Chapter 684: Hell DungeonQuietly, stealthily, let's rewind the scene, rewind, rewind~Of course, rewinding openly is also fine, as you like.Let's rewind the scene to the moment Bai Yun had just finished chatting with the system, his consciousness returned to reality, and he was in mid-air.At this moment, Bai Yun, who had revived in mid-air, saw no change in the world through his eyes, but it seemed to have an extra "filter." The world in his eyes had an elusive, faint green tint.However, Bai Yun had no time to spare for what he saw. He was demonstrating the power of his awakened fruit, striking out and injuring Katarina. Yet, during the standoff with Blackbeard, his vision changed again.The others showed no reaction at all, and Bai Yun knew without guessing that they couldn't see this change.He saw the ground crack open, but people were standing on the cracks, not falling through?!Is this a manifestation of two spaces?Regardless, a river flowed out from the cracked ground and rapidly ascended towards the sky. It continued until its head seemed to connect with the sky, forming a flowing river channel at an incline.Bai Yun saw many "people" on the river channel, each riding a small boat. At the front of each boat, a candle with a green flame burned. One by one, with stiff faces, they drifted along the river, going with the flow, their faces only showing two words: numbness.Moreover, "people" continuously ascended from the battlefield, floating into the river channel and becoming part of the drifting crowd.This change shocked Bai Yun, but it also caused him to momentarily lose his strength, which Blackbeard seized to rescue Katarina.Bai Yun looked up at the river channel. He largely guessed what it was. To avoid suspicion, Bai Yun immediately averted his gaze and flew down to rendezvous with Shanks and the others... The river channel flowed, its water a yellowish-green, not entirely green nor distinctly yellow, giving off a toxic impression.The river always flowed from high to low, from the sky into the ground, and those "people" in small boats continuously entered the cracks in the ground.While conversing with everyone, Bai Yun observed this change. Suddenly, he seemed to hear a bell ringing and then laughter."Zhahahahahaha!!!"It was boisterous laughter, yet within its exuberance, there seemed to be a hint of cunning, laughter that was hard to decipher.Bai Yun tensed his nerves, waiting for something to appear. Three seconds passed... five seconds... eight seconds... nothing happened.Bai Yun:????Bai Yun was certain he wasn't hallucinating, but why was there no movement? Were the bell and laughter just "passing by"?Although he was puzzled, nothing appeared, which meant fewer complications. Bai Yun then began to negotiate with Kong, offering himself in exchange for the others' safety.After all, the system had said that the Yomi-Yomi Fruit would work; as long as it was replicated, it would take effect.Thus, he could feign death and allow them to return unharmed. Why not do it?Ace was saved, so they hadn't lost anything.Blackbeard hadn't obtained the Gura-Gura no Mi and had lost an ear, infuriated to death. Bai Yun felt like he had made a huge profit.With his sincere acting, and an apology to those who were still unaware, Bai Yun punched himself to death.And at the moment he fell, at the instant his life quickly faded, the world in Bai Yun's eyes rapidly changed again!...Initially, it was said that the faint green filter in Bai Yun's eyes was only elusive.Now, the normal colors seemed to melt like sugar, gradually disappearing, replaced by that eerie green hue.The entire world completely turned an eerie green.Bai Yun found his vision constantly rising. He tried to control his "body" to change from a lying position to standing.At this point, he realized he was floating in the air, surrounded by many others who, like him, were slowly flying towards that river.Looking down, Luffy was supporting his body, his spirit crushed by Bai Yun's death."Luffy..."Bai Yun murmured, his heart filled only with guilt for Luffy and for having hidden things from everyone.Seeing Luffy like this, Bai Yun became even more resolute in his determination to revive.Normally, for someone who ate the Yomi-Yomi Fruit, isn't revival a normal process?Bai Yun was now puzzled by two points: Why did Brook wait until his body became a skeleton to revive? Do all Yomi-Yomi Fruit users have to wait until then to revive? Or did Brook have some undisclosed information?Second, the damn system itself said that returning from hell wouldn't be easy.So, Bai Yun was already prepared to go through this difficult dungeon."I hope it doesn't take more than two years, after all, I only promised everyone two years.""And... two years, that body would truly be nothing but a skeleton!""Will I really turn into a skeleton?"Bai Yun hesitated. He didn't dislike skeletons, but that didn't mean he particularly liked becoming one. Compared to a skeleton, a body of flesh and blood was certainly better.For example, Ainz Ooal Gown, very bony, but all he had left was boniness. What good were beautiful subordinates then... Just as Bai Yun's thoughts were scattered, thinking this and that.The sound of the bell came again, and this time it was very clear and sustained. Bai Yun heard it distinctly.But the "Zhahahahahaha" laughter, Bai Yun did not hear it again.Suddenly, a green vortex appeared on the surface of the sea, and from within the vortex flew a very dilapidated ship, enveloped in a emerald green light.With tattered sails, a hull full of holes and covered in moss, and a statue of a saint bound by chains at the bow, this was the true Flying Dutchman!!!At the bow of the ship, Bai Yun clearly saw a person standing there.That person was completely enveloped in green ghostly energy.A full beard, a pirate hat, one eye, a hook hand, and a skeleton parrot on his shoulder.This appearance perfectly matched Bai Yun's stereotypical image of a pirate.A face that was half middle-aged man and half skull, even the skull half had a full beard, which was as shocking as Brook's skeleton form having an afro.The middle-aged man looked very unhappy, even angry.Bai Yun saw a wound on his shoulder, from which green energy was flowing out. If compared to a human wound, it looked quite severe.As if sensing Bai Yun's gaze, the man instantly looked back at Bai Yun!
Chapter 685: Davy JonesAt the Summit War.After Bai Yun's death, the world in his eyes gained many new things.A world draped in a thin, ghostly green veil, yellow-green rivers connecting heaven and earth, and fleets of small boats upon those rivers.And now, a massive ship flying out of the green sea vortex, with a middle-aged man on its bow whose attire perfectly matched Bai Yun's stereotypical image of a pirate… The middle-aged man was entirely enveloped in green ghostly energy, with a bushy beard, a pirate hat, a single eye, a hook for a hand, and a skeleton parrot perched on his shoulder.One could only say that this appearance perfectly fit Luo Ya's stereotypical image of a pirate."Who is this?!"This was the first question that popped into Bai Yun's mind after seeing the middle-aged man.And the middle-aged man seemed very displeased, his expression angry, with a very prominent "scar" on his shoulder.A familiar energy emanated from it, an energy Bai Yun had just experienced, the energy the wretched system had injected into him."Could it be…"Bai Yun speculated, could this scar on the middle-aged man's shoulder have been inflicted by the wretched system?It made sense; the system could allow him to transmigrate and give him these cheat abilities, so it wasn't impossible for it to strike this seemingly formidable middle-aged man. But could the system directly intervene in reality? Or rather… did this middle-aged man not belong to… reality?…Bai Yun watched the middle-aged man, lost in thought. The man noticed Bai Yun's gaze and instantly turned to look back, as did the skeleton parrot on his shoulder.The half-human, half-skeleton face looked terrifying.On the human half, his eyebrows were furrowed like hooks, and his eyes revealed ferocity.On the skeleton half, a small green flame flickered in the empty eye socket, and despite being a skeleton, one could discern an angry expression on it.This glance struck Bai Yun like a bullet, making him shiver all over, like an animal encountering its natural predator."A stowaway?""No! Such a familiar power, that bastard!! It's the power of that bastard from just now!!""Grab him!!!"Green flames erupted from the middle-aged man, burning fiercely, yet he felt no heat; instead, a coldness seeped from the depths of his heart.On the river, those in small boats were affected, their entire vessels immediately catching fire. Their numb, empty forms reacted, but only with a wail before vanishing permanently, leaving no trace.Bai Yun was startled by the commotion, taking a step back, his hands ready to defend and strike at any moment.He watched as the skeleton parrot on the middle-aged man's shoulder flapped its wings and flew over.As it flew, its form continuously changed, transforming from a parrot into a colossal, sky-obscuring, two-winged bone dragon. It was enormous, probably half the size of Mary Geoise island."Ho… woah woah…"Bai Yun almost cursed, but managed to twist his words.He was shocked by the parrot's transformation. Alright, alright, so this is called a parrot, is it? What kind of parrot is this?!The parrot opened its transformed, massive mouth, and a pillar of green flame shot down towards Bai Yun.Bai Yun immediately threw a punch, shattering space. The shockwave collided with the flames, and both canceled each other out.The parrot felt strange.The middle-aged man also felt strange.Logically, this guy was dead, so how could he still use devil fruit powers? When the body dies, devils disdain to parasitize it.Although 50 years ago, he had encountered such a person. When that person entered the underworld, he was entirely surrounded by Devil Fruit energy. Rather than saying he died, it was more like he took a tour of the underworld and then returned, and even as the grim reaper himself, he couldn't keep him.In fact, this is how ability users are; when an ability user dies, their ability also disappears.The power of a Devil Fruit is essentially energy residing in the heart, manifested in the soul.When the body dies, the energy also leaves. But in Bai Yun's current situation, either Brook's replicated Yomi Yomi no Mi power was effective, or the power injected into Bai Yun by the system was effective.Seeing that Bai Yun could still use Devil Fruit powers, the middle-aged man immediately flew his ship over.Bai Yun didn't flee. Clearly, a conversation now would be a good decision."Who are you?""Who are you?"Bai Yun and the middle-aged man said in unison."Chah ha ha ha ha!!!""You haven't died before, so it's normal you don't know me. I am a god!! The Grim Reaper of the Underworld!!""My story should be spread throughout the seas!""Everything that sinks to the bottom of the sea belongs to me, I am the King of the Deep Sea!""Davy Jones!!!"Davy Jones introduced himself. Bai Yun guessed he was the Grim Reaper, but he didn't guess he was Davy Jones.Regarding Davy Jones in the world of pirates, Bai Yun's only knowledge was from Long Ring Long Land, playing the "Three Coins" game with Butt-head, Foxy the Silver Fox, and their crew. Before the game began, one had to swear an oath over three coins to abide by the rules, then toss the three coins into the sea as a notarization fee for Davy Jones. If either party didn't follow the rules, they would suffer Davy Jones's retribution.Well, is this the retribution now?Bai Yun grumbled inwardly, surely participating as Chopper wasn't cheating? And speaking of cheating! Butt-head and his crew, when did they ever *not* cheat throughout the whole thing?!"Davy Jones.""The first pirate in the world.""Cursed after death, to slumber at the bottom of the sea, becoming the Grim Reaper who guides lost souls.""Indeed, I've heard much about you."Bai Yun cupped his fist, a greeting Davy Jones had never seen in his
Chapter 686: Entering HellEmerging from the green vortex on the sea surface were the Death God Davy Jones and his ship, the Flying Dutchman.Without a doubt, the river connecting heaven and earth was the legendary River Styx. The deceased souls aboard the small boats were using them to enter the fissure in the ground. That fissure, presumably, led straight to the Underworld!!...Confronting the Death God, and perhaps because the opponent hadn't displayed any terrifying power or aura, the "battle-hardened" Bai Yun wasn't panicking yet."I said I don't know the person who slashed you. Do you believe me?"Bai Yun replied.Davy Jones gave him a look that clearly said, "I believe you like I believe in ghosts.""You don't know him, yet you have his damn power on you!?""Uh... well, perhaps it's just a coincidence."Bai Yun tried to argue his way out.Davy Jones rubbed the hook on his left hand with his right palm. "Impossible! Everyone's power is unique; there's no way they could be identical.""Either his power was forced into your body, or you have something within you that stores his power."Bai Yun fell silent, complaining internally, *System, why did you have to go and slash this guy for no reason?! Isn't this just asking for trouble for me?!*System: "If I hadn't slashed him and stopped him, once he came out, you probably wouldn't even have time to commit suicide before he hooked out your soul. I was helping you, and yet you blame me. How wronged I feel~"The System's voice suddenly rang in his ear, startling Bai Yun. However, after the System finished speaking, no matter how Bai Yun tried to call back, the System remained unresponsive.At that moment, a faint voice drifted over: "No need to call, that was just a pre-recorded message.""You don't believe me?""Then don't believe me."What a grating tone!!"Flying System!"Bai Yun tried to curse it out—oh wait, using a homophone doesn't count as cursing.The System didn't respond. It really seemed to be a message... Well, he shouldn't jump to conclusions... "What are you muttering about, kid?!"Seeing Bai Yun muttering to himself, Davy Jones was highly displeased.You act like this when you meet the Death God?!!Shouldn't you be afraid?!!"Nothing.""So, what happens next?"Bai Yun countered with a question.Davy Jones: "???""What?""What happens next?"Bai Yun asked again."What do I mean, 'what happens next'?!""You're dead! Now obediently get over to the River Styx!"Davy Jones shouted. Today was truly cursed.First, he encountered a ridiculously powerful guy, and now this brat is asking him what happens next? What else is there to do after death? Go reincarnate!!!Furthermore, both of these guys possess the same power. If they weren't related, only a ghost would believe it—oh wait, Davy Jones *is* a ghost, and even *he* wouldn't believe it!!!"Oh."Bai Yun simply said "Oh," and obediently floated toward the Yellow Springs. If he was meant to be resurrected, he likely had to follow the proper procedure; otherwise, he could just return to his body now. He figured he'd just get to Hell first."Oh?!!""Just 'Oh'?!!"Bai Yun's attitude completely baffled Davy Jones."What is with that 'Oh'?!""In your current state—clearly dead, yet still possessing your abilities and carrying the energy to resurrect—you just say 'Oh'?!!""Shouldn't you be resisting? And trying to resurrect yourself?"Davy Jones was so furious he was sputtering. What the hell was going on?! This was utterly boring!!"I don't plan to."This was Bai Yun's flat reply to Davy Jones's outburst.Davy Jones's human eyes widened in anger, and the flames in the sockets of his skull face flared intensely."Damn it!""Never mind!! Attack him! Krakka!!""Ram him to death!!"Davy Jones raised his hook and gave the order, and the skeleton parrot named Krakka launched another attack.As he waved his hand, the massive Flying Dutchman also charged toward Bai Yun.With the skeleton parrot, which resembled a Western dragon, and the huge flying ship bearing down on him, Bai Yun naturally chose to drift away. There was no need for a head-on confrontation; if he fought hard now, no one would see it, so there was no need to show off... After dodging, Bai Yun activated his Moon God form. If the ability of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was still active, there was no way the ability of the Replication Fruit wouldn't be."You!!!!"Before Bai Yun even made a move, Davy Jones looked astonished, an expression clearly visible even on his skull face."So it's this Devil Fruit ability! No wonder you have two—oh, wait, now three—Devil Fruit abilities!""That won't help! You are merely the user of the ability, not the Moon God himself. If you are meant to die, you will still die!""You are nothing but a dead soul! You must obey the name of the Death God!!!"Having spoken, Davy Jones began to unleash his power, and the world seemed to be consumed by green nether flames.The River Styx echoed with the constant wailing of deceased souls. These nether flames were lethal to souls; even a slight touch would cause unbearable agony.However, when the flames burned Bai Yun, he showed no reaction at all. This was because the green life-force energy left by the System had transformed into an outer armor wrapped around him, making the scorching flames completely ineffective.As for Davy Jones, his figure continuously swelled until he was larger than the skeleton parrot Krakka, becoming absolutely enormous, large enough to blot out the sky.Even with his massive size, Davy Jones remained floating above the Flying Dutchman.A colossal hand reached down, attempting to grab Bai Yun.In this situation, the full moon mirror behind Bai Yun flew up and positioned itself in front of him. The mirror surface reflected Davy Jones's huge hand, and unexpectedly, a hand of equal size stretched out from the mirror, grabbing Davy Jones's hand. The two hands wrestled fiercely, but ultimately Davy Jones was the first to retract his hand. The hand that extended from the mirror subsequently retreated back into it, leaving a visible crack on the mirror's surface.This was the new ability of the Selene Fruit: 100% Replication Reflection. It could copy or reflect the enemy's attack with complete, one hundred percent accuracy. However, it could only reflect six times per day.A crack appears on the mirror surface every time it reflects. If all six uses are expended, the mirror will shatter, and the replication reflection ability will cease. However, the fully replicated Devil Fruit powers stored in the six prisms of the bracelet will still be usable. For instance, the replicated Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability on one of the prisms can still be employed even if the full moon mirror shatters."As expected, this troublesome ability!!"Davy Jones cursed, but a flicker of nostalgia crossed his eyes, just for a moment.Davy Jones was about to make another move.Bai Yun suddenly plunged directly into the fissure in the ground, heading straight for Hell.Davy Jones fell silent. It was the first time he had ever seen someone so eager to go to Hell...
Chapter 687: No Way!!!With Satoru's sudden plunge into the crack in the ground, a solo hell-mode dungeon had begun for him.Meanwhile, everyone at Shakky's Rip-off Bar had finished reading Satoru's letter. After making their preparations, they were ready to head to the special training grounds tailored for each of them... "..."Looking at the Kuma that Pato had transformed into using a Shapeshifting Leaf, everyone was silent. Most of them didn't know what to say; after all, during the Marineford War, they were still enemies with him, but now they had to rely on his help.Shanks and the others were more full of praise for Pato's ability. If Pato hadn't already followed Satoru, they really would have wanted to invite him onto their ship."Pato, alright, you guys decide quickly. The longer it lasts, the more tired Pato gets.""Okay, thank you, Pato."Robin replied; she was more likely to speak when talking to animals than to people."It's nothing, Pato promised Long-hair after all."Pato waved his hand, looking like a hero hiding his fame.Robin smiled back and looked at everyone. Now, the Straw Hat Pirates were standing in a circle, with Satoru in the center.Satoru: This makes it look even more like I'm dead. Although... I really am dead. Oh wait, I'm dead, but not completely dead.Luffy raised his right hand, and everyone tacitly raised theirs and pressed them together."Alright, just like Satoru said, everyone go to your own special training! In two years, we'll meet back here!!""Just like Satoru said, the two-year promise!"Luffy was unusually serious for once. Perhaps Satoru's death and the overwhelming power of the people in the Marineford War had hit him hard.Zoro didn't answer; he crossed his arms and straightened his back to show he was ready.Under Pato's guidance, the Shapeshifting Leaf Kuma took off his gloves and slapped down at Zoro. With a 'pop' sound, like a bubble bursting, followed by a 'bang,' the bar's ceiling shattered, and Zorodisappeared.Shakky: "...""I'll just charge 5 million Berries for the repair fee for this hole.""Oh, you're the best, Big Sis. Just let Luffy fix it for you himself."Nami replied immediately. 5 million—this was easier money than robbery!As for why Luffy was fixing it, it was because Rayleigh had him stay behind to personally help him train."Mhm, you're quite the sweet-talker. Well then, there better not be another hole."Shakky replied.Nami nodded repeatedly. "Let's go outside."They went outside—only they did. Ace, Shanks, and the others stayed inside, watching from the windows or the door.With a few 'pop' sounds, everyone was slapped away and disappeared.This time, knowing in advance that everyone was being sent for special training, Luffy didn't have much of a reaction. He only looked forward to the arrival of two years later, meeting everyone who had grown stronger, and meeting the resurrected Satoru... "Pato, alright, everyone's gone, so I'll put the leaf away."Pato said, and with a 'poof,' Kuma vanished in white smoke and turned back into a leaf.Then Pato and Luffy went back inside.Rayleigh had already climbed onto the bar and was patching up that hole.Shanks, Ace, and the others were waiting for Luffyto return.Shanks didn't say much."This meeting wasn't at the best time, but I'm still glad to see you again, Luffy.""Next time we meet, I hope you've become stronger."Having said that, Shanks walked out of the bar.The rest of the Red Hair Pirates then came over to say goodbye to Luffy.But Luffy didn't respond. Perhaps he thought that by not responding, it wouldn't count as having 'met' again.However, at Beckman's words, Luffy couldn't help but speak up. "Little Luffy, protect that brat, you hear me!""I will!!"Luffy replied immediately.He looked up to see Beckman's smile."Yeah, I believe you."Then Beckman also left the bar. Rather than saying he believed in Luffy, it was more that Beckmanbelieved in his own crafty little apprentice. He had managed to change a situation of certain death and successfully stopped a great war. Although the Red Hair Pirates weren't afraid, if they had fought, they would have certainly suffered significant losses. This brat had traded his own life to end the war, but now knowing that he was playing the Marines, Beckmanwas already looking forward to the Marines' reaction after Satoru's resurrection; it would definitely be very interesting!!!...As everyone from the Straw Hat Pirates except Luffy, Satoru, Xiao Bai, and Pato, as well as the Red Hair Pirates, left the bar, the inside suddenly felt much more spacious.Now, only Ace and the Division Commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates, along with Luffy, Bai Yun, Xiao Bai, Pato, and of course, the bar's proprietress Shakky and Old Man Rayleigh, who was freeloading at the bar and currently repairing the roof, remained in the bar.Xiao Bai hadn't spoken since Bai Yun's suicide.But only Bai Yun knew how loudly Xiao Bai had roared in the consciousness space when he was preparing to commit suicide; she had almost made him deaf.After hearing Brook's explanation that Bai Yun could be resurrected, Xiao Bai felt like she had been played by Bai Yun, and viciously! She bit into Bai Yun's wrist... "Little Tanuki, transform another crystal coffin."Xiao Bai spoke.Pato was very afraid of Xiao Bai—or rather, animals were all very afraid of Xiao Bai, except for the lighthearted Chopper.Pato obediently complied. Xiao Bai sized up the crystal coffin, then slithered onto Bai Yun's abdomen. Ice was released, freezing Bai Yun into a rectangular ice sculpture.Then she transformed into her human form, picked up the ice sculpture, and placed it inside the crystal coffin, explaining, "This will keep Little Bai Yun's body from rotting."Ace and Luffy nodded.After explaining, Xiao Bai turned back into her white snake form and coiled herself on the ice sculpture.Speaking in her snake form, "Someone close the lid. I'm going to sleep for a while too, to stay with Little Bai Yun."Luffy went over and closed the lid. Now there were two caskets in the bar: one was Whitebeard's, and the other was Bai Yun's.The families of both parties were present.Suddenly, a customer walked in and was stunned by the sight. Since when did the bar offer this kind of service?Shakky smiled back. "We're not open today."But the newcomer recognized Ace, Luffy, and the others."You guys are... uh..."Mid-sentence, the person fainted. Rayleigh came down from the roof, appearing right at the door."This isn't a good place for special training.""If you have anything else to say, say it now. If you want to train, we'll have to move to another place,"Rayleigh said.Inside the room, Ace and Luffy looked at each other in tacit understanding. Sabo watched the two of them look at each other and grew worried in his heart.Sure enough, Ace spoke."Luffy, Bai Yun has now inherited Pops' Tremor-Tremor Fruit. He should come with us to the Whitebeard Pirates."Luffy replied without hesitation, "No way!!!"
Chapter 688: A Journey to Hell"No!!!"Ace knew that Bai Yun had died to save him. Although he could be revived later, dying for him was one thing. The other thing was that Bai Yun had inherited Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and logically, he should join the Whitebeard Pirates!Bai Yun was like the successor to Whitebeard. In fact, it wasn't just Ace; Marco and the other division commanders also hoped that Bai Yun would join the Whitebeard Pirates and become their new leader.But to poach a crewmate from Luffy—never mind the probability, such a probability simply didn't exist!So, when Ace suggested taking Bai Yun to the Moby Dick, Luffy unhesitatingly replied with a firm "No."Ace fell silent.Luffy didn't say anything further either.Sabo's gaze flickered between his two brothers. He knew both were stubborn, and this was going to be difficult."Luffy..."Ace tried to speak again.But Luffy directly interrupted him, "Bai Yun is my crewmate!!!""As captain, I failed to protect him!! This is my responsibility!! I won't leave his side until he's revived!!!"Luffy looked up, meeting Ace's eyes, his tone as firm as his gaze.Ace looked into Luffy's eyes and understood. Someone had to back down today, and besides, he was the older brother. Even if Bai Yun could speak now, he wouldn't want his brother to argue with Luffy."Alright, I understand, Luffy.""Until Bai Yun is revived, you must protect him.""However, after he's revived, I will find you again. Then I will ask Bai Yun if he wants to join the Whitebeard Pirates."Ace made a concession, and Luffy accepted it. Letting Bai Yun make his own choice was the best decision.If Bai Yun could hear this conversation now, he could already imagine the two of them standing before him, staring with eyes full of hope and longing. It would truly be... so troublesome!!!...After saying they would meet in the New World and ask Bai Yun about'switching sides,' Ace and the division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates left the tavern. They had to return to the New World as quickly as possible to deal with the chaos caused by Whitebeard's death. Even if they couldn't solve everything, they had to resolve some of it. But undoubtedly, with Whitebeard's death, the Whitebeard Pirates were no longer among the Four Emperors.Watching the former apprentice of the pirate crew, now one of the Four Emperors, Shanks, leave, and then watching the descendant of his former captain depart, Rayleigh felt the passage of time.Thinking of Whitebeard's death, Rayleigh now only sighed, feeling that old friends were withering away, like leaves falling in the wind.Now, the only ones left in the tavern who could speak were Rayleigh, Shakky, Luffy, Pappag, and Jinbe."I am deeply grateful for Brother Bai Yun's help. If not for him, I might still be in Impel Down, without my freedom.""I initially thought Brother Bai Yun had died, but I never expected Brother Bai Yun to be a man of great foresight.""Straw Hat Brother, two years from now, when you pass through Fish-Man Island to the New World, if you have any troubles, be sure to find me. I will assist you with all my might.""Now that Father Whitebeard has passed away, Fish-Man Island has lost its protection. I must return quickly, so I'll take my leave first.""We'll meet again in two years."After speaking, without waiting for Luffy's response, Jinbe quickly exited, making his somewhat clumsy way towards the shore. Once there, no matter which shore, he would just dive in.Sabo approached Luffy and clapped him on the shoulder, "Bai Yun has always been someone who never disappoints us. Until he's fully revived, you must protect him, Luffy. This is the entrustment from Ace and me, your two older brothers.""Of course, you must also protect yourself.""My identity is special. If I follow you, it will only put you in more danger, Luffy. So, I must go now. Forgive me, your incompetent older brother, for not being able to stay with you at this time."Indeed, Sabo was the gentle older brother.Ace:..."Sabo..."Luffy gave Sabo a hug.Finally, with Sabo's smiling farewells, looking back every three steps, he walked for a long time and eventually left Luffy's sight... Everyone had left. Rather than feeling lonely, Luffy's desire to become stronger was greater now. If he were so easily defeated, he wouldn't be Luffy; he was the'sit-up'-Luffy.At the tavern entrance."Kid, the new era belongs to you new lives, young lives. Do you have the confidence to carve out your own era?"Rayleigh asked, clearly addressing Luffy."My own era? I'm not interested. I just want to be the freest person on the sea, someone who can protect his crewmates from harm!!"This was Luffy's answer, so innocent and full of youthful spirit."Hahahaha, good, good, good! Then strive for that!!""Come on, I'll take you to a suitable place for special training.""Hmm... we need a ship. No worries, we'll just 'borrow' one."With that, Rayleigh started walking.Seeing this, Luffy hoisted the crystal coffin containing Bai Yun and Xiao Bai and followed him. Pappag also let go of his juice, got down from the bar stool, and followed.Bai Yun was half-dead now; he could completely leave and pursue freedom. But Pappag thought about it: following Bai Yun wasn't without freedom, and he didn't know where else to go. So, he would just follow Luffy.Shakky smoked behind the bar, watching Rayleigh and Luffy's retreating figures, a faint smile playing on her lips. She guessed where Rayleigh was taking Luffy."Oh my, little Monkey-kun should be very popular.""In two years, the sea will tremble again. A young man who deceived the whole world, resurrected, and possesses the Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability—just thinking about it is interesting."...Unsurprisingly.Rayleigh took Luffy to Amazon Lily.And everyone else flew through the air for three days.Zoro arrived at Kuraigana Island, the ruins of a kingdom called Shikkearu, to train under his ultimate rival, Hawkeye.Nami went to the sky island, Weatheria.Usopp went to the Boin Archipelago, an island full of delicious food, even the island itself was edible.Sanji went to his favorite 'maiden island,' unfortunately, it was the transvestite version: Kamabakka Kingdom, the Pink Island of Okama.Chopper went to the bird kingdom, Torino Kingdom.Robin went to a bridge in the East Blue, the Bridge Kingdom, where she met members of the Revolutionary Army, and then went to their headquarters, Baltigo.Franky went to Karakuri Island, where Dr. Vegapunk's old laboratory was located.Brook went to the poor kingdom of Harahetania on Namakura Island, where he began his journey as a singing star. As the saying goes, everyone else was training, but he was holding concerts, yet his strength still improved.And so, the Straw Hat Pirates began their two-year special training journey, each in different and peculiar places. But the most peculiar of all was Bai Yun's journey to hell.
Chapter 689: Because of Love~"Halt!!"Calm Belt - Amazon Lily Coast.A small boat was moored there.On the boat were an old man, a young man, an ice coffin, and a tanuki.On the shore were a stunningly beautiful woman looking down her nose with arrogant pride, the two tall women beside her, and the primitive-clad female warriors they led from behind.Without a doubt, those on the shore and on the sea were respectively Empress Hancock, her sisters BoaSandersonia and Boa Marigold, and the large force behind them was the Amazon Lily Royal Guard.And those on the sea were naturally Rayleigh, Luffy, Satoru (half-dead version), and Pato, who had come to the island for special training... "Don't shoot, we're friends."Rayleigh raised his hands in surrender with a smile, his glasses flashing with white light, and nudged Luffy's shoulder, prompting him to do the same.But Luffy was currently being stubborn; he wouldn't surrender, he couldn't possibly surrender, so he didn't do it."Rayleigh, what are you doing here?""...And bringing this dangerous person with you.""Also, isn't Copy cat Satoru already dead? What are you doing with his corpse?"Hancock looked at Luffy. That feeling of her heart skipping a beat and then pounding wildly returned. As the Empress, she actually felt a bit afraid to meet his gaze. How could this be?!"We need a place, or rather, this kid needs a place for special training. Sabaody Archipelago is right under the Navy's nose, which is clearly unsuitable. Amazon Lily, a place men cannot set foot, is a very suitable location.""I hope you can agree.""No..."Hancock intended to refuse immediately after hearing this, but after meeting Luffy's eyes, the word "okay" in "not okay" simply wouldn't come out.She also remembered that Luffy knew about the Celestial Dragon hoof mark (slave mark) on the backs of her and her two sisters. But Luffy himself had said he wouldn't use it to threaten them, and he wasn't bringing it up now. He really wouldn't use it to threaten them! What a... strange man. "Fine. Considering your status as an elder, I shall be merciful and agree. After all, I am the benevolent Empress of Amazon Lily.""However, you may only stay in the Back Mountains. If you want to train, it must be there."Hancock ultimately conceded. Was it because of Rayleigh, or because of something else? Who knows.Perhaps because of love~"...What! Sister, you..."Hancock's decision shocked her two sisters.Elder Nyon, who had been observing from the shadows, jumped out. Allowing men onto the island so easily? That would be disastrous!!!"This won't do!!!""Your Majesty! The longstanding rule of our Amazon Lily is that men are not allowed to set foot on the island. Rayleigh is an exception because he has done you a favor. But Straw Hat is now a major criminal on the seas! If the Navy finds out he's hiding in our Amazon Lily, it would be terrible!!""Would I, your Empress, need to fear the Navy?!""Even the Navy cannot come to our island to conduct a search!""My decision is final, Elder Nyon, don't interfere!!"That's just how Hancock is. The more you try to stop her, the more she wants to do it. She's all about defiance. If she makes a mistake, it's just one sentence:"I am so beautiful, you will forgive me, won't you?"This isn't a question. It's a statement."But..."Elder Nyon was still thinking of another reason when she suddenly caught sight of the crystal coffin.That's it!"And this!! A coffin, a coffin naturally holds a dead person. Bringing it onto the island is truly inauspicious!!""Satoru isn't dead!!"Hearing this, Luffy couldn't hold back.But as soon as these words were spoken, they shocked everyone."...""Copy cat Satoru clearly committed suicide at the Marineford War. The newspapers have spread it all over the world. How could it be fake?"Elder Nyon was puzzled.If you wanted Luffy to explain—to explain about the Yomi Yomi no Mi, Satoru having his own plans, that he would be resurrected, and all that—Luffy really wouldn't know how to explain it. That's consistent with his intelligence.In short, it's just one sentence: "Satoru is not dead!"Elder Nyon: "..."Elder Nyon thought to herself, 'Has this kid been so traumatized that he's gone crazy?'"Hey! You there!"At this moment, Luffy suddenly looked at Hancock, his tone what you might call "polite.""Satoru mentioned you. He said you're the most beautiful woman in Amazon Lily.""I don't know what 'most beautiful' means, but Satoru wouldn't lie to me.""I need a place to get stronger. Since Uncle Rayleighthinks this island is the best place, then it must be the best place. So, I'm asking you, please let us go ashore!"After speaking, Luffy bowed deeply.Luffy never cared about such things. For his comrades, to get stronger, he didn't mind. On Drum Island, he even knelt before the villagers for Nami's sake.For some reason, Luffy's indifferent tone pierced her heart even more deeply, making it beat even faster!! Hancock simply couldn't refuse. She opened her mouth and said, "Alright, I agree...""...So, the matter about the... Eye of Gorgon on our backs, Copy cat Satoru told you about it.""Why would he know?"Inside the main hall of the Amazon Lily Palace, Hancock sat on her throne questioning Luffy below.However, Luffy was currently busy shoveling food into his mouth.When it came to matters like the Celestial Dragon hoof mark, Hancock wasn't so deeply affected by her lovestruck brain."Mmph mmph mmph..."Even with his mouth stuffed full, Luffy answered. But this answer made Hancock's sisters on either side frown. What was he even saying?While thinking to herself about Luffy's hearty appetite, Hancock replied, "You said Copy cat Satoruknows everything?""He has eyes that can see anything. Called the something-or-other eye."Boa Sandersonia, Boa Marigold:...How did she understand that???"Mmph mmph..."This time, no guessing was needed. Everyone knew Luffy was giving an affirmative answer because he nodded.Hancock recalled the figure of the long-haired man at the Marineford War. For some reason, she felt Satoru was extraordinary in many ways. Regardless of how he knew the secret of her and her sisters, he just knew. Since he hadn't publicized it widely or used it as a threat, she would temporarily consider them allies... There was absolutely no way Hancockcould consider Luffy an enemy."Then, as I said on the shore, the forest in the Back Mountains is yours for training. Without special circumstances, you are not to come into the city of Amazon Lily."After three seconds of silence, Hancock added another rule."But to supervise you, I may visit your place from time to time. You must be prepared to receive me!"After saying this, Hancock rose from her throne and walked to the left. Whether this rule was for supervision or something else, well, who knows
Chapter 690: Are You My Mama?!!"What an exquisite person.""Is he really a boy and not a girl?""And there's a Little White Snake!""Isn't he that Copy cat Satoru who committed suicide as mentioned in the newspapers? I've seen reports in the paper; he looks just like that.""He's so good-looking. Although not as beautiful as Her Majesty the Empress, it's such a pity he died like this."Outside the palace, due to the rule that coffins could not enter, Luffy had to temporarily leave the ice coffin there. He was originally against it, but upon hearing there was food, he immediately agreed.Haha, it wasn't that exaggerated. Although Luffyloves to eat, he wouldn't abandon his comrades for food, let alone Satoru, whom he grew up with.Given there was food and Rayleigh's reassurance that these girls meant no harm, Luffy reluctantly agreed to place the crystal coffin in the open space outside the palace.This led to the current scene where many Amazonian warriors gathered around the ice coffin to 'inspect' Satoru's body.They were all lamenting how Satoru, clearly a boy, looked more exquisite than a girl. Though he couldn't compare to their Empress, it was a pity he died so young. If someone died at Elder Nyon's age, it would be a natural end to a long life, nothing to pity.Elder Nyon:... Kikyo, a cold and elegant woman with a high black ponytail and slender phoenix eyes.She was quite old-fashioned, strictly adhering to Amazon Lily's century-old rule of 'no men allowed'.She found the crowd's behavior around the ice coffin childish and tasteless, but she admitted that from the glimpse she caught, she also felt Satoru's death was a pity. However, death is death; sighing in regret here wouldn't help at all... "What are you doing?! What are you all doing!!?"Luffy, Rayleigh, and Pato came out of the palace. Seeing the female warriors surrounding the ice coffin (except for Kikyo), Luffy immediately ran over and jumped onto the ice coffin, baring his teeth like a puppy protecting its food."This man is also very strange.""Like a monkey.""Why is he baring his teeth? Just like Bacura(Bacura, a ferocious black panther raised for generations by the Emperors of the Kuja Tribe, a carnivorous beast used specifically for executions. Hancock claims that any criminal executed by Bacura will definitely not have a single bone left.)""He seems quite interesting."Satoru was inside the ice coffin, visible but untouchable. Luffy was right in front of them, visible and touchable. The female warriors, who had never seen a man before, couldn't help but reach out to touch him."Eh, what are you doing??"Luffy didn't sense any killing intent or malice from their actions, so he was very confused by what they were doing.What he didn't know was that this was an action called curiosity.Rayleigh stood aside, watching the scene unfold.But when Luffy said this:"I'm going to fight back!!"He knew he couldn't just keep watching."Alright, everyone, don't scare this unique guest.""It wasn't easy for a fresh male life to come to the island instead of an old man like me, so don't scare him."The island's residents all knew that Rayleigh had done favors for Amazon Lily, not to mention the connection with Shakky (Shakky was the Empressof Amazon Lily two generations ago, the successor to Elder Nyon).Therefore, their attitude towards Rayleigh was quite good, and they all withdrew their hands."We were reckless, Mr. Rayleigh.""Kikyo, right? If this old man remembers correctly, Hancock asked you to send a few people to take us to the back mountain."Rayleigh looked at the solitary Kikyo standing aside.Kikyo maintained her cold expression, though she looked even colder when glancing at Luffycompared to Rayleigh."I don't care why Her Majesty agreed to let you onto the island.""But I will be watching you at all times. If you dare do anything against Amazon Lily, I will certainly arrest you."After her stern warning, Kikyo didn't wait for Luffy's reply and called out two familiar faces."Margaret, Sweet Pea, you two take them to the back mountain."These two acquaintances were the ones who, in the original history, found Luffy in the forest after he ate the Mush-Mush Mushroom that grows on the body. There was also the tall Aphelandra, but Kikyo didn't call for her."Yes!"Margaret and Sweet Pea accepted the order and led the way for Rayleigh and Luffy. Rayleigh followed, and Luffy immediately hoisted the ice coffin to follow. Seeing this, Pato jumped onto the ice coffin as well; he certainly knew how to take it easy... "Alright, this is the back mountain area. Mr. Rayleigh, you can move freely inside, but it's teeming with wild beasts, so you should..."Margaret warned, but before she could finish, a brown bear appeared to prove her point about it being 'teeming with wild beasts'.Luffy, Margaret, and Sweet Pea immediately took up combat stances.Rayleigh, however, simply raised his hand. A shockwave erupted from his palm, knocking away the brown bear's descending paw, and he followed up with a slap that sent it crashing to the ground, seeing stars.Rayleigh remained standing as still as a rock, not moving an inch. His glasses glinted with white light, and a smile played on his lips as he said to Luffy, "See? Just like I said, right? This is an excellent place for special training."...The darkness before him wasn't total darkness. Beyond the void, faint glimmers of green light flickered, as if pairs of eyes were staring at him.In this space, his body was floating, weightless. It felt as if the space was vast and boundless, yet also so narrow that even a slight movement would bump his shoulder.This was how Satoru felt after plunging into the Hell Rift.This sensation of seeing nothing and having distorted perceptions was truly unpleasant and terrifying.However, in the darkness where Satoru couldn't see, pairs of withered hands carrying the aura of death were slowly, slowly reaching for his shoulders.However, as the Vitality Energy left behind by the system within Satoru's body flashed, all the approaching spirits were instantly repelled far away.A green orb of light appeared before Satoru and then flew forward. Understanding that it was guiding him, Satoru followed.After floating for a while, the sound of flowing water reached his ears. Just as Satoru was trying to locate its direction, he heard the tender voice of an infant calling out in the darkness, "Mama~ Mama~"Before him, Satoru saw a small infant wearing only a diaper. Its body was blue with bulging veins and protruding eyes,'standing' on all fours in front of him.At first, its back was to Satoru as it kept calling for its mother. When Satoru approached, the infant suddenly turned around and screamed in a shrill voice, "Are you my Mama?!!"Satoru: "...""I'm a man.""Eh?""Then where's my Mama?""How should I know.""...I don't care, you are my Mama!!""Mama my foot!!"Satoru gave him a direct kick. How could someone be so unreasonably pestering? At least get the gender right!!
Chapter 691: PerhapsBai Yun, who had fallen into the crack of hell, arrived in a strange space.It was a chaotic space where one's five senses would become disoriented upon entering.His vision, naturally, was completely obscured, with only occasional flashes of emerald green in the darkness.His sense of smell detected nothing.As for hearing, Bai Yun could only perceive the howling of the wind for now.His sense of touch found nothing when he reached out; it was all void.And taste? There was no need to mention it; what could he possibly eat here?The feeling this space gave was peculiar; it felt infinitely vast, yet also as narrow as a small alley, constantly oscillating between these two possibilities. Just when he thought it was the first, it would immediately give him the sensation of the second, and vice versa.Just as he was at a loss, the life-breath energy left by the system once again proved useful. Following the energy orb for a while, Bai Yun encountered a ghost infant.A ghost infant looking for its mother.It immediately tried to force Bai Yun to be its mother, claiming that a male mother was still a mother!Bai Yun instantly kicked it "to the ends of the earth." 'You're too unreasonable, you brat!'"It would be fine if you called me dad, but why mom?!""Seriously, when something happens, you look for your mom. If you can't find her, you ask your dad, 'Where's my mom?'"Bai Yun muttered to himself, trying to comfort his mental state, which was on the verge of collapse in this space. Staying here for too long would truly lead to darkness, twisted crawling.After kicking away the ghost infant, Bai Yun continued to follow the energy orb. As he flew, there was a sudden, instantaneous moment when the orb vanished.Without any warning, it disappeared instantly."It's 'out of battery.'"Seeing this, Bai Yun didn't know what to do. After some thought, he gritted his teeth and charged upwards. No matter what, it was better than staying put and waiting for death.However, just as Bai Yun rushed to the exact spot where the light source disappeared, he felt as if he had passed through something, like a thin layer of water. After passing through, his vision instantly broadened.What Bai Yun saw before him was a river inside a cave. Emerald green flames extended from the walls, providing illumination. Countless small boats drifted on the river. Judging by the river's width, five small boats could pass side-by-side without a problem; it was quite spacious.The river water wasn't deep; Bai Yun was standing in the water, which only reached his knees.Moreover, the departed souls on the small boats no longer seemed hollow like puppets but possessed their own feelings and emotions."Where is this?! Why am I here?!""Why can't I get off?!""What is this thing!!""Hey!! Little girl up ahead, how did you get down?""Help me stop this damn boat!"Behind Bai Yun's position, a small boat was drifting down the river. Judging by the attire of the person on the boat, he was definitely not a marine or a noble, most likely a pirate, and less likely a mountain bandit.Because the person on the small boat was in the state he died in, impaled through the head by a swordfish. Bai Yun had truly never seen such a sight before.Even without him asking, Bai Yun wanted to try if he could stop the boat, because Bai Yun didn't want to walk anymore and also wanted to try taking a boat.However, the moment the boat touched Bai Yun, it passed directly through him."Eh!!? It passed through? How strange, what kind of situation is this?"Swordfish Bro was very surprised.Bai Yun was also surprised, just not as much as him. What did it mean? Being passed through was something ghosts did in the human world. What, had he become a ghost's ghost in hell?But in reality, this was a rule of the underworld: the living do not touch the boats of the dead. Bai Yun was not entirely dead, and coupled with the life-breath energy on him, he couldn't touch other people's small boats."What's going on here?""Little girl, why don't you tell me how you got off!"Swordfish Bro still wouldn't give up. Others, hearing him, also pricked up their ears, wanting to know how to leave the boat.But in fact, everyone present was experiencing death for the first time; they didn't know they couldn't leave the boat.Bai Yun was special, a being at the boundary of life and death, but they were truly dead. If they left the small boat, they would instantly lose their vision and become disoriented. The small boat they wanted to leave was, in fact, their guiding light, a necessity for their reincarnation.To Swordfish Bro's question, Bai Yun replied, "You can't get off?""Then just sit there. Perhaps, at the end of the waterway, you can get off the boat.""Is that so?"Swordfish Bro believed him.Bai Yun said nothing more. Clearly, Swordfish Bro had automatically ignored the "perhaps" in Bai Yun's words... 2000 seconds later."Splash, splash!!!""This is what you called the end!!!"Swordfish Bro let out a sharp, booming cry.Earlier, Bai Yun had met him after arriving at the waterway. Naturally, Bai Yun couldn't stay put, so he followed them as they drifted forward.However, 30 minutes later, under Bai Yun's assumption that they might be able to disembark at the end of the waterway, they had now reached the end, which was a waterfall.Listening to the enormous splashing sound, Swordfish Bro really wanted to pull out the swordfish from his head and stab Bai Yun with it."I said, *perhaps* you can get off the boat.""But, this isn't wrong, is it? If the boat capsizes, isn't that also 'getting off the boat'?""This is my first time here too. You're the one who asked me."Bai Yun replied with an innocent, naive gaze.Swordfish Bro and the other departed souls: "...""You bastard~~~"Amidst the curses directed at Bai Yun, the small boats plunged down the waterfall like dumplings.However, in Bai Yun's vision, after they fell, there was no sound of them hitting the water. The water surface below was like a magic array; when they fell onto it, only a green light shimmered, and then they vanished."Hmm...""This place is really strange, but it's normal for hell.""But this doesn't concern me. For me, the most important thing is still how to revive?"Bai Yun muttered to himself, sorting out what he needed to do.After thinking it through, he stared at the water surface below for a moment, then directly plunged down and dove into it.Going back was impossible. Bai Yun didn't want to go to that broken space again, so there was only one way: forward!..."Cough, cough!! This is today's food!""Some rotten fruit. This concubine doesn't want it, so I'll bestow it upon you."In Amazon Lily, the Empress Hancock came to deliver food to Luffy again.She called it rotten fruit, but in reality, not a single piece of the fresh fruit showed any sign of oxidation."Ah! Thank you, Hancock!!"Luffy liked everyone who gave him food.Looking at the shirtless Luffy, a blush once again crept up Hancock's cheeks."Ahaha!! Such a small favor, there's no need to be polite with this King!!""This King is leaving now!!"With that, Hancock immediately turned and left.She thought to herself, "What kind of ability is this! It's only been two days of special training? Yet every time this concubine sees him, she feels utterly weak! It's too terrifying!!!"
Chapter 692: What did I lie to you about?"You want to become my disciple?""Why would I teach someone who wants to take my place in the future?"Hawkeye retorted to Zoro, who was kneeling.Even while kneeling, Zoro's tone was still arrogant."Are you scared?""...Hahahaha!! You certainly know how to ask for help, Roronoa Zoro!""If you want me to teach you, you should first deal with those baboons!""They're... all dealt with!"As Zoro spoke, beneath the moonlight in the castle, a group of baboons lay on the ground. None were dead, but all were defeated; some by swords, some by fists, feet, and even... mouths... in the Underworld."Whoosh!"Just like when he went from that emotionless space to the waterway, Satoru plunged down the waterfall. He plunged downwards, but emerged upwards.Satoru only felt himself breaking through the water's surface, and it was indeed the water's surface, but he wasn't wet at all.He carefully observed his surroundings, but at this moment, mist swirled all around. However, in the distance straight ahead, the outline of a tall building was visible."There's a place, which is much better than being stuck in waterways and caves."As Satoru thought this and was about to move forward, a grumbling voice came from behind him."That little bitch, she actually lied to me, scared the hell out of me.""But, I fell down and I'm fine. Getting transported here and there, what the hell is this place?"Satoru turned his head and saw a small boat approaching, its appearance gradually becoming clear.It really is Swordfish Bro."What a coincidence."Satoru spoke.Swordfish Bro jumped in surprise."Gah!!""Who?!""It's you!!""Alright, you liar!!"Hearing this, Satoru retorted."What did I lie to you about?""Just tell me, aren't you out of that waterway now? Although you haven't been able to get off the boat yet, you see a building ahead, it's possible you can get off there."Swordfish Bro knew there was a building ahead; he saw it when he arrived.He... truly couldn't refute Satoru's answer.So he simply changed the subject."You, you, you... no, others can't leave the small boat, so how can you?"Satoru was also surprised, "You can't leave?"Swordfish Bro, with his fiery temper, "Of course not! If I could, I would have long ago..."As he spoke, Swordfish Bro swallowed his words, because he had intended to prove it with action, but he got off, he got off... Satoru: "..."Swordfish Bro: "...""Hey! No, just now in the waterway, it was like being stuck with glue, couldn't get off no matter what, but now I can? How strange!"Satoru responded with a polite smile.He had just passed through the boat, and now Satoru tried to see if he still could. He didn't expect to be able to touch it, not only touch it but also get on it.Satoru sat on the small boat.Swordfish Bro was stunned for three seconds."This is my boat!!"Satoru looked at him with a peculiar gaze, "Don't you want to get off the boat very much?"Swordfish Bro choked."Uh...""Yes, I really want to get off the boat...""But that was because I didn't know what was ahead just now! That's why I wanted to get off the boat!!""Now I know there's a building ahead! There's a boat to take me there, why would I still get off?"Satoru maintained his gaze."Didn't you get off yourself?"Swordfish Bro: "...""You...""Alright, stop talking. Come on up, we'll go together, okay?"Just as Swordfish Bro was about to continue, Satoruinterrupted him, telling him to get on the boat and sit opposite.Swordfish Bro was stunned for a moment, then got on the boat, "That's more like it."The boat had been sailing for a short while when a shout suddenly rang out."Wait!! This is my boat, isn't it!!!"...Swordfish Bro realized he had been taken advantage of by Satoru.Having been tricked twice, he was so angry he wanted to hit Satoru to vent his frustration, but instead, he was beaten up and obediently sat down.He also had to stay away from the candle, otherwise, it would be too hot.On the way to the building in the mist, Satoru sized up Swordfish Bro.With a swordfish stuck in his head, if you ignored the brain matter that would flow out whenever he tilted his head, it would be quite funny, but that one detail couldn't be ignored.However, Swordfish Bro seemed unaware that he was dead, nor did he know that he had entered the Underworld by boat. He kept asking, "Where is this? Where is this!?""May I ask your name?"Satoru spoke in a worldly manner."What 'may I ask'? My name is Jason.""I'm a pirate."Swordfish Bro was quite straightforward. Although Satoru knew his name, he still wanted to call him Swordfish Bro."What a coincidence, my name is Satoru, and I'm also a pirate."Satoru also introduced himself."Satoru!""That Copy cat Satoru?"Jason recognized Satoru.Satoru raised an eyebrow."You know me?""More than just know you!""Aren't you that Copy cat Satoru who caused a ruckus at Impel Down!""That battle became famous.""I was originally planning to see if you would go to Marineford to rescue Fire Fist Ace again, but who knew I'd suddenly end up in this place? Damn it, I wonder how the battle between Marineford and the Whitebeard Pirates is going now?"Satoru smiled without speaking. How was it going? It was already over.In a sense, his presence here was a result of the Marineford War.Oh, right!Satoru suddenly remembered something.Whitebeard Old Man also died, so his soul should also appear here. He wondered if he could meet him.Meeting in hell, these two Tremor-Tremor Fruitusers, it's truly... hard to say, especially since the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's ability is still with Satoru.After thinking for a moment, Satoru chose to feign ignorance."Yes, I also don't know how I ended up in this place."Swordfish Bro believed him."Is that so?""Sigh, I hope that building ahead has the answer.""This rotten place, all green, is really annoying."Satoru returned a smile, "Let's hope so."Is what lies ahead the answer, or a trap?Of course, until they arrive, only fate knows... Little Sky Island - Weatheria.Nami was squatting on the ground, tinkering with something in her hands."I wonder how everyone is doing now.""I wonder how Luffy is doing now.""I wonder about Satoru... that bastard, showing off. Even if he can revive, why commit suicide!""Forget it, that bastard Satoru always has his own plans, he's always more reliable than Luffy.""I hope he's alright.""Puff~""Whoosh!!!"A gust of wind."Ah!!!!""You untied it wrong, little girl!! Don't let go
Chapter 693: Hell City - YathelakaHell, this must be hell!!!Don't misunderstand.These words weren't a lament from Satoru, who was actually in hell.Instead, they were the lament of Sanji in the Kamabakka Kingdom—the Queendom of Pink.Under the setting sun, Sanji stood tall, as if supporting the heavens. He lit a cigarette, and with one exhale, his illusory soul seemed to drift into the sky with the smoke, seeking freedom and chasing dreams!!No!! Anyway, anything's fine!! Anything's fine!! Just as long as it's not like this!! Just as long as it's not here!!!!"Damn you, Satoru!!!"Sanji began to flee while crying.Behind him was an army of Okama chasing him. A man had finally come to the island, and they were all holding clothes, shoes, and makeup, just to give Sanji a proper makeover.As for why Sanji was cursing Satoru, it was because Satoru's letter said that the place they were going would be perfect for their training. During his flight, Sanji thought that since Satoru knew him so well, he would surely arrange a place full of beautiful women for him.Satoru: LMAO, a place full of beauties? Would you even be in the mood for special training then? Young child, this is the place that truly suits you, the perfect place for your special training.Therefore, however much Sanji had anticipated and thanked Satoru while flying was exactly how much despair and hatred he felt for Satoru upon landing. He wished he could go down to hell and stay with him; it would be much better than staying here!!!!Sanji fled, and the Okama army pursued.He fled, they pursued; none could escape even with wings.Just as Sanji reached the coast, a Marine warship sailed over.A figure jumped down from the warship, landing in a gymnastic finishing pose."Hee-haw!!!!""I'm back!! Sweeties.""Eh?!""Aren't you that... Curly Brow-boy from Satoru-boy and straw hat-boy's pirate crew?""How did you get to my hometown even faster than me?""Anyway, welcome, little sweetie. I hope you have a great time."After saying that, Ivankov blew a kiss."Crack..."What was that sound?It was the sound of Sanji's heart breaking... "Thud..."As the sound of the bow bumping against the wooden bridge of the harbor rang out, it proved that Satoru and Jason had reached land.Not just them; one small boat after another emerged from the mist and pulled up to the wooden bridge.It was impossible to tell how large this wooden bridge and harbor were.Looking left and right, the ends were nowhere in sight, as if no matter where one came from, they could dock here."We're here.""Let's go up and take a look,"Satoru said."You call the shots."Now that he knew Satoru's identity, Jason the Swordfish trusted him implicitly. Whatever he said, went... The two went ashore.The sound of feet stepping onto wooden planks.After traveling so much by water, Satoru found this sound very pleasant to the ear."Where is this?"It wasn't Jason who asked.As mentioned before, the small boats pulled in one after another, so naturally, it wasn't just Satoru and Jason going ashore. There were others, and this sentence was spoken by someone else near them.Clearly, no one could answer his question.So, they could only continue walking forward.One point struck Satoru as very strange; he realized that not just Jason, but all these dead people didn't seem to know they were dead.What was going on?It was impossible to find an answer just by thinking.Just like when he was on the small boat, Satoruhoped, "Hopefully, the answer lies ahead."...Following the crowd, Satoru and Jason walked forward.When they reached the harbor, the mist was already very thin. As they walked further, the mist lessened until they reached a large gate, where it vanished completely.Before them was a double door, a massive double wooden door... how to describe it... it was huge.Just like the Gate of Justice, looking up, the top was out of sight, though the space above was pitch black.Before Satoru and Jason arrived, some people had already gathered in front of the gate.They had all tried to push the gate open, but undoubtedly, they had all failed.The scene had fallen into a stalemate.However, the arrival of Satoru and his group brought a change to this stalemate.As Satoru and the others arrived,An old man wearing a suit jacket on his upper body but with eight crab legs on his lower body, holding a small wooden treasure chest in both hands, phased right through the gate.The old man had his hair slicked back, and his back was perfectly straight."I imagine you are all very confused about why you've come here, right?""I am here to clear up your confusion!"As the old man spoke, he opened the treasure chest in his hands, and a green light shot out.The old man continued."In truth, you are all already dead. This is the Underworld, the gathering place of the deceased.""And behind me is the Paradise of Hell! Created by Lord Death God!! Hell City!!!""Yathelaka!!!"As the old man's voice fell, all the souls present remembered.Now they remembered.I'm dead?I've already died?!No!! That's impossible!!I don't want to die!!!Words of that nature filled the air.Jason remembered too. He had originally intended to rush to the Sabaody Archipelago to watch the broadcast of the Marineford War, but while his ship was under the sea, it was attacked by Fishmen from the Fishman District of Fish-Man Island who hated humans. He was wounded by a Fishman, and just as he managed to escape halfway, a Fishman threw a swordfish that pierced through his head, killing him."Those damned Fishmen!!""I clearly didn't offend them!! Yet they struck with intent to kill!! If I had known, I would have at least taken one down with me!! What a loss!!"Hearing his words, Satoru said,"You're quite open-minded. You're not lamenting your own death, but rather that you didn't drag one down with you."Jason replied,"Dead is dead. When I set out to sea, I already had no attachments.""Of course it's a pity I didn't take down one of those bastards who killed me!"Satoru nodded.Jason had a question."On the other hand, you, Copy cat Satoru, you're quite famous.""How did you die? How did it happen?"Satoru thought about making up some nonsensical way of dying to brush it off.But then he thought, might as well act cool."In the war, I gave it my all and died of exhaustion."Gave it my all, died of exhaustion.In just a few words, Jason's admiration for Satorurose several levels."As expected of you.""So, what was the final result of the war between the Whitebeard Pirates and Marineford?"Regarding Jason's question, Satoru thought for a moment, "Consider it a draw.""A draw?"Jason was puzzled."Fire Fist Ace didn't die.""What!""But Pops Whitebeard died.""WHAT!!!!"If the first 'what' was surprise, then the second 'what' was Jason's first reaction of disbelief."What's all that noise over there!! Hurry up and get in line!!""Didn't you hear what I just said!!"Jason's voice was too loud, drawing a scolding from the crab old man."Line up?"Jason was puzzled again, but looking closely, everyone really was lining up.He quickly asked Satoru,"What did he just say?"