Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

The main reason is that Akainu's name has already been added to Luffy's list of targets to be defeated.

Just as everyone was still worried and anxious about what Jinbe had said, news suddenly came from the prison in Ryugu Palace that something was wrong with Hody's subordinates.

King Neptune and his entourage turned deathly pale upon hearing the news.

He immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed to the prison to check on the situation.

When they arrived at the prison, the sight before them astonished them; their jaws nearly dropped.

All of Hody's subordinates looked incredibly old.

His face was covered with dense wrinkles, like dry tree bark, and his hair had turned as white as snow.

Their bodies became so weak that it seemed a gentle breeze could knock them over.

After careful questioning, King Neptune and his entourage learned that these people were suffering from the side effects of the deadly drug.

King Neptune was so frightened by what he saw that he turned as pale as a sheet and shuddered, secretly relieved.

Fortunately, I didn't take this 'national treasure' passed down from my ancestors, otherwise I would have ended up like this, which would have been terrible.

Then, to make matters worse, something else happened.

Big Mom's pirate crew has appeared.

The snack factory on Fishman Island and Big Mom have always had an agreement to supply snacks.

However, due to Hody's sabotage and the banquet held in Ryugu Palace for Luffy and his crew, there are no more snacks left to pay for.

Then, Luffy, the King of Balance, ate all the remaining snacks from Fishman Island right in front of Big Mom's pirate crew.

As for offending Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors?

Who cares.

Fishman Island now possesses Poseidon, one of the three great weapons.

At worst, we'll fight to the death, and live as long as heaven and earth!

Then, a drunken Neptune revealed another secret in front of everyone.

An astonishing secret is hidden within the Tamatebako, the national treasure of Fishman Island.

They planned to present this jade box to Big Mom as an apology for ceasing to pay for the sweets.

Then, the long-lost sixth brother, Caribou, reappeared and stole the Tamatebako (Jade Box).

Well, under the watchful eyes of a group of assassins with Observation Haki, Caribou finally stole the hot potato box.

Amidst the cheers of the Fishman Island crowd, the moment finally arrived for Luffy and his crew to depart from Fishman Island.

The Left Minister also thoughtfully gifted the navigator Nami the three pointers needed for the New World.

With the new Log Pose successfully obtained, the Straw Hat Pirates officially bid farewell to Shirahoshi and Jinbe for the time being.

……

Chapter 111: A Battle in the Storm for Volcanic Cuisine.

After a rather uneventful adventure on Fishman Island, the Straw Hat Pirates finally reached the moment of their departure.

Sailing the Sunny, we slowly left this fantastical underwater world.

As the ship gradually rose to the surface of the sea, the long-awaited sunlight shone like golden threads.

The seawater poured through layers of water onto the deck, filling everyone's faces with excitement and anticipation.

"Hahaha! I can finally see the light of day again!"

Luffy stood at the bow of the ship, arms outstretched, basking in the sunshine.

That signature silly grin looked especially radiant in the sunlight.

"I really want to catch a sea fish right away and have a good, hearty meal!"

As he spoke, he exaggeratedly licked his lips, as if he could already smell the aroma of the grilled fish.

Just as everyone was preparing to follow Luffy's suggestion and show off their skills in catching sea fish, the originally calm sea suddenly began to shake violently.

A massive whirlpool appeared before them without warning, like the ocean opening its terrifying maw, ready to swallow them whole.

"What... what's going on?"

Usopp's eyes widened, his voice trembled, and he curled up into a ball, hiding behind Franky.

"Could this be the mouth of a sea monster?!"

"Don't scare yourself, Usopp!"

Franky patted Usopp on the shoulder and said confidently.

"We are the Straw Hat Pirates, are we afraid of such a small whirlpool!"

Although he said that, a hint of nervousness was also revealed in his eyes.

Robin explained that the whirlpool was called the White Dragon, and it was extremely powerful, potentially taking the lives of all the crew members.

Under Bai Long's manipulation, the ship was like a fragile leaf, swaying precariously in the gale.

However, an unexpected scene unfolded before the group.

"Look! What is that?"

Chopper pointed excitedly ahead and shouted.

Following Chopper's pointing finger, everyone looked and saw a group of enormous whales swimming towards them.

Upon closer inspection, one could even spot Raab among them.

It turned out that they had encountered the Labu tribe.

"Labu! So many Labu!"

Luffy jumped up excitedly and shouted Laboon's name.

With the help of the whales, the Straw Hat Pirates finally escaped the giant whirlpool of the White Dragon and successfully floated to the surface of the sea.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, marveling that the experience had been thrilling yet safe.

Just then, Van Nistelrooy went out again on the new Wibba that Franky and Usopp had modified.

Judging from his hurried manner, this matter seems to be quite urgent.

Meanwhile, the Sunny received an uninvited guest.

A magical girl, the size of a palm, appeared before everyone.

"Hello, my name is Lily Ernstmark."

The girl's clear voice rang out; although she was petite, she exuded a resilient spirit.

After some conversation, everyone learned that Lily's father, Panz Fry, was a volcano cuisine chef (skewer master) in the New World.

He was keen on robbing food from the government, the navy, and pirates to cook for those who were starving, and was therefore known as the "pirate chef".

However, fate played a cruel joke on him.

He was first captured by pirates, then the pirates were captured by the Navy, and he was about to be taken to Impel Down.

To rescue her father, Lili came to this dangerous sea area alone.

After hearing Lily's story, Luffy patted his chest without hesitation.

"Don't worry, Lili! We will definitely help you get your father back!"

"Wait, Luffy!"

Nami grabbed Luffy and said with a helpless expression.

"Don't act impulsively. This operation needs to be planned, otherwise we may be wiped out."

"Now I announce that, since Fanny is absent, I will be the commander of this operation, and everyone must obey me!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, since Nami controlled the Straw Hat crew's finances.

Thus, at Nami's command, the operation to rescue Lili's father officially began.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as they imagined.

This time, they were facing the Seventh Fleet led by Vice Admiral Momonga, a subordinate of Admiral Akainu.

What was originally thought to be a simple rescue operation turned into a full-scale war between the Straw Hat Pirates and the Navy.

On the sea, cannon fire raged.

The Straw Hat Pirates members displayed their unique abilities and engaged in a fierce battle with the Navy.

Luffy, relying on the power of his Gum-Gum Fruit, rampaged through the enemy ranks.

Zoro wields three katanas, and with each swing, a large group of enemies appears.

Sanji used his agile leg techniques to kick away the enemies who tried to get close.

Franky and Usopp were responsible for exchanging blows with the opponent.

Just when the group thought the rescue operation was a success, a group of mysterious new enemies suddenly appeared after the fierce battle.

They launched simultaneous attacks on both the Straw Hat Pirates and the Marines, making the situation even more chaotic.

"What's going on now? How come another group of enemies has appeared?"

Usopp was complaining incessantly, and he could barely hold onto his slingshot.

Just when everyone was in trouble, an unexpected third party appeared.

Their intervention to mediate the fight made the situation even more complicated.

The fierce battle between the two sides, and the unimaginable threat in the Mobeshumur Sea, left everyone scratching their heads about rescuing Panz Fry.

However, at that moment, Nami noticed something was wrong with the weather.

As she gazed at the dark clouds gathering in the sky, a bold idea suddenly came to her mind.

They made a momentous decision—to rush into the storm.

"Nami, are you crazy? We'll die if we rush into the storm!"

Usopp cried out in terror.