Chapter 51 – The Attention of the Revolutionary Army
The sea suddenly began to churn.
Massive waves surged skyward, roaring with wild energy.
"Bang!"
The next mont, Lu Yu landed back on the deck, holding a massive fish over ten ters long in one hand.
Catching sothing of that size wasn't a problem for him. The only challenge was tracking it down in the vast ocean. Once he locked on, it only took a single strike.
"Kuina, it's all yours."
Without hesitation, Lu Yu tossed the fish to Kuina.
"Got it," Kuina replied, unsheathing her blade—Wado Ichimonji.
She walked forward calmly, and in just a few swift movents, the huge fish was cleanly sliced into half-ter-long slabs of at.
On the side, Susanoo and Tsukuyomi grabbed iron skewers and began threading the at expertly.
With a flick, they tossed them over to Ace.
Yeah, that's right—when it cos to grilling, the Fla-Fla Fruit is unmatched.
Ace fired up the skewers with precise bursts of fla, roasting the at while Susanoo and Tsukuyomi handled the seasoning. Within minutes, the savory aroma spread across the entire ship.
"It's chow ti!" soone shouted.
"We should throw a banquet!" Ace said, eyes sparkling. "We've still got so wine left, right?"
"You drank it all," Lu Yu replied flatly, covering his face in mild frustration.
He never liked the rum from this world anyway—it lacked punch. He had even considered building his own brewery just to fix that. But for now, he made do.
Unfortunately, since Ace ca aboard, the guy had basically beco a food and drink vacuum. Half the ship's liquor was gone, and if anyone had been a bit slower, Ace probably would've finished it all himself.
"Aw man... no wine left?"
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While the Dragon Hunter Pirates were feasting and relaxing, far away in the East Blue, a very different storm was brewing—in Loguetown.
"Boom!"
A bolt of thunder crashed down, blasting away the Marines who were monts away from executing Luffy.
"Hahahaha!"
"I am the man who's gonna beco the Pirate King!" Luffy laughed, leaping off the execution platform and sprinting across the square.
He had been caught by Smoker, and honestly, after getting his ass handed to him by Lu Yu last ti, Smoker had taken things seriously. He'd trained like crazy and his strength had leveled up a lot.
"You think I'll just let you escape!?"
"Boom!"
Smoker transford into white smoke and launched himself at Luffy.
Justice had to be served.
But suddenly, a strong wind blew through the square.
Out of nowhere, a shadow appeared behind Smoker.
"Wha—?"
A deep, cold voice whispered in his ear, "What do you think you're doing... to my son?"
Before Smoker could react, a terrifying pressure crashed down on him.
Boom.
Smoker hit the ground hard—knocked out instantly.
The man behind it all stood calmly atop a tall building, wind blowing his cloak like a flag.
It was Monkey D. Dragon.
He watched Luffy escape the chaos below, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
He had originally co just to observe—see how far Luffy had co.
But to find his son nearly executed?
He couldn't just stand by.
If not for the complications it would cause with his old man, Dragon might've razed Logue Town to the ground in his fury.
"Go, Luffy. The sea ahead holds more trials... and more allies."
With that, Dragon disappeared into the wind.
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Back on the Revolutionary Army's ship.
"Chief, is Luffy alright?!"
"I can't believe that kid actually went out to sea on his own," Sabo said with a grin. "Looks like he's grown up."
Ever since he learned Luffy set sail, Sabo had wanted to see him. But the Revolutionary Army had been far too busy. If Dragon hadn't ended up in the East Blue for other missions, who knows when he'd get the chance?
"He's still green. Almost didn't make it today," Dragon said quietly.
He glanced toward the horizon.
"By the way... this Lu Yu you ntioned. He's the sa one leading the Dragon Hunter Pirates, right?"
Sabo raised a brow. "Brother Lu Yu?"
"I'm not totally sure. He didn't show much talent in combat when we were younger," Sabo said, thinking it over. "But it's not a common na in the East Blue. It's gotta be him."
"Contact him," Dragon said. "Ace of the Whitebeard Pirates is already connected to him. I want to see if he's open to working with us."
"Understood," Sabo nodded. "If he's really my childhood friend, I'd love to have him on our side."
Plus, with Ace on Lu Yu's ship, it was the perfect excuse to visit.
Sabo smirked to himself.
He wondered how Ace would react when he found out he was still alive.
Would he cry?
That thought made Sabo chuckle.
Soon after, Sabo set sail on a small boat of his own.
Dragon watched him leave, silent.
Then, he too prepared a lone vessel.
He was heading out to et soone.
Soone he couldn't avoid any longer.
His father.
The Hero of the Navy—Monkey D. Garp.
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Back on the Dragon Hunter Pirates' ship...
After eating and drinking their fill, the crew collapsed onto the deck under the stars.
"Ace, if you don't pull your weight tomorrow, you're off the ship."
Lu Yu's voice cut through the peaceful night.
"You're good at nothing but eating. I swear, at this rate, you're gonna eat the whole crew out of supplies."
"Hahahaha!" Ace laughed. "C'mon, Big Bro! What's wrong with a younger brother eating a little extra?"
He clearly didn't take it seriously.
To him, freeloading off Lu Yu was only natural.
But what none of them realized... was that they were being watched.
Far away, in the shadow of the waves, a pirate ship lurked.
"Lord Hawkins... are we really going after the Dragon Hunter Pirates?" one of the crew asked hesitantly.
They were part of the Hawkins Pirates, led by Basil Hawkins—the Magician.
Undefeated so far, they had a reputation for brutal efficiency in battle.
But this ti, facing off against a newcor crew, Hawkins had hesitated.
He'd changed his orders multiple tis.
Now, even his own n weren't sure what to expect.
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