People are selling cans in the Straw Hat Pirates, and they are coercing Nami at the beginning

Traveling through the world of pirates, Ryan awakens the jar merchant system.

Sell ​​jars to get points as rewards, which can be exchanged for various abilities!

Those who purchase and open the jar will receive a random prize.

At the beginning, Nami is desperate. Under Ryan’s coercion, Nami decides to pay the price and open the jar.

Afterwards, the Straw Hat Pirates’ style of painting completely changed!

Zoro: “The Thousand Blades, a magic sword that can only attack but not defend? That’s interesting.”

Luffy: “Another delicious treat, cool! Wait, what does this Saiyan blood mean? Can I eat it?”

People are selling cans in the Straw Hat Pirates, and they are coercing Nami at the beginning
Chapter 1: The Jar Merchant
The salty sea breeze brushed across my cheeks, carrying with it the unique fishy smell of being baked in the scorching sun.
Ryan suddenly opened his eyes, and all he saw was the dazzling sunlight and the endless blue sea.
He found himself lying on a dilapidated small fishing boat, the hull swaying gently with the waves, making a creaking sound.
“Where is this…”
Ryan struggled to sit up, his head dizzy, and countless unfamiliar fragments of memory flooded into his mind like a tide.
Traveled through time.
He is no longer the office worker struggling to survive in the concrete jungle, but has come to a world that is magnificent yet full of dangers.
The world of One Piece!
Just as he was trying to sort out his confused thoughts, a cold and mechanical voice suddenly sounded in his mind.
“Ding! The host’s soul has been detected to be stable, and the Jar Merchant System is officially activated!”
“The novice gift package has been distributed, please check it.”
A translucent blue light curtain that only he could see appeared in front of him out of thin air.
The light curtain has a simple design, with a futuristic sense of technology, which seems out of place with this dilapidated fishing boat and the vast ocean.
【Jar Merchant System】
[Host: Ryan][Level: Level 1 (0/100)][Ability: Sell jars and get rewards]【Points: 0】
[Item Bar: Novice Gift Pack x1]“System?” Ryan’s heart moved. Having read countless online novels in his previous life, he was not unfamiliar with this.
Is this his golden finger? The jar merchant?
He tried to communicate with his mind: “Open the novice gift pack.”
“Ding! The novice gift package has been opened. Congratulations to the host for obtaining:”
“【Basic Jar】x3”
“【Start-up capital】x10000 Bailey”
“【Basic Physical Fitness Enhancement】x1”
As the system prompt sounded, Ryan felt a faint but clear warmth spread throughout his body.
The body, which was originally weakened by the crossing and sun exposure, seemed to be injected with a bit of vitality, and the muscles seemed to become tighter.
Although the effect is not obvious, it has indeed become stronger.
At the same time, three plain-looking pottery jars appeared in his inventory, as well as a small money bag icon with 10,000 Beli marked on the back.
These three jars look ordinary, with a diameter of about 15 cm and a height of about 20 cm. There are no patterns on the ochre-colored pottery surface, and the mouths of the jars are sealed with simple corks.
Ryan tried to pick up a jar; it felt heavy and rough.
He shook it hard, but it seemed empty.
“System, what is this jar used for? How to sell it?” Ryan asked in his heart.
“The host can sell the [Basic Jar] to any intelligent creature in this world. The price of the jar is set by the host, but the other party must be willing to buy it.”
“After the purchaser opens the jar, he will randomly obtain items, abilities, bloodlines, knowledge, etc. from the heavens and the myriad worlds. The results are completely random and the system cannot intervene.”
“Every time a jar is successfully sold, the host will receive system points and random rewards based on factors such as the jar’s selling price and the value of the opened item.”
“Points can be used to redeem special items in the system store or to improve your own abilities.”
Randomly obtain things from all over the world?
Ryan’s eyes lit up.
This golden finger seems to have great potential!
If someone could get a devil fruit, a powerful martial art, or even some high-tech from another world out of a jar… that would be a lot of fun.
Of course, a pack of tissues or a “thank you for your patronage” might also be given.
The key lies in the word “random”.
High risk, high reward.
For him, as long as he can sell it, he will get a reward and it is a guaranteed profit.
“System, where am I now?” Ryan asked, looking around at the vast ocean.
“Ding! According to the current sea characteristics and pheromone analysis, the host is currently located in the East China Sea, near the waters of Cocosia Village.”
Kokosia Village!
Hearing this name, Ryan’s heartbeat quickened.
Isn’t that the hometown of “Little Thief Cat” Nami? The place where the fishman Arlong cruelly ruled and the villagers endured humiliation for ten years!
Now is the time…
Ryan asked hurriedly: “System, what is the approximate timeline now?”
“Ding! Comprehensive analysis shows that the current time is about the time when Nami is raising 100 million Baileys for Aaron, and it is not far from the official start of the plot.”
really!
Ryan licked his cracked lips, a gleam in his eyes.
This means that he now has the opportunity to meet the future Straw Hat Pirates navigator, Nami!
Moreover, it was Nami who was at the darkest period of her life and most eager for money and power!
This is simply the first and best potential customer that comes to your door!
Imagine a girl who stole and cheated to collect 100 million Baileys and carried the hopes and pain of the whole village. If you tell her that there is a jar that may open the power to change her destiny or a large sum of wealth…
Will she be tempted?
The answer is almost certainly yes.
Of course, the risks are also great.
Nami is now wary, suspicious, and distrustful of strangers, especially those who try to get close to her wealth.
Moreover, she is also very strong, agile and cunning.
If you approach her rashly, she might mistake you for a bad guy who covets her treasure and knock you out with a stick and throw you into the sea.
But Ryan has his advantages.
He knows the plot!
He knew Nami’s weaknesses, her desires, and her future direction.
“We must find Nami as soon as possible.” Ryan made up his mind.
He checked the fishing boat. It had simple oars and a tattered fishing net, and it looked like it could still sail.
He determined the direction. Although he had no professional knowledge of navigation, he thought it would not be wrong to row in the direction where he could see the outline of the island.
The enhancement of his basic physical fitness gave him slightly better strength and endurance than ordinary people. Although rowing the boat was still strenuous, he was not unable to move.
The sun scorched the sea surface, reflecting sparkling waves.
The boat is like a lonely leaf on the vast ocean, drifting slowly towards the island that carries pain and hope.
In Ryan’s heart, he was worried about the unknown future, but also looked forward to the upcoming “can business”.
His goal is clear: find Nami, sell the first jar, get the first generous reward from the system, and survive in this dangerous world!
As for the future… it seems like it would be a good choice to rely on the Straw Hat Pirates.
Of course, the prerequisite is that he can successfully “convince” the shrewd little thief to buy his first “hope jar”.
This first step is crucial.
He touched the three plain pottery jars in his inventory, a meaningful smile forming on his lips.
“Ms. Nami, are you ready for your ‘surprise’?”
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After half a day of hard rowing, Ryan finally approached the island where the village of Kokosia was located.
From afar, the island is covered with lush orange groves, full of vitality, which contrasts sharply with the depressing atmosphere in the air.
Instead of entering the village directly, he chose to land on a remote coast of the island.
Based on his understanding of the plot, in order to avoid the eyes and ears of the Arlong Pirates and the strange looks of the villagers, Nami usually does not stay in the village for a long time, but has her own secret base.
Moreover, it was highly likely that she had just completed a “job” and was probably carrying a lot of “stolen money” with her.
This was the perfect time for him to strike.
Ryan put away the boat, hid behind a reef, and began to use the keen perception brought by the [Basic Physical Fitness Enhancement] granted by the system to search for possible traces nearby.
He needs patience.
Nami is very alert and her whereabouts are elusive.
Time passed little by little, and the sea breeze blew, bringing the fragrance of oranges.
Just when Ryan was about to lose his patience, a light sound of footsteps came from the woods not far away.
He immediately held his breath and hid deeper.
I saw a slim orange-haired girl, carrying a bulging package, walking out of the woods carefully.
She was wearing a simple vest and a short skirt, revealing her healthy tan skin. Her face looked a little tired, but her big amber eyes flashed with vigilance and a hint of imperceptible cunning.
It’s Nami!
She seemed to have just finished a successful “operation” and the package looked quite heavy.
Nami looked around, and after making sure it was safe, she walked to a large reef, as if she was planning to count her harvest.
The time is now!
Ryan took a deep breath, adjusted his expression, and tried his best to look harmless, even a little downcast.
He walked out slowly from behind the reef, staggering deliberately to make a little noise.
“who?!”
Nami reacted extremely quickly, turning around in an instant, with a long stick in her hand. She took a defensive stance, her eyes as sharp as a knife.
“Don’t be nervous, I mean no harm.” Ryan raised his hands and forced a weak smile on his face. “My name is Ryan, I’m a… businessman who was stranded and just drifted to this island.”
He pointed to the direction where he hid his boat and said, “My boat is broken. Can I ask you where this place is?”
Nami looked at Ren suspiciously.
The man in front of him was wearing ordinary coarse cloth clothes, his figure was a little thin, and his face showed traces of wind and sun, and he did look a little disheveled.
But she would never trust strangers easily, especially during this sensitive period.
“This is Cocosia.” Nami said calmly, but she didn’t put down the long stick in her hand. “Are you a businessman? What business do you do?”
“I…” Ryan paused deliberately, his eyes drifting towards the package behind Nami, then quickly looked away and said casually, “I sell some…interesting gadgets.”
Nami’s eyes turned cold.
Is he really here for her money?
“Interesting little things?” She sneered. “I’m not interested in those. If you just want to ask for directions, the village is over there, go ask yourself.”
After she finished speaking, she was ready to turn around and leave, not wanting to get entangled with this man of unknown origin.
“Wait!” Ryan called her quickly.
“Miss, I see you seem to be… a little troubled?” Ryan’s tone became meaningful, “Is it because of money? Or is it because of some… evil forces that are difficult to resist?”
Nami’s steps suddenly stopped, she turned around, her eyes became extremely cold, “Who are you? What do you want to do?!”
There was a storm in her heart.
How could this person know her troubles? Could he be a spy sent by Aaron?
Ryan met Nami’s murderous gaze and thought to himself that it was as he expected, but an unfathomable smile appeared on his face.
“It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is that I might be able to help you solve your troubles.”
He slowly stretched out his hand, palm facing up, and a simple clay pot appeared out of thin air.
This is the function of the system inventory that he uses, and it looks like magic.
Nami’s pupils shrank slightly and she became more alert.
“What’s this?”
“A jar.” Ryan smiled, “A jar… that may contain hope.”
“Hope?” Nami sneered, “Do you think I would believe such nonsense? You are such a mystifying liar!”
“Liar?” Ryan shook his head. “Don’t jump to conclusions. Let me guess. You are trying to raise a huge sum of money. Your goal is 100 million Baileys, right?”
Nami’s face turned pale instantly, and the hand holding the long stick trembled slightly.
How could he know?!
“You…you want to use this money to buy back your village, Kokosia Village, from a fishman named Aaron, right?” Ryan continued, his tone calm, but every word was heart-wrenching.
“But you also know deep down that a cruel guy like Aaron will really keep his promise? Even if you collect 100 million Baileys, will he really let you and your villagers go?”
“Shut up!” Nami shouted, her emotions a little out of control, “I don’t allow you to talk nonsense!”
These words reflect her deepest fear and struggle!
She kept forcing herself to believe that Aaron would keep his promise. This was the only belief that kept her going.
But the stranger in front of her ruthlessly shattered her fantasy.
Ryan looked at the pain and struggle in Nami’s eyes and knew that the time was almost right.
He can’t push too hard, or it might backfire.
“I’m sorry if my words made you uncomfortable.” Ryan slowed down his tone, “I just want to tell you that it is the most foolish thing to pin your hopes on the kindness of your enemies.”
“Real hope should be in our own hands.”
He shook the jar in his hand and said, “This jar is an opportunity. An opportunity for you to gain power or wealth and truly change your destiny.”
“Of course, it may yield nothing, or even produce something useless. It’s a gamble, with both risks and opportunities.”
Nami stared at the jar in Ryan’s hand, her breathing becoming a little rapid.
The power to change destiny? Wealth?
These two words have a fatal attraction to her now.
If she could gain powerful strength, she would no longer be controlled by Aaron and could knock him down directly!
If she could get 100 million Baileys immediately, she could buy back the village and put an end to it all!
But… this is so unreal.
It’s like the devil’s whisper, tempting people into the abyss.
“What do you want?” Nami asked in a hoarse voice.
“It’s simple.” Ryan smiled like a businessman. “This ‘Hope Jar’ is priced at… five million Baileys.”
He directly quoted a high price.
This is probably most of Nami’s “harvest” this time.
He just wanted to make Nami feel the pain and let her understand the “value” of this opportunity.
“Five million?!” Nami exclaimed, then glared at Ryan, “Why don’t you go and rob?!”
This is simply asking for too much!
“Rob?” Ryan shrugged. “I’m just a businessman. I provide goods and clearly mark the prices. It’s entirely up to you whether you buy or not.”
“Of course, you can also choose not to buy it and continue your career of stealing, continue to live under Aaron’s shadow, and continue to pray that the fishman will have a change of heart.”
Ryan’s words hit Nami’s heart like a hammer.
She looked at the mysterious man in front of her, and then at the ordinary jar in his hand.
Reason told her that this was most likely a scam.
But deep in my heart, the flame called “hope” was quietly ignited.
What if…what if what he said is true?
Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance that she could escape these ten years of hell…
Is it worth a gamble?
Five million Baileys was a huge sum of money for her, it was the hard-earned money she stole at great risk.
But if it could bring true freedom and power…
Nami’s eyes changed violently, and she was caught in a struggle between her conscience and her desires.
Ryan didn’t urge her, but just looked at her quietly with a confident smile on his face.
He believed that Nami would make the “right” choice.
Because she was so eager to grasp that elusive light.
The air seemed to freeze.
The sea breeze blew, lifting Nami’s orange hair.
After a long time, she took a deep breath, as if she had made some kind of decision.
“Okay…I’ll buy it!”
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Chapter 3: The First Jar, a Tiny Hope (Old Version)
Nami gritted her teeth and carefully took out stacks of neatly bundled Baileys from the bulging package on her back.
Her movements were slow, and her eyes were full of reluctance and determination.
Five million Baileys, this was almost all she gained by risking her life this time.
Now, she has to hand it over to this man in front of her who has an unknown origin and is full of nonsense, in exchange for an illusory “hope”.
She felt her heart was bleeding.
But as Ryan said, pinning one’s hopes on Aaron is like courting disaster.
Instead of that, why not take a gamble!
Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, she is willing to try!
Soon, five million baileys were piled in front of Ryan.
Ryan looked at the mountain of banknotes in front of him, and a barely perceptible joy flashed in his eyes.
Done!
First business deal, done!
His expression remained calm as he handed the simple clay pot to Nami.
“A wise choice. Now, it’s yours.”
Nami took the jar. It felt heavy and rough in her hand, just like an ordinary pottery jar.
She looked over and over, and shook the room, but it was empty and there was no sound.
“How do I open this thing?” Nami raised her head and looked at Ryan suspiciously.
“It’s very simple. Just concentrate and think ‘open’.” Ryan explained, “Remember, only the buyer can open it.”
Nami was skeptical, but still did as Ryan said.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, focused all her attention on the jar in her hand, and said silently in her heart: “Open!”
Something strange happened.
Suddenly, a faint white light appeared on the surface of the simple pottery jar.
Then, the cork at the mouth of the can popped open automatically with a slight “pop” sound, as if pushed by an invisible force.
A soft light overflowed from the mouth of the jar.
Nami nervously opened her eyes, held her breath, and looked into the jar.
The jar was not big, and there was no golden glitter as imagined, nor was there any earth-shattering magical weapon inside.
There were only two things lying quietly at the bottom of the jar.
One of them is a metal product with a peculiar shape, which looks like a compass, but its structure is more complex and precise. It has many tiny scales and pointers on it, and emits a faint metallic luster.
The other item was a notebook that looked a bit old, with a dark blue hard cover and no words on it.
“This is…” Nami was stunned.
There are no mountains of treasure, no weapons that can destroy the world, and no magical medicine that can make people stronger instantly.
Just these two things?
Five million Baileys, and this is what I get?
A feeling of being deceived surged in my heart.
“Bastard! You are a liar!” Nami looked up suddenly, glared at Ryan, and clenched the long stick in her hand again.
Ryan seemed very calm, even a little curious.
“Don’t get excited, let’s see what that thing is first.”
He was also curious about what came out of Nami’s first jar.
The system’s prompt sounded in his mind at the right time.
“Ding! Sold [Basic Jar] x1, and received 50,000 system points!”
“Ding! Detected the value of unlocking items, triggering additional rewards: [Basic Physical Enhancement] x1, [Basic Haki Perception (Observation Haki)] x1!”
Fifty thousand points! And physical enhancement and observation Haki perception? !
Ryan was ecstatic.
This reward far exceeded his expectations!
It seems that what Nami opened is of great value!
He resisted the urge to check the changes in himself immediately and focused his attention on the item in Nami’s hand.
Nami suppressed her anger and picked up the strange metal product doubtfully.
It feels slightly cool to the touch and has a very good texture.
When her fingers touched those precise scales, a stream of information rushed into her mind like an electric current.
【Micro Anemometer】: Can accurately measure and display wind force, wind direction and subtle airflow changes in a small area.
Nami was startled.
Anemometer? Measuring wind speed and direction?
This thing…seems to be very useful for sailing!
As an excellent navigator, she knows the importance of wind to sailing. If she can accurately grasp the changes in wind, it will undoubtedly greatly improve the efficiency and safety of sailing.
She picked up the dark blue notebook again.
Opening the first page, the beautiful handwriting comes into view.
【Basic Meteorology Notes】: Records the basic knowledge about the relationship between air pressure, humidity, temperature, cloud changes and weather, as well as some simple weather forecasting methods.
Nami flipped through her notes quickly.
The content is easy to understand, with rich pictures and texts, and systematically explains a lot of meteorological knowledge that she had previously judged only based on experience and feeling.
There were even some theories and prediction techniques she had never heard of!
This notebook is simply a priceless treasure for her, who is eager to improve her navigation skills and even dreams of drawing a world nautical chart!
Although these two things cannot allow her to immediately gain great power or huge wealth, they… do contain another kind of “hope”.
A hope that allows her to become stronger on the path of “Navigator”!
If she could combine this knowledge with the anemometer, she might actually be able to… control the weather!
Even if it is only on a small scale, it will be an extremely powerful ability!
Nami’s mood was like a roller coaster, from the bottom of anger to the peak of surprise.
The look she gave Ryan became complicated.
Shock, confusion, and a hint of…incredible anticipation.
This man…the jars he sells are actually real!
“What do you think? Do you still think I’m a liar?” Ryan asked with a smile as he looked at Nami’s changing expression.
Nami opened her mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Call him a liar? But the anemometer and weather notes might be worth far more than five million baileys to her.
He was not a liar? But it was too unbelievable that he could take out a jar out of thin air and open a magical item.
“You… who are you?” Nami finally asked this question.
“Like I said, my name is Ryan, a jar merchant passing by.” Ryan shrugged, “My products are this kind of jars. What you can get from them depends on luck.”
“Luck…” Nami muttered, holding the anemometer and notes tightly in her hands.
This time, her luck seemed to be good.
“So, do you still have this kind of jar?” Nami’s eyes flashed with desire.
Having tasted the sweetness, she naturally wanted to continue trying.
What if the next jar could reveal something even more powerful?
Ryan smiled.
The fish is hooked.
“Of course.” He thought about it, and an identical pottery jar appeared in his hand.
“However, my jars are not cheap. Moreover, they will become more expensive as time goes by.”
“Next one, 10 million Baileys.” Ryan doubled the price.
“Ten million?!” Nami exclaimed again, and then said with a bitter face, “I don’t have that much money now…”
She bought most of the first jar with her harvest this time.
“It’s okay.” Ryan waved his hand. “Business can be done slowly. You can owe it first, or… exchange it with other valuable things.”
He looked meaningfully in Nami’s direction.
“For example, the sea charts you drew? Or…your future ‘profits’?”
Nami immediately became alert: “What do you want to do?”
“Don’t be nervous. I’m just a businessman who is a little interested in your talent for sailing.” Ryan said with a smile, “Perhaps, we can establish a long-term cooperative relationship?”
“If you help me find ‘clients’ or provide me with valuable information or items, I can give you discounts or even let you buy jars on credit.”
“Of course, you can also choose to refuse and we can part ways amicably.”
Ryan extended an olive branch.
He knew that with Nami’s personality, it would be impossible for her to completely trust him right away.
The best option is to establish a relatively equal cooperative relationship and slowly infiltrate.
Nami was silent.
This proposal was very tempting to her.
She really needed Ryan’s jar to get the chance to change her fate.
And Ryan seemed to need help from her as a “local”.
“Cooperation…” Nami pondered for a moment and nodded, “Okay. But you can’t interfere in my affairs, especially those concerning Arlong and the village!”
“No problem.” Ryan agreed readily, “Deal.”
A fragile and delicate “cooperative” relationship was reached between the two.
Ryan felt happy as he looked at the future navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates.
The first step is accomplished perfectly.
Next, all we have to do is wait for the plot to unfold and meet the future Pirate King.
And he himself should also study the [Basic Domineering Perception (Observation Haki)] rewarded by the system.
This is a good thing for saving lives and gaining insight!
Chapter 4: Adapting to Dominance, New Customers! (Old Version)
After reaching a preliminary cooperation with Nami, Ryan did not leave the island immediately.
Under Nami’s guidance, he found an abandoned lookout hut as a temporary base.
On the one hand, he needed time to familiarize himself with and adapt to the [Basic Haki Perception (Observation Haki)] he had just acquired.
On the other hand, he was also waiting.
Waiting for the rubber idiot in a straw hat and the green algae-headed guy with three knives on his back to appear in the East China Sea.
These days, Nami still goes out early and comes back late, continuing her “work”.
Ryan could feel that Nami’s attitude towards him had softened slightly from the initial extreme vigilance, but she still kept her distance.
She would occasionally come to Ryan and try to buy the cheapest jars with some stolen change or worthless trinkets (Ryan set a low-price jar of 100,000 Baileys, and the items that came out were more random and of lower value).
The results were mixed.
Sometimes you can get some practical sailing gadgets or snacks.
Sometimes they would write a note saying “a bottle of clean fresh water” or “thank you for your patronage”, which made Nami very angry.
But no matter what, Nami has firmly believed in the “magic” of the jar and is full of expectations.
Ryan was happy to have some free time, practicing his Observation Haki while familiarizing himself with the system’s functions.
Getting started with Observation Haki is more difficult than you might imagine.
The system only gave him the seed of “perception”. How to make this seed germinate and grow still requires his continuous practice and understanding.
All he could do now was to vaguely sense the aura of living creatures within a certain range around him, as well as extremely weak emotional fluctuations.
There is still a long way to go before we can predict the future and perceive other people’s thoughts like the powerful people in the original work.
But even so, this greatly improves his survivability.
At least, he could detect in advance when someone was approaching or approaching with malicious intent.
On this day, Ryan was meditating in the cabin, trying to expand the perception range of his Observation Haki.
Suddenly, he felt a stir in his heart and sensed two strange auras approaching rapidly in a certain direction of the island.
One of the breaths is full of simplicity, optimism and an indescribable taste of “freedom”.
The other aura carries with it a sharp sword intent and amazing perseverance, but the sense of direction seems… a little poor?
Here we come!
Ryan suddenly opened his eyes and couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth.
It’s Luffy and Zoro!
The plot is finally about to begin!
He immediately got up and left the hut.
Instead of going directly to Luffy and Zoro, he found Nami first.
At this moment, Nami was hiding in an orange grove, seemingly planning something.
Nami was startled to see Ryan suddenly appear.
“Why are you walking without making any sound?” she complained, patting her chest.
“Two people have come to the island, and they don’t seem to be Aaron’s people.” Ryan said directly.
Nami was stunned when she heard this, then she became alert: “What kind of person?”
“A silly boy wearing a straw hat and a swordsman with green hair.” Ryan described.
Nami frowned, as if she was recalling something.
“The guy wearing the straw hat… I seem to have some impression of him. I saw him at the sea restaurant near Shields Town a few days ago. He was a guy who loved to eat.”
“As for the green-haired swordsman… could it be the pirate hunter captured by the navy, Roronoa Zoro?”
“Oh? You know him?” Ryan pretended to be surprised.
“I don’t know him.” Nami shook her head. “I’ve only heard of his reputation. He’s said to be a very good swordsman, but his brain doesn’t seem to be working very well, and he often gets lost.”
Ryan smiled secretly in his heart, Nami’s intelligence network was quite well-informed.
“What are they doing here?” Nami asked uneasy.
Although he is not Arlong’s man, the Pirate Hunter is not a good person either.
“I don’t know.” Ryan shook his head, “But I think this might be an opportunity.”
“Chance?”
“Hmm.” Ryan’s eyes flickered, “That guy in the straw hat looks unusual. Maybe… we can make some money from them?”
He deliberately spoke like a pure speculator.
Nami’s eyes lit up.
Making a fortune? She loves it the most!
“What do you want to do?”
“Go check out the situation first,” Ryan said. “Remember, be flexible.”
The two of them quietly moved towards the direction where Luffy and Zoro might appear.
Not long after, they saw the target on the coast near the town of Shields.
A young man wearing a red vest, blue shorts, straw sandals and a signature straw hat was running excitedly towards the town.
Not far behind him, a green-haired man wearing a white shirt, a green waist belt, and three knives on his waist stood there with a confused look on his face, as if thinking about which direction to go.
“It’s them.” Nami whispered.
“The one with green hair seems to be really lost.” Ryan said while holding back his laughter.
“What should we do? Go straight up?” Nami was eager to try.
“Don’t be impatient.” Ryan held her back, “Let’s see what the Straw Hat Boy wants to do first.”
They followed Luffy from a distance and saw him running all the way to the outside of the naval base in Shields Town.
Then, they saw a ridiculous scene.
Luffy actually wanted to climb over the wall to enter the naval base, but was discovered by a pink-haired, glasses-wearing kid (Coby) on the wall, and the two started chatting.
Through intermittent conversations, Ryan and Nami roughly understood the situation.
It turns out that the pirate hunter Zoro, in exchange for food, agreed to be tied to a pillar for a month by the navy, and they would release him as long as he could hold on.
And Luffy, it seems, wants to invite Zoro to be his partner, so he comes to save him.
“Invite a pirate hunter as a partner? Is this Straw Hat boy okay?” Nami couldn’t help but complain.
“He does look not very smart.” Ryan agreed, but thought in his heart: This is Luffy, simple and persistent.
“But…” Nami changed the subject, her eyes sparkling with Bailey’s light, “There should be a lot of good things in the naval base, right? Like a weapons depot, or… treasure?”
Ryan’s mouth twitched.
As expected of Nami, her train of thought is always linked to money.
“Maybe we could… help them?” Ryan suggested tentatively.
“Help them?” Nami wondered, “Why?”
“Think about it,” Ryan coaxed, “If we help them and rescue that Sauron, they will definitely be grateful to us. Then, wouldn’t it be natural to talk about ‘reward’?”
“Besides, that Straw Hat Boy looks silly, so he should be easy to deceive… ahem, easy to talk to.”
Nami’s eyes became brighter and brighter.
yes!
Show favor first, then ask for something in return!
This is a perfect plan!
“Okay! Let’s do it!” Nami made the decision.
After the two of them had made their plan, they began looking for the right opportunity to intervene.
At this moment, Luffy and Coby are trying to find a way to deliver rice balls to Zoro.
Ryan looked at the Straw Hat Boy in the distance who was about to stir up the world, his heart full of anticipation.
Luffy, Zoro…
Soon, you will also become my “high-quality customers”, right?
He touched the jar in his arms, as if he had already seen the interesting scene of the Straw Hat Pirates’ sudden change in style in the future.
That day shouldn’t be too far away.
Chapter 5: First Investment (Old Version)
The opportunity will come soon.
The rice ball sent by Luffy was crushed by the arrogant and domineering Berumeba, the son of Marine Colonel Monka, who also threatened to execute Zoro in advance.
In anger, Luffy punched Belumebeck away, but he was completely exposed and attracted the pursuit of the navy.
“Now!” Ryan winked at Nami.
The two rushed out from their hiding place.
Nami was agile and used the terrain and smoke bombs (possibly fired from the cans earlier) to create chaos and attract the attention of some of the navy.
Ryan used the Observation Haki that he had just mastered to avoid blind spots in advance and came to Luffy and Coby quietly.
“Hey! Straw Hat Boy!” Ryan shouted.
Luffy and Coby were startled and looked warily at Ryan who suddenly appeared.
“Who are you?” Luffy asked, his little eyes full of confusion.
“Don’t worry about who I am. Do you want to save that green algae-haired swordsman?” Ryan asked directly.
“Yes!” Luffy answered without hesitation.
“Then come with me, I know a place where you can get his knife.” Ryan said, pointing in a certain direction of the naval base.
Of course he knew that Zoro’s three swords were confiscated by the navy.
Luffy followed Ryan immediately without any doubt.
Coby hesitated for a moment, then trotted after him.
With the help of Ryan’s familiarity with the plot and his observation Haki, the three of them sneaked into the weapons storage area of ​​the naval base without any danger.
“Found it!” Luffy picked up the three iconic samurai swords excitedly.
“Hurry up! The navy is chasing us!” Ryan urged.
The three of them returned along the same route and met up with Nami, who was responsible for diverting the navy.
“Well done, boy.” Nami patted Luffy’s shoulder and said in a familiar manner.
“Oh! You are the big sister who helped us just now!” Luffy suddenly realized, “Thank you!”
“You’re welcome. It’s just a piece of cake.” Nami said with a smile, but she was thinking about how to ask for the reward later.
The group quickly arrived at the execution ground and threw three knives to Zoro who was tied to a pillar.
After getting the sword, Zoro’s aura instantly became fierce.
What happened next was pretty much the same as what Ryan remembered.
Zoro broke free and joined forces with Luffy to easily defeat the navy soldiers who came to stop them.
Marine Colonel “Axeman” Monka was also knocked away by Luffy’s seemingly nonsensical but incredibly powerful rubber fist.
Shieldstown, free again.
…
It was a sunny day outside the naval base.
Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Ren, and Coby, who decided to join the navy, gathered together temporarily.
“So, Zoro, would you like to be my partner?” Luffy invited again.
Zoro touched his stomach and glanced at Luffy: “Is there food?”
“Of course!” Luffy assured, patting his chest.
“Okay, I’ll join.” Zoro agreed readily.
“That’s great!” Luffy danced with joy.
Coby was also happy for Luffy, and expressed his determination to join the navy and capture Luffy in the future.
After saying goodbye, Coby left.
Now, there are only four people left: Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Ryan.
The atmosphere was a little subtle for a moment.
“So…” Nami cleared her throat, rubbed her hands, and showed a typical “money-loving” smile on her face, “About the reward for our help just now…”
Zoro raised a brow, looked at Nami, then at Ren.
Luffy looked confused: “Reward? What reward?”
“We helped you save people and got the knife back for you, so you should at least give us some hard work fees, right?” Nami said righteously.
“Oh…” Luffy nodded, not quite understanding, “But I don’t have any money.”
He felt his empty pockets.
Nami’s smile froze.
No money? How is that possible! After defeating the Marine Captain, there should be a lot of money if we plunder the base, right?
She looked at Ryan suspiciously, her eyes seemed to be asking: Didn’t you say he was easy to deceive…well, easy to talk to?
Ryan was also speechless.
I forgot that Luffy has no concept of money.
His eyes rolled and a plan came to his mind.
“Ahem,” Ryan walked up to Luffy with a mysterious smile on his face, “Your Excellency, the future Pirate King, although you have no money now, I have something here that may interest you.”
He flipped his palm and a simple clay pot appeared in his hand.
“What is this?” Luffy came closer curiously, his big eyes sparkling.
Zoro also glanced at it, then looked away with no interest.
“This is called the ‘surprise jar’,” Ryan said, “as long as you open it, you will have a chance to get all kinds of interesting things! It could be delicious food, powerful strength, or even…”
He deliberately dragged out the sound.
“Really?!” Luffy’s eyes instantly turned into stars, “So fun! I want to play!”
“But…” Ryan changed the subject, “This jar requires ‘investment’.”
“Investment?” Luffy tilted his head.
“Yes, you can owe me the money first.” Ryan said generously, “When you have money in the future, or find some great treasure, you can pay me back. Just think of it as a small investment from your future Pirate King to a small businessman like me.”
He placed great emphasis on the word “investment”.
“Oh! Okay, okay!” Luffy agreed without thinking, “It sounds interesting!”
Nami looked on in amazement.
Is it still possible to do this?
Can we still let the future Pirate King owe money?
This Ryan is indeed not an ordinary person!
There was a hint of admiration and fear in her eyes when she looked at Ryan.
“Here you go.” Ryan handed the can to Luffy.
Luffy excitedly took the jar, and imitated what Nami had done before (although he didn’t see the process, Ryan gave a simple demonstration), concentrating and thinking “open”.
There was a flash of white light and the cork popped out.
Luffy couldn’t wait to look inside.
“Wow! It’s a meat bun!”
In the jar, there were a dozen steaming and fragrant meat buns neatly stacked.
Luffy’s eyes widened and his saliva instantly flowed down. He picked up one and stuffed it into his mouth.
“Mmm…delicious!” Luffy exclaimed indistinctly.
Nami and Zoro were both speechless.
After all this time, all you get is a dozen meat buns?
It does look delicious though…
At this moment, a system prompt sounded in Ryan’s mind.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Basic Jar] x1 to [Monkey D. Luffy] (on credit)!”
“You can’t earn points immediately for sales on credit. The rewards will be settled when the other party repays the debt or achieves some kind of achievement.”
“Ding! The target is detected as an important plot character in this world, triggering a special reward: unlocking the [Customer Guide] function!”
“Ding! It is detected that the unlocked item [A dozen delicious meat buns] meets the customer’s needs, triggering a slight additional effect: [Slightly enhanced combat instinct] (one-time effect, lasting ten minutes)!”
Oh? There is such a thing as buying on credit?
But unlocking the customer atlas seems to be a good feature.
And the enhanced combat instinct? Although it is a one-time thing, for Luffy, maybe it can play a role at a critical moment?
Ryan opened the system interface and found an additional option called [Customer Illustrated Book].
After clicking, the first avatar that lights up is Nami’s Q version image.
【Customer: Nami】
[Identity: Straw Hat Pirates Navigator (Future)]【Cans purchased: 1】
[Opened items: Micro anemometer, basic meteorology notes]【Current Relationship: Initial Cooperation】
[Potential rating: ★★★★☆]The second avatar is a Q version of Luffy.
[Client: Monkey D. Luffy][Identity: Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates (Future), Child of Destiny][Cans purchased: 1 (on credit)][Opened item: A dozen delicious meat buns (with a slight combat intuition enhancement effect)][Current relationship: creditor and debtor (?)][Potential rating: ★★★★★ (off the charts!)]Seeing Luffy’s off-the-charts five-star potential rating, Ren nodded with satisfaction.
Worthy of being the protagonist!
This “investment” is definitely worth it!
While Ryan was checking the illustrated guide, Luffy had already devoured all the meat buns and licked his fingers with satisfaction.
Suddenly, he felt a strange feeling flash through his mind, as if he had become more sensitive to the surrounding environment and people’s movements.
Although the feeling was fleeting, Luffy still grinned.
“Ryan! Your jar is so interesting! I want to play with it again next time!”
“No problem.” Ryan smiled, “As long as you can afford the ‘investment’.”
He looked at Zoro, who remained silent, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
The next target is you, the future world’s greatest swordsman!
Chapter 6: The Swordsman’s Pride and Curiosity (Old Version)
Leaving Shields Town, a stolen navy boat (at Nami’s suggestion, they “requisitioned” an intact boat) carrying four people with different thoughts sailed into the vast ocean.
The atmosphere on the boat was a little strange.
Luffy is carefree, gnawing on a bone he got from somewhere, and is full of curiosity about his new partner Zoro and the “interesting” jar merchant Ren.
Zoro leaned against the side of the ship with his eyes closed, seemingly not caring much about anything around him, but the three swords on his waist always exuded an aura of keeping away from strangers.
Nami held her package, which contained her previous “harvest” and the newly opened anemometer and weather notes. Her eyes flickered and she glanced at Ryan from time to time, as if she was thinking about something.
As for Ryan, he was silently feeling the growing strength in his body and the newly awakened Observation Haki, while also observing the other two people on the boat, especially the green algae-haired swordsman.
“Hey, Ryan!” Luffy finished chewing the bone, wiped his mouth, and moved closer to Ryan, “Do you still have your jar? I want to play more!”
“Of course.” Ryan smiled, flipped his hand, and another pottery jar appeared, “But you can’t buy it on credit this time.”
Luffy’s face suddenly fell: “Huh? But I still have no money!”
“There’s nothing I can do if I don’t have money.” Ryan spread his hands, “My jar is very precious.”
Nami was watching from the side with a frown on her face. This Ryan was really rude to Luffy, a single-celled organism. However, she was also happy to see Luffy get humiliated, because he had said before that he had no money to pay.
Ren ignored the frustrated Luffy and turned his gaze to Zoro.
“Mr. Swordsman, are you not interested in my jar?” Ryan took the initiative to talk.
Without even raising his eyelids, Zoro responded coldly: “Not interested.”
He has never been interested in such fancy things. The path of a swordsman can only be explored by the sword in his hand and his own practice.
“Oh?” Ryan pretended to be surprised. “I thought a swordsman like you who pursues power would be interested in a jar that might contain a ‘famous sword’ or a ‘peerless sword manual’.”
Zoro’s eyebrows moved slightly.
Famous sword? Peerless sword manual?
Although his reason told him that this was unlikely, these two words did have considerable appeal to a swordsman.
“Hmph, that kind of thing, I will find and comprehend it with my own strength.” Zoro still insisted.
“Well said!” Ryan clapped his hands in praise, “You have great ambition! But…”
He changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of temptation: “The road to becoming the world’s greatest swordsman is paved with thorns. Don’t you want to know how strong the man who stands at the top of all swordsmen, Hawkeye Mihawk, is?”
“Hawkeye…” Zoro suddenly opened his eyes, and a sharp light flashed in his dark green eyes.
This name, like a curse, was deeply engraved in the depths of his soul.
That is the goal he must surpass!
“My jar may not necessarily make you stronger directly, but what if…” Ryan’s voice was full of bewitching power, “What if there is an ‘opportunity’ in it that can help you get closer to that realm faster? For example, some special training method? Or, something that can let you feel the top sword intent in advance?”
“Sometimes, a little bit of ‘luck’ can change a lot of things.”
Zoro was silent.
He had to admit that Ryan’s words did touch him.
Although he firmly believed in his own efforts, he did not want to miss any chance to improve on that unattainable goal.
“Hey! Zoro!” Luffy didn’t understand what was going on, but he thought it was very interesting and joined in the fun, “Buy one and try it out! Maybe it can really open a very powerful sword!”
Zoro glared at Luffy, this idiot captain who only knew how to join in the fun.
He glanced at the jar in Ryan’s hand and touched his empty pocket.
He had been caught by the navy before and all the money on him had been taken away.
“I… don’t have much money.” Zoro said awkwardly.
“It’s okay.” Ryan immediately said with a “kind” smile on his face, “I have jars of different prices here. The cheapest ‘experience jar’ only costs… 50,000 Baileys.”
Fifty thousand Baileys is not a small amount for ordinary people, but considering the “miracle” that a jar may bring, this price does not seem too high.
Zoro hesitated for a moment, fumbled in his pocket for a long time, took out a few crumpled banknotes and some coins, counted them, and found that there were exactly 50,000 Beli.
This was almost all his possessions.
“Here.” Zoro handed the money to Ryan with an unnatural expression.
“A wise choice.” Ryan took the money and handed a most ordinary jar to Zoro, his heart filled with joy.
Another potential client secured!
“Ding! Successfully sold [Basic Jar] x1 to [Roronoa Zoro]!”
“Obtained system points: 5000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Basic physical enhancement] x1!”
“Unlock the Client’s Pokémon: Roronoa Zoro!”
【Client: Roronoa Zoro】
[Identity: Straw Hat Pirates fighter (future), world’s greatest swordsman (target)][Opened items: None][Current relationship: potential customer/observation object][Potential rating: ★★★★★]Another five-star potential!
Ryan looked at Zoro’s illustrated information and nodded with satisfaction. These initial members of the Straw Hat Pirates were indeed all potential stocks.
Zoro took the jar, and, imitating Luffy’s previous actions (and Ryan’s brief demonstration), somewhat clumsily tried to open it with his mind.
There was a flash of white light and the cork popped open.
Zoro looked inside with an expressionless face.
There are only two things in the jar.
A palm-sized grayish-white stone that looks very fine in texture.
and a small, cheap-looking glass bottle filled with a translucent liquid.
Sauron: “…”
He just knew it!
What famous sword! What sword manual! They are all lies!
Fifty thousand Baileys, just for a broken stone and a bottle of cheap wine?
He felt like a fool.
Luffy came over curiously and looked: “Wow! Zoro, what did you open? Is it delicious?”
Nami also gave him a gloating look.
Ryan suppressed his laughter and said, “Don’t jump to conclusions. Read the instructions.”
Zoro took a deep breath, suppressed the urge to throw the jar into the sea, and picked up the grayish-white stone.
Information flooded into my mind.
[A high-quality whetstone]: Contains weak special mineral energy. Using this whetstone to maintain your sword can slowly improve the sharpness and toughness of the blade, and the effect is better than that of an ordinary whetstone.
Um?
Zoro’s eyes narrowed.
A high-quality whetstone? One that increases sharpness and toughness?
For a swordsman, a sword is life. A well-maintained, sharp and tough sword can exert greater power in battle.
This seemingly inconspicuous whetstone seems… really useful?
He picked up the cheap glass bottle again.
[A bottle of low-quality wine]: A cheap liquor produced in an unknown world. It tastes spicy and has no special effects other than being drinkable. (Maybe it can be used to disinfect wounds?)
The corners of Zoro’s mouth twitched.
It really is low-quality wine.
However, for him who loves alcohol, something is better than nothing.
Although the expected “big prize” did not come out, these two things do not seem to be completely useless.
Especially the whetstone.
Zoro silently put away the whetstone and wine, without saying a word, leaned back against the side of the ship and closed his eyes.
But Ryan could feel that the cold aura that kept strangers away from Zoro seemed to have dissipated a little.
At least, I don’t reject him as much as before.
“How is it? Zoro, what good stuff did you get?” Luffy continued to ask.
“Nothing.” Zoro replied calmly.
Luffy wanted to ask more, but Nami pulled him back: “Okay, Luffy, stop bothering him. We should think about our next route!”
Nami took out the simple nautical chart she had drawn and began to discuss the next destination with Luffy.
Ryan took the opportunity to consolidate the physical enhancement effect he had just obtained, and felt that his strength and speed had been slightly improved.
Although it is still a long way from being able to engage in head-on combat, the ability to protect oneself has undoubtedly become stronger.
He glanced at Nami and Luffy who were discussing the route, and Zoro who was resting with his eyes closed.
A shrewd navigator, a captain with unlimited potential, and a strong-willed swordsman.
Plus he’s this mysterious jar merchant.
This little Straw Hat Pirates group has taken shape.
Ryan had a strange feeling in his heart.
Perhaps, going on an adventure with this group of people would be more interesting than he imagined.
“From today on, I am the Straw Hat Pirates’ apprentice can salesman and strategic advisor (self-proclaimed)!” Ryan announced in his mind.
The sun shines on the sea, making the waves sparkle.
The boat carrying dreams and jars sets sail towards the unknown distance.
Chapter 7 Extra Rewards (Old Version)
According to Nami’s suggestion, their next target is Orange Town.
It is said that the place was recently occupied by a pirate group called Buggy, and the mayor was also captured.
Nami’s goal is to take advantage of the chaos to grab some treasure from the Buggy Pirates.
Luffy was very interested in the name “Joker” Buggy and clamored to go and see it.
Zoro had no objection to this, as long as he had wine to drink and a place to sleep.
Ryan naturally had no objection. Following the protagonist group, he would always encounter various “business opportunities”.
With Nami’s preliminary navigation (she had not yet fully understood the weather notes), the boat successfully arrived at the waters near Orange Town.
From afar, the town was filled with smoke and an atmosphere of unease.
It seems that the Buggy Pirates did cause quite a bit of damage here.
“It seems we have arrived at the right time.” Nami’s eyes lit up, as if she had already seen the mountains of Bailey.
Just as they were about to dock, something strange happened!
“call out–!”
A black shell, dragging a long fuse, whistled towards them from the direction of the town, aiming directly at their boat!
“It’s the Buggy Shell!” Nami exclaimed. This special shell was so powerful that it was enough to destroy their small boat!
Luffy and Zoro also immediately became alert.
At this critical moment, Nami suddenly raised the [Micro Anemometer] in her hand.
On that strange metal product, the tiny pointer rotated rapidly, displaying a series of data.
“The wind direction suddenly changed in the left front, and the trajectory of the shell will shift about three meters to the right!” Nami shouted quickly.
As soon as she finished speaking, the whistling shell drew a strange arc in the air, brushed the right side of their ship, and fell into the sea with a “plop”, causing a huge splash!
“Wow! Nami is so amazing!” Luffy looked at Nami in surprise, “How did you know it would go that way?”
“Hehe, it’s a secret.” Nami raised her chin proudly, and became more convinced of Ryan’s jar.
This anemometer is simply a magical tool for navigation and combat!
Zoro also looked at Nami with some surprise.
Ryan nodded secretly. Nami’s learning and application abilities were indeed very strong. She was able to apply the anemometer to actual combat so quickly.
“It seems we have been discovered.” Zoro drew a knife from his waist and looked towards the shore vigilantly.
A group of pirates in funny clown costumes rushed out from the ruins on the shore, led by a man with a red nose and a hat, who was none other than the “Joker” Buggy.
“Damn it! They actually dodged it!” Buggy yelled angrily, “Guys, come on! Catch them!”
A group of minions from the Buggy Pirates rushed up screaming.
“Leave it to me!” Luffy shouted excitedly and flexed his wrist, “Rubber-Gun!”
His arms stretched out like whips, accurately knocking away the pirates who were in the front.
Zoro also drew out his two swords and rushed into the enemy camp. As the swords flashed, pirates kept screaming and falling to the ground. He felt that the swords seemed to be particularly sharp today, and the slashes were smoother. He thought it was the effect of the [high-quality whetstone].
Nami holds a long stick and uses her agility and judgment of the terrain to deal with the enemy. From time to time, she can also cooperate with Luffy and Zoro to create trouble for the enemy.
Ryan did not directly participate in the battle. His [Basic Physical Enhancement] and [Observation Haki] were not enough to support him to confront these pirates head-on.
He chose to scout the rear, using his observation Haki to sense the situation on the battlefield, and from time to time he would speak up to remind Nami to beware of sneak attacks, or tell Zoro which enemy was more difficult to deal with.
The battle quickly became one-sided.
Although the Buggy Pirates have many minions, they are no match for Luffy and Zoro.
“Asshole! How dare you look down on me!” Bucky was furious when he saw his men being defeated.
His body suddenly broke into pieces, leaving only his feet in shoes and his hands in gloves, while the rest of his body floated in the air and attacked Luffy!
“The Splitting Fruit!” Nami exclaimed.
“Oh? The body can be separated? How interesting!” Luffy was not surprised but delighted, and stretched out his arms to grab the floating parts of Buggy.
However, Buggy’s fruit ability is quite strange, and his body parts are extremely flexible, so Luffy couldn’t catch him for a while.
Buggy held the dagger in his floating hands and kept attacking Luffy from tricky angles.
Even though Luffy is a rubber man and not afraid of being slashed, it still hurts when he’s stabbed by a dagger.
At this moment, a strange premonition suddenly flashed through Luffy’s mind.
It is the [Weak Combat Instinct Enhancement] effect that came with eating the meat buns before!
Although the effect was very weak, it still made him subconsciously turn his head and avoid the dagger that Bucky attacked from behind!
“Huh?” Bucky was stunned. He didn’t expect this kid to react so quickly.
While Buggy was distracted, Nami seized the opportunity and sprinkled the [Flammable Powder] in her hand towards Buggy’s floating upper body!
She got these powders from a can before, but she had never found a use for them. Now they come in handy.
“What is this?” Bucky was confused.
“Hehe!” Nami grinned evilly, took out a small fire starter (also a must-have for her adventures), lit it and threw it at the powder!
“boom!”
A small ball of fire exploded instantly, covering Buggy’s floating upper body!
“Wow! It’s so hot! My nose!” Bucky screamed like a pig being slaughtered. His iconic red nose was burned by the flames and turned black.
Although the flame was not powerful and was quickly extinguished, it was enough to make Buggy panic.
Luffy seized the opportunity and his rubber fists fell like raindrops!
“Rubber rubber–machine gun!”
“Puff, puff, puff!”
Buggy was beaten so badly that he had no power to fight back, and his body parts were scattered all over the ground.
“Damn… my treasure…” Before Bucky fainted, he kept muttering about his treasure.
The battle is over.
The Buggy Pirates were completely defeated.
The mayor was rescued and thanked Luffy and others profusely.
Of course, Nami did not forget her main purpose – to plunder Buggy’s treasure.
With the guidance of the townspeople, they found the warehouse where Bucky hid the treasure.
Looking at the mountains of gold, silver and jewelry in front of her, Nami’s eyes instantly turned into the shape of Bailey.
“Get rich!”
She cheered and threw herself into the pile of treasure.
Luffy is not interested in the treasure, but is very interested in Buggy’s flying “Bugy Ball”, but unfortunately it has been broken.
Zoro found a corner, took out the bottle of cheap wine, and started drinking it by himself.
Ryan looked at the excited Nami, smiled and shook his head.
He walked over to Nami and said, “Ms. Nami, you got a good harvest this time, didn’t you?”
“Yeah!” Nami held a pile of jewels and nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.
“Well…” Ryan flipped his hand and another jar appeared. “To celebrate our first great victory since our cooperation, how about this ‘celebration jar’, at a friendly price of two million Baileys?”
Nami looked at the jar in Ren’s hand, then looked at the treasure in her arms, and hesitated.
Although two million is still very expensive, she is now a “little rich woman”!
Moreover, she was looking forward to what was in the jar.
“Okay! I’ll buy it!” Nami gritted her teeth, counted out two million Baileys and handed them to Ryan.
Ryan took the money with a smile and handed the jar to her.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Basic Jar] x1 to [Nami]!”
“Obtained system points: 20,000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Basic Navigation Mastery (Passive)] x1!”
Oh? The reward this time is Mastery of Seamanship?
Although it was just the basics, it was undoubtedly a timely help for Ryan, a sailing idiot! At least he wouldn’t be confused about directions anymore.
Nami opened the jar eagerly.
The white light dissipated.
Inside the jar was a folded piece of parchment and a small packet of what looked like a white powder.
Nami picked up the parchment and unfolded it carefully.
What comes into view is a complex blueprint with various strange parts and symbols drawn on it.
The title of the drawing reads: [Weather Stick·Early Design Sketch].
Great weather!
Nami’s heart skipped a beat!
Isn’t this the kind of weapon that she has always vaguely imagined, the one that can control the weather? !
Although the drawing was marked “early design” and seemed far from the finished product, it undoubtedly gave her a clear direction!
She looked excitedly at another packet of white powder.
[Some flammable powders]: Highly flammable chemical powders that will ignite when exposed to open flames. (Please use with caution)
Another flammable powder?
Nami recalled the scene of burning Buggy’s nose just now, and a sly smile appeared on her lips.
This thing seems to be quite useful.
Nami was very satisfied with this harvest.
She carefully put away the design and powder, and looked at Ryan with more trust.
This mysterious jar merchant always seems to bring her unexpected surprises at critical moments.
The matter of Orange Town has come to an end.
The Straw Hat Pirates (plus the non-staff member Ryan) plundered enough treasure (mainly from Nami), and after some repairs, they set sail again.
The next destination was a place that both Nami and Ryan knew about – Xiluobu Village.
There, there is a young man who is full of lies but kind-hearted, waiting for their arrival.
And, a future sniper star.
Chapter 8 Usopp’s Jar (Old Version)
Xiluobu Village, a quiet village located on a remote island.
Unlike the hustle and bustle of Orange Town, this place is full of peace.
However, beneath this tranquility, there is a long-brewing conspiracy hidden.
The Straw Hat Pirates’ boat slowly approached the shore.
“Wow! This village looks so quiet!” Luffy looked around curiously.
“Well, there’s no smell of pirates.” Zoro yawned, seeming a little listless.
Nami took out the nautical chart and confirmed the direction.
Ryan stood at the bow, looking deep into the village.
He could feel a faint but persistent scent of “lies” coming from somewhere in the village.
It’s Usopp.
“Let’s go find something to eat first!” Luffy suggested, his stomach growling again.
“I agree!” Nami put away the nautical chart and felt that it was time to replenish some supplies.
The group walked into the village.
When the people in the village saw these unfamiliar faces, they looked at them with curiosity and a hint of vigilance.
Just as they were looking for a restaurant, an exaggerated voice came from not far away.
“Hey! Pirates in front! Don’t move!”
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man with a long nose, wearing a headscarf and overalls, standing on the branch of a big tree, striking a pose that he thought was very handsome, with a slingshot in his hand.
“I am the great Captain Usopp! I have 80 million sea warriors under my command! If you know what’s good for you, get out of my territory!” the young man shouted, his voice trembling a little.
Luffy blinked, “Usopp? 80 million subordinates?”
Nami held her forehead with her hand: “You can tell at a glance that he is a boaster.”
Zoro curled his lips in disdain.
Ryan looked at the boy in the tree with interest.
Is this the future sniper king, Usopp?
Just as the rumors said, he is a guy who talks nonsense.
However, Ryan could feel a hint of subtle kindness and…loneliness from his seemingly arrogant words and trembling voice?
“Hey! Long-nosed one!” Luffy shouted towards the tree, “We are not here to grab territory, we are here to find food!”
“Looking for food?” Usopp was stunned, then he straightened his chest, “Humph! You guys are smart! I’m in a good mood today, so I won’t bother with you! But if you want to eat, you have to get past me first!”
As he said that, he picked up the slingshot, aimed at Luffy’s feet, and shot a small stone.
The stone fell softly at Luffy’s feet, without any power.
Luffy laughed, “You’re really funny!”
When Usopp saw Luffy smiling, he felt a little embarrassed and jumped down from the tree.
“My name is Usopp, and I’m the guardian of this village!” he said in a serious tone.
“My name is Luffy, and I’m the man who’s going to be the Pirate King!”
“Roronoa Zoro.”
“Nami.”
“Ryan, a jar merchant passing by.” Ryan introduced himself with a smile.
“Jar merchant?” Usopp looked at Ryan curiously, “What kind of jars do you sell?”
“We sell jars that can make wishes come true,” Ryan said mysteriously. “For example… the kind that can make all your boasts come true.”
“Huh?!” Usopp’s eyes widened instantly, and his long nose almost reached the sky. “Really? Is there such a magical jar?”
He immediately came up to Ryan, his face full of anticipation: “Show me now! Show me now!”
Nami rolled her eyes as she watched from the side.
This Usopp is easier to deceive than Luffy!
Ryan smiled in his heart, the fish was hooked.
He flipped his hand and an ordinary pottery jar appeared.
“That’s it, the ‘dream come true jar’.” Ryan said nonsense seriously, “If you open it, you might be able to gain the power to become a true sea warrior!”
“Wow! That’s amazing!” Usopp’s eyes lit up and his mouth was watering. “How much is this?”
“Since you have such a promising future, I’ll give you a friendly price of 100,000 Baileys,” Ryan said.
“One hundred thousand?!” Usopp’s face fell immediately, “I, I don’t have that much money…”
He was just a bragging kid who usually relied on the help from villagers and hunting to earn some pocket money. How could he have 100,000 berries?
“No money? That’s such a pity.” Ryan pretended to be regretful and prepared to put away the jar.
“Wait!” Usopp hurriedly called out to him, gritted his teeth, took out a tattered little purse from his pocket, and poured out all the money inside.
The coins jingled on the ground, and all together they amounted to no more than a few thousand Baileys.
He felt in his other pockets and finally pulled out a few strange seeds and some lead bullets for his slingshot.
“I… these are all I have…” Usopp said a little embarrassedly, “I grew these seeds myself, they are very powerful! And these lead bullets…”
Ren looked at all the belongings that Usopp took out and smiled.
“Well, considering your sincerity, these things, plus your ‘right of first refusal’ after you become a sea warrior in the future, will be counted as 100,000 Baileys.”
He knew that Usopp didn’t have much money, and his purpose was not to really cheat the boy, but to see what surprises the future sniper king could get out of the jar.
“Really? That’s great!” Usopp jumped up with joy and quickly stuffed the money, seeds and lead bullets on the ground to Ryan.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Basic Jar] x1 to [Usopp] (partial item + outstanding balance)!”
“The credit portion will be settled when the other party repays or achieves success.”
“Obtained system points: 1000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Basic Trap Making Experience] x1!”
Ren handed the jar to Usopp.
Usopp took the jar excitedly and couldn’t wait to open it with his mind.
A white light flashed.
There are two things in the jar.
A small bag of black-looking plant seeds.
And several metal parts that look like telescope parts.
“This is…” Usopp picked up the bag of seeds and information flooded into his mind.
[Special Plant Seeds·Fast-Growing Thorns]: Specially cultivated plant seeds that germinate and grow quickly when in contact with water and soil, forming hard thorny vines that can be used to make obstacles or projectiles.
“Wow! What a powerful seed!” Usopp exclaimed. This is much stronger than the ordinary seeds he cultivated himself!
He picked up the metal parts again.
[Simple scope parts]: can be assembled into a basic scope to improve the accuracy of long-range shooting. (Requires certain hands-on ability)
Scope?
Usopp’s eyes lit up!
He has always been confident in his slingshot shooting accuracy, but if he had a scope, wouldn’t he be able to hit the target every time? !
These two things are tailor-made for him!
“Great! Thank you, Ryan!” Usopp excitedly shook Ryan’s hand.
“You’re welcome. This is what you got in exchange for ‘all your belongings’.” Ryan said with a smile.
Just then, a sickly-looking girl in a maid outfit came over here accompanied by a servant.
It’s Kaya and Meli.
When Usopp saw Kaya, he immediately put away his playful thoughts and went to greet her.
The subsequent development is basically the same as the original.
They got to know Kaya and learned that Usopp went to tell her stories every day.
At the same time, Ryan was also keenly aware of the coldness and hypocrisy emanating from the butler Krabatel (whose real identity was “Bai Ji” Klo).
At night, Usopp accidentally heard the conspiracy of Crow and hypnotist Zangao – to seize Kaya’s property and prepare to kill her.
After learning the truth, Usopp ran to tell the villagers in panic, but no one believed him as a “big liar”.
In desperation, he found Luffy and others.
“Please! Please help me! Save Kaya!” Usopp pleaded in a crying voice.
Luffy agreed without hesitation: “No problem! Leave it to us!”
Although Zoro and Nami found it troublesome, they did not refuse.
Ryan naturally would not stand idly by.
A battle around Xiluobu Village is about to begin.
The next morning, Crow led the members of the Black Cat Pirates and quietly sneaked into the Village of West Robe.
They chose to land from a steep slope, thinking that they could do so without being noticed.
However, what awaited them were the Straw Hat Pirates and Usopp who were well prepared!
“Hehe! You’ve fallen into the captain’s trap!” Usopp stood on the slope, holding his new slingshot in his hand, which was loaded with a projectile made of [Fast-Growing Thorn] seeds.
He took a deep breath and used the [Simple Sight] he had just assembled to aim at the pirate who was in the front!
“Must-kill! Thorn Meteor!”
call out!
The bullet, guided by the scope, accurately hit the pirate’s ankle!
The seeds sprouted instantly, and hard thorny vines wrapped around the pirate’s feet, causing him to scream, lose his balance, and roll down the slope, knocking down several of his companions behind him!
“Well done! Usopp!” Luffy praised loudly.
Usopp straightened his chest and his confidence increased!
His new weapons and new ammunition are really powerful!
The following battle became much easier than the original because of the improvement of the Straw Hat Pirates’ overall strength (Luffy’s intuition, Zoro’s sword, Nami’s assistance), as well as Usopp’s extraordinary performance.
Usopp uses fast-growing thorns to continuously create obstacles, delaying the enemy’s attacks, and supports Luffy and Zoro with precise shooting.
Nami uses the anemometer to determine the enemy’s movements and occasionally uses flammable powder to create minor troubles.
Although Crow and Zango are quite powerful, they gradually fall into a disadvantage in front of Luffy, Zoro and Usopp who is in great form.
In the end, Kuro was beaten away by Luffy’s rubber punch, and Zango was subdued by Zoro and Usopp.
The crisis in Xiluobu Village was successfully resolved.
Kaya was saved, and she decided to give the Going Merry to Luffy and others as their pirate ship.
Usopp also made up his mind to follow Luffy and become a true sea warrior.
With the villagers’ farewell, the Straw Hat Pirates (this time with Usopp) and Ryan, boarded a brand new pirate ship, Go Merry, and headed for the next stop.
Ryan stood at the bow, looking at the group of energetic companions around him and the long-nosed boy who was seeing him off behind him, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
The Sniper Star has set sail.
And his jar business seems to be getting more and more prosperous.
Chapter 9: Sea Restaurant, the Cook’s Persistence (Old Version)
Leaving the peaceful village of Xiluobu, the Forward Merry sailed across the East China Sea carrying new companions and hope.
The atmosphere on the ship became more lively with the addition of Usopp.
Usopp is worthy of being the one who creates the atmosphere. He brags and makes jokes all the time. Although he is often beaten by Nami, he always makes Luffy laugh.
Ryan also enjoyed it, and from time to time he took out some useless but interesting gadgets from low-priced cans (such as a cushion that farts and ink that changes color) and played around with Usopp and Luffy.
Zoro was still the same as always, either sleeping, exercising, or taking the [High-quality Whetstone] that Ryan sold him and meticulously maintaining his three swords.
He could clearly feel that after being maintained by the whetstone, his knife became sharper and more handy when cutting. This made his view of the Rain Jar change slightly.
Nami spent most of her time studying the [Basic Meteorology Notes] and [Weather Stick Design Sketches]. Occasionally, she would take the [Micro Anemometer] to the deck to observe the weather, looking like a professional navigator. She also asked Usopp for help to collect some materials that might be used to make the weather stick.
On this day, the Merry was sailing on the sea when it suddenly encountered a storm of moderate severity.
Under Nami’s precise command, which combined meteorological knowledge and anemometer, everyone worked together and got through the difficult times without any major problems.
But as a result, the food reserves on the ship were exhausted.
Just when everyone was starving, Zoro unexpectedly hooked up… two agents from Baroque Works (Mr. 9 and Miss. Wednesday, also known as Vivi).
In exchange for food, these two unlucky guys proposed to take Luffy and the others to a place – the sea restaurant Barati.
“A restaurant on the sea? Sounds like there’s something delicious going on!” Luffy’s saliva instantly started to flow.
Others were also curious about this restaurant built on the sea.
So, under the guidance of Mr. 9 and Vivi (whose identity was not revealed at this time), the Merry headed towards Barati.
Soon, a huge fish-shaped ship appeared on the sea surface.
That is the famous sea restaurant Bharati.
As soon as we got close, a small accident happened.
Navy Captain “Iron Fist” Finbodi bombarded Barati over a trivial matter, but was knocked away by Luffy’s punch. The shell accidentally hit the room of the restaurant owner, “Red Foot” Zeff.
In order to compensate for the losses, Luffy was forced to stay in Baratie and do odd jobs for a year (of course, with Luffy’s personality, this was simply impossible).
Ryan and others also entered the restaurant.
As soon as he entered the restaurant, Ryan was attracted by the atmosphere here.
The air is filled with the tempting aroma of food, chefs in their uniforms are busy and orderly, and diners are enjoying the food in an elegant environment.
Unlike other pirates, the chefs here may look fierce, but they have a respect and persistence for food.
Soon, Ryan’s attention was attracted by a young chef with blond hair, curly eyebrows, a cigarette in his mouth, and wearing a black suit.
It was Sanji.
He was currently being beaten up by other chefs for molesting a female customer (Nami).
Ryan watched the scene with interest.
Sanji is quite skilled, his kicking skills are flexible and swift, and he can handle it with ease even when being besieged.
What caught Ryan’s attention even more was that Sanji always maintained respect for food and tableware during the fight and would never destroy them easily.
“He’s an interesting cook.” Ryan commented in his mind.
For the next few days, Luffy worked as a waiter at Baratie (even though he kept getting in trouble), while Zoro and the others rested in the restaurant.
Ren also took the opportunity to observe Sanji.
He discovered that Sanji not only had excellent cooking skills and extremely high requirements for ingredients, but also had a kind heart.
Even when dealing with hungry enemies (such as Kin from the Click Pirates who appeared later), Sanji adhered to the principle of “not letting hungry people go hungry” and provided them with food.
This persistence greatly increased Ryan’s favorability towards Sanji.
He decided to promote his jar to the future Straw Hat Pirates chef.
That day, Ryan found Sanji taking a break and smoking in the alley behind the kitchen.
“Mr. Sanji, do you have time to chat?” Ryan handed over a cigarette.
Sanji glanced at him, took the cigarette and lit it up: “Are you the can merchant who came with that idiot captain?”
“Exactly.” Ryan smiled, “I see that you have extraordinary cooking skills, and you seem to have an extreme pursuit of ingredients.”
“Of course.” Sanji blew out a puff of smoke with a conceited look on his face, “For a chef, ingredients are life.”
“So…” Ryan changed the subject and flipped his hand, and a clay pot appeared. “Have you ever thought about getting some… legendary ingredients from another world that don’t exist in this world?”
Sanji’s eyes lit up instantly, and he almost dropped the cigarette he was holding: “Another world? Legendary ingredients?”
For a top foodie and chef, these two words are simply an irresistible temptation!
“That’s right.” Ryan nodded. “My jar may be able to produce something like that. Imagine using peaches from the fairyland, or dragon liver and phoenix marrow, to make a delicacy…”
Sanji’s saliva was almost flowing out, he seemed to have already smelled that dreamy fragrance.
“Or,” Ryan continued, “can you open a book that records a long-lost palace secret recipe, or a secret cooking manual that can turn any ingredient into something magical?”
“Gudong.” Sanji swallowed hard and looked at the simple jar in Ryan’s hand with burning eyes.
“How much…is this jar?” Sanji’s voice trembled a little.
“Not expensive.” Ryan said with a smile, “Since you are so dedicated to cooking, I’ll give you a ‘chef exclusive price’ of 500,000 Baileys.”
Five hundred thousand Baileys is not a small sum for Sanji who works in a restaurant at sea, but it is also something he can afford.
It’s worth it for the legendary ingredients and the chef’s secret recipe!
“Okay! I’ll buy it!” Sanji took out his purse without hesitation, counted out 500,000 Baileys and handed them to Ryan.
“A wise choice.” Ryan took the money and handed the jar to Sanji.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Basic Jar] x1 to [Sanji]!”
“Obtained system points: 50,000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Basic Cooking Skills (Passive)] x1!”
Another 50,000 points! It seems that things related to cooking are also valuable. And I was also rewarded with cooking skills. I should be able to cook better in the future.
Sanji excitedly took the jar, took a deep breath, and opened it with his mind.
He couldn’t wait to look inside.
There were no glowing ingredients or ancient scrolls in the jar as expected.
There was only an ordinary-looking thread-bound booklet and a pair of black gloves of unknown material.
Sanji’s heart sank.
No way… was I cheated?
He picked up the thread-bound booklet.
There were some crooked words from another world written on the cover, which he couldn’t understand.
But when he turned to the first page, a stream of information about seasoning flooded into his mind.
[Basic Seasoning Experience in Another World]: This document records the basic seasoning theory of a person who is good at food, including the combination of various spices, the effect of different temperatures on taste, and techniques on how to maximize the original flavor of ingredients through seasoning.
Sanji flipped through the pages quickly.
Although the content was basic, the seasoning concepts and techniques contained therein opened his eyes!
Many of the seasoning methods that he used before based on his feelings and experience have been systematically explained and sublimated here!
This experience is definitely of great help in improving his cooking skills!
He picked up the black gloves again.
[A pair of fireproof cheap gloves]: Made of special fireproof materials, it can effectively isolate high temperatures and protect your hands. (The material is average, please do not contact with extreme high temperatures for a long time)
Fire resistant gloves?
Sanji was stunned for a moment.
This thing…seems to be quite useful in the kitchen?
Especially when dealing with high-temperature frying or grilling, it can avoid burns.
Even… in battle, if he uses the “Devil’s Wind Kick” that he may comprehend in the future, perhaps this pair of gloves can also play a role?
Although the expected top-level ingredients or secret recipes were not revealed, this book of seasoning tips and fire-proof gloves are also very practical things for Sanji!
His mood suddenly improved.
“It seems that you do have some tricks with the jar.” Sanji looked at Ryan with a smile on his face.
“Of course.” Ryan raised his eyebrows proudly.
Just then, there was a commotion outside the restaurant.
A man covered in wounds and on the verge of starvation was carried into the restaurant.
It’s Akin from the Click Pirates!
The plot, following the established track, began to accelerate.
After being rescued by Sanji and regaining his strength, Akin turned against his benefactor and led the main fleet of the Click Pirates to Baratie!
A fierce battle is about to break out.
The kindness of “Red Legs” Zeff, Sanji’s persistence, Luffy’s dream… will all be put to severe tests in this sea.
And Ryan was also prepared.
He knew that next, a being that would make all swordsmen tremble would appear.
Chapter 10: Hawkeye’s shock! (Old version)
The Click Pirates, known as the overlords of the East China Sea, have a huge fleet of fifty ships and five thousand subordinates.
Although it suffered heavy damage in the Grand Line and had to flee back to the East China Sea in a panic, its remaining strength should not be underestimated.
Especially the leader, “Admiral” Click, who wears steel armor, possesses various weapons and is very powerful.
When Click, leading the remnants of his defeated army and driving the damaged flagship, appeared in the waters near Barati, the atmosphere in the sea restaurant suddenly became tense.
Klick’s goal is clear: to capture the Bharati, a giant fish-shaped ship, as capital for his return to the Grand Line.
Although the chefs in the restaurant were all very skilled, they still felt tremendous pressure in the face of Click’s powerful firepower and numerical advantage.
“What a joke! We Barati are not soft persimmons that can be bullied by anyone!”
“Want to rob our boat? Ask the kitchen knife in our hands first!”
The chefs shared a common hatred for the enemy and, under the leadership of Boss Zhepu, prepared to fight.
Luffy certainly won’t sit idly by. He still has to “work” here to pay off his debts.
Zoro could no longer suppress his desire to fight, and his three swords were already unsheathed.
Sanji is angry about Kin’s betrayal, but he also wants to protect the restaurant he considers “home”.
Usopp was scared, but he mustered up his courage and took out his slingshot and special seeds.
Nami is responsible for protecting the Merry and is ready to provide support at any time.
Ryan stood a little further away, observing the situation calmly.
Fighting soon broke out.
The pirates of the Click Pirates rushed to Barati like a tide.
Luffy took the lead, repeatedly knocking the enemy away with his rubber fists.
Zoro was like a tiger among sheep, and enemies fell one after another as his sword flashed. He felt that today’s slash was particularly sharp, and the effect of the [High-quality Whetstone] continued to work.
Sanji showed off his gorgeous and swift kicking skills, and each kick accurately hit the enemy’s vital points. He put on the pair of [cheap fireproof gloves], and felt that his hands were more flexible and less cautious, and his fighting style seemed to be more unrestrained.
Usopp used [Fast-Growing Thorns] and [Simple Scope] in the rear to continuously harass and carry out precise strikes.
The overall strength of the Straw Hat Pirates, because of the accumulation of various small improvements made by the previous cans, seems to be more at ease when facing the main force of the Click Pirates than in the original work.
The pace of the battle was greatly accelerated.
Seeing that his men were unable to capture Barati, Click became angry and took action himself.
He used all the weapons he had, including poison gas bombs (MH5), but they were all resolved by Luffy in various ways (or Nami gave him early warning with her anemometer).
Just as the battle situation became clearer and Click was about to be defeated…
Something strange happened suddenly!
A small boat that looked like a coffin appeared silently near the battlefield.
There was only one man standing on the boat.
He was dressed in a gorgeous black suit, a wide-brimmed hat decorated with feathers, and carried a huge black knife in the shape of a cross on his back.
The man’s eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s, and just by standing there, he exuded a suffocating and terrifying aura!
The entire battlefield seemed to be paused in an instant.
Everyone’s attention was involuntarily drawn to that man.
“That, that’s…” a well-informed chef said tremblingly, “Hawkeye! Jurakol Mihawk! The world’s greatest swordsman!”
The world’s greatest swordsman!
This name exploded in everyone’s ears like thunder!
Zoro’s body tensed up instantly, his breathing became rapid, and his eyes were fixed on the man and the black sword behind him that symbolized the strongest sword in the world!
This is… the goal he has been pursuing all along!
Hawkeye Mihawk actually appeared in the East China Sea? !
It seemed that Mihawk was just chasing after the Crick fleet out of boredom.
He didn’t even bother to look at Click, his eyes were fixed on Zoro.
“Why do you fight?” Mihawk’s voice was low and magnetic.
Zoro tightened his grip on the sword in his hand, took a step forward, and said with a firm look: “In order to… surpass you!”
Mihawk’s lips curled up in an imperceptible arc: “Oh? Interesting. Tell me your name.”
“Roronoa Zoro!”
“I’ll remember you. Little brat, let me see the difference between you and the strongest person in the world.”
Mihawk didn’t even draw the black knife from his back, but just took out a small, toy-like cross dagger from his chest.
“This is enough to deal with you.”
The utmost contempt!
Zoro roared and used his strongest ultimate move!
“Three Swords Style Secret: Three Thousand Worlds!”
The three swords slashed towards Mihawk with unparalleled momentum!
However, faced with this secret skill that was powerful enough to cut through steel, Mihawk simply used the small dagger in his hand to accurately block every one of Zoro’s attacks!
Ding ding dong!
The sound of metal colliding was endless.
Zoro tried his best, but couldn’t break through the seemingly fragile dagger defense!
gap!
The gap is like a chasm!
Zoro’s heart sank little by little.
Is this… the strongest power in the world?
“Puff!”
Mihawk’s small dagger easily pierced Zoro’s chest.
Blood stained the white shirt red.
Zoro staggered back, his face full of unwillingness and despair.
“Is it over already…” Mihawk said calmly.
“Not…yet!” Zoro gritted his teeth and held the Wado Ichimonji across his chest.
He turned around, facing Mihawk, and opened his arms.
“The scars on your back are a swordsman’s shame!”
This is his last pride!
Mihawk’s eyes flashed with admiration.
He put away the small dagger and slowly pulled out the black knife, Night, from his back!
The black sword that symbolizes the strongest power in the world flashes a cold light in the sun!
“To show my respect to the brave, I will use this world’s strongest black sword to send you on your final journey!”
The huge black sword, with unparalleled momentum, slashed towards Zoro!
“Zoro!” Luffy and others exclaimed!
Ryan’s pupils also shrank, and he was extremely shocked.
This is the power of Hawkeye!
Even though I expected it, seeing it with my own eyes still made me feel suffocated!
Zoro closed his eyes and accepted his defeat calmly.
However, just as the black knife was about to fall, a strange enlightenment suddenly flashed through Zoro’s mind.
It is the [faint sense of the “cutting iron” artistic conception] that I got when I opened the jar before!
Although it was extremely weak, at the critical moment of life and death, this insight was like a spark, illuminating a corner of his heart!
Maybe it was because of this insight, maybe it was because of a strong desire to survive, or maybe it was just a coincidence…
Zoro subconsciously adjusted the angle of the Wado Ichimonji slightly.
boom!!!
A huge slash fell!
Zoro flew backwards like a kite with a broken string and fell heavily on the deck, his life or death unknown.
But… he was not cut in two!
The Black Blade Night only left a huge wound on his chest, deep enough to see the bone, but it was not fatal!
Mihawk looked at Zoro in surprise, then looked at the black knife in his hand.
“It’s not cut off?”
Did I show mercy? Or…did this kid realize something at the last moment?
“Luffy…” Zoro used up his last bit of strength and raised the Wado Ichimonji. His voice was weak but extremely firm. “Can you hear me… I won’t lose again! Before I defeat him and become the world’s greatest swordsman… I will never lose again! Do you… have any objections? Pirate King!”
“No!!!” Luffy responded loudly with tears in his eyes!
Mihawk watched this scene, remained silent for a moment, and put away the black knife.
“Kid, tell me your name.” Mihawk said to Luffy.
“Monkey D. Luffy!”
“I’ll remember you. Get stronger, Roronoa Zoro! I’ll be waiting for you at the top of the world!”
With that, Mihawk turned around, got on his coffin boat, and sailed away.
Only the shocked crowd and the seriously injured and dying Zoro were left.
This encounter brought a huge shock to everyone.
For the first time, they realized so clearly the vastness of this world and the terror of the strong.
Ryan looked at Zoro, who was unconscious but still holding the knife tightly, and felt a lot of emotions in his heart.
This is the world of One Piece, cruel and passionate.
He walked over to Zoro and crouched down.
While Nami and Chopper (although they hadn’t met yet, Nami knew some basic first aid) were busy treating Zoro’s wounds, Ryan took out a new jar from the system inventory.
This jar, unlike the previous ones, glowed with a soft green light.
It was the [Healing Jar (Small)] that he had redeemed with points in the system store before.
“Zoro’s injuries are too severe, and ordinary treatment may not be able to recover quickly.” Ren said to Luffy and Sanji, “I have a special ‘Faith Jar’ here, maybe it can help him.”
He didn’t say it directly as a healing jar, but used another term.
“Really? Ryan!” Luffy asked hurriedly.
“Try it.” Ryan handed the can to Luffy, “Help him open it.”
Luffy took the jar and, following Ren’s instructions, opened it with his mind.
The moment the jar was opened, a rich breath of life overflowed from it, turning into a soft green light and slowly injected into Zoro’s body.
Also inside the jar was a small note and a bottle of ointment.
Luffy picked up the ointment.
[Special healing ointment]: A special ointment containing life energy. Applying it on the wound can quickly stop bleeding and accelerate wound healing, with significant results.
He immediately applied the ointment on Zoro’s hideous wound.
Something magical happened!
The wound that was so deep that the bone could be seen actually began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye! Although it could not be healed immediately, the bleeding stopped quickly and the wound was shrinking rapidly!
Zoro’s originally weak breathing gradually became steady and strong.
“Great! Zoro is saved!” Luffy and others breathed a sigh of relief.
Ryan also nodded secretly, the effect of this healing jar is quite good.
He looked at the small piece of paper again, which seemed to contain some information.
He motioned for Luffy to unfold the paper.
The information flooded into Luffy’s (the opener’s) mind and was also transmitted to the unconscious Zoro at the same time.
That was the embodiment of the [a faint sense of the “cutting iron” artistic conception] that Zoro had obtained before!
Although it is still blurry, it is clearer than before!
It was as if a more solid seed was planted in Sauron’s heart!
As long as you water it carefully, one day it will take root, sprout and grow healthily!
Looking at Zoro who was gradually recovering, Ryan knew that although Hawkeye’s shock this time brought a huge blow, it also laid a more solid foundation for Zoro’s future growth.
And he himself should also be better prepared for the upcoming journey and the stronger enemies he may encounter.
Crick’s farce is over (after Hawkeye left, he was easily beaten away by an angry Luffy).
Bharati regained his composure.
Because of his boss Zeff’s advice and his own dreams, Sanji decided to follow Luffy and join the Straw Hat Pirates.
Go ahead, Merry, and set sail again.
This time, their target is the island full of sadness and struggle – Kokosia Village.
Nami’s hometown.
And the lair of the murloc Aaron!
Chapter 11: Strength Enhancement (Old Version)
Go ahead, Merry, carrying determination and hope, sailing through the waves.
Destination, Kokosia Village!
The atmosphere on the ship was more solemn than ever before.
Zoro’s injuries are recovering rapidly with the help of Ren’s [Healing Tank] and his own strong vitality, but the shadow brought by Hawkeye Mihawk still looms over everyone’s mind. The strongest power in the world is so far away.
Sanji joined the team. This chivalrous chef was getting familiar with life on the ship while also preparing for the upcoming battle. The flame of protection burned in his eyes.
Usopp was no longer as cheerful as before. He knew that the upcoming battle would be of great importance, so he was concentrating on debugging his slingshot and making various special projectiles.
Luffy was unusually silent. He sat on the sheep’s head of the Merry, looking into the distance. A storm seemed to be brewing in his small body. He knew what Nami was carrying, and he also knew that this battle was for the freedom of his companions.
Nami stood by the side of the ship, the sea breeze blowing her orange hair. She looked towards home with a complex look, with expectation, fear, but more of a desperate determination. It has been ten years, this nightmare, it’s time to end!
Ryan could clearly feel the depressing atmosphere on the ship.
He knew that the battle at Arlong Park was one of the toughest challenges the Straw Hat Pirates faced in their early days, and was also the key to Nami’s complete integration into the team.
The power of the murlocs far exceeds that of ordinary humans, and Aaron is the best among them, brutal and powerful.
Although the Straw Hat Pirates are currently stronger than they were at the same time in the original work, they should not be taken lightly.
“Everyone,” Ryan broke the silence and walked into the middle of the crowd, “It seems that everyone knows what they are going to face next.”
“Arlong Pirates, the power of the fishmen cannot be underestimated. We must be fully prepared.”
He paused, glanced at everyone, flipped his hand, and several jars emitting faint light appeared in his hand.
These jars are larger than the previous ones, and there seem to be subtle patterns on the surface.
“This is the ‘Decisive Battle Enhancement Tank’ I specially prepared.” Ryan said in a deep voice, “The contents inside may improve our chances of winning the next battle.”
“But,” he emphasized, “this jar is more powerful and carries a higher risk. Also, the price… is not cheap.”
“Ten million Baileys per jar!”
Ten million!
The price made Nami gasp.
But she didn’t hesitate.
“I’ll buy it!” Nami said almost immediately.
She took out without hesitation all the savings she had plundered from Baki and the money she had saved from working at the Bharati restaurant (although it was not for long).
For her hometown and freedom, she is willing to spend not only 10 million but also everything she has!
Ryan looked at Nami’s determined eyes, nodded, and handed her a strengthening tank.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Decisive Battle Enhancement Can] x1 to [Nami]!”
“Obtained system points: 100,000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Intermediate Meteorological Knowledge Mastery (Passive)] x1!”
100,000 points! And intermediate meteorological knowledge! Big harvest!
Nami took a deep breath and opened the jar with her mind.
After the strong white light, two things were lying quietly in the jar.
A metal core that sparkles with a strange luster, as if it contains the power of wind and thunder.
And a small bag of transparent beads that are as round and smooth as pearls.
[Weather Stick Core Parts·Wind Crystal]: A special crystal that contains compressed wind element energy. It can be used as the core energy source of the first generation of weather sticks, greatly improving the power and stability of the weather stick. (Assembly is required in accordance with the design drawings)
[A small amount of water-repellent beads]: A unique ocean condensate that can be worn on the body to dispel water flow in a short period of time, forming a small dry area. (Time-limited, disposable consumable)
Nami’s heart started beating wildly!
Wind Crystal! This is the most critical and hardest to find core energy source in her design! With it, she can create a true first-generation weather stick!
There are also water-repellent beads! The murlocs that move underwater are one of their biggest threats. With this, you can offset the murlocs’ advantages in the water to a certain extent!
These two things are tailor-made for the upcoming battle!
Nami’s eyes were filled with hope.
“Luffy!” Nami looked at Luffy, “Your money…”
“I don’t have money,” Luffy shook his head, then looked at Ryan with a firm gaze, “Ryan! I want to buy it too! I owe you one! I’ll pay you double in the future!”
He knew how important this battle was to Nami, he had to become stronger!
“Okay.” Ryan did not refuse.
He knew that Luffy’s promise was worth a thousand gold.
He handed Luffy another power-up canister.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Decisive Battle Booster Can] x1 to [Monkey D. Luffy] (on credit)!”
“The credit bonus will be settled in the future.”
Luffy opened the can eagerly.
In the jar was a colorful, candy-like object and a small crystal bottle filled with a light golden, viscous liquid.
[Temporary Strength Enhancement Candy]: A special candy that contains violent energy. After taking it, it can greatly increase strength, speed and explosive power in a short period of time. (Side effect: After the effect wears off, you will fall into a temporary weakness)
[A small bottle of “qi” guiding fluid]: A guiding fluid with a mysterious origin, which seems to resonate with certain special bloodlines and guide the energy hidden in the body. (Unknown conditions of use, unknown effects)
Power candy! This is easy to understand! Luffy’s eyes lit up. Isn’t this a treasure that can make him temporarily stronger?
As for the “Qi” guiding liquid… Luffy couldn’t understand it, it felt sticky, so he put it away for now.
Seeing that Nami and Luffy both received powerful help, the others also became interested.
“Um… Mr. Ren,” Usopp rubbed his hands and asked a little embarrassedly, “Do you have a cheaper duel jar?”
“Yes,” Ryan smiled and took out a few small cans, “‘Decisive Battle Support Cans’, one million Baileys each.”
Usopp gritted his teeth and bought one with the money he had seized from previous battles and part of the money Kaya gave him.
Sanji also pondered for a moment and bought one.
Because Zoro had just recovered from a serious injury, he did not buy it for the time being. He chose to believe in the sword in his hand and his own will.
Usopp opened the can and obtained a pack of [Powerful Explosive Powder] and [Special Bowstring with Enhanced Toughness].
Sanji opened a pair of [Combat Boots that Slightly Increase the Power of Kicking Skills] and [Quick Stamina Recovery Biscuits].
Although not as amazing as Nami and Luffy’s gains, they are also real improvements.
For a moment, the atmosphere on the ship became much more lively.
Everyone gained a little more confidence in the upcoming battle.
Ryan watched all this and calculated secretly in his mind.
Luffy’s power candy is explosive combat power.
Nami’s first generation weather stick and water-repellent beads can effectively restrain the fishman.
Although Zoro did not open the can, he has considerable strength himself, and with his previous understanding of “Cutting Iron”, he should have no problem dealing with the fish-man cadres.
Sanji and Usopp have also been strengthened.
Plus, he has his own Observation Haki and some small items awarded by the system…
This battle may go more smoothly than expected.
Of course, the premise is… don’t underestimate the enemy.
Aaron’s brutality and the racial superiority of the murlocs are still a huge threat.
The Merry, sailing against the wind and waves, was getting closer and closer to the village of Kokosia.
A fateful battle is about to break out on the island shrouded in haze!
Chapter 12: Stormy weather, Cocosia’s counterattack (old version)
When the bow of the Merry broke through the waves and slowly sailed into the port of Kokosia Village, everyone was shocked by the scene before them.
The once vibrant village now looks dilapidated and depressed.
The orange groves were neglected, and the air was filled with a sense of despair and depression.
When the villagers saw the strange pirate ship approaching, what appeared on their faces was not curiosity, but deep fear and numbness.
Nami jumped off the boat and looked at her familiar yet unfamiliar hometown, her eyes instantly reddened.
“Nami!” a familiar voice came.
Nojiko, Nami’s sister, rushed out from behind a dilapidated house and hugged Nami tightly.
The two sisters hugged each other and cried, expressing their longing and pain for each other over the past ten years.
Soon, the strong man in the village, Ajian, also rushed over. He looked at Nami, then at Luffy and others, with a complicated look in his eyes.
From Nojiko and Ken, Luffy and the others learned about everything Nami and the Cocosia Village had endured in the past ten years.
Arlong’s tyranny, Bellmère’s sacrifice, Nami was forced to join the Arlong Pirates to draw sea charts, and the heavy promise of 100 million Baileys…
Everyone was silent.
Luffy clenched his fists tightly, the shadow of the straw hat obscured his face, making his expression unclear, but anyone could feel the terrifying anger emanating from him.
“Take me to Aaron!” Lu Fu’s deep voice sounded, leaving no room for doubt.
“Luffy…” Nami looked at him worriedly.
“Don’t worry, Nami.” Luffy raised his head with a confident smile on his face, “I’m here just to beat that bastard up!”
“Let’s go!”
Led by Nami and Ken, the Straw Hat Pirates and the courageous villagers marched towards the “Along Park” at the other end of the island!
Arlong Park is the lair of the Arlong Pirates and the shadow that has weighed on the head of Cocosia Village for ten years.
When Luffy kicked open the gate of Arlong Park, the fish people who were partying inside were stunned.
The leader was the fishman with the saw-toothed nose and cruel face—Aaron!
“Huh? Who is this fool who dares to break into my territory?” Arlong grinned with his fangs and looked at Luffy and others at the door with disdain.
“Along!!!” Nami screamed angrily when she saw her enemy!
“Oh? Isn’t this my exclusive draftsman Nami?” Aaron smiled playfully when he saw Nami. “Why? You brought back a few helpers? You want to rebel against me? You’re so naive!”
“Stop talking nonsense! Arlong!” Luffy pointed at Arlong and announced loudly, “I am Luffy! The man who will become the Pirate King! Today! I will beat you to pieces!”
“Ha ha ha ha!” Aaron laughed out loud as if he had heard the funniest joke. “Just relying on lowly humans like you? You really overestimate your own abilities!”
“Young men! Show them the power of the fish-men!”
At Arlong’s command, his fish-man cadres – Octopus Hachi, Kissing Fish, Karate Black Belt, and many fish-man soldiers, all showed ferocious smiles and rushed towards Luffy and others!
“The battle begins!”
Luffy took the brunt and went straight to Arlong!
“Rubber-rubber–pistol!”
“It’s useless! Lowly human!” Arlong easily dodged Luffy’s attack and slapped Luffy with his huge palm!
Bang!
Luffy was knocked away, but immediately bounced back like a spring.
“Damn! This guy is so strong!” Luffy felt Arlong’s power.
“Nami! That candy!” Luffy shouted at Nami.
Nami immediately understood and threw the [Temporary Strength Boosting Candy] to Luffy!
Luffy caught it and stuffed it into his mouth without hesitation!
boom!
A violent force instantly filled Luffy’s body! His skin turned slightly red, his muscles bulged, and his eyes became sharper!
“Oh oh oh oh! The power is surging!” Luffy shouted excitedly and rushed towards Arlong again!
This time, Luffy’s speed and strength increased several times!
Dense fists fell on Aaron like raindrops!
Aaron was able to resist at first, but he was soon horrified to find that the power of this little human ghost had become so terrifying!
Bang bang bang!
The tough skin that Aaron was proud of was constantly dented by the beatings, and several of his hard teeth were broken!
“Impossible! Just a human!” Aaron was beaten back repeatedly and was completely at a disadvantage!
On the other side, the battle broke out!
“Let me show you my new weapon!” Nami shouted, and a strange long stick made up of three pieces of sticks appeared in her hand!
It was she who used the [Weather Stick Design Sketch] and [Wind Crystal] core, as well as the materials found with the help of Usopp, to rush out the [First Generation Weather Stick]!
“Cold bubbles!”
Nami swung the weather stick, and a bubble containing cold air flew out and hit a fishman, instantly freezing him and making him shiver!
“Hot bubbles!”
Another bubble of hot air flew out, scalding the other fishman and making him scream!
“Electric bubbles!”
Bubbles containing weak electric current flew out, paralyzing several fishmen!
Nami combines meteorological knowledge with the weather stick, and all kinds of strange attacks emerge one after another!
She would also take out the [Water-Repellent Beads] from time to time, and temporarily divert the water flow near the water source, so that those fishmen who tried to use water escape attacks would return empty-handed!
For a moment, Nami alone was able to hold back a lot of fish-man soldiers!
“Three Swords Style: Demon Slash!”
Zoro faced off against Octopus Hachi.
Although his injuries have not healed, Zoro’s swordsmanship has become even more powerful due to the enlightenment of [Iron Cutting State] and the blessing of [High-quality Whetstone]!
Although Xiaoba’s six-sword style is tricky, he is gradually defeated by Zoro’s superb sword skills and stronger slashing power!
Phew!
Zoro seized an opportunity and slashed with three swords at the same time, leaving deep scars on Xiaoba’s body!
“Damn it! You bastard!” Xiao Ba stepped back in pain.
“Water cannon!”
The Kissing Fish sprays high-speed water bullets at Sanji!
“Hmph!” Sanji snorted coldly, wearing [combat boots that slightly increase the power of kicking skills], and dodged like a ghost!
“Devil’s Wind Kick: Rough Smash!”
Sanji’s right foot was on fire (although it was still unstable), and he kicked Chu hard in the face with scorching heat!
With a scream, he flew backwards!
“Must-kill! Lead Star!”
Usopp used the [Simple Scope] and the exploding stars made by [Powerful Explosive Powder] to continuously snipe the enemy from a distance!
Boom! Boom!
The explosions occurred one after another, causing considerable chaos to the fishmen!
Ryan wandered around the edge of the battlefield, using his [Observation Haki] to perceive the overall situation.
From time to time, he would speak out to remind his companions to be careful of sneak attacks, or use some small props rewarded by the system to provide support.
For example, when Nami was besieged by several fishmen, he threw out a [small smoke bomb can] to create chaos and help Nami escape.
When Zoro’s old injury recurred, he secretly used the [Micro-Healing Spray] rewarded by the system.
The entire battlefield showed an overwhelming advantage due to the improvement in the overall strength of the Straw Hat Pirates and the assistance of Ryan!
Although the fishmen are fierce, they are defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates who have good cooperation and improved strength!
In the end, under Luffy’s violent attack, Arlong let out an unwilling roar, was beaten to the ground, and completely lost his fighting ability!
As Aaron fell, the remaining fishmen lost the will to resist and were defeated one after another.
The battle is over!
The sun is shining again on this land that has been shrouded in haze for ten years!
The villagers burst into thunderous cheers!
Nami looked at Arlong lying on the ground, the cheering villagers, and her companions who were panting but smiling brightly, and tears welled up in her eyes again.
This time, they were tears of joy, tears of freedom!
She ran to Luffy and wanted to say something, but she was choking and couldn’t speak.
Luffy looked at her and grinned, showing his white teeth: “Nami! You are already our partner!”
Just a few simple words, yet they contain the most sincere emotions.
Nami nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face but her smile was incredibly bright.
Ryan looked at this scene and smiled with relief.
Done! The Along Park chapter has come to a successful conclusion!
He glanced at his system panel and saw that he had gained a lot of points and rewards! His own strength had also been improved again!
It’s time to prepare to embrace the wider ocean!
Chapter 13 Set sail for the Great Route! (Old version)
Aaron was defeated and Kokosia Village was completely liberated!
The whole village was immersed in a sea of ​​carnival.
The villagers sang and danced to celebrate their hard-won freedom.
The banquet lasted for three days and three nights.
The bonfire was roaring, the aroma of barbecue filled the air, and there was endless wine to drink.
Luffy was naturally one of the protagonists of the banquet. He kept eating all kinds of delicious food, and his belly was as big as a ball.
Zoro also relaxed for a rare moment and drank happily from the wine barrel.
Sanji made full use of his cooking skills to cook a variety of delicious dishes for the villagers, which drew waves of admiration. Of course, he did not forget to show his courtesy to the beauties in the village.
Usopp boasted to the children about his “heroic deeds” of defeating the terrible fish-man, which caused bursts of exclamations (although most of them were just bragging).
Nami, Nojiko, Ken and the villagers gathered together, enjoying the long-lost family love and hometown feelings, with a happy smile on her face. She also went to Bellemere’s grave and told her mother the good news.
Ryan also joined in the joyful atmosphere.
He was not idle. Taking advantage of everyone’s high spirits, he organized a unique “Victory Promotion” event.
He brought out a number of inexpensive “celebration jars”.
Most of these cans contain small gadgets to liven up the atmosphere, such as firecrackers that automatically scatter flower petals, speakers that make funny sound effects, colorful party streamers, or some strange-tasting snacks and drinks from other worlds.
Although they have no practical use, these novel and interesting little things are particularly popular in this atmosphere.
The villagers and members of the Straw Hat Pirates all paid for it (mainly paid by Nami, who is now a wealthy woman).
Ryan earned a lot of system points, although not much, but a little adds up to a lot. More importantly, through this method, he further strengthened the relationship with the Straw Hat Pirates and the villagers.
After the party, Nami made an important decision.
She got a new tattoo on her arm where the logo of the Arlong Pirates used to be – an orange windmill!
This symbolizes her complete farewell to the past and also represents her love for her hometown and Belle Mare.
At the same time, she also officially announced: “I want to go to sea with Luffy and the others! To realize my dream – to draw a sea chart of the whole world!”
Although the villagers were reluctant, they understood and supported Nami’s decision.
Ajian and Nojiko are even more proud of Nami.
With the blessings and farewell of the whole village, Nami officially became the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates!
Ryan’s status was also officially “recognized”.
Although everyone was still used to calling him the “jar merchant”, Nami told him privately: “In the future, we will listen to your opinions on the ship’s route planning and strategic deployment. After all, your ‘intelligence’ is sometimes quite accurate.”
Ryan readily accepted and named himself “Straw Hat Pirates’ Can Merchant and Special Strategic Advisor (unofficial certification)”.
Repairs completed, supplies sufficient, move on to the Merry, and set sail again!
This time, their goal is the legendary Grand Route!
Before heading to the entrance of the Grand Route – Upside Down Mountain, they need to resupply and prepare at the last stop in the East China Sea, “the town of beginning and end” – Rogue Town.
Rogue Town is the place where the Pirate King Gol D. Roger was born and executed. It has special meaning for all pirates who yearn for the Grand Line.
As soon as you enter Rogue Town, you can feel an atmosphere that is completely different from other East China Sea towns.
It is more prosperous and more chaotic here. All kinds of people can be seen everywhere, including pirates, bounty hunters, navy… a mixed bag.
As soon as Luffy arrived in town, he was excited to visit the square where Roger was executed.
Zoro is going to the weapons shop to see if he can buy a new sword (although he now has the Wado Ichimonji and Shusui, he is still missing a sword for the Three Swords).
Sanji is going to purchase some ingredients unique to the Grand Line.
Nami is going to buy more sophisticated navigation instruments and nautical charts.
Usopp wanted to see if there were any new props or weapons.
Ryan reminded everyone: “This town is not simple. It is said that there is a very powerful navy captain stationed here. Everyone should be careful and try not to cause trouble.”
He knew that the “powerful navy captain” was the user of the natural devil fruit, “White Hunter” Smoker!
This guy was a big nemesis that Luffy encountered in his early days.
Just in case, Lane started his sales pitch again.
“Everyone! To ensure that we can enter the Grand Line smoothly, I have the latest ‘Lucky Start Can’ here! For only 200,000 Baileys, there is a chance to get an amulet that brings good luck, or… an ‘escape route map’ that guides us to avoid danger!”
His words were half truth and half lie.
The contents of the jar were indeed random, but “luck” was a very mysterious thing. As for the “escape route map”, the probability of it coming out was even smaller.
However, at this critical moment, a little psychological comfort would be good.
Nami thought about it, felt that it made some sense, and bought one.
Usopp also thought it was better to be prepared and bought one.
Others showed little interest.
Nami opened the jar and took out an [Exquisitely Crafted Silver Four-Leaf Clover Brooch] (said to symbolize luck).
Usopp then produced a [Partial Map of the Rogue Town Sewers] (which seemed somewhat useful, but also not very useful).
Ryan shrugged. It was just luck, that’s what it was.
Everyone went their separate ways and agreed to meet at the port at a certain time.
And Ryan quietly displayed his [Observation Haki] to sense the atmosphere of the entire town.
Soon, he locked onto a breath that was as erratic as smoke, but also carried a strong sense of oppression.
Smoker!
It’s here as expected!
And it seems to be moving quickly in a certain direction…
Ryan’s heart moved. That direction seemed to be… the Execution Platform Square?
Oh no! Luffy is in danger!
Ryan immediately rushed towards the execution platform.
A chaos seems to be quietly unfolding in the “town of beginning and end”.
Chapter 14: First Visit to the Grand Line and Rab the Whale (Old Version)
When Ryan hurried to the execution ground square in Rogue Town, he indeed saw a thrilling scene.
Luffy somehow climbed up to the platform where Roger was executed, and was trapped in shackles by the clown Buggy (this guy is also here), and was about to be beheaded in public!
The navy around the square, led by Smoker, has surrounded the place.
Smoker had two cigars in his mouth, his eyes were cold, and he turned into a cloud of white smoke, preparing to capture Luffy himself.
Nami, Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp also rushed over after hearing the news, anxiously trying to break through the navy’s encirclement, but facing Smoker and his elite navy, they seemed powerless.
“Luffy!” Nami was so anxious that she was about to cry.
“Damn it! Get out of the way!” Zoro swung his sword at the navy that was blocking his way, but part of Smoker’s smoke body was always able to block his attack just right.
At this critical moment!
Boom!!!
A bolt of thunder came down from the sky without any warning and struck the execution platform accurately!
It wasn’t Ryan’s fault, nor was it Nami’s weather stick.
This thunder seemed to be God’s will!
The execution platform was smashed to pieces in an instant!
Bucky was electrocuted and passed out.
Luffy was unharmed due to the insulating properties of rubber, but was blown away by the blast and landed right next to Nami and the others!
“Saved…” Luffy grinned, as if the person who was almost beheaded just now was not him.
“What… is going on?” Smoker looked at the destroyed execution platform with a frown.
At that moment just now, he seemed to feel an indescribable will descending.
“Go!” Ryan shouted while everyone was stunned.
The Straw Hat Pirates reacted immediately, protecting Luffy and breaking out towards the port!
Smoker came to his senses and turned into white smoke and chased after him!
“Don’t even think about running! Straw Hat Boy!”
A thrilling chase took place in Rogue Town.
Each member of the Straw Hat Pirates showed off their special abilities.
Zoro was responsible for opening the way, Sanji was responsible for the rear guard, Nami was in charge of directing the direction, and Usopp used various projectiles to interfere.
Ryan used his Observation Haki to constantly remind everyone to avoid the navy’s encirclement and Smoker’s surprise attack.
Smoker’s Smoke Fruit ability is indeed tricky, and physical attacks are almost ineffective against him.
Fortunately, just as they were about to be caught up, a strong wind suddenly blew up, followed by a downpour of rain!
Was it the Revolutionary Army’s Dragon who took action?
Ryan guessed in his mind, but he didn’t have time to think about it.
This sudden storm greatly hindered the navy’s pursuit, especially Smoker’s smoke ability, which was greatly affected in the storm.
“Now! Get on board!”
The Straw Hat Pirates took this opportunity to successfully rush back to the port and jumped onto the Go Merry!
Hoist the sails! Set sail!
The Merry was like an arrow shot from a bow, breaking through the wind and rain and rushing towards the entrance to the Grand Line – Upside Down Mountain!
Smoker stood in the rain, looking at the receding backs of the Straw Hat Pirates with a gloomy look in his eyes.
“Straw Hat Boy… I’ll remember you! See you on the Grand Line!”
Upside-down Mountain, the entrance to the Grand Line.
A strange ocean current that meanders upward like a giant dragon carries the ship to the top of the Red Earth Continent and then rushes into the Grand Line from the other side.
The Merry rode on this “upward current” and experienced a thrilling “mountain climbing” process.
Everyone on board was excited.
“Wow! So cool! The boat is climbing the mountain!” Luffy stood at the bow and shouted against the strong wind blowing upstream.
“What a spectacular sight.” Zoro couldn’t help but sigh.
“Is this the entrance to the Grand Line?” Nami tightly grasped the recording pointer (bought in Rogue Town) in her hand, her eyes full of anticipation for the unknown waters.
“Uwaaa! I’m going to fall!” Usopp hugged the mast in fear.
Ryan also held on to the side of the boat tightly, his heart filled with excitement.
Finally, we are entering this legendary sea full of miracles and dangers!
The Merry rushed to the top of Upside-Down Mountain, and after a brief period of stability, it plunged into another rushing ocean current!
The feeling of weightlessness comes!
The Merry dived downward rapidly like a roller coaster!
“Woo-wah-!”
There were screams of excitement (or terror) on the boat.
Finally, the Merry rushed out of the waterway and landed steadily on the calm sea of ​​the Grand Route.
However, before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, a huge shadow as big as a mountain blocked their way!
Moo——!!!
A low and long whale cry shook the sea water!
A whale of unimaginable size blocked their way! Its forehead was covered with scars and its eyes were filled with deep sorrow.
It’s the island whale – Rab!
“What a big whale!” Usopp was so scared that he almost fainted.
“It’s food!” Luffy’s reaction is always so different.
Without saying a word, he jumped onto the figurehead and stretched out his arms!
“Rubber rubber–bazooka!”
Luffy’s fists hit Lab’s wall-like body with amazing force!
A muffled sound!
Perhaps because Luffy’s strength is stronger than in the original work, the power of this attack is quite considerable.
In pain, Lab let out an even louder whale cry, and stared at the tiny Merry with his huge eyes, as if he was irritated!
“Hey! Luffy! What are you doing!” Nami yelled angrily, “Do you want to kill us?!”
“But…it’s blocking the road!” Luffy said confidently.
At this moment, Lab opened its huge mouth like the abyss, as if wanting to swallow the Merry in one gulp!
“Not good!” Everyone was shocked!
Suddenly, an old voice came from the whale’s mouth: “Hey! Lab! Stop! They are not enemies!”
Then a small door opened from the whale’s mouth, and an old man wearing a wreath and looking like an old doctor came out rowing a small boat.
It was the lighthouse keeper of Gemini Cape, the former ship doctor of Roger’s Pirates – Crocus!
After Kulokas’ explanation, everyone knew Lab’s story.
It turns out that Lab is waiting here for the return of the Rumba Pirates who entered the Grand Line fifty years ago. It keeps hitting the Red Earth Continent with its head, trying to return to the West Sea, so its head is covered with scars.
After knowing the truth, everyone felt sympathy for Rab.
Ryan looked at this infatuated and persistent whale and felt emotional.
He walked up to Kulokas and said, “Old man, you are Kulokas, right? I have heard of your name for a long time.”
Kulokas glanced at Ryan: “Oh? You know me?”
“I’ve heard a little bit about it.” Ryan smiled, flipped his hand, and took out a jar emitting soft light. “Old sir, you have been guarding here for many years. You have worked hard. I have a small ‘calming and soothing jar’ here. Maybe it can relieve your fatigue, or… soothe Lab’s emotions?”
He tried to sell it.
Kurokas looked at Ryan and the strange jar, a profound light flashed in his eyes, as if he could see through people’s hearts.
He smiled and said, “Haha, little brother, your stuff is very interesting. However, I am still strong and healthy, and Lab’s emotions cannot be solved by a jar.”
He declined.
Ryan was not surprised. A person of Kurokas’s level would not be fooled so easily.
“That’s a shame.” Ryan put away the jar.
At this time, Luffy made a surprising move.
He asked Usopp to draw a huge Straw Hat Pirates logo on Lab’s head!
“Labo! Let’s make a promise!” Luffy shouted to Labo, “We’ll come back to duel you after we go around the Grand Line! So, before that, don’t hit the Red Earth Continent again! This sign is proof of our agreement!”
Laboon seemed to understand Luffy’s words and let out a happy whale cry, no longer so sad.
Kurokas also showed a relieved smile.
He handed the record pointer to Nami and informed them of the basic rules and dangers of the Grand Line.
Everything is ready.
The Straw Hat Pirates bid farewell to Crocus and Lab and officially embarked on the journey of the Grand Line!
The first island that the record pointer points to – Whiskey Peak, a trap place full of “warm welcome” is waiting for them.
Chapter 15: Journey to Alabasta (Old Version)
The climate of the Grand Route is indeed as unpredictable as the legend says.
The sky may be clear one moment and stormy or even hail the next.
Fortunately, with Nami, an excellent navigator, and her increasingly sophisticated navigation skills (as well as the help of anemometers and weather notes), the Merry was always able to avoid most dangers safely.
Life on board is still full of joy.
Luffy spends his days either eating or sleeping, or pestering Ryan to play with jars (of course, no money, no deal).
Zoro seized every opportunity to train or maintain his sword. The stimulation brought by Hawkeye made him work harder.
Sanji was studying the book [Basic Seasoning Tips from Another World] in the kitchen. His cooking skills improved day by day, and the meals he made were praised by everyone.
Usopp and Nami were tinkering with improvements to the weather stick or developing new special projectiles.
While Ryan was practicing his Observation Haki, he was also organizing and studying the various information and functions provided by the system to prepare for the future.
Finally, following the guidance of the recording pointer, a huge mountain that looked like a cactus appeared on the sea level.
That’s Whiskey Peak.
As you get closer to the island, you can hear loud music and cheers coming from the island.
The port was filled with “enthusiastic” residents who waved their arms and shouted “Welcome, Pirate Lord”, creating a scene of hospitality.
“Wow! The people here are so welcoming!” Luffy said excitedly.
“Yeah, it’s a really hospitable town.” Sanji was also a little surprised.
Only Nami, Zoro, and Ren felt something was wrong.
Nami was wary by nature and felt that this enthusiasm was a bit excessive.
Zoro, relying on his beast-like intuition, sensed the murderous intent hidden beneath the surface of enthusiasm.
Ryan sneered in his heart. He knew that this was not a hospitable town at all, but the base of the Baroque Works! These so-called “residents” were all bounty hunters!
However, he did not point it out immediately.
When the group got ashore, they were welcomed like heroes by the “townspeople”.
Fine wine, delicious food, warm hospitality…
Except for Zoro, Nami and Ryan who remained vigilant, everyone else quickly became immersed in this false carnival, got drunk, and fell asleep.
It’s late at night and everyone is asleep.
When Luffy, Sanji and Usopp fell into a deep sleep, those “enthusiastic” townspeople finally showed their fangs!
They are the Billionaires and Millionaires under Baroque Works, and they are responsible for hunting down pirates who enter the Grand Line and seizing their property.
Hundreds of bounty hunters, armed with swords, quietly surrounded the house where the Straw Hat Pirates were resting, ready to capture them all in one fell swoop!
However, what was waiting for them was a green-haired swordsman who looked like Shura!
“I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
Zoro leaned against the door frame, holding the Wado Ichimonji in his mouth, holding the other two swords in his hands, and his eyes were cold.
“Roronoa Zoro!” The bounty hunter leader, Mr. 8 (Ikarem), changed his expression.
They had already recognized Zoro, but they didn’t expect that he wasn’t drunk!
“It’s a good opportunity for me to try out my new sword on you.” Zoro grinned, revealing a row of white teeth.
The next second, he moved!
Rushing into the crowd like a ghost!
Three Swords Style: Tiger Hunting!
The knife flashed and blood splattered!
Although the bounty hunters are numerous and powerful, they are like chickens and dogs in front of the powerful Zoro!
Zoro’s slashing was faster and more fierce than before!
The blade maintained by the [High-Quality Whetstone] is extremely sharp, and the insight of [Iron-Cutting State of Mind] allows him to easily cut through the enemy’s weapons and defenses!
Coupled with his own super strength and combat awareness…
This is simply a one-sided massacre!
The number of bounty hunters is decreasing rapidly!
Screams, exclamations, the sound of weapons clashing… resounded throughout the night sky!
This was the beginning of the legend that was later known as the “Whiskey Peak Hundred Killings”!
But because of Zoro’s increased strength, the battle ended faster than the original and the scene was more shocking!
Zoro almost crushed all the bounty hunters!
When the last enemy fell, Zoro sheathed his sword. His body was covered in blood, but his eyes remained calm.
“A bunch of… trash.”
At this moment, two figures rushed out from the darkness and attacked Zoro!
It’s Mr. 9 and Miss. Wednesday (Weiwei)!
They are high-ranking agents of the Baroque Works, responsible for managing Whiskey Peak.
However, their strength is not enough in front of Sauron.
Zoro easily subdued the two men.
At the same time, Nami was also tempted by money and agreed to Ikalem’s request to protect him and Vivi and leave.
After a farcical battle, Ikalem sacrificed himself (faked his death) to protect Vivi.
And Vivi, the princess of the Kingdom of Alabasta, finally confessed her identity to Luffy and others, and exposed the huge conspiracy of Baroque Works and Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, to subvert the Kingdom of Alabasta!
“Please! Please help me! Save my country!”
Vivi knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and made an earnest request to Luffy and the others.
Luffy was picking his nose, not yet figuring out the situation.
Nami was calculating the possible rewards.
Zoro and Sanji were still angry about the little conflict they had just had.
Usopp was frightened by the title of Shichibukai.
Just then, Ryan came out.
He looked at the princess kneeling on the ground with eyes full of despair and hope, and his heart moved.
This is a great “sales” opportunity!
He walked up to Vivi, squatted down, and a gentle (but a bit profiteer-like in Nami’s opinion) smile appeared on his face.
“Princess Weiwei, is that so? Your country is facing a huge crisis, and you can’t seem to find any power to rely on.”
Weiwei raised her head and looked at Ryan with tears in her eyes.
“But,” Ryan changed the subject, flipped his palm, and a jar emitting soft blue light appeared, “I may have something here that can bring you ‘hope’.”
“What is this…?” Weiwei looked at the strange jar.
“I call it, ‘The Jar of Hope for Saving the Country’.” Ryan said slowly, “Open it, and you may gain power enough to fight against a powerful enemy, or wealth enough to rival a country, or… just a useless thing.”
“This is a gamble, Your Highness. Betting on your faith may bring about a miracle that changes the fate of the country.”
Ryan’s voice has a strange magic.
Weiwei was stunned.
Hope? Miracle?
This is what she needs most right now!
Although it sounds incredible, the man in front of him and his companions (especially the incredibly powerful green-haired swordsman) do seem to be somewhat unusual.
Besides, she has no way out!
“I…I’ll buy it!” Weiwei gritted her teeth and made a decision. She didn’t have much money, but she was willing to pay with her royal status and future promises.
“Very good.” Ryan nodded and handed the jar to Weiwei, “Use your determination to open it.”
“Ding! Successfully sold [Hope Jar] x1 to [Nefertari Vivi] (on credit)!”
“Unlock the client’s illustration: Nefertari Vivi!”
【Client: Neferutali Weiwei】
[Identity: Princess of the Kingdom of Alabasta][Current relationship: potential ally/investment target][Potential rating: ★★★☆☆](Although Her Royal Highness the Princess herself is not very powerful in combat, she has a special status and her potential rating is taken into consideration)
Weiwei took the jar with trembling hands and opened it with her mind.
Blue light shines.
There were two things lying quietly in the jar.
One is a lifelike bird doll carefully crafted with blue feathers, symbolizing freedom and hope.
The other item was a roll of ordinary-looking parchment.
Weiwei picked up the bird doll, and a warm feeling surged into her heart, as if she really felt the power of “hope” from it, which calmed her troubled mind a lot.
She picked up the parchment again, unfolded it, and her pupils suddenly contracted!
What was written on the parchment was actually a list!
Although incomplete, it clearly lists the names and code names of several senior agents of Baroque Works who are lurking among the high-ranking members of the Alabasta rebel army!
This information… is too important!
If we can find out these traitors in advance, perhaps we can avoid the rebels being used and prevent the outbreak of civil war!
Weiwei was shaking with excitement.
Although this jar did not bring her direct power, it gave her an invaluable symbol of hope and a key piece of information that could change the course of the battle!
The look she gave Ryan was filled with gratitude and awe.
This mysterious jar merchant is indeed extraordinary!
At this moment, an elegant and magnetic female voice sounded.
“Ah…it looks like an interesting guest has arrived here.”
A tall, mature woman with black hair and wearing purple denim clothes appeared silently on a roof not far away.
It was the vice president of Baroque Works, MissAllSunday—Nicole Robin!
Her appearance made the atmosphere instantly tense!
The Straw Hat Pirates, along with their new partners (Vivi and Fast Kalu) and the secret of the fate of a country, must leave this troubled place as soon as possible!
The long journey to Alabasta and the confrontation with Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, has officially begun!
Chapter 16: Cutting Iron (Old Version)
After bidding farewell to the Twin Capes and Lab, the Merry headed forward in the direction of the record pointer and entered the truly great route.
This sea area is indeed worthy of its reputation.
The weather is unpredictable, huge sea monsters often appear, and the magnetic field disorder makes ordinary compasses completely ineffective, so we can only rely on the recording pointer to guide the direction.
Fortunately, with Nami, an increasingly reliable navigator, and Ryan’s occasional “friendly reminders” based on his vague memory, the Merry did not deviate too far from its course.
Life on the ship also adds a bit of color with the addition of Princess Vivi and her pet duck Kalu.
Vivi tries hard to adapt to life on the pirate ship. Although she is often troubled by the erratic behavior of Luffy and others, she is also moved by the sincerity and kindness of these companions.
She often stared at the blue bird doll that symbolized hope, and would carefully study the list taken from the jar, thinking about how to use this key information.
On this day, the record pointer finally pointed steadily to an island.
When the Merry approached, everyone was stunned by the scene before them.
This island… is so pristine!
Huge plants blocked out the sun, the air was filled with a wild atmosphere, and deafening roars of wild beasts could be heard from time to time.
What’s even more striking is that the shores of the island are littered with huge skeletons as big as hills!
“Where, what is this place?” Usopp trembled with fear.
“It seems… we have arrived in the land of giants?” Luffy’s eyes were full of curiosity and excitement.
“No, this is a prehistoric island, a small garden.” Weiwei explained, “It is said that the creatures and environment here are still in the dinosaur era.”
Just then, a sinister voice sounded.
“Ala, a guest is here. How strange.”
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man wearing candle-shaped clothing and a strange hairstyle, sitting on a huge teacup, leisurely drinking afternoon tea. Next to him stood a little girl wearing a strange painting board clothing and with an expressionless face.
It was the senior agent of Baroque Works, Mr. 3 and his partner!
“Someone from Baroque Works!” Weiwei’s face changed.
“Oh? You know us? It seems you are a big fish.” Mr. 3 smiled sinisterly, moved his fingers slightly, and a large amount of candle liquid poured out from his body and spread towards the Merry!
“It’s the user of the Wax-Wax Fruit!” Nami exclaimed. She quickly checked some of the information about Baroque Works that she got from Vivi.
“Leave it to me!” Luffy shouted and prepared to rush forward.
But Zoro is faster!
Perhaps because of the stimulation of his previous defeat to Hawkeye, he is always looking for opportunities to fight and become stronger.
“Three Swords Style: Burning Demon Slash!”
There was actually a faint layer of…flame attached to Zoro’s three swords? !
This is the prototype of a new move that he accidentally realized when he was studying the [A Touch of Iron-Cutting Concept], combining his own fighting instincts and understanding of fire (perhaps inspired by Sanji’s Devil Wind Kick?)! Although the power is not stable yet and the flame is very weak, it is enough to… restrain the candle!
Hiss, hiss, hiss!
The flaming blade slashed at the spreading candle, making a harsh sound, and the candle was melted and cut easily!
Mr.3’s expression changed drastically: “Flame Slash?! Impossible!”
What candles fear most is fire!
Just as Mr. 3 was shocked, Sanji also moved!
He was equally ruthless towards the enemies of the Baroque Workshop.
“Devil’s Wind Kick: Finishing Touch Kick!”
Sanji’s right foot spins at high speed. Because of the [Combat Boots with Slightly Increased Kick Power] and the increase in his own strength, the rotation speed is faster and the temperature generated is higher! Although it is still far from the real “Devil’s Wind Kick”, it is enough to melt the candle!
He kicked out, hitting Mr. 3 like a cannonball!
Mr.3 hurriedly made a shield out of wax to resist!
The candle shield was melted by the high temperature and a big hole was created. Mr. 3 was kicked away by the huge impact force!
Upon seeing this, Miss. Goldenweek immediately took out her palette, wanting to use color traps such as “Black of Betrayal” to influence Luffy and the others.
But Nami was prepared!
“Anemometer, maximum power!” She pointed the [micro anemometer] at Miss. Goldenweek!
call!
A strong air current appeared out of nowhere (the initial application of the anemometer combined with the weather stick), blowing Miss. Goldenweek’s paint and drawing board into disarray!
“Damn it!” Miss. Goldenweek’s color trap was interrupted.
Mr.5 and Kazuya jumped out from the darkness and tried to attack.
Mr.5’s ability is the bomb fruit ability.
But in front of Luffy, whose reaction speed and combat instincts have improved, their attacks seem a bit clumsy.
Luffy easily dodged Mr. 5’s booger bomb and punched Miss Valentine, who became lighter and floated up, away!
“Rubber-rubber–siege gun!”
Luffy’s huge fist hits Mr. 5!
The outcome of the battle was decided almost instantly!
Mr.3 and his gang are no match for the Straw Hat Pirates who have improved their strength!
“This…how is this possible?!” Mr. 3 got up from the ground, his face full of disbelief.
The strength of these new pirates was completely beyond his expectations!
Just when the Straw Hat Pirates were about to completely eliminate Mr. 3 and the others…
A deafening noise was heard!
Immediately afterwards, the ground began to shake violently!
In the distance, two huge figures as big as mountains were engaged in a shocking battle!
One has red skin, the other has blue skin, both are wearing Viking-style armor and holding huge weapons, and every collision unleashes terrifying power!
They are the giant warriors, “Red Demon” Donli and “Blue Demon” Broki!
“It’s a giant!” Luffy’s eyes instantly turned into stars. He forgot about Mr. 3 and others and ran excitedly towards the direction of the giant battle!
“Hey! Luffy!” Everyone hurried to follow.
Mr.3 and others took the opportunity to escape in disgrace.
As they got closer, everyone could feel more deeply the horror of the giants’ battle.
Every clash of weapons stirs up a strong wind, and every stamp of feet makes the earth tremble!
“Wow! So awesome! Is this a giant?” Luffy’s blood boiled when he saw it.
Weiwei explained the origins of the two giants and their duel that lasted for a hundred years.
After hearing this, everyone was full of respect for these two giant warriors who upheld their honor (except Luffy, who just felt that the fight was very exciting).
The duel came to a temporary end and the two giants returned to their own residences.
Luffy and the others decided to visit first.
They first came to the residence of “Blue Ghost” Broki.
Broge welcomed the arrival of these “little people” and treated them to a huge glass of wine (of course, the Straw Hat Pirates could only drink a little).
Seeing such a huge giant, Ryan began to think of business again.
He walked up to Brockie (needing to look up) and cleared his throat.
“This powerful giant, Mr. Broki.” Ryan tried to make his voice louder.
“Hmm? Little guy, what’s the matter?” Brocky asked in a muffled voice.
“It’s like this,” Ryan flipped his hand and took out an extra-large jar (a large-capacity version that he specially exchanged for points), “I’m a traveling merchant, selling jars that can bring surprises. I see that you and your friends seem to duel here all year round. You must miss your hometown a lot, right?”
“My hometown… Elbaf…” A trace of nostalgia appeared on Broki’s huge face.
“This jar of mine is called ‘Taste of Hometown’,” Ryan said. “Open it, and maybe you can taste the most authentic hometown dishes from Elbaf!”
Broki’s huge eyes lit up instantly!
The taste of home!
A hundred years! He hasn’t tasted it for a hundred years!
“Really? Little guy! You didn’t lie to me?” Broki asked excitedly.
“Of course! But…” Ryan changed the subject, “This jar is not cheap. I need… um… the fragment of the armor on your body to exchange it.”
Ryan took a fancy to the material of Broki’s armor. That was the armor of the giants, definitely a good thing!
Broki was stunned for a moment, then looked down at his armor which was already somewhat damaged after a hundred years of fighting.
It’s just a fragment… it can bring back the taste of home…
“Okay! Deal!” Broki broke off a piece of metal as big as a door panel from his armor without hesitation and handed it to Ryan.
Ryan struggled to put the metal piece into the system space (the system determined it to be a high-value material), and handed the extra-large jar to Broki.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Extra Large Basic Jar] x1 to [Blue Oni·Brocky] (payment in kind)!”
“Obtained system points: 80,000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Giant Forging Technology Basics] x1!”
Brocki took the jar carefully and opened it clumsily with his mind.
A rich aroma instantly wafts out from the mouth of the jar!
That’s the aroma of grilled meat! Mixed with the richness of beer! It’s the most classic combination of Elbaf’s dishes!
There was nothing in the jar, only a strange gas that kept emitting a fragrance!
[Replica of the taste of hometown (Elbaf BBQ + beer)]: The taste of hometown is reproduced through special technology. You can only smell it, but not eat it. (A spiritual comfort that is better than nothing)
Brockie took a deep breath of the lingering fragrance, and two lines of tears flowed from his huge eyes!
“It’s the taste of my hometown…it’s really the taste of my hometown!” Brockie choked, as if he had returned to his hometown full of glory and barbecue.
Seeing Brocky so excited, everyone was deeply moved.
Ryan was secretly satisfied. This deal was worth it!
Afterwards, they visited the “Red Devil” Dongli.
Ryan used the same trick again, this time using the gimmick of “making weapons stronger” to exchange a piece of Dongli’s broken giant sword (also a high-value material).
In the jar that Dongli opened was a special alloy ingot that could slightly increase the hardness of weapons.
Although the effect was not obvious, Dongli was very happy.
During this time in the small garden, the Straw Hat Pirates members were gradually adapting to and digesting the power they gained from the jar.
During the battle with the dinosaurs, Zoro tried to incorporate [Iron Cutting State of Mind] into his normal slashing attacks, making them more powerful than before.
When Sanji was cooking the giant dinosaur meat, he used the [Basic Seasoning Experience from Another World] to make the simple barbecue extremely delicious.
With the help of Usopp, Nami initially assembled the [First Generation Weather Stick], which is more powerful than before and more stable to control.
Usopp is also becoming more and more proficient in using [Fast-Growing Thorns] and [Scope].
Even Luffy, although he didn’t use anything that directly improved his combat power, his [weak combat intuition] seemed to become more acute in the constant fighting.
However, peaceful days are always short-lived.
Mr. 3, who escaped, was unwilling to give up, so he set up a more sinister candle trap, hoping to catch all the Straw Hat Pirates, especially the two powerful giants!
Chapter 17: Encounter on Drum Island, Sakura and Reindeer (Old Version)
Mr.3’s conspiracy was ultimately shattered by the friendship and glory of the giants Donli and Broki.
Although the Straw Hat Pirates also experienced some twists and turns (such as Luffy, Zoro, and Vivi being made into wax figures), they finally resolved the crisis without any major problems.
After bidding farewell to the two generous giant friends, Go Forward Merry set sail again.
However, new troubles ensued.
Nami suddenly fell ill!
She was feeling hot all over, her consciousness was blurred, and her condition was extremely critical!
According to Kurokas’s previous hint, the diseases on the Grand Line are very dangerous and we must find a doctor as soon as possible!
Weiwei was extremely anxious. Based on her understanding of the nearby waters, the nearest island was the once-powerful medical power – Magnetic Drum Island!
Although it is now ruled by a tyrant named Valpo, who has expelled all doctors, there may still be a glimmer of hope!
“Hurry! Full speed ahead! Go to Drum Island!” Luffy made a quick decision.
The Merry turned its bow and headed at full speed towards Magnetic Drum Island.
The atmosphere on the ship became solemn again.
Nami is an indispensable navigator on the ship and an important partner of everyone.
Sanji felt heartbroken when he saw Nami falling ill, but he could do nothing.
Usopp and Vivi were taking care of Nami, looking worried.
Although Zoro didn’t say anything, his brows were furrowed and he was obviously worried.
Ryan was also a little anxious. Although he had the system, there was no medicine in the system store that could directly cure this unknown disease (even if there was, it would probably cost a huge amount of points).
He could only take out some things like [Cooling Patches] and [Nutrient Solution] that he had obtained from opening the cans before, hoping to relieve Nami’s pain.
Finally, a huge island covered with ice and snow appeared before everyone.
That is Magnetic Drum Island.
However, as soon as they approached, they were attacked by the defenders on the shore!
“Stop! His Majesty King Walpo has ordered! No one is allowed to land!” the defenders shouted loudly.
“Get out of the way! We have patients on our ship who need doctors!” Luffy shouted towards the shore.
“Doctor? We don’t have a doctor here! Get out!” The defenders were merciless.
“Damn it!” Luffy was angry, “Since you guys are unreasonable, then I’ll just fight you in!”
“Rubber-Rubber-Rocket!”
Luffy shot towards the shore like a cannonball!
The defenders are no match for Luffy!
After fighting and adapting in the small garden, Luffy’s strength and combat instincts have improved again!
In no time, Luffy easily took care of the defenders on the shore!
Just then, a fat figure, sitting in a strange hippo submarine, emerged from underwater.
He had a strange iron jaw and a greedy and cruel look in his eyes.
It was the King of Drum Island, Valpo! He was accompanied by two equally peculiar-looking officers, Jess and Cromalimon.
“Huh? You dare to resist the rule of this king? You are really tired of living!” Walpo was furious when he saw his men being knocked down.
“Hand over the ship and the treasure! Then die!”
He opened his huge mouth and activated the ability of the Swallowing Fruit, as if he wanted to swallow the Merry whole!
“Don’t even think about it!”
How could Luffy let him succeed!
“Rubber-rubber-tomahawk!”
Luffy’s huge feet dropped from the sky and stomped hard on Walpo!
Valpo quickly used his ability of devouring and fusion to merge Jace and Cromalimon with himself, transforming into a giant fighting form!
“Walper Tin House!”
Luffy’s battle axe and Walpo’s combined form collided violently!
Perhaps because of Luffy’s increased strength, Walpo was clearly at a disadvantage in this collision!
The combined form was slightly deformed by Luffy’s kick!
“Impossible! My defense…” Valpo was horrified.
“Come again!” Luffy pursues the victory!
Dense fists fell on Valpo like raindrops!
Valpo’s iron defense was riddled with holes!
“Damn stinky rubber!” Valpo was beaten back step by step.
He tried to use the power of the Swallow-Swallow Fruit to swallow Luffy’s fist, but Luffy was too fast and he couldn’t swallow it at all!
Finally, Luffy seized an opportunity!
“Rubber rubber–bazooka!!!”
Both fists came out at the same time! With amazing force! They hit Valpo’s face hard!
Bang!!!
Valpo let out a scream and flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, crashing into several icebergs and completely losing his combat effectiveness!
The whole process is much easier than in the original work!
Luffy didn’t even use any special moves, he easily crushed Valpo with just basic punches and kicks and his increased strength!
“Done!” Luffy clapped his hands, as if he had just done something insignificant.
Sanji and Usopp were stunned.
This guy Luffy… seems to have become stronger again?
Ryan nodded secretly as well. Luffy’s growth rate was indeed amazing. Although the effects of the [Temporary Power Candy] and [Qi Guiding Liquid] were unclear, they seemed to be influencing him subtly.
After overcoming Valpo’s obstruction, the most urgent task was to find a doctor as soon as possible.
Vivi learned from the knocked-out defenders that the only remaining doctor on Drum Island was a 139-year-old “witch” who lived in a castle on the top of the mountain – Dr. Kuleha!
The road to the castle on the top of the mountain is extremely difficult, requiring you to climb a nearly vertical snow-capped mountain with your bare hands!
Nami’s condition is getting worse and worse, we can’t delay any longer!
Luffy made a quick decision, carried the unconscious Nami on his back, and pulled along Sanji who was shivering with cold because he was worried about Nami (he wasn’t wearing enough clothes), and started climbing the mountain with his bare hands!
This has been an extremely difficult journey.
Steep ice walls, biting cold winds, and avalanches that could happen at any time!
Luffy’s hands and feet were frostbitten and his physical strength was greatly depleted.
But for the sake of his companions, he gritted his teeth and climbed up step by step with determination!
Perhaps it is the cumulative effect of [Basic Physical Fitness Enhancement], or perhaps it is the super endurance brought by Saiyan blood (if any), Luffy’s performance seems to be even more tenacious than in the original work.
On the way, they encountered the guardian of the snow mountain – the giant carnivorous rabbit Labang!
These ferocious rabbits caused them a lot of trouble.
At the critical moment, a strange creature wearing a pink hat, with a blue nose, looking like a civet cat and a reindeer appeared!
He used his wisdom and strength far beyond that of ordinary animals to help Luffy temporarily repel Labang!
It’s Tony Tony Chopper!
When Chopper saw the unconscious Nami, he immediately understood the situation and his eyes showed worry.
He seemed to want to say something, but because of shyness and fear of humans, he hid behind a tree (although most of his body was exposed).
Although Luffy thought this “raccoon cat” was strange, he knew that he was there to help, so he didn’t think much about it and continued to climb up with difficulty, carrying Nami and Sanji on his back.
Finally, they reached the top of the mountain before they ran out of energy!
A magnificent castle stands before us.
The castle gate slowly opened, and an old woman, fashionably dressed (for her age), with a bottle of wine in her mouth and sharp eyes, walked out.
It’s the “Witch” Dr. Kuleha!
“Huh? Someone actually managed to climb up here? Two half-dead kids and a guy with curly eyebrows who was almost frozen?” Kuleha looked at the miserable Luffy and the other two.
“Doctor! Please save my friend!” Luffy shouted with his last bit of strength, then his eyes went dark and he fainted.
Kuleha checked on Nami and Sanji, then looked at the unconscious Luffy and was amazed.
“You are such a mess, little devils… But since you are here, I, an old woman, will show mercy and save you.”
She called out to Chopper who was hiding nearby: “Chopper! Come and help! Carry them in!”
Chopper hesitated for a moment, but still ran over and used his small body, together with Kuleha, to carry Nami, Sanji and Luffy into the castle.
Ren, Zoro, Usopp and Vivi were waiting at the foot of the mountain.
Ryan looked at the towering mountains and was full of curiosity about the blue-nosed reindeer.
Can speak, understand medical skills, and can transform…
This future Straw Hat Pirates mascot and ship’s doctor must have many secrets.
Maybe… I can also become his “client”?
Ryan touched his chin and began to think about what kind of “doctor’s special jar” he should prepare.
Chapter 18 Goodbye, Doctor! Chopper Joins (Old Version)
With Dr. Kureha’s superb medical skills and Chopper’s careful care, Nami, Sanji and Luffy were quickly out of danger.
Nami’s strange disease was successfully cured and her body gradually recovered.
Sanji also recovered from his frozen state, but he felt a little unhappy about being “dragged down” by Luffy.
After Luffy woke up, the first thing he did was to look for food. He cleared out all the food reserves in the castle, making Kuleha so angry that she jumped to her feet.
During this time, Ryan and others also reached the top of the mountain through relatively safe means (such as taking the cable car, although they were also attacked by Labang) and reunited with everyone.
When Ryan saw Chopper up close for the first time, he was still touched by this blue-nosed reindeer.
The furry body, the innocent big eyes, the cute behavior of hiding in the opposite direction when shy…
It’s simply a walking cuteness!
Of course, Ryan is more interested in Chopper’s potential.
The user of the Human-Human Fruit, proficient in medicine, and can also transform into multiple forms through the Blue Wave Ball…
This is definitely a quality customer worth “investing” in!
Ryan began looking for opportunities to get close to Chopper.
He found that although Chopper was shy, he was very kind at heart and had a great passion for medicine.
So, Ryan decided to start with “medicine”.
That day, Ryan saw Chopper sorting herbs and walked over.
“Hello, Dr. Chopper.” Ryan smiled kindly.
“Ah!” Chopper was startled and quickly hid behind the bookshelf next to him (but still hid in the wrong place).
“Don’t, don’t call me doctor… I, I’m just a reindeer…” Chopper said in a low voice.
“But you saved my friend and your medical skills are very excellent.” Ryan praised, “In my opinion, you are an amazing doctor.”
Hearing the compliment, Chopper became shy, with a happy expression on his face, but he said, “Asshole! Even if you praise me like this, I won’t be happy! You asshole!” (But his body was honestly dancing)
Ryan smiled and continued, “Chopper, I see that you are very obsessed with medicine. You must want to become a great doctor like Dr. Kuleha, or even… like your benefactor, Dr. Hiruluk, right?”
When Chopper mentioned Hiruluk, his eyes dimmed for a moment, then became firm again: “Well! I want to find a panacea that can cure all diseases!”
“What a great dream!” Ryan exclaimed, then changed the subject, flipped his hand, and a jar emitting a faint green light appeared, “I have something here that may help you realize your dream faster.”
“What is this…?” Chopper looked at the jar curiously.
“I call it the ‘Heart of Benevolence Jar’,” Ryan said. “Open it, and you may find lost medical secrets, or magical medicinal formulas, or even… the ability to understand more of the animals’ thoughts and better treat their illnesses!”
Ryan’s description accurately hit Chopper’s heart!
Medical secrets! Magical prescriptions! Understanding the voices of animals!
These all have fatal appeal to Chopper!
“Really?” Chopper asked excitedly, his eyes sparkling.
“Of course.” Ryan nodded, “However, this jar needs to be exchanged for some… um… some medicinal herbs that you think are most precious.”
He knew that Chopper didn’t have much money, but for doctors, precious medicinal herbs were their wealth.
Chopper hesitated.
He did collect some very rare medicinal herbs left by Dr. Shilluluk and those he found himself.
But for the medical knowledge that might be gained…
“Okay!” Chopper made up his mind, ran back to his room, and carefully took out a small box containing several herbs that exuded a strange luster and medicinal fragrance.
“These… are my most precious medicinal herbs…” Chopper handed them to Ryan reluctantly.
Ryan took the herbs, and the system immediately prompted that these were high-value items.
He nodded with satisfaction and handed the “Doctor’s Kind Heart Jar” to Chopper.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Basic Jar] x1 to [Tony Tony Chopper] (payment in kind)!”
“Obtained system points: 60,000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Basic Pharmacology Knowledge Mastery (Passive)] x1!”
Chopper excitedly took the jar and opened it with his mind.
Green light shines.
Lying quietly in the jar was a yellowed parchment scroll and a piece of paper filled with complex chemical formulas.
Chopper picked up the parchment scroll, unfolded it, and his eyes were instantly attracted!
[Fragments of a Medical Atlas from Another World]: Contains a detailed anatomical atlas and partial pathological analysis of an unknown creature (similar to humans but with a slightly different structure), containing unique medical concepts.
Although this atlas is only a fragment, the content on it has opened the door to a new world for Chopper! It corroborates the medical knowledge he has learned and provides many new perspectives!
He picked up the piece of paper covered with chemical formulas again.
[Blue Wave Ball Weak Stabilizer Formula (Primary)]: A potion formula that can slightly stabilize the Blue Wave Ball effect, reduce the risk of loss of control, and possibly extend the duration of some enhanced forms. (Rare materials, difficult to make)
Blue ball stabilizer?!
Chopper’s heart skipped a beat!
Blue Wave Ball is a drug he developed that disrupts the wavelength of the Devil Fruit, allowing him to transform into multiple stages and gain powerful strength.
But the biggest side effect of the Rambo Ball is its instability, especially if taken continuously or three at a time, it will cause him to lose his mind and turn into a giant monster, unable to distinguish between friend and foe!
If this stabilizer formula is really effective, it would be a huge blessing for him!
Although it was only a basic formula with weak effects, rare materials and difficult production, it also gave him a clear research direction!
Chopper was shaking with excitement, and his eyes were full of gratitude as he looked at Ryan!
“Thank you, Ryan!”
“You’re welcome. This is an equal exchange.” Ryan said with a smile.
At this moment, Valpo was still unwilling to give up, and with his two newly devoured and fused subordinates (chess soldiers), he once again rushed back to the castle, wanting to take back the country that belonged to him (although it was not originally his).
“This time I’m going to eat all of you bastards!” Valpo rushed in, shouting.
“It’s you again!” Luffy had just recovered from his injury and was full of energy, so he immediately went up to him!
A new battle breaks out in the castle!
This time, Chopper also plucked up the courage and joined the battle!
He swallowed a blue ball and transformed into multiple stages!
Perhaps it was because of the inspiration from the [Stabilizer Formula], or perhaps it was a psychological effect, Chopper felt that he seemed to have better control over his transformation!
He flexibly switched between weight enhancement, brain enhancement, horn enhancement and other forms to cooperate with Luffy to fight against Walpo!
In the end, with the joint efforts of Luffy and Chopper, Walpo was beaten away again, and this time, he was really rolled out of Drum Island completely!
After the battle, Luffy formally invited Chopper: “Chopper! Come and be our partner! Let’s go on an adventure together!”
Chopper was stunned.
Partner? Adventure?
He has always been excluded because he is a “monster”, and no one is willing to accept him except Shiruluk and Kuleha.
Now, someone actually invited him to be a partner?
“But… I, I’m a reindeer… a monster…” Chopper lowered his head in inferiority.
“What’s wrong with reindeer? What’s wrong with monsters?” Luffy said nonchalantly, “It’s very interesting! Come and join us!”
Sanji, Usopp, Nami, and Vivi also welcomed them with smiles.
Although Zoro didn’t say anything, he nodded.
Ryan also encouraged: “Chopper, you see, everyone likes you. Come to sea with us, go see the wider world, and find a panacea that can cure all diseases!”
Chopper looked at everyone’s sincere smiles, listened to his companions’ calls, and felt a warmth he had never felt before.
He couldn’t hold it back any longer and tears welled up in his eyes!
“Yes! I’m in!”
Under Dr. Kuleha’s slightly sad and blessing gaze, Chopper carried the bag left for him by Hiluluk and officially became the ship’s doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates!
In order to bid farewell to her new partner, Kuleha ordered her men to load the pink powder that Siluruk had researched during his lifetime, which could make the cherry blossoms on Winter Island bloom, into the castle’s cannon!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Huge shells shot into the sky and exploded high in the air!
The pink powder fell like snowflakes, turning the entire snow-covered Drum Island into a dreamy sea of ​​cherry blossoms!
This is the miracle that Dr. Shilluluk has spent his entire life researching!
It is also the most beautiful farewell gift for Chopper!
“Goodbye, Doctor!”
“Goodbye! Chopper!”
Amid the flying “cherry blossom snow” in the sky, the Go-Forward Merry left the Drum Island with her new companions.
On the ship, Ryan struck while the iron was hot and organized another “Welcome Chopper to Join and Launch Promotion”.
He sold Chopper a jar at a “friendly price”.
Chopper opened it happily and found a cookie inside.
[Animal Affinity Temporary Enhancement Cookies]: After eating, it is easier to gain the favor of other animals in a short period of time. (Not effective for sea kings)
Chopper ate the biscuit out of curiosity, which immediately attracted seagulls circling nearby. They landed on his head and shoulders and rubbed against him affectionately.
This caused everyone to laugh.
The atmosphere on the ship was joyful and peaceful.
Their next target finally pointed to the scorching desert!
Alabasta!
Weiwei’s hometown!
And the lair of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!
A decisive battle concerning the fate of the kingdom is coming!
Chapter 19: Ace opens the can, controls the flame! (Old version)
The Merry braved the wind and waves and rapidly advanced towards the Kingdom of Alabasta.
The atmosphere on the ship was both solemn before the great battle and curious about and fond of the new partner Chopper.
Chopper quickly integrated into this happy team. Although he was still shy, he was no longer afraid of humans as before. He performed his duties as a ship’s doctor conscientiously, examining everyone and preparing some simple health-care medicines.
Vivi used the time of the voyage to give everyone a detailed introduction to the current serious situation in the Kingdom of Alabasta.
Under the conspiracy of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Kingdom of Alabasta has been suffering from drought for many years and the people are living in poverty. Crocodile uses the banned drug “dancing powder” to create artificial rainfall, but it does not rain in the capital, Alubana, successfully provoking a conflict between the king’s army and the rebels.
Now, the rebel army led by Vivi’s childhood playmate Kosa has assembled hundreds of thousands of troops and is preparing to launch a general attack on the capital, Arubana! A devastating civil war is about to break out!
Weiwei must rush back to China as soon as possible to prevent this tragedy from happening!
And the [List of Partial Rebel Personnel] taken out of the Ryan Jar became the key to preventing the civil war!
As long as we can expose the spies in the Baroque Works who are lurking in the top ranks of the rebel army in time, perhaps Crocodile’s conspiracy can be thwarted!
After listening to Weiwei’s story, everyone was filled with indignation.
“That bastard named Crocodile! How could he do such a thing!” Luffy pounded the side of the ship angrily.
“We must not let his conspiracy succeed!” Sanji also gritted his teeth. For Princess Vivi, he was willing to go through fire and water.
“We must get there as soon as possible!” Nami looked at the nautical chart and calculated the shortest route.
Finally, the majestic Alabasta coastline appeared before everyone’s eyes.
They chose to land in the port city of Rapeseed.
As soon as they set foot on this land, everyone felt the scorching heat and…unusual atmosphere of Alabasta.
People on the street were walking hurriedly with serious expressions, and the air was filled with a sense of tension and uneasiness.
Recruitment notices for both the King’s Army and the Rebel Army were posted everywhere, as well as complaints about water shortages.
Just as they were replenishing food and water in the restaurant, an accident happened!
The captain of the Navy Headquarters, “White Hunter” Smoker, unexpectedly appeared in the rapeseed flower! He was accompanied by the reckless female swordsman Tashigi!
“Straw Hat Boy! I didn’t expect to meet you here!” When Smoker saw Luffy, he immediately turned into white smoke and rushed over!
“It’s you again, you smoking guy!” Luffy also recognized Smoker.
A chaotic chase is once again staged in the rapeseed flowers!
Smoker’s ability of the Smoke Fruit is still tricky. Neither Zoro’s slashes nor Sanji’s kicks can cause effective damage to him.
Just when he was about to be caught by Smoker!
“Fire Fist!!!”
A torrent of blazing flames suddenly fell from the sky, accurately blocking Smoker and Luffy!
The flames dissipated, and a shirtless young man wearing a cowboy hat and with the Whitebeard Pirates logo tattooed on his back appeared in front of everyone!
It’s Ace the Fire Fist! Luffy’s brother! Captain of the Second Division of the Whitebeard Pirates!
“Ace!” Luffy was surprised and happy when he saw Ace!
“Hey, Luffy, long time no see.” Ace greeted Luffy with a smile, then looked at Smoker, “Marine, please give me some face and let my brother go.”
Smoker looked at Ace with a serious expression.
The captain of the Whitebeard Pirates is not someone he can easily provoke.
After weighing the pros and cons, Smoker snorted coldly and temporarily retreated with his men.
“Great! Ace! Why are you here?” Luffy rushed towards Ace excitedly.
“I’m hunting down a traitor, Blackbeard Teach,” Ace explained, then noticed Luffy’s companions.
After some introduction, Ace also learned that Luffy and others were going to Alabasta to stop Crocodile’s conspiracy.
“Crocodile? That bastard…” Ace’s eyes turned cold, “It just so happens that I have something to ask him too.”
Ryan looked at this future tragic hero and felt a lot of emotions in his heart.
At the same time, he also saw a huge “business opportunity”!
The captain of the Whitebeard Pirates! This is a top client!
Ryan came over immediately.
“Mr. Ace, I’ve heard a lot about you! I’m Ryan, the Straw Hat Pirates’… uh… strategic advisor and jar merchant.” Ryan handed over a homemade “business card” (made of special paper from jars).
Ace took the business card and looked at Ryan with interest: “Jar merchant? What kind of jars do you sell?”
“Selling jars that can bring surprises and adventures!” Ryan smiled mysteriously, flipped his hand, and a jar emitting a faint red light appeared. “For example, this ‘Flame Control Jar’, maybe it can make your flame… more flexible?”
He is trying to please the other party.
Ace looked at the red light jar, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
He was very confident in the ability of his Flame-Flame Fruit, but he also really wanted to see what this so-called jar could do.
“Interesting.” Ace smiled. “How much?”
“Since you are Luffy’s brother, I’ll give you a friendly price of five million Baileys,” said Ryan.
Ace casually tossed a purse to Ryan: “No need for change.”
As expected of the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, he is generous!
Ryan happily took the money (well over five million) and handed the jar to Ace.
“Ding! Successfully sold [Flame Control Canister (Fake)] x1 to [Portgas D. Ace]!”
The name of the jar was made up by Ryan. It is actually the same basic jar, but the appearance is slightly different.
“Obtained system points: 200,000!”
“Trigger additional reward: [Fire resistance (slightly improved)] x1!”
Two hundred thousand points! And fire resistance! This wave is a huge profit!
Ace took the jar and casually opened it with his mind.
A red light flashed.
There was only a fist-sized, pitch-black stone in the jar.
Ace picked up the stone, information flooding into his mind.
[A small piece of strange stone that can absorb the heat of fire]: A special volcanic rock that can absorb and store a certain amount of heat from fire, but becomes unstable after reaching saturation. (Not very useful for the user of the Flame-Flame Fruit, but can be used as a novel hand warmer?)
Ace: “…”
That’s it?
Absorbing the heat of fire? He could generate fire himself, so why would he need this?
However, the stone feels warm to the touch and feels pretty good, it’s really novel.
“Haha, it’s an interesting little thing.” Ace smiled and put the stone away without paying too much attention to it.
After a brief journey with Ace (or Ace leaves after giving the Life Card, as per the original story), the Straw Hat Pirates continue their journey inland.
Their next target is the rebel base, Yuba, where Vivi wants to find Kosa and expose Crocodile’s conspiracy.
Crossing the vast desert is an extremely arduous journey.
The scorching heat, thirst, sandstorms… constantly tested everyone’s will.
Fortunately, with the information on the [List of Rebels] from Vivi, they successfully avoided several traps and strongholds set up by Baroque Works.
Moreover, the physical fitness and endurance of the Straw Hat Pirates members are much stronger than those of ordinary people because of the accumulation of various slight enhancements from the previous jars. This makes this desert journey difficult but not to the point of collapse like in the original work.
For example, Luffy seems to be less prone to heat stroke, Zoro has better stamina, and Sanji has more stamina.
Ryan also took out some of the “cooling spray” and “concentrated nutrient solution” that he had prescribed before and provided some help to everyone.
Stopping and starting along the way, they met cute Kung Fu manatees and encountered a desert storm…
Finally, they arrived at Yuba, which was once an oasis but is now almost dry.
However, what awaited them was the news that Kosa had led the main force of the rebels away, and… an even crueler reality.
Crocodile’s conspiracy is far more profound than they imagined.
Chapter 20: Gamble in the Rain, Crocodile’s Shadow (Old Version)
The sight of Yuba left everyone with a heavy heart.
The former oasis is now only a dry riverbed and sparse dead trees.
The old man guarding here, Mr. Doto, told Vivi a cruel fact: Kosa, completely disappointed with the king, has led the main force of the rebel army to the next oasis, Cattleya, preparing to launch the final general offensive!
Weiwei’s hope of preventing the civil war seems to be getting slimmer and slimmer.
“Damn it! It must be Crocodile’s doing!” Luffy said angrily.
“Now is not the time to be angry,” Ryan analyzed calmly, “Since Kosha went to Cattleya, we must find him before he launches a general attack! However, Crocodile must have anticipated this. Cattleya is likely to be a trap!”
“Then what should we do?” Usopp asked anxiously.
“Where is Crocodile’s base camp?” Ryan looked at Vivi.
Weiwei replied: “According to the information I collected before, Crocodile’s base camp is likely in the largest gambling city in the desert – Rainland! It is the core of his “Utopia” plan!”
“Rainland…” Ryan groaned for a moment, “In that case, let’s split into two groups!”
“Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, I will go directly to the rainy land and find a way to find Crocodile and stop his plan!”
“Vivi, Nami, Sanji, Chopper, you take a detour to Cattleya and make sure to find Kosa and reveal the truth before the battle breaks out!” Ryan made arrangements quickly.
(The plot is slightly adjusted here to allow Ryan to participate in Yudi’s actions and increase his role and function)
“This is too dangerous!” Weiwei said worriedly, “Crocodile is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea…”
“Don’t worry, Princess.” Ryan smiled confidently, “Don’t forget, we are the men with the ‘Miracle Jar’.”
Although I am a little worried, this is indeed the best solution at the moment.
So the two teams parted ways in Yuba.
Weiwei and the others rode on the fast-running duck Kalu and the rented camels and headed towards Cattleya.
And Ryan took Luffy, Zoro, and Usopp, riding on a Kung Fu manatee (a little brother conquered by Luffy), and headed towards the city that never sleeps in the desert – Rainland!
Rainland, the largest gambling city in Alabasta, is also the base camp operated by Crocodile.
On the surface, this city is prosperous and luxurious, with casinos everywhere and singing and dancing, which is in stark contrast to Alabasta outside, which is suffering from drought.
But beneath this false prosperity lies endless darkness and conspiracy.
Ren, Luffy, Zoro, and Usopp sneaked into the rainy land.
Ryan used his [Observation Haki] to sense the atmosphere of the city, trying to find Crocodile’s location.
However, the rainy land was inhabited by all kinds of people, the aura was chaotic, and Crocodile was deliberately hiding, so it was difficult to lock him for a while.
“Damn it! Where is that Crocodile hiding?” Luffy was a little impatient.
“Don’t worry, Luffy.” Ryan soothed, “According to the intelligence, Crocodile runs the largest casino here, ‘Rain Banquet’, he is likely there.”
So the four of them headed towards the Yuyan Casino.
Yuyan Casino is magnificent and heavily guarded.
It is obviously unwise to try to break in directly.
Ryan’s eyes rolled and a plan came to mind.
He exchanged a few sets of ordinary-looking clothes from the system store, asked everyone to change into them, and then swaggered into the casino.
The interior of the casino is even more luxurious, filled with gamblers who spend money like water and scantily clad bunny girls.
“Wow! So many delicious foods!” Luffy looked at the buffet table with his eyes shining.
“So much wine!” Zoro’s attention was drawn to the bar.
“So many…beauties…” Usopp (wearing a mask) blushed a little.
“Everyone, cheer up!” Ryan said in a low voice, “We are here to find Crocodile, not to play!”
As he spoke, he used his Observation Haki to carefully sense the atmosphere in the casino.
Finally, in the VIP area deepest in the casino, he felt an extremely strong, dry and dangerous breath like a desert!
Found it! Crocodile!
However, just as they were about to sneak into the VIP area, an accident happened!
Smoker and Tashigi actually chased them to the rainy land!
“Straw Hat Boy! You can’t escape this time!” Smoker turned into white smoke and blocked their way!
“It’s you again, the smoking one!” Luffy suddenly felt a headache.
“Leave it to us!” Zoro drew his sword and faced Tashigi.
Usopp also took out his slingshot, ready to provide support.
“Luffy! Come with me! Let’s go find Crocodile first!” Ryan pulled Luffy and rushed to the VIP area in the chaos!
The two dodged the casino guards and the navy all the way and finally arrived at the door of the VIP room.
However, what greeted them was a trap that had been set long ago!
The floor suddenly collapsed, and the two fell into a huge cage! The bars of the cage flashed a strange light, which seemed to be… seastone!
Seastone that is specifically designed to counter Devil Fruit users!
Luffy suddenly felt weak all over and collapsed to the ground.
“Damn it! It’s a trap!” Luffy struggled to stand up, but he had no strength.
“Welcome, Straw Hat Boy, and…unknown guest.”
A deep and magnetic voice sounded.
I saw a tall man with a golden hook on his left hand, a long scar on his face and a cigar in his mouth, slowly walking out of the shadows.
It is none other than the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Crocodile!
Following behind him is his partner, MissAllSunday – Nicole Robin!
“Sand Crocodile!” Luffy gritted his teeth.
Crocodile looked down at the two people in the cage with a cruel smile on his face.
“What a stupid bug, how dare you break into my territory.”
He stretched out his right hand and activated the power of the Sand-Sand Fruit!
“Sandstorm!”
The violent sand and dust raged in the cage, hitting Luffy and Ryan like a knife!
Ryan was fine, although in a mess, he could still hold on.
Luffy was completely powerless due to the influence of seastone and was tortured by the sandstorm!
“You are such a loser, and you think you can stop my Utopia plan?” Crocodile sneered disdainfully, “How ridiculous!”
He seemed to feel that the torture was enough, and his right hand turned into a huge sand blade and stabbed towards Luffy’s heart!
“Luffy!” Ryan’s eyes were bloodshot!
A figure appeared outside the cage like a ghost! It was Sanji!
He didn’t know how he managed to get rid of the navy and find this place!
“Lan Jiao!”
Sanji’s fierce kick slashed towards Crocodile like a wind blade!
Crocodile frowned and dodged sideways, and the sand blade deviated from its direction and only pierced Luffy’s abdomen!
Although it wasn’t a heart injury, it was still a serious blow!
“Puff!” Luffy spat out a mouthful of blood, and his breath instantly weakened!
“Mr. Prince!” Robin seemed to have expected Sanji to come and stopped him.
“Damn it!” Sanji was entangled by Robin and couldn’t rescue Luffy immediately.
Crocodile looked at the seriously injured Luffy coldly, as if he thought he was already dead.
“Throw these two bugs into the water dungeon below to feed the banana crocodile.” Crocodile ordered his men, then turned around and prepared to leave.
He has more important things to deal with – launching the “Utopia” plan!
Ryan looked at the dying Luffy and felt extremely anxious!
We must find a way to save him!
He frantically searched the system store for something that could break the seastone or heal Luffy!
However, the price of the tools to break the seastone is ridiculously high, and the healing potion has limited effect on this kind of penetrating wound!
what to do?!
At this moment, Ryan suddenly remembered the small crystal bottle that Luffy had opened before!
Special bloodline? Hidden energy?
Could it be… referring to Saiyan blood? !
Near-death state, perhaps that is the “condition of use”? !
Take a gamble!
While the guards were not paying attention, Ryan crawled to Luffy with difficulty, took out the crystal bottle, and poured all the sticky light golden liquid inside into Luffy’s mouth!
“Luffy! Hold on! You are the man who will become the Pirate King!” Ryan shouted in Luffy’s ear!
The light golden liquid flowed into Luffy’s body, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no reaction at all.
Luffy’s breathing is getting weaker and weaker…
The cage was slowly descending, sinking towards the dark water dungeon below…
Ryan’s heart also sank to the bottom.
Chapter 21: The Future of the Straw Hat Pirates (Old Version)
Dark, cold, suffocating.
This was the last thing Ryan felt before he lost consciousness.
When he woke up again, he found himself lying on a piece of wet sand.
The air was filled with a strong fishy smell and disturbing low roars.
It’s a banana crocodile!
They were literally thrown into a water dungeon!
Ryan struggled to sit up and found that he was not tied up and the wounds on his body had been simply bandaged.
He looked around. It was a huge underground space with a turbid pool of water in the middle. Several huge crocodiles with banana-like curved fangs were swimming in the water, looking at him hungrily.
There were a few dim torches stuck on the walls of the dungeon, barely illuminating the surrounding environment.
“Luffy!” Ryan immediately looked for Luffy.
He saw Luffy lying not far away, his chest wrapped in thick bandages, his face still pale, but his breathing… seemed to be steadier than before?
Ryan was delighted and quickly crawled over to check.
He found that the wound on Luffy’s abdomen had miraculously stopped bleeding and showed signs of slight healing!
Could it be that the bottle of [“Qi” guiding liquid] worked?
Or…is it because of Luffy’s own tenacious vitality?
Just then, a familiar voice was heard.
“Are you awake?”
Ryan looked up and saw Nico Robin sitting elegantly on a protruding rock, holding a book in her hands and looking at him with interest.
“You saved us?” Ryan asked warily.
“It’s just a small favor.” Robin closed the book and smiled. “That man Crocodile sometimes goes too far. I just don’t want to see the future Pirate King die here in such an unclear way.”
“Besides,” she paused and looked at Ryan, “I am also very curious about you, the mysterious jar merchant.”
Ryan’s heart moved.
Robin…her behavior is always so unpredictable.
“What do you want to do?” Ryan asked.
“I just want to find the true historical text.” Robin’s eyes flashed with desire, “Alabasta may have the answers I want.”
“As for you,” she stood up, “if you don’t want to become Banana Crocodile’s snack, you’d better find a way to leave here as soon as possible. Crocodile won’t give you too much time.”
After saying that, Robin’s figure disappeared into the darkness like a ghost.
Ryan looked in the direction where Robin disappeared, thoughtfully.
This woman is both good and evil, but her goals do not seem to be in direct conflict with those of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Now is not the time to think about these things. The most urgent task is to wake up Luffy and then escape!
Ren patted Luffy’s face: “Luffy! Wake up! Wake up!”
At Ren’s call, Luffy slowly opened his eyes.
“Hmm… I’m so hungry…” Luffy’s first words when he woke up were still about eating.
“Don’t worry about eating! We have to leave here quickly!” Ryan helped Luffy up.
Only then did Luffy notice the surrounding environment, the banana crocodile in the water, and the wound on his abdomen.
“Damn Crocodile! I must beat him to pieces!” Luffy said angrily.
“We have to get out alive before we beat him up,” Ryan said. “How do you feel? Do you still have the strength?”
Luffy stretched his body and was pleasantly surprised to find that although his abdomen was still a little painful, the strength in his body seemed… to be stronger than before?!
Moreover, the recovery speed is amazingly fast!
Is that the bottle of strange liquid?
Or is it because… he crawled back from the gates of hell again?
(The Saiyan’s characteristic of becoming stronger after recovering from near-death begins to show faintly)
“Ohhh! I feel so powerful!” Luffy waved his fist excitedly.
“Great!” Ryan breathed a sigh of relief, “Then let’s find a way out!”
They observed the environment of the dungeon.
The exit seemed to be above, but it was very high and blocked by iron bars.
The banana crocodile in the water is eyeing you fiercely, so it is unrealistic to escape by water.
“Got it!” Luffy rolled his eyes, “Rubber-Rubber-Rocket!”
He wanted to use the reaction force to bounce himself up!
However, just as he was about to activate his ability…
The entire water dungeon began to shake violently!
A lot of sand fell from above!
“What’s going on?!” Ryan was shocked.
Then, an angry voice came from above!
“Straw Hat Boy! You’re not dead yet?! This time I’m going to turn you into jerky!”
It’s Crocodile!
He seemed to have discovered that Luffy was still alive, and came down to finish him off himself!
The iron fence above the water dungeon was eroded and melted by the sand, and Crocodile slowly descended like the desert god of death!
When he saw Luffy, who was full of energy (at least he seemed to be), his eyes were filled with surprise and rage!
“Impossible! If you are hit by my sand blade, you won’t be able to get up even if you don’t die!”
“Sand Crocodile! I’m going to fight you!” Luffy roared and rushed towards Crocodile!
“You are overestimating yourself!” Crocodile snorted coldly and activated his ability!
“Desert Sword!”
The huge sand blade slashed towards Luffy again!
However, this time, Luffy’s reaction speed and strength were far beyond Crocodile’s expectations!
He actually dodged the sand blade by turning sideways!
Although it was a bit embarrassing, I did manage to escape!
Moreover, the power of his fists was much stronger than before!
Luffy punches Crocodile!
Although most of the force was dissipated by the sand, Crocodile still took a small step back!
“What’s wrong with you?” Crocodile’s eyes were full of surprise.
How come this Straw Hat Boy suddenly became so much stronger? !
Ryan was excited watching from the side!
Sure enough! That bottle of [Chi Guiding Fluid] and the near-death experience activated some hidden power in Luffy’s body!
Although it is still very weak, it is enough for him to deal with Crocodile!
“Sand Crocodile! I won’t lose to you again!” Luffy shouted and started a fierce battle with Crocodile!
In the water dungeon, dust filled the air and fists and feet were fighting!
Although Luffy was still at a disadvantage, he actually managed to hold Crocodile back with his tenacious will and suddenly increased strength!
Ryan knew this was an opportunity!
He quietly exchanged a [Small Explosive Talisman] from the system store (not very powerful, but enough to blow up fragile walls).
He observed the structure of the dungeon and found a relatively weak wall.
“Luffy! Hold on!” Ryan shouted, stuck the blasting talisman on the wall, and then quickly retreated!
A loud bang!
A big hole was blown in the wall!
The turbid groundwater rushed in instantly!
“What?!” Crocodile’s attack was interrupted by this sudden change.
“Luffy! Let’s go!” Ryan pulled Luffy and jumped into the blown hole!
The surging underground water swept them away and they disappeared into the darkness in an instant!
Crocodile looked at the blown hole and the groundwater that kept pouring in, his face terribly gloomy.
“I actually… let them run away again!”
He didn’t have time to chase after her now, as there were more important things waiting for him outside.
“Humph, even if I escape from the water prison, so what? The entire Alabasta will be mine!”
On the other side, Vivi, Nami, Sanji, and Chopper were riding on running ducks and camels, trudging through the vast desert.
Their target is Cattleya, the next gathering place of the rebels.
Along the way, they encountered various difficulties.
Lack of water, lost, and being chased by the Baroque Works!
Mr.2 Von Clay leads a group of agents and pursues them relentlessly!
Von Clay’s ability of the Mimicry Fruit is very tricky. He can change into the appearance of anyone he touches, making it difficult for Vivi and others to defend themselves.
One encounter after another broke out in the desert!
In order to protect Nami and Vivi, Sanji had a fierce battle with Von Clay!
Although Von Clay’s demon boxing is weird, he gradually falls into a disadvantage in front of Sanji, whose strength has been improved and who has [combat boots that slightly increase the power of his kicking skills]!
Nami used the first-generation weather stick and her newly acquired [Intermediate Meteorological Knowledge] to create a small-scale sandstorm and mirage to interfere with the enemy’s vision!
Chopper plays the role of the ship’s doctor, treating his injured companions in time and using the Rumble Ball to fight!
With the joint efforts of their partners, they fought off the pursuers of Baroque Works time and time again!
However, time waits for no one!
According to the latest intelligence, the rebel army led by Kosa has arrived in Cattleya!
The main force of the King’s Army is also heading towards Cattleya!
A civil war involving hundreds of thousands of people is about to break out in that oasis…!
Weiwei’s heart was getting tighter and tighter!
She must get there as soon as possible to stop this tragedy!
At the same time, Ryan and Luffy, who escaped from the water prison, were also heading in a certain direction.
Although Luffy was seriously injured, his recovery speed was amazing, and he felt that the power in his body seemed to be still surging!
“Ryan! Where are we going now?” Luffy asked.
“Go find water!” Ryan said, “Crocodile is the user of the Sand-Sand Fruit, and his weakness… is water!”
“If we can only find enough water, maybe we can defeat him!”
The two dragged their tired bodies, searching for a glimmer of hope in the vast desert.
The fate of Alabasta and the future of the Straw Hat Pirates hang in the balance!
Chapter 22: Each of Our Battlefields (Old Version)
After a difficult trek through the vast desert, Ryan and Luffy finally found a little turbid groundwater in an abandoned ancient well.
Although the amount is small, it is like a life-saving straw for them at this moment.
Luffy drank the water in big gulps, and felt that his fatigue and pain were relieved a lot. The mysterious power in his body seemed to become more active because of the water.
“Ryan, what should we do next?” Luffy wiped his mouth and asked.
“Now, we have to prevent a bigger disaster.” Ryan’s expression became serious. “Weiwei and the others are rushing to Cattleya to stop the fighting between the rebels and the king’s army. But according to my ‘intelligence’ (system prompts or vague memories), Crocodile’s real goal is to detonate a huge bomb in the capital, Arubana, that is enough to destroy the entire city!”
“What?! A bomb?!” Luffy was horrified, “Then Vivi’s country is…”
“That’s right.” Ryan nodded. “So, we must rush to Arubana as soon as possible to find and defuse the bomb! At the same time, we must defeat Crocodile completely!”
“Okay! Let’s go!” Luffy didn’t want to delay for a moment.
The two hit the road again.
This time, their target is the capital of the Kingdom of Alabasta – Alubana!
Meanwhile, in Cattleya Oasis.
A small-scale conflict has already occurred between the vanguard troops of the rebels and the king’s army!
The dark cloud of war hangs over this oasis!
Just when a larger-scale battle was about to break out between the two sides!
Vivi, Nami, Sanji, and Chopper finally arrived riding on their running ducks and camels!
“Stop! Everyone stop!” Weiwei rushed to the front of the two armies and shouted at the top of her lungs!
“Princess Vivi?!” When the rebel leader Kosha saw Vivi, he was surprised and happy, but more confused.
“Kosa! All of this is Crocodile’s conspiracy! He is the one who provoked the war between us!” Weiwei took out the [List of Partial Rebels] from the Rain Jar and said loudly, “These guys lurking in the top of your rebel army are spies sent by Crocodile! They are fanning the flames and preventing us from reconciling!”
The names on the list made Kosa and some rebel cadres change their expressions!
Those whose names were called also showed panic expressions!
At this moment, Nami and Sanji also took action!
“Anemometer, create chaotic air currents!” Nami waved the weather stick and used [Intermediate Meteorological Knowledge] and the anemometer to create strong whirlwinds that blew away the traitors who tried to resist or escape!
Sanji rushed into the crowd like a whirlwind, accurately kicking the traitors to the ground one by one! His [Combat Boots] made his kicking skills more powerful!
Chopper also transforms into a fur-enhanced form, using his agility to assist in the battle!
Soon, all the traitors on the list were subdued!
The truth is out!
Kosa and the rebels finally realized that they had been manipulated by Crocodile all along!
As for the King’s Army, the attack was temporarily stopped due to the appearance of Princess Vivi and the exposure of the traitor.
A civil war that was about to break out was successfully prevented by Weiwei and others at the last moment!
However, the crisis has not been resolved!
Just when everyone breathed a sigh of relief, an agent from the Baroque Works (perhaps he was instigated or threatened) suddenly rushed out and detonated the explosives hidden near the rebel camp!
A huge explosion resounded through the sky!
Although no large-scale casualties were caused, it once again aroused tension between the two sides!
“Damn it! It’s Crocodile’s back-up plan!” Vivi gritted her teeth.
“It seems that unless Crocodile is completely defeated, there will never be peace in Alabasta!” Kosha also understood this.
“Princess Vivi, leave this to us!” Nami, Sanji, Chopper and the rebel soldiers who had awakened expressed their willingness to stay to prevent possible conflicts from breaking out again and to uncover more hidden enemies!
“Luffy and the others must be waiting for us in Arubana!” Nami said to Vivi, “You must get to the capital as soon as possible, that’s where the real showdown will take place!”
Weiwei looked at her companions’ determined eyes and nodded.
She knew that now was not the time to hesitate!
Under the cover of Nami and others, Vivi rode on the fast-running duck Kalu and headed at full speed towards the capital Arubana!
The Royal Palace Square in Aruba, the capital.
The battle has entered a fierce stage!
Crocodile sent out all the senior agents of Baroque Works in an attempt to detonate a bomb that could destroy everything in the Royal Palace Square!
The Royal Army, the Straw Hat Pirates members who rushed to the scene after hearing the news (except Luffy and Ryan), and some loyal citizens are fighting desperately!
The battlefield was divided into several parts.
Zoro vs Mr.1 Daz Bonis (user of the Quick Slash Fruit)
Zoro is facing Mr. 1, whose whole body can turn into blades!
Mr.1’s attacks were fierce and deadly, and Zoro’s wounds continued to increase!
But he didn’t back down!
He recalled the power of Hawkeye and the realization of the [Iron-Cutting State of Mind]!
“I…can’t lose again!” Zoro roared.
The three knives in his hands seemed to sense the will of their master and made a slight buzzing sound!
At the critical moment, he bought again the “Faith Jar” left to him by Ryan (it was not used up before, or Ryan gave him another one before leaving, so he can handle it flexibly here).
When the jar was opened, a vague message about “cutting off the breath of all things” flooded into my mind!
Although he still couldn’t fully understand it, it made Zoro’s sword intent more condensed!
“The secret of the three sword styles… Lion Song!”
Zoro put all his will into this sword!
He seemed to hear the “breathing” of steel!
Puff!!!
Blood splatters!
Mr.1 looked at the wound on his chest that was so deep that the bone could be seen in disbelief!
His body of steel… was actually cut open? !
Zoro, successfully cut through the steel!
Nami vs. Miss. DoubleFinger Pola (user of the Thorn Fruit ability)
Nami is facing Miss.DoubleFinger, who can grow spikes all over her body!
Miss.DoubleFinger’s attacks were as dense as a rainstorm, and Nami could only rely on flexible movement and various meteorological phenomena created by the weather stick to deal with them!
“Whirlwind Blade!” Nami waved the weather stick and used the anemometer and [Intermediate Meteorological Knowledge] to create a whirlwind containing tiny wind blades!
Although it was impossible to defeat Miss.DoubleFinger directly, it successfully restricted her actions!
Nami knew very well that she was not good at close combat, so she kept keeping her distance and used various weather traps to consume the opponent!
Finally, she used a huge “thundercloud weather” to successfully knock Miss.DoubleFinger out!
Although the process was a bit embarrassing, it also demonstrated her potential as a “weather witch”!
Sanji vs. Mr. 2 Von Clay (user of the Mimic Fruit)
Sanji once again faces this tricky shemale!
Von Clay’s imitation ability is still a headache. He keeps turning into Nami, Vivi and even Luffy, disrupting Sanji’s judgment!
But in Sanji’s heart, the flame of protection is burning!
He recalled his persistence in Bharati and the teachings of boss Zhepu!
“My chivalry will not be tarnished by a fellow like you!”
Sanji’s [Combat Boots] make his kicking skills more powerful, and the [Quick Stamina Recovery Cookies] he opened earlier also give him more lasting combat power!
“Devil’s Wind Kick…even though I’m still not very skilled at it…but it’s enough to deal with you!”
Sanji’s right foot ignited flames again, and this time, the flame was hotter and more stable than before!
“The finishing touch SHOOT!”
The flaming kick hit von Clay’s face hard!
Von Clay screamed and flew out like a kite with a broken string!
Usopp Chopper vs Mr. 4 combination (Mr. 4 and his weapon dog Razu, and Miss. Merry Christmas, the mole fruit ability user)
Usopp and Chopper team up to fight this strange combination!
Mr. 4’s four-ton baseball bat is extremely powerful, and Miss. Merry Christmas’s authentic tactics are also hard to defend against!
But Usopp’s [Fast-Growing Thorns] and [Exploding Stars] keep causing trouble!
Chopper uses the Rumble Ball to transform into multiple stages, sometimes using [Weight Enhancement] to withstand attacks, and sometimes using [Brain Enhancement] to find weaknesses!
The two cooperated well, and although the process was thrilling, they finally used their wisdom and courage to successfully defeat the Mr. 4 group!
Usopp also showed his potential as a “brave sea warrior”!
Victory was achieved on every battlefield!
But the real crisis has just begun!
On the clock tower in the Royal Palace Square, the countdown for the huge bomb that could destroy Arubana has begun!
And Crocodile, with his last trump card, appeared deep in the palace!
The final decisive battle is coming soon!
Chapter 23: The Battle of Albana! (Old Version)
Although the battle in the Royal Palace Square has come to a temporary end, the sense of crisis that permeates Arubana is becoming more and more intense.
The bomb on the clock tower is like a sword of Damocles hanging over everyone’s head, ruthlessly counting down the arrival of destruction.
Princess Weiwei is extremely anxious. She must find and defuse the bomb as soon as possible!
With the help of Kosa and some of the rebels (who had awakened), she and Chopper rushed to the Clock Tower.
At this time, deep in the palace, an even more desperate battlefield had quietly unfolded.
Under the guidance of a loyal palace guard, Ryan and Luffy finally found Crocodile!
He was standing on the highest balcony of the palace, overlooking the entire Arubana with a cruel and satisfied smile on his face.
Next to him stood Nico Robin.
“Sand Crocodile!” When Luffy saw Crocodile, new and old hatreds surged into his heart. He roared and rushed straight up!
“Oh? You dare to appear in front of me? It seems that the last lesson was not enough, Straw Hat Boy.” Crocodile didn’t even turn his head, and his tone was contemptuous.
Luffy’s fist, filled with anger, smashed hard into Crocodile’s back!
However, just as the fist was about to hit, Crocodile’s body suddenly turned into a pool of quicksand, easily dodging the attack!
“It’s useless.” Crocodile turned around, his eyes cold, “Your attack has no effect on me.”
“Damn it!” Luffy did not give up and launched an attack again!
Dense fists fell like raindrops, but Crocodile dodged them every time by using his body turned into sand!
Luffy’s attack couldn’t hurt Crocodile at all!
“Too naive, Straw Hat Boy.” Crocodile shook his head, “You don’t understand at all how terrifying a natural Devil Fruit user can be!”
He stretched out his right hand, palm facing Luffy!
“Desert…Sunflowers!”
The ground suddenly collapsed, forming a huge quicksand vortex that sucked Luffy in!
“Luffy!” Ryan was horrified and wanted to go forward to help, but was stopped by Robin.
“Your opponent is me, Mr. Jar Merchant.” Robin smiled and activated the ability of the Hana-Han-Yan Fruit!
Countless arms grew out from the ground and walls, wrapping around Ryan like vines!
Although Ryan had undergone several [Basic Physical Fitness Enhancements], he still found it difficult to face Robin’s strange ability!
He could only rely on his [Observation Haki] to predict the attack trajectory of the arm in advance and dodge awkwardly.
“Damn it! Let me go!” Luffy struggled desperately in the quicksand whirlpool, but the more he struggled, the deeper he sank!
Just when he was about to be completely swallowed by the quicksand!
He suddenly remembered what Ryan said before!
“Crocodile is the user of the Sand-Sand Fruit, and his weakness… is water!”
water!
Luffy thought quickly and took out a kettle from his arms (which he had drawn from the ancient well and had not finished drinking yet) and poured all the water in it on himself!
Then, he punched the quicksand hard!
“Rubber rubber-JET GUN!”
Miraculously, the wet fist… hit (part of) Crocodile’s body in the quicksand!
Although the power was not great due to the buffering of quicksand, it still successfully interrupted the “Desert Sunflower”!
Luffy took the opportunity to break free from the quicksand!
“Huh?” Crocodile looked at the place where he was hit in surprise, “Water? I see… You actually know my weakness.”
“But,” he sneered, “even if you know my weakness, what does it matter? Do you think you can defeat me with your insignificant water?”
“Desert…Storm!”
An even more violent sandstorm swept in, instantly covering the entire balcony!
Even though Luffy had water on his body, he was still unable to open his eyes and had difficulty breathing in such a fierce sandstorm!
“Damn… there’s too much sand…” Luffy said in pain.
At this moment, he felt the mysterious power in his body becoming restless again!
It seems to be because of anger, and it also seems to be because it is on the verge of limit…
An indescribable burning sensation spread from his heart!
A faint golden light seemed to flash in his eyes!
(The Saiyan bloodline, in a state of anger and extreme, begins to awaken!)
“I… won’t lose to you!!!” Luffy roared, and rushed towards Crocodile again in the violent sandstorm!
His speed is faster than before! His strength is also stronger than before!
Although he still couldn’t completely capture Crocodile’s entity, every time he swung his water-soaked fist, it brought an inexplicable impact force that was able to shake away the surrounding sand!
“What’s wrong with this kid?!” Crocodile was shocked again.
This straw hat kid is like an indestructible cockroach. He becomes braver and braver as he fights! And his strength is still increasing!
Just… like a monster!
On the other side, Ryan was also struggling to deal with Robin’s attack.
Robin’s Flower-Flower Fruit’s abilities are ever-changing and hard to guard against.
Ryan could only rely on his [Observation Haki] to barely dodge and had no chance to counterattack.
“Your ability is indeed very interesting, Mr. Jar Merchant.” Robin said as he attacked, “Those jars that can open various strange things… If they can open the key to deciphering the historical text, it would be even better.”
Robin…she seems quite interested in her jar?
This is an opportunity!
“Ms. Robin, you want clues to the historical text, right?” Ryan said as he dodged, “Maybe… we can make a deal?”
“Deal?” Robin’s attack slowed down.
“That’s right.” Ryan said, “If you let me go and help Luffy now, after you defeat Crocodile, I can sell you a ‘History Exploration Jar’! Maybe there’s something you want in it!”
He is trying to get something for nothing.
He couldn’t control what came out of the jar.
But now, he must delay time or win an ally!
Robin’s eyes flickered when he heard this.
Interpreting the historical text is her lifelong pursuit.
If this mysterious jar can really bring her hope…
Just as she was hesitating, something strange happened!
A loud noise came from below the palace!
Immediately afterwards, the entire palace began to shake violently!
It seems like… a bomb exploded? !
“What’s going on?!” Crocodile’s face changed and he stopped attacking.
Could it be that the bomb in the clock tower exploded prematurely? Impossible! The time has not come yet!
He immediately sensed that the location of the explosion was not the clock tower, but the basement of the palace!
Someone… set off another bomb?!
Who is it? !
The sudden explosion disrupted everyone’s plans!
Crocodile’s face became extremely ugly!
There seems to be a huge change in his “utopia” plan!
Luffy also took this opportunity to launch another attack!
This time, there was a hint of beast-like madness in his eyes!
“Sand crocodile! Die!!!”
Chapter 24: Rain falls, Sand Crocodile is defeated (old version)
The unexpected explosion in the basement of the palace made the already chaotic situation even more confusing.
Crocodile’s face turned pale. His carefully planned “utopia” seemed to be gradually getting out of control.
“Who did this?!” he roared, feeling increasingly uneasy.
Nicole Robin’s expression was also a little solemn. She seemed to have noticed something but did not say it immediately.
And Luffy seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Taking advantage of Crocodile’s distraction, he pushed the restless mysterious power in his body (the power brought by the initial awakening of Saiyan blood) to the extreme!
“Rubber rubber——”
He took a deep breath and bent his legs slightly, like a spring compressed to the limit!
“storm!!!”
Luffy’s body spun at high speed like a gyroscope, driving the surrounding air and dust to form a small tornado!
More importantly, he rotated his body, condensing all the moisture from the previous battle and the faint moisture remaining in the air into his fists!
Although the amount of water is still not much, it is enough to break through Crocodile’s desert defense in a short time!
“What?!” Crocodile felt the fierce momentum and was shocked. He quickly tried to turn into sand to avoid it!
But it’s too late!
Luffy’s spinning figure was like a cannonball and instantly rushed in front of Crocodile!
The fist with condensed water vapor slammed towards Crocodile like a violent storm!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
A series of intensive hitting sounds rang out!
Crocodile’s proud sand-turned body became fragile in front of the fist stained with moisture!
Every punch hit his body solidly!
Crocodile spat out a large mouthful of blood, and his body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hitting the wall in the distance heavily, creating a huge hole in the wall!
“Success…success?!” Ryan was stunned watching from the side.
Luffy…actually injured Crocodile? !
Although he took advantage of the enemy’s unpreparedness and also used the power of water, the explosive power was far beyond Ryan’s imagination!
It seems that the bottle of [Qi guiding fluid] and the near-death experience really caused some kind of qualitative change in Luffy!
“Damn it…” Crocodile struggled to get up from the ruins. The dignity of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, which he was so proud of, was trampled upon like never before!
He was beaten so badly by a young boy from the East China Sea!
“Unforgivable… absolutely unforgivable!!!”
Crocodile completely went berserk!
He no longer held back any strength, and the power of the Shasha Fruit was pushed to the extreme!
“Desert… Diamond Sword!!!”
Countless huge sand blades appeared out of nowhere and swept towards Luffy and Ryan like a storm!
This is Crocodile’s ranged ultimate move, powerful enough to raze the entire balcony to the ground!
“Luffy! Be careful!” Ryan shouted, and immediately exchanged a [One-time Powerful Defensive Barrier (Intermediate)] from the system store to block himself and Luffy!
The huge sand blade slammed hard on the defensive barrier, making a deafening noise!
The barrier was shaking violently, and countless cracks appeared on its surface!
Ryan gritted his teeth and tried his best to maintain the barrier!
He knew that this barrier would not last long!
At this moment, Luffy moved again!
He did not dodge, but rushed towards Crocodile again towards the sand blades in the sky!
His eyes were burning with rage and unyielding will!
“I said…I won’t lose to you again!!!”
Luffy concentrated all his strength on his right fist!
His arms were shaking slightly due to excessive force, and the blood vessels under the skin were clearly visible!
“Rubber rubber… Giant’s gun!!!”
Luffy’s right fist swelled to the size of a giant’s arm in an instant!
With an unstoppable momentum, he slammed towards Crocodile fiercely!
This is the most powerful attack Luffy can currently unleash!
Crocodile looked at the huge fist that was pressing down like a mountain, and a trace of horror flashed in his eyes!
He wanted to dodge, but it was too late!
A loud bang that shook the earth!
The whole palace trembled!
A huge shock wave spread out in all directions with the two of them as the center!
The air was filled with smoke and dust, obscuring everyone’s vision.
After a long time, the smoke and dust gradually dissipated.
Crocodile was covered in blood, lying on the ground like mud, completely unconscious.
His iconic golden hook also broke into two pieces.
Luffy was half-kneeling on the ground, gasping for breath and feeling exhausted. However, he still held on tenaciously and did not fall down!
He won!
He really…defeated the Shichibukai, Crocodile!
Ryan looked at this scene, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.
Although there are various factors contributing to this, Luffy’s growth rate is really terrifying!
Just then, Nico Robin suddenly spoke.
“The main text of Alabasta’s history… is in the Funeral Hall beneath the Royal Palace.”
After saying that, she looked deeply at Luffy and Ren, then turned around and left quietly.
She seemed to have… given up something and made some kind of decision.
Ryan didn’t chase after him, he knew that now was not the time to have a deep communication with Robin.
The most urgent task is to stop the bomb in the clock tower!
And at this moment, the sky suddenly became dark.
The sky was covered with dark clouds and thunder rumbled.
Immediately afterwards, raindrops as big as beans fell from the sky!
It’s raining!
In Alabasta, a land that has been dry for several years, it actually… rained!
This sudden rain seemed like a gift from God, but also like… some kind of omen.
The rain washed the earth, and also washed away the despair and hatred in people’s hearts.
On the clock tower, Vivi and Chopper, with the help of Ikalem and Bell of Falcon, finally succeeded in dismantling the bomb at the last moment before it exploded!
When the rain fell and when the news came that the bomb had been defused, the whole of Aruba was boiling!
Under the baptism of rain, the king’s army and the rebel army laid down their weapons one after another!
Kosa and Weiwei hugged each other and cried in the rain!
The crisis in Alabasta has finally… been completely resolved!
After the battle, Ryan immediately began to take stock of his gains.
For defeating Crocodile and preventing the civil war in Alabasta, the system gave him extremely generous rewards!
Massive system points!
[Intermediate physical fitness enhancement]!
[Proficiency in Observation Haki increased]!
【Armament Haki (Beginner’s Guide)】!
Even higher permissions for the system store are unlocked!
Ryan felt that his strength had made another qualitative leap!
He has a stronger physique, sharper perception, and even has the initial mastery of Armament Haki!
Although it is just an entry-level skill, it is enough for him to have a certain self-protection ability!
More importantly, he is finally no longer a “businessman” who relies solely on jars and information asymmetry. He has power that truly belongs to him!
The Straw Hat Pirates also grew tremendously because of this arduous battle.
When Luffy was on the verge of death and angry, he initially awakened the mysterious power hidden in his body, and his strength increased greatly!
Zoro successfully cut through the steel and his swordsmanship reached a new level!
Nami’s weather stick is more powerful and her meteorological knowledge is more skillful!
Sanji’s kicking skills have become more sophisticated, and he has even mastered the rudiments of the Devil’s Wind Kick!
Usopp and Chopper also proved their worth and courage in the battle!
The sunshine in Alabasta became bright again.
The oasis in the desert also regains new vitality because of the nourishment of rain.
The Straw Hat Pirates are recuperating in Alabasta, enjoying the joy of victory and the love of the people.
However, what they didn’t know was that in the distant naval headquarters, a bigger conspiracy was quietly brewing.
And Nico Robin, the mysterious historian, also quietly boarded the Go Merry with her secrets…
Chapter 25: New Historical Text (Old Version)
Under the sunshine of Alabasta, the Straw Hat Pirates spent a rare peaceful time.
The King’s Army held a grand celebration banquet for them to thank them for saving the country.
Princess Vivi also gained greater love from the people because she successfully prevented the civil war and exposed Crocodile’s conspiracy.
During this time, Ryan was not idle either.
He used the points rewarded by the system and the newly unlocked permissions to redeem some useful things in the system store.
For example, a book called [Guidelines on Cultivating Armament Haki] helped him better master the Armament Haki that he had just started.
There are also some special materials that can be used to strengthen your own equipment, or… make some new “goods”.
He also took the opportunity to sell some “commemorative edition peace jars” to the nobles and wealthy businessmen in Alabasta and made a small profit.
Of course, he did not forget to “give benefits” to his fellow Straw Hat Pirates.
He sold Nami a [Navigator’s Lucky Compass] at a friendly price (it is said that it can increase the chance of finding rare routes).
Sell ​​Zoro a [Whetstone with Faint Sword Intention (Upgraded Version)] (It is more effective than the previous one).
Sell ​​Sanji a copy of [Incomplete Guide to Rare Ingredients from Another World] (making him even more obsessed with gourmet food).
Sell ​​Usopp some [New Gunpowder Formula] and [Special Slingshot Parts].
Sell ​​Chopper a [Rare Herb Illustrated Book] and [Notes on Ideas for Improving the Rumble Ball].
As for Luffy…Ryan gave him a “friendly gift” of a [Meat-flavored Gum Jar] (which was filled with various meat-flavored gums).
Although not all of these things can directly improve combat effectiveness, they make the partners very happy and the team atmosphere becomes more harmonious.
During this period, Ryan also keenly noticed that there seemed to be an “uninvited guest” on the ship.
Although the opponent hid well, Ryan’s [Observation Haki] is no longer what it used to be.
He knew it was Nico Robin.
This mysterious woman actually sneaked onto the Advance Merry without making any noise!
Ryan didn’t point it out immediately, he wanted to see what Robin was trying to do.
Finally, on the night before leaving Alabasta, Ryan found Robin looking at the stars alone on the deck.
“Ms. Robin, is there any difference between the starry sky of Alabasta and that of O’Hara?” Ryan walked to her and asked softly.
Robin’s body stiffened slightly, then he regained his composure, turned his head, and looked at Ryan with a smile: “Mr. Ryan, you really found me.”
“It’s hard for a beautiful and dangerous woman like you to stay undetected.” Ryan shrugged.
“Haha, you’re really good at talking.” Robin chuckled, “So, you’re not going to hand me over to the navy? I’m a wanted criminal by the World Government now.”
“I’m not interested in the World Government’s orders.” Ryan shook his head. “I’m more curious about why you sneaked onto our ship?”
“Because…” Robin’s eyes became deep, “I have nowhere else to go.”
She briefly recounted her experiences from childhood to adulthood, the destruction of O’Hara, the twenty years of being hunted, and her undercover career in the Baroque Agency.
Finally, she looked at Ryan and said seriously: “Crocodile has fallen, and I have lost my place to stay. However, I have not found the true historical text yet, and I can’t just give up like this.”
“And you guys,” she paused, her eyes sweeping across the Merry, “seem to be a group of people…who can create miracles. Perhaps, by following you, I can find the answers I want.”
Ryan was silent for a moment.
He knew that Robin’s joining was inevitable, but he didn’t expect it to happen in this way.
“We are not a charity. What benefit will it bring to us if we take in a dangerous archaeologist?” Ryan asked in a thoughtful manner.
“I can interpret historical texts,” Robin said, “and my ability of the Hana-Hana no Mi may come in handy at some point.”
“More importantly…” Robin raised a mysterious smile, “I am very interested in your magical jars. It would be great if I could find clues about the ‘blank hundred years’ or…information about ancient weapons.”
Ryan’s heart moved when he heard this.
Robin’s interest in jars may become a new “business opportunity”!
Besides, if Robin can really get information about ancient weapons from the jar…that would be a lot of fun!
“Okay, Miss Robin, I can take you in temporarily,” Ryan said, “but you have to prove your worth. And if you want my jar, you have to pay a price.”
“With pleasure.” Robin bowed gracefully.
At this moment, Ryan flipped his hand, and a jar exuding an ancient atmosphere appeared.
“In that case, let’s give you a ‘welcome gift’ first.” Ryan said with a smile, “This ‘historical exploration jar’ will be your ‘ticket’ to board the ship.”
Of course, Ryan has already silently memorized the price of this “ticket” in his mind, and there will always be a chance to let Robin “repay” it in the future.
Robin took the jar, a hint of curiosity and anticipation flashing in his eyes.
She opened it with her mind.
A small, dark fragment of stone covered with unknown hieroglyphics.
And an exquisite little incense burner containing some spices with a strange aroma.
Robin picked up the fragment of slate and studied the words on it carefully.
Her brows furrowed slightly. These characters were different from any ancient characters she had seen before!
Although it is just a fragment, the amount of information contained in it seems to be very huge!
This rekindled hope in her heart, which was originally a little confused because of the failure of Crocodile’s plan!
She picked up the small incense burner again.
[Aromatherapy to enhance mental concentration]: The aroma emitted after lighting can help people concentrate and improve thinking efficiency. It has a miraculous effect on people who need to think and study for a long time.
This thing will undoubtedly be of great help to her in interpreting the historical text!
The look Robin gave Ryan became more complicated and awed.
This man…how many secrets are hidden in the jar in his hand?
“It seems that I made the right choice.” Robin said with a smile.
The next day, the Straw Hat Pirates officially bid farewell to Princess Vivi and the Kingdom of Alabasta.
Although I am extremely reluctant to leave, all good things must come to an end.
Weiwei held back her tears and hugged her friends one by one.
“Luffy! Nami! Zoro! Sanji! Usopp! Chopper! And Mr. Ryan! Thank you! Alabasta will always be your friend!”
“We’ll see you again! Vivi!” Luffy shouted.
Go ahead, Merry, under the gaze of Vivi and countless citizens, slowly sailed away from the port of Alabasta.
There is a new companion on the ship—Nicole Robin.
What changes will her joining bring to the Straw Hat Pirates?
And where will be their next destination?
The great route full of unknowns and adventures is still waiting for them!
Ryan stood at the bow, feeling the sea breeze, his heart full of anticipation.
The battle of Alabasta greatly enhanced the strength and reputation of the Straw Hat Pirates.
And his own strength has been further improved due to the generous system rewards.
More importantly, his “customer base” has expanded again!
Robin’s joining will undoubtedly bring more “business opportunities” regarding history and secrets.
He was already looking forward to finding something earth-shattering in Robin’s jar.
“A blank hundred years? Ancient weapons? Or… relics of civilization from another world?”
Ryan stroked his chin and a sly businessman’s smile appeared on his face.
“The Grand Line…it’s such a great place full of ‘opportunities’!”
Chapter 26: Target, Sky Island! The Turmoil on Gaya Island (Old Version)
Leaving the blazing Alabasta, the Go Forward Merry once again set out on the journey of the Grand Line.
The atmosphere on the ship became a little subtle with the addition of the new partner Nico Robin.
Luffy is very curious about this mature and beautiful older sister, and often pesters her with questions (although most of the questions are stupid).
Sanji naturally fell into a fanatical pursuit mode, making all kinds of exquisite snacks and dishes for Robin every day and showing his great courtesy.
Usopp and Chopper were a little in awe of this seemingly knowledgeable archaeologist and didn’t dare to talk to him.
Nami was somewhat wary of Robin, after all, she was previously the vice president of Baroque Works, but she did not show any obvious hostility.
Zoro continued to do his own thing, spending most of his time sleeping or exercising, and didn’t seem to care much about his new partner.
Only Ryan and Robin seemed to have formed a tacit understanding. The two would often exchange ideas on the deck about history, legends, or… jars.
Of course, Ryan did not forget his “main job”.
From time to time, he would sell Robin some “exclusive jars for archaeologists”, such as “ancient text interpretation auxiliary lens jar”, “relic detector jar” and so on (the names were still made up).
Robin was very interested in these jars. Although she was short of money (after all, she had just left the Baroque Works), she bought a few of them using some information she thought was valuable or the promise of future “archaeological discoveries” as collateral.
There are good and bad things that are prescribed.
Sometimes you can find some fragments of ancient scrolls recording strange stories, or small trinkets from some ancient civilization.
Sometimes he would give out things like “Archaeologist’s Special Luoyang Shovel (Regular Edition)” or “Magnifying Glass (With Scratches)”, which would make Robin laugh and cry.
But in any case, Robin has a deeper understanding of the magic of the jar and the mystery of Ryan.
They also encountered a lot of troubles during the voyage.
Huge sea kings, weird weather, and even some short-sighted pirate groups coming to harass them.
But the Straw Hat Pirates today are no longer as powerful as they used to be.
After the battle in Alabasta, Luffy seemed to have become more proficient in controlling the mysterious power in his body, and his punches and kicks became more powerful.
After Zoro cut through the steel, his swordsmanship improved further, and his three-sword style combined with the autumn water was incredibly powerful.
Nami’s first-generation weather stick is becoming more and more proficient in use, and various weather attacks emerge one after another.
Sanji’s kicking skills have become more powerful, and the prototype of the Devil’s Wind Kick has become more stable.
Usopp’s sniping and traps are more accurate and sharp.
Chopper’s transformation and medical skills are also improving.
Coupled with the assistance of Robin’s Hana-Hana-no-Mikoto ability, and Ryan’s occasional “intelligence support” and “item support” (such as using points to exchange for “small sound wave jammer jars” to drive away Sea Kings), ordinary enemies cannot pose any threat to them at all.
And just like that, we had a safe journey.
On this day, the recording pointer suddenly shook violently upwards, and finally pointed steadily towards… the sky?!
“The pointer is pointing to the sky!” Nami was stunned as she looked at the recording pointer in her hand that kept pointing upwards.
“Could it be… that our next destination is in the sky?” Usopp said tremblingly.
“In the sky?!” Luffy’s eyes lit up instantly, “Is it Sky Island?! The legendary island floating in the sky?!”
“Sky Island?!” Others also showed expressions of surprise and curiosity.
Only Robin said thoughtfully: “Whether Sky Island exists has always been a mystery. However, in some ancient documents, there are indeed records about the ‘People of the Sky’ and the ‘Golden City of Shandora’.”
“Golden City?!” Nami’s eyes instantly turned into the shape of Bailey.
“Whether it’s true or not, since the needle is pointing there, let’s go check it out!” Luffy waved his hand excitedly, “Let’s go! Destination: Sky Island!”
However, it is not easy to go to Sky Island.
They needed to find a special way to get the ship into the sky.
Just when everyone was at a loss, an accident happened!
A huge sailing ship dropped from the sky like a ghost, and crashed into the sea in front of the Merry with a “bang”!
Immediately afterwards, all kinds of treasures, ship wreckage, and even a huge skeleton fell from the sky like rain!
“Wow! A treasure has fallen!” Luffy and others hurried to salvage it.
Ryan looked at this familiar scene and understood.
It seems that they are approaching the special sea area that leads to the Sky Island.
And these things that fell from the sky also confirmed the existence of Sky Island.
Among the salvaged items, they found a tattered nautical chart that marked a place called “Gaya Island”.
According to the information on the nautical chart and Robin’s analysis, Gaya Island is likely to be the key location for finding a way to reach Sky Island.
So, the Merry adjusted its course and headed towards Gaya Island.
Gaya Island, a pirate gathering place filled with a lawless atmosphere.
As soon as you get close, you can feel the chaotic and dangerous atmosphere of the island.
The port was filled with all kinds of pirate ships, the island’s architectural style was rough, and traces of fighting and drunken pirates could be seen everywhere.
“Wow! There are so many pirates here!” Luffy said excitedly, completely unaware of the danger.
“Everyone be careful, this doesn’t look like a good place.” Nami warned.
Ryan activated his Observation Haki and sensed the atmosphere on the island.
Sure enough, the island was filled with all kinds of powerful and chaotic auras, some of which even made him feel a little pressured.
“Let’s find a place to get some information about Sky Island first.” Ryan suggested.
Everyone nodded in agreement and went ashore carefully.
They found a pub that looked “normal” and went in.
The tavern was filled with smoke and the pirates were shouting loudly, drinking and playing finger-guessing games, creating a noisy atmosphere.
The appearance of the Straw Hat Pirates immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the tavern.
Especially Luffy’s conspicuous straw hat and the three swords on Zoro’s waist.
“Hey! New kids! You look unfamiliar!” A pirate with a fat face walked over with ill intentions.
Luffy was about to speak, but Ren took the lead and put on a “kind” smile on his face.
“Hello, big brother. We are businessmen passing by and would like to inquire about something.” Ryan said, quietly handing over a few Baileys.
The pirate considered Bailey and his expression softened a little: “Merchant? What do you want to know?”
“We want to find out…about Sky Island.” Ryan asked in a low voice.
“Sky Island?” The pirate was stunned at first, then burst into a shrill laughter!
“Hahahaha! Sky Island?! Are you guys idiots? How dare you believe in such a mythical legend?!”
His laughter immediately attracted the attention of the entire tavern.
All the pirates turned their eyes to the Straw Hat Pirates, their eyes filled with mockery and disdain.
“Hey, hey! Did you hear that? These newcomers are asking about Sky Island!”
“This is hilarious! When did such a bunch of naive idiots come to the Grand Line?”
“Sky Island? That’s just a fairy tale for children!”
There were bursts of laughter.
Luffy and Usopp were so angry that they wanted to refute, but were stopped by Nami and Sanji.
Zoro looked at the pirates around him coldly with an unfriendly look.
At this moment, an even more arrogant voice sounded.
“What are you arguing about? Can’t you see I’m here?”
A tall, thin man with a strange hairstyle and fancy clothes came over, surrounded by a group of men. He had a cigarette in his mouth and a look of contempt. He was the “new killer” on Gaya Island, “Hyena” Bellamy!
Bellamy walked up to Luffy, looked him up and down, and a smile of extreme disdain appeared on his face.
“Hey, Straw Hat Boy, I heard you were looking for Sky Island?”
Luffy frowned at him.
“Give up, kid.” Bellamy blew out a puff of smoke. “In this era, there are no more bullshit dreams and adventures! Gold? Great treasure? Sky Island? Those are all fantasies that only losers believe in!”
“It’s a new era now! It’s about power! It’s about speed! It’s about money!”
As Bellamy spoke, his body suddenly compressed like a spring, and then popped out!
He punched Luffy hard in the face!
Luffy staggered from the blow, with blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
But he didn’t fight back.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Bellamy punched Luffy several times in a row!
Luffy still didn’t fight back, but just endured it silently.
Zoro wanted to draw his sword, but Luffy stopped him with his eyes.
“Hahahaha! Did you see that? You’re a loser who doesn’t even dare to fight back!” Bellamy became even more arrogant, “This is the end of believing in your dreams!”
The pirates in the tavern also laughed.
Ryan watched all this coldly from the side.
He knew that Luffy was not afraid to fight back, but was carrying out his own beliefs.
For those who deny dreams, it is not even worth taking action.
But as a jar merchant, he won’t let it go just like that.
Ryan quietly walked over to the pirates who were laughing the loudest, with a “mysterious” smile on his face.
“Brothers, are you enjoying the show?”
“Yeah, this silly boy is so funny!” a pirate laughed.
“Do you want to… make this scene more exciting?” Ryan flipped his hand and took out a few small jars. “I have an exclusive secret ‘Special Jar for Eating Melons and Watching the Show’ here! It only costs 10,000 Baileys. Open it and I guarantee you’ll see an unexpected ‘additional’ plot!”
The pirates were stunned for a moment, then became interested.
“Is this true? There is such a thing?”
“Why don’t you just try and know?”
A few pirates bought the jars for fun.
They opened it curiously.
A colorless and odorless gas wafted out of the can.
Then, something magical happened!
Those pirates suddenly felt… a chill in their crotch? !
They looked down and were horrified to find that their pants… had been corroded by something!!!
“Ahhhh! My pants!”
“What’s going on?! What the hell?!”
Suddenly, there were ghostly howls in the tavern!
Bellamy and his men were also confused by this sudden change.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Ryan winked at Nami and the others.
The Straw Hat Pirates quickly left this place of trouble.
All that was left in the tavern were a group of naked pirates and Bellamy, who looked stunned.
Ryan looked at the chaotic scene in the tavern behind him, a sly smile on his face.
[Specially used for tricks, strong corrosive agent (slightly diluted version) jar], the effect is really good.
Although there was no actual harm, it was extremely insulting.
This can be considered as… a small “lesson” to those who laugh at dreams.
Of course, this is just the beginning.
The commotion on Gaya Island and the feud with Bellamy are far from over.
And it’s time for Wenbrand Kulik, the key figure in the search for Sky Island, to appear.
Chapter 27: Key Plot Points (Old Version)
After leaving the chaotic tavern, the Straw Hat Pirates temporarily found a remote place to stay.
What happened just now made everyone feel a little depressed.
“Damn it! Those guys are going too far!” Luffy said angrily, with some bruises on his face.
“You actually laughed at other people’s dreams!” Usopp was also indignant.
“Forget it, Luffy, don’t be angry with that kind of person.” Nami comforted, “The most urgent thing is to find a way to get to Sky Island.”
“But we don’t have any clues right now.” Sanji frowned.
Ryan spoke up at this time: “Maybe… I know who to find.”
Everyone’s eyes immediately focused on him.
“On Gaya Island, there lives a descendant of a man who may know the secret of Sky Island.” Ryan said slowly, “The man’s name is Wenbrand Rolando.”
“Wenbrand Rolando?” Nami seemed to remember something. “I seem to have heard this name in a fairy tale… ‘Rolando the Big Liar’?”
“That’s right.” Ryan nodded. “The story says that Rolando was a boaster who claimed to have seen the golden city, and was executed by the king. But maybe… what he said is true?”
“Really?!” Luffy and Usopp’s eyes lit up.
“Where are his descendants?” asked Sauron.
“Well…” Ryan stroked his chin and pretended to be thoughtful, “I need a little ‘hint’.”
He was hinting at the system.
Sure enough, the system prompt sounded at the right time.
“Ding! Detected that the host triggered a key plot node, issuing a guidance task: Find Wenbran Kulik.”
“Mission Reward: System Points 10,000, [Basic Geology Knowledge] x1.”
At the same time, a simple map appeared in Ryan’s mind, marking the approximate location of Kulik’s residence – at the other end of the island, a coast far away from the town.
“Hmm… I remember now.” Ryan pretended to be enlightened. “Rolando’s descendant is called Wenbran Kulik. He should live near the coast on the other side of the island.”
“Then let’s go find him!” Luffy said immediately.
So, the Straw Hat Pirates set out again, heading in the direction that Ryan “remembered”.
Gaya Island has complex terrain, dense jungle, and ferocious wild animals often appear.
But for the current Straw Hat Pirates, these are not big troubles.
Luffy’s rubber ability allows him to easily handle all kinds of terrain.
Zoro’s three sword styles can cut through thorns and trees that block the way.
Sanji’s kicking skills can kick away sneak attacking beasts.
Nami is responsible for guiding the way (even though she sometimes gets lost).
Usopp and Chopper are in charge of keeping watch and…livening up the atmosphere.
Ryan used his observation Haki to avoid some unnecessary dangers in advance.
Robin was very interested in the ancient ruins on the island and would stop to study them from time to time.
After half a day’s trek, they finally arrived at the other end of the island.
From a distance, there stands a strangely shaped…half a house?
The house looked like it had been split in half, with only half left, standing there alone.
Outside the house, a middle-aged man with gray hair, unshaven beard, strong build, wearing only a pair of shorts and with scars all over his body, was holding a huge wrench and seemed to be repairing something.
“That should be it.” Ryan said, pointing to that half of the house.
Everyone walked over.
“Excuse me…are you Mr. Wenbran Kulik?” Nami asked politely.
The uncle looked up and saw a group of strangers. He looked a little wary: “Who are you? What are you doing here?”
“We are here to inquire about Sky Island!” Luffy said directly.
Hearing the word “Sky Island”, Kulik’s expression instantly became complicated, with excitement, anger, and a hint of… helplessness.
“Sky Island…Sky Island again…” He muttered to himself, then slammed the wrench to the ground and glared at everyone, “Are you here to laugh at me too?! Laugh at our Wenbrand family for being ‘big liars’?!”
“No! We believe what Rolando said is true!” Luffy said seriously, “We also want to go to Sky Island!”
Kulik was stunned.
He looked at Luffy’s clear and determined eyes, then looked at his companions around him, and seemed to feel a sincerity from them that was different from the previous mockers.
“You… really believe it?” Kulik’s voice trembled a little.
“Of course!” Luffy nodded.
Kulik’s eyes were a little moist. He was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke.
“Come in.”
He led everyone into that half of the house.
Although the interior of the house was simple, it was fairly clean. On the wall were some portraits and information about Rolando.
Kulik poured water for everyone and then began to tell the story of the Wenbrand family.
Four hundred years ago, his ancestor, Wenbran Rolando, a great explorer and botanist, had indeed visited Gaya Island and discovered the legendary golden city on the island – Shandora!
But when he brought the king to Gaya Island again, the golden city had disappeared! Only half of Gaya Island was left!
The king believed that Rolando had deceived him, so he executed him and labeled the Wenbrand family as “liars”.
For four hundred years, the Wenbulan family has been carrying this shame. In order to prove the innocence of his ancestors, Kulik has been carrying out dangerous underwater salvage work here, trying to find evidence of the golden city sinking to the bottom of the sea.
After hearing Kulik’s story, everyone was deeply moved.
“It turns out that Rolando is not a big talker…” Usopp sighed.
“Where did the Golden City go?” Chopper asked curiously.
“According to the navigation logs left by our ancestors…” Kulik pointed to the sky, “The golden city of Shandora was probably… taken to the sky by some huge force!”
“Sure enough! Sky Island is real!” Luffy became even more excited!
“Then how do we get to Sky Island?” Nami asked hurriedly. She was more interested in gold.
“This…” Kulik shook his head, “I don’t know the specific method. However, according to my years of research and observation, there is a very special phenomenon in the waters near Gaya Island – the sky-high current!”
“A rushing ocean current?”
“That’s right.” Kulik explained, “It’s a huge, upward-spouting ocean current, powerful enough to push a ship up to a height of ten thousand meters! If operated properly, perhaps… we can use it to reach the Sky Island!”
“A sky-high ocean current? That sounds exciting!” Luffy’s eyes lit up.
“But the ocean current is very dangerous, and it appears at any time and place,” Kulik said seriously. “If you want to ride it to the Sky Island, you are almost dead!”
“It’s okay! We’re not afraid!” Luffy said, patting his chest.
“When will the ocean current appear?” Nami asked.
“According to my calculations, the next ocean current will occur tomorrow afternoon!” Kulik said, “But if you want to ride it, your ship must be specially modified, otherwise it will not be able to withstand the huge impact!”
“Remodeled ship?” Everyone looked at the Merry.
“Leave this to me!” Kulik volunteered. “Although I’m not a professional shipbuilder, I can still do some simple reinforcement and modification! However, it requires some special materials.”
“Materials are not a problem!” Ryan said immediately, “I might have some here.”
He opened the system store and indeed found several special alloys and woods suitable for reinforcing ships (which were expensive).
“Great!” Kulik’s eyes lit up when he saw the materials Ryan took out. “With these, plus some of the things I salvaged, it should be enough!”
At this moment, the two younger brothers behind Kulik, Xingxing and Masla, also came back with their salvage team.
Upon learning that the Straw Hat Pirates were going to Sky Island and believed in Rolando’s legend, Gorillas and Masra also expressed their willingness to help them transform the Merry!
Thus, a vigorous transformation work began!
Kulik, Gorilla and Masra were responsible for the main renovation and reinforcement.
The Straw Hat Pirates members also stepped forward to help.
Usopp used his talent as a shipwright (self-taught) to hammer and bang.
Zoro is responsible for carrying heavy objects (although he often carries them in the wrong direction).
Sanji is responsible for cooking for everyone and replenishing their energy.
Nami and Weiwei are responsible for recording and checking the data.
Chopper was responsible for treating everyone’s minor wounds.
Luffy…is responsible for making trouble and eating.
Robin watched quietly from the side, occasionally discussing some questions about ancient history with Kulik.
Ryan was “supervising” on the side, and from time to time he took out some “gadgets” from the cans (such as wrenches that can automatically tighten screws and glue that can quickly bond wood) to improve work efficiency. Of course, he silently recorded the usage fees of these tools in the Straw Hat Pirates’ account.
Night falls.
With the concerted efforts of everyone, the renovation of the Advance Merry went very smoothly.
The hull was reinforced with a special alloy, the mast was replaced with a tougher wood, and the figurehead was given a cute rooster head (the work of Orangutan and Masra).
Looking at the newly renovated Merry, everyone was full of expectations.
Tomorrow, they will take this ship to challenge the legendary surging ocean current and attack the unknown sky island!
However, what they didn’t know was that on the other side of Gaya Island, the hyena Bellamy had not forgotten the “shame” of the day.
He heard from his men that the Straw Hat Pirates were modifying their ship at Kulik’s place, preparing to go searching for the “illusory” Sky Island.
There was a gleam of cruelty and jealousy in Bellamy’s eyes.
“Sky Island? Gold? What a ridiculous dream…”
“Since you guys want to go so badly… I’ll give you a ‘big gift’ before you leave!”
A storm seemed to be quietly approaching before setting sail.
Chapter 28: Rising Ocean Currents! Preparations before takeoff (old version)
The next day, the sun was shining.
The renovation of the Advance Merry is nearing completion.
After a night of reinforcement and modification, the Merry looked more solid and… more funny. The huge rooster-head figurehead made the whole ship full of humor.
Kulik, the gorilla and Masra are doing the final checks and adjustments.
The members of the Straw Hat Pirates were resting on the side, gathering their strength and preparing for the challenge in the afternoon.
Luffy was lying on the deck and sleeping soundly.
Zoro leaned against the mast, cleaning his three swords.
Sanji was preparing a sumptuous lunch in the kitchen, and the aroma filled the air.
Nami took the recording pointer and the nautical chart and carefully studied the direction and time when the strong current might appear.
Usopp and Chopper were tinkering with some weird inventions, seemingly trying to add some “secret weapons” to the Merry.
Vivi and Kalu snuggled together, looking into the distance, their eyes filled with longing for Alabasta, but also worried about the new adventure that their companions were about to embark on.
Robin was holding a thick ancient book, reading quietly, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.
Ryan was sitting on the side of the ship, seemingly looking at the sea, but actually communicating with the system.
He was in the system store, carefully selecting some things that might be useful on Sky Island.
The special environment of Sky Island, the various devices driven by Shell Energy, and the powerful Enelu, the user of the Thunder Fruit… are all full of unknowns and dangers.
He must be fully prepared.
“System, is there any item that can resist lightning?” Ryan asked in his heart.
“Ding! Related needs detected, recommended products: [Disposable insulating protective clothing (low level)], priced at 10,000 points; [Portable small lightning rod], priced at 30,000 points; [Lightning resistance slightly improved potion (with side effects)], priced at 50,000 points…”
The system lists a bunch of products, and the prices are not cheap.
Ryan looked at his few remaining points (most of which were used to exchange for Armament Haki training experience and strengthening materials), and couldn’t help but sigh.
It seems that I still have to work hard to “make money”.
He browsed through the other items.
“Hmm? This seems interesting.” Ryan found a relatively cheap jar.
[Lucky Voyage Charm Jar]: Price: 5,000 points. There is a very small chance of getting a special charm that can improve your sailing luck, but a high chance of getting a blessing of “Bon Voyage” or an ordinary shell amulet.
“Take a chance and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle!” Ryan decided to buy one and give it a try.
What if a powerful lucky charm really comes out?
He purchased and opened the jar with his mind.
Lying quietly in the jar was… an ordinary shell with a smiley face painted on it.
There was also a small note next to it, which read: “I wish you a pleasant journey and a happy smile!”
Ryan: “…”
Well, five thousand points are gone.
It seems that relying on luck to take shortcuts is still not realistic.
Just when Ryan thought he was unlucky, good news came from Kulik.
“Okay! The transformation of the Merry is complete!” Kulik wiped the sweat off his forehead and announced loudly.
Everyone immediately gathered around and looked at the newly renovated Merry with excitement.
“Wow! It looks so sturdy!” Luffy knocked on the hull.
“That rooster head…” Nami looked at the figurehead, speechless.
“Hehe, this is our manly romance!” said the gorilla and Masra proudly.
“Thank you for your hard work! Uncle Kulik!” Luffy and others expressed their gratitude to Kulik, the gorilla and Masra.
“It’s a small matter.” Kulik waved his hand. “I’m also happy to help people who are pursuing their dreams.”
“Okay, there’s not much time left before the ocean current appears, so hurry up and get ready to set off!” Kulik urged.
Everyone returned to the boat and began to make final preparations.
Check equipment, replenish fresh water and food, and secure items on the boat…
Everyone’s face was filled with excitement and anticipation.
However, just as they were about to set sail, an accident happened again!
“Woohahaha! You daydreaming idiots! Are you really planning to go to Sky Island?”
Arrogant laughter came!
Hyena Bellamy, along with his men, appeared on the shore!
Moreover, they look… something seems wrong?
Bellamy’s men all had bruised faces and noses, as if they had just been beaten.
And Bellamy himself, although still arrogant, but there was a hint of fear and… unwillingness deep in his eyes?
“Bellamy? What do you want to do?” Luffy asked with a frown.
“What for?” Bellamy grinned, “Of course I’m here… to steal your gold!”
He pointed to a huge golden pillar next to the Merry that Kulik and others had just salvaged!
That was fished out from the bottom of the sea, a relic of Shandora!
“By the way… I will completely trample you annoying guys under my feet!”
As Bellamy spoke, his body compressed like a spring again!
“Spring…sniper!”
He suddenly shot out, aiming directly at Luffy!
However, before he could get close to the Merry…
Bellamy was like being hit by a speeding truck, blood spurting out of his mouth. He flew back at a speed faster than when he came, and fell heavily to the ground, his life or death unknown!
The person who made the move was actually… Kulik? !
Uncle Kulik had dived into the water at some point, and rushed out like a torpedo, hitting Bellamy hard with his well-tempered fist!
“Asshole… How dare you… attack someone who’s pursuing his dreams…” Kulik gasped, his eyes filled with anger.
Although he is no longer young, years of diving and salvage work still keep him strong!
When Bellamy’s men saw their boss being killed instantly with one punch, they were frightened and wanted to escape.
But the gorilla and Masra won’t let them go!
“Ape Salvage!”
“Gorilla Sonar!”
The two men used their unique moves and knocked all the minions to the ground in no time!
A sudden conflict ended so dramatically.
“Uncle Kulik! You are so awesome!” Luffy said admiringly.
“Hmph, just stretching my muscles.” Kulik rubbed his fists. “Well, don’t waste time, let’s go! The ocean current is coming!”
Sure enough, a violent whirlpool began to appear on the sea in the distance!
An indescribable terrifying force is brewing under the sea!
“set sail!!!”
Under the watchful eyes of Kulik, the Orangutan and Masla, the Forward Merry hoisted its sails and rushed towards the huge whirlpool without hesitation!
“Goodbye, uncle! Thank you!”
“We must go there! Sky Island!”
The shouts of Kulik and others were heard from the shore.
The Merry sailed into the center of the vortex!
boom!!!!!!
A huge column of water suddenly gushed out from the bottom of the sea like a sleeping dragon awakening!
The unimaginable huge force lifted the Merry high up and rushed towards a height of ten thousand meters!
The feeling of weightlessness! The feeling of dizziness! And the incomparable sense of excitement! It instantly enveloped everyone!
“Woo-Wow! I’m flying!!!” Luffy shouted excitedly!
“It’s going to fall apart!!!” Usopp and Chopper hugged each other and screamed!
Nami held the rudder tightly and tried hard to control the direction!
Zoro and Sanji held on to the side of the ship tightly, resisting the huge impact!
Robin remained elegant, but his fingers gripping the railing turned a little white.
Ryan felt like his internal organs were about to be thrown out!
While trying to steady himself, he shouted in his mind, “System! Is there a stabilizer tank? Give me one!!!”
However, the system did not respond.
It seems that the system can’t help much in the face of this purely physical impact.
The Merry moved forward, like a lone leaf in the raging waves, or like a sharp arrow shot into the sky, rising continuously in the huge surging ocean current!
The clouds passed beneath their feet!
The sunlight is becoming more and more dazzling!
They are getting closer and closer to the sky!
Sky Island! The legendary place of miracles!
Can they really arrive?
Chapter 29, Arrival at Sky Island, Final Boss! (Old Version)
The power of the surging ocean current is beyond anyone’s imagination.
The Forward Merry kept rolling and spinning in the huge water column, as if it would fall apart at any time.
Everyone on board felt dizzy and their stomachs churning.
Ryan even suspected that if Kulik and his team had not used special materials to reinforce the hull, the Merry might have disintegrated long ago.
Just when everyone felt they could not hold on any longer, the ascent speed began to slow down.
They seemed to have… broken free from the constraints of the ocean current!
The Merry suddenly rushed forward, breaking through a thick layer of…clouds?
Immediately afterwards, an incredible scene appeared before everyone’s eyes!
They were actually… sailing on a “sea” made of clouds!
Underfoot are white and thick cumulus clouds, as soft as marshmallows.
There was a clear blue sky overhead and the sun was shining brightly.
In the distance, you can see some islands floating above the sea of ​​clouds!
“This, this is…” Nami was so shocked that she couldn’t speak as she looked at the fairyland-like scene in front of her.
“It’s clouds! We are sailing on the clouds!” Usopp rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not dreaming.
“Wow! So cool! There really is a Sky Island!” Luffy jumped around excitedly on the sea of ​​clouds.
“Is this… the White Sea?” Robin muttered to herself as she looked at this strange sea of ​​clouds. According to the ancient books she had read, Sky Island was located in the White Sea, seven thousand meters above.
“We…really succeeded!” Weiwei also showed a surprised smile.
Everyone was immersed in the joy and shock of arriving at Sky Island.
Ryan also took a deep breath of the fresh air on the sky island and felt refreshed.
It is indeed a fantasy place in the world of One Piece!
At this moment, a huge black shadow suddenly rushed out from the clouds next to it, opened its bloody mouth and bit towards the Merry!
It was a huge, ferocious-looking… sky shark? !
“Be careful!” Zoro reacted the fastest and drew his sword instantly!
“Ichisho Style·Flying Dragon·Flame!”
A faint flame once again attached to Zoro’s blade (after practice, it seemed to be more stable than before), and a burning slash wave whizzed out, accurately hitting the sky shark!
laugh!
The flame slash seems to have a miraculous effect on this creature living in the sea of ​​clouds!
The sky shark let out a scream and turned around and dived back into the depths of the clouds.
“That was a close call…” Usopp patted his chest, “Are there monsters here too?”
“It seems that Sky Island is not completely a paradise.” Sanji said, holding a cigarette.
“Everyone, be alert!” Nami reminded.
At this moment, an “angel” wearing white armor, with small wings on his back and holding a spear, riding a Pegasus that also had wings, flew over from the distant Cloud Island.
“Dear guests from afar! Welcome to the kingdom of God – Sky Island ‘Scarpia’!” The “angel” landed on the deck of the Merry with a kind smile on his face.
“Angel?!” Luffy and others surrounded it curiously.
“My name is Gan Foul. I used to be the ‘God’ here.” The old man introduced himself, “Now I am just an ordinary knight.”
Gan Fowle explained the basic situation of Sky Island to everyone.
This is indeed a miracle land that exists at an altitude of ten thousand meters. The residents are called “angels” (although the wings are just for decoration), and the means of transportation are Viba, which are powered by a magical shell called “Bei”.
The real ruler of Sky Island at present is the “God” Enelu who suddenly appeared four years ago and possesses terrifying lightning power!
Eneel has established strict laws, and anyone who violates them will be subject to “God’s punishment”!
“Enelu?” Ryan’s heart trembled when he heard the name.
Here it comes! The final boss of the Sky Island Arc!
The user of the Thunder Fruit!
This guy’s strength is definitely at the BUG level in the early stages!
Just as Gan Fowle was talking to everyone, another young “angel” girl flew over riding on Weiba.
Her name was Pagna, and she was a friend of Gan Fowl.
Pagya warmly invited everyone to visit her home, Angel Island.
Unable to refuse the kind offer, the Straw Hat Pirates followed Pagaya to Angel Island.
Angel Island, a beautiful island made entirely of island clouds.
The architectural style on the island is unique and full of exotic charm.
The residents felt very curious and enthusiastic when they saw the guests from Qinghai.
Pagya treated everyone to Sky Island’s unique “Sky Island cuisine” (mainly various cloud foods and sky fish).
Although the taste was a bit strange, Luffy still enjoyed eating it.
Ryan developed a strong interest in the “shell” culture of Sky Island.
Shells that can store wind, sound, light, heat and even shock? This is a natural technology product!
If I could put these shells into jars and sell them to Qinghai… I would definitely make a fortune!
Ryan immediately found Pagya.
“Ms. Pagya, the ‘shells’ on your Sky Island are truly amazing! I wonder… if you could sell me some?” Ryan smiled like a businessman.
Paigeya was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, “Bei is a specialty of our Sky Island, of course we can sell it to you. However, Qinghai Bailey cannot be circulated here, so we need to trade with ‘Ike’.”
“Ike?”
“Yes, it’s the currency of our Sky Island.” Pagya explained, “Ten thousand Ike is roughly equal to one Bailey.”
Ten thousand to one? This exchange rate is too bad!
It seems that if you want to do business on Sky Island, you have to solve the currency problem first.
Just when Ryan was thinking about how to “make money”, trouble came.
A group of priest guards wearing white berets and holding spears rushed into Pagya’s house aggressively!
The captain at the head announced in a serious tone: “According to God’s law, you ‘illegal immigrants’ from Qinghai must immediately pay an entry fee of 100 million ik each! Otherwise, it will be regarded as a provocation to God and you will be punished by God!”
One hundred million Iq?!
Converted into Baileys, that’s 10,000 Baileys!
Although it wasn’t much, the other party’s arrogant attitude made the Straw Hat Pirates very unhappy!
“Why should we pay?” Luffy was the first to express his dissatisfaction.
“This is God’s rule!” the captain said coldly.
“God? I don’t believe in any God!” Luffy didn’t care.
“How dare you! How dare you blaspheme God!” The captain was furious and ordered the arrest of the Straw Hat Pirates!
A conflict is about to break out!
Gan Fore hurried forward to mediate, but to little avail.
In the end, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble (mainly because of fear of delaying the search for gold), Nami reluctantly paid the “fine”.
The priest guards left in dismay, but before leaving, they left a harsh message: “Remember! In Scarpia, God’s will is everything! If you dare to disobey, you will die!”
Looking at the arrogant backs of the Priest Guard, everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates was filled with anger.
“Damn it! That Enel is too domineering!” Usopp complained.
“It seems that this sky island is not a peaceful paradise.” Sanji frowned.
“We should find a way to get to the upper Arpayard as soon as possible.” Nami said, “The Golden City of Shandora is probably right there!”
According to Gan Fowl and Pagna, to reach Arpaiado (the Island of the Gods), one must pass through the “Gate of Heaven” and accept God’s “Trial”.
“Trial?” Luffy’s eyes lit up again, “It sounds interesting! Let’s go!”
In this way, the Straw Hat Pirates bid farewell to Gan Fowl and Paggenheim, and boarded the Merry (pulled by a creature called “Cloud Float”), heading towards the legendary “Gate of Heaven”.
What awaits them will be even more severe challenges and… terrifying trials from “God”!
Ryan looked at the huge door in the distance that seemed to lead to another world, and thought to himself: The highlight of the Sky Island chapter is finally about to begin! Enelu… the Thunder Fruit… and the huge golden bell!
I wonder what kind of “surprise” he can bring on Sky Island this time?
Chapter 30: Trial of God! (Old Version)
Passing through the huge “Gate of Heaven”, the Merry sailed into a wider sea of ​​clouds.
The clouds here are thicker and the floating islands are larger.
The most eye-catching thing is the huge island in front of us, which is like a holy place and covered with dense forests – Arpaiado! The legendary island of gods! The location of the golden city of Shandora!
However, getting to the top of Arpaiado is not easy.
An old and majestic voice, like rolling thunder, came from all directions!
“Challenger from Qinghai… Welcome to the realm of God!”
“If you want to set foot on Arpayard, you must accept the test set by my Lord Enel!”
“This is a game of survival! Only the brave who pass the trial are qualified to meet the gods!”
As the voice fell, the sea of ​​clouds around the Merry began to roll violently!
A huge sea king (a species unique to Sky Island, such as the Lord of the Sky) rushed out from the clouds and pounced on the Merry with its fangs and claws bared!
At the same time, some huge, strange-looking insects and ferocious birds also attacked from the direction of Arpailla!
“Wow! So many monsters!” Usopp and Chopper hugged each other in fear.
“Fight!” Luffy shouted excitedly and rushed out first!
Zoro and Sanji were not to be outdone, some drew their swords and some kicked!
Nami controls the weather stick to create various weather attacks!
Robin used the power of the Hana-Hana Fruit to create a huge arm and slapped the attacking monsters away!
Although Weiwei’s fighting ability is not strong, she also tries her best to use the Peacock Chain to assist in the battle!
Kaluze… was so scared that he hid in the cabin and trembled.
Ryan was not idle either.
He activated his Observation Haki, sensed the monsters’ attack trajectories and weaknesses, and kept reminding his companions.
At the same time, he also took out some “little props” that he had prepared earlier.
For example, an [ultrasonic animal repellent jar] (opened) emits special sound waves that prevent some birds that are sensitive to sound from approaching.
There is also a [Strong Adhesive Spray Can], the adhesive sprayed out can temporarily trap some smaller monsters.
Although these props are not very powerful, they can still play a certain harassment and auxiliary role in such a chaotic scene.
The battle lasted for some time.
Relying on their improved strength and tacit cooperation, the Straw Hat Pirates safely repelled the first wave of monster attacks.
But before they could catch their breath, that majestic voice rang out again!
“First level, warm-up is over.”
“Next, it’s the real trial! The four priests will personally test your strength!”
“The trial site is Arpaiado! You must cross this dangerous forest and reach the ‘Shrine of God’ in the center of the island within the specified time!”
“Remember, only those who finally reach the Shrine of God will be considered to have passed the trial!”
“The game… begins!”
As the sound fell, a powerful force pushed the Merry towards Arpailla!
The Merry crashed through the jungle on the shore and rushed onto the land of Arpaiado!
Before everyone could react, they were dispersed by an invisible force and fell into different areas of the forest!
“Luffy!”
“Nami!”
“Zoro!”
The shouts of their companions echoed through the forest but were soon cut off by the dense trees and distance.
Ryan found himself in a relatively open clearing in the woods.
He immediately activated his Observation Haki to sense the situation around him.
Various powerful auras are hidden in the dense forest!
There are ferocious beasts, strange plants, and… several extremely powerful beings with a sacred (or mysterious) aura!
It should be those four priests!
What frightened Ryan even more was that he also sensed a powerful aura as terrifying as thunder, covering the entire island!
Without a doubt, it’s Enelu!
This guy seems to have an ability similar to “Heart Net” (an extremely wide-range observation Haki), which can monitor everything that happens on the entire island!
“Trouble…” Ryan frowned.
It is not easy to do anything tricky under such all-round surveillance.
Moreover, the companions are all scattered, and we must find them and reunite as soon as possible!
He tried to contact the system with his mind: “System, is there any tool that can contact my partners?”
“Ding! Recommended products: [One-time short-distance communication charm (one pair)], priced at 5,000 points; [Partner positioning compass (needs to bind aura in advance, limited range)], priced at 20,000 points; [Telepathy experience card (10 minutes)], priced at 50,000 points…”
The price is still not cheap.
Ryan hesitated for a moment and did not buy it for the time being.
He decided to rely on his observation Haki to try to find the traces of his companions.
He closed his eyes and spread his observation Haki with all his strength!
Because of the [Increased Proficiency in Observation Haki] he gained in Alabasta, his perception range has expanded significantly compared to before.
Soon, he sensed several familiar auras!
Nami, Usopp, and Sanji seemed to have fallen in the same direction, not too far away from him!
Zoro’s aura was in another direction, and… seemed to be moving quickly? (Maybe he was lost)
Luffy’s breath is the clearest and full of energy. It seems that he is fighting with something?
Chopper and Vivi’s auras were relatively weak and farther away.
Robin’s aura… huh? I can’t sense it?
Did she deliberately hide her aura, or was she teleported to a special place?
Ryan was a little confused, but now was not the time to think about it.
He decided to meet up with Nami, Usopp and Sanji first!
However, before he could move, a huge figure blocked his way!
He was a burly man wearing a spherical helmet and holding a huge spherical weapon!
There was a strange and powerful aura emanating from his body!
It was Shadli, one of the four priests who was in charge of the “Trial of the Ball”!
“Oh my…someone is left alone?” Shadley laughed strangely. “It seems that your luck is not very good, Qinghai people.”
“That’s great. Let this priest play with you!”
Shadley swung the huge ball in his hand and smashed it towards Ryan!
The ball seemed to have some special power attached to it, it was extremely fast and had incredible power!
Ryan’s face changed!
I didn’t expect to meet the priest so soon!
Although he is now much stronger than before, he is still probably not up to the task of facing these priests who are proficient in the “Heart Net” and “Shell” weapons!
Must… outsmart!
While Ryan used his Observation Haki to dodge Shadley’s attack, his brain was working rapidly, thinking of a countermeasure.
It definitely won’t work if you try brute force.
Escape… doesn’t seem easy either, the opponent is very fast.
It seems that I can only use… that!
There was a sly gleam in Ryan’s eyes.
While dodging, he quietly took out a… ordinary-looking jar from the system inventory!
“Hey! Big guy!” Ryan shouted to Shadley, “Fighting is so boring! How about we play a game?”
“Game?” Shadley stopped attacking and looked at Ryan curiously.
“That’s right!” Ryan shook the jar in his hand, “I have a ‘God’s Surprise Jar’ here! It contains good things that even your God Enel wants!”
“As long as you can defeat me, this jar will be yours!”
“Of course, if you don’t dare…” Ryan deliberately dragged out the tone, “then forget it.”
Upon hearing this, Shadley was indeed aroused.
A good thing that even Lord Enel wants?
Although he didn’t quite believe it, what if it was true?
Moreover, wouldn’t it be easy to defeat this seemingly weak man from Qinghai?
“Oh my… that’s interesting!” Shadley said with a smile, “Okay! This priest will play with you!”
“But, I’m not going to defeat you, but…” A sly look flashed in Shadley’s eyes, “How about we test our luck?”
“Luck?” Ryan was stunned.
“That’s right!” Shadley pointed at the jar in Ryan’s hand, “Open this jar. If there is really something good inside, you win! If there is nothing, or it is something bad, you lose!”
“The loser…will be punished by God!”
Ryan cursed the old fox in his heart.
This guy actually wants to get something for nothing!
But…compared to luck?
Ryan took a look at the shell amulet with a smiley face on it that he had just opened out of boredom.
Maybe… you can give it a try?
“Okay! Let’s compete with luck!” Ryan agreed in a pretentious manner, “But the rules need to be changed!”
“How do I change it?”
“We each take out a jar and open it at the same time!” Ryan said, “Whoever opens something of higher value wins!”
“As for the bet…” Ryan smiled mysteriously, “Let’s bet… the other party must agree to one request of the winner, how about that?”
Shadley thought about it and felt that this proposal seemed fairer and more interesting.
“Okay! It’s settled!”
He also took out a strange jar made of cloud shells from his equipment? (A specialty of Sky Island?)
The corners of Ryan’s mouth curled up in an imperceptible arc.
The plan worked!
Next, it depends on who has better “luck”!
In other words… whose “jar” is worse!
Chapter 31: Trial of the Ball? Breakthrough with ease! (Old version)
In the clearing in the woods, the atmosphere became a little weird.
The originally tense battle turned into a gamble about “luck”.
Ryan and Priest Shadley, each holding a jar, stood facing each other.
The jar in Shadley’s hand was made of white island clouds and special shells, emitting a faint halo and looking quite extraordinary.
And what Ryan held in his hand was still the ordinary-looking, even slightly peeling ochre-yellow pottery jar.
“Are you ready, Qinghai people?” Shadley had a confident smile on his face. He was very confident in the “surprise” he had prepared.
“Anytime.” Ryan also showed a harmless smile, but he was praying secretly in his heart.
System! Give me some strength! Even if you can’t get a magic weapon, don’t give me a “thank you for your patronage”!
“Then… three, two, one! Go!”
The two of them opened the jars in their hands at the same time using their minds (or Sky Island’s special method)!
Buzz!
Two rays of light of different colors overflowed from the mouth of the jar!
A dazzling golden light emanated from Shadley’s Yunbei jar, and a crown-like outline could be vaguely seen!
And inside Ryan’s pottery jar, there was… pitch black? !
No, it wasn’t pitch black, but a mass of black slime that was constantly wriggling and exuding an ominous aura? !
[A group of activated shadow slimes from another world (larvae)]: It has weak corrosive and devouring abilities, likes to devour light and warmth, and extremely hates lightning and fire. (Note: It is extremely emotionally unstable and may lose control and attack the holder at any time)
What the hell is this?!
Where’s the lucky charm?!
This thing looks even more ridiculous than “Thank you for your patronage”!
And he also hates lightning? Isn’t this courting death on Enelu’s territory? !
On the other side, Shadley saw what was in his jar and laughed triumphantly!
“Oh my! Did you see it? Qinghai people! It’s gold! A crown made of pure gold! This is a long-lost ancient royal treasure of our Sky Island! It is priceless!”
He carefully took out the glittering golden crown from the jar, his face full of show-off.
Then, he looked at the black slime in Ryan’s hand with a gloating look.
“As for what you opened…what is this disgusting thing? A pile of mud? Oh my! Looks like luck is on this priest’s side!”
Shadley triumphantly announced: “You lose! Qinghai people! Prepare to accept God’s punishment!”
He raised the huge ball in his hand again, ready to give Ryan the final blow!
However, Ryan suddenly laughed.
“Lose? Lord Priest, aren’t you happy too early?”
“Huh? What do you mean?” Shadley was stunned.
“Priceless? An ancient treasure?” Ryan pointed at the golden crown in Shadley’s hand and shook his head. “Priest, please take a closer look. Is that really gold?”
Upon hearing this, Shadley subconsciously looked down at the crown in his hand.
Glittering and heavy, that’s right…
etc!
He suddenly discovered that the edge of the crown seemed to have faded a little bit?!
He rubbed it vigorously.
The golden outer shell fell off, revealing the inside… the color of brass?!
“How, how is this possible?!” Shadley widened his eyes in disbelief!
This “ancient crown” that he had treasured for many years was actually… brass plated with gold?!
“Oh my! It seems that the priest’s ‘luck’ is not that good.” Ryan imitated Shadley’s tone and teased.
“You! You bastard!” Shadley was furious and felt extremely humiliated!
He was deceived by a fake for so long! And he lost face in front of a Qinghai person!
“I’m going to kill you!” Shadley completely lost his mind, waving the spherical weapon and smashing it at Ryan madly!
“Come on!” This was the opportunity Ryan had been waiting for!
He suddenly threw the squirming [Shadow Slime] in his hand towards Shadley!
“What is that?!” Shadley subconsciously used the ball to hit it!
However, the slime seemed to have life. It flexibly avoided the ball and stuck directly to Shadley’s helmet!
The weak corrosive liquid secreted by the slime began to corrode Shadley’s helmet!
More importantly, it seemed to hate the “shock shell” energy (which could be considered a form of energy, similar to warmth?) attached to the Shadley spherical weapon very much, and began to twist and bite frantically!
“Ahhh! What the hell is this! Get out of here!” Shadley was so flustered by this disgusting slime that he backed away repeatedly!
He tried to catch it with his hands, but the slime was too slippery to catch!
He also wanted to hit it with a ball, but was afraid of hurting himself!
For a moment, this powerful priest was actually made into a mess by a small ball of slime!
Ryan took this opportunity and immediately turned around and ran!
At the same time, he did not forget to shout to Shadley: “Master Priest! It seems that I have won this bet! According to the agreement, you owe me a request! My request is… don’t bother me anymore! Goodbye!”
After saying that, Ryan went into the dense jungle without looking back. He used his Observation Haki and [Basic Trap Making Experience] (obtained from opening Usopp’s jar before) to leave some simple obstacles and misleading traces behind him, and quickly disappeared.
Only Shadley was left standing there alone, fighting with the slime above his head and screaming in anger!
“Damn Qinghai people! Don’t let me catch you again! Oh my! My helmet! So disgusting! Get out of here!!!”
Ryan ran all the way, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he was sure that Shadley had not caught up with him.
“That was a close call…” He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
The reason I was able to escape this time was purely due to luck and… the “credit” of that annoying slime.
Although the process was a bit outrageous, at least we got rid of a priest temporarily.
“But, that slime…” Ryan still felt a little scared when he thought of that black thing.
It turns out that anything the system offers is possible.
He calmed himself down and reactivated his Observation Haki to sense the location of his companions.
The auras of Nami, Usopp, and Sanji were not far away, and seemed to be moving in the same direction.
“Go find them first!”
Ryan identified the direction and walked carefully through the forest full of dangers.
The forest of Arpaiado is more dangerous than you might think.
There are huge man-eating plants, strange snakes that can spray venom, and various traps hidden underground…
Fortunately, Ryan had the Observation Haki warning, and the [Basic Trap Making Experience] allowed him to identify some simple natural traps, so he was able to move forward safely.
On the way, he also dealt with a few blind beasts on the sky island, which was considered a test of his improved strength.
[Armament Haki (Beginner’s Guide)] Although it is still very weak and cannot cover the entire body or harden it, but attached to the fist, it can already cause effective damage to some thick-skinned beasts.
The improvement in strength and speed brought by [Intermediate Physical Fitness Enhancement] is also obvious.
Now, at least he has the strength to fight against ordinary enemies.
About half an hour later, Ryan finally sensed that Nami and others were nearby!
And… it seems to be accompanied by the sound of fighting?
Ryan’s heart tightened and he quickly quickened his pace and hurried over.
Near a swamp, Nami, Usopp and Sanji were being besieged by a group of huge sky sharks!
These sky sharks seemed to be attracted by something and became extremely manic!
Not far from them, a man wearing a strange mask and holding a burning spear was watching all this with a sneer!
He is one of the four priests, in charge of the “Trial of the Swamp” – Gedaz!
“Hehehe…it seems like you can’t pass my test.” Gedaz smiled sinisterly, “Just become the sky shark’s dinner!”
“Damn! What’s wrong with these sharks?!” Sanji complained while kicking the sharks away.
“It’s his shoes!” Nami pointed at the pair of “Wind Spray” shoes on Gedaz’s feet that were constantly emitting air currents. “Those air currents seem to attract and anger these sharks!”
“Then all we have to do is knock him down!” Usopp took out a slingshot and aimed at Gedaz!
“Must kill! Gunpowder Star!”
The burning projectiles are fired at Gedaz!
Gedaz did not dodge or evade, but just swung the burning spear in his hand!
A strong flame spurted out, easily detonating Usopp’s gunpowder star in mid-air!
“It’s useless. My ‘Incineration Gun’ has been integrated with the power of the ‘Flame Shell’!” Gedaz said proudly.
At this moment, Ryan’s figure appeared behind Gadaz like a ghost!
“Really? How about trying this?”
In Ryan’s hand, there was a… fire extinguisher? !
(This is the [Portable Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher Can] that he exchanged for a small amount of points because he thought it was interesting.)
laugh–!!!
A large amount of white dry powder gushed out, instantly covering Gedaz and his incendiary gun!
“Cough cough cough! What is that?!” Gadaz was choked and coughed repeatedly, and his vision was also obstructed!
The flame from the incendiary gun in his hand was extinguished because of the coverage of dry powder!
“Now!” Sanji seized the opportunity!
“Devil’s Wind Leg·Mutton SHOT!”
With a high-temperature kick, he kicked Gadaz hard on the back!
puff!
Gedaz spat out a mouthful of blood and flew out like a cannonball, knocking down several large trees!
“Ryan! You’re here!” Nami and others were surprised and happy to see Ryan.
“Well done! Ryan!” Usopp gave a thumbs up.
“Phew…luckily we made it in time.” Ryan threw away the fire extinguisher that had already been used up and breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that sometimes, modern technology (? ) can play an unexpected role.
After dealing with Gedaz, the sky sharks gradually dispersed as they lost the stimulation.
The four finally managed to reunite.
“Where are Zoro, Luffy and the others?” Nami asked.
“Zoro seems to be lost, and Luffy seems to be fighting with something.” Ryan told everyone what he sensed.
“That person with poor sense of direction…” Sanji held his forehead helplessly.
“As for Luffy, we don’t have to worry too much, right?” Usopp said.
“In any case, let’s follow the requirements of the trial and head to the Shrine of God in the center of the island.” Ryan said, “Maybe we can meet them there.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
With the addition of Ryan, the team’s strength and safety have been improved.
They sorted out their equipment, determined the direction, and continued to move deeper into Arpaiado.
Ahead, there are two more powerful priests, and… a crisis hidden in the dark, waiting for them.
And the shrine of God, which is buried with gold and history, is getting closer and closer.
Chapter 32: Surprise Jar (Old Version)
Ryan, Nami, Sanji, and Usopp team up and continue to advance in the dangerous Arpaiodo Forest.
With previous experience, they became more cautious.
Ryan’s observation Haki scanned the surroundings like a radar, avoiding danger in advance.
Nami used an anemometer and meteorological knowledge to determine the microclimate changes in the forest and avoided some swamps and poisonous gas areas.
Sanji was responsible for clearing the way and keeping guard. His keen perception and powerful kicking skills made many beasts that attempted sneak attacks return empty-handed.
Usopp set up some simple traps in the back and was always ready to provide support with a slingshot.
Although the process is still full of thrills, it is undoubtedly much safer than the previous dispersed actions.
On the way, they also encountered some strange sights.
For example, there are beetles as big as houses, strange flowers that can sing, and some small island clouds floating in the sky.
The ecological environment of Sky Island is indeed full of mystery and fantasy.
Ryan also took the opportunity to collect some plant samples and minerals unique to Sky Island (mainly with the help of Sanji and Nami), intending to take them back for research to see if they can be used to make new jars or exchange for points.
Just as they were passing through a huge vine forest, suddenly!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Countless white objects like ropes came from all directions and entangled everyone!
These white objects seemed to have life, flexible and tough, they were actually… clouds?!
“It’s the ‘Rope Cloud’! Be careful!” Nami immediately recognized this type of cloud unique to Sky Island.
Everyone dodged quickly!
But there were too many rope clouds and they were moving too fast, so they were soon entangled!
“Damn it! I can’t untie it!” Sanji struggled hard, but the rope became tighter and tighter!
“Is this… a trial for the priest?” Usopp cried in horror.
A deep and majestic voice came from deep in the vine forest.
“Yes, this is my ‘Trial of the Rope’.”
A tall man wearing a helmet that looked like a lion’s mane and holding a strange blade (Zhanjibei) slowly walked out.
He is accompanied by an equally huge sky dog ​​named Holly.
It was the most powerful (in his own opinion) of the four priests, the one in charge of the “Trial of the Rope” – Priest Ohm!
“You are indeed quite capable to have passed the first two trials and come here.” Ohm looked down at the people trapped by the rope cloud with an arrogant tone, “But, this is the end!”
“Any struggle is in vain in front of my Rope Cloud!”
“Holly! Deal with them!” Ohm ordered the sky dog ​​beside him.
“Woof!” Holly let out a low growl and pounced towards the trapped people!
“Damn it!” Sanji and the others struggled hard, but the binding force of the rope was so strong that they could not get free for a while!
Holly is about to pounce in front of him!
Just at this moment!
A green figure fell from the sky like lightning!
clang!!!
A crisp sound of metal collision was heard!
Holly’s sharp claws were actually blocked by three knives!
It’s Sauron!
He actually arrived at this critical moment!
“Yo, it seems I wasn’t lost for too long.” Zoro held the Wado Ichimonji in his mouth with a relaxed smile on his face.
“Zoro!” Nami and others were surprised and happy!
“You bastard green algae-head! Why are you here just now!” Sanji said unhappily.
“Huh? Another one coming to die?” Priest Ohm frowned slightly when he saw Zoro, but still didn’t take it to heart.
“Holly! Get rid of this troublesome guy first!”
Holly pounces on Zoro again!
Zoro’s eyes focused and he swung out three swords at the same time!
“Three Swords Style: Troublesome Wind!”
Three powerful sword energies roared out like a tornado!
Although Holly was huge in size, he could not withstand such a sharp sword energy and was blasted away, breaking several huge vines!
“What?!” Ohm’s face changed!
This green-haired swordsman is so powerful? !
“Next, it’s your turn.” Zoro fixed his gaze on Ohm with sharp eyes.
“Hmph! Arrogant little brat!” Ohm snorted coldly and activated the “Iron Cloud” ability on his helmet!
The “mane” on his helmet changed instantly, forming a variety of iron cloud weapons – iron whips, iron forks, iron walls… and attacked Zoro!
These iron clouds are not only extremely hard, but also changeable, making it difficult to guard against!
Zoro brandished three swords, continuously cutting off the attacking Iron Cloud weapons!
The sound of metal colliding is endless!
For a moment, Zoro was suppressed by Ohm’s strange Iron Cloud attack!
“See? This is the power of God!” Ohm smiled proudly.
“Tsk, you can only play some fancy stuff.” Zoro said disdainfully.
He took a deep breath and slowly attached the Armament Haki (although it was only entry-level) to the blades of the three swords!
Although the coverage area is small and the color is light, it is enough to increase the hardness and cutting power of the blade to a higher level!
“Three Sword Style… Hundred Eight Trouble Phoenix!”
Zoro slashed with three swords crosswise!
This time, the power of the slash was even more terrifying than before!
The three huge sword energies merged together to form an even larger and more condensed slashing wave!
The iron cloud wall created by Ohm was like paper in front of this blow and was instantly chopped into pieces!
The powerful aftermath of the sword energy even blew Ohm himself away!
“Puff!” Ohm spat out a mouthful of blood and looked at Zoro in disbelief.
The Iron Cloud that he was so proud of… was shattered so easily? !
What kind of monster is this swordsman? !
While Ohm was being repelled, Zoro immediately swung his sword at the rope cloud that trapped his companions!
The blade imbued with Armament Haki easily cuts through the tough Rope Cloud!
Nami, Sanji, Usopp, and Ryan are free again!
“Well done! Zoro!” Usopp shouted excitedly.
“Tsk, do I need to tell you that?” Zoro replied coolly.
“Okay, stop talking nonsense and get rid of this priest first!” said Sanji.
Everyone turned their eyes to Ohm who was struggling to get up.
Ohm looked at the powerful Qinghai people in front of him and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.
He knew that he alone was probably no match for them.
However, at this moment!
The change happened again!
Countless burning arrows shot in from the depths of the forest like raindrops!
The target is not only the Straw Hat Pirates, but also the Priest Ohm!
“Who is it?!” Ohm was shocked and quickly used Iron Cloud to resist!
The Straw Hat Pirates also dodged!
I saw a group of dark-skinned warriors with strange totems tattooed on their bodies, holding spears and bows and arrows, rushing out of the forest!
Their eyes were filled with anger and hatred!
“It’s the Shandians!” Nami immediately recognized the identities of these warriors!
They are the indigenous people who have lived in Apajado (originally part of Gaya Island in Qinghai) for generations and were later washed up on the sky island! Their hometown was taken away by Enelu, and they have been fighting to take back their hometown!
Leading the group was a burly man wearing a mask and holding a huge rocket launcher!
It was the warrior captain of Shandia – Weber!
“Priest Ohm! And the Qinghai people! All of you die!” Weber roared, picked up the rocket launcher, and aimed at Ohm and the Straw Hat Pirates!
“Hey! We are not enemies!” Nami explained quickly!
But the angry Shandia warriors simply wouldn’t listen! In their eyes, all outsiders were enemies who wanted to rob their homeland!
A melee broke out again!
The Straw Hat Pirates not only have to deal with Priest Ohm (although he is also busy with his own affairs now), but also have to deal with the angry Shandia warriors!
“What a hassle…” Ryan sighed.
It seems that in order to reach the Shrine smoothly, these misunderstandings must be resolved first.
He glanced at Waver who was fighting with Zoro and Sanji, and then looked at the priest Ohm in the distance who seemed to be preparing to escape.
“Catch the leader first… maybe we can use it to our advantage?”
A sly gleam flashed in Ryan’s eyes again.
He quietly approached a Shandia warrior, knocked him unconscious when he was not prepared, and then… took off his clothes and mask? !
“Ryan! What do you want to do?!” Nami exclaimed when she saw what Ryan did.
Ryan chuckled and quickly changed into the Shandia warrior’s uniform and put on a mask.
“Of course…give them a little ‘surprise’!”
After saying that, he picked up a can that looked like a Weber rocket launcher?!
([Appearance Imitation·Bazooka-shaped Surprise Jar]: A special-shaped jar that Ryan redeemed with points, which still has the function of randomly opening things)
Then, he imitated Weber, picked up the “bazooka”, and swaggered towards…the direction of Priest Ohm!
“Hey! Priest! Take my shot!” Ryan shouted in a hoarse voice (imitating the accent of the Shandians).
Ohm was shocked when he saw a “Shandia Warrior” rushing towards him with a rocket launcher, and quickly used Iron Cloud to defend himself!
Waver, who was fighting with Zoro and Sanji, also noticed the movement here.
“Huh? Who is that guy? I don’t seem to know him?” Weber looked at Ryan’s back in confusion.
Ryan doesn’t care about that, he has already “aimed” at Ohm!
Then, he pressed the “launch button” of the “rocket launcher” (actually it was the mental switch that opened the can)!
There was no roar of artillery fire as imagined!
There was only a… colorful light gushing out from the “muzzle”!
Then, countless… colorful candies and chocolates, like flowers scattered by fairies, scattered all over the battlefield?!
ohm:”……”
Weber: “…”
Sanji: “…”
Nami, Usopp: “…”
The whole place fell into an eerie silence.
Only Ryan (still wearing a mask) stood in place, maintaining a firing posture, as if he had actually fired a… candy cannonball?
“Uh… Mistake, mistake!” Ryan coughed twice and threw away the damn can. “It seems that today’s shells are damp… Let’s keep going! Keep going!”
This sudden “candy rain” made the originally tense fighting atmosphere instantly become extremely awkward and funny.
Ohm and Webber both froze in place, not knowing how to react.
Zoro and Sanji took this opportunity to launch another attack!
A serious battle was completely derailed by a “surprise jar” from Ryan.
Chapter 33: The Truth of History, Robin’s Discovery (Old Version)
Although Ryan’s “candy bomb” was outrageous, it did have an unexpected effect – it interrupted the rhythm of the battle and caused both sides, who were originally on the verge of a fight, to fall into a brief state of confusion.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zoro and Sanji teamed up again to completely defeat the priest Ohm, who had not yet recovered.
Without their commander, the remaining divine soldiers were quickly eliminated.
On the other side, Waver and other Shandia warriors also paused their attack because of this sudden change, and looked at the Straw Hat Pirates and the “companion” (Ryan) who behaved strangely in confusion.
“Alright, alright, calm down!” Ryan took off his mask and raised his hands. “It was just a small misunderstanding! Let’s liven up the atmosphere!”
“Misunderstanding?! You almost killed us!” Nami walked over angrily and punched Ryan.
“It hurts, it hurts…” Ryan covered his head, “I just wanted to help…”
“You’re making things worse!” Sanji also complained.
Weber frowned as he looked at the group of Qinghai people in front of him, whose behaviors were strange but whose strength was extremely powerful.
“Who are you? What is your purpose in coming to Arpaiado?” Weber asked vigilantly.
“We are here to explore Sky Island!” Luffy’s voice suddenly came from not far away!
Luffy ran out of the forest excitedly, followed by… Nico Robin? !
It turns out that Robin was not teleported to another place before, but had been quietly following Luffy, as if observing something. And Luffy seemed to have just dealt with the last priest, Shura, who was in charge of the “Trial of Iron” (it can be set to be easier to deal with after Luffy’s strength increases).
“Luffy! Robin!” Everyone was very happy to see them.
“Hey! You guys from Qinghai!” Webber’s eyes became more alert when he saw Robin, “Are you in the same group with that woman? She is the son of the devil!”
The Shandians seemed to know Robin’s identity, or rather, knew something about her.
Robin just smiled faintly when he heard this, without any explanation.
“We don’t care about the devil’s son,” Luffy walked up to Waver and said seriously, “We just want to see the golden bell! Ring it!”
“Golden Bell?!” Weber and the Shandia warriors behind him became excited again when they heard this word!
“That is the sacred object of us Shandians! You outsiders are not allowed to desecrate it!” Weber roared.
“Holy relic?” Luffy tilted his head, “Didn’t Rolando find it?”
“Rolando…” Weber’s tone softened a little, “He is indeed our friend. But the Golden Bell was left by our ancestors! We must take it back!”
“It seems that there are many stories here.” Ryan touched his chin and said, “Mr. Weber, maybe we can sit down and have a good talk? We have no ill will towards you, and even… maybe we can help each other.”
Waver looked at Ren, then at Luffy and the others, and hesitated.
The Qinghai people in front of us are very powerful, and they really seem to have no hostility towards the Shandia people. If we can figure out their purpose, maybe…
Just then, Robin spoke up.
“Mr. Weber, I know the long-cherished wish of you Shandians for four hundred years.” Robin said slowly, “I also know the secret of the golden city of Shandora, and… the whereabouts of the historical text that records the true history.”
“What?! You know the original text of history?!” Weber and all the Shandia warriors were shocked!
Finding and protecting historical texts is also one of their missions passed down from generation to generation!
“That’s right.” Robin nodded, “It’s in Arpaiado, with the Golden Bell. But to find it, we need to work together.”
Robin’s words completely changed the situation.
Although Weber still had doubts about Robin, he finally chose to temporarily cooperate with the Straw Hat Pirates for the common goal of finding the original history and the Golden Bell.
Thus, the two originally hostile parties reached a subtle alliance.
Under Weber’s leadership, the group began to move deeper into Arpaio, toward the ruins of the legendary golden city.
Along the way, Weber told everyone about the four hundred years of struggle of the Shandian people, as well as their feuds with the natives of Sky Island (Angel Island residents) and Enelu.
After hearing this, everyone felt sympathy for the Shandia people’s plight.
Robin, on the other hand, showed great interest in this covered-up history and kept asking Webber for details.
Ryan listened quietly on the side and also secretly observed Robin.
He knew that Robin’s goal was not just to find the historical text. She seemed to be looking for clues about the ancient weapon “Poseidon”.
I don’t know…can this jar give her a little “surprise”?
Ryan thought of the “historical exploration jar” that Robin had exchanged for information before, which she seemed to have not had time to open.
Perhaps, I can find an opportunity to “remind” her?
After passing through dense forests and ancient ruins, everyone finally arrived at the deepest part of Arpaiado!
A huge ruin hidden under the clouds and vines appeared before our eyes!
Broken walls, ancient altars, huge gold products…
Here is the site of the legendary golden city – Shandora!
And in the very center of the ruins, there is a huge vine like Optimus Prime, reaching into the sky!
“Up there is… the golden bell!” Weber said excitedly, pointing to the top of the vine.
However, it is not easy to climb this huge vine.
Moreover, they could clearly feel that a terrifying aura of thunder and lightning was covering the entire site!
Enelu! He’s nearby!
At this moment, Robin suddenly stopped, her eyes were attracted by an inconspicuous huge stone tablet in the corner of the ruins!
The stone tablet is engraved with dense ancient characters!
“Historical text!” Robin’s breathing suddenly became rapid!
She walked quickly to the stone tablet, stretched out her trembling hands, and stroked the cold words, her eyes full of obsession and excitement!
This is exactly what she has been searching for for decades! The historical text that records the truth about the “blank hundred years”!
She immediately took out a pen and paper and began to copy and interpret it quickly!
Ryan looked at Robin who was concentrating, and felt emotional.
This woman has indeed paid a lot in pursuit of the historical truth.
He thought about it, walked over to Robin, and quietly handed him a small jar.
“Ms. Robin, it seems that the ‘History Exploration Jar’ you bought earlier has not been opened yet?” Ryan whispered, “Perhaps… now is the time?”
Robin raised his head, glanced at Ryan, then looked at the jar in his hand and nodded.
She took a deep breath and opened the jar with her mind.
A soft white light flashed by.
In the jar, there lay quietly something that looked like a lens and an ancient parchment map.
Robin picked up the lens.
[Ancient Character Interpretation Auxiliary Lens (Primary)]: A special lens with weak analytical energy. After wearing it, it can assist in interpreting some ancient characters with complex structures or incomplete structures, improving the efficiency of interpretation. (The effect is limited, and the effect on unknown characters is poor)
Although it is only elementary, it is undoubtedly a timely help for Robin who is interpreting the historical text!
She immediately put the lenses on her eyes, and felt that the ancient characters that were originally obscure and difficult to understand seemed to become clearer! The speed of interpretation also increased a lot!
She picked up the parchment map again.
The map appears to be of… the ocean floor?
There were some strange symbols and the direction of the ocean currents marked on it, which eventually pointed to a…huge underwater ruin? There was also a vague drawing of…a mermaid next to it?
[Part of a map pointing to the clues of the ancient weapon ‘Poseidon’ (incomplete)]: A fragment of an ancient map that records clues about the sea king princess “Poseidon” and her location. (The information is vague, and the authenticity is unknown)
Poseidon!!!
Seeing this name, Robin’s heart suddenly shrank!
Ancient weapons!
Another goal she has been pursuing!
Although it is only an incomplete map and the information is vague, it is undoubtedly an extremely important discovery!
Robin looked at Ryan with eyes full of shock and disbelief!
This man…his jar…can actually produce something like this?!
Who is he?!
Ryan met Robin’s shocked gaze, just smiled slightly and said nothing.
Everything is implied.
Just as Robin was immersed in the great surprise of deciphering the historical text and the new discoveries…
A voice full of teasing and majesty resounded over the entire site!
“Yahahaha… Looks like all the actors are here.”
“Then… let me, the God, put an end to this boring game!”
Accompanied by rumbling thunder, a figure with a naked upper body, extremely long earlobes, holding a golden stick and carrying a huge drum on his back slowly descended from the sky!
God Enel!
The final battle is finally about to begin!
Chapter 34: God Enelu! Lightning Comes (Old Version)
The arrival of Enel is like the king of doomsday.
He was suspended in mid-air, surrounded by crackling arcs of electricity, his eyes full of indifference and mockery, as if he was looking down at a group of humble ants.
The terrifying pressure enveloped the entire Golden City ruins!
Everyone felt the suffocating force!
“It’s Enelu!” Weber gritted his teeth and clenched the rocket launcher in his hand.
The Shandia warriors also raised their weapons, their eyes filled with hatred and…fear.
The members of the Straw Hat Pirates were facing a formidable enemy!
They had all experienced the terror of people with natural abilities (Smoker and Crocodile), but the power of the man before them seemed to be purer and more violent than the previous two!
“This guy… is so strong!” Zoro gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, cold sweat oozing from his forehead.
“Is this… the power of God?” Usopp and Chopper were so scared that they hid behind Sanji.
“Gudong.” Luffy swallowed his saliva. Although he could not feel fear, his body’s instinct was frantically sounding the alarm!
Only Ryan calmed down quickly after the initial shock.
He knew Enel’s strength, but he also knew his weaknesses.
The key is…how to exploit the weakness.
“Ahahahaha… a bunch of idiots from Qinghai, and the remnants of Shandia who don’t know their own limits.” Enel spoke with a voice full of contempt, “How dare you break into the realm of God and even try to get your hands on God’s treasure (the Golden Bell)?”
“It’s really… he deserves to die!”
Enel’s eyes turned cold, he raised his finger and pointed at the Shandia warrior closest to him!
“God’s Judgment!”
laugh!!!
A dazzling golden lightning fell from the sky like a sharp sword and instantly pierced through the body of the Shandia warrior!
The soldier didn’t even have time to scream before he turned into charred charcoal and fell to the ground!
Seconds sale!!!
Everyone was stunned by this horrifying scene!
This is… the power of thunder and lightning? !
“Who’s next?” Enel glanced at everyone like a cat playing with its prey.
“Bastard!!!” Weber was the first to react, roaring and raising the rocket launcher!
“Incendiary cannon!”
A huge incendiary bomb whizzed towards Enelu!
However, Enel just smiled contemptuously, his body instantly turned into elements, transformed into a dazzling flash of lightning, and easily dodged the cannonball!
Then, he appeared in front of Weber and pointed his finger again!
“Thunder Finger!”
Another bolt of lightning! It hit Weber precisely!
Although Weber was powerful, he could not withstand such a terrifying lightning attack. He screamed, and flew backwards with his body charred, and his life or death was unknown!
“Weber!” The Shandia warriors cried out in grief!
“Next.” Eneel, like the god of death, once again turned his gaze to the Straw Hat Pirates!
“Damn it! Everyone be careful!” Nami shouted hurriedly, waving the weather stick at the same time, trying to create thunderclouds to interfere with Enel!
But Enel’s Thunder Fruit is the master of thunder and lightning!
Nami’s lightning bubbles were easily absorbed by him like a child’s toy!
“It’s an interesting little toy.” Enel even had the leisure to comment, “But it’s too weak!”
He waved his hand!
“Ten million volts. Discharge!”
The dense electric net instantly enveloped Nami!
“Ah!!!” Nami let out a scream and fell to the ground twitching all over!
“Nami!” Sanji’s eyes were bloodshot and he wanted to rush over, but was held back by Usopp and Chopper!
They knew that if they rushed forward with their strength, they would only end up dead!
“stop!!!”
Just as Enelu was about to continue “cleaning up” the small fry, Luffy rushed up with a roar!
“Rubber rubber–gun!”
Luffy’s fist was filled with anger and hit Eneel hard!
Enel still did not dodge and let the fists hit him.
“It’s useless. I told you your attack…”
Enel was halfway through his words when he suddenly got stuck!
The expression on his face changed from contempt to… astonishment?!
Because… Luffy’s fist actually… hit him? !
Although no substantial damage was caused, the feeling of being punched into flesh was real!
“How, how is this possible?!” Enel couldn’t believe it!
He is the user of the Natural Thunder Fruit! Physical attacks should be ineffective against him!
Why… this rubber guy can hit him? !
“Because… I’m a rubber man!” Luffy grinned, seeming a little surprised, but more excited! “Lightning… has no effect on me!”
Rubber… doesn’t conduct electricity?!
Enelu understood instantly!
This seemingly stupid rubber boy in front of him turned out to be his…natural enemy? !
This is absolutely ridiculous!
“Hahahaha… Interesting! So interesting!” Enel was stunned for a moment, and then burst into even crazier laughter!
“I didn’t expect… to meet someone like you on this boring sky island!”
“Rubber Man… Very good! Let’s see, which is stronger, your rubber or my lightning!”
Enel put away his joking attitude and his eyes became serious!
He beat the drum behind him!
“Lei Ying!!!”
The sky suddenly became dark!
Countless huge thunderclouds gathered in the sky, forming a terrifying black sphere as big as an island!
There was lightning and thunder inside the sphere, and it contained terrifying energy that was enough to destroy everything!
This is one of Enel’s most powerful moves! It’s powerful enough to wipe an island off the map!
He actually… was going to use this move against Luffy? !
“Run! Luffy!” Nami, who had regained some consciousness on the ground, shouted in horror!
Everyone was stunned by the doomsday-like scene in the sky!
Ryan also felt his scalp tingling!
Although we know that Luffy is Enelu’s natural enemy, can rubber really withstand such a devastating move? !
“System! Quick! Is there any item that can resist Lei Ying?! The strongest one! No matter how many points!” Ryan communicated with the system frantically with his mind!
“Ding! Extreme danger detected! Matching the highest level defense plan…”
“Plan 1: [Absolute Defense Barrier (One-time)], price: 10 million credits! It can resist 90% of the power of Lei Ying!”
“Option 2: [Space Jump Talisman (Random)], priced at 8 million credits! It can randomly teleport the host to a safe area!”
“Plan 3: [Blessing of the Gods (Pseudo-Probabilistic Trigger)], priced at 5 million credits! There is a 10% chance of triggering a weak blessing from an unknown god, which may offset some of the damage, or it may have no effect or even lead to worse consequences!”
Ten million points?! Eight million?! Five million?!
Ryan looked at his points balance and felt despair.
He can’t afford it at all!
Am I really going to die here?!
Just when Ryan was about to grit his teeth and take a chance on that crappy “Blessings of the Gods”…
Luffy made a move that no one expected!
Instead of running away, he… rushed towards the huge thunder ball that fell from the sky? !
What is he going to do?!
Luffy stretched his arms backwards to the limit, and then swung them forward suddenly!
His arms suddenly expanded! Expanded again!
It became even bigger and stronger than when he used the “Giant Spear” before!
Not only that!
On the surface of his arm, there was actually a faint layer of… light golden light? !
That is… “qi”? !
It is the power brought by the bottle of [Qi guiding fluid] and the initial awakening of Saiyan blood!
Although it is still very weak and unstable, it does exist!
“Rubber rubber…”
Luffy roared to the sky, his voice resounding through the clouds!
“Gold… Peony!!!”
Luffy’s huge rubber fist covered with pale golden light collided fiercely with the terrifying thunder ball that fell from the sky!!!
The indescribable roar drowned out everything!
The dazzling light caused everyone to temporarily lose their vision!
The shock wave swept across the entire Arpaiado like a tsunami!
Everyone was blown away!
It’s like the end of the world!
For a long time… For a long time…
The light faded and the roar stopped.
The huge ball of thunder in the sky disappeared.
And Luffy…
He is still standing there!
Although his body was charred and he was gasping for breath, his eyes were still bright!
He actually…really used his fist to break up Enel’s “Thunder Fighter”? !
Although this is largely due to the non-conductive property of rubber, it is also inseparable from the explosion of the mysterious power in his body!
The whole place was dead silent.
Everyone was completely shocked by this unrealistic scene before their eyes!
Enel looked as if he had seen a ghost, standing in mid-air with his mouth open so wide that an egg could fit in!
“Impossible… This is absolutely impossible!!!”
One of his most powerful moves was actually broken by a rubber boy from Qinghai… with his fist? !
What on earth is going on in this world?!
Chapter 35: The Golden Bell Resounds Through the Sky! (Old Version)
Luffy’s feat of confronting “Thunderbolt” head-on completely overturned Enelu’s cognition.
This man who called himself “God” felt the emotion called “fear” for the first time.
He couldn’t understand why a mere piece of rubber could resist his invincible power of thunder and lightning?
Why does this seemingly stupid boy from Qinghai possess such tenacious vitality and ever-increasing strength?
“Monster…you monster!” Eneel pointed at Luffy and shouted in a somewhat inappropriate manner.
“I’m not a monster!” Luffy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and grinned, “I am the man who will become the Pirate King!”
Enelu looked at Luffy’s confident and fearless smile, and his uneasiness grew stronger and stronger.
He couldn’t allow this rubber boy to continue to exist!
He must be…completely destroyed!
Enel’s eyes became fierce, and he concentrated all the lightning power in his body on the golden stick in his hand!
“Since lightning doesn’t work on you, try this!”
“Thunder Metallurgy·Thunder God Form!!!”
Enel’s body was wrapped in dazzling lightning, and his size instantly expanded several times, turning into a huge and majestic image of the god of thunder holding a trident!
This is how he used the high temperature of lightning to melt gold and shape it into armor and weapons! Not only did the defense power increase greatly, but the attack power was also more terrifying!
“Die! Rubber bastard!”
Enel wielded the huge golden trident and smashed it towards Luffy with the force of thunder!
This time, it was no longer a pure lightning attack, but a physical blow that combined the weight of gold and the power of lightning!
Luffy didn’t dare to delay, and immediately covered his arms with Armament Haki (although it was still very weak) and went forward to meet the challenge!
“Rubber-rubber–an elephant gun!”
The huge rubber fist and the golden trident collided fiercely!
when!!!
A deafening sound of metal clashing rang out!
Luffy was shocked by the huge force and retreated again and again!
The Armament Haki is still too weak and cannot completely resist the physical attack of “Thor Form” Eneel!
“Hahaha! It’s useless, you rubber boy!” Enel laughed triumphantly, “In the face of absolute power, your rubber is meaningless!”
He waved his trident and launched continuous attacks!
Luffy can only rely on the elasticity and toughness of rubber, as well as his ever-increasing combat instincts, to dodge and block awkwardly!
For a moment, Luffy fell into a disadvantage again!
On the ground, Ryan and others watched the battle in the sky anxiously.
“Luffy!” Nami shouted worriedly.
“Damn it! We have to find a way to help him!” Sanji said through gritted teeth.
However, Enel was too fast and too strong, and they were unable to intervene at all!
Just when everyone was at a loss, Ryan suddenly thought of something!
He looked at the huge vine that reached into the sky!
Golden bell!
If I can ring the golden bell… maybe I can cause trouble for Enel?!
Moreover, ringing the Golden Bell is also to fulfill the promise to the chestnut-headed uncle Kulik!
“Everyone! Let’s climb that vine! Ring the golden bell!” Ryan shouted!
“Ring the bell?” Usopp was stunned.
“That’s right!” Ryan explained, “The bell is made of gold, and gold is a conductor! If we can ring it, the huge sound waves and vibrations may interfere with Enel’s ‘heart network’! Moreover, this is also a promise to Uncle Kulik!”
“Good idea!” Nami’s eyes lit up!
“But, that vine is so tall…” Chopper was a little afraid.
“Stop talking nonsense! Come on!” Zoro has already rushed towards the vines first!
Sanji, Usopp, Nami, Chopper, and Vivi followed closely behind!
Even the injured Shandia warriors, after a brief hesitation, roared and rushed towards the vines!
That is the holy object they have guarded for generations! They must also do their part!
Everyone began to climb up along the huge vines!
Enelu naturally also noticed the movement on the ground.
“Humph! A bunch of ignorant ants! You actually want to take over the Golden Bell?”
He devoted part of his mind, swung the trident, and shot out several bolts of lightning in an attempt to stop everyone!
But just at this moment!
Luffy seized the opportunity!
He once again released the mysterious power in his body!
“Rubber rubber…JET machine gun!!!”
The extremely fast fists bombarded Enel like a torrential rain!
Although the power was not enough to break the defense of the Thunder God form, it successfully restrained Eneel and prevented him from being distracted to attack the people on the ground!
“Damn rubber bastard!” Enelu was entangled by Luffy, feeling angry and anxious!
And on the ground, everyone was also climbing hard!
The huge vines are extremely slippery, and there are also giant insects unique to Sky Island that are harassing you!
But for the sake of partners, for the sake of promises, for the sake of home… no one backed down!
Zoro used his sword to cut through the vines that were blocking his way!
Sanji moves up quickly!
Nami uses the weather stick to create airflow to assist!
Usopp uses his slingshot to shoot the attacking insects!
Chopper transforms to provide support to everyone!
Vivi and the Shandia warriors also helped each other and climbed up tenaciously!
Ryan also mixed in the crowd, secretly using the [Physical Energy Recovery Candy] and [Climbing Suction Cup Gloves] rewarded by the system (all of which were saved from opening cans before) while climbing.
He knew that his main role was to provide “surprises” at critical moments.
finally!
With everyone’s unremitting efforts, they climbed to the top of the huge vine!
A huge and ancient bell tower made of gold appeared before our eyes!
And hanging at the top of the bell tower is the legendary huge golden bell!
“Found it! The golden bell!” Everyone cheered!
But before they could be happy for too long, a huge figure blocked the clock tower!
It’s Enelu!
He actually got rid of Luffy and arrived here one step ahead!
“Ahahaha… Looks like you guys are here after all.” Enel looked at everyone with a grim smile, “But, it’s too late!”
“This golden bell will be the power core of my great ark ‘Proverbs’! With it, I will go to the infinite land – the moon! And become the true god of the moon!”
Enelu opened his arms, and the terrifying power of thunder and lightning gathered again!
“Let you… and this boring sky island perish in the glory of God!”
“Two hundred million volts Thor!!!”
A thunder and lightning force even more terrifying than before erupted!
Enelu transforms into the true god of thunder and lightning, ready to launch the final destructive attack!
“Stop it!!!”
Luffy’s voice sounded like thunder!
I saw him covered with light golden “qi” and rushing up from below like a cannonball!
His right fist expanded to its extreme again!
Wrapped around his fist was… a huge golden ball?!
Is it part of the golden bell that was knocked down in the previous battle? !
Luffy actually…wrapped gold around his fist? !
Luffy concentrated all his strength and will into this one punch!
“Gold…Spiral Bullet!!!”
The huge golden rubber fist, like a rotating drill, slammed towards Eneel with unparalleled momentum!
Enel’s pupils suddenly shrank!
boom!!!!!!!!!!
The deafening roar resounded throughout the entire Sky Island!
Enel’s Thunder God form collapsed instantly like paper in the face of this attack!
The golden armor shattered into pieces!
He himself let out a shrill scream and was blasted away by the huge force!
Like a meteor, it smashed into the depths of the distant sea of ​​clouds!
Following right on!
Luffy’s huge fist wrapped in gold, with all its force remaining, hit the huge golden bell hard!
clang–!!!!!!!!!!
For the first time after four hundred years of silence, the melodious and loud bell sounded throughout Scarpia!
The sound of the bell penetrates the clouds and floats to the distant Qinghai!
As if announcing to the whole world:
The Golden City does exist!
Rolando is not a liar!
The long-cherished wish of the Shandia people has finally come true!
Everyone who heard the bell, whether it was the residents of Sky Island, the Sandia warriors, or the Straw Hat Pirates, shed tears of excitement!
Ryan stood on the top of the vine, looking at the huge golden bell floating in the wind and listening to the bell sound resounding through the sky, his heart filled with emotion.
The world of One Piece is indeed full of passion and romance!
And he himself…
“Ding! The host’s involvement and influence on a major plot point has been detected: Ring the golden bell!”
“Obtained a huge amount of system points: 500,000!”
“Receive special reward: [Observation Haki (Heart Net) Experience Card (1 hour)] x1!”
“Obtained special reward: [Ancient Gold Fragment] x1!”
“The system mall authority has been greatly improved! Unlock more high-end products!”
Looking at the generous rewards on the system panel, Ryan couldn’t stop smiling.
The trip to Sky Island ended successfully!
Next, it’s time to… return home with a full load!
Of course, you also have to “search” for the specialty of Sky Island – shells!
Chapter 36: Banquet and Farewell on Sky Island (Old Version)
Enelu was knocked away, the golden bell was rung, and Sky Island ushered in liberation and peace that had never been seen in four hundred years.
The once hostile residents of Angel Island and the Shandia people put aside their hatred and celebrated this hard-earned moment together amid the melodious bells and the “cherry blossom snow” all over the sky (the miracle of Drum Island seemed to have affected this place as well? Or was it just a wonderful coincidence?).
A grand banquet was held at the ruins of the golden city of Shandora.
The unique delicacies and fine wines of Sky Island were served like flowing water, and melodious music echoed over the ruins.
The Straw Hat Pirates are naturally the absolute protagonists of the banquet.
Luffy was regarded as a hero by the residents of Sky Island and the Shandia warriors, and was fed countless bottles of alcohol (although he preferred to eat meat).
Zoro let down his guard for a rare moment and happily drank with the Shandia warriors.
Sanji fully utilized his charm, and he was enjoying himself among the many beautiful Sky Island “angels” and Shandia female warriors.
Usopp and Chopper performed various funny shows for the children, making everyone laugh.
Nami’s eyes lit up, and her attention was completely attracted by the glittering gold products around her! She even began to think about how to “reasonably” take away some of the gold.
Vivi (although she did not participate in the Sky Island arc, considering the continuity of the subsequent plot, it can be set that she shared the joy of Alabasta’s reconstruction through Den Den Mushi and wished her companions well) was also sincerely happy for her companions’ victory and the peace of Sky Island.
Robin seemed to be relatively quiet. She tasted the wine of Sky Island elegantly, sorted out the historical texts she had copied, and was also thinking about the fragment of the map about “Poseidon”. The look she gave Ryan became deeper and more curious.
While enjoying the banquet, Ryan did not forget his “old business”.
He took advantage of everyone’s excitement and organized a “Sky Island Peace Memorial and Gold Sale” event!
He took out some “specialty jars” that he had exchanged for points before, or opened from jars, which were more suitable for the sky island environment.
For example, the “Cloud Shaping Experience Jar” (which can temporarily change the shape of clouds).
“Wind Shell Power Enhancement Tank” (can slightly increase Viper’s speed).
“Master Fishing Pot” (said to increase the chance of catching rare fish).
There are also some “commemorative gold coin jars” with golden bell patterns (they actually contain chocolate gold coins).
These quirky, fun and inexpensive jars were a big hit at parties.
The residents of Sky Island and Shandia warriors exchanged their unique items (such as various shells, Sky Island specialties, and even some small pieces of gold).
Ryan made a fortune, his system points increased again, and he also collected a lot of valuable Sky Island specialties.
He also “friendly sponsored” Nami an [ultra-large storage jar (trial version)] to facilitate her “collecting” gold (of course, Ryan also silently noted the “rent” of this jar).
The banquet lasted a long time.
When the carnival gradually subsided, it was time for everyone to prepare to leave.
Although Sky Island is beautiful, their adventure continues.
Before leaving, the Straw Hat Pirates looted… no, they accepted a large amount of gold and treasures given by the residents of Sky Island and the Shandians (mainly due to the “contribution” of Nami and Ryan).
The cabin of the Go Forward Merry is almost full!
Nami looked at the ship full of gold, silver and jewelry and was so happy that she almost fainted.
Ryan also looked at his skyrocketing points and full system warehouse, and smiled with satisfaction.
The trip to Sky Island was a huge gain!
With the warm farewell of the residents of Sky Island and the Shandians, the Straw Hat Pirates prepared to leave.
The way to leave Sky Island is also quite peculiar.
They need to take a giant octopus hot air balloon and slowly land back in Qinghai.
On the octopus hot air balloon, everyone looked down at the sky island and sea of ​​clouds that were getting farther and farther away below their feet, their hearts filled with emotion.
This dreamlike journey left them with indelible memories.
Ryan was also taking stock of what he had gained from this trip to Sky Island.
In addition to massive amounts of points, gold, and specialties, as well as the improvement of one’s own strength, the biggest gain may be… a deeper understanding of this world.
Historical text, “A Blank Hundred Years”, ancient weapons, the will of the D clan…
These mysteries, like a huge whirlpool, attract him to continue exploring.
And the jar in his hand seems to be the key to unlocking these mysteries.
“System, what is the use of that [Ancient Gold Fragment]?” Ryan asked in his mind. This is one of the special rewards for ringing the Golden Bell.
“Ding! [Ancient Gold Fragment]: Contains faint ancient solar energy and special information fragments. The specific purpose is unknown. It may resonate with certain specific bloodlines or ancient civilizations.”
Solar energy? Special information?
Could it be… related to the sun god Nika?
This fragment may have an unexpected role in the future.
He also checked the [Observation Haki (Heart Net) Trial Card (1 Hour)].
[Heart Network Experience Card]: After using it, you can gain a super-large-scale perception ability similar to the Sky Island “Heart Network” within one hour, and can clearly hear the “voices” of everyone within the coverage area. (Note: The amount of information is huge and may cause mental burden)
This experience card… is simply an eavesdropping tool!
However, with such a large scope, the amount of information is bound to explode, so you must be careful when using it.
Just as Ryan was thinking about the use of these rewards, the octopus hot air balloon was slowly descending and passing through the thick clouds.
The familiar blue sea appeared before everyone’s eyes again.
They successfully returned to Qinghai from Sky Island!
However, before they could celebrate, an unexpected situation occurred!
The place where they landed… turned out to be a heavily guarded naval base surrounded by steel fences? !
Also, looking at the sign at the entrance of the base…it seems to be…G-8 Fortress?!
“No way?! How did we end up in the Navy’s lair?!” Usopp let out a scream!
The Straw Hat Pirates’ Sky Island adventure has just ended, and a new escape journey full of farces and hilarious moments seems to be about to begin at the naval base!
Ryan looked at the huge naval fortress in front of him, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
A naval base?
It just so happened that he had enough points recently, so he could try out the newly redeemed…“Navy Exclusive Surprise Jars”!
Chapter 37: Navy G-8 Fortress? Unexpected Landing (Old Version)
Falling from a height of 10,000 meters and directly landing on a heavily guarded naval base, this is probably the most outrageous landing the Straw Hat Pirates have ever experienced.
The huge octopus hot air balloon was like a conspicuous target. Under the astonished gazes of countless navy officers, it slowly landed on the central square of the G-8 fortress.
The alarm sounded throughout the fortress in an instant!
Countless navy soldiers rushed in from all directions and surrounded the Merry and the Straw Hat Pirates!
The black muzzle of the gun was pointed at the group of uninvited guests who “fell from the sky”!
“What’s going on?! How did we end up in a naval base?!” Usopp was so scared that his face turned pale and he hid behind Zoro, trembling.
“Wow! So many marines!” Chopper was also scared. He changed back to his smallest form and hid behind Sanji’s trouser leg.
“Hey, hey! This is not a joke!” Nami looked at the densely packed navy around her and broke into a cold sweat. Their ship was also loaded with a large amount of gold brought down from Sky Island! If the navy found out…
“Calm down! Don’t panic, everyone!” Although Weiwei (here she is also allowed to participate in the G-8 plot to increase interaction) was a little nervous, she still tried to stay calm.
Only Luffy, still with a carefree look, looked around the navy curiously: “Wow! What a big base! Is there any delicious food here?”
Zoro held the hilt of the sword, his eyes alert, ready to fight at any time.
Sanji lit a cigarette and protected Nami and Robin.
Robin still maintained his elegant smile, seemingly unconcerned about the predicament at hand.
Ryan was quickly observing the surrounding environment and the navy’s deployment.
He had some impression of the G-8 Fortress. It seemed to be an original plot in the animation? The naval commander here seemed to be a smart guy, not as rigid as the average navy.
“Everyone! Don’t move! Put your hands up!” a navy man who looked like an officer shouted.
“We are…” Nami was about to explain when she was interrupted by Ryan.
“Don’t explain!” Ryan whispered, “We are pirates now, there is no point in explaining! We must find a way to break out!”
“Break through? This is a navy fortress!” Usopp said in despair.
“Don’t worry,” Ryan smiled mysteriously, “I’m well prepared.”
He quietly exchanged a few “good things” he had seen before from the system store.
[Navy-only Emergency Assembly Whistle Jar]: Price: 1,000 points. Once opened, it will emit a high-frequency assembly whistle, which may cause confusion or misjudgment among nearby navies. (The effect is random, use with caution)
[Navy-exclusive lunch bell jar]: Price: 1500 points. When opened, it will simulate the lunch bell of the naval base, which may make some weak-willed naval soldiers eat early. (It is very effective for foodies?)
[Navy-exclusive toilet unclogging agent jar]: Price: 2000 points. After opening, it will emit an extremely strong toilet unclogging agent smell, which has a strong dispersing effect. (Note: It does not distinguish between friend and foe, and may accidentally injure friendly forces)
These jars are cheap, and the effects…seem pretty outrageous.
But Ryan felt that in this chaotic situation, it might play an unexpected role.
“Listen to my orders,” Ryan whispered to his companions, “I will create chaos later, and you will take the opportunity to rush out and find a chance to seize the ship and leave!”
“What about you?” Nami asked worriedly.
“Don’t worry, I have a way to get out of this.” Ryan smiled confidently.
Just as the navy soldiers were approaching step by step, preparing to carry out the arrest!
Ryan suddenly opened the three “Navy Special Surprise Cans” at the same time!
Woo——!!! (high-pitched whistle)
Ding-ling-ling–! (Lunch bell)
An indescribable stench instantly spread out!!!
The three “surprises” combined together create an outstanding effect!
The naval soldiers who were originally on high alert were instantly thrown into chaos!
“What’s that sound?! Is it an emergency assembly?!”
“No! It’s the lunch bell! Can we eat now?”
“Ugh! What’s that smell?! It stinks! My nose is going blind!”
“Did the toilet explode?! Run!”
Some of the soldiers thought it was an emergency order and started running around; some thought it was time for dinner and ran to the canteen with drooling; and even more were so choked by the earth-shattering stench that they burst into tears and fled in all directions, covering their noses!
The entire square was instantly turned into chaos!
Even the leading naval officer was confused by this sudden change!
“Now! Charge!” Ryan shouted!
The Straw Hat Pirates reacted immediately!
Zoro took the lead, and his three swords cut a path like a whirlwind!
Sanji followed closely behind and kicked away several marines who hadn’t reacted yet!
Luffy used his rubber arms to grab his companions and swung towards the outskirts of the fortress like a swing!
Nami, Usopp, Chopper, Vivi, and Robin followed closely!
“Stop them! Stop them!” the naval officer shouted angrily.
But the chaotic scene and the constant stench caused the navy’s command system to completely fail!
The Straw Hat Pirates actually broke through the first encirclement so easily? !
Ryan looked at his companions going away and breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he looked at the navy soldiers who were lying on the ground retching and were also choking from the stench because they were too close, and showed a “kind” smile.
“Dear navy brothers, thank you for your hard work. I have some ‘breath fresheners’ here, would you like some?”
As he spoke, he took out a few more jars…
Of course, this is just Ryan’s bad taste.
His real purpose was to escape during the chaos.
He quietly activated the Armament Haki (entry level), restrained his aura to the lowest level, and then used the Observation Haki to sense the gaps around him, and like a loach, he slipped out of the chaotic square.
He did not immediately chase his companions, but dived in another direction.
He’s going to…the fortress’s warehouse!
There must be a lot of good stuff in the warehouse of the naval base, right? Like seastone weapons? Or special shells?
Even if we don’t have these, it would be nice to have some military supplies or…food reserves!
Can’t make this trip to the naval base in vain!
We need to “import some goods”!
Ryan, like an experienced stealth fighter (all relying on the basic knowledge and domineering power provided by the system), carefully moved through the huge naval fortress.
He avoided the patrolling soldiers, bypassed the surveillance equipment (using his observation Haki to sense the flow of energy), and gradually approached the warehouse area.
Along the way, he could still hear chaotic noises coming from all over the fortress.
It seems that the power of his three “surprise jars” lasts longer than he thought.
“Hehe, this G-8 Fortress is really ‘lively’ today.” Ryan laughed in his heart.
However, what he didn’t know was that the commander of the G-8 Fortress, Lieutenant General Jonathan, had already noticed this unusual commotion.
The vice admiral, known for his wisdom and calmness, was not fooled by the apparent chaos.
He keenly realized that there must be something fishy behind this!
“Block all exits immediately! Strengthen internal patrols! Find those invaders!” Lieutenant General Jonathan gave the order.
“Especially that… ‘troublemaker’ who might be running around in the fortress!” His eyes turned to the sneaky figure (Ryan) in the surveillance picture, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
“Interesting… Let me see what you want to do.”
A game of cat and mouse is about to unfold quietly inside the G-8 fortress.
After breaking through the siege of the square, the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates also found themselves… lost?!
The huge naval fortress was like a maze and they couldn’t find the exit at all!
Moreover, the fortress’s defenses are recovering rapidly, and more and more naval soldiers are beginning to conduct organized searches!
They seem to be…in even bigger trouble!
Chapter 38: Iron Labyrinth (Old Version)
The G-8 Fortress is like a huge steel maze, trapping the Straw Hat Pirates inside.
Although the chaos created by Ryan bought them precious time to break out, the fortress’s reaction speed was far beyond their imagination.
The gates of each channel were quickly lowered, the number of patrolling naval soldiers doubled, and a strict monitoring network covered almost every corner.
Luffy and his companions hid here and there, running around in the fortress like headless flies, but they could not find a way out.
“Damn it! What the hell is this place?” Luffy pounded the wall in frustration.
“It’s all your fault, Luffy! If you didn’t want to see some strange hot air balloon, how could we have ended up in a place like this!” Nami complained angrily.
“What’s the point of saying this now!” Sanji lit a cigarette, “The most urgent thing is to find the exit, and… where did that guy Ryan go?”
“Ryan said he has a way to get out, so he should be okay, right?” Usopp said worriedly.
“He has the most clever ideas. Maybe he is watching us laugh in some corner right now.” Zoro curled his lips.
Just as they were arguing, the sound of footsteps was heard.
“Oh no! The navy is chasing us! Hide quickly!”
Everyone quickly hid in the utility room next door.
At the same time, Ryan was lurking in the warehouse area of ​​the fortress like a ghost.
He had to admire the design and defense system of the fortress.
Various visible and hidden sentries, infrared sensors, pressure-sensing floors… emerge in endlessly.
Fortunately, his [Observation Haki] was able to sense the flow of energy and the breath of living things, and his [Basic Trap Making Experience] gave him some understanding of the mechanisms, so he was able to approach the target – the largest military supply warehouse – safely!
The warehouse door was locked and seemed to be made of a special alloy, making it very sturdy.
There were also two elite naval soldiers guarding the door.
It’s definitely not possible to force your way in.
He exchanged a [Voice Changer Jar] and a [Master Key Jar] from the system store.
Open the voice changer jar to get a small device that can imitate a variety of sounds.
I opened the master key jar and got a… thing that looks like ordinary wire? ([Note: It works wonders against simple mechanical locks])
Well, something is better than nothing.
He hid in the dark, used a voice changer to imitate the voice of a naval officer he had just heard, and shouted to the guard at the door: “Hey! You two! The commander has an urgent order! Gather in the command room immediately!”
The two guards were stunned and looked at each other.
“But… the order we received was to defend the warehouse to the death.” One of the guards hesitated.
“This is the highest order! Can you afford to delay military intelligence?!” Ryan shouted in a stern tone.
The two guards were frightened and did not dare to delay, and quickly ran towards the command room.
Ryan immediately stepped out, took out the “master key” wire, and fiddled with the keyhole of the warehouse door.
Believe it or not, he actually poked open this simple mechanical lock with a wire!
Ryan was delighted, pushed open the heavy warehouse door and slipped in.
The warehouse has a huge space inside and is filled with all kinds of supplies.
Weapons and ammunition, canned rations, medical supplies, and even some navy uniforms…
Ryan’s eyes lit up and he felt like a mouse that had fallen into a rice jar!
He didn’t hesitate and started shopping immediately!
Store all valuable materials, especially those weapons, ammunition and medical supplies that look special, into the system space!
Of course, he did not forget to take some canned military rations, after all, Luffy, the big eater, would definitely need them.
He also “borrowed” a well-fitting navy uniform, intending to disguise himself.
Just when Ryan was “returning with a full load” and preparing to leave.
The warehouse alarm suddenly sounded!
Red lights flash and shrill alarms echo!
“Oh no! We’ve been discovered!” Ryan was shocked.
He knew that it must be Commander Jonathan who had reacted!
Ryan did not dare to delay. He immediately changed into his navy uniform, put on his hat, lowered the brim as much as possible, and rushed out of the warehouse!
Sure enough, the warehouse was surrounded by naval soldiers!
The leader of the team was none other than the serious-looking but sharp-eyed commander of the G-8 Fortress—Lieutenant General Jonathan!
Vice Admiral Jonathan looked at Ryan (in a naval uniform) rushing out of the warehouse and did not immediately order an attack. Instead, he looked at him with interest.
“This… soldier, you look unfamiliar.” Lieutenant General Jonathan spoke slowly, his voice calm, but with an unquestionable majesty.
Ryan’s heart tightened, knowing that he had been discovered.
But he remained expressionless and gave a strange military salute: “Sir! I’m new here! Something seemed to have gone wrong in the warehouse just now, I’ll go in and check it out!”
“Oh? New here?” Lieutenant General Jonathan raised a meaningful smile, “Then you are really… ‘bold’.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding navy soldiers immediately pointed their guns at Ryan!
Ryan cursed inwardly, knowing he couldn’t pretend any longer.
“Okay, okay, you saw through me.” Ryan shrugged and took off his hat. “But, Commander, can we make a deal?”
“Deal?” Lieutenant General Jonathan seemed to find it very interesting. “As an invader, what qualifications do you have to negotiate a deal with me?”
“Qualifications… maybe this counts?” Ryan flipped his hand and took out a… shell that was sparkling with a strange light?
[Recording Shell (Sky Island Specialty)]: A strange shell that can record and replay sounds.
This was what he had exchanged with points on Sky Island and was planning to study.
“This is…” Lieutenant General Jonathan looked at the shell, his eyes moved slightly. He seemed to recognize this kind of thing.
“Here, I have recorded some… evidence of what the Seven Warlords of the Sea Crocodile did in Alabasta.” Ryan said mysteriously, “I think the Navy Headquarters should be very interested in these things, right?”
He is gambling!
I bet Vice Admiral Jonathan is a navy officer who truly cares about justice! I bet he is also dissatisfied with some of the actions of the Shichibukai!
Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General Jonathan’s eyes instantly became sharp!
Although he had heard about Crocodile’s conspiracy in Alabasta, he had always lacked solid evidence!
If this mysterious young man in front of me really holds the key evidence…
“What do you want?” Lieutenant General Jonathan asked in a deep voice.
“That’s easy.” Ryan smiled. “Let us leave the G-8 Fortress safely. And turn a blind eye to our ‘accidental landing’ and my ‘little tricks’ in the warehouse.”
Lieutenant General Jonathan was silent.
Letting a group of pirates go and turning a blind eye to their theft of military supplies? This went against his principles as a navy.
However, if we can get the key evidence to bring down Crocodile…
This seems like… a deal worth considering.
He glanced at Ryan, then at the glowing record shell in his hand.
Finally, he slowly said, “I need to verify the authenticity of the evidence first.”
“No problem.” Ryan threw the recorder to Lieutenant General Jonathan, “But I need to ensure the safety of my companions first.”
“Okay.” Lieutenant General Jonathan nodded. “I will temporarily stop the search for your partner. However, if your evidence is false, or if you want to play tricks…”
His eyes turned cold: “I will let you know the consequences of angering the G-8 Fortress!”
“Deal!” Ryan agreed readily.
A tense confrontation was temporarily eased in a peculiar “transaction” way.
Ryan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that Commander Jonathan is indeed not an ordinary navy officer.
Next, it depends on whether his “evidence” can impress the lieutenant general.
Of course, what was recorded by Berry was not any real evidence, but some “criminal declarations” that Ryan made up when he was bored using a voice changer to imitate Crocodile’s voice (such as “Alabasta is in my pocket”, “I want to capture Princess Vivi and make her my concubine” and so on).
Although there are many loopholes, combined with the “high-tech” unique to Sky Island, and a little bit of psychological game…
Perhaps, it would be possible to scare this shrewd lieutenant general?
Ryan was also unsure.
We can only… take it one step at a time.
Chapter 39: Return to the East China Sea! New Adventure! (Old Version)
Lieutenant General Jonathan returned to his command room with the recorder.
He dismissed his attendants, placed the recorder on the table, and pressed the play button.
Soon, a “criminal declaration” with a voice extremely similar to Crocodile’s, full of arrogance and cruelty, came out from the recorder.
“…Alabasta? It’s just a stepping stone for my ‘Utopia’ plan! Let those stupid citizens kill each other in the flames of civil war! Hahahaha!”
“Nefertari Vivi? That naive little princess. When I take control of the whole country, I will capture her and make her…”
Lieutenant General Jonathan listened quietly, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
Although these words sound a bit… deliberate and exaggerated, lacking specific details and evidence.
However, considering the various events that happened in Alabasta before, and Crocodile’s usual style of doing things…
The credibility doesn’t seem to be low?
Especially this kind of record shell from “Sky Island” itself has a certain mystery and persuasiveness (for those who don’t know about Sky Island).
Lieutenant General Jonathan fell into deep thought.
If this “evidence” is true, then Crocodile’s crime is far more serious than what the Navy Headquarters knows! This is enough to shake the foundation of the entire Seven Warlords of the Sea system!
He must report this information to headquarters!
But…what if this evidence is false?
Not only would he have let a group of pirates escape, but he might also have been severely punished for “lying about military intelligence.”
This is a difficult decision.
Finally, Lieutenant General Jonathan sighed and made a decision.
“Someone come!”
An adjutant came in.
“Pass on my order,” Lieutenant General Jonathan said slowly, “Temporarily lift the highest alert inside the fortress and open a safe passage to the outer sea.”
“Commander?!” the adjutant was shocked, “Those invaders…”
“Let them go.” Lieutenant General Jonathan waved his hand, his tone unquestionable, “Also, keep a close eye on their movements, but… don’t initiate a conflict.”
“Yes!” Although the adjutant was puzzled, he immediately went to execute the order.
Lieutenant General Jonathan looked at the records on the table with a complicated look.
“Straw Hat Boy… Jar Merchant… I hope you didn’t lie to me.”
On the other side, the Straw Hat Pirates who were hiding in the fortress suddenly found that there were fewer naval patrols around them, and some gates that were originally closed were opened.
“Huh? What happened? The navy seems to have withdrawn?” Usopp asked puzzledly.
“Could it be that Ryan succeeded?” Nami guessed.
Just then, Ryan’s figure appeared in front of them.
He had changed back into his own clothes and had a relaxed smile on his face.
“Done, guys! We can go!”
“Ryan! Are you okay?!” Chopper asked worriedly.
“What can happen to me?” Ryan patted his chest, “Let’s go, I found a way to leave safely!”
Under Ryan’s leadership, the group passed through several hidden passages and indeed found a road leading to the dock outside the fortress!
Moreover, the naval soldiers along the way ignored them, as if they had received some special orders.
“We can really go now!” Luffy said happily.
Everyone returned to the Advance Merry safely.
Ryan also “borrowed” some food and fresh water supplies from the dock warehouse.
set sail!
The Merry slowly sailed away from the dock of the G-8 Fortress and entered the vast Qinghai Sea.
Looking back, the huge steel fortress was shining in the sun.
Who could have thought that they could actually escape from such a place unscathed?
“Ryan, what did you say to the navy commander?” Nami asked curiously.
“Secret.” Ryan smiled mysteriously without further explanation.
It’s better not to let your friends know some things, so as not to make them worry.
However, he also knew that his successful escape this time was largely due to good luck and Lieutenant General Jonathan’s own considerations.
The next time I encounter this situation, I’m afraid it won’t be so easy.
We must…improve our strength as quickly as possible!
In any case, the turmoil at the G-8 Fortress has finally come to an end.
The Straw Hat Pirates, loaded with the gold from Sky Island (although the journey was tortuous), with a new partner (Robin), and their own growth, set out on the journey of the Grand Line again!
The recording pointer shook slightly and pointed to a new direction.
Where will the next island be?
What kind of adventures and challenges will you encounter?
Ryan looked at the endless sea ahead, his eyes full of anticipation.
It’s time for his jar shop to prepare to put on the shelves some… more advanced “goods”!
for example……
[Swordsman Exclusive·Slash Enhancement Tank]?
[Navigator’s exclusive weather control tank]?
[Chef’s exclusive dream food jar]?
[Sniper Exclusive·True Hit Can]?
[Ship’s doctor’s exclusive universal medicine jar]?
[Exclusive for archaeologists·Historical Truth Jar]?
even……
[Captain’s Exclusive Overlord Potential Tank]? !
The more Ryan thought about it, the more excited he became. He felt that his “business empire” could be expanded again!
Of course, the prerequisite is… partners must have enough “funds” to purchase it.
It seems that it is time to find the next “treasure” or rob a few “fat sheep” pirate groups.
Ryan touched his chin and gave a smile that made Nami feel like a “swindler”.
New adventures and new “business opportunities” are waiting for them ahead!