Chapter 183 - 41

Chapter 41Luffy suddenly grabbed Nami's hand."Hmm, you..."Nami was startled, clearly very surprised by Luffy's reaction.She was the type with strong offensive potential, and in terms of results, she was someone who could break through defenses at light speed."We're being watched."Outside the clothing store, it was deserted. The expression on Luffy's face changed abruptly. His Observation Haki could sense emotional changes, and there were many people here radiating hostility toward him."Is it pirates or Marines?" Hearing this, Namigripped Luffy's hand tighter without letting go, though her heart slowly began to settle."I don't know, but I can solve it quickly." Luffy said, "Stay behind me. I'll prioritize dealing with the guys who have guns."Guns and cannons didn't pose much of a threat to him; he could deflect them, but it was different for Nami.[Warning, countdown to punishment...]Of all times, now?Luffy felt a bit itchy for a fight. He wasn't a battle maniac in the traditional sense, but he never hesitated when it came to a brawl.However, this would put Nami in a dangerous situation.His heart was incomparably firm when it came to protecting his companions.Moreover, the scenes he had experienced with Nami slowly surfaced in his mind at this moment.Even if he were a bit denser, he should still be able to feel that sentiment.For the first time, a thought that could be called one of the three great illusions of life appeared in Luffy's mind.Could Nami like me?[Warning...]Regardless of anything, letting a companion get hurt was absolutely unforgivable.Luffy took a deep breath.When it came to willpower, he was second to none. Once he decided on something, even if infinite shooting occurred, it wouldn't stop him.Sometimes Luffy wouldn't be too hard on himself, unless his companions were in a dangerous situation."If you provoke me, you can pinch me, but causing harm to my companions because of that..."Luffy clenched his fists, his entire body tense, ready for action.[Special situation detected. Possessing the spirit of the Pirate King, Conqueror's Haki proficiency + 1][Planned behavior changing...][Time swap: swapping study time with Nami and pirate combat practice.][Reward: Ten times Conqueror's Hakiproficiency.]"Wait."Luffy paused for a moment, then realized—could this ten times proficiency just be 1x10?Forget it, having a reward is better than not having one.The most important thing was that he could cut loose and have a big fight!Luffy grinned and said, "Nami, hold on tight."Hold on tight to what?Nami let out a cry of surprise, then found herself being lifted up. She instinctively wrapped her arms around Luffy's neck.Then he leaped up."What's going on?!""Where's Straw Hat?""He—he's flying."The dozens of people surrounding the clothing store rushed out, led by Mohji, who was riding the giant lion Richie. The group stared with wide-open mouths at Luffy, who had leaped high into the sky.Mohji had originally started counting down: three, two, one... and then they were going to pounce.What was up with Luffy suddenly picking up Nami? Had they been discovered?How were they discovered?Nami hugged Luffy tight and said, "They're Buggy's crew."A look of confusion appeared on Luffy's face.Nami explained it was that chop-chop red nose, and Luffy understood immediately."So it's just the defeated."Mohji's face fell immediately. Being simply wiped out by the Straw Hat Crew, and even CaptainBuggy being sent flying with a single hit to some unknown corner... that was indeed the truth.But you can't just say that to our faces; it really hurts a pirate's self-esteem!Mohji was enraged, "Straw Hat, surrender! I'll take you to Captain Buggy and let Captain Buggyexecute you in front of the whole world!"Before he could finish speaking, Luffy flicked his hand, and steam erupted from his body as he entered Gear Second. Like teleportation, he kicked them one by one. Several pirates holding guns didn't even react before they were sent flying with screams.Mohji was terrified, "What's happening? Why is he so fast?"It clearly wasn't like this just a short while ago.He didn't know that if given a year, Luffy could blow up the Marineford War. When it came to growth speed, Luffy had no rivals."Hey, you mentioned the execution platform, right? Take me there."In the blink of an eye, only Mohji was left on the scene.Nami grabbed a pistol and stood behind Luffy.Chapter 50: The Place Where It Begins and Ends, the Starting Point of DreamsMeanwhile.Inside a weapon shop."Hey, Zoro, are you sure you want this sword?!"Usopp watched the sword Zoro picked up and felt an inexplicable chill."This is a good sword!"Beside him, a girl wearing glasses named Tashigiintroduced it excitedly, "sandai kitetsu. Its predecessor, the nidai kitetsu, is a Great Grade Sword, and the shodai kitetsu before that is a supreme grade sword! This is a rare, good sword!""You woman, didn't you hear the shopkeeper say this is a cursed sword?"Usopp had heard the shopkeeper say that many great swordsmen who carried these cursed swords met with untimely deaths; it was a cursed sword."Right, sorry, I was just too excited for a moment...""No, I like it. I've decided on this one.""Are you kidding? I won't sell it!"The shopkeeper was an honest man and didn't expect Zoro to dig out the kitetsu from that pile of junk. "If you die because of this, wouldn't that be equivalent to me killing you!""Then how about this. Let's see my luck and its curse; let's test which is stronger."Zoro grinned, then tossed the sandai kitetsu above his head and extended his arm.If the sword just slashed across his arm like that, it would definitely cut his arm off!The shopkeeper was stunned, "Are you crazy?"Usopp couldn't even shout in time, "Don't be impulsive, Zoro, we have money!"The sandai kitetsu perfectly avoided Zoro's arm during its rotation from top to bottom and firmly embedded itself in the floor.In an instant, everyone in the weapon shop collapsed to the ground."I've decided on this one. Usopp, you just said we have money, right? I want to buy another one."Seeing this, the shopkeeper quickly called a halt, then hurriedly took out a sword, "The sharp sword yubashiri. Take this sword along with the sandai kitetsu.""If it's too expensive, I can't afford it.""It's all free for you. It's been a long time since I've seen the eyes of a good swordsman. They say swords choose their masters; I think yubashiri will choose you."The shopkeeper grinned.A man entrusting his dreams to another man; that is the romance of this sea."What's going on outside? It seems quite lively." After putting away the two swords, Zoro looked outside.After a pause, Usopp and Zoro exchanged glances, a thought appearing in their minds."It wouldn't be Luffy, would it?"...The sky gradually grew gloomy.The place where the Pirate King Gol D. Roger was once executed; a group of people gathered."Is this the place?"Luffy's heart also began to beat rapidly.This was the place where the Pirate King died.This was the place where everything began!The muggy wind seemed to have stilled.Luffy felt as if he could sense the sweat sticking to his skin freezing in place.The next second, several pirates rushed out from the side.They were familiar faces. As for those who disturbed him, Luffy grabbed their faces and pressed them toward the ground.These low-combat-power pirates didn't make him feel any threat at all.After all, they were just some pirates from the East Blue. Among the few who used swords, Luffyfound that after learning swordsmanship with Zoro, he could predict what these so-called swordsmen were going to do next.Compared to Zoro, the gap was too large."Gum-Gum Jet Gatling!""Ah!"In an instant, all the pirates standing in front of Luffy were hit like dough; their feet left the ground, and they flew away."Straw Hat!"When Buggy arrived, the sky seemed to have collapsed.The Buggy Pirates, which had been scattered by Luffy a while ago, had finally managed to recruit new members, and now they were going to be scattered again?Buggy looked at Luffy furiously, "Do you know what I've been through? I've returned from hell! Today, this will be your grave!""Oh, it's you, red nose." Luffy pressed down his Straw Hat, "I'm not interested in you guys. We're going to the Grand Line."Buggy was agitated again, holding a grudge against Luffy for constantly rambling about wanting to become the so-called Pirate King.In his heart, there was only ever one sun!The Pirate King would always be his Captain, Captain Roger!As soon as the public heard the names Buggy the Clown and Straw Hat Luffy, they scrambled in terror. There weren't many pirates in the East Bluewith a bounty over ten million, let alone the latter, Straw Hat Luffy, whose bounty exceeded fifty million!Buggy had been drifting during this time, almost becoming Robinson Crusoe on a deserted island; fortunately, his subordinates hadn't given up on him!He also hadn't expected the Straw Hat Crew to make such a big scene.The Fishman Arlong and the commander Kriegwere both famous big pirates in the East Blue.But, pirates should live life to the fullest, settling scores freely!So he and Alvida formed the Avengers Alliance, two Devil Fruit Users, determined to make Straw Hat pay the price.Just while he was stunned for a moment, when he looked up again, Buggy's mouth hung open. Where did all my subordinates go?When he looked up, he realized they had all been sent flying.