Bot Island

As the ship drew closer, the scenery of Bot Island came into view.

It was a medieval-style town with a small harbor dock.

"That's Lord Rocks's ship!!"

"Huh! Didn't Lord Rocks go after the Roger Pirates?"

"Could Roger have already been defeated!"

"Of course! After all, it's Lord Rocks!"

The islanders' wild speculation left Rocks, approaching the dock, looking embarrassed.

However, Rocks said nothing. As a man who aimed to rule the New World, he had that much composure.

"Ha ha ha! To welcome our new companions, prepare a feast!" Rocks said.

"Yes, Captain!"

"A feast!"

A group of lackeys chimed in.

Then everyone disembarked and headed along the dock toward the town square.

As he walked, Luo Han watched the busy islanders going about their lives without a care.

Luo Han fell into thought. It seemed that over these past four years, the Rocks Pirates' rule over the New World had begun to settle people's hearts.

If this continued, Rocks might really achieve it.

But the God Island Battle should be about to begin as well.

"Brother Han! The houses here are so pretty! They're just too small!" Cole said.

"You think everyone is as tall as you?"

Luo Han said.

"Most people here are my height, so naturally they live in houses like these.

But later, we can build a big one on Ring Tree Island, haha!"

"Mm-hmm! A big one."

Cole said.

"Hey! You're called Cole, right? What a huge body. Want to become one of my subordinates?" Big Mom Linlin suddenly said.

Looking at the body before her, which was even taller than hers and had an aura comparable to her own, Charlotte Linlin was very satisfied.

"Mm! No! I'll only follow Brother Han."

Though Cole did not understand what his huge body had to do with becoming her subordinate, he instinctively did not want to.

But saying you'll only follow me can be misunderstood! Luo Han thought.

Seeing the astonished expressions on Kaido and the others' faces, Luo Han could not keep it together.

"Linlin! Cole is still young. His body hasn't fully developed yet and needs time to grow," Luo Han said.

What he subconsciously meant was that Cole had not grown up yet and was not suitable for things like having children.

Clearly, as a single man, Luo Han was a little oversensitive.

Of course, perhaps Big Mom's terrifying childbearing ability in the future had left too deep an impression on him.

"Mamahaha! He can still grow bigger? Then I'll wait until Cole grows up." Charlotte Linlin said.

Charlotte Linlin was a little excited, but after thinking about it, she was not in a hurry. They were all on the same ship anyway.

"Ha ha! Linlin, how about me? I'm much better than this big idiot, hahaha!"

At that moment, Ochoku spoke.

"Your body is too weak. I don't fancy you," Charlotte Linlin said.

"You...! Damn it!"

Ochoku ultimately did not dare do anything. Charlotte Linlin was already very strong.

"Hahaha!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

Luo Han and Cole continued toward the town square. They did not clash with Ochoku; it was not yet time to act without restraint.

But Luo Han remembered it. Ochoku was the first person to call Cole a big idiot.

Before long, a feast was about to begin in the town square.

Bang! Bang! Grilled wild boars were placed one after another onto the long tables, followed by barrel after barrel of rum.

Luo Han and Cole casually found seats and sat down.

Gulp, gulp. Rocks poured wine down his throat.

"Ha ha ha! My plan is nearly complete."

Rocks said.

"The New World will soon belong to our Rocks Pirates, hahaha!"

"Ha ha! Really, Captain Rocks?"

John, beside him, said.

"Then will that chance to strike it rich be coming too?"

Mm! Everyone watched intently. It was clear that they all cared greatly about treasure.

Even someone like Whitebeard listened carefully.

"Ha ha! That's right. I've nearly found that treasure, but not yet. Wait a little longer!" Rocks said.

"Ha ha! Then we'll wait for good news from the captain!" John added.

"Ha ha! No problem." Rocks said.

"However! Over the past two years, that bastard Roger has caused us plenty of trouble.

We have to deal with him. Otherwise, the world won't acknowledge our rule over the New World."

At this point, Rocks had a headache as well.

The Roger Pirates were simply too good at running away, and all sorts of natural disasters always seemed to help them.

This time too! Just as they were about to catch the Roger Pirates, a storm suddenly appeared and separated the two pirate ships.

It caused the Rocks Pirates to arrive at Ring Tree Island by accident and encounter Luo Han and the others.

And Roger had escaped once again.

But this time, Rocks decided to speed up the conquest of the New World.

"Captain Rocks! Let me take a few men and pursue Roger?" Whitebeard said.

Compared to conquering the other islands of the New World, Whitebeard preferred chasing Roger.

"Newgate? That works. I was planning to split up our forces anyway."

Rocks said.

"Then next, Newgate and Shiki will lead a few men to pursue Roger.

Everyone else will split up and conquer the New World—those undiscovered and unconquered islands."

We're splitting up? Luo Han glanced at Charlotte Linlin, Ochoku, and the others.

"Captain Rocks, Cole and I will follow Newgate to pursue the Roger Pirates!"

In the end, Luo Han felt that following Whitebeard would be more reliable.

"Fine! Form your own teams." Rocks said.

"Now, the feast continues."

Eating meat by the mouthful and drinking wine by the mouthful—this kind of life did not seem bad either!

At least Cole was very satisfied. One look at the plate in front of him, already as tall as he was, made that obvious.

"Brother Han! The meat here is so delicious!" Cole said.

With meat stuffed in his mouth and happiness filling his eyes, he really was a child who had never tasted good food! Luo Han thought.

"Mm! It really is delicious!" Luo Han said.

He swiftly stuffed another piece of pork into his mouth. Mm! So fragrant!

It truly was fragrant. The taste of that pork belly was simply incredible! Luo Han ate until tears came to his eyes.

It had not been easy! After eighteen years of fish cake noodles and fish, even the best food would get tiresome.

Then Luo Han and Cole both sank into the temptation of pork, unable to pull themselves free!

A long while later...!

Phew!!! Luo Han and Cole let out a breath together.

So full! It was so delicious.

"Hey! You two brats! I'm talking to you!" Whitebeard said.

"What is it?" Luo Han said.

Cole also looked at Whitebeard in confusion.

"We'll be pursuing Roger soon, you two brats.

Don't hold us back, or I'll throw you both into the sea to feed the fish." Whitebeard said.

Luo Han narrowed his eyes!

He replied, "Haha! The two of us are pretty capable, Brother Newgate!"

Hmph! You want to throw us into the sea to feed the fish? Another name went into Luo Han's little notebook.

"Ha ha! It's good that you're confident! Just don't cry when you get bullied!" Whitebeard said with a laugh.

"Hey, brats! Want to join my ship later?" Golden Lion Shiki said at that moment.

Luo Han looked at Golden Lion in confusion. Was it really okay to poach people right in front of Rocks?

But looking at Rocks, who did not care at all, and the crew, who were clearly used to it.