Inside Laboon's esophagus, Jinbe, carrying bundles of timber, was laughing like a sea lion.
He laughed as he spoke to the group of people around him who were also taking the Geppo.
"These little cuties, Island Whale, are still quite rare, even though there are dozens of them in the Calm Belt."
After all, even among the Sea King, their bloodline is among the most elite.
Not every Sea King can grow to the point where its body is measured in kilometers.
But if Island Whale don't die along the way, they will inevitably grow to a super size of ten kilometers long and four kilometers high!
In terms of height, Island Whale may not be as tall as the 5,000-meter-tall Sea King we saw on Amazon Lily.
But in terms of length, adult Island Whale are among the longest of Sea King.
At this point, Jinbe grinned excitedly.
"In the past, we were always adrift at sea. Later, the Sun Pirates disbanded, and we continued to guard Ryugu Palace, so we never had a chance to have a proper time with these big guys."
But now, haha, we can actually see Island Whale here at Reverse Mountain, and even go inside one's belly like Barbie Q!!!
Unbelievable!
"Yes, creation is truly amazing. A body measured in kilometers— Sea King are really enviable!"
Zephyr hugged the baby in his arms tightly.
"If I were born with the power of Island Whale, I would definitely be number one in the world, hahaha!"
Thankfully, Sea King can't be trained, otherwise, what chance would humans have of survival?
As they spoke, they gradually saw light, and they sped up, rushing into Laboon's stomach in the blink of an eye.
But just as they rushed here...
Watching Rayleigh and Crocus, their noses almost touching... in an incredibly intimate way...
"I'm obsessed (fuck)~~~!"
Jinbe's tongue was even trembling slightly; what an outrageous sight!
Were all the pirates back then this close?
Or were all the legendary male pirates of that era so easy to seduce?!
Nose to nose, forehead to forehead!
These two old men are practically melting into each other's bodies!!!
Especially when Uta and Vivi followed them in, they immediately blindfolded themselves...
Meanwhile, in the center of Fish Stomach Island, Rayleigh and Crocus were facing off...
Large beads of sweat instantly welled up on their foreheads.
"Damn it, that's enough for today. I'll tell you the rest after we eat, or I can have Little Gawain tell you!!!"
Enraged, Rayleigh leaped away.
"Damn it, Rayleigh, you should have tried a different way of talking to me!!!"
Crocus hurriedly turned around and began swinging wildly toward Shakky's location in the distance.
"Haha, isn't this Sister Shakky? Roger always talked about you back then. You were the most beautiful woman in the Rocks Pirates, haha... haha... hehe..."
"Tch~."
Hearing Crocus's flustered greeting, Shakky took a bored drag on her cigarette.
"Stop fooling around, let's go, let's go to the island and wait for the captain!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shakky led a group of people with varying expressions to the island where Crocus was standing.
At this moment, Crocus and Rayleigh stood at opposite ends of the island, quite far apart.
Instead, Shakky gently patted Rayleigh's shoulder.
"Don't take it seriously, tsk, everyone knows you two were just chatting."
However, since everyone is here, let's not talk about such serious issues.
Come on, let's have a drink! And bring Saffron too!
As she spoke, Shakky pointed at Crocus.
That's right, Crocus's name means Saffron, and he does indeed wear Saffron- colored ornaments on his head.
Seeing Shakky's enthusiasm, the awkwardness among the crowd eased slightly, and they gradually got back on track, each finding something to do and setting up the barbecue grill completely.
A group of competitive eaters sat together, their grills taking up almost half the island.
The island in Laboon's stomach where Crocus lived, which was less than 300 square meters to begin with, was now almost entirely filled with timber and various kinds of meat and vegetables.
Meanwhile, Crocus, the old man, gazed greedily at the bottle of wine that Crocodile had placed on the ground not far away.
"Wow, Black Jack, Queen of Hearts, Vignon Brown, you guys have all the good stuff here!"
Tsk tsk, although I've already told Rayleigh this before, I can't help but repeat it again.
As expected of Celestial Dragon's ship, this bottle of liquor alone could buy my entire lighthouse!!!
After saying that, Crocus immediately picked up a bottle of Ace of Spades and took a satisfying gulp.
Meanwhile, Rayleigh put aside the passion he had shown during his conversation with Crocus and quietly surveyed his surroundings.
After glancing at it twice, Crocus frowned.
Where is Gawain?
He nudged the person closest to him with his elbow.
"Didn't Gawain come down with you?"
Just then, Rayleigh vaguely heard a laugh, as if someone was muttering something.
As usual, Yi Xiao closed her eyes and muttered something under her breath.
"I really regret gouging out my eyes; otherwise, I think I might have seen some incredible sights."
I really want to see... um?
"Hey Rayleigh, what did you just say?"
"Shouldn't I be asking you if you said anything strange just now?!"
Rayleigh's eyebrows were practically standing on end in frustration, and he pounded Xiao's chest.
Why didn't Gawain come down with you?
"Oh, sir, he's chatting with this Island Whale, and Princess Shirahoshi is acting as his translator."
Meanwhile, outside the whale.
Gawain was lying next to Laboon's hearing organs and spoke to Laboon.
"I want to... no, I'll take you to find him myself!"
Buzz buzz buzz!!!
The instant Gawain finished speaking, the entire fish, Laboon, let out its longest howl in nearly thirty years!
He excitedly turned around in the water, and it took several minutes before he calmed down again.
At this point, we should be able to see the difference between Laboon's intelligence and that of humans.
Laboon can understand Gawain, but Gawain can't understand Laboon. That's a clear case of intellectual superiority, isn't it?
Animals aren't unintelligent; they just don't want to be as intelligent as humans.
In the sea, Shirahoshi struggled towards Gawain's location while translating for Gawain.
"Laboon was very excited, but at the same time he was also very worried. He said that although our ship was very big, it still couldn't fit him!"
So he wanted to know, "How are you going to take it to see Mr. Brook, the musician?"
After finishing the translation, Shirahoshi complained to Gawain.
"My lord, my lord, don't just focus on taking care of the big fish, please take care of this little fish of mine too."
Carry me up, carry me up~~~."
"Haha, of course."
Listening to the ten-meter-long little fish's coquettish whining, Gawain tapped his head, then hovered above Shirahoshi's head and grabbed Shirahoshi's raised hand.
Then, Gawain picked up Shirahoshi and shook the seawater off Shirahoshi in the air. Shirahoshi also swung her tail in response.
After clearing away the seawater, Gawain's body instantly transformed into a black lightning giant.
Under Gawain's active control, the Inazuma covered in Armament Haki can protect Shirahoshi from Inazuma damage.
Since the opponent's Armament Haki can prevent elemental damage from affecting them.
His own Armament Haki also prevents his elements from being used against his friends or himself.
And so, Shirahoshi sat in Gawain's lap as she had wished.
Resting her little head against Gawain 'Gawain chest, Shirahoshi blushed as she enjoyed the close contact with him.
Previously, she had always been lifted up by Gawain; this was the first time she had truly enjoyed being hugged.
Gawain, holding Shirahoshi, came onto Laboon's body.
With one arm around Shirahoshi, Gawain used the other hand to tap Laboon's body.
"Don't worry, Laboon."
Gawain said gently.
"You don't have to sit on my ship; you just need to sail alongside the Dark Bird Ship."
With you, if we encounter any unavoidable danger, everyone on the Dark Bird Ship can hide inside your belly and dive into the deep sea.
"Your physique is perfectly suited to this ocean, little one."
"Waaaaah!"
Upon hearing this, Laboon excitedly swished its tail.
I got praised!!!
Even without a translator, Gawain knew what Laboon had said at that moment, and he continued speaking to Laboon.
"It was almost fifty years ago when you parted ways with your family, the Rumbar Pirates."
With your intelligence, you should have realized what had happened long ago.
Even if they return to your side, given their lifespan, they are now at the age of old age, or even approaching the end.
However, fate has been kind to them. Brook ate the Revive-Revive Fruit), and not only has he lived to this day, he might even send you, who has a lifespan of about six hundred years, to your death..."
"Huh?!!"
Laboon was a little surprised at that moment, but at the same time he was even happier!
Does this lightning-powered being mean that he has an immortal family member?!
With Poseidon Neptune vouching for me, this guy definitely wouldn't lie to me!
In addition, she also had a responsibility to follow the Poseidon, and the Poseidon King also hoped that she would stay by her side.
Since that's the case...
Laboon's eyes narrowed sharply; in that instant, he was ready for a long voyage!
Even when it loses its target, it can still keep crashing into the Red Line, even if it's just for unrealistic fantasies.
Now that he has a clear goal, does he not even dare to set sail?!
And so, Laboon and Gawain easily reached an agreement on their future voyage plans.
Over the next ten minutes, Gawain also shared the future flight path with Laboon.
They will set their sights on Windmill Village in the Goa Kingdom of the East Blue. Once they reach there, they will return to the Grand Line and search for their former family, the last remaining musician of the Rumbar Pirates!
But...
Looking at the Red Line, the wise Laboon was a little troubled.
With my physique, climbing a mountain would be even more unbelievable than crashing into one...
Clearly, Laboon, who had never witnessed Fujitora's strength, was still somewhat incredulous that he had managed to cross the Red Line.
In short, aside from this point, Laboon has clearly joined Gawain's team!
Imagine this: there's information about Brook here, and there's also Poseidon's seduction.
Is it possible that Laboon won't join?
After finalizing the matter of Laboon joining, Gawain sent the people on the Dark Bird Ship to deliver a lot of snacks to Laboon.
These are land animals that Laboon rarely eats, such as cattle, sheep, and rabbits.
As for Gawain, while Laboon was eating, he took Shirahoshi and entered Laboon's body.
On the island in his stomach, an Inazuma struck hard, and then Gawain placed Shirahoshi on the land not far away.
Watching the two men land so stylishly, Crocus couldn't help but push up his glasses.
"The Mermaid Princess, tsk tsk!"
With Rayleigh around, you must know her identity.
Saint Gawain, impressive! He dares to openly bring someone like that by his side!
"Oh?"
Gawain was somewhat surprised by Crocus's words; this old man was quite enthusiastic.
Gawain responded to his enthusiasm with a smile.
"This must be Mr. Crocus, right? I've heard so much about you, haha."
As for Shirahoshi's matter, what is there to be afraid of?
Weapons should not define any life. Regardless of Poseidon's identity, Shirahoshi is still a child who needs happiness.
As they were talking, Gawain walked to the center of the group, picked up a bottle of wine, and raised it to everyone.
"Come, come, the banquet and fine wine are right in front of us, now is not the time to talk about serious matters!"
Let's drink first, let's enjoy ourselves. Life is full of pressure, there's no need to continue that at the banquet.
Cheers, everyone!!!
"Cheers, sir!"
"Haha, Chels!"
"Sir, well done!"
"Drink this cup to the brim!"
"I wish I had a pair of eyes so that I could see everything that has happened. I used to think the world was full of suffering, but I hope I can just wait a little longer!"
"Hey, little brother Yixiao, how about letting Sister Kureha give you a new pair of eyes?"
"Oh? Absolutely not! I was just saying it casually, cough cough..."
"Haha, Saint Gawain, you really do have a bit of Roger's look about you."
No wonder Rayleigh values you so much! Let this old man have a drink with you too!
The last sentence was spoken by Crocus, who hadn't really wanted to accept Gawain's drink.
But after hearing what was truly drunken talk between crew members, and witnessing firsthand that Gawain, a Celestial Dragon, did not treat Rayleigh and his crew as slaves or subordinates, he realized that...
Crocus felt much relieved.
Although he chose to toast, his hesitation made him slow down considerably.
When Gawain and his group put down their cups, Crocus had just picked them up.
Just as Crocus raised his glass to drink, Gawain picked up a second bottle of wine and continued speaking to everyone with a smile.
"There is another piece of good news to share with everyone at today's banquet."
Just now, our team gained a new member!
When Gawain said this, Crocus, who was drinking, paused slightly.
What's going on? There's just been an extra crew member?
Damn it, this brat Gawain is going too far! He hasn't even agreed to join yet!
Don't think that Rayleigh's two sentences alone will be enough to make him decide to join!
If Rayleigh's persuasive skills were that powerful, then Roger wouldn't be the Pirate King.
Just as Crocus was thinking this, Gawain continued speaking.
"Let's toast our newest member with our second glass of wine today!"
Our newest member is Laboon. Just now, this giant little guy agreed to follow the Dark Bird Ship and adventure the world with us!
Cheers!!!"
"Puff!!!?!?!?!!!"
Honestly, Crocus had never looked like this in his entire life...
The remaining half-bottle of liquor felt like a knife, slicing viciously down his throat...
The spray of beer made Hancock, a girl like her, quickly dodge to the side.
The men looked at Crocus with surprise.
Especially Rayleigh, when he heard Gawain's words, he couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
As expected of Gawain, he never takes the usual path!
While he was still thinking about catching people, Gawain returned to his original intention and started fishing!
Good fishing! Good fishing!!!
Rayleigh was the first to rush to Crocus's side, laughing wildly as he patted Crocus on the shoulder.
"Quickly, someone come here! Hahaha, quickly treat this old man who almost drowned in the wine!"
Sister Kureha, hahaha, he needs treatment, hahaha!!!
"Don't touch me, cough cough, I'm a doctor myself, cough cough cough!!!"
Crocus choked so badly that tears streamed down his face.
As I just mentioned, Princess Shirahoshi is Poseidon, and including Laboon, which Sea King could resist Poseidon?
And so, at this moment, Crocus's resentment slowly faded.
His coughing gaze as he looked at Gawain was filled with a clear, bold message.
You young man, you have no sportsmanship!!!