There were some damaged parts before, I've already fixed them for you..."He probably bumped it by accident while fighting Crocodile, so when he saw it, he just fixed it for Luffy.Otherwise, this kid would be heartbroken once he woke up."Really?" Luffy took the hat with a look of surprise and said, "Thanks a lot."This was his treasure, after all."Great, Luffy, you've finally recovered your energy." Vivi sighed with relief looking at Luffy; his state before had scared her to death."Energy?" Luffy looked puzzled. "Haven't I always been energetic?"When was he ever not energetic?"Don't even mention it," Ben said irritably. "You were running a high fever earlier; you nearly scared us to death.""If it weren't for Doctor Chopper's superb skills, you'd be in the ground by now~"A mix of multiple toxins combined with the flare-up of your injuries.It's a miracle you survived. At this moment, Bencouldn't help but thank that old man, Garp.If he hadn't trained Luffy so hard when Luffy was a child, Luffy would probably be dead by now."E-even if you praise me like that, I won't be happy, you jerk~" Chopper started wiggling happily upon hearing Ben's words. He called me a great doctor~So happy!Seeing Chopper's bashful display, everyone laughed happily."Yo, Luffy, you're awake." Zoro, who walked in from outside, greeted him with a smile."Ah, long time no see." Luffy said subconsciously, then immediately realized something was wrong. "Long time no see??"Why "long time no see"?"Hey, Zoro, you jerk, you went off to train again, didn't you?" Chopper charged at Zoro, looking furious. "Pay attention to your own body!""What are you talking about? That's my freedom.""Shut up! I said no, and that's final!" Choppershouted angrily. "I'm the ship's doctor, don't take off your bandages, you jerk!""Enough, as long as this guy doesn't die, it's fine," Ben said irritably. "When has he ever cared about his own body?""He's plenty strong, don't worry, Chopper."Then, he glanced at the confused Luffy and said, "Luffy, you've been unconscious for several days, so of course it's been a long time."Luffy:?!!!"What?!" Luffy sprang up from the bed. "If that's the case, doesn't that mean I haven't eaten for over twenty meals?!"Ben:???"How do you figure that?""I eat five meals a day!"Ben's mouth twitched. What kind of bizarre calculation is that?"I'm relieved to see you're so energetic." Terracotta walked in from outside and said with a smile."Old man, you're still alive!" Looking at Terracotta, who looked exactly like Igaram, Luffy said in surprise."You really do have a hobby like that!" Zoro was stunned; he actually liked cross-dressing!"No, everyone, you've misunderstood," Viviexplained with some embarrassment. "This is Miss Terracotta, Igaram's wife, and also the head chef of this palace.""Thank you all for taking care of Princess Vivi and my husband~" Terracotta smiled. "I heard you all have big appetites, so would you like to eat some fruit to tide you over before dinner?"Upon hearing this, Luffy looked at the fruit cart and nodded. "I got it."Then, in less than a second, he ate all the fruit, leaving Ben stunned."Are you doing magic tricks, you jerk!"At least show the process! Good grief, I just blinked, and it's all gone?Aren't you afraid a Devil Fruit might be mixed in there?"Ma'am, I want to eat enough for a few days!""No problem!" Terracotta waved her hand generously. "Eat as much as you want.""After all, you are the benefactors of Alabasta."Terracotta couldn't be happier that they were willing to eat the food she made."Oh, right." Terracotta took a bounty poster from her bosom and said, "This was just issued; we got it in advance.""When I saw your faces on it, I just grabbed it."Saying this, she handed the bounty poster to Benand said, "Wait here for a while; the banquet will start soon.""I'll send someone to call you then.""Bounty poster?" Ben looked at the poster in his hand and said, "Did my bounty increase again?""Quick, quick, quick, let's see if I'm on it!" Sanjirushed up, looking excited. He had to surpass that Marimo jerk!Ben's mouth twitched. "I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed."After spreading the bounty poster on the bed, he said, "Straw Hat Luffy, bounty of 100 million Berries.""It went up by 50 million, Luffy.""Hahahaha, isn't that just natural!" Luffy didn't seem surprised at all. Perhaps in his view, he was worth exactly that much."Mechanical Maniac - Ben?" Chopper was stunned looking at Ben's bounty poster. "88 million Berries?""Mechanical Maniac?" Ben was dumbfounded. "How did the name change?"Wasn't he a Scientist?"Compared to that, I really want to know why the Marimo has a bounty of 60 million Berries!" Sanjiroared angrily.Chapter 83: Super-Large Seawater Purifier!Sanji felt like he was going to die of anger. It was one thing not to have his own bounty, but this Marimo got 60 million right off the bat?!This was treatment even Luffy didn't get!"Hmph, I'm not the same as some perverted cook," Zoro said triumphantly. "You still need to keep training~""What did you say?!" Sanji exploded instantly and kicked hard at Zoro."What are you doing? Want to fight?!""Like I'm afraid of you!"Watching the two of them fighting again, Chopperwas dumbfounded. "Hey, stop it, don't fight anymore.""Fighting like this won't...""Won't kill anyone?" Ben finished the sentence subconsciously. Seeing several people looking at him, he cleared his throat and said, "Well, anyway, they're mostly recovered, let them move around if they want."He had accidentally spoken his thoughts out loud. There was no helping it; that scene of dancing in the rain was just too profound.Nami looked at Ben speechlessly, then said with some concern, "Since Luffy has woken up, shouldn't we leave here as soon as possible?""There are Marines everywhere outside now; if we get discovered..."This was causing trouble for Vivi and the others. If things went wrong, it might lead this place, which had just regained a glimmer of vitality, toward the abyss."It's okay," Vivi quickly said. "As long as you stay inside the palace, there won't be any problems.""As for the Marines, my father will handle them."Having finally defeated Crocodile with such difficulty, she didn't want her group of good friends to just leave like this.They should at least stay for a few more days!"How about this," Ben thought for a moment and said. "The thing I'm making is almost finished. Let's leave after I'm done.""It won't take too long.""Okay." Luffy nodded, not even asking what Benwas making.Since he wanted to do it, he should just let him do it.That was Luffy, just that pure."Alright, everyone, come out." Terracotta walked in from outside and said with a smile. "The meal is ready, everyone can take their seats.""Great!" Luffy dashed out immediately. "Time to eat, time to eat!"A cart of fruit in his stomach didn't feel like much at all; he was going to eat several carts of meat today!"No one is fighting you for it." Ben was speechless, then pulled Nami, who was beside him, and walked out. "Let's go, let's go enjoy ourselves too~""Mm." Nami nodded obediently and followed Benout."Hmph, Marimo, next time my bounty will definitely be higher than yours." Sanji straightened his tie and said, "Definitely!"It would be best if the initial bounty exceeded that Marimo jerk!"Hmph, then you'd better work hard," Zoro said disdainfully. "But I don't think you have a chance~""After all, my bounty is only going to keep rising~""Hahahaha."Watching the Straw Hat group walk out, arguing all the way, Vivi smiled.She really liked this atmosphere.Soon, the banquet began, and the Straw Hat Piratesdisplayed their amazing ability: they could make any meal very happy!Luffy's hands turned into countless afterimages, grabbing food from the table, causing Usopp and Zoro to have nothing to eat.Chopper was so scared that he frantically shoveled the food on his plate into his mouth, fearing that if he was too late, Luffy would eat it all.However, Ben and Nami were quite calm. Every time his hand reached over, Ben would smack it, causing him to not dare to reach over there later.After some commotion, a full and satisfied Luffybegan his performance.Luffy stuck two chopsticks between his nose and mouth, doing a strange dance on the table. "Old man, you join in too~"
Uh..." Cobra glanced at the two chopsticks on Luffy's face, thinking that if he did the same, he would probably be killed by the chopsticks."Hey, Chopper." Ben was a bit dumbfounded watching Chopper jump onto the table. "You aren't planning to do that too, are you...""Hahaha, isn't this fun~" Chopper happily stuck the chopsticks on his nose. "Is it like this, Luffy?!""Yes, that's it, hahaha."This sequence of actions made everyone laugh, even the serious guards.Seeing this, Ben couldn't help but think of the poneglyph he had seen in the desert for the first time."Nika, huh..."Interesting~Well~Anyway, today is for relaxing, so let's just have fun."Is this the machine you were talking about?" Namilooked up at the several huge machines piled up not far away, dumbfounded. "What is this?""You mean this?" Ben dropped the wrench in his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "This is a super-large seawater purifier.""With this thing, we can convert all the seawater surging in from underground into usable fresh water."This is the most important part!Vivi was stunned for a moment, then looked dumbfounded. "Was that huge mechanical snake you built earlier meant to prepare for this?""Of course. Otherwise, why do you think I made it so big?" Ben rolled his eyes. If it were just to solve the water shortage in Yuba, he wouldn't need to do all this.Glancing at Cobra, who was walking over with the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates, Ben smiled lightly. "Old man, do you remember when I said I was going to give you a big gift?""This is it." Ben pointed to the huge machines piled up not far away. "Afterwards, I will place these things in designated areas underground, and from now on, all your cities will have an inexhaustible supply of fresh water."Under Ben's command, the mechanical giant python not only cleared all the underground passages but, more importantly, created a huge reservoir on the outskirts of each city.This reservoir can be used for irrigation and drinking.And because the water source comes from the sea, it will never be evaporated by the sun!"This..." Cobra's heart trembled, and his eyes moistened. "How should I thank you?""Hey, that's being too formal." Ben waved his hand. "We are friends with Vivi.""Besides, this thing is nothing to me.""It just takes a little more time."If it weren't for the fact that this is something for long-term use, Ben wouldn't have made it so precise.But there was no help for it; Alabasta is just too big, and he couldn't afford to be careless.This concerns the lives of millions, even tens of millions of people.Cobra was silent for a moment before saying, "You will always be friends of the Alabasta Kingdom, and guests of honor forever!"Then he glanced at Vivi, opened his mouth, and finally sighed. "Vivi, follow your heart."How could he, as a father, not see what his daughter was thinking?Well~Anyway, he isn't that old yet; if worst comes to worst, he can just try to have another one.Watching Cobra's slightly lonely back, Vivi fell silent. Making a decision now was something she truly couldn't do.On one side is her own country, on the other is an unknown adventure; it's really hard to choose."What are you thinking about? We're not leaving yet." Nami smiled and patted Vivi's shoulder on purpose, then looked at Ben. "What are you waiting for?""Show our Princess your results quickly!""Alright!" Ben waved his hand and walked to a nearby position to press the button. "Issue the command: proceed to the pre-set locations.""Upon reaching the destination, begin operations immediately!""Hum!""Command received, executing!" Blue light quickly lit up on one of the huge machines, and a huge drill appeared underneath.It dug into the sandy ground in front of it at high speed, leaving behind a deep pit before disappearing.The other machines had flames coming out of their bottoms and quickly flew toward the horizon."Why are they flying?!" Usopp was completely dumbfounded.Shouldn't they all have drilled underground?"Going underground is too slow." Ben said calmly. "If they all went underground, it would take more time.""Flying in the sky is different. Half a day is enough to solve all the problems.""However, this one in front doesn't need to; we will see fresh water gushing out very soon." Ben crossed his arms, his face full of the confidence of a Scientist."By the way, Vivi." Ben looked at Vivi. "If anyone asks why Alabasta became like this, don't say there's something underneath; just say it formed naturally.""Do you hear me!"He didn't want his technology to fall into the hands of others. Although this thing wasn't specifically designed for combat, it was equipped with weapons.If it were traced back to him...At least the current Straw Hat Pirates couldn't protect him."Mm, I understand." Although Vivi didn't know what Ben was worried about, she would take her partner's words to heart.Ben nodded; as long as she took it to heart, that was fine.Then he glanced at the time and said, "It should take about an hour.""Just wait a moment."Hearing this, everyone walked aside to do their own things, and soon an hour passed.At the moment the time was up, the earth began to shake, as if some Vicious Beast were rushing out from underground."Boom!"A thick column of water sprayed out from underground, rushing directly dozens of meters into the air, which was extremely spectacular!Afterward, it even formed a rainbow in the sky!At this moment, everyone in Alubarna who saw this scene shed tears. "Heaven bless us."Sure enough, after defeating Crocodile, all good luck would descend upon their Alabasta.What does their country lack the most?Is it money?Is it food?No, it's neither.It's water!As long as they have water, they will lack nothing!"Thank you, thank you, Ben." Vivi was full of tears. Growing up in the Sand Kingdom, she couldn't describe her feelings at this moment.With this, no one in their country will ever starve or die of thirst again!"Hahahaha, my invention is great, right!" Ben gave a thumbs up. "I'll tell you a secret: I am the man who is going to become the God of Technology!"Nami looked at the chuunibyou-acting Ben and held her forehead; that's not what the girl meant.Forget it, as long as the general meaning is about the same, it's fine.Well~A chuunibyou boy is not something she can't accept, right?Just at this moment, Igaram ran over from a distance, holding a transponder snail in his hand and shouting, "Princess Vivi, Straw Hat!""There is a transponder snail here, saying it's from your friend!""Friend?" A trace of doubt flashed in Ben's eyes. Do we have any other friends here besides Vivi?"He said his name is Bon Clay."Ben was stunned for a moment, then the corner of his mouth twitched. It's actually him?"Who is it?""It should be that Mr. 2 you met on the ship." Benhanded the transponder snail to Luffy. "I guess there's something going on."Luffy took the transponder snail, connected it, and said, "Hello?""Oh, this voice is Straw Hat, right~""Yeah, it's me." Luffy asked suspiciously. "What's the matter?"He had a vague impression of the Mr. 2 that Benmentioned. After all, besides this guy, there was no second person who could turn into other people's faces.Well, to be precise, Luffy remembers interesting people."You're so amazing, I was scared to death~""Oh, right, don't call me Mr. 2, what if the Marines hear it, that would be the end~"Listening to Mr. 2's teeth-gritting voice, Ben said unhappily, "Can you not talk that way?""Eh~""This voice is Ben-chan, right? Don't be so cold~""Get to the point!" Ben opened his shark mouth and roared. "And don't call me that!"What is "Ben-chan"? I'm not a "chan"!It really gave me goosebumps.By the way, how did this bastard know his voice? Could it be that he heard his roar when he was fighting Crocodile that day?"Ah, right." Bon Clay finally remembered the main point. "I have your pirate ship."
Straw Hat Pirates:???"What kind of joke is this!""What do you want, you bastard?!" Usopp roared with an annoyed expression. "Where are you right now?!"To actually dare to take his going merry? He certainly has a lot of nerve!"No, you've misunderstood," Bon Clay replied, having realized the situation. "I'm not stealing the ship.""Honestly, aren't we friends~" Bon Clay said in his unique voice. "I discovered that the Marine were heading in the direction of Alubarna, and I just happened to find your pirate ship there.""So I took it away to prevent the Marine from destroying your ship.""How about that? I'm pretty great, right~""Ahahahahaha.""Oh, right, I'm currently at the upper reaches of the Sandora River. Remember to come find me soon~" Bon Clay blew a kiss at the transponder snail. "Otherwise, it won't be good if the Marine discover me."After saying that, he hung up the phone.Ben watched the silent transponder snail, his eyelid twitching. "Did that bastard just blow a kiss?""I really want to kick him.""Agreed~"At this moment, the main combatants of the Straw Hat Pirates reached a consensus."Alright, since that's the case, let's set off." Benwaved his hand. "Is there anything else you need to pack? If not, let's head out now.""If we wait too long, I'm afraid something might happen."If the Marine happened to send a Vice Admiral to intercept them, they would be dead. Well, if Luffy's grandpa came, it would probably be fine."I still have some books to pack," Nami said, raising her hand. "Vivi's father gave me quite a few books.""And I haven't grabbed my recipes yet.""My meat!" Luffy reached out and said, "The food here is too delicious, trouble you for another serving!""Trouble you for nothing!" Ben punched Luffy on the head and roared, "You bastard, stay put and behave yourself.""If you want to eat, let Sanji make it for you later. No problem, right, Sanji!""Yeah." Sanji nodded, took a puff of his cigarette, and said, "Wait until I go get my recipes and seasonings."Then he could recreate the dishes from here.However, Sanji had to admit that the food here really tasted good.Well~ occasionally getting to eat without having to cook is a nice luxury.Ben took out the RV, placed it not far away, opened the back door, and tossed Luffy inside. "You, stay in here."He then prepared to walk to the driver's seat."Ben..." Vivi walked up to Ben and said, "Will you come back to see me in the future?"Looking at Vivi's expectant eyes, Ben was silent for a moment, then smiled. "If we can, we will come back."Only then did a smile appear on the young girl's face."How about this." Ben handed a laptop to Vivi. "This is for you.""What is this?""This is something you can use to contact us." Bentaught Vivi how to operate it, and after she learned, he said, "If you miss us in the future, just give us a video call.""This is solar-powered; remember to take it out to charge in the sun when it runs out of power~""Okay!"Chapter 84: Weapon Cube - Terrifying Annihilation Ability!After leaving Alubarna, Ben drove the RV towards the upper reaches of the Sandora River.After turning on the RV's autopilot, Ben and Namiwent to the back."Is that guy trustworthy?" Sanji, who was tossing the pan, frowned slightly. "I always feel he's very suspicious."The two of them had fought a life-and-death duel inside Alubarna earlier.If he hadn't been the more skilled one, he would have been kicked to death by that bastard."Hmm..." Luffy said with a scrunched-up face. "I guess he counts as a friend."They had played together on the ship, and their relationship at the time was actually quite good."It sounds like you get along with him quite well, which is terrifying." Zoro looked at Luffy with a shocked expression. This bastard actually got along with that okama; it was truly absurd."Regardless, we have to go over and see." Ben said indifferently while sitting in a chair. "No matter what, we must get the going merry back."It wasn't just their ship; it was their partner!"Here, juice~""Thanks~" Ben smiled and rubbed little Chopper's head; this child was so sensible.Little Chopper smiled and ran to the side to eat cotton candy.This was because Ben had considered the fact that the little guy liked eating cotton candy and had specially installed a cotton candy machine in the RV."That's right!" Usopp stood up and said. "The ship must be retrieved!"That was the ship Kaya had given them; under no circumstances could it fall into someone else's hands!"Then, let's go." Sanji placed a plate of meat on the table and said, "If he dares to set us up, I'll deal with him then!"When that time came, he would use his size-50 foot to kick him hard in the face and let him know why the flowers are so red."Then..." Chopper suddenly raised his head and asked, "Will Vivi come with us?"As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent."We gave her twelve hours. If she hasn't appeared before then, it proves she won't be coming with us," Zoro said indifferently. "Actually, it's quite good for her to stay in her own country; at least she enjoys the treatment of a princess."Most importantly, her status was too sensitive. If she became a pirate..."What did you say?!" Sanji was immediately displeased and kicked directly at Zoro. "You Marimobastard!""I'm really looking forward to Vivi-chan coming with us!""Bastard!" Zoro was fuming and immediately prepared to fight this guy.Nami, who was busy thinking, looked up at the group and then walked over expressionlessly."Thud!" "Thud!"Watching the two guys fall down with smoke rising from their heads, Nami said with an annoyed expression, "The RV is only this big, what do you two want?!""If you fight again, I'll throw you out."Honestly, can't you just be quiet for a moment."You seem to have something on your mind." Benpulled Nami back and said, "What's wrong, can't bear to part with Vivi?"Nami was silent for a moment, then looked up at Ben with teary eyes and said, "I can't get that billion anymore..."Ben:??? Everyone else:!!!"You were actually planning to ask for that money? Are you a devil?"Ben was stunned; he had originally thought she was reluctant to part with Vivi, but it turned out she was reluctant to part with that billion?Nami rolled her eyes. "Of course I know I can't ask for it, I just think it's a pity.""Yeah, I'm also reluctant to part with Vivi."You aren't very convincing saying that now...Usopp's mouth twitched; if you hadn't said that sentence just now, I would have believed you."That's our ship in front, right?" Nami, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at the shadow in the distance that looked like the going merry and asked."Yeah." Ben pushed up his glasses. "Not only that, but that Bon Clay is also on it.""He's really there." Nami held her forehead. "Is he not afraid that we'll beat him up?"After all, he was an enemy before.Ben hesitated for a moment and said, "I suppose he's not afraid.""In his eyes, I guess we are what you call friends."However, thinking about it carefully, Bon Clay's character is actually decent.At the very least, when they were in Impel Down, he tried his best to save Luffy's life.He even almost got himself killed in the process."Forget it, let's get out of the car first." Ben shook his head and then shouted to the back, "Everyone get out, we've arrived."After everyone got out, Ben put the RV in his pocket."Hey~" Bon Clay waved his arms on the pirate ship. "You're here!""Long time no see!""I didn't expect Ben-chan to also be a Devil Fruit User.""Please, don't call me that." Ben put his hands together and said, "Give me a break."
was really uncomfortable to be called that by this guy.Ben admired his character, but that didn't stop Benfrom feeling uncomfortable."What? So cold~" Bon Clay pouted. "That's no way to treat a friend.""And after I was kind enough to bring your pirate ship back to you.""We were enemies before, alright?" Sanji said crossly. "You kicked and broke one of my ribs.""Yeah, what 'friend'? You even lied to us before."Seeing Luffy's somewhat angry look, Bon Clay felt a bit helpless. "I didn't lie to you; I didn't know the truth back then either.""But let's not mention that anymore. Anyway, Baroque Works has already collapsed.""We're not enemies anymore.""Even if we aren't enemies, why are you on our ship?" Luffy looked at Bon Clay with suspicious eyes."You heartless fellow.""What did you say?!" Luffy roared with a shark-like mouth. "Do you want to fight!"Seeing Luffy about to rush up and fight him, Bon Clay immediately reached out to stop him. "Alright, let me finish first.""Didn't I say before? I saw Marine warships on the sea.""If I hadn't boarded your ship and sailed it away, do you know what would have happened to it!"That would have been a very serious consequence, okay!"It probably would have been taken by the Marines," Ben said, pushing up his glasses. "One might even say if the Marines found it too troublesome, they would have just blown it up with a cannon."By then, the going merry would have turned into debris in the ocean, sinking to the bottom of the sea.This was something they couldn't accept."Overall, this guy did do a good deed.""Hmph, finally someone sensible," Bon Claysnorted. "Do you know what the situation is on this island right now?""This island is now completely blockaded by Marinewarships!""The goal is to catch you group of guys who defeated Mr. 0."Bon Clay even suspected that if the Alabasta royal family hadn't been willing to protect them at all costs, the Marines would have already rushed in to arrest them!Don't underestimate the determination of these guys.This was the pirate crew that defeated a Shichibukai!Luffy finally realized. "So, you helped us save the going merry from the Marines!"This guy is actually a good person!"Why?" Usopp and Chopper's faces were full of confusion. Weren't they enemies before?"Hmph, to ask such a question." Tears flowed from Bon Clay's eyes as he gave a thumbs up. "Because we are friends!"As soon as these words were spoken, Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp were instantly won over.The four of them ran straight onto the deck and started dancing.Looking at the four idiots dancing on the deck, Bencovered his face. "Sigh~""Although the development of things is a bit strange, at least it's moving in a good direction."At least the going merry is fine, right?"Ben, everything is in your pocket, right?""Yeah." Ben nodded. "Do you want it now?""No." Sanji shook his head, thought for a moment, and said, "Help me put it in the kitchen.""Okay."Unlike the others, Zoro hadn't let down his guard against Bon Clay."In other words, Mr. 2, because of the Marineblockade, you can't leave this island either, so you want to increase the number of companions." Zoronarrowed his eyes. "Is that it?"In Zoro's view, Mr. 2 mostly wanted to huddle together for warmth and then find a way to break out together.Hearing Zoro's words, Bon Clay banged his head against the wall, but he didn't care about the pain at all. Instead, he said with a face full of tears, "Exactly! It's precisely at this time, in this era!""Let us fight together in the name of friendship!""Alright!""Oh!"Watching the trio of idiots join in again, Ben's mouth twitched.Forget it, it doesn't matter.Anyway, this Bon Clay really didn't have any intention of harming them.If something really goes wrong, I'm still here, aren't I?Looking at the distant sea, Ben narrowed his eyes. "I expect the Marines will be here soon."Hopefully it's that guy Smoker; I've made another large smoke suction bead~Hmm, this time I can let his range of activity be even larger...."Report to the Captain, the Straw Hat Pirates have been spotted on the sea!""Oh?" Hina's eyes lit up. "They finally decided to show up?"It wasn't in vain that they had been waiting here for so long.Before, they suspected the Alabasta royal family had hidden them, but now it seems they were hidden in the outskirts.Thinking of this, Hina waved her hand. "Pursue!""Yes!"Hina strode into the distance, muttering, "Honestly, that bastard Smoker actually doesn't want to make a move?"Forget it, it's the same with her here.So what if they defeated Crocodile?Don't even think about escaping in front of her!Soon, the Marine warships caught up with the going merry!"Pirates ahead, listen up! Stop advancing, lay down your weapons and surrender, or we will open fire!""Huh?" Luffy turned his head and looked at the warships catching up from behind, a bit dumbfounded. "So fast?!"How long had it been since they set sail, and the warships had already caught up."Does everyone like this routine?" Ben was speechless. "Surrender?""And go to Impel Down with you?"Ben would rather die in battle than stay in that dark, gloomy, broken place."Not surrendering?" Hina snorted and then waved her hand. "Use the special shells to sink their pirate ship!""Yes!"Along with the roar of the cannons, the entire Straw Hat Pirates went on alert."Three-Sword Style: 360-Pound Phoenix!"The Flying Slash he sent out knocked down several shells that had turned into spears, but others struck the lower part of the going merry, leaving Luffystaring in shock.He was just about to make a move, and if Ben hadn't pulled him back, he would have been skewered by those spears."No, why are their cannonballs like this!""The Cage-Cage Fruit Ability User," Ben said, pushing up his glasses. "Special shells made using fruit abilities?"I just don't know if her fruit ability has reached Awakening."What should we do? If we keep getting hit by these iron spears, sinking the ship is only a matter of time!" Sanji shouted anxiously. "Quick, go to the bottom of the hull and see if there are any leaks. If there are, plug them up quickly!""Chopper, you go with Usopp!"However, the distant warships would not give them time to breathe; the next round of shelling had already begun!Ben gritted his teeth and took a cube out of his pocket."What's this?" Bon Clay looked at Ben's movements with a face full of confusion."Hmph, something that will let us break through the blockade!" Ben sneered. "weapon cube, activate Attack Mode.""Target: all surrounding warships and the incoming special shells!""Command received!" The weapon cube emitted a mechanical voice and then quickly flew into the air!Immediately, the color of the entire sky changed.Countless small missiles flew out of the weapon cube, striking the surrounding warships directly.In almost the blink of an eye, several warships were blown up and sunk!Except for Hina's warship, which she protected with her Black Cage, all the others burst into flames!"Ah!""Help!""Quick, put out the fire!""Why? Why did our blockade turn out like this?!""Damn it!" Hina looked at the distant going merrywith a face full of anger. "Why do they have such a weapon?!"Wait, was it invented by that Mechanical Demon, Ben?!"Damn it, Marineford's assessment of him was too low!In the end, Hina could only watch helplessly as the two pirate ships escaped into the distance.
Contact Marineford for me, I have something important...""What is that?!" Hina's words were cut off by one of her subordinates. "Why is that cube starting to emit blue light?!"Hina paused upon hearing this, then looked up into the distance, her pupils instantly constricting. "Damn it, that thing looks like it's about to explode!"Her hands moved rapidly, shielding the warship tightly. Now, she could only pray that this would be of some use.From the outside, one could see black iron rods constantly moving across the warship, evidently reinforcing its defenses!The next moment, the Weapon Cube vibrated once, then transformed into a blinding blue light."Boom!"The Straw Hat Pirates, having already escaped quite a distance away, looked back and were instantly stunned. "Ben, what kind of weapon was that this time?"It looks like it had a wide range; those Marines were probably all wiped out."A Weapon Cube," Ben sighed. "This thing is a one-time-use item; it self-destructs after launching its attack.""That's why I urged you all to leave here quickly."This was a dangerous item, and if the wild wolf armor were still available, he wouldn't have used it.However, the situation just now didn't allow him to think too much. If they had been hit a few more times by those special cannonballs, the ship would have been sunk for sure."What a terrifying man." Bon Clay watched Ben, his mouth twitching, unable to even perform his signature move. "It's a good thing I'm friends with you guys."If he had used this on him during the battle in the city, his bones probably would have been blown to dust.Thinking of this, Bon Clay shivered."Since we've already escaped the encirclement, it's time for us to leave, too~" Bon Clay said to Luffy. "Little Straw Hat, let's meet again if fate allows~"Seeing Bon Clay's tear-streaked face, Luffy wasn't much better off. "Bon Clay, take care of yourself!""Little Straw Hat!""Bon Clay!""Ah!" The two hugged each other and began to wail, making the corner of Ben's mouth twitch.Is the bond between idiots really that simple?Never mind, there are no Marines around now anyway, so let them play.On the other side, a sweat-drenched Hina knelt on the broken planks. Although she had tried her best to protect the warship, half of it had still been destroyed in the end.The remaining half also gradually fell apart, becoming debris on the ocean.But the good news was that not many Marines on the ship had died."Ben!!!" Hina's roar echoed across the sea. "I swear, I will definitely catch you!"It was all because of that bastard that so many of her subordinates had died!Hina was heartbroken.Just wait; she would immediately apply to Marineford to pursue the Straw Hat Pirates with Smoker!She had to defeat them all!If I don't catch them, I, Hina, will not be human!Chapter 85: The Clown Smoke Bomb - Hina, Fainted from Anger~"Hmm?" Ben looked back at the sea behind them thoughtfully and said, "Is someone calling me?""It sounds like a woman, too."Nami:??"What did you say?""Ahem, it must have been an illusion," Ben coughed lightly and said. "By the way, it's almost time for the appointment, right?"He had accidentally spoken his inner thoughts; how embarrassing."Hmph." Nami snorted, raised her arm to check her watch, and said, "If Vivi is going to come at this time, she should be arriving soon.""If she doesn't come...""Whether she comes or not, she is still our friend, isn't she?" Ben smiled faintly. "Right, Luffy?""Yeah.""Besides, you've seen the situation in this country; if Vivi leaves now..." Ben didn't finish his sentence, but the others understood what he meant.That wouldn't just be irresponsible to the country, but also irresponsible to her own position."That's not right, Ben," Usopp leaned in and said. "Hasn't the biggest problem already been solved by you?""I suppose so," Ben sighed. "But recovering the Origin Qi of the country isn't something that can be done overnight.""Let's see what Vivi chooses."Regardless, they were all willing to respect this strong girl.Looking up at the distant sea, Ben felt very calm inside."Head toward the designated location!" Luffy waved his hand. "If Vivi is willing to come with us, we must pick her up!""Oh!""I hope Vivi-chan can come along~" Sanji twisted his body and ran back and forth on the going merry, while Zoro looked at him with disdain. "You'll die because of a woman sooner or later.""Hmph, what do you know?" Sanji looked at Zorowith disdain, as contemptuously as possible.And so, the two began to fight again.Well~This was already one of the daily activities of the Straw Hat Pirates.Standing on the high platform, Vivi looked at the sea of people below and fell into deep thought; these were all her people of Alabasta."Your Highness, you've grown up so much!""Your Highness Vivi!!""Princess Vivi!"Hearing the calls from below, Vivi came back to her senses, and her heart was filled with a sense of resolution.The conversation with Igaram last night had also helped her make up her mind; this country...Needed her!Picking up the microphone nearby, Vivi began, "I went on a little adventure for a while.""It was a time spent crossing the dark ocean, searching for hope.""The ocean far beyond this country is vast.""There are some incredible islands there, as well as creatures I had never seen before.""The scenes were like dreams, and the waves could even play music!"Listening to Vivi's words, Cobra slowly lowered his head to look at the wine glass in his hand and let out a faint sigh. "I hope this doesn't cause too much of a commotion."If his daughter wanted to go out and have adventures, he wasn't unable to support her.At least he was relieved that Vivi was with that group of people.It was just that as a father, he hoped more that his daughter could live a stable life as a princess in Alabasta."Never mind, choose for yourself." Cobra looked outside and smiled. If his daughter was willing to chase her dreams, what reason did he, as a father, have to stop her?Vivi paused for a moment and continued, "In the midst of an incredibly dark storm, I encountered a small ship.""The small ship pushed me from behind, saying: Can't you see that glimmer of dawn!""That incredible ship, which never lost its way even in the darkness, danced over the giant waves!""It never fought against the sea, yet its bow still forged straight ahead!""Listen, it's Vivi's voice," Chopper said, lying on the bow. "It's Vivi's voice!""Is Vivi coming here?"Ben looked at the distant coastline, fell silent for a moment, and sighed.No...She won't be coming.As if feeling the gaze of her friends, Vivi's voice became passionate."They pointed forward and told me, look!""Finally found the dawn!""Although history will one day turn this into an illusion, for me, only that was real!"Hearing Princess Vivi's words, the citizens were a bit confused."What is she talking about?""It must be some unknown combat experience of the Marines.""The Marines?"Some people nodded; so Princess Vivi was telling a story about others' adventures.However, was that really the case?No!Vivi was telling the adventure story that belonged to her and her friends!"She's really not coming, huh..." Usopp said, feeling a bit sad. "It's rare that we got along so well.""This is just the ceremony broadcast in Alubarna; she has already decided not to come." Sanji sighed, although he also wanted Vivi to come along.But...He respected Vivi's choice.
No, it just sounds similar to Vivi's voice!" Luffy said, looking unwilling to believe it.Vivi will definitely come!"Let's go, it's already past twelve o'clock." Benpatted Luffy on the shoulder. "She has already decided not to come.""But this is for the best, her country needs her."The adventures of this ocean belong to free spirits like them, not to royalty like Vivi who carries such heavy responsibilities."How is that possible!" Luffy said, looking unconvinced. "Why don't we go find her!""Luffy!" Ben said with a serious expression. "We must respect Vivi's decision, don't we?"Luffy was silent for a moment, then stood up and adjusted his hat, saying, "I understand.""Let's go."The going merry turned around, about to set sail toward their dreams.At that very moment, Vivi's voice came from the distance."Everyone!!"Hearing Vivi's voice, the Straw Hat Piratesimmediately regained their energy."Vivi!" Luffy jumped onto the deck and shouted, "You came!""Vivi-chan!" Sanji transformed into a twisted mess, moving frantically across the deck. "Are you coming with us!""Quick, quick, quick, turn around, let's go back and pick up Vivi!""Oh!"Watching the going merry in the distance, Vivi was silent for a moment, but finally shouted her true intentions. "I came to say goodbye!""What?" Usopp, who was just about to turn the helm, froze in place. "Aren't you coming with us?""I'm very sorry, I can't go with you anymore." Vivipicked up the microphone and said, "Thank you so much for everything up until now.""Although I really want to go on adventures, I truly love this country.""So I cannot go!""I..." Tears streamed down the corners of Vivi's eyes; the pain of parting made it impossible for her to control her tears."Although I have to stay here, if there is a day when we meet again.""Will you call me your comrade again!" By the end, Vivi was already crying her eyes out.The pain was indescribable, but her status destined her to bear all of this."Of cour—" Before Luffy could shout it out, Benpushed him down to the ground. "Do you want to put Vivi in danger!""What's wrong?!""I don't know when those warships appeared in the distance." Ben looked into the distance with a grim expression, especially at the woman standing at the bow of the ship.She does not look like she is in a good mood.I didn't expect there to be warships; what a miscalculation."If the Marine gets hold of evidence that Vivi is associated with us..." Nami's expression was grim. "The consequences would be unimaginable."If she were willing to come with us, it would be fine, but the problem now is that she has to stay!We cannot leave any hidden dangers for her.Watching the group who hadn't answered for a long time, Vivi knelt on the ground, tears on her face. "As I thought...""Is it not possible?"Just at that moment, a voice came from inside the tablet computer that Ben had given to Vivi."Hey, Vivi, look in front of you."Vivi was stunned for a moment, then looked up into the distance. After seeing the situation clearly, she instantly broke down, raising her arm high and weeping loudly on the shoreline.Because everyone on the Straw Hat Pirates was standing at the stern of the ship, holding their right hands high, and on them were the very bracelets that proved their identity!Each bracelet had their own character on it, and Vivi's was the character "Vivi".This was the symbol of them being comrades, and also the best expression of acknowledging Vivi's identity!"Vivi, take care of yourself from now on, hahahaha.""Yes!" Vivi wiped the tears from her face and said, "You all take care too!""Haha, guys, get ready to run!" Watching the increasingly closer warships, Luffy jumped up and shouted, "Otherwise we're going to get caught!""Run, run!"Watching the going merry gradually sail away, Vivisilently hugged the tablet computer to her chest.Although she couldn't go on adventures with them, everyone would always be comrades!"Let's go, Karoo.""Alubarna still needs us.""Ga-oh!"On the other side, after discovering that the going merry had turned around, the warships accelerated in pursuit."Damn Ben, damn Straw Hat Pirates!" Hina, standing at the bow of the ship, said with a face full of anger. "I will definitely catch you!"They actually destroyed her fleet directly; if there hadn't been other branch warships nearby, she wouldn't have even been able to pursue them!"Colonel, your injuries haven't healed yet, maybe we should first...""Shut up!" Hina said viciously. "If I don't catch that bastard Ben, I won't even be able to eat!""Full speed ahead, catch them for me!"They must be caught today!"Yes!"Watching the warships getting closer and closer from behind, Sanji glanced at Ben and shouted, "Ben, do you have any more of that thing?""If you do, give them another blast!"Getting out of this situation is the most important thing."It's gone~" Ben shrugged. "I only made one of such a dangerous suicide weapon.""However, I have something more interesting that can help us escape the danger.""Oh?!" Everyone's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Take it out quickly!"Ben chuckled and took out a sphere the size of a human head from his pocket. "Here, it's this, the Clown Smoke Bomb.""Although it has no lethality, the other side is probably already like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bowstring.""It should still be no problem to hold them up."He then clicked the button on it to activate it. "Go to the sea area behind us, and detonate it in front of the warship fleet~""Command received!"Watching the Clown Smoke Bomb fly out, Benlaughed wickedly.Marine chick, I hope you like the gift I gave you~On the other side, looking at the sphere flying over from a distance, Hina's expression changed drastically. "Is it this thing again?!"Her fleet was blown away by that bastard's weapon before, and now it's coming again?!"I won't let you succeed!" Hina roared. "Black Cage Forest!"Countless black bars rushed out from Hina's hands, weaving a huge shield in front of the fleet at an extremely fast speed, firmly protecting the warships behind it.After doing all this, Hina collapsed to the ground, exhausted, covered in sweat."Hoo~""Hoo~" Hina panted heavily and shouted, "Don't let your guard down, prepare to face the shockwave!"Seeing Colonel Hina like this, the others were also on high alert, watching the Black Cage shield in front of them vigilantly.Although they couldn't see the situation outside, it must be a very terrifying attack.The next moment~"Bang!""Hahahahahaha!" A very comical sound came from outside the Black Cage shield; that sound was incredibly mocking, as if a clown were laughing at this group of timid cowards.Hina deactivated her Devil Fruit ability and immediately saw the situation outside clearly.That laughter was coming from the clown.Hina understood immediately; she had been played!"Ben!!!" Hina was so angry that she couldn't catch her breath and passed out directly."Colonel Hina!""Someone, come quickly!""It's over, Colonel Hina is dead!""What, is this smoke poisonous?!"However, the truth was that Hina had already exhausted herself by activating her Devil Fruit ability earlier, and added to the anger, that was why she fainted....Listening to the roars coming again, Ben clicked his tongue in wonder. "I hope you can still eat."Now he confirmed that the previous roars were from this woman.It seems she was quite angry.Will she get hormonal imbalances from all that anger?"You are really bad." Nami covered her face; she didn't know what to say.The Marine must be dying of anger, thinking it was a high-power bomb and having used all their power to release their Devil Fruit ability to create a defensive shield.
As it turned out, what was thrown here wasn't a bomb, but a smoke bomb."Hahahaha, how interesting." Luffy laughed very happily. "Ben, your inventions are getting more and more interesting~""That's right." Ben said with a smug look. "But the more interesting stuff is yet to come; you'll find out later.""Really!" Chopper said with a look of anticipation. "I'm so looking forward to it.""Yeah, really looking forward to it~""Hmm?" Hearing a somewhat unfamiliar female voice, Chopper immediately bristled. "Who are you?!""Nico Robin?!" Ben was stunned for a moment. "When did you get on board?"How did he not notice her at all?"Ah, I've been in the room the whole time." Nico Robin shrugged. She had arrived even faster than Mr. 2.If it wasn't Mr. 2 who moved the ship, then it must have been her.After all, she had already decided to stay on this ship."Is this to stop the revenge?!" Zoro gripped his sword hilt, looking at Nico Robin with vigilance."Why are you here?!" Nami was dumbfounded."What a beautiful big sister~""Hmm?" Ben scanned his companions and said, "Did something strange mix in just now?"Nico Robin smiled, then glanced at Luffy and said, "Monkey D. Luffy, you haven't forgotten what you did to me, have you?""What?!" Sanji immediately exploded. "What did you do to this beautiful big sister!""Don't lie." Luffy swatted Sanji's hand away and said, "I didn't do anything!""Ah, I get it." Ben slapped his fist into his palm and said, "Is it because Luffy said he saved you too?""That's right." Nico Robin smiled. "Since you gave me a reason to live, you have to take responsibility until the end.""I have nowhere else to go, so please let me stay on this ship.""Is that so? Well, it can't be helped." Luffy nodded and said, "No problem.""Hey, Luffy!""It's fine~" Luffy smiled. "This person isn't a bad guy~"Nami gritted her teeth and said, "Are you just going to trust others so easily?""I'm different from them. If you dare to do anything, I won't be polite!"Your stance is too weak!"Of course, I'll be good~""Oh, right." Nico Robin took a bag of gems out from her bosom and said, "I brought some of Crocodile's gems with me.""I love you, big sister~""Aren't you the same!"...There are actually big shots urging for updates, so let's add one more chapter~Hehehehe.Chapter 86: Materials for making a time machine - Seven-Colored Mist!After some commotion, the Straw Hat Pirates finally accepted Nico Robin, this uninvited guest.However, Zoro remained wary of Nico Robin. "Woman, don't think I'll lower my guard easily.""If you dare to make any bad moves, I won't be polite."Watching Zoro with his hand on his sword hilt, Nico Robin shrugged indifferently. "Rest assured, I'm just a poor homeless person and won't pose a threat to you all.""It better be."Glancing at his companions who had been completely captivated by her, Zoro grabbed Ben and said, "We two can't trust her so easily, you know!""Got it," Ben said helplessly.Forget it, just go along with this guy; it would be too pathetic if he were the only one left."Anyway, from now on, there's one more person on our ship, right." Usopp coughed lightly and said, "Alright, today, Lord Usopp will tell you about the stories of my past adventures.""Heh~" Nico Robin said with a smile. "I'd be happy to listen.""This guy..." Zoro looked at Usopp with disdain. He was captured so easily; his willpower really isn't strong enough.Ben smiled, patted Zoro on the shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, I'm here.""Hmm.""Hey, Nami, what's the next island?"Hearing Luffy's words, Nami shook her head. "I'm not really sure.""It might be an unrecorded island," Nico Robin said. "But following the log pose will definitely be correct.""That's true." Nami nodded. Regardless, just following the log pose is fine."An unknown adventure?" Luffy said with excitement. "I'm so looking forward to it~"The idiot trio immediately put their arms around each other's shoulders and danced on the deck."Adventure!""Adventure!"Seeing this, Nico Robin smiled involuntarily. On this ship, she felt an unprecedented sense of peace and joy.This...Maybe it's a good choice, isn't it!..."I'm telling you, what's up with these Marines?!" Zoro, who was rowing desperately, roared with annoyance. "Why did they target us as soon as we got here!"Is this something a human would do!Did we provoke you or what!"Uh, I think since we're pirates, it's normal to be targeted, right." Luffy tilted his head and said, "By the way, when can we eat?""Why do you only think about eating!" Ben said crossly. "Being targeted is probably normal too.""Our bounty is not low right now, and most importantly, we sank many of their warships when we left Alabasta..."To be honest, Ben wouldn't be surprised if a Navy Vice Admiral were sent over right now.And the reason there's no reaction right now is probably because of Luffy's grandfather, Vice Admiral Garp.So-called wanting to show mercy?"Alright, enough talk, hurry up and row!" Nami said sharply. "If we get caught, we might get killed.""Also, Ben, don't take action anymore."In case they blow up more warships, their bounties will increase again.What if the Navy sends a monster!"Alright." Ben put his hands down with a look of regret; he had originally intended to set off a couple of fireworks.In the end, with everyone's efforts, they successfully escaped the pursuit of the Navy warships.This made a flash of doubt cross Ben's eyes. "Did they let us go on purpose?"The strength of the man standing at the bow of the ship just now shouldn't be weak.Forget it, never mind, at least escaping danger is fine."I don't know when we'll have something to eat..." Luffy lay on the ground, saying weakly.The others weren't any better off, as they had all been rowing with all their might just moments ago."There's a tall tower." Ben, leaning on the railing, looked into the distance and said, "There's a city ahead.""Really!" Luffy shouted with surprise. "Great, if that's the case, we should be able to eat!"He had been hungry for a long time."You still have the nerve to say that?" Sanji looked at the back of Luffy's head with annoyance and roared. "If it weren't for you being such a glutton, would we even be hungry?"If it weren't for the compressed nutrient pills that Ben researched, they would probably have all starved to death."Hahahaha, don't worry about such small things."Everyone was a bit speechless, but they didn't pay too much attention to it; after all, it wasn't just a day or two that this bastard Luffy had been such a glutton.They were all used to it.How did that saying by Ben go?Oh, right.Hang out with Luffy, and you'll go hungry nine times in three days."Hey, you guys!" A soldier holding a weapon walked over. "On our Ruluka Island, if any ship wants to dock at the port or the outer coast, you need to pay a port entry fee!""Huh?!" Ben looked at the other person with astonishment. Is he blind?Don't you know this is a pirate ship!"What is a port entry tax?" Chopper asked, full of confusion."Oh, it just means we have to pay money." Usopprubbed his nose; as for the details, he didn't understand either."Hey, why do we have to pay just to stop the ship?!" Nami's housekeeper persona came online. "We won't be staying for too long!""This is an obligation!" The soldier raised his weapon upon hearing this and said, "Are you going to pay or not?!""So you're pointing a gun, huh." Ben's face darkened as he slowly walked in front of Nami and said, "Do you know what the consequences are for pointing a weapon at pirates?!""W-what are they?" The soldier swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said with a tremor, "Regardless, you must pay!"
You..." Before Ben could finish his sentence, Luffydashed off, shouting, "Food, food!"He knocked the guy unconscious by stepping on him and charged into the distance."Tsk, looks like we don't need to pay." Ben said indifferently, and then put the going merry into his dimensional pocket. "Let's go, I'll take the ship with me for now."It wouldn't be good if these people damaged it.Even if we killed them then, it would be meaningless."Let's go, I want to see if I can buy some paper for making nautical charts." Nami pushed back her hair and said, "The person we met on the sea earlier was selling it for way too much."Ben's mouth twitched. That wasn't selling, that was robbery!Who sells paper for tens of millions of Berries!Even robbery isn't this profitable.Just then, an old man suddenly appeared on the cliff and said, "Hey, you guys.""Have you seen the Seven-Colored Mist?""Seven-Colored Mist?" Usopp looked confused. "Do you mean a rainbow?"Back in Alabasta, the thing Ben created did indeed produce a rainbow.Yeah, it was actually quite pretty when I think about it."What, so you're just an idiot." Henzo said with a look of disdain, and then prepared to leave.Just a bunch of idiot pirates, not worth paying attention to."Hey, is that any way to ask a question!" Usoppyelled with a shark mouth, itching to walk up and punch him."Could you explain in more detail?" Nico Robinstopped Usopp from continuing. She was actually interested in the Seven-Colored Mist the old man mentioned."Seven-Colored Mist..." Standing next to Nami, Benpondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something.So it was that thing?!If it is, then I must go there.Perhaps he could use this to develop a time machine.Ben had indeed tried researching a time machine before, but he always felt something was missing.Without 100% certainty, Ben wouldn't dare to test the time machine himself. What if he couldn't come back?But with something related to time in this world, it would be different.Thinking of this, a spark of excitement flashed in Ben's eyes. It just so happened that he had created a smoke suction bead, which could absorb all of the Seven-Colored Mist!Henzo was silent for a moment, then nodded.It would be a good chance to tell someone his story and maybe snag a meal while he was at it....Listening to Henzo describe the events, Ben nodded thoughtfully. "So, old man, do you know where we can find the Seven-Colored Mist now?""If I knew, I wouldn't be here." Henzo huffed. "I'm still searching for it myself."As long as he found the Seven-Colored Mist, he could rescue his old pals!It had been decades, decades!He had been running around for decades to save his old pals. If he couldn't find it in the next two years, he might not be able to run anymore..."I see." Ben nodded, feeling a bit of pity.It would be best if they could encounter the Seven-Colored Mist.If they couldn't...Then he would have to think of other ways."Customer, you'd best not believe a word this guy says." A chef walked over carrying a plate of food, then glanced at Henzo with a look of disgust. "He's just a dog raised by Mayor Weton.""A dog?""Yeah, a fake Scientist who collects research funds from the mayor while just loafing around every day!"Hearing this, the Straw Hat Pirates subconsciously glanced at Ben. They seemed to have a Scientist in their group too."We Scientists might look like we have a lot of leisure time, but that doesn't mean we're loafing around." Ben said indifferently. "Or are you jealous?""Jealous? Me?" The citizen who spoke was stunned for a moment, then said viciously, "How could I possibly be jealous of this guy who acts as a dog for the mayor?!"Ben smiled without responding. He could clearly see what was in this person's eyes.Wasn't it just that he felt unbalanced because someone else could easily collect a large salary?Human nature, huh~Tsk tsk.Just then, the sound of drums from outside caught everyone's attention. "What's going on?""Is there a band playing while we eat?" Usoppasked, puzzled."Quick, quickly eat everything up!""We absolutely cannot let them find us!"Watching the other customers eating frantically, Usopp was dumbfounded. "Hey, hey, hey, there's no need to be in such a rush, is there?"Could it be related to the drums outside?Usopp soon understood what was going on, because in this country, you even have to pay taxes to drink and eat!It left Usopp stunned. "Who is this guy?"Why can he forcibly collect taxes?"He's Mayor Weton's son, Philip...""This annoying guy always runs over to forcibly collect taxes from us." Listening to the chef, Usoppshowed an expression of disdain.Isn't this just human scum?"Hmm?" Philip noticed Henzo and walked over with a smile. "Isn't this Doctor Henzo~""My old man is looking for you. He wants to ask how your research on the Seven-Colored Mist is going.""Same as always." Henzo said indifferently. "Because I don't know when or where the mist will appear."If he had any progress, he wouldn't be staying here."I see." Philip nodded, then said with a hint of a threat, "Your research is all paid for by the taxpayers' money.""If your research continues to show no progress, it won't be good for anyone.""You'd better behave yourself." With that, Philip turned and walked outside.Halfway out, he noticed Luffy eating a large plate of noodles and immediately wore a sinister smile. "You're eating a large plate of macaroni, aren't you?""Yeah, I'm hungry." Luffy nodded."People who eat large plates need to pay the large plate tax!" Hearing Philip's words, Zoro frowned and subconsciously placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.Is this guy looking for trouble?"What, do you want to resist?!" Philip's expression darkened instantly. "In that case, I have a reason to execute you."The soldiers behind him also knew how to read the situation and rushed up together, aiming their weapons at the Straw Hat Pirates."Well now~""Don't get so worked up~" Ben patted Zoro's hand and stood up, then took out a pocket watch and said, "Come, look here."Philip and the others instinctively looked at Ben, or more accurately, the pocket watch in his hand.Ben chuckled, then activated his hypnosis, putting everyone in front of him into a trance."We've already paid, leave here.""Understood."Watching Philip and the others leave, Nami looked at Ben with admiration. "Well done!"Having to pay just to eat a meal, isn't that killing her?!You have to know that all the money of the Straw Hat Pirates is hers, hers!"Small matter~" Ben chuckled, then noticed Luffybeside him with circles in his eyes. He was silent for a moment, then gave him a hard punch on the head. "Why did you get hypnotized!"I specifically chose an angle where my own people wouldn't see it!"Eh?" Luffy, who had been punched, climbed up and said, "Is it dawn already?!"Then he noticed the food on the table nearby and said happily, "Food, food!"Ben's mouth twitched. This guy..."Hahaha, you guys are really interesting." Henzolaughed. "I've long found that guy unpleasant. It would be even better if we could teach him a lesson.""Eh?" Usopp was dumbfounded. "Aren't you with him?""Of course not. If I didn't need their financial support, I wouldn't bother with them at all." Henzo said with a look of disdain, as if he really hated being associated with that group.But there was no other way. For his partners, he had to do it.After eating and drinking their fill, Nami took Chopper out shopping, Sanji went to buy ingredients, and Ben and the others followed Henzotoward the seaside."I wonder when we'll be able to encounter the Seven-Colored Mist again." Henzo sighed, then glanced at the sea surface and suddenly froze in place."Th...that?!!!""It must be the Seven-Colored Mist." A glint flashed in Ben's eyes, and then he tapped his eye and said, "Analyze that Seven-Colored Mist for me.""Analyzing, please wait."A moment later, the results appeared in Ben's eyes."Unknown composition, but the magnetic field within is abnormally chaotic. It might even alter time or space.""Entering it may have side effects; entry is not recommended."Ben nodded with an 'as I expected' look. "This is it."
magnetic field that can affect time and space?Interesting~As for this suggestion?Ignored!He came here for this, didn't he!"Uncle, aren't you going to that Seven-Colored Mist? Let's go together!" Ben waved his hand and said, "I'm very interested in this thing too!"Henzo hesitated for a moment. Last time they experienced this, it led to them getting separated. These little guys..."Without us, you have no way to get close, right~" Ben chuckled and said, "We have a pirate ship, you know~""Fine." Henzo sighed and accepted Ben's suggestion.What else could he do?He couldn't just swim there. If any accident happened, his old friends would never come back!Everyone arrived at the seaside, and amidst the exclamations of the crowd, they brought out the going merry. "Let's go.""Let's go in and explore~" A sharp light flashed in Ben's eyes. Seven-Colored Mist, is it? Become the fuel for me to build a time machine~Hahahaha hahahaha....I have fulfilled my promise of one extra update~Please subscribe to the whole thing~.Chapter 87: Conjecture on the Timeline - Feasibility of a Time Machine!"Is this inside the Seven-Colored Mist?" Ben calmly pushed up his glasses and looked around. He could feel the abnormality of the magnetic field here.Even his glasses were having some issues, which was enough to show how terrifying it was."There are so many pirate ships here!" Luffy looked around with a surprised face and said, "So interesting!""Will there be any Treasure Trove here!""With so many shipwrecks, maybe there really is some Treasure Trove or something." Ben said indifferently, "It's just that the time here is a bit off, it's unlikely that any Treasure Trove could be preserved.""Of course, gold would be no problem."After all, high-purity gold doesn't rust."Let's hurry up and leave." Usopp walked to Ben's side, grabbed his arm, and said, "What if some ghost ship or something pops out..."Just thinking about it is scary, okay!However, Luffy became even more excited when he heard Usopp's words. "Ghost Captain, where are you? Come out quickly!""Shut up!""Hahahaha."Watching the two of them bickering, Nico Robinsmiled, then took out a book and said, "Beyond the Seven-Colored Mist is the Eternal Kingdom, the last paradise on the surface.""It's full of gold and silver Treasure Trove, people don't age or die, they don't go hungry, and they gain eternal life!" After closing the book, Nico Robinglanced at Ben and smiled, "That's what this book says.""A book?" Henzo said helplessly, "I said it long ago, this is just a rumor."In reality, it's not that exaggerated; it's just that the time here is rather strange.Everything else is nonsense.Zoro narrowed his eyes, looked around, and said, "I don't think so."This place gave him an eerie feeling; it might all be true.Nico Robin looked at Henzo in confusion upon hearing this. "Did you know from the very beginning that this was a graveyard for ships, Doctor?""Yes." Henzo said indifferently, "50 years ago, I had a fleeting glimpse of this place.""Since you knew, why...""I should have mentioned that I have been persistently researching the Seven-Colored Mist in order to rescue my friends who broke into the mist.""Even if people call me Wetton's dog, it doesn't matter." Henzo clenched his fist. "As long as I can rescue my friends, that's enough."As long as he could succeed, it wouldn't matter even if he bore all the infamy!He had been living like this for decades anyway, hadn't he?!"Then, Usopp~" Luffy looked into the distance and said, "Let's go find the Treasure Trove!""Didn't Robin say that this place is covered in gold and silver Treasure Trove!""Hmm..." Usopp hesitated, looked left and right, and after finding nothing suspicious that looked like a ghost, he gathered his courage and said, "Okay, let's go!"Soon, the two found a large number of chests on the surrounding shipwrecks, and they were actually full of gold and silver Treasure Trove!Usopp said with an incredulous look, "There really is some?!""Then, Luffy, let's move it back to the ship.""Oh!"Ben, who was observing the surroundings, saw the two of them struggling to carry back a chest and was stunned for a moment. "Could this be a Treasure Trove?""Yes!" Luffy lost his footing and fell, the chest in his hands was opened, and the gold and silver jewelry inside spilled all over the ground."Pretty cool, right? There's plenty more inside, I'm going to explore some more!"Didn't Nami always say he ate too much and didn't have enough money to spend?This time he got so many good things, let's see what Nami says to him now!With a burst of Aura, Luffy pulled Usopp and rushed out again.Ben touched his chin, looked at the jewelry on the ground, then glanced into the distance and narrowed his eyes. "Interesting.""It seems the story about gold and silver jewelry being everywhere isn't fake."Just at this moment, an eerie voice came from around them. "People who disturb the dead, unload the goods and leave immediately!""Otherwise, the curse of the dead will descend upon you!""Hmph, playing ghosts." Ben calmly swept his gaze over the few children at a high vantage point and said, "Learning to deceive people at such a young age, do your families know?"Then his entire figure disappeared from where he was, and when he appeared again, he was already holding the few children in his hands."What, it's just kids?!" Seeing this, Usopp stopped trembling, walked over with a displeased look, and said, "Why are you trying to scare us?""This has nothing to do with you!" Rongo struggled to break free from Ben's grip. "Let me go!""Who on earth are you?!" Labani was quite calm, not at all panicked by being caught."Just passing travelers." Ben said indifferently. "You brats, you were actually planning to shoot us with bows and arrows?""Do you know who you are facing?""We are pirates!""Pi... Pirates?!" Isoka, the only girl in the group, was stunned. How did they run into pirates?!Were they going to die?!"Yes, extremely vicious pirates~" Zoro made a terrifying expression and said, "Scared or not!"Labani was stunned, then took out a bomb from his pocket and said viciously, "Let me go, otherwise, we'll all die together!""I'm so scared~" Ben curled his lips in disdain, but still let go and threw them onto the ground.It's not good to bully children."You... you guys!" Henzo extended his hand tremblingly and said, "Labani, it's you, right!""Hmm?" Labani glanced at Henzo, full of confusion. Did he know this old man?"It's me, Henzo!""Impossible!" Labani looked at Henzo vigilantly. "How could you, an old man, be Henzo?!"Henzo was about the same age as them, at most only a few years older.There should be a limit to lying, okay!"It's really me." Tears flowed from Henzo's eyes, and he immediately thought of a way to prove himself, walking step by step towards Labani."Stop right there!" Labani raised his hand nervously and said, "If you come any closer, I'll detonate the bomb!""It's okay.""It's okay." Henzo extended his hand to hold Labani's and said, "This thing isn't a bomb at all, it's just a prop used to scare people.""I invented this, how could I not know?!"Then he opened it, and everyone discovered it was indeed a prank prop!"What, it's just for scaring people." Usopp breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at these few bratty kids with a strange expression.Why did he see his own shadow in this group of people?Labani looked at Henzo with a blank expression. Could this old man really be...No, impossible!How could Henzo be an old man!Thinking of this, Labani immediately threw a smoke bomb to obscure their vision and quickly fled outwards. "Run!"He needed to calm down now.Ben watched this scene calmly and did not intervene.After all, his goal was only the Seven-Colored Misthere.Oh, and now there's this gold and silver Treasure Trove as well.Well~Can make a pretty good humanoid mecha.
Chapter 93"Let's make a set of armor this time.""Armor Body Integration, just thinking about it feels exciting."Thinking of this, Ben waved his hand at the group and said, "You guys chat first; I'm going to go handle some business."Immediately, without waiting for them to speak, he vanished from the spot."Where did he go?""Don't know.""Forget it, let's not worry about him. Let's continue~""Oh!"On the other side, Ben had already arrived underwater, carefully examining the conditions at the bottom.'It really lives up to its reputation as a place where a massive Treasure Trove is buried,' Ben said with deep emotion. He felt that the gold reserves underground were almost catching up to Sky Island.Perhaps it was due to hundreds or thousands of years of accumulation?While thinking this, he began looting the gold, silver, and jewels below.'Hmm, with these, plus Eneru's Golden Ship, it's enough to build a Gundam-level pay-to-win warrior.'It took a long time, but Ben finally stuffed everything from underground into his pockets, then returned to the going merry."Hmm?" Looking at the four brats that had appeared on the ship, Ben was somewhat surprised. "How did you guys come back on your own?""Are you not afraid of us anymore?"Or was it Luffy who caught them?Thinking of this, Ben looked at Luffy with a strange expression. He shouldn't be that bored, right?"Yo, Ben, you're back~" Usopp greeted Ben. "Come over and eat something."Usopp laid out a pile of food on the ground and said, "I happened to be a bit hungry too.""Did you make this?" Ben walked over, picked it up, and tasted it. "Yo, not bad~""Of course!" Usopp said smugly. "Back in the day, I lived alone for a long time too!""Where did you guys come from?" Isoka asked innocently."Twin Capes~" Usopp said proudly. "We encountered a whale there that was as big as a mountain~""Really!" Stars appeared in Akibi's eyes. "There's actually such a big whale?!"I really want to go see it!"Hmph, that's nothing." Usopp waved his hand, pretending to be disdainful. "After that, I even encountered a sea monster big enough to swallow an island!""But in the end, it was defeated by Captain Usopp, hahahaha!"As soon as he said this, he immediately gained a few little fans.Ben glanced at Usopp speechlessly. This guy really liked lying to kids.Just then, Henzo dropped what he was holding, knelt directly in front of Labani, and said, "Labani, forgive me. For 50 years, I, this useless person, have been constantly researching to save you all from the Seven-Colored Mist.""Now I've finally managed to break in, but due to my negligence, we can't leave.""I am not qualified to be called a Pirate Doctor!""I am now asking for your guidance without shame; if you know, please tell me the way to leave here.""Then let's go back to our hometown together!"Watching Henzo's tear-streaked face, Labani finally softened. "Although I am sad to see you like this, I can tell you clearly that there is no way to leave here.""We have been here for a long time, and we have been constantly looking for a way to leave.""But we haven't found any method." Labani sighed. How could he not want to leave here? He had long since had enough of this place!"Eh?" Ben, who was busy eating, looked up at them upon hearing this and said, "You want to leave?""You should have said so earlier."Isn't leaving here a simple matter?Others:???"You have a way?!" Henzo looked at Ben, his face full of shock. That's right, this kid's partner had mentioned before that he was a Scientist too! Could there really be a way?Ben curled his lip. "This place is just a special magnetic field. Although I can't explain the principles behind it, as long as you destroy one specific location, you can open the space-time channel.""Alright, let's eat first.""You really have a way?" Luffy, stuffing food into his mouth, looked at Ben curiously. Although he didn't understand what was going on here, it really did seem to have a somewhat uncomfortable feeling."That goes without saying."After eating and drinking his fill, Ben took out the smoke suction bead and walked to the side to activate it.A miraculous scene unfolded; the mist permeating the surroundings suddenly began to move, transforming into seven-colored light that rushed toward the smoke suction bead in Ben's hand.More and more, and more! Finally, it forcibly tore open a huge spatial rift in the distance!Looking at the large amount of Seven-Colored Mistinside the smoke suction bead in his hand, Benpushed up his glasses and said, "Let's go, head toward this rift."That was the exit of this world, and also the location of their timeline!..."You say a pirate ship with a straw hat painted on it entered that mist?" Nami was stunned on the spot. "What are those idiots thinking?!"Didn't that person say it? What if they can't get out?!"What should we do..." Chopper said anxiously. "Should we rush in to find them?"Nami thought for a moment, then finally gritted her teeth. "I'll go in and find them, but I need to tie a rope."This way, even if she couldn't find the way back, she could rush out by following the rope.Just at this moment, a strange, booming sound suddenly came from the distance, and then the crowd saw the Seven-Colored Mist in the distance collapse! That's right, it collapsed!One part of it exploded directly. From the outside, one could see the exceptionally strange light inside, but the specific appearance could not be seen clearly."It's, it's Ben and the others!" Chopper raised his head, shouting in surprise. "It's Ben and the others, they're back!"Sure enough, the going merry soon appeared in everyone's field of vision. Luffy could be clearly seen standing at the bow of the ship."That's good..." Nami breathed a sigh of relief. "Benis reliable after all."Not taking him shopping earlier really was the most correct choice."Why?!" Henzo knelt on the ground, his face dazed. "Why did they disappear?!"The moment they rushed out of the Seven-Colored Mist, they all disappeared. They had already come out! Did they die after leaving here? Was it his fault that harmed them?! Thinking of this, painful tears streamed down Henzo's face."I think it must be a timeline issue." Ben thought for a moment and said. "They shouldn't be dead; they just returned to their own timeline."After all, a world shouldn't contain two identical individuals. To avoid the younger and older versions meeting each other, those kids were sent directly back. And the time machine needs to start from this aspect; it's mainly a timeline issue!"Is that so?" A flame of hope was rekindled in Henzo's heart. "If that's the case, can I still see them again?""That goes without saying." Ben stroked his chin and said. "I reckon their age should be about the same as yours.""As for where they are, you'll have to search for that yourself."If he remembered correctly, these kids seemed to have survived, and then one of them even joined the Marine? He didn't remember clearly, but that should be the case."Is that so." Henzo nodded. "I understand, thank you."Ben waved his hand; he had also obtained what he wanted, hadn't he?However~ Looking back at the Seven-Colored Mistthat was gradually disappearing behind him, Bensaid with some emotion, "It's quite possible that this thing won't appear again in the future."He had disrupted its balance, so it might very well disappear~ But it didn't matter; he had already obtained enough Seven-Colored Mist, and that was enough.Just then, a commotion came from the direction of the coastline. "Why did the Seven-Colored Mistdisappear?!""Is it because of that pirate ship on the sea?!""Damn it, they actually ruined my grand plan!" Captain Whetton looked at the going merry with a ferocious expression and shouted, "Capture them for me!""They were able to come out from there; the ship must be carrying countless treasures!"These should all be his!"Oh?" Zoro heard the shouting in the distance and the corners of his mouth curled up. "Looks like there's a fight to be had.""Well~""Since others have come to our doorstep, we can't just sit and wait for death~" Ben chuckled. "Take them down!"As for the time machine? We can just study it after defeating this bunch of guys!Chapter 88: Obedient Broad Bean - Cruel Punishment~