chsdbacks Item 1 of Chapter 193
Item 1 of Chapter 193
Porter Jr. D. Rouge.
In order to prevent the World Government from discovering Roger's bloodline, they desperately tried every means to greatly delay Ace's birth date.
Twenty months.
Rouge's pregnancy lasted twice as long as a normal pregnancy, so much so that she died of exhaustion shortly after giving birth to Ace.
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"Sit still, or I'll break your legs."
When his mother was mentioned, Ace quieted down and shooed Shiryu away to sit next to Allen.
"You...know my mother?"
Allen's knowledge of that woman went beyond what he knew from the original timeline.
Recalling her youth, a smile curved her lips: "Mary, the doctor who took care of me for many years, was the one who delivered you."
"She told me she had never seen such a brave woman. Do you know how painful that is...?"
"She endured the pain."
"She was a woman with no real strength, yet she accomplished what ordinary people could not."
"I really admire you... Ace, you're so lucky."
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As Allen recounted his story, Ace's image of his mother became clearer and clearer, like a wild cat that had been constantly irritable but had finally softened.
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Allen grabbed Ace's hat, pulled his face close to his, and looked at him closely.
"It really does look like her, just like Dr. Mary described..."
"You should be proud to be your mother's son. There's no need to hate Roger; he's a complete stranger to you."
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Ace's pupils dilated violently.
He remembered that night.
Mustering his courage, the white-bearded man casually revealed his bloodline to his father...
"Are you really getting hung up on such a trivial matter...? Regardless of who gave birth to us, we are all children of the sea."
Now, he received another answer.
Ace pulled his hat down low, freeing himself from Allen's grasp.
"You...you...don't just say things like that...you bastard..."
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Even the dumbest person could extract a wealth of information from Allen and Ace's words.
Even Hawkeye, with his expressionless face, showed obvious changes in his facial expressions.
This kid...
He's the son of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King!!!
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Hawkeye opened his mouth, but still didn't say anything.
Asking that question in this atmosphere would be extremely rude.
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Has it won people's hearts again...?
In the shadows of a corner of the venue.
Lu Qi lowered his eyes, staring intently at the scene.
He knew that the man must have been aware of his presence and had never intended to hide from the beginning.
Uchiha Allen...
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"Defend Uchiha Allen as a criminal of the Pirate Emperor level."
"He murdered a noble world noble, and even after other world nobles intervened, he did not stop committing crimes."
"And they dare to threaten us! They treat the supreme authority of the world government as nothing!"
"He killed the CP9 member in charge of surveillance."
"Activate the highest level of alert and await the opportunity to execute justice!"
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The words of the Five Elders were still ringing in his ears; heaven knows how Lucci felt when he learned of this news.
You, the one who said the world government is the most correct,
You, who were heartbroken because you couldn't protect the world's nobles,
You, who fought desperately in Sabaody to protect the 'world'...
The Five Elders' description of you...
Which one is the real you?
Tell me what kind of person you are!
What exactly are you...?
How far will they go in manipulating people's hearts before they stop?!
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"The Navy is here!!"
It's unclear who shouted first, but everyone's eyes turned to the entrance of the venue.
The tall, glamorous woman was like a beam of light shining in, captivating everyone's attention and making them completely ignore the ordinary middle-aged man behind her.
Admiral Candidate of the Navy Headquarters, Gion Kake.
Kaido glanced at it.
A mere reserve general, not worth a second glance.
With his strength, he wouldn't have been a threat to any of the previous admirals in the Navy, but the three admirals of this generation are beyond the norm.
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"Kaido..."
Cold sweat dripped from Gion's smooth forehead; just a glance from her made her feel immense pressure.
He breathed a sigh of relief when his gaze fell on Allen on the other side.
Two years ago, she and Kake were chased by Barrett's team, but luckily Kake had a flash of inspiration and led her to Allen's territory.
Having witnessed Allen defeat Barrett firsthand, Gion gained a clearer understanding of his junior's strength.
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"Hey, long time no see! Brother Allen!"
Jiaji walked over with a smile, but stopped in his tracks when he saw Allen's surroundings.
"Shichibukai Hawkeye... and the newly appointed second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates... is it appropriate for me to come over, bro?"
Allen scooped Estée up and tossed her into the back seat, then stood up to greet her: "What are you saying? Sit down!"
Kaji was highly regarded among the common people and was very capable in his dealings with people. Dol emphasized that his repeated attempts to win him over would be very helpful to Allen's great cause.
Even without considering these factors, Allen really likes Kake's personality.
He's the type who doesn't like to use his brain, and so is Jiaji; they're just happy to play together.
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"Hahaha! Gion, come on! Let's sit next to our little brother!"
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Gion sat down and lowered his voice, speaking through Kake: "You've fought Kaido, how was it?"
"I just said hello."
Allen paused for a few seconds, then said slowly, "I can only say that Headquarters' assessment of him was correct... He's a monster who's extremely strong in every aspect."
Even... it's hard to say whether Whitebeard can defeat Kaido now.
It might be possible to suppress him for a short time, but Whitebeard can't sustain a prolonged battle unless he takes the Explosive Potion he was given.
"The headquarters' assessment of you is that you are an impeccable monster."
Gion smiled and said, "You haven't been back to headquarters for a long time. Sister Tsuru misses you. Go see her when you have time."
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Thinking of that rumor, Allen shook his head: "I will never go to Lieutenant General Tsuru's office in my life."
"What's wrong?"
"If you don't want to talk about it, don't ask."
It was obvious that Gion didn't read gossip magazines, but Kakei guessed why, nudging Allen with his shoulder: "Hehe, being too good-looking has its troubles, huh!"
He glanced at Jiaji.
"They probably don't have as many troubles as ugly people."
"What did you say, you brat! I'm angry!"
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Gradually, the venue filled up with people.
People from almost every faction could be seen there. Even though Charlotte Linlin clearly stated that she had no interest in the Float-Float Fruit, there were still members of the Big Mom Pirates present.
Even if it weren't for the auction, the presence of so many powerful individuals would make the trip worthwhile.
In case anything happens, we can obtain first-hand information and respond to possible changes in the situation.
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The hall went dark, and the beam of light focused on the stage.
Doflamingo spread his arms wide, like a flamingo about to take flight.
"Waaaaah...Welcome, welcome, everyone!"
"I, Doflamingo, will preside over this auction!"
His voice was transmitted through silk threads to the broadcasts throughout the venue, creating multiple echoes.
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"Not wanting to waste your time... now, let's begin with the first item!"
The red cloth in the center of the display stand was lifted.
It was a huge water vat, and inside the vat, a young girl was sleeping.
Her long silver hair flowed like moonlight and seaweed, her skin was so pale it was almost transparent, her features were delicate, her hands were folded in front of her chest, and her expression was serene.
All eyes were drawn to the fishtail beneath her long dress.
It is extremely rare on land...
Mermaids!!
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You really dare to do that...
Allen looked at Doflamingo, his gaze turning dangerous.