The Sunny's docking point.
Watching Luffy and the others walk away, Nami leaned on the ship's railing and turned to look at her sister, smiling.
"You're really not going with them?"
"Someone has to stay behind, there are still some prisoners on the ship."
Nami shook her head.
"Mr. 9, Mr. 5, Miss Valentine, they're all locked up in Merry's hold."
Nami gave her a disdainful look, walked over and patted her sister's forehead.
"You idiot, he's your man, you should keep an eye on him."
"Huh?"
Nami looked confused.
"Men are like hunters who are never satisfied, they never stop hunting."
Nojiko said this in a knowing tone, but in reality she had no experience in love.
But in front of her sister, she had to pretend to be authoritative.
Nami laughed. "Luffy isn't like that."
"He may not be, but with other people clinging to him, he really has no sense of urgency, Nami."
Nami was speechless at this.
However, in this world, there is no one-man-one-woman system; she was only afraid that her sister would be abandoned.
That kind of blow would be too hard to bear.
Nami smiled gently. "Your worries are unnecessary. And besides, I promised Luffy that as long as he doesn't push me away, I will always be his navigator. Ever since the first time we met."
Nojiko sighed. "You foolish romantic, if you get hurt, don't come crying to your big sister."
She ran over and ruffled Nami's hair, and the two sisters began to playfully fight.
Deep in the jungle.
"There are rare creatures from everywhere. If this place became a zoo, it would definitely be popular."
Luffy walked all the way, seeing various ancient creatures.
Pterosaurs flying in the sky, long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex, saber-toothed tigers, triceratops...
Not only were there many of these ancient and ferocious creatures, they also formed groups from time to time.
He understood why there was no human kingdom on this island.
It was simply not suitable for human survival, the environment was too harsh. Even if you ignored the attacks of wild beasts, the complex jungle environment alone would breed various poisonous insects and bacteria.
Not to mention that there were several active volcanoes on the island, ready to erupt at any moment.
After all, there were two giants on this island, and they fought every day using the volcano's eruptions as a signal.
They had been fighting for a hundred years!
While he was thinking.
BOOM!
A loud noise was heard.
Volcanic eruption.
Vivi was startled and instinctively approached Luffy.
"It's just a volcanic eruption, there's no need to panic. Even if this island suddenly sinks, I can safely carry you away."
Luffy said softly, using his Observation Haki to sense everything around him, then changed direction.
"It's this way."
"Yes, Mr. Luffy."
Vivi quickly followed in his footsteps, carefully avoiding some thorny bushes.
Ten meters away from the two, Bartolomeo followed them silently, like a loyal bodyguard, not making any noise unless absolutely necessary.
To the point that Vivi forgot that there was a third person present.
"Mr. Luffy."
"What's wrong?"
"Since just now, you've been walking in a very determined direction... maybe it's just my imagination."
"Your feeling is right. And also, you don't have to be so polite." Luffy nodded casually and said, "There are people on this island."
"Eh?"
"Probably high-level agents from Baroque Works." Upon stepping onto the island, Luffy had already used his Observation Haki to sense a portion of the area.
His Observation Haki had reached level 2. With a wider range of perception than before, he was able to cover almost a quarter of the island.
"To avoid trouble, let's deal with them first. Besides, they have something I need." Vivi looked surprised.
So it was a detailed plan, pretending to go for a walk, but with a purpose.
He really is a reliable captain~ He gives people a very comforting feeling, as if listening to him would solve any problem.
Vivi smiled and said, "No wonder everyone is willing to follow him."
"As a leader, you need to have a clear mind. Being a captain is also tiring. Your decision affects the fate of many people."
Luffy shook his head and suddenly smiled, "Let me test you. What will be the first thing you do when we arrive in Alabasta?"
The first thing... the most important thing... Vivi subconsciously thought about this question. To be honest, she hadn't had time to consider these things before.
"Find the Marine contact and give him the evidence of Crocodile's crimes!" "60 points." "Huh?!" Vivi pouted, somewhat dissatisfied, and asked, "What about you, Luffy?"
"As for me, of course, I will find Crocodile as soon as possible and beat him up, making him realize how weak he really is."
"That doesn't count! I don't have the same powerful strength as you!"
"That's why you get 60 points."
"Why?"
"Before solving Alabasta's problems, my strength is your strength. You need to learn to borrow the power, position, and authority of others to solve problems that you can't solve alone."
Luffy laughed, "You'd rather go through the trouble of finding the Marines, which might not even yield results, than find a way to directly use the power around you. You're too kind, too gentle a person to be a good ruler, the future queen."
Vivi was both moved and embarrassed by those words.
"Foul! It doesn't count! You didn't give a specific explanation in the question."
"Then I win."
"What do you mean I win? No, let's change the question!"
Gradually forgetting her original purpose, Vivi's mood became much more relaxed as they walked and talked. Behind them, Bartolomeo watched in astonishment.
Luffy-sama really has a way, I'm really unnecessary...
He fell a little further behind. After walking for about half an hour, a white house appeared in his field of vision.
"I found it."
Luffy no longer teased Princess Vivi and looked at the house not far away.
"How could there be such a house deep in this jungle? It's too suspicious!" Vivi lowered her voice and said, "I know it's Mr. 3!"
Baroque Works' high-ranking agent, Paramecia, Doru Doru no mi user, with a bounty of 24 million berries!
"It's a house made by Mr. 3's skill! He's..."
Vivi wanted to explain. Luffy raised his hand to stop her and led the way towards the wax house. Faint voices could be heard from inside the house.
Inside the house.
Mr. 3, with the number 3 on his head, looked happily at the wanted poster in his hand.
"I really have to thank those two idiots, Mr. 5, otherwise I wouldn't have received this mission or come to this island. It's truly a favor from fate~"
The little girl next to him blankly ate a senbei, taking small bites and said, "Do you have a plan? Judging by the weather, Princess Vivi, who the boss called, should be arriving soon."
"Let's not worry about them for now! The focus is on these two!"
Mr. 3 slammed the wanted posters on the table, revealing a mischievous smile: "Prehistoric Island of Little Garden, where two giants reside, the supposed leaders of the Giant Warrior Pirates."
"Blue Ogre" Dorry!
"Red Ogre" Brogy!
"The Giant Warrior Pirates are a rare pirate crew with two captains. Each of these giants has a bounty of 100 million berries on their heads, totaling 200 million!"
"Are you going to take any action against them, Mr. 3?" the girl's voice was calm.
"Sure, why not take the money that comes to us? It's 200 million!" Mr. 3 replied.
Think about how long it would take for the low-ranking members who earned money at Whisky Peak to earn 200 million.
If we can capture these two giants and also complete the mission requested by the boss.
That way, he'll have a chance for promotion!
"The problem is, these two giants are too strong. It's probably not a match to face them head-on. I need to come up with a plan to make them fight each other and also eliminate Princess Vivi and the help she brought!" Mr. 3 picked up his tea, took a sip, and laughed wildly.
"My motto is to accomplish great things with little money. Professional criminals rely on their brains, unlike fools who only know how to use force... Pfft!"
Before he could finish his triumphant words, suddenly, the door of the wax house was opened, and a man and a woman appeared at the entrance.
Mr. 3 immediately sprayed the red tea from his mouth.
"Cough, cough, cough... Vivi, Princess Vivi?"
He looked at the woman outside the door with wide eyes, then lowered his head to look at the photo on the table.
It's exactly the same!
Miss Wednesday!
"Sorry, your plot was too loud. I could hear it from outside the door," Luffy said with a half smile.
"You are..."
Mr. 3's expression instantly turned serious. "I remember now, you're the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy! So, you're the help that Princess Vivi brought, the Straw Hat Crew."
"You flatter me. I didn't expect to become a recognizable person as well."
"A bounty of 71 million, doesn't seem that impressive..." He looked Luffy up and down, squinting. "But you're the prey that came to me, saving me some effort!"
As he spoke, white wax formed on his palm and quickly fell to the ground, spreading towards Luffy like a living creature.
This action was performed silently, talking and launching a surprise attack at the same time.
In an instant, Luffy and Vivi's feet were trapped by the white wax liquid, freezing them to the ground.
"Hahaha, what idiots! They actually came in so openly. If I were you, I would have launched a sneak attack and not given the opponent a chance to resist!" Mr. 3 sneered, feeling proud of his successful move.
Vivi's face changed slightly. "Mr. Luffy!"
Can't move!
After the wax solidified, it completely blocked her movements, preventing her from even using Geppo.
"Oh, don't waste your energy fighting. It's meaningless. Once my wax solidifies, its hardness can rival steel! Hahaha!" Mr. 3 stood up from the wax chair and laughed.
But his laughter froze on his face the next second.
Luffy's legs turned pitch black, and with a kick, the solidified wax shattered.
"No... it's impossible!" His eyes widened, screaming in disbelief.
This was the hardness of iron!
What are this person's feet made of?!
With no time to think any further, Mr. 3 immediately swung his right hand towards Luffy, and endless white wax gushed out from his palm.
The wax took the shape of a spear in the air and suddenly charged towards Luffy.
With a single swing of his arm, Luffy shattered the white wax spear as if he was swatting away a buzzing fly.
The next moment, he threw a punch at...
Mr. 3 attacked fiercely.
"Candle wall! Candle wall! Candle wall!"
In panic and fear, Mr. 3 clapped his hands and instantly created three wax walls in front of him.
BOOM!
A punch pierced through the three walls, which were as strong as steel, and brutally hit him in the face.
Boom!
With one punch, Mr. 3 was hit so hard that he vomited blood and lost seven teeth. His entire body spun three and a half times in the air and his head hit the wall behind him.
"Mr. 3!"
The girl showed a change in expression for the first time and was frightened.
She looked at Luffy in fear.
Luffy showed a gentle smile and said, "Don't worry, I won't hit girls."
Miss Goldenweek was about to breathe a sigh of relief.
But then, the man's hand fell on her head.
With a bang, the girl immediately lost consciousness and fell down with her eyes rolled back.
"You guys were fooled. You trust so easily. Are you all members of a criminal organization?" Luffy shook his head.
Vivi finally came to her senses and thought, "How cunning!"
"Luffy, can you help me? I can't move," Vivi asked.
Luffy casually struck and broke the wax on Vivi's feet.
"Wake this guy up and ask him something," Luffy said.
"Yes, Luffy-sama!"
Just then, Bartolomeo, who was waiting outside the door, rushed in like a gust of wind.
Ten minutes later.
Luffy, Vivi, and Bartolomeo were sitting on white wax chairs.
In front of them, Mr. 3 was smiling and making a cup of tea.
When he smiled, he revealed two rows of teeth, seven of which were missing.
Luffy picked up the red tea, took a sip, and showed a surprised expression.
Seeing this, Mr. 3 scratched the back of his head and said awkwardly, "Hehehe... Does the tea I brewed suit your taste, Luffy-sama?"
"Not bad, you have good skills," Luffy praised, "But what were you planning just now? Were you trying to deal with the Straw Hat crew and Vivi?"
"No way, you must have misunderstood!" Mr. 3 knelt on the ground with a thud, crying without tears, "It was Mr. O who forced me to do this!"
Vivi... She held the red tea, unsure whether she should drink it.
Are all the high-ranking members of the organization like this?
"Ah?!" Bartolomeo tilted his mouth, stood up with a rub, and slammed the table, spraying the other person's face angrily, "Do you doubt that Luffy-sama misheard? Luffy-sama can't be wrong. If there is a mistake, it's your fault!"
"I'm sorry, please spare me!" Mr. 3 had no courage and was like a kite, floating wherever the wind blew.
At this moment, he was prostrate on the ground, begging for mercy.
Luffy looked at Bartolomeo dissatisfiedly and said, "Watch your tone, Barto. We are righteous pirates, not involved in mafia-style bullying."
"Yes, Luffy-sama!"
Bartolomeo immediately put on a friendly expression, helped Mr. 3 up, and said gently, "You scoundrel, confess honestly, or else I'll feed you to the fish in the sea. You have the ability, right? There's no need to tie rocks to yourself."
Mr. 3 trembled all over. Compared to this fellow, he, a member of a criminal organization, seemed as innocent as a good person.
He quickly let his bruised and swollen face reveal an ugly smile.
"Luffy-sama, feel free to give me orders!"
(End of chapter)
First, I want to apologize, I completely forgot to tell you on Friday that I wouldn't be able to update on Saturday and Sunday.
The reason? Well, those who have been with me for a while will probably remember an event from last year, the death of a close friend.
After hesitating for a long time, I finally decided to keep his legacy going, now I am in charge of a program in my city where we help children with autism, and and we teach parents how to deal with it, Saturday and Sunday are the days when I visit homes to see the situation, give advice, among other things.
Since I'm going to spend the whole day busy with these things, I'm going to have very little time to write the chapters of all the fics in these two days.
Therefore, I want to let you know that TETK, Re: Evolution System, TG, MMS, MLS and One Piece: New Luffy,will not be updated on these days.
However, after thinking about it, I decided that with the little time I'll have free in these two days, I could finally move forward with that Pokémon fic.
So finally, after a long time, I'll be returning with a Pokémon fic, but it will only be updated on Saturday and Sunday.
Give me some power stones there you go~😉