Xi Yan, you sure know how to make a splash

"We've been sailing for a week already, and we still haven't reached Zou?" Merry, leaning against the bow of the ship, said listlessly, "How much longer until we see Nami and the others?"

She originally thought she would reach her destination in a day or two, but so much time has passed and she still hasn't made it to Zou.

"It should be soon," Xi Yan, sitting beside him, comforted him. "Let's wait a bit."

As they were talking, Xi Yan took out a yogurt and handed it to the little guy.

Merry took it, sighed, and then lowered her head to sip it slowly.

Just then, the Den Den Mushi in Xi Yan's arms suddenly rang.

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Could it be Nami?!" Merry exclaimed, suddenly standing up.

I don't know.

As Xi Yan spoke, he took out the Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

"Kaga."

"I am Xi Yan."

"It's me."

Upon hearing Shakky's familiar voice, Xi Yan took out another White Den Den Mushi from his pocket and placed it on his arm.

After finishing this task, Xi Yan turned to look at the deck behind him. Seeing that there were quite a few people there, he looked down at Xi Yan Merry and said, "Merry, take me up there."

Although the guys behind him were all considered his own people, Xi Yan still felt that Shakky's situation shouldn't be known to them.

Merry naturally understood Xi Yan's meaning, so she quickly used her wind power to lift them up and fly into the air.

"Huh?"

Franky, noticing this, paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Where did Xi Yan and Merry go?"

How did those two suddenly fly into the sky?

"I don't know." Usopp shook his head. Who knows what these two are up to?

Then, as if noticing something, Usopp continued, "But it seems like Xi Yan is holding Den Den Mushi..."

Could it be that he went to whisper something to someone?

For example, Boa Hancock.

Nicole Robin thought for a moment after hearing this, then said, "We'll ask them when they come down."

Since Xi Yan had Merry take him flying up, it meant that the following conversation was not suitable for Luo and the others to know, so there was no need to say anything more; they should just wait.

Seeing that Nico Robin had already said that, Usopp shut his mouth.

However, Perona didn't have so many concerns; she directly activated her ability and flew up.

What are you doing?

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan pointed to the Den Den Mushi, indicating that he was still on the phone and that they could talk later.

Seeing this, Perona said nothing more and obediently floated to Merry's side and stopped.

"Who's speaking again?"

"He's my partner," Xi Yan said. "Shakky-jie, is there something you need that's causing me this sudden call?"

"Certainly."

Shakky lightly tapped her cigarette ash, then said seriously, "I just received some information about you in the Underworld."

"What does this have to do with me?"

Xi Yan was somewhat surprised. Could it be that the World Government had placed a bounty on his location in the Underworld?

Yes, that's highly likely, after all, the world is full of greedy people.

If the money is high enough, there will always be people willing to take the risk of searching for the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Yes." Shakky nodded. "Big Mom has spoken in the Underworld, ordering you to go to Totto Land and marry her daughter Charlotte Galette, or else she'll kill everyone you care about."

"Sister Galette?"

Merry was somewhat surprised. Hadn't Xi Yan previously said he wouldn't go to the Totto Land to get married with her?

Why did her Big Mom bring this up again?

"This probably wasn't her intention," Perona guessed.

What Galette meant was already expressed back in Dressrosa, so Perona doesn't believe that she said those words.

At least Galette wouldn't say something like killing everyone Xi Yan cares about.

"Ha, she really dares to say that," Xi Yan sneered. "Why doesn't she come to me herself to bring this up?"

If that bastard comes to him directly and tells him this, he'll make him understand why the flowers are so red.

"Perhaps it's because they couldn't find your location," Shakky guessed, "That's why they chose to convey the information to you this way."

"Is she really that confident that I can get intelligence from the Underworld?"

"Don't you even think about what you've done?" Shakky said helplessly. "Without intelligence support from the Underworld, do you think she would have believed it?"

At the very least, Xi Yan must have some kind of intelligence source he knows, otherwise it's impossible to explain how he would know so much.

Xi Yan fell silent. Upon reflection, he realized that it was indeed true.

Just then, Rayleigh pushed open the door and walked out, looking quite content.

He paused for a moment when he saw the Den Den Mushi on the table, but after noticing the White Den Den Mushi, he knew that the other side was his own people.

"Hey, who are you talking to on the phone?"

"That voice... is that Uncle Rayleigh?"

"Haha, it's Xi Yan." Rayleigh grinned. "You've certainly made a high-profile return this time."

Now everyone in the Sabaody Archipelago is talking about Xi Yan; he can't help but know about it.

"Since we've decided to stop hiding, we should naturally be more high-profile," Xi Yan said with a smile.

"Yes, I agree with that."

Rayleigh nodded. This would make those petty scoundrels consider the consequences of provoking the Straw Hat Pirates, saving them a lot of trouble.

However... correspondingly, it will also attract more powerful individuals.

But Xi Yan obviously wouldn't care about such things, so Rayleigh didn't mention it.

"Uncle Rayleigh!"

"It's Little Merry," Rayleigh said, leaning closer to the table. "I heard Little Merry's bounty has gone up again?"

Congratulations!

Merry:...

"Hmph, Uncle Rayleigh is mean, I'm ignoring you."

After saying that, Merry turned her head away and didn't look at the Den Den Mushi again.

Rayleigh:???

Rayleigh looked at Shakky with a puzzled expression. Had he said something wrong?

"Where did you hear this news from?" Shakky asked.

"I overheard someone mention it when I passed by Street District 18 just now." Rayleigh asked, puzzled, "What about it?"

Raising the bounty is a good thing, so why is Merry still angry?

This time, Shakky didn't say anything more. She simply took out Merry's Wanted Order and placed it on the table.

Rayleigh glanced down at it and then fell silent.

After a moment, Rayleigh said awkwardly, "This navy guy is quite humorous, huh?"

Shakky rolled her eyes at Rayleigh. What would he do if she made Merry cry?

After gently patting Merry's head, Xi Yan changed the subject, asking, "Shakky-jie, did you receive the drinks I sent you?"

"I received it." Shakky said with a smile, "I received it yesterday."

What kind of wine?

"Of course it's good wine!"

Upon hearing that it was good wine, Rayleigh's eyes lit up instantly.

Even Xi Yan said it was good wine, so it must be an extraordinary high-end product.

"Quick, quick, Shakky, give me a taste!"

"It's for you, what's the rush?"

Shakky rolled her eyes at Rayleigh, then bent down and took out the pre-filled wine jug, placing it in front of Rayleigh and gesturing for Rayleigh to drink it.

Rayleigh didn't waste any words, picked it up and drank it.

"Good wine!"

"Then drink more."

A sly glint flashed in Shakky's eyes, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously began to turn up.

Rayleigh:???

What could be causing me to suddenly feel a bit cold?

Thinking of this, Rayleigh subconsciously looked up at Shakky, but Shakky had already looked away and was looking down at the Den Den Mushi on the table.

"Xi Yan, what do you plan to do?"

"Is that even a question?" Xi Yan snorted and said, "I already told Galette that I wouldn't be going to Totto Land, so BIG MOM can just give up on that idea."

"Aren't you afraid they'll cause trouble for you?"

"Luffy is going to be the Pirate King, so our Straw Hat Pirates aren't afraid of any Four Emperors."

After speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides... you wouldn't be afraid of the Four Emperors, would you?"

He didn't meet many people after he came into this world.

The only people I could truly consider as having a very close relationship with were Hancock's family, the Straw Hat Pirates ' crewmates, Rayleigh, and Shakky-jie.

Of these people, who would fear the Four Emperors?

Even Hancock's two sisters wouldn't be afraid of any of the Four Emperors.

So Xi Yan really didn't care much about this matter.

Will the Big Mom Pirates cause trouble for Amazon Lily?

Unless it's Big Mom herself who makes the move, as many as come, they'll all die.

Xi Yan was well aware of just how powerful Hancock was.

"Yes, that's true."

Shakky nodded. BIG MOM's threat was indeed meaningless to Xi Yan.

Then, a smile appeared on Shakky's face. This kid really did include her and Rayleigh in his calculations.

Haha, it wasn't all for nothing that I spoiled this kid.

"That Linling is really courting death." Rayleigh shook his head. Did she really think Xi Yan was some pushover?

If Xi Yan is truly pushed to the brink, she could simply storm into the Totto Land and destroy her entire family.

Xi Yan might not be able to kill BIG MOM, but taking down everyone except her shouldn't be a problem.

In just a few days, Xi Yan can turn BIG MOM into a lone commander!

After taking another sip of his drink, Rayleigh asked seriously, "Do you need any help?"

Shakky remained silent, which was tantamount to assuming Rayleigh's thoughts.

At this point, Rayleigh's words meant what she meant.

"No need," Xi Yan laughed. "I don't want anyone disturbing your lives."

What did you say?

Shakky rolled her eyes at the Den Den Mushi, thinking, "Do you really think those two are pushovers?"

Rayleigh's presence in the Sabaody Archipelago was hardly a secret to those powers.

If they dared to cause trouble, they would have come already.

So Shakky really didn't care much about other people's threats.

Of course, if things really get really critical... she can take Rayleigh back to Amazon Lily and hide there.

With Hancock around, no one dares to cause trouble on Amazon Lily.

"You little brat."

Rayleigh shook his head. Xi Yan was quite the stubborn one.

Fine, if he doesn't need it, then forget it.

Then, Rayleigh sensed that something was wrong.

'Um?'

Why do I feel a bit feverish?

Is it just my imagination?

"Some things are better left to us young people to handle," Xi Yan said with a smile.

"You brat, are you saying I'm old?"

Shakky glared at the Den Den Mushi and said, "Are you asking for trouble?!"

"How could that be?" Xi Yan coughed lightly and said, "Shakky-jie looks like she's 18 years old, how can you say she's old?"

"Hmph, you're good at talking, kid."

Shakky gave a soft hum, her expression softening.

Rayleigh's lips twitched; this kid really dares to say anything.

"Just leave this to me," Xi Yan said. "That guy poses no threat to me anyway."

"That's true."

Shakky nodded. After thinking about it carefully, the threat from BIG MOM was indeed meaningless to Xi Yan.

After all, the people this guy cares about aren't afraid of the Four Emperors.

"And another thing..." Xi Yan narrowed his eyes and continued, "We'll have to face these Four Emperors sooner or later, and then we'll solve these problems together."

Although he gets along fairly well with Galette, Xi Yan is still clear-headed about what to do when it comes to matters of principle.

Once the two pirate crews clash, he certainly won't hold back from taking action just because of Galette.

Regardless of the circumstances, he is on the side of the Straw Hat Pirates.

"That's true." Shakky laughed, "Little Monkey is going to be the Pirate King, so naturally he'll beat up all the Four Emperors, hahaha."

"Give them all a beating?"

Rayleigh subconsciously glanced up at the Den Den Mushi. Had they really beaten up all Four Emperors back then?

Thinking about it carefully... they have indeed fought, but to say that they all got beaten up seems a bit far-fetched.

After all... when they went to Totto Land, they secretly copied the Historical Text; they didn't defeat Big Mom herself.

"They'll definitely all get a beating," Xi Yan said. "That's Luffy's idea too. How can he become the Pirate King if he doesn't defeat all the enemies in his way?"

"What about Shanks?" Rayleigh teased. "Is Luffy going to beat Shanks up too?"

"Forehead..."

Xi Yan was momentarily speechless, because he didn't know what choice Luffy would make after meeting Shanks.

After Luffy has always regarded Shanks as his mentor.

"What's wrong with Shanks?" Shakky snorted and said, "If this kid doesn't know what's good for him, Little Monkey. won't mind giving him a beating."

She preferred the Straw Hat Pirates to Shanks.

Rayleigh's lips twitched upon hearing this. Shanks would be heartbroken if he heard his Shakky-jie speak like that.

Forget it, let the young people handle their own affairs; this old fogey won't get involved.

"Well, that depends on Luffy's choice then." Xi Yan coughed lightly and said, "Whether or not to make a move is entirely up to him."

However, Xi Yan felt that this fight probably wouldn't happen. At most... it would just be Luffy and Shanks exchanging blows, with the final result determining the winner.

But whether that's actually the case remains to be seen until they meet Shanks in the future.