"You're already dead."
Moria looked uncertain.
Not because of what Luffy said, but because he felt the same way.
If that weapon is real, even if it's not an Ancient Weapon, it's still comparable to one.
This ship can't stay here any longer—no, not just this ship, they have to leave the Paradise Sea and enter the New World!
The World Government's power seems relatively weak only in the maritime area controlled by the Four Emperors.
But should he abandon his ship and the zombies onboard?
"Shishishi, you want to go to the New World?"
Looking at Moria's expression, Luffy could guess what he was thinking: "If you leave the World Government's sphere of influence, you won't escape death, even if you go to the New World."
The World Government's tentacles are everywhere, and the power they can project in the New World is weaker than elsewhere, but it's not impossible for them to act there.
Law nodded his head:
"Luffy is right. If the World Government really wants to kill you, it won't matter if you go to the New World unless you hide your name. Otherwise, you'll still be a target."
Hearing this, Moria's expression worsened even more.
He stared at Luffy for a moment and suddenly let out two strange laughs:
"So, Straw Hat Luffy, what's your goal? You're also a target of the World Government."
At that moment, Moria rejoiced a little.
When you fall into the abyss, you inevitably feel better seeing someone falling with you.
"Want to know? It's no problem for me to tell you."
After briefly talking about the Nika Fruit, Moria and Law showed shocked expressions.
"The government thinks I'm 'Joy Boy,' the one who will defeat the Celestial Dragons, and they want to kill me."
Luffy was very calm and smiled: "But my case is different from yours; I'm much stronger than you."
Faced with that, Moria was speechless.
With the power he demonstrated in the Summit War, this guy could rival the Yonkou!
Now that one of the Yonkou is gone, there will be a period of chaos in the New World, and pirates will be like sharks smelling fish, frantically invading the territory left by Whitebeard.
If a new Yonkou rises later, the possibility of Straw Hat Luffy ascending to that title is very high!
"Straw Hat Luffy."
Thinking about that, Moria suddenly had a good idea: "You're about to enter the New World soon. Unlike the Paradise Sea, there are only two ways to enter the 'last sea': either remain under the command of one of the Yonkou or challenge them."
Once, he chose the latter option and had a fierce battle with Kaido's Beast Pirates.
Unfortunately, his crew was massacred.
The famous supernova pirate group "Moria Pirates" also became the current "Thriller Bark Pirates."
He became obsessed with zombies who didn't die, thinking that as long as they were dead at first, they wouldn't lose their comrades in battle.
"What nonsense, didn't you know? To reach the final island, you need to find the Poneglyphs. Both Kaido and Big Mom have those."
Luffy put his head in his hands, leaned back in the chair, and put his feet on the table.
"Both are my enemies!"
Hearing that, Moria and Law were shocked.
This guy will attack the Yonkou before entering the New World?
Moria narrowed his eyes, feeling a twitch.
He was already preparing to abandon the ship and enter the New World, avoiding the eyes of the World Government.
But if he wants to steadily accumulate strength in the New World, the best option is to join a faction. The Straw Hat crew might be a good place for that.
For the World Government, Straw Hat Luffy is much more important than him. Hidden in this guy's shadow, at least he won't be the government's first target.
Similarly, Law couldn't stop thinking.
He wants to kill Doflamingo from the New World and avenge his old benefactor; help would be necessary.
After a moment of silence, the two spoke almost simultaneously:
"Straw Hat, let me join your crew!"
"Since the Straw Hats are going to the New World, how about joining forces?"
After speaking, they looked at each other, and the atmosphere became a little awkward for a while.
Luffy blinked, laughed, and said:
"You want to join me?"
With his current strength, it's no surprise someone would seek refuge.
But the targets were these two people; he just laughed.
"Sure."
He agreed decisively.
After a pause, Luffy spoke again: "But my help also has conditions, Moria, remember to fulfill them, or I don't mind tossing you to the Marines."
"Every pirate group has its own rules, I understand, Straw Hat!"
Since it was a merger, Luffy arranged for Moria to be captain of the third division.
Turning his head to look at Law again, he smiled slightly and said:
"Law, you'll take the fourth division."
"Wait, Straw Hats, I'm talking about forming an alliance, I don't want to join your fleet."
"What strength do you have? Are you worthy of forming an alliance with me?"
Luffy rolled his eyes. Law, who earned a 3 billion bounty after the Time-skip, barely qualified.
The current Trafalgar Law was just a rookie with a 200 million bounty.
Law was at a loss, and only after a while did he say:
"Are you really going to deal with Kaido?"
"Sooner or later, he not only has the Poneglyph I want but also something equally important."
Ancient Weapon Pluton—he needs to obtain that weapon.
The World Government has the country-destroying weapon; he must also obtain equivalent power as soon as possible to form a balance.
"In that case, I understand, let's join forces!"
Law took the offer seriously for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
He wanted to kill Doflamingo, but Doflamingo was an obstacle he couldn't overcome right now.
Since their interests were aligned, there was no harm in joining the Straw Hat Fleet.
At that time, Perona returned with a zombie bear named Kumashi, with a simple posture and lots of food and wine.
As soon as she got back to the restaurant, she heard such bad news that she felt like she'd been struck by lightning.
Moria-sama is joining the Straw Hat Pirates?
Thriller Bark will be merged with the Straw Hats?
Will she still be bullied by that man in the future?
Perona's heart was cold, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
"You arrived just in time to celebrate the arrival of the new members. Let's start the feast!"
Luffy laughed.
Perona just wanted to cry now.
Shortly after,
The three Straw Hat Pirates' ships finally arrived at Thriller Bark.
Passing through the huge mouth, all three ships docked on the shore.
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(End of chapter)
"Hmph. If you really want to be useful, then entertain me, try to throw those pathetic power stones at me. Let's see if even your insolence can amuse a king."