During the time it took for the Straw Hat Pirates to reunite, a fake Straw Hat Pirates appeared in the Sabaody Archipelago, recruiting members under the banner of Straw Hat Luffy, attempting to covet the One Piece at the end of the Grand Line!
Vic ignored it. Although the high profile of these imposters would attract the attention of the Navy, it was better for the future Pirate King's first voyage after two years of silence to be grand and exciting, which would be in line with the future Pirate King's status and temperament.
As a pirate ship docked, Vic's Observation Haki immediately detected two very familiar auras. That's right, the pirate ship that docked was the famous Perfume Yuda. Snake Princess Hancock had finally brought Luffy over.
" Luffy! Take care!"
"Thank you, Hancock! Goodbye, hee hee!"
After a brief explanation, Hancock draped a cow-colored hooded cloak over Luffy, wrapping Luffy completely inside. She also gave him Red Nose and a fake mustache, and slung a huge bag that was about to Luffy onto his back. Only then did she wave goodbye to Luffy!
Hancock did all this so that Luffy could set sail quietly. Two years ago, Luffy caused quite a stir at Marineford, and the Navy had no intention of letting him off the hook. Little did they know that some good-for-nothing on the island would impersonate Luffy, recruit soldiers, and cause quite a commotion.
This has already alerted the Navy, which has mobilized a significant number of personnel. Sentomaru has received orders and is leading his androids to provide support. A battle is imminent!
Since it was Kuma who made the move, and he made the arrangements based on Vic's explanation, the Straw Hat Pirates's experience was basically consistent with the original story. Because Vic knew what would happen later in the plot, he subconsciously wanted to maintain his foresight, as this would be more advantageous to his plans!
Therefore, many of the things Vic does are in line with the original story. Perhaps time travelers all hope to always have foresight, because that might be their biggest advantage!
Luffy, being the last to arrive, got caught up in the fake recruiting scene. The androids guarding the perimeter saw through his disguise, and after a few laser shots, Luffy's true identity was revealed. This thrilled Sentomaru, who never expected to encounter the real deal instead of the imposter. It was an unexpected bonus.
Sentomaru hadn't expected the Straw Hat Boy to have changed so much and become so much stronger. He took down an android with just one punch, and his fist was even wrapped in Armament Haki, which is a standard feature of the New World and a standard feature of the strong!
Sentomaru was quite surprised. Only two years had passed, and the Straw Hat Boy he had beaten up back then had completely transformed and was now truly qualified to go to the New World.
" Sentomaru! You really can't compare people's talents, or you'll be depressed to death!"
When Luffy was fighting the androids and showing off his power, Vic was watching from not far away. It was that imposter Luffy was making such a big fuss, attracting a lot of people to come and watch the show.
This is just a bunch of country bumpkins who've never seen the world. They think they can fool a bunch of thugs into working for them by impersonating a vanished celebrity? Little do they know that their ostentatious actions have also attracted the attention of the navy, and there are even people infiltrating their ranks to kill them!
Even if Luffy hadn't shown up today, they would have been wiped out by Sentomaru or Caribou. They completely lack any sense of crisis and experience. Who else but them is going to die?
Vic and Sentomaru are old acquaintances. Back when Vegapunk on Punk Hazard, Sentomaru had already been adopted by Vegapunk for many years. Later, he also learned a lot from Kizaru, including Armament Haki.
Sentomaru's talent wasn't particularly outstanding; he just learned Haki earlier. Even if he had learned it seven or eight years earlier, he still couldn't stop a prodigy like Luffy. So, Vic felt a little sorry for Sentomaru ahead of others!
" Luffy!" *2
"Hahaha! It's you guys! This time it's definitely you, you haven't changed a bit! Hahahaha!"
" Luffy! You're the last one to arrive."
"You Moss Head! Can't you be a little more considerate of the occasion?"
You're seventh!
"I... I, without me, you would have gotten lost long ago, you wouldn't have made it here at all!"
"Seventh!"
"..."
After Luffy defeated the android, another reinforcement arrived immediately, but it was defeated by Zoro and Sanji who arrived in time. At this point in the story, the Straw Hat Pirates, who had disappeared for two years, have once again come into the Navy's sights.
However, Luffy and his crew acted quickly. After gathering their companions, they immediately headed to the Thousand Sunny to prepare for their journey to Fish-Man Island.
There were also people who helped them during this time, such as Usopp's master Heracles, the big bird that brought Chopper, the old men from Victoria when Nami was learning about weather, the rugged transvestites who came with Sanji, Dark King Rayleigh who cut off their retreat with a single sword, and Hancock, the Shichibukai who shot arrows and fossil cannonballs.
With the help of these people, they arrived at the Thousand Sunny without much effort. After Franky removed the driftwood from the bottom of the ship, the Thousand Sunny officially submerged into the sea, and the Straw Hat Pirates began their new journey, the journey to the top that Rayleigh had mentioned!
"Mr. Rayleigh! Are you alright?"
"It's alright! As you get older, you're bound to feel a little sad about parting. You'll feel better after a while!"
Having resolved the trouble of the Navy's pursuit, Vic and Rayleigh reunited. The two watched the Thousand Sunny sink into the water and the smiles on Luffy the deck, though Rayleigh's eyes were brimming with tears!
After a year and a half together, Rayleigh had already developed deep feelings for Luffy, who was the kind of person who easily evoked emotions in others. This was Luffy's unique charm. Before him were Red-Hair, Ace, and Dadan's crew, and after him were his crewmates and Rayleigh. Of course, there were also people who hadn't known him for long but had already considered him a close friend. There were quite a few such people.
"Mr. Rayleigh! What are your plans for the future?"
"I retired long ago, what plans could I possibly have? I'll just go back to my old ways, maybe occasionally check out the news from the New World!"
"You want to watch Luffy to the top step by step, right? It shouldn't be long!"
"Haha! I guess so, I really believe he can do it!"
"Mr. Rayleigh! The drinking session we agreed on before?"
"Let's go, it's all over. We're drinking until we drop, but you're paying, this old man has no money! Hahaha!"
"Yes! It's on me, all the drinks are welcome!"
Vic and Rayleigh found a relatively quiet tavern and finished all the drinks in it before leaving. Rayleigh was the vice-captain of the Pirate King Roger, and his drinking capacity was no joke. Just like Whitebeard and Shanks, he drank alcohol like water.
Vic's alcohol tolerance isn't particularly high or low; he only drinks occasionally. However, given his strength, he can drink quite a lot. Moreover, he has mastered the Law of Lightning, which allows him to instantly break down alcohol within his body. He can literally hold up one finger and say to others, "I can drink forever." This isn't just bragging from Vic.
After the drinking session, Vic helped Rayleigh back to the Shakky's Rip-off Bar. Seeing Rayleigh's drunken state, Shakky came over to support him with a pained expression, glaring at Vic fiercely along the way. Vic smiled sheepishly and disappeared without waiting for Shakky to speak.
"This kid's strength is simply unfathomable!"
"A new generation replaces the old!"
"You're still not drunk to death? I'm already preparing your funeral arrangements!"
"Heh! How many more years can I hold on? I can't die before I see that scene!"
"Is it the thing you saw in Laugh Tale?"
Don't ask, it won't do you any good!
"Oh! Let me help you inside to rest."