Chapter 784: Run!"Senior, I'd like to ask you, how much do you know about Davy Jones?"Encountering the Flying Pirates developed just as it did in the original history.It was originally just an interlude, but Satoru had just been to the Underworld Hell and happened to know that Vander Decken I was still alive. So, if there was information, it wouldn't hurt to ask... At Satoru's question, Vander Decken I couldn't suppress the anger on his face when he thought of Davy Jones."How much do I know?""What else is there to say about that bastard besides his love for money?!""If it were under a guy with ambition and ideals, that would be fine!""But he's purely a liar!! A money-grubbing bastard!!"Satoru knew that Vander Decken I had been scammed, but it was also his own fault; he had actively sacrificed the lives of his subordinates, deluding himself with the fantasy of eternal life.He got eternal life, but lost his freedom for several hundred years.But how innocent were his subordinates?"Then why did Davy Jones ask you to find Poseidon?"Vander Decken glanced at Satoru."You even know about that?"Satoru shrugged."Mhm.""I don't know either. After my physical body died, he appeared and told me that as long as I could find Poseidon and send Him to the Underworld through a channel, he would break the soul contract and allow me to go to the Underworld, achieving true eternal life."Satoru shook his head internally after hearing Vander Decken I's answer.He really hadn't changed his ways; even after being deceived for hundreds of years, he still yearned for eternal life.Eternal life in hell?Satoru thought of the siblings Strow and Julie; they dared to challenge the King of the Underworld for reincarnation, yet Vander Decken I wanted eternal life in the Underworld.Satoru could only say he didn't understand, but respected it.Nor would he tell him what the Underworld was like.Satoru deeply understood one principle.Respect others' destinies, let go of the urge to help... After hearing Vander Decken I's answer, Satorufigured he also didn't know Davy Jones's purpose.Simply put.A useless piece of trash!"Alright.""Then thank you, senior, for your answer.""I... gained a lot."Satoru was being very sarcastic.But Vander Decken I didn't fail to notice it."Well then, we have nothing more to talk about.""Are you still trying to block our way?"Satoru asked amiably.Vander Decken I was unsure of Satoru's strength, because he didn't know what Satoru had obtained from Davy Jones."Since we are both on the same path, I certainly won't make things difficult for you.""I'm just curious, what exactly did you get from Davy Jones?"Satoru thought about it, this question..."I gained... respect.""He has to respect me now."Of course, this was only on the surface; secretly, Davy Jones wished Satoru would die quickly and reincarnate, so the soul contract would become invalid.Vander Decken I obviously didn't believe it; he just thought Satoru refused to say."It doesn't matter if you don't want to say, anyway, in the end, there will be no good outcome."Vander Decken I was purely jealous; he himself had been scammed by Davy Jones, so he naturally hoped others would be like him, which would make him feel better.Satoru understood all of this."No matter what, I've been resurrected, and that's enough."Vander Decken I seized upon the word "resurrection"; he understood, or so he thought he understood."Resurrection...""I understand."Satoru smiled without speaking, 'Whatever makes you happy...' "So, can we go now?"Satoru asked again, purely out of politeness.But Vander Decken I seemed unwilling to be polite."Heh-ka-ka-ka!!""That won't do!!""Although you are my junior, I also have my mission. How about this, I'll give you a discount; just leave ninety percent of the treasure."Vander Decken I seemed to have confirmed that what Satoru got from Davy Jones was resurrection.What combat power could resurrection possibly grant?In that case, what did he have to worry about?!Moreover, Satoru's arrogant demeanor, that self-important attitude that Davy Jones was nothing special, greatly displeased Vander Decken I.It wasn't that he had developed a servile nature over hundreds of years to protect Davy Jones, but that he himself feared Davy Jones. Why should Satoru not be afraid?!Indeed, he was a madman who killed his own subordinates, with such a brain-dead way of thinking."What are you waiting for!""Didn't you hear what the Old Ancestor said?!""Pick up your weapons!! It's time to fight!!"With such an Old Ancestor, Van der Decken IX's intelligence couldn't be very high.His subordinates were also very confident, because they had the Old Ancestor backing them up... Luffyand the others weren't afraid of a fight; in fact, they were happier.And since they wanted money, Nami would absolutely not back down an inch.However, this was underwater, so fighting was a bit dangerous.There was a risk of the bubble breaking, so Satorustood up, pushed away Xiao Bai's hand, walked over to Luffy and the others, and placed his left hand on Luffy's shoulder.He looked at the three eager guys and said,"Don't blame me for stealing the kill, okay.""It's just to be cautious, for safety.""After all, I died once, and now I'm afraid of death.""Huh? What do you mean, Satoru?"Luffy was puzzled.Satoru answered with action.He raised his right hand, pressing his middle finger against his thumb, feeling the remaining Vitality Energy within him, guiding a portion to the tip of his middle finger, and flicked it towards Vander Decken I.A marble-like Vitality Energy flew out, so tiny, it passed through the bubble and hit Vander Decken I.Nothing seemed to happen.But the next second, Vander Decken I exploded as if a large amount of air had been instantly pumped into a balloon.He exploded.His entire energy body directly exploded, and Vander Decken I's figure became as small as a Ship Spirit.Even his voice became high-pitched, like a child's.Van der Decken IX and the crew of the flying dutchman were all scared, their eyes bulging and mouths agape.At this moment, Vander Decken I's face no longer held arrogance, but was filled with terror.He had been a soul for hundreds of years, and the Underworld Energy accumulated from Davy Joneswas not small.Although he had only used one-tenth of his Underworld Energy body just now, Satoru had merely flicked out a tiny bit and completely annihilated it!!What kind of power was that?!Satoru: That is the power that even Davy Jones, the God of Death, cannot resist, the power that things of the Underworld fear most.He met Satoru's gaze again.At this moment, in Vander Decken I's eyes, Satoruwas utterly terrifying, no less oppressive than Davy Jones."Run!"Vander Decken I drillreturned into the skull at the bow of the flying dutchman.Leaving behind only a panicked cry, "Run!!!"Van der Decken IX reacted immediately, telling Menjin to carry the ship and run, far, far away
Chapter 785: Advancing While ChattingWadatsumi took the flying dutchman and ran quickly, his legs flapping as if he wished they could spin like wheels.Everyone on the thousand sunny watched his retreating figure in silence.Satoru turned around and returned to his seat, looking every bit like someone who hides his achievements and fame.Little Bai smiled slightly, thinking to himself, "You really pulled that off, Little Little Bai."But he also knew that Satoru's Vitality Energy was truly powerful.This was a power even he didn't know about....This time, the volcano did not erupt.Ever since Ace survived, Satoru knew that fate could be changed.He hadn't understood it before, but ever since he transmigrated and met Luffy, everything had already changed.Guided by the North Sea Great Kraken, the thousand sunny continued to advance toward Fish-Man Island.And the people on the ship, having learned that Satoru had truly gone to the underworld, immediately gathered around Satoru in his chair and started asking curious questions."Satoru, did you really go to the underworld?!""And you met the Grim Reaper, Davy Jones?! Is he scary? Well, the Grim Reaper should be terrifying!!""Is the underworld fun? Is there any good food there?!"These three sentences, one didn't need to guess, were spoken by Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy."Yohohoho, I've been to the underworld, but I didn't stay as long as Satoru. I just swam a circle on the Styx and came back. But, that Styx is terrifying, right, Satoru?""What is the underworld like? Is there money? What is the money like?""And what about technology? To what extent has the technology in the underworld developed?"These three sentences were from Brook, Nami, and Franky."In the underworld, do ghosts need to eat? How is the cuisine in the underworld?""I only care, are there any strange monsters in the underworld? I wonder how they are to cut down.""What is a soul contract? Does it have any effect on you?"These three sentences, naturally, were from the remaining Sanji, Zoro, and Robin.Everyone had their own points of concern.Satoru remarked."Sister Robin is the best, she knows how to care about me."The others: "Stop acting!""Asking so many questions at once, I'll answer them one by one.""Let's answer Sister Robin's first.""Regarding this soul contract, everything I just told Vander Decken I is true.""Davy Jones had to beg me to sign it. For me, for us, it's beneficial."Robin caught the keyword, "Us?"Satoru nodded, "Yes, the content of the contract is that after I, or the people I know, die, he cannot attack us.""Otherwise, it would be a breach of contract, and he has already experienced the consequences of that once."Robin understood clearly and could basically guess that Davy Jones only agreed to sign the one in Satoru's hand because he had already violated a previous contract and suffered punishment.And seeing that Satoru had set the content of the contract like this, Robin couldn't help but smile."It seems you offended that Grim Reaper quite a bit."Satoru returned the smile, "Sister Robin is as sharp as ever.""I know you all aren't afraid.""But even if you were afraid, there's a guarantee, isn't there?"..."As for everyone's questions.""Yes, Brook, that Styx; once you've been there, you don't want to go a second time."The rules of the Ethereal Void Realm of the Styx are truly nasty.Brook: "Yohohoho, I feel the same way.""The technological development in the underworld is very ordinary; there's nothing high-tech there."Franky: "Then I'm not interested.""Ghosts in the underworld also eat food, and it's no different from the human world."Sanji: "So ghosts eat food too? See, you can't do without a chef anywhere.""The money in the underworld is gold coins; below gold coins are silver and copper coins. I haven't seen silver or copper coins; during my time in the underworld, I only spent gold coins."Invisibly, Satoru showed off again.Nami: "Alright, alright, you only spent gold coins, right? When you first went to the underworld, where did the money come from? Can't it be brought to the human world?"Satoru replied, "The prize for winning a gladiatorial match was 6,000 gold coins."Nami's eyes instantly turned into money symbols."6,000 gold coins!""Don't tell me you can't bring them back to the human world!""You can bring them.""But I spent them all."Nami: "..."...As for the three of you who are curious about the underworld."Usopp, what you asked is nonsense."Usopp: "...""And, Luffy, the underworld is not fun. It's a place without a sun or moon, always gray and hazy, and very oppressive. You wouldn't like it."Luffy: "Sounds like a place suitable for adventure.""Also, Chopper, Davy Jones is naturally terrifying; after all, he is the ruler of the entire underworld, much more terrifying than that Vander Decken Ifrom earlier.""But to me, it's nothing.""Wow! Satoru is so cool!!"Chopper's praise was heartfelt.Satoru felt great listening to it."It's just average.""Oh, there's one more thing.""I stayed in the underworld for a while. One day in the underworld is one month in the human world, so, actually, for me, I was only separated from you for 24 days."The time rules of the underworld shocked everyone."24 days! That's great, I've been looking forward to reuniting with everyone!"Luffy expressed envy."24 days, so what did you do for special training, Satoru?""Was that green energy from earlier the result of your special training?"Usopp asked.Satoru recalled. He had mostly just trained his body and practiced Observation Haki, but mainly he had learned from Whitebeard, gaining a lot of understanding about the use of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.The Tremor-Tremor Fruit causes recoil to the user's body. Although Whitebeard had a sturdy body, he had pushed himself so hard in his youth that even he couldn't withstand the tremors, so he had developed a technique to control the body and reduce the recoil.Satoru had learned it."That green energy... was given to me by a 'bastard'.""But thanks to this energy, I was able to pass those 24 days in the underworld safely.""It's almost used up too.""As for special training, not much. I don't know how to describe it; you can spar with me and experience it yourself."Satoru smiled and replied.Usopp waved his hands quickly; he hadn't lost his mind yet....Advancing while chatting, the 3,000-meter altitude slowly passed.Because there was no volcanic eruption this time, the North Sea Great Kraken steadily brought the thousand sunny to a depth of 10,000 meters under the sea.Light returned to everyone's side.Brook felt it was dazzling, even though he no longer had eyes."Everyone, look!!"Luffy was always the first one to notice.Looking in the direction he pointed.Fish-Man Island came into everyone's view.The entire island was surrounded by a huge, double-layered, semi-circular bubble shield, with an air layer between the two layers of the shield.Moreover, although Fish-Man Island was located under the deep sea, it also had a sky and clouds.As for sunlight, it was because the giant tree "Sun Tree Eve" growing near Fish-Man Island could transmit sunlight from the surface to Fish-Man Island.What kind of scientific principle is that?Satoru remarked, "Forget it."Existence is reasonable.Moreover, this time there were no members of the New Fish-Man Pirates guarding the outside.Satoru also knew, so, "Everyone, we can't force our way in...""Wait... that is... Ace?!"(Little Bai's silent complaint: I had absolutely no presence in this chapter!)
Chapter 786: It's Good That You Returned"Wait... Is that... Ace?!"The journey to Fish-Man Island this time was very smooth. Although Vander Decken I appeared midway, he was so terrified by Satoru that he ran away scrambling.The volcano also didn't erupt, and the Straw Hat Pirates successfully arrived at Fish-Man Island, ten thousand meters below the sea.There were no members of the New Fish-Man Pirates riding sea beasts in front of Fish-Man Islandeither.Satoru knew that if they forced their way into Fish-Man Island, the ship's coating would automatically peel off and merge with the island's protective shield, risking a dangerous fall through the intermediate air layer to the ground.Even if they successfully forced their way past the Protective Shield, the invading ship and crew would be swept away by the seawater inside the shield.Therefore, they naturally chose to use the main entrance.What if they weren't allowed close?How could that be? Of course, they would be let in.But just as Satoru instructed everyone to use the main entrance, his eyes focused on the entrance of Fish-Man Island, and he spotted Ace!Ace's Flame Ship was drifting toward the thousand sunny within its bubble coating.Xiaobai glanced over. "It's him again..."He seemed slightly displeased with Ace... "Hey, they've submerged. They should arrive soon."This was what someone secretly said when contacting their own people back at Sabaody Archipelago, just as the thousand sunny began its descent.But that person was none other than a member of the Whitebeard Pirates.The person he notified was Fire Fist Ace, the current Acting Captain of the New Whitebeard Pirates."Satoru has been resurrected..."..."Ace!!""What are you doing here?"Luffy was naturally happy to see Ace.Ace dashed straight onto the thousand sunny.The Bubble Coating of the Flame Ship immediately merged with the Bubble Coating of the thousand sunny.Falling from the air.Franky immediately stepped forward, raising both hands to help Ace catch the Flame Ship.It wasn't because he was close with Ace; he just didn't want the deck of the thousand sunny to be smashed.Ace landed steadily.His attire was no different from two years ago.Except he had a tattoo of "Edward" on his right arm, meaning Edward, Edward Newgate's Edward."Thanks... Brother Franky."Franky was surprised that Ace remembered him and stated after putting down the Flame Ship:"It's nothing."Everyone focused their attention on Ace.Ace also scanned them once, pausing slightly longer on Satoru, but finally fixed his gaze on Luffy."Long time no see, Luffy."Without waiting for Luffy's reply, Ace immediately looked at Satoru again."You too, Satoru.""You're back.""It's good that you returned."Satoru smiled back, stepped forward, and gave Acea hug."I said I would return, and I always keep my word."Ace paused for a moment and placed his hands on Satoru's back.Yes, it was Satoru, warm and real.That's good.Xiaobai: "..."Chopper: "Aren't you happy, Xiaobai?"Xiaobai: "No!""Hehe, Ace, I want a hug too."Luffy also stepped forward, stretching his arms out to embrace both Satoru and Ace directly.What a scene of deep brotherly affection.Everyone was smiling... except Xiaobai... "Alright, alright, Luffy.""I can barely breathe."Satoru told Luffy to let go; the guy was so excited he nearly squeezed the breath out of him."Haha, I was just excited, I haven't seen Ace in a long time.""By the way, Ace, if you're on Fish-Man Island, where is Jinbe?"Luffy released his grip.Ace looked at his two brothers."Let's talk inside Fish-Man Island.""Currently, Fish-Man Island serves as the temporary headquarters base for our Whitebeard Pirates."Satoru nodded. "I see. Then it makes sense that you are here.""Let's go.""We have been yearning to visit Fish-Man Island for a long time."...Ace led everyone through the main entrance of Fish-Man Island.The space between Fish-Man Island's two layers of Bubble Coating was filled with seawater.Therefore, at the main entrance of Fish-Man Island, there is a door on the outer membrane and a door on the inner membrane—the Outer Gate and the Inner Gate—connecting to form a passage.After entering the Outer Gate, the Bubble Coating disappears, but there is no seawater inside the Passage. There is also a waterway that allows the ship to proceed to the Inner Gate."Brother Satoru, Brother straw hat."The Waterway at the Inner Gate leads to the ship docking area.Here, Marco and Jozu were both present."It's you guys, Bird Man and Diamond Man."Luffy is good at giving nicknames.Marco and Jozu weren't angry; they knew Luffy's personality."Long time no see.""Marco, Diamond Bro.""My name is Jozu.""I know."Jozu: "..."...Everyone disembarked in turn. The normal ones took the stairs, while the excited ones like Luffy just jumped down—they wouldn't die from the fall anyway."It seems Fish-Man Island really has become the Whitebeard Pirates' temporary stronghold.""You are all here.""Then what about the territories in the New World?"Satoru was mainly referring to the places in the New World where the Whitebeard Pirates' flags had been planted, marking them as Whitebeard Pirate territory.In the New World, besides World Government Affiliated Countries, planting flags is the most common way for the Four Emperors to divide territory.Of course, the Four Emperors don't protect them for free; these flagged islands must pay protection money to the Four Emperors.It is better than the Celestial Tribute, and the Whitebeard Pirates were the one among the Four Emperors who collected the least amount of money.The second group that collected the least was naturally the Red Hair Pirates, as they needed money to hold banquets."After Pops died, the structure of the New Worldunderwent a massive change.""Without Pops, those guys who had been eyeing our territory started making their moves.""We returned to the New World and tried our best to stop them.""But protecting everything was indeed impossible.""We could only settle for the next best thing: protecting the territories close to the New Worldentrance, and temporarily making a deal with the King of Fish-Man Island to set our base here.""After all, it's very convenient to get to the New World from here.""Besides the three of us, the other Commanders and Captains are all in the New World. The situation has mostly stabilized over the past two years.""Over the past two years, we haven't stopped fighting the Blackbeard Pirates.""Two-thirds of the territory we lost were seized by the Blackbeard Pirates.""Furthermore, Blackbeard gained a second Devil Fruit Ability, which happened a year and a half ago.""It was also because he gained a second Devil Fruit Ability that he managed to seize those two-thirds of the territory."Marco offered this explanation, detailing the changes in the New World's structure over the past two years.Satoru raised an eyebrow, becoming curious."Oh, Blackbeard, that One-Armed Ghost, One-Eared Ghost, gained a second Devil Fruit Ability?""As expected.""What ability is it?"
Chapter 787: Satoru's ChoiceBefore entering Fish-Man Island, Satoru and his group met Ace and entered Fish-Man Island safely through the correct route.Through Marco's explanation, they learned that the Whitebeard Pirates and Fish-Man Island had reached a cooperation agreement, making Fish-Man Island a temporary base for the Whitebeard Pirates, who were tasked with protecting its residents.Fish-Man Island had originally been under the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates.After Whitebeard's death, those covetous human traffickers started targeting Fish-Man Island again.Fortunately, Ace chose Fish-Man Island as a temporary base. With their protection, those human traffickers dared not act rashly.This was one reason.Another reason was that Ace knew he could meet the newly setting sail Satoru and Luffy here the quickest.At the same time, Satoru and his group learned about the changes in the New World over the past two years.Blackbeard had taken two-thirds of the territory lost by the Whitebeard Pirates and had also acquired a second Devil Fruit Ability.This was within Satoru's expectations; that guy wouldn't stop until he was dead... "What ability is it?"Satoru was curious what Blackbeard chose as his second Devil Fruit Ability after the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was taken from him."It's the Zoan type—Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan: Three Heads, Six Arms asura Form."Marco revealed the second devil fruit Blackbeardchose after losing the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.Hearing that name, Satoru glanced at Chopper. The Human-Human Fruit Mythical Zoans were all bizarre, and only Chopper had eaten the plain version.Moreover, although he wanted to admit it, Satoruadmired Blackbeard's intelligence. Everything from acquiring the Dark-Dark Fruit to the outbreak of the Marineford War had proceeded exactly as he wished. But with Satoru's interference this time, things never went as planned; instead, he tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice.He had always been cautious in his actions, so why would he choose this devil fruit?"So, his severed arm grew back?!"Satoru could only guess this way.Sure enough, Marco nodded. "That's right. His severed left arm grew back using the asura devil fruit's ability, and his ear did too.""The asura devil fruit greatly enhanced his physique, providing significant defense against the Dark-Dark Fruit's characteristic of doubling pain.""Furthermore, he seems to have mastered the ability to absorb the devil fruit Abilities of others, which is why he has been able to develop so quickly in the New World.""The Blackbeard Pirates are also known as the Ability Robber Crew."Satoru nodded. "So that's it. It was just to replace an arm.""No matter. If I can cut one off, how many hands does he have now? Five or six?""Who cares how many? If I can cut off one, I can cut off the rest! As long as he dares to provoke us.""Three heads and six arms? I'll turn him into one head and two arms!"Satoru spoke with Haki.Xiao Bai, however, was very angry thinking about this. When Satoru fought the Blackbeard Piratesalone in Mock Town, he had left Xiao Bai with Luffy's group. Thankfully, nothing bad happened!...Satoru looked very confident. One must know that in the New World, Blackbeard was now a popular candidate for the New Four Emperors. Due to the change in history, he couldn't hope to become one of the new Four Emperors unless he completely defeated the Whitebeard Pirates, a fact that Aceand his crew would never allow, even if it cost them their lives.However, Ace and Marco strongly believed in Satoru.Blackbeard and Satoru had met three or four times, and Blackbeard had been humiliated twice—once losing an arm, once losing an ear—and his plan to acquire the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was thwarted, allowing Satoru to obtain the Tremor-Tremor Fruitinstead.Now, whenever Blackbeard saw Satoru, he wanted nothing more than to use his six arms to tear Satoruinto six pieces, plus a heart extraction."I believe in you, Satoru."Ace suddenly replied.Satoru returned a smile, just about to thank him for the trust.But Ace preemptively continued speaking."Since Satoru is also revived.""Luffy, we made a promise two years ago. Now it's time for Satoru to make his choice."When Ace reached this point, Luffy instantly retracted his wide grin.Even if it was Ace, his older brother, trying to steal his comrade was unacceptable! Absolutely not!!"No!!!"Satoru himself was utterly bewildered. "What choice do I have to make?""What choice are you talking about?!""What did you guys secretly discuss while I was gone?"Ace and Luffy fell silent, the two brothers locked in a standoff.Satoru looked at Zoro and the others. They knew, but they also knew it wasn't their place to speak, so they remained silent too.Satoru: "..."...Just as Satoru was about to lose patience, Acespoke up."Satoru.""Huh?""Pops is dead, but the Whitebeard Pirates are still here. Now the Whitebeard Pirates are leaderless, and I am only the acting Captain. Marco should have taken the role, but he yielded it to me. I know I'm not qualified.""Although Pops is dead, Satoru, you inherited Pops's Tremor-Tremor Fruit.""We are brothers, and I hope you can come and help me...""...to become the new Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates!!"Satoru felt a sudden internal "Holy crap."This immense fortune just landed right on my head.Although the Whitebeard Pirates aren't what they used to be, they are still a huge power, okay?Luffy grabbed Satoru's right hand. "No! Satoru is my comrade!! He belongs to the Straw Hat Pirates!!"Ace and Luffy grabbed Satoru's left hand almost simultaneously."Satoru, I know you're worried that your seniority isn't high enough to command respect!""Marco let me be the acting Captain because he believes I inherited Pops's will, and you inherited Pops's ability!""We can have you as Captain and I'll assist you, or I can be Captain and I'll need your help.""Together, the two of us can definitely command respect!!!"Ace ignored him, while Luffy's expression was like an animal guarding its food.Feeling the force pulling on both hands, Satoru was currently caught between two men.The comrades behind Ace and Luffy started watching the drama unfold. They were just the audience; Satoru was the protagonist, and they had to see how he decided.Marco and Jozu agreed that Satoru should become the new Captain, though they leaned more toward him helping Ace become the new Captain, especially since Satoru also held the title of Beckman's apprentice.After spending so much time together, Zoro and the others naturally did not want Satoru to leave. Satoru had already become an integral part of the Straw Hat Pirates.Chopper's eyes welled up with tears. "Satoru... please don't leave..."Nami appeared calm on the surface, but she was inwardly anxious, especially since Ace was Satoru's brother."Don't worry, trust Satoru..."Robin was more certain than Nami. As the person who usually enjoyed observing everyone the most, she believed Satoru wouldn't leave.Zoro and Sanji exchanged a look of mutual understanding at this moment. They were internally certain: if Satoru chose to leave, they would tie him up and drag him back!!Usopp clenched his fist. Everyone had just reunited; if Satoru left, he couldn't accept it either. He still remembered how Miss Kaya had been helped by Satoru.Although Franky wasn't as close to Satoru as the others, he truly liked this Long-Haired Man.When it came to the bonds between comrades, Brook, who had personally experienced separation and eternal farewells, felt it most deeply. But there was nothing that could be done; sometimes, fate was simply this way.All of this depended solely on Satoru's own choice.And Xiao Bai's opinion was: "Xiao Xiao Bai is really popular~"
Chapter 788: He Needs Me MoreSatoru's choice.What choice did Satoru have?Naturally, it was choosing between Luffy or Ace... and the respective comrades of Ace and Luffy.Marco expressed his agreement regarding Satorujoining them.Zoro and the others naturally did not want Satoru to leave.As for Xiaobai, he didn't need to worry about much; wherever Satoru went, he would follow.You won't let him follow? He'll bite you to death!!!...Caught between two men.Feeling the strength emanating from Ace and Luffyon his hands, and their determined gazes.Satoru recalled the time he spent with them when they were young. After growing up and sailing, he spent most of his time with Luffy. Of course, there was also a period where he adventured with Ace to search for Blackbeard and destroy Changsheng's Dream of Immortality.Both of them are his brothers; they are both equally dear to him.But Satoru had already made his choice, a choice he made since childhood. Otherwise, he wouldn't be on the thousand sunny right now."I'm this popular, huh?""I'm truly flattered.""However, Ace, you should understand that from the very beginning, I chose Luffy.""After spending this time with everyone, I really can't bear to leave them.""So, I apologize, Ace.""Luffy, he needs me more.""Right, Luffy?"Luffy nodded in confirmation!"That's right! If Satoru is here, if Sanji is ever unavailable, Satoru can cook too!!"Satoru: "..."Well said. Don't say it again next time.In Ace's eyes, determination was gradually replaced by disappointment.He was thinking, you've helped Luffy so much already, why can't you come and help me?But he also understood that, putting himself in Satoru's shoes, he wouldn't want to leave the Whitebeard Pirates either."I understand, Satoru.""I respect your choice.""Luffy is our little brother, and it's right for you to help him."Ace let go of his hand.Luffy also let go and put his hands on his hips."Seriously, Ace, why would you look for Satoru of all people?""If you need help, just tell us, and we will definitely help.""But for Satoru to leave us? No way!!"Usopp and Chopper stood behind Luffy, reaffirming his words."Right! No way!!"The others nodded along, and Brook started playing his guitar.Xiaobai pouted and mumbled, "How troublesome. For my species, for problems like companions, food, or treasure, why not just fight? Whoever wins decides. It's so simple."Satoru glared at him. You talk too much!!Xiaobai wasn't afraid of the glare and smiled back in response... "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore.""We've been standing here this whole time, and we haven't even gone to explore Fish-Man Island yet."Satoru brought the topic back to Fish-Man Islanditself.Sanji immediately declared, "Exactly! Let's go inside and take a look!"Take a look? At what? At the beautiful Mermaid ladies, naturally.Just then, Kokoro flashed past."Fish-Man Island is currently being protected by you, Ace, right?""Then... one of the Four Emperors, BIG MOM... isn't she interested in Fish-Man Island's sweets?"In the original timeline, after Whitebeard died, Fish-Man Island lost its protection, and Big Mom stepped in. She offered protection, but Fish-Man Island had to pay a large amount of protection money and special Fish-Man Island sweets.Ace was already used to it.But Marco and Jozu were slightly surprised. You've been gone for two years, and you know about this too?"Yes.""After Pops died, Big Mom set her sights on Fish-Man Island. Before we decided to use Fish-Man Island as a temporary base, Jinbe was dealing with the people she sent.""After we arrived at Fish-Man Island, she was very unhappy and sent people to fight us repeatedly, nearly a dozen times.""The last time, she almost came herself.""Later, to protect Fish-Man Island, Jinbe chose to join her BIG MOM Pirates.""We both took a step back and called a truce. Big Mom would not demand protection money from Fish-Man Island, but Fish-Man Island must provide a large amount of sweets every month for her Totto Land."Satoru nodded in understanding. Sure enough, the Whitebeard Pirates declined after Whitebeard Pops died. If Whitebeard Pops were still alive, Big Mom would not dare make such demands of them or Fish-Man Island."What! Jinbe joined the BIG MOM Pirates?!"Luffy was surprised by this news, especially since Satoru had mentioned inviting Jinbe to join the crew as the Helmsman, and Luffy had naturally agreed. But now Jinbe had joined another pirate crew. What a pity."Jinbe didn't join voluntarily; it was to protect Fish-Man Island."Ace explained.Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.Jinbe arrived at the port at this moment."Brother Satoru! Brother Luffy!!""Long time no see."Everyone turned to look. Two years had passed, and Jinbe was still walking with that earnest stride. He was indeed a bit plump, but one punch from him could make you a good man in your next life.Jinbe was still the same: his hairstyle was in the Chonmage Style, he sported a thick, dark short beard on his chin, and he had a lightning-bolt-like scar near the corner of his left eye.The Sun Pirates symbol was located in the center of his chest. He was wearing an embroidered yukata and wooden clogs, which he seemed never to change.Satoru complained about this, but when he opened his own closet, it was also uniformly white vests, beach shorts, and white shirts, with some cotton clothes, but he rarely wore cotton jackets... "Jinbe!!"Luffy waved in response.Jinbe quickly stepped forward."This old man heard the news of your arrival and rushed here immediately.""Long time no see, everyone."This time, everyone from the Straw Hat Pirates and Jinbe were comrades who fought together during the Marineford War."Also, Brother Satoru, you truly resurrected! That's incredible!!""Just so-so, routine procedure."Jinbe responded with a polite smile, "Let's talk inside the city. Since you've come to Fish-Man Island, I should be the host."Jinbe invited everyone into Fish-Man Island; everyone was already impatient."Are you coming too, Ace?"Satoru asked.Ace shook his head. "I'm a bit tired. You guys go ahead."Satoru curled his lip. You're tired, are you?Then, Satoru grabbed Ace's hand, his left hand underneath and his right hand on top, patting it like an elder comforting a junior, before turning around to follow everyone else.Ace fell silent, staring at the bullet in his hand.
Chapter 789: The Future Is Still LongSatoru, Luffy, and the others were led into the interior of Fish-Man Island by Jinbe.At the port, Marco, Jozu, and Ace returned to the Moby Dick.During their days on Fish-Man Island, they stayed on the Moby Dick.Ace stood at the whale-shaped prow, the very spot where Old Man Whitebeard had stood at the beginning of the Marineford War.Gazing into the distance, Ace took out the bullet Satoru had given him once again, holding it in his palm to examine it.As he watched, the corners of Ace's mouth curled up—a happy yet somewhat strained smile—and he tossed the bullet away.The bullet whooshed through the air and transformed into Satoru—Clone Bai Yun.Ai Baiyun made his appearance once again....Looking at Ai Baiyun, Ace said, "As expected."Satoru stood opposite him."What, you aren't happy about it?""Keeping this up and maintaining a clone is exhausting.""It's a good thing that what I see and feel isn't shared instantly, or I'd definitely develop schizophrenia.""No, I was just wondering, why can't you have a clone follow Luffy?"Ace asked a direct question.Satoru gave two answers, one serious and one less so."What, are you looking down on the strength of my clone? True, if my Main Body had been with you back then, that bastard Blackbeard wouldn't have succeeded."Ace didn't answer; he knew that Satoru knew that wasn't what he meant."As for why a clone can't follow Luffy?""Let me ask you, Ace, you are now the new Captainof the Whitebeard Pirates. What is your goal?""To wipe out the Blackbeard Pirates and take revenge?""That is a grudge between your Whitebeard Piratesand the Blackbeard Pirates.""The task is indeed difficult, after all, the Blackbeard Pirates are developing rapidly.""However, Luffy's dream is also no simple matter.""I'll say it again: he needs my help more.""Although, even without me, I believe he will succeed.""Besides, in the process of fulfilling his dream, Luffywill definitely run into that guy Blackbeard. Isn't me helping Luffy indirectly helping you too?""Or, to put it another way.""Ace, when I fell from the sky, the one I met was Luffy.""Not you.""Do you understand?""If I had met you, perhaps from the very beginning, even before I was an adult, I would have chosen to set sail with you."Ace accepted this explanation. Yes, compared to himself, Satoru had indeed spent much more time with Luffy."I understand, Satoru.""And I'm not complaining."Satoru: You better not be."It's just that I'm very lost. I've always thought I couldn't support the entire Whitebeard Pirates. If you were here—after all, you inherited Old Man's abilities—with you here, I would be more confident."Satoru patted Ace on the shoulder."It's easy for me to say.""I can only tell you this.""Believe in yourself, and believe in Marco and the others.""Actually... when I was in Hell, I reunited with Old Man Whitebeard and spent some time with him.""What?!"...Satoru told Ace about his time with Whitebeard in Hell to encourage him."I received guidance from Old Man Whitebeard, and I also know that he did it so that I could help you after I was resurrected.""I told him I wouldn't join the Whitebeard Pirates.""He said he knew. He had seen the camaraderie of our Straw Hat Pirates. He said that helping doesn't necessarily mean you have to stay by someone's side.""He asked me to tell you that you don't need to worry too much about revenge.""Do what you want to do."Mentioning Whitebeard made Ace's eyes well up with tears again."Is that so... So that's what Old Man was thinking...""All this time, I've been self-righteous.""I hoped to help Old Man become the Pirate King, but I never asked him if he even wanted to be the Pirate King.""Old Man told me not to pursue Blackbeard, but I didn't listen. I was stubborn for the sake of the crew's dignity, which is why we're in this situation.""I've always been so self-righteous.""However, I won't let that get me down.""Since I've been self-righteous up until now, I'll be self-righteous one more time!""I must avenge Old Man!""As for what happens after that, we'll see."Satoru smiled with relief."The kid has grown up.""Is that how you talk to your big brother?!"Ace was in a much better mood.Satoru kept his smile."As long as your heart is set, work hard towards it.""Big Brother Ace~"The familiar tone, carrying a hint of sarcasm—Aceactually quite liked it, and he nodded in response."Hmm."Satoru looked into the distance, and Ace looked with him."The future is still long.""There's a lot to do, too.""Well then, I'm going to turn back into a bullet. Call me out again if you need anything."Satoru suddenly changed the subject."Eh?""Why?"Ace was confused and immediately looked at Satoru.What, even the clone won't help me anymore?!Satoru explained."Luffy's dream is to become the Pirate King, and also to have a world-class banquet after that.""It sounds simple, but it's incredibly difficult to pull off.""I believe Luffy can become Pirate King.""However, a world-class banquet—not everyone likes banquets, and some people don't like banquets hosted by others, a world-class banquet.""So, these obstacles must be cleared.""So?"Ace was still confused."What does this have to do with you turning back into a bullet?"Satoru shifted his gaze from the distance back to Ace, and the two locked eyes."Didn't I say, keeping a clone maintained at all times is very draining.""I intend to... go inside those two factions as well to see what's going on.""Two factions?""Which two factions..."As Ace spoke, he suddenly realized which two factions they were.The two factions that would be helpful for a world-class banquet were naturally the Revolutionary Army and the Marine."Exactly those two.""For one of them, I gave the bullet to Sister Ivankovtwo years ago.""It's just been in standby mode for two years.""It's time to find a suitable moment to activate it.""As for the other one, didn't I ask you to take the bullet to Foosha Village and give it to Dadan?"The more Satoru said, the more shocked Acebecame, as could be seen from his widening eyes."Satoru, you... so you had it all planned out...""I should have guessed it, why you specifically asked me to give the bullet to Dadan.""So that's why..."Satoru wore a smug smile."Luffy can be carefree, but I can't. Not if I want to help him fulfill his dream.""This could also be considered starting over, couldn't it?""'I,' coming out of Foosha Village, going to sign up to become a Marine.""Old Man Garp will be 'happy.'""However, I need to make sure my disguise is good."Satoru pondered how to disguise himself.Ace watched Satoru as he thought.He began to wonder again why Satoru wouldn't come to help him.He was certain that with Satoru's help, Blackbeardwould be very angry, and often, when anger clouded one's judgment, it would ruin many things.
Chapter 790: That Person Is Not SimpleHuman greed will never cease until it is satisfied or thoroughly taught a lesson.Besides, with Luffy and the others here, how could nothing happen?Somewhere in the deep sea, on the flying dutchman."Ancestor, what just happened?!""Who was that guy?!""How could you...""Shut up!!"Van der Decken IX knelt and spoke to Vander Decken I, but Vander Decken I didn't want to bring up the extremely embarrassing incident that just occurred. However, it was a fact that he had been sent fleeing in disarray by an energy blast from Satoru's fingertip.So, to save some face, he could only explain."That person is not simple.""He, like me, is someone who gained abilities from Davy Jones, the God of Death.""Although my energy body was dispersed, I could tell and feel that he also used his full power.""I chose to retreat first to avoid a mutual destruction."Sure enough, a stubborn person, even after dying and becoming a soul, remains stubborn."I see.""Ancestor's choice must be correct.""Then next..."Van der Decken IX tried to ask."Next, I'm going to rest.""Didn't you receive an invitation from that New Fish-Man Pirates?""Go.""This time, you must capture the Mermaid Princess, send her to hell, and offer her to the God of Death.""After that, I will gain true eternal life, and you will surely gain the power you've dreamed of!!""At that time, if you encounter that group of people again, just kill them.""Oh oh oh oh!!"The Fishmen cheered, seemingly already seeing a beautiful future."Bah ha ha ha!!!""Alright, we'll listen to Ancestor!!""Although I deeply love the Mermaid Princess!! She repeatedly ignores and tramples on my love!!""I can only bear the pain of sending her to hell to express my love!!"...Back on Fish-Man Island.At Sanji's request, Jinbe led everyone to the Mermaid Cove.Along the way, Satoru was drawing something on a sketchpad.Chopper was very curious, but Satoru wouldn't let him see.Xiao Bai, behind Satoru, and Pato, on his shoulder, saw it.Xiao Bai didn't understand why Satoru was drawing this.As for why Pato went from Satoru's shoulder to his shoulder, well, Xiao Bai said he cared for small animals... Mermaid Cove is where mermaids live in groups. Land and water pools intersect, and above the pools are waterways like glass pipes.Inside the pools were beautiful mermaids, each one stunning.Camie, having received Jinbe's message, was also waiting here.Everyone arrived and saw the mermaids in the pools.Usopp exclaimed, "It's simply as dreamy as a fairy tale world!"Sanji burst into tears.Chopper, innocent, asked, "Sanji, what's wrong?! Why are you crying? You're crying so miserably!"Luffy quipped, "He's crying louder than when we left Baratie!""Big brothers, Miss Nami, Miss Robin."Camie waved to everyone and introduced them to the mermaids.Feeling the mermaids' gaze.Sanji shouted to the sky."I found it!!""This is ALL BLUE!!"Seeing Sanji's appearance, Zoro scoffed."Pathetic."This time, Sanji didn't even retort."Ah... Green... ah... Algae Head... you... you... ignorant fool!!"Zoro: "What gibberish is that?"Having been in the world of pirates for so long, this was Satoru's first time seeing mermaids.What? Are there mermaids in Water 7?Camie, she's the cute type of mermaid.These ones here are the mature, 'big sister' type... very mature.Xiao Bai didn't understand, "What's so good about this?""Fish scales are not as cool as dragon scales!""Ah, yes, yes, you're cool."Satoru was purely perfunctory.But Xiao Bai took it seriously, puffing out his chest... "Hehehe... why are you crying all the time? Come down and play with us."A mermaid grabbed Sanji's hand.Sanji's excitement instantly rushed to his head.Chopper knew it was bad.But Satoru was waiting for this moment!Just before Sanji's nosebleed erupted, he immediately held the sketchpad in front of Sanji.On the sketchpad was a portrait of Ivankov."Ah!!!"Sanji's excitement instantly turned into frothing at the mouth.Chopper: "Satoru is amazing! Sanji didn't get a nosebleed!"Sanji was so angry he turned into a shark face, "What are you doing!! You damn Satoru!! Why did you ruin my beautiful dream?"Satoru said, "I was just afraid you'd become a nosebleed jet.""I believe, big mermaid sisters, you wouldn't like a nosebleed pool, right?""The little brother is right.""He's so delicate.""Can we braid your hair?"Xiao Bai immediately bared his teeth, perhaps out of envy.But Satoru politely declined."I can't swim.""As for my hair, forget it, I won't waste your time, sisters."The more he said this, the more Satoru appeared different from those who wanted to capture them for money, making the mermaids even more interested. They just thought Satoru was shy and reached out their hands.Xiao Bai immediately stepped forward and pulled Satoru behind him."He said he can't swim.""…"In the mermaids' sight.A white long-haired muscular handsome guy was even more attractive than Satoru.If they knew he was a dragon, he would be a wealthy husband!!They liked him even more."Then you can swim, right? Come and play!"Several hands grabbed Xiao Bai.Sanji willingly jumped in.But Xiao Bai was very reluctant, turning his head to Satoru for help.Satoru looked at him and gave him a smile."Have fun.""What!"With a splash, Xiao Bai was pulled into the water.Satoru gave the portrait of Ivankov to Chopper."Remember, if Sanji shows any signs of a nosebleed, show him the portrait."Chopper nodded, recognized the portrait with Luffy, and said."It's Sister Ivankov!""That Okama from the Marineford War.""Is he some amazing doctor?"Chopper thought the portrait of Ivankov was useful because he was a great doctor, not because of Sanji's inner trauma.But he was also right in saying that; Ivankov's medical skills were indeed formidable, as he was known as the 'Miracle Person'."Speaking of doctors, Chopper, you're right."
Chapter 791: I Saw Some ThingsIn the mermaid cove's pool, Sanji and Brook were having the most fun.Sanji excitedly declared that he wanted to live there.Although Brook is a Devil Fruit user, his body is very light, and he floated on the water with a sense of weightlessness, a feeling he found very enjoyable.Satoru just treated it as a bath.Miss Nami also liked water and was in it.Usopp and Franky's main idea was,'Since we're already here, it would be a pity not to play.'So, everyone on the shore were the Devil Fruit users, except for Brook.Oh, and Zoro.He didn't want to put down his three swords, and he preferred fishing over swimming.He would choose to fish in a mermaid pool, but he had no fishing rod... on the shore.Luffy was very envious that everyone could swim.Satoru said the same.Camie said that if you put on a bubble, you could go into the water even if you couldn't swim.But Satoru wasn't interested in swimming without touching the water.Luffy was interested in everything, so with Camie's help, he put on a bubble and jumped directly into the water.Chopper stayed on the shore, following Sanji, trying to stay close to him. If Sanji showed any signs of a nosebleed, he would show him the portrait of Ivankov that Satoru had drawn, which worked every time like a miracle cure.So, the only ones truly sitting steadily were Satoru, Zoro, Robin, and old Jinbe.Zoro was because he had no fishing rod.Satoru couldn't swim.Robin wasn't interested; she knew there was a poneglyph in the Sea Forest of Fish-Man Island, and she was more interested in that.As for Jinbe, he probably felt that frolicking with mermaids wasn't his style as a Knight of the Sea.Satoru and Robin exchanged glances and smiled at each other; they both knew the other had something to say.A flowering arm sprouted from the ground beside Robin, gesturing for him to go first.Satoru really wanted to ask her how she had whitened her skin in the past two years, but he decided against it and looked at old Jinbe instead."Blue Fatty... ah, no, Jinbe.""We encountered the Flying Pirates on our way here.""How is the situation on Fish-Man Island now? Can you tell us about it?"Jinbe shifted his gaze to Satoru, out of politeness."The Flying Pirates? That ghost ship, Van der Decken IX, he's an old enemy of the Royal Palace.""He always hovers above the deep sea, so it's normal to encounter him.""Back to the situation on Fish-Man Island.""When I returned to Fish-Man Island from Sabaody Archipelago, many humans attacked Fish-Man Island."Jinbe's age, compared to the Straw Hat Pirates, is only younger than Brook, but not by much; he's 46. 'Old man' isn't quite accurate yet; it's just his habitual self-appellation."The forces of myself and the Royal Palace were still not enough.""But then the Big Mom Pirates arrived, and with their help, the immediate crisis of Fish-Man Islandwas resolved.""However, Big Mom also brought conditions. She wanted to claim Fish-Man Island as her territory, and Fish-Man Island had to provide her with protection money and a large amount of snacks every month.""The King and I discussed it, and for the safety of Fish-Man Island's residents, it seemed like a solution.""Just as we were about to agree, Brother Ace and his crew arrived and started a war with Big Mom's people.""They fought more than ten battles, big and small, for half a year, and finally...""We heard the final result from Ace.""Fish-Man Island is still the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates, flying the Whitebeard Pirates' flag. Big Mom agreed to a ceasefire, on the condition that while protection money wasn't needed, not a single snack could be missing each month.""Right?"Jinbe nodded, "Exactly, that's how it was.""And what about the internal affairs of Fish-Man Island?"Satoru asked directly, without reservation."Internal affairs of Fish-Man Island?"Jinbe was puzzled.Satoru returned a smile, "Ace and his crew use Fish-Man Island as a base. Would they still agree... to the New Fish-Man Pirates, led by Hody Jones, coveting Fish-Man Island?""The New Fish-Man Pirates... still exist?"Jinbe's eyes widened in shock."Why would Brother Satoru know?""Did Brother Ace tell you?""No, if Brother Ace told you, he would have said what the current situation of the New Fish-Man Pirates is."Satoru brought some of the surprises that Luffy and the others were already accustomed to to his future comrade, Blue Fatty.To this question, Satoru's answer was still the same."I can see.""See what?""See what I want to see.""…""It must be one of Brother Satoru's abilities; understanding it that way makes sense."Jinbe was convincing himself."When Ace and his crew settled on Fish-Man Island, Hody Jones also led the New Fish-Man Pirates to fight them.""The result..."Satoru waved his hand, "No need to mention the result. If Ace had lost to Hody Jones, Luffy and I would have laughed at him for three days and three nights.""Right, Luffy?""Right."Luffy didn't understand why they had to laugh for three days and three nights.But he just felt that Satoru was right.Jinbe: "...""Yes, just as Brother Satoru guessed.""The New Fish-Man Pirates lost.""Brother Ace originally wanted to drive them out of Fish-Man Island, but they hid inside noah.""noah is of extraordinary significance to Fish-Man Island, and the King asked Brother Ace and his crew not to fight inside noah.""Plus..."Jinbe paused, and Satoru still caught his words."Plus, with you and Hachi, two seniors, interceding, Ace didn't pursue it to the end. Otherwise, if his comrades were hurt, Ace wouldn't give up easily.""Did I get it right again?"Jinbe gave a wry smile."Just as Brother Satoru said.""Out of respect, Brother Ace could only let it go.""The New Fish-Man Pirates are still in Fish-Man District, and can only stay in Fish-Man District. If they step out of the district, there's a very high chance of a fight."Satoru nodded and picked up the teacup beside him.The mermaids frolicked in the pool; tea and wine were available when they got tired."Jinbe, you are very loyal.""But sometimes, because of that loyalty, you make mistakes.""For example, Arlong, whom you released when you became a Shichibukai, controlled Nami's entire childhood, causing Nami to lose her mother."When Satoru said this.Jinbe had known about this for a long time, and he had always felt deeply guilty about it.With his hands on his knees, Jinbe bowed his head in apology."I know about this matter.""And I have always felt deeply guilty.""I apologize!""If there's anything I can do to apologize, please feel free to command me!"Satoru looked at Luffy.Luffy mimicked Satoru's tea-drinking, though he clearly didn't like tea."So that Arlong was released by you, Jinbe.""I apologize, Brother Luffy."Luffy shook his head, "No, you shouldn't apologize to me, but to Nami.""Luffy is right, we have no right to forgive on Nami's behalf.""You should go and speak to Nami yourself.""However, it was Arlong who did those things, and you didn't know at the time that Arlong would do such things, so you don't have to feel too guilty.""I understand Miss Nami; she believes in an eye for an eye. If you still feel guilty, just give her some treasure or something."Hearing this, Robin couldn't help but smile. She remembered giving Crocodile's jewels to Namiwhen she joined the crew. It had to be said that Satoru's words made sense.Jinbe looked at Nami in the pool."Is that so?""I understand.""It's just that I'm currently short on funds..."Jinbe showed a troubled expression; 'Knight' (Xia Ke) are generally poor.Satoru said, "We can talk about that later.""I have something else to say.""Regarding the future of Fish-Man Island, I've seen some things."
Chapter 792: Fortune-TellingThe conversation on the shore.Jinbe first explained the current situation of Fish-Man Island.Then he apologized for letting Arlong go back then.When it was Satoru's turn to speak, Satoru said,"I've seen some things regarding the future of Fish-Man Island.""The future of Fish-Man Island?!""Satoru, what have you seen?!"Jinbe was naturally very concerned about the future of Fish-Man Island.But Satoru piqued his curiosity."I've long heard that the merfolk fortune-telling on Fish-Man Island is very accurate.""I'd like to ask a fortune teller to tell our fortunes.""At the same time, I will also state what I have seen, and let the fortune teller confirm if what I saw is correct.""So, could you introduce us to a fortune teller?""A fortune teller..."Satoru's suggestion was sudden. Jinbe wondered, was their Fish-Man Race's fortune-telling really that famous?However, there was only one merfolk fortune teller on Fish-Man Island now, and he happened to know her very well... she was Arlong's sister, the owner of the Merfolk Cafe: Madam Shyarly."Alright, Satoru's request, I will do my best to help.""I happen to know a merfolk fortune teller... I... can take you, Satoru, there.""The fortune teller is at Coral Hill, located in the southeast, a prosperous port town of the RyuguKingdom. She runs a Merfolk Cafe there."Jinbe explained as he stood up.After speaking, he looked at everyone present, his eyes asking who wanted to go.Satoru stood up; he proposed it, so he would naturally go.Luffy followed suit; he couldn't swim, so instead of watching everyone play here, he might as well go with Satoru.Robin thought for a moment and also stood up. She inexplicably wanted to hear the conversation between Satoru and the merfolk fortune teller.Zoro didn't get up. He wasn't interested in fortune-telling or seeing the future; he only believed the future was in his own hands.Everyone in the pool, seeing Satoru and the others stand up, naturally couldn't just watch.Usopp shouted, "What's wrong, Luffy, Satoru?"Satoru explained that they were going to the Merfolk Cafe for a fortune-telling."Fortune-telling?"To be honest, everyone wasn't that interested in this activity.So, only Little Bai came up.Wherever Satoru went, he would go."Well then, we're off. Don't go anywhere; when I come back, I'll bring you some... Fish-Man Islandspecialties."Satoru smiled as he spoke to those remaining, then turned and followed Jinbe to Coral Hill.Although Satoru meant well, those who stayed behind felt something strange... it would be a long and tiring walk.Jinbe then spent a large sum to rent a Fish-Bus, taking Satoru, Luffy, Little Bai, Robin, and Pato, who was still on Little Bai's shoulder, to Coral Hill.The vehicle was fast, of course.Soon, the group arrived at Coral Hill, and the bus drove directly to the entrance of the Merfolk Cafe. The service was quite good.As they disembarked, Shyarly, the merfolk fortune teller, was already waiting at the entrance.Compared to other fish-men and humans, Shyarlywas considerably larger, though not as large as Shirahoshi.She had short black hair covering her right face, cold blue eyes, pale skin, and a very full bust.She was a Great White Shark merfolk; the front half of her tail was dark blue, the back half white, with a dorsal fin on her lower back, a pair of small fins near her tail, and a crescent-shaped tail fin.She wore a dark purple hooded top, with only the middle button fastened, revealing her cleavage and stomach, and had purple nail polish and red lipstick.At this moment, she was holding a pipe and smoking at the cafe entrance, somewhat resembling the mysterious innkeeper from a wuxia novel.If one ignored the bubble swim ring around her waist, this feeling would be even stronger."I had a feeling this morning that an old acquaintance would come."Shyarly spoke.Among the group opposite her, the only one who could be her old acquaintance was old Jinbe."Haha... long time no see, Shyarly..."Jinbe was a little uncomfortable.Satoru's gossip radar went off. It seemed there was a story between the two of them."My visit is secondary.""My friends want to see you and ask you for a fortune-telling."Jinbe said.Shyarly replied, "To me, you are never secondary."Old Jinbe actually blushed.Satoru felt the chemistry.After saying this, Shyarly then looked at Satoru and the others."In that case, please come in, everyone."...The group entered the Merfolk Cafe.There were customers in the shop at this time.Seeing Shyarly enter, they all greeted her.Shyarly's fortune-telling had helped the residents of Coral Hill a lot.Therefore, "Madam" was a respectful title for her.But the fortune-telling wouldn't happen in plain sight.Shyarly led everyone into her room.Shyarly floated onto a giant clam shell sofa, which was her exclusive seat. On the sofa was also a crystal ball, which she used for her fortune-telling.Shyarly sat on the clam shell and looked at Satoruand the others."Whoever wants their fortune told, come and sit opposite me."Satoru said, "Can we order some coffee and snacks? Jinbe's paying."Luffy agreed with both hands.Shyarly returned a smile, "Of course, you can. Since you're Jinbe's friends, you don't need to pay. It's on me."Satoru nodded, "Thank you then... Jinbe."Jinbe: "!!"Jinbe was flustered, only wishing Satoru wouldn't call on him.Satoru walked forward as Shyarly instructed, ready to sit opposite her, but he pulled Luffy along."Let's go together, Luffy."Little Bai's eyes instantly locked on, and he immediately followed."Then I'll come too!"Satoru, "There are only two chairs."Little Bai: "It's okay if I stand, or... let Luffy stand."Luffy immediately sat down.Little Bai: "..."
Chapter 793: This is a SceneAt the Mermaid Cafe, inside Madam Shyarly's boudoir.A fortune-telling session was about to begin.Everyone seemed to have a premonition that this would be a very...memorable fortune-telling. Shyarly sat on a clam-shell sofa, with Satoru and Luffy sitting opposite her. Little Bai wanted to join, but there was no chair, so he could only stand behind them."So, what do you want to have foretold?"Shyarly asked."Can we ask anything?"Luffy spoke up.Shyarly nodded."Then, how do mermaids poop?"Luffy's question was shocking. Jinbe stumbled, thinking, 'Oh no,' but then he saw Satoru about to speak, and he sighed in relief, thinking, 'Brother Satoru is reliable.'Who knew Satoru would add to Luffy's question?"What about peeing?"Jinbe immediately tripped and fell flat.Shyarly was so angry that blue flames seemed to boil behind her, revealing her sharp shark teeth."You two rude brats!!!""Are you here to make fun of me?!"Jinbe immediately came over to explain, "It's not like that, Shyarly. Brother Satoru and Brother Luffy are just... just outspoken.""Apologize quickly."Luffy genuinely wanted to know and had no ill intentions, nor did he expect Shyarly to be so angry. And he wasn't the type to put on airs, so he immediately apologized."Sorry."As for Satoru, it was purely a malicious joke, though he was also curious.Satoru: "Me too.""Don't ask such rude questions!""Be serious!"Shyarly's anger quickly subsided, which was good.Back to the fortune-telling."Who does Little Bai think is the most important? Pay attention to 'most'."Little Bai spoke up on the spot.Everyone: "..."Shyarly exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "I am a fortune teller, I can only foretell future events, not read minds. I don't know who is more important in this young man's heart.""But it's obvious from looking.""straw hat boy is sitting.""And you, are standing."Little Bai: "..."Shyarly hit him precisely where it hurt.Satoru knew that if he didn't speak up soon, the fire would burn him."Isn't that getting off-topic?""First, let's foretell the future for the two of us. I mean, do it together."The 'two of us' in Satoru's words referred to himself and Luffy.Little Bai: "Can't all three of us go together?"Satoru: "..."Shyarly: "Of course.""All three of you look into the crystal ball."Shyarly placed the crystal ball on the table.Three people, three gazes.Satoru sat with his legs crossed, looking somewhat seriously.Luffy's eyes were full of curiosity.Little Bai had an expression that said he didn't believe in such things.There were no incantations, no grand movements, no big gestures.Shyarly just smoked and watched the crystal ball with Satoru and the others.But as the image appeared in the crystal ball, Shyarly's relaxed and natural expression changed."Is there... any change?"In Satoru's eyes, the crystal ball was still just a crystal ball; there was no image inside.Little Bai had an 'I knew it' look.Shyarly organized her words to describe the scene she saw."I saw it.""What did you see?"Satoru and Luffy asked in unison."I saw the sun and moon together in the sky.""The sky was a mixture of night and day, with night on the left and day on the right.""However... the sun was on the night side, and the moon was on the day side.""Above the sun, a figure seemed to be dancing, laughing very happily.""Above the moon, there was also a figure, with Long Hair flowing, head held high.""And beneath the moon in the daytime, there was a winding white giant dragon."Shyarly described the scene she saw.For some unknown reason, Satoru and the other two, who couldn't see anything initially, truly saw the scene in the crystal ball after hearing her description."There really is something there!!"Luffy said excitedly.Satoru nodded, indeed there was, even after blinking, it was still there.Little Bai, who was initially disbelieving, also saw the image, and the expression on his face gradually changed, becoming convinced.Old Jinbe was puzzled.But Robin had a guess in her heart.The moon refers to Satoru.Then the sun... does it refer to Luffy? Why?Satoru, of course, knew why.nika is the sun god.The true name of the Rubber-Rubber Fruit is the Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Sun God Nikaform.Satoru understood this. Whenever the power evolution couldn't be explained, it was attributed to awakening its true name, being a Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan.As for the white dragon, who else could it be but the mischievous and mysterious fellow behind him who turned into a human?..."So, what does this scene mean?"Satoru asked.Shyarly stared at the crystal ball for three seconds before answering."It means it's a scene."Everyone: "...""This explanation is simply... simply amazing."Only Satoru could make such a sarcastic remark.Shyarly said, "I said before that fortune-telling is about seeing future events. This scene is a scene about the future of the three of you.""I cannot confirm that the figures in the scene are you, but it must be related to you."Shyarly explained, and Satoru internally grumbled that it was more nonsense. The three of them had already guessed who was in the scene."Is there nothing else in the scene besides these?"Satoru pressed.Shyarly looked carefully again, then concluded, "...No."Satoru nodded."Alright.""Then let's do individual fortune-telling next.""Little Bai...""Little Bai!""Ah?! What's wrong?""What's wrong with you? So lost in thought.""No, nothing, I was just imagining the fortune-telling scene that woman mentioned."Little Bai explained.Satoru raised an eyebrow. Imagining? Why imagine? Isn't it right there in the crystal ball?"Next is individual fortune-telling. Do you want to go first?""You can have my chair."After speaking, Satoru was about to get up, but Little Bai immediately pressed him back down."No need.""I'm not interested!!""You guys go ahead."After saying that, Little Bai immediately walked away, joining Robin and the others.Satoru felt increasingly uneasy... "Alright, if Little Bai doesn't want to, then foretell my future.""I'm curious what my individual future scene will be like.""Please, Madam Shyarly."Satoru said, looking at Shyarly."You're welcome.""Today has also been an eye-opener."Shyarly replied, gesturing for him to proceed.The same steps.Satoru stared at the crystal ball.Luffy also watched curiously, but it was strange, his watching was useless. This time, the image displayed in the crystal ball was only about Satoru, not about him.It was still the same.At first, only Shyarly could see the image displayed in the crystal ball."How is it, what do you see, Madam?"Satoru was very curious.He asked, and Shyarly began to describe the scene she saw."The crystal ball shows...""You are floating in the air, in profile, and opposite you is... him."Shyarly looked at Little Bai."But his appearance has also changed. He has two horns on his head, shiny silver scales on his body, long white hair flowing, and a tail on his back."After Shyarly finished describing, Satoru could also see the image on the crystal ball.It was just as she said, he and Little Bai were floating in the air, looking at each other."And then?"Satoru asked this question again. What did this scene mean?"There's nothing else."Shyarly replied firmly.Satoru fell silent.Little Bai, however, spoke up, with a hint of excitement, "Just the two of us?"Shyarly nodded, "Just the two of you."Little Bai had a look of triumph.Satoru smiled, another ineffective fortune-telling.
Chapter 794: The Destruction of Fish-Man IslandShyarly's divination revealed two visions.Both were related to the sky.One showed Satoru, Luffy, and Xiao Bai in the sky.The other showed Satoru and Xiao Bai in the sky.As Satoru internally complained,It was completely useless... Different from the divination he imagined, Satoru was a bit disappointed, only able to pin his remaining hopes on Luffy.Luffy's divination would be very exciting, because the original development was already very exciting."Thank you for the divination.""So next, Luffy, do you still want a divination?"Satoru asked Luffy.Luffy wanted to say yes, but then his stomach rumbled."I'm hungry, let's eat first."Indeed, in Luffy's mind, nothing was more important than eating, except for his comrades and family.Satoru nodded, "Alright, Madam Shyarly, does your shop only have coffee or...""We have food too, but you'll need to go to the main hall. I don't like people eating in my room."Saying this, Shyarly glanced at Jinbe."Of course, there are exceptions."Satoru indicated that he understood, "Then let's go to the main hall to eat. Luffy, Jinbe is treating again, is that okay?"Satoru was just milking one sheep.Because he didn't have any money on him, and Luffyeven less so.Sure enough, Shyarly said, "I already said, I'm treating today. Order whatever you want."Satoru smiled, 'You'll regret saying that, Madam.'"Yay!!"Luffy immediately got off his chair, ready to eat.But Satoru didn't get down."You guys go first, I have something I need to discuss with Madam privately."Everyone: "...""Don't misunderstand, it's a serious discussion.""..."Xiao Bai: "No."Jinbe: "Although I trust you, Brother Satoru, it's still a bit inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room."Satoru: "Alright, alright.""Then Sister Robin, please take Luffy out first, okay?"Without waiting for Robin to answer, Satorucontinued, leaving no room for interruption."Please order one for me, no cilantro, thank you."Since he said so, Robin could only nod."Okay."...Robin and Luffy left Shyarly's room.Only Shyarly and Satoru remained in the room, on opposite sides of the divination table.And Jinbe and Xiao Bai were beside them, refusing to leave, for reasons unknown.Satoru ignored them; if they wanted to listen, they could."Madam, I think it would be better for you to perform a divination for Luffy."Satoru said. The reason he specifically mentioned it was to avoid unnecessary trouble.Shyarly was puzzled, but since Satoru said so, she looked at the crystal ball.Indeed, divination could be performed even without the person present.Soon, the vision appeared.Shyarly's expression instantly turned to horror.She saw the destruction of Fish-Man Island and Luffy standing on the gradually collapsing Fish-Man Island!!!"Destruction!""Destruction!!""He destroyed Fish-Man Island!!!"Shyarly couldn't help but shout.Jinbe's expression naturally became astonished upon hearing this."What?! Who destroyed Fish-Man Island?!""Shyarly, calm down! I'm here."Jinbe flashed to Shyarly's side; his face and voice calmed her down."It's straw hat.""It's that straw hat boy, I saw him destroy Fish-Man Island!"Shyarly affirmed her statement.Jinbe was nothing but surprised. He didn't believe Brother Luffy would do such a thing, but he also knew that Shyarly's divinations had never been wrong.Helpless, Jinbe could only look at Satoru, and Xiao Bai immediately flashed behind Satoru.Satoru said, "No need to be so nervous.""Jinbe, do you think we would do such a thing?"Jinbe shook his head, "I believe in you, Brother Satoru."Satoru, however, said, "We actually might."Jinbe: "...""After all, Madam Shyarly's divinations have never been wrong, right?""But thinking from another perspective, what would be the purpose of destroying Fish-Man Island?"Satoru hinted to Jinbe and Shyarly.Both looked confused.Satoru tapped his finger on the table, an old habit."You can think about it from the legend of noah."Satoru's words were enlightening.Shyarly understood."Are you saying...""Exactly."Jinbe/Xiao Bai: "Saying what?!""Long Hair Brother means that noah was built to bring our Fish-Man Race to the surface.""If our Fish-Man Race can truly live on land in the future, then Fish-Man Island... would no longer be necessary.""Is that what you mean?"Satoru nodded, "That's what I mean.""But there's another possibility: Fish-Man Islandwas destroyed, but not by Luffy. Luffy was there to save it, but arrived too late, which is why his figure is on the shattered island."This explanation also makes sense."Of course, I definitely hope it's the first possibility.""I can also guarantee that we will absolutely not destroy Fish-Man Island on this visit.""Firstly, this is Ace's temporary base, and Ace is our brother after all.""Secondly, if Luffy intended to destroy Fish-Man Island, then Sanji would fight him to the death.""In short, we really like it here and won't destroy Fish-Man Island, at least not now."Satoru made his guarantee.What could Jinbe and Shyarly do? Say they didn't believe them and kick them out?Jinbe trusted Satoru and Luffy.Actually, there was another theory about the destruction of Fish-Man Island.Satoru remembered seeing Marineford written on the Marineford War, but that wasn't correct. Marineford was below Mary Geoise, Marineford.Mary Geoise was on the Red Line, it was the Holy Land of the Celestial Dragons.Fish-Man Island was directly beneath the Red Line, opposite Mary Geoise.Luffy would definitely go to war with the Celestial Dragons in the future. If he destroyed Mary Geoise, and if the Red Line broke, it would also affect Fish-Man Island.In short, there were many possibilities, and nothing could be concluded until that day arrived.
Chapter 795: I Was Just SayingShyarly's three divinations were complete.Satoru stated that, overall, they hadn't gained any useful information."So, do you need any more divination?"Shyarly tried her best to calm down. After all, facing the destruction of her homeland, Fish-Man Island, was something no one could remain calm about. If she didn't trust Jinbe, Shyarly would truly want the Royal Army to immediately drive Luffy and Satoruout of Fish-Man Island.Of course, that was just what she said.Whether the Royal Army could actually do it was another matter... Regarding Shyarly's words, Satorulooked at Xiao Bai, not speaking, but questioning with his eyes.After witnessing the power of the divination, Xiao Bai said, "Forget it, there's nothing I need to divine."Satoru stared at him for three seconds.Xiao Bai dared not meet Satoru's gaze.Something was fishy."In that case, we're done. Madam, thank you for your divination.""I request that you not tell Luffy about the divination where you saw him destroying Fish-Man Island, alright?""Although he is carefree, this would still cause him distress."Shyarly glanced at Jinbe. "Since you've given your assurance, I choose to believe you. This matter will not leave my lips again.""I think you will personally tell that straw hat young man one day."Shyarly was capable. Satoru returned a smile. "That is a matter for the future."Then everything was fine.Satoru was just about to suggest leaving.Jinbe cast a look his way.Satoru reacted. "Oh, there's one more thing.""Madam, you don't know this, but I am actually a fortune teller too, but I don't divine using a crystal ball, but rather...""Through these eyes of mine.""Eyes?""Yes. As long as I meet the person, I can glimpse a moment of their future."Shyarly's eyes immediately widened. She understood."I heard my master say that this is the ability of a fortune teller who has reached the highest realm, capable of divining directly without a crystal ball. To think you are such a high-level fortune teller—my apologies!"Satoru didn't even know he was that amazing."It's just average.""Getting back to the main topic.""Regarding what I saw.""Before we arrived at Fish-Man Island, we encountered the Flying Pirates.""I saw the rebellion against Fish-Man Island, orchestrated by the Captain of the Flying Pirates, Vander Decken IX, in collaboration with Hody Jonesof the New Fish-Man Pirates.""They plan to execute the Royal Family of Fish-Man Island, occupy Fish-Man Island, start a full-scale war against humans, and resist their entry into Fish-Man Island.""Taking advantage of the fact that most of the Whitebeard Pirates' forces are absent, and Hody Jones has obtained a strength-enhancing drug from the Ryugu Palace Treasury: the Energy Steroid."Satoru revealed his "divination."Everyone fell silent.Shyarly had only divined a single scene.You... read the entire script!"As expected of a senior."Shyarly's tone became respectful.A senior doesn't just refer to age; someone who is successful in a specialized field can also be called a senior.To review: A disciple is not necessarily inferior to his master, nor is a master necessarily wiser than his disciple. Knowledge comes with time, and specialization exists in skills; that is all."Not at all, not at all."Satoru left himself a way out."Of course, I only saw their rebellion.""I don't know when it will happen.""If they rebel while we are here, we can still help.""If they don't rebel... then... disregard what I said."Jinbe said, "Brother Satoru, you jest. Since you are Shyarly's senior, your divination must be accurate. I will inform the King and the others to prepare their defenses.""I thank you on behalf of Fish-Man Island."Jinbe bowed deeply.Satoru waved his hand. "No need to be so polite, Jinbe, we are friends.""Let's go, let's head out. I'm a bit hungry."This time, he was truly ready to leave.Jinbe and Xiao Bai turned and walked out first. After they had walked a few meters, just as Shyarly was about to get up, Satoru suddenly added another sentence."Madam, regarding the divination about us, are you truly... not hiding anything?"This sentence landed squarely on Shyarly's head. Shyarly's movement froze, and her vision blurred for a moment.Shyarly looked at Satoru. Satoru wore a smile that, in her eyes, was full of mockery.It was as if he was saying: 'What level are you? What level am I? How dare you try to deceive me?'"I should have understood. Since a senior's divination has reached the extreme, I shouldn't have lied to you."Her admission surprised Satoru."I was just saying that, and there really was something."Shyarly: "..."Satoru shrugged, wearing a smug smile."Divination is not omnipotent.""One can divine for others, but not for oneself.""Madam, you should understand that.""So, what did you hide? Regarding the divination about us."Shyarly looked at the young man, who was smiling innocently with one hand resting on his cheek. Although he was just a youth, she felt as if she were facing a highly experienced Old Fox, whose back seemed to flicker with Nine Tails."I did hide something.""Actually, in the first scene, beneath you, floating in the air, were countless ships, including many Pirate Ships flying Pirate Flags.""And diagonally opposite and below you were countless World Government Warships, their dark Muzzles aimed directly at you.""Behind the Warships was the Red Line, the Holy Land of the Celestial Dragons: Mary Geoise.""There was a figure on Mary Geoise, but the moment I saw it, the figure moved and then immediately vanished.""In divination, this represents that the person has a tremendous influence on future changes and the world's structure."Shyarly supplemented the details of the first divination scene.Satoru kept this in mind. This was the decisive battle against the World Government in the future, which was expected. As the Son of the World, Luffy, combined with his identity as Dragon's son, would eventually go to war against the World Government.Or rather, the World Government would not allow Luffy to survive.After all, he was the one who awakened nika."I understand.""That sounds like a magnificent scene. I'm starting to look forward to it."Shyarly still couldn't see through Satoru. What the hell was there to look forward to?"Well, are you hiding anything else about the other scenes, Madam?"Satoru asked again.Shyarly stared at him and shook her head. "No.""Really none?""None."Shyarly answered firmly.Satoru raised the curve of his smile. "Then there's nothing else.""I wasn't lying, I really am hungry.""Then we'll be going now, Madam."With that, Satoru got up and left.Shyarly watched his retreating figure. She truly felt that Satoru was a formidable person, giving off a feeling of unfathomable depth.Actually, she was still hiding something.Regarding the second scene of Satoru's solo divination, Shyarly had said that Satoru and Xiao Bai were floating in the air, staring at each other.Xiao Bai was in Dragon Human Form.However... Satoru was also in Dragon Human Form.Moreover... Xiao Bai had pierced Satoru's chest with one hand. That was the full view of the entire scene... The reason Shyarly didn't say it was because she felt that if she spoke those words, her life would be forfeit.She could only pray for Satoru, this "senior."But now she felt that Satoru wouldn't die so easily, and perhaps that scene held a hidden meaning.