chsdbacks Chapter 43 All Parties
Chapter 43 All Parties
Red Earth Continent.
A tall, white-haired figure gazes into the distance from the cliff.
The Beasts Pirates' main signboard, King the Wildfire.
Looking at the desolate, empty red earth, Ember fell into deep thought.
He has been in the biological laboratory since he can remember, until he was rescued by Kaido.
According to legends, his race, the Lunaria, once lived on the Red Line and were driven down to Earth by the Celestial Dragons.
Because they are born with the ability to control fire and have wings that allow them to fly freely, the Lunaria are considered to be a divine race living in the "Kingdom of Gods".
Jhin doesn't have any particular feelings about the Red Line and won't feel any emotion about returning to his homeland.
For him, Kaido's side was his true home.
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Upon learning that Kari was likely one of his own kind, King's first thought was to bring him along to join Kaido's ranks.
Mr. Kaido is the only one with the power to protect the Lunaria tribe, and he is the man who will become the Pirate King!
Hunting down a few Celestial Dragons is hardly revenge...
Mr. Kaido is a hero who will draw all the world's nobles into the battlefield!
If it were you, you would definitely understand!
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The look of reminiscence faded from Jin's eyes, his black wings unfurled, and he swooped down.
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The Grand Line, a certain sea area.
The Kuja Pirates' ship, pulled by two giant snakes, met a warship.
Rear Admiral Momonga of the Navy Headquarters walked up the gangway, his hand on the hilt of his long sword at his waist, and continued to advance among the Kuja warriors lined up.
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"Navy, state your purpose."
A cool and arrogant voice came from behind the line of soldiers, and Boa Hancock walked in with elegant steps.
Her long, dark hair swayed gently in the wind, and an invisible floral fragrance filled the air.
She slightly raised her chin, her amber eyes sweeping over Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel.
The flying squirrel stepped forward, offering no further pleasantries, its voice as steady as iron.
"Boa Hancock, you are hereby summoned by Marine Headquarters to participate in naval operations. This is an agreement between the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the World Government, and it is also your duty!"
Rear Admiral Momonga, commander of Navy Branch G-17, is a serious and excellent commander.
He is also an officer who can remain steadfast in his will and not be influenced by Hancock's charm, and therefore he is tasked with liaising with the Seven Warlords of the Sea - the Pirate Empress Hancock.
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"obligation?"
Hancock chuckled, her fingertips twitching slightly, and a sweet, pale pink breeze wafted out.
"What does the Navy's operation have to do with me? I have no obligation to help!"
The flying squirrel's pupils constricted slightly, and it immediately drew its long sword from its waist, cleaving the pink sweet wind with a powerful slash!
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"Pirate Empress... may I conclude that you have broken your promise to the World Government?!"
"So what?"
Hancock held her head back so high that she pointed a single finger forward: "Whatever I do will be forgiven."
"because……"
"I am absolutely too beautiful!"
An even stronger fragrance spread, forcing the flying squirrel to cut its palm with its blade, using the pain in its body to resist the allure and avoid being affected by the petrification mechanism of the Sweet Fruit.
Pressing his bleeding hand, Momonga's tone was firm and unwavering: "This operation is of utmost importance. If you refuse, headquarters will reassess the authority of the Seven Warlords."
"At that time... Daughter Island will likely find it difficult to remain unscathed!"
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Amazon's Daughter Island is located in the Calm Belt, where giant sea monsters have lived a peaceful and undisturbed life.
However, the navy developed the Seastone warship, which could sail through the calm zone, causing the geographical advantage of Daughter Island to disappear.
Hancock agreed to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea in order to protect Amazon Lily from the Navy's invasion.
These words struck a nerve with her.
Hancock's eyes suddenly turned cold, and her Conqueror's Haki faintly spread out, causing the giant snake pulling the ship to stir.
"Are you... threatening me?!"
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"No, I'm just telling the truth."
Seeing the unmoved flying squirrel, Hancock was about to take action, but when she caught a glimpse of her sisters' worried eyes and remembered Granny New's advice, her anger gradually subsided.
She raised her chin, with an air of condescending arrogance: "You may specify what kind of action it is, and I will consider whether to participate."
The flying squirrel replied in a deep voice.
"The mission code name is..."
"Suppress the Dragon Hunters!"
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Sabaody Archipelago - Mangrove No. 13.
Xiaqi's Bamboo Bar.
A few guests sat scattered around, the clinking of bottles and whispers mingling together.
On the signboard, Xia Qi, with a cigarette dangling from her lips, turned to look at the robust, white-haired old man who had just walked in.
"Is the game ending so early this time, Rayleigh?"
Rayleigh raised an eyebrow slightly, walked to the bar and sat down, took the drink Shakky handed him, and said with a light smile, "Someone came down from upstairs, but after thinking about it, I decided not to sell myself and just have a few drinks with you instead."
This seemingly unremarkable old man had a name that shook the world many years ago.
Hades Rayleigh!
The right arm of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, a legendary man!
He's currently just a coating craftsman in the Sabaody Archipelago. When he's broke, he sells himself into slavery to earn money for alcohol. After a while, when he's broke again, he sells himself into slavery again, and so on.
Xia Qi sighed softly and exhaled a smoke ring: "Every time the higher-ups come down, the bar's business suffers a lot. It's really troublesome."
"This time it seems a bit more troublesome..."
Xia Qi lowered her voice, a hint of worry in her eyes: "According to the intelligence I received, it seems that Sengoku wants to use this place as a hunting ground to capture that person."
"A number of people from the Navy and other departments have recently entered the Sabaody Archipelago."
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"That guy really went too far. It's less like he's defying the World Government and more like he's going crazy before he dies..."
Rayleigh frowned slightly: "These actions are meaningless until the right time comes."
Xia Qi leaned against the bar, gazing into the distance through the window, and smiled faintly: "As long as there's action, it's meaningful. Isn't that what you told me?"
"Sometimes I really want to ask, what exactly did you and Roger see that made you... inexplicable..."
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After a moment of silence, Rayleigh smiled and downed his drink in one gulp: "It's not exactly something interesting, it just makes me want to give a wry smile when I think about it."
"You're right, I almost forgot what I said. How can I so easily dismiss other people's adventures!"
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"So... do you think he'll come?"
Rayleigh nodded, his expression turning serious: "Hunter will definitely come; that's what my gut feeling tells me!"
"Would you help him?"
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Rayleigh fell silent again.
After a while, he shook his head and smiled, "I don't know. I guess I'll only be able to make a decision when the time comes."
"But I have a feeling that this man won't end so easily."
"Honestly... when I first saw him on the live stream, I thought he was Roger's son..."
"It's so... similar."