Intricate Relationships

"Wait Luffy, isn't Luffy's grandfather the Marine Hero Vice Admiral Garp? Why is his son the leader of the Revolutionary Army?" Usopp felt like his brain wasn't working properly.

"Grandpa is Marine Hero, Dad is the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and my brother is the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. What kind of monsters are they?" Sanji muttered to himself, lost in thought. Compared to Luffy's family, his Vinsmoke Family, once known as the underground kings of the North Blue, was nothing.

"This is the first time I've ever heard the name 'Dragon'!" Luffy said, puzzled.

"You... never mind!" Nami sighed, realizing she'd grown accustomed to Luffy's ignorance. "Let me put it this way: pirates generally don't attack other pirates or the 'government' unprovoked. However, the Revolutionary Army's primary goal is to overthrow the World Government. They've instigated rebellions and wars in many countries, making them a major threat to the World Government— even more so than the Pirate Kings. In short, your Old Man is a truly remarkable person!"

"As Shichibukai, why would you have any dealings with someone like the leader of the Revolutionary Army?" Ace asked sharply.

"At our level, we've all had some dealings with the big shots in this world, so there's nothing surprising about it," Roy said, shaking his head.

"However, speaking of which, there are actually a few people on your ship who have some connection with me, more or less..."

Roy's gaze swept over the group, finally settling on a man with a long nose.

"Ahhh... Don't look at me! Even if I, Usopp, am beaten to death here, I will never open my eyes!" Usopp truly lives up to his top-tier Observation Haki talent; even with his eyes closed, he can sense a gaze fixed on him.

"Hehe, I didn't expect your father to be so bold, while you are so timid. It's quite surprising!"

Upon hearing what Roy said, Usopp was overjoyed. This was the first time in many years that he had heard news of his father. He immediately opened his eyes and asked, "You've seen my dad. Where is he? Is he doing well now?"

"Of course he's doing well. He just attacked me with others a few days ago. How could he be doing badly?" Roy's teasing words sent Usopp into a panic, making his legs go weak.

"No... it's not my fault, I don't know anything!" Usopp once again experienced what it meant to be "trapped by your father." Luffy alright, at least it didn't seem like they had any enemies, so why did he have to run into his enemy? Usopp felt a chill in his heart and thought he was doomed.

"You bastard, you really want to do something to Usopp! Damn it, I will never allow you to do that!" Luffy roared again, his anger surging.

"Luffy, you..." Usopp was almost moved to tears.

"Heh, I'm not that shameless. I'll naturally seek revenge on his father." Roy shook his head, then turned to Chopper, a hint of a smile appearing on his usually indifferent face. "Chopper, it's been five years. Have you finally followed your own will and set sail?"

The crowd looked back and forth between Roy and Chopper. One was an adorable creature, and the other was a brutal demon king. It seemed like the two of them would never cross paths.

Chopper's slightly doubtful expression finally relaxed, and he excitedly shouted, "Brother Roy, is it really you?"

For Chopper, Roy, who helped him complete his revenge, was undoubtedly someone he had a very good impression of, so he was naturally overjoyed to see him again.

"How is Dr. Kureha?" Although Roy didn't consider himself a good person, there were some favors he could remember for a lifetime, even if they were just a transaction to the other party.

"Yes, Doctorine is in good health. She still often goes down the mountain to treat people's illnesses and make money. She's very happy every day." Chopper became excited when talking about Doctorine.

"That's good." Roy nodded slightly, then said in a deep voice, "I once owed Dr. Kureha a favor. She told me that if she ever saw you going to sea in the future, she asked me to help you out."

"So, if Chopper is willing to use this favor, I can pretend that nothing happened today, let you leave, and even return the sovereignty of Alabasta to you."

Usopp and Nami were overjoyed. They didn't have to deal with Nightmare, such a terrifying enemy, and they could even help Vivi fulfill her wish. Could there be anything more exciting and pleasant than this?

Chopper was no exception, cheering excitedly, "Okay, Brother Roy, please..."

"Chopper, shut up! Don't beg this kind of person!" Luffy interrupted. "He doesn't deserve to be a pirate. Besides, I will definitely help Vivi take back her country. She doesn't need this guy's charity!"

"Hey, Luffy, now's not the time to be reckless. This enemy doesn't look like he has a chance of winning!" Nami whispered, trying to dissuade him.

"Yeah, Luffy, this guy is on a completely different level from the enemies we've encountered before. You had to use all your trump cards to beat that Vulture, but this guy saw right through him. The difference is just too big!" Usopp whispered a word of advice.

Roy, however, nonchalantly turned his gaze to Sanji. "Speaking of which, shouldn't you be considered one of my subordinates?"

"I don't understand what you mean..." Sanji had a cigarette in his mouth, and his right hand holding the lighter was trembling slightly. He failed to light it several times in a row. Anyone with eyes could see that he was in a state of extreme tension and anxiety.

"Waaah... You bastard, you actually tried to steal my chef! I'll fight you to the death!" With old grudges fueled by new ones, Luffy wildly swung his fists. If Nami and Usopp hadn't been holding him down, he would have charged forward without hesitation.

"The Vinsmoke Family of the North Blue are my capable subordinates, and you, Vinsmoke Sanji, the third son of the Vinsmoke Family, should be considered one of my subordinates no matter how you look at it."

"What? Sanji is from the North Blue?" Nami exclaimed in surprise.

"No wonder his reaction was a bit off when I mentioned that Nightmare ruled the entire North Blue," Ace realized.

"Sanji's family is on the Nightmare side. Could he be leaving us?" Usopp worriedly thought, not wanting to see his crewmates separated.

To everyone's surprise, Sanji, who is usually calm and collected (unless the other person is a beautiful woman), suddenly flew into a rage and kicked Roy without thinking, shouting in his heart, "Damn it, who would be related to such disgusting scum? Die!"