Chapter 102The pirates who were stared at felt an inexplicable sense of fear and didn't dare to meet his gaze.Chapter 141: ONE PIECE Really ExistsHowever, amidst this noisy tide, a deep and steady voice rang out clearly, drowning out all the noise:"Sky Island really exists."Everyone looked toward the source of the voice and saw Blackbeard Teach sitting by the roadside at some point, holding a cherry pie and eating it in large bites.He looked around at those mockers, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt.Then his gaze met Luffy's."The bullshit 'New Era' these guys are talking about is nothing but a pile of shit!""What do they mean, the era of pirates chasing dreams is over?""A man's dream will never end!"The forceful words were like a thunderclap, exploding on the street.The surroundings instantly fell silent; everyone was intimidated by this sudden declaration and the aura emanating from Blackbeard.Blackbeard looked at these pirates who were angry but dared not speak out, then suddenly burst into laughter again, sat back down, and continued eating his cherry pie: "Guhahaha... Forget it, enduring you idiots is also quite a happy thing. People who want to stand at the peak will always encounter this kind of groundless provocation and mockery, won't they?"He looked at Luffy and Robin again, extending a third invitation: "How about it? Want to join us? Guhahaha!""No." Luffy's rejection was as clean and crisp as ever.Blackbeard's lip twitched slightly, seemingly a bit speechless.But then he burst into even louder laughter, stood up, and patted the dust off his rear: "Guhahaha. Interesting kid, then goodbye!"He laughed loudly and turned to leave, his figure quickly disappearing around the corner of the street."Luffy, he's a very dangerous man." Robin watched the direction Blackbeard vanished in and warned in a low voice."Yeah, I know. Those guys are indeed very dangerous."Luffy nodded, "But it's quite a surprise that such a presence exists in this dreamless town."The pirates in this town were filled with realism, indulging in a life of hedonism.Can they still be called pirates?A man's dream will never end...Just then, a roar full of humiliation and rage came from behind them:"You two bastards, what did you just do to me and my partner?!"Bellamy came stumbling out of the beverage shop, a clear red mark around his neck, his eyes glaring viciously at Robin.Although Robin's strangulation wasn't immediately fatal due to his physique and subconscious defense, it had caused him to lose combat effectiveness for a short time, and he had only just recovered.Robin tilted her head slightly, her tone carrying a hint of regret: "What a pity. It seems this man's neck is a bit tougher than an ordinary person's. Otherwise, with the assassination techniques I specialize in, he should be dead already."These words were undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire.Bellamy trembled with rage, and his body instantly underwent a change; his legs compressed like springs, entering the state of his Spring-Spring Fruit ability.Luffy, however, turned back at this moment, looking at Bellamy with a calm gaze, and asked a seemingly irrelevant question:"Hey, do you also think that Sky Island doesn't exist?"Hearing this, Bellamy's anger burned even hotter, feeling as though he had been greatly insulted:"Sky Island? You're also the kind of pirate who loves to daydream!""I, Bellamy the Hyena, was actually knocked unconscious by trash pirates like you who only know how to daydream?! This is an absolute disgrace! If I get scolded by that adult because of this, you will take full responsibility!"Before he finished speaking, his legs, compressed to the extreme, suddenly released.Spring Hopper!His figure bounced around Luffy at high speed like a ghost, searching for an opening to attack.However, Luffy just stood quietly in place, his gaze locked onto that rapidly moving figure."Sky Island exists.""A man's dream will never end!""Someone like you doesn't deserve to be called a pirate!"The moment Bellamy thought he found an opportunity and lunged from the side, Luffy's fist struck first. Wrapped in invisible Armament Haki, he threw a simple and direct punch.Bang!With a dull thud, Bellamy's high-speed figure was smashed back into the ground at an even faster speed, cracking the stone street. He foamed at the mouth and completely blacked out.Just then, the other members of the BellamyPirates—those who had been strangled unconscious by Robin and were waking up, as well as some who had been waiting outside—saw their Captain defeated and came rushing over with shouts.Luffy frowned, feeling annoyed by these noisy guys.He didn't care about the mockery.But if a person loses their dreams, what's the difference between them and a salted fish? If they're just salted fish, then they shouldn't go around shouting that they're pirates.It simply lowers the value of being a pirate!He suddenly turned his head, his eyes narrowing, and an invisible but vast and majestic pressure swept out like a storm.Haoshoku!He was now able to use this power proficiently.The charging pirates were hit as if by an invisible heavy hammer; their eyes instantly rolled back, and one after another, they collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness."Let's go, Robin."Luffy shook his hand as if he had done something insignificant, and pulled along Robin, who was a bit dazed from feeling the Haoshoku at close range."Singed, no, something's not right, that guy is—"Among the crowd, a pirate holding the new bounty posters had his pupils shrink, and cold sweat instantly poured down.Most pirates in Mock Town were in a state of so-called 'enjoying reality' in a hedonistic stupor. Their ability to receive new information... or rather, they didn't really care what was happening outside.But that Straw Hat kid was the pirate who had been making waves recently, becoming the top rookie with a terrifying bounty!...Back on the going merry anchored at the port, Nami heard that Luffy had caused trouble in town again. Angry, she grabbed his highly elastic cheek and pulled it to both sides."Luffy! You idiot, how do you manage to cause trouble everywhere you go?! Didn't we say we were going to keep a low profile?""It's their fault for saying such nasty things," Luffydefended himself slurringly, trying to break free from Nami's clutches.Just then, a familiar notification sound rang in his mind.[Temporary plan: Archaeology Knowledge Learning and Application, completed.][Archaeology level increased to LV2.][Obtained Passive Talent reward: Information Derivation.]Finally finished?Fortunately, I had Robin as a teacher.But what use is this Information Derivation passive talent?Nami was still fuming and wanted to lecture him a few more times, but the more important thing now was to leave this place of trouble: "Forget it, while no one is paying attention, let's set sail quickly!""Vivi and I also found out about some possible ways to get to Sky Island. It seems we can go up using a natural phenomenon called the knock up stream.""That spring-man you fought is supposedly the leader of the biggest pirate group in Mock Town. I heard there's some big shot behind them."Big shot?Chapter 142: Shichibukai ConnectionsLuffy suddenly spoke up, interrupting Nami.His eyes were a bit vacant as he organized the information that was automatically connecting in his mind; the passive talent had suddenly activated."Nami, wait a second. I think I've figured out something else.""What?" Nami was taken aback."Behind that Bellamy Pirates group, it seems they have a connection with one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Is it called the Donquixote Family?"The Donquixote Family?Usopp and Chopper tilted their heads.Everyone had a look of confusion; they had never heard of it."If it's that family, then it really is a bit troublesome."Hearing this, Robin's expression tightened as she said: "The man Luffy is talking about should be named Donquixote Doflamingo. His original bounty was as high as 340 million Berries, and he is now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.""He has a massive influence in the New World. It's said that he's not just a Shichibukai, but even has secret connections with some of the Four Emperors. He is a very dangerous individual.""Another Shichibukai?"Vivi covered her mouth in surprise, feeling that Luffy seemed to have a special destiny with the Shichibukai, considering they had just defeated Crocodile.Tears were already streaming from the corners of Nami's eyes."Nami, it's not that serious, is it?" Vivi tried to comfort her.Seeing that Vivi didn't seem to realize the gravity of the situation, Nami became even more exasperated: "Our pirate crew has provoked more than one Shichibukai already. Just ask Zoro!"Zoro, who was leaning against the gunwale wiping his wado ichimonji, didn't even look up. He gave an 'oh' and added plainly: "Back in the East Blue, we encountered another Shichibukai, HawkeyeDracule Mihawk. But he's my target, nothing to do with Luffy. At that time, Luffy had run off to fight the Fishman Arlong."Chopper, who had joined the ship later: "???"The Arlong Pirates?He seemed to have heard everyone mention them before.At that moment, Luffy's passive talent was triggered again.He scratched his head and looked at Namisomewhat sheepishly: "Nami, I seem to know something else... Behind Arlong, there also seems to be a Shichibukai?"Robin thought for a moment: "A Fishman? Among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, there is indeed one from the Fishman race, called Jinbe."Everyone: "!!!"Nami almost fainted, her voice carrying a sob: "An—another one?""Counting it like this, we've actually become directly or indirectly involved with four of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?!""Luffy, do you specialize in attracting the hatred of the Shichibukai?!"Chopper was already hiding behind Usopp, shivering.Even the usually calm Robin had a flash of surprise in her eyes.Pirates of the Shichibukai's level are all famous throughout these seas. What the World Government wants is their immense reputation that can intimidate other pirates.Calculating it now, Luffy actually had connections with more than half of the Seven Warlords of the Sea....Marine Headquarters, Marineford.In the solemn yet oppressive meeting room, the atmosphere was heavy.Around the huge circular conference table, the seats were not all filled.But the weight of those present was enough for any one of them to cause waves in the New World.The meeting regarding the former Shichibukai, Sir Crocodile, having his title stripped and how to handle the power vacuum he left behind was about to begin.The figures around the long conference table were sparse."Fufufufufu..."A unique laugh broke the silence. Donquixote Doflamingo, draped in a pink feather coat and wearing sunglasses, sat brazenly in his chair, even arrogantly propping his feet up on the edge of the table, his fingers twitching slightly as if controlling a marionette."What a boring meeting, having to make this trip.""Doflamingo, watch your manners. If you use your strings to toy with those Marine soldiers again, I'll personally wash you clean."Sitting across from him was a grey-haired old lady with a steady temperament.
