Chapter 144

"These few short hours felt like an entire year to me."

Alvida brandished her large iron club, Cultivation Armament Haki, and said with a smile, "Chris said that's nothing compared to what I've heard."

"Once we enter the latter half of the Grand Line, which is the New World, the weather there will be truly terrifying."

Mei Di smoothed her light blonde hair, her delicate eyebrows curving as she said, "Yes, Chris said the seas there are turbulent, with lightning and thunder, extremely dangerous."

"So what we're facing now is really nothing, just a minor incident."

Carmen waved her hand and quickly retorted, saying something.

"That's true, but the weather change just now was a bit too drastic."

"I've never seen such bizarre weather. A few minutes ago it was pouring rain, and a few minutes later the sun was blazing. It's terrifying."

Makino nodded gently, still as Gentle and kind as ever, smiling sweetly, "I was startled too just now."

"I had just put on some warm clothes when the weather suddenly got hot, and then it started pouring rain with Inazuma."

"All the things that happen in all four seasons occurred within these few hours."

"This is absolutely incredible!!"

Kaya sat on the chair, her smile sweet and innocent, like a girl next door, especially cute, and said something.

"I've written all of this down, I won't forget it."

"When I see my Father, I can tell him about my travels, hehe~~"

Desaya sat on the deck to rest, brushing her red and yellow hair aside, and said with a slight smile, "Speaking of which, Chris knows a lot."

"To know what lies ahead before even entering the Grand Line is truly amazing."

Honey Queen, lifting a barbell, sweat trickling down her pretty face and dripping onto the deck, casually remarked something.

"Chris is a strong person, so it's normal for him to know a lot."

"Anyway, from the first day I met him, he has been able to solve every problem we've encountered, without exception."

Belo Betty waved her banner, Cultivation her Devil Fruit, and calmly remarked, "Anyway, this guy has always been so mysterious, never revealing too much."

Reiju, with her legs crossed, smiled sweetly and said, "Didn't Chris say that keeping a low profile is the key?"

"A person who talks a lot of nonsense all day long is not a strong person, so wouldn't it be better to talk less?"

Just then, an alarm sounded outside.

"Report..."

"A man and a woman are floating on the sea ahead! The sea ahead..."

Upon hearing the Lookout, the women couldn't help but exchange glances, their pretty faces showing curiosity.

Carina shrugged and said with a smile, "In my experience, everyone who appears before us has some purpose."

"After all, Sister Baccarat brings good luck."

Perona floated through the air, letting out a silvery laugh, and agreed.

"That's right, that's right, there's definitely something wrong with those two, and that woman, she must be really pretty, hahahahaha..."

Carmen looked at Perona, blinked her beautiful eyes, and said with a smile, "That's what I thought too."

"Anyway, every woman who appears is beautiful; this has become a golden rule."

With Nojiko arched her eyebrows and said, "Speaking of which, this is the first group of people we've encountered since entering the Grand Line."

"I wonder if the people here are the same as those in Four Seas. They should be about the same, right?"

Mei Di smoothed her light blonde hair and said elegantly, "Of course, they're the same."

Baccarat smoothed her Deep Red hair, her smile dignified and noble, and said, "You all continue your Cultivation, I'll go out and take a look."

"Those guys are all ruthless. If we don't stop them, those two might get killed."

Reiju nodded gently, her eyes crinkling as she said, "Chris definitely won't go out. Without anyone watching them, they might actually do something like that."

"Let's go, I'll go with you and see just how beautiful this woman really is."

Makino looked at the two of them, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and said gently and generously, "Anyway, I have nothing to do, so I'll go out with you."

Kaya quickly added, "Don't forget me, and don't forget me too!"

Then, all the women stood up and walked gracefully outside...

On the deck.

"We haven't seen a single person in ages, but finally someone's here! Hahahaha~~"

Burgess raised his arms high, laughing loudly, and said, "But damn it, does that mean we have to rush to save people the moment we encounter them?"

"Do you really think we're philanthropists? You're overthinking it."

Doc Q leaned back in his recliner, a sinister smile on his face, and said, "Never mind all that, fire! Kill them all!"

Gin brandished his fist and said coldly, "Men can be killed, women must stay."

"After all, the Captain is the strongest, and he can't be without women by his side."

Bartolomeo kept creating barriers and diligently Cultivation. He nodded and said, "In my opinion, any beautiful woman belongs to the Captain."

"No matter who it is, I won't allow them to steal the Captain's woman."

Luo, carrying the Demonic Sword Kikoku, remained as aloof as ever. "Aren't you all overthinking this? Is that the kind of person the Captain is?"

Hawkins put away the cards, looking like a dead man, and said, "Judging from his appearance, the Captain is still single and hasn't had any relationships with women."

Cavendish glanced sideways at Hawkins, looking speechless, and said something.

"You can even see that? Do you have to be so ruthless?"

Kuro adjusted his glasses and calmly said, "There's no need to look. Given the Captain's character, how could he possibly have a relationship with a woman?"

"Although there are many beautiful women on board, the Captain remains chaste and will not be swayed by women at all; he is a true hero."

Van Augur gazed at the horizon, his face expressionless, and said, "This woman, blue hair, stunningly beautiful—another beauty."

Lafitte held his cane upright in front of him, smiled slightly, and said in a gentlemanly manner, "Anyway, everyone remember this: when you see a beautiful woman, bring her aboard."

"As for the men, take them if they have the strength. If they don't, just kill them."

Just then, cries for help came from the sea ahead.

"Save us, please save us..."

As the approaching survivors drew nearer, Burgess sneered and shouted, "Who do you think you are?"

"You think we can't not save you? You're kidding, we're Pirate, not law-abiding citizens. Saving people is just a thought."

Gin looked at the two men with a cold expression and said, "To be able to survive at sea shows that their strength is only so-so."

"Let the woman board the boat, and just kill the man."

Hearing these people's words, Mr. 9 and Princess Vivi couldn't help but exchange a glance, their faces showing fear...

Mr. 9, clinging to the plank and drifting with the current, said with a wry smile, "We're really unlucky. Our boat capsized in the waves, and now we've run into people like this."

"They all look so vicious, they might actually attack us later."

Princess Vivi nodded, a look of helplessness appearing on her exquisitely fair face. She sighed and said in a melodious voice.

"I'm alright, I'm a woman, they probably won't kill me."

"But you're different. They don't seem to like you, and they might even kill you."

"Sigh, if there hadn't been a food shortage in town, why would we have come out to hunt Laboon the whale? This is terrible."

Mr. 9 looked at her and smiled ingratiatingly, "Miss Wednesday, we're partners, you have to plead for me."

"We both accepted the mission to hunt Laboon, and then we were shipwrecked. We're in the same boat."

"So, if they're planning to attack me later, you have to help me out and put in a good word for me. Thank you, Miss Wednesday."

Princess Vivi nodded gently, smiled, and said gracefully, "Don't worry, if they try to take action, I will definitely speak up for you."

"At worst, we just won't get on their ship and will drift downstream until we find refuge."

Mr. 9 sighed, looking dejected. "In this vast sea of people, if we can't find Island, we'll starve to death at sea."

"So, no matter what, we have to get on this ship. Even if we have to beg them on our knees, we'll do it."

At that moment, Van Oka looked at Lafitte, tapped his shoulder with his gun, and said seriously, "Should we take out that man and let the woman board the ship?"

Doc Q coughed, his smile turning ugly. "The Captain hasn't come out yet, which means these two are useless."

"Van Aucker, don't hesitate, shoot them both in the head, one shot each, hehe~~"

Cavendish brandished Durandal, Cultivation his Swordsmanship. "You can't be so fierce with ladies; you have to be Gentle."

Suddenly, footsteps approached, and Baccarat led a group of women as they walked over.

"There really are two people."

Carina followed, her beautiful eyes scanning the blue-haired woman in front of her. She smiled and said, "Not bad, not bad, she's definitely a beauty. We can let her on board."

Perona floated around, nodding her little head. "And she even has blue hair! That's quite rare."

Reiju looked at Princess Vivi, stroked her fair chin, and smiled, saying, "So young, yet so beautiful."

"If she's still young, wouldn't she be a stunning beauty who could topple kingdoms?"

Baccarat gathered her Deep Red hair and smiled charmingly, saying, "You are indeed very beautiful. You'll definitely grow up to be stunning."

Mr. 9 and Princess Vivi were both excited when they saw a woman on the ship, knowing that their chance had finally come.

"Great! Women are usually easy to talk to. We're saved now," Mr. 9 said quickly with a beaming smile.

Princess Vivi nodded, her delicate eyebrows arching, and a look of surprise appeared on her stunningly beautiful face. She then said, "Yes, I think those older sisters are all very Gentle."

"As long as we call out to them for help, they will definitely come to our aid."

Then, the two of them shouted in unison.

"Please help us, ladies! Please, we beg you..."

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Chapter 144

"The Captain didn't come; it seems these two are indeed unimportant."

Burgess looked at Lafitte, burst into laughter, and shouted, "You're the First Mate, the second-in-command on board, why don't you give the order to kill those two?"

Doc Q's eyes were cold and his smile was strange. "The First Mate has a lot of power. Without the Captain's presence, he can issue any order."

"So, I'll take the First Mate's position, hehe~~"

Gin glanced at him coldly and said disdainfully, "Doc Q, stop talking nonsense. You don't have the ability at all."

Bartolomeo touched his nose ring, his smile quite unpleasant. "Once the Division Commander Challenge begins, I'll show you that you can't even become the First Division Commander."

Lafitte ignored their words, looked at Baccarat, smiled slightly, and asked modestly, "Sister Baccarat, did the Captain give any instructions?"

"As expected, if we hadn't come out, you probably would have made your move."

Carina glanced at them sideways, a helpless look on her pretty face. "You're all so heartless, completely devoid of any compassion. Is it really necessary?"

Perona nodded in agreement, "They are indeed ruthless. Even if they don't want to save people, they shouldn't even think about killing them."

Baccarat looked at Lafitte, her eyebrows arched, and smoothed her hair as she said, "Lafitte, Chris didn't say anything."

"But in my opinion, let them both board the boat. Once we reach a safe place, let the man disembark."

"As for the pretty blue-haired girl, let her come with us."

Lafitte adjusted his top hat and said politely, "Sister Baccarat, I will definitely listen to you."

"After all, you are the ship's lucky charm, the most important woman."

Burgess shrugged, speechless. "How boring. I thought I could take them both down."

After saying that, he walked to the side and began to Cultivation his Haki.