Chapter 773: I Am a Good Person"I wouldn't do that. I was just thinking that I should give Luffy a round of applause."Bai Yun's comment left everyone utterly speechless.However, that familiar tone and feeling confirmed it was indeed Bai Yun... Anyway, back to the main point: it was time to leave and set sail.This was their first voyage in two years, making it incredibly significant.But Sentomaru disagreed."I have professional ethics too!""Just leaving like that!""I won't allow it!!"Sentomaru spread his feet wide and stomped down hard, extending his right hand toward Bai Yun and the others. This was the Ashikuma Dokkoi he had used two years ago."Which Admiral is coming?"Bai Yun asked suddenly, catching him off guard.Sentomaru declared, "I would never tell you that the one coming is old man Kizaru!""...""It's Uncle Kizaru, the actor, again.""Makes sense. Of the other two current Admirals, one doesn't really want to get involved with the Celestial Dragons (Fujitora), and the other might still be hidden by Fleet Admiral Akainu (Ryokugyu).""That red dog is the one who became the Fleet Admiral now, right?""And Aokiji retired from the Marines, didn't he?"From Sentomaru's perspective, Bai Yun had been dead for two years, yet he was so knowledgeable about the changes in the Marines. The two new Admirals were barely known by people in the first half of the Grand Line, and judging by Bai Yun's tone, it seemed he was about to call out their names the next second.Sentomaru found Bai Yun increasingly inscrutable.The others were shocked by the news of Aokiji's retirement, as none of them had read the newspapers in years, nor did any of them enjoy reading them.Nami liked to read them, but conditions on the small sky island were poor. The island drifted with the wind, and often, the News Coo couldn't find them.Only Robin, who had been with the Revolutionary Army, was able to see firsthand news every day. What Bai Yun knew, she also knew."What? The Admiral who uses ice quit the Marines?"Luffy said.Aokiji was arguably the most familiar of the original three Admirals to the Straw Hat Pirates, having been the first one they met.Bai Yun nodded."A mountain cannot hold two tigers.""Not everyone can coexist peacefully like Grandpa Garp and that guy Sengoku.""Grandpa Garp" versus "that guy Sengoku"—the difference in treatment was obvious.Sentomaru didn't refute Bai Yun's disrespectful words; after all, he wasn't the one being insulted. As for Akainu becoming the Fleet Admiral, his feeling was... indifference.In fact, among the original three Admirals, Kizaru was the most senior. Sentomaru wondered why Kizaru hadn't become the Fleet Admiral, or even had the chance to contend for the position.But what he didn't know was that Kizaru himself didn't want it.Becoming the Fleet Admiral—it looked good on the surface.But in reality, it was just a pile of messes, requiring him to endure pressure from those five old men, and he couldn't talk back even when they scolded him.Kizaru just wanted to earn his salary and clock out on time.If he became the Fleet Admiral, he wouldn't even have a chance to slack off.He wouldn't compete for it. Otherwise, as one of the original three Admirals, he would have had a chance to contend, even without a recommendation... "Although we've gotten stronger, Kizaru is still trouble, after all, he's one of the Navy's top fighting forces.""Let's make a run for it."As soon as Bai Yun spoke, everyone started moving in unison.Sentomaru moved too. Bai Yun raised his hand, a flintlock pistol appeared, and he instantly fired a shot.The bullet flew out, and Sentomaru tilted his head to dodge, but the bullet instantly transformed into another Bai Yun, who delivered a whip kick straight toward Sentomaru's neck.Fortunately, Sentomaru had Observation Haki and managed to counter with his palm; otherwise, that kick would have been quite severe.By the time Sentomaru stabilized himself, he could only see the distant backs of Bai Yun and Luffy's group.Meanwhile, a copy of Bai Yun stood right in front of him, watching him with crossed arms.The moment Sentomaru moved, numerous blooming hands grew out and wrapped around him... "The Marine reinforcements are here.""There are so many of them."Sanji and Zoro said.Nami stated, "After all, we attacked a Celestial Dragon again!"Bai Yun feigned distress, "I'm sorry, this is all because of me..."Nami shot him a sidelong glance."Stop pretending.""All we need to do now is get back to the Thousand Sunny and then dive underwater; the Marines won't be able to follow us.""Well said."Bai Yun clapped like a seal.Although he was clapping, Nami felt like the applause was meant to follow up on Bai Yun's own words, implying "Well said" means it was as useless as saying nothing at all."We're surrounded!"A large number of Marines appeared ahead.However, before Bai Yun could act, dense swarms of small ghosts floated out and passed through the Marines.They instantly dropped to their knees in negativity, overcome by despair, each one feeling worse than a worm."I knew you were the ones causing such a huge commotion!""Even a Marine Admiral has been mobilized!""You attacked a Celestial Dragon again!!?"With ghosts present, it was naturally the Ghost Princess Perona.Seeing the beautiful woman, Sanji cheered first, "You're the one from Thriller Bark!!"Zoro, on the other hand, asked, "I was wondering why you're here."Perona ignored Sanji but was highly displeased with Zoro's tone."What kind of attitude is that? If I hadn't brought you here, you wouldn't even know where you were right now!!"Zoro had nothing to say.It was Bai Yun who spoke up."First time meeting you. Hello."Bai Yun hadn't been present during the Thriller Bark arc, so this was his first time meeting Perona.But Perona looked at Bai Yun with caution.This completely confused Bai Yun.What did I do?Bai Yun didn't know that Moria had told Perona that people who smile constantly are the most dangerous.Moria had raised Perona like a daughter.Before Bai Yun could ask why.Suddenly, a massive shadow covered them, and a loud cry rang out.Chopper looked up, saw his friend, and waved in greeting."It's you guys!!"That was a type of primitive bird from the island where Chopper trained. Chopper had befriended them after saving the mother bird's son, and now the mother and son had come to help Chopper.The primitive bird slowly descended, and its son on its back gestured for Chopper and the others to climb aboard.Chopper went up first and then waved the others over. Luffy loved strange creatures, especially ones they could ride, finding it even more entertaining, and immediately jumped on.The others followed suit.Sanji, envious of how "happy" Zoro must have been spending two years with Perona, started arguing with him.Bai Yun was the last one. Before climbing on, he spoke to Perona."I am a good person.""What good person tells people they're a good person?"Bai Yun shrugged, "You have a point.""I've killed people along the way, so I guess I'm not exactly a good person.""However, I have a piece of advice for you.""If you ever see Moria and that... invisible leopard again, tell them to stay far away from the Blackbeard Pirates, though I'm not sure what Blackbeard is up to right now."Having said that, Bai Yun jumped onto the bird's back.The primitive bird flapped its wings and took flight.Perona didn't understand Bai Yun's words. How did he know she was going to look for Lord Moria and the others?Stay away from the Blackbeard Pirates?The Blackbeard Pirates were currently fighting the New Whitebeard Pirates every day; they wouldn't have time to run into Lord Moria's group.She must be overthinking it, Perona thought, feeling annoyed."Ah!! Lord Moria, where are you!"
Chapter 774: Used Like a DonkeyWith the help of the Primitive Birds, the Straw Hat Pirates quickly returned to the thousand sunny at the shore of Grove 42.However, as soon as they arrived, Marine warships appeared, already within firing range... "Bang!""Bang!!!"A cannonball flew toward them. Satoru didn't even need to aim; he just raised his hand and fired a bullet to intercept it."Oh no, the Marine warships are already here.""Should we counterattack? Otherwise, we'll be sunk."Usopp said.Just as he finished speaking, several more cannonballs were fired at them.But this time, Satoru and the others didn't need to act."Slave Arrow!"Pink heart-shaped arrows appeared and struck all the cannonballs; they all turned to stone and fell into the sea.That was, naturally, the ability of Empress Hancock.The Kuja ship blocked the path of the warships, and the Marine officers immediately ordered the bombardment to stop."How dare you park your warships on this King's path!""How insolent!!""That's the Kuja Empress, the one from the Marineford War."Robin said.Everyone had participated in the Marineford Warthis time, so they recognized Hancock.Sanji turned to stone after just one glance.Brook remarked that she was still as dazzling as she was during the Marineford War.Hancock then turned around and blew a wink—naturally for Luffy. Seeing that Satoru had also been resurrected, she was truly happy for Luffy."Hahaha, we have to thank Hancock for helping us block the warships. Alright, let's set sail quickly!"Luffy pressed down on his straw hat and said.Usopp and Nami were surprised. "Are you close with that Shichibukai? Luffy?""Yeah, I was sent to Maiden Island, Amazon Lily. That's where I trained for two years.""That's the place Hancock rules. Other than occasionally liking to turn people to stone, she's actually quite nice. It's also thanks to her that I was sent to the Sabaody Archipelago."Luffy explained casually.Sanji was fuming with rage and grabbed Luffy by the collar."Maiden Island!! You went to Maiden Island? You lucky bastard! Dammit, Luffy, were you even training properly?!""And you, Satoru!!"With a quick shift, the collar in Sanji's hand became Satoru's."Why was Luffy at Maiden Island while I was sent to... sent to... HELL!!!"Satoru said, "How should I know?"When it came to lying through one's teeth, ten Luffys couldn't match one Satoru."Besides, the one who was truly in hell was me.""The place you went to was also a Maiden Island, the second maiden..."Satoru realized he had slipped up and immediately shut his mouth.Sanji's eyebrows were practically on fire with rage."And you said you didn't know!!!"What could Satoru say to that?He just avoided eye contact, pursed his lips, and whistled.What do you call this?Playing dumb."Fine, fine, fine!!"Because it was Satoru, for some reason, Sanji could only fume and say 'fine'. If it were Zoro or Luffy, he would have kicked them long ago... Actually, it wasn't just Hancock who came to help.All the Marine forces on the Sabaody Archipelagowere currently being held back.On the ship, Usopp sensed that his Beetle-man Master was leading a swarm of insects to help him block the Marines.Perona had also encountered them earlier; all the Marines on her path had been made negative by her.The little people on the Small Sky Island... no, wait, the old Weather Doctors controlled the Small Sky Island to hover over the Sabaody Archipelago, bringing rain to soak the Marines' gunpowder.Another group of Marines was experiencing the same nightmare scenario Sanji had endured for two years.Chopper's friends were those primitive birds; helping everyone return quickly to the thousand sunny was a huge help.As for the friends Robin, Franky, and Brook had made during their two-year experiences, it wasn't quite appropriate for them to show their faces.For Robin, it goes without saying—they were the Revolutionary Army, and the Revolutionary Armydoesn't act lightly; Dragon is like a 'ninja'.Franky's friends were that grandfather and grandson; it would be useless for them to come.And as for Brook, he didn't have friends, only a bunch of ungrateful wretches (referring to the Longleg Tribe members who snitched).However, the fans who helped him block the Marines at the beginning could be considered helpful.In this way, with the help of these people, the Marine forces on the main island of the Sabaody Archipelago were all held back.Though there weren't many to begin with, without their interference, everything became more convenient... back on the thousand sunny.Satoru, who was being denounced by Sanji, also felt the help from those people on the island.He thought to himself that he didn't have any friends to help.However, as long as he wasn't the only one."A powerful enemy has arrived!"Satoru's gaze suddenly became serious.In the next second, Sanji only felt a blinding light beside his eyes.A beam of light shot toward the thousand sunny.Kizaru was in the middle of teleporting.Then, a slash flew out, interrupting the beam.On the shore, Rayleigh arrived with Shakky."We meet again, Kizaru-kun."Kizaru, intercepted mid-flight by Rayleigh's slash, could only refract back to the shore."It's you again, Dark King Rayleigh. How troublesome~"Kizaru's appearance was still the same, unchanged.And the people who came were not just Rayleighand Shakky, but also a tanuki.It was Pato... "Pato!!""Pato! Pato!!"Pato arrived perched on Shakky's shoulder.During the two years Satoru was in hell, Shakky had been helping to look after Pato.Satoru was also very happy to see Pato. He hadn't expected Pato to still be around, thinking it had already gone to fulfill its dream of becoming the King of the Forest."Long Hair!!"This was Pato's nickname for Satoru; it couldn't wait and jumped toward the thousand sunny.Shakky puffed on her cigarette with a smile.As for why Pato was so impatient?It wasn't that he loved Satoru that much.Rather, during the two years living on the Sabaody Archipelago, Shakky had truly used him like a donkey.She utilized his Shapeshifting Leaves to the maximum benefit.Shakky had personally stated that it was indeed very useful."Pato."Satoru caught Pato."You're still here."Pato impatiently climbed onto Satoru's shoulder."Take me away! Take me with you!! Long Hair!"Pato said urgently.Satoru was a bit puzzled. What on earth did you go through?But if Pato wanted to go along, that was fine; its Devil Fruit Ability was very strong.However, to bring it on board, Satoru still had to ask for Luffy's opinion."Luffy."Satoru cast an expectant, pleading look.It was the first time Luffy had seen Satoru like this.One had to say, after dying once, Satoru had become much more "crazy.""Heehee, of course you can.""Pato helped us a lot during the Marineford War, and he was the one who sent us to our training.""He's been our friend for a long time!"Luffy replied with a toothy grin.It would have been better if he hadn't said that; hearing it made Sanji fume again."That's right!!!""Why!! Why did you have to send me to a place like that!!"But despite his anger, Sanji couldn't bring himself to lay a hand on Pato.After all, while the pain was real—psychological pain—he had truly learned a lot.
Pato wanted to go with them.Satoru was certainly willing, but he had to respect Luffy's opinion, as he was the Captain after all.Luffy naturally agreed; Pato was already his friend..."Eh!! The jelly is inflating."Franky jumped into the sea and opened the valve, and the membrane on the surface of the thousand sunny inflated, forming a spherical coating that completely enveloped the thousand sunny.Kizaru wouldn't just stand by and watch them set sail.He raised his finger and fired a laser; if it hit the membrane, they would be in trouble.Satoru immediately summoned the full moon mirrorto block it.In his normal state, Satoru could also use the full moon mirror, but the entire bracelet would transform into the full moon mirror, unlike in Moon God Form where the full moon mirror and the bracelet coexisted.The laser shot into the full moon mirror and was reflected back.Kizaru tilted his head to dodge, completely unconcerned about the explosion behind him."You really didn't die, Copy cat Satoru.""How terrifying~""You looked completely dead, yet now you're jumping around alive.""You, have deceived the entire world."Satoru wore the smile of a victor.A belated victory, two years later.Two years ago, the Marine rejoiced at his death.Now, it was his turn to mock the Marine's foolishness.Of course, one couldn't exactly call it foolishness; resurrection wasn't impossible, just extremely rare, and Satoru happened to be one of those exceptions."Say hello to Grandpa Garp and that fellow Sengoku for me.""I didn't manage to die, disappointing you all."Kizaru looked at Satoru's smile and fell silent. Following the silence, he raised his leg, shining with light.Kizaru wouldn't stand by and watch the Straw Hat Pirates set sail, and naturally, Rayleigh wouldn't stand by and watch Kizaru interfere.He instantly kicked Kizaru's leg away, placing his long sword against Kizaru's neck, while his own neck was simultaneously held by Kizaru's Ama no Murakumo... On the shore.Kizaru and Rayleigh were locked in a stalemate.Aboard the thousand sunny.Nami explained that the bubble membrane served to equalize pressure, meaning that once the membrane was inflated, the ship couldn't float. The reason they were currently floating was due to a 'floating bag' attached to the ship's bottom; once the floating bag was removed, the ship would start sinking, signaling their departure."So, is everyone ready?""Do you have anything to say, Captain?"Although everyone usually called Luffy by name, they addressed him as Captain during important moments.Luffy glanced at Rayleigh on the shore."Rayleigh!!"Luffy's shout reached his ears, but Rayleigh didn't respond, as he was still locked in a stalemate with Kizaru.But Luffy didn't mind and continued saying what he wanted to say."Thank you so much for these two years!""I will do it, Rayleigh!""I will definitely become the Pirate King!!"Upon hearing these words, Rayleigh's heart trembled, and some dusty memories surfaced.The guy wearing the straw hat always spoke with such confidence.The first guy had already succeeded.Now, this guy would succeed too.It seemed as if everything was predetermined... Satoru followed suit."Thank you for taking care of Pato these two years.""Sister Shakky."Although she was old enough to be called Grandma without offense, calling her Sister was polite, right?Shakky smiled with narrowed eyes and replied, "You're welcome."But Satoru had a feeling she was about to pull out a bill any second... Rayleigh recalled the past, and Kizaru noticed Rayleigh's expression."Are you reminiscing about the past, Dark King Rayleigh?"Rayleigh returned the smile."When people get old, they tend to be sentimental.""Besides, the future is short; why shouldn't I reminisce about the past?""Ah, those young people, their future is still long.""This is their moment to shine, and I can't let you stop them, Brother Kizaru."The corner of Kizaru's mouth seemed to lift slightly too.The next second, the two simultaneously swung their blades, but both dodged the strike aimed at their necks, and then instantly began fighting fiercely, swords clashing... Aboard the thousand sunny.Luffy shouted those words.The comrades behind him were all smiling, because they believed, believed Luffy could do it.Franky removed the floating bag, and the thousand sunny began to sink.When Franky returned to the deck, everyone was present."Alright!""Everyone!!"Luffy pressed down on his straw hat; this seemed to be his customary gesture before setting sail.Looking up and revealing his signature toothy grin, Luffy happily announced:"Set sail!!!"The thousand sunny completely submerged into the sea, heading towards Fish-Man Island ten thousand meters below... A giant Blossoming Fist smashed down, and Sentomaru raised his hands to block, but before the fist could touch him, it dissolved into a sky full of cherry blossoms.Clone Bai Yun smiled and waved, "I won't fight anymore, there's no need.""But, remember to inform the Marine that I'm alive, inform the whole world.""I, Satoru, am back."As his voice fell, Clone Bai Yun instantly approached Sentomaru and threw a punch.The fist grew larger in Sentomaru's eyes, causing him to involuntarily step back. However, the next instant, Clone Bai Yun completely transformed into a bullet and dropped onto the ground.Sentomaru silently stared at the bullet on the ground."Resurrection.""This is something even the Doctor cannot explain.""Copy cat Satoru..."Sentomaru sighed with emotion, unsure what to say.The Soldiers behind him slowly woke up, and he ordered them to capture the pirates gathered in Area 46, while he took out a den den mushi to contact the Marine.As Satoru requested, Sentomaru informed the Marine of Satoru's resurrection.At first, the Communications Officer recorded the news of the Straw Hat Pirates reappearing; due to his professional demeanor, he wasn't overly surprised.But when he heard Sentomaru say "all members," he froze."No, I'm sorry, I don't understand...""Copy cat Satoru isn't dead! He disappeared for two years and has reappeared!!"When he received the photos from the scene, the Communications Officer felt his head explode.Not daring to delay, he quickly reported the news up the chain; this was no longer something a lowly Communications Officer could decide... Inside the Fleet Admiral's office.Akainu held the photo transmitted by the Transmitting Machine.Looking at the person in the photo, the next second, the entire photo turned to ash.Akainu hated Satoru; his resurrection sickened him, but what was even more sickening was that those five old men would surely have something to say again.The Marine Mess Hall lounge.This was where the retired Sengoku and Garp often gathered.Sengoku was genuinely retired.He rarely went out to sea, usually staying either in his own room or this lounge, occasionally educating New Recruits about pirates; the bounties of the Four Emperors were revealed by him.As for Garp, though he claimed to be retired, he still had a few missions assigned to him.To put it this way, he used to slack off, and now he slacks off even more; whether he accepts a mission depends entirely on his mood.The greatest effort of his life's missions was spent fighting Roger when he was young.And even though he was retired, it wasn't hard for Sengoku to get firsthand information, being a former Fleet Admiral.He looked at the photos from the Sabaody Archipelago scene, an indescribable look of shock on his face.
Chapter 776: Only Useful for InsidersSentomaru faxed the news of Satoru being alive and the photos from the scene at Sabaody Archipelago to Marineford.The entire headquarters was in an uproar.Many Vice Admirals stormed into Akainu's office.Sengoku, who was in the Marine cafeteria lounge, also received the news firsthand.Looking at the photos from Sabaody Archipelago, his expression was indescribably complex.At this moment, Garp happened to walk into the room."Sengoku, any senbei left? Bring it out, bring it out...""What's wrong with you?""Why that expression? You're retired, what else is there to worry about?"Sengoku snorted coldly, "It's your good grandson, isn't it."Sengoku turned the photo to show Garp.Garp looked at the photo. Luffy was in the center, the background was an auction house, and behind Luffy were his comrades.Garp recognized them naturally, just a glance, but even with that glance, Garp caught that familiar face.The guy hiding behind Luffy, with only half his face in the shot, was Satoru!!!Garp immediately reached out and snatched the photo from Sengoku's hand, looking at it carefully."Could it be...""Did Satoru turn into a ghost?!! He's been following Luffy this whole time?!"Sengoku's face turned black, "Stop pretending!!!""Do you know or not?!!!""I didn't expect to be played by this kid. I'm retired!!! But now that this news is out, even if it wasn't, as long as he's active on the sea!! I'm destined to become a joke!!!"Sengoku didn't expect that after being a [Master Strategist] for most of his life, he would be played by a young brat when he was about to retire.The Marine openly planned to execute Ace, but secretly it was to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates.As a result, Ace didn't die.And although Whitebeard died! The Whitebeard Pirates were still around!! And Satoru, who inherited Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability, didn't die either!!!The Marine paid a huge price in troops and the entire Marineford base, worth billions, yet won nothing in the end!!!And they had declared it to the sea, declared it to the world for 2 years!!This was simply a huge joke!!!Garp realized this, but he never cared about his own reputation.However, he still cared about the prestige of the Marine. If the Marine lost their prestige and trust in the eyes of the civilians, then the existence of the Marine would be in jeopardy.But he was also happy that the brat Satoru wasn't dead. He wanted to laugh but couldn't, looking a bit pained.Of course, he really didn't know Satoru would resurrect.He thought to himself that next time they met, he would definitely let that kid taste the Fist of Love again!!"I really don't know." Garp replied.Sengoku didn't lose his composure; he was old and saw things more clearly."Whether you know or not doesn't matter anymore.""Sengoku, you're retired, just enjoy your retirement, why worry about these things.""It's not your turn to manage it anyway.""Let that brat Akainu worry about it.""Here, want some?"Garp had already skillfully rummaged through the drawer to find the senbei and started brewing tea."You're certainly happy." Sengoku retorted."Am I?" Garp replied while crunching on the senbei.Sengoku didn't want to pay attention to him; eating so happily, yet saying he wasn't happy."During the Marineford War, both you and I felt it. That kid's internal organs were all shattered; it was impossible for him to still be alive.""So it must be... resurrection from the dead...""He managed to do this to slap my face, so I accept it.""The New Whitebeard Pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates setting sail again, the resurrected Copy cat Satoru.""Garp, your three grandsons are really a huge disaster."Garp laughed loudly, "Hahahaha!!""With things turning out like this, I'm looking forward to the future.""The future of the Marine, the future of the entire sea."Whether it was not dying or returning from the dead.The news that Satoru was still alive slowly spread, and this was another climax for the whole world.The climax was that the Marine had misjudged. How strong and terrifying they had promoted Satoru to be two years ago, now it was just free publicity for Satoru.Garp's grandson, Beckman's apprentice, Ace's brother, the inheritor of Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, all were carved into the memories of the civilians.But now they were told, this person didn't die!! What a joke!!And the famous figures on the sea all found it interesting. After all, it was the Marine who took the hit, so they were naturally happy to see it.At the same time, they started to become interested in Satoru, the person who had fooled the Marineand the world.And Satoru, who was receiving attention from many sides, was now happily playing with Franky's hair with Luffy and the others..."Hahaha, while it's funny, it's indeed convenient, Franky.""I wanted to try other hairstyles, but I couldn't bear to cut this Long Hair. After all, even my title is Long Hair."It had been over two years, and Satoru had gradually accepted his "Long Hair" title.It's down-to-earth, just like Shanks's Red Hair, or old man Whitebeard's Whitebeard. It didn't feel out of place. Those titles like Emperor or Monarch, if you don't have the corresponding strength, you'd be taught a lesson in minutes.Xiaobai suddenly interjected, "Don't cut it.""Hmm?""Don't cut it, it looks very good."Xiaobai meant that Satoru's Long Hair looked very good.Satoru was very surprised, "You know how to compliment people now, Xiaobai, you've grown up."Xiaobai rolled her eyes at him, "You're so dense!"This topic couldn't continue, so let's change the subject."The scenery under the deep sea is indeed wonderful."Satoru steered the topic to the environment.Xiaobai retorted, "Isn't it just the seabed? You're really ignorant."Satoru: "..."Xiaobai complimenting him just now must have been a possession."Everyone look to the right." Brook suddenly spoke.Everyone looked, and there was a huge tree trunk."Breathtaking nature~" Brook started singing."That's a tree!?""What a huge tree. Come to think of it, Sabaody Archipelago is originally a cluster of huge mangroves."Satoru nodded. Having been in the pirate world for so long, this was indeed the largest tree he had ever seen.But he knew there was an even larger existence: the huge Sunlight Tree Eve that brought light to Fish-Man Island."It's so exciting, adventures in the sea!!"Luffy hadn't had an adventure in two years, let alone in the sea, so he was naturally excited and lay directly on the membrane."Ah, I haven't seen this fish before!""Have you seen it, Satoru?""Can it be eaten? Sanji!"Zoro also drew his sword, "The fish over here look good too, suitable for drinking."The two of them were quite bold, while Usopp and Chopper were scared to death and immediately pulled them back, using the Armament Haki that only works on insiders of the Straw Hat Pirates.Luffy and Zoro were beaten down.Otherwise, why say it's only useful for insiders
Chapter 777: Running Far AwayAfter a boisterous reunion, which was mainly focused on the incident where Satoru was sold.All members of the Straw Hat Pirates had reunited two years later and started a new voyage, heading toward Fish-Man Island, ten thousand meters beneath the sea... After Sanji heard and saw Nami, his nosebleed erupted and shot straight up, breaking through the coating bubble. Nami took the opportunity to explain the characteristics of the coating.Oh, right, Sanji was fine; Luffy pulled him back.Nami explained that the coating on the ship had the same characteristics as the bubbles in the amusement park on Sabaody Archipelago.It can stretch to a certain extent, but exceeding that limit causes penetration.Therefore, even if cannonballs are fired at the Sea Beasts attacking the ship, the coating will not break.However, if multiple holes are punctured at once, it won't work. For example, if a Sea King or Sea Beast bites it, the coating is essentially ruined.Or if they hit a rock or a trench, the ship itself being damaged isn't a problem, but if the mast or hull cracks and the opening pierces the coating, they are doomed."In short, pay attention to the creatures and obstacles in the sea. Stay inside the membrane, don't stir up trouble, and everything should be fine."Nami instructed and reassured them.Satoru said, "No need to worry.""Regarding obstacles in the sea, we know Franky's ship handling skills."Franky: "Suuuuper!""But we still need a professional helmsman. Frankyis the shipwright, after all. Sometimes he needs to leave the helm for ship issues, and someone needs to take over.""None of us are good at it, and we definitely can't let Zoro touch it.""Therefore, we need a helmsman."Nami nodded slightly. "Satoru makes some sense.""As for the Sea Beasts and Sea Kings, don't worry.""With Xiao Bai... and Luffy here, they won't come near."Xiao Bai gave us a face change. When Satorumentioned him, he immediately puffed out his chest, raised his head, and smiled, looking like, 'Yes, that's me.'But when Satoru added "and Luffy," his smile instantly vanished."Right, Xiao Bai."Satoru asked.Xiao Bai responded with a'scram.'Of course, he wasn't saying it to Satoru.Instead, he looked outside the coating, uttered a'scram,' and the massive Sea Beasts curiously watching the thousand sunny immediately scattered.Satoru nodded, "Mhm, Comrade Xiao Bai is still as effective as ever."Indeed, Xiao Bai's Animal Haoshoku always yields excellent results.Xiao Bai replied to Satoru's praise with a smile.As for the other 'reliable' Luffy mentioned by Satoru, he was currently..."Ah, the big fish all ran away!""But these small ones look good too! Let's use my Scattershot to catch all the fish!"Zoro also drew his sword. "Alright, let's see who catches more!"Xiao Bai looked at Satoru.Satoru: "...""Reliability and intelligence don't go hand in hand. Yes, that's exactly it."Of course, Luffy and Zoro couldn't make a move; everyone else wanted to live. So they were once again knocked out by Chopper and Usopp's "Straw Hat Pirates Internal Haki"... The thousand sunnycontinued its descent.At this moment, Franky remembered something."Everyone, there's something I need to tell you."Luffy's eyes immediately lit up. "Is it about robots?""Ah, no, it's not about that."Franky shook his head.Luffy instantly lost interest."Oh.""It's about the thousand sunny.""Hatchan originally promised to take us to Fish-Man Island, but due to the same situation as Duval, he was severely injured and returned to Fish-Man Island to recuperate.""They were both injured protecting the thousand sunny left on the island."As Franky said this, Pato suddenly interjected."Pato also protected the thousand sunny."Franky nodded, "Yes, after we left, Pato, Hatchan, and Duval stayed on the island and helped guard the thousand sunny. After Hatchan and Duval fell, only Pato was left guarding the thousand sunny.""But the Marine continued to attack.""Although Pato's Devil Fruit Ability is strong, it has limitations, and relying on him alone wasn't enough.""Uncle Rayleigh said that it was the appearance of a certain man that made the Marine stop attacking the thousand sunny.""It was the day we met up with Satoru and were preparing to head to Marineford: the one who pursued us, the prototype of the Pacifista, the Shichibukai Tyrant—Kuma.""A few days ago, when I arrived at the thousand sunny, I couldn't believe my eyes.""Kuma was sitting right in front of the thousand sunny, completely battered.""He only said four words, 'Mission accomplished,' and then he left.""No matter if I questioned him or called out to him, he didn't react.""Regardless, he guarded the thousand sunny for us.""He is our benefactor."Franky is a shipwright and a ship lover, so he was naturally very grateful that Kuma protected the thousand sunny.Everyone was unsure what to say, so it fell to Satoru."Mhm, we certainly owe him a favor, and we will have a chance to repay it.""You all heard my conversation with Kuma two years ago on the shore of District 71.""Kuma's true identity is actually related to Ivankov...""Ah!"When Satoru mentioned Ivankov, Sanji instantly got heart palpitations.Everyone glanced at him. It was fine, he wouldn't die.Satoru continued."And Ivankov."Sanji: "Ah!""...""Anyway, both of them are comrades of Luffy's father, Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army. They are all members of the Revolutionary Army.""Kuma becoming a Shichibukai and agreeing to be modified might have been a Revolutionary Armyplan.""I just wanted to tell everyone that he is not our enemy; he is a friend. When he attacked us, he had no choice.""Since he helped us guard the thousand sunny, if we meet again and he needs help, we will simply repay the favor.""Don't worry about the rest."Satoru suggested.They actually did repay the favor, all of it went to Bonney.Luffy had already started eating the bento that Hancock gave him."Mhm, Satoru is right.""Since he helped us, if he needs our help, we'll help him back."Luffy has such a simple personality.Satoru held out his hand, and Luffy tacitly handed him a bento.Eating their bentos, everyone continued toward Fish-Man Island.Unbeknownst to them, a stalker was secretly following them.It was "Wet-Haired" Caribou's pirate ship. He wanted Luffy's head to make a name for himself, so he followed them.Coincidentally, the Sea Beast pulling his ship was an old friend.However, this time, only Satoru and Namirecognized this old friend.It was Moomoo from the Arlong Pirates. In the original timeline, Moomoo was beaten into submission by Luffy and Sanji, but this time, when Satoru was fishing on the shore waiting for Luffyand the others, Moomoo charged in with Luffy and the others, crashed onto the shore, and was knocked unconscious.Originally, he would have appeared to help Arlongfight Luffy and the others.But after this incident, Satoru had Xiao Bai go into the sea and tell Moomoo to leave.Moomoo was unwilling, as being kept here was better than wandering outside.But after Xiao Bai glared at it and whipped it once with his tail, it agreed, turned around, and ran far, far away.
Chapter 778: It's YouSatoru and the others were heading towards Fish-Man Island. Satoru was very curious, was Fish-Man Island still the same as in the original history?After all, the Whitebeard Pirates were still around.On the way, a "self-proclaimed confident man," Wet-Haired Caribou, followed them. He wanted Straw Hat Luffy's head to make a name for himself.Whether he'd make a name for himself was unknown, but as for his life, once he boarded the thousand sunny, it would no longer be up to him.Caribou's pirate ship was pulled by their old friend, Mohmoo. After being "released" by Little Bai in Cocoyasi Village back then, it returned to the sea.It just so happened that Caribou had just caught it, making it a tool to pull his ship... As the ship continued to sink, the light began to diminish.And that mysterious, terrifying feeling of the deep sea began to emerge.Anyway, people with thalassophobia couldn't stand it at all."How long have we been sinking?""It feels like even the light can't reach us anymore."Luffy, Usopp, and Brook looked up curiously.Franky, the professional, explained."We've already passed the [Photic Zone] and are about to break through the [Twilight Zone]! The fact that we can still see light means we're probably a few hundred meters down...""It's so quiet, completely different from a submarine. It feels like flying in the sky."Robin sighed, she liked quiet."Oh, there's a pod of whales."Satoru said.Little Bai said, "What's so good about whales?""They're so big!"This was Chopper's exclamation. Don't misunderstand, Chopper is so innocent."Laboon!!"These whales reminded Brook of Laboon.No one's thought process could compare to Luffy's. "No! It's Old Man Whitebeard!!"Why would he say that?Because Luffy's impression of Whitebeard was the Moby Dick, which resembled a white whale, beneath his feet.Satoru couldn't help but laugh. When it comes to association, Luffy, you are the best in the sea.However, mentioning the Moby Dick, Satorusuddenly remembered that he still didn't know the current situation of the sea.What happened to the Whitebeard Pirates without Whitebeard?What happened to Blackbeard's Blackbeard Pirateswhen he didn't get the Tremor-Tremor Fruit?Satoru also knew that to ask about the current situation of the sea, others were unreliable, but Sister Robin would definitely know."Ro...""Hey! Everyone! Look behind us!!""There's a ship's silhouette, rushing towards us!!"Just as Satoru opened his mouth, Usopp's voice drowned him out."It's a pirate ship!!"As soon as Usopp's words fell, Caribou's pirate ship rushed to the right side of the thousand sunny, and the two ships' coatings stuck together.Caribou took the lead."Men, charge in!!"Then he jumped towards the thousand sunny.At this moment, Nami recognized Mohmoo."You are... Mohmoo?!"And Mohmoo also recognized Nami, and even more so, Luffy, Sanji, and its most feared Little Bai. Little Bai in human form seemed to have an even greater deterrent effect on animals.Mohmoo immediately looked as if it had seen a ghost, shedding tears and sprinting away, taking Caribou's pirate ship with it.Seeing Mohmoo's reaction, Satoru sized up Little Bai, thinking, did you really just give it one tail whip back then? That one tail whip directly gave it PPT... ah no, PTSD... "Charge!!""Men!! Take down the Straw Hat Pirates!!""Take Straw Hat Luffy's head!! We'll go back and make a name for ourselves across the four seas!!""Let the machine guns greet them for us!!"Caribou was still boosting morale.But there was no sound responding to him from behind.Caribou turned his head to look, and there wasn't a single person.Suddenly feeling a chill, Caribou mechanically turned his head back. In his eyes, the Straw Hatcrew looked like tall, red-eyed monsters... "Wait!! Don't throw me into the sea!! That's my only request!!""You absolutely cannot do that! That's wasting life!! God... God is watching!!"Caribou was religious, but it was just to deceive himself. He didn't even know how many people he had killed.The reason he begged for mercy like this was because of Franky's large iron hand, which could grab him with one hand and throw him out like a javelin. He was a devil fruit user, so going out there would mean certain death.However, Franky was just trying to scare him."What nonsense are you talking about!! Who was it just now who said they would kill everyone and use machine guns?! Huh! Bastard!!"Franky threw Caribou to the ground.Satoru began his performance."Oh!! It's you!!"Caribou panicked. Before going to sea, he heard that Copy cat Satoru had been resurrected, and he really had been resurrected!!"What? What is me? Who am I?! Do you know me?!""No."Satoru shook his head.Caribou breathed a sigh of relief."I know a guy named Caribou, he looks a lot like you. Do you know him?"Satoru smiled.Caribou was sweating profusely.Nami and the others realized that this guy was the Caribou Satoru was talking about, and Satoru was teasing him.Only Luffy and Chopper still naively thought."Who is Caribou? Satoru, do you know him? Why don't I know him?"In Luffy's understanding, he and Satoru grew up together, so Satoru should know anyone he knew.But Satoru did know him, the kind of knowing without having met.Since Luffy asked, Satoru just told him directly."He should be a rookie pirate from this year. He's one of the three pirate crews our imposters recruited.""So, he's the Captain of that pirate ship from just now?"Zoro asked.Seeing that he was exposed, Caribou immediately begged for mercy."Yes, yes, yes, I'm from that pirate crew, but I'm not the Captain!! I'm just cannon fodder!!"Satoru chuckled, "Alright, alright, two hundred million bounty cannon fodder, huh? Are you insulting me?"Everyone present with a two hundred million bounty felt offended.Let's just say, only Luffy had four hundred million.Chopper also got angry, his bounty was his eternal pain."I don't, I...""Alright, no need to explain, we don't have time for you.""Either we throw you out now, or..."Before Satoru could finish, Caribou answered as if he were in a quiz."I choose the second option."Satoru returned a smile, "The second option is for you to leave on your own."Caribou: "...""Big Brother Satoru~ You're my dear big brother!! Please spare my life!! I promise to be obedient!!"As Caribou spoke, he tried to hug Satoru's leg, but Little Bai instantly kicked him.Satoru stated, "I'm not your big brother.""Franky, put him in a barrel.""A barrel? Can he fit in there?"Franky was puzzled; an adult couldn't fit into a barrel.Satoru looked at Caribou. Caribou hadn't expected Satoru to know about his Devil Fruit Ability. To save his life, he obediently walked to the barrel and turned into mud, slipping inside.
Chapter 779: He Is the CoreIn truth, although the entire Straw Hat Pirates crew often ends up fighting wherever they go, they rarely kill anyone. Even the insects in Mock Town, Zoroonly stunned them with the back of his sword.Therefore, regarding the intruder Caribou, everyone agreed with Satoru's method of sealing him inside a bucket.But Satoru's belief was also: kill when necessary, and leave no future trouble.The reason he didn't kill Caribou was twofold: first, Caribou... was not much of a threat; second, Satorudidn't want to kill anyone on the thousand sunny, as it would stain the thousand sunny."If you want to live, stay inside obediently. Don't move around, or you will bear the consequences."Satoru advised Caribou with a gentle smile.Although Satoru was smiling, he exuded a slight pressure.But in Caribou's view, the most terrifying sight was Xiao Bai, who stood behind Satoru with a stern face, whose gaze seemed ready to slice him into pieces!Caribou thought to himself that he hadn't provoked that master!Regardless, he knew it was best to obey now."I understand, I understand."Caribou nodded obediently and closed the lid of the wooden bucket himself... The thousand sunnycontinued toward Fish-Man Island.He learned from Caribou that having sea beasts tow the ship was how advanced navigators traveled, which saved a lot of time.Thus, Luffy started thinking about using sea beasts and looked around."I wonder if there are any Sea Beasts nearby."Nami disagreed with Luffy's idea. While having a Sea Beast pull the ship could accelerate it, if the Sea Beast wasn't controlled properly, it would be suicide. Besides, the nearby Sea Beasts had fled because of Xiao Bai.However, Luffy's words gave Satoru an idea. He looked at Xiao Bai, sized him up, and tentatively asked."Xiao Bai... you can swim, right."Xiao Bai understood Satoru's idea. I am a magnificent White Dragon!! You want me to tow the ship?!"Dream on!"Xiao Bai immediately refused, but if Satoru begged him, he might consider it.But, only consider.Unfortunately, he was disappointed; Satoru never played by the rules."Oh."Xiao Bai choked. What kind of reaction is that?! But now, saying that he wanted Satoru to beg him felt strange.Damn Xiao Xiao Bai!Wait?!What the hell is wrong with me!!Why am I bothered by this!!!Xiao Bai had a major drama unfolding internally.Satoru looked at his expression, utterly confused.What's wrong? Puberty?..."Nami, are we off course?"Usopp had been observing constantly; he was always the one who valued his life the most, even though his HP bar was very thick.Nami raised the log pose in her hand to look. "That's right, the correct route is in the [Southwest] direction indicated by the pointer.""Why don't we go straight? Wouldn't that be faster?"Luffy, the Captain, spoke up.Satoru walked over and put his hand on Luffy's shoulder. Xiao Bai's gaze followed them the whole time, suddenly feeling very unhappy for some reason."I feel the same way, but none of us are professionals.""So, Miss Nami, what's the explanation for this?""This is a bit complicated to explain.""First, remember this: everyone should put on a coat, because it will get very cold later."Nami had already put on her coat as she spoke."Are we going somewhere cold? Aren't we going to the deep sea?"Zoro was confused.Satoru rubbed his chin."Uh, how should I put this, Zoro, water is naturally cold. Shallower water can be reached by sunlight, so it's warmer, but deep underwater, where sunlight cannot reach, water is just water, so it will be cold."Nami nodded. "Yes, Satoru's explanation is correct."Brook appeared, playing his violin. "However, it's not just about the temperature difference.""In the lower parts of the ocean, there is a massive current called the [Deep Sea Current], which we usually cannot see.""This current flows in a completely different direction from the [Surface Current] we are in.""Is that so? You know so much, Brook, you truly are my idol."Satoru praised him.Brook grabbed the brim of his hat and took it off. "Yohohoho, it's just years of sailing experience.""An idol, yohohoho, it's my honor. Would you like an autograph, Satoru?"Before Satoru could answer, Xiao Bai came over and put his hand on Brook's shoulder; their heights were about the same."Sign one for me first, Superstar."Brook took it as a compliment."Yohohoho, thank you for the compliment, thank you."Franky continued Brook's explanation."The two currents must connect somewhere. They don't just separate or connect horizontally; they also float up and sink down, like a giant, wandering dragon.""Therefore, these so-called [currents] continuously circle the globe."It has been said many times: the Straw Hat Piratesdo not keep idlers; everyone has their own skills.Satoru is a "mirror"; he can master what he doesn't know.As for Luffy, his skill... does eating count?However, one thing is certain: everyone gathered because of Luffy. Without him, the Straw Hat Pirates would not exist.He is the core... After Brook finished signing for Xiao Bai, he continued educating everyone.Xiao Bai hadn't expected him to actually sign it."It is said that the Deep Sea Current flows slowly along the seabed... Once submerged, it would take 2,000 years to rise back to the sea surface where sunlight shines.""2,000 years?!""Alas... that's why many legends circulate about the dark, unknown currents: [Monsters], [Curses], [Ghosts of the Dead]..."Brook spoke terrifyingly, especially combined with his skull face.Chopper was scared half to death.But for Satoru, who had experienced adventures in Hell, ghosts and the like could no longer evoke any fear in him.Regarding legends of the seabed, you should know that the last guy he tricked was called the [King of the Deep Sea].As for Luffy, he doesn't possess the emotion of fear; if an enemy is strong, he rushes forward. He actually loves ghosts and monsters, otherwise he wouldn't have invited Brook to join the crew immediately upon meeting him.But there is one exception: Luffy is still afraid when he sees Garp; that's a childhood trauma.Satoru expressed his agreement.Regarding Luffy's excitement, Nami stated, "I don't know about those legends.""But, all in all, our plan is to ride this [Descending Current] that dives from the [Surface Layer] to the [Deep Layer]. That will take us to the deep sea where the Deep Sea Current is, which is where Fish-Man Island is located."..."Huh.The conversation ended, and everyone dispersed to do their own tasks or relax.Xiao Bai walked up to Satoru and gave him Brook's autograph.Satoru smiled and accepted the autograph."I thought you were a fan of Brook too.""Why do you consider Brook your idol?"Xiao Bai asked."Uh... because he's a skeleton."
Chapter 780: Just Like Jellyfish"Uh... because he's a skeleton.""Yes, that's right."This was Satoru's answer to Xiaobai's question about why he considered Brook an idol.Xiaobai: "..."Xiaobai couldn't accept it for a moment. So, Little Bai, you like that type!A skeleton? Very bony?Satoru looked at Xiaobai's expression, "Did you misunderstand something?""No.""Oh."Satoru was about to leave again to put the autograph away, but Xiaobai grabbed his hand this time, holding him back."...Yes! Tell me, why do you like him?!""Like, Xiaobai, you have to understand, considering him an idol isn't necessarily 'liking' him.""Uh... how should I put it, I just like Brook's music, and... his personality, I guess, a perverted gentleman."Xiaobai understood."Oh! You like perverts!"Satoru: "...""Ah, yes, yes, yes, I like you."Satoru's sudden confession shocked and surprised Xiaobai's brain, but then he immediately understood."Oh, Little Bai, are you calling me a pervert?!"Satoru turned and left, preparing to return to his room to put away the autograph. As for Xiaobai's words, he only left him with a retreating back, raising the autograph paper with two fingers and waving it... Satoru returned to his room to put away the autograph. Satoru's room on the thousand sunny was inside the crow's nest.He wasn't lying about the idol thing. In his previous life among the Straw Hat Pirates, Brook was his favorite, though he didn't know why.Now that they were comrades, did that mean he successfully chased his idol?But still, as the saying goes, distance makes the heart grow fonder.After spending time with Brook, that guy was just a joker.Looking at the furnishings of his room, it was similar to his old room. Franky was indeed meticulous about this, and of course, the space was much larger.On the going merry, Satoru was the only male with a private room. It was originally the Captain's privilege, but Luffy gave it to Satoru, while he, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji slept in one room, and Chopperslept in the infirmary."There's a sense of nostalgia."Satoru sighed with emotion."The Marineford War changed, Ace survived, what will the future hold?""I'm actually a little excited.""I wonder how Ace is doing now."..."Hey!!"A sudden shout came from the deck. Satoru had just come out of his room and knew why everyone was shouting.Nami's so-called [downward current] had arrived.Satoru looked at it; it somewhat resembled the waterfall of the River Styx, equally dark and fast-flowing.Everyone marveled at the spectacular downward current, a gigantic underwater waterfall hundreds of meters in diameter. It truly was something that had to be seen to be believed.Usopp, meanwhile, was scared of the darkness beneath the downward current, "It's so dark down there! Is it really okay to go down?!"Satoru suddenly appeared and patted his shoulder, "No, it's not.""Ah!!"Usopp jumped in fright, "You scared me to death!! Satoru!""Wait, you said it's not okay?! What's wrong?!"As Usopp said this, huge tentacles rose behind him."If I remember correctly, down there, there's a North Sea Great Kraken."Usopp stiffly turned around, his eyes popping out in an instant, "Oh my god!! Why is it so big!!! A monster octopus!!!"Chopper was already foaming at the mouth.Caribou couldn't stay put either, poking his head out of the barrel, "Run, everyone!""This octopus, I don't know where it came from, but it eats anyone who tries to ride the downward current.""Please, I don't want to die, turn back quickly.""Brother!"A shout suddenly came, it was Caribou's younger brother, Koribu's voice.Their brotherly bond was still strong; Koribu had chased after them to save his brother."Koribu!! My lads!! Are you here to save me?!""I'm so..."Caribou hadn't even finished saying the word 'touched'.Koribu and his crew's ship was instantly entangled by the North Sea Great Kraken's tentacles, like crushing a bug. A large sailboat was crushed in an instant.Koribu and his crew all drowned and floated back to the surface. At this sight, Zoro remarked,"Just like jellyfish.""Shut up!! Roronoa Zoro!!"Caribou raged in anger.Satoru couldn't help but laugh out loud."Hahaha, Zoro, you really understand dark humor.""You can still laugh, Big Brother!!""That guy noticed us!!"Caribou shouted, fearing for his life."So noisy!"Luffy spoke up."I have a great idea!! I want to tame this octopus to pull the ship!"Caribou despaired. Crazy, crazy, everyone's crazy... When Satoru came down from the crow's nest, he even brought a chair for himself. While telling Caribou to shut up, he leisurely sat on the chair and crossed his legs.The others were also completely unperturbed. Luffyeven wanted the North Sea Great Kraken to pull the ship.Caribou was so anxious he felt like dying. You guys are truly lords!At this moment, the North Sea Great Kraken noticed the thousand sunny, and its huge tentacles stretched out.Caribou had already closed his eyes in despair.But Satoru simply said, "Xiaobai."Xiaobai instantly burst out of the bubble, transforming into his dragon form, and let out a dragon's roar at the North Sea Great Kraken. Although the sound was much softer underwater, the pressure was no less.The North Sea Great Kraken was instantly terrified, its eight tentacles retracting immediately as if it had seen a ghost.How scared was it?So scared that it didn't even dare to run.At this time, in the deeper sea, some figures even larger than the North Sea Great Kraken were sleeping with their eyes closed, but the next moment, they all opened their eyes because they felt a familiar power... a power on the same level as their King.So it wasn't their King, and they took no action... "Ah...""Ah-bah..."Looking at the strangely pulling North Sea Great Kraken, Caribou was speechless, completely unable to utter a word. He looked at Xiaobai, who stood behind Satoru and had subdued the North Sea Great Kraken with just a roar, his eyes filled with fear.What kind of killing god did I just provoke!!!When did such a formidable character appear in the Straw Hat Pirates!!!For some reason, Xiaobai had appeared in human, half-dragon, and dragon forms, and each time the commotion was significant, yet the Marine had not mentioned Xiaobai at all in their announcements about the Straw Hat Pirates.Satoru noticed Caribou's gaze on Xiaobai, "I said.""Did we agree to let you out?"Still with a benevolent gaze, coupled with the even more terrifying Xiaobai behind him, Caribou, like the North Sea Great Kraken, dared not disobey in the slightest."I was wrong, I'll go back, I'll go back."Then Caribou obediently shrank back into the barrel and closed the lid himself again.
Chapter 781: Who are you talking to?!Under Bai's animal Haoshoku, the North Sea Great Kraken was easily tamed and pulled the thousand sunny down.Satoru knew that the North Sea Great Kraken was here because it was threatened by… what was his name again? Oh, right, Hody Jones. He used its family to threaten it into doing his bidding."So, is the situation on Fish-Man Island still the same?"Satoru muttered to himself... With the North Sea Great Kraken's help, the thousand sunny quickly reached the deep sea area, where no light could penetrate, making it incredibly dark.Satoru could sense a hand on his shoulder as darkness completely enveloped his vision. It could only be Bai, who was standing behind him."What's wrong? Bai, are you afraid of the dark?""Not afraid, just dislike it."Satoru smiled without speaking.The ones who were truly scared were Usopp and Chopper, but with their comrades by their side, there was nothing to fear."It's so dark!! And so cold!!"Usopp rubbed his arms, generating heat."We've probably sunk to 7,000 meters... If we went outside, even the Shark Submerge would be crushed by the water pressure."Franky was always concerned about the sinking depth."That's still 3,000 meters to go. Didn't Camie say Fish-Man Island is 10,000 meters deep?"Satoru's voice came.Robin replied, "Yes." But she remembered that Satoru wasn't present when Camie said it.Satoru summoned the full moon mirror and floated it above the deck.The full moon mirror shone like a real moon, illuminating the deck."Hmm, it's fine. The North Sea Great Kraken knows the way. Let it pull the ship forward."After speaking, Satoru tilted his head back, looking at Bai's chin."Is this bright enough?""If not, it can be brighter, or change to other colors, or flash different colors alternately."Good heavens, this is a disco ball.Bai was slightly moved. "This is good enough."Satoru straightened his head. "You're welcome. But your hand is so cold, can you take it off now?"Bai: "..."..."Satoru, this mirror of yours is pretty good, it can even glow.""But it's not as good as mine."Franky said, looking at the full moon mirror.These words piqued the interest of Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper, the three machine enthusiasts."Franky, you can also glow?""How do you do it?"Luffy and Usopp asked impatiently, already imagining beams of light shooting from Franky's eyes, or even his mouth, both looking quite cool.But unfortunately, none of those were it.Franky showed a "perverted" smile. Since you want to see it so badly, I'll show you."Franky!!""Nipple Light!!"Unlike the glow of Satoru's full moon mirror, Franky's... two nipples emitted two beams of light that shone far. "Where are you making that light from!!"His fantasy shattered, Usopp couldn't help but slap Franky and complain.Luffy, however, laughed, clutching his stomach."Hahahaha, that's quite interesting, Franky."Saying that, Luffy looked at Satoru.Satoru: "???""Don't even think about it, I won't use the full moon mirror for that kind of thing!"...The Nipple Light was just a joke, and Franky was afraid of getting hot if he kept it on for too long... so he activated the thousand sunny's [Sunlight Eyes], which is when the lion head's eyes emit light beams."There are so many big things here.""Jellyfish and... fish."Given Luffy's knowledge, one shouldn't expect him to name different types of fish. In his eyes, all fish are just fish, as long as they're edible. Of course, he can distinguish between sharks and whales.The thousand sunny continued to advance.Behind Satoru, Bai suddenly spoke."The temperature has risen.""Is that so?"Satoru didn't feel it, but as soon as the two words left his mouth, the temperature began to rise sharply.Chopper and Luffy also clearly felt it, resting their faces on the ship's edge, tongues lolling out from the heat.Satoru knew it was due to a volcano. Had the North Sea Great Kraken pulling the ship still encountered a volcano this time?Or perhaps, the volcano was an unavoidable path."Nami, we've entered the submarine volcanic zone."Satoru informed Nami of this news."I know!""I've already spotted the [Hot Water Mineral Bed], Franky, avoid these fumes.""We need to get out of here quickly.""Mhm.""Bai, tell the North Sea Great Kraken to speed up.""Okay."..."There's a light ahead."After traveling some distance, Usopp was the first to spot a light coming from ahead.Bai narrowed his eyes. "That's not just light."Indeed, the light quickly approached; it was a giant anglerfish with its mouth wide open, biting at them."It's an anglerfish!!""What a strange fish."Everyone was surprised, except for Luffy and Satoru.Satoru knew there was no danger; Luffy was simply carefree.As expected, before everyone could finish their surprise, the North Sea Great Kraken delivered an uppercut, slamming the anglerfish's mouth shut and knocking out many of its teeth.The North Sea Great Kraken's expression was as if to say:Who are you talking to?! How dare you touch my big brother!!It knew that if the ship was damaged, Bai could turn it into squid skewers."Phew~""Good thing the North Sea Great Kraken is here."Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.However, they hadn't fully relaxed yet.A gigantic figure appeared right after the anglerfish, in front of them.It was enormous, comparable in size to the North Sea Great Kraken, Kraken.It had a black bushy beard, dense hair on its chest and belly, a bare upper body, fins on its back, webbed hands, short legs, a huge mouth, and sparse teeth... an old man.This face was indeed impactful; if it were small, it would be fine, but it was very large.Satoru even felt a bit of... physiological discomfort.Chopper cried out in fear; he didn't know how many times he had cried. Wasn't Fish-Man Islandsupposed to be wonderful? Indeed, but before seeing the wonderful, there was always a price to pay."What is it this time!""A person?!""It's a humanoid sea monster!!""It's the Bald Sea Monster!!!"Usopp's source for this deep-sea knowledge was unknown, but the head in front of them wasn't bald.Satoru naturally knew it was Wadatsumi, a subordinate of Van der Decken IX."Lantern!""Are you okay?"Wadatsumi scooped up the anglerfish that had been sent flying by the North Sea Great Kraken, looking at it with great concern."All your little teeth are gone.""It's you!!""You stinky octopus!!"Wadatsumi is essentially a giant red-fin pufferfish Fishman, a hybrid of a giant and a Fishman.So, although he is large and looks old,His personality is very childlike, and his voice is also a child's voice... This face combined with a child's voice made Satoru feel even more uncomfortable."He seems to be with this anglerfish!""Is he angry?!""He's not going to attack, is he!!""Run!"Usopp shouted, both the anglerfish and Wadatsumi were monsters!But before Wadatsumi could make a move, a song drifted in.Why could sound travel underwater?No reason, it just could; the world of pirates allowed it."The dead have no mouths and no desires~""The land where Crows don't fly~"
Chapter 782: Godsend"The dead have no mouths and no desires~""The land where Crows do not fly~""The fingers of the dead no longer need jewels, nor is regret seen in the darkness~""Search quickly, search quickly, all the sunken treasures of the sea belong to me!""I am the world's greatest~ mil~ lion~ aire~""Captain Van der Decken!!""Ooooh!"Accompanied by the singing.A large pirate sailing ship slowly appeared, its pirate flag bearing a skull crossed with two swords, its bow a skull with sharp fangs, and its hull heavily decayed in many places.Satoru knew that this ship was also called the flying dutchman.But he also knew it was a fake, as the real flying dutchman was one of the treasures of Hell—the styx ferry boat.In fact, Satoru had learned about Davy Jones and Van der Decken from Davy Jones when he was in Hell.It was during a casual chat while drafting the first soul contract.Legend has it that hundreds of years ago on a stormy night, Van der Decken, driven mad, not only pushed all his crewmates overboard but also boldly spat at God.His arrogant actions offended the Gods and resulted in a curse, forcing him to wander the Deep Sea while enduring endless torment, becoming the Pirate Crew that rules the deep sea.But in reality, the so-called curse of the Gods was merely the curse of Davy Jones, a God of Death.It couldn't really be called a curse.It was a "Godsend."Van der Decken didn't push his crewmates into the sea because he was mad; he did it to summon Davy Jones.Davy Jones had a chance of appearing when a large number of Departed Souls materialized, and Van der Decken was betting on that probability.As he wished, Davy Jones appeared.Van der Decken made a wish.He wanted eternal life!!Davy Jones granted his wish, giving him the ability for his soul to be immortal, and even built him a fake flying dutchman.But the price was that Van der Decken could never step onto Land again.Davy Jones, on the other hand, was an absolute egoist and a money grubber.Naturally, he wouldn't give Van der Decken these things for free; instead, he required him to collect sunken treasures from the bottom of the Ocean for him.After all, Davy Jones was the true [Deep Sea Yama].To this end, Davy Jones didn't hesitate to let Gold and Silver Coins lose half their power, opening a passage on the fake flying dutchman—a passage leading to the Underworld.Van der Decken had to send ninety percent of the sunken treasures he acquired to Davy Jones through this passage.Although he gained eternal life, he had to risk his life for someone else every day, which Van der Decken naturally resented.But whenever he disobeyed, he would suffer the pain of his soul being pulled, and the Sounds of the Netherworld would ring in his ears day and night.That's right, Van der Decken was the first person to sign a soul contract with Davy Jones.Although Van der Decken gained the ability for his soul to be immortal, look closely: it was the "soul" that was immortal.But the flesh would perish. Davy Jones didn't guarantee his flesh would be immortal, and eternal life for the soul is still eternal life.If he had the ability to control the physical body, Davy Jones could have come to the Mortal World anytime through a physical form.Therefore, Vander Decken I's body perished, but his soul remained on the flying dutchman.Ensuring that his descendants transported the treasure to Davy Jones guaranteed his soul's immortality.But this kind of eternal life was nothing but torture.But Davy Jones made him another promise.That whenever he could find the Mermaid Princess, the King of the Deep Sea.Then he would break the contract and grant him freedom.Therefore, Van der Decken is now in his ninth generation, with ancestors and descendants searching for the Mermaid Princess who can control the colossal Sea Kings.Davy Jones, this God of Death.Seemed to have connections with the Sea God, the sun god, and the Moon God... Returning to reality.The appearance of the fake flying dutchman was quite shocking.Chopper was crying until his tears almost dried up.Usopp and Nami looked deathly pale, "Don't tell me... under the sea... there's also...""A Ghost Ship!!!"Brook covered his face with both hands in fright.Besides being the Sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates, Usopp was also the Designated Straight Man for comedic relief."What do you have to be afraid of!!"Indeed, Brook's appearance matched this Ghost Ship perfectly.Brook recognized the ship and offered an explanation.It was the legend of Van der Decken from hundreds of years ago, just as described earlier."The ship before us now is the Cursed Ship of that cursed Van der Decken!!""A Cursed Ship, huh? Sounds pretty awesome when you jump up!"Luffy had already stepped to the very front.Flanked by Zoro drawing his sword and Sanjilighting a cigarette, it was always the three of them who stood at the front when trouble arose.Zoro held his single sword, "I don't care what kind of ship it is. If they dare attack us, I'll just cut them down."Sanji stretched his legs, "curse? Ghost? Nothing is as terrifying as what I went through these past two years!! Having escaped that place! I am absolutely fearless now!!"..."Ba-heh-heh-heh.""The North Sea Great Kraken? A monster from the North Blue.""You have some skill if you can tame it to pull your ship.""But!""The Deep Sea is my Domain!""You must hand over the treasure!!"From the darkness, the voice of Van der Decken IXrang out.Nami might be afraid of an attack or a fight.But asking for money?"In your dreams!!""Oh?""You've got guts!!"Van der Decken spoke with a profound tone, but Satoru knew his actual strength was mediocre.Satoru stood up and walked next to Luffy, "You are not worthy to speak with our Captain.""Impudence!!""Do you know who I am?!""I am Vander Davy! I am the Captain of this flying dutchman!! The King of the Seabed!!""If you hand over the treasure yourselves, I might still let you leave!""Otherwise, you'll stay beneath the seabed along with your ship!"Van der Decken was still putting on a show of power.But Satoru knew he wasn't Van der Decken, or rather... "I said you weren't qualified, and you aren't.""Tell your Ancestor to come out!""The real Vander Decken I!!"Satoru's words instantly made Van der Decken rush forward, revealing his appearance: a Fishmanwearing a Small Top Hat, with slicked-back hair and a beard, multiple necklaces around his neck, and four legs—a Broad-Striped Tiger Shark Fishman."What are you talking about?!Van der Decken IX couldn't believe it, because no one else on the ship, besides himself, knew that the soul of his Ancestor, Vander Decken I, was aboard
Chapter 783: Is a God Truly Invincible?Satoru's words shocked Van der Decken IX.The soul of his ancestor had always resided in the flying dutchman, a secret passed down through generations of his family. Now, no one knew this except for him.Even his crew members living on the ship didn't know.But Satoru, a human, actually knew?!..."Are you curious why I know?""Because I've also been down to... Hell!""And I met that legendary God of Death... Davy Jones."As Satoru's voice fell.The entire flying dutchman began to shake, and green Netherworld Energy emanated from the cracks.Massive amounts of Netherworld Energy burst forth from the eyes of the skull figurehead at the ship's bow.An energy body, similar to Davy Jones's energy form, slowly materialized without a lower half.It looked like a giant ghost.It had a human face, a long beard reaching down to its chest, a single eye without an eye patch, a cross scar over its left eye, and a classic pirate hat on its head.Because of its large size, it still exerted a sense of oppression."A green ghost!!!"Usopp, Brook, and Chopper huddled together in fear.Nami quickly grabbed Robin's arm.Luffy wasn't afraid of such things.Zoro and Sanji's thinking was simple: no matter what it was, if it was an enemy, they would just slash it or kick it.Oh, even if it was an enemy, Sanji wouldn't kick a woman; he truly upheld his Chivalrous Spirit.As a man, Franky wouldn't allow himself to be afraid.Xiaobai wasn't even afraid of Davy Jones, let alone this Vander Decken I.Although Satoru only spent 24 days in Hell, he had plenty of dealings with Davy Jones, and Davy Jones's Netherworld Energy Dharma Body was much larger than this Vander Decken I's... "Ancestor!!"Van der Decken IX immediately knelt down to pay respects to his ancestor.His crew members were stunned, but they weren't fools. They understood that this was the legendary Captain Vander Decken, the cursed Captain, and the ancestor of their own Captain. Since their Captainknelt, they naturally followed suit.Vander Decken I paid no attention to his descendant, Decken the Ninth, but instead fixed his single eye firmly on Satoru.Of course, conversely, Xiaobai, behind Satoru, was also staring intently at him."Why do you know that name?"Vander Decken I asked.Satoru shrugged, "Doesn't everyone who has played the Pirate Game know."The Pirate Game refers to the "Three Coin" game played by the Straw Hat Pirates and the Foxy Pirates on Long Ring Island.Before the game begins, coins must be thrown into the sea, swearing to "Davy Jones" to abide by the rules, or else they will be dragged into the ocean.Davy Jones was the one who invented this game.Since he could get coins for free, why wouldn't he? And Vander Decken naturally knew this game, because he was the one who helped Davy Jonescollect these coins... oh no, he was a ghost."So, you only heard about him from the Pirate Game?"Vander Decken I looked disappointed, but the next moment he became excited again.Because Satoru took out the soul contract.Although the contract was rolled up and tied with a rope in the middle, Vander Decken I would never forget the Netherworld Energy it emitted."You really went to Hell?!""And you signed a soul contract with Davy Jones!!""What were your demands? And what did you give up in return??"What Vander Decken I said, the others didn't understand.But Satoru understood.Vander Decken I himself was tricked by Davy Jones, becoming his unpaid laborer for hundreds of years.He naturally assumed that Satoru had also made a deal with Davy Jones, paying some price, such as the price of never being able to set foot on land.But he didn't know that Satoru didn't have to pay anything for the contract in his hand; instead, Davy Jones had to abide by what the contract stated: after Satoru's death, Davy Jones could not harm him or anyone he knew, or else Davy Jones would suffer Soul Consumption.Davy Jones used the soul contract to trick people, but ultimately, he was tricked in return... "That, you don't need to know.""I didn't ask what transaction you made with him either.""Although, seeing all that Netherworld Energy on you, and that you can remain in the mortal world after death, I can guess most of it anyway."Satoru didn't need to tell Vander Decken I the contents of the contract; he just wanted to learn more about Davy Jones from Vander Decken.Davy Jones hated his devil fruit, or rather, hated the Moon God Selene, was the second God of Death, and was still searching for the Sea God. Satoru felt that the situation was complicated."Heh kyakya kyakya!!""That damned miser! No!! That bastard who deserves Soul Annihilation!!""Kid, as your senior, let me advise you of something.""Davy Jones doesn't just give away energy. Signing a soul contract means you have become his slave!!""It's fine at first; you think you got what you wanted, but in the end, you'll only find that you've been played!!!"The angrier Vander Decken I spoke, the more the Netherworld Energy throughout his body erupted uncontrollably.Xiaobai shielded Satoru behind him. Although he knew that this level of energy posed no threat to Satoru, it was a matter of attitude.Regarding Vander Decken I's words, Satoru almost couldn't help but laugh, "Let me put it this way.""The soul contract I hold was one that Davy Jonesbegged me to sign.""So imposing~"Chopper and Usopp looked at Satoru with admiration.Luffy put his hands on his hips and grinned, looking like, 'As expected of Satoru, as expected of my brother.'Moreover, Satoru wasn't exaggerating; if Satoruhadn't signed, Davy Jones would have already been consumed by the soul contract.Satoru didn't kill Davy Jones, firstly because Davy Jones was "surprisingly decent," and secondly, because he wasn't sure if the entire Underworld would be affected if Davy Jones were consumed at that time. If it were affected, Satoru himself would be in danger, since Davy Jones had said that the Underworld was symbiotic with the God of Death."Heh kyakya kyakya!!""Kid, don't talk big unless you want to chip your teeth!""You, a mere human, making a God beg you!!!"In response, Satoru smiled and looked at Vander Decken I, "I ask you.""Is a God truly invincible?"Vander Decken I, who had lived for hundreds of years, found himself shaken by the aura of this young man. That confident smile did not seem like a lie or an exaggeration.Thinking carefully, the Moon God and the sun godwere merely manifestations of devil fruit Abilities. The God of Death could not interfere with the mortal world, and the Sea God only symbolized an ability (the ability to summon giant Sea Kings)...."Alright, enough with all the meaningless talk.""I would like to ask you, senior, how much do you know about Davy Jones?"Satoru asked the question he wanted answered.