Chapter 116 - 4

Chapter 206The training he spoke of was indeed real, rigorous training.Bonney found a corner, sat down with her knees hugged, and kept her eyes fixed on Luffy's figure, wondering when he would get tired.An hour passed, and Luffy's movements showed no delay; instead, due to his focus, the aura around him became even more condensed.Chapter 293: New World, Are You Ready?Bonney's eyelids started to droop. She slapped her cheeks hard and whispered to herself, "No, I can't sleep!"Another half an hour passed, and drowsiness surged like a tide. She began to nod off repeatedly like a pecking chick, only to suddenly jolt awake.She had done quite a bit of 'fishing'.After several repetitions, her head finally drooped completely. Leaning against the ship's railing, she fell into a deep sleep.In a daze, she felt someone approach, and a jacket, still warm from body heat, was gently placed over her.She struggled to open her eyes, but the heavy sleep dragged her firmly into dreamland.When Bonney was awakened by the morning sun and the commotion on the deck, she found herself still curled up in the same corner as last night, covered by a piece of clothing.She rubbed her sleepy eyes and saw Merryskipping over with a cup of milk and a few slices of bread."You're awake? Time for breakfast. Oh, why were you sleeping here?" Merry chattered as she came over and asked.Bonney was stunned for a moment before taking the breakfast, mumbling, unsure how to answer.She looked up and saw Luffy, Zoro, and Sanjialready engaged in a clanging battle on the open deck, full of energy as if he wasn't the one who had trained all night."Straw Hat... does Luffy train like this every day?" Bonney couldn't help but ask.Merry nodded as if it were routine: "Yes, Luffy is always the most hardworking."Bonney looked at the three figures sweating profusely, especially Luffy, and couldn't help but ask again, "Doesn't he feel stressed? Doesn't he get tired?"If he trains like this every day, his mental state will surely suffer.Merry was silent for a moment, a strange expression appearing on her small face. Then she secretly glanced at Robin, who was casually reading a book in a beach chair not far away, occasionally looking up to observe the battle, and then at Nami, who was calculating accounts by the orange grove while looking at Luffy."Someone will help him relieve the pressure," Merry whispered.Bonney followed her gaze, a puzzled expression on her face.Relieve pressure?How do you relieve pressure?Life on the thousand sunny gradually unfolded.On days when they weren't steering, everyone had their own tasks.Some, like Zoro and Sanji, were diligent trainers, following in Luffy's footsteps.Merry, as the Klabautermann, mostly sensed the sea conditions to ensure a smooth voyage.Bonney was initially puzzled why Merry wasn't on the Straw Hat's wanted poster, then she learned that Merry was actually the Klabautermann."A-a Klabautermann?" Bonney never expected to see such a legendary existence.Since the legend of the Klabautermann exists, what about the other legend, Nika, who brought freedom and laughter to people?It couldn't be that raccoon dog named Nika, could it?Bonney glanced at Nika, who was gulping down sake from a flask, and shook her head vigorously.Impossible, absolutely impossible!Bonney originally wanted to ask, but a glance showed everyone was busy.Vivi mostly organized and analyzed intelligence from various sources, and in her leisure time, she would discuss the development of Devil Fruitabilities with Robin. Bonney felt too shy to approach these two older sisters.Walking into the ship's cabin, the Navigator was nowhere to be found.Nami was currently in the orange grove, bent over a desk, meticulously drawing sea charts.When she got tired, she would lean against the orange grove, watching Luffy fight with Zoro and the others.Franky and Usopp had already plunged into the workshop, clanging away at new inventions. Bonney almost got scared to death by the two of them when she walked past.What kind of chaotic inventions were these?The most leisurely were Brook and Chopper, one sipping tea and playing the violin, the other fishing."This is too harmonious."Bonney looked at the daily scene of the pirate crew, each performing their duties yet closely connected, and couldn't help but murmur.This atmosphere was completely different from what she had imagined or heard about other pirate crews."Let's go, Bonney, let's go fishing!"Merry excitedly ran over, grabbed her hand, and pulled her towards the side of the ship, temporarily interrupting her thoughts....Time slipped away quietly.During a break.Luffy, gulping down water, pressed his Straw Hatand looked into the distance, smiling, "Speaking of which, if we go to Sabaody Archipelago, we'll reach Fish-Man Island soon, right?""Mermaids!"Upon hearing this word, Sanji, who was fiercely battling Zoro, was instantly distracted, his eyes turning into heart shapes, and pink bubbles emerging around him.As a result, Zoro seized the opening, slashed at him, and cursed, "You perverted cook, do you want to die?!"Sanji, however, was completely immersed in his fantasies of mermaid sisters, ignoring Zoro's attack.Nami stood up, checked the log pose and the nautical chart, and confirmed, "Yes, according to our current heading and speed, we are indeed approaching Fish-Man Island."Bonney swallowed her food and reminded them, "From Fish-Man Island, you go directly to the New World. Are you ready?"As far as she knew, the Straw Hat crew had only been formed for a short time, yet their bounties were terrifyingly high.Would it be too hasty to enter the New World, also known as the Pirates' Graveyard, now?This question made Luffy pause for a moment.He rubbed his chin, grinned, and said, "Of course we're ready."The truth was, he, the Captain, was certainly ready, and his companions were making intensive preparations, but they still needed time.Just then, Nami suddenly frowned and looked out at the sea, her expression becoming serious: "Everyone, something's strange."Everyone immediately stopped what they were doing.Zoro's hand rested on his sword hilt as he looked forward, "What is that?"In the distance, the previously clear sky had, at some point, gathered large patches of dark clouds, hanging low as if they were about to press down on the sea.Usopp shrank his neck in fear, noticing Nami's expression."Nami! What's going to happen with that ominous look on your face?!""It's the Serpent Current!"Nami explained in a hurried tone, while quickly giving commands, "This current is like a living giant serpent, erratic and unpredictable, forming huge whirlpools and tornadoes, extremely dangerous! Everyone, be careful!"Before she finished speaking, countless giant whirlpools suddenly appeared on the previously calm sea, the seawater spinning wildly, emitting a low roar.Immediately after, several water spouts, connecting the sea and sky, appeared out of nowhere, twisting and swirling like living giant serpents, rushing towards the thousand sunny.The sea is synonymous with miracles; anything can happen.After experiencing much, seeing such bizarre scenes no longer came as a surprise.This is when the Navigator's skill is demonstrated."Sanji, Chopper! Go to the helm and follow my instructions!" Nami shouted."Understood!" Sanji and Chopper immediately rushed to the ship's helm."Vivi, Merry! Pay attention to the gaps in the currents and look for a breakthrough!" Namicontinued to deploy."Understood!"Chapter 294: The Mermaid Falling from the SkyVivi's aura subtly surged around her, while Merryclosed her eyes, fully sensing the flow of seawater around the ship.A huge Serpent Current was the first to crash into the ship. Luffy roared, his Rubber arm swelling, and unleashed a Gum-Gum Giant Pistol, directly scattering the water serpent.Zoro's blades flashed continuously, his Purgatory Onigiri slicing through another incoming current.Brook, while nervously controlling the sails, explained, "Serpent, usually refers to a playing snake. These currents are like giant snakes playing aimlessly, attacking everything in their path!"Nami held her telescope, her brows tightly furrowed: "Big trouble, I can't see the boundary of this current area through the telescope at all!"The going merry had already retracted into the thousand sunny.However, everywhere visible in this sea area was filled with Serpent Currents.Just then, Merry suddenly opened her eyes, raised her small hand, and shouted clearly, "Sister Nami, I found a way! Between the third whirlpool and the fourth tornado on the left, there's a relatively stable gap we can pass through!"As the Klabautermann, her perception of her surroundings far exceeded that of ordinary people."Good job, Merry! Sanji, hard to port! Franky, prepare the Coup de Burst, await my command!"Nami immediately seized the opportunity.Under Nami's precise command and Merry's navigation, the thousand sunny, like a nimble fish, dangerously weaved through the chaotic Serpent Current swarm.Finally, after a perfectly timed Coup de Burstacceleration, the ship surged out of the turbulent sea area.Ahead, the view suddenly cleared.Sunlight once again bathed the sea, and at the end of their sight, a towering Red Line, seemingly connecting heaven and earth, was clearly visible!"We finally see the Red Line again!"Luffy pressed his Straw Hat, a smile on his face.Everyone looked at the magnificent sight, their minds filled with various thoughts.Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, Merry... back in the East Blue, they also experienced a storm, and at the foot of the same Red Line, they each swore their dreams and began this great voyage.Vivi tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, "I met Luffy at Twin Cape.""Yohoho, it's been fifty years, and I'm seeing this world-dividing barrier again," Brook said with emotion.Fifty years?Bonney couldn't help but glance at the skeleton.Could it be that Brook was the oldest monster hidden deepest within the Straw Hat crew?"We've completed the first half of the Grand Line?" Usopp muttered in disbelief."Yep!" Luffy grinned and said, "Everyone made it through safely!"Franky wiped away non-existent tears and struck his classic pose: "Super—! I came here from the South Blue, crossing Reverse Mountain, thirty years ago!"Robin held her teacup and smiled, "I entered this sea area five years ago from the West Blue.""As long as everyone sails another half of the Grand Line, we'll definitely see the Red Line again! Then we'll complete the achievement of circumnavigating the world."In this world, only the Roger Pirates have achieved this feat.By then, having achieved this, he should also become the Pirate King.Luffy could barely contain his excitement.Woohoo, finally able to get rid of this pirate king training plan!Bonney listened quietly from the side, watching the memories, emotions, and aspirations for the future that radiated from their faces, her heart filled with complex feelings.She felt a bit envious of how many adventures they had shared and the deep bonds they had formed."This place is very close to Marine HeadquartersMarineford and the World Government's Holy Land Mary Geoise, so we need to be very careful," Bonney reminded.As if to confirm her words, the previously calm sea surface suddenly surged violently, and a huge shadow rapidly rose from beneath the ship."A wave?" Merry exclaimed.Luffy's eyes narrowed, "No!"He instantly realized that it wasn't a wave at all, but an unimaginably massive sea beast raising its body from the sea!