So What Exactly Was This Guy Going Off to Do?

"Perona has been arrested?"

Usopp stared at Chopper in disbelief and said, "She's using Nami's body right now, and she's Logia!"

Why were you arrested?

Could it be that among the enemies who have come this time is a powerful figure with Haki?

"It's Sea Stone chains," Nami said, her face grim. "The other party appeared beside us at some point and then used Sea Stone chains to bind Perona."

They moved so fast that they didn't even have a chance to react.

"This is my fault..."

Chopper lowered his head and said, "They were so big, but I didn't even notice them until they were right in front of me..."

"It's because they're using Sanji's body, isn't it?" Franky said.

If Chopper were using his own body, he would be able to detect enemies much earlier through his sense of smell.

But unfortunately... he was using Sanji's body.

This time, Chopper simply nodded and didn't say anything more.

Just as Franky said, if he were using his own body, he could indeed detect the enemy's tracks much sooner.

Do you know who's coming?

"I don't know him."

Nami said, "All I know is that they are two guys who look like orcs."

Perhaps it's a combination of the Giant Clan and orcs?

"Centaur followed by orcs?" Usopp said, somewhat exasperated. "Why are these strange creatures appearing all of a sudden?!"

What the hell is going on here, you bastard!

"It seems they've been monitoring us for a long time," Nicole Robin said, frowning.

This is probably why the other side was able to seize the opportunity to strike.

"Then what's the deal with this Tea Beard?" Luffy turned to look at the Tea Beard and said, "Didn't they rescue him too?"

He remembered the other person saying something about their master definitely coming to rescue him, so why didn't they just take the other person away this time?

Is it too late?

Or are you planning to wait until next time?

"No, the newcomers have no intention of saving him." Chopper glanced at the unconscious man with the Tea Beard and said, "Their real purpose is our lives and these children."

"Then why did he lose consciousness?"

"This..."

Recalling what had happened before, Chopper said, "According to Caesar, Tea Beard was no longer useful, so he was killed by the enemies who came here this time."

"Huh?"

"He was killed by the enemies who came this time?" Merry asked, somewhat dumbfounded. "Wasn't he a big fan of that master? Why...?"

Was he abandoned simply because Tea Beard was captured by them?

That guy named Caesar is really wicked.

No matter what, you shouldn't attack your own people.

"It seems this guy named Caesar is a psychopath," Nico Robin said.

Upon hearing this, everyone else immediately fell silent.

yes.

A person who would turn on their own people is truly a twisted individual.

"We absolutely cannot entrust the children to a guy like that!" Chopper exclaimed excitedly.

Otherwise, it's questionable whether these children can even grow up smoothly.

"Perona being taken away is also worrying," Usopp said, frowning. "I wonder what they'll do to her."

Is there anything about Nami that's worth studying?

Logia body?

"Maybe that scientist named Caesar took a liking to Nami's Elementalization body," Nico Robin said. "Hopefully, she wasn't torn to pieces."

Usopp:???

Nami:...

Usopp stared at Robin speechlessly. What was this guy saying at a time like this?

Nami burst into tears, saying, "Robin... don't scare me..."

That's her body!

If she were to be dismembered, her body would die.

Perona inside her body might die along with her, which is not what she wants to see.

"Don't worry," Luffy said, gazing at the sky outside. "I will definitely get Perona back."

After saying that, Luffy quickly rushed outside, saying, "I'll leave the children to you guys. I'll be right back."

"Wait a minute, Luffy!"

Franky called out, "Are you planning to go alone?"

"That's right." Luffy nodded without hesitation and said, "I can handle it alone."

If too many people go, it might lead to an attack, so he plans to go alone.

In this way, there will be no danger here.

"That won't do," Nami said. "We're not comfortable letting you go alone."

Luffy is indeed very strong, but this time he's facing the kind of enemy who likes to use underhanded tactics, so he has to bring reinforcements.

Luffy frowned upon hearing this and said, "I can do it."

That won't work either.

After Nami finished speaking, she turned to her companions and asked, "Who Luffy?"

"I'll go," Merry said, raising her hand.

"No."

Luffy shook his head without hesitation and said, "If the enemy uses that strange Poisonous Gas again, you'll need to use the wind to blow it away, so you can't come with me."

Although he didn't know what the Poisonous Gas was, he at least knew that Merry's wind could counteract it.

So Merry has to stay here.

Upon hearing this, Merry frowned slightly, but she couldn't find a way to refute Luffy's words.

After all... she is indeed needed here.

"Then who's going with you?" Usopp asked.

"I'll go," Franky said, raising his head.

"You?"

Everyone immediately turned their attention to Franky, and then showed a somewhat helpless expression.

How effective would Franky be if he went without his own body?

"Don't underestimate me, you guys," Franky said, frowning. "Even though I'm not using my own body, Chopper's keen sense of smell is still there!"

"Who knows, I might be able to find Perona's trail outside."

Oh, right, Perona is using Nami's body, so she should be looking for Nami's scent.

"That's right!" Usopp exclaimed, his eyes lighting up. "Chopper's sense of smell might be able to find those guys."

If Luffy can find those guys' locations, he should be able to take them down!

"Wouldn't it be faster to find them using my wind?" Merry raised her hand and said.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Yes, if Chopper's sense of smell could be used here, then Merry's wind would be even more useful.

Thinking of this, Nami said, "Then Franky and Merry Luffy."

"What if the enemy uses Poisonous Gas?" Luffy asked, frowning.

He certainly didn't want anything to happen to his companions here.

"Don't worry, the enemy probably won't use something like that," Nico Robin said. "After all, the children are still here."

As for things like Hypnotic Gas...

With her here, no one will be knocked out by Hypnotic Gas.

Seeing that Nico Robin had already said so, Luffy didn't refuse anymore.

"Then it's decided." Franky nodded, then turned to Chopper and said, "Chopper, give me that bean you always eat, the one that can turn you into a monster."

"What beans..." Chopper explained somewhat helplessly, "Those are Rumble Ball."

"I don't care what your name is, just give it to me quickly."

But Chopper didn't immediately go for the Rumble Ball. Instead, he looked at Franky seriously and said, "The Rumble Ball is a very dangerous drug. You might not be able to control it."

That thing requires a strong will to control, otherwise the body will go berserk!

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Franky said. "I can definitely handle that thing with my super aura."

"Alright, enough talk, just give it to me."

He didn't think he couldn't control that thing, so... let his superhuman self become a super monster to save Perona!

Chopper pursed his lips upon hearing this. Did they really have to do it this way...?

"Hey, Franky, hurry up!" Luffy called out as he stepped outside, "We're about to set off."

Merry, who was next to Luffy, was also looking at Franky, gesturing for him to hurry up and catch up.

"I see."

Franky waved his paw without turning his head, then looked at Chopper, as if to say: Stop talking nonsense and give it to me now.

"I just can't do anything with you..."

Chopper sighed helplessly, then walked over to Franky and crouched down to rummage through the other man's pockets.

"Huh?"

"Hey!"

"This thing was already in my pocket!" Franky exclaimed in disbelief.

If he knew this would happen, why did he even bother telling Chopper all that? He could have just reached into his pocket and done it!

"That originally belonged to Chopper," Usopp said helplessly. "So it's perfectly normal for it to be in your pocket."

Franky's lips twitched upon hearing this; he hadn't expected this at all.

"Listen carefully," Chopper said seriously to Franky, holding the Rumble Ball. "You can only eat one!"

"Also, the Rumble Ball transforms into a monster for three minutes, after which it can no longer fight. So you must be careful when using it, and it's best to use it at crucial moments."

"Okay, I understand."

Franky nodded, then reached out and took the Rumble Ball that Chopper handed him.

As for the others?

Chopper then put it away.

"You absolutely must remember what I said," Chopper said. "If possible, use the Soft Power Enhancement I just demonstrated; that's the best..."

Before Chopper could finish speaking, he saw Franky put the Rumble Ball in his mouth.

Then... he turned into a monster!

"Awoo!!"

"Super!!"

"Huh?"

"Eh!!"

Chopper was dumbfounded when he saw Franky striking his signature pose.

"You ate way too early, you jerk!"

I already said the Rumble Ball is meant to be used in crucial moments, what's with eating it now, you bastard!!!

The others stared dumbfounded at Franky, clearly not expecting that bastard would eat the Rumble Ball so quickly.

"Hey, Franky, hurry up!" Luffy, who was watching from outside, called out, "We need to get there soon..."

"Boom!!"

Before he could finish speaking, a colossal creature burst out of the cave.

"Huh?"

"Eh!!!"

Luffy and Merry were stunned when they saw the giant monster that suddenly appeared.

Isn't this Chopper's monster form? Why are you using it now?

"Hey, Franky, what's wrong with you now...?"

Before Merry could finish speaking, they saw Franky lift an enormous rock and charge towards them, his expression incredibly ferocious.

Merry:???

Although she didn't know what was going on, Merry instinctively sensed some danger, so she used the Power of Wind to pull Luffy up and quickly retreated.

The next moment...

"Boom!!"

A huge boulder crashed down where Luffy had just been standing, leaving Luffy completely stunned.

"Hey, Franky!" Luffy stared at Franky in disbelief and asked, "Why are you attacking us?"

Unfortunately, Franky was unable to answer his question at this point; he was simply roaring madly.

"Aww!"

"Has he... gone berserk?" Merry asked, dumbfounded.

Judging from the current situation... it's very similar to the rampage that Xi Yan described to her before.

"Hey, Merry, let's go!!"

"Profound!"

Although I have no idea what that idiot Franky is up to, the most important thing right now is to get out of here.

With that thought in mind, Merry activated her ability and Luffy.

As for Franky?

After seeing the two fly ahead, the creature roared and chased after them.

This scene was witnessed by their companions who emerged from the cave.

"It really went berserk!" Chopper said, somewhat exasperated.

What on earth is this idiot doing?!

"So, what exactly did Franky do..." Usopp's lips twitched.

I was hoping he could use Chopper's nose to locate the enemy, but he went berserk as soon as he stepped outside...

Isn't that pure nonsense?!

"That idiot," Nami said, looking at the departing figures with a headache. "He's just making things worse."

Nico Robin nodded in agreement, saying, "He really is a useless idiot who's holding everyone back."

Clearly, Nico Robin dislikes Franky in his current state.

Yeah, I can find as much to complain about as I want to.

"So what do we do now?" Usopp asked, somewhat exasperated. "Should I chase after them?"

If we activate the strongest speed boost, we should be able to catch up with Luffy.

"Need not."

Chopper shook his head and said, "The Rumble Ball only lasts for three minutes. After three minutes, everything should be fine."

Three minutes?

Usopp paused for a moment, then frowned and said, "Didn't you just say you wouldn't be able to move in three minutes?"

If I remember correctly, that's what Chopper just said.

"Yes."

Chopper nodded and said, "But at least we won't cause Luffy and the others any trouble."

Usopp:...

Usopp was immediately rendered speechless.

That's good, they said they wouldn't cause Luffy any trouble.

So... what on earth did that bastard Franky go about?!

That idiot!!!