" Luffy, when did you become so smart, you blockhead?!"
Nami's actions caused Sanji and Brook to both look dangerous.
" Luffy —you brat, you actually Nami to hug you on her own initiative!!!"
" Luffy- kun--I also want Nami to twist my head--"
"You two, get out of my way!!!"
Nami kicked Sanji and Brook one after another, sending them flying into the corner.
Law ignored the Straw Hat Pirates ' usual antics.
He walked to the map, circled the location of Onigashima with his finger, drew a line along the waterway, and finally drew a straight arrow connecting Kuri and Onigashima.
"Since the Straw Hat Master has already made things clear, I won't beat around the bush."
Luo looked around, his voice calm and firm.
" Luffy's plan to become the leader may sound reckless, but it's actually the most reasonable solution at present."
"The main force of Onigashima has indeed been transferred to the inland, and the number of troops left behind may not be very large."
We have eight hundred men here, well-equipped, with high morale, plus five Supernovas, the Straw Hat Pirates, and the Nine Red Scabbards— "
Luo's gaze swept over everyone present.
"Concentrate all forces and take the shortest route to attack Onigashima."
The gamble was that Kaido time to recall the search forces.
"Take down Kaido before enemy reinforcements arrive."
Silence fell in the room again, but this time it wasn't the silence before an argument, but the silence before a decision was made.
Everyone was weighing the risks and feasibility of this plan in their minds.
It turned out that this seemingly crazy plan was actually the most likely to succeed.
Let's do it this way.
Kid was the first to speak, his metal fist slamming into his palm with a dull thud.
"Instead of waiting here forever, we might as well just charge over there."
"I've waited far too long for this day."
Apoo shrugged.
"The minority must submit to the majority."
Although I still think it's too risky, since everyone agrees, I have no objection.
Bege took the cigar from her lips and stubbed it out in the ashtray.
"My brothers are itching to get back to work too."
Hawkins put away the tarot cards, and a rare expression appeared on his usually calm face—it could probably be called anticipation.
Luo nodded. "Since you've agreed, let's start preparing."
How long will it take?
Kin'emon, Denjiro, and Inuarashi and Cat Viper exchanged glances and nodded in unison. Finally, Kin'emon spoke:
"Ships, routes, logistical supplies -- three days."
Within three days, everything was ready.
"Then three days it is."
Luo sheathed his sword, and the sound of the sheath closing echoed crisply as the Kikoku wailed.
"Three days later, we will depart from Kuri and head straight for Onigashima."
Luffy grinned, revealing his signature big laugh:
"Yoshi! Finally, I can beat Kaido!"
Zoro stood up from the corner, three swords hanging at his waist, the scabbards clanging together.
"I was just thinking of trying out a new sword move."
Sanji lit a new cigarette, and the flame of his Diable Jambe flickered and disappeared at his ankle.
The meeting ended in a strange state of excitement.
Everyone got busy—organizing equipment, inspecting weapons, distributing supplies, and planning routes—but these miscellaneous tasks had nothing to do with Luffy.
He sat back down in the corner, picked up a new bone, and continued gnawing on it with gusto.
Seeing him like this, Nami didn't know whether to scold him or indulge him.
" Luffy, why don't you help me out?"
"But I don't know how to repair ships, and I don't know how to allocate supplies," Luffy matter-of-factly.
"Then at least finish gnawing on the bone! Don't waste food!"
"Okay, okay--"
Seeing Luffy's carefree demeanor, the busy group shook their heads and chuckled, but undeniably, Luffy's words had reassured them.
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Kin'emon and the Nine Red Scabbards moved faster than anyone expected.
Almost all of them grew up in Wano Country, and their understanding of this land is beyond the imagination of outsiders.
They knew which ports had enough ships and which waterways were most suitable for navigation at what time.
Which route best avoids the Beasts Pirates ' patrol routes?
In just two days, Kin'emon assembled a sizable fleet.
Most of these ships were requisitioned from fishing villages along the coast of Kuri. Although they couldn't compare to pirate ships like the Thousand Sunny,
However, its advantages lie in its agility, lightness, and shallow draft, making it suitable for navigating the reef-filled waters near Wano Country.
Meanwhile, on the Straw Hat Alliance's side, Law obtained several rough maps of Onigashima through his own channels.
Based on the information provided by Denjiro, the defensive deployments around Onigashima were clearly marked.
Sanji was in charge of logistics and supplies, while Usopp and Franky put a lot of thought into weaponry.
Franky processed the raw Seastone ore he had seized from Queen's office and created a batch of specially made projectiles that could effectively restrict ability users.
Everyone is preparing for the upcoming decisive battle.
On the training field, Hyogoro was still instructing everyone on the techniques of Ryuo ).
In the armory, the samurai sharpened their swords, ready to pounce.
At the harbor, the Mink Tribe warriors were giving their final pre-battle pep talk.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye amidst this high-intensity work.
On the evening of the third day, before dusk had fully fallen, Kuri Port was already brightly lit by torches.
There were more than a dozen ships of various sizes moored in the harbor, each with a considerable draft.
The ship was piled high with weapons, ammunition, medicine, and rations, as well as eight hundred soldiers about to head to the battlefield.
Five hundred of them were veteran samurai who had followed the Kozuki Family for many years, and two hundred were elite Mink Tribe brought by Inuarashi Cat Viper.
The remaining one hundred people are the main forces of the Straw Hat Pirates, the Heart Pirates, and the Supernovas Alliance.
Eight hundred people.
This is all the fighting force Luffy and his crew can muster.
Compared to the Beasts Pirates, these eight hundred people are pitifully few.
But standing in the harbor now, these eight hundred men, lined up neatly with their banners fluttering, exuded an indescribable aura when viewed from afar in the twilight.
Luffy stood on the highest rock in the harbor, with his back to the setting sun.
Today, unusually, he wasn't wearing his ever-present red vest, but instead donned a dark-colored kimono-style short jacket.
The Straw Hat remained pressed down on his head, the shadow cast by the brim obscuring most of his face.
He looked at the rows of warriors and soldiers below and suddenly grinned.
"Yosh! Let's go!"
There were no lengthy speeches or impassioned pre-battle mobilizations.
Luffy simply waved his arm and was the first to jump onto the Thousand Sunny.
Zoro followed closely behind, carrying three swords, Sanji with a cigarette in his mouth, then Nami, Robin, Chopper, Usopp, Franky, and Brook.
The Nine Red Scabbards boarded their ships, with Inuarashi and Cat Viper leading the Mink Tribe warriors at the head of the fleet.
Law's Heart Pirates were at the very back of the fleet.
The fleet slowly sailed away from the port as dusk fell.
Nami stood in front of the ship's wheel, her Clima-Tact tucked into the belt around her waist.
Her face was somewhat pale, and her fingers were trembling slightly, but her hand gripping the helm was as steady as if it were made of iron.
" Luffy," she suddenly said.
"Um?"
Do you really think we can win?
Luffy sat cross-legged on the bow of the ship, not turning around, but looking up at the stars that were beginning to appear in the sky.
Of course.
Three words, no explanation, no reason.
But after hearing this answer, Nami's trembling fingers gradually calmed down.
If this guy says "Of course I can," then he's bound to win.
From the East Blue to Alabasta, from Sky Island to Sabaody, from Paramount War to now—every time he said "Of course I can," he never disappointed her.
Sanji leaned against the ship's railing, exhaling a puff of smoke. "That idiot captain is actually quite reliable in a situation like this."
Zoro leaned against the mast with his eyes closed, a slight smile playing on his lips, but he didn't reply.