A World-Shaking Prelude
The next morning, when Sirius opened his eyes, he saw a wooden ceiling and subconsciously counted the number of growth rings on the wooden planks.
After regaining some composure, he looked around and saw that he was lying on the floor, surrounded by his companions scattered haphazardly, with bottles lying all around them.
I drank too much last night.
Rayleigh recounted many of his and Roger's adventures, from their first meeting to their encounter with Oden.
The epic Pirate King of One Piece is the perfect accompaniment to drinks, stirring everyone's excitement and making them want to drink heartily and cheer for the Pirate King's feats every time they hear an exciting passage.
Sirius laboriously raised his right hand to rub his forehead, then patted Yamato's head, which was resting on his chest. "Get up, Yamato."
That idiot had him wrapped up like a snake, completely ensnaring him, without making a single move.
"Hmm--"
Yamato's eyelids fluttered, then she rubbed her head against Sirius's chest, her horn scraping against Sirius's chin several times, making him roll his eyes.
Then Yamato raised his head, rested his chin on Sirius's chest, and said sleepily, "Sirius."
"Let me sleep a little longer."
Yamato closed his eyes. "Sleep... for five... five days."
"Get up!"
"Wow, so affectionate so early in the morning!"
Shakky's voice came from behind. Sirius looked up, and the woman, whose age was impossible to guess from her appearance, smiled and said, "Breakfast is ready."
Sirius finally managed to wake Yamato up. He vaguely remembered that a long time ago, it seemed that Yamato used to wake him up every morning.
When did this relationship turn upside down?
I've had breakfast.
"So, is it time to say goodbye?"
Rayleigh said with a smile.
"Yes,"
Sirius nodded. "The sea is still vast; we must hurry."
"Then I won't keep you any longer," Rayleigh said. "Let's go, Sirius."
"Then, goodbye, Rayleigh."
A man's farewell is that simple.
Let's have a good drink together next time we get together.
Rayleigh stood quietly at the bar entrance, watching Sirius and his group walk away.
"What an interesting group of people."
Shakky leaned against the bar door frame, lit a cigarette, and said this amidst the drifting smoke.
Rayleigh smiled and said, "Seeing them is like seeing our past selves."
"You guys?" Shakky chuckled, flicking the ash from her cigarette. "What, were you and Roger once in a relationship like Sirius and Yamato?"
Rayleigh was genuinely taken aback by Shakky's words, then he laughed and watched Sirius and his group gradually disappear behind the distant hillside.
Oden, are these two young people the ones you approve of?
That's truly extraordinary.
Who, Sirius, the boy Shanks praised, is truly the Joey Boy of this era?
Whoever it is, I think, Roger, everything we've been waiting for is finally about to happen.
Area 24, Sabaody Archipelago, Commoner Street.
At this moment, this once bustling area was completely silent.
All the civilians knelt down on both sides of the road, their foreheads pressed firmly to the ground, as if a strong adhesive had been applied to the ground, making it impossible for their foreheads to separate from the ground.
A group of people were walking slowly forward.
Armed naval personnel led the way, followed by government agents in black suits in the inner circle, and further inside were a naval officer with a rear Rear Admiral's epaulettes and a man in a white robe wearing a mask.
The man being protected by these people was sitting cross-legged on the back of a burly man, embracing a beautiful woman whose eyes were full of tears but who was smiling, and groping her.
Behind the man followed a string of people wearing shackles and collars, both men and women, all quite handsome, but without exception, their faces were expressionless, only numb.
"The Sabaody Archipelago is as lively as ever."
The man's face inside the glass dome was quite bloated, his flesh almost bursting out of his skin. His eyes scanned the surroundings with interest. "In comparison, Mary Geoise is rather monotonous."
"Or, why don't we just move here?"
"Please watch your words, Saint Elsope!"
The white-robed man walking beside him said in a deep voice, "The Celestial Dragon living in Mary Geoise is merely an eight-hundred-year-old tradition. How can the descendants of the Creator live among commoners?"
"I was just saying it casually, I don't need you to remind me. I haven't forgotten what happened to that idiot Hōmāgū."
The Celestial Dragon glared at the white-robed man with displeasure. "Dare to contradict me? Do you want to die?"
"No, no, I wouldn't dare."
The white-robed CP0 quickly bowed and apologized.
The Celestial Dragon snorted coldly and said nothing more.
The naval Rear Admiral was also with him was quite surprised by the Celestial Dragon's attitude.
He had been stationed in the Sabaody Archipelago for some time, where naval commanders changed most frequently, but even so, he had seen quite a few Celestial Dragon.
This one has the best temper!
If it were any other Celestial Dragon, even if it were CP0, they would probably be killed on the spot if they dared to speak to them like that.
And this Celestial Dragon wasn't even angry!
However, he was still Celestial Dragon after all; he had already killed several people and abducted a few beautiful women as soon as he arrived.
Thinking of this, the Rear Admiral pursed his lips.
He could only tell himself that it was the Navy's duty.
The Celestial Dragon's column continued forward.
In a deserted street corner, Tesoro gazed at the distant column of soldiers, his chest heaving violently.
Just seeing the Celestial Dragon caused a burning pain in the scars on their backs, and those unbearable memories began to flood back.
That beautiful smiling face became even clearer.
Tesoro clenched his fists, staring at the column of soldiers, and said viciously, "One day, I will replace you! I will become the new god and cast you down to the dust!"
Use the power of money!
But not now.
The violent expression on his face vanished, replaced by a humble and gentle smile.
"Not all Celestial Dragon are good-for-nothings,"
He muttered to himself, "Even in Mary Geoise, Saint Elsope is a very special being."
"Although his temperament is not much different from that of Celestial Dragon, he enjoys doing business and often interferes with the government's trade. He likes people who can create value for him."
"This is our best chance."
The big-headed doll following Tesoro didn't ask its boss why it knew about the Celestial Dragon.
Just as Tesoro was about to walk out...
"Lord Tesoro! It's those guys from yesterday!"
"Big-headed doll Tanaka suddenly said."
Tesoro suddenly turned his head, and a group of people emerged from the street corner.
"They're about to run into the Celestial Dragon!"
Sirius glanced at the group of people blocking his way, especially the well-protected guy in the middle, and smirked.
No wonder there was such a messy atmosphere here; turns out it's quite lively.
First Rayleigh, then the Celestial Dragon —am I stuck with Luffy's script?