Monkey D. Luffy held a wooden bucket filled with water, walked to the beach with steps that he didn't recognize, and put the bucket on a small wooden boat.
"Well, that's it!"
He smiled excitedly, and there was an exclamation from behind him: "Prepare? What have you prepared? A boat and a bucket of water?!"
Luffy turned back: "Ah, that's enough!"
"What's enough?! Are you going to go out to sea like this? You don't even bring food! You are still a landlubber, with such a small boat and a big wave..."
The villagers of Windmill Village who gathered to see Luffy off were all worried, and when they saw Luffy picking his nose with his little finger absent-mindedly, they all looked helpless.
"Ace is like this too?"
I don't know what to do. How can you have Ace to save your worries?
The villagers, who had expected it in advance, took out bags of food. Luffy let out a sigh and danced his hands like hot wheels. In an instant, all the food disappeared. His belly swelled to five times its original size, making him like a ball. Luffy was satisfied.
He burped.
"Thank you everyone! I'm full!"
The quiet atmosphere spread, and there seemed to be invisible crows squawking and flying away above everyone's heads.
The next moment, the birds did arrive.
The arrival of the news bird slightly brought the speechless villagers back to their senses. The old village leader Up Shrab, wearing a striped hat and glasses and leaning on a cane, waved and paid for a newspaper.
His eyes casually glanced at the newspaper title, and his eyes suddenly widened, as if they flew out of their sockets and stuck to his glasses!
When the villagers around me saw the newspaper title, they all looked shocked and shocked.
Actually...this happened?!
This...should be considered a good thing?
But why is it such a coincidence?
No, we can't let Luffy see this newspaper! That kid... whoosh~
As soon as he thought of this, the rubber-elongated arm brought up a gust of wind and snatched the newspaper away. In an instant, the village chief and the villagers were all petrified.
"What?" Luffy took a closer look.
"The Age of Great Pirates Ends? One Piece's Treasure One Piece has been found!"
"Huh?!!" Luffy was shocked.
He put his face close to the newspaper and read the content behind it carefully, without raising his head for a long time.
The villagers looked worried.
This kid has been shouting since he was a child that he wanted to be the Pirate King and find One Piece. But on the same day as he set sail, a newspaper came to the newspaper saying that One Piece had been found? What a shock!
Will he still sail?
Lieutenant General Garp should be happy.
But……
"Luffy, are you okay?" Seeing that Luffy didn't look up for a long time, the village chief asked worriedly.
"I...it's okay." Luffy's mouth formed a parabola, and he raised his head and replied: "It's okay...if you find it, just find it, pirate...the important thing is adventure and freedom, not...not treasure..."
Then don't cry.
"Um...I'm going sailing." Luffy stepped onto the boat and untied the rope: "Goodbye, everyone!"
This state is really uneasy. The villagers watched the boat leave the coast and sail far away to the sea, looking at each other with headaches.
At this moment, Dadan, the fat bandit aunt who had raised Luffy and said she would never let him go, suddenly rushed out from the corner of the street and shouted to the sea.
"You brat! Cheer up and make a name for me! Don't embarrass me! Also, happy 17th birthday, Luffy!!"
Luffy, who was in a state of confusion, raised his head and hesitated for a few seconds before raising his right arm high. The newspaper was blown away by the sea breeze, and vitality and smile returned to his face.
"Of course!!!"
…
"The End of the World's Strongest?"
Coco Yashi, Nami was reading the newspaper with both hands, her face was slightly pale and her arms were trembling a little.
Get the treasure of the Pirate King...
He single-handedly defeated the three most powerful generals in the Navy, causing General Sakaski to die in the line of duty and become the most vicious criminal in the world...
Died in a blow from the World Government...
"Dead, dead?"
The image of destroying Cocoyasi's nightmare is still vivid in her mind. She has been working hard to improve her sailing skills for the past three years, hoping that one day she can sail away to meet him again and say thank you in person.
The result...no, it won't.
"There is no confirmed news yet... He is the strongest in the world, how could he die so easily?"
…
"The New Pirate Emperor?"
On a certain island, Sauron finished reading the newspaper and took out the reward order that came with the newspaper.
The man with the cross black knife on his back seemed to have eagle-like eyes shining on him through the reward order, and the amount under the photo was astronomical.
3.288 billion!
Because he went to Ravdru with Holo, the former King Wuwukai Hawkeye Mihawk was wanted again, and was directly placed with a bounty second only to Whitebeard, Blasphemer, and Red Hair!
As a pirate hunter, Zoro, who usually only catches a few million pirates at most, knew the significance of this amount, and his eyes shone with excitement.
There are some regrets included.
Before the world's greatest swordsman, Holo, had time to challenge him, did the title of the world's greatest swordsman change back to Hawkeye again due to force majeure?
It doesn't matter, but...
"Damn it, how far is the Tidal Island of the Grand Line? After three years of voyage, we still haven't found it!"
Zoro raised his head and observed the surrounding environment.
"Why does it feel like I've been here before..."
…
When remote islands in the East China Sea receive newspapers one after another, it means that these events on the Grand Line have basically spread throughout the country.
Every time the world's strongest man, Holo, makes a move, it will definitely bring big news, and all the forces at sea are basically used to it.
But this time the news is particularly big and abundant.
The end of the battle for One Piece, the defeat of the three navy generals and even the sacrifice of Akainu, the death of Holo, the strongest man in the world...
The shocking news shocked countless people. The remaining Shiwuhai, the kings of the countries that joined the world government, and the reclusive powerful men of the previous era all had various reactions.
Among them, the focus is three.
What exactly is One?Piece?
Is Jolo really dead?
Even the three navy generals were defeated. How did the World Government deal with Holo?
In comparison, even the news of the death of Admiral Akainu and the birth of the new Pirate Emperor Hawkeye are not that important.
The only one who was angry was the Warring States Period. In just half a month, he went to the Holy Land Mariejoia three times to angrily denounce the Five Old Stars, but obviously, there was no result, which gradually made him feel discouraged.
"The admiral captured by the enemy is basically a sacrifice. It is inevitable that Jolo will be affected at the same time as he is executed."
Is this explanation worthy of the Navy?
Coupled with the wavering morale of the navy, Sengoku felt haggard and submitted his resignation.
The Five Old Stars replied: "Just hold on for a while longer, Warring States Period. In order to make up for the loss of naval combat power, the World Government is preparing to conduct a world conscription, recruiting strong and outstanding people from all over the sea, and even directly promote them to generals."
!
When the conscription is over, if you want to retire as marshal to retire, we will not refuse."
Is this to make up for the lack of combat power, or is he no longer trusting the navy? When Sengoku left the Holy Land, he sighed, Holo, are you really dead?
Is Holo really dead? This is what the Five Old Stars are most concerned about and even worried about recently.
Although it is said that no one should survive the blow of the national treasure, it is also something that should not happen if the national treasure is damaged!
One of the foundations of the Celestial Dragons' world rule has been hit, which is simply a nightmare.
Sometimes you have to hide it, and sometimes you have to show it off. The reason why the news that Holo independently defeated the three generals and was wiped out by the World Government spread everywhere is because they confirmed that the King of Heaven could not be repaired in a short time, at least it would be difficult to repair it again.
Emitting the kind of power that can destroy an island and a country!
Only by letting many people guess that the World Government controls the King of Heaven can we continue to deter the sea and the chaos led by the blasphemers.
But the premise is...Jolo is really dead.
"He is not a person with abilities. As long as he is made of flesh and blood, under that kind of blow, even if he does not die, he will definitely be seriously injured and his strength will no longer be..."
"What did Redhead say? Didn't Redhead get the message from Hawkeye?"
"That guy doesn't recognize his identity and is not of the same mind as us..."
"The noble blood in his body cannot be replaced! Keep contacting him. Even if you don't get an accurate answer, you should at least get some insights!"
…
Red-haired Shanks is a Celestial Dragon, and he is the top bloodline of the Celestial Dragon, a direct lineage.
If Rocks hadn't killed his parents in the Battle of the Valley of the Gods 36 years ago and he was adopted by the Pirate King Roger, then he would probably be the head of the Celestial Dragon family in the Holy Land Mariejoia with a higher status than the Five Old Stars.
one.
Because of this identity, his face is very useful to the World Government. Even during the First World War in Wano, one of the orders given by the World Government to the navy was that if the red-haired man was defeated, he should try to save his life.
Of course, the red-haired man didn't have much recognition for this identity, so he sent away the CP0 who had secretly contacted him. He squatted on the shore and looked at the reflection in the water and thought for a while.
Lachilu called him from behind.
"Boss! Why are you here! Go back to the base quickly, Uta's concert is about to start, and we have to be the first to hear the new songs!"
"Oh? Really?" The red-haired man smiled and walked back quickly with Lakilu.
Giving Ben Beckman a reassuring look, he rubbed the head of Uta who came up to him and said, "This concert seems to be the largest one ever. Are you nervous? Uta."
"No." Uta chuckled and said, "As long as I sing, I will never be nervous."
What's more, you still have your father by your side.
Two months ago, Ji Xing, who returned from Lavdru, went to find his adopted daughter Uta as promised with the red hair, and helped the father and daughter untie their knot.
Seeing her daughter energetically boarding the stage set up by the Red-haired Pirates, with her companions cheering with glow sticks, the red-haired girl calmed down.
This is my family.
Holo, I won't hinder you, but I won't help you either. Just do what you want to do!
…
"Is he the king that Roger mentioned?"
On the Mobidi, when Whitebeard saw the news, he immediately thought of what Roger had said and analyzed: "But that powerful kid... will never die so easily!"
During this period of time, he had been paying attention to the progress of the matter and the situation of all parties. But instead of waiting for news about Ji Xing, an unexpected surprise came to him.
"Dad! No, it's not good! Tikki, Tikki...is missing!"
"Huh?" Whitebeard snorted, looking at Yamato running in front of him and panting slightly, he narrowed his eyes and asked, "Tikki? Why are you missing?"
"Just last night, I saw him last night! Everything was normal, but one night passed, and this morning he suddenly disappeared! He disappeared from the ship inexplicably!" Yamato's words were organized in a hurry and messy way: "No one
You know what’s going on, Teach’s room is very tidy, everyone went to the sea to look at it, and they didn’t find any traces!”
"Did you suddenly disappear from the ship..." Whitebeard's expression became solemn: "Marco, you and Yamato go over and investigate, and don't let go of any traces!"
What's the point of losing a son for no apparent reason? The entire Whitebeard Pirates are in action!
…
Deep sea, in a submarine.
The future black-bearded Tiqi Dahei had a simple and honest smile on his face and was very panicked.
He was caught.
The reason why there were no traces in the room was because he was completely unable to resist his captors.
Is it reasonable for you, the strongest person in the world who is rumored to be dead recently, to suddenly go to my father's place and attack me, a nobody,?!
He was actually caught in a submarine like this.
He felt that there was a big ghost and a big secret, but he was thrown into a small cabin. He didn't dare to make any move at all and could only wait to be punished.
At this time, the cabin door was opened, and a ferocious-looking young man with a grass-green cockscomb head and a nose ring walked in and threw a syringe to him.
"Draw a tube of blood yourself, hurry up."
Tiqi raised his head and his honest smile became more obvious: "Well, where is Mr. Holo..."
"Master Holo told me not to have any additional communication with you. If you take the initiative to speak after the warning, I can punch you a few times!" The young man said unkindly, holding his head high and chest high.
Tiqi was silent for a few seconds and drew blood obediently.
Bartolomeo took the syringe, pouted his lips proudly, turned around and walked out - what about Whitebeard's crew? I am now the strongest in the legendary world!
The past month or so has been a dream for him. He never imagined that he, a little shrimp, would get the most attention in the world, and even talk about his abilities.
He is grateful and follows loyally.
The first task is very important.
He was there when Punk Hassad was attacked by the King of Heaven, and his barrier fruit ability was said to be absolutely unbreakable, but he almost suffered a serious blow.
The terrifying attack of the King of Heaven almost shattered his barrier after fighting against the strongest in the world, but fortunately, he lived up to his fate and saved the lives of some people and helped Boss Holo!
Holding the syringe that had collected Teach's blood, he strode towards the main cabin. When passing by a small dark room, he stood on tiptoe and glanced inside. He was met with a pair of ferocious eyes and shrank back in fear.
"Tch...what's the air? He's just a 'dead' admiral. If I hadn't saved you that day, you would have really died!"
Cursing, he walked into the main cabin and saw all kinds of incomprehensible instruments. In front of him, the bandaged boss Holo and the old Vegapunk were also exchanging things he couldn't understand.
"That...Boss Holo, this is that Tiqi's blood. I saw him draw it with my own eyes!"
Ji Xing turned around, nodded and smiled: "Well done, Bartolomeo."
"If there is anything else, just ask me!" Bartolomeo stood at attention in excitement.
Ji Xing said: "Let's go to the kitchen and do some work."
"Yes!" Bartolomeo said energetically.
His arrival even gave Abe a great sense of crisis. The exchanges between the two in recent days were very interesting.
After he left, Ji Xing shook Tiqi's blood, turned around and said to Bega Punk.
"Let's test this. I believe it will be an eye-opener for us."
"There are indeed endless strange physiques on the sea." Vegapunk said with emotion: "The same is true for the skeletons you gave me before. The cells that have been dead for many years still have a certain activity, and each cell secretes strange digestive energy.
This guy who was just captured also has multiple hearts? Even under the World Government, there are very few such special beings."
He took over the blood operation and asked casually: "When will the other instruments arrive? When will we officially start researching the Devil Fruit manufacturing machine?"
"We are already in place. We are heading to the new research institute address. We cannot stay at the bottom of the sea forever." Ji Xing said: "Eagle Eye informed me this morning that the Devil's Triangle sea area has been cleared and occupied by him."
"Where? Isn't that the territory of Shichibukai Moonlight Moria?" Vegapunk looked sideways.
Ji Xing smiled: "It's ours now. The natural and superior environment there allows us to conduct research with peace of mind for a period of time."
He glanced at his wrist and saw that the fifth star was already 63% lit.
Next, let the world think that I am dead first, so as to avoid unnecessary interference.
It’s time to make the final preparations for heading to the Holy Land of Mariejoia and sprinting towards the Five Stars!