Chapter 564: Pirate Loving Sisters"You're awake, Satoru. Do you want some water?"Although Ace had become more polite, he wasn't usually this thoughtful. If it were the old Ace, he wouldn't have asked Satoru if he wanted water; he would have just drunk it in front of him.Ace was acting like this now because he felt guilty for dragging Satoru's soul into being captured; it was a manifestation of his remorse.Satoru didn't make a fuss either; he took the water and drank it, as he was indeed thirsty."Thanks.""Why are you saying thanks between brothers?"Ace was very happy that Satoru accepted the water.He wanted to ask if Satoru had thought of a plan, but then he worried if that would put too much pressure on him.Seeing his expression, Satoru understood his concerns and took the initiative to speak. They really were brothers who looked out for each other.Satoru told Ace about the plan to disguise themselves as ordinary pirates, pretend to get caught, and then figure things out once they were inside Impel Down.Of course, Kama, who was sitting on the sofa in front of them, also heard."That's a way.""As expected of you, Satoru. You're still as smart as when we were kids,"Ace praised.However, Satoru said, "Yeah, but you've changed. You're not as frank and genuine as you were when we were kids.""Who are you putting on this act for?""We're brothers. I'm helping you without any regrets. Who is this expression that looks like you owe me one or two billion for?""You can give me the money if you want, but don't pull this face."After Satoru's lecture, Ace was stunned for a moment before snapping out of it and laughing as he cursed."Where would I get one or two billion to give you?!""Even turning me in for my bounty wouldn't be enough.""Then don't act like this. Be more real; this is too disgusting,"Satoru retorted.Ace's temper flared up, "Fine!!""I'm hungry! I want to eat!! Satoru!!!"Ace certainly knew how to be himself."Just starve to death then!!"Satoru cursed back, and then the two of them turned their heads in unison to look at Kama.Kama: Family, who can understand this situation!...Kama's ship was fully staffed, and soon, an open-air lunch was prepared on the deck.Kama sat at the head of the table.Satoru and Ace both sat on the left.Ace didn't chat; he was truly hungry and started eating as soon as he reached for the food.After spending these few days together, Kama had gotten used to Ace's messy eating habits and his tendency to fall asleep while eating."I heard your plan just now.""I wasn't eavesdropping; you guys didn't exactly try to hide it.""So, what do you plan to do next?"Kama asked while looking at Satoru. He knew Acehad no time to answer him, and through their time together, he realized that Satoru was the one with the ideas while Ace mostly followed along.Satoru swallowed the food in his mouth and replied."What else can we do? We'll just follow the plan.""First, we'll find a pirate crew to 'join,' and then we'll wait for an opportunity.""We'll leave the ship after we finish eating. Just give us a small boat."Kama nodded slightly.Unexpectedly, just as Satoru finished speaking, the sound of cannon fire came from the distance.Satoru looked up. With the eyesight of Xiao Bai's body, he saw a Marine warship chasing a pirate ship.Seeing this, Satoru couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth from curling up."What a coincidence!""It seems luck is on our side today."Satoru took two more bites, waiting for the two ships to get closer."Do you have any face paint?"Satoru asked.Kama snapped his fingers, and a subordinate went to fetch some paint."Alright, let's go, Ace. We're going to sneak aboard."Satoru patted the sleeping Ace. Ace woke up, still dazed, and Satoru shoved a brush of paint onto his face.He drew a pink heart over Ace's right eye."Hey! Satoru, what did you draw?"Ace asked.Satoru didn't answer. He casually removed the hair tie from this body's hair.He looked at his current appearance. Hmm, satisfied. Given the face blindness prevalent in the pirate world, they shouldn't be recognized.Then, looking at the reflection in the silver cutlery, Satoru drew a heart over his own left eye.As for the hair, Xiao Bai's body, which looked exactly like Satoru, hadn't had its hair tied up before.After the disguise, Satoru pulled Ace along to leave.Ace also snapped out of his daze. Looking at the pirates ahead and combining it with the plan Satoruhad just mentioned, he understood."We're off, Kama. See you if fate allows. You're a good kid, just a bit of an idiot."After saying that, Satoru grabbed Ace and stepped into the air; Xiao Bai could fly.Kama watched Satoru's receding figure, still sitting at the head of the dining table. The knife and fork in his hands didn't move again, and it was unclear what he was thinking... On the other side."Captain! We can't escape anymore; the warship is too fast!"This was the Crocodile Pirates.The Captain, Urgot, was a Devil Fruit user of the Ancient Zoan Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Crocodile, hence the name Crocodile Pirates.One wondered what Crocodile's reaction would be if he saw this."Damn it, let's fight those damn Marines!!"Seeing that escape was hopeless, Urgot decided to fight!!However, Urgot had been roaming the seas for nearly ten years, and his strength was only mediocre. His bounty wasn't even as high as Luffy's first bounty, being only 24 million Berries.If he was like this, his subordinates were even less worth mentioning.This was also his first time entering the Grand Linefrom the South Blue.Who knew he would be crushed by fate just after entering? Encountering the Marines in the Grand Line meant the outcome was self-evident."Boring."While speaking, he exhaled smoke. Good grief, it was the old friend Smoker.The one pursuing the Crocodile Pirates turned out to be Smoker, who had already been promoted.Smoker was now a Commodore, while Tashigi was a Lieutenant.If a Commodore like Smoker couldn't catch a 24-million-Berry Urgot, he would truly lose face."Puff!!""This pirate is only worth 24 million? How useless. How are the Marines setting bounties these days?""Every day is so dull.""Hmm?"Smoker naturally noticed Satoru and Aceapproaching through the air, and Satoru naturally recognized Smoker and Tashigi.He thought it was quite a coincidence and simultaneously prayed they wouldn't recognize him.The two landed on the ship, and Ace immediately got down. He wasn't like Luffy; being carried princess-style made him feel very ashamed, even if it was Satoru's body."Who... are you?"Smoker didn't recognize Satoru, which wasn't surprising.Hearing him ask this, Ace thought of the lines Satoru had prepared earlier, and felt even more ashamed.Satoru stood on the right, and Ace stood on the left, the pink hearts on their faces very obvious.Satoru replied in a high-pitched voice."Us?""Since you've asked so sincerely, I shall tell you out of the kindness of my heart!""We are the Pirate Loving Sisters who roam the seas, Ai Yi and Ai Er!"Ace felt like he was about to explode from shame.
Chapter 565: ParadiseRegarding how to get to Impel Down, Bai Yun's plan was:First, blend into a pirate crew, then pretend to be captured, and after being taken to Impel Down, figure out a way to break free.Therefore, one thing must be remembered: do not show that you are a Devil Fruit user, or the Sea Prism Stone handcuffs will be difficult to break free from.Also, they cannot be locked in a prison cell. Regardless of the level in Impel Down, all the cells are made of Sea Prism Stone... Just as the plan was conceived, the first step was delivered right to their doorstep.The Crocodile Pirates were being pursued by the Marines, and the pursuer was their old acquaintance, Smoker. He didn't recognize Bai Yun and Ace, which was perfect; they could proceed according to plan.Smoker asked who they were, so Bai Yun answered."We are the Pirate Heart Sisters roaming the seas: Ai Yi and Ai Er!"Bai Yun was already used to this.Ace, meanwhile, felt so ashamed he was about to explode, hiding half his body behind Bai Yun. He truly admired how Bai Yun could handle this so... effortlessly."The Pirate Heart Sisters..."The Marines opposite them were discussing among themselves, concluding, 'Who are these people?'Of course, they couldn't have heard of them, as this duo had only been formed today."Hmph... I don't care what sisters you are.""What business do you have here?"Smoker still maintained a slight air of gentlemanliness."What are we doing?""Naturally, seeing injustice on the road, we draw our swords to help!""Really! Female heroes!""Heroines!!!""Save us!!"Upon hearing this, and seeing that Bai Yun and Ace had approached them proactively, Urgot and his crew couldn't help but think Bai Yun and Ace were kind-hearted powerhouses.After all, it was their first time in the Grand Line; who knew what kind of people existed?However, Bai Yun and Ace were indeed considered strong; at least the two of them fighting Smoker wouldn't be a problem.The main problem was that they were here to be captured.So... "Oh?""Quite the nerve!""White Vine!!"Smoker attacked instantly.Bai Yun didn't forget to remind Ace, "We need to get caught. Don't expose your Devil Fruit ability."Ace nodded.The two split up.Bai Yun drew her sword.Ace drew his gun.They looked fierce.Then, in the next second, they were grabbed by Smoker's smoke-transformed arms and hoisted upside down.Urgot and his crew, who had been about to cheer them on just a second ago, saw this scene before they could utter a word, signaling their shock with, "...""Boring. Cuff them."Tashigi stepped forward and put handcuffs on them. Smoker only let go of the two when he saw this.Bai Yun and Ace crashed onto the deck. Seeing this, Tashigi exclaimed, "That was rude of you, Commodore Smoker!""Even though they are pirates, with this level of strength, they probably haven't done anything bad!"For a moment, Bai Yun couldn't tell if Tashigi was helping them or insulting them.Smoker sat down and began reading the newspaper. "Regardless of their strength or whether they committed evil deeds, once they choose to be pirates, they are criminals! They must all be captured and sent to Impel Down!!"...Smoker naturally wouldn't go to Impel Down. Furthermore, he had left his post at Loguetown to hunt pirates, and without orders from Headquarters, he couldn't go to Impel Down anyway.Therefore, the warship was currently sailing toward the nearest Marine branch base.And from every Marine branch base, special ships transport prisoners to Impel Down every three days.Ace's body and Bai Yun's soul were now in the process of being transported.If there had been a way to confirm the location, Bai Yun could have flown over and intercepted them in time to save them, but since confirming the location was impossible, this method had to be used."Ahem... Although you two weren't much help.""However, since you two tried to save us, I, Urgot, Captain of the Crocodile Pirates, thank you."Bai Yun and Ace were thrown onto the deck, along with the rest of the Crocodile Pirates.Urgot's expression of thanks was quite polite, a contrast to his large, rough appearance."You're welcome."Bai Yun replied.Ace remained silent. He refused to speak in the persona of 'Ai Er'; it was too humiliating."Sigh, I never thought that my first time entering the Grand Line, I'd get captured so quickly. It seems my dream is hopeless."Urgot suddenly sighed.Since she was idle anyway, Bai Yun asked curiously."Oh, may I ask what your dream is?"Urgot looked Bai Yun in the eye and replied."My dream is to collect the sand from every island across the entire sea!!"Bai Yun: "..."The Crocodile Pirates, and he likes sand... Does Crocodile know you?"A good... a very good dream."Bai Yun's reply was purely social courtesy."Hahaha, it's not that amazing. What about you two?""Two young ladies venturing out onto the sea alone must have dreams they are pursuing, right?""Also, do either of you know anything about... that Impel Down?""I heard it's the biggest prison on the seas. Is there any chance of escaping?""Don't look at me being captured; I'm a Crocodile Devil Fruit user! If that white-haired guy hadn't ambushed me, I could have fought him off!"Urgot's questions exposed himself completely.She had thought he was a fierce-looking, evil pirate, but he turned out to be a naive, clueless simpleton.Bai Yun didn't answer Urgot about the dream, knowing that Urgot's real purpose in talking to him wasn't about dreams, but about information regarding Impel Down."Ah, Impel Down... well, Impel Down...""I actually know a bit about it.""Impel Down is located in the Calm Belt. You know about the Calm Belt, right?""We know, we know. Our navigator said it's where the giant Sea Kings live. We haven't been there."Urgot replied."That's right, the Calm Belt. Impel Down is located within the Calm Belt, and its exact location is not easily found by us pirates.""Only Marines, carrying Eternal Poses and sailing warships built with Sea Prism Stone on their hulls, can easily reach it.""As for what's inside Impel Down... it's just a prison, a place to lock up criminals and carry out executions.""However, I heard that Impel Down is divided into six levels, but legend says there is a mysterious floor, which is called Paradise—a paradise within the prison, a paradise for enjoyment.""I think you might be interested."Bai Yun thought of Ivankov, as he (or she) would be an indispensable helper on this trip to Impel Down.Urgot listened, half understanding and half confused. "I see...""There's a paradise inside a prison?""It seems this legendary great prison isn't all that impressive."Okay, he completely missed the point.Even though Bai Yun hadn't mentioned a single scary detail about Impel Down."How about we cooperate and find a chance to escape the prison?"Urgot offered a request for cooperation.Bai Yun replied with a smile, "Sounds good."
Chapter 566: Get Back Here and Catch Them!!"Hahahaha, my lads! Attack!!"In the waters of the New World, it was the day after the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates had met.The Marines breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the news that the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates had started fighting.It was best if they fought amongst themselves.The real fear was them joining forces.However, the day after the battle, Whitebeard led his pirate crew to attack the Marine G-7 Branch.Marine branches are scattered globally, spread across the world. Marine branches are divided into two types:First, the branches located in the Grand Line.Second, the branches in the Four Seas.The branches in the Grand Line are directly subordinate to Marine Headquarters. Their naming convention is G-x, and their rank system and overall strength are on the same level as Marine Headquarters.In contrast, former Colonel 'Axe-Hand Morgan' from the Four Seas branches and Colonel Nezumi from Cocoyasi Village would only be the equivalent of a Headquarters Captain if they returned to Marine Headquarters.In the Grand Line branches, the highest leader is always a Vice Admiral, such as:Vice Admiral Momonga of the G-1 Branch;Vice Admiral Comil of the G-2 Branch (the Vice Admiral Bai Yun and Ace encountered buying milk from a little girl during their adventures);Vice Admiral Smoker of the G-5 Branch (he is not yet a Vice Admiral);Vice Admiral Jonathan of the G-8 Branch, that clever uncle who had just clashed with the Straw Hat Pirates and was secretly ambushed by Bai Yun using Sea King anesthetic;Vice Admiral Doll of the G-14 Branch;These, among others, are the known Marine Vice Admirals of the Grand Line branches.The Vice Admiral currently in charge of the G-7 Branch, which the Whitebeard Pirates are attacking, is Onigumo.Bai Yun insists he had nothing to do with it.It was purely a coincidence.Attacking the G-7 Branch was Whitebeard's decision. As for why G-7, Whitebeard claimed it was because it was close... "Hoo...""Am I thinking too much, or..."Inside the office of the Fleet Admiral at Marine Headquarters, Marineford.Sengoku looked at the incoming G-7 battle report. The result was self-evident: even if Onigumo were an Eighty-Sword Style user, let alone an Eight-Sword Style user, he couldn't stop the Whitebeard Pirates.The G-7 Branch suffered heavy losses; almost all the buildings within the base had collapsed.In the New World, it was common practice for a Yonko to attack a Marine branch to save face if the Marines had interfered with their affairs.But now, Whitebeard was causing trouble for no apparent reason... But upon reflection, was it truly for no reason?As Fleet Admiral, how could Sengoku not know about Ace's capture? After all, Blackbeard needed his approval to become a Warlord, though he couldn't refuse if the Five Elders forcefully appointed someone.For example, that idiot 'Whitebeard Jr.'—by that time, Akainu was already the Fleet Admiral, and the Five Elders forcefully pushed Whitebeard Jr. into the Warlords, which was also the reason Zephyr defected from the Marines.This is where Sengoku found things strange.Does Whitebeard know that Ace has been captured?If he doesn't know, why attack the G-7 Branch for no reason?If he does know, how could he only attack the G-7 Branch?'Given Newgate's personality, if this were meant as a warning, there's no reason he wouldn't stay to deliver the message to me.''So? Newgate doesn't know? Does he simply want to attack the G-7 Branch?'...'Hoo...''Regardless of the possibility, Fire Fist Ace... must be dealt with quickly and effectively... Garp...'As a strategist, Sengoku brainstormed the situation from two angles based on a single action by the Whitebeard Pirates. Regardless of whether Whitebeard knew about Ace's capture or if the G-7 attack was meant as a warning, Sengoku would not yield. If it had been any other commander, it might have been manageable, but this was Fire Fist Ace.What was Fire Fist Ace's identity?It was impossible for Sengoku not to know. Therefore, as soon as Fire Fist Ace became involved, Sengoku naturally thought of Garp. Just as he did, his private Den Den Mushi rang.The people who knew his private Den Den Mushi number could be counted on one hand, and the one who called him most often was the only person he addressed: 'Hello, Garp!''Hahahaha, Sengoku! Are you having a happy day?'Sengoku knew Garp very well.'Cut the nonsense.''Hahahaha, you're so cold.''Alright, let's talk business. The criminals from Enies Lobby, the Straw Hat Pirates—I accidentally let them slip away. What do you think we should do?''We're preparing to head back to Headquarters now.'Garp stated the true purpose of his call.Aokiji, standing nearby, also chimed in, 'Hello, Fleet Admiral. We also let the residual criminal from Ohara, Nico Robin, escape.'Sengoku naturally knew about the relationship between Luffy and Garp, that he was his grandson.Hearing a Vice Admiral and an Admiral—a pair of master and student—trying to fool him, Sengoku felt like they were taking him for an idiot.If you two were serious, there's no way the Straw Hat Pirates could have escaped from your hands!!If you're going to put on a show, at least make it convincing.'Sengoku? Are you still...''BEEP BEEP BEEP!!! GET BACK THERE AND CATCH THEM!!'Sengoku launched into a furious, censor-worthy tirade, then immediately hung up the phone, ordering Garp and the others to go back and capture Luffy and his crew.First, it was to at least make them put on a show.Second, Sengoku didn't want Garp to find out about Ace's capture too quickly... The sky darkened as the sun and moon traded places.The nighttime sea became more mysterious, beautiful, and simultaneously more dangerous.Aboard the escort ship heading to Impel Down from the Marine G-16 Branch, Urgot and the others had no interest in admiring the nighttime scenery, but Bai Yun watched with relish, finding it a distraction from the boredom.'Look quickly, a school of glowing jellyfish.'The bottom deck of the warship held the pirates being sent to Impel Down this time, which included not only Bai Yun, Ace, and Urgot, but also other pirates.Bai Yun and Ace were currently sitting on opposite sides of a small, circular window, the only spot where they could see outside.Bai Yun said excitedly after seeing the warship pass by the school of glowing jellyfish.Ace returned a smile; it truly was beautiful.The other pirates were baffled. What the hell was wrong with them, watching glowing jellyfish at a time like this?!!!'Shut up!!!''You two bastards!!''You!! Come over here and serve your great lord!'A middle-aged pirate, shirtless, with one eye and a scar running diagonally from his left eye to his right jaw, raised his cuffed hands, pointed a finger at Ace, and hurled the insult.Ace almost snapped, but Bai Yun held him back.The middle-aged pirate had the highest bounty among those captured this time, 280 million Berries, and was known as Scarface Jess.Bai Yun didn't recognize him, and neither did Ace.So after Bai Yun calmed Ace down, neither of them even bothered to acknowledge the provocation.This restraint was only possible due to the current circumstances; if it weren't for the need to conceal his identity, Bai Yun would have long ago slammed him with a Pressure Void Technique or a Hakoku attack.
Chapter 567: The Second BountyTime passed.Night passed, and dawn arrived.This was the third day since the Enies Lobbyincident... After sailing all night, the G-16 Branch Impel Down Escort Ship transporting Satoru and Ace was nearing its destination, Impel Down.Meanwhile, in Water Seven, just as Satoruremembered, the Straw Hat Pirates' new ship was completed in three days, thanks to Franky and the others working tirelessly.Inside the Pirate House, with Satoru absent, everyone felt something was missing. The Three Stooges (Luffy, Usopp, Chopper) were also missing Usopp.It was so boring that Luffy was lying on the table, drawing circles with his finger.But then, the Square Sisters, Chimney, and Gonbe, who were near Franky, suddenly pushed open the Pirate House door and excitedly announced."Straw Hat!""Pirate Brother!""Big Brother Franky wants you to come over!""The [Ship of Dreams] is finished!!""What a great ship!!"The Square Sisters and Chimney spoke over each other, but the main point was that the new ship was ready!!"Eh! It's finished already?!"Luffy's mouth hung open. While happy, he also thought of Satoru. It seemed Satoru wouldn't be able to make it back before they set sail."Five Super First-Rate Shipwrights rushed to finish it day and night!!"Chimney replied, jumping up and down."Wow!!"Chopper exclaimed.Sanji said, "Alright! Let's go take a look now!!"Nami also felt, "I'm very curious."Zoro and Robin remained silent, exchanging glances. They both remembered Satoru.Unfortunately, Satoru and Ace's Impel Downadventure had only just begun.Just as everyone was about to go see the ship, Zambai's shout suddenly rang out as they stepped outside."Straw Hat!"From a distance, with dust billowing, the Franky Family all ran over."It's the Franky Family. Why are you all running so breathlessly?"Luffy asked.Zambai, leading the group, spoke while gasping for breath."Hoo... hoo... We came because we have a favor to ask.""Have you seen the latest Bounty Posters?""Bounty Poster?""Yes! You've been given a very high price, Straw Hat! Everyone else also had their bounties increased."The three people present who didn't have bounties reacted differently.Sanji was delighted, "Do I have one too!"Nami was alarmed, "Do I have one too?!"Chopper was proud, "Me too!!"Zambai took out the Bounty Posters and spread them on the ground."See for yourselves."Below are the personnel and prices of the Straw Hat Pirates' second set of bounties:Straw Hat, Monkey D. Luffy, Bounty: 300 million Berries.Long Hair, Montenos D. Bai Yun, Bounty: 291 million Berries.Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro, Bounty: 120 million Berries.Devil Child, Nico Robin, Bounty: 80 million Berries.Black Leg Sanji (Photo Not Taken), Bounty: 77 million Berries.King of Snipers, Sniper King, Bounty: 30 million Berries.Thief Cat Nami, Bounty: 16 million Berries.Loves Cotton Candy Chopper (Pet), Bounty: 50 Berries.The above constitutes the total second bounty amounts for the Straw Hat Pirates after the Enies Lobby incident.Regarding why Sanji's photo couldn't be taken, it actually was, but the Marine officers who created the Bounty Poster called the photo a Paranormal Event.Satoru speculated that Sanji's Germa 66 Gene Modification was successful, though not as successful as his siblings', and this modification ability—Invisibility—only manifested when they reached Wano Country.Could it be that when the photo was taken, Sanji's genetic ability was accidentally triggered, resulting in only Sanji's clothes floating in the photo, with the person invisible?Therefore, the Marine called it a Paranormal Event, though this was just Satoru's speculation... After seeing the Bounty Posters, everyone had their own reactions.Luffy raised his hands and shouted, "Wahahaha, the price went up!!!""And Satoru too! A big price increase! Hahahaha."Satoru thought: Luffy, your use of "price increase" makes it sound like you're talking about pork, though no one would be happy if pork prices went up.Zoro's lips curled into an arc. Knowing that Satoru's strength was already approaching the World's Top Fighters, he wasn't surprised that Satoru's bounty was higher than his.Robin's bounty only increased by 10 million, and she showed no reaction.Nami covered her cheeks, "No!" She kept saying she didn't want a bounty, though she wouldn't mind the money.Chopper and Sanji were pale-faced.Chopper couldn't believe the amount written on his Bounty Poster: "5... 50?!!"Sanji, meanwhile, couldn't believe the person on the Bounty Poster: "Who... Who is this?!""Even Sniper King has one."Luffy pointed to the Sniper King Bounty Poster and said this. He genuinely didn't know that Sniper Kingwas Usopp.Seeing everyone's intense reaction, Zambai quickly waved his hands and pulled out another Bounty Poster from his chest."Wait, I understand how you feel, and I know you have a lot to say, but please wait a moment!!""We have a favor to ask. Please look at this!"What Zambai pulled out was naturally Franky's Bounty Poster.Iron Man Franky, Bounty: 44 million Berries.Zambai and the others explained that although they were spared from being wanted, Franky now had a bounty, and it would be too dangerous for him to remain in Water Seven. After all, pirates and Government Agents frequently visited this place, and if Franky were captured, they wouldn't have the strength to rescue him themselves."Big Brother will definitely refuse to set sail because he'll be worried about us.""So we decided...""Straw Hat! Please, even if you have to drag him kicking and screaming, take Big Brother out to sea!!""He is the son of a pirate himself!!"Facing the Franky Family kneeling and pleading, Luffy already had the answer in his heart; he had originally intended to ask Franky to join the crew as the Shipwright.However, if Franky refused, he wouldn't force him.But hearing Zambai and the others say this, Luffydidn't quite know how to respond, so he could only answer first."Hahaha, I was planning on inviting Franky anyway. Go back and tell him, ask for his opinion, and we'll go pack our bags now.""Thank you, Straw Hat!""Then we'll go back and tell Big Brother!"The Franky Family came in a hurry and left in a rush.Everyone picked up their respective Bounty Posters from the ground and went inside the house to start packing... Zoro, who had the least amount of things, finished first and asked, "Have you decided how to handle the matter with Usopp?"Satoru and Zoro's words echoed in Luffy's mind, "Yes, I understand. This is the rule...""If Usopp comes back and apologizes before we set sail, then we'll forgive him. Otherwise... we'll leave him here."
Chapter 568: thousand sunnyThe new ship is ready, and the latest bounties have been seen.The Straw Hat Pirates are ready to welcome their new ship, but they also need to pack their luggage. Regarding Usopp, everyone has decided that if Usopp returns to apologize before they set sail, they will forgive him. If he doesn't, it means their camaraderie has ended."Alright then, I'll pack Satoru's luggage for him."Hearing everyone's unanimous decision, Zoro finally felt relieved. Since Satoru wasn't there, someone had to pack his luggage. Zoro, having finished packing his own, volunteered first.Luffy's luggage consisted of two sets of clothes, then big bone meat! Big bone meat!! Stuffed with big bone meat!!He had also packed, but Sanji was still doubting his life over his wanted poster."Sanji, are you still upset? It's pretty good to have such a high bounty on your first wanted poster."Luffy comforted him.The comfort was ineffective, and he was scolded in return, "Shut up!! Why am I drawn?! How is this even similar?! Ah!!!"Zoro, who was helping Satoru pack nearby, retorted, "That's just how you are."Sanji instantly turned around, his face like a demon, "§№☆●◎□◆○◎★▲△■※￡¤￠!!!"Zoro calmly stated."I don't understand what you're saying."Sanji collapsed weakly to the ground, "All the beautiful women in the world will laugh at me... they'll laugh at me..."Chopper also refused to accept reality, tears streaming down his face, "I'm a pirate too, and I fought bravely! I protest!! How can it only be 50 Berries?!"Luffy said, "Never mind, just try harder next time."Although Nami didn't like being wanted, her reaction wasn't as extreme as Sanji's and Chopper's. Her wanted poster actually looked quite good."I was tricked! He said he was a reporter from the town's magazine. Since his photos weren't bad, I'll let it slide!""Alright, hurry up and pack your luggage, Chopper."Zoro, while packing Satoru's luggage, urged Chopper. He truly was "Iron-Blooded ChopperMama."Satoru's luggage was also simple, with not much inside: two identical outfits, a white shirt, a Tone Dial from Sky Island, a glass jar containing a Hercules beetle specimen, and a sketchbook with a paintbrush, filled with drawings of everything he had seen since his transmigration."Okay."Chopper went to pack his luggage, and as he passed Sanji, he noticed Sanji was motionless. "Sanji isn't moving!!!"Zoro glanced at him. "Don't mind him, that Curly Brow."Hearing this, Sanji shot up instantly. "What!!!"..."Hey!!! Franky, we're here! Give us the ship quickly!!!"Everyone arrived at Scrap Island with their luggage. Iceberg and the others were exhausted, sleeping soundly on the ground, but Franky was nowhere to be seen.The four sleeping people woke up because of Luffy's shouting."Uncle Iceberg!""You're here! Unfortunately, Franky isn't, but the ship is built! I'll show it to you for him."Iceberg said as he got up, then walked to the front of the ship and pulled the cloth covering it. "This ship is amazing. When I first saw the blueprints, I was astonished!""It can cross any ocean!""This ship can go to the ends of the earth with ease.""You want to become the Pirate King!!""Then board this ship, the King of Beasts!!"After speaking with such high spirits, Iceberg pulled off the white cloth covering the ship.The thousand sunny (also known as the Sunny, I'm not sure if it's 'Thousand' or'Sunny', both are used, so I'll write Thousand, Sunny is a direct transliteration) was revealed to everyone."Wow!!!""So big, so handsome!!""It looks like it's ready to spread its wings and fly!!"Luffy's eyes sparkled.Chopper was naturally the same."It's a brigantine!"Nami, as a navigator, knew quite a bit about ships."What a magnificent ship."Robin doesn't easily show her emotions; she's a calm and composed older sister, so saying this was already a very pleasantly surprised reaction."Not bad, it's twice the size of the Merry."This was Zoro's point of interest."The kitchen!! Let me see the kitchen!!"And this point of interest, needless to say, was Sanji's.However, if Satoru were here, he would probably be the same, but Satoru would be interested in the crow's nest.From the outside, the thousand sunny is a brigantine with a square-rigged foremast and a gaff-rigged mainmast, with a crow's nest at the top of the foremast.The crow's nest is a small room with a roof.Satoru: What a wonderful design?! No one is taking this from me!!The figurehead is a lion's head, with a crossbones below it. The anchors are located on either side of the lion's head, resembling lion's claws, each with three-toed rudder platforms. Behind that is a grassy deck with two trees perfect for swinging.Everyone couldn't wait to get on board and experience it.Nami was still below, asking Iceberg, "What kind of flower is on the bow?"Iceberg choked a bit. "Uh... I think that's a lion."Nami: "...Well, that's pretty good too, haha..."A little awkward, Nami quickly changed the subject, "That gaff sail looks so powerful."Iceberg replied."That's a gaff sail, it allows the ship to sail as you wish.""Whether it's used well or not depends on the navigator's skill!"Hearing this, Nami raised her hand and clenched it. "Hmm! I can't wait to show what I can do!"On the ship, everyone was busy.Luffy was rolling on the grassy deck.Chopper was sliding down the slide next to the stairs connecting the first and second decks.Zoro was looking at the ship's railings, probably trying to find a comfortable spot to lean against and sleep... "Flowers can be planted here."Robin had already found a spot for planting flowers. This place would eventually become Usopp's Small Garden for cultivating "Pop Green," Nami's tangerine grove, and her flower bed.Sanji entered the kitchen, and the spacious kitchen made his eyes light up. Most importantly, "It's the locked refrigerator I've always dreamed of!! And a big oven!! Franky, thank you, this is amazing!!!"All in all, everyone was extremely satisfied with the new ship.Luffy came to the ship's edge, leaning over to look at Iceberg on the ground. "Uncle Iceberg, where's Franky? I wanted to thank him in person.""He seems not to want to see you, Straw Hat. You want to invite him to be your shipwright, right?""Yes, you're smart. I do want to invite him to be our shipwright."Iceberg nodded. "He seems to have understood that too.""It's not that he doesn't want to come.""Quite the opposite. It's just that if you invite him directly, he knows he won't be able to refuse.""So, he simply hid.""He actually really wants to sail with you, which you can tell from him entrusting you with the ship of his dreams, which he poured his heart and soul into building.""Franky genuinely likes you.""But he believes he has an obligation to stay on the island.""Obligation?"Iceberg nodded again. "Yes, but in my opinion, it's just his foolish persistence.""If you truly want to take him with you, then take him by any means necessary. That's the only way to free him.""Any means necessary?!""How else can it be done?!"Luffy was surprised, could it really be done this way?!
Chapter 569: Feel the Pain"We got the underwear!!"When the Franky Family couldn't find Franky on Scrap Island, they knew he had returned to the newly rebuilt Franky House. They quickly rushed there and, sure enough, saw Franky outside the house.They hoped Franky would join Luffy's ship, but after failing to persuade Franky, they had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.This also created a "highlight" moment for Franky.The underwear was passed along, moving from Franky House all the way to the Back Streets. Franky chased relentlessly, solidifying his reputation as a pervert.Just as Franky was about to snatch the underwear back, Luffy intervened."Quick, throw it to me!!""Straw Hat!!""You bastard!!""Are you satisfied with the ship?!""Yeah! I've never seen such an amazing ship, thank you!!""Of course! This is my Super design, and I made appropriate adjustments based on your requests. Have you seen my new invention, the [SoldierDock System]?"Luffy was on the rooftop, and Franky was on the street.The two talked while running.Luffy was normal.Franky ran naked without any reservations. Even when the residents of Water Seven threw things at him in shock, he didn't care. When talking about the ship with Luffy, his face was full of pride and happiness. Sure enough, anyone who joins the Straw Hat Pirates is no ordinary person."Soldier Dock? What's that? I haven't seen it yet!""That's my proudest creation; you guys are definitely going to love it.""What about the fish tank?""I saw the fish tank, it's huge and beautiful!""If you put the fish you catch into the tank, you can view them from the water trough in the room below, like an aquarium! Everyone can eat there and have fresh fish anytime."Although Franky was verbally refusing to join, he couldn't help but use the word "we" in his speech."That ship is the greatest Dream Ship for both me and for you!"Franky raised his arms while speaking, then suddenly changed the subject, "Now give me back my underwear!!"A cannonball flew out and exploded at Luffy's feet. Luffy jumped up and tossed the underwear away."Chopper!"Chopper, in his reindeer form, leaped over and caught the underwear with his mouth... though he only bit the corner... Franky continued the chase, but then Zoro and Sanji appeared ahead. As the three men met, Franky was tripped by Zoro and Sanji, immediately grabbed, and stuffed into a cannon barrel, all in one swift motion."Aim for Scrap Island!""What are you doing?!""The Franky Family's famous weapon, fire!""The All-Purpose Cannon!!!"With a bang, Franky was launched, flying directly from the Back Streets to Scrap Island, crashing headfirst. Right in front of the ship, centered between everyone standing on either side, he was "fully displayed."Luffy followed soon after, using the Gum-Gum Rocket to bring Chopper and the underwear.When Franky pulled his head out, he saw Luffyalready back on the ship, holding his underwear high. "Franky! Thank you for the ship!!""It's great, we will definitely cherish it!!""Oh, then I wish you a smooth journey."Luffy smiled in return, "If you want this underwear back, you have to become our comrade!!"The residents gathered at the edge of the city watched the scene on Scrap Island. They didn't know what was happening; they were just cursing Franky, telling the pervert to put his underwear on and get out of Water Seven.Franky didn't care about their insults, and he responded coldly to Luffy's invitation."Give me back my underwear, Straw Hat.""Then you have to join us.""Cut the crap! Don't think taking my underwear is enough to make me join your ship!"Franky slowly raised his hands, turned his back to the sea, and pressed his arms together, striking his signature pose, completely disregarding the lack of clothing below the belt. As the saying goes:Fearless, a true man must run naked!Standing against the tide, a mighty lion facing all beasts!Truly unrestrained and a real man.This is the complimentary and ridiculous version.Normally speaking... this is just a super pervert!!!The residents of Water Seven were also extremely shocked. He's posing with a bare butt!! That's too perverted!! This guy is hopeless!!"Luffy was also impressed. "Damn, I underestimated him... I didn't think he'd be so stubborn.""He... is truly a Man among Men!!""He's just a pervert!!"Nami smacked Luffy on the head. What is there to admire about this!!!Just as everyone was thinking of a countermeasure, Zoro took out a Tone Dial. Satoru had given it to Zoro before leaving. Satoru said these were words to persuade Franky; listen to them, and if they worked, great, if not, then they should rely on Sister Robin.Robin was present when Satoru said this. Combined with the current situation, Robin was now fully convinced that Satoru could see the future.Zoro pressed the Tone Dial button, and Satoru's voice immediately played."Ahem, it should be recording now.""Hello everyone, I am the wish spirit.""Are you listening, Franky?""If you're listening, reply with, 'I'm listening, spirit.'"The residents of Water Seven were confused by Satoru's voice. What is a wish spirit? What is that?Everyone was naturally familiar with Satoru's voice, including Franky. "Long-Haired Man?""I'll take that as your response, Franky.""Alright, enough idle talk.""This recording is for this wish spirit to collect payment."Hearing this, Franky retorted, "What do you mean?! Long-Haired Man! The payment was the ship! Didn't I give it to you?!"Satoru replied as if he had already predicted Franky's words, sounding less like a recording and more like a phone call."Think carefully, when did I ever say the payment was the ship?""You gave us the ship willingly, didn't you?""Regarding what I said, which was what you were thinking—didn't you consider becoming our comrade?""I didn't...""No, you did.""The payment I truly demand is for you to accept Luffy's invitation and become the Shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates!""Alright, I'm done speaking.""I'll give you one minute to think it over.""I assume that as a man, you wouldn't break a promise, right?""You wouldn't, would you?!""As the leader of the thugs in the Back Streets of Water Seven, a man who values integrity above all, you wouldn't break your promise."Satoru's words were not persuasive in the slightest; they were purely sarcastic.Franky fell silent, and everyone else fell silent, waiting for Franky's answer.One minute passed... Everyone thought Satoru's emphasis on "integrity first" would make Frankykeep his promise, but Franky actually formed an Orchid Hand Gesture, and the scene became chaotic as he spoke in a falsetto."Oh dear, then from now on, just call me Girly Man Franky."Everyone's ears and eyes suffered a double blow. They hadn't expected Franky to go to such lengths."To maintain his stance, he went to this extreme—what a man!!"Luffy and Chopper were moved to tears.Nami was utterly bewildered. "What is there to be moved by!!!!"One minute passed, and Satoru's voice came through again."Alright, the minute is up.""So, there are two possible outcomes.""Either, Franky, you accept the invitation.""Or, you refuse the invitation.""Of course, I hope you accept.""But I can't guarantee you will accept, so if you refuse, there must be a second method, mustn't there.""So, I'm not sure what the result will be.""If you refuse, then, feel the pain, Franky."Satoru's voice finished and disappeared.At the same time, Robin raised and crossed her hands."Dos Fleur!"
Chapter 570: Only More Perverted"Two-Flower Bloom!"Robin activated her ability. Two blooming arms sprouted from Franky's left and right thighs and grabbed inwards."Squeeze!"Robin squeezed her hands, and the blooming arms naturally followed.Franky let out a sound like a "Rooster Crowing," "Oh oh oh oh..."Franky was in so much pain his eyes rolled back.Luffy's eyes widened. "He got caught!!!"Chopper, acting as a doctor, exclaimed, "Robin! You'll hurt him!! That looks so painful!!!"Following the "Rooster Crowing," Franky's shouts echoed across the sky.The boys present just watching felt pain; such torture was unnecessary!!!The Square Sisters worried about their Big Brother's happy life. "Will he get injured?!""He will be injured!! Very badly!!"However, Satoru was curious about one thing: Franky modified himself, saying his entire front half was steel. Didn't his "good brother" count as part of the front half?"Hey! Robin, we just want him to join the crew! Don't be too rough!"Luffy said.The residents on the capital city couldn't see this scene and were very confused."What's wrong with Franky? Why is he screaming like a chicken whose neck is being wrung?"This guy sure knows how to describe things; it fits perfectly, in every sense.Robin heard Luffy and said to Franky, "For a pirate who has seen the treasure to just walk away, there must be a compelling reason! Otherwise, absolutely no way!"Franky, drenched in sweat from the pain, collapsed onto the ground, his voice weak. "Ugh ahh... I... I want to stay on this island. Tha... Thank you for the invitation, I'm truly grateful...""Although I really want to go with you... I still have something I must do here, which is why I gave you the ship.""Besides, I've washed my hands of being a shipwright, so this is the last work of my life, my long-cherished wish... a true Ship of Dreams!"Just as Franky was about to completely refuse, Iceberg spoke up."Wait, Franky, this ship hasn't become the Ship of Dreams yet. Think carefully about what you said when you were a child."Franky had said as a child that once the ship was built, he would board it as the shipwright, adventure with it, and ensure he could personally watch the ship he built sail across the sea, ride the wind and waves, until the end of the world. Even if the ship was already scarred and battered by then, it would emit a great radiance that no other ship possessed! That is the true [Ship of Dreams]!Franky countered, "What I want to do has changed!"Iceberg was very calm. "What you want to do?""Everything you are doing on the island now is an act of 'Atonement,' right?""You gathered the hoodlums from the backstreets to protect Water Seven, which Mr. Tom loved.""When Mr. Tom was captured, you always thought it was your fault, and you want to atone for it.""You gave up your favorite shipbuilding career, suppressing your true nature. Do you plan to live like this forever?""Mr. Tom forgave you, and he showed you the way. I also forgive you... Let the past be the past.""It's time to end this...""Forgive yourself, Franky.""You... should live for your own dream."Iceberg's words made Franky shed "little pearls" again, but he was too proud to admit it. He yelled "It hurts!" and smashed the wooden planks in front of him with his head, indicating he was crying from pain, not from being moved.Suddenly, a bag fell from the sky, landing in front of Franky. It was Zambai and the others, Franky's subordinates, delivering his luggage.Zambai and the others apologized, saying they had no choice; the only method they could think of was stripping off his underwear.Franky declared, "As a Big Brother, would I happily let my subordinates plan my life for me? You know you're stupid, yet you worry blindly!""We're sorry!! But can't we even think a little bit?""You are the great benefactor who gave us a new life!!""Can't we consider your happiness for once?!"In the world of pirates, there are perverts and cruelty, but also the most genuine emotions.Franky was so moved by Zambai's shout that he collapsed instantly.Iceberg couldn't help but smile.Kokoro grumbled, "Who exactly is the fool here?"Franky couldn't stop his tears; the iron man was practically crying himself "rusty."He continued shouting that it hurt, trying to hide the fact that his tears were flowing from emotion—what a tsundere.Chopper gasped, "Robin!! If this keeps up, Frankywill become crippled!! He's writhing in pain!!"Franky also shouted, "Damn Nico Robin, I will never forgive you!! It hurts so much it made me cry!""And you, damn Long-Haired Man! Feel the pain! This is real pain!!!""Wuwawawa!!!"Facing Franky's shouts, Robin turned around with a smile. Luffy noticed, "Huh? You didn't do anything?""I just gave him a little squeeze right at the start.""This guy is really sly, pretending to be in pain to hide his tears.""Big Brother!! Are you okay? Although you don't look okay.""We will continue to be the unsung heroes of Water Seven together. No matter where Big Brother goes, we will always be your subordinates!!""Just rest assured!!""Don't worry, Big Brother...""Big Brother..."Franky was overwhelmed by emotion.Zoro and Sanji returned just then. "Luffy! Something bad happened! Your grandfather is back, and he's preparing to attack from the opposite coast, searching for us everywhere!!"Hearing Garp's name, Luffy immediately panicked. "Ah! What!!? Didn't he say he wouldn't catch us!!""How should we know? Let's leave quickly!"Sanji and Zoro boarded the ship. Luffy stood on top of the ship's railing and threw the underwear back to Franky. "Here you go."He then crossed his arms, looked down from above, and issued the invitation again. If Franky refused this time, there wouldn't be a next time."Get on the ship, Franky!""Get on my ship!!"Franky caught the underwear and smiled. "Hehehe, you've got guts.""A bunch of amateurs who only know how to hammer nails, sitting on such a fine ship—it would be an insult to the ship if it didn't have a good shipwright!""I guess I have no choice! I'll come and help you guys!!""Franky accepts your invitation to be your shipwright!!"Luffy and Chopper happily raised their hands and feet. "That's great! We have a new comrade!!"Of course, the others were happy too.Carrying his luggage and clutching his underwear, Franky stepped toward the ship, his mind filled with thoughts of his brothers and friends in Water Seven.Turning his back, he silently said goodbye to them; farewells are always sad, and Franky's tears flowed again. He turned his head for a final glance, then... bent his waist, stuck out his butt, jumped forcefully, and yelled, "I'm off!!"Truly, there is no most perverted, only more perverted.
Chapter 571: I'm Sorry"Set sail!"Monkey D. Luffy shouted, and Roronoa Zoro and Vinsmoke Sanji immediately weighed anchor and lowered the sails.The new ship, a new journey, was about to begin.Zambai and the others shouted Franky's name, bidding farewell."Hey! Monkey D. Luffy!""Monkey D. Luffy..."These were Nami and Tony Tony Chopper's words, asking Monkey D. Luffy if he was really not going to wait for Usopp!Franky also asked, "Are you serious, Straw Hat? Not waiting for that guy?"Monkey D. Luffy sat on the deck, leaning against the mast. "I've been waiting for him. After Satoru told me, I waited for him in the Galley-La Company's house, but he didn't come. That must be his answer. That kid can definitely make it on his own.""He won't give up being a pirate. We'll see him again someday."Although Monkey D. Luffy was smiling as he said this, he was deeply saddened inside. How could someone who valued his comrades so much not be sad?Everyone fell silent. Since Monkey D. Luffy had made his decision, they could only accept it.Just then, a cannonball suddenly struck, landing in the sea next to the ship. The waves from the explosion caused the ship to rock violently."Damn it! The Marines found us!"Franky said.Monkey D. Luffy also came to the ship's rail. Monkey D. Garp's face appeared on the dog head battleshipopposite them."It's Grandpa!!""Hey! Monkey D. Luffy, Satoru, can you hear me?""It's Grandpa! It's Grandpa!!"Monkey D. Garp picked up a megaphone and shouted, as if afraid someone wouldn't know he was Monkey D. Luffy and Satoru's grandfather.Monkey D. Luffy shouted back, "Hey! Grandpa!! What are you doing?! Didn't you say you wouldn't catch us?!"Monkey D. Garp replied, "Oh, there was a small accident. Sorry, you guys can feed the fish here!""Eh!!!""To apologize, I'll take you on by myself!"Putting down the megaphone, Monkey D. Garp took the cannonball handed to him by a Soldier.Monkey D. Garp leaned slightly forward, his hand holding the cannonball stretched back, then he threw it with force."Fist of Love: Meteor!"The cannonball flew rapidly towards Monkey D. Luffy and his crew like a baseball. Its speed and power were even stronger than cannonballs fired from a battleship's main gun; he was a human cannon platform.But the cannonball didn't hit the ship; it exploded on the shore nearby.Monkey D. Garp clearly held back; he wasn't presbyopic."H-hand-launched cannon?!""This power is even greater than if it were fired! This isn't baseball!"Vinsmoke Sanji and Roronoa Zoro were shocked by Monkey D. Garp's move.Monkey D. Garp laughed heartily, "Wahahaha, I'm not old yet!" But then he added, "My strength has declined a bit recently, that's not good."Nami reminded the astonished crew to hurry up and run, or their new ship would be blown to smithereens as soon as they got it!Opposite them, Monkey D. Garp took off his coat and shirt, revealing a black T-shirt underneath. Soldiers pushed a cart full of cannonballs towards him.Monkey D. Garp clapped his hands together, smiling as he said, "Here we go, brats!""Oh no!! There are so many more!!"Here, everyone saw Monkey D. Garp's ready stance, and it was... terrible."Full speed ahead, we'll block the cannonballs!"Monkey D. Luffy shouted, showing a bit of Captain's demeanor.The ship had already started moving. Here, they were waiting to defend against Monkey D. Garp's attack. Vinsmoke Sanji, smoking a cigarette, thought, Damn it! Is he really not coming?!He, of course, was referring to Usopp.However, just as he finished thinking, Tony Tony Chopper made a sound, his tone filled with excitement, "He's here! Usopp is here!!""Hehehe... really."Tony Tony Chopper and Nico Robin looked towards the edge of the capital city. Usopp appeared among the crowd. Everyone's eyesight was very good.At the edge of the capital city, Usopp pushed through the crowd and looked out at the sea. Zambai was surprised."Eh? Why are you here, kid? I thought you were already on board!"Usopp himself couldn't believe it. After hearing the two giants say the ship was built, he immediately rushed over. Now seeing the ship sailing away, he couldn't believe it."What's going on?! Why is the ship leaving?! What's happening?!""Wait a minute!! Wait a minute!! What are you doing?!""Hey! I'm still here!"Disbelieving, he ran straight down the stairs, but the stairs had been broken by the tsunami and hadn't been repaired yet.Zambai reminded him that the bridge was broken, but Usopp didn't care at all."What?! Even after we argued, didn't we always... fight together?! Sniper King is me!!""Are you abandoning me just because I disappeared?!""Hey!! Don't worry, I'm back!!"The broken bridge was at least ten meters from the ground, but Usopp jumped without hesitation. Even if landing on the ground hurt, it didn't hurt as much as his heart.On the ship, Tony Tony Chopper kept shouting, "Usopp is here! Usopp is here!"But everyone acted as if they hadn't heard, only focusing on blocking the bombs Monkey D. Garpwas throwing.Getting up from the ground, seeing the ship still hadn't stopped, Usopp continued to run."Bastards!! Stop quickly!!""Hey!! Cheer up, it's me!!""Tony Tony Chopper, the weather's nice today, let's go fishing!""Oh, good news, I'm back, and I can be your vice-Captain from now on!!"Usopp ran and shouted continuously. This was the opening he had planned to break the ice and rejoin everyone.Just as Satoru had said, it was useless and awkward."I was just saying that casually back then, you shouldn't have taken it seriously, right?!""Even though we argued, we're still friends, right! Let bygones be bygones!""How about it? Answer me quickly!! Don't be sulky, you guys!!"Usopp's voice kept coming, but everyone still didn't hear him. Tony Tony Chopper, the innocent one, was still reminding everyone.But everyone said, "I didn't hear anything.""Lies! You all heard me!!""Do you really not want me anymore?"Usopp reached the shore, but the ship didn't stop. At this moment, what Satoru had said on the coast that day echoed in his mind."Leaving isn't just talk.""If you casually talk about leaving, you have to take responsibility for your actions.""If I didn't know your feelings for the going merry, as Monkey D. Luffy's brother, I would have really wanted to hit you for the things you said to him.""Me too!" These were Portgas D. Ace's words."Your feelings and our feelings for the going merryare not wrong, but your feelings for us comrades are wrong.""If you want to come back, you know what you should say the most. Trying to save face is the most foolish..."Satoru abruptly stopped at the letter 'b'.His eyes gradually welled up. Looking at the departing ship, Usopp understood and shouted loudly."I—am—sor—ry!!!""I shouldn't have been so petty, I'm sorry!!!""I was wrong!!!"His voice reached everyone's ears, and they all paused."Although saying this is embarrassing!! Although I said I would leave the pirate group!!""Can't those words be taken back?!"Usopp was already crying profusely."No, please, I want to be with you all!!""Let me... come back!!!"
Chapter 572: The thousand sunny Sets SailUsopp apologized and pleaded repeatedly; he had put aside his pride and realized his mistake.Just as Zoro and Satoru had said, since Usoppapologized, they should forgive him.Luffy's palm stretched out toward Usopp."Luffy..."Luffy looked up, his face equally covered in snot and tears. He had never blamed Usopp, and if Zoro and Satoru hadn't intervened, he would have gone straight to find Usopp himself."Idiot!! Hurry up and grab it!!""Waaah...""Luffy!!!"Usopp shouted, grasping Luffy's hand. Luffyretracted his arm and pulled Usopp over.Both of them were crying equally ugly.Zoro said with a smile, "You two are the real idiots."Nami was also laughing so hard she was crying. "Hahaha, you guys are so embarrassing."With tears still clinging to his eyes, Luffy flashed a wide, toothy grin and said, "Everyone... finally here... Satoru hasn't arrived yet, but it's fine, he'll come! I believe in him!!""Let's escape first!!""Let's start a new adventure together!!""Oh!!!"Everyone responded enthusiastically, but right now they still had to figure out how to escape; Garp was no pushover.Following Franky's instruction, everyone began lowering the sails.The Marines were puzzled, wondering if they were going to surrender.Garp knew Luffy best. Luffy wouldn't surrender even if he died. "How could that be? What exactly are they planning..."Besides, Garp didn't actually want to capture Luffy. Didn't they hear what he said earlier?"Feed the fish here."Feed the fish, not go to Impel Down.Now, with Luffy and the others lowering the sails, seemingly giving up, Garp felt a little panicked, thinking, Grandson, whatever you do makes things difficult for Grandpa."Can we really do this, Franky?"Sanji asked worriedly while lowering the sails.Reunited, Franky was so happy he was dancing. "Idiots! Believe in this ship!""Yeah! Believe in him, idiot!!""Idiot!! Idiot!!""You bunch of idiots!!"These words were spoken by Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp, who were hugging each other.Zoro was speechless. "Usopp, just a few seconds ago you were still..."Nami was also speechless. "Why aren't you guys helping... Ugh... never mind."During the preparations, and utilizing the gap after Garp ran out of cannonballs, Franky declared, "We need to give this ship a name.""A ship without a name has no flair when setting sail.""How about calling it the [Something Lion]?"Franky chose the lion figurehead because he felt the King of Beasts was suitable for conquering the beast-filled seas, even though the lion head was often mistaken for a sunflower or the sun."I!! I have a super awesome name! How about [Bear! Polar Bear Lion]?"Luffy spoke up enthusiastically.Good! Denied."What ship has such a weird name?!"Usopp complained, chopping Luffy's shoulder with a spinning hand strike."Then, how about [Tiger, Wolf Lion]?""Stop listing animal names! Is that some kind of spell?!""Squid, Octopus, Chimpanzee!!""Where did the lion go?!"Luffy and Usopp, these two clowns, were acting like a Manzai comedy duo, one playing the fool (the genuinely foolish one), and the other providing commentary.Facing Luffy's string of nonsensical names, Frankyannounced, "I have a backup name here."Franky recalled the time he showed the figurehead to Iceburg and the others.Pauly and the others mistook the figurehead for a sunflower."You've all got it wrong!! Are you idiots?!"Iceburg smiled. "Well, it's no wonder you got it wrong. This is a ship for the future Pirate King. You wanted to express that hope, right, Franky?""This [Sun] is great!"Just as Franky was about to compliment Iceburg on his insight, Iceburg also got it wrong."It's not!!!""Shining a light as dazzling as the sun across the cruel Ten Thousand Mile Sea... this ship truly suits them!""I told you you got it wrong! Idiot Iceburg!!"Iceburg seemed unable to hear Franky's complaints. "How about this name? Let's call it...""The thousand sunny!!""Ooh!! What a cool name!"Chopper and Luffy exclaimed at the name simultaneously. Luffy said:"It's much better than my idea, the [Dumpling Chimpanzee Lion]!"Usopp was still complaining, "Is that some kind of word association game?!"The three people nearby—Zoro, Robin, and Sanji—also chimed in with serious expressions."It's better than [Lionel Boss], which I racked my brain for.""It's also better than my [Dark Mark].""It's better than my idea, [Lord Sunflower]."The three of them were completely serious, making Usopp, who was used to complaining, ask, "Are you guys serious?""Traversing ten thousand seas—it has a great meaning!"Robin said.Therefore, everyone agreed and liked the name The thousand sunny.Franky, however, protested, "Wait a minute, that was just the introduction. The name I came up with is the best!""Listen closely! The name of this ship, the new battle! Franky!! [Lion Thugs Champion]!!"But no one seemed to hear him.Luffy, as Captain, decided, "Alright, let's use the name Uncle Iceburg came up with."Sanji nodded. "The thousand sunny is a great name!"Zoro nodded. "I agree!!"Chopper's reaction was the most sincere: "Please take care of us, Sunny."Nami declared, "The name is confirmed, so we can set off without hesitation!!""That's right, time to go!""Take one last look at the beautiful Water Sevennow, because soon you won't even see its shadow!"Franky walked to the stern to control the cannon."Oh, is that so? Then..." After hearing Franky's words, Luffy shouted his farewells to Garp and the others."Grandpa, and Koby and...""It was great seeing you!!"Helmeppo: "Why didn't he say my name?!"Satoru remarked that Luffy generally couldn't remember names longer than four characters.Hearing this, Garp threw another cannonball."Don't rush! Luffy, I have plenty more cannonballs!"Luffy stood on top of the ship's railing and, with a swing of his arm, deflected the cannonball Garpthrew."It's no use!""Now, we're really making our getaway!""Until we meet again!!"Garp angrily raised both hands. "Damn it! My son's son is so arrogant!! Luffy..."Helmeppo immediately urged Garp to calm down.Meanwhile, Koby secretly thought Luffy was so cool.Luffy then thanked Iceburg for the great ship name and bid farewell to everyone he knew in Water Seven.
Chapter 573: A New DepartureAfter reaching a consensus.The Straw Hat Pirates' new ship, the thousand sunny, was born and named, meaning they could now set off without hesitation.But Garp and the others were still behind them.Just then, Koby shouted, "Run! Luffy! You'll be killed!""Luffy! How dare you underestimate me!"Garp grabbed a chain and swung it hard, sending an enormous iron ball, larger than the thousand sunnyitself, crashing down toward the ship.Since the iron ball was known to be larger than the thousand sunny, how did Garp's dog head battleship manage to hide it? Satoru, upon seeing this scene back then, always suspected Garp or someone near him possessed a Space Devil FruitAbility."Waaah!! An enormous iron ball!! We're finished!!""Hurry, Franky!!"Everyone panicked; even Luffy started shouting for Franky.Franky, however, was whistling, waiting calmly for the air cannon's air pump to finish charging."Done!!""Let's go! The giant air cannon that can only be activated by a hull built from the adam tree...""Coup de Burst!!!"The air cannon at the stern erupted, shooting diagonally into the sea surface, splashing up huge amounts of water. The resulting shockwave propelled the thousand sunny into a diagonal take-off.The enormous iron ball missed its target."The ship... the ship flew away and escaped!!"The Marine Soldiers were stunned. Koby and Helmeppo were too shocked to speak.Even Aokiji showed surprise on his face.Garp watched the fleeing ship, a smile playing on his lips. "Not bad!""Oh dear, this is bad. They got away."Aokiji said.Garp laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, he truly is my grandson!""So what if they escaped? You, an Admiral, saw it with your own eyes this time. Be my witness."Aokiji: "..."Aokiji could already picture Sengoku scolding him along with Garp."Also, Copy cat Satoru isn't on the ship."Suddenly changing the subject, Aokiji, using his Admiral-level Observation Haki, was capable of sensing the number of people aboard the thousand sunny."That's right. Such a big event, a new voyage, and that kid isn't here?""And he didn't even say goodbye to me, his grandfather! When I saw him on the island, he was still sleeping! How rude!!"Garp complained about Satoru.Aokiji was silent for a moment. "His abilities are a huge problem for the Marine."Subconsciously, Aokiji was implying that Satorumight be causing trouble.Garp was also silent for a moment, then burst out laughing. "Hahaha, he's just a brat! Tell him to come see me!""That kid Satoru has been with Luffy since they were young, inseparable. He won't leave Luffy."Garp meant that as long as Luffy wasn't doing anything major, Satoru wouldn't act alone, as doing so as a member of the Straw Hat Pirates would implicate Luffy.But this time was beyond Garp's expectation: regarding Ace, Satoru had no choice but to act.Hearing Garp say this, Aokiji said nothing more, put on his eye mask, and went back to sleep... Flying through the air, Usopp felt a familiar sensation. "I've felt this before! Merry..."Usopp was referring to the feeling when the flying Merry went up to Sky Island via the Knock Up Stream.Franky returned to the center deck, looked at the azure sky, and addressed everyone."It only takes three barrels of cola to fly one kilometer!""Everything the going merry could do, this ship can do too, and better!""Let the brave soul of the going merry be inherited and carried forward by this thousand sunny!!""Bang!"The thousand sunny crashed down onto the sea surface, splashing up huge amounts of seawater like rain.Franky excitedly declared, "Even if it gets damaged, I will repair it perfectly, as good as new!""Leave the ship and the weapons to me!!""From today onward, this is your ship!!!""Wooooh!!"Everyone cheered.Sanji brought over the alcohol, and everyone raised their glasses to toast."Now, let us raise a toast again for our returning comrades Robin and Usopp, and our new comrade Franky, and the thousand sunny...""Cheers!!!""Forward! Next stop, Underwater Paradise!!"A new ship, a new adventure—this was the new departure.Zoro saw an extra cup of sake, which belonged to Satoru, and unhesitatingly grabbed it and drank it. Of course, he was happy to have extra liquor.At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder about Satoru's current situation... Luffy had run away—no, flown away—and Garp, with an irrepressible smile, ordered the retreat.As the Straw Hat Pirates and the Marinesuccessively departed, the residents of Water Sevenalso dispersed. The excitement was over, so there was no reason to stay gathered.Kokoro drank her sake and headed back to work with her granddaughter and pet.The two giants, Oimo and Kashi, were still lamenting that Usopp ultimately did not leave with them, but they believed they would see Usoppagain in Elbaf.Franky had left. Zambai and the others had sworn they would take care of themselves, but without Franky, they didn't even know how to dismantle ships for maximum profit.They were just mocking themselves, saying they'd starve to death.Iceberg appeared. "I knew this would happen. I'll arrange work for you. Have one person report to the Galley-La Company every day.""Really?!""Iceberg...""No, it's New Big Brother!!""New Big Brother!!"Iceberg, "...Don't call me that."...The Enies Lobby incident was the first event that brought fame to the Straw Hat Pirates, and all the comrades received bounties.Their families in their hometowns were all happy for them.Vivi, the "comrade who didn't board the ship," was the same. King Cobra was afraid to let Vivi know when he saw in the newspaper that Robin was a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, but Vivi had actually known all along.Everyone began a new departure.Their families in their hometowns celebrated their fame.Water Seven returned to tranquility.Life had to go on, and time flowed by.Four days after the Enies Lobby incident ended, and on the second day of Luffy and the others' new departure, Satoru and Ace, who were being escorted to Impel Down, finally arrived in front of the prison... "Keep moving forward! Hurry up!"Impel Down is a colossal tower structure mostly submerged in the sea, with its foundation on the seabed. Because it is built in the Calm Belt, the entire prison is surrounded by huge Sea Kings. Therefore, the exterior is guarded by a fleet of Marine warships, and the seabed is patrolled by Blue Gorillas that hunt Sea Kings.Impel Down is divided into seven levels: one level above sea level and six levels of underwater prison. Counting from top to bottom, the layer number increases, with the lowest level being the sixth underwater floor.The first level above sea level holds no prisoners. After entering the main gate, there is an iron barrier, and a wooden bridge connects to the gate.Escort ships bringing criminals from all over the world must stop sequentially at the wooden bridge, force the prisoners off, and make them walk into the main gate themselves. At this point, the bridge is lined with Jailers, and warships are behind them, so anyone thinking of escaping would have to seriously weigh their options.After being confined to the bottom deck of the warship for two days, Satoru reappeared and felt the sunlight was great, though not blinding.Looking at the first level of Impel Down above the sea, a place hated by all pirates, he knew he had to go. He and Ace, who was behind him, resolutely stepped forward. Before the Soldier could even push them, they were already walking ahead on their own.The Soldier was dumbfounded. Were they going home?! Why were they so relaxed?
Chapter 574: Entering Impel DownAfter two days of escort, Satoru and Ace arrived at Impel Down.They were currently walking across the wooden bridge towards the gate.Impel Down is a massive tower-like structure submerged in the sea, surrounded by warships. This is to drive away Sea Kings and also to prevent prisoners from escaping. Since Impel Down was established, only Golden Lion Shiki has successfully escaped.Impel Down above the seaThe first floor above sea level does not hold prisoners; only the six floors below sea level do.Impel Down below the seaBehind the inner gate of the first floor of Impel Down, accessed via the wooden bridge, is the place for the criminals' pre-incarceration "baptism" and interrogation (the so-called baptism is throwing prisoners into 100-degree water for sterilization and disinfection. If a prisoner is strong enough to be held in the fourth level, the Blazing Hell, or lower, then they will need another scorching disinfection upon reaching the fourth level).There are also offices, rooms for officials or special personnel to check their belongings before entering the prison, and a large elevator that leads to the Warden's Office on the fourth basement floor... Many escorting warships were present, and the lines of people walking on the wooden bridge towards "hell" were endless.Some cried, some tried to resist and were beaten, some successfully jumped into the sea, only to be half-beaten by Blue Gorillas and thrown back."What's there to be afraid of! You're a man, why are you crying?!""You're not even as good as two women!"Scarface Jess walked behind Ace and Satoru, mocking the crying person behind them.Urgot, due to a lack of information, also appeared calm and collected, observing his surroundings and thinking about where he could escape to after breaking out."Hurry up! Hurry up!"The Soldiers urged them on; even they didn't want to stay long in Impel Down.According to the picture, Impel Down has two main gates, an outer and an inner one. Soldiers are responsible for escorting prisoners to the outer gate, where they hand them over to the prison staff. Once they give the list of prisoners they are responsible for to the prison staff, their mission is complete.Almost all Soldiers turned and left immediately after handing over the list.The subsequent "baptism" behind the inner gate proceeds according to the lists, one by one.So, Satoru and Ace temporarily stopped at the outer gate, coincidentally being the first two in their group.Seeing their relaxed demeanor, the Jailer holding the list thought they were scared senseless."They look decent, but it's a pity they're scared silly.""No bounty, so they're probably for the first floor. That's even worse."The Jailer muttered to himself. Satoru and Ace still didn't react; it was better to say less for now.But Urgot, who was clueless behind them, asked."Why is it worse?""And this prison looks like it only has one floor? Are there different levels?"Hearing his words, the Jailer laughed, "Hahahaha, so you're a fool who knows nothing. Were you just caught after setting sail?"Urgot fell silent, thinking it was better not to mention that he had been sailing for ten years.The Jailer smiled. Since he knew nothing, he might as well scare him a bit; work was boring anyway."Since you know nothing, I'll be merciful and tell you.""The allocation of Impel Down's prison levels is usually determined by the bounty on you prisoners.""Why does it look like only one floor? Because the cells are underwater!""There are a total of six floors underwater.""Besides the various cells for you prisoners, each floor has a unique form of torture, so each level is given the title of 'Hell,' and the torment intensifies with each level you descend!""So, relatively speaking, the first floor has the lightest torment.""And why did I say it's worse for them to be on the first floor?""It's precisely because the torment is relatively light that some prisoners will find things to do to pass the time of their incarceration.""For those who are good-looking and lack strength, like them, whether they are locked up with male or female prisoners, they will suffer.""If they're locked up with women, and they're weak and good-looking, they'll naturally be targeted. If they're locked up with male prisoners, I don't need to explain, do I?""However, men and women are only locked up together when cells are scarce. Recently, there have been enough cells, so it shouldn't happen."The Jailer spoke endlessly, perhaps because his job of dealing with prisoners was truly boring.Just then, his colleague came to take more people. The Jailer handed over the list for Satoru's team and said,"Alright, it's your turn, hurry up!""Ahead is the place for your 'bath'! Hahahaha!"Satoru and Ace still didn't respond, stepping forward directly.Urgot thought, 'That's pretty good, they even let us take a bath before going to prison, that's not bad.'It was not bad, and it was a bath, but the bathwater was 100°C."What!!! What is this!!"Upon entering the inner gate of Impel Down, Urgot watched people jump into the churning pool one by one, immediately letting out wails. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. Is this a bath? Are you sure you're not trying to cook us?!"Shut up, what are you yelling about!!"The Jailer leading the team cursed, then brought the entire team before a woman and handed her the list.The woman had a slender figure, wore reddish-brown sunglasses, and a slanted hat covered her right eye. She had long, curly golden hair.She wore a brown jacket and brown shorts over a white shirt, with a black tie, paired with dark red high boots and dark red long gloves.This mature woman was Domino, the Vice Warden of Impel Down, the same woman who examined the Empress and was turned to stone when she fell in love."You look good."Ace and Satoru had heard that line so many times it was practically ingrained."Girls can keep their clothes on, boys strip off your outer garments.""Go line up over there!"Domino shouted, and Jailers swarmed over, tearing off the male prisoners' shirts and pants, leaving only their underwear."Wait!!"Urgot immediately yelled as his clothes were about to be torn off, sounding as if he was being molested."What do you want?!"Domino asked impatiently."Can I keep my pants on?""I... I... I'm not wearing underwear..."Domino: "..."
Chapter 575: Prison BreakUnder the baptism of 100°C boiling water, Ace and Satoru jumped in without hesitation.Ace is a Mera Mera no Mi user; why would he fear boiling water? Although the water immersion weakened his body, it had no significant effect.As for Satoru, his current body is Xiao Bai's. As Xiao Bai, who can control ice, this temperature is nothing.Frankly speaking, given the physiques in the pirate world, soaking in 100°C boiling water is nothing.Of course, while it won't kill them, it still hurts. For example, Urgot, who was kicked down, screamed loud enough to shock the heavens and move the gods, and Crocodile couldn't withstand 100°C boiling water either.Compared to him, Jayce wore an indifferent expression. Although his face was flushed, he declared, "Comfortable. This temperature is just right!"...After the boiling water baptism, the prisoners came down one by one to receive their black and white striped prisoner uniforms.Although the greasepaint hearts on Satoru and Ace's faces were washed off, their identities were not recognized.There were separate changing rooms for men and women, but the rooms themselves did not have individual changing spaces.Satoru and Ace "feasted their eyes." They squeezed into a corner to shield each other while changing, and were then mocked for being flatter than the waveless surface of the Calm Belt.After changing clothes, the Jailers responsible for each level came to lead the prisoners away to be locked up.Generally, Level 4 and above are handled by Jailers, while Levels 5 and 6 are overseen by leaders like Domino.Therefore, Satoru saw another old acquaintance."Where are my prisoners?!""How troublesome! I have to come lead the prisoners, even as the Vice Warden! What a promotion! That bastard Magellan!!""Ah!! I spoke out of turn!!"The person who arrived looked like a combination of a demon and a Pharaoh, bare-chested, with a belly swollen like a demon's, brow bones extending outward like horns, wearing a Pharaoh's fake beard and a yellow-and-green striped Pharaoh's headdress, with hair sticking out from the headdress.He had a face like a Hannya mask. He wore devilish wings and carried an Iron Long Trident, and he was none other than Impel Down's Vice Warden: Hannybal.When Satoru saw this person in the anime, based on his appearance and name, he thought he was a ruthless cannibal, especially since he was the Vice Warden, but he turned out to be just a comedic character.As mentioned before, prisoners on Levels 5 and 6 are escorted by the leaders. After all, pirates sent to Levels 5 and 6 are already one-in-ten-thousand strong fighters, and those on Level 6 are one-in-a-hundred-thousand or even a million.Hannybal was responsible for escorting the Level 5 prisoners. Among the batch of prisoners arriving this time, there was only one Level 5 prisoner, but none for Level 6. Prisoners with the strength and bounty required for Level 6 are not easy to capture."Vice Warden! This is him. He is the only Level 5 prisoner in this batch."Facing Hannybal, the Jailer stood at attention and saluted, then pointed to Jayce, who was wearing handcuffs and leg shackles on his hands and feet.This was Jayce, who came with Satoru and Ace. He was the only Level 5 prisoner in their group, and his bounty of 280 million Berry certainly warranted being locked up on Level 5.As for why Crocodile, with an 80 million Berry bounty, is on Level 6: first, although his bounty is only 80 million, that figure is from who knows how many years ago. After becoming a Shichibukai, he was secretly plotting the Pluton matter, and combined with his Shichibukai status, his bounty naturally couldn't increase.Second, the Marines aren't stupid—who among those who become a Shichibukai is weak?Uh... well, luck is also part of strength."So that's him.""Vice what, Vice? It sounds so annoying. When can I become the Warden?""Ah! Damn, I exposed my ambition, ahaha..."When Hannybal looked at Jayce, he accidentally revealed his ambition to get promoted. That's just his personality; otherwise, Satoru wouldn't call him a comedic character.Jayce had originally been sizing up this Vice Warden, but now he felt he didn't look like a strong fighter!"Let's go! You can't escape my prison! Be obedient!""Ah! I said 'my'! I exposed my ambition again, ahaha..."Just like that, Hannybal took Jayce away."Bai... the people here seem very strange?""Can you tell how strong that Vice Warden is?"Ace whispered next to Satoru. Strong fighters always have an aura, and Ace hadn't felt any of it from Hannybal.Either Hannybal is so powerful that he can completely stabilize his aura and hide himself in plain sight—something even Whitebeard can't do, as Whitebeard's presence is inherently imposing—or Hannybal is simply not a strong fighter.Satoru, who knew the truth, said, "Don't worry about him. The only people we need to be careful of in this entire prison are the ones I mentioned: the Doku Doku no Mi user, Warden Magellan, and the Chief Guard, Shiryū of the Rain.""Is that so? Okay, I understand."Ace nodded obediently... "Get in!"After the baptism, the Jailers responsible for Levels 1 through 4 each led their prisoners away to be locked up. There were some who resisted, but they were instantly suppressed.Also, when changing into the prisoner uniforms, the handcuffs naturally had to be removed. Although they called it a room, it was just a large cage, a large cage made of Sea Stone, so escape was impossible.Satoru and Ace were led to a cell. Before the Jailercould push them, the two walked in automatically.The Jailer was surprised: Were they really this cooperative?"Oh, look, two young girls have arrived.""Hehehehe..."Satoru and Ace were mistaken for women, or rather, they had been captured as pirate sisters from the start, so they were naturally locked in the women's cell.There were 9 female prisoners inside the cell, making 11 in total, including Satoru and Ace.Of the 9 female prisoners, one was quite heavy, and the other 8 were of normal build.The woman who spoke was sitting in the middle, leaning against the wall. Her width was almost a third of the cell's breadth, and four women of normal build were massaging her legs.Clearly, this woman was the boss of the cell.Satoru and Ace stood in front of them, offering no reply to the woman's greeting."Huh? Are you scared silly?!""Or are you mute?!"The woman spoke again, but Ace and Satoru still didn't answer.The woman grew angry, her expression turning ferocious. "I'm asking you one more time! If you don't speak, I'll tear your mouths apart!""I am Ooyama Polly!"There are thousands upon thousands of pirates on the sea, and Satoru and Ace couldn't possibly know them all. Naturally, they didn't recognize Ooyama Polly, nor did they want to waste time arguing with her over the role of cell boss. They were ready to start their prison break.The two immediately activated their abilities. Flames erupted from Ace's hand, melting the iron handcuffs directly. Satoru emitted cold air, freezing the handcuffs, and with a strong shake, the handcuffs shattered along with the ice.Seeing this, Polly and the others couldn't help but widen their eyes. "What?!"