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

The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi suddenly turned cold, "What a troublesome fellow. Just as you're blaming me for your misfortunes, the new era is already approaching!"

Doflamingo's voice gradually became more and more frantic.

"I have received a mandatory mobilization order from the Navy! The entire Seven Warlords of the Sea are preparing for war! What do you think of this era? The Whitebeard Pirates versus the Seven Warlords of the Sea... Fufufufu..."

The Den Den Mushi was disconnected, leaving only a busy tone.

Disco collapsed to the ground, ashen-faced.

He was abandoned.

Doflamingo was clearly more interested in something else.

Meanwhile, outside the auction house, in the center of the safe zone that had been cleared by Conqueror's Haki.

Luffy and Rayleigh were also talking at the same time.

"Use the Celestial Dragons as bargaining chips to negotiate with the World Government and get your brother Ace back?"

Rayleigh was stunned when he heard Luffy's concise plan, then burst into an even more hearty laugh, "Hahaha, that's good, that's good, I think it's a great plan."

picture!

so similar!

This lawless behavior is exactly like that old bastard Garp.

As one of the very few people who knew Ace's true identity, Rayleigh was well aware of what Ace's arrest meant.

If the World Government has not yet discovered Ace's bloodline, then Luffy's seemingly far-fetched plan might actually have a chance of coming to fruition!

Roger had previously instructed them to let these veterans enjoy their retirement and not get involved in the affairs of the World Government.

The fact that the World Government has not taken any action against these remnants of Roger's pirate crew for so many years may be due to a deal between Roger and the World Government.

He even entrusted his children to others.

But that was, after all, the captain's bloodline.

Rayleigh was both shocked and greatly excited by Luffy's courage and action.

"That's a very bold plan!"

Ray patted Luffy on the shoulder forcefully and said, "It's been a long time since I've seen anything this interesting."

He rediscovered that feeling he had back in God Valley.

Luffy was very happy to receive approval for his plan from the Pirate King's vice-captain.

After all, this plan was just a flash of inspiration for him.

I've had a lot of dealings with the Navy, but this is my first time dealing with the World Government.

Someone as important as Rayleigh must have had quite a few dealings with the World Government.

There will always be a need for some experienced people.

Sure enough, Rayleigh's tone shifted, becoming more serious: "However, when making this kind of deal with the World Government, we must be fully prepared. Those guys will stop at nothing to maintain their so-called absolute justice and the foundation of their rule. They may not care about the lives of a few Celestial Dragons as much as ordinary people imagine."

"They wouldn't be indifferent to the lives of the Celestial Dragons, would they?"

Zoro, carrying Wado Ichimonji, kicked the unconscious Charlos Saint at his feet and asked with a frown.

In his view, the world government should take these self-proclaimed gods very seriously.

Rayleigh shook his head and said, "Sometimes, when it comes to a higher goal, there is no difference between a Celestial Dragon and an ordinary person."

He recalled the incident from decades ago, known as the Valley of the Gods, and the truth that the World Government had tried so hard to cover up.

"However, that's usually in extreme cases. Generally speaking, the safety of the Celestial Dragons is still one of their highest priorities."

"But the deal must find a middleman with sufficient influence who can temporarily represent the will of the World Government," Rayleigh said.

Upon hearing this, Luffy grinned and said, "Isn't the rank of Marine Admiral enough?"

"Hahaha, of course it's enough! At least, it's definitely enough to be a messenger."

The group waited in place for the arrival of the admiral.

The Celestial Dragons were thrown on the ground like trash, and the Supernovas hiding in the shadows had strange expressions on their faces when they saw this.

They realized what was happening.

There's a reason why the Straw Hat Boy has his eye on the Celestial Dragons.

Does he want to clash with a top general?

He's absolutely insane.

"It seems like Straw Hat Luffy and Rayleigh are connected. What do you think, Doctor?"

Urki returned to his original size and continued to laugh strangely, no matter what.

Right next to him was Law, who covered his hat and laughed, "I don't know, I wouldn't be surprised if the Straw Hat Master did something these days."

The Celestial Dragons can attack without hesitation.

At least these supernovas lacked that kind of courage.

"Look, they're not taking what's coming next seriously at all," Law said, looking at the Straw Hat crew ahead.

that's the truth.

Luffy looks very relaxed.

All around them were fallen Marines and unconscious Celestial Dragons, and in the distance was an encirclement that was gradually tightening. But in the small area where Luffy and Rayleigh were, the atmosphere strangely fell into a brief calm.

The general has not yet arrived.

"By the way, uncle,"

Luffy casually sat down cross-legged and looked at Rayleigh.

Rayleigh seemed to recognize him as soon as they met.

and.

"You seem to have something you want to tell me?"

Rayleigh smiled, relaxed, and sat down on the spot. He then picked up a flask that he had somehow produced at his waist, tilted his head back, took a swig, and wiped his mouth. "Ah, I've wanted to meet you for a long time."

"You knew me before?" Luffy was taken aback.

“That’s certainly true,” Rayleigh said with a smile.

At this moment, Uta and the others also came over and saw Rayleigh and Luffy sitting on the ground.

Uta was meeting Rayleigh for the first time. She tugged at Nami's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Nami, who is this old man?"

He has an extraordinary air about him; you can tell at a glance that he is no ordinary person.

She reunited with Luffy in the Sabaody Archipelago and knew nothing about Rayleigh's identity.

Nami, Vivi, Robin, and the others, having already experienced the initial shock, now wore complex expressions.

Even though I knew beforehand that I was there to see Rayleigh, I was still incredibly shocked when I saw him in person.

After all, he's that man.

Like the Golden Lion I encountered before, a living legend.

"That person's name is known to everyone."

Nami took a deep breath and said in a low voice with a hint of awe, "The Pirate King's right-hand man, the former vice-captain of the Roger Pirates, Dark King Silvers Rayleigh."

Vivi said, "His deeds and portrait have been published in various historical documents and compilations of wanted posters."

Indeed, anyone with even a slight understanding of the sea in the Grand Line has heard the name Rayleigh at least once.

Just like Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King.

But Uta did not learn about it from books or the news.

"First Mate Raleigh?"

Uta blinked her heterochromatic eyes, a look of realization dawning on her face.

She remembered; it was Rayleigh, the senior Shanks often mentioned.

"so,"

Zoro crossed his arms, his gaze shifting between Rayleigh and Hachi, who was hiding somewhat embarrassed to the side, before posing a question that intrigued everyone: "Why would a legendary figure like you know that octopus... and Hachi?"

He changed his tune, since Xiao Ba was now considered a friend.

"You mean Hachiko? That was probably more than twenty years ago. I encountered a storm at sea, my ship was destroyed, and I drifted to the vicinity of Fishman Island. I was seriously injured at the time and almost became food for the Sea Kings."

Rayleigh looked at Hachi and said with a hearty smile, "It was young Hachi who found and saved me."

He paused, his tone filled with emotion, "He was my savior. Although he was just a child at the time, he had a kind heart. Until Hachi joined the Sun Pirates, we had a very good relationship."

Sun Pirates?

Luffy remembered the Arlong Pirates.

From this, it seems Rayleigh only has a good relationship with Hachi, but has nothing to do with the Arlong Pirates.

"I have a question."

Robin, with her hands folded in front of her, asked, "The Pirate King Gol D. Roger was publicly executed 22 years ago. As the vice-captain, why weren't you captured and executed by the Navy, and instead managed to live in the Sabaody Archipelago right under the nose of the Navy Headquarters for so long?"

According to Hachi, Shakky and Rayleigh have been in the Sabaody Archipelago for many years.

Luffy was also quite puzzled.

Logically, the core members of Roger's pirate crew should all be considered targets that the World Government must eliminate.

Rayleigh's smile faded slightly, and his expression became somewhat subtle. He pushed up his glasses, and Luffy's reflection appeared in the lenses.

“He wasn’t caught; Roger turned himself in.”

"Confess?"

Luffy couldn't help but ask, "Why would the Pirate King turn himself in?"

It's incomprehensible how the man who stands at the pinnacle of piracy could choose such a path.

Rayleigh's gaze became distant, as if piercing through the mists of time, returning to that turbulent era filled with partings: