myself. It's
rather amusing."
Robin had no regrets witnessing such an interesting turn of events before
her death.
Next, everything would come to an end.
Crocodile, unable to secure Pluton, had descended into madness. He was
destined to lose his title of Shichibukai.
Would he face imprisonment, attempt an escape, or meet his defeat at the
hands of the Straw Hat captain who would arrive in two days? Regardless
of the outcome, this country would find salvation.
In a fit of rage, Crocodile mercilessly attacked, bellowing, "Die, Nico
Robin!"
His assault with the "Desert Spada," a sand blade formed by his right arm,
possessed the power to cut through steel. Robin, however, made no
attempt to resist. She closed her eyes, reminiscing about her childhood.
Having spent two decades living as a fugitive, the thought of meeting her
end here seemed almost like a release. But suddenly, a hand reached out
and yanked her away, causing the sand blade to miss its mark and slice
through historical texts, leaving no trace.
"What?!" Crocodile's pupils shrink, slowly turning to look at the entrance.
A young man wearing a straw hat has just retracted his extended arm and
saved Nico Robin, whom he wanted to kill.
"Impossible!" he says incredulously, "At least two more days, Straw Hat
Luffy!"
Not only is he shocked, but Nico Robin herself is also surprised, her
mouth wide open.
"Captain Luffy?"
Luffy takes off his straw hat and casually throws it to Robin, then walks
towards Crocodile with a smile on his face.
"I've actually been here for quite a while, just wanted to see your reaction
when you found out the result. It's really boring, Crocodile."
As he speaks, another woman rushes out from behind him and quickly
runs to the side of King Cobra.
"Father!" Vivi anxiously looks at her father, who has almost turned into a
mummy.
"Vivi⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯"
"Father!!" Vivi's face is filled with tears.
"He won't die, just give him some water."
Luffy glanced at her and continued to approach Crocodile: "So you're
called Sand Bag Crocodile?"
As he spoke, he stepped forward and entered second gear.
Steam overflowed from his body, and in the next second, he fiercely
attacked Crocodile.
"Although I don't know how you managed to get here in three days, what
can you do...?!"
Crocodile lacked even the interest to dodge, with a mocking smile on his
lips...
However, when his fist hit his face, it didn't go through his body as he
had imagined.
Bang!!
A punch shattered his nose, and Crocodile hung like a sandbag, swaying
behind the historical monument.
The back of his head hit the incredibly hard monument, and blood slid
down the monument.
"I can beat you."
Luffy's tone was calm as he continued towards Crocodile: "Stop
pretending to be dead, Shichibukai. Although it's easy to crush an ant, it's
not fun that way. Get up!"
Boom!!!
Conqueror's Haki crushed towards Crocodile.
Iv4's Conqueror's Haki erupted with full force, to the extent that it could
even have physical effects.
The entire secret room trembled, dust falling from the ceiling, and the
ground slightly shaking.
Robin was stunned.
Holding the straw hat in her hand, she looked incredulously at
everything happening before her.
Cobra struggled to widen his eyes, staring in astonishment at Luffy's
back.
Who is that?
"Cough... cough... cough..."
Crocodile slid down from the monument, covering his injured face, and
muttered through gritted teeth: "Haki!!"
In this sea area, in the first half of the Grand Line, in a place like
Alabasta, he actually encountered a user of Haki!
Monkey D. Luffy!
This guy is different from ordinary rookie pirates!
This bastard comes from a prestigious family, his grandfather is even a
Marine hero, so it's normal for him to master Haki!
"Don't get too arrogant, you newcomer!" Crocodile's eyes gleamed with
sharpness, and in the blink of an eye, his body dispersed like flowing
sand.
Upon reappearing, he had already positioned himself behind Luffy.
"Crescent Moon Sand Dune!"
With a swing of his single arm, an area swept by his arm generated a
crescent-shaped sand blade.
"Is that all?" Luffy responded with a palm strike from a distance.
Empowering his attack with Armament Haki, the release of his Haki
instantly shattered the sand blade and pierced through Crocodile's chest.
Puh!
Crocodile coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"You're too weak. Where's the aura you had when you faced the Demon
Heir Bullet?"
As he spoke, Luffy delivered another kick.
Bang!
Crocodile flew out like a ball, flying hundreds of meters away from the
secret room, passing by Robin, and breaking several stone pillars along
the way.
Robin had a stunned expression on her face.
"Captain Luffy."
Seeing Luffy walk past her and continue towards Crocodile, Robin
instinctively called out.
"If you want to die, why not come with me to find the complete history
and die together?"
Luffy took the straw hat from Robin's hand and put it on her head.
"I'll mark you. You're already mine. Don't go looking for death so easily.
If you die, it'll give me a headache."
["Without you, how am I supposed to find Laugh Tale?"]
["Should I go find Kozuki Oden's grave?"]
Without wasting any more words, Luffy continued to pursue Crocodile as
if he were taking a leisurely stroll.
Robin touched the straw hat on her head, looking somewhat absent-
minded.
Although they had only met once before, this was their second encounter.
But there was a strange sense of familiarity.
It was as if the other person had known her for a long time.
Coming back to her senses, Robin took out a can of water and walked up
to Vivi.
"Here let him drink some water."
"Miss Robin, thank you!"
On the other side.
Crocodile, who had been beaten up, was in a critical condition.
After breaking several stone pillars in succession, he was lying on the
ground in pain, his face contorted.
"How is this possible! It's actually such a powerful Armament Haki!"
He covered his chest, supporting his body with one hand, while spitting
blood and angrily thinking.
At his age, how did he cultivate Armament Haki to an advanced level?
And this brat even has Conqueror's Haki!
Haki was not unfamiliar to him.
20 years ago, he had mastered this power.
However, over the years, he had been lurking in the Grand Line, without
any enemies that required him to use Haki.
Just the Logia Sand-Sand Fruit alone was enough to crush anyone who
opposed him.
Logia was synonymous with invincibility in front of those without Haki.
However, the more one relied on Devil Fruit powers, the more negligent
they became in training Haki, like rowing against the current, falling
behind instead of advancing.
Now, he had even forgotten how to use the most basic Observation Haki
and Armament Haki.
He looked up and saw Luffy, wearing the straw hat, approaching step by
step.
Crocodile endured the pain all over his body and staggered to his feet.
"Don't be too arrogant, you Lowly pirate!"
Chapter 69 Defense-Breaking
Crocodile! Luffy And The Ace
Brothers Infighting?
After catching its prey, a cat usually plays around with it, treating the
prey as a toy.
Crocodile was extremely angry. He knew that he was now being treated
as a toy on the spot.
This kid had the power to defeat him in the first move.
With advanced Armament Haki, once he used a technique that caused
internal damage, it would be enough to crush his internal organs.
"Don't be too arrogant, lowly pirate!"
Crocodile staggered to his feet, raising his hand to wipe away the blood
from the corner of his mouth, his face gloomy.
"You, in your current state, dare to call others lowly ?"
Luffy was not only not angry, but he even wanted to laugh.
The only place this guy could show off was with his mouth.
"Do you know, Crocodile, there is a very interesting behavior in
psychology." Luffy remained calm and approached the other person
slowly. "The words that are unconsciously spoken when someone's
defenses are broken are often the ones that hurt themselves the most.
The person who insults others naively believes that the words that hurt
them the most can also hurt others equally.
In the online flame wars of the past, whenever someone's defenses were
broken, this kind of spectacle could often be seen.
"It's you who is arrogant, Crocodile. Deep down, you believe that you are
a lowly pirate, no, you are afraid of being called a lowly pirate by
others."
With this analysis, Luffy suddenly discovered a blind spot and asked with
great interest,
"Who insulted you before? Who hurt you?"
Lies don't hurt, the truth does!
Crocodile's temples throbbed.
The pain he felt from being hit just now was only physical, but these few
words felt like a sharp blade piercing his heart.
"It seems like you really want to die!"
His voice was cold. He pressed his right hand against the ground and
launched his ultimate move without hesitation.
"Erosion Reincarnation!"
Having established an underground tomb for at least eight hundred
years, at this moment, the power of the sandstorm began to spread from
the ground his palm touched.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The earth shook and the mountains trembled.
The power to turn heavy walls and pillars into sand, even pulverizing
rocks, turned everything around into a world of sand.
Sand, that was his reign!
"Desert King's Treasure Sword!"
In the next moment, Crocodile swung his right arm forcefully.
The desert-like ground suddenly began to flow, as if there was something
beneath the sand. In an instant, it shot out and transformed into a huge
sand blade, approaching Luffy.
Not only did it possess the power to cut through steel, but it could also
instantly turn any object it touched into sand.
Nothing is invincible!
However, Luffy simply extended his hand and easily blocked the sand
blade.
"Attacks like this can be easily suppressed with just one hand. Is there
anything new?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy's five fingers suddenly clenched.
With a loud bang, he crushed the sand blade in his hand.
Desert Great Sword!"
Crocodile's body suddenly disintegrated into sand, merging with the
surrounding sand.
Immediately, the sand under Luffy's feet bound his ankles tightly, like a
black hole.
At the same time, the flowing sand in the surrounding area turned into
four sharp blades, converging from the front, back, left, and right
directions to attack Luffy in the center.
The move that cut Akainu in half from the summit war?
The attack speed was very fast, but that was all.
With a slight movement, Luffy easily broke free from the restraints. The
four desert great swords converged together, but they had already lost
their target.
Underground tomb.
Above.
The ground suddenly turned into sand, quickly condensing into the form
of Crocodile.
The cigar in his mouth had already been knocked away by Luffy, and his
face was covered in blood as he covered his wounds and tried to escape.
"Little thief... You're really tough! That move just now probably won't
work, at most it can only hold him back for a few seconds!"
["Fight? Can't win."]
In the moment Luffy displayed his advanced armament haki, Crocodile
understood.
With his current strength, he couldn't possibly win.
Unless he went back 20 years ago, when he was still a spirited newcomer,
maybe then he could have a showdown.
But over the years, Haki's neglect has caused his strength to decline.
Bullying those who don't possess ArmamentHaki is one thing, but going
up against Straw Hat Luffy, who has mastered advanced Armament Haki,
he wouldn't stand a chance even after a hundred fights.
Alabasta is no longer a place to stay.
"Pluton... Could it really be in Wano Country?"
That place is Four Emperors Kaido's territory. It seems necessary to
infiltrate and investigate.
Contemplating his next move, Crocodile gasped for breath and quickly
fled the tomb.
However, just as the exit was within sight, a figure flashed before him,
and Straw Hat Luffy appeared.
"Do you really think you can escape?"
Luffy's mouth curled into a mocking smile.
Playing cat and mouse, it would be a joke if the mouse managed to
escape.
Crocodile paused, his face turning ugly.
Just then, a sound came from not far away.
"Even if I bet my Marine uniform, I won't let you get away, Fire Fist Ace!"
It was a female voice.
Luffy glanced sideways.
Ace was quickly running towards them, shouting as he ran,
"Luffy, there you are! I found you!"
Then, he saw Crocodile and grinned.
"It seems I'm not late. Step aside, Luffy. I'll take care of this guy! Consider
it a welcome gift for my sister-in-law!"
Sister-in-law?
Luffy was momentarily stunned. Was he talking about Vivi?
"Fire Fist!"
Ace leaped into the air and landed a powerful punch with his right fist,
creating a massive flaming fist that descended upon Crocodile.
Boom!!
In an instant, the flames that fell from the sky engulfed the surroundings
in a blaze.
"Ace, this is someone's grave. Are you going to disturb Vivi's family
tomb?" Luffy looked helpless.
Lightly falling in front of him, Ace raised his head and adjusted the
smiley face and crying face hat on his head. He grinned and said, "Let's
switch opponents, I'll leave that Marine to you! Don't worry, I'll leave him
alive!"
Even in his prime state, Crocodile probably wouldn't be a match for Ace,
let alone now that he's heavily injured. After all, Ace has Conqueror's
Haki.
Of course, like Crocodile, Ace also has a flaw of relying too much on his
Devil Fruit power and not focusing enough on Haki.
Shaking his head, Luffy turned around and faced the Marines.
The two brothers stood back to back, each dealing with their own
opponents.
"Straw Hat Luffy!"
Hina quickly ran over and when she saw Luffy, her expression wasn't
very good.
As the grandson of Vice Admiral Garp, she was only allowed to capture
him.
She didn't want to get entangled with someone like him, she just wanted
to arrest Ace.
"Shave!"
Her figure flashed and suddenly accelerated, trying to pass Luffy.
However, Luffy was faster than her.
In the midst of his movement, he intercepted her with the same high-
speed movement.
"Don't get in the way, Marine."
Luffy swept his leg.
Hina's expression changed, she crossed her hands in front of her chest,
and then she felt a tremendous force in her arms, and was instantly
kicked back.
Flying backwards, she hadn't landed yet.
With a swoosh, Luffy had already caught up, grabbed her wrist forcefully,
and then suddenly twisted it, changing her posture from facing the
ground to facing the sky.
The next moment.
Bang!
The two landed, Luffy held onto her wrist, and at the same time, he sat
on her back.
"Black Cage Hina?"
Luffy recognized this female colonel, a contemporary of Smoker, a top
student.
"Sengoku sent you?"
Hina's hands were bound, her body was pinned down, and she couldn't
move at all.
"What is your purpose with Fire Fist Ace?"
"Just sending a Colonel over, you guys really underestimate Crocodile."
Luffy was too bored to retort.
Even if it's for investigating evidence, they should at least send a Vice
Admiral.
He doesn't consider Crocodile as a person because he can beat him easily.
A mere Colonel like her would probably be taken out by Crocodile in an
instant.
Compared to the real monsters on the sea, being one of the Seven
Warlords of the Sea, he's not that impressive, but compared to these
Marine Colonels, he's invincible.
Deep down, he immediately sensed Hina's desire to resist, so he twisted
her wrist, causing her to cry out in pain.
"Don't move, I know your ability, you can turn any part of your body into
iron bars."
Luffy spoke casually.
As he spoke, he stood up and pulled Hina up from the ground.
It hurts!
Hina gritted her teeth in pain.
"You have seastone handcuffs, right?"
Saying that, Luffy felt around her, but didn't find any.
It makes sense.
This woman is a Devil Fruit user herself, so it's unlikely she would carry
seastone with her.
"What do you want to do?" Hina asked through clenched teeth, feeling
humiliated.
"Take me to get them!"
Ignoring the battle between Ace and Crocodile for now, Luffy led Hina
out of the palace.
As a Marine Colonel, of course, he couldn't go without a soldier.
At the temporary Marine base outside the palace, Luffy successfully
obtained two pairs of seastone handcuffs from Hina's subordinates.
These things are specifically used to deal with Devil Fruit users and are
controlled items of the World Government. They are not easy to obtain in
places other than the Marines.
Seastone, this kind of thing, is only produced in the waters near Wano
Country.
The majority of Marine's seastone is obtained from the World
Government, and the government, in turn, trades with Kaido.
Amazing, too amazing.
The Four Emperors and the World Government are trading.
Even though they are in a hostile position, this world is just that real.
Having obtained what he wanted, Luffy released Hina, not interested in
getting too involved with her, and immediately returned to the palace.
"Colonel Hina!" Her subordinates immediately surrounded her.
Hina moved her sore wrists and stared at Luffy as he walked away.
"Do you want to take action, Colonel?" one of her subordinates angrily
suggested.
"Are you an idiot?"
Hina glanced at him and took out a cigarette, lighting it.
She calmly started thinking.
This guy took the seastone handcuffs, probably to deal with Crocodile.
If Crocodile is taken care of by these two pirates, what about her
mission?
Her mission is to investigate the criminal evidence against Crocodile,
preferably directly from Princess Vivi.
If Crocodile is taken care of, it seems like her actions would be
meaningless.
"Bring me the Den Den Mushi."
With this in mind, Hina immediately dialed the contact number for the
Naval Headquarters.
Admiral? It's me, Hina.
The battle that erupted in the palace didn't last long.
Crocodile, who was heavily injured, was no match for Ace and was easily
defeated.
Luffy used the newly acquired seastone handcuffs to handcuff the
unconscious Crocodile.
Of course, there was also another ability user, Mr. 2 Bentham.
The old brothers were going to be in perfect order.
They also took the opportunity to clear out the Baroque Works spies
lurking in the palace.
On the other side...
Robin, who survived, also gave up on the idea of dying.
Together with Vivi, they rescued King Cobra from the underground tomb.
After drinking the water given by Robin, Cobra began to recover from his
mummified state, but his injuries would take some time to heal.
At this time, it was a little after 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
In the banquet hall of the royal palace.
Cobra prepared a sumptuous feast to entertain Luffy and the others.
Luffy, who hadn't eaten anything all day, naturally didn't hold back.
"Luffy, Captain, here's your hat." Robin, also at the table, returned the
straw hat to Luffy.
She still found it a bit unbelievable that she, who was clearly the vice
president of Baroque Works and the capable subordinate of the
mastermind behind the plot to take over the country, was now being
treated as an honored guest by the king.
As for that mastermind, Crocodile, he was currently locked up in a cell
with Mr. 2.
"Monkey D. Luffy, Portgas D. Ace..."
Cobra solemnly thanked the two of them, "Thank you for your great help.
If it weren't for you, I don't know what would have happened to this
country."
Pausing for a moment, he added, "And thank you for protecting my
daughter all the way, Mr. Luffy."
He had already learned everything from Vivi.
"Verbal thanks are worthless. Vivi ate two of my special Fruits, remember
to pay up."
"Hahaha, of course." Cobra nodded with a smile. "I will definitely prepare
enough compensation and gratitude."
"One billion for each Devil Fruit, and for resolving the crisis of the
country's destruction, let's say ten billion, a total of twelve billion per
day."
Cobra's smile froze.
Twelve billion berries!?
In the past, this amount of money would have been nothing.
But now, because of what Crocodile had done, the people in the country
were suffering, and rebellions were breaking out everywhere.
He hadn't even paid the military expenses of the royal army for half a
year.
"Hahaha."
Ace couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Truly worthy of Luffy, asking his father-in-law for money without any
hesitation.
"What are you laughing at, Ace?"
"No... nothing."
Ace grinned, his smile unchanged. Suddenly, he remembered something
and took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket, handing it to Luffy,
saying,
"Here, this is for you."
"A vivre Card?"
"You know about it, that makes it easier. Luffy, this Life Card will guide
us to meet again."
Having eaten his fill, Ace stood up and said, "The matters here are
resolved. Next, I'm going to find a traitor. The person who killed our
comrades on the ship, I must bring him back."
Upon hearing this, Luffy's chewing motion paused slightly.
He's going to go hand over himselfto Blackbeard.
Well, it's not entirely accurate to say that.
With Ace's strength, even if he can't defeat Blackbeard, he should be able
to escape if he wants to.
However, in the original story, Ace heard about Blackbeard's intention to
capture Luffy, so he insisted on confronting him for the safety of his
younger brother.
And now, Luffy has a bounty of 71 million berries, specifically for
capturing him alive.
It's highly likely that Blackbeard has set his sights on him.
The outcome probably won't be any different from the original.
"Don't go, you can't beat him," Luffy casually tried to stop him.
"Hmm?"
Ace raised an eyebrow, "What are you saying, Luffy?"
"The person you want to pursue is called Blackbeard, right? I heard
Shanks mention him before. This guy was already formidable back then,
leaving three scars on Shanks' face."
"Luffy, you have your own adventures, and I have mine. But this person,
no matter what, I must bring him back. Don't stop me!"
Ace's tone was unusually serious.
Since he put it that way, Luffy couldn't do anything about it.
Should he break his legs or something?
In the banquet hall, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The others fell silent.
Cobra, Vivi, Robin, one by one, they dared not speak.
Could they end up fighting?
Vivi nervously wondered...
Chapter 70 Straw Hat Luffy,
Famous All Over The World!
The atmosphere turnedtense.
Ace didn't leave either, just looking at Luffy, seemingly concerned about
why Luffy wanted to stop him.
Time really can change a lot, even that idiot Luffy would say something
like "Don't go, you can't beat him."
He has become calmer, no longer acting recklessly like before.
Watching his younger brother grow up so much, Ace felt relieved, but not
going was impossible!
Meanwhile, Luffy was deep in thought.
Unless he breaks Ace's leg and ties him up, otherwise Ace will definitely
go.
Once he goes, he will most likely be defeated by Blackbeard and handed
over to the Marines in exchange for the title of Shichibukai.
After that, the Summit War will erupt.
Should he go and save him then?
[In the world of pirates, once you eat the "Nika Fruit," your friends and
enemies are determined.]
He remembered a post he had seen in his previous life.
Ace clearly belongs to the friend camp, and because of Ace, the Four
Emperors Whitebeard Pirates can also be classified into the same camp.
So, if he can save him, he will.
Of course, aside from these considerations of interest, Ace and this body
have a brotherly relationship.
It would be a bit unreasonable not to save him.
Of course, how to save him is also a technical matter.
Thinking of this, Luffy turned his head to look at Cobra and Vivi, and
smiled, saying:
"This Crocodile, I'll take care of him, any objections?"
Cobra was stunned for a moment.
"That Shichibukai was defeated by you, so it's only right for you to
handle it as you please," Cobra replied with a smile.
Nodding, Luffy then put away Ace's vivre card and advised Ace:
"You should practice Haki more in the future, Ace."
He reached out his hand.
Ace hesitated for a moment, then shook hands with him, grinning.
"Next time we meet, let me see your companions too, Luffy!"
Gathering and parting.
Ace set off on his journey to find Blackbeard, contented.
The few of them watched him leave the banquet hall.
Robin rested her chin on her hand and smiled slightly, "I thought you
would break his legs."
"Am I that fierce? Robin, do you have any misconceptions about me?"
Luffy rolled his eyes speechlessly.
"Is it a misconception? I feel like if I were to run, you would break my
legs, and even if you have to tie me up, you would forcefully keep me by
your side~"
Robin's tone was filled with teasing from an older sister.
Luffy: "Don't say it, you're really good at reading people!"
If Robin were to run, he would use violence to bring her back.
"It's different, you guys are different." He smiled helplessly.
"I had planned to die there, but since you saved me, you have to take
responsibility, Captain Luffy~"
["Is she doing it on purpose? Does she enjoy teasing me like this?"]
Luffy grumbled in his heart. This mature older sister has been like this
since the first time they met, maybe Robin enjoys it.
"Just call me Luffy."
As he said that, Luffy took out a Den Den Mushi and quickly dialed a
number.
"Hello, Grandpa?"
"Luffy..."
Compared to the last time they spoke, Garp was clearly not as happy
when he received the call this time.
"What trouble are you causing now, Luffy?"
Luffy chuckled awkwardly. What's with these people, they're all so good
at reading others!
"Grandpa, the next question is crucial."
"Did you cause trouble?"
"Just asking a question, does Marine Headquarters know what I ate... the
fruit?"
"Deliberately omitting the word 'rubber'."
"After all, phone bugs are not 100% secure and there is a possibility of
being eavesdropped on."
"And also considering Garp's reception environment."
Regarding this question, Garp remained silent for a moment.
"At least, the fact that you are a Devil Fruit user, our Marine intelligence
department knows."
In other words, if Marine doesn't know that it was the Rubber Fruit he
ate, it means that the World Government doesn't know temporarily
either.
"Thanks, Grandpa."
After expressing his gratitude, Luffy cut off the communication.
"What are you planning, Luffy?" Robin smiled lightly, her beautiful eyes
continuing to focus on Luffy.
"For the sake of world peace, I've been racking my brains."
Luffy shook his head and continued to enjoy the delicious food.
At this moment, a soldier from the guard team arrived at the entrance of
the banquet hall. He didn't come in, but saluted and said:
"Your Majesty, Colonel Hina from Naval Headquarters requests an
audience."
Marine Colonel?
Cobra was taken aback, glanced at Luffy, and refused, saying, "I am
entertaining guests, please let her..."
"Let her in, I also have something to discuss with her." Luffy suggested.
Seeing him say this, Cobra immediately changed his mind, nodded, and
gave the order.
Not long after, Hina walked into the banquet hall with several marines.
"What's the matter, Colonel?" Cobra invited Hina to take a seat and then
asked directly.
"Your Majesty Cobra, I hope to hand over the criminal Crocodile to our
Marine." Hina made a serious request, "Although it's not good to say this,
it concerns the government's face."
Upon hearing this, Cobra immediately frowned.
Vivi gritted her teeth, her favorable impression of Marine plummeted.
After reporting for so long, Marine hasn't solved any problems. When Mr.
Luffy and Mr. Ace defeated Crocodile, they suddenly came forward to
take him.
"Marine!" Vivi couldn't help but say, "Crocodile is a Shichibukai, what do
you want to do with him?"
" He is no longer a Shichibukai. The World Government has stripped him
of his title, regarding the crimes he committed in Alabasta..."
Hina is also helpless. She previously reported the situation to Sengoku,
who then provided feedback to the World Government.
Considering the face of the World Government, the Five Elders demanded
that Crocodile must be brought back.
How to bring him back?
Hina can only go to see the king.
She looks at Vivi apologetically and says, "Princess Vivi, I hope you can
provide evidence of Crocodile's crimes."
Luffy laughs and says, "The face of the government? Is it because he
committed many crimes in Alabasta that he was stripped of his title? Or
is it because he, a Shichibukai, was defeated by pirates and lost his
qualification?"
There is no need to think about this question. Of course, it is the latter.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea are recognized by the World Government
as pirates with the legitimate authority to plunder.
Each of them possesses immense power that can rival that of a country.
Now, even a rookie pirate cannot defeat him. What use is he?
Even considering the face of the World Government, they still have to
cover for Crocodile.
At the very least, the incident in Alabasta cannot be reported truthfully,
or the news content needs to be altered to portray the government in a
favorable light.
"What do you want to say, Straw Hat Luffy?" Hina furrows her brows.
"I have a proposal."
Luffy says, "If a rookie pirate defeats a Shichibukai, it will indeed
embarrass the World Government. But if this pirate become the new
Shichibukai, wouldn't it be a brilliant move by the government!"
As soon as these words are spoken, everyone present is stunned.
"You want to take Crocodile's place?" Hina says in astonishment.
"Why not? If even someone like him can be a Shichibukai, why not me?I
am much stronger than him."
"Why?"
Why?
Of course, it is to conveniently save Ace.
You see, in the Summit War, the people closest to the execution platform
are Garp and Sengoku.
Next are the three Marine Admirals in front of the execution platform.
And then, the Seven Warlords of the Sea!
As long as he participates in the war as a member of the "Marine's Side,"
when the three Admirals leave their seats, he can immediately turn
against them and easily rescue Ace.
After all, Garp is a mole, so it would be easy to pretend and save
someone.
When saving someone, strategy is also important.
It would be foolish to participate in the battle as a member of the "Piarate
Faction" and go through five obstacles and defeat six generals.
In the end, he would have to fight against three Admirals and break
through their defense line. Even if there is Uncle Kizaru and Uncle Aokiji
inside, it would still be time-consuming and laborious.
Of course, all of this is based on the premise that he has eaten the Rubber
Fruit without the government knowing.
So, he needs to ask Garp.
Otherwise, it would not be a participation in the war, but a participation
in their victory banquet.
As for becoming a Shichibukai, he would have to obey the World
Government's orders...
That's just a joke.
The next collective action of the Shichibukai will be the Summit War in
over two months.
After the Summit War, he would just leave without caring about a useless
title.
Besides, there is another potential benefit.
Once he becomes a Shichibukai, Blackbeard might change his target. If
he changes his target, Ace might be able to run away if he can't win, and
he wouldn't choose to fight to the end for his brother.
Then there would be no need to fight the Summit War or save anyone.
Of course, this possibility is very small.
"I can't make this decision," Hina shook her head.
"Then let someone who can make the decision come and talk to me,"
Luffy casually continued enjoying his food. "Before that, Crocodile won't
be handed over to you guys."
Pausing for a moment, he teasingly taunted her, "Or maybe you can try to
take him by force? Of course, I suggest you at least send some one with
strength preferably an Admiral level."
Upon hearing this, Hina glared at him in anger.
"I understand, I will report to the higher-ups. Well then, King Cobra,
Princess Vivi, goodbye."
After saying that, she left the banquet hall.
As soon as she stepped out of the palace, she stomped her foot in
frustration and lit a cigarette.
"So, being Vice Admiral Garp's grandson is quite something, huh? So
arrogant! It's really infuriating!" Hina was very angry.
Well, this guy does indeed have the capital to be arrogant.
Even the wanted posters only allow for capturing alive, she has no means
to deal with them.
"Colonel Hina!"
The subordinates waiting outside all rushed forward.
"Give me the Den Den Mushi!"
Naval Headquarters, Marineford.
Marshal's office.
Sengoku rubbed his temples with a headache and said irritably,
"Garp's grandson, this kid causes too much trouble!"
On the sofa, Vice Admiral Tsuru calmly drank her tea.
"Crocodile was taken care of?"
"According to Hina's report, he was defeated by Fire Fist Ace, but before
that, he was already injured by Straw Hat Luffy."
"He can injure a Logia... Has he mastered Armament Haki? The rookies
nowadays are truly remarkable." Tsuru smiled slightly, worthy of being
Garp's grandson. "But what is the relationship between Fire Fist Ace and
these two?"
"I'm not sure yet, but at least they are not enemies."
Sengoku pondered, "Fire Fist Ace is chasing after a traitor. This
information from the New World shouldn't be wrong. This might be an
opportunity!"
Others may not know, but how could he not know?
Fire Fist Ace is the son of Pirate King Roger.
However, before this, they were all in the New World, under the
protection of Whitebeard's name, so it wasn't easy to touch them.
"Put aside the matter of Fire Fist Ace. Straw Hat Luffy has made a
request."
Sengoku explained the situation with the Shichibukai.
Vice Admiral Tsuru was immediately stunned.
This kid really knows how to cause trouble. She even suspected that the
child might have been eyeing the title of Shichibukai from the beginning,
deliberately taking down one to make room for himself...
It's not impossible.
Perhaps resolving the Alabasta incident was just a side effort.
"No matter what his intentions are, he has indeed helped us. Following
the procedures, it would be troublesome to deal with Crocodile, and it
would waste a lot of time."
Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed, "At least he did a good deed."
Although they had different positions, she quite admired Garp's grandson.
"Making him a Shichibukai would perfectly resolve the situation in
Alabasta."
Because they don't know if the Summit War will break out in the future,
from any perspective, this is a good thing for Vice Admiral Crane.
Even the gods couldn't predict it.
Straw Hat Luffy specifically went to make dumplings just for that bit of
vinegar!
If one could guess that, then..
"What do you think, Sengoku?"
Upon hearing this, Sengoku shook his head helplessly. "Garp's whole
family is a bunch of troublemakers! Lets report it to the Five Elders."
Nominating someone as a Shichibukai is something he has to personally
go to Mariejois for.
Fortunately, these two places are originally very close.
Not long after.
At the peak of the Red Line, the location of the World Government, the
Holy Land, Mariejois.
The headquarters building of the World Government, Pang Gu City.
Between powers.
Five elders stood or sat, frowning as they listened to the report from
Marine Admiral Sengoku.
"So you're saying Crocodile really did those things?"
The speaker was dressed in a black suit, with white curly hair, a fluffy
white beard, and a flat hat. He had a scar on his left cheek.
He is one of the highest authorities in the world, one of the Five Elders,
Saint
Jaygarcia Saturn!
"The evidence is conclusive. Princess Nefertari Vivi of Alabasta personally
infiltrated Baroque Works and investigated for two years," Sengoku
nodded.
"The Nefertari family..."
Saint Saturn shook his head.
This family was originally Celestial Dragons, and their ancestors were
one of the 20 kings who founded the World Government.
The other four Five Elders sneered.
"So you're saying he planned this for at least five years?"
"Calculating the time, it was after Doflamingo stole the power of
Dressrosa."
"That bastard Doflamingo started it!"
"Imitation criminals? How ridiculous!"
Doflamingo's success is because he is a Shichibukai, a Celestial Dragon.
800 years ago, the Donquixote Family was the royal family of Dressrosa.
Who do you think he is, Crocodile, to steal a country? Especially a big
country like Alabasta!
Even if he succeed, he won't be able to escape the consequences.
At this moment, the Five Elders are quite disdainful of Crocodile's
actions.
They don't know about the relationship between Pluton and Alabasta.
At this time, Sengoku ponders and says,
"Straw Hat Luffy, Garp's grandson, how strong is he?"
"Garp fought him in Logue Town. His grandson has mastered Conqueror's
Haki and is also a Devil Fruit user. His combat power surpasses
Crocodile."
Sengoku answers truthfully, without hiding anything.
"Conqueror's Haki?!"
The Five Elders are all surprised.
The rest doesn't matter; the key is the user of Conqueror's Haki.
"Will the events from over 20 years ago repeat themselves?"
"Garp's son went to join the Revolutionary Army back then, and now he's
causing us trouble!"
"But considering his combat power, he is indeed a suitable candidate."
"If he becomes a Shichibukai, it would indeed be a more perfect solution
to the Alabasta situation."
The key is to preserve the World Government's reputation.
A rookie pirate defeating a Shichibukai.
And a new Shichibukai defeating an old Shichibukai, the public opinion
will be totally different.
As for Alabasta, it doesn't really matter.
Just make a few changes to the newspapers.
Sengoku quietly waits for the decision of the Five Elders.
After some contemplation, one by one, they agreed to the request.
The next day, news about the new and old Shichibukai, as well as the
situation in Alabasta, appears in the newspapers.
On this day, Monkey D. Luffy's name resounds throughout the world!
Chapter 71 The World Focuses On
The Straw Hats! Uta: Huh? Luffy!
?
Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy, caused a sensation worldwide
when he appeared for the second time in the World Economic News.
As a rookie pirate with a bounty of 71 million, he defeated Sand
Crocodile in less than half a month and became the new generation
Seven Warlords of the Sea.
"He really is a hot topic! My judgment is never wrong!"
After receiving news material provided by the World Government, "News
King" Morgans felt proud of his foresight.
He waved his feathered hand and immediately issued instructions to all
branches around the world:
"Spread this news worldwide within a day!"
The massive media machine started running, and millions of news birds
flapped their wings, distributing freshly printed newspapers all over the
world.
In a certain area of the Grand Line,
Still on the way, preparing to meet Four Emperors Shanks, Hawkeye
looked at the newspaper in his hand, confused.
The front page headline featured two side-by-side photos.
Former Shichibukai, Sand Crocodile.
New Shichibukai, Monkey D. Luffy!
He looked at the previous bounty poster and laughed.
He hadn't even had a drink with Red-Haired Shanks, and the old bounty
had already expired.
"Straw Hat Luffy... He started right after entering the Grand Line?"
His traveling speed couldn't keep up with the news updates.
"Crocodile was taken down."
Hawkeye wasn't surprised. He was very familiar with that kid's strength
from their previous encounter.
The growth trajectory of the current Shichibukai and Monkey D. Luffy
had some similarities.
Crocodile, 24 years ago, at the age of 20, made a name for himself in the
sea, with an initial bounty of 81 million. He quickly became a
Shichibukai and was the first pirate to be recruited by the government.
Of course, they weren't called the Seven Warlords of the Sea back then.
The establishment of the Shichibukai was after the first World Summit
following the death of Pirate King Roger. In order to deal with the chaos
of the times and the rapid increase in the number of pirates, it was
officially established by unanimous vote of the representatives of the 50
affiliated countries.
Afterward, 11 years ago, at the age of 18, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock,
with a bounty of 80 million, quickly became one of the Seven Warlords
of the Sea after a single expedition.
Three years ago, the super rookie "Fire Fist" Ace made a name for himself
as soon as he entered the Grand Line and was quickly invited by the
government to join the Shichibukai, only to be rejected.
And now:
Coming from the weakest sea, East Blue, Straw Hat Luffy, with an initial
bounty of 71 million, defeated the former Shichibukai and became the
new generation Shichibukai!
From the experiences of these people, those who can make it to the world
stage will demonstrate exceptional strength even when they are still
newcomers.
Hm " Must find Shanks and have a few drinks!"
Hawkeye folded up the newspaper, showing no interest in the matter of
Alabasta.
Grand Line, New World, a tropical island.
A fat man rushed towards a cave.
"Boss! Boss! It's Luffy! Big news about Luffy!"
He held a piece of meat in one hand and waved the newspaper in the
other.
"Luffy?"
In front of the cave, the vice captain who loved beautiful women, Benn
Beckman, looked up and smiled in surprise, "Luffy? What happened to
Luffy?"
"Luffy has become a Shichibukai!" the fat man shouted.
"What!?"
With exclamations, a figure with red hair swiftly rushed out of the cave.
In the scorching weather, Shanks was originally taking shelter in the
cave, but upon hearing Luffy's name, he couldn't wait to come out.
He snatched the newspaper and eagerly looked at the news report.
"I can't stand this guy..." Beckman muttered quietly.
Then, the surrounding members of the Four Emperors' crew began to
shout and exclaim.
"What? What? Luffy? How did Luffy become a Shichibukai?"
"I really miss the time we spent in the Windmill Village. Is Luffy doing
well?"
"Didn't this guy get his bounty of 71 million just recently?"
"Luffy becoming a Shichibukai, I can't believe my eyes, Captain~"
A group of people surrounded Red-Haired, reading the newspaper and
making fun of it.
"He defeated Crocodile? Hahaha!"
Shanks laughed loudly and raised the newspaper, "Prepare for a feast,
everyone!"
"Oh!"
"We must celebrate for Luffy!"
"Wait, wait a minute, Shanks!" Seeing that this group of people was about
to forget about the main matter, Beckman had to step forward, "It's fine if
you want to celebrate, but next, aren't we supposed to go meet
Whitebeard?"
After a pause, he said helplessly, "For this matter, we have sunk several
warships."
"Ah... I almost forgot."
Shanks only then remembered the serious matter.
He had to go see Whitebeard.
It wasn't easy for the two Four Emperors to meet.
Unlike the first half of the Grand Line, where there was the Paradise Sea,
in the New World, the Four Emperors each had their own territories.
Running to someone else's territory and starting a war was not a good
idea.
In addition, the Marine's surveillance ships were also annoying. They had
to take out those surveillance warships first, then deliver the letter, and
only then could they enter someone else's territory.
After thinking for a full three seconds, Shanks decisively gave up on
Whitebeard.
"Then let Whitebeard wait a few more days. Hahaha, let the party begin!
Cheers to Luffy!"
"Oh!! Gab, bring out the alcohol!"
With the captain's order, the crew members of the Red Hair Pirates began
to busy themselves.
They lit a bonfire, brought out wine and food, and the lively party began.
Beckman sighed and rubbed his forehead.
"I can't stand these people..."
The joy of the party was theirs, but he was responsible for the aftermath.
On the other side.
In a certain sea area in the New World.
The Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick .
Pineapple Head received a free newspaper from a news bird.
"Eh!? Isn't this Ace's little brother?"
He exclaimed, shocked by the content of the newspaper.
Beside him, Vista, sitting leisurely on the steps of the deck, asked
curiously,
"Marco, what's wrong? Ace's little brother?"
"Luffy! I've heard this name so many times, my ears are calloused!"
"Luffy? Ah, Ace would mention him every time we drank. What
happened to this kid?"
"Defeated Sand Crocodile, becoming the new generation Shichibukai..."
Marco had a bewildered expression on his face: "Last time I saw him, his
bounty was only 71 million, and now, in such a short time, the
newcomers are really something! They're even more 'super' than Ace back
then."
"Hahaha, truly worthy of being Ace's brother!" Jozu, the captain of the
3rd division, laughed heartily, crossing his arms.
At this moment, a tall man walked over.
He was shirtless, revealing his muscular physique, and had a red-sleeved
white coat draped over his shoulders.
With an astonishing height of 6 meters 66, he could be called a little
giant.
Known as the "World's Strongest Man," one of the Four Emperors,
Whitebeard Edward Newgate!
"What's the big deal, Marco?"
"Dad!"
Marco walked over and handed the newspaper to Whitebeard, saying
with his hands on his hips, "Ace's brother suddenly became a Shichibukai,
it's really surprising."
Whitebeard squinted his eyes slightly and looked at the photo on the
front page of the news.
Monkey D. Luffy, the newly appointed Seven Warlords of the Sea, with
an original bounty of 71 million berries!
"Crocodile was defeated? Gu ra ra ra ra~....."
He was not unfamiliar with the sand crocodile.
However, at this moment, when he saw Luffy, he thought of Ace.
Whitebeard's smile disappeared slightly.
"It's been a while since he went after Teach...."
Whitebeard's uneasy feeling grew stronger.
"By the way, hasn't that red-haired brat arrived yet?" Suddenly, he
remembered this and asked.
"Just now, Beckman sent a message, saying that the scheduled meeting
has been postponed. Really, that red-haired bunch of people really have
no sense. They even used a Den Den Mushi directly, not afraid of being
eavesdropped by the Marines." Marco complained.
Even if they sank some of the Marine's surveillance ships, there might
still be some fish that slipped through the net.
Upon hearing this, a cross appeared on Whitebeard's forehead.
"What does that brat want?"
New World, Wano Country.
On Onigashima, the Skull Castle.
Kaido, known as the "World's Strongest Creature," was squinting at the
newspaper.
"Monkey D? It's D again!"
As soon as Kaido saw the name D, he became extremely displeased.
He chugged down a barrel of alcohol.
"Ohohoho.... Shichibukai? Boring!"
He crumpled up the newspaper and casually threw it away.
New World, Cake Island.
"Mom, there's a new Shichibukai."
"Huh? Who?"
"It's a newcomer, Straw Hat Luffy. He defeated Crocodile and took his
position."
"A Devil Fruit user?"
"I don't know, the news didn't mention it."
New World, Dressrosa.
One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the head of the Donquixote Family,
the intermediary of the underworld, and the current king of Dressrosa.
The Heavenly Yaksha, Donquixote Doflamingo.
"Fuffuffuffu.... That bastard Crocodile was taken down by a newcomer."
Laughs to death!
Grand Line, a certain sea area.
The Kuja Pirates had set upon a merchant ship in a surprise attack, busily
looting its valuable cargo. Scattered across the deck of the merchant ship
lay meticulously crafted stone sculptures, each one depicting a different
infatuated man in intricate detail.
As a pirate group under the command of the Shichibukai, Kuja Pirates
had the qualification to legally plunder. Therefore, even if a nearby
warship happened to pass by, they would pretend not to see it.
The female pirates found a newspaper on the merchant ship and quickly
handed it over to the Empress of Amazon Lily and captain of the Kuja
Pirates.
The world's most beautiful woman, the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock.
"Sister, a Shichibukai was taken down," said Marigold, her sister, in
surprise.
The Empress clenched the newspaper in her hand, her delicate face
showing no expression.
Her bright and captivating eyes gazed at the photo of the newcomer.
"A Shichibukai...."
Monkey D. Luffy!
The sensation caused by the news is rapidly spreading as time goes by.
Whether it's the Grand Line or the Four Seas, the Morgans Network is
spreading this news without regard for cost.
Even on uninhabited islands, news birds will deliver newspapers.
And with such intensity, finally, a lost news bird coincidentally dropped
a newspaper on a beach that was not its intended destination.
On the beach.
A girl with red and white hair, wearing a simple T-shirt, danced barefoot
on the sandy ground.
Her singing voice was captivating, like a heavenly sound.
This is an uninhabited island.
No, to be precise, it is an "uninhabited island" where only two people
live: the girl and her music teacher.
At the same time, it is also a place forgotten by the world, a place of
destruction.
But it used to be a world-famous music capital with a resounding name:
Elegia!
In her long solitude, the girl often sings on the beach.
And on this day, a newspaper fell in front of her.
"Huh?"
The girl's singing voice paused, and her braided hair, like rabbit ears,
stood up in excitement as she eagerly called out:
"Wait! Bird! Wait a moment! I'm Uta~"
Wanting someone to talk to, but unfortunately, the news bird clearly had
no interest in the girl.
After dropping the newspaper, it flew away.
The girl named Uta, her hair that stood up, drooped weakly.
"It flew away... sigh."
With a sigh, the girl squatted down in frustration and curiously looked at
the newspaper on the ground.
She had a great curiosity about the outside world.
For ten years, she had been tormented by loneliness to the point of
madness.
"Huh? Luffy!?"
When the girl saw the profile picture clearly, her eyes burst with
astonishing colors, and her ears perked up again.
Grand Line, Alabasta.
A reception room.
Luffy sat on the sofa, with his legs crossed, looking at the newspaper sent
by Hina.
"Your request has been fulfilled. Can you hand over the person to me
now?" Colonel Hina crossed her arms and sat on the opposite sofa.
"You're quick." Luffy nodded and looked at Vivi beside him.
Vivi immediately had the prisoner brought in.
Crocodile, with seastone handcuffs on his hands, walked into the
reception room under the escort of two soldiers.
"Straw Hat!"
As soon as Crocodile saw Luffy, his expression turned ugly.
Afterwards, his gaze turning towards the Marines.
He squinted his eyes, "What does this mean?"
"The ceremony for transferring prisoners."
Luffy laughed and said, "Thanks, Sand Crocodile. Thanks to you, I am
now a Shichibukai."
Crocodile:
He instantly understood the situation and became extremely unhappy.
This kid actually used him as a bargaining chip!
Hina frowned slightly, "Is there only one? You also captured another
person, right?"
"You mean Mr. 2? I never said I would hand this person over to you."
Indeed, he never said it!
But everyone thought that this additional person would also be handed
over to them, right?
Forget it, he's just a minor character anyway.
Hina took a deep breath, stood up and said, "Crocodile, you are no longer
a Shichibukai. Due to the crimes you have committed, you will be
escorted to Impel Down!"
"Ha ha ha, do you Marines think you're qualified to judge me?"
Crocodile sneered.
He couldn't defeat Luffy and lost. Although he was very unhappy, that's
it.
For this Marine in front of him, he felt complete contempt.
"You talk tough, bastard!"
Hina took a step forward and swept her leg.
After kicking Crocodile, her right leg continued through, and at the point
of contact, thick black chains as thick as arms immediately bound
Crocodile completely.
"Take him away!"
"Yes, Colonel!"
Two Marines immediately grabbed Crocodile's arms and forcefully
dragged him out.
"Straw Hat!!"
Crocodile's voice came from outside the door: "Is that thing really in
Wano Country?"
Seemingly unwilling, he asked one last question.
"You! Guess!"
Luffy laughed, thinking, I won't tell you, you can continue to suffer.
After that, there was no sound from Crocodile.
"Phew..."
On the sofa, Vivi let out a sigh of relief and exclaimed, "Finally, it's over.
Thank you, Mr. Luffy~"
"What are you talking about? Are you sure It's over?"
Luffy stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the scenery outside
the palace.
"It's just the beginning."
"Huh?" Vivi was stunned. "What?"
"The rebellion army!"
Upon hearing this, Vivi's pupils suddenly contracted.
She had forgotten!
The arrest of Crocodile did not mean the end of the internal turmoil in
the country.
And there... are 500,000 rebel soldiers!
Chapter 72 Princess Vivi's Love~.
Defeat 500,000 People In An
Instant!
Thinking about the 500,000 rebel soldiers, Vivi couldn't catch her breath
for a moment.
"I've already sent Robin, waiting for her reply," Luffy stood by the
window, gazing at Crocodile being escorted away.
"Miss Robin?" Vivi was taken aback.
Pururu~ Pururu~ The sound of the Den Den Mushi rang out.
"Luffy," it was Robin's voice from the other side.
"Where are you?"
"I'm in Katorea."
Luffy turned his gaze to Vivi, and Vivi immediately explained,
"It's a city east of Nanohana, and it's the headquarters of the rebel army!"
Then, they heard Robin continue,
"Sorry, Luffy, the rebel army can no longer be stopped."
"Why?" Vivi asked anxiously, "Miss Robin, are your words no longer
effective?"
Robin used to be the vice president of Baroque Works.
Because Crocodile rarely showed himself, almost all orders were
conveyed by Robin.
Therefore, Baroque Works basically listened to her.
Robin's voice sounded a bit helpless,
"It's not a problem with Baroque Works. It's because the leader of the
rebel army, a man named Koza, was assassinated the day before
yesterday. He held on until this morning and died from his injuries."
Koza?
Upon hearing this name, Vivi suddenly remembered this person and was
stunned.
The leader of the rebel army was assassinated. It would be strange if the
rebel army didn't go crazy!
"Koza is dead?" she widened her eyes.
"Hmm? Do you know him?" Robin sensed the difference in tone.
"He was a childhood friend I haven't seen for so long."
Vivi felt a sense of sadness for the loss of her friend.
Being kind-hearted, she didn't even want anyone to die in the war, let
alone a childhood friend.
"I'm sorry..."
Robin apologized: "The order was given by me. Crocodile's plan was to
create chaos nationwide, so two days ago, he sent people to assassinate
'King Cobra' and the leader of the rebellion, completely igniting the gun
powder.
Mr. 2 Bentham was the one who assassinated Cobra.
Of course, the intention was not to actually kill Cobra, but to carry out an
operation disguised as the rebels. After the assassination was completed,
he also impersonated the king and took control of the palace.
On the other hand, Mr. 4 and his partner Miss Merry Christmas were the
ones who assassinated the leader of the rebellion.
Although they didn't kill each other immediately, they severely injured
Koza, ultimately leading to the death of this young leader today.
After listening to Robin's explanation, Vivi took a deep breath and put
aside her feelings of sadness.
"This is not Miss Robin's fault, it's the Sand Crocodile! The most
important thing now is to stop the rebellion..."
At this moment, Luffy asked proactively, "Robin, what's the situation with
the rebellion now?"
"They are gathering all their forces, preparing to avenge their leader and
storm the palace to kill the king..."
Robin said in a calm tone, speaking terrifying words.
"To be honest, no matter how we explain it now, it's useless. The
rebellion has gone completely mad. If they capture Cobra, they might
even dismember him."
Telling them that it wasn't Cobra's doing, it was Crocodile. It's useless, no
one will listen.
When the emotions of the masses rise, explanations are just a cover-up.
The masses are generally blind followers. When the true leader is gone,
things will become even more chaotic.
Luffy is not very surprised by this.
It's much harder to refute rumors than to spread them!
Not to mention, in the news reports, the World Government didn't fully
disclose what Crocodile had done in order to save face.
They simply said that this person used banned dance powder and stole
rainwater from other places.
"I understand, you can come back now." Nodding, Luffy ended the
communication.
Vivi immediately grabbed his hand and asked, "What should we do, Mr.
Luffy?"
"Don't worry, it's a small problem. Sending Robin there is just a trial. If
communication doesn't work, then we'll use violence to suppress them."
It's just 500,000 people.
Back on the sofa, Luffy could even leisurely drink tea.
"But, I cannot watch so many people die. Everyone is just being
deceived." Vivi clenched her teeth. "There must be a solution..."
She racked her brains, deep in thought.
"They won't die, at most just pass out."
"Won't die... huh?"
Vivi's face showed a cute and dumbfounded expression.
In the next moment, her eyes filled with hope, she grabbed Luffy's arm
and asked anxiously,
"Mr. Luffy, do you have a way?"
Luffy couldn't help but laugh, "When these people rush over, I'll just use
Conqueror's Haki to knock them out. No need to hurry so much."
Upon hearing this, Vivi was momentarily dazed.
"Did you forget what I said before?" Luffy shook his head, "You're going
to be a queen in the future. You need to know how to use other people's
strength, position, and power to solve problems that you can't solve on
your own. Being kind-hearted alone won't make you a good queen."
Memories of their time on Little Garden flooded Vivi's mind.
Perhaps a sense of dependence had grown between them, and Vivi's
initial unease had started to fade.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Luffy, for bothering you once more," she said
apologetically.
"It's not a free service, either. Please be prepared with a reward of 1
billion berries," Luffy grinned as he sipped his tea. He couldn't help but
think, "Move a bit, and earning 1 billion is so simple."
And with the inclusion of the previous two Special Fruits, the reward
would amount to 1.2 billion.
Upon hearing this, Vivi looked troubled, biting her crimson lips, and
whispered softly,
"Um, Mr. Luffy, I just found out that my father has owed the royal army
half a year's military expenses... Maybe, we can't come up with that
much..."
The further she went, the quieter her voice became.
Luffy: "That's impossible, right? This is Alabasta! A world power with a
standing army of 600,000! If we calculate the minimum monthly military
expenses of 50,000 berries per soldier, just the military expenses alone
would be..."
"Tens of billions!"
"You can't even come up with a mere 1 billion? How can the king be so
poor?"
Luffy looked bewildered.
Suddenly, a moist sensation came to his cheek.
Luffy was taken aback and saw Vivi suddenly kissing his cheek, her face
blushing, speaking softly,
"Can this save us from all that money... Please, Mr. Luffy, the country
really has no money left..."
She was both shy and embarrassed, feeling that she owed him too much.
"I hate women who tease and then run away!" He moved, and then kissed
her hard and forcefully.
"Huh?" Immediately after, Vivi let out a sound of surprise and was
pressed onto the sofa.
Vivi did not expect that Luffy would suddenly kiss her, and her body
went soft. The other party's aggressive momentum made this little
Princess who was still a Virgin feel nervous, as if a prey has encountered
its natural predator. Vivi didn't know what to do, her eyes widened in
confusion, and she didn't know where to put her hands. Luffy sucked
Vivi's red and soft lips hard, as if sucking some honey out of them. Vivi's
lips were soft and red, with a touch of slipperiness. Luffy was a little
addicted to it and refused to let go. and the latter gradually became
confused amd immersed by Luffy's forceful kiss. Her soft body also
relaxed a little. Gradually, she closed her eyes.
Outside the door.
The soldiers immediately turned around, silently praying in their hearts,
"I didn't see anything!"
At this moment, King Cobra hurriedly walked over.
He had just received a report from his subordinates that the rebel army
was gathering all their forces, preparing to launch a full-scale attack on
the capital.
At the thought of the casualties of war, King Cobra didn't dare to slack off
for a moment and immediately thought of seeking help from Luffy.
But just as he reached the door...
"..."
He saw the scene on the sofa and was dumbfounded.
"Your...!" The soldier at the door wanted to salute.
King Cobra immediately regained his senses, made a gesture for silence,
and quickly waved his hand, signaling the two to leave.
Then, he quietly moved his steps, trying not to disturb his daughter's
intimate moment.
"Vivi has grown up too."
It wasn't until he had walked a considerable distance that he let out a
sigh as a father.
He was getting older himself and it was time to consider the issue of
succession.
However, pirates...
Thinking of this, King Cobra had a headache.
Luffy's grandfather is the Marine hero, Garp, and he takes pride in the
fact that they are a good match.
But Luffy is a pirate, and moreover, a Shichibukai.
Should he hand over the throne to a Shichibukai?
That wouldn't be appropriate!
Vivi is the only descendant of the Nefertari family in this generation.
According to the general inheritance system,
The most suitable person is Vivi's child, who will directly inherit the
position when he is too old to work.
Next is Vivi's husband, who will inherit the power.
Lastly, it is Vivi herself, unless her husband is completely useless, in
which case this option comes after the first two.
But considering the current situation, the answer naturally is...
The child.
Next is Vivi, and lastly, Luffy.
"No, I'm overthinking. It's a good thing that this girl has someone she
likes, but we don't know what the future holds."
The worried old father, Cobra, thought to himself.
We also have to consider Luffy's character.
"Your Majesty."
Suddenly, a young man wearing an Arabian-style headscarf and a white
robe hurriedly approached and knelt down to pay his respects.
He is the vice officer of the kingdom's guard, who was sent out by the
fake king two days ago to suppress the rebel army and has just returned
now.
"Pell, how is the situation with the rebel army?" Cobra regained his
composure from his worries.
"It's very bad. They are expected to reach the capital by three o'clock this
afternoon!"
Pell replied with a serious tone and added, "I heard that the princess has
already returned. Is Princess Vivi alright?"
["That girl is really getting intimate with her loved one..."] Cobra thought
helplessly.
"For now, Vivi has some matters to attend to. Let's not worry about her.
Pell, gather the troops and prepare for the final attack against the rebel
army!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Luffy doesn't care about the 1 billion.
He is not seeking any rewards. He was just teasing Vivi. But the reward
made him happy.
He also dislikes women flirting with him and then running away without
taking responsibility.
Therefore, he gave Vivi a harsh lesson.
He only let go of the girl when she was almost out of breath.
To be honest, she was too inexperienced. She didn't even know how to
catch her breath. When Luffy did it for the first time, he instantly
mastered this technique.
I will really need to teach her.
"Hoo... hoo..."
Vivi blushed, panting, her long eyelashes trembling.
"Mr. Luffy!" she exclaimed angrily.
"It's only natural for me to kiss you back right," Luffy laughed.
"No... um..."
It wasn't a refusal; she had already accepted him. She was just afraid of
being seen, so she pushed him away.
Seeing through the girl's thoughts, Luffy teased, saying,
"Your dad came by earlier and then left."
"Ah, ah, ah~!"
Vivi screamed, covering her face, her cheeks turning as red as ripe
apples.
"Hahaha, let's go. They seem to be discussing a battle strategy."
Luffy couldn't help but laugh as he pulled her up from the couch.
["No, I can't go. How can I face my father!"]
Vivi resisted strongly, but when she thought about the rebellion, she
gritted her teeth and followed his footsteps.
Arriving at the door of the meeting room, she took a deep breath, trying
to keep herself calm.
She pushed the door open.
Cobra looked up and saw his daughter's unnatural expression. He
immediately smiled and said,
"Vivi, Luffy, you're here. We're just about to discuss our
countermeasures."
He acted as if nothing had happened.
In the meeting room, besides Cobra, there were two other people.
"Princess Vivi!"
Upon hearing this, Vivi finally regained her composure. She greeted her
father first and then introduced Luffy,
"They are the vice-captains of the Royal Guard, Pell and Chaka. They are
the guardians of our Alabasta."
Pell, the one in white, had the Zoan-type Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Falcon,
one of the five fruits that grant flight ability.
Chaka had the Zoan-type Dog-Dog Fruit, Model:Wolf . Since Captain
Igaram was not present, he was currently the acting captain.
The powers of these two have been passed down in Alabasta for
generations.
When the current user of the power dies, the fruit will be reborn
somewhere in the country, giving birth to a new user who becomes the
guardian of the kingdom once again.
This situation is extremely rare. These Zoan fruits embodies willpower!
"Pell, Caka, he is Luffy, the hero who saved this country!" Vivi introduced
the two again with a smile.
Regarding this matter, the two vice-captains were obviously already
aware.
Caka stood up and bowed, expressing his gratitude:
"Luffy-sama, thank you very much for protecting His Majesty the King!
The two of us were deceived and almost became criminals in Alabasta!"
"That's right, please accept my gratitude for this matter!"
Pell, dressed in white, had a serious expression on his face as he stood up
and knelt down.
Luffy glanced at Vivi and said helplessly:
"No need, I've already received the rewards."
Upon hearing this, Vivi's face turned slightly red, a mix of happiness and
shyness.
"Regarding the rebel army, please listen to me."
Luffy couldn't be bothered with small talk and went straight to the point:
"If you trust me, let's do it like this..."
With a command from King Cobra, the million citizens of the capital
were evacuated to designated safe zones.
As for the entrances in all four directions, they were completely open
without any defense.
In the afternoon, around three o'clock.
Luffy sat cross-legged on the palace wall, leisurely drinking tea, waiting
quietly.
Behind him stood Vivi, King Cobra, and others.
Although everyone trusted Luffy, there was still a hint of nervousness
when it came down to the actual situation.
The problem with the rebel army was about suppressing them with
minimal casualties.
Neither King Cobra nor Vivi wanted to see a large number of casualties.
As for Pell and Caka, they were even more concerned about the safety of
the king and princess.
Therefore, the best solution was for Luffy to take action.
When the clock hand reached the half-hour mark, the ground began to
shake.
"They're here!" Pell took a long breath and said in a deep voice, "It's the
sound of hooves!"
The thundering sound of hooves, the galloping of thousands of horses,
even though there was still a long distance, the vibrations could still be
felt.
That was 500,000 people!
With the intention of tearing the king apart, they rushed all the way to
the capital.
"Luffy-sama, I'm counting on you!" Caka entrusted with a serious
expression on his face.
Luffy waved his hand, signaling everyone to stay calm.
Soon, the tremors became stronger as the rebellious army poured in from
the south gate, rampaging through the capital and heading straight
towards the palace square.
Luffy activated his Observation Haki, instantly enveloping the entire
capital, including the surrounding areas.
The air was filled with dense and chaotic auras, brimming with killing
intent.
"Cobra!!"
Suddenly, a voice filled with hatred resounded, and the vanguard finally
arrived at the square.
The rebel soldiers looked up and saw the people on the city walls.
"Rebel soldiers! Listen to me..." Vivi immediately wanted to explain.
Luffy touched her hair and said, "It's useless. We can deal with it later."
As he spoke, his gaze became focused.
Boom!!
In an instant, it felt as if the sky darkened.
Terrifying Conqueror's Haki emanated from him, covering all the rebel
soldiers like a blanket.
It was as if he had established his dominion, and within this range, those
with weak wills couldn't even hold on for a second.
Before the vanguard of the rebel soldiers, who had just entered the
square, could condemn the king for his "sins"...
Conqueror's Haki descended like a devastating blow.
In an instant, it was as if they were wheat in autumn, and the people on
horseback fell one after another.
In the blink of an eye, everyone, including the horses, fainted.
Then, Conqueror's Haki spread to the outer areas.
The entire capital fell within Luffy's striking range.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!
1 vs. 500,000!
Duration: 3 seconds...!
The victor: Monkey D. Luffy!
"It's done."
Haki came and went quickly. Luffy patted his butt as he stood up from
the city wall, taking a sip of water.
Vivi and the others had expressions of disbelief.
Is it over just like that?
Chapter 73: 18+ Awakening
Haki, Emperor-Level Combat
Power! Alabasta's Last Hours
Is this it? Is it over?
Half a million people, and solved just like that?
Even though they knew in advance, at this moment, everyone is still
shocked to the point of numbness.
Vivi leaned against the wall and looked down at the scene below.
In front of the palace square, there were many rebel soldiers lying in
disarray, their eyes rolled back.
These people were the vanguard troops, riding warhorses adapted to
desert terrain.
Even the horses fainted!
Quiet.
The capital is very quiet at this moment. Compared to the previous
thunderous cries of thousands of horses, there was a pin drop silence.
Pell gasped for breath.
"This is Conqueror's Haki? The power possessed by only one person out of
millions, the power of a king!?"
"I've heard about it before, but witnessing it for the first time is
astounding!" Chaka was equally amazed.
To this, Luffy could only nod.
Initially, it was only an unconscious use triggered by a burst of emotions.
Through subsequent training, he learned to control the range, target, and
intensity.
To be able to instantly incapacitate half a million people like that, only a
select few can achieve such mastery.
After all, Luffy's Conqueror's Haki had already reached Iv4, and another
level-up would allow him to master Conqueror's Coating.
"I used almost indiscriminate attacks, so some civilians were probably
affected. The rest is up to you."
Luffy wasn't interested in getting involved and turned to leave.
The aftermath work is more troublesome.
To collect the weapons and equipment of the half a million unconscious
rebel soldiers, to clear them out and settle them elsewhere, and to inform
them of the truth and appease them afterwards.
This is not something that can be done in a day or two.
Fortunately, Luffy doesn't need to worry about all this. His mission is
already complete. "huh." Vivi wanted to help, but was rejected by Cobra,
who asked her to accompany the hero.
Someone accompanied him, and of course Luffy wouldn't refuse. The two
of them wandered around the palace, and the afternoon passed by.
No one came to disturb them, as the machinery of the Alabasta kingdom
was busy.
Night fell.
At the highest point of the palace, on top of a tower.
Luffy looked up at the starry sky.
The stars twinkled on the deep blue canopy of the sky, like countless
pairs of eyes, blinking.
"When I was a child, I used to climb up here often, and every time I
would be scolded by my father."
With the country's affairs finally resolved, Vivi's mood lightened. Taking
a cue from Luffy, she gazed up at the myriad stars in the night sky, her
face lit up with a joyful smile, and she began to share childhood
anecdotes.
Being the sole princess, she had always been treated with great care, as if
she were a fragile treasure, one that might shatter if held too tightly and
melt if kept too close.
Until a few years ago, the country encountered problems, and Crocodile
appeared as a hero.
In the following year, not a drop of rain fell in the entire country, and a
severe food crisis occurred in various places.
The original oasis turned into a desert.
Countless people died of hunger.
At that time, she was only 14 years old.
But she resolutely abandoned her princess status and was determined to
infiltrate a criminal organization to investigate the source of the crisis.
"Now that I think about it, I really didn't consider anything back then. I
only knew that I should do something, but I didn't know what was the
best way to do it," Vivi sighed softly.
"No, you are already amazing!"
To have such determination at the age of 14, she is as brave as Kozuki
Hiyori or even more, at least in Luffy's opinion.
Looking back at the many princesses that appeared in the original story,
Vivi is one of them whom he liked and admired from the beginning.
"Thank you, Mr. Luffy~" Vivi turned around, and a genuine smile
appeared on her delicate face.
Innocent and radiant, it was a brilliant smile befitting a girl who was
about to turn 16.
"As for the reward, Alabasta doesn't have that much money left, so I can't
pay you 1.2 billion." She put on a charming expression and playfully
acted like a spoiled child in that moment.
Luffy chuckled and shook his head.
He wasn't a devil, but he still insisted on deducting money from others
even though he knew they didn't have any.
"Never mind, consider it a debt for now. When Alabasta returns to its
former prosperity one day, remember to pay me back."
"Yes! I will remember!" Vivi smiled sweetly.
The atmosphere suddenly fell silent for a while.
"Tomorrow, will the Straw Hat crew arrive?" she whispered.
Luffy nodded. It had been two days and he also misses his crew.
"After that, will you leave?" Vivi's voice became even softer.
"Of course, we won't stop until we reach the final island." In order to gain
access to the permanent free adventure shop, he must dominate the
Grand Line, and one of the indicators is finding Raftel.
If he couldn't even find Raftel, how could he dominate?
"Mr. Luffy!"
Suddenly, Vivi's tone became more serious, her shining eyes staring at the
person beside her.
Luffy turned around, and a soft body threw itself into his arms, the wind
brushing his face.
"I like you~"
The little fangirl took the initiative to give a sweet kiss.
Luffy was a little shocked! Vivi's body fragrance was lingering in his nose,
and it also aroused a deep and strong desire in Luffy's heart.
Vivi only wore a white gauze spring skirt, lined with a flesh-hugging
waistcoat, and a pair of green gauze pants, which vaguely showed the
skin underneath and silver panties. She wore snow-white trousers on her
feet. socks, dragging a pair of exquisite embroidered shoes, red and white
contrasting, extremely bright.
A pretty face that was originally so beautiful, looks even whiter and more
tender under the moonlight. A head of blue and bright hair falls
vertically like a waterfall. Her whole body exudes an elegant and young
fragrance. The little girl was full of charm not fitting her age, no man can
resist such temptation.
Luffy hugged her tightly moved his lips to kiss her lips. He sucked her
small lilac tongue slowly into his mouth, soft, warm and smooth. Her
lilac tongue and the unique fragrance in her mouth aroused his heart,
making him even hot.
Luffy put his hand on the breast of the beautiful princess, carefully
caressing the soft and tender nipples, feeling the pink, tender and soft
touch. Vivi moved uneasily in his arms, feeling her lilac tongue being
sucked and the rough hands caressing her breast. She hummed "Uh-ah"
and thin moan came from her nose from time to time, teasing the heat in
Luffy's heart to grow stronger.
After a while, Luffy felt as if his body was on fire. He couldn't bear it any
longer. He pulled off the ribbon on the beautiful girl's slender waist,
parted her spring shirt, and quickly took off her clothes.
Soon, all that was left of the beautiful girl was a pair of tiny trousers, her
smooth and soft belly, her wait thin and slender waist, and her round,
white and flawless legs. Full of beautiful curves.
Luffy stared at Vivi's thighs, the smooth legs exposed in front of his eyes.
They were white and flawless, plump and straight, pink and moist, so
smooth that it seemed like water could be squeezed out.
At this point, Luffy simply let go of his hands and feet and took off the
tight bra she was wearing. Vivi closed her eyes tightly, her cheeks were
pink, and her chest was rising and falling. Soft moans of pain and joy
constantly escaping from her lips. As soon as the bra was removed, the
white, round breast jumped out defying gravity, and the two bright red
nipples on the chest were beating incessantly. Luffy's heart was full of
heat, Luffy lowered his head and took one in his mouth, flicking it
quickly with the tip of his tongue while twisting the soft and elastic
breasts. Shy moans escape through Vivi's throat. Luffy wrapped his arms
around her slender waist and pulled her up hard. Vivi opened her eyes,
saw Luffy looking at her with a smile, and buried her head in his arms in
shame.
Luffy hugged her shoulders and squeezed her slippery plump breasts with
the strong and solid muscles on his chest. He felt the two cherries
gradually become erect in the gentleness, which made his heart tremble.
Vivi was nervous and agitated at the same time, and crystal beads of
sweat oozed from her warm skin.
Luffy slowly laid her down on the roof, and gently licked her breasts and
arms, but his hand secretly slipped into her panties, and his fingertips
lightly traced the two mysterious and slippery lips between her legs. Her
beautiful vaginal lips were already warm and moist. Luffy's mouth felt
dry and his heart was beating fast. Vivi trembled all over and moaned,
her smooth thighs clamped tightly. Luffy gently raised her slender waist,
held her buttocks and took off her panties. Vivi was biting her bright
lower lip with her little teeth, ashamed to open her eyes.
He held one of her thighs, moved it slightly apart, and looked down. He
saw the smooth pink hole, two crystal pink plum lips tightly clamping the
tender slit, her lower abdomen was round and firm, and her waist was
slender. Holding it in hand, the round buttocks are plump and smooth,
Luffy can't help but admire the exquisiteness of the creation.
He stretched out his fingers and gently slid them along the red and pink
flesh slit, while. Opening her eyes wide Vivi's face was as red hot,
"um...um... " constant moans escaping her mouth. Her round buttocks
trembling slightly, love juices slowly flowed out from her pink hole,
staining Luffy's fingers, shining with lustful light.
Luffy couldn't wait to take off his underwear, his penis was already
reaching the sky, and a little bit of transparent liquid was dripping from
the horse's eye. He spread her round firm and smooth legs left and right
and moved closer to her. Vivi was so embarrassed that her pretty face full
of crimson blush.
Luffy slowly straightened his waist, letting the huge brown-red glans
gently move on the plump and tender pussy lips. Vici couldn't bear the
heat of his glans.
"ah.." moaning softly and nervously, Vivi raised her buttocks as if to cater
to Luffy. The two sticky pussy lips were filled with crystal clear liquid,
which wetted the tip of the cock in a short time. Luffy felt the blood all
over his body boiling, his huge cock was swollen and itchy, and it felt
like his heart was itching too. He stretched out his hand and gently
parted Vivi's fleshly pink lips, guided his glans to the mysterious and
narrow mouth of the pink vagina, moving his waist to thrust in. Vivi
knew what was about to happen, her face was hot red, and her chest
heaved rapidly. She looked at Luffy who was leaning down, and suddenly
said with a trembling voice: "Luffy, I... this.. I am scared, you... you... …"
Luffy leaned over Vivi's beautiful body, kissed her soft red lips, and said
gently: "Vivi, don't worry, I like you,I will let you have the best
memories!"
Vivi stared deeply at Luffy's confident and gentle face and said
infatuatedly: "Luffy, I like you too, no I love you. Come, fall in love with
me!"
He slowly entered Vivi body. Vivi trembled, shuddered, and kept
moaning in pain,"Agh...um.."
Luffy stopped with pity, leaned over and kissed Vivi's soft lips,
intertwining with her mouth and tongue. When her body felt relaxed, he
used another force to pierce through the barrier and completely enter
Vivi's body. Along with Vivi's delicate cry, suddenly, dots of falling red
dyed the roof under her buttocks, like falling flowers, exceptionally eye-
catching.
"ahh, Luffy!"
Vivi yelled, a string of crystal tears fell from the corners of her eyes, her
hands tightly hugged Luffy's waist, her whole body trembled violently,
tears escaping her eyes.
Luffy gently kissed away the tears on Vivi's face and said softly: "Don't
cry, Vivi, I will love you forever!"
Vivi raised her pretty face, which was stained with tears, and punched
Luffy in the chest several times softly, and said cutely: "Luffy it hurts, you
are too rough."
Then with deep affection in her eyes, Vivi said affectionately: "Luffy, I am
so happy. I am finally yours. What about you? "
Luffy kissed Vivi's soft lips and said gently: "Of course I am happy!. Vivi,
do you know how happy I am? To have a beautiful princess like you"
Vivi smiled and said with deep affection: "Your words are so intoxicating!
I am really happy to be with you! After so many years, I am finally
feeling happy"
After a pause, her face turned red, and she whispered: "Luffy, fall in love
with me!"
Luffy thrusts slowly. Vivi's dimples turned red, her brows frowned, her
lips slightly parted, her beautiful eyes lightly closed, showing an alluring
and charming look. endured the impact, moaning non-stop in her mouth,
which sounded like pain and joy. Her beautiful moans were like a song
but not a song, like a seductive voice, constantly stirring Luffy's heart,
and arousing his desire even more.
Luffy became more and more excited, and his movements became more
and more intense, constantly penetrating Vivi's delicate pink hole turning
it red and swollen. Vivi was panting and moaning, as if she couldn't bear
the abuse, but her delicate body was tightly wrapped around Luffy like a
sea snake, constantly moving to accommodate Luffy.
Luffy felt that Vivi's vagina was constantly contracting and squirming, as
if there were countless small mouths sucking his dick asking for milk.
Waves of extremely numb feeling came from the sexual organs, which
stimulated him to move more and more violently!
Vivi felt waves of extremely pleasant, sweet, extremely intense pleasure
rushing towards her. Under the stimulation of this kind of intoxicating,
and ecstatic pleasure, Vivi's mind went blank. Her soft, naked and
beautiful body felt unspeakably wonderful under Luffy's thrusting. Her
crimson hole gushing love juice constantly .
Her beautiful arms were sore and uncontrollably trembling. Ten delicate,
slender, fingers on her milky little hands trying to find support on the
roof.
Their movements became more and more intense, they were covered in
sweat, panting rapidly. Waves of intense pleasure like electric currents
constantly coming from the sexual intercourse between the two of them.
Their bodies were numb in heat. Both of them were filled with
excitement, and Vivi couldn't help but let out melodious moans.
".um...um...ah...uh...uh...uuuu" Her moans were melodious, exciting, and
made people feel numb all over. It aroused Luffy's extreme desire! He
moved violently, moving with strength. The strong and fiery dick pressed
against Vivi's soft and warm cervix wall again and again! The extreme
pleasure made Vivi's whole body tremble. She was in a daze, shaking her
head violently, her long beautiful hair flying, and she let out a high-
pitched and sharp scream. "uuuuuh~"
The two of them were making love intensely, their minds went blank,
and they forgot everything.
"Uuuuuuh" suddenly Vivi let out a burst of high pitched scream, her body
twitched violently, her hands tightly hugged Luffy waist, tears streaming
down her face, she reached the peak of her pleasure! Releasing a burst of
warm liquid.
Luffy was already very hot. Feeling the warm love essence released by
Vivi's tight hole constantly sucking and contracting his dick. He couldn't
bear it any longer, pushing his dick deep into her . A burst of hot essence
surged out, ejaculating deep into Vivi's womb. With a violent shake Vivi
couldn't help releasing love essence two to three more times.
Afterwards, the two hugged each other tightly, panting heavily, touching
each other and kissing each other passionately, embracing each other
affectionately.
Vivi was naturally beautiful, but now after being nourished by Luffy, she
was emitting a mature charm.
Luffy was so drunk that he couldn't take his eyes off it. Seeing Luffy being
so fascinated by her, Vivi felt a sweet feeling in her heart. She rolled her
eyes at Luffy charmingly, and kissed him. Luffy stared lovingly at the
baby in his arms, his heart full of happiness and satisfaction. He gently
stroked Vivi's hair and said softly: "Vivi, are you happy?"
Hearing this Vivi punched him shyly, and then sighed with satisfaction:
"Luffy, I'm so happy! I didn't expect that things between men and women
can be so wonderful!
When she said this, her expression was elegant and peaceful, but the
corners of her eyebrows and eyes inadvertently revealed a charm, full of
the lustful atmosphere of a young girl turned into a mature woman. Luffy
felt the amazing provocativeness of this beautiful woman, the desire in
his chest burned fiercely again, his stamina was full and his still erect
dick inside her tight hole throbbed with blood. Vivi felt it immediately,
her cheeks were flushed.
Luffy whispered in her ear: "Vivi, didn't you say that the love between
men and women is so wonderful? Let's enjoy it again! This time you take
the initiative, come on, get on top!"
Vivi was so embarrassed, but she couldn't resist Luffy, so she had to shyly
step on Luffy's waist and sit down slowly.
Luffy lay on his back and reached out to caress Vivi's unusually plump
and soft breasts, feeling very happy. He patted her plump buttocks and
said with a grin: "Vivi, why are you still not moving?"
Vivi's face turned red. After hesitating for a while, she leaned down and
slightly supported herself, moving her other arm towards the bulging
weapon her buttocks gently swayed, and then burst of extremely intense
pleasure filled both of them.
Vivi's slender waist kept moving, she bit her teeth lightly, her eyebrows
were slightly wrinkled, and her beautiful eyes were blurred, with
pleasure. Soon her face was flushed and dripping with sweat. Her
beautiful face was completely replaced by lustful thoughts and
coquettishness, and she kept making seductive moans from her mouth.
Perhaps she thought of Luffy leaving Alabasta, she gave her all. With a
misture of wet and constant sound of "pa..pah..pa~" she was swaying her
round elastic buttocks up and down mixed with sweat and love juices...
The nights in Alabasta were also hot, typical of a desert country.
.....
The next day.
Luffy woke up from the soft bed, but Vivi was nowhere to be seen.
He got up, washed up, and went to the large bath, soaking in the cool
water, silently enjoying his leisure time.
Recalling last night's battle, moving from the roof to the bathroom and to
the bed.
Altough it was her first time, Vivi was so wild enduring the whole night.
But this behavior made him feel a little uneasy.
It's probably a sign that she's preparing to say goodbye to him.
As a princess, and the only child, Vivi clearly needs to stay in Alabasta.
"Sleeping with me and then wanting to run away?"
Luffy couldn't help but think, what a heartless woman. She's less than 16
years old, and still a week away from her 16th birthday, yet she's already
this heartless. What will she be like when she grows up?
"Then I'll just have to tie her up and take her back with me. "
After all, he's a pirate, and kidnapping a princess is one of the things
pirates love to do, right?
With his mind made up, Luffy, as usual, opened the adventure shop.
Great, he finally saw another Haki fruit.
Buy it!
[Observation Haki]: Lv2 → Lv3
"A one-third chance, what luck?"
Refresh! Refresh! Refresh!
After refreshing three times, he finally saw the second one.
Buy it, eat it.
[Observation Haki]: Lv3 → Lv4
This is unbearable.
Continue refreshing, refresh again.
The third Haki fruit.
[Conqueror's Haki]: Lv4 → Lv5
In that instant, the techniques of using "Conqueror's Coils" awakened in
Luffy's mind.
As if it was innate, he naturally mastered this ability.
He tried clenching his fist, and the Conqueror's Coils appeared on his
right fist, with black and red lightning flowing in the air.
"Finally reached this level."
Luffy was very satisfied.
With Haki, he could confidently say that he had completely reached
Emperor-level combat power!
"This is all the result of mt sweat and perseverance!"
"Hmm, without my persistence in refreshing the shop, would I have
awakened Haki today?"
That would have taken several more days!
Luffy looked at the adventure shop again, considering whether to refresh
another Haki fruit.
But after thinking about it, he decided to give up for now.
After refreshing the shop five times, continuing to refresh would cost 640
adventure coins, and then 1280...
Forget it, forget it.
[You have arrived at a new island, Alabasta, and received a reward of
1000 adventure coins.]
[Adventure Coins: 4545→ 5545]
Closing the adventure shop, Luffy got up and left the bathhouse. After
dressing, he followed the servant to the restaurant.
Not seeing Vivi, he asked,
"Where is Vivi?"
"She is dealing with the aftermath of the rebellion," the servant replied.
"Princess Vivi instructed me to serve you once you woke up. What would
you like for breakfast, Luffy-sama?"
"Give me some of Alabasta's specialty cuisine."
Luffy nodded and asked again,
"By the way, have you seen a woman with a white cowboy hat?"
"Are you referring to your companion? Miss Robin?" The servant shook
his head.
Where did she run off to?
Luffy picked up the phone and dialed Robin's contact number.
The port city, Oil Flower.
The Sunny and Merry docked at the port one after another.
Nami and the others got off the ship and saw Robin.
"Ah~ Whisky Peak's beautiful lady~" Sanji immediately became
infatuated.
"Miss..." Usopp opened his mouth but couldn't remember for a moment.
"Just call me Robin, that code name is no longer necessary." Robin smiled
slightly and said, "I am here for you guys. Mr. Swordsman, there's no
need to be so nervous, I am already your companion."
Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword he didn't trust this woman very much.
He frowned and asked, "Where's Luffy?"
"Luffy is in the capital of Alabasta. I just spoke with him and he asked me
to bring you all there."
"Then we're counting on you!" Sanji immediately pledged his loyalty.
Nami's face darkened. "Wait, I still can't trust you. I want to talk directly
to Luffy!"
"Nami-san, the matter with Crocodile has already been resolved. Haven't
you seen the news?" Robin thought for a moment and took out a bag of
gems from her pocket. "These are what I found in Crocodile's treasury. I
don't know how to handle them..."
Seeing the sparkling gems, Nami's eyes turned into the symbol for beli.
She pressed her hands against her cheeks and shamelessly exclaimed,
"Robin-neesan, let me handle it for you~"
Robin chuckled lightly and gave all the gems to Nami.
Afterwards, she noticed Chopper and was slightly surprised. "A face I
haven't seen before?"
"He's our ship's doctor, Tony Tony Chopper. He joined us as a doctor on
Drum Island," Bartolomeo introduced.
"A doctor?" Robin couldn't resist cute things. The socially anxious
Chopper hid behind Usopp, which gave her some mischievous idea.
"Dr. Chopper, nice to meet you. I'm Robin, the archaeologist of the Straw
Hat Pirates," she said, lifting her hand lightly.
Immediately, an arm grew on Chopper's body and started scratching him.
"As you can see, I have the ability of the Flower-Flower Fruit. I can make
any part of my body bloom like a flower and grow on any tangible
object."
"Hahaha! Stop it! Don't scratch me!"
Chopper was itching and rolling on the ground.
Robin smiled and released her power.
"Let's go, I have prepared transportation, we can reach the capital by
noon."
Upon hearing this, Nami immediately remembered something: "What
about the prisoners?"
"Bring them along."
Soon, the group brought down several prisoners from the Merry Go.
Everyone boarded the transportation prepared by Robin, three large
carriages, one for men, one for women, and one for the prisoners.
Bartolomeo served as the guard and rode with the prisoners.
In the ladies' carriage.
Nami curiously asked, "Robin, what was the news you mentioned earlier?
How is Crocodile? Is everything resolved? Is Luffy okay?"
A series of questions followed, Robin had anticipated them and
immediately handed out yesterday's newspaper.
"Luffy has become a Shichibukai."
"Eh!?"
The ladies were shocked.
At noon, the Straw Hat group finally arrived at the capital.
Upon learning that they were Luffy's companions, Cobra made time to
meet everyone.
In the banquet hall.
After being separated for two days, the group finally saw their captain.
"Hey, how are you?" Luffy greeted with a smile.
"Luffy, you idiot, running off by yourself, don't make people worry!" Sanji
couldn't help but say.
Then, they saw Vivi sitting next to Luffy.
"Ah~ Haven't seen you in a few days, Miss Vivi, you are still as beautiful
and charming, no, even more beautiful and charming than before~"
["Of course, that's natural, after all, she has been nourished."]
Luffy secretly thought to himself, this is all his hard work.
Vivi politely smiled and felt guilty when she saw Nami...
Vivi knows about her relationship with Luffy.
But last night, emotions got the better of her and she took a step forward
unintentionally.
But it's okay, they will soon part ways, although Vivi felt a little reluctant
to part.
She comforted herself.
"Miss Nami, and everyone, welcome to Alabasta!"
"Vivi!"
Nami happily went up to her best friend and held her hands.
The two of them had a friendly conversation.
Luffy glanced at everyone and smiled, saying, "The situation in Alabasta
has been resolved, sorry for making you worry."
After a long time, Zoro finally got to drink alcohol again and immediately
started chugging it down.
With a satisfied sound from his mouth, he said,
"So, when the log pose is fully charged, we can go to the next island,
right? We should buy more alcohol then, we gave all the previous alcohol
to those two giants."
Upon hearing this, Vivi immediately said, "It will take five days to fully
charge."
"No, seven days," Luffy shook his head and said, "In seven days, it will be
Vivi's coming-of-age ceremony, the princess's adulthood ceremony. You
don't want to miss it, right?"
Everyone showed an interested expression.
"Oh, the princess's coming-of-age ceremony, what will it be like?" Usopp
asked curiously.
To this, Luffy smiled and remained silent.
Of course, this is merely the surface reason. The true motive is his
intention to take Vivi with him and have her celebrate her coming-of-age
ceremony alongside her father. When they meet again, it might be a year
or even two years later. His plan is a secret known only to himself.
Vivi, however, is very touched. She also wants everyone to participate in
her coming-of-age ceremony to commemorate the end of this journey.
Therefore, she is very happy.
"Now, let me take you all around this city."
Chapter 74 Vivi's Farewell,
Shichibukai Is Robbing The
Princess! !
After having lunch in the palace, Vivi took on the role of a guide, leading
everyone on a tour of the capital city.
The Straw Hat Crew was filled with joy, but a few members chose to
remain behind.
Zoro, Bartolomeo, and Robin stayed in the palace while the others
ventured out for the tour.
As the crew enjoyed their day out...
"Hey, Luffy," Zoro asked with genuine curiosity at the table, "Why did
you suddenly become a Shichibukai? It doesn't really match your
personality, does it?"
Luffy chuckled to himself, impressed by moss head's observation.
Bartolomeo had an expression of admiration on his face, "Indeed, Luffy-
sama, being a Shichibukai is nothing worth mentioning!"
Robin chuckled lightly, "Is it because of Ace?"
The others didn't know, but she was there at the scene and had some
guesses about it.
"Sort of. The situation is a bit complicated, and you guys wouldn't be able
to comprehend it. You'll know in the future."
Luffy smiled and said, "You guys, since you've come all the way to
Alabasta, why not go sightseeing together?"
Upon hearing this, Zoro grinned and said, as long as there's alcohol, it's
enough.
The few of them weren't interested.
"Luffy-sama, how should we deal with those prisoners?" Bartolomeo
asked, "Should we send them to the Marines for a reward?"
"Now that things have settled down, we do need to take care of those
prisoners. You guys bring them out first. Robin, I'll leave it to you."
"Yes, Luffy."
Immediately, the three of them got up and left the banquet hall.
Luffy turned to look at King Cobra.
Now Luffy truly is his son in law.
"King Cobra..."
"Luffy, no need to be polite."
King Cobra smiled.
As the king, how could he possibly not know what happened in the
palace roof.
Regarding Luffy and Vivi's matter, he wouldn't stop it or interfere.
Everything should go with the flow.
After all, it was his daughter's own choice, and he respected Vivi's
personal will.
After pondering for a moment, Luffy directly asked,
"The Nefertari family, they are the descendants of the 20 royal families
who established the World Government 800 years ago."
King Cobra was taken aback.
"Not many people know about this."
Considering that Luffy comes from a prestigious family, it doesn't seem
too strange that he knows about this.
He waits quietly for the continuation.
Luffy nods and says, "What I'm about to tell you might surprise you, and
if it spreads to the outside world, it could bring about a serious crisis."
"Please go on!" Kobra's expression becomes serious.
"Among the 20 kings of the past, there was a person named 'Nerona Imu.'
It might be him, or it might not be."
Luffy says with a tone of uncertainty, "This person has been alive for 800
years and is still the true ruler of the World Government."
Although Cobra was somewhat mentally prepared, he still shows a
shocked expression.
For a moment, he doesn't know what to say.
"At the headquarters of the World Government, there is a vacant throne
that symbolizes the unattainable. It represents the 'equality' among the 20
kings internally, but that is just a facade. In reality, Imu, the king of the
Celestial Dragons, has always been the owner of the throne, and the Five
Elders obey his commands."
"800 years ago, there was indeed a king named Nerona Imu.." Kobra
takes a deep breath and is astonished by what Luffy has said.
If this information were to leak to the outside world, it would definitely
cause a global shock.
"Luffy, how did you find out about these things? Was it Garp?"
"My father is Monkey D. Dragon."
Luffy decided to use his background.
Kobra:
He is dumbfounded.
Monkey D. Dragon!?
Is it that Dragon?
The leader of the Revolutionary Army, listed by the World Government
as the "world's most dangerous criminal"!
What's the deal with this family?
Grandfather is a Marine hero, son is the leader of the Revolutionary
Army, and grandson is a pirate.
Is it really okay to be related to this family?
"What I said earlier was all background information, just setting the
stage."
Luffy reassures his father-in-law and says, "Actually, what I want to say
is, your Nefertari family was once part of the D clan, right?"
The D clan, also known as the natural enemies of the gods, and the so-
called gods refer to the group of world nobles, the Celestial Dragons.
Of course, Imu.
Cobra remains silent for a moment and nods.
"This is something Vivi doesn't know either. Luffy, what exactly do you
want to ask?"
"I want to ask..."
Luffy wanted to ask if he could take a look at the letter left by Queen
Nefertari D. Lili.
Nefertari D. Lili, one of the 20 kings from 800 years ago.
Back then, she chose not to go to Mariejois and become a Celestial
Dragon.
Instead, she returned to her homeland, Alabasta.
But the strange thing is, the person who later inherited the throne was
her younger brother.
And she herself, as if in a "blank hundred years," disappeared.
She only left behind a letter.
Luffy was quite curious about the contents of this letter.
But upon careful consideration, it doesn't seem appropriate to ask Cobra
directly now.
It might make his father-in-law overthink things.
After all, only Cobra himself knows about the letter. Besides him, there is
no one else.
"No, there's nothing I want to ask."
Luffy shook his head, got up, and smiled, "Cobra, if you ever have the
chance to meet the Five Elders, don't ask anything about the blank
hundred years. It will bring disaster upon you."
Saying that, he left the banquet hall.
When he reached the door, he paused for a moment.
"As for history, I will know everything when I reach Raftel. At that time, I
will let...tell you."
["Let your daughter tell you in person."]
["This father in law is really bold to ask the Five Elders himself..."]
["You're very brave! Father in law"]
["But if you continue you'll die without any value."]
Cobra watched Luffy leave in a daze, lost in thought.
["So that was a reminder!"]
Imu?
Cobra furrowed his brows deeply.
He was indeed searching for the truth about his ancestor, Queen
Nefertari D. Lili
If it weren't for Luffy's words, he would have really gone to ask the Five
Elders.
...
"Karoo."
After leaving the banquet hall, Luffy saw Karoo outside.
This big duck was drinking water with a straw, it's really amazing that a
duck can use a straw.
"Quack! Quack!" Karoo saw Luffy approaching and immediately called
out to him twice.
Luffy smiled and touched its feathers, "Are you offering me a drink? Who
wants to drink what you've already drunk? Karoo, do you want to come
with me on an adventure?"
"Quack?"
"Your owner really wants to go on an adventure, but also loves this
country too much to leave. I'll take her away, do you want to come with
me?"
"Quack?!!"
Karoo was startled.
Karoo: (*•Δ•)["Quack you! Actually wants to quack my princess! And
quack me to join too?"]
Karu took three seconds to think, then nodded vigorously.
Wherever its owner goes, it will go!
At this moment, Robin and the others came over with the prisoners.
"Luffy."
Luffy turned around and looked at the prisoners for a moment.
Mr.1, Miss Doublefinger.
Mr.2.
Mr.3, Miss Goldenweek.
Mr.5, Miss Valentine.
Mr.9.
A total of eight people, five men and three women.
When the eight people saw Luffy, they all looked somewhat fearful.
They had read the newspaper and knew that this person in front of them
was already one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
When they first received the mission, they never expected that their
target would turn out to be such a formidable character.
Luffy calmly said, "Your Baroque Works' Mr.0, also known as the former
Shichibukai Crocodile, has already been sent to prison by me."
"How do you plan to deal with us, Straw Hat Luffy!" Mr.1 remained very
calm.
His loyal subordinate, Bartolomeo, immediately punched him and said,
"Watch your tone, prisoner, show some respect to Luffy-sama!"
Mr.3 smirked and said, "Lord Luffy, you don't plan to send us to prison
too, do you?"
"What's the benefit of sending you all to prison? It's just a small bounty."
"The Marines won't kill you, since each of you is a Devil Fruit user."
The ultimate result will definitely be imprisonment in Impel Down, and
who knows, maybe two months later, Blackbeard will cause chaos in
Impel Down and they will all come out again.
"I'll give you two choices."
Luffy chuckled lightly and held up two fingers.
"The first option is to be thrown into the sea and fed to the fish."
"The second option is to seek forgiveness from Vivi, join the Straw Hat
crew, and become a member of the second team."
No one would consider the first option.
As for the second one, seeking forgiveness from Princess Vivi?
Is that even possible?
These people have done countless bad things in the past. If they can be
forgiven, Vivi must be a saint!
"What if we're not forgiven?" Miss. Valentine trembled.
"Then, of course, I'll send you to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish,"
Luffy said matter-of-factly.
This is not a threat.
He doesn't lack a few more fighters. He's just giving Vivi the decision-
making power.
If Vivi can truly forgive this group of people, then she will take on the
position of the second team captain.
If she can't forgive them, then they will be thrown into the sea.
Giving them to the Marines for a bounty exchange is completely out of
the question. If they were sent over, these people wouldn't die, and they
might even cause trouble in the future.
In short, there are only two choices.
Either kill them or recruit them.
The decision lies with Vivi!
Time flies, and a week passes in the blink of an eye.
The palace, dressing room.
"Princess Vivi, you've grown up. You look exactly like Lady Titi from
back then."
"Is that so? I've only seen my mother's appearance in photos."
"It's almost time for your coming-of-age ceremony. The Queen would be
very happy to see you now."
The head maid in charge of taking care of Vivi said with a smile on her
face.
She has watched Vivi grow up, almost like a half-daughter.
"Actually, the coming-of-age ceremony should have been held when you
were 14, but it was delayed for a while..."
"Don't worry, Alabasta will recover soon!"
"We have to thank Mr. Luffy. Without him, I really don't know what
would have happened to this country."
"Yes, Mr. Luffy is a very gentle person," Vivi said with a bright smile
when Luffy's name was mentioned.
As someone who has the experience, the head maid could naturally
understood and laughed along.
At this moment, the voice of Igaram came from outside the door.
The captain of the guard had returned to Alabasta five days ago, and
when he came back, everything had already settled.
At this moment, he stood outside the dressing room.
"Princess Vivi, the speech will begin at 10 o'clock. A large number of
people have already gathered in front of the palace square."
"I understand, Igaram, I'll be there soon."
"No need to rush, this is your coming-of-age ceremony. You must present
your best to the people."
"Yes!"
In front of the palace square, tens of thousands of people crowded the
place.
Countless people eagerly looked towards the entrance of the palace.
Above the entrance, a platform was built on the city wall. In a few
minutes, the princess of Alabasta would appear.
Everyone was very excited.
And on the best viewing platform.
At the top of a building directly facing the podium.
The members of the Straw Hat Crew stood or sat, waiting for Vivi with
smiles on their faces.
"Ah! Vivi is coming out!" Usopp exclaimed.
They saw a girl with long sea-blue hair, wearing a simple dress, exuding
a youthful aura, slowly appearing in their sight.
Vivi, who appeared on the podium, scanned the crowd with her eyes and
finally spotted the Straw Hat Crew directly opposite.
She saw Luffy, smiled slightly, and her eyes turned into crescents.
"Princess Vivi! Princess Vivi! The jewel of Alabasta!"
The crowd in the square cheered.
Vivi took hold of the microphone, and her melodious voice, akin to a
lark's song, resonated and enveloped the entire country through the Den
Den Mushi device.
"Recently, I embarked on a great adventure!"
The moment she uttered the first sentence, silence descended across the
land.
"It was a journey across the shadowed seas, navigating through days of
despair."
"Upon leaving our homeland,"
"I came to realize the vastness of the ocean!"
"It's home to countless wondrous, bustling islands!"
"Teeming with unseen creatures,"
"And adorned with surreal landscapes!"
"The ocean's melodies,"
"Occasionally soothing and harmonious,"
"Embracing my minor troubles,"
"Gracefully transforming them into flowing tides!"
"At times tempestuous and surging,"
"Shattering my delicate soul,"
"Mocking my timidity!"
Vivi's voice bore the hues of her memories, her speech devoid of scripts
and technique, flowing purely from her heart.
"During a tempestuous storm,"
"On a day of desperate hunger,"
"I encountered two humble boats,"
"Manned by those who rode the winds and conquered the waves."
"They gently laid their hands on my shoulder and spoke,"
"Do you see that glimmer?"
"This is the unsinkable little boat that steers through even the darkest of
nights,"
"Dancing over one colossal wave after another."
"They harbor no fear of the sea,"
"Even when faced with opposing winds,"
"Their bows ever pointing resolutely ahead."
"Later, one of them gestured towards the horizon and told me,"
"Too much gentleness isn't fitting for a princess."
"All I could muster was an apologetic smile."
"He grinned and tousled my hair once more,"
"See, that is hope."
Though history may label it a mirage,"
"For me,"
"This is the undeniable truth."
Vivi smiled, her eyes shimmering with tears, fixed upon the Straw Hat
crew seated opposite her.
"Today, I must still say, I'm sorry..."
She couldn't continue with the words that followed.
For at that moment, a figure interrupted this deeply moving speech.
Luffy appeared on the stage.
Vivi had a stunned expression and instinctively shouted,
"Luffy?"
There was a commotion in the square below.
Luffy pulled Vivi over and snatched the microphone from her hand with
a smile.
"Hey hey, people of Alabasta, good morning. I am Monkey D. Luffy, one
of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and also the new 'hero' who helped you
defeat that old man Crocodile."
"To be honest, all of you are a bunch of idiots, being played around by
Crocodile."
"Everything that happened in this country was planned by him. Dance
Powder? Rebel Army? Assassinations? War?"
"Don't doubt it, he did it all."
"Of course, you don't need to thank me, and I don't need your thanks
either."
"I just want to teach you all a lesson, pirates are pirates. Before, a
despicable Shichibukai came here, wanting to take away your country."
"Today, another Shichibukai has come, and he wants to take away your
princess!"
"Hahaha ha ha ha ha ha ha~."
Luffy laughed and threw away the microphone, carrying Vivi as he
leaped over the heads of the people in the square.
"Goodbye, people of Alabasta."
"Goodbye, King Cobra."
"I've taken your daughter!"
Everything happened so shockingly.
To the point where everyone's brains were still in a state of shutdown.
Vivi was the same, being held with a bewildered expression.
"W-Wait, Luffy!"
"I can't wait any longer, guys, it's time to set sail!"
Luffy shouted to his companions.
"Oh!"
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Dispatched With The Highest
Combat Power In Naval
Headquarters!
Bang!
The door to the room was violently pushed open.
Captain of the guards, Igaram, rushed in anxiously.
"Your Majesty, Princess Vivi has been kidnapped!"
On the single sofa by the window, King Cobra, dressed in a burgundy
robe, held a glass of red wine in his hand.
He smiled as he watched the commotion outside the window.
Upon hearing Igaram's urgent voice, he turned his head and said,
"No need to panic, Igaram."
"But, Your Majesty, princess Vivi..."
"She will be fine."
Cobra smiled.
If it were any other pirate, he would have been worried. A kidnapped
princess would either become a bargaining chip for blackmailing the king
or a plaything in the slave market.
But if it was Luffy who took Vivi, he believed it wouldn't be like that.
Firstly, he was the grandson of a Marine hero, and he was also the hero
who saved this country. Moreover, he was Vivi's beloved.
Secondly, the Straw Hat Pirates were Shichibukai, and their bounties
were frozen. There wouldn't be any bounty hunters targeting them, and
the Marines wouldn't pursue the Straw Hat Pirates.
"Vivi must have been eager to go on an adventure, right? Let her go. She
must have been suffering for this country for the past two years."
Cobra stood up and walked to the window, looking at Vivi, who was
taken away by Luffy, and said softly,
"After experiencing a broader world, when she returns, she will definitely
become a qualified queen."
"Your Majesty..."
Igaram's face was blank, but influenced by Cobra, he quickly calmed
down.
"I'm a little reluctant. Will Princess Vivi be able to eat well on this
journey? What if she gets sick? Can Doctor Chopper cure her? Will she
have conflicts with Miss Robin?"
"Hahaha, you're overthinking, Igaram. Vivi has grown up. After her
coming-of-age ceremony, she has become an extraordinary princess!"
Cobra laughed heartily.
Looking at Vivi gradually disappearing from view outside the window,
the old father muttered blessings in his heart.
[Be healthy and happy, Vivi!]
"Luffy, please, please put me down!"
Being held by Luffy, and in front of tens of thousands of citizens, Vivi's
face turned bright red, and she could only resist with her voice.
"No, if I put you down, you won't follow me."
Luffy grinned.
Now being held, Vivi was in a state where she couldn't resist and could
only accept it.
Once she was put down, she would become someone who couldn't
abandon her country, saying, "I am a princess, I cannot abandon this
country." He doesn't want her to be in such dilemma, as a good husband
he directly helped her choose.
"The sea is vast, and there are many adventures waiting for you ahead.
The Emerald City, Sky Island, the Fishman Kingdom under the sea, the
giant tribe's Elbaf... don't you want to see them?"
Listening to the temptation of her loved one, Vivi bit her lip and angrily
said, "You're really cunning, Luffy!"
"See, even your dad agreed."
"Dad..."
Vivi turned her head and looked towards the direction of the palace,
seeing her father's smiling face through a small window.
Her dad didn't stop her...
But the citizens were shouting:
"Damn Shichibukai! Let go of Princess Vivi!"
"We won't spare you! Damn pirates, how dare you take away our Princess
Vivi!"
"Chase them! We absolutely cannot let Alabasta's gem be taken away!"
A massive crowd, the people spontaneously chased after the Straw Hat
Crew.
"It seems like everyone really likes you. If I get caught, will they beat me
to death?" Luffy laughed.
"They will definitely beat you up!"
Vivi chuckled.
"Well then, I can't let them catch me."
Vivi gradually tightened her grip around his neck, and her resistance in
her mind became submissive as they moved further away from the
palace.
"Luffy."
"What's wrong?"
"I deeply love this country, but I also love you. Take me with you!" Vivi
buried her head in his embrace, her eyes curved like a crescent moon,
and she spoke touching words full of happiness.
Luffy paused for a moment, grinned, and said, "Then hold on tight."
A wavering princess sometimes only needs a little push to take a brave
step forward.
We are a hundred steps apart, and you have already taken 99 steps. I
don't want to disappoint you in this last step either.
Vivi thought happily in her heart, and her slender and delicate arms
tightened around him.
With thousands of people chasing after them, Luffy carried Vivi and
rushed out of the royal palace.
The people loved the princess very much. Even though some would drop
out due to exhaustion, there would always be new citizens joining the
pursuit.
Running and talking at the same time.
After a grand crowd of people ran for hours, they arrived at a beach to
the east of the capital.
The Sunny and Merry were both docked here.
"We've been waiting for you, Luffy, Vivi..." Nami stood at the ship's edge,
hands on her hips, and smiled.
"Ah~ Miss Vivi! You've finally came!" Sanji called out enthusiastically.
"Get on the ship." Zoro grinned.
"Nice to see you again, Princess Vivi." Robin smiled gently and spoke.
"Anyway, let's hurry and run, hahaha." Usopp laughed heartily.
"Welcome back, Miss Vivi." Kaya expressed her welcome.
"Luffy-Sama, I'll stop the pursuers behind us!" Bartolomeo made a gesture
to activate his ability.
In the next moment, a huge barrier opened up, blocking countless people
behind Luffy and Vivi.
On the coast, Luffy leaped lightly and finally jumped onto the Sunny,
holding Vivi in his arms.
"Set sail!"
He immediately gave the captain's order.
In the next moment, both ships quickly lowered their sails and slowly
moved away from the coast.
"Damn it! Why does a place like this have walls?"
"Devil Fruit user! Damn it!"
"Princess Vivi!"
The crowd gasped for breath, pounding on the barrier.
"Look, it's the Marines!" someone spotted a warship approaching from the
sea.
"Hey, Marines! Pirates are trying to steal our princess!"
Countless people shouted in unison, placing their hopes on the passing
warship.
"Marines? Indeed," Usopp's face turned green with fear.
Meanwhile...
The Marines heard the cries of the crowd and saw two pirate ships, as
well as the princess being held by the pirates.
"Colonel Smoker, it's Straw Hat Luffy," a lookout put down his binoculars
and quickly reported the situation.
Smoker, who had left Logue Town and come to the Grand Line to pursue
greater strength, took the cigar out of his mouth and frowned as he
snatched the binoculars.
"Straw Hat Luffy! And... the princess of Alabasta! What are those people
shouting?"
"Colonel, it seems they're shouting that Straw Hat Luffy has taken their
princess... and they want us to retrieve her," a Marine was a bit confused.
"Fire!!"
Smoker, full of righteousness, coldly gave the order, "Warning shots! You
go and negotiate, tell him to hand over the princess!"
The Marines on the warship looked dumbfounded.
"We... we can't do that, Colonel Smoker. He's a Shichibukai!" a captain
immediately stepped forward to stop him.
"So what if he's a Shichibukai? Are my orders useless? Shouldn't it be
your duty to watch a princess being taken away right?" Smoker's face
darkened.
The captain immediately fell silent.
Firing at a Shichibukai... no, before that, that guy is Vice Admiral Garp's
grandson.
No, no!
Absolutely not!
Without orders from above, attacking a Shichibukai, once done, the
Colonel would be in deep trouble, and might even have to go to the
Marine court.
Hmph, what a bunch of useless people.
Smoker's face was full of displeasure as he threw his binoculars to the
captain and walked to the bow of the ship, shouting,
"Straw Hat Luffy!"
"Smoker?"
Luffy put Vivi down and raised an eyebrow.
This guy came to the Grand Line too?
"Even if you're a Shichibukai, kidnapping a princess from an allied
country is still illegal!!" Smoker warned.
The key word here is "allied country".
Marine can't interfere with non-allied countries.
Luffy laughed, "Long time no see, have you improved your skills?"
Daring to shout in front of him, it seems that the previous punch was too
light.
"What do you mean long time no see?!"
Smoker's face turned ugly as he threatened loudly, "Hand over the
princess! Otherwise, I will report your criminal activities to the
government and your Shichibukai title will be revoked!"
Unlike the situation with Crocodile, Luffy is caught in the act.
It is indeed illegal, but whether his title will be revoked is hard to say.
Luffy's mouth curled up, he didn't care at all. Don't you understand what
background means?
It's just kidnapping a princess, even her father is willing, what are you?
Oh shit he is really a Marine?
However, he remained calm and composed, while Vivi was anxious.
She quickly stepped forward and shouted, "I'm doing this willingly!"
Smoker:
Citizens: "..."
"What are you saying, Princess Vivi!" the citizens exclaimed in shock.
"Were you threatened?"
Vivi shook her head and smiled, shouting to the citizens,
"I'm sorry, everyone, please go back. I want to continue this adventure for
a while longer. And please apologize to my father for me. I want to truly
experience the vastness of the sea. It will definitely be a journey full of
rewards."
It doesn't seem like a threat, but a sincere call.
The people who have managed to make it here are the ones who truly
care about and protect the princess.
Everyone looked at each other and ultimately chose to respect the will of
Her Royal Highness.
"Since Princess Vivi said so... then there's nothing we can do."
"Princess Vivi, please stay safe."
"Monkey D. Luffy, you bastard, you better protect the princess. If
anything happens to her, the people of Alabasta will never forgive you!"
As the commotion gradually subsided, Luffy chuckled lightly.
"Alright, guys, let's set sail!"
The ship changed its course and, guided by Nami, headed towards the
deep sea.
"Goodbye, Smoker. I hope the next time we meet, you'll be a little
stronger. Otherwise, your threats just like your fruit will turn into gas
and disappear."
On the warship,
Upon hearing Luffy's mockery, Smoker's face turned red with anger.
Bastard!
What does it mean voluntary? Am I just a clown?
He clenched his fist in frustration.
"Colonel..." the captain cautiously called out.
[That's why I said, don't get involved in Shichibukai's affairs if it's not
necessary. It's not something a colonel should be concerned about.
If you want to communicate on an equal footing with the Shichibukai,
you should at least be a vice admiral in the Marine Headquarters.]
"Land!"
Smoker took a deep breath and calmly gave the order, "I'm going to see
the king."
Whether it's voluntary or not doesn't matter. What matters is the king's
attitude.
If the king wants to investigate, he must report to the Marine
Headquarters.
As for the king not wanting to investigate, it's really not his concern.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is unnecessary, but it is his sense of
justice!
Naval Headquarters, Marineford.
A military ship docked in the inner bay, and Marine Admiral, known as
"Aokiji" and real name Kuzan, with the ability of the Logia Frozen Fruit,
let out a sigh and walked down from the ship's plank.
Naval Headquarters, the highest combat power!
"Aokiji Admiral!"
As soon as he got off the ship, the many marines in front of the military
port immediately saluted, their eyes filled with admiration.
"Arara, why are so many people gathered here? Did pirates attack
headquarters?"
Aokiji scratched his head.
"Don't joke around... How could pirates possibly attack headquarters?"
A colonel, with a speechless expression, saluted and said, "You just
returned from the New World, it must have been a tough journey."
After a pause, he continued, "The Fleet Admiral asked me to wait here for
you."
Sengoku wants to see me?
Aokiji's face showed a disgusted expression. He had just completed a
mission and returned.
Ah, being an Admiral is such a busy life. No wonder Mr. Garp has always
refused promotion.
"I understand, its really..."
Helpless, Aokiji had no choice but to go to the headquarters fortress.
Although that's the case, he could delay for a second. He first went to his
own Admiral's office and sat for a while, lying down and sleeping for half
an hour. After being reminded multiple times by his subordinates, he
reluctantly went upstairs to the Wind Temple.
As soon as Sengoku saw Aokiji enter, he said in a displeased tone, "You're
too lazy, Kuzan!"
"The two Four Emperors in the New World are about to meet, and I
almost couldn't come back." Aokiji sat on the sofa, poured himself a cup
of tea, and said, "Can you let me rest for a bit?"
"What's the situation?"
Sengoku's expression became serious when it came to the Four Emperors.
Aokiji answered, "Most of the surveillance ships over there have been
sunk, so we can't get close to monitor or observe. The specific reason is
unknown. And the Red Hair Pirates came specifically to warn me."
[Admiral, no matter how strong you are, you are still just one person. On
the other side, there is a complete Four Emperors pirate crew.
If you don't leave, then we'll fight.]
Of course, Aokiji cannot fight with Red Hair and the others, so he can
only retreat to a safe distance.
And then, he was called back.
Sengoku fell into deep thought.
Why would Red Hair and Whitebeard make contact? Could it affect the
stability of the world?
The movements of these two Four Emperors are not ordinary. The main
task of the Marines is to maintain the balance of the Grand Line.
"So, why did you call me back?" Aokiji yawned and lay on the sofa,
pulling down the eye mask on his forehead. "If there's nothing, I'll go
back to sleep."
"It's Nico Robin!"
With a sudden movement, Aokiji sat up, took off his eye mask, and had a
surprised expression on his face.
Sengoku continued, "This woman used to hide behind Crocodile, but now
that Crocodile is gone, she has infiltrated the Straw Hat pirate crew."
"The Straw Hat pirate crew?" Aokiji frowned.
Of course, he knew about this newly emerged pirate crew.
The captain, Monkey D. Luffy, is Garp's grandson, and he is now a
Shichibukai. It's impossible not to know about him.
"Aokiji, you need to capture Nico Robin. It's a request from higher up."
"What about Straw Hat Luffy?"
"I don't care about him. Just bring back that woman."
"What I mean is, if he tries to stop me, what should I do? How far can I
go?"
"Don't kill anyone!"
Sengoku's face was serious. "That's also taken into consideration by
higher-ups. Understand? The Devil's Child, Nico Robin, must be brought
back. Even if Straw Hat Luffy has potential, he is still far from being able
to stop you!"
After a pause, thinking about Aokiji's relationship with Garp as master
and disciple, Sengoku warned again with seriousness, "I don't need to
repeat the importance of this matter, right? That woman holds the key to
unlocking the devil!"
Upon hearing this, Aokiji scratched his head, got up, and walked out of
the office.
"Understood, I'll do my best..."
Not long after, the Marine Admiral's warship set sail from Marineford,
approaching the route of the Straw Hat Crew.
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