175: Chapter 175 I Don't Want to Write a Title AgainLuffy and his crew arrived at the Kingdom of Elise, a bustling and vibrant place.Looking at everything around him, both strange and familiar, Luffy couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
Upon entering the palace, Lierst personally came out to greet Luffy and his crew, and warmly grasped Luffy's hand, saying, "Luffy-san, welcome back to the Kingdom of Eles!"
Luffy chuckled and scratched his head, then explained his purpose for coming to Lierste—to learn how to more skillfully control the seven elements.Lierste listened, then waved her hand confidently, saying, "No problem, leave it to me." She knew that Luffy had once saved her country and, in his lifetime, allowed her to meet her mother, whom she had never met.This debt of gratitude was too heavy for her to repay.
Luffy had originally hoped to take this opportunity to meet Riss and Elsa, but unfortunately, they were currently traveling with their respective masters and not in the country.Therefore, Luffy had to give up on that plan.Through Riss's introduction, Luffy met the kingdom's magicians who were skilled in using the seven elements.Under their careful tutelage, Luffy improved rapidly and quickly made up for his previous shortcomings.
The training was originally planned to take two months, but due to Luffy's amazing talent and hard work, it was shortened to one month.During this time, Luffy trained day and night, constantly pushing his limits.
Seeing Luffy's rapid growth, the magicians were full of praise, saying he possessed rare and extraordinary talent.Alice was very satisfied with this result.After all, Luffy was her apprentice!
Seeing that there was still plenty of time, Luffy decided to return to Amazon Lily to spend more time with Hancock.He knew that after arriving in the New World, he might face various dangers and challenges at any time, so he wanted to cherish every moment they spent together and bring more warmth and love to those around him.
After bidding farewell to Lierste and Alice, Luffy used the teleportation stone to return to Amazon Lily.Upon arriving, Luffy saw Hancock lying in bed, muttering, "Luffy hasn't been back for almost a year.I miss him so much!" Suddenly, a flash of light appeared, and Luffy was standing right in front of Hancock.
Hancock rubbed her eyes, then reached out and pinched Luffy's cheek.After confirming that this wasn't a dream, Hancock suddenly jumped into Luffy's arms.
"It really is Luffy!You haven't been back for almost a year.Don't you know how much I've missed you?" Hancock whispered a complaint in Luffy's ear.
At that moment, Hancock's exposed skin stirred something within Luffy, making him slightly tempted.Hancock, sensing Luffy's gaze, smiled slightly and deliberately stretched in front of him, displaying her perfect figure.
Luffy couldn't help but swallow again, his mind torn between whether or not to take it one step further.Ultimately, Luffy decided to follow his heart.Since Hancock was willing to fight him, why not?
When the two sisters guarding outside heard the battle cry coming from their older sister's room, the clever girls immediately guessed that Luffy had returned.They exchanged a glance, quietly slipped out of the palace, and stopped Granny New, who wanted to go in to find Hancock."Alright, alright, Granny New, I know my sister hasn't attended court for a long time.You should go back now.We'll persuade her after she's rested." Sonia saw Granny New off with a smile.The two sisters looked at Hancock's room and couldn't help but wonder what kind of magic Luffy possessed that could make their sister so infatuated that she couldn't even eat properly.
The battle between Luffy and Hancock continued into the afternoon.Just as the two sisters were about to fall asleep, Luffy finally emerged, trembling, followed by a satisfied-looking Hancock.
"Ahem, oh, you're still here!" Seeing the two sisters' strange looks, Luffy greeted them awkwardly.
The two sisters stared at Luffy as if he were a monster, utterly unable to believe their eyes.The battle had lasted a full four and a half hours!Could a man really endure that long?This astonished and filled them with curiosity.Hancock, radiant and far more energetic than before, left with the words "Let's continue tonight" before taking the two sisters to court, leaving Luffy utterly dejected.For the next month, Luffy lived a fulfilling and exciting life.He and Hancock were practically inseparable, sparring whenever they had the chance.They fought from their room to the bathroom, and from the bathroom to the forest, each time ending in a draw.This intense competition both thrilled and tormented Luffy, but he never tired of it.
After a month-long battle, Luffy finally emerged victorious on the eve of his departure.The fight lasted until late at night, ending with Hancock begging for mercy.However, due to the prolonged battle, the room was completely mangled and in disarray.Luffy held the sleeping Hancock in his arms, his heart filled with satisfaction.The next morning, sunlight shone brightly on the sea.Luffy held Hancock's hand tightly and boarded the sailboat bound for the Sabaody Archipelago.They stood at the bow, gazing at the boundless ocean, feeling the fresh sea breeze on their faces.An indescribable excitement welled up in Luffy's heart; finally, he could embark on a new journey once again!
Time flies, and two years have passed.The once-renowned Straw Hat Pirates have suddenly vanished.People speculate that Luffy was severely injured and died after the Marineford War, and the Straw Hat Pirates, without their leader, might have disbanded.This news spread throughout the world, causing a huge uproar.Some lamented, some sighed, and some gloated.But what is the truth?Our contact stated that only time will tell.Today, the Sabaody Archipelago is particularly.The island was bustling with activity.Early in the morning, the island's residents witnessed a massive influx of pirates.These pirates were excited, their eyes filled with anticipation and excitement, as if awaiting a grand feast.Curious residents venturing out of their homes, eager to find out what was happening, looked up to see a huge poster proclaiming, "Straw Hat Pirates Recruiting!" This news instantly spread throughout the Sabaody Archipelago, causing a huge uproar.
"What?The Straw Hat Pirates?The same pirate crew that caused a ruckus at Marine Headquarters two years ago?Didn't they say their captain, Luffy, disbanded them?" A man holding a job posting muttered in shock.He couldn't believe his eyes; the poster in front of him was actually from that legendary pirate crew.
Meanwhile, others displayed a completely different attitude.Some elderly people knelt on the ground, clasped their hands together, and prayed devoutly: "Heavens, why do you allow such criminals to continue living in this world?They have brought us too much pain and disaster." These elderly people felt deep anger and fear towards the Straw Hat Pirates' evil deeds.They believed that these pirates were the common enemy of the world and should be completely eradicated