Chapter 536: The Great Trampoline Tragedy!"Aaaaaaaaaaah—!!!"A shrill, sky-piercing scream was approaching from high above at a despair-inducing speed."What on earth is that complete idiot doing?!"Law's mouth twitched violently, his voice squeezed out from between his teeth."Hey, hey, you've got to be kidding me..."Zoro, who had been leaning against a tree trunk with his eyes closed, snapped his right eye open.He had just subdued the cursed blade Enma; his Haki was severely depleted, and his right arm still throbbed with pain.Faced with a disaster-level descent comparable to a meteor strike, even this usually fearless swordsman had a drop of cold sweat slide down his forehead.He instinctively placed his hand on his hilt, his mind already calculating whether he should forcibly cleave his own ship in two!!"We can't dodge it! Tra-guy, use your ability, quick!" Zoro roared."Don't you dare order me around! My stamina is almost gone after pulling you back from the brink of death just now!"Law roared in exasperation, but his body was terrifyingly honest.He grit his teeth and snapped his slender fingers open, a faint, ghostly blue light barely flickering at his fingertips."ROOM..."However, before Law could fully expand the spatial barrier..."Yo-ho—! Zoro! Tra-guy! I'm here!!!"Accompanied by that heartless, cheerful laughter, Luffy slammed into the ground in front of everyone in a spread-eagle position!"BOOM—!!!"There was no earth-shattering tremor or flying debris as one might expect from such a destructive impact.The moment Luffy's body made contact with the hard earth of Wano Country...A pure white light that defied all logic erupted from Luffy's point of impact, frantically spreading in all directions!"What is this?!"Law's pupils instantly constricted to their limit.He saw that the originally hard, rough soil, the surrounding towering trees, the scattered giant boulders, and even the air itself underwent a bizarre deformation the moment that white light swept past.The ground lost its original texture and began to fluctuate wildly like boiling milk.The once-indestructible rock layers softened instantly, turning into a highly elastic substance.—Rubberization!"Wahahahahaha! So soft, so soft!"Luffy's body, which should have been smashed into a meat patty, actually pressed the entire ground into an exaggerated depression over ten meters deep the moment he hit.Immediately after, a terrifying rebound force converged from all directions, like a super slingshot pulled to its absolute limit."Whoosh—!"Luffy was violently bounced into the air by the ground, his arms and legs stretching into wavy lines as a burst of ecstatic laughter erupted from his mouth."Tra-guy! Mosshead! Everyone, come play on the trampoline!!!""Play your head off!!!"Before Law's roar could fade, that same white light of assimilation had already ruthlessly spread beneath his feet.This great pirate, known for being cold, aloof, and rational, felt his feet go soft.That violent rebound force instantly acted upon his body.The moment Law was bounced up, his body actually stretched completely out of control!His two long legs twisted into a ridiculous pretzel shape in mid-air, and his perpetual ice-cold expression completely collapsed.His eyeballs, in an exaggerated cartoon style, directly broke past the limits of his sockets and flew out a full half-foot, while his tongue stretched into a red ribbon fluttering in the wind."My... what's happening to my bones?! I've turned into ramen?!"Law flailed in the air, trying to use his signature hand gesture to open a ROOM space.But he discovered in despair that his ten fingers were as soft as cooked octopus tentacles; forget forming seals, he couldn't even clench a fist."Waooooh! This is amazing! The ground turned into a giant trampoline!"Yamato didn't show any panic; instead, her eyes lit up.Her massive Spiked Club, which had been resting on her shoulder, had now also turned into a squishy inflatable toy.Yamato leaped high following the ground's rebound, her ice-blue hair fluttering in the air.Like a child who had finally received a favorite toy, she flailed her limbs happily in the air and even proactively gave the similarly airborne Luffy a loud high-five."Luffy! Is this your ability? This is so much fun!" Yamato shouted excitedly."Hee hee hee! Yamato, you're here too! Let's jump even higher together!"Luffy grinned widely, his arms suddenly lengthening to wrap around a nearby rubberized towering tree. With a forceful pull, he launched himself even higher like a bullet from a slingshot.On the other side, Zoro, who was leaning against a tree, was not spared either.He had been standing ready for the impact, but the tree trunk he was leaning on suddenly turned into a highly elastic trampoline, launching him into the air."Hey, hey, hey! What kind of crazy ability is this! My swords!"Zoro waved his arms wildly in the air. He was horrified to find that his body, which had been weak and depleted from subduing Enma, now felt light as a feather.Even more ridiculous, he found that the wado ichimonji and sandai kitetsu at his waist, along with the violent Enma, had all turned into limp rubber strips under the assimilation of the Nika Fruit.With a casual wave, Enma's blade acted like a whipped-out lash, limply wrapping around his own neck and tying itself into a dead knot."Damn rubber idiot! Turn this ability off right now!!"Zoro wriggled ridiculously in mid-air like a green caterpillar caught by its midsection, cursing at the top of his lungs.However, the carnival on the ground had only just begun, and the crisis overhead followed immediately after."Rumble, rumble—"Having lost its buoyancy, the going merry finally smashed down with overwhelming force onto this land that had been completely assimilated into a giant rubber trampoline.A miracle happened once more.This massive wooden sailing ship not only didn't shatter upon impact, but the moment it touched the ground, the ship's material was also forcibly granted the properties of rubber.After the massive hull pressed an exaggerated deep pit into the ground, it was thrown back into the air by an immeasurable rebound force!"BOOM—!!!"The massive reaction force gave everyone on the ship a taste of what it meant to... ascend to the heavens!!
Chapter 537: Rubber Melee!"Luffy!!! You bastard Captain who deserves a thousand cuts!!!"With a roar that pierced the clouds, Nami was launched directly out of the cabin.Miss Navigator had now completely transformed into a rampaging tigress.Her once delicate face became as terrifying as a demon's due to extreme rage, her orange hair stood on end, and actual flames of fury seemed to burn at the tips.In mid-air, Nami accurately locked onto the heartlessly laughing Luffy.Under the influence of the Nika power, her slender arms actually stretched out for dozens of meters, death-gripping Luffy's similarly elongated neck."Do you have any idea we almost died because of you! You single-celled organism with nothing but meat in your head! Die a million times for me!"Nami shook Luffy's neck frantically.The arms and necks of the two twisted in mid-air like tangled dough twists, stretching and shrinking back and forth, looking as ridiculous as an abstract cartoon."Waaah! Sorry, Nami! I was just so happy to see Zoro that I didn't notice the ship falling!"Luffy stuck out his tongue, eyes rolling around; though his face was turning blue from the choking, he still wore a grinning, playful expression, showing no sign of admitting his mistake.On the other side of the going merry, an extremely exaggerated mid-air Shura field was unfolding."Pudding-chan! Don't be afraid! Even if I turn into rubber, I will protect you with my Love Springs!"Sanji's eyes, which were filled with pink hearts, had now turned directly into two large red springs.His whole body twisted into an exaggerated spiral in mid-air, using his rubberized body to tightly shield Pudding in his arms, blocking all the branches and rubble that might hit her."Sanji-san... this look... it feels very secure, but it's also very strange..."Pudding was tightly wrapped in Sanji's noodle-soft body.Despite being bounced up and down in mid-air, feeling Sanji's unreserved protection, two blushes involuntarily crept onto her cheeks, and steam puffed from the top of her head again."Yohohoho! My bones are all falling apart! But the feeling of having rubber bones is surprisingly good!"Brook completely disassembled in the air.His skull, ribs, and femurs flew everywhere, but every bone was happily twisting in mid-air, making crisp rubbery clashing sounds."What kind of unreasonable sorcery is this! This old man's Fish-Man Karate can't even find a point of leverage!"Jinbe's stout blue body was like a giant inflatable ball in mid-air; every time he hit the ground, he bounced higher, his steady whale shark face now filled with a weary helplessness.Among the people flying everywhere, Vinsmoke Reiju's experience was particularly unique.This eldest princess from Germa 66, who always presented herself as noble and cold, thought her proud beauty would be completely disfigured in the mud of Wano Country at the moment of the fall.She had even closed her eyes, prepared to endure the sharp pain.But the expected impact did not come.She fell into a wonderful world full of tolerance and elasticity.Reiju's curvaceous, devilish figure traced a breathtaking curve in mid-air.Her pink Raid Suit clung tightly to her body, the charming silhouette outlined in the state of weightlessness showing a different kind of allure."This... is this his power?"Reiju stabilized herself in mid-air.She didn't panic like the others; instead, she opened her Violet, seductive eyes with great interest.Her gaze bypassed the flying planks, bones, and companions, locking firmly onto the straw hat boy being choked by Nami.It was a power that completely broke the limits of her cognition from the past twenty-plus years.No cruel slaughter, no cold calculations, only this ultimate freedom that turned all danger into an absurd farce."Truly a maddening man..."A beautiful smile curled on Reiju's lips, a smile mixed with wonder, curiosity, and a deep infatuation that even she hadn't noticed.She even felt that the cold Germa modification genes in her body were becoming warm under the assimilation of this vibrant, idealistic power.If she could stay forever in this absurd world created by this man, even if she had to experience this heart-attack-inducing excitement every day, it seemed like an extremely wonderful thing."Hey! You pink-haired woman, what are you mooning over in mid-air! Move your eyes away from Luffy!"Nami, who was frantically shaking Luffy, caught Reiju's lingering gaze out of the corner of her eye.The instinct to protect her territory made Miss Navigator's hair stand on end instantly.She unceremoniously extended her rubberized right leg, drawing an exaggerated large semi-circle in mid-air, and kicked toward Reiju."Oh my, Miss Navigator's temper is still so fiery."Reiju gracefully did a backflip in mid-air, using her rubbery body to flexibly dodge the kick.She deliberately propped her cheek with her hand and blew a kiss at Nami:"I'm just admiring the Captain's charming smile. After all, it's my freedom to take a few more looks at such a masculine and charming man, isn't it?""You—! I'm going to tie you to the mast and use you as a lightning rod!"Nami was fuming with rage; she immediately let go of Luffy and lunged toward Reiju with claws out.In mid-air, the Shura field between two top-tier beauties continued on the giant trampoline.Orange strands and pink hair intertwined in the air, accompanied by exasperated curses and effortless chuckles, adding a different color to this high-altitude falling farce.This magical "Super Trampoline Party" lasted for a full five or six minutes.As Luffy laughed until he had no strength left, the wanton Nika power within him finally began to slowly recede.The ground, which had been undulating like waves, gradually returned to its original hardness and roughness.The soft rocks became sharp-edged again, and the trunks of the towering trees returned to their rough wooden texture."Ouch!"Having lost their buoyancy, everyone fell from mid-air like ripe apples, piling up into a hilarious mountain of people on the open ground at the edge of Jianlou Village."Ow, ow, ow... my back..."Law was pressed at the very bottom.He struggled to poke his head, wearing his spotted hat, out from between Usopp's thigh and Franky's mechanical arm, his face so dark it looked like it could drip ink.He swore that once he recovered his strength, he would definitely stick ten thousand needles into this Straw Hat boy's heart."Eh? My hands can move? The sword has become hard too!"Zoro climbed out of the pile.He was surprised to find that after the ridiculous pulling and twisting just now, his originally broken and displaced ribs had miraculously reset under the unreasonable assimilation of the Nika Fruit.Although it still throbbed with pain, most of that near-death weakness had actually dissipated."What kind of messy healing method is this..."Zoro touched his chest and looked at Enma under his feet; for a moment, he didn't know whether to thank this Idiot Captain or draw his sword and cut him."Phew—!"At the top of the pile, Luffy lay sprawled between Nami and Reiju.He let out a huge yawn, the divine white glow on his body completely fading, his black short hair fluttering slightly in the night breeze.All the chaos finally subsided.However, it was quiet for less than three seconds."Gurgle gurgle gurgle—!!!""I'm so hungry!!! Sanji! Hurry up and cook! I want to eat a hundred servings of roasted meat on the bone! I want to have a banquet!!!"Luffy sat up with a start, hands raised high, his eyes turning into two burning meat steaks, and drool shamelessly leaked out.Sanji struggled to climb out from Pudding's gentle embrace, patted the dust off his clothes, and helplessly exhaled a puff of smoke:"You idiot, we just fell from the sky and haven't even touched a pot in Wano Country yet. Where am I supposed to get a hundred servings of roast meat for you!""I don't care, I don't care! The first thing pirates do in a new place is have a banquet!"Luffy began to throw a tantrum and roll around on the ground.
Chapter 538: Banquet Turmoil!In an open space on the edge of Jianlou Village, a bonfire was crackling away.The thrilling high-altitude fall farce from moments ago didn't seem to leave any psychological shadow on this group of carefree pirates.On the contrary,An absurd banquet with the distinct flavor of the Straw Hat grandly kicked off atop the broken ruins."You freeloading rubber bastard! I just fell from the sky and now I have to be your free labor!"With a cigarette in his mouth, Sanji was grumbling while skillfully igniting his right leg with Diable Jambe."Pudding-chan, could you help me bring the seasoning over there?"Sanji turned his head, and his voice instantly became gentle."O-Okay! Mr. Sanji!"Pudding ran back and forth with a bright red face. Although she was only doing simple tasks like helping out, her eyes glowed with happiness, and the white steam from her head never stopped.And in the very center of the bonfire."Delicious! So delicious! Sanji's cooking really is the best in the world!"Luffy sat cross-legged on the ground without any sense of decorum, using both hands to shovel food into his mouth.As he ate, his cheeks puffed out like a huge ball, and his muffled cheers mixed with the sound of chewing, sounding exceptionally full of vitality in this desolate Jianlou Village."So intense... Is this the appetite of one of the Four Emperors?"Yamato squatted opposite Luffy, resting her chin on her hands, her clear ice-blue eyes staring unblinkingly at Luffy.She seemed completely unconcerned about her own injuries.Looking at Luffy's carefree eating manner, Yamatodidn't find it crude; instead, she felt this was what a true man looked like.Her fluffy tail, belonging to her Mythical Zoan form, wagged frantically behind her, making her look like a fervent fangirl who had finally met her idol."Luffy! Once we're full, let's go smash that bastard Kaido's head to pieces!"Yamato pumped a fist excitedly and announced loudly,"I'm going to be your crewmate and follow you to turn this sea upside down!""Oh! Leave it to me!"Luffy swallowed a big mouthful of meat, grinned with his greasy mouth, and gave Yamato a thumbs up."Stop trying to cozy up to him! You horned woman!"Accompanied by a dainty shout filled with jealousy, a petite figure rushed over from nearby.Uta indignantly bumped aside Yamato, who was in her way, and threw herself unceremoniously into Luffy's arms.Her slender arms hugged Luffy's neck tightly, and her legs wrapped around his waist, assuming an octopus-like pose that declared absolute sovereignty."Luffy, you big idiot! Do you know how long we've been waiting for you in the Flower Capital!"The Worlds Greatest Diva buried her face in the crook of Luffy's neck, greedily breathing in the man's scent.She looked up, her large heterochromatic eyes shimmering with tears of grievance as she pouted and complained."You said you'd be here soon! But not only are you late, you've also attracted so many strange women!"As Uta spoke, she glared fiercely at Yamato beside them, then swept her gaze over to Reiju, who was watching the show while holding a wine glass."Sorry, sorry! Uta, it's because I ran into some fun things on the way!"Luffy was being strangled a bit by Uta, but he just grinned foolishly, letting his childhood friend hang off him and act spoiled."Truly a hopeless single-celled organism."The scent of premium Violets quietly drifted through the air.Nico Robin walked over with elegant steps.The deep purple geisha kimono she wore perfectly outlined her tall and curvaceous figure, and every move she made radiated a mature woman's fatal charm.Robin completely ignored Uta's fierce glare, which was like that of a hen guarding its food.She walked straight to Luffy's side and leaned down slightly.Her exquisite face was almost pressed against Luffy's ear, and her warm breath brushed lightly against his cheek."Being able to see Mr. Captain looking so full of energy again is more reassuring than anything."As soon as she finished speaking, Robin's rosy lips leaned forward, and in front of everyone, she unhesitatingly planted a soft and deep kiss on Luffy's greasy cheek."Mwah."This natural yet provocative kiss caused the atmosphere by the bonfire to instantly erupt."Sister Robin!"Uta completely bristled.The two tufts of hair on her head stood straight up, and she cupped Luffy's face, frantically wiping away the non-existent lip print, her face flushed with anger."You, you, you... You actually launched a sneak attack! Luffy is mine! You're not allowed to kiss him casually!""Oh my, little Uta is still as jealous as ever."Robin straightened up, covering her rosy lips with her wide sleeve, her eyes full of mischievous laughter."We are a married couple, after all. Isn't it only natural for a wife to kiss her husband returning from the sea?""Crack!"Nearby, Nami crushed a wooden cup with her bare hand.Veins popped on Miss Navigator's forehead. Although she didn't rush forward, her eyes, burning with fury, were already locked onto Luffy.Just as this Shuraba was about to spiral completely out of control.The sound of light footsteps slowly approached from the shadow of the thatched hut.Kozuki Hiyori walked to the bonfire with a delicate tray in both hands, on which sat a pot of premium sake emitting a rich aroma.When the gaze of Wano Country's number one beauty truly fell upon Luffy, uncontrollable ripples of frenzy surged in the depths of her cool eyes.Hiyori's heart began to race wildly.She had originally thought she was only choosing to submit to a pirate for the sake of restoring Wano Country,But when she truly faced this brightly smiling man, she realized her soul had long since fallen hopelessly.She knelt elegantly beside Luffy, gently poured a cup of sake, and held it up to him with both hands."Lord Luffy."Hiyori's voice was soft and melodious, carrying a hint of shyness and trembling that was hard to detect.Her exquisite face flushed with a moving blush under the firelight, and the longing in her eyes was that of a maiden in love, full of obsession and submission."Hiyori took the liberty of preparing Wano Country's finest wine for you! You must be exhausted after traveling all this way!"Luffy stopped chewing and blinked his clear eyes, looking at this unreasonably beautiful woman in front of him."Eh? Who are you?""To answer your question, my lord, this humble girl is named Kozuki Hiyori. I am an orphan of the Kozuki Clan."Hiyori lowered her head slightly, revealing her slender white nape to Luffy.Her voice became even softer, even carrying a bold hint."If Lord Luffy does not despise me.""Hiyori is willing to dedicate this tarnished body entirely to you.""Whether it is serving tea or attending to you at your bedside, Hiyori will do her utmost to learn everything, only asking to remain by your side forever."As soon as this blatant declaration of throwing herself at him was made, the air at the banquet instantly froze."You manipulative vixen! Have you no shame!"Uta was so angry she jumped right off Luffy.She simply couldn't believe this woman dared to blatantly seduce Luffy right in front of his official wives."Exactly! Where did you come from! Go back to your Shoguns Mansion!"Nami also strode over, her clima-tact already poised in her hand.Faced with the bombardment from the two women, Hiyori didn't back down. Instead, she bit her lip as tears of pity welled in her eyes, and she leaned slightly toward Luffy, putting on a frightened and weak appearance."Hiyori only wishes to repay Lord Luffy's kindness!""If my two older sisters truly cannot tolerate me, Hiyori does not need to disturb you in the main quarters.""I only ask to sleep on the floor outside the door, ready to follow my lord's orders at any time."This strategic retreat to gain ground and high-level manipulation immediately maxed out Uta and Nami's anger.However, Luffy, at the center of this storm, paid no attention to the undercurrents of the women's war.He reached out and took the cup Hiyori offered, but just as he was about to drink it in one gulp, he suddenly froze in mid-air.Luffy's gaze passed over Hiyori's shoulder and fell directly on Zoro, who was leaning against a tree trunk drinking nearby.Having been busy eating meat and dealing with Uta, he had only now truly seen clearly.Zoro's chest was wrapped in thick bandages, and blood was even seeping through them.Not just Zoro—Luffy's Observation Haki quickly swept over the entire scene.He found that Trafalgar Law had a shocking stitched wound on his abdomen, and his presence was terrifyingly weak.And beside him, Yamato had bruises and cracks from heavy blows hidden under her white kimono.The silly grin on his face vanished without a trace in an instant."Zoro!!"Luffy put down his sake cup."The injuries on your body, what happened?"Zoro's hand holding the sake gourd paused slightly. He glanced at Luffy and let out an arrogant sneer, trying his best to sound nonchalant."It's nothing big! I took a stroll through the Flower Capital and ran into Kaido... I just warmed up a bit and he accidentally took a bite out of me.""Kaido..."Luffy slowly stood up.At the moment he rose,An indescribable, terrifying Conqueror's Hakierupted from his seemingly thin frame like a materialized black tsunami."Vwoom—!!!"Luffy's black eyes, hidden in the shadow of his straw hat, locked onto the giant skull-shaped island in the distant night sky."To dare hurt my comrades like this."Veins popped on the back of Luffy's hand, and black and red lightning began to crackle violently beneath his feet."I'm going to go twist that bastard's head off and kick it like a ball right now!"With that, his legs bent slightly, the ground beneath him shattered, and he looked ready to turn into a meteor and charge toward Onigashima."Wait a moment! Straw Hat-ya!"Trafalgar Law endured the sharp pain of his abdominal wound tearing and stood in front of Luffy with a pale face."Calm down! Now is not the time to act on impulse!"Law panted heavily."With your current strength, plus all of us, killing Kaido is indeed not impossible.""But! Once you kill Kaido now, the entire Wano Country will instantly fall into leaderless chaos!""The remnants of the Beasts Pirates will launch a frenzied counterattack, and millions of innocent people in this country will be caught in the crossfire!"Law gritted his teeth and stared into Luffy's eyes."We are here to end this hell, not to create a new one!"Luffy's brow furrowed deeply, and the Haoshokulightning on him didn't weaken; instead, it became even more violent.He clearly couldn't listen to such big-picture analysis; he only knew that if someone touched his comrades, they had to pay the price.In this stalemate."Thud!"Kozuki Hiyori knelt before Luffy without hesitation."Lord Luffy! Please, I beg you to listen to Mr. Trafalgar's advice!"Hiyori looked up, her exquisite face covered in tears, but her eyes held a very clever political calculation."Defeating Kaido is indeed easy for you, but Wano Country needs more than just a strong person who can kill; it needs a 'Deity' who can unite all the samurai in the country and make them willing to swear their lives in loyalty!"Hiyori took a deep breath and revealed her long-prepared grand plan."Orochi is dead, and the Flower Capital is currently leaderless!""Hiyori is willing to issue a summons to the entire country as the legitimate heir of the Kozuki Family!""Please wait patiently for a few days!""Wait until Hiyori has assembled all tens of thousands of Wano Country's samurai!""At that time, you can lead the army to subjugate Onigashima as a savior. Not only can you avenge Lord Zoro, but you can also bring this country entirely under your control!"At this point, a flicker of extreme selfishness that only a woman could understand flashed in Hiyori's eyes.She straightened her posture slightly, her proud peaks pressing against Luffy's calf."Once everything is settled, you will be the true Deity of Wano Country, the undisputed Supreme Shogun of this nation."Hiyori's cheeks were flushed, her eyes filled with a sultry gaze."And Hiyori is willing to assist you for all generations!"This confession, which perfectly combined national duty with personal desire, caused everyone present to gasp.Robin raised an eyebrow nearby, the smile in her eyes deepening.Uta was trembling with rage, wanting to rush forward and tear Hiyori apart, but Nami held her back firmly.Luffy looked down at Hiyori clinging to his leg, then at Zoro, who was still smiling despite his heavy injuries.His single-celled brain clearly couldn't handle such complex politics and harem schemes."This is so troublesome."Luffy scratched his hair in annoyance, and his Conqueror's Haki finally receded.He sat back down by the bonfire, grabbed a piece of roasted meat, and took a huge, aggressive bite."Then I'll let that guy Kaido live for a few more days."Luffy mumbled with his mouth full.
Chapter 539: nidai kitetsu!Early the next morning.After a night of rest, the members of the Straw Hatcrew had finally regained their energy."Luffy-sama, to avoid causing unnecessary trouble along the way, please change into traditional Wano Country clothing."Kozuki Hiyori walked into the thatched hut that served as their temporary headquarters, carrying fine fabrics."Oh! A kimono? Great! Following local customs is one of the great joys of an adventure!"Luffy scrambled up from the tatami mat.He unceremoniously picked through the pile of clothes, finally grabbing a deep red, open-chested kimono....A moment later, Luffy strode out from behind the screen with a swagger.The deep red kimono was draped loosely over his body, with a thick hemp rope tied haphazardly around his waist.The wide collar was completely open, revealing his well-tempered, firm pectoral muscles.The straw hat was still firmly perched on his head; far from having any of the restraint of a traditional samurai, he exuded an aura of lawless wildness and Haki."Heehee, this outfit is quite loose; it won't affect my meat-eating or fighting at all!"Luffy stretched contentedly, his bones letting out a series of crisp pops."Luffy! Look at me, how do I look!"Nami walked out with light steps.Miss Navigator clearly had no interest in the traditional Wano Country styles that wrapped a person up tightly.She had insisted on altering a sky-blue cherry blossom kimono into an extremely provocative miniskirt style.Her slender waist was cinched even tighter by a wide purple belt, and the neckline was boldly lowered, showcasing her breathtaking and impressive curves to the fullest.Those long, straight, jade-like legs could practically dazzle the eyes of any man."Nami-san—! You are simply a beautiful celestial maiden descended upon Wano Country! Please, feel free to trample all over me!"Sanji's eyes instantly turned into two giant pink hearts, and he slithered across the floor like a noodle.Luffy rubbed his chin, looked her up and down openly, and grinned."It suits you well, Nami, you look very energetic!"Hearing the compliment from her beloved, two seductive blushes rose on Nami's fair cheeks.She lifted her chin proudly, walked over naturally to link arms with Luffy, and pressed against him as if declaring her sovereignty."Oh my, Miss Navigator really is full of youthful vitality.""However, if we are to participate in the upcoming great war, perhaps a slightly more mature outfit would be more appropriate."A lazy voice that made one's bones tingle drifted over.Vinsmoke Reiju slowly stepped out from the other side.A pink and black tight-fitting kimono hugged her explosive, devilish figure.The skirt featured an exaggerated high-slit design; with every step, her long, slender legs, encased in black garter stockings, were partially visible.Reiju elegantly brushed aside a strand of pink hair at her temple, a fatal charm swirling in her Violeteyes as she unabashedly threw a flirtatious wink at Luffy.Nami immediately bristled like a small leopard, clutching Luffy's arm tightly and glaring fiercely at Reiju.But with a great enemy ahead today, she decided to be magnanimous, turning her jealousy into even closer clinging."Cough, cough..."Just as the atmosphere in the room was becoming amorous and joyful due to the costume changes, two awkward dry coughs broke the silence.Tenguyama Hitetsu walked in with heavy steps.On his back were several long wooden boxes; he had clearly just come from his secret forge."Thank you, heroes from overseas, for your protection of Hiyori."Although Sukiyaki wore a mask, the gratitude in his voice was genuine.He placed the wooden boxes on the ground one by one, his gaze complex as he looked at Zoro, who was nearby wiping his twin blades."I have several treasured famous swords here!!""If you lack a handy weapon, feel free to choose from here."Hearing that there were weapons to choose from, everyone gathered around.Sukiyaki slowly opened one of the wooden boxes, and a chilling aura instantly filled the air.However, before Sukiyaki could even begin his introduction, a hand enveloped in Armament Hakidarted forward as fast as lightning."Oh? The pattern on this sword's hilt looks like clouds; it's quite nice, easy on the eye! It's mine!"Luffy unceremoniously grabbed the katana from the box, its blade bearing a unique wavy pattern.The moment he saw Hitetsu take out the sword box, he had already recognized the sword's origin—one of the 21 Excellent Grade Blades, the cursed blade nidai kitetsu."Absolutely not! Luffy-sama!"Hitetsu was so startled his mask went crooked; he lunged forward desperately, trying to snatch the sword back, his voice trembling."That is the world-renowned cursed blade nidai kitetsu!""Every swordsman who has ever worn it has, without exception, met a violent end! It brings unimaginable misfortune and curses! Put it down quickly!""Curses? Misfortune? I don't care about that kind of stuff meant to trick children!"Luffy grinned widely, laughing lightheartedly.Instead of letting go, he grabbed the hilt and pulled it out with force."Hey! Idiot Captain, put the sword down!"Zoro, who couldn't stand it any longer, stood by with wado ichimonji, sandai kitetsu, and the newly acquired Enma hanging at his waist, crossing his arms and mocking him mercilessly."You can't even tell the blade from the spine; what are you doing with a Great Grade Blade? Planning to go to the kitchen and help the Perverted Cookcut meat?""You amateur!"Facing the mockery from his own crew member, Luffy raised an eyebrow provocatively, his cheeks puffing out slightly."Who says I don't know how to use a sword? Don't be so arrogant, Mosshead!"Luffy gripped nidai kitetsu with one hand and suddenly pulled it completely out of its scabbard."Clang—!!"The moment the blade was unsheathed, a visible purple-black cursed aura erupted from the sword like a bursting dam.This Great Grade Blade, which had slept for many years, felt the touch of a stranger and immediately displayed an extremely savage instinct to devour its master, attempting to drain the blood and Hakifrom Luffy's body."It's over! The cursed blade is acting up!"However, in the next second, a scene that no one expected appeared."Hmm?"Luffy's eyes, hidden under his straw hat, suddenly narrowed.BOOM—!!!An utterly unreasonable surge of Haoshoku Hakierupted from Luffy's body!This Haoshoku Haki was so dense it almost turned into physical black and red lightning, slamming into the blade of nidai kitetsu with overwhelming force.The purple-black cursed aura that had just been so arrogant, trying to devour its master, was like a mouse meeting a cat the moment it touched this sovereign will capable of changing the very heavens; it didn't even last a second before being forcibly crushed into powder."Hum..."The blade of nidai kitetsu let out a trembling wail, and then all the cursed aura completely withdrew, becoming perfectly submissive.Luffy dominantly used Conquerors Haki Coating to completely suppress this Great Grade Blade."You idiot... what on earth are you trying to do?"Zoro's eyelids twitched wildly; he felt the aura on Luffy's body rising frantically."Zoro, you just said I don't know how to use a sword?"Luffy held nidai kitetsu in one hand,"While it's true I've never practiced any swordsmanship, isn't it enough to just smash all my power outward?""I've seen Uncle Rayleigh use a very cool move!"Luffy took a deep breath, the muscles in his right arm bulging slightly.He didn't strike any fancy swordsmanship opening stance; he just casually swung nidai kitetsu back.At this moment, the colors of the world seemed to dim.Extremely concentrated black and red Haoshokulightning coiled frantically around the edge of nidai kitetsu as if it cost nothing.The terrifying energy even caused visible distortion and refraction in the surrounding space."That Haki... dangerous! Get down, quick!"Trafalgar Law's pupils shrank suddenly, and he scrambled backward.Luffy grinned, his feet firmly planted on the ground, and his right hand gripping the hilt swung forward violently."Kamisari—!!!"There was no sharp sword qi, nor any subtle slashing angle.This strike was purely the pinnacle of HaoshokuHaki, using nidai kitetsu as a physical medium to forcibly transform into a devastating fan-shaped shockwave!"RUMBLE—!!!!!"A black shockwave, hundreds of meters wide and as deep as ink, swept out from the edge of nidai kitetsu with a piercing sonic boom that tore through space!The shockwave roared past just above the ground; wherever it went, whether it was thick, towering trees or hard rocks, they were instantly crushed into powder!!The shockwave crossed the wasteland ahead and, with a world-destroying arrogance, slammed into a mountain range several miles away."BOOM!!"That towering, cloud-piercing mountain peak was actually blasted with a hole hundreds of meters in diameter by this unreasonable force!The wind howled backward, and smoke and dust rose into the sky, blotting out the sun.The edge of Jianlou Village fell into a deathly standstill.Everyone's mouths hung open, their jaws nearly hitting the floor."This... this... this..."Tenguyama Hitetsu pointed trembling fingers at the distant mountain peak, feeling his worldview of decades of sword-forging completely collapse at this moment.Kozuki Hiyori tightly covered her red lips with both hands, her beautiful eyes sparkling with extreme feverish stars.The way she looked at Luffy could no longer be described as admiration; it was as if she were looking at a true deity."Heehee, how was that? Mosshead, isn't my move amazing!"Luffy unceremoniously shouldered the still-warm nidai kitetsu, triumphantly rubbing his nose with a finger, his face wearing that signature lighthearted grin."Amazing my foot!!!"Zoro was the first to break the silence; he was so angry that the veins on his forehead were throbbing, and he started yelling directly at Luffy."You bastard! Where the hell are you using a sword!""You're basically just using a Great Grade Blade as a stick to release Haoshoku!... You're insulting the way of the sword! You're simply wasting a treasure!"Zoro was so angry he wanted to draw his sword and slash someone.For a swordsman who viewed the way of the sword as his life, watching Luffy's completely unreasonable, purely Haoshoku-driven violent style was practically more painful than death."As long as it's useful! Who cares if it's swordsmanship or not!"Luffy patted the scabbard with a grin,"This sword feels quite handy in my hand; it's absolutely perfect to use as a casting staff. From now on, it's my exclusive weapon!""What kind of pirate uses a Great Grade Blade as a staff! Give it back to him right now!"Zoro was fuming with rage, yet he was powerless against this unreasonable Captain.While Zoro was still freaking out."Luffy! You were absolutely stunning just now!"Nami let out a cry full of love, and completely ignoring the circle of people watching, she dove straight into Luffy's arms.Miss Navigator's slender arms tightly hooked around Luffy's neck, her impressive, soft curves pressing unreservedly against his firm chest.She tilted up her exquisite and beautiful face, her deep blue eyes filled with inseparable affection and intense possessiveness.Giving Luffy no time to react, Nami stood on tiptoe and boldly kissed his lips.However, Luffy had long since grown accustomed to his Navigator's occasional passionate ambushes.Feeling the softness and sweetness from his lips,he naturally wrapped one arm around Nami's slender waist, responding to this sweet entanglement with a smile."Mmm... I hate you, everyone is watching..."As the kiss ended, Nami breathlessly buried her burning cheeks in the crook of Luffy's neck, whispering a small complaint, but her hands holding him showed no intention of letting go.The air was instantly filled with high concentrations of pink bubbles and a cloyingly sweet scent of sugar."What is this! In broad daylight, actually... actually..."Kozuki Hiyori watched from the side, her face flushed red, her hands twisting the hem of her kimono, her beautiful eyes full of envy and unwillingness.And Reiju, standing on the other side, her eyes shimmering as she watched this affectionate scene, stuck out her pink tongue and lightly licked her rosy lips."Truly a man full of surprises!!""That completely unreasonable dominance, combined with this occasional tenderness, really makes it harder and harder to stop wanting him."Reiju thought to herself, her gaze toward Luffybecoming even more burning and obsessed.Only Sanji in the distance was biting a clean white handkerchief, his tears flowing incessantly like a waterfall."Damn you, Luffy! Not only do you have such terrifying power, but you actually have to show off your love like this in front of everyone!""...Give me back my feelings!"
Chapter 540: Robin's Invitation!As night fell,Kuri's Jianlou Village fell into silence!Monkey D. Luffy lay flat on the soft bedding, his hands pillowed behind his head.Those eyes, which during the day could release a Haoshoku powerful enough to shatter the world, appeared exceptionally clear in the darkness now, without a hint of sleepiness.As one of the Four Emperors who had awakened the Nika Form, the vitality within his body had already reached an unimaginable level.The little energy spent during the day had been completely replenished after devouring enough roast meat for dozens of people.At this moment, his blood was surging, and far from being tired, his spirit was in a state of extreme excitement and abundance.Luffy tilted his head slightly, and details of a conversation from the end of the day's banquet involuntarily surfaced in his mind.At that time..."Luffy, the banquet was lively, but the night is long. If you rest alone, you might find it a bit boring."Robin had said this in a very low voice, with a magnetic quality that could make one's bones go soft."Heehee, Robin, do you have something fun to share with me?"Luffy had asked lightheartedly while biting into a piece of meat."There is something fun, of course, but Mr. Captainwill have to come find the answer himself after everyone else has fallen fast asleep."Robin leaned down slightly, her beautiful eyes swirling with undisguised love.Accompanied by the faint scent of high-grade Violet that always lingered around her, those words were deeply etched into Luffy's senses."She really is a woman who knows how to whet someone's appetite."The corners of Luffy's mouth curled into a smile in the dark.Without the slightest hesitation, he threw off the covers and flipped out of bed.He grabbed the dark red open-front kimono from earlier and threw it over his shoulders, not even bothering to tie the sash, letting his well-tempered, firm chest muscles be exposed to the cool night breeze.Barefoot, Luffy stepped onto the wooden floor and followed the faint scent in the air toward the women's guest quarters deep within the manor.Passing through the dark corridor, Luffy stopped in front of a paper sliding door.Even without intentionally using Observation Haki, he could sense two distinct breathing patterns and the faint sound of low conversation coming from behind the door."Sister Robin, will he really come? It's so late; that idiot might have fallen asleep long ago."This was a young girl's voice, tinged with a bit of coquettishness and complaint—clearly Uta."Don't worry, little Uta! He will definitely understand my hint!!"Robin's voice remained calm and composed.Hearing this, Luffy's brow twitched slightly. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, followed by an even stronger surge of interest.Uta is here too?He reached out with his large hand and unceremoniously slid open the paper door."Yo, you guys aren't asleep yet?"Luffy sauntered in and closed the door behind him.On the bed, two eye-catching, snow-white figures sat side by side.Without the concealment of complicated clothing, the sash Robin had casually untied left a breathtaking amount of snow-white skin exposed to the cool air. She rested her chin on one hand, her lips wearing her signature mischievous smile.Beside her, Uta hugged a soft pillow tightly, her fair and well-proportioned legs crossed. Upon seeing Luffy enter, her delicate face instantly turned bright red, yet she still forced herself to lift her chin defiantly."Luffy, you big idiot! You actually came over this late!"Uta glared at him huffily, but her large heterochromatic eyes sparkled with joy she couldn't hide."Didn't Robin ask me to come? Though I didn't expect you to be here too, little girl.""What, were you afraid to sleep alone?"Luffy grinned and walked unceremoniously to the bedside, looking down at them."Who's afraid!"Uta snapped back immediately, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on."You dense idiot! Can't you see that Sister Robinand I have formed a united front?""United front? What does that mean?"Luffy scratched his head, feigning ignorance."Ara, Mr. Captain, stop playing dumb."Robin chuckled, her voice meltingly sweet."That Princess Hiyori from Wano Country was quite bold today.""Little Uta felt a strong sense of crisis, fearing that you, a tireless beast, would still have the energy to provoke other women tomorrow morning.""...So, she suggested we join forces tonight to completely drain you dry.""Sister Robin! How... how could you say all that!"Uta was so embarrassed she almost buried her face in the pillow, but she quickly looked up again, biting her rosy lips and looking at Luffy with a tsundere expression."That's right! That's exactly what I mean! Luffy is mine, he's Sister Robin's, and he's Nami's!""No one else gets to come near him! Not that horned woman, and especially not that vixen from Wano Country!""So tonight, don't even think about escaping this room easily!"Hearing Uta's childish yet blunt "declaration of war," Luffy was stunned for a moment."Heeheehee... Interesting! Both of you at once?"With a casual tug, the dark red kimono draped over Luffy's shoulders slid to the floor.Without the obstruction of clothing, his perfect physique, tempered by countless life-and-death battles, was fully revealed to the two women.Every muscle contained explosive power, radiating intense male hormones in the dim candlelight."Since you've said all that, wouldn't I seem useless if I didn't do something?"Luffy stepped forward with his long legs and knelt on one knee at the edge of the bed.As he approached, an irresistible, domineering aura instantly filled the room, and even the air temperature seemed to rise."You... don't get so close!"Feeling the scorching heat radiating from Luffy, the previously clamoring Uta instantly lost her nerve and instinctively tried to back away."Trying to escape now? Too late."Without a word, Luffy's large hand effortlessly wrapped around Uta's slender, soft waist. With a forceful pull, he dragged his sharp-tongued but soft-hearted childhood friend directly into his broad, burning embrace."Ah!"Uta let out a startled cry, but before she could speak again, Luffy's extremely domineering lips pressed down hard on hers.It was a highly aggressive kiss!!Luffy's breath swept over Uta's senses like a storm. His tongue easily pried open the girl's defenseless lips and teeth, arrogantly conquering her territory."Mmph... Idiot Luffy..."Uta's eyes widened instantly, her pupils contracting sharply.She tried to reach out and push against Luffy's firm chest, but the sensation of the hot skin beneath her touch made her hands go numb, as if struck by electricity.In less than ten seconds, the Worlds Greatest Diva, who shone so brightly on stage, completely melted under Luffy's unreserved assault.Her tense body became as soft as spring water. Her pushing hands had somehow wound themselves tightly around Luffy's neck, responding with an inexperienced yet fervent passion.For Uta, Luffy was the only light in her life.Her love for Luffy carried a near-obsessive attachment.At this moment, feeling Luffy's strength as if he were trying to merge her into his very bones and blood, the insecurity in her heart was completely filled.
Chapter 541: Sweet Duo!The night breeze brushed past the half-closed paper window, bringing a hint of coolness, but it couldn't dissipate the rising heat within the room.A pair of delicate, warm arms quietly reached out from behind, gently wrapping around Luffy's broad back."Captain, if you only focus on soothing the little girl, I'll start feeling lonely~"A smirk played on the corner of Luffy's mouth,and with a slight tug, he pulled her into his embrace as well."Who said I was going to neglect you?"Luffy panted heavily, his eyes filled with undisguised possessiveness.In this man's dictionary, the word "choice" simply didn't exist."Sister Robin! We clearly agreed that I'd be the one to teach this idiot a lesson first!"Uta pouted, her long legs instinctively pressing closer to Luffy, like a flame eager to pour itself out."Ara!!"Robin's eyes shimmered, showing the ultimate indulgence of a mature woman."Dealing with an untiring beast like the Captain... if it's just you alone, you won't be able to handle it.""You two...!!"Luffy let out a low chuckle; his terrifying stamina and dominance as one of the Four Emperors were fully on display.The candlelight flickered, casting elongated, overlapping shadows onto the paper window....Uta's crisp protests grew faint as she gripped Luffy's arm tightly, the corners of her eyes flushed with a watery red.Meanwhile, Robin responded to the man's passion with soft whispers.She didn't care how many women Luffy had; her only desire was to let this man find the ultimate relaxation in her arms.As the moonlight outside gradually shifted westward, the restlessness inside the room finally began to subside."Phew... I'm spent... Luffy really is a total monster..."A thin layer of sweat coated Uta's smooth back, her delicate face radiating the happiness of complete satisfaction.Nico Robin leaned against Luffy's other side, her fragrant shoulder partially exposed.She reached out a still-weak fair arm, gently brushing the stray hairs on Luffy's forehead with her fingertips, the smile on her lips growing even more tender."It seems we still couldn't quite defeat the Captain."Luffy leaned against the headboard and exhaled a long breath.He grinned and reached out to ruffle Uta's hair."Speaking of which,"Luffy suddenly remembered something,"Weren't you two with Nami all day? Since you're on a united front, why didn't she come with you?"Hearing Luffy mention Nami, Uta began to grumble like a little girl lodging a complaint."Don't even mention her! I told Sister Robin that we had to form a Straw Hat Three Goddesses Front to keep those other girls outside in check.""And what happened?""As it turns out, that Housekeeper who usually has a bigger temper than anyone, the moment she heard about the three of us being with you together, her whole face turned as red as a ripe tomato!"Uta curled her lip,"She refused to come no matter what, then locked herself in her room and wouldn't even open the door for us."Uta huffed,"Nami clearly can't take her eyes off you normally, yet she's surprisingly thin-skinned when it counts.""She definitely wanted to come; she just couldn't bring herself to lose face."Hearing this, Robin covered her mouth and chuckled, her soulful eyes sparkling with the wisdom of one who sees through the human heart."Luffy, in truth, Nami's love for you is no less than ours; in fact, you could say it's the most possessive.""She dreams of being the one and only Captain's wife on this ship.""Then why did she...?"Luffy was a bit confused."Because she has accepted us."Robin sighed,"Nami knows very well that you are a complete monster when it comes to stamina.""She knows her body alone can't handle your storm-like demands; every time, you leave her so exhausted she doesn't even have the strength to get out of bed.""So, even though she's extremely protective of what's hers, in order for you to be truly satisfied, she...""However, acceptance is one thing... but as a woman determined to be the Primary Wife, her pride won't allow her to run over and 'ally' with us like a little girl.""What's more...""Tonight, you didn't even ask about her and came straight to me.""Miss Navigator is probably hiding alone in her cold bed right now, frantically jealous while secretly wiping away tears.""She must be feeling incredibly bitter, thinking she's been neglected by you."Luffy paused, Nami's beautiful, insecure face immediately coming to mind."Heehee, that won't do!"Luffy grinned,"If I don't go and coax Nami, our entire ship's budget will definitely be slashed tomorrow morning. If there's no money for meat, I'll starve to death."Without a hint of fatigue, Luffy stood up from the bed, picked up the dark red kimono from the floor, threw it over himself, and strode out into the vast night.(Ahhh! Censored again! Over 600 words cut!)(I didn't even write anything explicit!)(Even such a mild scene gets flagged? This is just too hard!)
Chapter 542: Orange Fragrance and the Coronation of the First Wife!Only a corridor away from Robin's room.Luffy stopped in front of Nami's door.No lights were lit inside; it was pitch black!!But with his beast-like intuition, Luffy clearly caught the sound of faint breathing from inside.Occasionally, he could hear a suppressed sniffle.She really wasn't asleep!!And she was indeed crying in secret!!Luffy didn't knock, but instead reached out and slid open the paper door.The cold Moonlight spilled into the room through the open door, illuminating the scene on the bed.Nami was facing away from the door, tightly wrapped in a thick quilt like a silkworm cocoon.She was wearing an extremely thin, snow-white silk nightgown. Although most of it was covered by the quilt, the perfect curves rising and falling with her breath were still faintly visible.Hearing the movement of the door opening, Nami's breathing suddenly hitched, and her body instinctively tensed up.But she didn't turn her head; instead, she closed her eyes tightly, trying to steady her breathing and pretending to be fast asleep.Luffy looked at that stubborn back, a gentle smile involuntarily curling at the corners of his mouth.He lightened his steps, walked to the bedside, and sat down cross-legged."Stop pretending to be asleep, Nami. I already heard you sniffing."Luffy exposed her without hesitation.The figure under the quilt stiffened suddenly, and then the quilt was thrown aside.Nami sat up angrily. As expected, two undried tear tracks hung on her exquisite and beautiful face, and her eyes were red, like a wronged kitten.When she turned her head and saw Luffy sitting by the bed,she instantly caught the Violet fragrance belonging to Robin and the sweet candy scent of Uta in the air.These two scents, mixed with Luffy's strong male hormones, instantly ignited the jar of jealousy in Miss Navigator's heart."What are you doing here!"Nami's eyes reddened a bit more. She bit her lip, her tone full of resentment and tsundere-ness,"Weren't you having so much fun next door that you forgot the time?""You've had your fill, so what are you doing running to me! Go see your mature big sister and your childhood friend!"She didn't scream like she usually did, because deep down, she didn't truly hate Luffy.She only felt wronged, extremely wronged!!"I am your Captain, after all. Can't I come and see my Navigator?"Luffy leaned in with a grin, reaching out to wipe her tears."Don't touch me!"Nami slapped Luffy's hand away and turned her head to the side, her voice thick with a crying tone,"You're covered in their scent! Stay away from me!""Nami, are you jealous?"Luffy wasn't angry; instead, he brought his face even closer."Who's jealous! I'm not jealous at all!"Nami retorted immediately as if her sore spot had been stepped on,"I am the Navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates! I am the Housekeeper of this home! How could I be jealous over something so boring!"As she spoke, her tears fell uncontrollably again.Seeing her say one thing but mean another, the playful grin on Luffy's face vanished, and his gaze became deep and serious.He didn't give Nami another chance to escape. He reached out with his strong hands, grabbed Nami's shoulders, and with a little force, pulled the struggling girl into a tight embrace."Let go of me... you big idiot..."Nami gave Luffy's chest a couple of symbolic thumps, but feeling that familiar and warm embrace, her defenses instantly crumbled.She stopped struggling and buried her face in the crook of Luffy's neck, her hands tightly clutching the clothes on his back, her voice becoming choked."You're just a big moron... Luffy..."Nami's tears soaked Luffy's shoulder,"I'm not mad at them, and it's not that I can't accept them.""I know what kind of person you are, and I know your monster-like stamina... Every time I'm with you, I feel like I'm going to die. I can't handle you on my own..."Nami sobbed, pouring out the softest and most secret thoughts in her heart."That's why I turned a blind eye and didn't stop Robin and Uta from getting close to you.""Because I want you to be happy, and I want you to be satisfied.""But... but you big idiot!"Nami looked up, her red eyes staring intently at Luffy, her tone full of unshakeable bitterness,"Even if I've tolerated them, even if I've tacitly allowed you to be together.""But tonight, you didn't even ask me a single word before running straight to them!""Do you know how lonely I felt hiding in my room alone! Do you know how much it hurt hearing the sounds from next door!"Nami bit her lip, tears falling like broken strings of pearls:"I'm supposed to be the First Wife... I was the first girl to go to sea with you. Even if you're going to spend time with them, shouldn't you have come to coax me and see me first..."This outpouring of grievance was not a shrewish rant, but full of care and deep love.She wasn't unreasonable; she just hoped that in this man's heart, she would always be the most special and important one.Hearing Nami's heart-wrenching confession, Luffy's heart felt a sudden pang of pain."I'm sorry, Nami."Luffy lowered his head, pressing his forehead against Nami's, his eyes filled with unprecedented tenderness."I was too dense and didn't consider your feelings."Luffy raised his hand, gently wiping the tears from Nami's cheeks, his thumb softly caressing her delicate skin."Whether it's Robin or Uta, they are my companions and my women. I won't let them go."Luffy's words caused Nami's gaze to dim slightly,"But, Nami, you are different.""You are my Navigator!! Without you, I wouldn't even know where to sail tomorrow!!""You want to be the First Wife? Heehee..."Luffy grinned, revealing an extremely bright smile,"You're the one who manages the money! You're also the one who can hit me at will without me hitting back!""You've long been the one and only Housekeeperon this ship. Isn't that enough to be the First Wife?"This incredibly blunt confession instantly pierced Nami's final line of defense."Luffy... you big idiot..."Nami's tears burst forth again, but this time it wasn't from grievance, but from extreme touchedness and happiness.She proactively reached out her arms, tightly hugging Luffy's neck, pressing her hot, delicate body unreservedly into Luffy's embrace.The already thin silk nightgown slipped slightly during the friction, and her snow-white, smooth skin pressed tightly against Luffy's solid chest.The warm touch of skin-on-skin, accompanied by the unique orange fragrance on Nami, instantly reignited the temperature in the room."I won't allow you to forget what you said today..."Nami buried her face in the crook of Luffy's neck, her voice so soft it seemed like it could drip water,"You greedy ghost, since you want everything, then let me see if you still have the strength tonight to pay the First Wife's 'public grain'!"Facing Miss Navigator's provocation, the wicked fire inside Luffy exploded like a volcano."As you wish, my Navigator!"Luffy let out a low growl and suddenly flipped over, pressing Nami's extremely seductive body beneath him.The night grew deeper, and the Moonlight fell softly on the bed.In this battle to prove her status as the First Wife, Nami showed unprecedented passion.She no longer hid her desire, letting Luffy's broad hands wander over her snow-white, smooth skin.Every touch triggered a shiver, and every murmur was intertwined with intense love.With the most passionate offensive, Luffy gave this jealous Little Thief Cat the strongest response.The room was filled with scenes of spring; the subtle sounds of skin touching and suppressed moans intertwined, playing the most moving movement under the night sky....When everything returned to calm, the darkness before dawn shrouded Kuri.Nami snuggled tightly in Luffy's arms, a hint of satisfied blush still on the corners of her eyes.Her snow-white shoulders were exposed outside the quilt, her hands clutching Luffy's arm, sleeping incredibly peacefully and sweetly.Luffy embraced her gently, feeling this heavy emotional bond.
Chapter 543: Early Morning Hours!The early morning sunlight, carrying a hint of faint warmth, spilled slantwise onto the tatami mats of the abandoned manor in Kuri.The room was still filled with a lingering, amorous atmosphere.A faint scent of tangerines mixed with male hormones in the air, weaving together a heart-racing sweetness.Monkey D. Luffy slowly opened his eyes.As one of the Four Emperors who had awakened his Nika Form, the vitality within him was as vigorous as a tireless ancient beast.Last night's intense "suppression battle," waged to soothe the Navigator,had not left him feeling exhausted; instead, every muscle in his body felt stretched and filled with energy.Luffy looked down, his gaze falling tenderly on the snow-white figure lying on his broad chest.Nami was sleeping deeply.Miss Navigator's long, wavy orange hair was scattered in a mess, with a few playful strands sticking to her slightly flushed cheeks.That exquisite silk nightgown, which barely covered her thighs, had long since disappeared during last night's wild struggle.At this moment, her smooth and delicate back was exposed without reservation to the cool air, like a piece of top-quality mutton-fat jade.Her fair, slender legs were habitually draped over Luffy's waist, and her hands gripped his arms as if she were afraid this man would sneak away while she was asleep.Looking at the little Cat Burglar in his arms, the corners of Luffy's mouth curled into a doting arc involuntarily.He reached out, his hand sliding slowly down the graceful curve of Nami's back.The extreme silkiness from his palm caused the fire that had just subsided in Luffy's body to show signs of rising again."Mmm..."Feeling the restless hand on her waist, Nami let out a soft, delicate moan.Her eyelashes fluttered a few times before she lazily opened her moist, misty blue eyes.Just as she woke up, the soreness coming from all over her body made her gasp."You unrestrained monster..."Nami looked up, her large, watery eyes giving Luffya sharp glare.She opened her red little mouth and unceremoniously bit down gently on Luffy's firm collarbone."I feel like my bones are falling apart."Though she was complaining, there was no hint of anger in her tone; instead, it carried the unique coquettishness and satisfaction of a young woman.Although last night's storm was fierce, it had completely filled the deep sense of insecurity in her heart."Shishishi, it's because Nami is just too delicious."Luffy grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth.He didn't give Nami a chance to complain further, suddenly flipping over and deftly pinning her beneath him again.His chest muscles pressed against her soft, burning body once more with zero distance."Wait, wait... it's already light out, everyone is outside..."Feeling the incredible heat and pressure, Namiinstantly became mostly awake.Blushing, she tried to push against Luffy's chest,but those nimble hands that were supposed to draw sea charts couldn't muster any strength at all, instead resting on Luffy's shoulders as if welcoming him."It's fine, I'm the Captain. Let them wait a bit longer."Luffy's voice was deep, carrying an absolute authority.He lowered his head, accurately sealing that little mouth that still wanted to protest.The morning breeze blew through the cracks in the window, but it couldn't dispel the heat reigniting in the room.Nami struggled shyly at first, but soon softened completely into a pool of spring water under Luffy's aggressive assault.She closed her eyes, her slender legs involuntarily wrapping around Luffy's waist, her hands tightly hugging this domineering man she both loved and felt helpless against, meeting his every demand without reservation....After more than half an hour of physical entanglement, the two finally ended their morning revelry.When Luffy walked out of the room yawning, wearing his red kimono, Nami followed behind him, having changed into clean clothes.Although Miss Navigator's legs were still a bit shaky, her cheeks had a bright glow unique to being thoroughly nourished, and she exuded a charming elegance that would make even other women's hearts flutter.Just as the two stepped out of the room, a piercing roar of clashing metal came from the manor's front courtyard."BOOM—!!!"The massive shockwave made the floorboards of the wooden corridor tremble slightly.Luffy rubbed his eyes and looked toward the sound.In the center of the spacious courtyard, Roronoa Zoro and Vinsmoke Sanji were glaring at each other, with visible sparks even flying between them.The cause of the conflict was utterly trivial.Early this morning, Sanji had been busy in the kitchen for a long time, using ingredients unique to Wano Country to carefully prepare an exquisitely shaped heart-shaped dessert breakfast for Pudding.To emphasize the uniqueness of this breakfast, the biased cook, while distributing food to the others, directly threw a large plate of green seaweed without even a drop of salad dressing to Zoro.Zoro, who was already in a bad mood because his wounds were throbbing, looked at the plate of "grass" that was the exact same color as his hair and flipped the table on the spot, drawing his famous blades."You Curly Eyebrows Perverted Cook, do you want to die here?"Zoro held the wado ichimonji in one hand and rested the other on the sandai kitetsu at his waist.The scar over his left eye looked particularly terrifying in the morning light, and the bandages covering his body didn't weaken his aura but rather added a touch of desperate ruthlessness."If you're injured, just eat your grass, Mosshead."Sanji met Zoro's gaze without flinching.He took a deep drag of the cigarette in his mouth and slowly blew out a smoke ring.He stomped his polished black leather shoe hard on the ground, and the sole instantly ignited with the blazing flames of Diable Jambe."If you dare to be an eyesore in front of a beautiful lady again, I'll use these feet to kick your head into the ground to be a potted plant."With neither side willing to back down, they instantly clashed."Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"Sword energy surged, and flames flew.Every collision between the two erupted in an incredible airwave, making the entire abandoned manor shake violently as if it might collapse at any moment.On the edge of the courtyard, the reactions of the onlookers were varied and strange.Yamato was excitedly waving her weapon like a fanatical cheerleader Captain who wanted to see the world burn."Ooh! Slash him! Zoro, use that new sword you tamed yesterday to blow him away! Don't hold back!"Yamato's shouting was deafening, her long silver-white hair fading to blue fluttering wildly in the airwaves.On the other side of the courtyard, Pudding was tightly holding her flushed cheeks with both hands.All three eyes of the three-eye tribe hybrid girl had turned into giant pink hearts, and white steam was frantically rising from her head. She was in a state of extreme fangirl excitement."Sanji-san's kicking posture is just too handsome! He's so charming no matter what! Go, Sanji-san!"Pudding screamed, nearly fainting on the spot from excitement.Trafalgar Law, standing in the shadows at the corner of the corridor, felt his migraine coming on again as he watched the chaotic scene.He pressed his spotted hat down hard with one hand and gripped his famous blade kikoku tightly with the other, his face full of speechless exasperation as if he had a stomachache."These idiots..."Law gritted his teeth and muttered in a low voice,"With a major battle looming and Kaido of the Beasts liable to attack at any moment, they actually have the heart to engage in internal friction here. This pirate crew is truly beyond saving."Just as Law was secretly sighing, the battle in the courtyard had reached a fever pitch....
Chapter 544: Enma, Stealth Black, and Big Belly!Zoro was getting a bit annoyed by Sanji's whirlwind-like flurry of kicks.He suddenly leaped back several steps to create some distance."Stop jumping around like that, you Perverted Cook."Zoro held the wado ichimonji in his mouth, and his free right hand gripped the deep purple hilt at his waist."Clang—!!"Accompanied by a piercing ring of the blade, the cursed sword known as the King of the Underworld, [Enma], was unsheathed by Zorowith one hand.The moment the blade was drawn, a dark green asura Oni Aura wrapped around the edge of the blade like something tangible.Violent Armament Haki surged frantically into the blade along Zoro's arm, causing even the surrounding air to emit an overwhelmed crackling sound from being sliced.The ground beneath Zoro's feet instantly gave way under this terrifyingly sharp aura, as several bottomless fissures were carved into it.Facing this suffocatingly violent Oni Aura, Sanji's expression became more solemn than ever before.He gave a cold snort and reached into his inner suit pocket to pull out a cylindrical transformation capsule with the number "3" printed on it."I didn't want to use this thing originally..."Sanji glanced out of the corner of his eye at Pudding, who was cheering frantically for him nearby, and his gaze instantly became incredibly firm."But in front of Pudding-chan, my dignity as a man won't let me lose to a muscle-brained Mossheadlike you!"As soon as he finished speaking, Sanji slammed down the switch on the capsule."Vroom—!"A dazzling light of technology flashed through the courtyard.Black polymer memory material instantly surged from the capsule, spreading rapidly across Sanji's body as if it were alive.In less than a second, a pitch-black, streamlined Raid Suit full of futuristic technological beauty perfectly covered Sanji's entire body.The ultimate technological crystallization of Germa 66—[Stealth Black].The bloodline factor was completely activated at this moment, and the potential within Sanji's body was magnified exponentially.Pitch-black Armament Haki wrapped around that stylish steel cape, while the high-speed levitation devices at the heels sprayed faint blue flames, causing him to float in mid-air.At the exact moment Sanji completed his transformation.Trafalgar Law, who had been holding his forehead with a face full of disdain, suddenly froze.It was as if he had been hit by a freezing spell.Law slowly raised his head, and those eyes that usually held only coldness and calculation now actually erupted with a fanatical and blazing light.As a man from the North Blue who grew up listening to the "Sora, Warrior of the Sea" comic strip, the main antagonist "Evil Army Germa 66" in that comic was definitely his deepest childhood memory.And that Raid Suit, representing the highest technological level of the North Blue, was the ultimate romance that no North Blue man could resist.Law's icy strategist persona, which he had worked so hard to maintain for over a decade, instantly collapsed the moment he saw the physical [Stealth Black].He dashed to the wooden railing at the very front of the corridor, leaning more than half his body out."That's... that's Germa 66's No. 3, Stealth Black!"Law was so excited his voice was trembling, and he spoke so fast it sounded like he was reciting a tongue twister."Using shape-memory armor to instantly complete a full-body transformation!""The heels are equipped with high-speed levitation devices, allowing for supersonic aerial movement!""The black cape uses a special high-temperature resistant alloy, capable of resisting large-caliber artillery and slashes!"Law's face was flushed with excitement, and spit was flying everywhere."The most terrifying part is that top-tier technological crystallization capable of perfectly refracting light to achieve a 100% invisibility effect!!""It's simply a flawless work of art! It's a man's ultimate romance!!!"Watching the Surgeon of Death shouting and eyes glowing while leaning on the railing, Nami and Luffy, who had just walked out of the room, looked at each other.The two were completely stunned.Was this still that aloof strategist who kept a poker face all day and threatened to cut people into eight pieces at the drop of a hat?This Gap Moe was way too big!However, the two parties in the courtyard paid no attention to the noise outside."Drop dead, you Perverted Cook!"Zoro gripped the hilts with both hands, his deep green Oni Aura rising to its peak.He suddenly leaped into the air, his three famous swords carrying the momentum to rend the heavens as they slashed down fiercely toward Sanji."You're the one who should die, Mosshead!"Sanji gave a cold shout, and the thrusters of the Stealth Black Raid Suit instantly erupted with maximum power.He turned into a black afterimage that the naked eye couldn't track in mid-air, his right leg carrying terrifying power capable of shattering steel as he kicked down fiercely against Zoro's blades.At that moment, a sudden change occurred!An afterimage wearing a deep red kimono, with a speed that defied all logic, instantly inserted itself into the absolute center of their attacks.Facing the peak duel between the Straw Hat Pirates' two proud wings,He just stood there casually with his hands behind his head.Then, in front of everyone, Luffy took a huge breath."Phew—!"In a split second, Luffy suddenly inflated his entire belly into a round rubber ball."Heehee, you two have so much energy this early in the morning."Luffy grinned, and that defenseless, giant belly directly met the world-destroying attacks coming at him."Boom—!!!"Zoro's all-severing Enma blade and Sanji's steel-crushing Stealth Black strike slammed into Luffy's round belly simultaneously.A massive shockwave spread outward in a ring, blowing the surrounding large trees out by their roots.However, a chilling and terrifying scene occurred.Those two forces of destruction, no less than those of a Yonko Commander, seemed to sink into a bottomless swamp the moment they touched Luffy's skin.Luffy's originally round rubber body, after suffering the heavy blow, caved inward to an exaggerated, even back-hugging, arc.He hadn't used any Haki for defense.Zoro and Sanji's pupils constricted violently to their limits at this moment."This guy... he didn't even use Haki?!"Zoro was horrified; he felt as if his hands holding the swords were stuck in some kind of flexible and indestructible substance, unable to move forward or backward."He took the accelerated heavy blow of my Raid Suit just with the tension of his physical body?!"Under the Stealth Black mask, cold sweat instantly broke out on Sanji's forehead.He could feel the immense power he had kicked out frantically accumulating within that concave rubber."Gomu Gomu no—"A playful light flashed in Luffy's clear eyes.He looked at the terrified wings in front of him and revealed two rows of white teeth."Giant Rebound!"The moment the words fell, Luffy's belly, which had been caved in to the extreme, suddenly snapped back outward with a devastatingly violent force!"Bang! Bang!"Two dull thuds that made one's heart tremble exploded simultaneously.The Straw Hat's famous left and right hands couldn't even last a second against this terrifying power that had been stored and rebounded by Luffy.The two were sent flying by Luffy's belly like cannonballs being fired."Rumble!"Zoro was like a green meteor, crashing through three thick courtyard walls in a row, plowing a long, deep trench in the ground before finally being buried under a pile of rubble.Sanji, wearing the Stealth Black Raid Suit, turned into a bolt of black lightning, smashing through three towering trees several men thick in the distance, hanging upside down from a branch and losing consciousness.Relying solely on his fruit developed to the extreme physical elasticity, without drawing a sword or using any intimidating Haoshoku Haki.Luffy had achieved the feat of taking down both of them in a near-playful manner.In the morning courtyard, the dust slowly settled.Luffy stood in place, reaching out to casually pat his now flat belly, and let out a burp.That kind of ease from having mastery over his own power, that composure that crushed everything with a flick of the wrist.The entire place was silent.Even Yamato and Pudding, who had been cheering frantically, were now wide-eyed and stunned, unable to make a sound.Luffy turned his head, looking at Zoro and Sanji as they struggled to crawl out from the ruins and branches in the distance, and reached up to press down on the straw hat on his head."The warm-up is over."
Chapter 545: Hiyori & Reiju!The news of Orochi's downfall swept through the entire Wano Country like wildfire in an incredibly short amount of time.Having lost that "incompetent" Shogun, the Flower Capital and its surrounding towns instantly lost their final layer of superficial order.At this moment, on the outskirts of the Flower Capital, the sky was illuminated a bizarre dark red by the soaring flames.On the streets that were once somewhat prosperous, thick smoke billowed as houses were crudely pushed over and smashed to pieces.The violent Gifters and Headliner of the Beasts Pirates had completely torn off their masks, transforming into bloodthirsty Beasts freed from their shackles."Hahaha! That idiot Orochi is finally dead! Governor Kaido said this country has no need for the weak!"A lion Gifter kicked open a dilapidated wooden door.Grinning wickedly, he held a skin-and-bones civilian man high in the air with one hand."Hand over all your hidden food and women! This place belongs to us now!"The Gifter roared arrogantly, his massive lion maw snapping open, looking as if he were about to bite the civilian's head off in one go....The people of Wano Country, who had been enslaved and oppressed for twenty long years,could not muster even a shred of strength to resist these thugs; they could only let out cries of despair amidst the pools of blood and the sea of fire.Just then, a sudden change occurred!A clear, cold blade light abruptly sliced through the nauseatingly thick smoke.Swoosh—!The blade precisely grazed the Gifter's eyes, drawing a string of agonizing blood droplets."Aaaah! Who! Who dares to ambush me!"Stung by the pain, the Gifter slammed the civilian onto the ground and clutched his bleeding eyes in a fit of rage.Amidst the flickering firelight, a slender and graceful figure slowly emerged from behind the crowd of refugees.She wore a kimono stained with dust, yet it still could not hide the innate noble aura of its owner.Kozuki Hiyori gripped a short blade with both hands, her chest heaving.Behind her followed only a handful of samurai.Facing the hideous remnants of the Beasts Pirates, there was not a single trace of retreat on her beautiful face."The princess of the Kozuki Clan? That oiran Komurasaki?!"A lewd light erupted in the lion-armed Gifter's remaining eye; he licked his lips and laughed loudly."Brothers! This is a big catch!""Take her alive to present to Boss Kaido or enjoy her ourselves... she's top-tier!"Dozens of surrounding Gifters and thugs immediately broke into lewd laughter, closing in on Hiyori like a tide.Hiyori bit her rosy lips hard.Her swordsmanship was weak; forget about those battle-hardened monsters, she was no match even for these Gifters before her.However, her heart was incredibly peaceful at this moment.Involuntarily, the image of that man wearing the straw hat surfaced in her mind.An untimely, charming blush spread across Hiyori's cheeks.She harbored a secret love for Luffy, a love that had already transcended mere romantic affection, sublimating into an ultimate form of worship and faith!!She didn't need that man to know how to rule a country; she only needed him to hang in the sky like the lofty Sun God!!All the remaining filth, schemes, blood, and mire—she was willing to bear it all alone with her own body.Hiyori suddenly looked up and raised the blood-stained short blade high.She took a deep breath and, using all the strength she possessed, let her clear and melodious voice echo through the flames and despair.That voice was extremely piercing, carrying the natural rallying power of the Kozuki Clan's legitimate bloodline."Citizens of Wano Country! Do not weep! Do not yield to these Beasts!"Hiyori's eyes were red, but her gaze was brighter than ever."The long night has reached its end! The Kozuki Clan has not perished!""The Sun God who can split the firmament and sever the lightning... Lord Monkey D. Luffy! He has already descended upon this land!"As soon as this name was spoken, a glimmer of light suddenly flashed in the cloudy, numb eyes of those civilians who had been waiting for death on the ground."Sun God? Lord Luffy?""He shattered Orochi's rule with a single strike! He doesn't even care about that evil dragon entrenched on Onigashima!"Hiyori's voice was filled with fanatical provocation."The radiance of the Sun God will surely destroy the Beasts and bring us an eternal dawn!""Stand up! For your families, to welcome the descent of the God, take up the weapons in your hands!"These words, filled with fanatical faith, acted like the most potent catalyst, instantly igniting this land of despair.In a closed class-based society, when civilians oppressed to their limits hear of the "descent of an absolutely invincible God,"faith undergoes a nuclear fission-like explosion."The Sun God... the Sun God has come to save us...""Fight these Beasts to the death!"Countless unarmed civilians erupted with an unprecedented fanatical light in their eyes.They roared, crawling up from the ground, and actually launched a suicidal counterattack against those Gifters armed to the teeth.This was no longer a one-sided slaughter, but a frenzied backlash from the lowly ants for the sake of their faith.Under this movement of deification, Luffy's hegemony thoroughly laid the most solid spiritual foundation in Wano Country."Crazy! These peasants have all gone crazy!"The lion-armed Gifter had his legs tightly hugged by several civilians; although he could kick them until they spat blood with a few strikes, those civilians simply refused to let go."Kill that bitch inciting the peasants first!"He roared in humiliation and rage, shaking off the civilians on his legs and leading a dozen of the strongest Gifters toward Hiyori with a face full of malice.The few samurai around Hiyori resisted with all their might, but they were ultimately outnumbered and were quickly beaten to the ground.With the stench of blood approaching, the lion-armed Gifter's massive claw was already above Hiyori's head, looking as if it were about to crush this beautiful princess of Wano into meat paste.Hiyori did not close her eyes; she only tilted her head back slightly, her beautiful face reflecting a martyr-like holiness and pride.She knew that she would absolutely not die here.Click!An extremely elegant sound abruptly rang out in the middle of the chaotic battlefield.Following that, a dreamlike pink "drizzle" suddenly began to fall from the sky.As a breeze blew past, a cloying sweet scent instantly enveloped the entire street."What... what is this smell? It's so fragrant..."The Gifter charging at the front suddenly froze, subconsciously inhaling a breath of the pink mist.However, in that very instant,the cruel grin on his face instantly froze, transforming into an extremely painful distortion.Visible purple-black poison veins spread frantically up his neck; he didn't even have time to let out a scream before large clumps of white foam erupted from his mouth.Thud!This powerful Gifter crashed heavily to the ground, his body shriveling at a terrifying speed, dying on the spot!!Not just him—every fodder of the Beasts Piratestouched by that pink poisonous mist...all collapsed in heaps within seconds, dying in a gruesome manner."Honestly... that Tra-guy really likes to worry about nothing, actually making me do such boring bodyguard work."Accompanied by that languid voice that made one's bones go soft,a scorching hot and graceful figure, like a poison rose blooming in hell, drifted lightly down from mid-air.—Vinsmoke Reiju!The pink and black tight-fitting Raid Suit she wore perfectly outlined her incredibly proud peaks and her slender waist.A pair of long legs wrapped in black thigh-high stockings flickered in and out of the poisonous mist, exuding a fatal, mature temptation.Reiju elegantly stepped over a ground full of purplish corpses and came before Hiyori.In her beautiful Violet eyes was the arrogance and disdain of an apex predator as she coldly scanned the terrified remnants around them."However... since this is the country the Captain is about to rule, cleaning up the disgusting trash on the ground is a pleasant enough pastime."Reiju extended a finger as white as jade, with a drop of crystal-clear pink poison swirling at its tip.She stuck out her soft, alluring tongue and lightly licked that drop of poison—enough to kill hundreds—as her rosy lips curled into an extremely dangerous and seductive smile."Trash of this level isn't even worthy of a glance from the Captain. Let me sweep them clean for him."Before her voice had even faded, Reiju transformed into a fatal pink phantom, charging directly into the enemy ranks.The top-tier technology of Germa 66 displayed a crushing and terrifying efficiency on this battlefield of fodder who lacked top-tier Haki defense.Reiju's long legs traced breathtaking arcs in the air; with every kick, she brought forth large clouds of fatal pink poison barriers.She was like someone dancing gracefully in her own backyard.There was no blood spraying, no intense physical struggle.Wherever she passed, enemies fell silently like wheat being harvested.This was a highly ornamental aesthetic of violence.For Reiju, she didn't need to proclaim national righteousness like Hiyori, nor did she need to show mercy to those civilians.She cleared the fodder simply because these filthy ants were not fit to dirty Luffy's eyes.In less than five minutes,thousands of Beasts Pirates thugs were entirely wiped out by the pink poisonous mist.On the entire street, aside from the dumbfounded civilians, only a ground full of corpses remained.Reiju stood in the center of the mountain of corpses and sea of blood, the breeze blowing through her pink hair.She didn't look at the civilians who regarded her with a mixture of awe and fear,but instead turned around, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at Hiyori not far away.Kozuki Hiyori also tightly gripped her short blade and met Reiju's gaze.Two women of peerless beauty but vastly different styles completed a silent confrontation on this purgatory-like battlefield.They did not speak to each other.But a spark of rivalry between women faintly crackled in the air.They both understood each other's methods and goals.Though their paths differed, they shared the same destination!!—Far from the clamor and purgatory of the Flower Capital, across the turbulent inland sea,that island shaped like a giant skull stood in the deepest part of the night, allowing the violent waves to madly lash against the sharp reefs surrounding it.—This is Onigashima!!The absolute headquarters of the Beasts Pirates!!In stark contrast to the chaos and despair Wano Country had fallen into due to Orochi's death, an extreme revelry was currently taking place inside the skull dome hall of Onigashima.Boom—!A massive bonfire over ten meters high burned in the center of the hall, its wild tongues of fire almost licking the pitch-black dome.Tens of thousands of pirates were gathered here!!The Gifters, who had become grotesque due to eating Artificial Devil Fruits, were holding sake bowls almost larger than their heads, letting out deafening, wild laughter.Numbers as large as small mountains gnawed on roasted meat in the corners, letting out hair-raising roars.And on a slightly higher tier of seating, the Tobi Roppo, exuding a dangerous aura, watched the demonic dance below with cold detachment, occasionally exchanging glances filled with ambition and calculation.The news of Orochi's death had already spread throughout Onigashima over a dozen hours ago.But this news had not caused even a shred of grief or panic within the Beasts Pirates.On the contrary, it was like the most potent stimulant.In the eyes of these lawless thugs of the Beasts Pirates, the law of the jungle was the only truth.A coward like Orochi, who only knew how to hide behind the scenes and play with schemes while his own strength was pathetically weak, had long since made them feel incredibly annoyed."Hahaha! That pig Orochi was finally slaughtered! How satisfying!""A weakling like that never deserved to stand on equal footing with Boss Kaido anyway! It's good he's dead; from now on, this entire country will be the Beasts' playground!"Laughter and curses mingled with the sound of clinking and shattering sake cups, weaving into a symphony belonging only to the wicked.And at the highest point of all this revelry,on that crude throne built from giant beast bones, sat the most terrifying demon god on this sea.—[Four Emperors] Kaido of the Beasts!!His massive frame leaned casually against the back of the chair, his thick arm clutching a giant sake jar almost half the height of a person.Kaido's broad chest was exposed.On that indestructible skin covered in blue dragon scales, a massive cross-shaped wound that went deep enough to show bone was strikingly visible.That was the mark left by Roronoa Zoro, who had exhausted all his Haki to shatter Kaido's strongest physique.Although the wound had stopped bleeding thanks to the recovery power of his Mythical Zoan fruit, it still emitted a thick scent of blood.Even at the edges, a trace of that rebellious Oni Aura still lingered.This Oni Aura constantly resisted the healing of Kaido's cells, bringing waves of piercing pain.But this scar, which would have caused an ordinary powerhouse to go into shock and die, did not make Kaido look weak; instead, it added a Shura-like aura of someone returned from hell to his violent face.Kaido paid no mind to the clamor of his subordinates below.He suddenly tilted his head back, tipping the giant sake jar.The high-concentration alcohol stimulated his flesh, causing a sharp pain."Crack!"Kaido crushed the empty sake jar with one hand, shards flying everywhere.He opened his large mouth filled with sharp white fangs,"Wororororo... what a burning pain this is."Kaido lowered his head, pressing his fingers heavily onto the wound without a care, letting the warm dragon blood coat his fingertips.He looked at the crimson on his fingertips, a near-perverted fanaticism and obsession flickering in his violent dragon pupils.How many years had it been?Since that idiot Kozuki Oden died twenty years ago, it had been far, far too long since anyone on this sea had left such a deep mark on him.It's lonely at the top!!This extreme emptiness brought about by being invincible had led Kaido to attempt suicide by jumping from ten thousand meters in the air countless times, only to always end in failure.But it was different now.That Mosshead swordsman named Zoro had actually used a cursed blade to slice open his myth of invincibility.These upstarts of the new era who didn't know the height of the heavens,...had finally made his gradually numbing heart beat violently once again, beyond his control....