The Chambord Islands, located in front of the Red Continent in the middle of the Great Line, are known as the "Island of Departure Again."
This island is located near Marineland, the headquarters of the Navy, and not far from the Holy Land of Mariejoia, so it is often visited by Celestial Dragons.
There are many "Archman mangroves" growing here. Because the roots of the mangroves need to breathe, the dense roots will always be exposed on the sea, forming the Shampoo Islands.
The island is composed of 79 huge mangrove trees, all of which are numbered to divide the areas.
There are towns and facilities at the root of each tree, and their functions are different.
1st to 29th: There are mainly human trafficking shops, human auctions, illegal zones, etc.
30th to 39th: Mainly include soap bubble park, etc.
No. 40 to 49: There are mainly tourist areas, specialty shops, etc.
No. 50 to 59: Mainly shipyards, coating craftsmen, etc.
No. 60 to 69: Mainly include naval garrison, government entrance and exit, etc.
No. 70 to 79: There are mainly hotel streets, etc.
The trunks of mangroves are marked with numbers, which are clearly visible at a glance.
"I really don't understand why the green algae-headed swordsman would get lost in a place like this."
Renn checked the number on the mangrove tree and complained.
He is now in Area 49, and going down seems to be the shipyard and the coating area for craftsmen.
But he didn't need coating, and he didn't think he could just meet Pluto Rayleigh who had become an old coating craftsman there.
Naturally, he chose to go left, to the specialty area, Bubble Park...
This is a very magical and beautiful island, with large and small bubbles floating in the air. They become colorful under the scattering of sunlight, making people feel like they are in a dream kingdom.
This is the bubble formed by the expansion of the resin due to air when the roots of the mangrove tree breathe.
These bubbles are very elastic and difficult to burst, at least near the islands.
While walking on the soft grass, Ren saw a large bubble expanding from the surface of the ground and sat on it.
The bubble bounced a few times, but it was still suspended, carrying him around slowly.
"Sir, do you need to buy a bubble car?"
Next to him, a tall and thick man saw this and immediately came over to sell the bubble car.
The bubble car is a simple windmill device. It is put into the bubble and pedaled to create wind force, so that the bubble floating in the air, which is not stressed, can be pushed forward.
The middle-aged vendor had a broad smile. He took off the low-quality cigarette in his mouth and introduced enthusiastically:
"Bubble cars are very cheap. For only 10,000 Baileys, you can own this magical and convenient vehicle and use it to fly around the world..."
"Don't be ridiculous, brother."
Renn sneered, "Although I haven't been back for five years, I am a local, thank you."
"Dry!"
The middle-aged vendor couldn't help but cursed in a low voice, turned around and left without saying a word.
Bubbles are only adapted to the climatic range of the Argi mangroves.
Once the bubble leaves the climate zone of the Shampoo Islands, the resin component will explode because it cannot fully exert its power, and the same is naturally true for the bubble car.
Unless you are a local, once you buy a bubble car and leave the Shampoo Islands, it will become a piece of junk.
Vendors selling bubble cars like to slaughter the fat sheep that have just arrived.
Don’t underestimate 10,000 Baileys, the cost of bubble cars is relatively low.
A small businessman who deceives ten out-of-towners earns 100,000 beli a day, 3 million a month, and more than 30 million a year... After deducting the cost, it is still a profit.
By analogy, it is more profitable than cell phone stickers...
“Wei Bao, fresh Wei Bao!”
Beside the street, the owner of the specialty shop shouted loudly.
"Give me ten, stuffed with beef, thank you."
Ren was seduced by the scent and immediately stopped. He looked at the freshly baked bags in the steamer and paid for one.
Weibao is a steamed bun.
The reason why it is called Wei Bao is because it is a bun on the Great Line.
In the same way, there are also Weibing, Weitiao, Viagra... cough cough.
"Mmm, it smells so good!"
While eating the beef stuffed buns, Ren walked towards his home.
He owns real estate here and is a proper local.
Because the Francis couple were indeed real people. They were indeed explorers from the Chambord Islands and died in a shipwreck.
Of course, they have no children at all, and Ren was programmed and inserted by the system.
He walked leisurely to Area 16, and was stopped as soon as he entered an alley.
"Ren? How dare you come back, you damn liar?!"
The person who stopped him had a sharp mouth and a monkey's cheek, and a sinister eyebrow and a rat's eye. He looked very cunning and insidious.
But he is very tall and intimidating.
This man's name is Pittman, the boss of the "Hound Pets", a human trafficking gang in the Shampoo Islands. He is staring at Ren with a surprised and extremely angry look.
Don't underestimate him, he is the trafficker who originally kidnapped the mermaid Kemi, and indirectly caused the incident of Luffy fighting the Celestial Dragons.
"I've missed you so much these years!"
Pittman reached out and grabbed Ren's collar, and said with fierce eyes, "I think about it day and night, and I can hardly sleep!"
Listen to these words of tiger and wolf.
"Sorry, I'm not gay."
Ren swatted his hand away, took a few steps back, and stared at him very unhappy, "Also, who are you? I don't even know you!"
"Don't you know? I know your stinky face turning into ashes!"
Pitman sneered and said, "Don't pretend to be stupid. I heard your shit was reheated and became smelly again, so I came to you with my nose covered!"
Renn: "..."
Three consecutive qualities, very powerful.
"Why didn't you say anything?"
The trafficker Pittman was furious and asked, "Do you think that by remaining silent, you don't have to pay back the 20 million Baileys you owe me?!"
Renn: "..."
Misunderstandings, all misunderstandings, he wanted to say that he never lent him any money...
No, there was no such person as Renn before.
But I think people won't believe it.
It was impossible to pay back the money, Ren shrugged and reminded deliberately:
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Please note, he is now a big pirate with a bounty of 500 million beli.
"Looked at it."
"and you……"
"Hahahahahaha..."
Pittman laughed heartily and said with a sarcastic face, "You don't mean to say that you are the great swordsman Wren, do you?
Don't be ridiculous, they just happen to have the same name, why don't you just take a pee and look in the mirror!
You are ugly and mischievous, and you still want to pretend to be a boss. Does your father know that you are so awesome? If you had one-tenth of the skills of the great swordsman Ren, you would not be chased by the navy like a lost dog.
Jump down!"
"..."
It’s another three consecutive rounds of quality, and a tic-tac-toe has appeared on Ren’s forehead, “Speak well, little friend.”
"Is the debt still justified?"
Pitman looked disdainful, "Do you think you can be arrogant with a little swordsmanship and a few kilograms of strength? Do you know how many people you have offended? If you are a grandson, please stop pretending to be an uncle to me. Believe it or not, I..."
Bang!
Without any warning, a sandbag-sized fist quickly enlarged in front of Pittman, hitting him so hard that his face was distorted!
His body instantly flew sideways and hit the wall. His body was embedded in the wall of the alley, and countless cracks suddenly appeared on it.
Pittman's face was bruised and swollen, he was foaming at the mouth, his neck tilted and he passed out.
"I've asked you to speak properly."
Ren slowly withdrew his fist, took a sip, and turned around without even looking at Pittman who was embedded in the wall.
Is this a 20 million beli question?
With a fortune of one billion, would he be reluctant to part with a mere 20 million Baileys?
Moreover, he has always been modest and low-key, and he does not like to abuse violence and show off his cruelty.
Even if he is a garbage trafficker, as long as Mr. Pittman can talk to him properly, he will definitely pay back the money, with bank interest.
Regardless of whether others believe it or not, he believes it anyway.
Master Renn, who refused to pay back the money he owed, hit someone and walked away.
Within a few minutes, an energetic old man with long curly silver hair, wearing a pair of glasses, walked over.
"Young people today are so ruthless. What if someone loses their life?"
The old man took Pittman out of the wall and put him on the ground.
He touched Pittman's trouser pocket with his fingers, took out a bulging money bag, and put it into his trouser pocket without blushing or heartbeat...
Money for cigarettes and alcohol, isn’t this coming?
The old man smiled slightly and left silently without even looking at the unconscious human trafficker Pitman lying on the ground.
Do good deeds without leaving a name.
There is no need to wait for him to wake up and thank him specifically.
It’s really not a matter of money. Does “Pluto” Rayleigh lack this little money?
Regardless of whether others believe it or not, he believes it anyway.
Pittman:?(;′Д｀?)
There is no doubt that this is the darkest day in this trafficker's life.
On the other side, Renn passed through multiple areas and finally arrived at the suburban residence in Area 16, at his doorstep.
Francis's house is a three-story villa with a large area and a small garden in front of the courtyard...but it is now slightly dilapidated.
Well, it's a bit rundown.
From the outside, there are no weeds in the garden, let alone flowers. The bare ground looks like it has been crushed by bulldozers countless times.
The walls of the villa were covered with dust and graffiti, and even the glass from the windows had been removed. The words "pay back debts" and "die liar" were written in red paint on the walls.
"Did I borrow so much money?"
Ren's face twitched.
What kind of identities are inserted into the system?
He took out the key, looked at the door of the villa, and fell silent.
The door is not an iron door, nor a security door, nor even a wooden door. His villa has no door at all!
In other words, there used to be one, but someone took it away!
The house is surrounded by bare walls, and the environment inside the house can be seen at a glance. Not to mention tables, chairs, benches, pots, pans and other furniture, even the posters on the walls have been torn away...
Ren walked around twice in his "little home". Not only did the living room have a broad view and ventilation from all sides, he could even see his bedroom at a glance.
Not to mention the bed, apart from dust and footprints, there was not even a cockroach to be found.
(?_?)
How much money does he owe? How many anxious creditors are there?
"It's so tragic. The glass on the window has been pried away...Does the Navy even care about this kind of thing?"
Ren's face twitched a few times.
In line with the traditional virtue of diligence and frugality, he wanted to save some hotel accommodation fees before going back "home" to visit.
As a result...it's still a piece of cake.
It's so empty and desolate that even a mouse doesn't care!
Ren was about to leave and find a hotel to stay, but as soon as he went out, he was surrounded by a group of angry creditors.
"Ren, pay me back, you damn liar!"
"I was actually deceived by you. It's such a shame and humiliation. You know, I've always borrowed money before and refused to repay it..."
Renn: "..."
Then I'm really honored.
"It's been five years, and you haven't even been a ghost. Our gang's financial chain has been broken, but we can't collect debts from you...I was almost forced to sell my butt!"
"I've caught you, you bastard. I've been defrauded of half of the savings I've earned through hard work selling drugs for more than ten years!"
At least a dozen creditors blocked Ren's path.
They have a lot of backgrounds, including gang leaders, drug lords, loan sharks, human trafficker bosses... all kinds of scumbag professions that have sons without buttholes.
They had more men, dozens of horsemen and bodyguards, aiming their muskets or swords at his head with murderous intent.
In fact, there are relatively few creditors coming.
Not everyone doesn't believe that this Renn is the "King of Guns" and the great swordsman Renn who became famous all over the world a few days ago.
They have the same name and look alike, which makes some people afraid to come to collect debts at all.
The creditors who came over were either jealous, had some kind of luck, or simply didn't believe that he was the famous artillery king...
When someone asked for debts, Renn acted very calmly.
He first took a musket from the bodyguards of the group and shot himself three times in the head.
Then he grabbed two sharp swords filled with cold light, crushed them and kneaded them into iron filings, and sprinkled them on the creditors' faces with a wave of his hand...
At this time, these gang bosses, drug lords, and human traffickers took off their disguises and masks, and revealed their true feelings.
They generously said that they had been brothers with Ren for many years, and they only had millions and tens of millions of beli, so there was no need to pay them back.
With that said, this group of people also sent their men out, insisting on calling the dozens of charming wives and mistresses they had kept to come over and spend the night with Ren in the small wilderness.
Because the doors and windows of this building have been removed, it’s very cold at night, but it can’t be cold enough for the Wren Brothers...
Of course, Renn refused righteously, saying that a friend's wife should not be bullied, and it's okay once in a while... ahem.
Because he rejected the proposal, these creditors became angry and thought that Renn was too far-sighted.
Even so, they couldn't bear their good brothers living on the streets.
They all donated generously and gave all the money they had to Ren.
But when they left, these people were still very unhappy. They cursed and said that Ren was not interesting enough and did not regard them as good brothers. From then on, they broke off the friendship and never saw each other again...
Therefore, after a long time of hard work, Renne not only paid off all his debts but also had tens of millions of beli's in cash.
The setting sun was like blood. He held a large stack of Baileys and looked at the retreating figures of his brothers, almost bursting into tears:
"The Chambord Islands, the people are indeed simple and honest, and everyone loves them!"
Feeling the love and care from all walks of life, Renn was deeply moved.
He swore that anyone who dared to accuse the "lawless zone" of the Shampoo Islands was full of scum and villains. Ordinary people would have to shed their skins even if they went in... He immediately stood up and fought with them.
Everyone here is kind-hearted, warm and friendly, what's wrong?
Are the law-abiding and good citizens of the Navy Headquarters and Marinephant comparable to the warm and lovely people of the Chambord Islands?
In this way, Ren took the money from his brothers and moved into a five-star hotel, where he lived a life of debauchery with beautiful waiters serving him tea and water.
………
The lonely moon hangs high, the waves are sparkling on the sea, and a pirate ship is drifting.
Qianli Sunshine, second floor, girls dormitory.
As the rooms of Navigators Nami and Robin, they are much more luxuriously decorated than the boys' rooms. There is a dressing table in the center of the wall next to the entrance, with red wine and some tea sets.
The interior contains a dresser, bed, leather sofa, closet and Nami's treasure chest, plus two cannons.
Nicole Robin was sitting leisurely on the sofa, her loose white pajamas could not hide the fullness of her chest. She was reading a newspaper with her long legs with smooth and delicate skin crossed.
"I'm reading the newspaper again."
Nami walked out of the mist-filled bathroom naked.
She wiped her wet hair with a towel, lowered her head and came over curiously, "Swordsman Ren? You seem to have read this newspaper several times. We haven't reached the New World yet, so there is no need to focus on the sea over there.
thief."
The Straw Hats don't pay much attention to the second half of the Grand Line.
Luffy didn't mention it, he basically didn't read newspapers.
Zoro, Sanji, Chopper and others only paid more attention to their own bounties, and at most read the news in the first half.
Because of her status as a navigator, Nami would occasionally study the nautical charts and geographical information of the New World, but Robin basically accepted everyone who came, and she subscribed to several newspapers alone.
"Is it the child of Mr. and Mrs. Francis?"
Robin seemed to be recalling something and frowned, "I think I've seen them a few times."
The couple should have been to O'Hara several times and discussed something with Dr. Cloba (Clover).
This was more than twenty years ago.
We had only met him a few times and were not acquaintances, so her memory was a bit vague. If the Francis couple hadn't been there when she celebrated her 8th birthday, she might not have been able to retain the impression.
On the other hand, Ren, she had only met him once, but her memory was still clear.
"Acquaintance?"
Nami was a little surprised. Looking at Renfeng Shen's handsome face in the newspaper, she put on her pajamas, hugged Robin's hand and said with a smile, "He is quite handsome, but he is too arrogant and has provoked so many people... Look.
Could it be that the person you are obsessed with is your childhood sweetheart?"
Childhood sweetheart?
Robin couldn't help but laugh.
Twenty years ago, Lane was just four or five years old and had just left the breastfeeding stage. Later, O'Hara was destroyed. What kind of childhood sweetheart could she have?
As if thinking of something, Robin told Nami the past with a strange expression:
"Of course not, but I do remember him. His stinky look and arrogant tone are hard to forget even after seeing him once..."
…
Twenty years ago, shortly before the destruction of O'Hara, the western suburbs.
"She's a monster!"
"Don't play with this monster. You've seen it before. She will grow many arms..."
"Quickly, smash her to death!"
Beside the grass, a group of naughty children picked up stones and threw them at little Robin unceremoniously.
She was motionless, her head was smashed and bleeding.
In the beginning, it is just nonsense that human nature is inherently good. Innocence and naivety can be kind and pure, or cruel and ruthless.
However, this group of naughty kids did not remain arrogant for long, as some rocks suddenly flew out from the other side and hit them.
The strength contained in these stones was so strong that they beat the naughty children until they cried for their fathers and fled.
It seemed like a classic scene of a hero saving a beauty was staged, but this hero was a bit strange.
Someone helped, and little Robin, who was under 9 years old, subconsciously looked over there.
The person who came to help was a little boy of four or five years old.
He has black hair, fair skin, and a little baby fat on his cute little face. He is wearing a pair of special sunglasses and a small suit. He has a grass stem in his mouth... He has his hands in his pockets and his head raised.
He walked toward her with his chest held out.
He is obviously a little kid, but he behaves like a big shot on the road.
His attitude was completely unlike that of a little hero, and he had no intention of comforting her:
"Hey, little silly girl, what are you doing? Can't you conjure up a lot of arms? Why don't you lift a stone as big as a basin and smash those little idiots to death?"
Little Robin: "..."
A stone as big as a washbasin.
You are not afraid of killing people...
"Hey, little girl, why don't you talk?"
Little Ren put his hands on his waist and looked impatient, "I'm going to teach you how to fight. Can you be serious?"
"..."
Little Robin was speechless.
His attitude in speaking made the goodwill she had just aroused disappear.
Dissatisfied with his attitude, she said in a less polite tone: "Who are you? Nosy, I just wanted to fight back."
She is not stupid, so she cannot fight back when hit or scolded.
"My name? Then you have to remember it. I will only say it once."
Little Ren held the grass stem in his mouth with his fingers, pretended to spit out a mouthful of carbon dioxide, and said in a coaxing voice:
"Francis D. Lane, (future) the most awesome man in the world."
Little Robin: "..."
How dare you say it.
She couldn't bear the look of his stinky fart and retorted: "Stop bragging, are you better than the Five Old Stars?"
She specifically mentioned someone who even Dr. Clover and Mr. and Mrs. Francis were afraid of and fearful of slapping her in the face.
"What is the five-pointed star? I have only heard of five-pointed stars, rectangles, and squares."
Little Ryan looked at the confused little Robin and waved his hand, "Forget it, you look very uneducated at first glance. It's normal to remember the five-pointed star as the five-pointed star...
After all, not everyone can be as smart as me. Alas, you don’t understand the troubles of smart people..."
Little Robin: "..."
She became an archaeologist at the age of 8 and got perfect marks in the exam... He actually said she was uneducated.
Unfortunately, he walked away before she could refute.
Little Ren scratched his head, looked left and right, and heard a gust of wind whispering to him.
"Where is the dock area? Oops, I'm lost again..."
Little Robin: "..."
She just couldn't understand.
How could the Francis couple, who were modest, low-key, and always polite, give birth to such a stinky, shameless child?
………
The memory is interrupted and disappears later.
She only saw him once in total, and it lasted less than five minutes.
"The most awesome person in the world is a little brat? Hahahahahaha..."
After listening to Robin's memories, Nami rolled on the bed laughing.
"..."
Robin also put down the newspaper and couldn't help laughing.
Take a look at the words in the newspapers recently, punching the four emperors Shichibukai, kicking the general Goro Hoshi... This guy is even more narcissistic than before.
"Dressrosa is at the beginning of the new world."
Nami hugged Robin's neck and joked with a smile, "When we reach the Chambord Islands... we will soon reach the second half of the Grand Line. Then you have to introduce me to the most awesome person in the world.
We know each other."
"Okay, but only if he still remembers me." Robin smiled slightly.
Twenty years had passed, and she didn't think Ren, who was only four or five years old at the time, could still remember her.
The first floor of the cabin, the boys' room.
Sanji held a newspaper and said angrily:
"Francis D. Lane again? Why is he all the news these days? Nothing else happened on the sea?
It’s really hard not to know him…”
He doesn't pay much attention to pirates in the New World, but almost all newspapers these days are related news.
"That's right."
Chopper, the cute reindeer, looked aggrieved, "We finally defeated a king, Shichibukai (Moonlight Moria), and within a few days of glory, we were almost out of the news..."
Stealing the limelight is too much.
Don’t you know how hard it works?
Even after defeating King Shichibukai, why is its bounty still only a measly 50 Baileys? But the great swordsman Renn can reach 500 million Baileys?
500 million Baileys, that’s 10 million times that!
Moreover, the news keeps saying that it is a civet cat and is it blind?
Will civet cats have horns on their heads? They are obviously reindeer...
'Excessive, this is discrimination...'
The more Uncle Qiaoba thought about it, the more aggrieved he became, with tears in his eyes.
Unable to watch it anymore, it left the boys' dormitory and crawled back to the health room on the second floor in frustration.
"There's nothing we can do about it."
Franky picked up a glass of Coke and analyzed, "Not only did he defeat a king, the Shichibukai, but he also mocked the well-known strong men around the world. When the influence of these people is added up, they will naturally surpass us, a group of newcomers."
The first half of the Grand Line was also called Paradise, and the influence of the pirates was naturally incomparable to that of the great pirates of the New World.
"It feels like he is just bragging."
Usopp was also a little unhappy about being robbed of his popularity. He couldn't help but pouted at everyone, "I just don't know why it was so sensational and stole our limelight."
"Because he is strong!"
Zoro stared at the cut mark in the newspaper picture that almost cut several kilometers of land into two, his eyes burning.
The newspaper headline is:
"The battle for first place? Hawkeye Mihawk responded, expressing his expectation to duel with the great swordsman Ren!"
This news is not known to be true or false, but it is enough to attract the attention of the green algae-headed swordsman.
He took the scissors from the closet and started cutting the newspaper.
"Well, what are you doing?"
Brooke moved the skull over curiously.
Zoro cut out Ren's face from the newspaper and carefully pasted it on the side of his hammock with tape, and next to it was a picture of Joracol Mihawk.
"This man will also be my goal in the future!"
The green algae-headed swordsman’s gaze was as bright as a torch.
Renn is only 25 years old, but he has such strength. He may not be much worse than Hawkeye. He is a strong competitor for the world's greatest swordsman...
"Hoo ho ho ho ho ho... this is really interesting."
Seeing how cautious he was, Brooke let out a burst of devilish laughter.
Except for Luffy who was fast asleep on the bed, the Straw Hats at least remembered the great swordsman Ren.
"It's very late, go to sleep."
"Well, I'm a little sleepy."
"Where's the next stop?"
"The Shampoo Islands will arrive in a few days..."
