Uta and Luffy! The Red-Haired Pirates! The Impending Meeting

The Golden Flying Dragon cruised across the East Blue Sea.

On the deck of the large ship, Zoro and Kuina were training.

Physical fitness is the foundation of everything!

The stern teacher Jack, was giving a loud lecture. "Whether you're a swordsman, a martial artist, or an ability user, whether you're skilled in swordsmanship, physical techniques, or abilities, the foundation of everything is physical fitness!"

"True strength lies in physical power!"

"So! Don't stop! Continue until you can't move a single finger, absolutely do not stop!"

Zoro and Kuina, with sandbags strapped to their feet, were running laps around the wide deck, panting heavily.

"It's still a long way off."

Luo sighed from the side.

Zoro and Kuina are too weak to be qualified to practice the Six Powers. To put it bluntly, they are probably the weakest among the thousands of pirates on the Golden Flying Dragon.

We still need to start practicing from the very basics.

However, just looking at their figures, which were clearly nearing their physical limits and swaying precariously, yet still maintaining a firm pace, Luo knew that they wouldn't remain weak forever. On the contrary, they would definitely become strong.

On the other side, Enel was practicing the Six Powers.

The Six Powers are the prerequisite skills for Haki, Tekkai is a degraded form of Armament Haki. He is not far from mastering Haki.

Ian has finally finished his long training with Hawk Eyes.

Because he felt that his cultivation had reached its peak.

Almost there.

It's just one final push away.

This breakthrough can no longer be achieved through sparring with Hawk Eyes.

Ian needs an opponent.

An opponent stronger than him, capable of putting immense pressure on him.

Thinking of this, Ian looked up at Hawk Eyes with a hint of regret.

He's playing chess with Hawk Eyes.

To be fair, Mihawk is quite cultured. He can readily draw upon the literature and history of various countries, and his chess skills are also superb. He's a very cultured pirate.

At that moment, the cultured pirate noticed Ian's strange gaze.

Hawk Eyes frowned instantly.

What's with that bastard's look?

Isn't it clear whose disadvantage they are now?

"General."

Mihawk moved his piece and checkmated Ian in one move.

"Tsk."

Ian shook his head, put down the chess piece, and said with some sigh, "If only Mihawk, your chess skills were as strong as yours."

Hawk Eyes's forehead veins throbbed instantly. "You bastard, do you want to duel me?"

Ian said dejectedly, "Forget it, Mihawk, you're still a little short."

That bastard!

Hawk Eyes really wanted to draw his knife and chop someone up.

Why do you act like you won?

"It's my turn! It's my turn!"

Hawk Eyes was shoved aside, and Yamato, sat down opposite Ian. The white-haired girl grinned and crossed her arms, pretending to be an expert, "Ian! I won't lose as easily as Mihawk!"

"I won!"

Hawk Eyes was practically gritting his teeth.

Everyone on this ship is so infuriating.

"You should probably just forget about it."

Ian rolled his eyes.

What are you pretending for if you've never won a single game?

I've never lost a single best-of-five series against her.

Hancock, who had been sitting obediently beside him, couldn't help but add fuel to the fire, "Ian, teach her a lesson."

"They're here!"

Yamato and imposing move.

"I just can't do anything with you."

Ian sighed and moved the chess piece.

"Hey-hey!"

Yamato laughs strangely.

Hancock whispered advice to Ian in his ear.

Hawk Eyes watched this scene and suddenly pursed his lips, feeling as if he had lost.

The Kingdom of Goa, located on Tono Island in the East Blue, is a country with a certain reputation throughout the East Blue.

Because of the strict population segregation system, all the poor were driven to a slum called "Garbage Mountain" outside the city, resulting in a remarkably clean city, almost spotless and spotless, known as the most beautiful country in the East Blue. Even the Sorbet Kingdom in the South Sea was learning from this country.

The country's overall topography consists of a coastal capital city that forms the main body of the country, partially surrounded by a ring of towering, continuous mountain ranges.

Beyond the mountains, on the eastern coast, lies a small village.

The village was named Foosha Village because of a tall windmill that stands at the entrance of the village.

Few people know that from this small, unknown village on the sea, two extraordinary figures emerged.

And then, an even more remarkable person will emerge.

And now.

On the shore of the village, two little devils stood side by side.

"The target is the reef in the distance!"

The girl wore a white dress, and her hair was very distinctive, red on the right and white on the left. She had big, round eyes that seemed to be scheming something. Overall, she was quite cute.

She pointed to a protruding reef in the sea not far away, "The person who swims there first and then back is the winner!"

"Oh! I'm sure I'll win!"

The boy next to her looked a little younger than her, with a round face and a simple, honest appearance.

"Alright! Then, I'll count down from three to two and start!"

The girl gave a sly smile and prepared to jump into the water from the shore.

The boy followed suit, blowing hot air from his nostrils, "Come on!"

"Three, two..."

The countdown was about to end when the girl suddenly turned around, "Ah! Shanks!"

"Huh?"

The boy turned around instinctively.

Then.

"One."

Thump.

The sound of water entering.

"Shanks? Where is Shanks?"

The boy hadn't reacted yet, staring blankly back at the sky.

"Uta! Shanks isn't here—wait!!"

When he turned around, he found that his companion, who had been swimming alongside him, had already swum quite far ahead.

"How despicable, Uta!!"

Shouting loudly, the boy leaped into the water and swam forward with all his might. He shouted defiantly, "But I won't lose! I swim as fast as a swordfish!"

He also knew that swordfish swim very fast.

The girl in front of me grinned.

That idiot never learns from his mistakes.

She was older than the boy and had been sailing with the Red-Haired Pirates for many years, so her physique was definitely outstanding among her peers. In the end, she swam to the reef in front of her with a huge advantage.

But.

"Hey!"

The girl didn't turn back; instead, she froze in shock.

Even after the boy had swum to the rocks, she was still staring blankly into the distance.

"Hehehe! Uta! Can't swim anymore?"

The boy climbed onto the rocks, feeling confident of victory.

But.

"Luffy! Look!"

The girl pointed anxiously at the sea.

"Huh?"

The village boy looked up blankly at the distant sea.

Boat.

He spotted a ship rapidly approaching.

"Oh!!"

The boy's eyes immediately lit up, and he exclaimed in surprise, "What a huge ship! It's even bigger than Shanks' ship! There are skulls painted on the sails, it's a pirate ship! Pirates are coming!"

"Fool!"

Uta was furious. "You don't understand anything at all!"

She said with a serious expression, "That's the Golden Flying Dragon! Ian of the Scorched Sky has arrived!"

She is eight years old this year. Ever since Shanks found her, she has been sailing with the Red-Haired Pirates and is no stranger to the monsters of the New World.

"The Golden Flying Dragon? Ian of the Scorched Sky?"

Luffy tilted his head and blinked, looking confused.

"Idiot! I'm an idiot for telling you all this!"

Uta was furious.

"Let's go back and tell Shanks!"

"Oh oh!"

Luffy belatedly nodded repeatedly, "That's right! We need to tell Shanks that pirates are coming!"

He suddenly became excited, "This time I'm determined to fight alongside them!"

"Idiot! I already told you, that's Ian of the Scorched Sky!"

The girl jumped into the sea, then added, "If anyone's going to fight, it'll be me! Luffy's too weak!"

"How is that possible! Uta is too weak! My punches are as powerful as bullets!"

"Are these bullets completely ineffective?"

The two bickered as they swam quickly toward the shore.

I don't know if they were even nervous.

The two children were indeed quite fit; they quickly swam to shore and then dashed off into the village.

They rushed forward blindly, ignoring anyone who greeted them along the way, and drove straight to the village bar.

Just then, the bar door was pushed open from the inside.

A red-haired man walked out of the door.

Behind him, the officers of the Red-Haired Pirates followed closely.

"Shanks— "

Uta was panting.

"Pirates are coming!"

Luffy shouted, "Uta said it's some kind of yellow flying insect!"

"It's the Golden Flying Dragon, you idiot!"

Uta gave him a shove, annoyed. "Besides, this is what I'm going to tell Shanks!"

The girl exclaimed quickly, "Shanks! Ian of the Scorched Sky is here!!"

Is that so?

Red-Haired smiled slightly, bent down and ruffled the two kids' heads. "I understand, thank you for the information."

"Hey-hey!"

Luffy smiled proudly, his chest puffed out high.

"Shanks!"

Uta shouted, "I want to fight alongside you too!"

"Fighting?"

Red-Haired chuckled. "There's no fighting. You guys go play somewhere else."

"Huh?"

Both children were taken aback.

"Let's go,"

The Red-Haired man flicked his black cloak, "Let's go see Ian of the Scorched Sky, the one I've been wanting to meet for a long time. And by the way,"

"Let's welcome an old friend."

"Oh!"

So, the Red-Haired Pirates moved towards the coast in large numbers.

Uta and Luffy exchanged a glance, then followed without hesitation.

They were very curious!

The enormous ship slowly approached and gradually drew near the port.

Hawk Eyes looked at the familiar pirate ship on the dock, somewhat surprised. "Has Red-Haired been staying here all this time?"

He looked into the distance and confirmed that it was just an ordinary little village.

"They're probably looking for something."

Ian chuckled softly.

Are they here to see Ace, or Nika?

That remains to be seen.

"The Red-Haired Pirates!"

Behind him, Jack's expression was grave. "This cannot be taken lightly."

Are they very powerful?

Zoro, who had just boarded the ship, knew very little about the sea.

"The Red-Haired Pirates are the pirate group on the high seas that is closest to the Emperors."

Black Maria explained, "Captain Red-Haired Shanks is a true powerhouse who can go toe-to-toe with Hawk Eyes."

"Oh!"

Zoro instantly understood, "So, he's not as strong Ian?"

Hawk Eyes's eye twitched.

Kid, you'd better get stronger sooner before you challenge me.

The Golden Flying Dragon came to a stop at the dock.

Then, a group of people also came along the main road in the village and walked onto the dock.

Ian stared at the man wearing Straw Hat who was walking at the front.

Her attire was simply a white shirt and brown wide-leg pants, but...

"Haki domineering."

Ian's lips curled into a smile.

The Red-Haired man, his hand on the hilt of his sword, also looked up, and their eyes met.

Smiles bloomed on both of their faces at the same time.

The next moment.

Ian leaped into the air, golden flames enveloping him, and Surtur, who had been perched on his shoulder, flew into his hand.

The Golden Heavenly God, wielding a golden sword, fell.

Red-Haired- haired Shanks drew his Famous Sword, and even more exaggerated black Inazuma bolts than Hawk Eyes's erupted from the blade in all directions.

Boom!!

The golden sword clashed with the jet-black Famous Sword, sending a violent wind raging in all directions.

Behind Red-Haired, Ben Beckman slowly raised his right hand, his Haki surging to form a shield that blocked the Shockwave heading towards Foosha Village.

"Oh!!"

Luffy was secretly following behind, watched this scene and his eyes lit up. "Amazing!!"

"Shanks!!"

Uta, on the other hand, seemed a little nervous.

Even she knew how powerful Ian of the Scorched Sky was!

His bounty is almost twice that of Shanks!

Although I don't believe Shanks will lose, I'm still worried.

After a brief collision, the two quickly withdrew their contact.

Red-Haired took a few steps back, while Ian used the momentum to lightly revert to human form and land on the ship's side.

"A truly impressive display of Haki."

Ian praised, "As expected of Red-Haired Shanks."

It's still a bit of a pity.

Red-Haired are not a suitable candidate either.

Red-Haired laughed and said, "Your power is... it's ridiculously strong. Anyway,"

Would you like some alcohol?

I don't know the background or context of his two sentences.

"OK."

However, Ian readily agreed.

Since Red-Haired doesn't want to fight, and since there's no need to fight at all, then let's not fight.

"Mihawk, what about you?"

Red-Haired then looked at Hawk Eyes, who was standing not far from Ian.

"I'm not interested in bad wine."

Hawk Eyes snorted.

"Hahaha! I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

So later, at the village bar.

"Miss Makino!"

Red-Haired was already quite drunk. "Bring on all the wine!"

"OK."

The tavern owner was a little scared.

Now, her little tavern is filled with extraordinary monsters.

Red-Haired Shanks, Dracule Mihawk, Ian of the Scorched Sky.

The strongest pirates under the Emperor are almost all here.

"So, you're all here to see Shiki?"

Red-Haired handed drinks to Ian and Hawk Eyes while asking them with a grin.

"One of the strongest swordsmen of the last era,"

Hawk Eyes's lips curled slightly. "Of course, they are an opponent we cannot afford to miss."

"Senior Golden Lion has gone too far,"

Ian shrugged. "Our business has been greatly affected."

This isn't made up; the East Blue is also a major sales market for the Beasts Pirates' weapons.

Everyone's too scared of the Golden Lion to be in any mood for fighting.

"Haha, actually I'm looking for him too,"

Red-Haired let out a hiccup. "That was definitely a bit too much."

"Are you looking for him?"

Hawk Eyes was somewhat surprised, "Looking for him here?"

"Hahaha,"

Red-Haired laughed dismissively, "I have my own information channels."

Ian's lips curled slightly.

They're probably cooperating with the government, using the World Government's intelligence channels.

"However, I really didn't expect that we would actually be able to enjoy drinks together."

Ian suddenly said, "When Rayleigh first met me, he wanted nothing more than to kill me."

"That's true."

Red-Haired down the sake bottle, her eyes shifting slightly. "Oden was indeed a good friend of mine."

The atmosphere in the tavern suddenly changed.

Outside the tavern.

"That guy seems pretty good!"

Luffy suddenly spoke up, seemingly lost in thought.

The members of the Red-Haired Pirates guarded the tavern, preventing them from entering; they could only chat outside.

"He's definitely not as good as Shanks!"

In Uta's heart, Shanks is the strongest.

"How is that possible!"

Another voice suddenly rang out, "Red-Haired and Hawk Eyes are about the same strength, but Ian is stronger than Hawk Eyes! So Ian is definitely stronger than Red-Haired!"

A very clear logical chain.

"What!"

Uta instantly bristled and angrily turned his head away.

Then she saw a Moss Head, who looked about the same age as her, and another older girl with blue hair next to her.

"That's exactly right!"

Zoro asked matter-of-factly, "Did Red-Haired beat Hawk Eyes?"

"This--"

Uta was at a loss for words.

She witnessed Shanks and Hawk Eyes's duel firsthand, and it was indeed a close match.

Do you want to get beaten up?

Unable to think of a rebuttal, Uta, driven by rage, raised his fist.

"Go ahead and give it a try!"

Zoro showed no weakness.

"Luffy! Come help me!"

"Kuina! Don't come to help!"

They both heard each other's voices at the same time, and then both froze in surprise.

What a despicable woman!

What an innocent little brat!

That's what they both thought.

Then, war!

At the same time, in the mountains outside the Foosha Village.

"Ace! Stop messing around! We've searched enough! We should run!"

A plump woman was carrying a small demon on her shoulder, followed by a group of smoky-looking people, and they were hurrying down the mountain.

Do you know how dangerous the situation is right now?

"Dadan! Let me go!"

The little demon on the woman's shoulder was still struggling desperately, crying out, "I have to save Sabo!"

"What are you trying to save?!"

The woman said irritably, "Now we need to save ourselves!"

"I thought your cronies were in some kind of danger, and I searched for them in the city for so long, but it turns out that kid is a nobleman! He's already escaped to a ship at sea with his parents and other nobles! He's much safer than us!"

"We need to get out to sea quickly! Otherwise, who knows when the Golden Lion will come!"

"No!"

The kid persisted, "Sabo's parents treated him very badly! I must go and save him!"

"Who cares about you! I just want to live!"

Dadan ignored him completely and loudly ordered his men, "Men, hurry down the mountain! We need to get a boat from Foosha Village!"

"Yes!"

The underlings responded loudly.

Dadan felt a pang of emotion.

Times have changed, my family; even mountain bandits are being forced to go to sea.

Garp, what the hell are you doing? Hurry up and take care of that Golden Lion guy!

Otherwise, how can I take care of your grandson in peace?

As they hurriedly descended the mountain, somewhere in the sky above the East Blue Sea...

"Hehehehe, which country should we visit next?"

The Flying Lion flipped through a thick stack of documents.

Suddenly, he noticed a certain country.

"Hmm? Celestial Dragons, you were originally going to visit this country? Interesting, the most beautiful country in the East Blue? Heh heh heh! Then let me destroy you!"

I had to go out today, otherwise I would definitely have been acquitted.

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