One Piece: Adopting Akainu at the beginning, adopted son Barrett

Chapter 205 The Tianlong people visit

"Barrett, can I discuss something with you?"

"Of course it's no problem, Tokos. I don't have anything to do here."

"Then I really trouble you. I really can't make the decision on this matter. After asking a few ladies, I am here to trouble you."

On the way home, Barrett met a somewhat anxious Tokos.

Although he didn't know what was worrying Tokos, as the strongest physicist on Cloud Island, he had the right to handle any emergency matters.

This is what Ross said to him, twice, before he left.

"It's like this, a Sky Gold transport ship bound for the Kingdom of Goa passed by us and stopped for repairs. It wasn't necessary, but there was a family of Celestial Dragons on board."

Tokos slowly recounted the troubles he had encountered, but he did not look afraid, after all, Yundao was different from other member states.

How would ordinary member states react when they encounter a visit from the Celestial Dragons?
It's very simple. Once the red carpet is rolled out, everyone except the nobles has to kneel to welcome them. Then the king will personally receive them, and so on. If you meet a slightly more violent pig, you will suffer.

But there are always exceptions.

"I see. Then there is really no one more suitable than me. Tokos, tell me about your preparations. I just need to suppress those CPs, right?"

Barrett nodded in understanding. No wonder Tokos looked a little anxious. This was indeed a big deal for Yundao.

The Celestial Dragons were... very troublesome. Barrett had never seen a Celestial Dragon, let alone their behavior, but he could get a glimpse of them just from some rumors and rules.

But he doesn't need to fight against those pigs. He needs to fight against the CP agent standing behind the Celestial Dragon.

"Well, because of Master Ross, our Cloud Island is actually somewhat special. Take a look at this first."

After saying this, Tokos took out a folded white paper from his pocket, unfolded it and handed it to Barrett.

It records some secret agreements between Ross and the World Government, which were the gifts given after joining the member states. Ross made a copy and kept it in Tokos's hands.

A small number of Celestial Dragons have the habit of traveling. Their main routes are in the first half of the Grand Line and the Four Seas, but there are also places where the Five Elder Stars have expressly prohibited entry and exit.

Yun Island is one of them. If you want to pass through here, you have to apply to the Five Elders and act according to the previously agreed behavior.

For example, there are rules that prohibit you from taking the initiative in any way on Yun Island, and prohibit you from privately provoking Ross's relatives.

The same goes for the Flower Kingdom where the Babao Navy is located, Germa 66, the South China Sea Gangster Island and other places.

The former is a deterrent by force, which is of the same nature as Ross's Cloud Island, while the latter is too chaotic. There may be a crazy organization that will assassinate the Celestial Dragons. This is not a bad incident that the World Government wants to see.

"But Master Ross, the highest military force of Cloud Island, is not here. I originally wanted to contact him, but the arrival of the Celestial Dragons is tomorrow morning, so I won't be able to make it in time."

Tokos explained the reasons for looking for the top leaders of Cloud Island one by one, and then said:
"Without the master here, the Tianlong people may not abide by some of the above rules, or in other words, those CP agents may not be willing to stop them.

At this time, you, Barrett, are needed to deter them and stop the Tianlong people from doing whatever they want. We are not afraid of trouble, but we should try not to cause more trouble for the master."

"I understand, Tokos. You can go back and prepare first. Just call me tomorrow morning. By the way, has the notice been sent out?"

"It has already started to be distributed. Tomorrow, the central area will be under full martial law and will not be opened until the Tianlong people leave. Everyone is an obedient child, and there will be no accidents."

Tokos is now confident and speaks in a soothing tone. He naturally started to carry out these arrangements as soon as he received the news. He was anxious only because he had not found someone who could calm the situation and he felt uneasy.

After all, he is just a steward of an old noble family and has never seen the world. Even though he knows that Ross is very strong and Yundao is confident, he still feels uneasy when facing the world's noble Celestial Dragons.

He knew Barrett's fighting ability, which was a talent and strength recognized by the legendary pirates. He was also one of the successors that Ross had envisioned.

If nothing unexpected happens, the person he will need to assist in the future will most likely be Barrett.

"No, I mean the notice for the residential area. There should be martial law there as well. Let everyone take a day off tomorrow and stay at home."

Barrett shook his head and said that Tokos was a competent butler, but he still had some minor flaws that were not serious problems.

Although the priority of the residential area is not as high as that of the Nasdaq residence, it is still part of Cloud Island. In addition, there is an amusement area between it and the port, so imposing martial law does not have much impact. On the contrary, it is better for the whole thing.

The agreement only addresses the main points of conflict. Some minor points of conflict are unlikely to be mentioned, such as civilians and tourists, as these two groups are not included in the protection.

In other words, if the Celestial Dragons feel that they have been provoked, it is within the rules for them to let the accompanying CP agents take care of one or two civilians or tourists.

The most typical ones are "physical conflict", "blocking the road", "secret theory" and so on.

This is also something that everyone has accepted.

The world government is afraid of Ross, so it will tolerate the forces under his control. The Nasdaq family is Ross's force.

The residents of Cloud Island are at most vassals. Even if Ross himself feels it is time to run away, he will not take them with him first, let alone the World Government.

They are essentially no different from ordinary civilians!

However, there are always people who care about them, such as members of the Nasdaq family, who live in the settlement and often go on Cloud Island. Most of the residents in the settlement know them.

Even Barrett knew a few gardeners and small business owners.

The Celestial Dragons have no taboos in their style of doing things, and Barrett cannot guarantee that they will not do something out of line after hurting someone they know.

He might not come openly, but after finishing all the matters, he would say goodbye to Ross, leave the house with nothing, and then seek revenge secretly.

What the Nasdaq family lacks the least is people who value emotions, and the probability of them doing such a thing is almost 100%.

As the steward of the entire family, Tokos didn't even have the time to stay in the residential area, so naturally he didn't understand the chain reaction that might occur afterwards.

That's why Barrett spoke out to remind him.

"I'm sorry, Barrett. This is my oversight. I'll send someone to post notices and notify you when I get back."

Tokos bowed and apologized, saying in a thankful tone that he had indeed not thought of that.

As time went by, some of the children in the base had actually fallen in love with some residents in the residential area. He had noticed this, but he didn't know why none of them asked him to hold a wedding or prepare a wedding.

It seems that I have to talk to them later and open up this door.

In this way, the initial alert was set, but what about those businessmen and tourists?

Sorry, we are not responsible for anything, but out of humanitarianism, Tokos will take the opportunity to notify the public that there will be a visit from the Celestial Dragons tomorrow.

At that time, those who leave will naturally live in peace, and those who choose to stay will have to accept their fate.

"By the way, Barrett, if you have time, come and sit with me. I have some notes I want to show you."

The work was done. Before leaving, Tokos hesitated for a moment and invited Barrett:

"After adopting you as his adopted son, Master Ross talked to me about some things regarding the next successor to the family. Master Ross has been planning to retire early in a few years. His original candidates were Miss Mona and Master Alexander, and then he had you."

"Originally this matter had nothing to do with me, but the master asked me to make the final decision. My initial plan was to choose Master Alexander.

Miss Mona's nature is not suitable, and although Master Alexander is a little wild, after being taught, it won't be a problem if I stay busy for a while."

Tokos said with some tiredness that none of Ross's children could be a leader. Overall, perhaps only Alexander had some talent. He looked at Barrett and continued:

"After this incident, I think I know why Master Ross added you, Barrett. You will be the next leader."

"This...Tokos, this may be a little too hasty. Don't worry, I will come to sit with you, but...I think I need to talk to my father."

After being stunned for a while, Barrett was at a loss, looking a little embarrassed and flustered.

But then he calmed down, and did not reject Tokos' invitation, nor did he agree immediately, but planned to talk to Ross about it later.

This was too big and too hasty, just like Ross didn't care at all.

Barrett didn't know what kind of mood he was in as he walked back home.

He did not move to Roseburg and still lives in the same house.

"Squeak-"

When you push open the door, you see a tidy room that looks like a warehouse.

It was filled with all kinds of objects, big and small, all of which Barrett had been reluctant to throw away over the years, and each one carried a memory of his.

The majority of them were things Mona bought and gave to him.

For example, there is a customized piggy bank that looks like Mona herself, wearing a Lolita dress, with a notch on her smooth back for money.

However, the only Bailey in it was the one that Tokos had given him at the beginning, and some pocket money given to him by his stepmothers on his birthday.

There was also something Roger and Rayleigh gave him before they left, a half-repaired black knife with a few cuts on it, and a permanent record pointer leading to Shuixianxing Island.

None of them are valuable, at least not to them.

"Huh, take a break. Just do some basic exercises this afternoon."

Barrett muttered to himself.

A lot of things happened today. Although it was only morning, he began to feel mentally exhausted and wanted to lie down and rest.

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"Roger, I'm just wondering, how can someone get lost from home because of a poor sense of direction? This is too exaggerated!"

"Ahahahaha, the sea is so big that there are all kinds of wonders. Do you think I'm a competent pirate?"

"That's true..."

On the Oro Jackson, Rayleigh crossed his arms and shook his head helplessly.

To be honest, the Donghai group was a little disappointed. They originally thought that they would be able to get information about Wano Country this time, but...

[“I am indeed from Wano Country, but it’s a little hard to say. I originally wanted to find the way home based on my memory, but I ended up walking here.”

"However, although I cannot return to my hometown, I have found happiness in this sea area, and I am very satisfied with it."

"If you want to go to Wano Country, you can follow the route to the center of the New World and search forward, if my memory is correct."

After Roger visited and helped Kosaburo Shimotsuki, they asked him for information about the route to Wano Country.

But the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment, and in the end you can only leave with some regrets.

But this time it was not completely without gain, at least I knew the general route.

"Oh, Rayleigh, let's make Twin Gorge our next stop. It's time to let the other companions know about this matter. Also... I also need a skilled doctor to help me complete the last part of the journey."

Roger said helplessly, his tone full of regret.

It’s not that Roger’s pirate group doesn’t have a ship doctor, but that crew member’s medical skills are only good enough for ordinary use, and he is completely helpless against this kind of disease.

He knew of only two doctors who could help him keep going.

Roger didn't know whether he would collapse prematurely during his final journey, but he was still unwilling to give up and live a happy time before his death.

"…I see. I understand. I will help you and help you realize your dream. Before that, I will not fall down."

"Thank you Rayleigh, I still have you and all of you. I believe I can hold on until then."

Roger put his hand on Rayleigh's shoulder, didn't laugh out loud, but just curled the corners of his mouth, his eyes seemed to be recalling the past.

"Captain Roger, we have spotted a fleet ahead. Judging from the flag, it is the fleet used by the World Government to collect the Sky Gold. What do you think? Do you want to grab some?!"

Suddenly, a sailor on the lookout shouted down.

His voice was like a stone falling on the water, stirring up ripples.

"cang～～"

"Bang~bang~"

The sounds of swords being drawn and fists being punched could be heard one after another. The crew members of Roger's pirate group were ready to fight, waiting for their captain's orders at any time.

"Ahahaha! Guys, our next journey is full of difficulties and obstacles. Our vehicles need a comprehensive upgrade. What do you think we should do?"

"Grab! Grab! Grab!"

"Listen to my orders! Jabba takes the helm, Rayleigh measures the speed, and the rest of you take your positions. Let's give that gold-carrying ship a little surprise!"

Roger drew his sword and shouted, full of vigor and vitality.

　I can’t change the volume, so I can only add more code later and slowly push it over and move it to the works-related section, just as I thought at the beginning.

　　These two days are both 4,000 chapters.

　　The train couldn't move because the typhoon had stopped operating, so my dad drove me back to Hubei. I was carsick and couldn't type anymore.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)