The Pirate Who Could Repel Anything

"It's been a whole day. Why isn't Chris back yet?"

Honey Queen leaned against her chair with her legs crossed, looking a little bored.

Baccarat smoothed her dark red hair and smiled. "Are you so used to watching Chris train that it feels strange when he isn't here?"

Belo Betty took a drag on her cigarette. "Now that you mention it, I've realized watching Chris train really is a pleasure."

Just then, a figure appeared ahead with a whoosh.

"Did anything happen on the ship while I was gone?"

Chris looked at them and asked calmly.

Honey Queen's eyes lit up. "Oh, Chris, you're back!"

"Don't worry. Nothing unusual happened. Everything's fine." A smile appeared on Baccarat's face when she saw him.

With this man aboard, the ship finally had someone to rely on. She no longer needed to worry.

Chris nodded without another word, drew the Blood Red Saber, and began swinging it...

Four days later.

On the deck.

"We're finally in the North Blue! Wahahaha!"

Burgess gazed over the boundless sea. In high spirits, he couldn't help laughing.

Lafitte twirled his cane and smiled. "Once we finish sailing through the North Blue, only the East Blue will remain."

"After that, we'll enter the Grand Line, take down Crocodile, and become Shichibukai."

Doc Q reclined in his chair, anticipation on his face. "I'd rather reach the New World soon and attack a country. I could poison so many people then. Heh heh..."

Luo held Kikoku in his arms. "The New World is full of monsters. Whether we can survive there is the real question."

Suddenly, an alarm sounded from the Lookout.

"Report!"

"Something strange ahead! Giant snails are sailing across the sea! Giant snails!"

The lookout sounded astonished. Clearly, the sight had shaken him.

(If you've read this far, you know who the beauty is, right? I won't say more. Another plotline starts next chapter. I can't wait!)

Inside the Training Room.

The beauties paused at the voices outside.

Giant snails sailing across the sea?

What on earth?

"Come on, let's go see!" Honey Queen immediately perked up, curiosity all over her face.

Perona flew through the air, laughing like a ringing bell. "Giant snails that can sail on the sea? That has to be fun! Horo horo horo..."

This time, Chris stopped training without Baccarat having to say anything.

"Let's go."

If he wasn't mistaken, they had run into the Vinsmoke Family.

Belo Betty took a drag on her cigarette. "Looks like Chris knows what these giant snails are."

Baccarat nodded and smiled. "Of course he does. And whoever owns them must be a big deal."

Chatting and laughing, they followed Chris onto the deck.

"The captain's here. Looks like our luck is in again! Wahahaha!"

Burgess stared at the giant snails ahead, visibly excited.

Doc Q gave an ugly grin. "Looks like we'll be getting a new recruit. Hope they're strong."

Lafitte straightened his top hat. "Using snails as ships. That's a first for me."

Luo nodded. "It's a little slow, but it must be useful in bad weather."

"Boss, let's switch ships!"

Pato came hopping over with a grin. "These giant snails are so much fun. Let's travel on one from now on, Boss."

Honey Queen shot Pato a glare. "All you think about is playing. Go back to fishing."

"They really are giant snails. How amazing." Perona stared ahead, her eyes sparkling with delight.

"Stay on course. I'll be right back."

Before the words had faded, Chris vanished from the deck.

Burgess shrugged helplessly. "Looks like the captain has another plan, and we're not invited."

Doc Q smiled strangely. "Why don't we sail over and see who they are?"

"Doc Q, if you do that, you'll be the first one the captain kills when he gets back."

Lafitte planted his cane before him, every bit the gentleman.

Luo agreed in his usual cool tone. "Sailing over would anger the captain. Someone would die."

Perona pouted. "I want to see the giant snails, but that jerk won't let me. It's infuriating! Hmph!"

"Chris must have his reasons. We'll keep moving."

Belo Betty took a drag on her cigarette, her expression as calm as ever.

Inside the Germa War Room's main hall.

"That battle was too easy. It hardly took any effort. If every war were like that, making money would be a breeze."

Yonji lounged on the sofa with his legs crossed and laughed excitedly.

Niji narrowed his eyes, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "Too bad they surrendered so quickly. I wanted to kill more of them."

"I crave blood. There's nothing like it! Hahaha..."

Ichiji folded his arms. "I didn't get to kill enough either. Next time, I'll kill more."

Hearing her three younger brothers speak with such arrogance, Reiju sighed inwardly.

She hated this family. She wanted desperately to get away.

To her, her relatives were all cold-blooded. She felt no warmth from any of them.

What a miserable family!

"Stop thinking about killing. The mission comes first."

Judge looked sternly at his children. "As mercenaries, our priority is to complete our employer's mission and earn enough money."

"Only by completing mission after mission and amassing wealth can we prepare to conquer the North Blue again."

His voice rose with excitement, and he clenched his right fist. "No matter what it takes, we will let the spirits of our fallen homeland rest in peace in the North Blue."

"Germa 66 will conquer the North Blue again and restore its former glory!"

Then a calm voice rang out.

"Excuse the interruption, Vinsmoke Judge."

With a whoosh, Chris appeared in the hall. He folded his arms and looked at them calmly. "I already have a plan. If we work together—"

"Within five years, the Germa Kingdom will rule the North Blue again."

"Would you care to hear my proposal?"

The five of them were stunned.

Someone had entered without making a sound.

They all turned toward the voice to see who it was.

A handsome young man stood there in black clothes and trousers, his expression steady and composed.

He radiated power. One glance was enough to tell that he was strong.

"Who are you?"

Niji and Yonji asked in unison, surprise on both their faces.

Chris ignored their shock. "I'm Chris, captain of the Chris Pirates."

"You can also consider me a Shichibukai. That's what I'll be soon enough."

(You all know who's in the picture. I really like Reiju. She's such a gentle, elegant woman. Do you like her? Let me know in the comments!)

The five members of the Vinsmoke Family exchanged puzzled looks.

Chris?

None of them had heard the name.

Yonji sneered at the man before him. "Are you dreaming?"

"The Shichibukai are great pirates recognized by the World Government. You think you can become one?"

"Don't make me laugh!"

Niji nodded, his expression cold. "You dare act so arrogant in front of us? I won't kill you right away. I'll take my time making you suffer. Heh heh..."

Ichiji was the most decisive. He rose to attack Chris.

"Wait."

Judge raised a hand to stop him. He fixed Chris with a cold, unsmiling stare. "Young man, you said you wanted to discuss a partnership. Tell me your plan."

For Judge, conquering the North Blue mattered more than anything.

He would not pass up even the slightest hope.

Whatever happened, he would hear the young man out.

At their father's words, Ichiji and his brothers backed down. None of them dared object.

Reiju leaned against the sofa with her legs crossed, her chin resting on her right hand as she studied Chris with interest.

Her instincts told her this young man was incredibly strong.

She suspected that even all five of them together would be no match for him.

Chris ignored Reiju's gaze. "Soon, I'll enter the Grand Line, defeat Crocodile, and become a Shichibukai."

"Then I'll head to the New World and take over a country that isn't a World Government Affiliated Nation. It'll be my base."

"I should also mention that I've contacted other Shichibukai and formed an organization—the Seven Warlords Alliance."

"So far, its members include Doflamingo, king of Dressrosa, and Boa Hancock, queen of Amazon Lily."

Chris looked at all five of them, still perfectly calm. "In the future, the Seven Warlords Alliance will share resources and trade goods across all kinds of industries."

"If you need weapons, we can supply those too, strengthening your forces and helping you assert your power in the North Blue."

"We can discuss longer-term plans later. But I promise you this."

"Within five years, Germa's flag will fly across the entire North Blue."

The five of them were stunned.

Chris's impassioned words had shaken every one of them.