38: Chapter 38 The Tragic Momonosuke, Heading to Alabasta"Ten.ten billion Berries?Are you crazy or did I hear you wrong?Selling the entire Alabasta wouldn't be enough!"
Upon hearing Luffy's outrageous demand, Vivi forgot all about crying and transformed into a shark-like figure, roaring at him.She had expected Luffy's price to be outrageous, but she hadn't anticipated this.One billion Berries!She herself wasn't worth that much."Lord Luffy, one billion Berries is indeed beyond Alabasta's current means.But rest assured, I once heard the King mention that Alabasta's treasury contains a Devil Fruit passed down from our ancestors.Although I don't know its specific abilities, I'm certain it's a Logia-type.If you can save Alabasta, I'm willing to request the King to give you this Devil Fruit."
Icarum stopped Vivi, who was about to confront Luffy, and assured him.Luffy raised an eyebrow in surprise; he didn't recall remembering any Devil Fruit being mentioned in Alabasta.But oh well, Luffy didn't dwell on it and, amidst Usopp's despairing gaze, agreed to Icarum's request.Nami patted him on the shoulder in comfort; couldn't she see she wasn't going to resist?Besides, Nami believed Luffy was strong enough to defeat Crocodile.After agreeing to Icarum's request, the Straw Hat crew began preparations for their departure.Luffy went to an empty room and opened his system.The system had just notified him that the system shop had undergone a minor update, adding some new items.He wanted to see if any of these new items could improve his crewmates' strength.After browsing through the items in the system shop, Luffy was both disappointed and excited.He was disappointed that the update didn't bring anything to improve his crew's strength, but excited about a limited-time item: the Designated Castration Knife.This knife, originating from a mad scientist in another world, allows the user to designate a target for physical castration.The castrated person will experience double the pain, but won't die from the pain.Luffy examined the knife after obtaining it; the small blade radiated a chilling light.After using it on Momonosuke, whom all One Piece fans dislike, the knife flew away like a shooting star.Luffy didn't care afterward and returned to the port where the Going Merry was located, as long as the pain didn't stop him."Die!He has plenty of ways to torture this little pervert!" On a ship in the New World, a child was drooling in his room, reminiscing about the beautiful women of his hometown.Just as his little darling's mouth was closed, a cold light suddenly appeared from the horizon, aimed at his little darling.Before the child could react, his little darling was severed at the root, rolling to the doorway.A moment later, the child, realizing what had happened, clutched his bleeding wound and let out an incomparable scream.The guard outside, hearing his unconscious young master and the gushing blood, anxiously drew his weapon and rushed into the child's room.Entering the room, he saw the child's horrific state and was about to go in to check on him when he heard a splatter sound.The man seemed to sense.Sensing something amiss, the man stiffly looked down and lifted his foot.He saw a pool of flesh lying quietly on the floor.Looking at his young master's wound, he awkwardly wiped away his sweat and, taking advantage of the moment when no one was looking, immediately threw the shapeless mass of flesh into the sea to feed the fish.But the fish spat it out as soon as they ate it, disgustedly scattering the flesh with their tails before swimming away unhappily.Having done all this, the man guiltily picked up his still-bleeding young master and went to find the ship's doctor.And so, after Buggy, the second transvestite in the world of One Piece was born.Rejoice!He is a general who inherited his father and mother's last wishes, traveling to the future to save the country.His name is Kozuki Momonosuke.(Little one: Isn't anyone speaking up for me?The world has isolated me; let them ridicule me.)
Luffy, who was on the Grand Line, was unaware of all this.At that moment, he stood at the port, looking at Icarus, who was dressed as a woman, with a complicated expression."Actually, Uncle, you didn't have to do this.I've already taken care of those two assassins, so you didn't need to distract the enemy."
Just moments ago, Luffy, who had finally managed to fly back after getting lost countless times, landed and saw Icarus dressed as Princess Vivi.Looking at Icarus with his hairy legs and strange makeup, Luffy momentarily didn't want to help Vivi anymore.As for Sanji, if Zoro hadn't stopped him, Icarus would have been kicked to death by Luffy before he returned.Despite Luffy's numerous attempts to dissuade him, Icarus insisted on doing it, saying it was just in case.Luffy covered his eyes and turned away, thinking, "Destroy it then!" Exhausted, while Icarus was still nagging Vivi, Luffy spotted the giant duck that had tried to help Vivi escape earlier.While Icarus and Vivi were still having their sentimental moment, Luffy's untimely voice rang out, "Hey, what's that huge duck over there?It looks pretty plump!Sanji, quick, quick, quick, I want to eat roast duck for lunch today!"
Upon hearing about the good ingredients, Sanji stopped thinking about kicking Icarus to death and rushed over to the duck.Looking at its plump body, Sanji instantly decided how to cook each part of the duck."Luffy, roasting a whole duck is such a waste of ingredients!Look at its head, neck, and the intestines and gizzards inside—they can be braised.The two big wings can be made into honey-glazed or spicy chicken wings.The duck breast can be pan-fried and it'll be delicious.The two legs can be braised, and the rest of the meat can be made into duck meatballs.Tsk tsk tsk, every piece is perfect for drinking with!Hey, you seaweed head, if you want to have a good drink, help me slaughter this duck."
Hearing this, Zoro no longer cared that Sanji called him "moss head," and drew his sword with a chuckle.Laughing, Luffy and Sanji approached the duck, ready to tie it up.The duck huddled in a corner, trembling and quacking, as if begging for its life.But the three, consumed by their cravings, paid no heed.Seeing their companion about to become someone else's meal, Vivi grabbed a stick and blocked their way."What do you intend to do to my Karu?I warn you, don't you dare have any bad intentions towards it!"
Seeing that the group remained unmoved, Nami, who had just emerged from the cabin, immediately teleported behind them and punched each of them to the ground.Their respective female companions then carried or dragged them back to the Going Merry.As for Sanji, Usopp had to carry him back.Karu, relieved to have escaped, wiped the cold sweat from his brow with his wings, though his legs were still trembling.After the three of them had caused such a ruckus, Icarum lost interest in continuing the emotional commotion.After giving a few brief instructions, he boarded another ship and headed in another direction.The Going Merry, guided by Nami, headed towards Alabasta.However, to Vivi's surprise, Icarum's ship exploded shortly after setting sail."Icarum!"
Vivi cried out in worry, but to avoid wasting time, she could only watch as the ship Icarus had built sank to the bottom of the sea.Luffy stood on the lookout tower, watching everything with a calm smile on his lips.