Leaving Elbaf, Setting Sail Again!

The fight between Rocks and the two CP0 agents was not suspenseful.

After ten minutes of fighting, the two CP0 agents collapsed on the ground from exhaustion, while Rocks had only expended a large amount of stamina.

However, Rocks was not satisfied with his performance.

It was because the two CP0 agents were already severely injured and unable to move that he had the opportunity to wear them down. In the end, his victory over the two CP0 agents was not a complete one; rather, the two CP0 agents, realizing they had no chance of escape, resolutely took a fatal poison.

Mongge did not stop them.

Stopping CP0 agents from committing suicide was not a simple matter. In any case, he understood the general situation: the person in charge of the CP organization believed that with the disbandment of the White Wolf Pirates, some shelved plans could be restarted.

It wasn't just Garumoro's side that would change.

"It's been over half a year since the pirate crew disbanded."

Mongge's initial thought was to find a place to retire after disbanding the pirate crew, but if he was no longer able to fight, why should he risk his life for some past promises?

But the appearance of the system changed all of that.

Over the past half-year, Mongge felt his body slowly recovering. The integration of body and skill, the awakening of Conqueror's Haki, and finally, in the battle with Rona, Mongge completely surpassed his former self.

Lipri and Rocks were also growing at an astonishing rate.

This world is divided into four seas—East, West, South, and North—by the Grand Line and the Red Line. The Grand Line is a circular ocean area that intersects the Red Line perpendicularly. It is also the most magical and dangerous sea route in the world.

Some call the first half of the Grand Line a paradise for pirates, while others call it a graveyard for pirates.

But regardless, the pirates and Marines active in the first half of the Grand Line are not too powerful.

The latter half of the Grand Line, the New World where Mongge and the others are now, is where the strong reside.

Mongge chose to stay in Elbaf for one reason: the process of forging ships with Adam Wood, drying, and anticorrosion treatment took too long. Even with the craftsmanship of the Giants, building a ship would take several years.

On the other hand, he wanted to train Rocks and Lipri.

The only way to become stronger is to fight strong opponents.

But facing enemies that are too strong all at once is not a fight, but a suicide mission.

Now, Mongge felt that even the weakest, Rocks, was qualified as a crew member.

Of course, pride leads to complacency.

Until Rocks defeated Lipri, he could only be an intern.

With three people on the ship, someone had to do the chores.

After Mongge's group brought Geruz and Healding back to Elbaf, they were warmly welcomed by the Giants.

Especially when they learned that Lipri had single-handedly severely injured three CP0 agents, the old Giant Yoruru was so happy that he drank three large barrels of Green Fairy consecutively. After getting drunk, as if remembering something, he drunkenly shouted that he wanted to challenge Mongge to a duel.

Lipri, of course, would not let the old man challenge her captain, so she decisively knocked Yoruru unconscious, putting him into an infant-like sleep.

At the banquet, Mongge clinked glasses with Harald.

"Harald, I may not be able to keep my promise."

"Oh?"

"I originally planned to stay in Elbaf for two years, waiting for Rocks to grow and Lipri to become stronger before setting sail."

Mongge poured himself a drink with a mug larger than his own body.

"But plans can't keep up with changes."

Mongge smiled and pointed in the direction of the sea: "The sea is calling me. This world has prepared a stage for me. If I refuse it, I would be too tactless."

Mongge's eyes shone brightly.

After the battle with Rona, his affairs in Elbaf would definitely be exposed. If the World Government's army were to attack, Elbaf might not be able to withstand the pressure.

After all, the old monsters of the World Government had long been displeased with the Giants, but they had not yet made up their minds.

Mongge did not want to be the catalyst.

Not at least for now.

"Then what about your ship?"

As the king of Elbaf, what Mongge could think of, Harald could also think of, but there were some things he couldn't say.

"I'll leave it in your care for now."

Mongge laughed heartily. In any case, the ship made of Adam Wood would take a considerable amount of time, especially since Mongge wanted to build a large ship that even Giants like Lipri could easily accommodate, which would take even longer.

Originally, Mongge had not been able to make up his mind, but after Lipri ate the Mini Fruit, the most realistic problem was also solved.

"I'll have to let my old partner work a little harder."

Elbaf had no other ships, so Mongge had to bring out his old partner again, letting his Black Pearl last a while longer.

This might be the Black Pearl's last voyage.

"Garumoro, Linlin will stay in Elbaf for now. She's too large, and the Black Pearl can't accommodate her."

Mongge found the nun Garumoro.

"I'll come to pick her up before the next Winter Solstice Festival in Elbaf."

As long as she wasn't starving, Charlotte Linlin's Gluttony Disease wouldn't easily erupt. Mongge had wanted to bring her along, but considering Charlotte Linlin's weight, Mongge was afraid she would crush his Black Pearl.

The Black Pearl was already so old; it couldn't withstand too much strain.

"Leave it to me."

Garumoro sighed, looking at the white-bearded Mongge.

He wanted to advise him, but didn't know where to start.

"Don't die out there."

"Pfft hahaha, Garumoro, I won't die even if you do."

"...Scram!"

Garumoro's sadness from the previous second vanished. This man was still as annoying as ever!

However, before leaving.

Mongge checked the only quest on his system panel.

[Quest: Defeat Giant King Harald!]

[Unbelievable, the Giant King of Elbaf is willing to have a one-on-one fair duel with you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.]

[Quest Reward: Conqueror's Haki strength increase, cellular activity increase. (Incomplete)]

After fighting Rona, Mongge clearly realized that Haki could only be improved by fighting strong opponents.

With Mongge's current strength, only the world's top powerhouses could put pressure on him.

Ten years ago.

Mongge and Harald had both touched that threshold but couldn't cross it.

Ten years later.

Mongge looked at Harald, Conqueror's Haki surging around him.

"Harald, let's fight!"

"Alright!"

Although he loved peace in his heart, Harald never feared a challenge.

The same Conqueror's Haki ignited around Harald.

Black and red light intertwined and collided.

No one knew the outcome of this battle.

All they knew was that the entire Underworld of Elbaf trembled for three full days.

Then.

Two men, covered in blood, sat on the flattened mountain range, raised their wine cups to drink, and laughed heartily in unison.

A week later.

The White Wolf Pirates left Elbaf.