However, you are still young and only belong to the reserve force, so you need to continue your studies for a while longer.
"Understood, but I have a question: the assigned mechs."
"It will be given to you in a while, don't worry."
This is Law's ultimate goal: to serve in a country with mech units but not be able to pilot a mech is, in Law's eyes, the ultimate insult.
As time moved from the end of 1509 to the beginning of 1510, Monet was still on his way.
If the distance is far and the strength is insufficient, it is common for a journey on the Grand Line to be delayed for several months.
Not to mention that Monet's sailing routes are horizontal, with seven routes from Reverse Mountain to the Sabaody Archipelago, a result of the magnetic field of the Grand Line.
Sailing across routes is far more difficult than traveling along routes; some people arrived before Monet did.
"Attention, the Red-Haired Pirates who applied for entry earlier have landed. This group is not simple. Keep an eye on them."
Not long ago, the King of the East Blue achieved a double kill, eliminating the legendary bandit king Higuma and Shanks' left arm.
Rounding up, the King of the Near Seas equals 56.5 Emperors.
Although Shanks is only 27 years old this year, his bounty exceeds one billion Berries. If Garp is an unpredictable factor in the Navy operating in the East Blue, then Shanks is an unpredictable factor among pirates.
Fortunately, the Red-Haired Pirates are not the kind of pirates who enjoy plundering. Sometimes they even do some charity work, and in most cases they abide by local rules, including Piltover's entry regulations.
"Captain, we're almost there. The guards here are really tight."
On the ship's side, a round, fat man held a piece of fatty, unidentified meat in his hand, looking at the island ahead with a relaxed expression.
This is Lucky Roux, the cook of the Red-Haired Pirates. He may seem clumsy, but he is actually quite agile.
Shanks hasn't entered the New World yet, so there's no such thing as the Red-Haired Grand Fleet, and therefore the title of "Big Boss" hasn't been born yet.
"Don't be so nervous. Pirates aren't prohibited from landing here. I've been here before. As long as you don't break their rules, this island is actually a good place to spend money."
The last time Shanks came here, he was just a kid next to Roger, but now he's a captain who can stand on his own.
"Shanks, are you planning to get a new arm installed here? I've heard this is the birthplace of prosthetics. Almost all the prosthetics on the market were made here, right?"
Beckman lit a cigarette and then looked at Shanks' empty arm.
None of them expected that Shanks could lose an arm in the weakest East Blue.
As Shanks' right-hand man, Beckman often has to keep an eye on his captain's physical condition.
Since we've come this far, getting a left arm installed doesn't seem too much to ask.
"That's true, the medical standards here are very advanced."
Ah, I remember their hospital had a sign that said 'No beating patients without cause,' or something like that.
Shanks didn't directly answer the question of whether or not to install a prosthetic body, seemingly still pondering the outcome, and only brought up his past experiences in conversation.
"Speaking of which, the changes here are quite significant; it's vastly different from what it used to be."
Shanks suddenly waved towards the direction of the royal city, as if to express goodwill.
"Brother Oran, this guy is different from those lowly pirates."
Ginny left the enhancement device, and just now, Shanks disappeared from her Observation Haki.
Although the other members of the Red-Haired Pirates could still be sensed, Shanks himself seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing from her perception range.
Please tell His Majesty the King that I wish to visit him.
Before disappearing, Shanks left behind these words, clearly indicating that he had sensed Ginny's Observation Haki.
"It's not surprising. Outside the New World, there shouldn't be any pirates who can rival him, and his Conqueror's Haki is an exception. I'm quite curious about what he wanted to say by visiting me."
Where is their ship?
"We're almost at the shore. If we want to go directly from here, everyone except me will probably have to go through your book passage, Brother Oran, to make it in time."
"No need for that trouble. Just notify the beach security team. They're just some strong pirates; it's not worth going out of your way to greet them."
Transmitting electrical signals is far more convenient than sending an individual over alone; at least by the time the Red-Haired Pirates' ship docked, the guards were already well-prepared.
"You guys can explore the island for now. I have some things to do. Let's meet back on the boat tonight."
After saying this, Shanks, led by a soldier, headed towards the center of the island.
The captain's orders had to be obeyed. Even though the others found Shanks' behavior a bit strange, they did not stop or interfere. They simply went about replenishing their own supplies, just like when they landed on other islands.
"Sixteen years have passed, and you still look the same as you did back then, Doctor."
"You've certainly grown up. The kid who used to be Roger's sidekick is now a renowned pirate. But, is there really anything in the East Blue that could make you lose your arm?"
"Well, this is a gamble, a high-stakes gamble just like Captain Roger's. But my choice is different from Captain Roger's. Doctor, you should have a suitable prosthetic body for me, right?"
As for the consultation fee, how about that?
Unlike Roger, who gave up on treatment, Shanks made a different choice and immediately pulled out a pink Devil Fruit.
"I think the color of this fruit suits this place quite well."
The system is still a bit sluggish, things are still a bit congested, adjustments are underway.
Monet is the older sister; her Vivre Card clearly states she's eight years older. Don't be influenced by secondary interpretations.
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