Chapter 205: Garp AttacksRewinding time slightly, inside the command room of the Marine warship."Emergency report! Vice Admiral Garp!"A young Marine stumbled into the command room, sweat pouring down his forehead."We've spotted the Straw Hat on the Back Streetcoast!They're holding a launching ceremony for their new ship; it looks like they're about to set sail!"Garp, who had been leisurely eating rice crackerss, suddenly stood up, his Marine cape fluttering behind him."Still trying to escape? Let this old man give you a proper send-off!"His booming voice made the command room ring."All units, attention! Full speed pursuit, immediately!"A moment later, on the deck of the warship—"Vice Admiral Garp..." Koby stood there, hands clenched into fists, his face filled with struggle and guilt."As a Marine, I actually had such a pleasant farewell ceremony with Mr. Luffy and the others... It's truly shameful... I'm so sorry!"Garp nonchalantly picked his ear and flicked away the wax."If you want to reflect, go talk to that old fossil Sengoku! It's all because he got ticked off,insisting I make this trip at such a critical moment. Just thinking about his arrogant face makes me angry!""Arara..."Beside Garp, Aokiji lazily pushed up his sleep mask and slowly sat up from his lounge chair."Isn't this your own doing? If you hadn't shouted into the transponder snail to Fleet Admiral Sengokuthat 'that Mark kid is also my grandson,' would he have...""Shut up! You brat, Kuzan!"Garp crossed his arms and barked, his fists cracking."Say one more word and see if this old man doesn't give you a taste of my Fist of Love right now?"Aokiji wisely pulled his mask back down and lay back in his chair, adopting an air of indifference.A Marine Commodore nearby bent over and whispered cautiously:"Admiral, is it really alright for you to just stay on the ship like this?""My bicycle hasn't been fixed yet..."Aokiji lazily rolled over, back to the crowd. "Besides, this is the old man's family matter. I won't interfere.""But the enemy is right before us..." the Commodore muttered under his breath, nervously rubbing his fingers.And so, in a delicate atmosphere, the warship slowly sailed toward the waters where the thousand sunnywas located.At this moment, the joyful atmosphere on the deck of the thousand sunny came to a screeching halt."Grandpa! What are you doing?!"Luffy slammed his hands onto the ship's railing. "Didn't you promise not to catch us on this island?""Oh my, look at you saying that..."Garp raised a megaphone, his booming voice echoing across the sea."If you want to blame someone, blame that old fossil Sengoku for being so unreasonable.Your grandpa has little influence and just couldn't talk him out of it! Hahaha...So, sorry pirates, just accept your fate and sink to the bottom here!"The surrounding Marine soldiers looked at each other, but none were surprised by Garp calling the Fleet Admiral an "old fossil"—it was clearly the norm."Eeeehh—!!!"Hearing that his grandpa was serious, Luffycompletely freaked out, his rubber body unconsciously twisting into an exaggerated shape."Nami! Run...""Hahaha, as an apology from your grandpa, I'll take you all on by myself!"Garp gestured behind him with a smirk."Someone, bring me the cannonballs!"A burly Marine struggled to carry a basketball-sized special cannonball, stumbling over to Garp's side.Shockingly, Garp reached out and easily grabbed the cannonball that required a strong man to carry, tossing it in his palm like a ping-pong ball."Hey, hey, hey! The legendary 'Navy Hero' is getting serious!"The cigarette in Sanji's mouth almost fell onto the deck; he quickly caught it with his fingers and stuffed it back.Usopp frantically tugged at Mark's sleeve, his voice cracking:"Mark! Do something! That's Luffy's grandpa, the legendary Monkey D. Garp! We're going to be blown to bits!"Mark looked around, his gaze lingering for a moment on the reporters' ship in the distance, a knowing smile playing on his lips."Relax, we just need to resist seriously.If the old man really wanted to take action, we wouldn't even have a chance to escape.Everyone, act realistically. Don't embarrass the old man in front of the reporters."As they spoke, Garp had already assumed a throwing stance."Fist Bone Meteorite!"The cannonball whistled through the air with a piercing sound, exploding precisely on the shore next to the thousand sunny.The massive shockwave kicked up a cloud of dust, but it perfectly pushed the thousand sunny into the sea, leaving the hull completely unharmed.Garp maintained his throwing posture, a satisfied curve appearing on his lips."Throwing cannonballs by hand? The power is even more exaggerated than a ship's cannon!" Sanjistared dumbfounded at the massive crater on the shore.Zoro gripped wado ichimonji, his expression solemn. "What's even scarier is that he clearly controlled the direction and power of the explosion..."Garp clenched his fist and laughed heartily:"It seems this old man's strength and accuracy have slipped...! Quick! Bring me 1,000 cannonballs!"Aokiji shook his head helplessly on the warship, his voice so soft only he could hear:"Old man, you're going easier on them than the depth of this ocean..."Sure enough, in the interval while Garp was "preparing" the cannonballs, action quickly unfolded on the thousand sunny.Under Nami's precise command, the sails were quickly raised, and the crew members took their positions.The citizens watching from the shore suddenly erupted in cheers:"Big Bro Franky forever!""Go for it, Straw Hat Crew! Don't let the Marines catch you!""Mr. Luffy, you must become the Pirate King!"Franky grasped the special helm—it was the bronze statue Luffy had been longing for, and the steering wheel was shaped like his signature Straw Hat shape."Oh no! A massive barrage of cannonballs is coming! The... the numbers are too high!" Usopp observed the enemy from the stern with binoculars, his voice trembling."Fist Bone Meteor Shower?"Koby turned pale with shock on the warship and couldn't help but remind him,"Vice Admiral Garp, that's your own grandson!"Garp calmly took off his Marine coat and tossed it onto the deck, then took off his suit jacket, leaving him in just a blue shirt.He deliberately slowed down his movements, giving the thousand sunny plenty of time to prepare."You brats, the real show starts now!"Garp's voice was like a bell, every word clearly reaching the thousand sunny."Don't think you can escape from this old man! Be prepared!"—The subtext was blindingly obvious: Are you ready? Grandpa is about to start his performance!"Ship, full speed ahead! We'll block the cannonballs!"Luffy's panic was genuine as he clenched his fists, ready for battle.The entire Straw Hat Crew quickly gathered at the stern, each showing off their skills:Zoro drew all three blades, and in a flash of sword light, three cannonballs were split apart;Luffy transformed into a rubber balloon to accurately bounce back the incoming cannonballs;Mark activated his "Glutton" form, the power of space devouring all the cannonballs;Ink Meteor transformed into a majestic Taotie form, carrying Nami into the air,guarding the upper deck... every movement was magnificent and dazzling.Usopp continuously fired various special effect bullets, which exploded into brilliant sparks in the air;Chopper and Merry worked in perfect harmony, using physical techniques to deflect the incoming cannonballs;Sanji's kicks were sharp and elegant, kicking the cannonballs away one by one... everyone performed "full resistance" to the fullest."Hehe! You've got some skill!"Garp rolled up his sleeves, a smile of approval on his lips."Then how about this move?"An even denser barrage of cannonballs poured down like a rainstorm, but cleverly, most of them landed in the sea around the thousand sunny. The shockwaves from the explosions instead pushed the ship to accelerate away.The cheers from the shore rose wave after wave:"That's it, get further away!""Don't lose to the Marines! Luffy.""Straw Hat, keep going! Our hero.""Ora ora ora!"Garp's throwing speed reached a new high, his arms turning into a blur as cannonballs shot out like a rapid-fire gun."Mr. Luffy!!"Koby was so nervous on the warship that his palms were sweating, and he unconsciously leaned forward to look at the thousand sunny.The other Marine officers and soldiers also marveled:"Vice Admiral Garp doesn't go easy even on his own grandson; he truly is the Navy Hero!"Only Aokiji shook his head helplessly, his mouth twitching slightly, seeing through it but saying nothing.Amidst this intense "battle," Luffy's group suddenly did something that baffled everyone—the sails were actually being slowly lowered."What is Mr. Luffy doing?" Koby's eyes widened, his face full of confusion."Could it be that they know they're outmatched and plan to give up?" Helmeppo pushed up his sunglasses, his tone filled with doubt.Garp stood with hands on his hips and laughed out loud, his laughter echoing across the sea:"Hahaha, surrender?""They are children of my Monkey D. family! Luffy, what exactly are you planning?"
Chapter 206: thousand sunnyThe Straw Hat's unexpected move even drew the attention of Aokiji, who had been lazily lying on his lounge chair.He stood up slowly, walked over to Garp's side, and pushed up his sleep mask.The sea breeze blew through his fluffy curly hair, and a light of inquiry flickered in his eyes."What on earth are they planning?" Aokiji narrowed his eyes, his fingers tapping on the railing.Seeing this scene, the reporters on the shore were suddenly thrown into a frantic excitement.The sound of camera shutters clicking rose and fell, and the flashes lit up the evening sea in a brilliant white.A few reporters even pushed and shoved each other to grab a better shooting position."Oh my god! Marine Headquarters really went all out this time! To capture the Straw Hat, they even deployed an Admiral and the Navy Hero at the same time!""This week's headline is definitely secured!""Keep it down! If the Straw Hat really escapes, I'm afraid our cameras will be confiscated by the Marine.""Go for it, Straw Hat! You must escape! I believe in you!"The reporters crouched nervously behind the dirt walls created by the shells, watching the spectacular confrontation on the sea with both apprehension and expectation, each secretly praying for a miracle.Meanwhile, on the thousand sunny, under Franky's advice, the escape work was being prepared in an orderly fashion."Hey, Franky, is this really going to be okay?"Zoro asked while briskly tying the sail ropes, his brow furrowed in doubt.Only the 'Idiotic Trio' of Luffy, Usopp, and Chopperhad absolute confidence in Franky, their eyes sparkling with admiration."You say, 'Is this really okay?' That's practically an insult to my professionalism!"Franky retorted with his hands on his hips, looking up in dissatisfaction."You idiot, you have to learn to trust your shipwright and this omnipotent ship!"He jumped next to the trio and suddenly began an impromptu dance—Stomping his feet alternately and making his signature middle-finger gesture toward the top of the mast, his whole being radiated excessive vitality.Chopper immediately followed the rhythm, his little hooves mimicking Franky's steps as he stomped: "Idiot, Marimo!"Usopp joined in, his long nose swaying with the dance steps:"Idiot, lost child!"Luffy finished it off, his rubber body twisting into an exaggerated pose:"Idiot, Three Sword Style!"The three of them, arms over shoulders, performed a comical leg-kick dance, the lyrics being a variety of teases directed at Zoro.Veins popped on Zoro's forehead as he leaped down from the mast and roared at the four of them:"Are you guys that bored? All of you, get lost and go help out!""How did I end up with a bunch of morons like you!"Nami facepalmed helplessly, feeling despair over her unreliable companions, her golden hair fluttering gently in the sea breeze."Everyone, pull yourselves together! Look at what time it is!"Sanji leaped into the air, his long legs drawing an elegant arc as he precisely kicked away an incoming cannonball.*Clang!**Boom!*"What are you all thinking!""Franky, the sails have been furled as you said."Zoro asked, suppressing his anger, his hand resting on his sword hilt."What's next? If we don't hurry, the Marine will catch up.""Not yet!"Franky turned around, looking up at the pirate flag fluttering at the top of the mast, his expression suddenly becoming unusually serious."This ship doesn't have a resounding name yet!""A name? You're picking a name in this situation?"Sanji almost tripped and fell at the suggestion."That's right! A nameless ship setting sail has no momentum at all!"Franky said decisively, his fist slamming heavily into his palm."Are you kidding me!"Sanji shouted in a breakdown while dealing with the incoming shells.Luffy raised his rubber arms high and bounced excitedly: "I thought of a name that sounds really strong! The Bear-Polar Bear-Lion!""What kind of mess is that!"Usopp slapped the back of Luffy's head, making a crisp sound."Then... the Tiger-Wolf-Lion?"Luffy spun around, his rubber body rotating like a top, coming up with an even stranger name."Why is it all animals? It's like we're cursed!" Usoppcontinued to complain."The Octopus-Cuttlefish-Mo Yun!""Roar!"Ink Meteor jumped excitedly to Luffy's side, his large furry head rubbing affectionately against Luffy, expressing warm approval of the name."Where's the lion? Where did the lion go! Ink Meteor isn't a lion."Usopp questioned dissatisfied, gesturing with his hands in the air."..."Franky nodded thoughtfully, his finger supporting his chin:"Lion... that's actually a good direction."His thoughts drifted back to the funny things that happened in the Rainbow Space during the shipbuilding—Bally looked up at the bow and marveled: "This bow is really grand!"Tilestone echoed, his voice booming: "Yeah, what a beautiful sunflower!""It's not a sunflower, you idiots!" Franky had jumped in anger back then.Iceburg walked up from behind, a knowing smile on his face:"It's no wonder you'd mistake it. After all, this is the future Pirate King's ship; you built it with that vision in mind, didn't you, Franky!""That's right! To conquer this ocean full of beasts, such a design is only fitting for the man who stands at the top!"Franky replied proudly."Like the sun..."The light of the rainbow reflected the silhouette of the bow in Iceburg's eyes, his gaze profound."I told you it's not! Stupid-burg! Idiot!"Franky was so anxious he jumped eight feet high, cursing up a storm, his hair standing on end.Iceburg ignored Franky's rebuttal and said to himself:"Crossing thousands of seas like the sun, it's a perfect match for them.""It's not the sun, not the sun! How many times do I have to say it for you to understand, idiot!""How about this name? Franky—!""thousand sunny!"When Franky uttered this name, it immediately received unanimous praise from his companions.Everyone's eyes lit up.Chopper cheered: "Oh! That name is so cool!"Luffy clenched his fist excitedly: "It's much better than the Fishball-Gorilla-Lionhead I just thought of!"Zoro crossed his arms and said seriously: "It's better than the 'Brother Lionel' I wracked my brains for."Robin said softly behind Zoro: "It's better than my 'Darkness'."Sanji said while kicking away a cannonball, his movements still suave: "It's better than my 'Sunflower Master'!""No, no, no,"Mark wagged his finger on the other side of the gunwale, closing his eyes with an air of profound mystery."You lot who escaped the nine-year compulsory education should stop embarrassing yourselves. ""We are like the rising sun; taking'Sun' from sun and'Sky' from sky—how about the Sun-Sky?""Pfft!"All the companions curled their lips at the same time, waving their hands in front of their mouths to express their collective disdain for the name."That was just a teaser,"Franky cleared his throat and struck a super pose, "Now I will announce the super invincible name I carefully conceived, which is—""Let's just use the name Uncle Iceburg came up with! I really like it!"Luffy directly interrupted Franky.Franky shouted from the 'background wall' in a loud voice: "The Lion Gang Champion!""thousand sunny really is a good name!"Robin said with a smile, her finger gently supporting her chin.Franky: "Lion Gang...""Agreed!"Nami, Merry, Chopper, and the others said in unison, their voices merging together.Franky: "Lion...""Nice to meet you, Sunny!" Chopper jumped up excitedly."Now that it has a name, it makes me want to set sail with all our might!"Zoro sighed with his eyes closed and a smile on his lips."Same here."Robin leaned slightly against the gunwale next to Zoro, nodding gently, her black hair fluttering in the sea breeze.Franky immediately wilted, his head drooping at a 90-degree angle and his arms hanging limply as his mechanical body made a creaking sound while he slowly walked across the deck.He crouched in a corner, drawing circles on the deck with his finger and muttering to himself.Not a single companion had adopted his 'Lion Gang Champion'; he was completely emo, and even his signature pompadour seemed to have collapsed.Sanji walked up to him with his hands in his pockets: "Franky, stop muttering and hurry up and take out the secret weapon to help us out of this danger!""Hurry up, old man Garp is still behind us. If we're not careful, we'll all be wiped out." Zoro also urged."What's the rush!"Franky stood up, his mechanical joints clanking as he walked toward the control room, saying as he passed by Luffy and the others,"Take this chance to admire the beautiful Water 7! In a blink, even the shadow of this island will be gone.""I see..."Luffy nodded, then took a deep breath, jumped onto the gunwale, and shouted at Garp:"Grandpa!"Luffy's voice echoed over the sea, "And, Koby and..."Garp, Koby, and Helmeppo were all shocked yet expectant, leaning forward in unison."It's been so long, it was great to see you guys!""Say my name, damn it!"Helmeppo was deeply hurt, kneeling on the deck and clutching his head in a wail."What's wrong, Luffy? This old man still has plenty of cannonballs!"Garp's eyes sharpened as he grabbed a cannonball, "Fist Meteorite!"The cannonball whistled through the air, flying precisely toward Luffy's head.Luffy remained calm, raising his left hand to nose level as Armament Haki instantly covered it, his arm turning pitch black and shiny.Facing the roaring cannonball, he swung his left hand to the side with a clean, swift motion; the cannonball exploded on impact, sending sparks flying everywhere."It's useless!"Luffy said with a bit of pride and the excitement of their imminent escape, "From now on, we're going to escape for real! See you later!""Mr. Luffy is so cool!"Koby watched Luffy's composed manner, clenching his small fists in admiration, his eyes shining with stars."I'm so mad! He's just my son's son, how can he be so arrogant!"Garp made an angry gorilla-like muscle-flexing pose, his powerful muscles nearly bursting through his blue shirt."Calm down, Vice Admiral Garp!"Helmeppo hurriedly tried to dissuade him, cold sweat pouring down, fearing the old man would go crazy and tear the entire warship to pieces.Luffy was bouncing on the gunwale, his rubber body full of elasticity, as he waved his hands and shouted to the crowd on the shore:"Uncle Iceburg, we're using the name you gave the ship! And everyone else, thank you for all your help! Take care of yourselves!""It looks like the pirate big brother is shouting something?"Chimney asked while pulling on Kokoro's hand, her small face filled with curiosity."Hahaha, I can't hear him at all!"Kokoro took a swig of wine and laughed heartily."A pirate's departure is always so lively. I hope their dreams come true."A gratified smile touched the corners of Iceburg's mouth, his gaze distant and profound."Well then, I'm starting! Emergency Evasion Mode, activate!"Franky announced loudly from below the control room, his voice carrying clearly to every corner through the ship's acoustic structure."This is a giant air cannon! It's an incredible acceleration device that's only possible thanks to the extreme strength of Moon Steel!"Inside the control room, a massive air compressor was running at high speed, emitting a humming sound as it charged, while the pressure needle on the dashboard swung wildly.On the warship, Garp decided to put a perfect end to this performance.He had produced a super-massive iron ball from somewhere, one that completely defied human imagination."The Su-Su-Super Large Iron Ball!"Koby and Helmeppo were so terrified that they collapsed onto the deck, tears and snot flowing involuntarily.In front of this behemoth, even Garp's imposing figure seemed small, and the iron ball's shadow enveloped the entire foredeck of the warship."Luffy!"Garp grabbed the chain connected to the iron ball. The chain clanged against the ball with a deafening roar that was particularly piercing across the silent sea."Eh...! What on earth is that? It looks like bad news!"Luffy shaded his eyes with his hand to look, his rubber neck stretching out to get a clearer view."It's more than bad news, we're going to die! We're really going to die!"Usopp was scared out of his wits, his long nose curling into a ball from fright."That thing is way too exaggerated! What kind of monster is that?! He's not actually going to throw that iron ball, is he?!"Just as Usopp finished speaking, Garp provided the answer."How dare you underestimate me! Die, Luffy!"Garp violently hurled the massive iron ball, which flew toward the thousand sunny with a whistling wind."Eeeh!!!""Quick, quick! Hurry up, Franky!"Luffy could no longer remain calm and turned to shout at the control room.Franky, however, was leisurely whistling. Beside him, the air compressor was spinning so fast it was a mere blur, emitting a sharp whine.Just as the iron ball was about to crush the thousand sunny like a dark cloud—"We're dead!!!"The confused crew members huddled together, eyes shut tight."Coup de Burst!"With Franky's roar, the circular accelerator at the stern of the thousand sunny burst with a blinding white light.A massive surge of energy slammed into the sea. Propelled by the reaction force, the thousand sunnyshot out at a 45-degree angle through the gap between the iron ball and the water, instantly climbing a hundred meters into the sky and tracing a graceful arc through the air."BOOM!"The giant ball missed, splashing water dozens of meters high and creating a brilliant rainbow in the air where the thousand sunny had been, the droplets shimmering in the setting sun."The... the ship is flying!!!"The Marines were all stunned, their jaws nearly hitting the deck.Even the sluggish Aokiji widened his eyes."Good grief..."Garp grinned, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothing out. "You really have some tricks up your sleeves! Luffy, Mark! Hahaha!"He stood with his hands on his hips and said proudly in a booming voice, "As expected of my grandsons!"On the thousand sunny, "Aaah—!"The crew shouted together in excitement, their voices echoing among the clouds.Having experienced Sky Island, they weren't afraid of flying; instead, it felt familiar and nostalgic. Everyone enjoyed the thrill of being airborne."Though it consumes three barrels of cola, with the help of the wings, we can fly for ten thousand meters!"Franky announced proudly, pointing at the unfolding ship wings."Isn't this the design we used for going to Sky Island!"Usopp happily lifted Merry high, and the two spun around in the air."Hahaha! Anything I can do, the thousand sunny can do too, and even better!"Merry cheered happily, her small face glowing with happiness."And wherever there's damage, I'll repair it perfectly. Leave everything regarding the ship and its weapons to this great me!"Franky spread his arms and shouted to the sky,"From now on, this big guy belongs entirely to you!""Oh!""Big Brother Franky!" Chopper and Usopp ran over and hugged his legs."Let's have a banquet!"Luffy jumped next to Franky, his rubber arm around Franky's shoulder, laughing so hard his eyes crinkled into lines."Oh!!""A banquet in the sky? That sounds interesting! We're a bit short on time, so Mark, come help me. You still have ingredients in your space, right?""Mm-hmm, there's still plenty! I bought Mizu Mizu Meat and all sorts of Water 7 specialties! I even packed several portions of Grandpa Banban's cooking." Mark held his head high, full of pride."That old man's? He's quite something! Let's go, let's go!"Sanji came up and put his arm around Mark's shoulder, ushering him toward the kitchen. As they walked, Sanji began to explain,"Let me tell you, the design of this kitchen is quite excellent..."Sanji talked incessantly about the kitchen's layout, gesturing with his arms in the air.Mark, however, showed no reaction and remained expressionless."Hey! Why aren't you reacting at all!"Sanji stopped in his tracks, pouting in dissatisfaction."Haha! I'm the one who designed the kitchen. I'm the person who understands it best, okay?" A slight smile touched Mark's lips."What! I was thinking there was no way a half-wit like Franky could design such a perfect kitchen layout. As expected, you're the one who understands me best, partner!"Sanji was shocked at first, then gleefully dragged Mark to the kitchen to prepare lunch, the two of them pushing and shoving as they headed into the cabin.Mark had originally intended to explain the ship's functions and facilities to everyone, but Franky was already impatient to show off his work.He stood at the bow, arms spread wide as if to embrace the entire sky."Everyone, feel free to look around! If there's anything you don't understand or aren't satisfied with, just tell this great me, and I'll give it a perfect modification."Chopper looked around and finally pointed at the helm at the bow."Luffy, it's a bronze statue of you!""It really is! I'm so jealous!"Usopp curiously poked the steering wheel, which was shaped like Luffy's Straw Hat."What! A bronze statue? Let me see, let me see!"Luffy pushed Usopp and Chopper aside, his head popping through between the two of them!"It's so small!" Luffy said with a look of disdain. "Franky, don't underestimate bronze statues! They have to be big and tall to be cool!"Franky walked over. "You amateur, if the statue is too big, it'll affect the center of gravity. Do you want our ship to fly in the sky or not?""Then... never mind. I like adventuring in the sky. Shishishi!" Luffy grinned. Now, even the bronze statue helm looked much more pleasing to his eyes.Franky continued his explanation, "Don't look down on this helm. It's not just a bronze statue Mark and I designed to meet the Captain's request.Most importantly, the buttons on the Straw Hat are password inputs for the different Soldier Dock Systems! Currently, only Mark and I know the passwords. We'll hand them over to the navigator, Nami, later.""Wow, that sounds high-tech. What's a Soldier Dock System? Franky! Is the current mode a Soldier Dock System?" Usopp was full of curiosity.Franky walked to the gunwale and pointed at the slowly retracting wings."This is Flight Mode. It's a simple design and doesn't belong to the Soldier Dock System.In an emergency, it can also slowly release air cannons as propulsion, allowing for an incredible flight time of two hours.Normally, when we're in the sea, the wings can be retracted and turned into wing-shaped railings.""So cool!"Chopper exclaimed, his large eyes full of admiration."Franky, what other modes are there? Show me! Can it transform into a robot?"Luffy's eyes sparkled, and his rubber body shook with excitement."How could that be possible! Even the wildest imagination wouldn't think of that!"Zoro glanced at Luffy with disdain and shook his head."Exactly. Being able to fly in the sky is already amazing enough. Don't make such ridiculous demands."Even though Usopp also wanted to see a robot transformation, he still felt it was too difficult."Is that so... Well, I'm already very satisfied!"Luffy also felt his idea was a bit too demanding, so he scratched his head and chuckled."However, there actually is a Land Mode!"Franky proudly adjusted his sunglasses and struck a'Super' pose. "Not only that, there's also Submarine Mode and Low-Temperature Mode. It can handle all sorts of environments!""Really? I'm looking forward to sailing on the sea!..."Nami sat on the swing; swinging in the sky was an experience she'd never had before.A short while later, a picnic table was set up on the ship's lawn. The snow-white tablecloth was covered with delicious food and wine carefully prepared by Sanji and Mark.The aroma of roasted meat filled the air, the brightly colored fruit salad was mouth-watering, and the bubbling drinks sparkled in the glass cups."Everyone!"Luffy held his glass high, the amber liquid rippling inside."Is everyone's drink poured?"He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the face of every companion.The companions all smiled and nodded, holding up their filled glasses.They formed a warm and touching scene in the glow of the setting sun."Well then, to our new companion—the shipwright Franky—and our new ship, the 'thousand sunny,' cheers!""Oh!!"Laughter and cheers echoed in the sky as the clinking of glasses made a crisp sound.The thousand sunny descended slowly, its wings retracting gracefully, until it finally glided smoothly against the sea's surface.Then, it came to a steady halt on the azure ocean, kicking up circles of ripples.The setting sun dyed the hull gold. The legendary voyage of the "thousand sunny" had officially begun.At this very moment, the bounty posters of the Straw Hat crew were also creating waves all across the world.
Chapter 207: Famous Throughout the WorldIn the Grand Line, an island shaped like a giant scorpion lay quietly amidst the surging waves.Jagged rocks formed the scorpion's claws, while the winding coastline traced its tail; the entire island exuded a dangerous and mysterious aura."Commodore Smoker, thank you for your hard work," a Marine soldier reported, standing at attention.Smoker's bronze upper body was bare, with beads of sweat still clinging to his firm muscles.He turned his head, his teeth clenched tightly around two thick cigars; the ends of the cigars flickered, bobbing up and down as he spoke."You're saying that piece of trash from just now is worth 50 million?" His voice was deep and filled with a sense of oppression."What's wrong with the Marine's bounty standards? They're too lenient!"After speaking, he turned around abruptly, not forgetting to add:"Days without any motivation are truly boring.""Mr. Smoker, Mr. Smoker!"Tashigi's voice approached from afar, accompanied by the urgent and messy sound of footsteps echoing on the stone path."Oh! Oh! Ensign Tashigi!"The soldier on guard immediately straightened his back upon seeing who it was, his right hand quickly snapping to his forehead in a salute.Tashigi, however, brushed past the soldier like a gust of wind, hurriedly pulling a stack of bounty posters from her coat before she could even catch her breath."Commodore Smoker, have you seen the Straw Hat's latest bounty posters?" she asked urgently."Who are you talking to?"Smoker's low voice came from her left.He walked directly past Tashigi, shaking his head helplessly as he looked at this subordinate who was always so clumsy."Ah! I... I'm so... sorry!"Tashigi's face instantly turned bright red, and she scrambled to pull her red-framed glasses from her pocket and put them on.The world behind the lenses finally became clear, and she realized she had been talking to a Marine on guard, while Smoker had actually been standing to her left the whole time."Wear your glasses properly, you idiot!"Smoker snatched the bounty posters from Tashigi's hand and sat down casually on a wooden crate.The crate groaned slightly under his heavy frame.His rough fingers flipped through the bounty posters one by one; when he saw a certain number, his pupils suddenly contracted.Suddenly, he smashed his fist into a nearby reef, and the hard rock shattered instantly, sending fragments flying."A soldier is just a soldier. As long as the Marineorganization exists, whether one is a Captain or a Commodore, any desire for free action will be restricted."He looked up at Tashigi, his eyes flashing with an unwavering light."What we need now is status. After the Enies Lobbyincident, the whole world's perception of the Straw Hat has changed.""Yes!"Tashigi responded softly, shocked by the rare fervor in Smoker's eyes.Smoker took a deep drag of his cigar. "I want to fight them!"His fist clenched tightly, and his bronze skin was suddenly covered with a layer of pitch-black Armament Haki."Besides improving my strength, I must climb to the rank of Vice Admiral!I'll stake my pride to fight you all once more! Straw Hat Luffy and long-haired Mark."Meanwhile, in the distant East Blue,The floating restaurant "Baratie" was exceptionally noisy today.Golden sunlight spilled over the fish-shaped ship, and seagulls circled among the masts.Tantalizing aromas wafted from the kitchen, and the sounds of clinking glasses and laughter rose and fell."Cheers! For Sanji!""Everything is on the house for all guests today!"It turned out the restaurant was holding a grand banquet today to celebrate Sanji's fame spreading across the four seas.Sanji's latest bounty poster had been enlarged and framed, hanging in the most prominent position in the hall.That portrait, with its starkly different art style, drew a flurry of discussion from the guests."Sir, isn't he amazing? This is the home of Black Leg Sanji."A waiter said, pointing proudly at the bounty poster."I'm telling you, Sanji looks exactly like he does on the bounty poster. Pfft, hahaha!""Huh? That's what you said last time, too!"The guest suspiciously compared two completely different bounty posters.The waiter wagged a finger and then explained:"Sir, don't worry about the details. Anyone can get fat from eating too much or get thin after a breakup. A slight change in appearance is no big deal!""But this isn't just a'slight change'; his whole art style is different, okay?With a face like that, could any woman actually like him?" the guest couldn't help but complain.Thump!Boss Zeff's wooden prosthetic leg stepped heavily onto the deck, making a dull thud.He walked up to the guest, and although his tone was polite, a dangerous light gleamed in his eyes."Valued guest! You can call him ugly, but please do not deny his skills with the ladies."The guest who had just been complaining was so intimidated by this aura that he collapsed to the floor, apologizing repeatedly:"I... I'm very sorry!"Zeff turned and pushed open the wooden door to the second floor, stepping out onto the sun-drenched balcony.The sea breeze gently stirred his graying beard; the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his gaze softened as he looked toward the distant blue, whispering:"Because he is the prized disciple I raised. Sanji... take care of yourself!"East Blue, Windmill VillageMakino's "Partys Bar" was bustling with people today."A banquet... we must have a banquet today!""For the pride of our Windmill Village, bounty fugitives worth 600 million! And there's two of them.""To both Luffy and Mark! Cheers!"The sound of clinking glasses rose and fell, and golden beer foam splashed everywhere."Hahaha, how satisfying! Directly taking on the World Government! As expected of the great pirates who dared to steal eggs from my house since they were kids."A stout middle-aged woman joined the men's revelry for once, her face flushed with laughter.The bar was packed with villagers who had once received favors from Mark, and everyone's face beamed with a proud smile."Hahaha, I knew they were special the moment I saw them."A bearded man heroically wiped the beer foam from his beard and downed the golden liquid in his glass."Makino, more wine, more wine! This isn't nearly enough to drink!"Thud, thud, thud.The mayor of Windmill Village pounded on the bar counter with force. He had specially put on a clean yellow waistcoat today, and his sun hat had been replaced with a Straw Hat identical to Luffy's."You're too noisy! You bastards, don't you have any sense of shame?""Cheers!"The crowd completely ignored his protest."Bastards!"The mayor sat down on a stool in a huff,"Honestly, now no one listens to me, the mayor, anymore."Nojiko smiled as she picked up Chopper's bounty poster from the table, her fingertips gently tracing the cute photo,"They look like they're having a lot of fun! They even have such a cute pet!"She continued flipping through the posters, and when she saw Nami's photo, her smile grew even warmer:"His girlfriend is very beautiful, too!""Hmph, what girlfriend? Don't even dream of anyone from the Monkey D. family being romantically aware!"The mayor snorted coldly, glancing at the bounty posters."A cyborg... they have everything! With Luffy's personality, he must be very happy!"Makino continued looking through the posters; when her gaze stopped on the bounty for "Soap Man" Sanji,Her smile remained, but a faint anger vein appeared on her temple.She silently crumpled Sanji's bounty poster into a ball and threw it accurately into a distant trash bin,Then, she carefully posted the other crew members' bounties in front of the bar.The mayor watched her actions and simply sighed deeply:"Sigh! All three generations of that family have problems! That guy Garp doesn't know how to keep them in line; I wonder if Dadan knows yet."Syrup VillageBright sunlight spilled into the garden of Kaya's home, and the droplets from the fountain sparkled with rainbow colors in the light."That nose—it's definitely Usopp, I couldn't be mistaken."Kaya sat on a white bench, her smile like a blooming flower.Her slender fingers gently tucked a stray lock of silver hair behind her ear, the bounty poster trembling slightly on her lap."See! I told you it was the Captain under the mask!"Piment pointed excitedly at the prominent long nose on the bounty poster,"Look, there's the nose and the slingshot weapon!""Mhm!"Kaya nodded excitedly, tears of emotion sparkling in her eyes."The people in the village still don't believe it, saying it must just be someone with the same name. They all say how could 'Liar Usopp' be so powerful."Onion stomped his feet in frustration."After all, he's a great pirate worth 230 million. If I weren't familiar with the Captain, I wouldn't believe it either."Carrot's mouth hung open, his admiration beyond words."I knew Sister Kaya would definitely recognize him at a glance. The Captain is a man who can turn tall tales into reality," Piment said, patting his chest."This mask is so cool! Let's make one out of clay!"Onion suggested."Mhm!""Sister Kaya, what's wrong?"Piment noticed Kaya's expression suddenly turn from joy to shock,She stared intently at the image of the Ship SpiritMerry on the bounty poster, her pupils slowly dilating."How is it possible? Could the legend be true?"Kaya suddenly grabbed Merry's bounty poster and ran toward the mansion on the hill, her skirt fluttering behind her."Sister Kaya, where are you going?""It's nothing, I'm going home to check on something!"Kaya shouted without looking back, her voice scattering in the wind.Shimotsuki VillageIn the dojo, the sounds of bamboo swords clashing rose and fell.But today, Genzo was surrounded by a group of excited children."Teacher, teacher, please Teach me the Three Sword Style! I want to learn Senior Zoro's techniques.""Me too, me too!"Genzo pushed up his round-framed glasses, fine beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead."The Three Sword Style isn't suitable for you guys!"He tried to explain, but his voice was drowned out by the children's clamor."Liar! Senior Zoro's Three Sword Style was clearly taught by you, Teacher. That move in the newspaper where he cut down Vice Admiral Momonga was so cool!""Zoro's achievements today are due to his unimaginable hard work in addition to his talent. Also, he realized the Three Sword Style on his own; it has nothing to do with me!"Genzo waved his hands hurriedly, the wide sleeves of his kimono swaying gently with his movements."Ehhh!!!! I don't care, please Teach me the Three Sword Style, Teacher. I want to become someone like Senior Zoro, too.""Yeah, yeah! Three Sword Style!""Three Sword Style!..."The children's voices grew louder and louder. Cold sweat poured down Genzo's face as he switched to bluffing mode:"Good grief! The key to the Three Sword Style is to first master the One Sword Style!""Is that so? You're not lying to us, are you, Teacher?""Of course not!" Genzo awkwardly wiped the cold sweat from his cheek."Okay, Teacher Genzo, I'm going to practice my swordsmanship right now!""Wait for me!"The little brats vanished in an instant, and the dojo finally regained its tranquility.Genzo looked out the window at the sky as clean as if it had been washed, a gratified smile appearing on his face:"Zoro-kun... you are my pride, and the pride of the Shimotsuki Clan!"He whispered to himself, then tidied his kimono and walked toward the shrine.Cocoyasi VillageThe fragrance of the orange grove wafted in the breeze. Nojiko sat on a bench in front of the house, flipping through bounty posters.Gen lay powerlessly on the wooden table, his hand still resting on the transponder snail, as if he had just finished an intense call."I've confirmed it's real. This is going to be difficult!"Gen's voice was full of exhaustion."There's nothing we can do! After all, Nami not only became a Devil Fruit user but also destroyed an island! Plus the Enies Lobby incident, this bounty is understandable."Nojiko gently flipped through the bounty posters, her gaze lingering on Nami's photo for a long time."And Luffy, Mark, and the others will protect Nami! Rest easy!"AI Model: gemini-3.1-flash-liteNojiko added, trying to comfort her overly worried adoptive father."These are secondary!"Gen suddenly raised his head, his eyes shooting out terrifying killing intent.His signature windmill hat was slightly askew due to his agitated emotions."Huh!"Nojiko didn't understand why Gen was so angry."Rather than a bounty poster, it's more like a marriage advertisement! It is simply outrageous. I was just calling the World Government to protest!"Gen pressed his hand heavily onto the oversized bounty poster of Nami on the wall."Haha, don't you like it quite a bit? You put it up so big on purpose."Nojiko smiled slightly, looking at her adoptive father who was saying one thing but meant another."I do like it, but when I think about tens or even hundreds of thousands of little blondies eyeing my Nami, I just want to wipe them all out!"Gen was so angry that his mustache stood on end, and the scars on his face seemed even deeper at this moment."Haha! As expected of our father! Nami would surely be happy to know you are protecting her like this."Nojiko covered her mouth and chuckled, but her eyes shone with a warm light.Grand Line, Sakura KingdomPure white snowflakes drifted down like feathers, covering the spires of the castle and the Drum Mountain in the distance.A strong Lapahn snow rabbit pulled a sled, racing down along the cable connecting the castle to the ground."Thump!"Kureha jumped lightly off the sled.The snow rabbit, due to momentum, dove headfirst into a thick snowdrift, leaving only its two long ears visible."Dalton, why did you call me down here? I'm very busy."Kureha stood with her hands on her hips, her breath immediately condensing into white mist in the cold air.Despite her advanced age, her figure remained upright and agile."I am very sorry, I wanted you to see this!"Dalton pulled a stack of carefully protected bounty posters from his thick fur coat and handed them to Kureha."What? Is it the secret to eternal youth?"Kureha took them in her hand but didn't look at them immediately, instead saying to Dalton,"By the way, Dalton, how about you live in the castle like a king?""No, I'm used to living in the village; it's better here, and I still prefer eating chestnut rice."Dalton replied honestly, a gentle smile on his face."As you like!"Only then did Kureha look at the bounty posters in her hand, and when she saw the contents clearly, her eyebrows raised slightly:"Oh my, oh my, it's the Straw Hat!"Dalton explained:"These are the wanted posters from the Enies Lobbyincident a while ago."Kureha flipped through the bounty posters one by one, and when she saw a certain one, her movements suddenly stalled.It was a photo of Chopper happily eating cotton candy, his round cheeks stuffed full."Chopper."A rare, gentle smile appeared on Kureha's face; she pushed her sunglasses up to her forehead and held the bounty poster extremely close, almost touching her face.The hot air she exhaled condensed into tiny water droplets on the surface of the bounty poster."This bounty amount... has some issues!"Dalton said hesitantly."Hehe, just seeing him is enough; the rest doesn't matter."Kureha looked up at the sky, letting snowflakes land on her weathered face, on her silver hair, and melting into crystalline droplets in her eyes."Truly... the happiest day of my life!"Her voice was almost inaudible in the wind and snow.Grand Line, BaltigoThe Revolutionary Army's temporary base was hidden among chalk-colored mounds; inside the conference room, the atmosphere was serious and tense."In the South Blue combat zone, the rebel army has achieved victory! Great!"The reporter excitedly recorded the news coming from the front line, the pen tip scratching rustlingly on the paper."Has another country fallen?" Dragon's voice remained as calm as water."Yes, leader! They are really something, plus the one in the North Blue a few days ago..."The reporter couldn't hide his excitement.Dragon interrupted the reporter,"Don't get happy just because of a small victory; this is war!"After saying this, Dragon walked towards the door."Yes... I'm sorry... I lost my composure."The reporter immediately stood up and straightened his posture, a look of shame appearing on his face.Dragon stopped abruptly at the door, his gaze drawn to a bounty poster on the table.He looked down and asked, "What is this?""Ah! This is Straw Hat Luffy, the man who defeated Crocodile in Alabasta, and after that, he and his crew caused a ruckus at Enies Lobby, openly provoking the World Government. I heard his grandfather is the Navy Hero Garp..."The reporter hurriedly reported, but Dragon was no longer listening to the rest."Live according to your own will, Luffy; the era will bring all sorts of coincidences and passion."Dragon muttered to himself.A strong wind blew, lifting his green cloak and revealing the face known as the "World's Worst Criminal" — Monkey D. Dragon.The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, outlining an evil and charming smile!"Go and pursue the truth of the world! Luffy, one day we will meet!"The wind outside grew stronger, whipping up white dust, as if signaling an approaching storm.Whitebeard Pirates, Moby DickThe giant white whale bow cut through the waves of the New World, and on the deck,Edward Newgate — Whitebeard, known as the "World's Strongest Man," was looking at the latest bounty posters on the deck, his signature crescent mustache trembling slightly with his booming laughter."Gurararara! Ace's brother? Destroying Enies Lobby! He's got guts!"His laughter was like thunder, echoing over the vast sea.His massive body leaned against a specially made chair, with countless IV tubes connecting him to the medicine bottles beside him, but this did not weaken his Haki in the slightest.He looked at Luffy's imposing bounty poster, a flash of appreciation in his eyes,"I really want to make these kids who don't know the height of the sky and the depth of the earth my sons!"First Division Commander Marco drooped his eyelids, leaning lazily against the ship's railing, but a knowing smile played on his lips."Pops! That's probably not going to work, didn't Acesay so long ago? His brother's goal is to become your opponent, Pops, hehe."He raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over the astonishing numbers on the bounty poster,"Looking at this momentum, Pops, it seems you've gained another incredible and powerful enemy.""Gurararara!"Whitebeard laughed again, casually gripping the naginata "Murakumogiri" beside him,"The brats are still too young; their hot blood and courage are commendable, but to challenge me? They are still a whole hundred years too early!"The laughter faded, and Marco's expression turned serious; he stepped forward a few paces and lowered his voice:"Pops, we just received news from Ace; he has discovered the trail of Blackbeard Teach.""Teach!"The face that was just full of laughter was instantly shrouded in violent rage; Whitebeard's entire body erupted with an astonishing aura, the air on the deck seemed to freeze, and the soft IV tubes suddenly tightened.What he cannot tolerate most is the betrayal of family!"Pops! Calm down!"Marco hurriedly stepped forward, his hand pressing into the air, his eyes full of worry,"The ship's doctor has repeatedly warned that with your current physical condition, you absolutely should not get emotionally agitated, and even less should you get angry!"New World, a sunny islandUnlike the heavy atmosphere on Whitebeard's side, the coast here was filled with joyful clamor.The bonfire burned brightly, the aroma of roasted meat wafted everywhere, and the sound of clinking glasses was endless.Red Hair Shanks sat casually on a barrel, holding Luffy's latest bounty poster in his left hand, his empty right sleeve fluttering gently in the sea breeze.He looked at the Luffy on the bounty poster, who was much more mature than in his memory, and he raised his hand to touch his severed shoulder, a smile mixed with nostalgia and gratification appearing on his face."Luffy..."He muttered to himself, his gaze seemingly piercing through the bounty poster, seeing that stubborn kid from Windmill Village many years ago,"It seems we are one step closer to meeting!"He tilted his head back and drank a large gulp of fine wine, then shouted loudly towards the noisy crowd:"Hey! Yasopp, don't just focus on drinking! That amazing son of yours, his bounty has gone up again! Maybe he'll catch up to you old guy! Hahaha!"Cake Island — inside the giant palace.Big Mom, Charlotte Linlin's massive body was buried in the soft cake throne,Her thick fingers were pinching a special bounty poster — not of Straw Hat, but of the Ship SpiritMerry.Merry's white hair and faintly visible black wings made her huge eyes flash with an unusual light."Mama~ Mama~""This girl! I want her! Add her to my rare collection!"Her eldest son, Charlotte Perospero, standing to the side, licked his candy cane, letting out a "Perorin~" strange laugh, a flash of shrewdness and flattery in his eyes:"Very well, Mama~! As long as the Straw Hat dares to step into the New World, I will round them all up for you immediately, and present this peculiar little girl, along with the heads of the Straw Hat, before you!"Wano Country, deep inside OnigashimaUnlike the "sweetness" of Cake Island, the atmosphere here was oppressive and violent."Drought" Jack's massive body heaved violently with anger; he stared fixedly at Nami's bounty poster, especially the title "Natural Disaster," his bell-like eyes bloodshot."Natural Disaster? She dares to be called Natural Disaster?"He growled, his voice like an injured beast, filled with the fury of being offended,"A little girl, worthy of being called 'Natural Disaster'? Then what am I?"Accompanied by the roar, his muscles bulged angrily, and the heavy sense of oppression brought by his purely ferocious physique, mixed with the immense force generated by his stomping,caused the rocky ground under his feet to shatter in response, and the flying stone chips scared the nearby guards into retreating repeatedly.In another dim corner, "Wildfire" King stood alone.He took off the mask covering his face, and the revealed face was equally filled with unbelievable excitement; his sharp eyes were bloodshot, and there was even a faint glimmer of tears.What he held tightly in his hand was Merry's bounty poster.Unlike Jack, his trembling was not born of anger, but a kind of unspeakable tremor from the depths of his bloodline.His fingertips carefully stroked the features on Merry's portrait that belonged to the lunarian race—white hair, black wings... although he didn't see flames, he would never mistake that same source of aura!"I... am not alone..." he muttered to himself, his voice hoarse.This man, who had always carried the heavy fate of being the "last of his kind," seemed at this moment to see a faint starlight from his own kind in the endless darkness.He clenched his fist; a new, crazy plan was perhaps brewing in his heart.The powerful figures of the New World, because of these few thin bounty posters, were surging with emotions, and undercurrents were raging.
Chapter 208: Daily Life on the thousand sunnyIt had been two days since they left Water 7. The thousand sunny sailed smoothly across the shimmering sea, with golden sunlight spilling onto the deck, casting a warm glow.Inside the circular tower at the stern, the air was thick with mist, and the faint sounds of cheerful play could be heard."Ah~! This is amazing! This bathroom is simply perfect! You can see the waves outside the window, and it gently sways with the rhythm of the ocean!"Nami lay in the oversized bathtub with her eyes closed, her long golden hair cascading over the white tiles like a waterfall as the warm water caressed her skin.However, the thick mist obscured the camera, making the picture unclear →_→."Splash, splash!" Merry, wearing a cute yellow swimsuit, was happily splashing around in the tub while clutching a little yellow duck.As she passed by Nami, she couldn't help but exclaim:"I really don't know how that pervert Franky's brain could design such an exquisite bathroom!"The girls' bell-like laughter and the sounds of their playful water fight echoed throughout the bathroom, adding infinite vitality to this peaceful time at sea.After switching to the new ship, Doctor Chopperalso had his own independent medical room.In the room, four bright wall lamps emitted a soft glow, and the circular wooden door paired with circular glass windows made it look exceptionally cute and cozy.In the corner, a single bed was covered with pristine white sheets, spotless.Chopper sat on his exclusive swivel chair, happily spinning in circles, his little bottom wiggling occasionally to keep the rotation going."Hehehe, this is my room, this is my exclusive medical room..."He squinted his eyes, his face beaming with a happy smile.Suddenly, Chopper stopped and spoke to the air in an extremely serious tone:"What's wrong? Do you feel unwell anywhere?"He picked up a stethoscope and pressed it against the air, tilting his little head for a careful "diagnosis."Sometimes frowning, sometimes sighing, he was completely immersed in his role-play as a doctor.Sanji, who happened to be passing by, saw this scene through the window and almost burst out laughing.He quickly covered his mouth, and before Choppercould realize his embarrassing moment had been witnessed, he shook his head, suppressed his laughter, and continued toward the kitchen to prepare dinner.On the deck, the Air Force Trio—Mark, Usopp, and Luffy—were holding a new round of the Fishing King Championship!Incredibly, Luffy, a fishing novice, had actually cast an empty hook and somehow managed to snag the nose of a large shark.Feeling the immense pull from the rod, Luffyimmediately used all his strength to yank it back.The Moon Steel specially-made fishing line and tyrant iron fishing rod showed incredible strength, actually yanking the thousand-pound shark out of the sea like pulling up a radish.The shark traced a beautiful arc in the air, its silver scales flashing in the sunlight."Awesome! It's a big shark, and it's a clean hook!" Luffy danced with excitement."Clean hook, my ass! Since when does a fish eat bait with its nose? Besides, you don't even have any bait!""Usopp is right, this one doesn't count, it doesn't count."Mark and Usopp stared with wide eyes, looking at this unbelievable scene in disbelief while arguing against the injustice of fate."Hey! Ink Meteor, come quickly and help me hold down this big shark! Don't let it bite the deck!"Luffy shouted toward a red spherical room about one meter tall beneath the mast.This was Ink Meteor's exclusive room!Hearing Luffy's shout, a black shadow quickly darted out from the circular archway, growing in the wind until it settled into a majestic three-meter-tall form.Ink Meteor made a beautiful pounce, accurately pinning the struggling shark beneath its body.Not to be outdone, the shark turned its head and snapped at Ink Meteor, resulting in a series of metallic clangs!Golden light flashed in Ink Meteor's eyes as it raised a giant claw covered in dragon scales, looking as if it were about to decapitate the shark."Wait, Ink Meteor! I want to keep it in the aquarium! This is my champion's trophy, hee hee!"Luffy hurriedly tossed the fishing rod to Mark, skipped over to the shark, easily lifted the struggling beast over his head, and ran excitedly toward the aquarium."Wait for me, Luffy!"Usopp also tossed his rod to Mark and quickly followed Luffy."Hey! You two idiots! Putting it in the aquarium? Don't you want the fish we caught this morning anymore?"Mark looked at the three fishing rods in his hands and shook his head helplessly.In the lounge, Robin elegantly took a sip of coffee. Hearing the commotion from the aquarium behind her, a gentle smile touched her lips:"Another new member, I see!"Franky was lying casually on the semi-circular sofa, right in front of the massive aquarium that rivaled a small sea-life center.He introduced it proudly: "So, how do you like the design of this room?"Sanji's leather shoes clicked sharply against the marble floor, which featured alternating royal blue and black squares.He carried a cup of coffee, his brow slightly furrowed: "The room is great, but those idiots actually put a shark in the aquarium!"Just then, Luffy and Usopp burst into the lounge, impatiently pushing open the wooden door."Look at the shark! I caught it! It's that big guy with the two horns on its head!"Luffy excitedly showed off his prize.Robin turned her head and chuckled behind her hand: "I see it! But it looks like all the fish you caught earlier have been eaten by it.""Eh?"Luffy and Usopp both looked into the aquarium, only to see the big shark with a bulging belly and an expression that suggested it hadn't had enough.The two of them gaped in shock, their screams so loud that even Zoro up in the lookout tower had to dig his ear."What are those idiots up to now!"Zoro curled his lip lazily, gave a yawn, and went back to his nap."Consider the symbiosis, you idiots! Isn't that common sense?" Sanji couldn't help but scold."Damn it, we're having it for dinner tonight!"Luffy was so angry his nostrils were almost big enough to fit a fist."Sanji, make roasted shark! Use this stupid shark!""What do you amateurs know?"Sanji took a deep breath and then explained in a gentle voice,"For fresh ingredients like this, we should make sushi, or spicy poached fish slices! It would also be good deep-fried with an egg wash and served with dry dipping powder...""That sounds delicious! Just thinking about it makes me drool!"Luffy's face was full of anticipation, his eyes turning into stars."This is a great ship! Thanks, Franky!" Luffy said, looking around and praising it sincerely.Franky pushed up his sunglasses with a hint of pride:"It's nothing! But the true power of this ship is more than just this.""True power?" Luffy and Usopp sat on the circular chairs surrounding the central support pillar, clutching their juice and leaning in curiously."That's right, the most impressive thing about this ship is the Dock System!"Franky crossed his arms, striking a mysterious pose."From the bottom of the ship, there are Channels 0 to 5. Each dock has its own special equipment to help the thousand sunny adapt to various environments.""Whoa! Let us see!"Golden stars began to pop up around Luffy, and he was so excited he couldn't sit still."Don't be in such a hurry! It's a waste to use it now. Every Dock System consumes a corresponding amount of cola energy," Franky explained.Upon hearing this, Luffy and Usopp both pouted and whistled in disappointment.Only Robin maintained her elegant smile: "It certainly sounds like something to look forward to!"With a "click," Nami pushed open a window. She had changed into blue pajamas and was drying her wet hair with a towel.She happened to glance up at the sky, and her movements suddenly stopped."Have we entered a Winter Island's waters? Kokorodidn't mention an Ice Island on the way... oh well!"Nami smiled and accepted the sudden change in weather, turning back into her room.At that moment, pure white snowflakes began to fall one by one onto the thousand sunny's lawn, soon covering the emerald grass with a thin white veil.Zoro rested his cheek on his hand, watching the falling snow through the lookout tower window, and murmured listlessly:"It's snowing..."In sharp contrast to Zoro's laziness, Luffy rushed out of the lounge and danced on the deck:"It's snow! Yo-ho!"Luffy looked through the lookout tower glass and saw Zoro looking like he hadn't woken up yet, which immediately annoyed him.He pointed at the lookout tower and shouted loudly:"Hey! Zoro! That listless look of yours is way too lame!"Luffy spread his hands and swung them stylishly to the right:"This is how you're supposed to act when it snows!"With that, he signaled Usopp to give a demonstration.Usopp understood perfectly and immediately struck a classic Tarzan pose, thumping his chest and shouting in a rough, heroic voice:"Brothers, it's snowing!""Does he still not get it? What an idiot!""Idiot!"Luffy and Usopp shouted in unison toward the lookout tower.Zoro's mouth twitched, and a vein popped on his forehead:"Nothing is more annoying than being mocked by these two idiots!"At this time, Chopper also pushed open the door of the medical room. Seeing the falling snow, his little face was full of anticipation:"It's snow! I haven't seen it in so long. I wonder if it'll pile up. It would be great if we could build a snowman.""Mark, help us out! Use your ability to gather the snowflakes!""Good Mark, you're the coolest, please help us!"Usopp and Luffy each grabbed one of Mark's legs and sat on the ground acting like spoiled children.They put on a posture of "we won't get up if you don't help.""Are you guys children? Honestly!" Mark looked at them with disdain but still raised his palm toward the sky."Glutton!"A massive black tornado shot into the sky. The surrounding snowflakes quickly gathered toward the center of Mark's palm and were entirely swallowed by the Rainbow Space."So cool!""Suck in more, suck in more!""Go! Go! Go!"The silly trio put their arms around each other's shoulders and performed their signature kick dance to cheer Mark on.Sanji pushed open the door, glanced at the lively scene, and shook his head:"Looks like I'll have to change tonight's sushi to something that warms the body! Shark meat curry should be good..."With that, he turned back to the kitchen and began to get busy.A moment later, Mark withdrew his skill, a mischievous smile curling on his lips: "Hehe!""Is it ready? Mark! Release the snow quickly!" Luffyjumped with anticipation."Put it here, I want to build a snowman of Ulalaversus the Tyrannosaurus!"Usopp pointed to a specific area on the lawn."Mark, put mine here!"Chopper pointed to the area in front of Ink Meteor's kennel, looking at Mark with wide, watery eyes full of hope."Oh~! It seems you've already forgotten the fear of being dominated by me!"Mark's palm suddenly turned toward Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper!"You wouldn't!!!""Run!""Run? Take this!""Super Snowball 6-Star Rapid Fire!"Snowballs flew incessantly from the black vortex in Mark's palm, accurately striking the fleeing silly trio."Mark, you're cheating! We're not playing with you anymore!""But I love playing with you guys!"Mark happily chased the three of them across the deck, snowballs tracing white arcs through the air.Laughter echoed above the thousand sunny, adding infinite vitality and fun to this snowy afternoon at sea.
Chapter 209: The Phoenix Pirates AppearBefore long, the thousand sunny was gently wrapped in white, fluffy snow, as if the entire ship had put on a new winter coat.After Nami and Merry joined the snowball fight army, the tide of battle reversed instantly!No matter how strong Mark's abilities were, he couldn't withstand the group's siege, and finally had to take refuge miserably inside Ink Meteor's round red doghouse.Just as Luffy's group was feeling smug and celebrating their final victory in the snowball fight,Zoro's voice suddenly came from the lookout tower, clearly broadcasting throughout the ship via the loudspeaker at the base of the tower:"There's a ship on the sea, it looks a bit strange!""Strange? In what way is it strange?"Nami patted the snow off her gloves and squinted toward the distant horizon.The Funny Trio immediately gathered at the ship's railing.Luffy squatted nimbly on the railing, Chopper's little hooves gripped the fence, and Usopp pulled down the goggles on his head, skillfully turning the lens to adjust the focus.When Usopp saw the ship clearly, he couldn't help but gasp:"It really is strange! It has no sails, and it's not flying any flag.""No sails? Then isn't it just a drifting ship following the current?" Nami walked to the railing, her brow slightly furrowed."Is it a drifter? Or maybe..."Sanji flicked his cigarette ash into the sea, stopping mid-sentence, but everyone understood his unspoken meaning."Speaking of which, there's a ruthless game circulating among pirates called the 'Davy Back Fight'!"As soon as Franky spoke, the other crew members joined in unison:"We all know about that."After all, they hadn't just heard of it; they had personally experienced that cruel game."Is it Split-head and his crew?"Luffy immediately pictured Foxy with his big belly, letting out his strange 'Feffeffeffe' laugh."Are they the losers of the game?" Chopperfurrowed his brow in worry."Could it be the ghost ship Granny Kokoromentioned?"Mark rubbed his chin, proposing a hair-raising theory."Hey! Don't say such scary things, okay?"After Usopp finished complaining, he adjusted the telescope's focus again:"Wait a minute, someone's coming out of the cabin... are they fishing?""Fishing? Are they going to hold a fishing competition too?"Luffy's interest was immediately piqued, looking eager to join in."No, they look even more listless than Zoro; they're probably fishing to stave off hunger!!"Usopp added."Hey! Captain."Sanji looked at Luffy, waiting for his decision."Ah! Let's go check it out! If they're enemies, we'll just wipe them out."Luffy squatted on the railing, grinning with his signature smile.Sanji nodded, gripped the Straw Hat-shaped steering wheel and turned it gently, causing the thousand sunny's bow to turn elegantly to the left.Hearing that people on the other side were starving, Sanji's movements quickened slightly.On the tattered ship opposite, three people in rags were holding fishing rods, looking utterly hopeless.A bald man wearing only a green denim vest in the freezing winter was shivering, his teeth chattering:"We don't even have bait, how is it possible to catch any fish!"A short man wearing a Viking horned helmet had a long face and said weakly:"I told you to stop talking about it, the bait was finished yesterday. As soon as you mention it, my stomach starts growling."Another disheveled fat man was also dressed thinly; he propped up his head with his hand, staring desperately at the float on the water:"Move... even if you just pretend to move!"Just then, a 'creak' of wood rubbing sounded above their heads."Eh?"The fat man looked up, and the sight almost scared the soul right out of him.The striking Straw Hat Jolly Roger on the thousand sunny caught their eyes."Aaaah!!!""Pirates!""Pirate attack! Run for your lives!"The three let out a series of terrified screams and immediately dropped their fishing rods to flee in all directions."Hey! Are you guys okay!"Luffy stood on the majestic lion figurehead, waving his hands enthusiastically.Luffy looked down at the panicked crowd on the deck below, looking confused:"What's wrong? What are they doing?"The deck of the broken ship was in total chaos:"Hey, turn the rudder!""The rudder has been broken for ages!""No sails either!"Finally, the desperate people all knelt on the deck together, pleading with trembling voices:"Please, spare our lives!"This scene completely baffled the Straw Hat."What are you all doing?"A moment later, Franky, Luffy, Robin, and Markwent down to the broken ship; with every step they took, the rotten deck made a worrying 'creak'."To be honest, this ship looks even more miserable than you guys."Franky looked over the riddled hull and couldn't help but sigh."If you don't want it anymore, let me recycle it!"Mark looked at the broken ship, his eyes shining with excitement."Recycle? Will you pay? This probably won't work..."Viking Helmet rubbed his head awkwardly and said hesitantly."Who are you people?"Luffy folded his arms and asked in a calm voice."Well... we're... just unsuccessful fishermen."Viking Helmet's answer was halting, his eyes darting around.Robin rubbed her chin, showing a thoughtful expression."Fishermen?"Franky also twitched his mechanical lips, clearly not believing that explanation."Actually, not long ago we were attacked by a fleet of unknown origin; they not only destroyed our ship but also stole all our food."The small guy in the Viking Helmet wiped away tears as he spoke, though his dry eyes showed how poor his acting was."The mast is broken, the sails are gone, so attacking us won't do you any good at all!"A guy with a Green Afro added pitifully."Heehee! Don't worry!"Luffy crossed his arms, squinting and smiling as he spoke:"The important thing is you're hungry, right? We're about to have dinner, how about it? Want to join us?""Eh! Can we really?"Several people cried out in unison, their faces filled with disbelief."Is it really okay?""We might eat quite a lot!"Luffy grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth:"Heehee, really! Our cook won't leave people in distress alone. So don't worry!"Luffy finished and then turned to shout toward the thousand sunny:"Hey! Sanji. Isn't the food ready yet? I'm starving."Sanji walked out of the kitchen with his hands in his pockets and responded elegantly:"It'll be ready soon, but before that..."Sanji looked at Chopper with a warm smile:"Hey, Chopper, aren't these the patients you've been waiting for? Go take a look!""Eh! How did you know?"Chopper was so shocked his jaw dropped onto the snow, pressing out a cute little indentation."Haha, it's nothing, just go!"Sanji went back to preparing dinner without looking back.Chopper turned his head blankly, slowly walked to the railing, and shouted loudly through the gaps while gripping the bars:"Anyone who's injured, come to me! Are there any wounded who can't move?"The guy in the Viking Helmet looked at Chopper, dumbfounded:"The... the pet spoke!!!""I'm not a pet!"Chopper immediately transformed into his human form and struck a gorilla-like muscle-flexing pose:"I'm a famous pirate too, and I have a bounty of 50 Berries!"Thinking of that number, Chopper hung his head in dejection:"Damn it!"A moment later, Chopper's infirmary was packed.These castaways all had injuries of some kind, many of which had already become infected.Under Chopper's careful treatment, everyone was utterly impressed by his medical skills.While Chopper was focused on the treatment, a strong man with a ruby pendant and a yellow mohawk quietly stepped out of the broken ship's cabin.His gaze was locked onto the Straw Hat Jolly Roger snapping in the wind and snow at the top of the thousand sunny's mast."Which family's young master is this, sailing out smugly on a brand-new pirate ship?"He muttered to himself with a hint of disdain."Buru buru buru..."Just as he finished speaking, the red transponder snail in his hand rang."Kacha!""It's me, how's the situation on your end?"A steady middle-aged male voice came from the other end of the line."Ah, hello! Actually, we're trying to rope in a pirate ship, and I was just about to report to you...""Hmph! What does their flag look like?""Well, it's a skull wearing a Straw Hat. Haha, just a Straw Hat! It's not like they're out at sea to catch pests in the fields, they're probably... rookies...""What did you say?"The middle-aged man's voice suddenly became urgent, followed by the sound of papers rustling."Don't you dare go judging them as you please! Idiot!"The voice on the other end suddenly rose an octave."Oh! W-What's wrong? I'm so sorry!"The Mohawk Man instinctively pulled the transponder snail a bit further away."L-L-Listen to me, that crew is the Straw Hat Pirates!""Their bounties are terrifyingly high; the Captain and Vice Captain's combined bounties alone exceed 1.2 billion Berries!""1.2 billion!!!"The Mohawk Man cried out in shock, his hand trembling involuntarily."Exactly, do you know what to do now?""Eh?""We need to have a meeting to discuss this. Until then, you must keep them steady; absolutely do not startle them!""Yes!""Kacha!"After the call ended, the Mohawk Man looked toward the thousand sunny, fine beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead.He gripped the transponder snail tightly, his gaze becoming complex and deep."1.2 billion... huh?"In the wind and snow, that Straw Hat Jolly Roger was still flying high.
Chapter 210: Showing One's True ColorsBefore long, the shark curry rice meticulously prepared by Sanji was filled with a rich aroma.In addition to the main curry, he thoughtfully prepared several pieces of golden and crispy fried fish, and even specially made a portion of fresh, spicy Sichuan Boiled Fish for Mark.The members of the Phoenix Pirates were like hungry ghosts reincarnated; their wolfing down was such that they almost swallowed the bowls too."So delicious, ugh, this is definitely the most delicious food I've ever eaten in my life!""It's so good to be alive to eat this meal!""Hey! Don't spray your tears into my bowl, you idiot!"Usopp punched the Afro Guy who had lost control of his emotions, sending him flying.Nami turned her head, looking at the messy eating habits of the Phoenix Pirates members behind her, and curled her lip in distaste."Are you guys crybabies or starving ghosts?""Eh?"The members of the Phoenix Pirates finally looked up, their faces covered in rice grains."Wow, such a cute young lady!""Really! I'm so moved I'm going to cry again!"Robin shook her head and said faintly, "Your reactions are really slow.""Sanji, another bowl!"Luffy excitedly extended his empty bowl toward the kitchen, his rubber arm overextending and jabbing right into Sanji's face.Sanji, with a dark face, scooped up a large spoonful of scalding curry and unceremoniously poured it onto Luffy's rubber hand."Ah! Hot, hot, hot!"Luffy hastily retracted his arm and subconsciously stuck the fingers covered in curry into his mouth.He widened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise."It's delicious, my hand!" After saying that, he continued to lick it.Suddenly, a surge of cold killing intent came from Mark's direction.Luffy stopped his actions and grinned foolishly at Mark."I'll go wash it right now!"Seeing Luffy give up that disgusting act, Mark finally straightened the spoon he had bent in his hand and continued his meal.To be honest, seeing Luffy stick out his tongue to lick his curry-covered hand clean was something Markreally couldn't stand.Luffy casually grabbed Zoro's clothes beside him to wipe his hands, even using the corner of the clothes to wipe his face."You... you idiot, what are you doing?"Zoro looked at the sticky stains on his clothes, his eyes nearly popping out."Thanks, Zoro! Hahaha, it's clean now. Let's eat!"Luffy continued to bury his head in his food as if nothing had happened, leaving Zoro standing there in a daze.The dinner ended in such a boisterous and joyful atmosphere.In the infirmary, Chopper was organizing medicines.The wooden door was pushed open gently, and a small boy wearing a blue and white polka-dot headscarf crept in.He looked back warily outside the door, and after confirming no one was following, he carefully closed the door."Eh? Didn't you go to eat? Is something wrong?"Chopper stood on a swivel chair, putting away the last of the medicine while turning to ask.The little boy knelt on the ground with a thud and looked up, saying seriously."I greatly admire the doctor's medical skills.""I have one thing to ask of you.""Eh?" Chopper didn't react for a moment.The little boy continued."Actually, there is another patient on our ship, and he is very seriously ill!""Can you come with me to take a look?""A patient? Is it an illness or an injury?" Chopperjumped down from the chair."It's an injury." The little boy lowered his head, his voice somewhat raspy."I understand!"Chopper quickly packed the necessary medical supplies into his small blue backpack."Let's go!"The little boy led the way, with Chopper following closely behind.As they passed Ink Meteor's kennel, Ink Meteorpoked his head out and snorted softly at Chopper."Okay, I got it!" Chopper nodded."The doctor can even talk to animals?" The little boy was shocked once again seeing this scene."Yeah! Ink Meteor said he will lock onto my scent; if I encounter danger, he will take action immediately."Chopper turned his head and looked seriously at the little boy."I knew from your wounds that you weren't ordinary fishermen.""Although I don't want to pry too much, I advise you not to try any little tricks.""My partners don't have very good tempers!"Although Chopper's tone was gentle, the deterrent power in his words was not diminished at all.The little boy backed away two steps in a panic, waving his hands repeatedly."Please rest assured... You not only gave us food but also treated our wounds; you are our benefactors, we couldn't be more grateful.""It better be so."Just as Chopper and the boy entered the small door to the underground warehouse, the cockscomb-haired Stanson walked out of a nearby cabin carrying a wooden barrel.He glanced in the direction of Chopper and the others, took a deep breath, and looked toward the pirate flag atop the thousand sunny with a complicated gaze.In the dining room, Sanji and Mark were cleaning up the tableware, while the other partners sat on the sofa chatting."You say you're going to the New World?"The Viking Helmet Guy shrank his neck, his gaze flickering, and his body trembling slightly."Although I shouldn't meddle, I advise you it's better to turn back.""That place... it's simply hell."The Bald Man in Green Overalls gripped his pant legs, his voice trembling.Luffy turned his head and asked calmly."Ah? Have you been there?""Ah! N-No!" The two rubbed their hands awkwardly."It's just rumors... yes, I just heard that it's very cruel there."The Fat Man in Sunglasses glared at these two clumsy teammates with gritted teeth, squeezing out two words from between his teeth."Idiots!"Just as the Straw Hat was lost in thought, a dull thud suddenly came from the lawn of the thousand sunny."What happened?"Luffy jumped off the sofa and walked toward the door, and the other partners followed him out.They saw Ink Meteor pinning the cockscomb-haired Stanson to the lawn, his golden eyes staring fixedly at him."Ink Meteor!" Mark waved his hand.Only then did Ink Meteor release his claws.Stanson stood up, rubbed his head awkwardly, and put on an honest appearance."Sorry, sorry! I just brought a barrel of good wine to thank everyone.""I am their leader, Stanson." Saying that, he threw the wine barrel toward Zoro.Facing the flying wine barrel, Zoro steadily caught it without changing his expression.Stanson grinned."This is a special wine we're proud of; give it a try!""Heh~!"Zoro also returned a meaningful smile.Meanwhile, the little boy led Chopper deep into the ship's hold.After moving a wooden crate, a hidden room was revealed.In the dark room, the little boy skillfully lit a candle.Chopper couldn't help but gasp when he saw the patient on the bed.The person was covered in bandages and emitted a smell of decay.If it weren't for him still gritting his teeth to endure the pain, Chopper would have almost thought it was a corpse."Is it him?" Chopper gritted his teeth."He's critically injured and on the verge of death, having been unconscious for many days. Please save him, Doctor."The little boy hung the oil lamp at the head of the bed to make it easier for Chopper to examine him.Chopper leaned in and lifted the sheet, dumbfounded when he saw the hideous wounds."He's not dead yet?""How could he be so badly injured?""Why wasn't he disinfected in the early stages of the injury? The wounds are already infected."The little boy turned around, not daring to face Chopper's questioning."Even if you say that, we...""The injured person cannot be moved; surgery must be performed here immediately." Chopper finished speaking and took off his backpack, carefully selecting surgical instruments.In the dining room, Zoro took a large gulp of the wine Stanson had brought."Ha! The taste of this wine is really interesting!" Zorosaid with a mocking smile.Mark clinked glasses with Zoro and drained his glass in one gulp."Did you keep the wine until now because you didn't have any side dishes to go with it?" Mark placed his wine glass heavily on the table."Y-Yes!"Stanson immediately picked up his rice bowl, burying his head in his food to change the subject."But this food is really delicious. Is this the feeling of finding life in a desperate situation? I really have to thank you properly now.""Haha, don't worry about it!" Luffy turned his head, the Strawberry Sandwich in his mouth not yet swallowed, speaking indistinctly."That won't do; you must come to our port to have a look, so we can repay you."Stanson answered just as indistinctly, but his eyes were fixed on the floor."Go to your port? You want us to tow your ship there, right!"Sanji, while wiping a plate, hit the nail on the head regarding his purpose."Oh my, was I seen through?"Stanson admitted it generously, still maintaining that honest appearance."Hahaha, what an interesting uncle!"Luffy laughed heartily while clutching his stomach, then made a decision directly."I understand, it's okay!""Really? That's a huge help!" Stanson stopped eating, looking excited.Nami immediately expressed her opposition. "Wait, Luffy, what about Fish-Man Island?"She pointed to the log pose on her wrist."If we take a detour to another island, the record will be overwritten." Nami's tone was very helpless."If we just drop them off and leave, it should be fine, right?" Luffy looked at Nami and grinned.Nami was stunned; that was indeed feasible, it would just take too much time."Hey! Mark, talk some sense into Luffy!"Nami had no choice but to ask Mark for help.Mark clenched his palm, retracting his cleaning ability; the entire dining room was so clean it could reflect light."I also agree with Luffy's decision."Mark didn't truly want to help them; instead, he planned to catch them all in one go.He was currently short on energy. If he could resolve this group along with their broken ship and port all at once, it would be the best possible harvest."Oh! It's great to meet such reasonable Captain and Vice Captain; then we'll count on you."Stanson thanked them sincerely.To express their gratitude, Stanson and his subordinates kept toasting the Straw Hat Crewmembers.Before they knew it, it was late at night.The Straw Hat were sprawled all over the ship, and even Ink Meteor was snoring while hugging a bone, clearly in a deep sleep.On the lawn, the members of the Phoenix Pirateswere huddled together, plotting."What do we do next?""Isn't it obvious! We have to make a move.""Do we really have to do this? To be honest, I'm a bit reluctant; they're all good people.""Yeah! The young ladies are so cute.""What are you guys talking about? That won't solve the problem at all.""As long as we get this ship, we can definitely...""No!"Stanson, leaning against the mast, interrupted the discussion categorically."We'll leave the ship to them; we just need to complete the mission.""Bullshit mission, we don't agree!" The Guy with Explosive Dreadlocks waved his hand in rebuttal."We're going to seize this ship and fight back." His voice carried a sob. "Otherwise, Mr. Bigala would have died in vain!""Hey, hey! Fighting is your freedom, but I won't allow those dirty plans of yours."Franky appeared inappropriately on the second-floor railing, doing a slide and a robot dance."Ah? How is that possible? You should all be fast asleep." The Viking Helmet Guy exclaimed."Sorry! The smell of the anesthetic was too strong; I couldn't sleep!" Robin pushed the door open and stepped out, with Merry following closely behind."You guys are far worse than CP9 agents; this much medicine can't even induce hypnosis."Merry jumped onto the railing, arms crossed, and stared fixedly at the six people on the lawn along with Franky."To dare use anesthetics to ruin the food I worked so hard to make, absolutely unforgivable!"Sanji, wearing a Vermillion Padded Jacket, with a cigarette in his mouth and hands in his pockets, walked down the stairs with a dark face.Zoro poked his head out of the second-floor window, took a look, and yawned."Just small fry; the few of them are enough to handle it."Mark sat on the mast, his vermillion eyes particularly striking in the night, with snowflakes falling on his long black hair.He smiled slightly."We've only had our ship for less than a week; don't splatter blood on the lawn, it's quite unpleasant."Hearing Mark's words, the members of the Phoenix Pirates reacted differently:Some collapsed directly to the ground, some clenched their fists ready to fight for their lives, and others were so nervous they couldn't speak or move.In the night, an inevitable conflict was about to erupt.