The small Sky Island "Weatheria"!
Nami looked at the den den mushi on the table, her face full of conflict!
'Should I call or not?'
'Forget it, what if Luffy is doing something urgent? It wouldn't be good to cause him trouble!'
Nami's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her thin lips pouted gently, "Seriously, why hasn't he contacted me yet??"
Luckily, she was a reasonable woman!
"Buruburu!"
The den den mushi on the table rang!
...The pink island known as the "Second Okama Kingdom," Kamabakka Kingdom!
Looking at that group of Okama, dressed in bright pink and purple clothes, heavily made up (vibrant eyeshadow, striking lip color), with curly, voluminous hair, tall figures, charming demeanor, and an exaggerated, flamboyant aura, full of unique recognition...
Sanji's curly eyebrows twitched wildly. He had just started to feel the intoxicating drug called "love" again, only to find out the other party was a rugged-looking Okama.
Sanji felt like his life was truly over!
Angry flames burned from his feet. His chivalry prevented him from hitting women, but Okama... were not included in that category!
"That's enough, I still need to meet up with my companions. Robin, Nami, Fish-Man Island... are still waiting for me. I don't have time to waste!"
[Diable Jambe]
"Boom!"
A pillar of fire shot into the sky, and all the Okama were burned black, smoke rising from their mouths!
Sanji stood with his hands in his pockets, a cigarette in his mouth, a look of disdain on his face!
"Give up! I'm destined to head out to sea... I'm the man you can't have!"
"Buruburu!"
Sanji looked at the den den mushi vibrating on his wrist, his eyes sparkling!
...Kuraigana Island.
"You, what are you doing? I... I'm your savior!!" Perona trembled all over, but dared not move an inch.
Zoro, bandaged all over, stood in front of her, holding the demon sword sandai kitetsu, pointing it at Perona!
Zoro's face was extremely grim, his Haki spreading throughout his body. His voice was as cold as the depths of hell.
"If it weren't for this, you'd already be a corpse!"
Just an hour ago, due to extreme weakness, he had been tricked by Perona in various ways, being called master... and then servant!
His Great Swordsman's dignity was completely gone. Of course, the moment his Haki recovered, the situation instantly reversed!
Afterward, Zoro still put down the demon sword in his hand. Sword energy roared, and a purple blade of light slashed towards the wall!
"Bang!"
Looking at the gloomy forest outside, Zoro jumped down without any hesitation!
Just then, "Buruburu!"
...At the same time, the other companions, far away, all received Luffy's call!
Revolutionary Army Headquarters, Baltigo!
The den den mushi on the table projected images!
"Long time no see, my friends!" Luffy showed his trademark smile.
"Luffy!!!"
The Straw Hat Pirates all smiled knowingly. Unbeknownst to them, Luffy had already become the spiritual pillar in everyone's hearts!
"Wait! Where's Robin-nee?" Sanji's sharp eyes immediately noticed someone was missing!
"I'm here!" Robin leaned over, her hands resting on Luffy's shoulders.
"Oh! So Robin is with Luffy!... Wait, why is Robin with Luffy?!"
Everyone looked surprised, only Nami frowned slightly with her beautiful willow-like eyebrows, the alarm bells in her heart buzzing!
Her thoughts were a bit chaotic, as if two little people were fighting.
Devil: "They have such a good relationship, there must be something secret!"
Angel: "Don't speak ill without evidence, it wouldn't be good if you annoyed Luffy! You need to be a virtuous woman!"
Nami shook her head vigorously, casting the thoughts aside. She forced a smile: "Luffy, are you coming to pick us up?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, especially Sanji's.
"Quick, Luffy, take me out of here! I don't want to stay in this cursed place for another second!"
Hearing this, Luffy shook his head apologetically, "I'm sorry, my friends! Please wait a little longer, okay?"
Immediately, the surrounding air fell silent!
"Luffy, did something happen?" Zoro keenly sensed something was wrong.
"Mm!" Luffy nodded, his expression not looking very good.
"Ace, he's been captured by the Marine and is about to be publicly executed. I... I have to go save him!"
"You mean... you're going to Marineford!!" Usopp's eyes widened, his body trembling!
"Are you crazy? That's Marineford!... It's the true overlord of this great sea!" Sanji shouted loudly. Going to that place was undoubtedly suicide!
Nami didn't even care about being jealous anymore. Her eyes, like autumn water, revealed worry, "Do you really have to go??"
Looking at his worried companions, he smiled, his face resolute.
"That's my brother!"
[As long as he needs my help, no matter where in the world, I will disregard my position and risk my life to save him!]
Zoro looked at the determined Luffy and suddenly, as if possessed, said,
"If you have to go, then take us with you!"
At these words,
"No!" Luffy said unequivocally, "Too many strong people are gathered there. I... I can't guarantee your safety! If something happens to any of you...!"
"However," Luffy smiled freely, "believe me, my friends! I will definitely bring Ace back alive... You must wait for me!"
Looking at Luffy comforting them, a fire burned in everyone's hearts, a feeling of being stifled, so stifled!
Their Captain was going to storm Marineford, and they didn't even have the right to follow!
Unknowingly, they had become Luffy's burden! Zoro and Sanji felt the same way!
"Alright, I'm hanging up!" Luffy reached for the den den mushi.
"Luffy! Listen up!"
Zoro raised the sandai kitetsu in his hand. Luffy's hand stopped!
"I... I will definitely work hard to become stronger! One day, I will truly stand by your side!!"
Tears streamed down, and Zoro roared,
"Did you hear that, Pirate King!"
...Luffy suddenly smiled,
"I'll wait for you, World's Greatest Swordsman!"
This time, the call truly ended!
But its impact was immense. This time, an unnamed fire burned in everyone's hearts!
They... no longer wanted to be a burden!
Luffy propped his forehead, covering his eyes.
"Captain, you're crying!" Robin teased from the side.
"I, I'm not!"
Tears welled up in Luffy's eyes.
[It's so good to have you all!]
...Weatheria
Nami made up her mind and found three white-haired old men.
She bowed deeply, "I want to ask you to teach me about meteorology. I am the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates. No matter where the Captain wants to go, to the sky or under the sea, I must make sure he gets there!"
The three old men stroked their beards and nodded in satisfaction, "Welcome to our research!"
...Kamabakka Kingdom,
Sanji stood on the shore, the salty sea breeze blowing through his golden hair, but unable to blow away the gloom in his heart!
He looked at his reflection in the water, "Do I really have the qualifications to assist Luffy in becoming the Pirate King?"
Suddenly, a fruit, carried by the ocean waves, appeared at Sanji's feet as if by fate.
It was golden yellow overall, pear-shaped, with a spiral pattern on its surface. The fruit was covered with sharp, jagged protrusions, like sparks of lightning. The stem was green, T-shaped, twisted into a stylized lightning bolt, sharp at one end and flat at the other.
"This is... the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!" Sanji stared at it blankly, then suddenly laughed, picking up the legendary top-tier Logia fruit.
"Luffy, your pace is too fast, so fast that even if I try my best... I can't see your back!"
"If there's a shortcut, even if it comes at a certain price, I'd... gladly take it!"
Sanji opened his mouth and took a big bite!
"Ugh!"
Sanji endured the nauseating taste, swallowing the entire fruit bite by bite!
...Kuraigana Island,
Dark red lightning erupted, and powerful Haki spread!
"Roar!"
From the jungle, countless baboons, armed with swords, spears, and halberds, charged out en masse.
"Good!"
Zoro drew his three swords, and a towering sword intent shot up from the forest, tearing through the clouds in the sky!
Zoro moved like a ghost, leaving afterimages!
The swords in his hands were like the scythe of the Grim Reaper, harvesting life after life!
...Greenstone,
Usopp's gaze was firm. He looked at the beetle-man in front of him, "Uncle Heracles, I want to become your disciple! There must be something on this island that can improve my combat power... I don't want to be a deadweight anymore!"
"Hahaha! Don't worry, as long as you're determined, this island... won't disappoint you!" Heracles patted Usopp's shoulder... Torino Kingdom (Bird Kingdom)
Chopper carefully dug out a herb from the ground, very excited.
"This is great, I didn't expect there to be so many rare herbs on this island. The rumble ball can definitely be further perfected. When that happens, I can help Luffy!"
...Karakuri Island, Baldimore,
Franky looked at the huge and complete laboratory, his eyes gleaming.
"Vegapunk's laboratory, plus the pluton blueprint! Maybe I can achieve my plan!!"
...Namakura Island,
Brook, now just bones, mused, a faint ghostly fire flickering in his eyes.
"I seem to have brought something back from the Underworld, what was it??"
"What other uses does my Revive-Revive Fruit have, exactly?"