58: Chapter 58 Uproar at the Sixteenth BranchEven after Zoro's explanation, Kuina was still a little incredulous.She had been dead, yet she had been resurrected.After eating the nutritious meal Sanji had prepared, Zoro and Kuina found Luffy sunbathing on the goat's head aboard the Going Merry."Luffy, thank you for reviving my dearest friend," Zoro said gratefully.Kuina also stepped forward to express her gratitude.Then, Luffy asked Kuina about her future plans.Kuina replied blankly, "I don't know what I should do now.I've been dead for so many years."
Luffy then said, "There's something I need to make clear.Although you've been resurrected, you're no longer truly human.Your true form is now a sword.However, I have a suggestion, as Zoro just mentioned.After this matter is resolved, we'll send you back to Shimotsuki Village to see your father.Your future is entirely up to you." With that, Luffy entered the Time Training Room to continue his daily training, leaving Kuina and Zoro deep in thought.Soon, the Going Merry arrived at the location of the 16th Marine Branch.Looking at the building before her, Nami's eyes flashed with hatred.The rat colonel who injured Nojiko and stole the treasure was here!Luffy grinned at Usopp, whose face darkened.Usopp reluctantly took out his prepared ammunition, mustered all his strength, and fired the projectile towards the Marine base: "Finishing Move: Explosive Star - Thunderous Strike!"
The ammunition exploded upon impact with the ground, unleashing bolts of lightning that blasted a hole in the naval base building.Many sailors were caught in the blast, lying on the ground sobbing."Enemy attack!Enemy attack!Pirates!Pirates are attacking the naval base!" a sailor shouted through binoculars.Meanwhile, Captain Rat, who was recovering from his injuries, struggled out, looking around in panic."What happened?Who dares attack my territory, Captain Rat's territory?"
"Hey, long time no see, Colonel Mouse," a familiar voice rang out from above Colonel Mouse's head.Colonel Mouse looked up, and immediately.∑( 口||
"It's you again!What are you trying to do now?Don't you know this is a naval base?What are you trying to do?" Colonel Rat yelled in despair."Nothing much.As for attacking a naval base, Colonel, you haven't forgotten I'm a pirate, have you?As for what I'm here for, of course, I'm doing what pirates do," Luffy said with a smile.Unfortunately, in Colonel Rat's eyes, that smile was more demonic than a demon.At that moment, the gate of the naval base collapsed with a crash, and Zoro and the others walked in one after another."Luffy, can you not be so fast next time?It's troublesome to deal with so many marines," Usopp complained.Luffy didn't even turn his head and said, "You find even a bunch of grunts troublesome.This proves that your training is not enough.When we get back, let's get to the training room with 10 times gravity!"
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Ignoring Usopp's wailing, Luffy, wielding his sword, threatened Colonel Rat: "Robbery!Hand over the treasure you seized in Cocoyasi Village, and while you're at it, also hand over all the kickbacks you've taken from Arlong over the years."
Colonel Rat, on the verge of tears, said, "They're all in my office, gentlemen, please follow me." He then led everyone to his office and handed over the treasures and spoils he had seized from Cocoyasi Village to Luffy.After giving these things to Zoro and the others, Luffy approached Rat with his sword.Rat immediately sensed danger and struggled to retreat, crying, "You.you.what are you doing?Don't come any closer!" Rat was so frightened he lost control of his bladder.Luffy, disgusted, looked at the Rat Colonel and sheathed his sword.Just when Rat thought everything was safe, Luffy casually grabbed a knife from his office.With a flash of light, Rat Colonel Rat's head was severed by Luffy, while Zoro and the others were left unharmed.Watching all this unfold quietly, after spending so much time together, they had long since figured out Luffy's temperament.In front of his crew, Luffy was always cheerful, sometimes even a little silly.But against enemies, especially those who had hurt his crew, Luffy would show no mercy, acting decisively and ruthlessly.Having done all this, Luffy led his crew away from the Marine base.Before leaving, he did the same thing he did at Arlong Park, leveling the building representing the Sixteenth Branch.Luffy believed that soon he and his crew would have bounties on their heads by the Marines, and that his bounty would definitely be higher than the first one in the original story.However, the thought of his grandfather's fury if he found out gave Luffy a headache.