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

The flags hanging on the mast fluttered in the sea breeze, and the Kuja Pirates' insignia were clearly visible.

"Wait, who's here?"

"Not the Navy, that's the Kuja Pirates?"

Among the crowd still watching the commotion at the harbor, someone recognized the ship.

Why would the Kuja Pirates, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, come here?

"No, the World Government has already revoked their status as Shichibukai. I heard that the Navy even sent a fleet to Amazon Lily to besiege them, but Rayleigh had to step in to stop them."

"Boa Hancock? The legendary pirate empress?"

"Who else could it be but her? That woman is so beautiful she's like a monster; one look at her could steal your soul. She's the most beautiful woman in the world. Would we have the honor of meeting her today?"

"What's she doing here? Could she also be here to ask the Golden Emperor for money?"

Before the murmurs had even died down, the Kuja Pirates' ship had already docked.

Before the gangway was even lowered, a figure flew out of the ship.

It moved as fast as lightning, drawing a sharp arc in the air as it rushed straight toward Luffy.

"Lord Luffy!"

The voice was frighteningly sweet.

Nami had just unloaded the treasure chest from the cloud and hadn't even had time to count it when, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of something about to pounce on Luffy.

Without thinking, she reached out to grab it, but the figure was too fast and she couldn't hold on to it at all!

Upon closer inspection, good heavens, how did they manage to track me here?

Hancock has already jumped into Luffy's arms.

The posture, the movements, the blush on his face, the way he seemed to want to merge into Luffy's body—anyone with eyes could see what their relationship was.

"Is the Pirate Empress and Straw Hat Luffy really related like this?!"

"I thought it was just something the entertainment section of the newspaper made up. The World Economic News always has such ridiculous headlines, like the Empress having a late-night rendezvous with the Straw Hats, or Amazon Lily being merged into the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. I thought they were all fake!"

"Damn, I'm so envious. That woman is the most beautiful woman in the world."

"She actually snuggled into a man's arms on her own initiative!"

The sound of hearts breaking echoed from the dock.

The male pirates present were all wailing and pounding their heads, wishing they were the ones being hugged by the Empress.

"I'm dying of longing for you!"

Hancock's lips curled up, and she wrapped her arms tightly around Luffy's neck, clinging to him.

That's no lie. I finally managed to meet him at Uta's place once, but we didn't even have a chance to spend time together before he left.

I almost fell ill with lovesickness.

I finally had the chance, so of course I came right away.

Luffy didn't push her away, but asked with a smile, "What brings you here?"

“Actually, I was just passing by,” Hancock said.

After leaving Amazon Lily, she received an invitation to the Pirate Expo. She originally thought Luffy and his crew would also be there, so she initially headed towards the Expo.

As a result, they received news that the Straw Hat crew was in Golden City halfway there, and without saying a word, they turned their ship around and rushed over at full speed.

This was the first time Luffy had ever heard this name.

"One Piece Expo?"

"It was done by a guy named Festa."

Hancock's tone was filled with the same kind of doting patience she always showed Luffy: "Buena Festa used to be a pirate, but later became a festival merchant. He holds a festival every few years, inviting all the prominent pirates in the New World to participate."

However, this time the event is very large-scale; it's said that many famous pirates have been invited.

It's not surprising you don't know, Luffy. You've been busy training and fighting for the past two years; the news has been chasing after you all while you're out there doing all that."

Luffy asked in confusion, "Is there anything different about this festival?"

"That person is holding something extraordinary; it's said to be a permanent record pointer that can point directly to Laugh Tale."

Luffy raised an eyebrow.

"A permanent pointer to Laugh Tale? Do such things really exist?"

This was the first time he had ever heard of it.

"No one has verified its authenticity."

Hancock leaned against Luffy and said, "But this matter seems to be related to the name Barolok Redfield. If the Log Pose in Buena Festa's possession came from Barolok Redfield, then it's very possible."

Barrorick Redfield was a great pirate who was on par with Whitebeard and Shiki during Roger's era.

He rose to legendary status solely through his personal abilities.

The idea that someone possesses a Log Pose that leads to Laugh Tale, whether true or false, is enough to drive anyone mad.

"When will that festival called the Pirate Expo be held?" Luffy asked.

“A week from now, if we travel there from here, three days should be enough,” Hancock said.

"Is Lord Luffy planning to go?"

"Of course, going to Laugh Tale is a symbol of becoming the Pirate King, and no one vying for that position can afford to miss it!"

Luffy pulled his straw hat down a bit and laughed, "But since we still have time, let's rest here for a couple of days."

Tezzolo was still lying there, his bitter smile looking worse than a cry.

Can't these plague-causing guys just leave already? Every extra day the Straw Hat crew stays here, they'll be taken advantage of for free!

He didn't want to see these guys in front of him for even a second longer.

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at the same time.

Famous pirates from all over the world have received invitations to the Pirate Expo.

Some unknown island in the New World.

Trafalgar Law was sitting on the wreckage of a pirate ship, while his crew cleaned up the mess in the distance.

Luo rested his chin on his hand, gazing listlessly at the churning clouds on the distant sea, his fingertips tapping absently on the hilt of his longsword.

This battle was neither particularly difficult nor easy.

The opposing team was a veteran pirate crew that had been entrenched in this sea area for nearly three years. Their captain had a bounty of 430 million Berries, which would have made them a notable figure two years ago.

But against Luo now, opponents of that caliber are no longer a threat.

No matter what, he was once one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and now his target is the Four Emperors, who are high and mighty.

"Damn it, you've destroyed all our dreams! Since that's the case, then leave us your heads!"

One of the pirates stealthily leaped up and swung his large cleaver at Law.

The man's eyes were bloodshot, and there was still blood and foam at the corner of his mouth. He was clearly a cornered beast fighting for survival.

Without even turning around, Luo called out, "Bepo."

"Yes, Captain!"

A white figure flew over and kicked him away.

Bepo landed with remarkable agility, its fur rippling in the sea breeze, and it even struck a pose as if it were finishing a move.

"Really, how come there are still some who slipped through the net?"

"Sorry, Captain, this guy is just too cunning!"

Xia Qi ran over scratching his head, followed closely by Pekin and Qiangbaluo. The group of people quickly pinned the struggling pirate to the ground.

"Reporting, Captain, the enemy pirate crew, totaling 123 people, has been completely suppressed!" Bepo stood ramrod straight, his face seeking praise.

"Alright, that's good. Everyone has worked hard."

After Room sliced ​​the enemy ship in half with a single slash, the battle between the two sides entered the kind of naval warfare that the Heart Pirates were most familiar with.

The outcome of the battle was already predetermined.

Recently, the Heart of Law Pirates have been gaining popularity in the New World.

As a former Shichibukai, he was stripped of his title after the Dressrosa incident, but as an ally of the Straw Hat Pirates, he still made a name for himself in that event.

Afterwards, he maintained a friendly relationship with the Straw Hat Pirates and gradually began to make a name for himself in the New World.

Among the supernovas like them, only Law has managed to thrive in the New World without relying on the power of the Four Emperors.

The others, several of them submitted to the Four Emperors, while those who did not were directly scattered when they encountered the Four Emperors.

The rest either disappeared or became vassals of the great pirates of the New World.

"Captain, Captain, yesterday's newspaper has arrived."

Bepo got the newspaper from a passing newsbird.

Luo took it and glanced at it, a smile appearing on his lips. "Wherever the Straw Hat Master goes, things are really lively."

For a while, the newspapers were filled with news of the Straw Hat Pirates defeating Kaido, Big Mom, and Blackbeard one after another. The headlines were more exaggerated than the last. It's hard to say whether it's lucky or unlucky to debut at the same time as such monsters.

Now, the Straw Hat crew's every move is under the attention of the whole world.

And here we are again, in Grantezoro.

He had been to the Golden City twice. Although he wasn't interested in gambling, the hot springs and food there were indeed excellent, making it a great place to recuperate after the war.

Luo said, "I was originally looking for an opportunity to relax in Guran Tezzolo."

"Oh, what a pity, Captain."