Chapter 36 / Chapter 37

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

Honey Queen leaned back in her chair with her legs crossed, looking rather bored.

Baccarat smoothed her deep red hair and smiled. "Have you gotten so used to watching Chris train that it feels strange when he's gone?"

Belo Betty took a drag on her cigarette and said casually, "You know, I just realized that watching Chris train really is a pleasure."

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared before them with a whoosh.

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

Chris looked at them and asked calmly.

Honey Queen's eyes lit up, and she beamed. "Oh, Chris! You're back!"

"Don't worry. Nothing unusual happened. Everything's been normal." A smile crept onto Baccarat's pretty face at the sight of Chris.

With this man here, the ship truly had someone to hold it together. She no longer had to worry.

Chris nodded without saying anything else, then drew the Blood Red Saber and began swinging it...

Four days later.

On deck.

"We finally made it to the North Blue! Wi-hahahaha!"

Gazing out at the boundless sea, Burgess was in such high spirits that he couldn't help laughing.

Lafitte twirled his cane and said with a faint smile, "Once we're done sailing the North Blue, there'll only be one left: the East Blue."

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

Doc Q leaned back in his chair, looking eager. "I can't wait to reach the New World and attack a country. I'll be able to poison so many people to death then. Hehe..."

Holding the Demonic Sword Kikoku against his chest, Law said coldly, "The New World is crawling with monsters. Whether we can survive there is a serious concern."

Suddenly, an alarm rang out from the lookout.

"Report!"

"Something unusual up ahead! Giant snails are sailing across the sea! Giant snails!"

The lookout's voice was full of astonishment. Clearly, the giant snails had stunned him.

(If you've read this far, you all know who this gorgeous woman is, right? I won't say any more. Another plot development is coming next chapter. Looking forward to it! ︿(￣︶￣)︿.)

Chapter 36

Inside the Training Room.

The beautiful women froze for a moment at the voices outside.

Giant snails sailing across the sea??

What on earth?

"Come on, let's go take a look!" Honey Queen immediately perked up, curiosity written all over her pretty face.

Perona flew through the air, her laughter ringing like silver bells. "Giant snails that can sail across the sea? Those must be fun! Hala-hala-hala..."

This time, Chris stopped training on his own, without Baccarat having to say a word.

"Let's go."

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

Belo Betty took a drag on her cigarette and said casually, "Looks like Chris knows what these so-called giant snails are."

Baccarat nodded lightly and smiled. "Of course he does. And whoever's behind them must be someone important."

Chatting and laughing, they followed Chris and soon reached the deck outside.

"The captain's here! Looks like we're in luck again! Wi-hahahaha!"

Burgess stared at the giant snails ahead, his face brimming with excitement.

Doc Q gave an ugly smile and added, "We should be getting a new recruit this time. Hopefully someone strong."

Lafitte adjusted his top hat and said amiably, "Using snails as a means of travel. This is certainly a first for me."

Law nodded and said coolly, "Traveling this way might be a little slow, but it must be useful in unusual weather."

"Boss, let's change ships!"

Pato bounded over and said with a grin, "These giant snails are so interesting! Let's travel on one from now on, boss."

Honey Queen rolled her eyes at Pato and said irritably, "All you think about is playing. Go back to your fishing."

"They really are giant snails. How amazing." Perona gazed ahead with sparkling eyes, her pretty face full of wonder.

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

The moment he finished speaking, Chris vanished from the deck without a trace.

Burgess shrugged helplessly. "Looks like the captain has another plan, but he won't let us take part."

Doc Q gave a sinister smile. "Why don't we sail over and see who's there?"

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

Lafitte planted his cane in front of him, looking perfectly courteous.

Law agreed in his usual aloof manner. "Getting close would definitely anger the captain. Someone would inevitably die."

Perona scrunched up her face in frustration. "I want to see the giant snails! But that jerk won't let me. It's so infuriating! Hmph!"

"Chris must have his reasons. We just need to keep going."

Belo Betty took a drag on her cigarette, her pretty face as calm and composed as ever.

Inside the hall of the Germa War Room.

"That battle was way too easy. We barely had to do anything. If every war were like that, making money would be a breeze."

Yonji lounged on the sofa with his legs crossed, laughing excitedly.

Niji narrowed his eyes slightly and gave a cruel grin. "Too bad they surrendered so quickly. I would've liked to kill a few more people."

"I crave blood. There's no better feeling! Haha..."

Ichiji folded his arms across his chest and said icily, "I didn't get to kill enough either. I'll have to kill more next time."

Listening to her three younger brothers and sensing their ruthless arrogance, Reiju sighed inwardly.

She truly disliked this family. She wanted so badly to escape.

To her, every one of her relatives was a cold-blooded beast. She couldn't feel the slightest warmth from them.

She felt nothing but sorrow for this family!

"Stop thinking about killing all the time. The mission comes first."

Judge looked at his children and said sternly, "As mercenaries, our top priority is to fulfill our clients' requests and earn enough wealth."

"Only by completing mission after mission and amassing vast sums of money can we prepare to fight for supremacy over the North Blue again."

Growing more impassioned as he spoke, Judge clenched his right fist and vowed, "No matter what, we must let the departed souls of our fallen homeland rest in peace in the North Blue."

"Germa 66 must once again fight for supremacy over the North Blue and restore its former glory!"

Just then, a calm voice rang out.

"Pardon the interruption, Vinsmoke Judge!"

With a whoosh, Chris suddenly appeared in the hall. Arms folded across his chest, he said with a steady gaze, "I've already drawn up a plan. As long as we work together..."

"The Germa Kingdom will rule the North Blue once more within five years."

"Would any of you be interested in hearing my proposal?"

Shock.

All five of them jumped.

Someone had actually managed to slip in here without a sound.

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

It was a young man dressed in a black shirt and trousers. He was extremely handsome, with a calm, composed expression.

He exuded a powerful presence. One look was enough to tell them he was no weakling.

"Who are you?"

Niji and Yonji asked in unison, their faces full of surprise.

Ignoring their astonishment, Chris said calmly, "I'm Chris, captain of the Chris Pirates."

"You can also consider me a Shichibukai, because that's what I'll be before long."

(Everyone, there's no need to tell you who's in the picture. Your author really likes Reiju. She's such a gentle, elegant big sister. Do you like her? Leave a comment in the review section! (*￣︶￣).)

Chapter 37

The five members of the Vinsmoke Family exchanged puzzled glances.

Chris??

None of them had ever heard that name.

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

"Do you know what a Shichibukai is? They're powerful pirates recognized by the World Government. And you think you can become one?"

"Don't make me laugh!"

Niji nodded, his expression utterly cold. "You dare act so arrogant in front of us? I won't kill you just yet. I'll take my time torturing you. Hehehe..."

Ichiji was the most decisive. He stood up, ready to attack Chris.

"Hold it."

Judge was more seasoned. He waved a hand and fixed Chris with a cold stare, his expression stern. "Young man, you said you wanted to discuss working together. Let's hear your plan."

To him, supremacy over the North Blue mattered more than anything.

He wouldn't let even the smallest chance slip by.

So, no matter what, he would patiently hear this young man out.

At their father's words, Ichiji and his two brothers could only back down, not daring to protest.

Reiju lounged on the sofa with her legs crossed, propping her delicate chin on her right hand as she studied Chris with interest.

Her woman's intuition told her that this young man was incredibly powerful.

As far as Reiju could tell, even if all five of them attacked together, they would be no match for him.

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

"After that, I'll head to the New World and attack a non-government affiliated nation to use as my base."

"I forgot to mention that I've contacted other Shichibukai and formed an organization: the Seven Warlords Alliance!"

"At present, Doflamingo, king of Dressrosa, and Boa Hancock, queen of Amazon Lily, are both members."

Looking at the five of them, Chris continued as calmly as ever, "In the future, the Seven Warlords Alliance will share resources and exchange goods across all sorts of fields."

"If you need weapons, we can even supply those, allowing you to increase your combat strength and intimidate the North Blue."

"As for the long-term plan, we can work out the details later. But I guarantee you this."

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

Stunned.

Utterly stunned.

Hearing Chris's impassioned speech, all five of them were shaken to the core.