Chapter 100: Arrival at Hachinosu Island
Splash, splash! The two pirate ships continued their voyage. As they neared Hachinosu Island, more ships like Luo Han's began to appear.
"So many," Luo Han murmured with awe.
Ships from all directions gathered around Hachinosu. Besides the navy-like standardized Rocks Pirate ships, many were from allied crews or subordinate pirate groups like Tucker's, who had pledged allegiance to Luo Han.
The great gathering at Hachinosu acted like a grand summons, drawing every faction under the Rocks Pirates' banner together.
Before long, the docking port of Hachinosu came into view.
"It's huge… looks like they built it along the entire coastline," Luo Han observed, eyes scanning the tightly packed pirate ships docked at the port.
Clang! Step! Clang! Step!
Whitebeard, carrying his naginata, stepped up beside Luo Han.
"We're here."
"Yeah," Luo Han replied.
In the distance, a massive skull-shaped rock towered at the island's center like a giant gravestone.
"No wonder Rocks got killed in the future. Living under a giant tombstone like that—if he doesn't die, who will?" Luo Han thought silently.
As they approached the harbor, the island's landscape came fully into view. The buildings were made of sandy-yellow stone, wide streets lined with tropical palm trees. It felt like stepping into Rio de Janeiro—beaches, beautiful women… it had everything.
…
"Hmm? That's… Lord Whitebeard and Lord Blue Demon!" a lookout pirate in the port's tower muttered as he peered through his telescope. Confirming their arrival, he waved a large flag, signaling the crew to dock at pier 003.
As the ships veered toward the left docks, Luo Han could already hear the sounds of revelry.
Music blared, gunshots rang out, glasses clinked, men roared with laughter, and women let out seductive giggles. The island practically reeked of excess and debauchery.
Boom… Everyone disembarked. Whitebeard led the way, Luo Han walked on the right, Cole on the left, with Tucker following behind.
Leaving the port, they passed through the main gate into Hachinosu.
"That's Whitebeard, huh?" a pirate near the adjacent dock whispered.
"Yeah, the monster who rose to power in recent years—crazy strong, they say."
"Hmph, not just Whitebeard. Look who's behind him."
"That's Beastman Cole and Blue Demon Luo Han. The most famous pair from the past half-year. They've achieved incredible feats since joining the Rocks Pirates."
"Especially Blue Demon. I heard he can control the sea—he's a Devil Fruit user's worst nightmare."
"Worse than that. Garp's been gunning for them nonstop after Blue Demon sank his fleet. Out of over 400 navy soldiers, fewer than 100 survived."
"He's only eighteen or nineteen? A total monster."
As they walked, Luo Han secretly enjoyed the praise he overheard. Not bad, he thought with a smug grin.
"Alright, scatter. Do what you want," Whitebeard said, heading straight for a tavern.
"Yes, sir!!" The crew cheered and dispersed. Only Luo Han, Cole, and Tucker remained in place, unsure what to do next.
Just then, a sexy bikini-clad woman approached Luo Han. With a Western model figure and sultry tone, she smiled.
"This must be Lord Blue Demon's first time on Hachinosu, yes? I'm Aishi . Allow me to show you around the island."
"Uh… sure, lead the way," Luo Han said, wiping the corner of his mouth. Rocks sure knows how to entertain, he thought.
He glanced back—Cole looked normal, but the others were drooling. "Well, can't blame them. We've been chased by Garp for months—no time for shore leave," Luo Han mused.
Then again, Cole not reacting at all was a bit strange. He looked at him again.
"Doesn't seem the type," Luo Han muttered.
Whatever. Time to see what made this island Rocks' chosen headquarters.
As they followed Aishi down a street, they reached a fork—and that's when Luo Han got his first real taste of what the island had to offer.
Clatter! Clatter! Food carts rolled by. One stopped right in front of Luo Han.
"Please help yourselves, Lords. Everything's free today," Aishi said with a laugh.
"Really?" Luo Han's eyes lit up. He grabbed a big chunk of meat and a large burger.
The others quickly followed, each grabbing their favorites.
"Indeed! Today, everything is free—including… the women," Aishi added with a wink.
Tucker and the rest froze like statues, stunned into silence.
"Women… where?" Tucker asked, trembling with excitement.
"Just head further in. Any woman not already claimed by a man is yours for the taking," Aishi xplained. "Even those with a man—if you're stronger, she's yours."
HOWL! Tucker and the others ran off like wolves let loose. Their eyes sparkled with pure, unfiltered intent. Luo Han lasted maybe a second before waving them away.
"Go."
The moment he gave the signal, they vanished down the street, leaving only Luo Han, Cole, and Aishi behind.
As soon as they were gone, Aishi 's demeanor shifted. Her flirtatious tone gave way to calm authority.
"Lord Luo Han. Lord Cole. Please come with me. The boss is waiting."
She turned down a different path.
"Wow, even her voice changed," Luo Han thought. "Let's go, Cole."
They followed her without question—both already knowing who they were about to meet.
Along the way, Luo Han marveled at the island. Food carts rolled down every street, always ready to serve.
In the buildings, outside on rooftops, people drank, gambled, fought, or played. Every pirate had at least one woman beside him.
It was a paradise of indulgence—food, drink, women, and pleasure. No wonder people called it a pirate's dream island. With this many people, it could easily hit half a million by nightfall. Frightening.
…
"We're here. Let's go in," Aishi said, stopping in front of a five-story building and opening the door.
"The boss is on the rooftop." She turned to speak—but paused. Luo Han and Cole were gone.
"Huh? Are they outside?" She stepped back to check—still no one.
Just as she was about to go search, a woman descended the stairs and whispered something to her.
Aishi 's expression turned furious as she rushed upstairs.
(END CHAPTER)
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