114: Chapter 113 Landing in Water City, the Mayor's Personal ReceptionThe Golden Merry docked safely at the port of Water City.Around noon, the Straw Hat Adventurers had all woken up and finished resting.
Let's go back to this morning.The Straw Hat Pirates were still resting on the boat.
In the office of Mayor Iceberg of Water City.
Mayor Bingshan's subordinates hurried in to report:
"Mayor!Mayor!"
At first, Bingberg yawned lazily:
"Why are you in such a hurry?Don't be anxious.Tell me what happened that made you so flustered."
The subordinate reported breathlessly:
"Mayor!A special ship has docked at the port of Water City!"
iceberg:
"What's going on?It's just a ship docking.What's so surprising?The capital receives so many ships every day."
The subordinate waved his hand:
"No!According to the newspaper, that ship is the Golden Merry, the ship of the Straw Hat Adventurers, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"What?"
Mayor Bingshan stood up suddenly:
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure!That seemingly modified ship is so recognizable!"
Mayor Bingshan tutted his words:
"Then the captain of the [Strongest Shichibukai] must be on board as well.Have they landed yet?"
The subordinate reported:
"So far, no one has been found disembarking from the ship.It has only dropped anchor at the port and nothing has happened!"
Bingshan picked up the newspaper next to him.It boasted headlines like "Everyone in the Straw Hat Adventures Survive, Slaying Shiki the Golden Lion!" and "Burn the Old World for Me!The Golden Lion's Final Declaration, the Asura Swordsman Emerges!"
Bingshan didn't hesitate and waved his hand:
"Receive them with the highest standards of etiquette!Such important figures cannot be neglected!I will go in person!"
The secretary next to the iceberg, the hot girl disguised as CP9 agent Khalifa, echoed:
"Understood, these distinguished guests will be received with the highest standards!"
The following echoed:
"Yes!Let's get ready now!"
…
Time goes back to the present.
Luffy looked at the prosperous Water City from the side of the ship:
"It's truly spectacular!Arriving in person is such a different experience!Get ready to put on your masks, everyone!It's the Water City's Mask Carnival right now.It's a great way to disguise yourself and avoid causing a stir, and it's also fun at the same time.Why not?"
Luffy then caught a glimpse of a stall selling local delicacies at the port.He had found them interesting when he first watched the anime, so how could he not try them now that he was here?
"Sanji, buy some of this city's specialties later.I heard the Shui Shui meat is quite delicious!"
Sanji smiled:
"Got it Luffy!"
Just as everyone was about to disembark, he suddenly had an idea, and his Observation Haki also sensed the abnormality of the crowd at the port.
"Hmm?" Zoro was a little confused.
"Welcome the Seven Warlords of the Sea to the Seven Water Capitals!"
The cannons blared, and amidst the bewildered expressions of the Straw Hat Pirates, fifty men in suits lined up in two rows, making uniform gestures of invitation.A man in a flowered shirt stepped forward and saluted.
"Water Seven welcomes you!Dear Mr.Monkey D.Luffy, I am Iceberg Icebagger, the mayor of Water Seven.Please allow me to be responsible for receiving all the distinguished guests!"
Residents of the surrounding Water City were also asked to leave, and the area was cleared with extremely high efficiency.
The Straw Hat Pirates looked at each other and fell into an eerie silence for a moment.
Well, it's no use trying to be low-key this time.I guess the Mask Carnival can't be low-key either.
The two groups of people stared at each other.As long as I wasn't embarrassed, it was others who were embarrassed.
In the end, it was Nami who had to come out to rescue:
"Um.hello!Mayor Iceberg.We are the Straw Hat Adventurers, and we are here for a sightseeing tour of the Water Seven City.We are honored to be personally received by the mayor!Then we will respectfully obey your command.Please lead the way!"
Iceberg is naturally very professional:
"please!"
Then, the Straw Hat Pirates followed Mayor Iceberg and the honor guard to the highest-standard reception hotel in the Water Seven City.
Bingshan's gaze flickered to Robin, who was visiting the hotel nearby.A hint of something strange flashed in his eyes, but he didn't show it.He continued aloud:
"This is the place I've arranged for you to stay.I hope you'll be satisfied.All expenses will be settled by my company, so don't worry.
There are many things to do in the Seven Waters City, and various guides are already available in front of your room.The Seven Waters City is currently hosting the Mask Carnival, and the exquisite masks and various items you need have been prepared for you.I wish you all a happy time!
Luffy was a little confused:
"Wait, wait, Mayor Iceberg, how come we are being treated with such high.courtesy?"
Bingshan was a little surprised when he heard this:
"Your Excellency, don't you know that the news about you is everywhere?"
Bingshan then ordered his men to fetch the newspaper:
"Your Excellency, please review this.This news has reached thousands of households.Your Excellency is truly one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!Your status is so noble, how can we neglect you?"
The Straw Hat Pirates took a closer look.Oh, it's that Newsbird again!It can even sneak into the floating island.It really is omnipotent!
[Everyone in the Straw Hat Adventures survives, and they slay Shiki the Golden Lion!], [Burn the old world for me!The Golden Lion's dying words, and the Shura Sword Master emerges!] With such big news spreading like wildfire, it was hard not to become famous.
After all, the legend of the legendary great pirate [Golden Lion] is almost well-known in this world.Now that he has been defeated and killed by the young Seven Warlords of the Sea, the sensation is huge, and it is normal for the world to be in an uproar.
What's more, with the navy's vigorous publicity, the positive and high-end image has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
This newspaper also published the Navy'sThe huge reward that the Hat Adventure Group received for killing the Golden Lion almost made them blow it to the sky.
On the other side, Whitebeard in the New World raised his newspaper and drank the wine in his glass:
He even talked about bringing great disaster to the world, but in the end, he was defeated by the man from the East China Sea!
The remnants of the old era are gradually fading away!Hahahaha, was their dying declaration "Burn this rotten old world for me"?It certainly brings an unimaginable undercurrent to the world!
Golden Lion Shiki, let me offer you a toast!"
…
Back to Luffy.
The corners of the Straw Hat Pirates' mouths twitched.This time, no matter whether they themselves admit that the so-called "Strongest Seven Warlords of the Sea" was just a false reputation, countless people would flock to it.
Luffy sighed helplessly:
"Alright, we roughly understand the situation.Thank you for your hospitality!"
Bingshan said loudly:
"No problem!Just let me know if you need anything!I'm usually in the mayor's office!"
"Thank you very much for your warm hospitality!"
The Straw Hat Pirates all said in unison.
So, the Straw Hat Pirates settled down and prepared to go out.
PS: The Water City is also called the Seven Water Cities, and the Seven Water Cities is the official name.
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