Stirring Restlessness Along the Voyage

A few days later, the training had yielded remarkable results, and the girls' strength had soared.

Without needing Luo Wen to step in, they handled several waves of pirates that crossed their path during the voyage, earning Luo Wen nearly 100 million Beli in bounties.

However, the pirates that came afterward also learned how formidable the Windrider was. The moment they spotted it from afar, they fled at top speed.

"What a shame. The pirates aren't coming anymore."

Tashigi frowned and spoke with a regretful expression.

She sat cross-legged on the deck, the renowned blades Shigure and Hanashu resting on her lap as she lovingly stroked them.

The battles against pirates over the past few days, along with Luo Wen's special training, had rapidly improved her swordsmanship.

Without pirates to fight, the rate at which her swordsmanship improved would slow down.

"We've already captured so many of them. No matter how stupid they are, they won't just come and throw themselves at us, right?"

Nami rolled her eyes and mercilessly mocked her.

Still, she also wanted a few more pirates to show up. Those were all bounties, after all.

Vivi and Robin were similarly left wanting more. Pirates were excellent material for them to practice real combat against.

Luo Wen's training, combined with fighting pirates, had caused their strength to rise even faster.

Seeing the girls' regretful expressions, Luo Wen almost laughed. They definitely had not been like this before.

"Alright. Since no pirates are coming to stop us, we'll proceed at full speed."

"Head for Jaya Island and find out where Sky Island is."

Luo Wen gave the order with a relaxed expression.

Since no pirates were coming to him, he would take the initiative and go after them.

He remembered that there was still Bellamy, the spring man, on Jaya Island. He was worth 50 million Beli too.

Bellamy also seemed to be one of Doflamingo's men, but Luo Wen did not care.

Sooner or later, he would deal with Doflamingo anyway. For now, Bellamy could be an appetizer.

"Yes, Captain!"

Nami and Vivi stood at attention, saluted, and replied playfully.

"But does Sky Island really exist?"

Nami was doubtful. That legendary island in the sky was probably just a legend, wasn't it?

"Sky Island certainly exists. It's right above our heads, beyond the clouds."

"Getting there is a little troublesome, though. We'll still need to find someone on Jaya Island to help us."

Luo Wen looked at Nami seriously and spoke with absolute certainty.

He understood Nami's doubts as well. An island floating in the sky truly went against common sense.

But this sea was full of wonders. Not only were there Sky Islands in the heavens, there was also the wandering Zunesha and Fish-Man Island beneath the sea.

Seeing how certain Luo Wen was, Nami chose to believe him despite her doubts.

After all, Luo Wen had never been wrong.

"Alright, onward to Jaya Island! Let's find a way to reach Sky Island!"

Nami was full of energy as she sailed the Windrider forward together with Vivi, Tashigi, and Robin.

Everyone was immensely curious about the legendary Sky Island.

Luo Wen stood on the deck and gazed far across the sea behind them. A Marine warship was following the Windrider from a great distance away.

"Heh, interesting."

Luo Wen smiled faintly, his curiosity piqued.

Was that Marine warship simply traveling the same route, or did it have some designs on him?

Still, it was nothing important.

It was just one warship. It posed no threat to him.

In the blink of an eye, Luo Wen put it out of his mind.

Aboard the Marine warship, a large number of pirates were being escorted to Impel Down.

Among them were the Baroque Works agents defeated by Luo Wen, as well as the pirate captains taken down by Nami and the others.

"This is really exaggerated. We just entered the Grand Line, and the pirates we've captured already won't fit on a single warship."

Vice Admiral Hōshō, wearing a coat of justice, watched the Windrider sail into the distance and sighed with emotion.

This Luo Wen was truly astonishing. He had only just arrived in the Grand Line, yet he had already caused such a huge stir.

Catching pirates seemed as easy for him as scooping up fish. In such a short time, he had captured hundreds, even thousands, of pirates.

If he had not been responsible on this trip only for escorting pirates with bounties above ten million, this warship would not have been able to hold them all.

Even so, the ship's waterline had sunk several inches under the weight.

"Report, sir! There are too many pirates. We're running out of supplies!"

The quartermaster hurried over and spoke anxiously.

"How could that be? We brought the same amount of food as before. Why isn't it enough now?"

Hōshō frowned and asked in confusion.

They had stocked the same amount of supplies as on previous escort missions, so how could they be running short?

Could someone have embezzled them?

Hōshō gave the quartermaster a suspicious glance, somewhat doubtful.

But that did not seem right either. The kid had followed him for years and did not seem like the bad sort.

"There are too many pirates being transported this time, two or three times as many as usual. We're consuming food far too quickly!"

The quartermaster was sweating profusely with anxiety. He was completely loyal!

It was all because Luo Wen was too efficient. The pirates captured in the past half month outnumbered the annual results of a New World branch.

"We'll follow Luo Wen's ship to Jaya Island to replenish our supplies, and while we're at it, we'll get to witness his prowess!"

Hōshō suddenly understood. He gave the quartermaster an apologetic look before issuing an order to all the Marines aboard the ship.

They had to replenish supplies somewhere anyway, so they might as well follow Luo Wen.

Hōshō had long admired this bounty hunter with such ferocious achievements and had wanted to meet him for quite some time.

Now that he had the opportunity, he could not let it slip away.

"Yes, sir!"

The Marines aboard the warship responded in unison and guided the warship as it followed the Windrider from afar.

All the Marine soldiers were also filled with anticipation, eager to see what this seemingly miraculous Luo Wen was really capable of.

New World, Dressrosa.

Doflamingo sat in his chair, twisting from side to side as he adjusted his posture, yet he could never get comfortable.

Reports of Luo Wen stopping a plot to steal a kingdom and defeating one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea kept surfacing in his mind, leaving him deeply irritated.

Wasn't that aimed directly at him?

"So annoying!"

Several days had passed, yet his disgust for Luo Wen remained lodged in his heart like a fishbone.

After thinking it over, Doflamingo took out a Transponder Snail and called Bellamy.

"Bellamy, how are your preparations coming along?"

Doflamingo only hoped Bellamy could give Luo Wen some trouble and improve his mood a little.

On Jaya Island, Bellamy was thrilled when he received Doflamingo's call.

What was going on? His idol, who usually ignored him, had called him twice within a few days?

"Lord Doflamingo, rest assured!"

"Everything is fully prepared. I've arranged a grand gift for Luo Wen and the others. The moment they arrive, everyone will rise up and attack them!"

"I guarantee they won't even have time to react before they fall to me."

Bellamy spoke with utter confidence, his face full of smug pride.

He had made thorough preparations to deal with Luo Wen. He definitely would not fail.

All he had to do was wait for Luo Wen to arrive, and his dream of joining the Donquixote Family would come true.

"Very good. Deal with Luo Wen, and you'll become an officer of the Donquixote Family!"

Hearing Bellamy's confident words, Doflamingo felt somewhat happier and immediately dangled a tempting promise before him.

"Yes, Lord Doflamingo! I definitely won't disappoint you!"

Hearing Doflamingo's promise, Bellamy seemed to have been injected with adrenaline. He jumped to his feet and shouted excitedly.

Doflamingo hung up the Transponder Snail and reclined comfortably in his chair, no longer as irritated as before.

Perhaps Bellamy really could deal with Luo Wen?

A faint trace of anticipation arose within Doflamingo.