Sirius's Wild Idea

Sirius and his two companions launched themselves into the air and quickly arrived above Laboon, who was causing a ruckus.

An enormous whale was stirring up storms; the mere movement of its body could make the sea boil. The surging waves crashed against the crimson walls, only to be helplessly shattered.

Laboon grew even angrier, as if he wanted to completely shatter the high wall blocking his way. He roared and charged headlong into the Red Line.

With such an astonishing size, his strength was naturally also extraordinary, and he smashed a huge crater into the Red Line.

But Laboon is only a mortal being; even though he is Sea King, he is still a creature that can be injured and bleed.

He had indeed smashed a hole in the Red Line, but his own head was also bleeding profusely. The scars that had accumulated over the years burst open, and blood gushed out like a spring, directly staining a large part of the sea red.

But Laboon did not stop. He continued to roar, charging towards the Red Line like a knight charging into battle, fearlessly crashing into the enemy.

"As expected of senior Crocus!"

Yamato exclaimed in amazement, "What incredible medical skills! To think he could survive in this condition!"

Really.

At the rate Laboon is causing trouble, he should have died many times over by now.

But he is still alive and well, except for some scars on his head.

The ship's doctor in Pirate King is indeed extraordinary.

"But Sirius, how exactly should we stop him?"

Yamato was somewhat troubled. "Should we beat him up?"

Great idea, really great idea.

Sirius couldn't help but chuckle softly.

The method was exactly the same as the one the Straw Hat Kid came up with.

Teacher Kaido is a dragon, and Dragon is also a dragon. Could you two really have some kind of strange blood relationship?

"Hiyori, could you translate what Laboon said?"

Sirius looked at Hiyori.

Hiyori was still rubbing her forehead, looking quite uncomfortable, but she nodded with effort, "It might not be very accurate."

"Can you really understand it?"

Yamato's eyes widened. "Could this be the one Oden was talking about—"

"Voice of All Things," Sirius replied.

Without a doubt, Hiyori's suddenly Awakening ability is the ability to Voice of All Things.

This isn't a Haki power; if I had to describe it, it would be similar to the power of Princess Shirahoshi possesses.

It's a mysterious ability with unknown conditions.

Sirius only knew of four people who possessed this ability.

Roger, Oden, Straw Hat, Momonosuke.

Now we need to add "Hiyori" (Sunny Day) to the list.

This is not actually strange. Hiyori's father and brother both possess this ability, so it's normal for Hiyori to Awakening herself.

After all, Sirius felt that Hiyori, as his partner, was quite different from the Courtesan Hiyori the original work.

Mental state can change a lot of things; this world has always been somewhat idealistic.

Sirius probably guessed that this was a very important ability; otherwise, Senior Crocus wouldn't have shown that expression just now.

He must have believed he was the one Roger was waiting for, right?

This feeling is truly wonderful.

They acted as if they were the chosen ones.

However, Sirius knew that the true chosen one was the Straw Hat Kid, who was the real Joy Boy.

And myself.

Sirius alone is enough.

Ask him, "Hiyori."

Sirius, "He's yearning for something."

Even though you already know everything, you still have to put on a convincing act.

Hiyori then shouted, "Your name is Laboon, right? What do you want?"

The enraged whale was clearly taken aback; it had indeed heard Hiyori's voice.

Then, the whale raised its head high and let out a long cry.

Hiyori listened attentively.

On the sea, a giant whale roared.

Then, Hiyori's eyes reddened.

She said earnestly, "He is waiting for the person he made a promise with. His companions made a promise with him that they would come back to pick him up after they had traveled around the world, but they have never come."

He wanted to cross the mountain to meet his companions.

At Twin Capes, on the shore, Crocus sighed as he watched Laboon's long Laboon. "It's been over forty years. I've been searching for them since I set sail with Roger."

"But—it's probably already vanished somewhere along the Grand Line."

"Has he been waiting here all this time?"

"Has it always been like this in over forty years?" Page One asked anxiously.

Crocus shook his head. "He watches the canal rushing downstream every day, always hoping they'll come down with laughter and chatter, and then say to him,"

"We've come to pick you up, Laboon."

Crocus's eyes were somewhat dazed; that group of people, always accompanied by music and laughter, had reappeared before him.

"This is really—"

Maria rubbed her eyes. "Such touching friendship."

"This guy is so touching! What an amazing fish!"

Yamato hearing Hiyori's translation, Yamato was moved to tears. "Sirius, what should we do? How can we stop him from banging his head against the wall?"

No matter how skilled Crocus is, Laboon will surely die if things continue like this.

"Stop him? Why should we stop him?"

Sirius's lips curled into a smile. "Since this is what he wants to do, let him do it."

"Huh?"

Hiyori was truly stunned.

Her captain really always manages to do things that leave her completely baffled.

"The point isn't that Laboon hits the wall, but that he'll get hurt!"

Sirius said with a smile.

Hiyori's lips twitched slightly. What was this guy talking about? I couldn't understand a word he was saying.

"Oh! I understand!"

But someone understood. Yamato's eyes Yamato, as if she Satori. She laughed and hugged Sirius tightly, "Sirius, you're a genius!"

What have you figured out this time?

Hiyori glanced at Yamato.

Sirius patted Yamato on the head. "Demonstrate it for him."

"Learn!"

Yamato chuckled and his body shot towards the Red Line like Inazuma.

Hiyori admitted that the two indeed had an extraordinary understanding; Sirius didn't even need to say anything for Yamato to understand his meaning.

But could you tell me that too?

"Hiyori, translate what you're about to say to Laboon."

Sirius, "Let him watch over Yamato."

Although Hiyori didn't know what Sirius was up to, she dutifully translated.

Sirius never disappoints.

Laboon looked at Yamato.

"Listen to Laboon,"

Sirius shouted, "Trying to smash the Red Line with your flesh and blood, even if you're shattered to pieces, you still won't be able to shake this mountain!"

"But learning this move will change everything!"

As Hiyori translated, on the other side, Yamato, floating in front of the Red Line, raised his hand with a grin, his hand covered in dark Haki.

Then she slammed her fist into the Red Line.

Boom!!

The earth shook violently.

In an instant, Yamato blasted a massive hole in the Red Line.

It was far more astonishing than the crater created by Laboon.

"Hold head high!!"

Laboon's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

Hiyori's expression was somewhat strange. "He said he wants to learn."

"Then teach him, Hiyori!"

Sirius laughed and said, "Isn't that the solution?"

"Hahaha, now that you've Haki, Laboon is indeed immune to injury!" Yamato laughed as he stomped through the air.

That's truly a brilliant idea.

"But Sirius," Hiyori couldn't help but ask, "Can Laboon really learn it?"

How will you know if you don't try?

Sirius smiled and said, "Besides, even if he can't learn it, it gives him a goal."

Hiyori nodded gently. "I understand."

That's absolutely right.

In this way, Laboon at least has a goal.

However, Hiyori was unaware that Sirius was optimistic about Laboon's ability to learn Haki.

Kung Fu Dugong can learn Haki, which shows that Haki is not a uniquely human ability.

Hiyori begins teaching Laboon how to use Armament Haki.

Laboon listened very attentively.

"What an interesting fellow!"

Crocus laughed heartily.

Roger, this kid's even more reckless than you.