Reunion! The Easygoing Red-Haired!

The Bear Claw Bubble raced through the sky.

Hawk Eyes watched with great interest as the islands receded into the distance and disappeared from their sight.

"Ian, you wouldn't happen to have a spy in the Red-Haired Pirates, would you?"

He laughed and said, "Otherwise, how could we have found their whereabouts so quickly?"

"No need."

Ian simply replied, "The Red-Haired Pirates have never concealed their whereabouts."

"So, how much longer?! I want dessert!"

Aunt Linlin's mouth was already drooling.

Luffy from the New World all the way to the West Blue to find the Cross Guild.

After resolving the matter with the Cross Guild, she didn't linger and set off again without stopping to find the Red-Haired Pirates. Indeed, she hadn't eaten sweets for a long time.

It's no exaggeration to say that if Aunt Linlin were a machine, then desserts would be her engine.

Without enough desserts, she felt like she was shrinking.

"It'll be soon."

The bear, acting as the vehicle, said, "It'll only take about half an hour at most."

To be fair, the distance between the Red-Haired Pirates' location and the Cross Guild's stronghold is quite far, almost spanning half of the West Blue.

Even with the speed of flight granted by the bear's abilities, the group still flew in the sky for two full days.

It's perfectly normal for Aunt Linlin to feel incredibly thirsty; in fact, the fact that she hasn't gone berserk yet is a testament to the significant progress she's made in her cultivation over the past few years.

"Mama, Mama!"

Upon hearing that they were almost there, Aunt Linlin suddenly burst into laughter for no apparent reason.

She glanced at Ian casually.

It's certainly painful to experience one's own misfortune, but seeing more people suffer the same fate can bring a great deal of comfort.

Aunt Linlin was initially furious about being kidnapped by Ian.

However, after seeing that Crocodile and Moria had been killed by Ian at the Cross Guild, her anger dissipated considerably.

They're even starting to look forward to what kind of conflict will erupt when Ian encounters the Red-Haired Pirates.

In Aunt Linlin's eyes, since that Red-Haired kid is Roger's successor, his personality should naturally be similar to Roger's, right?

We will never yield, no matter how formidable the enemy we face.

If a guy like that runs into Ian, hehe, there's bound to be a good show.

Aunt Linlin was so looking forward to it.

Hearing that they were very close, Uta clenched her fists slightly, her expression becoming complicated.

We'll finally meet again.

What should we say to each other after so many years?

The Red-Haired Pirates are currently holding a banquet in a small town.

They have been staying in this small town for several days.

Drifting on the sea year-round is a tough job, since the ocean is always the same and the food you carry can't be considered fresh, even with a refrigerator.

It's better to be on land.

After each long voyage, they would stay on an island for a while to enjoy themselves.

This time was no exception.

The largest tavern in this port town has been completely booked by the Red-Haired Pirates.

The Red-Haired Pirates never engage in arson, murder, or looting, but they are not exactly poor either.

There are just too many brainless pirates in this world. Even with a bounty of over a billion, Shanks still dares to shout and provoke them.

Thanks to the contributions of these colleagues alone, the Red-Haired Pirates could live a very comfortable life.

The sniper on the ship Yasopp, was standing shirtless on the bar, swaying his body seductively.

The pirates in the crew screamed, cheering and clapping for him.

Even the Red-Haired was laughing so hard tears were almost streaming down his face.

The pub owner, quietly wiping glasses behind the bar, couldn't help but chuckle.

When I first saw the Red-Haired Pirates, I was terrified.

However, after getting to know them better, I found that they were actually very easy to get along with.

Even Red-Haired, the notorious pirate with a bounty of over a billion, was completely unpretentious. He spoke to them in a very friendly manner, and when he joked around, he was no different from a good buddy next door.

That's really amazing.

To be high up without being condescending is a quality not everyone possesses.

If all the world's great figures were this humble, the world would be an incredibly wonderful place.

The change happened very suddenly.

The Red-Haired, who had been laughing heartily just moments before, suddenly looked up.

Then the tavern owner, who was wiping the glasses, felt a sudden heaviness on his head and collapsed to the ground.

He wasn't the only one who fell; in an instant, this once bustling port town became deathly silent.

"Shanks!"

Deputy Commander Beckman's voice was filled with utter astonishment.

"It seems this old friend doesn't want anyone to know he's here!"

The Red-Haired lowered his head. "Yasopp!"

"Captain!"

Yasopp was just dancing, now held two guns in his hands. He asked seriously, "Want to fight?"

But the Red-Haired shook his head.

"Although it's not the best thing to do, let's bring out all the boss's treasured wines!"

He smirked, "The banquet needs to be expanded!"

"Ah?"

One of the world's top snipers twitched at the corner of his mouth.

Is this the time to hold a banquet?

To cover his tracks, that guy knocked everyone in the entire town unconscious in an instant!

Just then, a muffled thud came from outside the tavern.

Then someone pushed the door open and came in.

"It has indeed been many years, hasn't it, Shanks?"

Ian looked at the Red-Haired man sitting at the bar, raising his glass towards him, and couldn't help but smile and speak.

"It's been six or seven years, hasn't it?"

The pirates of the Red-Haired Pirates all looked at Ian with great wariness, but Shanks Red-Haired laughed and said, "The boy from back then has now become a fully mature man!"

Beckman looked extremely grim.

Because he saw the girl following closely behind Ian as he walked in.

Not only him, but everyone in the Red-Haired Pirates' expression changed.

Uta!

That little girl from back then has now grown into a graceful and beautiful young woman.

But the look in those bright eyes was so cold.

"..."

The smile on Red-Haired' face froze, and he subconsciously glanced at his daughter, but quickly looked away the next second, afraid of meeting Uta's gaze.

"Ian,"

His expression suddenly turned cold. "Why did you bring this girl along? Didn't I tell you? Don't let her appear in front of me again."

Uta's lips immediately curled into a slight sneer, a surge of anger rising from the depths of her heart. She couldn't help but sneer, "I told you, Ian, what's the point of talking to these guys? Just kill them!"

"Kill them?"

Beckman instantly became alert, his already sharp eyes locking onto Ian. "Ian, what exactly is your purpose in coming here?"

"My purpose?"

Ian smiled.

The tavern door behind them was pushed open once again.

"My advice is, don't rush, let's have a proper chat first."

Hawk Eyes said as he walked in, "Otherwise, the outcome might not be so good."

"Hawk Eyes..."

Beckman was not surprised.

His Observation Haki was equally impressive; he had already sensed these guys when they arrived.

"Mama, Mama! I think, how about we just start fighting?"

A wild, unrestrained laugh came from outside.

"Damn it! Why is this door so small!"

A giant hand reached in from outside the door, grabbed the door frame, and with a gentle pull, tore the entire wall apart.

Then a large woman walked in from outside.

"Um?"

Aunt Linlin looked down at the Red-Haired, her brows furrowing slightly.

So strong!

This red-haired brat possesses an aura that is in no way inferior to that bastard Hawk Eyes!

Ian, that bastard, was absolutely right.

This brat has truly acquired power that rivals hers.

"Hey! No way!"

Yasopp, carrying several buckets of wine, walked out from backstage and instantly broke out in a sweat.

"Charlotte Linlin?"

Why is this woman here?

Mihawk is one thing, he and Ian do have a close relationship, but what's with Charlotte Lin Lin?

"Yo! Mihawk!"

As the entire Red-Haired Pirates fell silent, Red-Haired calmly spoke up, "It's been a long time since we last met, hasn't it?"

"It's amazing you can still laugh now."

Hawk Eyes sighed.

At that moment, another man walked in through the gap in the wall that Aunt Linlin had yanked open.

With his white hair and beard, but still full of energy, Ryde calmly surveyed the members of the Red-Haired Pirates.

Finally, the gaze settled on the Red-Haired.

Just as Ian said, he has fully grown into a man worthy of that straw Straw Hat.

"Patrick Redfield!"

Raki Luke was drenched in sweat. "What day is it today? Monsters are popping up one after another!"

The Beasts Pirates represented by Ian, the Charlotte Family represented by Charlotte Linlin, the Cross Guild represented by Redfield, and the pirate Hawk Eyes.

In addition, there's the Red-Haired Pirates.

With the exception of Whitebeard, almost all the prominent figures in the pirate world have now gathered here.

This is bad!

The situation is definitely not looking good!

"So,"

Red-Haired scratched his head, looking somewhat bewildered, and asked, "Ian, what's going on? Surely you haven't teamed up with the Charlotte Family and the Cross Guild to wipe us out, have you?"

"Simply put,"

Hawk Eyes announced, "I've joined the Beasts Pirates."

"What?"

Yasopp's meticulously styled dreadlocks were almost standing on end from the pressure on his scalp. "Hawk Eyes! You've become Ian's subordinate!"

Are you kidding me!

This guy is the captain's nemesis, the world's greatest swordsman, the pinnacle of all swordsmen!

How could a proud and aloof eagle one day bow its head to someone?

Could it be that...

Beckman considered a terrifying possibility, which made his voice hoarse, "Has the Charlotte Family and the Cross Guild also submitted to the Beasts Pirates?"

No, not at all.

Hawk Eyes shook his head.

The Red-Haired Pirates finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If the Charlotte Family and the Cross Guild are conquered by the Beasts Pirates, then they probably won't be able to escape unscathed either.

"But,"

Hawk Eyes added, "Charlotte Linlin and Ryde were indeed coerced by the captain to come here."

Beckman silently stubbed out the cigarette he had in his mouth.

Raki Lu suddenly found the meat in his mouth unpalatable.

"How can you call it coercion, Mihawk?"

Ian corrected, "It's just that we've reached cooperation agreements with the Charlotte Family and the Cross Guild. Aunt Linlin and Senior Ryde are acting with us for the sake of this cooperation."

Yasopp's lips twitched slightly.

Not to mention the Charlotte Family, who doesn't know about the feud between the Cross Guild and the Beasts Pirates? Moria wished he could grind Ian and Kaido to dust.

How can such cooperation be achieved under normal circumstances?

In this situation, no one would believe Ian didn't use force, right?

"Oh, I see!"

But one guy believed it, Red-Haired laughed heartily, "That's quite something, Ian. So, you're here to seek cooperation with us now too?"

Of course.

Ian smiled and said, "I plan to have a final battle with the World Government soon, so I intend to win over all the forces on the high seas that I can."

"Oh?"

The Red-Haired's eyes lit up instantly. "Has it gotten to this point?"

That's about enough.

Ian said, "I don't want to wait any longer, and the World Government doesn't want to wait any longer either."

Is that so?

The Red-Haired nodded slightly.

"Besides finding some helpers, the second objective is also to eliminate any individuals who might interfere with my final battle with the government."

Ian bluntly stated, "Shanks, you understand, right? If we're at a crucial moment in the fight with the government, and some troublemakers suddenly show up, wouldn't that be incredibly annoying, like flies?"

Yasopp felt a chill down his back.

They realized that if they couldn't help Ian fight the World Government, they would be swatted like flies by this guy.

One can imagine what Charlotte Linlin and Redfield had gone through before.

"Hahaha! That's absolutely right!"

But Shanks, like a fool, completely missed Ian's implication and just laughed, "It's really annoying when someone comes to interfere at the crucial moment of a battle!"

"So, Shanks,"

Ian looked at the man. "What's your answer?"

"Sure!"

Red-Haired didn't hesitate.

"What?"

Aunt Linlin was horrified.

You agreed just like that?

Does this brat have even a shred of backbone he inherited from Roger?

Uta's expression was even more strange, seemingly both annoyed and relieved.

However, Hawk Eyes did breathe a long sigh of relief.

My energy is almost depleted... I still owe two chapters... I need to adjust my sleep schedule tomorrow...