91: Chapter 91 Obtaining the Transparent FruitHowever, everything still depends on finding Moria first.Defeating him isn't too difficult for Luffy right now.What's truly giving Luffy a headache is the upcoming Bartholomew Kuma.His Devil Fruit ability is what's causing Luffy's trouble—it can deflect all attacks.Luffy doesn't know if he can defeat Kuma in his current state.In the anime, the World Government, to save face for the Seven Warlords, sent Kuma to wipe out his crew.In the end, Zoro sacrificed all his injuries to save his life.But as the saying goes, "There's always a way out." Just then, a sudden scream came from afar.This sharp, piercing scream instantly attracted Luffy's attention, and he couldn't help but prick up his ears to listen carefully.
"Hmm?Why does that voice sound so familiar?" Luffy thought to himself.With his keen hearing and high awareness of his surroundings, he immediately recognized the voice as coming from someone he knew very well.Without hesitation, he flew into the air and sped towards the source of the sound like a shooting star.
On this mysterious island, the four-person group searched anxiously for Luffy.As they walked, they gritted their teeth, recalling the strange zombie they had just encountered.Originally, this strange zombie had promised to take them back to where they were, but now it had abandoned them in this gloomy graveyard.
The four grew increasingly anxious, hurrying through the cemetery.Silence reigned all around, broken only by the echoing sound of their footsteps, as if mocking their fate.Their hearts were filled with anger and resentment, utterly enraged by the zombies' deception.
Just as the four were searching for a way out, the surrounding graves began to move.Then, to their horrified surprise, zombies burst from the ground, their stiff steps surrounding them.The timid Nami and Usopp screamed.Luffy, arriving just in time, saw this and saw flames gathering in his left hand.Just as he was about to attack, the terrified Nami unleashed her ultimate attack.Countless bolts of lightning shot from her hand, striking the zombies and sending them sprawling in black smoke.Because Nami had her eyes closed the entire time, her attacks were indiscriminate, and if Luffy hadn't dodged quickly, he probably would have taken a few hits himself."Alright, alright, it's okay, it's okay, the zombies are all gone," Luffy quickly hugged the still-electrifying Nami, gently comforting her.Feeling the familiar embrace, Nami stopped attacking, but a nameless anger welled up within her.She grabbed Luffy's ear forcefully and scolded him for acting alone.Luffy tried to comfort her while seeking help from Uta and Vivi, who were watching the drama unfold.However, both of them haughtily snorted and ignored him.Knowing he was in the wrong, Luffy, after being reprimanded by Nami, promised under pressure from the three girls that he wouldn't abandon them to act alone again.Luffy rubbed his reddened ear, marveling at Nami's signature domineering aura."So, Luffy, you've been looking for directions the whole time you've been on the island?" Usopp said, looking exasperated.The three girls, however, seemed to think, "I knew it." Luffy confidently stated that of course he knew, since he'd never been here before.Usopp was speechless.This Luffy, instead of being rejected by the sea, was rejected by the land!After eliminating countless zombies, the group wearily left the cemetery, where an ancient mansion appeared before them.It stood there alone, surrounded by silence.The walls of the mansion were somewhat mottled, as if bearing the marks of time.The ancient gate remained tightly shut, exuding an air of mystery.The roof tiles, faded from their former glory, appeared both dilapidated and solemn.The windowpanes were covered in dust and cobwebs, suggesting they hadn't been tended to in a long time.Moss grew thickly on the stone steps leading to the gate, as if telling tales of the past.The entire mansion emanated an atmosphere of seclusion, arousing curiosity about the secrets it concealed.
"Luffy, how about we check if anyone's inside this mansion?" Nami said, rubbing her sore legs.Luffy nodded, secretly becoming more alert.If he remembered correctly, there seemed to be a strange guy here who possessed the Clear-Clear Fruit and wanted to marry Nami.Just as the group reached the mansion's entrance, the door opened automatically.Usopp timidly hid behind the others and entered.Once everyone was inside, the door slammed shut.The group watched this with boredom.Through his Observation Haki, Luffy had already spotted Absalom, who was leering at the three women.He was the one who had closed the door.
Absalom was still gloating, thinking today was truly his lucky day.He'd encountered three beautiful women at once, and now all he had to do was kidnap them when they weren't looking.Imagining his wonderful future life together, Absalom couldn't help but chuckle, completely unaware that he'd been discovered."Luffy, I can't take it anymore!I really want to beat this damn pervert to a pulp!" Uta muttered through gritted teeth.Luffy patted her head to calm her down.He naturally didn't have any good feelings towards this guy; what Luffy truly wanted was his Devil Fruit power.Unfortunately, they didn't have any fruit on hand, so they couldn't let this guy die.The group pretended not to see Absalom and continued walking inside.Absalom quietly followed behind them, occasionally making noises to try and scare them.Luffy and the others cooperated, pretending to be frightened.Absalom became even more smug, convinced that Luffy was just a show-off.Until the group arrived at a living room, and seeing apples on the table, Luffy picked one up and said casually, "Mr.Invisible Man, will you come out on your own, or should I invite you?"
Absalom broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this; he couldn't believe Luffy had already discovered him.Absalom, who had been slowly moving behind Luffy to launch a sneak attack, was startled by a wind blade and revealed his true form.Seeing the amused expressions on their faces, Absalom realized he had been tricked.Enraged, he prepared to fight to the death, but was swallowed by the black hole created by Vivi.In the last second before losing consciousness, Absalom regretted attacking Luffy and his crew, but it was too late.After dealing with Absalom, Vivi waved her hand, and a dark purple smoke drifted out of the black hole and entered the apple in Luffy's hand.
Luffy casually tossed the Clear-Clear Fruit into his system inventory, as if throwing away something he no longer needed.His eyes revealed a disdainful expression, as if this precious fruit had lost its value to him.He didn't check the Clear-Clear Fruit in his inventory again, nor did he give it any further attention or thought.It was as if tossing it in was just a casual action, after which he would forget about it.
He turned and continued his adventure, forgetting the Clear-Clear Fruit in his backpack, making it a forgotten possession.Perhaps one day in the future, when he needs the fruit again, he will remember its existence, but for now, it is just a trivial interlude for Luffy