This man was the legendary Ōtsutsuki Xi Yan!

He clearly saw what unusual movements those debris made in the sky.

If he hadn't intervened, Fujitora probably would have crushed those guys to death with the wreckage.

Since the other party has been so accommodating, there's no need for him to keep hiding it any longer.

By proactively exposing himself, he avoids having Fujitora take the blame when he reports, and it can also be considered as doing the other party a favor.

"Hehe..."

Fujitora, who had heard Xi Yan's words using Observation Haki, couldn't help but smile.

"I have indeed received your words."

The fact that the other party proactively revealed themselves certainly saved him a lot of trouble.

In this way, even the World Government cannot find fault with him.

Smoker, with a complicated expression, said, "He actually summoned Water Dragon to attack... This guy is solving our problem."

Although what they're doing is advantageous to them,... why does it feel so awkward?

"Yes."

Fujitora nodded; they had to acknowledge this favor.

Then, Fujitora used his ability to smash all the wreckage onto the spot where the pirate fleet had just sunk, completely eliminating any worries for Xi Yan.

After finishing this task, Fujitora fell into deep thought.

Now that the other party's identity has been exposed, then... will the World Government's orders arrive soon?

Hopefully, this order won't come too soon, or he'll have to take action again.

"It seems Fujitora's Observation Haki is indeed terrifying." Having witnessed everything, Sia stroked his chin and said, "Truly worthy of being Marine Admiral."

Since the other party has made this choice, it means that Fujitora has heard what he said.

Haha, he's a monster-level character too.

After smiling, Xi Yan turned and walked back the way he came.

What did I just see?

The citizens who were just running this way were now standing there, stunned.

Did several Water Dragon that leaped from the sea wipe out the pirate fleet?

No, are they seeing things?

"Hey, what were you looking at just now...?"

"I saw it!" A person nearby swallowed subconsciously and said, "So many Water Dragon sank those ships in no time."

What happened?

"I don't know, but..." A woman looked at Xi Yan, who was walking towards them step by step from the water, and said, "I've heard of the legendary Blood-Eyed Ninja who possessed the ability to control the sea, but isn't he already dead?"

"Blood-Eyed Ninja?"

"I've heard about this too..."

The major event that happened two years ago was in the newspapers; many of them had seen it. But wasn't the person who possessed that power already dead?

Why did the opponent's abilities reappear?

Did someone else obtain the power of the Devil Fruit?

Or... this man didn't die at all?!

Although they didn't know what was going on, the people still looked at Xi Yan with awe.

Just then, a man with sharp eyes pointed at Xi Yan's eyes and said, "Something's not right!"

"That's the Blood-Eyed Ninja! Look at his eyes!!"

Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively looked at Xi Yan. Although they couldn't make out the specific style, they could still clearly see the color of his eyes.

"It's blood red..." A woman plopped down on the ground, trembling as she said, "So, he's the legendary Blood-Eyed Ninja?"

"I can't find any other explanation besides this."

Both the Ninjutsu ability to control the sea and those blood-red eyes are qualities possessed by the legendary man.

These facts are sufficient to explain this person's identity.

This man is none other than the legendary Ōtsutsuki Xi Yan!

After realizing this, a look of horror appeared in everyone's eyes.

Is there really such a monster among the Straw Hat Pirates who came to save them?!

Ignoring their reactions, Xi Yan strolled past them and quickly returned to his previous position.

"Senior Xi Yan!"

Bartolomeo looked at Xi Yan excitedly and said, "You are truly amazing!"

"It's alright, I guess."

"No, it's not something that can be described as 'okay'."

As Bartolomeo spoke, tears welled up in his eyes again.

He felt he had no regrets in this life after witnessing Senior Xi Yan's intervention.

I agree with that.

Orlumbus subconsciously swallowed. This time, the enemy had a fleet of dozens of pirate ships!

Yet this fleet was completely annihilated in just a few rounds by the Bloodline Ninja... Just how terrifying is that strength?

If the other side wanted to, they could easily destroy his large fleet!

"Seeing is believing," Lao Cai said. "The Blood-Eyed Ninja's strength is indeed terrifying."

With someone like that around, the Straw Hat Pirates really don't need to care about any Marine Admiral.

With Xi Yan's strength, taking on Admiral in a one-on-one fight would be no problem at all.

Law looked at Luffy with some envy; he genuinely envied Luffy for having a partner like Xi Yan.

I wonder how the other person did it. Could it be... that there's something about Straw Hat that he doesn't know about?

The thought resurfaced in Luo's mind, and he fell into deep thought.

"You really stole the show," Nico Robin joked.

"There's no other way. Since I'm going to announce my return to the world, I naturally have to be high-profile," Xi Yan said with a shrug.

His ability to defeat a pirate fleet using powerful Water Release Technique speaks volumes about his strength.

As for even more powerful forces?

There's no need to reveal your abilities before encountering a formidable enemy.

Intelligence is very important.

"It's a pity I can't learn Ninjutsu, otherwise I could have taken them down in no time," Merry said with some disappointment.

"It's alright, Sealing Technique are quite powerful once you learn them."

Xi Yan rubbed Little Merry's head, thinking that as long as the little one was willing to work hard, her future achievements might not be any less than his.

Okay, I'll try my best!

Little Merry has cheered herself up and will work hard.

Xi Yan smiled, then turned to Bartolomeo, who was still crying on the ground, and said, "Don't just stand there, continue with what you haven't finished."

Now that his existence has been completely exposed, we should resolve this matter quickly so we can leave this place sooner.

"Yes, yes, you're right!"

Bartolomeo got up from the ground, then turned to look at Luffy, instinctively wanting to say something.

Before he could even open his mouth, tears streamed down his face again.

"Senior Luffy... to have a man like Senior Xi Yan willingly follow you... I truly admire you more and more."

"I'm really..."

By the end, Bartolomeo was crying so hard he couldn't even speak.

This is the kind of charisma the future Pirate King should have!

"Give me a good laugh!" Hajrudin laughed loudly, "Me too!"

After saying that, Hajrudin paused for a moment, then continued, "Bartolomeo, let's make the vow."

"Even if Straw Hat doesn't drink this sworn brotherhood wine, it's fine, we'll drink it."

Since Straw Hat has already said that, there's no need for them to continue being coy; they'll just drink it anyway.

As long as they willingly acknowledge each other as their leader, then the Straw Hat Grand Fleet can be considered established!

"That's right."

Cavendish's lips unconsciously curled into a smile; he was extremely proud to be a member of such a team.

"Then let's do it this way," Edio laughed. "It's not bad for us to just go with the flow."

I agree!

Lao Cai laughed as he looked at Luffy and said, "Anyway, you didn't really interfere with others with all your might, hahaha~"

"That's true."

Leo Satori realized that since Luffy Landu considered them friends, there was no need for them to force each other to drink the sworn brotherhood wine; they could drink it themselves.

Then, these people sat upright on the ground and raised their glasses high.

"Luffy- senpai!" Bartolomeo said, "Please forgive me for speaking out of turn about our vow."

"Ah?"

"Oath?"

Luffy tilted his head, looking at Bartolomeo. What was this guy saying?

"That's right!"

"Since you're so willful, don't blame us for being willful too!" Bartolomeo laughed, then his expression turned serious as he said, "Today, we swear an oath here."

"We are willing to be your underlings, and wherever and whenever we are, we will be your spear and shield to repay your kindness!"

"For this, the seven of us are willing to risk our lives!"

"Now, let's drink this cup of sworn brotherhood wine without permission."

After saying that, Bartolomeo and the others didn't waste any more words. They picked up their drinks and started drinking, their expressions extremely serious.

After drinking the wine, Bartolomeo couldn't help but burst into tears.

He's finally become Luffy's subordinate!

This is... this is so wonderful!

"Ha?"

Luffy stared blankly at Bartolomeo and the others' actions. "Is this even possible?"

"Hey, what's wrong with you guys?!"

"Isn't this great?" Xi Yan laughed loudly, "You're all the same kind of reckless guys, hahahahaha~"

Perona glanced at Xi Yan with a hint of helplessness upon hearing this. Did this guy even have the right to accuse others of acting recklessly?

If we're talking about who likes to act recklessly, Xi Yan is number one, and nobody would dare to say they're second.

However... it's not a bad thing for the Luffy Straw Hat Pirates to gain so many followers~

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Perona's face.

"How can they do this?" Luffy said, his face contorted with disbelief. "They're just messing around!"

"Have you stopped doing this?"

The Straw Hat Pirates collectively complained, "How dare Luffy say something like that?"

Luffy blinked upon hearing this. "Is that so?"

"The food's here!" A group of chefs rushed over carrying a huge amount of food, shouting, "To celebrate the founding of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, which now has over 5,600 members, let's have a feast!"

"Profound!"

"Straw Hat Boss, I'm counting on you to take care of me from now on!"

"Hello!"

Luffy raised the sake bowl and shouted, "Look at this! I haven't drunk a single drop of sake!"

"Although... although it's already empty inside..."

Zoro, standing nearby, grinned upon hearing this; indeed, he was the one who drank the sake.

The taste is indeed quite good.

"It's alright, this is fine." Lao Cai crossed his arms, closed his eyes, raised his head, and laughed, "Just be yourself as before. We were just pledging our allegiance to you without your permission."

"And... if anything happens in the future, we'll be there to risk our lives for you without hesitation."

"Having a group of guys like this around isn't necessarily a bad thing for you, is it?"

"So at least you should remember the names and faces of all seven of us."

After he finished speaking, Lao Cai waited for Luffy's reply, but no one paid any attention to him.

Lao Cai:???

What's the meaning?

"Honey, look behind you..." Baby5 tugged at Lao Cai, gesturing for him to look behind him.

Lao Cai turned around upon hearing the sound, and his face immediately darkened.

That bastard Straw Hat ran off without even listening to what was said?

"Luffy, the main course this time is Fighting Fish!" Usopp exclaimed excitedly, looking at the enormous Fighting Fish in front of him. "This stuff smells amazing!"

He had tasted this stuff when he was with the Tontatta Tribe, and it was incredibly delicious!

Thinking back on it made his mouth water.

"Yeah!"

"It looks delicious!"

Luffy excitedly jumped onto the Fighting Fish and opened his mouth to feed it.

"Hello!"

Usopp roared, opening his shark-like mouth, "You bastard, don't climb on the food!"

Unfortunately, these words couldn't dissuade Luffy.

Lao Cai:...

What a willful bastard!

"Hello."

Edio glanced at Bartolomeo, who was still kneeling on the ground crying, and said, "How long are you going to cry, buddy?"

"I... I'm so excited I can't get up."

The thought of becoming a member of the Straw Hat Pirates made Bartolomeo so excited that tears streamed down his face.

His dream has finally come true!

"Now that you've all become Luffy's underlings, I have to tell you something," said Xi Yan, leaning against the side of the ship. "You should know what I did before, right?"

"Of course I understand!"

Upon hearing this, Bartolomeo regained his strength and sprang to his feet.

Then, he excitedly said, "Senior Xi Yan, in order to rescue the slaves harmed by the World Noble, single-handedly stormed into Mary Geoise, turning the place upside down, and yet he escaped unscathed..."

At this point, Bartolomeo's tears welled up again.

"How great Senior Xi Yan is!"

"Wow!"

"I just can't stop crying!"

As he spoke, Bartolomeo knelt down again and began to wail loudly.

Xi Yan looked at Bartolomeo with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. Why was this guy suddenly lying on the ground wailing and crying at the drop of a hat?

Besides, he's not as great as the other person makes him out to be.

For a moment, Xi Yan didn't know what to say.

"Can you please stop crying?"

Cavendish looked at Bartolomeo with a hint of helplessness. Why was this guy always like this?

Let's get down to business!

"What do you know?" Bartolomeo said without looking up, "I'm just moved!"

Cavendish:...

"Whatever you want."