One Piece: The Half-Blood Ninja Who Hides on the Straw Hat Ship

Chapter 538 Protection and Purpose

"So what exactly are you trying to say?"

Franky stared at the soldier robot in front of him, which was walking straight ahead, his eyes filled with confusion.

This guy hasn't said a word since just now, what is he trying to do?

Melie looked at Cyrus with some confusion, clearly not understanding his purpose.

After exchanging a glance, Franky continued, "Since you're not going to tell me, let's part ways here."

"We need to find the factory and destroy it as soon as possible."

After saying that, Franky planned to leave with Merry.

But Cyrus stopped at this moment, turned around and looked at Frankie and Merry with a scrutinizing gaze.

The two paused slightly upon noticing Cyrus's gaze, then Melie asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"You've been shouting those treasonous things since just now," Cyrus asked tentatively. "Why do you do that?"

"Something utterly outrageous?"

You mean...?

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"Of course, it's about sabotaging the factory."

Cyrus glanced around and, finding no one paying attention, continued softly, "You seem to know many secrets that are unknown to others."

"So I want to ask... what exactly is your purpose?"

This time, neither Frankie nor Merry answered the question; instead, they both looked at Cyrus with a scrutinizing gaze.

At that moment, a thought simultaneously arose in their minds: ...there's something wrong with this toy soldier!

After a moment of silence, Franky said, "Our purpose should be easy to figure out."

"On the contrary, it's you..."

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At this point, Franky narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Cyrus, and said, "Why do you give me the impression that... you're also very interested in factories?"

Although he didn't know why, the other person just gave him that feeling.

This time Cyrus did not answer, but remained silent.

Seeing this, Franky continued, "Although I don't know why you're interested in Doflamingo's factory, if you can tell me its location, I can destroy it."

"That's right."

Mary nodded in agreement and said, "So if you know the location, please tell us."

Upon hearing this, Cyrus glanced at Franky, then at the adorable little girl, Mary, and after a moment of silence, said, "Come with me."

Seeing Cyrus turn and leave, Franky quickly asked, "Where are you going?"

"Let's go to the flower field," Cyrus said. "Didn't you want to know the location of the factory?"

"Everything will be clear once we get there."

If he wasn't mistaken, Leo should have already figured out the factory's location.

All that's left is to start the operation!

"A flower field?"

Franky and Merry exchanged a glance, clearly puzzled as to why they wanted to go to such a fairytale-like place.

But since there was no other information available, they had no choice but to follow.

After quickly tossing Cyrus onto his shoulder, Franky said, "You point the way, and I'll take you there."

"That would be perfect," Cyrus said with a smile.

Although he is not slow, he is still somewhat inferior compared to this kind of big guy.

Meanwhile, Merry, sitting on Franky's other shoulder, looked at Cyrus with a curious gaze.

For some reason, she now felt that this soldier robot didn't seem like a robot at all, but rather... like a human!

A human being?

Meili paused for a moment, wondering why she had this strange feeling.

Although she didn't know what was going on, Mary was still surprised by her own thoughts.

"you...

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"What's wrong?"

Cyrus turned and glanced at Meli; he had a rather good impression of this kind-hearted girl.

Upon hearing this, Mei pursed her lips. After noticing that many people had noticed their situation, she shook her head and said, "It's nothing, let's talk about it when we get to the flower field."

Although she wasn't sure if this guy was human or not, she felt that the topic might be taboo.

After all... this country is full of all kinds of toys!

Cyrus was somewhat puzzled, but he did not ask any further questions.

Soon, the three rushed out of the bullfighting arena and into the outer area.

"So, what exactly is this flower field?"

Seeing that no one around seemed to be paying attention, Franky asked, "You have to tell us the specifics."

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"This is not the place to talk," Cyrus said. "I will explain to you later."

What they're going to do today is overthrow Doflamingo!

Therefore, absolutely no word of it must be leaked.

"So mysterious..."

'

Although that's what he said, Franky didn't ask any further questions, since the other party wouldn't tell him anyway.

"Be careful not to get caught by the guards."

"Aren't you just a soldier robot?" Franky said speechlessly, "What are you afraid of the guards for?"

"This is different," Cyrus said, shaking his head.

Although he is a soldier robot, he is a toy soldier who is wanted by the authorities, so he absolutely cannot be caught!

Franky thought for a moment after hearing this, and then recalled the scene of the other party being chased by those two guards.

So...the other party also has a problem?

Just then, a girl's shout came from the window next to them.

"Soldier!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing the voice, Franky instinctively stopped in his tracks, then looked at Rebecca by the window with a puzzled expression and asked, "Does this person know you?"

Mei Li also looked at the pink-haired older sister with some curiosity, wondering about her identity.

"ah...

""

Cyrus nodded slightly at first, then looked at Rebecca with a complicated expression, unsure of what to say.

After a moment of silence, Cyrus said, "I saw the list of participants. So you did participate after all, Rebecca."

"I remember trying to dissuade you."

From his perspective, he genuinely didn't want Rebecca to participate in this competition.

After all... this competition was really dangerous!

"But I have to do it!"

Rebecca looked at Cyrus with unwavering determination and said, "I will win!"

"And then...and then I think everyone can live together!"

As she spoke, Rebecca's eyes welled up with tears.

"She looks like she's about to cry," Mary said softly.

No... no, she's already crying!

Why is she crying?

Cyrus saw it too, but the other party was already in the bullfighting arena, so what could he say?

But... as a father, he still had to say something.

"A weeping warrior can't win a tournament, Rebecca," Cyrus said. "So cheer up!"

"If you're going to do something, then go all out and see it through to the end!"

After saying that, Cyrus stopped looking at Rebecca, instead patted Franky on the shoulder and continued, "Hey, let's get out of here quickly."

"Um?"

"Is everything alright?" Franky asked, puzzled. "The child was crying."

"Okay, let's go."

Seeing that Cyrus had said so, Franky didn't say anything more and quickly led the two away from there.

Mary kept her eyes fixed on the window until the other person disappeared from her sight before she spoke, "This older sister seems to rely on you, sir."

"Ah...I know."

Cyrus lowered his head and said, "That's why we need to hurry up here."

"Is she someone very important to you?"

"It is very important," Cyrus said firmly.

Even though he has now become a toy, he will do everything in his power to protect his daughter!

Although she didn't know what was going on, Meli still sensed Cyrus's will.

"Then let's go to the flower field soon," Mei said.

She can't wait to hear the story of this toy soldier.

"It's finally time for us to gather."

Hearing the announcer's voice from outside, Luffy grinned and said, "Finally, we can really do something big!"

He had been looking forward to this moment for so long!

Xi Yan looked towards the window with some surprise and said, "The repair speed of the arena is quite fast."

He had been thinking that the arena might take one or two hours to repair, but it was fixed in just a few minutes.

That's really efficient.

Thinking of this, west Yan smiled and then warned, "Don't forget what we said before, kid. Don't do anything reckless."

"understood."

Luffy smiled and nodded at Xiyan, then turned and ran towards the entrance of the competition.

After watching the other person leave, west Yan turned and headed towards the window pillar, intending to watch Luffy's match from there.

By the time he arrived at his destination, most of the contestants had already taken to the ring.

"Where are you, Straw Hat!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, west Yan subconsciously turned around and glanced in the direction of the colonnade, whereupon he spotted the man holding a rapier.

Then, west Yan shook his head helplessly and said, "This guy is really persistent."

The match has already started, and he's still chasing Luffy. That's really...

"Damn it, wait a minute!"

Cavendish, who had rushed to the main entrance, glared angrily at Luffy, who was already on his way to the ring, and said, "Wait a minute!"

"Hey, Cavendish!"

Several staff members quickly stopped Cavendish, saying, "You're from Sector D, right?"

"Don't let this affect the game!"

"Damn it, let go of me!"

Cavendish struggled to look at the distant ring, but there was nothing he could do.

In the end, he could only be dragged away from here by this group of people.

"That wretched straw hat!"

"call..

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After realizing that the other party couldn't come here to cause him trouble, Luffy breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Finally, I'm temporarily free from that trouble.

Then, Luffy grinned and said, "Alright, let's begin the match!"

After glancing at it, Luffy's spirits soared.

"Let me do this!"

"profound!"

After saying that, Luffy rushed towards the crowd and defeated several contestants with just a few punches and kicks!

This scene immediately attracted the attention of others.

"There's a formidable guy here."

A burly man who had just taken down several opponents grinned and said, "How interesting!"

"Let me take you down!"

After saying that, the burly man rushed towards Luffy and smashed the wooden hammer in his hand down hard!

"boom!!"

With a single blow, all the fighters around Luffy were sent flying!

"Hmph, now you know how powerful I am!" the burly man sneered.

From his perspective, Luffy had already been smashed into a pulp by his wooden hammer.

After snorting, the burly man picked up his hammer, intending to examine his masterpiece.

But the moment he picked up his weapon, he was stunned, because there was no sign of the short man below.

"?"

"Where did they go?!"

As he spoke, he looked around, but couldn't find any trace of Luffy.

Just then, Luffy appeared from behind him and exclaimed, "What a huge hammer!"

"ha?"

Looking at Luffy standing on his back, the burly man felt like a Buddha.

When did this thing appear on my back?

"Damn it, get down here!"

"I won't let you catch me!" Luffy snorted.

After saying that, Luffy quickly jumped up and dodged the other person's palm.

Then, he swung his fist out forcefully.

"Rubber Hands!"

"bump!"

A heavy fist slammed into the burly man's face, sending him flying into the air and hurtling towards the edge of the ring.

"?"

Those around Luffy stared in astonishment at his arm, exclaiming, "Did you see that?"

"This guy's arms stretch like rubber!"

"Is he/she an ability user?"

"Hello!"

"Speaking of rubber abilities... isn't that just Straw Hat Pony!"

Upon hearing the man's words, the expressions of the people around him changed.

If this guy really is the legendary Straw Hat Boy, then what's the point of them fighting?

Thinking about this, the group of people started to back down.

Meanwhile, a man in the distance, who couldn't tell who Luffy was, charged forward wielding a giant axe.

"I'll be your opponent!"

Seeing this, Luffy hesitated for a moment, then quickly turned around and shouted, "That was just a normal punch!"

After saying that, Luffy quickly took a few steps forward and punched the man in front of him hard.

"bump!"

With a single blow, he knocked the whites of his eyes out, and his body trembled before he collapsed to the ground.

"?"

"Could we have misread it?"

Upon hearing Luffy's words, the group was immediately filled with confusion. Could it be that this guy really wasn't Straw Hat Luffy?

"Never mind, let's take him down first!"

"profound!"

Although they didn't know what was going on, the people around them decided to deal with the guy first.

Seeing this, Luffy decisively swung his long leg out, saying, "Rubber..."

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"Hey, his legs have stretched out again!"

"ah..

""

Luffy realized what was happening and quickly retracted his long legs, then said seriously, "That doesn't count!"

"What kind of bastard is this?!"

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