What Are You Seriously Analyzing, Bastard?!

"Wait, what kind of weird weather is this?!"

Looking at the sky filled with lightning and thunder, Chopper was completely stunned.

Could they have gone back to the Mobe Jemru Sea Area again...? No way!

"This weather is definitely a bit unusual," Franky said, staring at the sky. "But when I think about how this is the New World, it makes sense."

In this dangerous sea area, he wouldn't be surprised by any kind of weather.

"I'm more curious about what that Red Sea in front of us is," Perona said, pointing to the sea ahead.

"Red Sea?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked ahead and then froze.

There really is... Red Sea?

Does the New World still have scenery like this?

That's really surprising.

"That's not Red Sea at all," said Xi Yan, observing with his Sharinggan. "That's burning flames!"

It's just that it's quite far away, so it looks like Red Sea.

"Flames?" Perona asked in surprise. "I thought it was the Red Sea."

So it was just a burning flame after all?

That's really surprising.

"Yes, that's right."

Xi Yan nodded and said, "Not only that, there's also a volcano erupting behind us."

Upon hearing this, Luffy's eyes immediately lit up.

He... sensed an adventure!

Seeing this, Usopp instinctively felt that something bad was about to happen.

"Luffy, you wouldn't...?"

"Hey everyone!" Luffy grinned, showing his teeth, "Let's go to that island!"

This island is so interesting, I definitely have to go check it out!

Ha ha ha ha.

"That island up ahead...?"

Nami glanced down at the Log Pointer in her hand, then her expression changed and she said, "Something's not right... something's not right!"

"What's wrong?"

Merry looked at Nami with suspicion; something seemed off.

"None of the Log Pointer I have are pointing to that island ahead," Nami said. "This means that island ahead has no Magnetic Field!"

"This situation is highly unusual, even in the New World..."

If the Left Minister is not mistaken, there is definitely something very terrifying on this island!

So... if she could, she really wouldn't want to go into that kind of place.

"Is this the special island that Catfish Uncle mentioned before?" Merry asked curiously.

If I remember correctly, Catfish Uncle did talk about the relationship between indicators and islands.

"Yes."

Nami nodded, then looked at Luffy and said, "Luffy, let's leave here."

It's such a dangerous island, you should avoid going there if you can avoid it.

"Don't want!"

Luffy's eyes widened as he asked, "This island is so interesting, why do we want to leave?"

"But Log Pointer..."

"But we can already see that island," Luffy said, pointing ahead. "So Log Pointer doesn't really matter, right?"

The purpose of the Log Pointer is simply to find the island. Once you've found it, why bother looking at the Log Pointer?

Then, Luffy waved his hand and said, "Brothers, let's land on the island!"

"Profound!"

"What are you guys doing?!"

Nami said, somewhat exasperated, "Can't you understand what I'm saying?"

"Also, there's a sea of fire ahead! How are we going to get onto this island?"

As the sea of fire drew ever closer, Nami felt a headache coming on. Did these guys even realize how serious the situation was, you bastards!

"A sea of fire is easy to deal with," Xi Yan said.

Both his Water Release Technique and Merry's Wind Force can effectively solve this problem.

"Why are you like this Xi Yan...?"

Nami's gone numb, Xi Yan, why are you joining in?

"Because I'm interested too~" Xi Yan said with a smile.

He was also very curious about islands without Magnetic Field.

Nami:...

I almost forgot about this guy's personality; he's a restless fellow too!

"A sea of fire...?"

Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, stared at the red area ahead and said, "Let's go check it out."

After saying that, Sanji brought out a giant seashell.

"Isn't this the giant seashell that Uncle Panz Fry gave us?" Usopp said.

"Yes."

Sanji nodded and said, "This is a rare opportunity, so I was thinking of using that sea of fire to roast this thing."

Upon hearing Luffy, Luffy's mouth immediately watered.

Shells grilled over this kind of fire must taste amazing.

Chopper looked at Sanji, somewhat dumbfounded, and said, "Sanji, are we talking about these things now?"

That island is very dangerous!

Sanji, hearing this, said somewhat helplessly, "Anyway, Luffy won't change his mind, so we'll have to go up there sooner or later, right?"

Since we're going up there, we should naturally make good use of what's on the island.

So... roasting seashells with the flames there shouldn't be any problem!

Chopper:...

That's true, but... he doesn't want to go!

"Hey, hey, hey, stop arguing!" Usopp shouted from the bow of the ship. "In a minute, the flames will reach our pirate ship!"

Propelled by the storm, they were soon approaching the area ahead.

"It's alright, the Thousand Sunny isn't afraid of these things." Franky gave a thumbs up and said, "Don't underestimate this ship!"

Usopp:...

Is this a trivial matter?

They're about to enter the inferno!

"Leave it to me!" Merry said with a smile.

After saying that, Merry used the Power of Wind to push the pirate ship forward. When it was about to reach the area of flames, she forcibly stopped the pirate ship with the wind.

Seeing this, Franky exclaimed, "Merry's power is so convenient!"

Except when moored, the ship does not need to use anchor when it is normally moored.

To this, Merry just chuckled and said nothing more.

Just then, an extremely eerie sound suddenly came from the ship, sending chills down everyone's spines.

"Wow!"

"Scare!"

Startled, Chopper jumped up and looked around in horror, saying, "What was that sound?"

Has another ghost appeared?

Huh?

Why did he say "again"?

"It sounds like it's coming from the cabin," Xi Yan said, glancing back towards the cabin. "It sounds a bit like crying."

After listening carefully, Xi Yan nodded with absolute certainty and said, "It is indeed the sound of crying."

His ears don't lie; it was indeed the sound of a man crying.

"Crying?" Upon hearing this, Usopp fearfully hugged Zoro beside him and said, "Has something strange come onto our ship?"

Zoro:...

So, what exactly is this guy afraid of?

Haven't they encountered enough strange things along the way?

"We'll find out when we get there," Luffy said.

After saying that, Luffy quickly rushed towards the cabin and soon arrived at the place where Den Den Mushi were stored.

"Um?"

"Hey, look!" Luffy exclaimed in surprise, staring at the crying Den Den Mushi. "Why is this Den Den Mushi crying?"

"Hey, what's wrong? Does your stomach hurt?"

As they were talking, Luffy went over and poked the Den Den Mushi, trying to see if the other person was crying because of a stomachache.

"Stomachache..."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan, who had followed in, twitched at the corner of his mouth. Even a Den Den Den Mushi stomachache couldn't possibly make a human-like crying sound.

"This is an emergency signal from Den Den Mushi." Sanji recalled what the old man had told him earlier and said, "There must be someone nearby asking for help."

If I remember correctly, this is indeed an emergency distress signal.

We just don't know who sent the distress signal.

"So, if I answer the call, I can make a call?" Luffy asked curiously.

"Yes," Sanji nodded.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Luffy turned his attention to the Den Den Mushi, clearly intending to answer the call and see what was going on.

Seeing this, Nico Robin quickly stopped him, saying, "Wait a minute, Luffy!!"

"What's wrong?"

Luffy looked at Nico Robin with a puzzled expression, wondering why she wanted to stop him.

"The credibility of emergency signals is extremely low," Nico Robin said. "Most of the time, they're just traps the Navy uses to lure pirates into a trap."

"Once the call is connected, the other party will know we are nearby."

By using an emergency signal to attract nearby pirates, making them think there's something to gain, you can lure them over.

After that... came the arrest!

"Is there really such a thing?!" Perona exclaimed in surprise.

They even knew to set a trap this way... The Navy is too cunning!

"Did you hear that, Luffy?!"

Usopp turned to Luffy and said, "So you'd better think this over carefully..."

Before Usopp could finish speaking, Luffy picked up the Den Den Mushi.

"Kaga ~"

"Moshi Moshi!"

"I'm Monkey D. Luffy!" Luffy said as he answered the phone. "The man who will become the Pirate King!"

Usopp:???

"Bump!"

After slapping Luffy on the back of the Luffy, Usopp opened his shark-like mouth and roared, "You bastard, didn't you answer the phone a little too fast?"

"And besides, who introduces themselves right away?"

Is this idiot so afraid the other person won't know it's the Straw Hat Pirates answering the phone?

The others looked at Luffy with some helplessness, clearly not expecting him to reveal his Luffy so directly.

"Luffy, you..."

Before Chopper could finish speaking, the Den Den Mushi started crying out.

"Finally someone answered the phone... Help!" the man on the other end of the Den Den Mushi cried out, "Help me!!"

The sound was as if they had encountered something incredibly terrifying, filled with utter fear.

"What's wrong?" Luffy quickly picked up the Den Den Mushi's receiver and asked, "What happened on your end?"

"Is this the boss...? I'm so cold."

'cold?'

Hearing the other person's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Xi Yan's eyes. Why would he feel cold in such a hot place?

Could this really be a naval trap?

Or perhaps... the other person felt cold because they were on the verge of death?

Anything is possible...

"I'm not your boss." Luffy asked again, "What exactly happened on your end?"

"A samurai appeared over here, and he killed all my companions..." the Den Den Mushi cried out, "Oh no, he's coming!"

"Whoever you are, come save me! This is Punk Hazard, quick..."

"Pfft~"

"Kaga ~"

Before he could finish speaking, he heard the sound of a sharp blade cutting into flesh, and then the Den Den Mushi was disconnected.

"Ah!!"

"They've been killed!"

Chopper and Usopp both looked horrified as the Den Den Mushi abruptly ended their call.

That person must have been killed!

That's terrifying!

Luffy, meanwhile, stared at the Den Den Mushi, lost in thought. Then, stroking his chin, he said, "Hmm... I have a feeling something's about to happen."

Usopp:???

"What are you seriously analyzing, you idiot!" Usopp roared, his shark mouth agape. "I already said someone was killed!"

"This is something that has already happened, you bastard!"

Ignoring the interaction between these guys, Xi Yan said, "Could it be a trap?"

This was clearly said to Nicole Robin.

"While it sounds very realistic, it could also be a show put on for us by the Navy," Nicole Robin said. "It's a common tactic used by the Navy."

"Was it done on purpose by the Navy...?"

Hearing Nico Robin's words, Nami and the others' expressions became somewhat serious.

If that's really the case, then it's best for them to ignore it, otherwise they might fall into the navy's trap.

"I'm more curious about what he just said," Zoro said. "He mentioned samurai, didn't he?"

"It refers to samurai."

"Hey, Brook," Zoro said, turning to look at Brook. "Remember the samurai we saw with Moria?"

"Yes, I remember."

"Are you talking about that guy named Ryuma?" Perona asked.

If I remember correctly, that guy named Ryuma was indeed a very powerful samurai.

"What is a samurai?" Merry asked curiously.

"Samurai is the term used to refer to swordsmen from Wano Country."

Brook said, "Furthermore, those swordsmen are extremely powerful, so even the Navy doesn't dare to approach Wano Country easily."

"I see," Merry nodded.

Usopp, somewhat surprised, asked, "Is it that powerful?"

Even the Marine Admiral and other high-ranking military strength, dares not approach easily?

Just how powerful is this country...?

Nami seemed to remember something, turned to look at Xi Yan and said, "I remember Grandma Za mentioned before that Wano Country Ninja, right?"

"That's true," Xi Yan nodded and said.

Upon hearing this, Perona looked at Xi Yan curiously and asked, "Are you from Wano Country?"

She remembered that Xi Yan was also a Ninja.

"No," Xi Yan shook his head and said, "Although I am Ninja, I am not from Wano Country."

This time, Perona simply nodded and didn't say anything more, clearly not intending to pry.

"Let's deal with Wano Country later. Right now, the most important thing is to figure out what that person said." Franky turned and glanced at the island engulfed in flames behind them. "That person was talking about Punk Hazard. I think... that must be the island."

"If the other party is using a small Den Den Mushi, then it's most likely this island," Nico Robin said.

After all, the signal from a small Den Den Mushi can only travel that far.

Nico Robin then continued, "Of course, if the Navy did this, then they must be on this island."

After all... if it's too far, it won't attract people!

"It's that island over there..."

After putting down the microphone, Luffy grinned and said, "Let's go save him!"

"Hey, Luffy!"

Usopp stared blankly at Luffy and said, "Didn't you hear what Robin said?"

"You better think this over carefully."

What if it's a Navy trap, you bastard!

Hearing Usopp's words, Luffy didn't say anything more, but instead gave him a big smile.

Usopp:...

Oh no, that same expression again.

"Looks like I have no choice but to go," Nico Robin said with a chuckle.

"Robin, why are you like this too!"

"After all, this is Luffy's decision~"

This guy is the captain, and he's decided to go up and take a look. Who can object?

As if he understood Nico Robin's meaning, Usopp resignedly lay down on the ground, becoming somewhat dejected.

Damn it, why did I have to go to such a dangerous island...?

"Then let's go," Sanji said, exhaling a smoke ring. "But we can't send everyone this time."

"Yes, I agree," Zoro nodded.

This matter sounds rather strange, so it's best not to involve everyone.

"Then let's bring out the Mini Merry," Luffy said. "I'll ride in that one."

"Wait a moment!"

As if she understood what Luffy was planning to do, Nami said, "Are you planning to go alone?"

"Yeah," Luffy said, "Is there a problem?"

Nobody seemed particularly interested in going to that island, so he went by himself.

"Of course there's a problem!" Nami exclaimed, her eyes wide. "If I really let you go alone, Who Knows where you'd wander off to!"

It's true that Luffy is very strong, but it's also true that this guy likes to act recklessly!

So... we absolutely cannot let that idiot go by himself!

"Alright then," Sanji said. "Besides that one directionally challenged belt, let's find a few more people to go with him."

"What do you mean by that, you bastard?!"

Zoro glared angrily at Sanji and said, "Believe it or not, I'll kill you, you Color Cook!"

"Who are you calling Color Cook, you directionally challenged Green Algae Head?!"

"You bastard, do you want to fight?!"

Come on!

"Ping ping pong pong~"

Seeing the two start fighting again, everyone sighed helplessly.

here we go again...

Xi Yan simply watched the two fighting with a strange expression.

Then, he muttered to himself, 'Speaking of which... did Zoro admit that he has no sense of direction?'

After all, this guy immediately got angry when Sanji mentioned the "Wheel of Depth" belt.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan nodded with absolute certainty.

Hmm, it seems Zoro does have some self-awareness after all.

"You two, shut up!" Nami snapped.

After saying that, she appeared beside the two of them in a flash, and then punched each of them.

"Bump!"

"Bump!"

Two punches later, he knocked both of them down!

Perona shook her head helplessly at the sight; these two guys could be quite annoying sometimes.

"So how do you plan to choose this time?" Xi Yan, arms crossed, asked. "Is Luffy going to pick a few people?"

"I don't want to go!" Usopp said, swallowing hard.

Those islands look extremely dangerous!

"Let's draw lots then," Nami said.

After saying that, she took out several slips of paper and gestured for everyone to draw lots to decide.

"How could this happen..."

Usopp's expression turned somewhat grim; there was a chance of being chosen by drawing lots!

"This is troublesome," Zoro said, scratching his head. "Then let's just smoke them."

I hope I can draw the lot that lets me go with Luffy, so I can finally meet the so-called samurai he was talking about.

I just don't know how strong the other side is.

"Then... then Zoro," Chopper said, looking at Zoro with teary eyes, "If I get chosen, you go in my place."

Zoro sighed in exasperation; how could this kid still be so timid?

Then, everyone drew lots to decide who would accompany Luffy.

"Hehe, looks like I'm in luck."

Looking at the slip of paper with the red drawing in his hand, Xi Yan smiled and said, "Now I can go up and have some fun."

He's really looking forward to this volcano adventure!

"Thank goodness, I didn't win..." Chopper said with a sigh of relief.

Usopp, with a grim expression, said, "Why me of all people..."

"I didn't win," Franky said with a hint of helplessness. "Bad luck."

After shaking his head, Franky turned to Xi Yan, Nico Robin, Zoro, Merry, and Usopp and said, "So, it's just you guys Luffy this time?"

"It seems so," Nico Robin said, waving the note in her hand.

"Damn it... I really don't want to go!" Usopp said, sounding a bit frantic.

Why did he have to be chosen?!

"Then how about we switch?" Perona suggested. "I can go for you."

Upon hearing this, everyone else immediately turned their attention to Usopp.

"Don't underestimate brave Sea Warrior, you guys!" Usopp snapped. "It's just an island, I'll go up there!"

I'm a little scared, but since I was chosen, I can't back down, you bastard!

Seeing this, Xi Yan gave Usopp a thumbs up and said, "As expected of a brave Sea Warrior!"

Chopper looked at Usopp with admiration and said, "Usopp, you're so brave!"

Unlike him, who didn't even have the courage to go to the island at a time like this.

Usopp:...

He wouldn't want to go if he could.

"It seems I'll have no choice but to stay on the ship then," Perona said helplessly.

"If you want to go, you can go too," Nami said.

No, thank you.

Perona shook her head and said, "Since it's a draw, we should respect the results."

If things are done haphazardly, the lottery becomes meaningless.

"Then let's make it this way."

After tapping his cigarette ash, Sanji said, "You guys accompany Luffy the island."

"No problem," Zoro nodded and said.

With him Luffy, Luffy will never get lost.

Luffy then raised his hand and said, "Sanji, prepare my pirate bento!"

"Don't worry, I'll prepare it for you even if you don't say anything." Sanji smiled, then turned and walked towards the kitchen, saying, "Wait here, I'll go make the bento boxes for you first."

"Profound!"

After watching Sanji leave, Luffy turned and looked expectantly at the distant island, saying, "I'm really looking forward to it~"

I wonder what this adventure will be like~

"Don't let your guard down, Luffy," Nami said. "It might really be a Navy trap."

Upon hearing this, Luffy snorted and said, "If the Navy really is lying to me, I'll beat them to a pulp!"

Nami sighed in exasperation; it really did fit Luffy's personality.

Franky smiled at this and then said, "If Merry is going with us, we won't need the Mini Merry, right?"

"That's natural."

Merry nodded and said, "With my abilities, I can easily reach that island."

"Then it's decided!" Luffy said with a wave of his hand. "After Sanji finishes making the pirate bento, we'll use Merry's power to go to this island!"

"Profound!"

Meanwhile, on the other side...

A warship was currently adrift in a stretch of sea not particularly far from Punk Hazard.

"Punk Hazard..."

Vergo's face gradually darkened as he stared at the black Den Den Mushi (Den Den Mushi was being used for eavesdropping.

If I remember correctly, Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Why did the Straw Hat Crew appear there?

After a moment of silence, Vergo suddenly raised his head and said, "Turn around immediately, we're going to Punk Hazard!"

"Huh?!"

The G5 Branch Navy, who were dealing with the pirates, were taken aback by this, then looked at Vergo with a puzzled expression and said, "Boss, didn't you just say we were going back to the branch to wait for Vice Smoker? Why are we suddenly changing course?"

This might delay your trip.

"This matter is not urgent."

Vergo, now back to normal, said calmly, "The most urgent task is to capture that audacious group of pirates!"

He needed to determine whether the Straw Hat Crew would affect Doflamingo's plans.

Therefore... he has to go to Punk Hazard!

"But Boss Vergo, Punk Hazard is off-limits right now," a Marine nearby said.

"Yeah, if we go like this, we'll be held accountable."

"Hehehe, boss, you'd better think this through!"

"Oh."

Upon hearing this, Vergo sneered and said, "You guys have the nerve to say such things?"

"Have you stopped doing things that the Navy forbids?"

As he spoke, Vergo glanced at the pirates they were hanging up and dealing with, his meaning all too clear.

The other naval personnel laughed upon hearing this.

Indeed, they don't care about laws or anything like that; as long as they can deal with the pirates, they don't care about anything else.

"But Boss Vergo, what about Smoker?" a navy officer asked.

Vergo thought for a moment after hearing this, then said, "Tell him to go directly to the G5 Branch. After I've dealt with that group of pirates, I'll go back and meet up with him."

"Yes!"

The sailors nodded, then turned and ran off into the distance, clearly intending to turn back and head towards Punk Hazard.

Vergo walked to the edge of the warship, staring intently in the direction of Punk Hazard.

' The Straw Hat Pirates, huh...' Vergo thought coldly to himself, 'I'll leave you there!'

They're just a bunch of newbies who just arrived in the New World; he could wipe out the Straw Hat Pirates all by himself!

As for the navy personnel who went with them this time...

'If they know something they shouldn't know...'

Then let's wipe them all out!

Thinking of this, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Vergo's eyes.

Anything that could potentially threaten Doflamingo must be killed!