Chinjao's Repayment

"Hahaha! What an exceptionally talented junior!"

The location was somewhere in the Flower Country, at the base of the Happo Navy. In a fairly spacious hall, Chinjao laughed heartily.

He was wrapped in thick bandages, especially his head, which was almost like a bloated beehive, making him look quite comical.

After Chinjao fell into a coma, Sirius took him back to the Sirius for treatment.

The most important part of the Sirius was originally the operating room. After several rounds of renovations by Judge, Dr. Tsukimi, and Black, this remained unchanged, and the ship's medical facilities were even improved.

With doctors Law and Black around, Chinjao, who had been badly injured by Jack, was not seriously hurt and even quickly regained consciousness. He then earnestly invited Sirius and the others to visit the Happo Navy's base.

Since he was so enthusiastic, Sirius felt embarrassed to refuse him, so the Sirius Pirates landed in the Flower Country and arrived at the Happo Navy's base.

Then, a lively banquet began.

"Indeed, I have suffered a complete defeat!"

The Chinjao now are completely different from before, Jack remarked with great admiration.

I don't know if this change is due to gratitude or because of the previous ruthless defeat.

Jack remained silent, completely unmoved by Chinjao's praise.

What's the point of praising someone of his caliber?

Just like adults don't take children's praise seriously.

If it weren't for Sirius's attitude, he would have slaughtered as many of these weaklings who insisted on flaunting themselves in front of him as he could find.

Jack remained silent, but Sirius smiled and said, "Don't mind him, Chinjao, Jack has always been like this."

"Oh ho ho, that's certainly true. Why should the strong need to say more?"

Green Pepper laughed heartily, "But I must say, you truly deserve to be called a Pirate Emperor on par with Whitebeard and Kaido! Black Wolf, your subordinates are already this powerful, you yourself must be even stronger!"

Don't talk nonsense.

Jack scoffed, "My strength is incomparable to that of Sirius."

"It's alright, but you've got one thing wrong, Senior Chinjao," Sirius said with a smile, "There's no such thing as 'subordinates.' Everyone on the ship is my partner, someone who adventures with me, not my subordinates."

"I see."

Chinjao nodded slightly and said with a smile, "You really are a special group of pirates. You guys are quite similar to that Red-Haired kid."

"Eh? Chinjao, do you know Shanks?" Compared to Sirius, who politely addressed Chinjao as "senpai, "Yamato was much less rude.

She addressed him by his first name.

"Of course!"

Chinjao nodded naturally, "That kid is also from our West Blue. I had dealings with him a few years ago when he returned to the West Blue."

Then, with a touch of wistfulness, he said, "I never imagined that kid from Roger's ship would make it this far. I thought he would become the fourth emperor."

Sirius smiled.

That's certainly how it was in the original history, but unfortunately, there was an extra version of myself.

But that Red-Haired guy probably wouldn't care.

"Oh! Right! You fought against Roger and his men before!"

Yamato became interested. "Tell me the story of that era!"

"Hehehe, the story of Roger and the others."

A nostalgic look appeared on Chinjao's face. "That was truly an exciting era!"

Then I started listening to Chinjao tell stories about the past.

Sirius had heard many stories of the legendary events of the previous era, but each person's experience was different, and the stories they told were also different.

But in any case, behind these stories lies a magnificent era.

"... That bastard Garp punched me so hard my head caved in, and from then on I could never open the Jade Ice Mountain again, never retrieve the buried treasure!"

When recounting this tragic past, Chinjao almost shed tears.

"I see."

Luo nodded knowingly.

Now I understand why that guy was so grateful to them.

My long-cherished wish of more than 20 years has finally come true.

It could be said that Jack's punch shattered all the pent-up frustration he had accumulated over the past twenty years.

"Hahaha, but it's all right now!"

Chinjao raised his hand and touched his head, then cheered up again.

The key to unlock the Jade Ice Mountain has returned!

"I have to thank you all for this!"

Chinjao said earnestly, "Brother Black Wolf, I'm willing to give you half of the treasure as a reward!"

That's considered very straightforward.

Even if only half of the treasures piled up in the Jade Ice Mountain were given away, it would still be an unimaginable fortune.

"Oh! This guy is quite generous!" Ulti nodded repeatedly, giving high praise to Chinjao's generosity.

"Sirius, he's already said that, you're not going to refuse, are you?"

"We don't need that many,"

Sirius did not refuse, but he said, "My ship can't hold that much; a little will suffice."

Since everyone else was expressing their gratitude, Sirius couldn't very well refuse.

Although he didn't think it was any great favor, and ultimately Jack had no intention of helping Chinjao, it was just an unexpected situation during the battle.

But Chinjao didn't see it that way, because he had indeed been helped; Jack had returned what he had longed for.

There's nothing we can do about that.

It's quite torturous to prevent others from repaying a debt of gratitude, and Sirius chose to accept it.

However, the Sirius had limited capacity and could not hold that many things.

"If that's the case, there's nothing to worry about!"

Chinjao said, "We can have as many boats as we want!"

"Then there's even less need for it."

Sirius smiled and shook his head. "The Sirius is a very important partner to us. Having it is enough."

He has no intention of changing ships.

Moreover, there are only about ten people in total; it's impossible for them to take a whole fleet out to sea.

"This is really frustrating."

Chinjao frowned, deep in thought. "If it's just a little treasure, it's simply not enough to repay this kindness!"

"How about this!"

Suddenly, Chinjao had a brilliant idea. His eyes lit up, and he excitedly exclaimed,

"For an emperor, having only this many people is far too meager!"

Ah?

Sirius paused, then asked, "What does that mean?"

Is it because they look down on themselves?

"Let us join your ranks, Brother Black Wolf!"

"Let the Happo Navy become part of the Sirius Pirates!"

"Ha?"

Sirius was genuinely taken aback by Chinjao's sudden remark.

What is this guy suddenly saying?

Jack, sitting next to Sirius, suddenly had a bright look in his eyes.

Chinjao felt he had made a brilliant decision.

It's not just about repaying a debt of gratitude.

He's too old; even Black Wolf's subordinates are no match for him.

The two grandsons are not yet capable of handling things independently; if this continues, the Happo Navy will be finished.

However, if one were to join forces with Black Wolf's crew, the situation would be quite different.

Black Wolf is a monster on par with Whitebeard! And he's actually quite easy to get along with!

And most importantly, he's only eighteen years old!!

This man will become the new King of the Sea!

Is there anything wrong with attaching oneself to a future king?