The Weak Don't Even Get to Choose How They Die!
North Blue, Minion Island.
Trafalgar Law strolled across the island, quietly observing the surrounding landscape, a hint of reminiscence and melancholy in his expression.
Seven years ago, he obtained the [Op-Op Fruit] on this island, which cured his body, which was severely eroded by the Lead Disease, almost like giving him a new life on this island.
But for every new life, another dies.
On the Minion Island, Ro lost the most important man in his life.
Luo never expected that he would return to Minion Island seven years later.
And she returned to the Minion Island for something related to that man.
"Corazon..."
Luo silently uttered the man's name— Donquixote Rosinante —in his heart.
"I will definitely get my hands on that [Calm-Calm Fruit]!"
Donquixote Rosinante, Paramecia Calm-Calm Fruit Devil Fruit User with the ability to create a special "field" that completely isolates sound from both inside and outside.
It's really hard to say how much Law referenced the effects of the Silent- Calm-Calm Fruit during the development of his Op-Op Fruit).
But anyway.
The [Calm-Calm Fruit] is of great significance to Law.
He absolutely would not allow this Devil Fruit, which once belonged to Corazon, to fall into the hands of anyone else.
Even if it means offending Germa 66, Law is willing to do it!
"I never imagined that Germa 66 wasn't just a fictional evil organization, but a real force in the North Blue..."
Garuda, Poison Pink, Sparkling Red, Electric Blue, Stealth Black, Winch Green...
The shapes, names, and abilities of Germa 66's evil legion's memory armor clearly appeared in Law's mind.
A strange sense of urgency welled up inside him.
"This time, I will become 'Hero Sora'!"
Luo, a die-hard fan of <Ocean Hero Sora>, thinks this way.
"Captain."
Just then, a slightly shy voice reached Luo's ears.
A plump Polar Bear wearing an orange onesie is curiously asking Trafalgar Law a question.
Are there mother bears on this island?
"...?"
Luo snapped out of his daze, his lips twitching, and scolded.
"Bepo, don't say such silly things."
Bepo, who had just been full of curiosity, immediately lowered his head and whispered an apology after hearing Law's words.
"Sorry..."
Luo rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit of a headache.
Bepo is great in every way; he's a reliable and competent partner in every aspect. But it's his occasional bouts of low spirits that are a bit hard to accept...
But Luo and Bepo have known each other for many years and know exactly how to deal with this "Polar Bear".
"Let's find a shaved ice shop first! We need to gather some intelligence on Minion Island!"
Based on the intelligence information that Luo has gathered so far.
Germa 66 is about to hold a grand auction on the Minion Island, and among the most anticipated items is the [Paramecia Silent- Calm-Calm Fruit].
Law is determined to get the [Calm-Calm Fruit].
As for Germa 66's capabilities...
All of that has been explained in the <Ocean Hero Sora> comic book series.
Luo believed that there was no need to gather any further intelligence on Germa 66's combat capabilities.
However, the rest of the situation on Minion Island still needs to be carefully investigated...
Bepo didn't hear the rest of Luo's sentence at all; it only caught two words—
"Shaved ice! I love shaved ice the most! Captain, you're so kind!"
Bepo reached out and hugged Law tightly, then hoisted him onto his shoulders and ran quickly towards the town on Minion Island.
Luo adjusted his posture and pinched Bepo's round, furry ears again.
Just then.
Luo suddenly saw a pale white shadow streak across the sky ahead.
What is that?
Law frowned and tightened his grip on Bepo's ear slightly.
"What's wrong, Captain?"
Bepo obediently stopped, his dark eyes darting around as he remained alert.
"I think I saw a shadow..."
Luo looked around but found no other similar situation, and immediately shook his head.
"It might just be my imagination!"
"Are we still going to get shaved ice now?"
Upon hearing this, Bepo immediately relaxed its guard, raised its head, and looked at a white cloud in the sky.
"The shaved ice is cool and refreshing, topped with a layer of sweet cream, just like a cloud..."
"Hey? Why is that cloud getting bigger and bigger?"
As it was talking, Bepo suddenly sensed something was wrong. It stretched out its right paw, rubbed its eyes, and looked up at the sky again.
"Captain! A cloud has fallen from the sky! What does a cloud taste like?"
"It should taste like fresh water—no! Don't interrupt!"
Luo lightly patted Bepo on the forehead, and Bepo looked warily at the slowly descending white cloud.
"Why are white clouds suddenly falling down? Could they be ground clouds...?"
Bepo was scolded by Law again, and the bear fell into a depressed state once more.
"Sorry..."
And at this time...
A crisp sound came from the cloud that was drifting down from the sky.
A talking bear? That's a rare sight!
The cloud descended upon the earth, and Nami's figure materialized. She first looked at Bepo, then at Law.
Trafalgar Law?
As Law observed Nami's unusual arrival, a piece of information suddenly flashed through his mind, and his expression turned serious.
This should be Logia Devil Fruit ability recorded in the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>...
Is this ability the Cloud- Cloud Fruit? Or the Smoke Fruit? Or perhaps the Mist-Mist Fruit?
One thought after another flashed through Luo's mind, but on the surface, he still answered in a deep voice.
"I am, and who are you?"
"It really was you!"
Nami clapped her hands in delight.
"I forgot to introduce myself. I am Nami, the Captain of the Little Thief Cat Pirates of the Storm Pirates."
Storm Pirates?
The Little Thief Cat Pirates?
"Never heard of it."
Law replied very coldly, placing his hand on Bepo's body, ready to retreat with Bepo at any moment.
"Sigh, I knew it would turn out like this... I shouldn't have introduced it like this."
Nami sighed and rubbed her temples.
"I'll just state my Captain's name directly— Shichibukai White Dragon!"
The words "White Dragon" had just left Nami's mouth.
Luo's pupils dilated considerably in an instant.
His purpose in coming to Minion Island this time was to bid for—or perhaps "steal"—the [Paramecia Silent- Calm-Calm Fruit] held by the Germa Kingdom.
And after obtaining the [Calm-Calm Fruit].
Law's next plan is to find the Shichibukai, White Dragon!
In the seven years following Corazon's (Rosinante's ) death.
Luo pondered one question day and night—
Revenge!
Revenge on the Donquixote Family!
Revenge against Donquixote Doflamingo!
The fundamental reason Law formed the Heart Pirates was to use the name "Heart Pirates" to launch a bloody revenge against the Donquixote Family!
Law wants to kill every member of the Donquixote Family who harmed Mr. Corazon back then!
Only.
What Trafalgar Rowe never expected was...
He founded the Heart Pirates, but before he could truly make a name for himself, before he could collect his bounty, before he could even enter the Grand Line...
The Donquixote Family was dealt with by others.
According to news reports in the World Economic Journal.
Even Donquixote Doflamingo was taken care of.
Upon hearing the news, Luo felt his mind go completely blank.
What followed was an endless emptiness.
After consuming the [Op-Op Fruit], Law's purpose in life became to seek revenge against the Donquixote Family.
The Donquixote Family is now destroyed.
Luo thus lost his purpose in life.
He originally intended to meet Shichibukai White Dragon.
However, before he could take any action, the subordinates of Shichibukai White Dragon, came knocking on his door.
Life is unpredictable...
Law temporarily lowered his guard, but he wasn't completely relaxed; he stared directly at Nami.
"I've never heard of a pirate crew under the command of the Shichibukai White Dragon, Haku..."
"That's because our pirate crew hasn't officially set sail yet!"
Nami covered her cheeks, feeling extremely ashamed of the question.
She didn't even mention that the so-called "Storm Pirates" didn't even have a ship...
That's so embarrassing.
Law couldn't be sure if Nami was telling the truth, but he was fairly certain she wasn't an enemy.
But then he was faced with a stranger who suddenly appeared and immediately recognized him.
Luo still harbored a sense of vigilance.
Just as he was planning to temporarily evacuate.
Several more white shadows quickly drifted in from the sky.
Luo looked up and saw the shadows he had seen earlier—
No!
It's a ghost!
"Nami --Wow!"
Perona, in her spirit form, was about to greet Nami when she suddenly saw Bepo below, and her eyes lit up instantly.
"A big white Bear!"
There's Logia Devil Fruit User, and another one with the Devil Fruit User to fly...
Luo then reached out and grabbed Bepo's ear.
He now felt that Nami's earlier statement that she was a subordinate of the Shichibukai, White Dragon, seemed somewhat credible.
"Raging!"
Perona flew directly to Bepo's side like a nimble butterfly.
"Will you come home with me?"
Bepo frowned as he looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared in front of him.
"I don't want to leave the Captain..."
Wow! You can talk! And your voice is quite nice!
Perona was not surprised but delighted. She looked at Bepo with great satisfaction and invited him again.
"Bear, I also have another Sweetheart Baby Bear at home..."
These words were spoken.
Bepo immediately perked up his ears.
"Sweetheart..."
"Bepo!"
Luo spoke up in time, stopping Bepo from making any moves.
"Don't talk to strange women casually!"
Who are you?
Perona frowned instantly and looked at Law. A White Ghost was released from her palm and rushed towards him with lightning speed.
"Don't interrupt my conversation with Xiongxiong!"
Negative Ghost!
White Ghost pierced through Luo's body.
The Captain of the Heart Pirates, who had just been exuding authority, instantly lost his will to fight.
"... The weak... don't even have the right to choose how they die..."
I'll just post two chapters today...
I was supposed to stay up until dawn, but I just couldn't stay awake any longer.
Goodnight everyone.
There will be a separate chapter summarizing August later.