Chapter 36: Current Situation Analysis – Changes on the Ship!
After stepping out of the shop, Lu Yu didn't look back.
Even though a million questions were still swirling in his head, he resisted the urge to return and pester Mr. Erwin. Whatever Erwin had hinted at... Lu Yu figured he'd only understand it after living through it himself.
So, he left without hesitation.
Once he made it back to the street, Lu Yu headed straight for the port. Shopping wasn't really his thing.
When he arrived at the harbor, he was surprised to see a large crowd hauling supplies onto the Evil Warship. Standing at the side, calmly directing the whole operation, was Kuroro.
(TL: IDK why the author put the word Evil on Lu Yu's ship is it because it can devour other ships to grow? What Do you all think about the reason comnt here)
"Captain!" Chrollo greeted him with a rare smile as soon as he spotted him.
Even though this guy was the textbook definition of black-bellied scher, Lu Yu trusted his loyalty.
And honestly, Chrollo's personality had shifted a bit—he seed more open now, like he'd finally found his elent.
"Chrollo, who are all these people?" Lu Yu asked, a little confused.
Chrollo grinned. "Them? Pirates who were planning to set sail from here."
He paused dramatically. "Then they ran into ... and lost."
He pulled out his infamous Bandit's Secret Book. Instantly, a list of nas appeared in glowing letters.
"This... is an oath-based restriction?" Lu Yu raised an eyebrow.
So kind of specialized Nen technique, no doubt—binding the losers through a contract. With their nas engraved in the book, they were now bound to Chrollo. The restriction enforced loyalty, much like the absolute obedience enforced by Lu Yu's system.
Chrollo nodded. "Captain knows his stuff."
"They're now temp workers for the Dragon Hunter Pirates. We can toss them if they outlive their usefulness. For now, they're great for handling chores."
He shrugged. "A pirate crew needs this kind of practicality, right?"
Lu Yu chuckled. "Fair enough."
Honestly, Chrollo ditching the Phantom Troupe and becoming a pirate didn't feel out of place at all. The guy might've been born for this life.
"Alright, I'll leave this part to you," Lu Yu said, giving Chrollo a nod before heading back to the ship.
He noticed there were over sixty new additions, and none of them looked weak. Clearly, Chrollo had cherry-picked the strongest from the various crews docked at Loguetown.
"Next up is the Reverse Mountain..." Lu Yu muttered to himself.
Once they crossed it, they'd officially leave the East Blue behind and enter the Grand Line—the real stage for legends.
The other side of the Red Line was the true playground: the first half of the Grand Line. Powerhouses and alliances ruled that stretch of sea. Even the Four Emperors had carved out territories.
Lu Yu knew what he had to do now—make his na echo across the Grand Line.
Reputation, stronger crew mbers, new abilities, and expanding power... None of that could go further in the East Blue.
He'd already stirred enough chaos here. If there were secrets left to uncover, he should've found them by now.
"Ti to head into the Grand Line," Lu Yu murmured, eyes scanning the horizon.
"With our current strength, we're still no match for the Navy or the World Governnt. Hell, even the Four Emperors would squash us."
He opened up his system panel, checking on his progress.
From what he could tell, an SS rating probably put him around the strength level of a Yonko.
Of course, he still wasn't on Red-Haired Shanks' level yet. And even Red Hair wasn't crazy enough to take on the World Governnt directly.
Lu Yu recalled the so-called Celestial Guards he encountered on that noble rchant ship—not Navy, but clearly top-tier enforcent.
Those guys weren't ntioned in the ani, which ant the world he was in had a few surprises of its own...
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"Brother Lu Yu, are you okay?" Aka's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.
He turned around—then froze.
Aka Stood there in full-blown Lolita fashion: white over-the-knee socks, short frilly skirt, cute little top...
Lu Yu's nose practically exploded.
For the record, Aka usually dressed in a long black dress. This was an ambush. A goddamn fashion ambush.
As a ti traveler—and an unashad ani fan—Lu Yu's defenses were nonexistent against this kind of nuclear-level cuteness.
"Uh... Brother Lu Yu, why's your nose bleeding?" Aka blinked innocently.
"It's... nothing!" Lu Yu wiped his nose hurriedly. "You just... look really cute. That's all."
"I told you Aka would look adorable in that!" Kuina appeared beside her, smugly grinning.
She herself had changed into sothing casual yet stylish—her hair tied up, a form-fitting tee, a light jacket draped over her shoulders, and black pants that hugged her legs just right.
Lu Yu suddenly had an epiphany—girls really were a whole different species when they dressed up.
Different outfit, whole new person.
No wonder all the best tailors were pervy old dudes—they were on to sothing.
"Ahem... Kuina, you look great too," he said, quickly changing the subject. "But, uh... won't these outfits affect combat?"
"Not at all. Aka and I tested them out already," Kuina replied. "But... we kinda spent all our money on clothes."
She rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly.
"Hahaha... That's fine. Sounds like we need to install so proper wardrobes in the cabin," Lu Yu said with a grin.
Right then, Chrollo stepped forward and bowed slightly.
"I can build wardrobes. Using my Nen."
He raised his hands. "Dark Box."
Two shimring black cubes materialized behind Kuina and Aka.
"This space inside is as big as the Evil Battleship. Should be plenty of room for their outfits," Kuroro explained.
"Also, this materialization technique only requires a one-ti paynt of Nen. After that, it's fully functional."
He then showed the two girls how to use their new storage spaces.
Yeah... helping won build walk-in closets? That's peak diplomacy right there.
Suddenly, the vibe on the ship got a lot more relaxed.
When Najenda returned that evening, she brought along a dozen people with her. Not as many as Chrollo, but each one of them looked fiercely loyal—like they'd follow her to hell and back.
Clearly, she hadn't beco a rebel army commander for nothing. Her charisma alone could match Chrollo's mind abilities.
Once everyone had regrouped, Lu Yu looked around at his crew and smiled.
"Alright, let's go. Ti to head into the Grand Line!"
And just like that, the ship set sail—straight into the unknown.
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