The Vastness of the World

The usually quiet Foosha Village has become lively.

The arrival of the Sirius Pirates brought excitement to the entire village.

After realizing that Sirius and his gang had no intention of causing trouble, the easygoing villagers went about their business.

This calm continued until news spread throughout the village.

Outside the tavern, the residents of Foosha Village huddled together in the open space, whispering amongst themselves.

"Luffy is going to duel with that Black Wolf Sirius?"

"What is that kid thinking?! Black Wolf is a pirate from the Grand Line! Just like Red-Haired!"

"It wouldn't be surprising if Luffy did something like that."

In the middle of the crowd, Sirius and the Straw Hat Kid stood facing each other.

The Straw Hat Kid had a fierce look on his face, resembling a cat with its fur standing on end, ready to bite.

Sirius, was much more relaxed. He stood with his arms crossed, looking at the Straw Hat Kid with a smile on his lips.

"So what exactly is the captain thinking?"

At the tavern entrance, Luo leaned against the wall and said helplessly, "Are we really going to have to duel with a little brat?"

It feels like the pirate crew's image has been completely lowered.

"If this kid wants to become the Pirate King, then he is Sirius's enemy!"

Jack said in a deep voice, "Since they are enemies, then age is not a problem."

"Is that so?" Luo's lips twitched slightly.

He felt that Sirius hadn't thought that far ahead at all.

"So," Ulti nudged Yamato's leg with Yamato elbow—there was no way around it, given the height difference—"what was that guy thinking?"

Finding out what Sirius is thinking is simple; just ask him.

"Sirius finds this amusing, doesn't he?"

Yamato and said, "This boy is indeed quite interesting."

What's interesting about it?

Ulti scoffed dismissively, "Just a stupid brat who's never seen the world."

Once you've witnessed the cruelty of the world, you'll realize how ridiculous your own words were.

"But I think,"

Hiyori a smile, "That boy is extraordinary."

"We'll soon find out if it's anything special!"

Page One stared intently, "Big Brother is the man who will become the Pirate King!"

Ace stood at the front of the crowd, looking helplessly at his younger brother.

That idiot.

They always manage to do things that leave you feeling helpless.

The crowd behind Ace was pushed aside, and a fat woman with a cigarette dangling from her lips squeezed in, panting. She saw Ace, "Ace! What's going on? I heard Luffy is going to duel that Black Wolf?"

"Could it be because of Pirate King Piece again?"

"Dadan?"

Ace turned to look at his adoptive mother, also with a headache, "That's definitely true."

"That idiot!"

The Mountain Bandit Dadan gritted his teeth, "I'll create chaos. Ace, you find a way to Luffy away."

Ace smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Sirius is not a bad person."

"Huh?"

Dadan, who had already prepared herself to sacrifice herself, was stunned for a moment.

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Sirius also brought us some news: Sabo is still alive."

"..."

Dadan paused for a moment, and then,

Her eyes welled up with tears.

"What? That arrogant brat is still alive?"

On the field, Sirius smiled and asked, "Ready?"

Straw Hat Kid's nostrils flared, exhaling two streams of hot air. "Watch out! My fists are as powerful as guns!"

"Really? That's amazing!"

Sirius chuckled softly, drew his greatsword from his back, and pointed it at the Straw Hat. "Then, bring it on."

"Did the captain draw his sword?"

Bepo stared in astonishment, his eyes wide. "That person is actually very strong?"

"Sirius is very serious," Yamato a smile.

Even Jack was somewhat moved by this.

The guy who can make Sirius serious--

They must be at least at the level of the strongest officials under the emperors, right?

Is this brat even more powerful than Sirius was when he was a child?

How could such a thing happen?

Then, in the next instant...

"Take this!!"

The Straw Hat Kid roared, swung his right arm back, and charged toward Sirius with his short legs.

"This--"

Jack was taken aback.

"Too slow!"

Although he might be considered one of the top kids in his age group, he's still just a kid at that level.

So, what is Sirius thinking when he gets serious?

"Gum-Gum pistol!"

The Straw Hat Kid leaped forward with all his might, his arm that had been pulled back shooting forward, and his fist slammed towards Sirius like a cannonball.

It's not an exaggeration to say that a fist is like a pistol.

Sirius casually reached out and grabbed the Straw Hat Kid's fist, then pulled him away.

The overwhelming force was unstoppable, pulling Straw Hat Kid directly towards them.

"Oh no! This is terrible!"

The Straw Hat Kid's expression changed, but he was completely powerless to resist.

"It's over."

Sirius casually swung his sword, the greatsword sweeping across and striking the Straw Hat Kid who was lunging at him directly in the face.

"Wow!"

The powerful force sent the Straw Hat Kid flying, crashing into the crowd like a rolling gourd, completely unconscious.

"Did you use Haki?"

Jack was genuinely baffled; what on earth was Sirius up to?

If Sirius to take this seriously, this brat is pitifully weak.

If you say Sirius was just playing around, then that brat got a real beating.

"Luo, treat him."

Sirius slung his sword back over his shoulder and addressed the doctor on his ship.

He then turned to look at the anxious Ace, "Don't worry, he just fainted."

"How can anyone feel at ease if they've been knocked unconscious!"

Beside Ace, a plump, orange-haired woman angrily said, "Is it really necessary to take this so seriously when fighting a little brat?"

Sirius knew her; she was like a foster mother to Ace and Luffy. He smiled and said, "Since it's a duel, we should take it seriously."

"Thank you, Mr. Sirius."

Ace bowed to Sirius, "Thank you for showing mercy."

He and Dadan quickly Luffy towards Luffy's side.

Law is already treating Straw Hat Kid.

"Sirius!"

Yamato over, grinning, and said, "That kid is interesting, isn't he? You seem to be having a lot of fun!"

Sirius merely chuckled.

"Now that kid should know what it means to be arrogant and ignorant."

Ulti said coldly, "I'll learn my lesson and won't keep talking about One Pirate King like that."

I don't think so.

Yamato turned around, smiling, and said, "That boy is really interesting."

"Ha?"

In the evening, Sirius bought a large amount of food from Foosha Village and then held an open-air barbecue party that everyone in the village could participate in.

Although many people didn't come because they didn't want to deal with pirates, some daring individuals gladly came.

So, it was very lively.

Sirius was happily munching on a grilled fish.

"Sirius!"

The little imp with bandages wrapped around his head trotted up to Sirius.

"Kindness?"

Luo was somewhat surprised. As the one who personally treated this kid, he knew how serious his injuries were, yet now he was walking as fast as the wind?

The Straw Hat Kid stood in front of Sirius.

"I will never give up! Sooner or later, I will surpass you! And become the Pirate King!"

He announced loudly.

"This kid—"

Ulti was utterly astonished.

"I see."

Sirius laughed heartily, "That's exactly what I expected."

"Then I'll wait."

"Hehehehe." The Straw Hat Kid chuckled, clutching his stomach.

Would you like to join us for a party?

"Yay!"