Since I had returned to the One Piece world after a long ti, I spent a pleasant break with Nico Robin and Hina. Vivi was still young, so we only went on dates. Nico Robin and Hina also knew that I hadn't yet been intimate with Vivi. They probably found out through conversations among themselves. However, they understood that Vivi was still young and didn't say anything.
Vivi and Nico Robin decided to train on the Sky Island and help manage the Elysium Palace. Hina returned with to the rchant Island. On the rchant Island, Mikita, Gem, Marianne, and the newly joined Zala were living together and exploring the island. Feeling that I had given Zala enough ti, I called her for a consultation.
"I've heard the story. Crocodile failed, and Baroque Works was defeated by the Marines and the royal army, right?"
"Yeah."
At my answer, Zala sighed deeply. Perhaps because it was a place she had been involved with, she seed bitter.
"Hoo... So that's how it ended..."
"Now I'll give you two options. Forget Baroque Works and live as part of the rchant Island, or leave and start a new life. If you stay, I'll support you so you can live on the rchant Island. Of course, you'll also need to train and work."
At that, Zala thought for a mont, then said.
"I'll work on the rchant Island too. I can't return to the Alabasta Kingdom anyway."
"Good. Then you'll start with training as well."
From that day, the organization of rchant Island was reorganized. Dordon took charge of the security force. Dordon was still weak, so there were many complaints, but he had excellent leadership and administrative skills. Before long, the security force was convinced.
Moreover, Dordon knew he was weak and trained hard. He was a person with a strong sense of responsibility, so I was certain he would beco imnsely strong soon.
The operation of the rchant ships was handled by the orphanage graduates. They were the greatest asset cultivated on rchant Island. After all, there was no one better to navigate the pirate-infested seas. The slightly disappointing point was that the crew mbers were mostly still young, but they weren't being sent to the New World seas yet, so I thought they were sufficient.
And I also created a new direct organization. I planned to use people I recruited myself. For now, it was only Mikita, Gem, Marianne, and Zala, but it was an organization that would grow as I continued to recruit people.
Being able to use clones was certainly convenient. I could send them to the Sky Island, and I could also send them to the Zala to help with training.
I also made a new weapon for Vivi. Vivi discarded her old weapon. I took the iron cloud sword, a 'steel whip,' that the forr priest Ohm had used, modified it to reinforce its durability, and changed the design to be prettier.
Surprisingly, Vivi seed to have an aptitude for such weapons, as she adapted well. While training her in Haki, I also taught her Mitsuri Kanroji's 'Love Breathing' from Demon Slayer. I thought the steel whip and Love Breathing would go well together.
I also trained Nico Robin in various applications of the Hana Hana no Mi, Haki, and martial arts. She had only used the Hana Hana no Mi for joint techniques. It was such a sha to see such a good fruit used only that way.
For example, if Robin could use Busoshoku Haki and the Six Style technique 'Shigan,' she could annihilate nurous people in an instant. The more powerful the user, the more ridiculously overpowered the Hana Hana no Mi becos. Moreover, now that she was also a user of the Warp Warp Fruit, that overpowering nature would double.
Hina knew what she was doing, so I focused only on strengthening her Haki through sparring.
I was living like that for a while, making deliveries, when one day, an article about Teach and a bounty poster appeared in the newspaper.
-The newly rising Blackbeard Pirates in the New World make a na for themselves as Supernovas.
The Blackbeard Pirates, led by Marshall D. Teach, have recently been expanding through plunder and are making their presence known among the new generation of pirates called 'Supernovas.' The Marines are also closely monitoring the Blackbeard Pirates' movents.
was the article. Moreover, the bounty was already at 150 million berries. In the original, they moved more covertly; seeing them act so openly was a bit suspicious.
"This is a problem. The article is out; I wonder how Whitebeard will react..."
Just then, a call ca from the Den Den Mushi. It was Sengoku.
"What's the matter? Is it another isolated Marine?"
-No. Well, this is difficult to say, but you might beco a Celestial Dragon.
I was flustered by those words. A Celestial Dragon all of a sudden.
"Huh? What do you an..."
-It seems that Rosward's daughter, Shalria, wants to arrange a marriage with you.
For a mont, I thought I misheard. Shalria is the younger sister of Charlos, who in the original embodies the typical Celestial Dragon.
"Wh-What did you say? I'm already married."
-I understand it's flustering. It seems she saw a picture taken at your wedding and beca infatuated. So she's proposing a marriage alliance. However, rchant Island is a source of important liquor, so so Celestial Dragons opposed it, and the Marines are also actively opposing it.
Sengoku sighed and continued.
-But Shalria is very stubborn. So the Celestial Dragons discussed it and reached an agreent: to marry Shalria and you, make you a Celestial Dragon, and have rchant Island belong to the World Governnt.
I was incredulous at those words. Who were they to decide that? I rember that damn bird (Morgans) also ca to my wedding and took pictures. But I never imagined it would lead to this.
"That's nonsense!"
-I know. I know how absurd it is. But the World Governnt's word is law. Don't you want to save the island's residents?
From what I heard, my guess was that Shalria's infatuation was just an excuse to make rchant Island belong to the World Governnt and steal the profits. The World Governnt would be well aware of the massive profits coming from here. In short, they were saying they would give the status of a Celestial Dragon in exchange for handing over rchant Island.
'These bastards are crossing the line.'
-Anyway, soone from the World Governnt will co soon. Please don't turn your back on the World Governnt.
With that half-threatening remark, Sengoku ended the call. I imdiately gathered everyone on rchant Island and discussed the matter.
"That's unacceptable!"
"Right! We can't hand over what we've built to them."
"But turning our backs on the World Governnt..."
I first quieted everyone and spoke.
"The thing is, if I beco a Celestial Dragon and rchant Island falls into the hands of the World Governnt, all the children in the orphanage will probably be kicked out. And you all know that I've been robbing pirates and rescuing many beauties, and we live together on this island.
But will the Celestial Dragons leave them alone? Most of them will likely beco slaves to the Celestial Dragons. The sa goes for the inco. The World Governnt will take almost everything, and nothing will return to the island's residents."
At that, the residents murmured. I raised my hand again, silenced them, and continued.
"I have no intention of becoming a Celestial Dragon, nor of abandoning the people. So I'm thinking of relocating the island. I'll give you ti to think. If you think it's impossible to oppose the World Governnt, please think it over carefully and tell by tomorrow. If you have questions, feel free to ask."
Then a few villagers asked questions.
"How will you relocate the island? Will you move to another island?"
"That's a secret for now. I can't tell you the plan because there might be people leaving."
"What will happen to those who leave?"
"Considering the work they've done, I'll give them a generous severance and send them to Loguetown."
"What will happen to the work?"
"For now, everything except for basic necessities will be suspended."
There were also various other questions, but I answered most of them sincerely.
"Everyone, think it over well and let know by tomorrow."
With that Q&A session over, the residents went ho, discussing various opinions. Then Zala asked .
"Do we also have a choice?"
"Of course."
Then the Zala also gathered to discuss. Hina, seeing that, pressed her forehead as if she had a headache and said.
"Hah... Marrying such a capable husband is also a problem. What are you going to do now? Do you have a way to move all these people up there (Sky Island)?"
Hina knew everything, so she asked directly.
"Don't worry. I prepared for this day."
In fact, I had prepared a lot, knowing this day might co. The World Governnt and Celestial Dragons' greed knows no bounds.
The next day, so residents, whether out of fear or dislike of conflict, decided to leave. I gave them enough berries to live comfortably and sent them to Loguetown on one of my rchant ships. The Zala decided to stay. From what I heard, they had seen and experienced a lot living on the island. They also knew that wherever else they went, if they weren't strong, they wouldn't be treated well.
After sending people off and waiting for the rchant ship to return, instead of our ship, a Marine battleship approached the island. Using my Clairvoyance, I could see Shalria and, escorting her, Marine Admiral Sakazuki on board.
"This is troubleso. The rchant ship hasn't returned yet... I guess a peaceful resolution is out of the question?"
I quickly called Hina and asked her for a favor.
"I'll buy so ti. When the rchant ship that went to Loguetown arrives, press the button in the bottom drawer of my office desk."
Then Hina asked .
"What happens if I press the button?"
"The island will rise. Into the sky."
Hina was surprised and seed not to believe .
"Wh-What??? Is that even possible?"
I had had this in mind ever since I went to Sky Island and had modified the island accordingly. When that button is pressed, a massive amount of Sky Island clouds are designed to erupt from beneath the island, causing the entire island to float. There was no margin for error. It was Nano's calculation.
"I designed it that way from the start when I built the island. Anyway, I'll go buy so ti. When the rchant ship arrives, press the button imdiately. If you're too late, the islanders will be in danger."
"Wait! What are you going to do?"
"I can escape on my own. Trust ."
Then Hina pulled close, kissed , and said.
"You must co back alive."
"Yeah. Don't worry."
I took a small boat from rchant Island and sailed toward the approaching battleship. Then I jumped aboard. Shalria saw my face and admired.
"Wow~ He's really handso. Totally my type! Taejin, you ca out to welco ~"
Shalria blushed and twisted her body. This was actually my first ti seeing a Celestial Dragon. As in the original, she was wearing an astronaut-like suit and had a strange hairstyle that shot up to the sky.
"Miss, I'm sorry, but you're not my type. I refuse your proposal."
"Wh-What??!! You! Do you think you'll be safe after this???"
Shalria, furious at my words, pointed a pistol at . Shalria, being a Celestial Dragon, had probably used that pistol to kill many people for fun.
"Wow~ Not only is your appearance not my type, but you're also hot-tempered... I'm glad I refused."
Then Sakazuki, who had been watching, stepped forward and asked .
"Do you intend to defy the World Governnt's orders?"
"Admiral Sakazuki. I heard you value justice above all else. Do you really think this is just?"
"If you put it that way, I have no response. However, there are circumstances. For the sake of justice, small sacrifices are sotis necessary."
This guy didn't seem like the type I could reason with.
"Even if it ans abandoning the children in the orphanage. But unlike you, I intend to protect the children."
I imdiately unleashed my Haoshoku Haki. Then, not only Shalria but the Marines as well began foaming at the mouth and collapsing.
Thud! Thud!
Then Sakazuki said, surprised.
"You, you have Haoshoku too."
"I am, after all, the ruler of a city. What will you do? If we fight here, it seems very few people on this Marine battleship will survive."
At that, Sakazuki thought for a mont, then pointed to a small uninhabited island next to rchant Island.
"Hmm... I suppose not. Then let's go to that uninhabited island over there."
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