Chapter 359: Chapter 359: Reiner: Please Do Me a Favor
Chapter 359: Reiner: Please Do Me a Favor
The moonlight shone into a deep, dark bamboo sea. The swaying bamboo shadows moved like black serpents intertwining on the ground. Several figures were already lying in the forest.
A small, furry body sat on the ground, leaning against a pillar and panting heavily.
"Thanks... Thank you, Franky. I almost thought I was going to die."
Chopper’s face was filled with fatigue, his whole body filthy. Lying before him was a mammoth covered in thick, hard fur, with a pair of giant ivory tusks.
Jack’s massive body was overturned in a pool of blood, his eyes rolled back, clearly having lost consciousness. His side had been pierced by two gaps, scorched black. It was not difficult to see that the damage was caused by lasers.
After Chopper ate the Rumble Ball and transformed into a monster, his strength was by no means inferior to Jack’s, and he had deeply suppressed him. But in the end, the duration was too short.
Jack, relying on his formidable defense and life force, had forcefully endured until Chopper’s two Rumble Balls ran out, and he was still completely unable to take him down. Just as he was about to risk his life and eat a third Rumble Ball, Franky appeared, bringing him hope.
Relying on Chopper’s distraction, Franky’s two laser beams completely finished off the already injured Jack.
"You’re welcome, Chopper. Today, I’m feeling SUPER energetic. You did a great job."
Clang!
Franky grinned and laughed, his arms bent at his sides, his two thick arms raised above his head and brought together.
Seeing Franky strike his signature pose, Chopper couldn’t help but smile:
"You seem really happy today, Franky. What about the others? How is everyone?"
"Don’t worry, you were the last one to finish. They all won."
Franky gave a thumbs-up and grinned.
After he finished his fight with Queen, he had run all the way to support his companions. Chopper, who had been fighting Jack all the way to the Kuri bamboo forest, was the last to rendezvous. As for the other opponents...
It could only be said that Nami was too strong. Two years of training and the arduous battles she had experienced along the way had brought her development and application of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to an extremely high level. None of the Tobi Roppo could last more than a few rounds against her.
No matter how tough a Zoan-type ability user was, they had not transcended the category of living creatures. It was still too much for them to withstand Nami’s lightning head-on. If one shot wasn’t enough, she just hit them again. Nami’s several bolts of lightning had left them all dazed.
Soon, Franky and Chopper passed through the bamboo forest, left Kuri, crossed the river, and arrived at Udon on the other side to regroup with the others.
Several of the top cadres of the Beasts Pirates had all been defeated and brought under control.
And at this moment, a beam of light descended at a speed that was difficult for everyone to react to.
"Yo~ Not bad, members of the Straw Hat crew."
His voice was heard before he was seen. The golden beam of light gradually converged into a tall and straight figure. The iconic yellow-striped suit and "Justice" cape were particularly conspicuous.
"Ki-Kizaru!"
"Why is a Marine Admiral here?!"
Seeing the familiar appearance of the newcomer, Nami and the others were so shocked they couldn’t help but take a step back, all of them tensing up and preparing for battle.
Nami’s throat bobbed. Cold sweat gradually broke out on her forehead. Although she was a hundred times stronger now than she had been in the past, she still felt immense pressure when she saw Kizaru.
"It’s been a long time. Your growth is truly frightening."
Kizaru made a frightened expression, his tone laced with teasing as he said:
"This old one doesn’t want to cause trouble for you. Could I ask you to raise your noble hands and let me take these few from the Beasts Pirates back to complete my mission?"
"The... Beasts..."
Usopp tremblingly turned his head and glanced at the few people who were tied up together, then turned back to look at Kizaru.
He’s not here for us?
Thinking of this, Usopp felt somewhat relieved. He raised his finger and pointed at Kizaru, shouting nervously:
"Hey! Don’t you even think about making a move on us! Otherwise, Luffy and Reiner won’t let you go!"
"Wait a minute. Unfortunately, I don’t want to agree to that."
Franky took a step forward and stood in front of the others, opening his left weapon arm to reveal a pitch-black cannon muzzle aimed at Kizaru.
"We were the ones who fought this battle. Isn’t it a bit rude of you to just reach out your hand and demand them?"
"I’m telling you, you guys... this isn’t two years ago when we had to run at the sight of an Admiral. Don’t let Luffy and the others come back and see us cowering. I can’t afford to lose this face."
Franky said to the group without turning his head, a hint of resolve in his voice, and a corner of his mouth lifted into a smile:
"How can the partners of a Sea Emperor bow their heads to a mere Admiral?"
A mere Admiral?!
Chopper was stunned for a moment. Looking at Franky’s back, a small star of admiration shone in his round eyes.
Franky is so cool...!
"Wh-what you said is right... but..."
Usopp raised his hand, hesitating.
They’re the ones who are strong, not us! Waaah—!
Two lines of unmanly tears silently streamed down Usopp’s face.
"Ah~, this makes it difficult for this old one."
Kizaru held his head, looking a little troubled. His gaze under his sunglasses quietly swept over the group, sizing them up.
Just as he was considering whether he had time to take the people and leave, and the risk of making a move, a few footsteps came from behind.
"You’d better not get any funny ideas, Kizaru."
"Yare~ This seems to have gotten even more troublesome."
Hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar teasing voice, Kizaru skillfully raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, his eyeballs slowly moving to look at the newcomer.
"That’s great!"
"Wuwu~ You’re finally here, Reiner!"
Seeing Reiner arrive, the group finally let out a sigh of relief.
Reiner nodded faintly, slowly walked past Kizaru, and came to the bound Queen and the Tobi Roppo. He glanced at the unconscious group.
"I’m not happy about you Marines coming to pick up the scraps. Although... what happens to the people of the Beasts Pirates has nothing to do with us."
"But since my companion has spoken..."
Turning around, Reiner looked at Kizaru. A corner of his mouth lifted slightly, and he said in an impolite tone:
"Please do me a favor."
On this day, Reiner successfully activated his Face-Face Fruit ability and repelled Kizaru.
With his departure, the storm in Wano Country also completely subsided. After a long, dark night, the people finally welcomed the dawn.
The first ray of dawn pierced through the distant sea and shone on this land, which had just been ravaged by war, bringing a trace of warmth.
Relying on Nami’s ultra-wide-range Observation Haki, the group had long known that Luffy’s presence was on the ship. The exhausted group returned to the ship to rest.
The Merry smiled and docked quietly on the coast. With the gentle swaying of the waves, it had finally welcomed back its triumphant companions.
It was just that they had never expected... the moment they stepped into the second-floor dining room...
"Garp!!"
"Luffy’s grandpa?!!"
A scream of terror scared the entire Merry into jumping, and it fell back to the sea with a ’splash’, kicking up a wave.
"Wh-what’s going on, Luffy?!"
Uta covered her mouth, surprised and scared as she looked at Garp, and at Luffy, who was being held in his hand by the back of his collar like a little chick.
"Ah, you’re back."
Luffy, his face bruised and swollen, turned his head, raised his hand to wave, and said with a pouting, muffled voice:
"Sorry, I got beaten up by my grandpa."
"Anyone can see that! What exactly happened?"
Sanji took the cigarette from his mouth and frowned as he asked.
Garp threw his head back and laughed loudly. He sat at the dining table, casually picked up a piece of food and stuffed it into his mouth, and waved his hand unceremoniously:
"It’s a long story, hahaha. Everyone, come and sit down. We can eat and chat."
"You think this is your house!"
Thump!
Nami rolled her eyes fiercely and chopped down with the side of her hand. A small, fleshy bump appeared on Garp’s head.
"Hmm?"
Garp raised an eyebrow and looked at Nami.
"..."
Nami regretted it. Her hand was frozen in mid-air, at a loss.
She had almost forgotten that this improper old man was Luffy’s grandfather, and at the same time, the Marine Hero feared by pirates.
Coming back to her senses, Nami’s body was stiff. With a few diu, diu, diu steps, she sheepishly retreated behind Reiner.
Reiner walked over and sat down beside Garp. He took out a cigarette and lit it, saying faintly:
"Long time no see, old timer. I heard you’ve taken a step back. You’re probably not here to arrest us today."
"How could I arrest my own grandson, you idiot? Even if I wanted to, this old man doesn’t have the strength anymore, hahaha!"
Garp threw his head back and laughed. A powerful palm continuously patted Reiner’s shoulder.
"To actually be able to defeat that guy Kaido. It’s been two years. You’ve gotten terrifyingly strong, you brat."
Knowing that the other didn’t intend to make a move, the others also let out a sigh of relief and came over to sit down.
"This old man just came out for some fresh air. I’ll go back after the Mary Geoise conference is over in these two days. And to see my good grandson on the way."
Garp leisurely drank a mouthful of hot tea, looking as if he were on vacation. He put down the teacup and then slowly spoke.
Luffy rolled his eyes, bared his teeth at Garp, and shouted:
"Nonsense! You beat me up the moment you saw me! Let me go, you stinky old man!"
"This is a fist of love, you idiot! And you have to call me ’Grandpa’!"
Bang!
Garp erupted with another punch, smashing Luffy’s head into the floorboards.
It turned out that after the battle with Kaido, Luffy had run off to find food to recover his stamina. But he hadn’t found any food and had instead run into Garp.
It was near the coast where the Merry was docked.
"I’m not afraid of you anymore, Grandpa!"
Faced with the newcomer, Luffy’s face was resolute.
"Hah?! You disrespectful brat! Take this old man’s fist of love!"
Bang!
One punch from Garp made Luffy see stars, and a large bump grew on his head.
"Wait a minute! If you have the guts, wait until I’m full before we fight!"
"How can a Marine wait for a pirate to eat his fill before taking action! Fist Bone: Meteor!"
"Wait, wait a minute, Grandpa! Don’t come over!!"
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Luffy fled in a panic. Garp quickly gave chase. One after another, loud bangs and wails were heard on the coast.
That was roughly the gist of what had happened.
Sanji and Pudding were busy in the kitchen. The aroma of ingredients and spices mixing together filled the air. One by one, exquisite desserts were also placed on plates in Pudding’s nimble hands.
Soon, all kinds of fragrant and delicious food were brought out. The long-salivating group impatiently launched an attack on the food. The dining room was filled with the continuous clatter of knives, forks, bowls, and plates as the group feasted.
After filling their stomachs, the group slowed down and began to enjoy the food slowly, chatting idly.
The atmosphere in the dining room gradually became leisurely and warm. It seemed that the night’s battle had been completely forgotten, and the new day was a return to the usual laughter and cheer.
"Abolish the Royal Warlord system?!"
Nami looked at Garp with surprise.
While the group was chatting, a piece of news that Garp had suddenly mentioned had caught their attention.
"That’s right. Since the end of the Summit War two years ago, the Warlords have instantly had several empty seats. Kuma, Jinbe, Doflamingo, and Teach were all stripped of their titles..."
Garp nodded. His voice was calm and low as he slowly said, under the gathered gazes of the group:
"Although ’Clown of a Thousand Pieces’ Buggy and ’Whitebeard Jr.’ Weevil were later added, there were still two vacant positions. After the Dressrosa incident some time ago, Weevil was also stripped of his title. The Warlord system was already incomplete."
"At the Reverie, with the joint proposal of the kings of several countries that had suffered under the Warlord system, such as Alabasta and Dressrosa, this proposal was finally passed."
Garp explained the course of events to the group and said:
"In fact, the Marines are already preparing an operation to purge the Warlords. They will set off after the Reverie ends in these two days."
"Purge...?!" ×N
Hearing these words, Nami, Sanji, and the others cried out in surprise.
The others were fine. They didn’t know them and didn’t care. But Kuja Island was their friend. Hancock had a good relationship with Nami and Robin. This was the only one they were concerned about.
"This sea is really never boring."
Zoro said faintly. In his heart, he was still concerned about Mihawk. After all, they had lived together for two years, and he had taught him swordsmanship.
But with that guy’s strength, nothing would probably happen. Just don’t die at the hands of the Marines before I get to challenge him.
"The reason why the Warlords became Warlords is because their strength is strong enough. It probably won’t be that easy for the Marines to take them down."
Robin probed softly.
Garp laughed loudly and waved his hand.
"The so-called ’purge’ is what the World Government tells the outside world. This operation is more for the purpose of testing. The Marine science department seems to have invented something called the [Seraphim]. It’s said to be strong enough to replace the combat power of the Warlords. This old one doesn’t know the specifics."
"Of course, although it’s a test, the Marines will also bring out enough combat power to deal with it. That guy Fujitora seems to have been sent to deal with Mihawk. So I can’t say what the result will be, hahaha."
Garp threw his head back and laughed heroically, casually grabbing food from the table and stuffing it into his mouth.
Seraphim...
Reiner was lost in thought. He had quite an impression of these things. They could almost be called the pinnacle of genetic modification.
Not only did they possess the lineage factor of the Warlords, but they also fused the characteristics of the Lunarian race, and then obtained adapted Devil Fruit abilities through [Green Blood].
They could display powerful combat strength at a young age. More importantly, they also had the ability to learn and could grow through continuous battles.
Science really was the number one productive force. For a mass-producible weapon, this was already an extremely high ceiling.
If Vegapunk were given enough time and resources, in the future, a legion of hundreds or thousands of Seraphim could directly purge the seas and end the Great Pirate Era with ease.
"Alright. We’ve met. It’s time for this old one to leave."
Garp stood up, took the "Justice" cloak hanging on the back of his chair, and put it on. He smiled.
"It wouldn’t be good if people found out I was mixing with pirates."
"You’re only just realizing that!" ×N
Usopp and the others rolled their eyes and shouted.
"You brat! Don’t you know how to say goodbye to me!"
"Oh, goodbye, Grandpa."
Luffy smiled and waved at Garp, but what he received in return was still a fist of love.
"Your reaction is too slow, you idiot!"
Bang!!
With one punch, he smashed Luffy’s head into the floorboards. Only then did Garp walk out the door with satisfaction.
The sun had already risen from the sea. It shone on the sparkling, rippling waves, flashing with a faint golden light.
Become the Pirate King, huh...
Remembering Luffy’s small figure as a child, and that stubborn, pig-headed look, constantly talking about becoming a pirate... a gentle smile couldn’t help but appear on the corner of Garp’s mouth.
He’s very close now.
Since he’s already come this far, let me see it with my own eyes, Luffy...
(End of Chapter)
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