Chapter 486: The Five-Color Task Force!"This is really getting a bit bad..."Jinbe gripped the scalding steering wheel tightly with both hands, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.At this critical moment, just when everyone thought the going merry was completely finished!!!Boom—!!!An ear-piercing roar suddenly exploded in the sky!!!Five meteors trailing brilliant wakes smashed down from the thick clouds at a terrifying speed!"What is that thing?!?!"Oven jerked his head up, and even the boiling seawater seemed to stall for a second.There was simply no time for him to react.Bang!!!A green meteor smashed with unerring precision into the center of the warship where Oven was located!The massive impact force instantly snapped the hundred-meter-long heavy warship in two from the middle!Winch Green Yonji cracked his neck and stood up from the spray of wood chips, his mouth full of mockery:"Oh my, I accidentally squashed a stinky bug."Before the grunts of the Big Mom Pirates could even begin to react...Zzt—!Blue, violent high-voltage electricity exploded wildly across the right-side fleet. Electric Blue Nijiturned into an afterimage, weaving back and forth between the enemy ships.Wherever he passed, all the pirates foamed at the mouth and collapsed, their bodies charred black."Sparking Figure!"Sparking Red Ichiji's hands spewed blinding explosive flames,He landed a punch squarely on the face of that massive Lamp Genie, smashing the once-arrogant spirit to pieces on the spot.Daifuku suffered a backlash from his ability, spat out a large mouthful of blood, and retreated repeatedly:"Germa 66?!?! Why the hell are you bastards here?!"In mid-air.poison pink Reiju lightly fluttered the pink wings on her back.She placed her slender fingers to her lips and blew an extremely lethal kiss toward the stunned pursuers below."Pink Viper~~~"A pink poisonous mist instantly enveloped the surrounding sea area.The Big Mom Pirates' soldiers who inhaled the mist didn't even have a chance to struggle; they simply rolled their eyes and collapsed limply.In less than two short minutes!!!The encirclement that had pushed the going merryinto a desperate situation was forcibly torn open by this group of war machines descending from the heavens!"That's so cool!!!"Chopper jumped high on the deck, his eyes shining,"What kind of five-color task force is this!!! It's like a hero's entrance!""Don't get happy too soon."Nami gripped her clima-tact tightly, her brow furrowed deeply,"Look at the surroundings!!!"Although Oven and Daifuku's fleets had been briefly cleared,Looking out across the further sea surface, countless Totto Land warships still tightly surrounded the area like an iron barrel.The Straw Hat crew had not successfully escaped at all;Germa's clearance had only bought this small wooden ship a moment of breathing room!Just then, an ear-piercing roar of thrusters suddenly exploded in the sky.Vinsmoke Judge was wearing his shining battle armor, but he did not land on the going merry.The eyes of this North Blue overlord were bloodshot. The combat boots beneath his feet spewed violent flames, and he turned into a streak of golden lightning, heading straight for the massive black cloud in the distant sky!!!Atop that black cloud, the Emperor Charlotte Linlinwas brandishing her giant sword and roaring madly."Charlotte Linlin!!!"Judge's roar was filled with bone-deep hatred and humiliation."How dare you use our Germa as sacrifices for a marriage alliance!!!""How dare you toy with my life's scientific work like a monkey!!!""I will make you pay a blood price!!!"Holding a lightning spear, he had completely lost the composure of a king; he looked like a madman ready to perish together with the Emperor!"Is the old man crazy?!?!"Yonji, below, had an expression as if he'd seen a ghost,"Rushing over like that, he'll definitely be slapped into a meat patty by that old hag!"Just as Judge was about to crash headlong into Big Mom's world-destroying Haoshoku storm...Zzt—!!!A blinding flash of golden-blue lightning exploded in mid-air without warning!Sanji's figure appeared out of thin air, steadily blocking Judge's path.The cook had one hand in his pocket and a half-finished cigarette in his mouth, his handsome face written all over with disgust."Has the engine oil leaked out of your brain, old man?"Sanji exhaled a puff of white smoke,"With those few pieces of scrap metal on you, are you running over to get stuck in that old woman's teeth?"Or do you want to be cremated early to add a dish to the Big Mom Pirates?""Get lost! Failure!!!"Judge's eyes bulged like copper bells, and the veins on his forehead throbbed wildly,"Don't think that just because you showed off at the Tea Party, you can tell me what to do!"We Germa 66 never owe anyone favors!"He suddenly raised the spear in his hand, the tip flashing with high-voltage sparks."This is a battle of glory to wash away Germa's humiliation!"Even if I die, I will bite a piece of meat off this Emperor!!! Get out of my way!"Looking at Judge's extreme stubbornness—looking exactly like a delivery man delivering his own head from a thousand miles away—Sanji sighed helplessly.He understood this self-righteous father of his too well.Letting him rush over like that to face a berserk Big Mom, he wouldn't last three seconds before turning into a pile of scrap metal.Although he hated this family that had given him endless nightmares,The gentleness in his bones simply wouldn't let him watch a blood relative throw their life away in front of him."Glory?"Sanji sneered, raising his right leg in mid-air.Pitch-black, top-tier Armament Haki instantly covered his entire leather shoe like spilled ink."I don't care if you want to die, but don't die in my line of sight, lest you dirty my eyes.""What are you going to do?!?"Judge's pupils shrank suddenly, instinctively sensing an extremely dangerous aura."Just stay down there quietly, old man!"As soon as he finished speaking, Sanji's right leg swung in an exaggerated semi-circle in the air, creating an ear-piercing sonic boom!!!Bang—!!!A heavy high kick slammed solidly into the chest of Judge's battle armor!Immense power erupted instantly, and the golden armor on Judge's body caved in significantly!"Urgh—!!!"Judge spat out a large mouthful of blood,And fell toward the sea below in a free-fall posture."Whoa~ Holy crap!"Chopper, on the going merry below, was quick-witted and leaped up,Opening those monster-like arms to catch the rapidly falling Judge in mid-air.Thud!The massive impact caused the ship's hull to shake violently as well."Cough, cough, cough..."Judge lay on the deck, his entire skeleton feeling as if it had fallen apart, coughing blood while staring unwillingly at the golden figure in the sky."This... this unfilial son... actually dared to kick me?!""Old man!"Seeing this, the three brothers Ichiji, Niji, and Yonjialso quickly stopped their pursuit in the air and landed one after another on the going merry's deck, surrounding Judge.Reiju fluttered her wings and was the last to land on the edge of the ship's railing.She looked at the blond man in the sky who was re-lighting his cigarette with a face full of annoyance after kicking his own father, and her lips couldn't help but curl upward."Hehe~~~ What a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted cute little brother."Reiju muttered secretly to herself.At this time, the atmosphere on the going merry's deck suddenly became a bit awkward.The five leaders of Germa and the Straw Hat crew were squeezed into this narrow space, staring at each other."Hey, hey, hey!Why did you tin cans all come onto our ship!!!"Chopper hid behind Brook, waving his little hooves and shouting wildly."Stop shouting!!!"Nami stepped forward with long strides, her forehead covered in cold sweat.She had no time to deal with these uninvited guests; instead, she fixed her gaze on the sea in all directions.Although Germa's entrance had just cleared a small area,On the distant horizon, the Big Mom Pirates' massive fleet, looking like a pressing dark cloud, was re-adjusting its formation and tightening the encirclement further and further!Big Mom's roars still echoed in the sky, and the slashes from the giant sword Napoleon frequently whipped up towering waves on the sea."The encirclement hasn't been broken at all...""There are just too many enemies!!!As soon as Big Mom regains her senses, this ship of ours will definitely be crushed to pieces in an instant!"Meanwhile, Reiju, who had landed on the deck, quietly locked her gaze onto Nami, who was standing by the cabin door with an anxious expression.In poison pink's eyes, there was a flicker of intense curiosity and amusement.
Chapter 487: Orange & Pink!"Clack, clack, clack!!"Accompanied by the sound of high heels clicking on the deck,Vinsmoke Reiju walked over elegantly, her long legs enough to make any man's blood boil.Her tight pink raid suit clearly outlined her explosive, devilish figure.Her long, straight legs were tightly wrapped in pink over-the-knee boots,And with every movement, she exuded the charm of a mature, intellectual older sister.Brook had just pulled himself out of the wooden planks; holding his teacup, two clumps of ghostly green fire ignited in his empty eye sockets."Yo-ho-ho-ho! This beautiful lady with the pink hair,In this dire moment, would you allow me to see your pan—""BANG!!!"Before he could finish,A small fist wrapped in Armament Haki smashed in from the side,Directly slamming the perverted skeleton's head back into the wooden planks of the deck.Nami withdrew her smoking fist and gave Brook a fierce glare.Reiju wasn't frightened by this violent scene at all; instead, she was amused by the group's strange dynamic and let out a soft laugh.Not only was she not angry, she walked directly to Brook, who was planted in the deck, and leaned down slightly.From Brook's nasal bone, two streams of bright red nosebleed sprayed out uncontrollably, staining a small patch of the deck red."Mr. Skeleton, there is something I am truly... very curious about."Reiju lightly tapped her rosy chin with a slender finger, a faint, imperceptible excitement shining in her captivating eyes."I want to know... that man who could cause Sanjito undergo such a complete transformation, even following him with such unwavering loyalty..."Reiju's pink tongue lightly licked her red lips, a hazy glow appearing in her eyes."And the man who, according to rumors, even the cold Pirate Empress is infatuated with, willing to give her everything for...""Your Captain, the one named Monkey D. Luffy... just what kind of miraculous man is he?"Reiju deliberately leaned even lower, her voice filled with undisguised heat and longing."He'll come, won't he?""I really want to meet him soon!Just what kind of powerful man could radiate such irresistible charm...If possible, I'd really like to get to know him in private and see what's so special about him."The air was suddenly filled with a thick, almost palpable scent of mature hormones.※※※Meanwhile, hundreds of meters in the air.Sanji, who had transformed into golden lightning to frantically dodge Big Mom's slashes,Heard the conversation on the deck below clearly, thanks to his top-tier Observation Haki developed to its limit.Hearing Reiju's words filled with excitement and suggestive undertones, Sanji's figure in mid-air suddenly stumbled, nearly sending him headlong into the thunderclouds!!!"No... No way, right?!?!"Sanji's eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets,His cool and handsome face instantly collapsed, twisting into a full-blown expression of mental breakdown o(╥﹏╥)o.While frantically using Moonwalk to dodge Big Mom's fireballs in mid-air, he let out a shrill roar in his heart."My noble, beautiful, sexy, and intellectual older sister...Actually developed such a strong interest in that rubber idiot?!?!"Sanji clutched his heart tightly with both hands, feeling as if it were dripping blood.Luffy's carefree, grinning face flashed through his mind, along with the ultra-luxurious harem surrounding that single-celled organism.The gentle yet devious Robin-chan!!!The youthful and hot Nami-san!!!The lively and clingy world-renowned diva, Uta-chan!!!And even the legendary Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, who is so cold and arrogant yet only blushes and acts shy for Luffy!!!That Idiot Captain was already entangled with a group of top-tier, world-class beauties!!!And now, even his own sister, who radiated fatal temptation, was showing signs of falling for him too?!?!"WHY?!!!"Sanji was so jealous he felt like his cells were splitting apart."Why do all the top-tier mature older sisters in the world get curious about him?!?!Is this some kind of passive Four Emperorsexclusive charm skill?!?!I'm up here in the sky risking my life getting beaten up, and while it's bad enough he's living it up in Wano Country, how can even my sister be swept up by his damn luck with women?!?!""Absolutely unforgivable!!! Damn you, Luffy!"Because his jealousy was overflowing, even his Observation Haki lagged for a second.Big Mom's flaming giant sword nearly sliced off half of his Curly Eyebrows,Scaring him into quickly refocusing as he continued to flee frantically through the clouds, his face a picture of utter despair.※※※Meanwhile, on the deck of the Going Merry, the real show was just beginning.Before the nose-bleeding Brook could even think of how to answer Reiju,"CRACKLE!!!"The faint sound of static electricity suddenly rang out on the deck.Immediately following, a black aura of resentment so thick it was almost physical began to spread frantically from the side."Stomp! Stomp! Stomp!"Amidst heavy footsteps, Nami walked over aggressively.The Navigator had been looking at the sky nervously just now,Only to turn around and hear someone on her own ship using such ambiguous and excited words to openly covet her own Idiot Captain!!!After the fierce battle and the pouring rain, Nami's current appearance was another form of extreme youthful temptation.The white shirt she was wearing, which was originally loose, was slightly soaked by the seawater.The fabric clung to her fair skin, perfectly showcasing her slender waist.But now, this exquisite sexiness was mixed with a terrifying scent of gunpowder that could absolutely kill!!!Nami stood with one hand on her hip, her right hand gripping her clima-tact, with dangerous electrical sparks flickering at the tip.Her orange wavy hair danced wildly in the sea breeze, and her beautiful large eyes were burning with the flames of protecting her territory."Get out of the way, you bag of bones."Nami stepped on Brook's head, pushing it back into the hole, and walked directly up to Reiju.Two top-tier beauties with equally stunning looks but completely different styles,Stood confronting each other on the deck of this small pirate ship, the air thick with tension!!!Orange & Pink!!Youthful & Hot vs. Mature & Captivating!!Their gazes collided in mid-air, nearly sparking high-voltage electricity.Nami subconsciously puffed out her chest, her curves not losing out at all, refusing to back down in presence."I'm sorry, pink-haired sister who came out of nowhere."Nami tilted her chin up slightly, declaring her sovereignty without backing down, her tone sour yet extremely domineering."Our Captain is a hopeless single-celled organism; he's busy every day eating meat, fighting, and causing trouble.""He doesn't have the time or the energy to deal with a mature woman of unknown origin like you, who knows what kind of schemes you're plotting.""So, drop that boring curiosity of yours and stay away from our Captain!!!"Looking at Nami's fierce appearance, like a protective tigress guarding her food,Reiju was stunned for a moment,Then, a devious and playful smile curled on her beautiful lips.Not only did she not retreat, she deliberately took a step forward, her proud snowy curves almost touching Nami's shirt."Oh my, Miss Navigator's possessiveness is truly surprisingly strong."Reiju lightly twirled a strand of pink hair at her temple, looking at Nami with eyes full of mockery."What? You're so nervous, guarding him so fiercely...""Could it be... you're afraid that if I, as an older sister, use just a little bit of a mature woman's tricks, I'll enchant your beloved Captain and steal him away completely?"Reiju's tone was filled with effortless teasing."You—!!!"Nami was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on; her fair face instantly turned bright red, the enticing flush spreading all the way to her ears."Who... who loves him!!! That single-celled organism! Idiot! Jerk!!!"Nami waved her clima-tact in exasperation, her voice stuttering as she tried to argue."I... I'm just the ship's manager, and I have a duty to keep away shady women so they don't swindle even a single Berry of pocket money from him!!!""That's right! That's how it is!!!"Watching these two top-tier beauties engage in this intense tug-of-war over their foolish Captainon the deck,The jealousy in the air was so sour it could melt one's teeth.Beside them, Chopper, clinging to the mast, was trembling, not daring to interrupt at all o(TヘTo).
Chapter 489: Nika Descends!High in the sky, the wild winds howled."Get crushed like a bug for me!!!"Charlotte Linlin's mountain-like body suddenly twisted in mid-air.Her hands tightly gripped the giant sword Napoleon, which was burning with towering flames, and her muscles swelled exaggeratedly."Boom!"Big Mom violently swung a heavy horizontal slash.Dark red Conqueror's Haki, carrying power enough to split an island, forcefully repelled Sanji, who had turned into golden lightning, thousands of meters away.Sanji tumbled several times in the air before barely stabilizing himself.Big Mom's bloodshot, crimson eyes suddenly bypassed Sanji and locked onto the small, broken ship on the sea below—the going merry!!"Since you love protecting them so much, then go to hell along with this broken wooden ship of yours!!!"Big Mom let out a terrifying roar that shattered the clouds.She raised the giant sword Napoleon high above her head, as endless Conqueror's Haki gathered frantically on the blade like it cost nothing.The surrounding air was rapidly compressed by this destructive power.Giant Race secret technique—Ikoku Sovereignty!"Buzz—!!!"A violent shockwave with a diameter of hundreds of meters, carrying the power to destroy heaven and earth, descended from the sky, heading straight for the going merry!"I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die!"Chopper ran around the deck in despair, holding his head."That old hag is playing for keeps!"Nami's face turned pale with fear, and she instinctively held Pudding tightly in her arms."Damn it! We can't dodge it!"Judge gritted his teeth, the Lightning Spear in his hand trembling.He never imagined that just after bringing people back to "rescue" them, he would be finished along with this pirate ship.Just then!"Don't look down on people too much!"In mid-air,Sanji activated all his strength, and violent blue lightning and deep red Diable Jambe instantly enveloped him.He turned into a blinding light, forcefully blocking the path of the cylindrical shockwave!"Stop for me!!!"Sanji let out a roar, his arms crossed in front of his chest, and his right leg firmly held back the destructive impact that was enough to erase everything."Rumble, rumble, rumble—!!!"The two forces collided in mid-air, creating an earth-shattering commotion!The blinding light made it impossible for anyone to open their eyes.Sanji felt as if his internal organs were all twisted together."Pwah—!"Sanji spat out a large mouthful of blood.But he relied on his obsession to never retreat, using his body to forcefully shift the attack trajectory of this "Ikoku Sovereignty"!The huge shockwave roared past the top of the going merry's mast, instantly blowing more than a dozen ships of the Big Mom Pirates behind it into dust!Meanwhile, Sanji was like a kite with a broken string, completely losing all his strength and falling straight down from the high sky."Bang!""Mr. Sanji!!!"Pudding let out a scream, crying as she threw herself beside Sanji, tears falling instantly."This idiot..."Judge looked at his blood-covered son, and his mean old face twitched for a rare moment.Hearing his companions' shouts, Sanji, lying in a pool of blood, coughed twice with difficulty.He struggled to open his blood-stained eye, looked at Pudding's tear-streaked face, and pulled a smile at the corner of his mouth."Don't cry, Pudding-chan!If a girl sheds tears, she won't be as pretty."Sanji looked toward the distant horizon, smiling with utter arrogance."Besides... I won't need to do anything else from now on!!"Because—"Our family's most unreasonable Captain has already arrived!!"Just as he finished speaking!The dark red sky, which had been churned into a mess by Big Mom's Conqueror's Haki, suddenly broke out in wild winds!"Boom-crack—!!!"An exaggeratedly thick bolt of blue lightning split the heavy clouds without warning!This completely unreasonable and violent pressure made everyone present unable to move.In mid-air, that blue lightning suddenly turned into a patch of pure silver light!"Doom dut da—doom dut da—doom dut da!"A burst of wondrous rhythmic sound, as if it could be directly drummed into one's DNA—the Sound of Liberation—echoed throughout the entire Totto Land sea!Within that silver light, Luffy's figure appeared.He didn't waste a single word and directly activated Gear 5 Nika form in mid-air!His short black hair turned into a flame-like silvery white, and his clothes also turned pure white.Silver flame clouds swirled around him, and he looked like a god descending to earth.When he saw Sanji lying on the deck covered in blood;When he saw his companions being ganged up on by Big Mom's fleet...That face that was always heartlessly grinning suddenly turned cold."Hey, you noisy fat old hag over there."Luffy's voice wasn't loud, but with the support of a strange power, it clearly spread across the entire sea."You injured my cook, and that's unforgivable!If he can't grill meat on the bone for me anymore, can you compensate me with a hundred tons of meat?!"Big Mom laughed in extreme anger, brandishing her giant sword and roaring:"Straw Hat?! You actually dare to come here alone to seek death!""Seek death? Who said that?"Luffy grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth.He raised his right hand and made a sudden grab in mid-air!"Zzzzt-ta-ta!"The silver lightning in the sky seemed to have received the King's command, rushing toward his palm like crazy.In the blink of an eye, those violent lightning bolts were forcefully compressed and elongated by Luffy, turning into a giant silver lightning javelin dozens of meters long that radiated an aura of destruction!"I'm here to have a banquet! Whoever stops me from eating meat, I'll blow them away!"Luffy gripped the Lightning Spear, his arm stretching back to an exaggerated rubbery arc."Get... away from my cook!!!"After Luffy finished shouting, his arm swung out violently!That giant silver lightning javelin, like a divine punishment, tore through space, trailing a long silver tail of flame, and slammed fiercely toward Big Mom!The javelin's speed was too fast, so fast that even Big Mom's Observation Haki only caught a glimpse of an afterimage."Not good!"In her horror, Big Mom did her best to swing her sword forward to block."Boom—!!!!!"The silver Lightning Spear and the dark red giant sword collided fiercely in mid-air!However, the absolute defense of one of the Four Emperors didn't even last half a second in the face of Nika's angry blow.Big Mom only felt an unmatched giant force rushing toward her, and her two arms instantly went numb.The silver Lightning Spear directly shattered her defense, carrying her mountain-like bulk and plunging straight into the sea below!"Bang-rumble—!!!"The entire sea exploded!A large chunk of seawater was evaporated, and a super giant whirlpool appeared on the sea surface.A true one-shot kill!Everyone in the Big Mom Pirates was completely stunned.Their invincible Mama, whom they were so proud of, was actually pinned into the seabed, sword and all, by a single move?!Luffy jumped down from the sky and landed steadily on the sheep head at the bow of the going merry.As soon as his feet touched the ground, a burst of silver-white Haki exploded from his body!It protected the entire going merry and the Germapeople on it tightly.The Straw Hat crew looked at their Captainstanding at the bow, glowing with silver light, and all let out a long sigh of relief.The backbone had finally returned!On the other side,Vinsmoke Reiju's gaze was firmly locked on Luffy.She watched the man's silver-white hair fluttering in the wind,And saw his arrogance as he dared to casually mock one of the Four Emperors.That pure freedom, that powerful charm that didn't give a damn about anyone..."Thump... thump... thump!!"Reiju's face suddenly turned red.She subconsciously bit her lip, her eyes filled with a trace of curiosity and infatuation.Is this the Captain that Sanji was willing to risk his life to follow?Just what kind of divine man is this!!No wonder even that proud Pirate Empress would fall for him!!Reiju felt as if her whole body was on fire,If she could go on an adventure on the sea with a man like this, even if she was surrounded by this kind of arrogant freedom every day, the feeling would surely be wonderful enough to drive one crazy.Luffy finished greeting his companions and turned back to face the sea."Hey, everyone, hold on tight."Luffy spread his hands to both sides and looked up,"I'm going to sweep away all these annoying fly-like ships, and then we'll go back and have a banquet!"Above the entire Totto Land sea area, a massive silver thundercloud covering hundreds of miles began to gather like crazy.The clouds were full of darting lightning, and the world-destroying pressure made the low-level lackeys of the Big Mom Pirates close their eyes in despair.Just then,Pudding, wearing a messy wedding dress, suddenly rushed over from Sanji's side.She stumbled to the bow and desperately knelt on both knees in front of Luffy, spreading her arms to block his view."Please! Don't destroy this place!"Pudding was crying uncontrollably, her voice turning hoarse from extreme pleading."I know Mama has done many terrible things, and this family is cold-blooded!!"Pudding cried, gasping for breath,"But... this is my hometown where I was born and raised!!Besides, Brother Katakuri is on this island... he protected me in secret!!I can't just stand by and watch them all die here!!"Pudding slammed her forehead heavily onto the deck, begging in the most humble posture:"Please, Captain Luffy, let them go!"Luffy lowered his head and looked at the girl kneeling at his feet and crying.He tilted his head, seemingly thinking seriously."Katakuri?"Luffy rubbed his chin,"That guy might be a man of few words, but he's certainly a man of character!"Luffy turned his head and glanced at Sanji, who was being bandaged into a mummy by Chopper."Hey, Sanji!!This is your bride!!You guy, you actually won't let me do it, it's really annoying!"Luffy puffed out his cheeks and complained.Sanji leaned against the railing, coughed weakly, but had a smile on his face:"Shut up, you Rubber Idiot, I'll make up for it by making you roasted meat for a hundred people next time, okay!!""As for these guys... just let her have her way!!"After Luffy heard this, the coldness in his eyes vanished instantly!!He chuckled and shook his head.With his chuckle, the silver thundercloud in the sky that could destroy everything actually dissipated just like that, with nothing left.Sunlight once again spilled onto the sea."Forget it."Luffy stretched lazily, returning to his usual heartless appearance."Since my cook has spoken, and that Mochi man is also a decent guy!!""I'll let them off the hook today!!!""But if you dare to chase us again, I'll really eat you all like meat buns!!"Luffy made a face at the distant Big Mom fleet.Hearing this, Pudding went limp and slumped onto the ground, covering her face and weeping with joy.Faced with this crushing level of power, the remnants of the Big Mom Pirates didn't even dare to breathe loudly, let alone stop them.Luffy stood at the bow, his body in Nika form emitting a soft white light."Alight! The farce is over!""Transformation Warriors, since you came for Sanjitoo, then come with us!""It'll be more lively with more people on board!"Luffy pressed his hands down violently.A large amount of white flame clouds gushed out from the bottom of the going merry, quickly lifting the entire wooden ship steadily."Everyone, sit tight!"Luffy grinned and laughed!!Under the stunned gazes of the Totto Land fleet, the massive white flame clouds dragged the going merry and soared straight into the sky!At the bow, Luffy laughed happily against the high-altitude wind!!Pudding, her face flushed, leaned against Sanji!!Reiju stood to the side, her eyes always lingering on Luffy's dazzling back, with a charming smile on her lips.
Chapter 490: Nami & Reiju, A Silent Battle!White flame clouds carried the going merry, gliding smoothly through the clouds a thousand meters in the air.Having escaped the suffocating gloom of Totto Land, the fresh sea breeze slapped against everyone's faces once more."Phew—!"Luffy let out a massive yawn, the divine white light on his body vanishing in an instant.Like an inflatable ball with its plug pulled, he darted around haphazardly in mid-air before finally landing squarely on his backside on the deck.The invincible god who had insta-killed one of the Four Emperors had disappeared, replaced by the simple-minded black-haired Captain."I'm starving! I want meat! The kind with the bone in!"Luffy patted his hollow stomach, shouting at the top of his lungs.Unfortunately, no one paid him any mind.A sudden gust of orange-scented wind swept past.Nami strode purposefully toward Luffy.Having just endured the baptism of the heavy rain, the Miss Navigator looked both youthful and seductive at this moment.Nami had originally intended to give this wandering idiot a sharp punch to the head.However, when her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a certain pink figure on the other side of the deck, her swinging fist stopped dead in mid-air.Vinsmoke Reiju was leaning against the mast.Her long legs were slightly crossed.At this moment, this mature and intellectual Germabig sister was staring at Luffy, who was sitting on the floor, with a gaze that was burning, inquisitive, and unabashedly infatuated.That look was as if she were staring at some peerless treasure."Where did this pink-haired vixen come from?!"The jar of jealousy in Nami's heart overturned instantly, and a territorial instinct to protect her 'food' surged straight to her head.Disregarding how many eyes were watching nearby, she spread her arms and lunged fiercely into Luffy's embrace!!!"Luffy! You big idiot!"Nami deliberately pressed her lethal, soft curves tightly against Luffy's chest, her arms locked firmly around his neck.Luffy was bewildered by this sudden embrace; he blinked his clear, large eyes and reached up to scratch his cheek."Nami, what are you doing? You're so wet, it's making me uncomfortable!!""Shut up! Don't say a word!"Nami ground her little canines in frustration.She cupped Luffy's carefree face with both hands and forcefully pulled him toward her.In the next second, under the jaw-dropping gazes of everyone present, Nami kissed Luffy on the lips without hesitation!It was a kiss full of domineering possessiveness.In the gaps between the kiss, Nami slightly tilted her head, casting a provocative glance at Reiju from the corner of her eye.That proud gaze clearly declared absolute sovereignty:This is my man; you calculating woman better give up while you're ahead!"Waaaaahhh!!!"Chopper was so startled that he covered his eyes with his two little hooves, but he couldn't help but leave a wide gap between his fingers."Nami is eating Luffy's mouth! Luffy is going to be eaten!"Two streams of blood erupted from the bridge of Brook's nose."Yohohoho~~~ The emotions of young people are so wild! Is this the legendary 'youth'?!""Even my old bones are starting to burn up!"Faced with Nami's blatant declaration of sovereignty, Reiju didn't get angry; instead, she slightly raised her chin.Her finger gently traced her own rosy lips, and two clouds of crimson bloomed on her fair face.In those alluring eyes, the fiery emotion did not recede; instead, it burned even brighter.Reiju's breathing became somewhat hurried, and her long legs, encased in her Raid Suit, unconsciously tensed and rubbed together."To make such a proud Navigator cast aside all restraint to protect her territory..."Reiju murmured softly in her heart, her gaze greedily tracing Luffy's sturdy shoulders,"This man truly possesses a fatal, irresistible charm."If she were the one being held in the embrace of that man who radiated ultimate freedom, being kissed so domineeringly, the feeling would surely be wonderful enough to drive one insane."Ahem."Two unnatural coughs broke the eerie atmosphere.Sanji's severe injuries had mostly recovered, thanks to Chopper's bandaging and the boost from his Germa modified constitution.He had changed into a clean shirt and walked over with one hand in his pocket, while the other tightly held a girl's hand.Pudding's face was currently so red she looked like a steam engine girl about to explode.She hid obediently behind Sanji, her three beautiful large eyes not daring to look around, her hands twisting nervously together.Sanji walked up to Luffy, sighed helplessly as he looked at his Captain who was still being forcibly harassed by Nami."Luffy."Sanji used the tip of his shoe to gently kick the sole of Luffy's shoe.Only then did Nami let go, panting, her fair cheeks flushed with an alluring crimson.She wiped her lips, not forgetting to shoot a fierce glare toward Reiju.Luffy touched his lips, which were a bit numb from the kiss, and looked up with a face full of confusion."What is it, Sanji? Is dinner ready?"Sanji took a deep drag of his cigarette and gently pulled Pudding out from behind him."This is Pudding-chan."Sanji's gaze was filled with unprecedented seriousness and tenderness."The situation was too chaotic earlier to say anything! I took it upon myself to invite her to join the ship!!"Pudding was trembling all over.She knew that the boy in the straw hat before her was the monster who had just pinned her terrifying Four Emperors mother into the seabed with a single move.If he didn't agree, she would surely be thrown off this height of a thousand meters without mercy."I... I will work hard..."Pudding stammered, her voice soft as marshmallow."I'm a Chocolatier, I can make the world's best Chocolate Daifuku and Caramel Pudding..."Hearing this, Luffy's large eyes instantly lit up like searchlights!!"A Chocolatier?!"Luffy sprang up from the deck."That's awesome!!! Having another cook is a godsend!"Luffy rushed over excitedly, grabbing Pudding's hand and shaking it up and down."Can you make the kind of chocolate that has a big piece of meat with the bone in the middle?!"Pudding was stunned by Luffy's bizarre train of thought, then couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.The fear from a moment ago vanished without a trace.This truly was a place filled with warmth and miracles!!!Sanji watched as Luffy accepted Pudding without any reservation, a relieved smile curling at the corner of his mouth!!This was his Captain; as long as it was someone brought by a comrade, he would open his arms without hesitation!!!On the other end of the deck, however, the atmosphere was an entirely different story.Vinsmoke Judge leaned against the ship's railing.Watching the Straw Hat crew ahead happily discussing a banquet, a look of extreme greed flashed across his harsh old face.He was a consummate utilitarian, only ever valuing power and profit.The terrifying image of Luffy descending like a god in mid-air and effortlessly crushing a Four Emperor was deeply seared into his soul.Four Emperors?They were nothing in the face of this power!If Germa 66 could cling to this powerhouse, dominating the North Blue would be as easy as turning over a hand!Judge's gaze quickly swept across the deck, finally locking onto his eldest daughter, who had remained mostly silent.He strode over to Reiju's side and lowered his voice."Reiju, listen carefully."Judge's eyes were like those of a venomous snake."The Big Mom Pirates are completely finished!!""We, Germa, must find a new backer immediately!!"Reiju turned her head, her beautiful eyes full of mockery."What?""Does Father want to use me as a marriage pawn for a trade again?""Haven't you had enough of the lesson from almost being exterminated just now?""Shut up!! This is an order!!"Judge growled through gritted teeth."I want you to find any way possible to join the Straw Hat crew immediately!!"His calculating gaze turned toward the laughing Luffy."Whether you play the victim or use that body of yours to seduce him!""I want you to become the woman of that Four Emperor, Luffy, at any cost!""As long as you can hitch him to Germa's war machine, I wouldn't even mind handing the entire kingdom over to you!"Hearing her father's utterly shameless words, Reijuslightly lowered her head.On the surface,She was still that emotionless, absolutely obedient poison pink.Her voice was cold, without a single ripple."Understood, Father."However, from an angle Judge couldn't see,A stunningly beautiful smile uncontrollably curled at the corners of Reiju's mouth.Seduce that man? Become his woman?This was easily the least offensive mission she had ever received in her life; she was even a little eager to over-deliver!!To be able to escape this cold, hypocritical family and naturally stay by the side of that man who radiated such extreme, powerful charm...Wasn't this the dream destination she had just been secretly fantasizing about?Even the heavens are helping me!!!Reiju took a deep breath, calming her racing heart.Her slender fingers gently brushed a pink strand of hair from her temple, and she adjusted her figure-hugging Raid Suit.Her high heels clicked sharply against the deck as Reiju strode forward with her long legs, approaching everyone with an elegant gait."Excuse me, everyone."Reiju's voice carried the characteristic languidness of a mature woman, instantly silencing the deck.She completely ignored Nami's protective, murderous glare.She slightly leaned her impressive figure forward, her watery eyes staring straight at Luffy, the snow-white curves at her neckline dazzling under the sunlight."Captain Luffy."Reiju's red lips parted slightly, her breath as sweet as orchids."I wonder if your ship is in need of a big sister who understands toxicology and is very good at taking care of people?"In the air, a lethal dose of hormones was instantly ignited."I'd like to join the Straw Hat crew, if I may?"
Chapter 491: The Jealous Navigator and the Deck Banquet!"I want to join the Straw Hat crew, is that okay?"As soon as that lazy voice, filled with fatal charm, fell, the air on the entire deck seemed to be sucked dry instantly.The cotton candy in Chopper's mouth fell to the ground with a 'plop', and his two furry little hooves clutched his head tightly.Brook's jaw smashed right through the deck with a crisp 'clack'.Even Jinbe, who was usually as steady as a mountain, couldn't help but twitch his whale-shark face twice."Huh?!?! What kind of international joke are you playing!!!"Nami instantly bristled, looking like a little female leopard protecting her food.She dashed in front of Luffy, hands on her slender waist, her large eyes wide with a glare."This is a pirate ship, not some big sister shelter! You scheming woman, get back to your father's snail ship immediately!!!"Facing Nami's bombardment, Reiju wasn't scared at all.She crossed her long legs slightly and leaned forward, revealing that lethal snowy-white curve to Luffy without reservation."But, your chef is my younger brother!!! Isn't it perfectly reasonable for an older sister to want to go on an adventure with her brother?"Reiju's red lips parted as her eyes shimmered, her seductive gaze fixed directly on Luffy, who was being protected behind Nami."Besides, I can do many interesting things, CaptainLuffy."Luffy poked his head out from behind Nami, his large eyes blinking twice."Interesting things? Can you transform?""Of course I can."Reiju covered her red lips and giggled, "As long as you want to see it, Captain, I can transform for you alone at any time.""Oooohhhh!!!"Luffy's eyes lit up, "That's so cool! It's decided, you join us!""Luffy, you big idiot!!!"Nami punched Luffy on the head in anger, instantly raising a steaming lump.Not far away, Sanji watched this scene and exhaled a ring of smoke helplessly.He turned his head and gave a cold glance at Judge, who was snickering in the distance.Sanji saw right through his snobbish father's disgusting face at a glance.But he didn't speak up to object.Because he knew very well that for Reiju, who had always been treated as a tool, staying on the Straw Hat's free ship was definitely the best outcome.In the distance, Vinsmoke Judge, seeing his goal achieved, had his mean old face break into a wide grin.His eldest daughter had successfully infiltrated the ranks of the Four Emperors; Germa 66's dream of hitching a ride was about to come true.He didn't want to stay here for another second and immediately ordered a full-speed withdrawal.Accompanied by a roar, Germa 66 disappeared into the depths of the clouds."Alright! Since we have a new partner joining, and even gained a super powerful Pastry Chef!"Luffy, ignoring the lump on his head, heartlessly raised his hands and cheered."Then let's have a banquet!!! I want to eat meat!"Cheerful music instantly began to play on the deck of the going merry.The Straw Hat crew, having survived the ordeal, quickly put the troubles of Totto Land behind them as a grand deck banquet officially began.Jinbe sat cross-legged on the grass, holding a wine bowl larger than a washbasin, heroically pouring wine into his mouth.Brook held a cup of black tea, his skeletal frame twisting into a flashy pose as he shuffled step by step toward Reiju."Yo-ho-ho-ho, beautiful and intellectual pink-haired lady, since we are already companions, could you let me appreciate your—""Bang!"A fist coated in Armament Haki descended from the sky, smashing Brook into a pile of broken bones."Stay away from the new woman! You perverted old skeleton!"Nami withdrew her smoking fist and cursed fiercely.Chopper held a pink cotton candy twice his size, rolling around happily on the deck.And at the very center of the banquet,Nami was stuck tightly to Luffy's left arm.She had not only taken off her jacket, wearing only a thin white shirt and hot pants, but was also desperately pressing her breathtakingly soft curves against Luffy's arm."Luffy, eat this piece of meat on the bone. I specially had Sanji roast it for you."With a cloyingly sweet smile on her face, Namiheld a large, sizzling piece of roasted meat with both hands and fed it directly to Luffy's mouth.Luffy didn't notice the thick smell of gunpowder in the air at all."Awoo—!!"He opened his large mouth and swallowed the meat in one bite, even crunching the bone."Delicious! Nami, why are you being so generous today!""Because you are my Captain~~"Nami deliberately emphasized the word "my" heavily,while looking up to cast a highly provocative glance at Reiju opposite them.In the corner, Reiju held a glass of red wine, leaning lazily against the back of her chair.Her long, straight legs were crossed, and she exuded the mature seduction unique to an older sister.Seeing Nami's food-protecting behavior, Reijudidn't get angry; instead, a mischievous smile curved her red lips."Quite energetic, this little Navigator," Reijuthought to herself.She gently swirled the wine glass, her seductive eyes not looking at Nami at all, but staring directly at Luffy's oil-stained face.Watching this man's foolish way of devouring meat,and feeling the laughter on this ship, free of any schemes,Reiju felt her originally frozen heart melting bit by bit.This unrestrained atmosphere of freedom was like a fatal poison, making her, poison pink who lived off toxins, completely addicted."Trying to monopolize such a dazzling man will come at a great cost!!"Reiju tilted her head back and drained the red wine in her glass.A drop of red wine slid down her fair neck, disappearing into that bottomless snowy-white valley.The two women's gazes collided fiercely in mid-air; the air was crackling with the sharp scent of jealousy.The banquet continued until late at night, with drunken companions lying scattered all over the deck.Sanji was cleaning the dishes in the kitchen, and Pudding was helping on the side, her face flushed.Whenever their fingers occasionally touched, they would both blush and emit steam, being incredibly innocent.On the deck, Nami, as the ship's manager, began assigning rooms for the night.She walked up to Reiju, arms crossed, a cold smile curling her lips."Hey, newcomer! The rooms on the ship are full. You'll sleep in that empty room on the left tonight."Reiju looked in the direction Nami pointed, her eyes twinkling."Oh? If I remember correctly, the room next to that one... seems to be Captain Luffy's private quarters?""You have a good memory."Nami snorted and leaned into Reiju's ear, lowering her voice,"I deliberately arranged for you to be there!!"There was unconcealed possessiveness in the depths of Nami's eyes.Having experienced this period of separation and thinking about the intimate interactions women like Robin and Uta might have had with Luffy, the fire in her heart could no longer be suppressed."Tonight, I'll let you, this pink-haired vixen, know who the true mistress of this ship is!!"After Nami finished speaking, she didn't give Reijua chance to argue. She turned around and grabbed the wrist of Luffy, who was still gnawing on a meat bone."Luffy! Stop eating!! Come back to the room with me!!""Eh? But I'm not full yet! There's still plenty of meat!""Stop talking! There's something better than meat waiting for you tonight!"With a domineering posture, Nami dragged the bewildered Captain into the Captain's quarters with long strides,and then locked the door with a 'bang'.Reiju stood in the empty corridor, looking at the closed wooden door.She reached out to tuck her long hair over her shoulder, two faint blushes quietly appearing on her beautiful face."Something better than meat, hmm..."Reiju chuckled softly, turned, and walked into the room next door.The night deepened!!
Chapter 492: Battle in the Captain's Cabin and the Listener Next Door!"Click—"The moment the door to the Captain's cabin closed, Nami's professional cold mask instantly crumbled, replaced by a stench of jealousy so sour it could choke someone.With her hands on her hips, she turned around aggressively, staring fixedly at the simple-minded Captain who was sprawling on the bed like a corpse, looking like a defensive little leopardess with her fur standing on end."You big idiot who attracts women everywhere!!!"Gritting her teeth in anger, Nami rushed over in a few steps and straddled Luffy's waist with her long legs."I'll let Sister Robin slide, and I've even tolerated that little brat Uta wanting to hang off you all day. But now, after a random fight, you actually brought back another pink-haired vixen who's full of schemes and has breasts as big as a cow's!"The more Nami spoke, the more aggrieved she felt, her beautiful large eyes filled with resentment."Do you really intend to start a super harem on this ship and collect every woman in the Grand Line?!"Luffy rested his hands behind his head, looking at the fuming Navigator on top of him.As a Transmigrator, Luffy knew exactly what this little wildcat was so angry about."The Pirate King owns the entire sea. Isn't it normal to have a few formidable women?"Luffy's hands were like two slippery loaches, skillfully sliding up Nami's fair waist and finally grabbing onto those two lethal curves."However..."Luffy applied a bit of pressure with his fingers, feeling the incredible elasticity beneath them. "The fire in my belly right now only wants to devour my Navigator completely.""Ngh..."Nami shuddered as if struck by an electric shock, and a deep blush instantly rushed to her face.But at the thought of that Germa big sister with a threat level of MAX living in the room next door, Nami's competitive streak directly overrode her shyness."Don't give me that sweet talk!"Instead of backing down, Nami leaned forward, pressing her prideful curves against Luffy's firm chest.She reached out her finger, lightly hooking and undoing the button of Luffy's vest, her eyes burning with undisguised heat and greed."Tonight, I am definitely going to drain you dry!"To give the person next door a resounding warning, Nami discarded even her usual bit of reserve.She proactively kissed him, intentionally amplifying the sweet, lazy moans in her throat."The wooden boards are very thin, Nami,"Luffy reminded her with a smirk during a gap in their kiss."The thinner the better!!!"With reddened eyes, Nami threw her arms tightly around Luffy's neck, adopting a desperate stance as if she were ready to take him down with her.However, the Navigator had clearly underestimated the terrifying endurance of the "Nika" form.Only an hour had passed."Eek—!""Lu... Luffy..."Nami, who had just been shouting about draining the Captain dry, was now completely routed.Her tearful pleas for mercy sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet of the night.※※※Just a wall away.Reiju was leaning against the wall.The elder sister had changed into a semi-transparent pink silk nightgown. The fabric was as thin as mist, clearly outlining her long, straight legs and the curves of her rounded hips.Originally, Reiju was holding a wine glass, a composed smile of someone watching a show hanging on her lips."What a jealous little girl!""Deliberately moaning so loudly, trying to use such a childish method to declare sovereignty and make me back off?"Reiju mused to herself, taking a light sip of the red wine.She was a cyborg of Germa 66, the emotionless Poison Pink. How could such a little girl's tricks disturb her?But...As time passed, the composure on Reiju's face gradually froze.The sounds from next door had lost the initial deliberate exaggeration of defiance, turning into an uncontrollable tremor coming from the depths of the soul."Ugh... I can't... Luffy... really...""Spare me... Captain... uuu..."Reiju leaned against the wall."That man... does his stamina have no limit?"Reiju's breathing unknowingly became hurried.She looked down at the red wine in her glass; ripples were spreading across the surface.In this small space, the sounds from next door were like an invisible hand, roughly stroking a nerve she had suppressed for over twenty years.A surge of wicked fire mysteriously ignited from deep within her lower abdomen and quickly spread throughout her body."So hot..."Deep blushes bloomed on Reiju's fair cheeks.She subconsciously put down her wine glass, and her long legs under the nightgown uncontrollably pressed together and rubbed.Those eyes, which were always calm, now actually shimmered with a misty, dazed light.In her mind, the image of that man on the deck during the day uncontrollably surfaced—the dazzling silhouette of him facing the gale and casually crushing a Four Emperors' Haki.That kind of freedom that disregarded everything was simply the most lethal poison in the world."If the person being held in that domineering man's arms and being thoroughly tormented right now... was me?"The moment this thought appeared, Reiju felt she had gone mad.But her body's instincts were terrifyingly honest.This elder sister, who had always lived with coldness and poison, had completely fallen into the vortex of desire under the auditory torture of the storm next door.※※※The next morning.Sunlight filtered through the porthole, spilling onto the messy, large bed in the captain's cabin."Mm-nngh..."Nami lay face down in the pillow like a limp cat."No more... Luffy... you human pile driver..."Even in her dreams, the Navigator was still subconsciously murmuring for mercy, with a tear of grievance even hanging from the corner of her eye.Last night's "battle of annihilation" had ultimately ended in her crushing defeat.Luffy, on the other hand, had long since put on his shorts and red vest, looking full of energy.He stretched a great, refreshing stretch.It seemed that last night's high-intensity "exercise" was just a warm-up for him."I'm so hungry! I wonder if Sanji has finished making the roast meat!"Luffy grinned widely and pushed open the door, stepping out.Just as the door opened, he happened to bump into Reiju coming out from next door.Today, Reiju had changed into a form-fitting pink casual outfit that outlined her explosive figure quite enticingly.However, beneath this elder sister's eyes, there were actually two faint dark circles."Oh! Sanji's big sister! Good morning!" Luffy waved lightheartedly.Looking at the man before her, who was as lively as ever as if nothing had happened last night, Reiju's lips couldn't help but twitch.Recalling how she had listened to the wall for most of the night, Reiju felt her cheeks burn.But on the surface, she remained the elegant and composed elder sister.She stepped in front of Luffy in her high heels, her alluring eyes almost ready to draw threads of desire."Good morning, Captain."Reiju deliberately leaned down, whispering into Luffy's ear."The 'waves' on the ship were quite big last night; they kept me from sleeping well all night!""Captain, your stamina... truly is bottomless like a monster's!"Luffy scratched the back of his head, looking innocent."Big waves? No way, there wasn't even a ripple on the sea last night! Maybe you're just not used to sleeping on a wooden bed!"Looking at this man who was like a beast in battle and in bed but incredibly dense in daily life, Reiju couldn't help but cover her red lips and chuckle.This ship really was a place full of surprises every day.While the atmosphere on the deck was peaceful, the style in the kitchen took a sudden turn.Sanji, the cook who usually fell for every woman he saw, was currently holding a plate of exquisite strawberry cupcakes, his face as red as a boiled shrimp.Beside him, Pudding, the formerly scheming and yandere girl of the Three-Eye Tribe, also had a face red to the ears, her three large eyes not daring to look at him at all.When they passed the plate, their fingers accidentally touched."Ah!""S-Sorry, Pudding-chan!""I-It's okay, Sanji-san!""Boom—"Clouds of white steam erupted from both their heads simultaneously as they froze in place from shyness.These two former enemies, now that they were dating on the ship, were actually so pure it was appalling!Compared to the commotion in the captain's cabin last night, they were simply in two different worlds."Yohohoho! The purity of youth is truly dazzling; even a skeleton like me without eyes is about to be blinded!"Brook sat beneath the main mast, playing a cheerful tune on his violin.Jinbe steered the ship steadily, while Chopper chased Luffy around the deck for cotton candy.The going merry, carrying both miracles and a romantic battlefield, bathed in the morning sun as it continued to break through the waves, heading steadily and firmly toward Wano Country!
Chapter 493: Prelude to Wano Country—The sunny's Shura Field!Fierce winds raged across the sea, and the sky was obscured by oppressive, heavy black clouds.The surging black currents, like a frenzied beast, continuously battered the hull of the sunny.This area of sea, with its harsh climate, was one of the most dangerous regions in the second half of the Grand Line——the outskirts of Wano Country!!However, this ghostly weather could not affect the joyful, somewhat wacky daily life on this miracle ship."Take this! Thunder Bagua!!!"With a spirited shout, a giant Spiked Club swung through the air in an exaggerated semi-circle, creating a strong whistling sound.Yamato stood barefoot on the deck, excitedly swinging the weapon in her hands.She was wearing a modified, sleeveless, pure white kimono!This outfit should have been full of the solemnity of a traditional samurai, but on Yamato, it created an extremely strong contrast.As she swung the Spiked Club with broad movements, the pure white kimono could not hide her proud, full breasts.Wild and uninhibited, yet exuding an unrefined, ultimate sensuality."Hey, hey, hey! Yamato! Be careful! Don't smash another hole in the deck that Franky just fixed!"Usopp hid behind the main mast, shouting with his hands clutching his head."Hahahaha! Sorry, sorry! I'm just so excited because we're finally almost back in Wano Country!"Yamato shouldered the Spiked Club with one hand, carelessly wiped the sweat from her forehead, and let out a bright, heroic smile.On the other side of the deck, the atmosphere was completely different.Uta, wearing her iconic red and white performance outfit, sat listlessly on the swing.Her slender legs, clad in different colored stockings, swung back and forth boredly in the air.The world's number one Diva was currently like a kitten that had left its owner, exuding a low-pressure aura of "boredom.""Sigh..."Uta let out a long sigh, her small mouth pouting so high it could hold an oil bottle.Without that idiot in the straw hat by her side, she felt the sea breeze wasn't sweet anymore, and even her inspiration for singing had vanished without a trace."What's wrong, our little Diva? This is already the twenty-seventh time you've sighed this morning."A pleasant scent of Violets wafted over.Robin carried a cup of steaming black coffee and walked gracefully to the swing.The Archaeologist was draped in a dark, slim-fitting trench coat; though she hadn't dressed up intentionally, her tall figure and naturally mature aura were still fully revealed in the sea breeze.Her fair skin seemed to shimmer in the gloomy weather, and her lips wore that signature, slightly mischievous, gentle smile."Sister Robin..."Uta looked up, her large eyes watery and full of grievance."When on earth is that big dummy Luffy coming? It's already been several days since we separated.""Maybe he's being entangled by some beautiful female pirate right now and has even forgotten his own name."The more Uta thought about it, the angrier she got, her fingers tightly clutching the hem of her skirt."That playboy! That big idiot!"Seeing Uta's clearly jealous and cute appearance, Robin let out a chuckle."Oh my, if the Captain heard you say that about him, he'd surely be so sad he wouldn't be able to eat meat."Robin took a sip of coffee, her eyes dancing with amusement."But then again, the Captain really does have an irresistible charm!!""But the one he misses most in his heart must be little Uta, who sings for him."Teased by Robin, Uta's fair cheeks instantly turned bright red, even her small ears were flushed."Who... who cares if he misses me!"Uta retorted stutteringly, her eyes guiltily drifting elsewhere."I'm just afraid that without me by his side, he won't even know how to throw a banquet!"At this point, Uta suddenly realized something, her big eyes darting around as she counter-attacked:"And it's really Sister Robin! You don't say it, but you must miss him like crazy in your heart, right?""Last night, I saw you staring blankly at Luffy's den den mushi!""Oh, you found me out."Robin didn't panic; instead, she admitted it frankly.She raised her hand to tuck a strand of black hair, blown messy by the wind, behind her ear.That moment of mature elegance even made Uta, a girl herself, daze for a second."After all, our Captain is the man who changed my life!!"The two women teased each other on the deck; although they were discussing the same man, the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.As women by Luffy's side, they had long grown used to each other's presence; this occasional jealousy had instead become a seasoning in their long daily voyages.While the front of the deck was filled with laughter and chatter,A corner at the stern of the sunny was shrouded in a cloud of almost tangible black depression.Trafalgar Law leaned against the railing with his arms crossed, pulling the brim of his fluffy spotted hat extremely low, trying to completely isolate himself from this noisy world.This dignified Surgeon of Death, a great pirate with a bounty of over a billion, currently felt his heart was so tired that he even wanted to dig a hole in the deck and bury himself.How on earth had he fallen to this point today?"Do these idiots have even a shred of the tension required to go and subjugate one of the Four Emperors?"Law roared inwardly.Wano Country was right ahead, the base of Kaido of the Beasts, the man known as the worlds strongest creature!And what about these guys?One was swinging a club like a maniac, two were acting jealous, and the other two..."SUPER—!!!"A deafening, perverted shout exploded right in Law's ear.Law shuddered in shock and snapped his head up.He saw Franky wearing a pair of exaggerated sunglasses.He struck his signature star pose, his arms slamming together."Tra-guy! Look, look! This is the Super Invincible Glow Machine 3.0 that I just developed last night!"Franky was excited like a total fool,Directly shoving a strange iron contraption flashing with piercing red, green, and blue lights into Law's face."Waaaaah! So cool! This is truly a man's romance!"Usopp popped out from nowhere, his eyes already turned into sparkling stars, circling the glowing iron contraption incessantly, with drool almost leaking from the corner of his mouth."Right, right! This is an epoch-making invention that can flash continuously for seventy-two hours without losing power!" Franky said proudly.Law's face was covered in black lines, and a giant vein had already popped on his forehead in the shape of a cross."Get away from me!! I have absolutely no interest in this useless scrap metal that only knows how to glow!!"Law spat out coldly, turning around to find a quiet place."Don't be so cold, Tra-guy!" Usopp grabbed Law's left arm."Exactly! This is SUPER art! You need to use your heart to feel its soul!"Franky unceremoniously propped up Law's right arm.The two of them, one on each side, completely ignored the murderous intent emanating from the Surgeon of Death and forcefully propped him up right in front of that iron contraption."ROOM!"Law reached his limit and finally extended his finger, preparing to activate his Ope-Ope no Miability to cut these two annoying guys into eight pieces."Look! It's starting to change colors!"Usopp shouted.The iron contraption suddenly emitted a piercing electronic sound,Followed by a burst of intense multicolored glow, directly enveloping Law in a disco-like hallucinogenic light.Law's finger, raised in mid-air, froze.His usually cold and expressionless handsome face, now illuminated by the alternating red, green, and blue lights, looked ridiculous to the extreme."Let go of me..."Law's voice carried an unprecedented sense of despair.A dignified billion-bounty pirate was actually being forced to watch two idiots play with a flashlight here.If this scene were seen by the Marine or other pirates, he wouldn't be able to show his face in the Grand Line for the rest of his life."Fantastic! Tra-guy is also so shocked by this SUPER invention that he's speechless!"Franky was so moved that he shed two lines of machine oil tears."I told you no one could resist the charm of the glow machine!" Usopp said triumphantly.Looking at these two guys who were moved by their own actions, Law completely gave up struggling.He limply dropped his arms and pulled the brim of his spotted hat to the lowest point, hiding his face which had lost all will to live.Just destroy it, hurry up, there's no hope for this world.Just as the daily Shura Field and wacky comedy continued on the sunny, the Navigator's urgent voice suddenly came from the bow."Everyone, pay attention! The situation of the sea current has changed!"Carrot stood on the lookout, her two long rabbit ears standing upright, loudly reporting the situation to those below.The originally harsh and turbulent black current, for some reason, was starting to become visibly clear to the naked eye!!!Everyone immediately put away their playful thoughts.Yamato gripped her Spiked Club, Robin put down her coffee cup,Even Law, who had been on the verge of a breakdown, looked up, his eyes becoming sharp once more.On the horizon ahead, the deafening roar of water currents could be faintly heard.The real challenge of Wano Country, it seemed, was only just beginning.
Chapter 494: Wano Country Prelude — Arrival!The violent currents, which had been as black as ink and incredibly turbulent just a moment ago,suddenly became visibly clear, as if someone had cast a super cleansing spell on the water.In less than a few minutes, the seawater beneath the sunny was crystal clear,even shimmering with a dreamy light under the faint sunlight filtering through the clouds."Hey, hey, hey! What's with this current? It looked like it was going to swallow us whole just now, so how did it get so clear all of a sudden?"Usopp leaned over the ship's railing, his long nose nearly poking the water, with an expression like he'd seen a ghost.Carrot pricked up her long rabbit ears and hopped excitedly on the deck:"Wow! It's so clear! You can even see the rocks at the bottom! Garchu!"While everyone was still dazed, a massive dark shadow suddenly emerged from beneath the water."Something's there! Something huge is coming from underwater!"Chopper was so scared he immediately hugged Zoro's leg, tears streaming down his face,"Is it Sea Kings?! Are we going to be eaten?!"Zoro curled his lip impatiently, his hand already on the wado ichimonji at his waist, his eyes filled with unmistakable fighting spirit:"Perfect timing. My hands have been itching lately; this'll be a good way to stretch my muscles."However, when the massive shadow completely broke the surface, everyone's jaws dropped."Splash—!!!"With a thunderous sound, a giant koi leaped out of the sea, wagging its head and tail!Its red and white scales shimmered in the sun, and its two long barbels swung back and forth in the air.Then, one, two, ten...Hundreds and thousands of giant koi, like a trained army, surged forward majestically along the clear current."These... these are carp?!"Usopp's eyes nearly popped out,"What kind of New World joke is this! Since when do carp grow as big as mountains!"Yamato held the Spiked Club in one hand and stepped onto the railing, laughing out loud without restraint."Hahaha! How nostalgic! These are the giant koi unique to Wano Country!""Seeing them means we're almost there!"Yamato waved her arms excitedly!!!"Wait... Yamato, did you just say we'll reach Wano Country by following the direction the koi are swimming?"In the corner, Trafalgar Law pressed down the brim of his spotted hat, a rare hint of panic appearing on his handsome, gloomy face.He extended a finger, pointing tremulously toward the horizon directly ahead of the sunny."But the direction they're swimming... is toward a wall!"Everyone followed Law's finger and gasped collectively.At the end of the current, there was no island coastline at all, but a super-massive waterfall so high its top was invisible, seemingly piercing straight into the sky!Violent water poured down from deep within the clouds, the sound terrifying enough to shatter eardrums.And those giant koi were actually jumping up the waterfall one by one, swimming against the current for their lives!"You've got to be kidding?!"Usopp's face was distorted in fear, resembling 'The Scream',"Are we supposed to climb the waterfall like the koi?! How can a ship climb a waterfall!!!"Before everyone could react to the shock, the sunny was already pulled into the extremely violent whirlpool at the base of the waterfall."Hold on tight!!!"Franky, at the helm, roared, but even his massive mechanical arms seemed a bit inadequate in the face of this natural disaster."Boom—!"A massive wave crashed against the side of the ship, causing the sunny's deck to tilt at an absurd angle."Eek—!"With a startled cry, Uta, who was already a bit distracted, slipped.Her slender legs instantly lost balance, and she fell backward uncontrollably.As she fell, her red and white short skirt was heartlessly blown up by the wind.Uta's face turned beet red, and she frantically tried to cover her skirt, but her body slid even faster, heading straight for the tilted railing."Thirty Fleur."Just then, a lazy and magnetic female voice rang out in the wind.Robin stood firmly on the tilted deck, her hands elegantly crossed over her chest.Countless pink flower petals flew about the deck.Immediately following, dozens of fair arms sprouted directly from the wooden planks.They precisely and gently supported Uta's back and the backs of her knees, steadily catching the World Diva."Are you alright, little Uta?"Robin turned her head, a gentle smile on her lips, her eyes full of the composure of someone who had everything under control."I'm... I'm fine, thank you, Sister Robin."Uta quickly smoothed her skirt, her face red, her heart pounding.If that idiot Luffy were here, he definitely would have seen everything when she nearly flashed everyone!Thinking of this, Uta's face grew even hotter.However, while Robin's Hana Hana no Mi was gentle toward girls, it wasn't nearly as kind to the rough men on the ship.To steady everyone, the other arms sprouting from the deck ruthlessly grabbed onto everyone's vital spots."Hey, hey, hey! Robin! Just grab my belt, don't grab my long nose!"Usopp's nose was squeezed hard by an arm, making tears flow from the pain."Let go of me... I can stand steady on my own..."The most pathetic one was Trafalgar Law!!The cool and aloof Surgeon of Death was currently being pinned firmly against the main mast by four or five fair arms.One arm even unreasonably grabbed the back collar of his long black trench coat, lifting him up like a little chick.Law pressed his hat down hard, the dark aura around him almost solidifying.He was a great pirate with a bounty of over a billion; was he really going to hang from someone else's mast in such a humiliating posture before the final battle in Wano Country even began?!"These idiots... Once I get off this ship, I'm definitely going to slice them into pieces and throw them into the sea..."Law wailed weakly in his heart, having completely given up on struggling."Is everyone still there?!"Franky, wearing his exaggerated sunglasses, gripped the steering wheel tightly and laughed out loud at everyone."Since there's a waterfall ahead, we only have one way to go!"Franky suddenly let go of the wheel and struck his perverted pentagon star pose with his arms joined above his head."SUPER—!!!"Along with his perverted and chuunibyou shout, Franky stomped heavily on the red button on the console."Now is the time to show the sunny's true power!""Watch closely, Tra-guy! This is an ultimate romance even more manly than a glowing machine!""Who wants to see your scrap metal!" Law roared through gritted teeth while hanging from the mast."Coup de Burst! Prepare to charge!"Franky ignored Law's protest and shouted the command.The massive energy storage device at the bottom of the hold immediately began to frantically pump cola.The entire hull of the sunny began to vibrate slightly, and a massive amount of pressure frantically gathered at the exhaust port at the stern.Just a second before the massive wave ahead was about to swallow the sunny whole!"Coup de Burst—Fire!!!""Boom—!!!"A terrifying sonic boom that felt like it could tear the sea apart suddenly exploded!A violent white airwave erupted from the stern of the sunny, visible to the naked eye.This unreasonable thrust forcibly pulled the large wooden ship out of the abyssal whirlpool!Against the backdrop of flying spray and schools of giant koi.The golden sunny braved the violent waterfall and, in an exaggerated posture that completely ignored gravity, directly entered brute-force flight mode!"We're flying!!!"Usopp spread his arms in the wind, his fear instantly turning into ecstasy, snot and tears trailing behind him in long strands."Hahahaha! This is great! Fly higher!!!"Yamato waved her Spiked Club excitedly!!!Robin used her arms to steady everyone, an elegant smile on her lips!The violent waterfall currents receded rapidly on both sides of the ship. The intense feeling of weightlessness made Uta involuntarily close her eyes, but the corners of her mouth curved up uncontrollably.This was Luffy's ship, always full of these heart-pounding, crazy adventures."Bang—!"With a final muffled sound as they broke through the clouds.The sunny forcibly crossed this so-called insurmountable natural barrier. After drawing a beautiful arc in the air, it crashed into a calm and open inland sea.Massive splashes landed on the deck, washing away the storms of the outer sea.Ahead, an ancient and mysterious land finally emerged from the mist!!!Wano Country, we've arrived!!!
Chapter 495: Wano Country Prologue—When in Rome!"We survived!!!"Usopp sprawled on the deck with his limbs spread wide, clutching his long nose tightly, looking as if he had just returned from the gates of hell.Over by the main mast, Trafalgar Law finally managed to break free from the unreasonable restraint of the Hana Hana no Mi.As soon as this cool and aloof Surgeon of Death's feet touched the ground, he immediately pulled his spotted cap down as low as possible, the dark aura emanating from him almost turning physical.He swore he never wanted to experience being hung on a mast like a kite again for the rest of his life... it was a total social death scene.To avoid alerting the enemy, Franky steered the sunny along the edge of the inner sea, finally docking the ship at a very hidden coastal spot."Everyone, although we've successfully arrived in Wano Country, this is the Beasts Pirates' headquarters."Robin walked elegantly to the center of the deck, her lips still curled in that composed smile.Like a magician, she pulled a heap of clothing out of several large wooden crates behind her."To avoid raising the enemy's suspicion, we must do as the locals do!!!""I've specially prepared these traditional Wano Country clothes beforehand; everyone, please change into them."Hearing about the costume change, the atmosphere on the deck instantly became lively.In less than ten minutes, the wooden cabin door was suddenly pushed open."Hahaha! These clothes are so awkward to wear; I feel like I can't even stretch my arms!"With a hearty, vigorous laugh, Yamato was the first to stride out.She had originally changed into a tight traditional samurai kimono, but this wild and untamed big sister clearly couldn't stand such restrictive clothing!!!She unceremoniously yanked open the collar of the kimono.Yamato casually tied a purple-and-white Shimenawa around her waist, perfectly outlining her slender yet firm midriff.In this outfit, she didn't look like a stiff traditional samurai at all.Instead, it blended unrefined wild heroism with a pulse-pounding, extreme sensuality to an unfair degree."But wearing it open like this is much more comfortable! As long as I can fight freely, it's fine!"Yamato swung her Spiked Club, her face full of excitement.Next, Uta also jogged out of the cabin.The world's number one songstress had changed into a cute, short red-and-white kimono, wearing a pair of exquisite Geta.The hem of the short kimono stopped precisely at the top of her thighs; with her light steps, her snow-white legs were exposed to the air.Uta spun around, the skirt of the kimono fluttering; she was full of energy, with a hint of a young girl's specific innocent yet seductive charm."How is it? Does it look good?"Uta held her hands behind her back, tilting her head slightly.Just after asking, her peripheral vision unconsciously drifted toward Yamato's exaggerated, bursting neckline, and then she looked down at herself.Though she had a good figure herself, compared to Yamato's unreasonable assets, she still felt a bit lacking.Uta puffed out her chest defiantly, a faint blush creeping onto her fair cheeks.She muttered to herself:"Hmph, if that big idiot Luffy saw me in this, he'd definitely be dazed!""When he arrives, I must be the first to stand before him!"While Uta's head was full of romantic fantasies about reuniting with her own Captain,A pleasant Violet fragrance spread across the deck with the breeze.Everyone's gaze was instantly pinned to the tall figure at the cabin door.Robin pushed open the door and strolled out.She had changed into a deep purple Geishakimono; the fabric looked very prestigious!!The clothes clung tightly to her body, perfectly accentuating her mature, perfect figure; it was lethal.As Robin stepped elegantly, her glowing white feet were occasionally visible through the deep purple fabric,Exuding a fatal allure enough to make any man's blood rush to his head instantly.She had her jet-black hair pinned up high, revealing a graceful swan neck.Robin walked to the center of the deck, glanced back slightly, and smiled at everyone.That natural mature charm, paired with the faint hint of mischief in her eyes—my god, she could steal souls away."Waooooh! So beautiful!!!"Usopp and Franky exaggeratedly clutched their noses as blood sprayed out, turning them into two fountains on the deck.Uta looked at Robin's stunning, heart-stopping appearance, and the smile on her face instantly froze.Crisis! A strong sense of crisis shot straight to her head!If Luffy saw Sister Robin dressed like this, his eyes would turn into hearts and stick right to her!Robin seemed to notice the little songstress's resentful gaze,She elegantly covered her red lips with her wide sleeves, a mischievous smile in her eyes that saw through everything."Ara, Uta looks very cute in that outfit too!""I'm sure if the Captain saw you, he wouldn't be able to resist wanting to eat you all up."Having her thoughts exposed by Robin, Uta's face instantly turned red to the ears, and she waved her hands frantically:"Who—who cares what that big idiot thinks! Sister Robin, you're so mean!"The ladies' fashion show made the atmosphere on deck incredibly flirtatious, while the men's side took a completely different turn."Stop nagging; as long as the clothes don't interfere with drawing my sword, it's fine."Zoro strode over.He had changed into a dark green Ronin robe, with wado ichimonji, sandai kitetsu, and Shusui—three famous swords—neatly tucked into his waist.The Mosshead swordsman casually left the front of his robe open, revealing his iron-like pectoral muscles and hideous scars.One hand on his sword hilt, his mouth curled into a wild and arrogant grin."From today on, my name in this land shall be—Zorojuro!"Zorojuro's entrance was filled with fighting spirit,While Trafalgar Law, who followed behind him, had "forced to perform" written all over him.Law was forced to change into a pitch-black traditional samurai outfit, with a wide Japanese-style Straw Hat covering his constantly furrowed brow.It had to be admitted, this outfit combined with Law's cold and sharp features maxed out his cool and aloof handsome vibe.However, the Surgeon of Death's inner mind was screaming internally.Why did he have to play dress-up on this ship of idiots!"Tra-guy! You look SUPER cool in that outfit!" Franky gave Law a thumbs-up."As expected of Tra-guy, that cold assassin vibe is spot on!" Usopp also gave a thumbs-up.Two veins popped on Law's forehead; he pressed down the edge of his Straw Hat, his fingers gripping kikoku trembling slightly as he growled through gritted teeth:"You two idiots better shut up right now, or I'll slice you into sashimi!"With everyone finished changing, the Straw Hatvanguard finally donned their new skins and stood on the land of Wano Country.Zorojuro took a deep breath of the earthy air, his beast-like eyes burning with undisguised, fanatical fighting spirit."Since we're here, what are we waiting for?"Zorojuro's thumb lightly pushed the guard of wado ichimonji, revealing a section of the bright blade."Let's just charge straight to that place called Onigashima and cut off Kaido of the Beasts's head to go with our sake!"
Chapter 496: Wano Country Prelude — The Pirate's Rules!"Just charge straight into that place called Onigashima and chop off Kaido of the Beasts's head to go with our drinks!"As soon as those words left Zorojuro's mouth, the once quiet and secluded coast instantly fell into an eerie silence.Then..."Hahahaha! Great idea! That proposal is exactly to my liking!"Yamato shouted excitedly, her eyes flashing with two rays of fanatical golden light.She stepped onto a nearby reef, swinging the massive Spiked Club in her hand until it whistled through the air."If we're going to open the borders, then charging straight in is definitely the most satisfying way!""I want to go too! I'll personally prove my strength to that bastard Kaido!"Yamato laughed heartily, completely unconcerned that her peerless, full curves were shaking violently under her loose collar.Zoro grinned, revealing a wild and arrogant smile; his fighting spirit was already at its peak.Ever since that life-and-death struggle with Golden Lion Shiki three months ago, he hadn't encountered a decent opponent, and his hands had been itching for a fight.The two of them hit it off instantly and turned to leave.Zoro was even striding off while pointing in the opposite direction:"Onigashima is this way, right? I'm going to go slice it in half right now.""Hey, hey, hey! You're pointing in the completely opposite direction! Can you not even tell the difference between the sea and the land anymore, Mosshead?!"Usopp's eyes nearly popped out in fright as he desperately clung to Zoro's leg.Bepo was also breaking out in a cold sweat, hanging onto Zoro's other leg:"Don't talk about going to cut down one of the Four Emperors in such a casual tone! People will die! You'll definitely be eaten in one bite by Kaido!"Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, the two Mink Tribeleaders, quickly stepped forward to hit the brakes."Wait! Please, both of you, stay calm!" Inuarashiwas so anxious he nearly bit through his pipe.Nekomamushi was also waving his hands repeatedly, the whiskers on his fat face trembling."You know Kaido's strength, and Onigashima is even more impregnable! Barging in like this is simply suicide, meow!"Nekomamushi hurriedly proposed,"We should secretly call upon the samurai remnants of the Kozuki Family, gather our strength, and then take Kaido's head in one fell swoop when the time is right!"Inuarashi nodded heavily:"That's right. The samurai with rebellion in their hearts have the Kozuki Family mark on their ankles. We can...""Super boring!"Franky struck his signature pose, his face behind the sunglasses full of disdain."Instead of sneakily handing out flyers, why don't I build a super flyer-distributing tank that can fire lasers!""It could spread flyers across the entire Wano Country in a single day! Now that is a man's romance!""Wouldn't that be discovered by the Beasts Pirateson the very first day?! You idiot cyborg!" Usoppranted frantically.The coast instantly turned into a chaotic mess.Yamato and Zoro insisted on charging straight in;The two Minks insisted on underground work;Franky was pitching his machine, and Usopp was having a mental breakdown.Uta, wearing a red and white kimono, sat on a clean round stone.She rested her chin on her hands, listening to the group's bickering. Far from being annoyed, she seemed a bit lost in thought.The world-famous diva's small feet in geta sandals swayed gently in the air, and the flawless white absolute territory beneath her hem was exceptionally alluring.If that big idiot in the straw hat were here, what would he choose?A sweet smile unconsciously curled at the corners of Uta's mouth.There was no need to guess; that idiot would definitely shout, "How interesting! I'm going to Onigashima to send Kaido flying!" with his eyes sparkling,And then be the first to rush out and cause a mountain of trouble.Thinking of this, Uta sighed somewhat dejectedly.She looked down at the cute kimono she had specifically dressed up in, her fair cheeks flushing slightly.She really wanted him to see her in a kimono soon.Robin stood elegantly to the side, seemingly seeing through Uta's thoughts."It seems everyone is very energetic."Robin lightly covered her red lips, her mature and deep eyes holding a hint of playful amusement."However, if Mr. Captain were here, he would probably have charged into the enemy's base to look for roast meat by now."Just as the situation was becoming more and more chaotic, and Zoro had even drawn his sword halfway, prepared to force his way out."All of you, shut up."A cold voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears.Trafalgar Law leaned against a massive rock, arms crossed.He slightly lowered his wide, Wano-style straw hat, making it impossible to see his gloom-filled eyes.But judging by the black aura of resentment radiating from him that was almost manifesting physically, the Surgeon of Death's patience had reached its absolute limit.The entire area instantly went silent, and everyone turned to look at this cool and stoic man."Tra-guy, do you have any good ideas?" Usoppasked cautiously.Law took a deep breath, as if trying his best to suppress the urge to draw kikoku and slice all these idiots into sashimi."You idiots, do you think taking down one of the Four Emperors is some kind of children's game?"Law's voice was low, carrying an unquestionable pressure.He turned his head toward Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, ruthlessly pouring cold water on them."And you two!! Your restoration plan is absolutely ridiculous!!"Inuarashi was stunned and frowned, somewhat unconvinced:"Lord Law, the samurai of the Kozuki Family have been waiting for the right moment. How is this ridiculous?""Heh—!!"Law held up a finger, his gaze rational to the point of being cold."There is still a whole year until that bullshit prophecy!!""Wano Country has been ruled by Kaido for so many years; the common people have long since fallen into despair!!""Right now, no one will believe you, and certainly no one will risk their entire clan being wiped out to follow a bunch of pirates who suddenly appeared to take down Kaido."Inuarashi and Nekomamushi were left speechless.This was indeed the most fatal reality."Furthermore—!!"Law extended a second finger, his hand slowly gripping the hilt of kikoku at his waist."Clang—"Half of the snow-white blade was pushed out of its scabbard, the cold light reflecting on Law's grim face."Get our identities straight!"Law's gaze suddenly became extremely aggressive, sweeping over Yamato, Zoro, and the two Minks."We are pirates, not some saviors of the masses!!""We have no obligation, nor the time, to save this country, and even less need to help others with some restoration project."These words were sharp, even cold-blooded.But precisely, this was the most realistic law of survival in the New World.Law slammed kikoku back into its scabbard with a crisp click."We came to Wano Country only to follow that simple-minded Captain's orders and pull down the Four Emperor Kaido.""That is all."Law's tone was absolutely rational, without a shred of sentimentality:"Every action must center around taking out Kaido!!""Not playing some hero-saving-the-country drama!!!"The whole place fell silent.Even Yamato, who had been clamoring to open the borders, was stunned.She looked at Law, seemingly realizing for the first time the true weight of the word "pirate.""Makes sense."Surprisingly, the first to break the silence was Zorojuro.The moss-headed swordsman sheathed wado ichimonji back at his waist and grinned."Since we're pirates, we'll play by the pirates' rules!!""Tra-guy, seeing how confident you look, you must already have a plan, right?"Law adjusted his straw hat, hiding the slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.He didn't have any confident plan!He was just afraid these idiots would expose themselves early and get everyone killed!But as the only one in the current team who actually used his brain, Law could only bite the bullet and step up."It's simple," Law said coldly. "Divide and conquer.""Before the master arrives, everyone will split up and go into hiding in various towns!!""Our mission is singular: collect information on the Beasts Pirates' troop distribution, the terrain of Onigashima, and Kaido's movements!!""And most importantly!"Law's gaze was fixed firmly on Zoro and Yamato, his voice practically squeezed through his teeth."Do not cause trouble! Do not fight! Do not expose your identities early!...Especially you two!""Huh? Why target me specifically?" Zoro pouted unhappily."Because you're a super lost cause with no sense of direction plus an unreasonable battle maniac!" Usopp and Bepo roared in unison.Law didn't bother wasting words with them and directly issued the final ultimatum."This is an order!!""If anyone dares to ruin the plan early, I'll use my ability to cut off all their limbs and throw them into the sea to feed the fish."This threat, full of killing intent, finally made this group of restless individuals restrain themselves a bit."In that case, let's keep a low profile for the time being," Robin smiled, breaking the deadlock.Uta also stood up, dusting off her kimono, her large eyes sparkling again."Then let's see who can collect the most information!""When Luffy arrives, I'll definitely present the most detailed map of Onigashima to him. He'll surely praise me!"Uta clenched her fair little fists, her face full of drive to impress her sweetheart.Looking at this group that finally looked a bit like a team, Law let out a long sigh in his heart.He felt like his heart was going to give out early because of these idiots.However, as long as he could temporarily stabilize the situation, once that man in the straw hatarrived...This War of the Emperors that would overturn the entire world would officially begin.Law looked up at the gloomy sky in the distance.The oppressive feeling before the storm had already quietly descended upon this ancient and closed land.