Chapter 342: There Will Be a Time When You Can't Laugh"Yeah ha ha ha!! Farewell, Sky Holy Land..."A thunder ball several times larger than the one over Angel Island appeared above Skypiea.Eneru stood on the railing of the ark maxim, raising his hands in farewell to the Sky Holy Land.Of course, he knew Satoru could absorb lightning, but he refused to believe that such a massive thunder ball wouldn't exceed Satoru's absorption limit... At the shrine.At this moment, only Luffy and Nami were present.Luffy wouldn't run, because he had to ring the golden bell. Given his stubbornness, as long as he wasn't dead, he wouldn't give up."Nami, why haven't you run yet?"Seeing that Nami was still there, Luffy asked, remembering how badly Nami had wanted to leave earlier."Are you absolutely determined to ring that bell?"Nami replied with a question of her own."Yeah, I must ring it!!"Luffy answered resolutely."You don't even know how to ride a waver, but even if I leave you, are you still going to fly up there?""Then I'll take you up there, but...""You have to guarantee my safety!!"Nami replied, having made up her mind. This is what comrades are for."Alright! Got it!! Please do it!!"Luffy truly had to rely on Nami now, and he trusted Nami."We only have one chance, and it will vanish in an instant!!"Nami adjusted the waver, reminding herself and Luffy... Below the vine."Follow this rapidly falling vine!! Fly up to the ship!!"Zoro was guessing Luffy and Nami's plan."There are no other possibilities besides that."Usopp, however, felt it was too... reckless. They were gambling their lives."That's completely insane!!!"Zoro: "Then you go up and stop them."Usopp: "How am I supposed to stop them!!!"He couldn't do it, but he said it righteously."Whether it's reckless or whatever else.""We just have to do it.""Satoru also said to follow Luffy's plan.""We... can't just stand by and watch."After Zoro finished speaking, everyone fell silent.The thunder fell, but halfway down, it was drawn away by Satoru.Zoro saw this, relaxed, bent down, gripped his sword, and started charging power... Facing the massive thunder ball, even Xiao Bai's nearly three-meter-tall body seemed tiny."How is it? Can you handle it, Xiao Bai!"Satoru flew upward. As the distance closed, he could clearly feel the immense energy contained within the thunder ball, and he couldn't help but ask worriedly."What do you think?""Given the current situation, isn't it a case of 'must' even if we 'can't'?"Xiao Bai replied, his tone slightly resentful, yet also conveying indifference."Hahaha, with you saying that, I can charge ahead without worry!!"Satoru replied, doubling his speed and flying toward the bottom of the thunder ball!"Idiot."Although Xiao Bai was in the Consciousness Space, he was very aware of the situation outside. Regarding Satoru's actions, those two words were all he wanted to say.Seeing Satoru fly up, Eneru did not try to stop him at all."Yeah ha ha ha!!""Even now, you filthy bugs are still struggling! You can absorb it, can't you? Yeah ha ha ha!! Then try to absorb this! Even if you absorb this thunder ball, I can create a second one! A third one!! No one can stop me!!""I am... God!!!"Faced with Eneru's arrogance, Satoru ignored him completely, treating it as worthless chatter.He flew right past him, reached the bottom of the thunder ball, and resolutely extended both hands to brace against the lightning at the base, constantly erupting Air Compression Technique beneath his feet to prevent it from falling.Meanwhile, the lightning pillars that had been absorbed like swimming snakes were now falling straight down.To absorb this massive thunder ball, Satoru could no longer pay attention to those lightning pillars... Below the vine.Zoro drew his sword and instantly slashed, successfully cutting one of the vines.This giant vine was formed by two vines coiling together and growing upward.Zoro was turning to continue.And the lightning pillars poured down once more.They caught him off guard. Already in a low health state, this blow knocked Zoro down again.At this moment, the Lord of the Sky woke up. Recalling the events of 400 years ago and seeing the Shandora Ruins destroyed like this, tears streamed uncontrollably. Rushing wildly, it fatefully crashed into the giant vine.But the vine only tilted slightly.Wapol was still conflicted. He wanted to climb up there, believing that only he, as a descendant of the Great Warrior Calgara, could ring the golden bellmeaningfully.However, after Robin told him the story of how they met Noland's descendant, Cricket, and the promise Luffy had made.Wapol was instantly moved. He resolutely used the Reject Dial against the vine.The other vine was blown apart, and the entire giant vine began to tilt toward the west... At the shrine above the vine.Sensing the vine tilting, Nami activated the waver."It's falling!!""The vine is starting to fall, I'm going to charge, Luffy!!""Charge ahead!!"Luffy replied firmly."I haven't tried the maximum speed of this Jet Dial yet. I don't know if I can control it.""But, at this point, I can't worry about that.""Hold on tight!""We're going to start charging!!""Luffy!!!"The exhaust port erupted with massive wind energy, and the entire waver shot out instantly. The extreme speed almost matched the minimum speed of Satoru's Air Compression Technique.Satoru looked down from above.Seeing the giant vine falling, the corner of his mouth lifted slightly.Meanwhile, the smug Eneru was still laughing heartily."Go ahead and laugh. There will be a time when you can't."
Chapter 343: Relying on Oneself is Better Than Praying to GodsSeeing Luffy and Nami leaning on the vine, attempting to swing over, Eneru immediately unleashed Ten Thousand Volts onto Skypiea, performing a concentrated bombardment.He wanted to destroy Skypiea so that the vine, losing its foundation, would fall straight down from the sky instead of continuing its slanting descent.However, while the idea was good, this kind of distributed lightning pillar attack clearly lacked the power needed to shatter a solid island that wasn't made of clouds.Not only did it fail to stop Luffy and Nami.It also made everyone marvel at the permanence of Skypiea—the land—seeing a sliver of hope in this apocalyptic scene... "Go... Straw Hat..."From the moment Wapol used Reject to sever the vine, Wapol had completely trusted and relied on Luffy."Hurry up, Wapol! The vine is falling toward us."Aisa immediately warned him, and Usopp came over and helped her pull Wapol away.Luffy and Nami, who were on the vine, had reached its very end, but unfortunately, because Eneru had electrocuted and severed a section, the vine couldn't reach the ark maxim.But now, what other choice did they have?Nami floored the "accelerator," and the waverinstantly shot them forward."I'm coming!! Eneru!!""Give back the golden bell!!!"Luffy was full of fighting spirit.Eneru looked disdainful."Everyone is this foolish.""Enough, you are annoying enough. The thundercloud is large enough!!""Vanish, along with the entire country!!!""Raikō!!!"Eneru spread his arms, as if welcoming his own victory.Too bad, he welcomed it too soon."Lei Ni Ma!!""Luffy!! Hit him!!!"At this moment, all the thunderclouds in the sky gathered into this gigantic lightning ball. This was Eneru's final strike against the entire Sky Island. The lightning ball was even twice as large as Skypiea.Satoru was continuously being pushed downwards.Hearing Luffy's voice, Satoru knew it was time to make this lightning ball disappear.After shouting for Luffy to hit Eneru, he resolutely pierced his way into the interior of the lightning ball."Satoru!!"Nami screamed; she thought Satoru was completely insane. The inside of the lightning ball was a vortex of airflow and lightning; going in like that would tear him apart."Trust Satoru, Nami.""And thank you, I won't let your efforts be in vain."Having finished speaking, Luffy threw Nami and the waver onto the island cloud where the golden bellused to be located. Now, the golden bell was on top of Eneru's ark maxim.The lightning ball was still descending, but Luffytrusted Satoru completely, paying it no mind and focusing his attack solely on Eneru."Yeah ha ha ha, with such immense power, that brat is dead for sure!!""What can you possibly do!!""Yeah ha ha ha!!"Eneru laughed wildly, but the next second, the gigantic lightning ball popped, shattered, and vanished. The sky was clear for thousands of miles, and sunlight shone once again upon the entire Aerial Holy Land... A few seconds earlier.Satoru was inside the lightning ball. The environment inside was dark, the space almost entirely covered by dense, swirling electricity. A single bolt of lightning here could knock a person down.Yet, Satoru was in the middle of it, like an invader, charging upward and forcefully blasting a path through the lightning.Perhaps it was Xiao Bai's inherent ability, or perhaps it was because he had absorbed too much lightning and learned Eneru's ability to amplify Observation Haki using electrical waves.Satoru heard the prayers of Conis and the others."If there truly is a God, please protect them..."Satoru repeated Conis's words and couldn't help but laugh."Xiao Bai, do you believe in God?""You are my God.""..." (Satoru was speechless)"Alright, just kidding. I lost my memory, so I don't know what I thought before, but based on my current understanding of my own personality.""I think... Relying on oneself is better than praying to Gods!!"Xiao Bai's answer satisfied Satoru."Relying on oneself is better than praying to Gods!!""That makes so much damn sense!!""So, disappear already!!!!"
Chapter 344: What an Idiot"Disappear for me!!!"Following Satoru's furious roar, a white light emanated from his entire body until his figure disappeared within the glow, appearing like a floating ball of light.The next second, the ball of light erupted with immense suction, pulling apart all the swirling air currents, and lightning was drawn into the ball of light from all directions in a vortex.In just a few seconds, all the lightning in the thunderball was completely absorbed by Satoru.At this point, the thunderball was just an empty shell of clouds.As the light on Satoru's body burst forth, the entire empty shell was shattered and then completely vanished.The timing was perfect, just in time to refute Eneru's words that he and Luffy could do nothing... "The thunderball is gone!!""That's great!!"The thunderball exploded and dissipated, instantly clearing the sky for thousands of miles. Even a blind person could almost see, let alone the Sky Islandresidents and Skypieans below.Joy spontaneously arose in their hearts."Waaahhh!! Luffy!! Satoru!!"Usopp cheered.Wapol was slightly stunned, then reacted and shouted at the top of his lungs."Ring it!! Straw Hat!!""Ring the Shandora Bell!!"Gan Fall couldn't help but shed tears, "Kid, let me hear the song of the island."...Back in the air, the thunderball was gone, but Eneru was still there.Satoru's figure appeared in the air, standing tall with his chest out, facing the sky, free and domineering. The reference action was 'Getsuga Tensho', but of course, the Homelander version.However, the next second, Satoru leaned back and fell, in free fall, his hair fluttering upwards. Even with unclear vision, Satoru didn't forget to give Eneru an internationally friendly gesture.Then he turned to Luffy, who was falling with him, at the same horizontal level, and said."Hit him!!!"Luffy responded with a hearty laugh, showing all his teeth. He stepped on Satoru's palm, and Satoruswung hard, sending Luffy floating up a bit higher again, charging towards Eneru.Meanwhile, Satoru accelerated his descent, "Catch me, Nami!!""What!! What!!"Nami was in a dilemma. How was she supposed to catch this nearly three-meter-tall big man, who was twice her size?!However, with a 'poof', the three-meter-tall man turned back into a 30-centimeter Little White Snake."Eh?"Nami was stunned for a moment, but thankfully, her hands steadily caught the small snake... Below Sky Island, in the Blue Sea, in the forest of the MarineG8 Fortress, Satoru's consciousness returned."The Sky Island arc is over."After speaking, Satoru stood up, looked at the Marine base, and walked towards it.Within the consciousness space.After Satoru's consciousness left, the body's pain naturally had to be endured by Little White himself. This pain was indeed not light.Little White sat cross-legged, breathing, recalling his conversation with Satoru."You said that even if you didn't do this, Straw Hatcould still break this thunderball. So why did you still do it? Isn't that just looking for trouble?""Perhaps, someone like me also wants to experience what it feels like to save people as the protagonist. It really isn't pleasant, it's best not to have a next time."After saying this, Satoru's consciousness disappeared and returned to his Main Body."What... an idiot..."Little White murmured, unsure if he was scolding Satoru or himself for going crazy with Satoru. Satoru got off easy, just brushing his hands and leaving, while he had to bear the pain.Although, Little White himself felt that this pain was nothing.
Chapter 345: The Song on the IslandHis part was over, and Satoru was about to enter meditation (sleep) to recover from his injuries, but he suddenly discovered a problem."Little Satoru appeared in the sky in my form to absorb lightning. How did Straw Hat Luffyimmediately recognize 'me' (referring to the appearance) as Little Satoru?"...Raijin was absorbed by Satoru and disappeared. As Satoru exited, after giving Luffy a buff, the final battle began.Dragging the Golden Ball, Luffy still managed to dive towards Eneru on the ark maxim."Give back the golden bell!!""Damn it!! Damn it!! You two damn bastards!!!"Eneru only felt that Satoru and Luffy were his fated nemeses."Two Hundred Million Volt Raigo!!!"This was Eneru's strongest technique. He released all of his 'two hundred million volts of lightning' and enveloped himself with them, transforming into a giant Thunder God. His entire body was covered in blue lightning, making him appear corpulent, but exuding immense power.This form slightly shocked Luffy."What is this?!""Do you want to ring the golden bell?!""Do you think ringing the golden bell again will declare the end of the war?!""I am a God!! You are merely a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user... how could you possibly defeat the most powerful Logia-type?!"Eneru threw a punch, his right arm turning into lightning and enveloping Luffy.Luffy gritted his teeth, enduring the lightning, and continued forward, "I told you it's useless!!""What god, god, it's so annoying!!""How can there be a god who stands by and watches people die!!?"Swinging his arm down, Luffy delivered a massive Golden Ball slap to Eneru's right cheek. Gold conducts electricity, so this punch was solid, causing Eneru's nose and mouth to gush blood.But he didn't just stand there and take it. As Luffypunched, his body flew behind Eneru.Eneru's face took a punch, but his hands did not. He placed his hands on top of the ark maxim, using Electro-Metallurgy, and two golden tridents appeared in his hands.Then Eneru twisted his waist and turned, his left golden trident piercing Luffy's waist."Ugh!! So hot!!"Blood flowed, and the electrical heat made Luffy's wound sizzle and emit white smoke."Hahaha, you can't escape, Rubber Boy. Being pulled by your own hand like this, the trident will only pierce deeper and deeper.""Or choose to jump down yourself. It's already good that you made it this far, but everything ends here, and so do you!!"Eneru laughed smugly. In his opinion, Luffy was already doomed to die."This country will once again suffer a Raijin!!"A certain death situation?Where did the protagonist's halo go?!!Eneru's words pierced Luffy's heart. He recalled Conis and Aisa's tears, Zoro and the others being electrocuted, and Satoru falling from the sky. With buffs stacking, Luffy, who had closed his eyes in pain, opened them again, his gaze filled with determination.Gritting his teeth, he stepped forward with force, pulling his waist off the trident's tip, then jumped backward, letting the Golden Ball in his hand drag him down.Seeing this, Eneru smiled even more brightly, thinking Luffy had given up."You choose to jump down yourself? Yeah hahaha!!""Luffy!!"Nami immediately leaned over the edge of the cloud and looked down, shouting worriedly, only to see Luffy hanging in the air, one hand grabbing the cloud's edge."Get out of the way, Nami!!"Luffy shouted.Eneru also saw clearly at this moment, and his smile instantly vanished."What!!""Aaaaaah!!!""Don't underestimate me, Big Earlobe!!"Luffy roared, spinning his right arm with the Golden Ball attached, twisting his arm into a spiral. Then, using the rotational force and his left hand, he flung himself back up, level with Eneru."Gum-Gum..."Luffy prepared to attack."Are you coming again?!"Eneru asked.Luffy's answer was resolute, "Until the golden bellrings!!""Yeah hahaha, then I'll fight you to the end!! This time I'll skewer you like a meat kabob!!"Eneru was very confident.Luffy didn't answer this time, gritting his teeth and exerting force, unleashing his twisted right arm."Golden Rifle!!!"His right hand shot out, the twisted arm spinning back, taking the Golden Ball with it, faster and faster, faster and faster.Eneru was surprised by its speed for a moment, and then Luffy's fist, along with the Golden Ball, directly smashed into his Thunder God body.Gold conducts electricity, and the area was large enough that Eneru couldn't avoid it. He was smashed, his Thunder God form dispelled, and he was sent flying into the golden bell!!The Golden Ball shattered, Luffy retracted his arm, spread his limbs, and shouted!!"Ring out!!!"The golden bell was struck, flying backward and falling with its base. As the bell swayed, the clapper inside struck the bell wall, and the sound immediately rang out.The bell's sound was distant and solemn, like it came from the heavens, continuous and unending, like a stone dropped into water, constantly spreading out, reaching the entire Sky Island, and even above the Blue Sea."Did you hear it, Chestnut Head Uncle!! Shoujou!!""The Golden City really exists!!!"Luffy shouted at the top of his lungs, as if to send his words out with the sound of the bell.As the bell's sound spread, the South Birds flew up in response.The Lord of the Sky heard the familiar sound from 400 years ago and shed tears once more.The Skypiean elder burst into tears, "Did you hear it? Great Warrior Kalgara, the echoing sound of Shandora's lamp."Conis, McKinley, and the residents of Angel Islandalso heard this song of the earth.Gan Fall, like the old Skypiean elder, wept tears of joy, "I always believed this day would come."Compared to the emotional tears of the elders, the younger generation was relatively happy."Hahaha, this bell, I knew it, I knew it!! They could do it!!"Usopp jumped up happily."How melodious."Miss Robin closed her eyes to enjoy the sound.Chopper was awakened and, not knowing the situation, was also moved, "What is this sound? It's so beautiful!!"Sanji still had a cigarette in his mouth, "Is this the sound Noland heard? It truly is indescribable."Because the foundation was shattered by Eneru, Zoro and Wapol were currently at the broken vine section beneath the Shandora ruins.Zoro simply listened silently to the bell.Wapol, at this moment, was not only moved by the relighting of Shandora's lamp but also by the hope that Noland's descendants would hear this sound.And Cricket, Shoujou, and Masira did indeed hear it, even ten thousand meters below in the Blue Sea, the bell's sound still carried over.Luffy's figure, refracted by the sunlight, also appeared with the Golden City. This was the truth behind the 'Giant Monster Shadow'.And the sound of the bell, combined with Luffy's voice, undoubtedly told Cricket and the others."The Golden City is there, isn't it, Straw Hat Luffy?""Thank you!!!"Cricket responded, even though Luffy couldn't hear him. Then, Cricket couldn't hold back, looking down with tears streaming down his face, saying, "That's great, they're safe."These tears were truly for Luffy and the others' happiness, and also for the joy of his half-life's persistence being validated, weeping tears of joy.
Chapter 346: Of Course I Was Concerned About You(The ending of the Sky Island Arc will not be written; after finishing Satoru and Ace's adventure, it will jump directly to Luffy and the others descending from Sky Island and meeting up with Satoru at Marine Fortress G8.)..."Will this really wake him up?""Of course. If one isn't enough, we'll try a few more."In his hazy consciousness, Ace could hear two people talking.One was Satoru's voice, and the other he didn't recognize, but it sounded like a girl.Ace struggled to open his eyes, and then... "Slap!! Slap!!!"Satoru mercilessly delivered two powerful slaps to Ace's face.Ace had already opened his eyes; he was confused to begin with, and now the slaps made him even more bewildered.Seeing that he was awake, Satoru immediately changed his expression. "You're finally awake! You scared me to death, Ace."Ace: "...(Brain booting up...)""Why are you sitting on me?"Satoru smiled and stood up. "Of course, I was concerned about you. (I definitely won't tell you it was easier to slap you this way.)"Satoru stood by the bed, and Ace sat up as well."Where is this?""This is Moda's house. She was the one who pulled you out of the river."Satoru said this while pouring a glass of water and handing it to Ace. Although he had slapped him, he still had to show concern, especially since Ace was now lucid."I see! Thank you very much."Ace took the cup and thanked Moda, who was wearing a white headscarf and had long brown hair."You're welcome.""I'm going to feed the cows now. You two chat."Moda smiled in return, got up, and left the room, knowing to give Satoru and Ace some space to talk.Satoru and Ace smiled as they watched her leave. Then, Satoru sat down on the chair next to the nightstand and poured himself a glass of water."So, I kicked the town doctor who looked like Blackbeard and was also named Blackbeard, and because of that, I was thrown into the river.""Then I floated here, and then Satoru, you came looking for me.""Is that right?"Ace reviewed the sequence of events."That should be about right."Satoru crossed his legs, took a sip of water, and replied leisurely, adding a sentence afterwards."It's not that I didn't want to save you, okay? Since you kicked a good doctor, it wouldn't look good for me to intervene, right? Even though we're both Pirates, I don't want to be 'Absolutely Unforgivable'."Ace burst out laughing at the comment."Hahahaha, you're right. It was rude of me.""It's been a long time since I was in such a sorry state.""These clothes?"Ace noticed his clothes had been changed. His Jeans were replaced with pure black ones, and he was wearing a Red Short-Sleeved Shirt.Sensing Ace's gaze, Satoru turned his head and met his eyes."What, who else would it be if not me? Did you want the Young Lady to help you change?"After speaking, Satoru's gaze slowly drifted down to Ace's abs and then below his abs, before he turned his head back and sighed. The implication was clear.Ace blushed. "What are you implying?!""I just think your abs have faded a bit, that's all. Don't just focus on developing your devil fruit; you need to pay attention to your own strength too. What is it? What did you think I meant?"Satoru held back his laughter and countered the question."Uh..."Ace was slightly smarter than Luffy and knew that Satoru definitely didn't mean just that, but he couldn't find the words to refute him.Seeing his expression, Satoru couldn't hold back anymore. He put down his cup and burst into laughter."Hahahaha, you're killing me."Ace couldn't tolerate that, and he instantly lunged forward."You bastard Satoru!!!"
Chapter 347: Marine G2 Branch"Damn Satoru!!""I... (Damn it, he forcefully stopped himself) You want to rebel, huh, damn Ace!!"Inside the house, Ace and Satoru were bickering.Moda, who was feeding cows outside, heard them clearly and couldn't help but smile, "Brother Satoruand Brother Ace have such a good relationship."...After a while, Ace and Satoru pushed open the door and walked outside.It was as if nothing had happened just now.And Moda was just feeding the cows not far from the house.Satoru and Ace went over to say hello.However, Satoru saw Moda feeding milk to the cows... Although he didn't know if it was allowed, it felt strange. Milking it out and then feeding it back, right? "Thank you for saving Ace, Moda. We'll leave once our clothes are dry. Is there anything Ace can help you with during this time?"Satoru asked.Ace glared at him. What did he mean by "Is there anything Ace can help you with?" Shouldn't he have said, "Is there anything *we* can help you with?"However, he was too familiar with Satoru, so Aceactually found it normal when Satoru said that."You're too kind, but there is indeed one thing I need your help with."Moda stood up and replied."Just say it, Ace will try his best to do it."Satoru replied. Ace almost couldn't hold back. *You bastard, you say all the nice things, and then I have to do all the work, right?* But in front of Moda, Acestill had to maintain his manners.Moda didn't rush to say what it was. Instead, she first went into the house, got two cups, and poured two glasses of milk for Satoru and Ace."Gulp, gulp... Ah~""Mm..."Ace drank a large gulp heartily, as if it were alcohol. Satoru, on the other hand, only took a small sip."How is it? Is it good?"Moda asked."It's good, very... very good."Ace originally wanted to use some adjectives, but after speaking, he realized he had overestimated himself a bit.He still had to look at Satoru."Mm, it's good. The milk is fragrant and mellow, very delicious."Hearing the praise, Moda was naturally happy.It was then that she took out an envelope from her embrace, still looking a little embarrassed, hesitating whether to speak.At this moment, the cow eating grass curiously looked at Satoru and Ace, these two strangers. Satoru bent down and reached out to stroke its patch of fur.Ace also shifted his gaze to Satoru and the cow. Perhaps with the attention off her, Moda felt much more relaxed."Our family's milk doesn't have a good market. If this continues, we might have to sell the cows to maintain the ranch.""Please... please give this letter to customers who can buy our family's milk."Although Satoru and Ace's attention was on the cow, they heard Moda's words clearly.Satoru stood up and took the envelope from Moda's hand, "I see, we'll try our best to help you."After speaking, he stuffed the envelope into Ace's shirt pocket.Ace looked at the envelope in his pocket, "Mm, Satoru is right, we'll try our best to help.""Then I'm very grateful to you."Moda bowed in thanks."Alright, then, while our clothes are drying, Satoru, hurry up and make a meal!""It's been a long time since I've had your cooking."Ace said, putting his arm around Satoru's shoulder, then looked at Moda again."Don't let Satoru's appearance fool you, his cooking is delicious."Satoru rolled his eyes at him, "Eat, eat, eat, all you know is to eat! And what do you mean, 'don't let my appearance fool you?'"After speaking, Satoru also looked at Moda, a smile replacing his frown."Where's the kitchen?""Ah! This way, I'll take you."Moda originally wanted to say they were too kind, but now it seemed she didn't have the chance... After dinner, their clothes still weren't dry. Ace dried them with fire, then he and Satoru went to the shore and set sail again.Satoru knew he could have dried them with fire like that, but he just wanted to eat.After that, the two drifted and drifted until they arrived in front of the Marine G2 Branch...
Chapter 348: Do You Think I'm As 'Hot' As You?After bidding farewell to Moda, Satoru and Aceonce again set sail in Ace's fire-powered dinghy.Although it was a bit cramped, it was very fast... "Munch munch...""..."On the dinghy, Ace was eating bread again. Although he couldn't eat as much as Luffy, he still had a big appetite.Meanwhile, Satoru was fishing. In a life at sea, fishing was truly an excellent way to pass the time.Looking at the bobber slowly moving with the dinghy, Satoru wondered what he was thinking about. Perhaps he was thinking about Luffy and the others, or perhaps about what he and Ace would face next."Satoru... Satoru!!""Hmm... what's wrong?""The bobber sank.""!"Satoru snapped back to reality, immediately pulled up his fishing rod, and then lifted a clean, empty hook."...""Hahahaha, what were you thinking about, Satoru?"After Ace's merciless mockery, he didn't forget to ask.Satoru rolled his eyes at him."I was thinking about the best way to kick you overboard.""Well, thank you very much.""Alright, let's talk business.""Do you have any thoughts on the milk situation and the information about Teach?"Ace used two fingers to pull a letter from his pocket and shook it.Satoru fell silent. I don't even want you to go look for Blackbeard, and you're asking me for advice, huh?Alas... Satoru sighed deeply in his heart. Who told him this guy was his older brother? Although he always considered Luffy, Ace, and Sabo his younger brothers, wouldn't being a younger brother make it even more helpless?"In the current sea, the strongest intelligence sources are undoubtedly the news agencies of the Dark Underworld, and...""And what?"Satoru paused, and Ace immediately pressed him.Satoru turned and pointed to a spot not far behind them."The World Government Marines."Ace followed Satoru's gaze and saw a Marine base appear, with the large letters "G2" written on its white walls."Marine G2 Branch.""Let's sneak in."Satoru's tone was calm.Ace pressed down on his cowboy hat, a slight smile playing on his lips."Good idea."...A Marine base naturally couldn't be built on the sea; it must have an island as its foundation.The Marine G2 Branch wasn't large. The front half of the island was the base, and the back half was forest.Satoru and Ace first went around to the right, hid their dinghy, and then landed on the island.This Marine base had five entrances. The front of the base had three main entrance gates.There was one on each of the mountain sides, left and right.Satoru and Ace planned to sneak in through the right-side entrance. Of course, with their current attire, sneaking in would make them stand out like a sore thumb.So, two Marine Soldiers patrolling the forest... Oh no, those weren't Soldiers, they were equipment chests.Just as Satoru was about to signal to make a move, Ace suddenly transformed his lower body into elements and flew out.He punched one of them in the head, then his lower body reverted to legs, and he followed up with a kick directly to the other person's face, sending him flying towards Satoru.Landing, Ace stood with his back to Satoru, showing a side profile with a smile on his lips.Satoru: "...""Let's change clothes quickly.""You're right."Ace replied, then began to strip the clothes off the Marine at his feet.Satoru thought, 'You're quite skilled at this,' while he himself felt a bit strange having to strip a grown man's clothes... Just as Satoru took off the Soldier's vest and was about to put it on, he heard a voice next to him, "Aren't you taking off your undershirt?"Satoru jumped in surprise, turned around, and saw that Ace was already dressed. His pants were still his own, but he had swapped his red shirt for a Soldier's vest and his cowboy hat for a Soldier's cap."It fits perfectly as is, why would I take it off?"Satoru replied as he put on the vest."Aren't you hot?"Ace asked naively.Satoru suddenly thought of a great answer, and replied with a smile."Do you think I'm as 'hot' as you?"Ace: "..."
Chapter 349: Here Comes the Little Flying FistThey put on Marine Soldier vests and hats.Just like that, Ace and Satoru swaggered in, blending seamlessly into the Marine G2 Branch.As expected, people in the Pirate World suffer from face blindness.Even if Satoru's reputation wasn't that high yet.But Ace, as the Captain of Whitebeard's Second Division, surely had a considerable reputation.Yet, they couldn't recognize him just because he changed clothes... "Hahahaha, we really snuck in."In the corridor, Satoru and Ace walked side by side.Satoru was speechless. Was he trying to announce it to the world?Around a corner, a large unit of Soldiers appeared.Ace and Satoru instinctively prepared to attack, but forcefully held back.The leading Soldier saw the two of them."You guys..."Ace & Satoru: (⊙x⊙;)"What are you two still doing here? It's lunchtime already."The Soldier changed his tone and said with a smile."Huh?"Ace hadn't reacted yet.But Satoru immediately started acting."We just noticed everyone hadn't arrived yet, so we wanted to let you know.""Hahahaha, that's very thoughtful of you. What... what was your name again?"Facing the Soldier's question, Satoru answered without hesitation."Oliver.""And he is Mike."Ace looked at Satoru admiringly. So impressive.The Soldier narrowed his eyes."Oliver... Mike..."Ace silently clenched his fists behind his back, thinking they had been exposed."Good names.""Hahahaha, come on, let's go to the cafeteria together. Everyone's hungry."The Soldier pointed in the direction ahead of them, which was behind Satoru and Ace, indicating where the cafeteria was.Hearing this, Ace unclenched his fists."Of course."Satoru simply replied with two words. At a time like this, the more you say, the more mistakes you make... They arrived at the cafeteria.Pushing open the large door."Wow ✪ω✪!"It was a self-service cafeteria, and Ace felt like he had arrived in heaven. He grabbed a tray and started piling up food, taking a bit of everything.Satoru couldn't help but sigh with emotion—the two brothers were exactly alike.Among their four brothers, only he and Sabopossessed that useless "reserve," although being able to eat a lot was also a blessing.Holding their trays, Ace and Satoru found a spot and sat down to eat. This reminded Satoru of his high school cafeteria days. As for why not college, it was because he hadn't had time to attend before arriving in this world.Since they were in enemy territory, it wasn't good to talk much.The two brothers ate in silence.Ace's table manners were still unsightly, rivaling Luffy's, but he knew not to splatter food on Satoru, or the consequences would be severe, just like when Luffy splattered Nami."Whitebeard?""Isn't he just a remnant of the old era! The strongest man in the world? Given his age, how much longer can he live?"At that moment, from behind Ace and Satoru, came the voice of a Soldier who had never witnessed Whitebeard's strength and was utterly ignorant of the dangers of the world.Ace, who was eating, instantly changed his clear yet foolish gaze, stopping his eating motion. It was as if flames could be seen in his eyes.This expression wasn't overtly fierce; his brows were slightly lowered. Satoru understood that this was when Ace was truly angry.Satoru also wanted to use this opportunity to test something.Before Ace could move, Satoru reached out and pressed down on Ace's hand.Ace was stunned and looked at Satoru.He saw Satoru gently shake his head.Ace was momentarily taken aback, but then he smiled and also shook his head slightly.He then pulled his hand out from under Satoru's, turned around, and rushed toward the Soldier who had spoken, saying, "Here comes the Little Flying Fist."With one punch, he sent the man flying to lie on the ground.The scene instantly fell silent.Only Satoru continued eating his meal calmly.
Chapter 350: Marine Major AceBecause the Soldier had insulted Whitebeard.This was something Ace could not tolerate. Even though Satoru had reminded him that they were in disguise, Ace still acted, turning around and landing a punch that sent the Soldier spinning 360 degrees in the air before hitting the ground.The scene, which had been lively and filled with people happily eating lunch, instantly fell silent.Only Satoru continued to eat calmly, while silently sighing to himself. Although he knew the current situation was different from back then, Ace's impulsive nature—getting triggered whenever Whitebeard was insulted—really had to change!..."Mike..."Earlier at the corner, Satoru and Ace had encountered the leader of that group, a man named Carl, who clearly wasn't just an ordinary Soldier. He now called out Ace's "name" in surprise.Fighting within the Marine ranks was a serious offense."Mike!!"After Carl realized what had happened, he immediately shouted sternly."Why did you hit Jess!!"Ace would have to be crazy to tell Carl that it was because this Jess had insulted his old man, Whitebeard."Because he... smacks his lips while eating!"Ace said it seriously.Carl was stunned. That's it? Because he smacked his lips, you punched his mouth crooked?"You need to go receive..."Carl had meant to tell Ace to go accept his punishment himself, which might have resulted in a lighter sentence.Who would have thought that before he could finish, Ace and Satoru exchanged glances, turned around, grabbed their trays and spoons, and ran off.He didn't even forget to eat while escaping."Bastard!! Catch him!!"Seeing this, Carl immediately ordered the pursuit of Ace.The Soldiers received the order, grabbed their weapons, and chased after him in a massive group.Carl turned to look at Satoru, who was still eating. Sensing Carl's gaze, Satoru innocently shrugged, indicating it had nothing to do with him...."Mike's personality is indeed a bit stubborn and hot-tempered.""I apologize on his behalf, Officer Carl.""If he gets caught, what will the punishment be?""I think cleaning the toilets would be a good decision."Satoru stood up and placed his tray on the cart; once lunchtime was over, someone would come to push the cart away to be washed."Fighting is not permitted.""Besides, he was the one who started the fight, so this isn't something that can be resolved just by cleaning toilets."Carl had lost his previous warmth and replied with impartial severity."Oh, is that so? Then I can only pray my friend can endure the punishment."Satoru replied with a smile, then walked out of the cafeteria...."Which way? Which way?"Meanwhile, Ace was on the run. Obviously, revealing his identity as Fire Fist Ace here was not a wise decision, so running was the best choice.Arriving at a fork in the road, Ace hesitated about which way to turn.Just then, a door on the right opened and someone walked out. Judging by the sleeve badge, his rank was Major."Hm?""You, come..."The Major felt a bit strange seeing Ace still holding a tray, but he called out to him anyway, presumably because he had something for him to do.Before he could finish saying "come here," Ace took the initiative and ran over.The movement was so fast and fierce that it completely caught the Major off guard, and he was kicked back into the room. Ace immediately followed him in and delivered a couple more kicks.Then, he set down the tray and, repeating his old trick, stripped off the man's uniform and put it on.Marine Major Ace had arrived.He picked up the tray again to eat. Just then, the Soldiers from before ran past. Seeing his back in the room, they didn't hesitate for a second and continued chasing forward.He heard the footsteps gradually soften until they disappeared.Ace poked his head out. There was no one left in the corridor, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief."Phew~"But before he could even finish exhaling, a Soldiercame running around the corner—just one—running straight toward the office.Ace initially wanted to hide, but then he thought, he was a Marine officer now, so why hide?He immediately stuffed the stripped Major under the desk, picked up the tray, put on a bland expression, and continued eating.
Chapter 351: Chef Bai Yun"Reporting, Colonel!!""Vice Admiral Garp sent me to inform you that the meeting is about to begin. Please proceed to the conference room!"Ace, unable to tolerate a soldier in the mess hall disrespecting and insulting Whitebeard, got into a huge fight. After escaping, he infiltrated a major's office, knocked him out, stripped him of his clothes as usual, and played the role of a Marine pirate.At this moment, a young soldier ran into the office to inform Ace that he needed to attend a meeting."..."Then, Ace was seen unceremoniously shoveling food from a tray, as if he hadn't eaten in centuries."Sir?"The young soldier, surprised, confused, and suspicious, called out again.Ace nodded naturally, wiping his mouth and hands with his cape—how dirty... "Alright.""You lead the way."Ace walked up to the young soldier. Since he couldn't escape, he might as well go with the flow. It was just a meeting, after all."Huh? Oh, okay…"Although the young soldier was confused—the major wanted him to lead the way? Had he just arrived? —he dared not refuse his superior's request and obediently led the way... Ace, guided by the young soldier, headed to the conference room.Meanwhile, Bai Yun leisurely made his way to the kitchen, which was next to the mess hall.A blonde, blue-eyed burly man was grinding coffee beans, preparing to brew coffee."Chef, are you making coffee?"Bai Yun walked over and politely inquired."Who are you?""This is a restricted area, don't just walk in, grunt.""These coffees are for the officers attending the meeting. If you mess them up, you'll be responsible!!"Bai Yun was polite and well-mannered.However, the blonde chef's attitude was far from pleasant. His use of "grunt" implied he looked down on Bai Yun's status.But Bai Yun, on the other hand, found this made things easier; he could act with a clear conscience.A clear conscience about what?A clear conscience about knocking this guy out with one punch."Ugh!!"Bai Yun approached with a smile, grabbing the chef's shoulder with one hand and landing a punch directly to his stomach with the other.The blonde chef's eyes widened. Bai Yun let go, and the man collapsed, foaming at the mouth.Bai Yun ignored him and looked at the seven cups on the table, which already contained coffee powder. A pitcher of water stood nearby.Chef Bai Yun made his debut."So, Americano, huh?""How 'sweet' this is.""Add more, add more."Bai Yun muttered, adding more coffee powder to the seven cups—a truly lethal dose."Mmm, now this is 'sweet'."Looking at the seven cups of coffee overflowing, Bai Yun nodded with satisfaction, picked up the pitcher of water, and began to brew... Ace arrived at the conference room.Everyone else was already there.Seated at the head of the table was Vice Admiral Garp, the highest-ranking officer of G2 Branch.He was a bald, but bushy-haired, burly man."Have a seat.""Once everyone is here, we'll start the meeting."Ace didn't arouse suspicion and naturally took his seat.Garp was about to speak again.The conference room door reopened, and Bai Yun entered, carrying seven cups of coffee.Ace instantly recognized Bai Yun, and Bai Yun naturally recognized him too.But neither of them made a sound, not even exchanging a glance.Bai Yun silently placed the coffee cups one by one in front of the officers.When he reached Ace, he picked up the cup, bent down to place it, and only then gave Ace a look.Ace found it a bit strange; there was a hint of schadenfreude in that look, as if Bai Yun was preparing to watch him make a fool of himself.Of course, he couldn't ask why. Bai Yun left the conference room but didn't rush off, instead standing by the door, awaiting the reaction from inside."Gentlemen, let's begin the meeting."Vice Admiral Garp raised his coffee as a signal.The other subordinates naturally couldn't just watch; they picked up their cups in return, and Ace followed suit.Then they all drank their coffee, and the next second, everyone spat it out."It's so bitter!!!!!"Ace was so overwhelmed by the bitterness that he couldn't help but tear up. This was the worst thing he had ever tasted.Bai Yun, standing outside, was very pleased with this reaction.
Chapter 352: Just Like Life"Alright, then the meeting is... hereby concluded..."The coffee was twice as bitter as usual, leaving Vice Admiral Gumeil hoarse throughout the entire meeting.Yet, stubbornly believing that food shouldn't be wasted, he ordered the generals, including himself, to finish the coffee.To avoid exposing his identity, Ace could only pull a sour face as he carried the bitter coffee out of the conference room. He saw Bai Yun, who had already changed out of his chef uniform, standing in the hallway, looking out the window at the scenery.He recognized him just from his silhouette, yet Ace, who had merely changed clothes and drawn on a mustache, was completely unrecognizable to the Navy.It just goes to show that growing up together meant they knew each other well... "Bai...""Bai Fei."Ace walked over to greet him, reflexively almost saying Bai Yun's name, but thankfully reacting quickly and forcing himself to change it to "Bai Fei."Bai Yun turned to face him, grumbling internally, "Bai Fei? Bai Yun plus Luffy, huh?" but his expression naturally accepted the name. "What is it, Lieutenant Commander Aibo?""Aibo?"Ace repeated the name in his mind: Ace plus Sabo, right?"Nothing much. Can't we just chat?"Ace sat down on the windowsill, still holding the cup of coffee.Seeing this, Bai Yun smiled faintly. "Does it taste good?"Combining these three words with Bai Yun's earlier look of schadenfreude, Ace reached a conclusion: The scheming bastard had been plotting this all along!"You're the one who made it this bitter, aren't you!!""Even if I hadn't done anything, it would still be bitter.""Just like life.""After you've done something, it might become even more bitter.""Or perhaps, if you add milk, it might taste a little better."Bai Yun replied, suddenly launching into a philosophical monologue."What is that supposed to mean?!"Ace looked utterly confused, wondering where the conversation had suddenly veered, but when he thought of the word "milk," he grasped the meaning behind Bai Yun's words."Oh~ Are you saying...""The intelligence ship is on fire!!!""The intelligence ship is on fire!!!"Before Ace could finish, a Marine soldier rushed over, shouting that the intelligence ship was ablaze.This startled Vice Admiral Gumeil so much that he was the first to rush outside via boat.On the sea, a ship whose sails bore the characters "TOP SECRET" was engulfed in roaring flames.Vice Admiral Gumeil watched, covering his ears in disbelief. This was disastrous; the classified information had truly become classified.Just then, a figure wearing a Lieutenant Commander's uniform resolutely leaped onto the burning intelligence ship.Vice Admiral Gumeil and the soldiers widened their eyes in shock, stretching out their hands, desperate to pull him back, but unfortunately, their arms wouldn't stretch.That figure, naturally, was Ace.Bai Yun and Ace had come together. Ace jumped into the inferno hoping to find any information about Blackbeard that might be on the ship.As for Bai Yun, looking at the two characters "TOP SECRET" written on the Marine intelligence ship... wasn't that just blatantly telling everyone that there were confidential documents inside?What kind of intelligence ship was this, and what kind of "Top Secret" operation was this?Next was waiting for Ace to retrieve the intelligence... It took less than a minute.Ace rescued a Marine soldier from the ship and brought out the confidential documents as well.He was seen carrying the soldier over his right shoulder, holding the briefcase containing the classified intelligence in his left hand, while flames still burned on his left shoulder. His Marine uniform was shredded, especially the cloak.This greatly startled Vice Admiral Gumeil and the soldiers.But immediately after, Vice Admiral Gumeil realized something."He can control fire and is completely unaffected by the flames.""You are the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division, who ate the Flame-Flame Fruit!! Fire Fist Ace!!"Vice Admiral Gumeil stated his deduction."What!!!"Bai Yun, who was supposed to be cooperating with the act, put in the most effort, but he overdid it slightly.His shout was a bit too loud, drawing attention toward himself.Seeing this, Ace smiled, seized the opportunity to toss the soldier on his shoulder toward Vice Admiral Gumeil, and hurled the intelligence briefcase toward Bai Yun."Catch it!! Bai Yun!! And hurry up and scram!!"He himself turned, stripped off his Marine uniform, and ran. Of course, he only took off the jacket, hat, and cloak; his pants remained on.Seeing the briefcase flying toward him, Bai Yun had no choice but to catch it.Vice Admiral Gumeil also caught the injured soldier, and his adjutant immediately ordered the capture of Bai Yun and Ace."Capture them!!"As soon as Bai Yun received the briefcase, he was surrounded by muzzles pointing at him.There must have been a dozen muzzles... wait, a dozen rifles.Bai Yun: "...""Wielding knives and guns—how uncivilized,"Bai Yun said with a forced smile. Then, sneak attack! He squatted down, spun, and tripped all the surrounding soldiers. Using his Sky Step technique, he burst into the air, landed on the crow's nest, physically picked the lock, and began searching for information about Blackbeard.It surprisingly contained a mention of the battle at Mock Town. However, because the incident happened suddenly and in the middle of the night, the mysterious person who severed Blackbeard's arm was not clearly identified.Bai Yun nodded. This was good. If it were revealed that he was that person, things would get tricky, as replicating the power he displayed that night wouldn't be easy.Meanwhile, Ace, who had been making his getaway, suddenly remembered something. He performed a backflip and landed precisely on top of Vice Admiral Gumeil's head.This startled the soldiers, leaving them both surprised and angry. They adjusted their muzzles and fired at Ace, but since they weren't Sea Prism Stone bullets, they were useless against him, passing right through.Ace took Moda's envelope from his pants pocket and handed it down."The coffee is terrible, bitter as hell.""Just like life.""After you've done something, it might become even more bitter.""However, if you add some milk, maybe it'll taste better."Copying Bai Yun's words, Ace left Vice Admiral Gumeil completely bewildered.But with Ace standing on his head, he had no choice but to take it."Huh?? Oh."Vice Admiral Gumeil took the note.Ace was satisfied. With a single step, he traversed the tops of the ships and disappeared.Vice Admiral Gumeil opened the letter and only saw a photo of Moda and a message: Would you like a good cup of milk?The letter also included a map showing the route to Moda's family ranch."Milk..."Vice Admiral Gumeil muttered.
Chapter 353: Are You Sure You Still Want to Pursue Him?After saving the Marine intelligence ship, although their identities were exposed, with the cooperation of Satoru and Ace, the two still successfully obtained clues about Blackbeard.Satoru withdrew first.Ace withdrew halfway, but thinking about the milk issue at Moda's house, he went back and gave the envelope to Vice Admiral Comil.Later, Vice Admiral Comil also followed the map in the envelope and went to Moda's house to buy milk.The Americanos at the meeting also turned into lattes with milk added.Overall, it was perfect.Hooray, hooray, Coca-Cola... Ace returned to the place where he and Satoru had hidden the skiff.As expected, Satoru was already there waiting for him."Hahaha, you really caused quite a stir, Satoru.""You got the intel on Teach, didn't you?"Ace was very happy, his face full of smiles.Satoru remained calm, "...No ( ｰ̀εｰ́ )"Satoru put on an expression that, just like Luffy's, made it obvious at a glance that he was lying.Ace: "...""Who are you trying to fool! Satoru!"Satoru sighed and pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket with two fingers; that was the intel on Blackbeard.Ace reached out to take it, but Satoru dodged."Satoru?"Ace was puzzled by Satoru's action.Satoru was in no hurry to answer. After putting the paper back in his pocket, he looked Ace in the eye and spoke."Since we've come this far, I'll ask you one last, final time: do you absolutely have to pursue him? Ace."This again. Ace didn't know whether to laugh or cry; although it was annoying, he wasn't really angry."I already said...""Don't be so quick to jump to a conclusion, Ace."This time, Satoru interrupted Ace."Make your decision after you hear what I have to say next."Satoru's expression was solemn and his tone very serious. Ace felt an inexplicable sense of awe and nodded obediently."You know my ability—copying other people's techniques and Devil Fruit Abilities.""While sailing with Luffy, I copied the divinationability of someone who ate the Divination Fruit.""I then tried to divine the future of us four brothers.""For the futures of me, Luffy, and Sabo, for some reason, it was a blind fog, and I could only see a few fragments.""But your future, Ace, I saw very clearly.""The consequence of you continuing to pursue Blackbeard is the total annihilation of the Whitebeard Pirates. You die, and Uncle Whitebeard... he dies too."Satoru took what he knew about the outcome of the Marineford War and, combining it with the excuse of divination, told Ace in a different way.Ace knew Bai Yun's character; he wouldn't joke about something like this.So, his expression indeed showed a few hints of disbelief now.He also didn't believe Blackbeard had such great capability."How could that be...""No... Teach couldn't possibly have that much power!!"Satoru had guessed Ace would say that."Blackbeard doesn't.""But the Marines do!""What do you mean?"Ace was confused. What did this have to do with the Marines?"Blackbeard hands you over to the Marines in exchange for the status of Shichibukai. Because of your identity, the Marines prepare to execute you at Marineford, and Uncle Whitebeard leads the entire Whitebeard Pirates there to rescue you.""The opponent is the entire Marineford.""The result is exactly as I said.""Uncle Whitebeard is indeed strong, one of the pinnacles of the world today, but the opponent is the entire Marineford!!!"Satoru continued to describe the Marineford Warthat would have happened in the original historical trajectory to Ace in detail.Ace was lost, his eyes filled with confusion. Satoruwouldn't lie to him; was this true?! Because of him alone, the entire Whitebeard Pirates would be wiped out, and Pops... "So, are you sure you still want to pursue him? Brother."Satoru asked again, this time even calling him "brother."
Chapter 354: Then I'll Kick You into the Sea to Wake You Up First"Are you sure you still want to pursue him? Brother."Satoru's words struck Ace's heart.Ace's previous claims that he wouldn't change his mind no matter what had now crumbled into nothingness.He was lost.Satoru had made things so clear.How could he still pursue him?When it concerned the entire Whitebeard Piratesand Pops Whitebeard, how could he keep going?"So that's it? Thatch's death just ends like this...?"Ace murmured.Satoru patted Ace's shoulder."Of course it can't end like this!!""Ace, you would be captured, but what if Uncle Whitebeard came personally?""As the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, would it be hard for Uncle Whitebeard to hunt down Blackbeard if he wanted to?""Even if Blackbeard joins Big Mom or Kaido, I think Uncle Whitebeard would still fight them without hesitation.""You don't have to feel like you've gained nothing from this trip; I have a 'fragment' of Blackbeard right here.""Taking it back to report wouldn't be too embarrassing."Although Satoru tried his best to comfort him,With Ace's personality, he was still like a frost-bitten eggplant, looking up at Satoru with difficulty."Fragment? You mean his severed arm, right?""But you were the one who cut it off, not me..."Satoru smiled."Between you and me, why distinguish between yours and mine?""Hmm?"This "Hmm" was Satoru waiting for Ace's response.Ace also nodded with difficulty."So next, we'll head to Water Seven to meet up with my Main Body, get Blackbeard's severed arm, and then go back to report to Uncle Whitebeard, how about that?"Satoru stated the next step of the plan.Ace was now like a nodding machine; he nodded to whatever Satoru said.Satoru: "...""Then I'll kick you into the sea to wake you up first, okay?"Ace still nodded, but then he realized what was said, though it was already too late."What...""Hey!!!"Satoru kicked him into the water without hesitation.A feeling of weakness surged through him; it was cold, very cold, but this actually made Ace feel a bit better. He didn't struggle, and his body floated up. This is something anyone can do whether they can swim or not, as long as they can relax their body and not panic.Seeing Ace floating on the water, Satoru was a bit surprised. He had originally planned to use his fishing rod to reel him in, but it seemed unnecessary now."How is it? Are you calm... oh no, I shouldn't say calm, are you awake now?"Satoru asked from the shore.They were currently inside a cave, with seawater flowing in the middle and land on both sides.Ace floated on the water, staring blankly at the stalactites on the cave ceiling.Satoru's voice drew his attention and gaze."Yeah.""Let's set off for Water Seven now."Saying this meant Ace had finally come around.Satoru nodded in satisfaction, "A teachable student indeed."Just a moment ago he was 'Brother', and now he's a'student'.Then Satoru bent down and reached out to Ace, but before Ace could raise his hand, he pulled his back."Don't you dare think about pulling me down too!""I'm just a Clone; if I go in, the Devil Fruit Ability will be released, and you'll have to head to Water Sevenwith just a bullet!"Having lived together since childhood,Satoru knew Ace so well; while he couldn't be 100% sure Ace would do it, he was certain Ace was thinking about it.Hearing this, Ace was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing."Hahaha, glug glug glug..."With that laugh, his body shook, and well, he started sinking."Help!! Satoru!! Help!!"Satoru: "..."Satoru still pulled out his Telescopic Fishing Rod, extended it for Ace to grab, and pulled him up.He used the rod because he was afraid of being pulled down himself.
Chapter 355 Sky Island Instance Cleared PerfectlyAfter Satoru persuaded Ace, he was on his way with him to Water Seven to rendezvous with his Main Body, preparing to retrieve the severed arm of Blackbeard.Of course, at this moment, Satoru's Main Body was still at the Marine G8 fortress waiting for Luffy and the others.If Satoru and Ace were to head to the Marine G8 fortress—setting aside the issue of pirates voluntarily going to a Marine base—by the time they arrived, it was likely that the Main Body Satoru and Luffy's group would have already left.Meeting up in Water Seven, considering the distance and time for both parties, was the best possible plan....The White Sea below the Holy Land in the sky.The going merry and the waver belonging to Conisand her father were traveling upon it.Luffy and his crew were about to leave.And Satoru had already left in advance.As for taking revenge on the gatekeeper, Amazon, such as stealing all the money she had collected, he didn't have the chance to do it. But that was fine; why bother arguing with an old lady? Besides not explaining things clearly, she hadn't really done anything wrong.On the going merry.Looking at the gold piled up on the deck.Luffy and the others were already looking forward to a shopping spree.The things they wanted to buy were very much in line with their individual personalities.Luffy wanted a giant bronze statue, thinking about how good it would look on the going merry.Usopp wanted to buy a dozen cannons to mount on the going merry.Sanji wanted a refrigerator with a lock.Chopper wanted medical books from various countries.Zoro wanted sake.Nami showed a helpless smile, "If you want to split the loot, wait until we leave here.""You can buy whatever you want!"In their perception, this gold was still "stolen loot," little did they know that the Skypieans were going to give them an even larger golden pillar. This time they had lost out big, a huge loss!!Satoru was not on Sky Island, so he could only try not to think about it. The more he thought about it, the more his heart ached—how much was that worth, damn it!!!?..."Everyone, please look ahead. That is the End of the Clouds; you can leave from there."After a while, Conis's voice came from below the ship.Luffy and the others followed her words and looked ahead. There was another archway with "End of the Clouds" written on it, and on both sides, there were two structures shaped like Sky Island snakes spraying water. It was so luxurious.The time to leave had come. Luffy seemed reluctant to part, lying on the sheep's head figurehead."Ah... we're about to leave this place."The others felt the same way. Excluding Eneru, Sky Island was still quite fantastical and interesting."Everyone, we can only see you off to here.""Please take care. Once you enter this gate and follow the River of Clouds, you will be able to reach the Blue Sea."Conis and her father, Pagaya, stopped on the island cloud road on both sides of the archway, having gotten off their waver to see Luffy and his crew off."Conis, old man, and white fox, you all take care!!"Luffy responded."Then, please take down your sails and hold onto the ship."Pagaya reminded them.Nami hurriedly told Luffy and the others to do as Pagaya said, and also to put the gold into the cabin.Just then, that little South Bird that Luffy and his crew had brought from Mock Town came rushing back, squawking loudly.Chopper's translation was, "Don't leave me behind!!"These were the South Bird's words. Of course, there was also its inner voice: How did the species on this Sky Island grow up? They were all so huge! It was the overlord of the forest down below, but staying up here, everyone else was its daddy. It had to go back!!Everything was ready.Nami raised the log pose, "Well then, Captain, the next island... the log pose is ready.""Very good, after leaving Sky Island, there will be new adventures.""Well then, brothers!!""We are going back to the Blue Sea!!"Luffy raised his hand and jumped up, announcing.Sky Island instance cleared perfectly.
Chapter 356: The Journey to Find Bai YunThe Skypiea arc was perfectly cleared.The rewards were gold and some unique Sky Island Dials, and of course, the reverence of the Skypiea residents for the Straw Hat Pirates... Luffy raised his hand high and announced their return to the Blue Sea.The others readily agreed.The atmosphere was great, but Little Bai only found it noisy; without Bai Yun, everything felt dull and meaningless.However, Conis's next words made Luffy and the others freeze."We're descending! Everyone be careful!!""Descending?"Luffy and the others had assumed that following the Cloud River back to the Blue Sea meant a gently sloping river of clouds, like a slide they could glide down.But the reality was that the Cloud River, upon exiting the gate at the edge of the clouds, plunged straight down at a 90-degree angle, like a waterfall.The Going Merry shot out.The immense inertia of the fall hit them, making everyone gape in terror, their eyes wide and bulging.Even the Merry itself seemed shocked.Just then, Conis calmly took out a bamboo tube."Go, Sky Island specialty, Octopus Balloon!"She blew hard into it, and a giant octopus appeared above the Going Merry, its eight tentacles wrapping around the ship.Zoro was confused, thinking it was an attack adding insult to injury during their descent.However, the rapidly falling Merry suddenly stopped, causing him to lose his footing and tumble.Luffy was the first to recover. He took a closer look and shouted, "Whoa! Look at that, it's amazing!!"The octopus's eight tentacles were wrapped around the Merry, and its head inflated like a balloon, lifting the ship into the air, just like a hot air balloon."I really thought we were goners this time.""Hahahaha, that was fun..."Everyone was catching their breath, realizing that every day was a heart-stopping adventure.Just then, the constant ringing of the Golden Bell echoed from afar.It was the Shandians bidding them farewell."Ring it hard! Let the sound of the bell send off our benefactors!!""We wish you a safe return to the Blue Sea!!""Goodbye!!"The Golden Bell had been pulled back onto the ruins of Shandora, returning to its original location.All the Shandians had gathered there now, ringing the Golden Bell to see Luffy and his crew off."It sounds so beautiful. It's the kind of bell that you feel like you could never tire of hearing.""Oh! That's right, that's right!!"Usopp exclaimed, suddenly remembering something. He pulled out a Tone Dial, pressed the button, and started recording."Bai Yun said that if we had the chance, we should record the sound of the Golden Bell for him.""He said it would be such a pity not to hear it, and that even a recording is better than nothing.""My little brother made a request, and as his big brother, of course I have to grant it, hahahaha."Usopp laughed loudly, unaware that his own words were also being recorded onto the Tone Dial.Fortunately, it was possible to adjust the recording and delete certain segments, otherwise Bai Yun's idea of using this bell sound as an alarm clock would be ruined.Little Bai, coiled on Luffy's hand, glanced at Usopp when he heard his words, thinking, *You actually have a heart.*"Speaking of Bai Yun, where are we supposed to meet up with him?" Nami asked."Don't worry, Nami.""Bai Yun said that if fate wills it, we will naturally meet again."Luffy sat on the ship's figurehead, grinning widely."But when we get back to the Blue Sea, we can start a journey to find Bai Yun, hahahaha."And so, led by the Octopus Balloon, the Going Merry slowly descended back toward the Blue Sea.As for the future of Skypiea... it was just as the original words described:"Looking up at the boundless sky, what greets your eyes is like a dream, yet real.""The land of the gods above the clouds, ten thousand meters high, where you can hear the bell if you listen closely.""It rang today, and it will ring again tomorrow.""That bell, ringing through the heavens, sings proudly for the land floating in the sky."
Chapter 357: Marine G-8 Fortress"Hee hee hee~"On the dinghy heading to Water Seven, Ace was munching on bread, while Bai Yun was eating bread and fishing.Ace had been convinced by him and no longer intended to pursue Blackbeard, so Bai Yun was in a good mood, even humming a tune while fishing.Ace, on the other hand, had become cold and aloof, eating his bread and staring blankly at the sea.It was as if their emotions had swapped."What's wrong? Is the bread not tasty?""Or is life too hard?"Bai Yun noticed Ace's mood and spoke."Bread is certainly not as good as meat…""Life too hard? Not really, it's not as bitter as that cup of coffee… I just feel…"Ace replied, trailing off."You feel too incompetent, unable to even catch a Blackbeard?"Bai Yun said it directly.Ace looked up, meeting Bai Yun's gaze, his eyes indeed filled with reluctance. "Mm…""That's the truth."Ace had expected Bai Yun to offer some words of comfort, but who knew Bai Yun would be so blunt!"You bastard, Bai Yun!"Ace cursed, originally wanting to throw bread at Bai Yun, but his childhood experiences had taught him to cherish food, so he refrained."What's wrong? I'm just telling the truth, aren't I?""It's like when we faced that bear when we were kids.""Your chance of winning against him was 46%.""Just like you facing Blackbeard now.""Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit naturally counters Devil Fruit users.""And he also has newly recruited subordinates.""Although you have me, a handsome and capable general, I'm just a clone and can't do much.""So, go back and report to Uncle Whitebeard, then convince Uncle Whitebeard to give you some men, or have the entire Whitebeard Pirates go after Blackbeard.""That's much better than just the two of us chasing Blackbeard now!""Understand? My foolish and reckless brother."Bai Yun offered another long speech to comfort Ace.Ace finished all his bread. "I understand everything you said. Indeed, going alone is too difficult.""However, if I were as strong as Old Man, these problems naturally wouldn't arise.""Oh my, as strong as Old Man.""How old is Uncle Whitebeard, and how old are you?""If Uncle Whitebeard were your age…""Never mind what I said…"Bai Yun originally wanted to say that it was normal for Whitebeard to be at the peak of his strength after all his adventures, and that he might not have been as good as Ace in his youth… but he was one of the powerhouses on the Rocks Pirates in his youth… Bai Yun felt he had been offensive."Don't be too hard on yourself.""A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years.""What we should do now is…"Bai Yun changed his wording, creating a tactical pause."What is it?""Find a place to eat a big meal. Bread really isn't tasty!"...Marine G-8 Fortress."Heitu, your cooking skills are really good!"Jessica, the head chef of Marine G-8 Fortress, patted Bai Yun's shoulder, who had transformed from "Bai Yun" to "Heitu", praising his cooking.In just one day, Bai Yun had infiltrated enemy ranks.Transforming from a homeless man lying by the back gate of the base's forest to a Marine grunt only took a day, along with the identity of a civilian persecuted by pirates, blown up by cannon fire, and the image of a one-eyed person with disheveled hair and a bandaged right eye."You flatter me, Ms. Jessica.""This is all I can do. Thank you for taking me in."Bai Yun replied while serving food to the soldiers.Jessica laughed heartily."Hahaha, I've really found a treasure.""But, you're a girl and you're called Heitu… How about I call you Lika from now on? What do you think?"Bai Yun knew this would happen, but now that he was under someone else's roof, he had to bow his head."Whatever makes you happy, Ms. Jessica.""Hahaha, good, from now on you'll be Lika.""You! I'm talking to you! What are you looking at!! Go eat now!! If you dare have any ideas about Lika, I'll starve you for a week!"Jessica was very happy, then warned the soldiers not to have any ideas about her "sister" Lika.Bai Yun wore a stiff smile, only hoping that Luffy and the others would arrive soon!!!...One hundred meters high in the sky.The Going Merry was still flying."Look, I can already see the sea, hahahaha."Luffy peered down from the sheep figurehead, seeing the sea faintly visible.It was already night."Heh, we're finally back. As expected, men of the sea belong to the sea, even though Skypiea was amazing.""Hahahaha, the sea, I, Captain Usopp, am back!""We're back!!"Usopp and Chopper leaned over the ship's railing, looking down and exclaiming."Hmm, I need to find a place to convert these gold into Beri."Nami was thinking about finding a place to convert the gold into Beri. They weren't gold and jewelry collectors, so converting gold into Beri would make it easier to spend.As for the others.Robin was reading.Zoro was sleeping.Sanji was making snacks.No one noticed that the octopus balloon wrapped around the Merry had become very small, as if all the air in its head had leaked out.The next second, with a pop, the octopus balloon returned to its normal octopus size.Gravity and Newton reacted, and the entire Going Merry began to fall vertically. Fortunately, it wasn't too far from the sea surface at this point."Ah!!"Everyone on the ship felt the huge drop and sense of weightlessness, immediately grabbing onto anything nearby.Sanji was drenched in juice.Everyone on deck was also bewildered."What happened? It's not the octopus hot air balloon… Eh!!!"Everyone looked up and saw the twinkling stars. The octopus hot air balloon had disappeared, but a tiny octopus rushed down and stuck itself to Luffy's face.
Chapter 358: The Invasion of the Straw Hat PiratesNight falls.Inside the Marine ring fortress, Navarone G-8, the songs of shipwrights rang out."The iron fortress G-8~""Pirates don't even think about approaching~""188 cannons are waiting for you~"Just as the self-confident lyrics of the song faded, Mekao of the Marine G-8 Branch Maintenance Teamsaw a ship crashing straight down from the sky.This was the Straw Hat Pirates' "invasion," a forced invasion."Uh... th-th-that!!!"Because he was so shocked, Mekao pointed his finger, but could not speak.Satoru was currently playing the role of the new, highly skilled "Cook Lika" in the G-8 Branch kitchen.Satoru told himself this was all to wait for a reunion with Luffy and the others—enduring humiliation and heavy burdens. At least he didn't have to wear a skirt.At this time, Satoru was working hard in the kitchen alongside Jessica, the Head Chef of the G-8 Branch, and other cooks, preparing dinner for the Soldiers.It was worth mentioning that Jessica was not only the Head Chef but also the wife of Vice AdmiralJonathan, the highest-ranking officer of this G-8 Branch.With her protecting Satoru, even Vice AdmiralJonathan wouldn't think about interrogating this civilian who had suddenly appeared and was supposedly persecuted by pirates.Thus, Satoru successfully blended into the enemy's internal ranks.At that moment, through the round window of the kitchen, he also saw the going merry falling from the sky.A smile couldn't help but appear at the corners of his mouth, but he didn't make a sound; any fool would know not to make a scene now.The next second, the alarm bell rang. The originally peaceful base instantly became lively, filled with the constant sound of footsteps.Sleeping Soldiers were pulled out of bed, surely full of resentment. In any case, Satoru hated being suddenly pulled out to work during his rest time the most.The news was passed up.From Satoru's perspective through the window, all the searchlights were focused on the going merry, like a protagonist stepping onto a stage."You are already at your wits' end!! Surrender quickly!!"The 188 cannons mentioned in the lyrics were aimed at the going merry, and Soldiers lined up on the shore also aimed their rifles at the ship.However, it was quiet on the going merry, with not a single person in sight... Clang!The scene shifted to the back of the cafeteria kitchen where Satoru was.A piece of calligraphy hung on the wall."Carbohydrates are power!!"—— Marine Cafeteria"The chefs were sweating one by one, lined up in front of the stoves cooking.Because she was looking out for Satoru's "female" identity,Jessica had specially arranged a separate stove for Satoru, right in front of a window.It was both ventilated and saved him from having to squeeze in with those big guys; it was really thoughtful.Satoru really had to thank Jessica for this, as he didn't want to squeeze in with that group of men either.Satoru thought: Why does it feel a bit strange for me, a man, to say 'big guys'... "Hmm, is something wrong? Lika.""It's okay, this fortress is stronger than you imagine. Even if bandits invade, it will be fine."Seeing Satoru dazed, Jessica thought he was scared and spoke to comfort him.Satoru was between laughter and tears inside; I'm in the same gang as the bandits you're talking about."Yeah, I'm fine, Lady Jessi...""Hmm?""Sister Jessica."Jessica insisted that Satoru call her sister. What could Satoru do? He could only endure the humiliation.Jessica smiled, very satisfied. She took a spoonful of the soup Satoru was simmering with her ladle, tasted it, and became even more satisfied.Meanwhile, the sound of low conversation came from the group of male chefs behind them.Jessica's gaze sharpened, and she splashed the remaining soup from the ladle toward them!It accurately hit the two chatting chefs.
Chapter 359: Ghost ShipMarine G-8 Fortress.Outside, they were grandly dealing with the invasion of the Straw Hat Pirates.After all, Luffy was now a man with a 100 million Berry bounty.What they didn't know was that the second-in-command of the Straw Hat Pirates, Long-Haired Bai Yun with an 80 million Berry bounty, was right in their fortress's kitchen, cooking their dinner... Jessicatreated Satoru with a gentle, soft voice.Her treatment of those two chatting chefs was not the same.First, a mouthful of hot soup was splashed, accurately hitting both their faces."There's no time for idle chatter now!""No matter what's happening outside.""In a little while, the Soldiers on duty will come pouring in. What we need to do now is prepare their meals. Everything else is none of our business."The two chefs covered their faces, admitting their fault, but they were still puzzled."But, the commotion just now..."At that moment, a male chef who had probably been there longer also spoke up."Haha, don't worry.""If this fortress is breached, then the world is finished."He spoke with confidence.Satoru listened, thinking it was fine to just hear him out.Even Marineford headquarters wouldn't dare to guarantee that.Without Sea Stone walls, if Whitebeard came and threw a quake punch, this so-called G-8 Iron Wallwouldn't be able to hold."It's more like if Sister Jessica flies into a rage..."The man continued, he really shouldn't have said that, brazenly going against the wind.Jessica picked up a frying pan, transforming into a red wolf, and gave him a smack with it."I told you not to chat, and you're still talking, right?""Hurry up and cook!"Satoru watched all this with a smile, stepping forward to say."Sister Jessica, don't be angry.""Even if you are angry, you really shouldn't have splashed them with soup."Satoru's words, in the eyes of those two chefs, were like those of an angel. However, Satoru's next sentence was:"What a waste of good soup.""So heartless!!!"The two chefs were so crushed they practically turned gray in the picture.But Jessica listened to Satoru's words."Hahaha, Lika, you're right. Such delicious soup shouldn't be wasted.""And you two, hurry up and get cooking!!""Yes!!"...Marine G-8 Branch Commander, Marine Vice Admiral - Jonathan.Regarding this branch Vice Admiral, although he appeared very little in the storyline, Satoru's impression of him was still quite deep.Quick-witted, skilled in strategy.If not for him, it wouldn't have been so difficult for Luffy and the others to leave the G-8 Fortress.Moreover, he and Admiral "Akainu" were old friends for many years."Knock knock.""Sir."Satoru, carrying a bento, arrived at the door of Jonathan's office. The door wasn't closed, but he still knocked to announce himself."Hmm?""Head Chef Jessica asked me to deliver this bento and said that if you don't finish all the vegetables in it, you're finished.""Ah... Jessica's loving vegetable bento, huh... Alright, bring it in."Jonathan replied.In his office at that moment was also Marine G-8 Branch Major, Drake.Not the Supernova dinosaur Drake, just the same name.Drake was clearly there to report the Straw Hat Pirates' invasion, while also complaining that Jonathan was never in his office at crucial moments.But he didn't know that Jonathan had gone out fishing and just happened to see the going merryfalling from the sky.Then another Soldier ran in to report the conclusion they had reached after gathering the first eyewitnesses of the going merry falling from the sky—Mekao and the other members of the Marine G-8 Branch Maintenance Crew."It's a ghost ship!!"Stopped🔊
Chapter 360: You'd Better Dodge!"That's a ghost ship!!"This was the information obtained from the soldiers after they interrogated the first eyewitness from the G-8 Branch of the Navy's maintenance crew, who saw the Merry Go fall from the sky."A ghost ship!!"Bai Yun was still there, playing along, and tried his best to act, repeating the words 'ghost ship' in a frightened, terrified tone."Don't worry, Miss Lika, that's definitely not a ghost ship. That's the Straw Hat Pirates' ship! I guarantee it!!"Drake assured Bai Yun, full of conviction.Bai Yun didn't know how to respond. How could I not know that was the Merry Go?Besides, as a girl persecuted by pirates, do you think it's better to believe it's a pirate ship or a ghost ship?"Oh... I see.""Then, Major Drake, please be careful when you search."Bai Yun bowed slightly and then left the office.Drake, however, suddenly felt as if something had pierced his heart.It's the feeling of love~ My eyes can't avoid it~Bai Yun: You'd better dodge it, please.Jonathan glanced at the vegetable bento on the table, then looked at Drake."Ahem, Drake.""Ah! Yes! Vice Admiral, you said.""Let's go search this 'ghost ship' first."...Every man for himself when disaster strikes.Luffy and the others fell from the sky and were scattered within this G-8 fortress. This was the time for everyone to rely on their own strength.Chopper landed in the forest, still using his usual perfect hiding method, behind a tree. Just as a searchlight shone, Chopper, having matured a bit from his adventures, was no longer a complete simpleton. He turned and ran, avoiding the light."What was that!!!"...Sanji also landed in the forest, but to Chopper's left."We've really landed in quite a place."Sanji squatted in a tree, looking at the Merry Go surrounded ahead and the patrolling soldiers walking beneath him, and couldn't help but sigh.Suddenly, a bullet shot past. Fortunately, Sanji reacted quickly and dodged it by tilting his head."What are you doing?""I thought I saw a flicker of light in the tree just now.""You must have seen wrong."The two soldiers conversed, one always smart, one an idiot.The two left.Sanji's figure emerged from behind the tree trunk, his hand rubbing his cigarette against the trunk. The flicker of light a soldier saw earlier was the cigarette in his mouth."Seriously, can't even smoke in peace."...Nami and Zoro both landed in the sea.A green-haired head surfaced on the sea, and a warship approached, scaring the green-haired head back underwater.Swimming to shore.Zoro took off his shirt to wring it dry, looking around, "Now, which way should I go..."Nami, with her Waver, quickly reached the sorghum field by the shore, "Thank goodness for the Waver."Just then, soldiers passed by, and Nami immediately lay down in the sorghum field with her Waver.The soldiers passed by without noticing her.Nami hid the Waver in the sorghum field and then climbed up the hillside, directly opposite Zoro. Unfortunately, it was dark and the distance was too far, so neither saw the other."It's heavily guarded. We need to escape from here quickly."Looking at the base in the middle and the Merry Go on the sea.Nami felt the situation was urgent; they were like lambs entering a tiger's den... Luffy alone, he happened to land at the back door of the base. Currently, he was the only one on the base, which might be the protagonist's halo treatment.However, the four identical doors in front of him made his brain's CPU unable to process.
Chapter 361: RoleplayLuffy and the others fell from the sky.Only Luffy's protagonist aura was the brightest; he landed right on the base, by the four back gates... "Whoosh!!!!"Luffy took a deep breath, glaring with his nostrils, but his main purpose was to choose which door to enter by smelling the aroma of food.Unfortunately."I can't smell anything.""If only Chopper were here, he could use his nose to help me smell it.""Grumble, grumble~""I'm so hungry~~"As everyone knows, when Luffy is hungry, his combat power is cut in half... As for the remaining Usopp and Robin, they happened to land together."This is worrying, at this rate there's no way to get close to the going merry."Usopp looked at the going merry surrounded by warships on the sea, his face full of worry.Robin took two steps forward and crossed her arms."Ear Wing."On the going merry, segments of arms grew out, and the palm of the foremost arm had an ear on it.Regarding the 100 uses of the Flower-Flower Fruit.Also, this range of use is simply cheating; one might reasonably suspect Miss Robin is pretending to be weak.Under the effect of "Ear Wing."Robin learned that the Soldiers mistook the going merry for a ghost ship.This was said by Jonathan himself.Compared to Straw Hat Luffy with a bounty of 100 million Berries, a ghost ship didn't seem quite as terrifying."I see, the Marines think the Merry is a ghost ship.""What? Calling it a ghost ship?""How rude!!""I'm going to sue you!!"Usopp was very dissatisfied with this title. For a pirate to say he's going to sue the Navy... empty magazine warning.Robin immediately sprouted a pair of arms on Usopp's neck to cover his mouth."However, if they think that way, both we and the Merry can be at ease.""We can buy some time."Usopp nodded in agreement.As for Robin, since the other party thought the Merry was a ghost ship, she decided to play along.On the Merry, the arm that had been eavesdropping behind two Soldiers extended a finger and tapped them on their backs.Then, two screams echoed through the sky... Luffyand the others had gradually begun to figure out the situation and what to do next.Of course, with the exception of the naive Chopperand the directionally challenged Zoro.While they were working hard, Satoru was... "Mmm~ so delicious, as expected of something I made."On the floor-to-ceiling window of the Marinecanteen's kitchen, Satoru sat on the windowsill, leaning against one side with his legs crossed in a very bold sitting posture.While eating the food on his tray, he looked at the sea below. Searchlights moved about, and the Merry was surrounded by warships; it seemed calm, but undercurrents were surging.Satoru didn't need to look for Luffy and the others; food would attract Luffy anyway.He only needed to wait for Luffy and the others to arrive and cooperate with them to start the roleplay."Lika!"Jessica pushed open the kitchen door; she seemed to be in a bad mood.Satoru was already sitting on a chair by the window, feet together, tray on his lap, looking like a well-behaved child.Truly, one way in front of people and another behind their backs.Satoru would say, this is called good acting skills."Yes, what's wrong? Sister Jessica."Satoru was gradually getting into character. As an actor, how could he dislike his role's identity?"It's nothing.""It's just that bastard Jonathan refusing to eat vegetables again.""Sigh, looking at you, Lika, makes me feel better."After saying that, Jessica came over and gave Satorua face-full of her chest.