At the same time, at the Revolutionary Army Headquarters.
In a simple office,
Dragon, Sabo, Kuma, Robin, and Koala were gathered.
"Kuma, how is Bonney doing?"
Dragon's voice was a bit heavy.
Because of Bonney's Sapphire Scale disease, Kuma had accepted the World Government's Transformation condition in exchange for Vegapunk's treatment.
Dragon had always felt guilty about this.
Because Kuma hadn't been exposed during the Sabaody Archipelago incident, the World Government hadn't immediately erased his personality.
But, this was bound to happen sooner or later.
As their leader, he had always been powerless!
"Dragon, don't blame yourself too much..."
...On a delicate sofa nearby.
Robin sat gracefully, her long, straight legs crossed, her toes slightly curled, as she lightly pinched a newspaper with her thumb and index finger,
Her fingers caressed the familiar figure on the newspaper,
"Luffy, it's really you!"
A bright smile appeared on Robin's angelic face.
Her smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, as if all things in heaven and earth could be captivated by it.
Koala, beside her, couldn't help but stare in a daze,
'Sister Robin is really so beautiful!'
However, Robin's long eyelashes then fluttered, and her beautiful willow-like brows slightly furrowed as she looked at Sabo not far away,
"Sabo, do you know where Luffy is right now?!"
"This..."
Sabo was slightly startled, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said,
"It was too chaotic at the time. Luffy was rescued by a submarine. As for where he is, I'm not really sure."
"Is that so?!"
Robin's eyes dimmed a little... At the same time, partners all over the world received the Marineford War report.
They all breathed a sigh of relief, then showed a sense of pride. From today on, they were the Four Emperors crew that reigned over the world!
—Bru-bru!
At this moment, the den den mushi in everyone's hands rang simultaneously.
"Hello everyone!"
Luffy's image was transmitted through the den den mushi,
Black hair and black eyes, deep features, eyes as profound as stars, sitting amidst a pile of food, his belly gradually expanding.
"Luffy!"
Robin's eyes lit up. Seeing Luffy safe and sound, she undoubtedly breathed a sigh of relief.
Nami was the same, but when she glanced at the beautiful figure beside Luffy,
A hint of suspicion arose in her agate-like beautiful eyes. She raised her flawless white neck and mumbled to Luffy: "Luffy, who is that sister next to you?!"
As soon as she said this, everyone's gaze immediately fell on Hancock.
—Beautiful!
This was everyone's unanimous feeling.
Especially Sanji, who had been disgusted to the extreme by Okama, seeing the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" at this time, resulted in a "crack, crack" sound, and he instantly turned to stone.
"You mean Hancock? We are... good friends! I owe her a lot for saving me!"
Luffy didn't realize the seriousness of the situation at all and continued to smile cheerfully.
Uh...
Everyone was a bit speechless.
With Hancock's gaze at you, almost dripping with affection, you say you two are just ordinary friends?... Only a ghost would believe that!
At this thought, everyone looked at Nami with complex expressions.
This idiot Captain actually "cheated" in front of everyone!
However, to everyone's surprise, Nami's chest rose and fell violently, as if suppressing her inner anger.
Then, taking a deep breath, she actually... calmed down!!!
—Crack
Along with the sound of cracking stone, Sanji became gritting his teeth, "The World's Most Beautiful Woman!! Damn it, where are you exactly right now!!"
"This is Amazon Lily."
Luffy looked around and answered with certainty.
Ama... Amazon Lily?!
Luffy's voice was like a heavy club, striking Sanji's head.
His brain crashed, and he became distraught.
Why?
Why was he sent flying to this island full of Okama?
And why could this idiot Captain achieve a man's second dream??
He didn't understand, and tears of envy slowly fell.
"—Oh, right!"
Luffy thought for a moment and pulled Jinbe and Law to his side,
"These are our new companions, Jinbe and Torao!"
Everyone was instantly bewildered. No matter how many times, they could never keep up with Luffy's unique way of thinking.
However, the Captain's orders were absolute, so they could only adapt.
Then came the much-anticipated self-introductions, and everyone got along quite harmoniously.
It's worth mentioning that Law kept emphasizing his name, but everyone, led astray by Luffy, still labeled him "Torao."
Law's cool persona collapsed again, a cold sweat slid down his forehead, and he felt like he had boarded a "pirate ship" from which there was no turning back!
"Alright, alright!"
Luffy clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.
"Then let's gather at Sabaody Archipelago next!"
Luffy made the decision, clearly, he was already impatient to start the next adventure.
However, the door of the Revolutionary Army Headquarters was pushed open, and a white-haired but burly old man walked in, his eyes behind his glasses full of wisdom.
"Luffy, perhaps, you can listen to my suggestion!"
..."Two years?!"
Everyone exclaimed, looking astonished.
"So, we can only continue sailing after two years?!"
Everyone's expressions varied, but all revealed unwillingness.
What a joke?
Sail for two months, train for two years?!
"There's no other way."
Rayleigh met Luffy's gaze. He knew the breakthrough point was with Luffy.
"Although you are strong now, the World Government is stronger!"
"You have become a thorn in the World Government's side. Once you set sail, you will definitely suffer a devastating blow. Even if you can handle it, what about your companions...?"
Rayleigh didn't finish speaking, but his meaning was already clear.
They were a Four Emperors crew, simply because Luffy was a Four Emperors.
It could be said that Luffy alone had elevated the entire Straw Hat Pirates to a height that didn't belong to him.
Luffy bowed his head in deep thought. Indeed, without activating nika, his strength was at most on par with Kaido.
With the advantage of his lightning powers, no one in the world could catch him. But he wasn't alone... "Alright!"
Luffy finally gave in,
"But two years is too long, let's change it to... three months!"
Luffy pondered for a moment. In three months, he would most likely be able to achieve true Devil Fruit Awakening. By then, protecting them would naturally not be a problem.
With the Captain's word, everyone had no objections.
They just resolved to deliver a perfect answer in three months.
Kamabakka Kingdom,
Sanji sat on the beach, took a deep drag from his cigarette, and hesitantly looked at Luffy,
"Can I change my training location? If this continues, I feel like I'll die."
Just then, a warship docked by the shore.
"Sweethearts, your Queen is back!"
A pink-purple afro-haired woman jumped from the warship, looked around, saw the stunned Sanji, and couldn't help but feel confused, "Who are you?!"
Meanwhile, hearing the familiar voice,
"Little Ivankov? Is that you?"
Luffy's clear voice came out.
"Straw, straw hat Boy!"
Ivankov took a stride, elbowed Sanji aside with his butt, and firmly caught the den den mushi,
"I'm so happy you're okay..."
Meanwhile,
Mr. 2 Bon Clay reached out and pulled Sanji up,
"Why are you here?!"
Sanji rubbed his head, his questioning gaze fixed on Mr. 2 Bon Clay.
"Well, that's a long story...!"
"Is that so."
The hostility in Sanji's eyes dissipated.
At the same time, Ivankov returned the den den mushi to Sanji.
"—Sanji, I've decided. Let Little Ivankov train you. She's very powerful!"
Luffy in the image was all smiles, while Sanji looked as if his world had collapsed.
"But, if you can defeat Little Ivankov, then come to Amazon Lily, and I will personally train you."
Luffy added.
Actually, training or not didn't matter; the most important thing was not to let Sanji die from excessive blood loss. He couldn't protect him from such constant danger.
"Really?!"
Sanji's eyes lit up, then he looked at Ivankov with a face full of fighting spirit.
"No one can stop me from going to Amazon Lily!"
..."Oh, right, Uncle Rayleigh, come visit me sometime!"
Luffy's gaze swept over Rayleigh's empty left sleeve, feeling a touch of melancholy.