A Bomb Letter, A New World

Dragon Palace

"So, we're already enemies with the Four Emperors before we even entered the New World?"

Roman calmly clapped his hands.

"Back when we first entered the Grand Line, we were already facing off against the Shichibukai because of Vivi. This time, we haven't even crossed the threshold of the New World yet, but we're already boasting that we'll beat up 'Big Mom'. That's progress."

"Hehehe, it's just so-so~~"

"This isn't a compliment!" X2

Usopp and Chopper burst into tears, leaving King Neptune of Fish-Man Island speechless. He recalled the report from the Right Minister earlier:

The Tamatebako given to Luffy was originally supposed to contain their Fish-Man Island family heirloom, the "Energy Steroids." — Although the Energy Steroids has serious side effects, it's obvious to anyone with a brain that it was a secret weapon left by the former royalty of Fish-Man Island to train their descendants into assassins.

Later, the Energy Steroids was stolen, and the Right Minister filled it with explosives. In other words...

"It's alright, didn't I already give the Tamatebako to that 'Big Mom'?"

Luffy waved his hand dismissively.

"Don't worry, don't worry, it's alright."

He gave it to Big Mom... This is the real big deal, okay? If Big Mom opens the box and it explodes, she'll definitely think it's a 'challenge letter' from Luffy.

"Hahaha, let's head to the New World!!"

Luffy rushed out excitedly. Roman and Zoro, those fierce warriors who 'enjoy battle,' didn't care, but the others...

"We're doomed. We've been targeted by the 'Four Emperors'..."

Usopp knelt down, tears welling in his eyes;

"If we give all the treasure we get to them, will they let us go?"

Chopper also knelt down, tears welling in his eyes;

How can you say something like, "I've already delivered the bomb to them"...?

King Neptune of Fish-Man Island, his face covered in cold sweat, looked around nervously.

What are you doing?

Nami walked over, and immediately Usopp and Chopper, who were once part of the "Straw Hat Trio of Cowards," each grabbed one of her legs tightly.

"Waaaaah, Nami!"

"You don't know, Luffy just provoked Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, and threatened to beat her up..."

"We're finished. Entering the New World is suicide!"

"Oh,"

Nami nodded calmly.

"'Big Mom' Charlotte Linlin, that's really a bit of a problem."

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"Nami, you're Guotou calm! Shouldn't you be despairing with us right now?"

Faced with Usopp's tears, Nami covered her forehead with one hand and pointed to the other side.

Do they look even a little scared?

"Hehehe, don't worry about leaving it to us!"

Luffy clenched his fist.

"I'm definitely going to beat that 'Big Mom' to a pulp!!"

"If you want to become the 'King of the Pirates,' you must face the Four Emperors. — Because they have clues to the 'Laugh Tale,' and they also have the ambition to become the King of the Pirates, which they will never share with others."

Roman stroked his chin, analyzing calmly:

"And·······"

The "Big Mom" won't let Jinbe leave;

Meanwhile, Sanji's father is also planning to arrange a marriage between Sanji and Big Mom's family;

"In short, once we enter the New World, facing the 'Four Emperors' is only natural. Even Luffy and I could be defeated, so—"

"Crying won't help, just face it with a smile! Keep going!!"

Faced with Roman's encouragement, Usopp and Chopper collapsed to the ground.

"We're doomed! Even Mr. Roman said it would fail..."

"I have a disease that prevents me from entering New World..."

"Minister Right, that bomb is from ten years ago, and the humidity in our Dragon Palace is so high... Besides, even the Big Mom might not open it herself, right..."

'The Tamatebako has already been sent away, so all we can do is pray for it...'

What have you two been doing since just now?

Robin watched Neptune and the Right Minister winking and exchanging glances, and felt that this guy... no, the merman was soaking wet, sweating a bit excessively.

"It's alright, it's alright!" X2

Shaking his head frantically!

"Hey Nami, why are there three Log Pose on your wrist now?"

Regardless, things still need to move forward. So Usopp and Chopper were quickly drawn to Nami's new bracelet with three Log Pose on her wrist.

"Oh, this."

Nami raised her wrist to explain to them.

"The New World is different from the first half. Not only is the weather more unpredictable, but even the 'magnetism' of the islands will disappear. After all, there are too many creatures in the New World that can destroy islands. Therefore, we need three pointers, each pointing to one of the three islands."

"And the degree to which the pointer trembles represents the danger of the island—"

Brush!!

A head wearing Straw Hat popped out, accompanied by Luffy's excited voice.

"That island where the pointer is shaking so badly looks really fun!"

We're doomed! X2

Usopp and Chopper instantly put on their 'pain masks', but Nami calmly grabbed Luffy's neck and pulled his head to the side.

"This island is 'Thunder God Island,' where lightning strikes continuously, 24 hours a day. But for you, Luffy, it's no different from any other island."

"No, it's even more boring. Because neither beasts adapted to lightning nor anything else can hurt you, you Rubber Human ~~"

"What?"

In an instant, Luffy lost interest, much to the relief of Usopp and Chopper.

After all, the name 'Thunder God Island' subconsciously reminds everyone of 'Enel' from Sky Island, and the image of that invincible figure with long ears! Even the current Straw Hat crew...

"Alright, everyone, preparations for departure are complete!"

Franky, who had already inspected the Sunny Merry, shouted on the deck, and Luffy immediately perked up again.

"Set off!!"

"You must come back sometime!"

Faced with the mermaids' reluctance to part at the Mermaid Cafe, Sanji almost froze again. He only pretended to be reserved after a look from Roman; otherwise, Roman was capable of having Chopper give him an injection of 'hormone'.

"We are deeply grateful and will not thank you enough. Fish-Man Island will do anything the Straw Hat crew need us for!"

The eldest prince Hoshigaki, with bandages wrapped around his Luffy.

"Jinbe!"

Luffy glanced at the silent blue Fish-Man and just chuckled.

A man's promise is often unspoken.

"Mr. Luffy, if we meet again, could we go for a 'walk' together?"

"Hey, do you still want to go to your mother's grave?"

When faced with Luffy's question, the giant Mermaid Princess lying on the ship's side shook her head.

"Next time... I want to go to a place even farther away, a place that is truly called 'forest'..."

"Okay, I'll definitely take you next time we meet."

Can we make a pinky promise?

Faced with the giant little finger, Luffy didn't hesitate to stretch out his thumb and wrap it around the other's finger, while Roman chuckled beside him.

"Pity,"

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"Next time, I Roman, will take Shirahoshi to see the forest!"

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Thump!

"Ahem, Nami, your Armament Haki has improved even further."

Facing the Straw Hat crew's strange looks, Roman coughed and explained, "The 'Reverie,' held every four years, will be held in Holy Land Mary Geoise soon, and if Fish-Man Island wants to change its current situation, it will definitely participate in this Reverie..."

"I see,"

Nami nodded. Roman was candidate Admiral, but secretly Celestial Dragons. He would definitely attend the Reverie, so:

"I'm entrusting Shirahoshi's safety to you."

Roman nodded when Nami patted him on the shoulder.

"Of course, I will definitely not let Fish-Man Island suffer any injustice—but how much international benefit we can secure depends on the abilities of the Fish-Man Island royal family."

"Yes, yes, yes, it was a really impressive meeting."

Luffy nearby, looked like he understood, causing the Straw Hat crew to sigh and cover their foreheads.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore!"

"Once you cross this seabed, you'll reach the most powerful ocean in the world!"

Although Luffy still remembers his promise to Shanks, he has unknowingly grown up and is no longer the innocent boy he once was. A group of companions has gathered around him!

'I obtained this Devil Fruit by killing my captain. Do you still want me as your partner?'

He was a cold-hearted boy on the verge of collapse;

'I owe you my life, but I also have my own ambitions. I want to become the World's Greatest Swordsman!'

That was Three-Sword Style man with eyes like those of a monster;

'I hate pirates the most! I love money and oranges, and I will never board your ship!'

That was a short-haired girl with orange hair who looked disgusted;

"Yo... yo... Luffy, Roman, you guys are setting sail too?"

That was a long nose that wanted to join but was afraid of being rejected;

"My name is Sanji, and I'm not joining your crew because I have reasons for having to work here."

It was a blond man with curly eyebrows, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his eyes filled with tenderness and longing.

'I'm just a reindeer, with antlers, hooves, and a blue nose—'

That was a little reindeer with most of its body exposed, yearning for recognition;

'I want to live!! Take me to the sea!'

That was a woman with tears streaming down her face, crying her heart out in front of her companions;

"I'm really out of options, so I'll help you! I, Franky, accept your invitation to be your shipwright!"

That was a perverted middle-aged man who wiped away his tears and put his sunglasses back on.

"It's so good to be alive! May I join you?"

When the music ended, the truly solitary skeleton calmly stood up.

Unlike their initial naive and enthusiastic beginnings, the Straw Hat crew is now a mature team. Through thick and thin, fighting relentlessly, everyone believes they will persevere...

"Hehehe, my companions! Let's set off for the New World—!!"

Our journey will never end!