Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

"No."

"lie."

"Okay, I am a little concerned."

"We should thank her in person no matter what," Merry said.

Nika stared at her with a skeptical look. "Why do I not think so?"

A little nervous, Merry quickly gulped down the wine in her hand and poured it into Nika's drink, saying, "Drink up!"

"Wait... Waaah..."

Nika kicked wildly, nearly dying.

That's not how you urge someone to drink.

Merry looked up and glanced at Luffy at the banquet. Although she hadn't fully woken up, she knew everything that Nami and Uta had done that night.

So I'm a little concerned about it.

That night, Brooke went alone to the edge of the Horror Trials sailboat, the cemetery where his companions from decades ago were buried.

The cold moonlight shone on the mottled tombstone.

He took out his violin and began to play a distant and sorrowful tune, "Binks' Wine".

The music was plaintive and sorrowful, as if bidding a final farewell to friends who slept here, recounting fifty years of loneliness and the new journey to come.

Zoro had arrived nearby at some point. He leaned against a withered tree and listened quietly.

“I’m leaving here. This ship came from the Western Sea; it’s our home ship. It’s a good place for everyone to rest,” Brooke said, standing up.

"Hey, Brook, may I bury this sword here too?" Zoro stepped out.

"Mr. Zoro?"

Brook glanced at the broken sword in Zoro's hand and nodded.

Zoro then walked to an open space, dug up the soil with his sword, and solemnly buried Yukishiro there.

This knife accompanied him through many battles, and finally came to an end here. Perhaps leaving it in this cemetery full of stories is a good final resting place.

"From now on, I'll be joining the Straw Hat crew. Please take good care of me, Mr. Zoro."

"You really haven't had much luck."

Zoro grinned and said, "We're a bunch of unlucky guys."

......

The next day, the sun completely dispelled the fog, and the sea shimmered, making it an excellent time for a flight.

The Straw Hat Pirates and the survivors of the Rolling Pirates gathered on the shore.

The Thousand Sunny and the Going Merry were docked side by side, and after Franky's overnight emergency repairs, they were ready to set sail.

Actually, it wasn't a big deal, except that when the bear threw that huge ball of flesh out of the ocean, it startled Franky.

Nobody knew why some idiot dropped a bomb just before dawn. Franky initially thought the Navy had attacked.

It turned out that he was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Nothing unexpected happened on the ship that Franky stayed behind to guard.

Back on the ship.

Zoro and Sanji have removed most of their bandages and are moving their arms and legs.

"It's so inconvenient to move around with this thing on me," Zoro complained.

“Yeah, he looks like a mummy,” Sanji said, lighting a cigarette.

"You two idiots!"

Chopper was furious and jumped up, grabbing the bandages and charging forward. "That's why you need to be wrapped up! Don't take them off! Lie down properly!"

Zoro tried to fight back but Chopper bit half of his head, almost making him faint from anger.

Watching the three of them playfully bickering, Nami sighed helplessly, then turned to Lola: "Lola, thank you for your help and for these supplies."

She pointed to some supplies found in the ruins of Moria Castle piled up next to her.

"We are the ones who should say thank you, Miss Nami."

Laura said sincerely, "Without you, we might never have been able to leave here."

She handed Nami a piece of white paper with slightly jagged edges, "This is for you."

Nami took the piece of paper and felt it move slightly: "What's this?"

"This is a life card."

Laura explained, "This is a unique piece of paper in the world, which is neither fireproof nor waterproof. It is made by mixing the person's fingernail with other materials. People usually tear it up and give it to someone they trust, so that it can guide them no matter how far apart they are. This is my mother's life card."

"Mom?" Nami was somewhat surprised.

"Ah."

Lola seemed reluctant to elaborate. "In the New World, it might be helpful. I heard your next target is Fishman Island?"

"Yes!"

Nami nodded, and as soon as she finished speaking, Sanji, who was wrapped up like a dumpling by Chopper again, immediately let out an excited whimper. His eyes turned into hearts, and although his mouth was covered by bandages, his lewd aura still soared to the sky.

Everyone was very curious about the fishmen.

On the other side, Luffy was holding a huge dumbbell that looked extremely heavy in one hand, while making a simple lifting motion.

The Partner Day is over, and the rigorous schedule of the [One Piece Training Program] is back, forcing him to train as fast as he can again.

However, after his encounters with Moria and Kuma, he felt that his regular training was not quite right.

Improving one's strength is not something that can be achieved overnight.

Now there's news that Ace has been imprisoned in Impel Down.

I'm always feeling a bit upset.

The only good news is that Ace was only imprisoned in Impel Down, just like Shiki the Golden Lion, and his life wasn't in danger, so there's no need to worry.

Kuma suggested that Luffy go to Sabaody Archipelago to find a man named Rayleigh for help.

The name sounds familiar, like I've heard it mentioned before, but asking for help isn't my style.

Luffy has already declared war on the World Government, making it very difficult to break into Impel Down. The Navy is not to be underestimated either; ordinary pirates can't even get in, let alone break through.

If we think about it another way, could we make a deal with the World Government to get Ace out?

For example, people that the World Government cares about, like high-ranking officials, could be replaced by capturing high-ranking naval officers.

Luffy's eyes lit up, and his gloomy mood vanished.

At least we've found a way forward, haven't we?

Chapter 276 Treasure, New Devil Fruit

The sun is shining brightly.

Watching Luffy train even during their farewell, Lola couldn't help but whisper to Nami, "The Straw Hat Boy is already so strong, why is he still working so hard?"

Nami looked at Luffy, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, but mostly pride. "Yes, he's always been like this."

"No wonder he's so incredibly strong."

Luffy also felt that he was incredibly strong, but not strong enough.

After bidding farewell to Lola and her group, the Thousand Sunny, under the helm of Merry, slowly sailed out of the Devil's Triangle.

Setting sail for the next adventure should have been a joyous occasion.

Luffy had mixed feelings.

However, it seems that there are others like him.

Little Merry approached, looking preoccupied. She was the best helmsman, able to control the ship without even taking the helm herself. She stood a short distance away, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"What's wrong, Merry?"

Luffy put down the dumbbells, walked over, and asked.

"Luffy, I think I've done something bad."

Meli furtively pulled out a rather antique-looking wooden box from behind her back, her face flushed red: "Take a look at this."

"bad thing?"

Luffy crouched down, took the wooden box from Merry's hand, and asked, "What happened?"

Merry whispered, "This box was mixed in with the treasures that Lola and the others were carrying onto the ship. Later, one of Lola's men, an older man I didn't know, tried to sneak onto the ship and take it, but I found out! So I used my ability to quietly switch the wooden box."

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, her large eyes filled with unease.

"Am I a bad kid who steals other people's things?"

Luffy couldn't help but laugh, "How could that be? We're pirates, you did a great job."

"That's it."

Nami walked over, put her arm around Merry, and said domineeringly, "Since they tried to take it back secretly, it means that this thing must have had some value... But once it's on our ship, it's ours!"

"It was that guy who tried to steal it who was in the wrong! Next time I see Lola, I'm definitely going to ask her how she manages her staff!"

Such minor incidents between pirates are nothing new to everyone.

Laura herself may be trustworthy, but her staff is a mixed bag, and it's perfectly normal for some to be tempted by money.

However, since Captain Lola had decided to move all of Moria's treasures onto their ship, her men dared not say anything.

“Nami is right,”

Luffy smiled and ruffled Merry's hair: "It was Merry who protected our things."