Pirates: Martial Arts Masters on the Straw Hat Ship

Usopp's face turned a deep liver color.

His fists were clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh.

Shame, anger, resentment... a variety of emotions surged in his chest.

He recalled the helplessness he felt when facing the fishmen in Cocoyasi Village, the boasts he had made, and his vow to become a "brave sea warrior."

If we fall too far behind... if we really become nothing more than a burden who only knows how to eat and do nothing...

"You...you bastard!!"

Usopp suddenly raised his head, his eyes brimming with tears—a burst of anger and frustration born from being pushed to the brink.

"Who said I'm a loser?! I'm Captain Usopp, with 80 million men under my command!!"

"Fine, I'll train! So what if I get beaten up? I'm the kind of man who can't even be killed by an explosion!!"

"I'm not afraid!!"

Although he kept saying he wasn't afraid, his legs were still trembling violently.

"Good! That's backbone!"

Ronan's lips curled into a smile of successful planning.

He gave the three people next to him a wink.

Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji instantly understood, and a wicked "welcome to hell" grin appeared on their faces at the same time.

"Hehehe! Usopp, I knew you'd join!"

"Hey, long-nosed guy, now that you're here, don't even think about leaving unscathed."

"For Nami's safety, I will train you well!"

Before Usopp could react, three large hands had already grabbed him like iron clamps.

"Ah! Wait a minute! I'm not prepared! Help! Nami, save me!"

Amidst a series of pig-like screams, Usopp was forcibly dragged to the center of the deck.

"Let's begin! Phase One – Impact Resistance Training!"

Ronan hastily found a thick wooden stick, raised it high, and brought it down with a whistling sound.

"To transform you into a true warrior of the sea, we'll let you experience... the joy of training!"

"No!!!"

……

noon.

Usopp lay sprawled on the bow of the ship like a lump of mud, his face bruised and swollen, his tongue lolling out to one side, as if his soul had left his body.

"I...I survived..."

He shakily raised his binoculars, hoping to see the sea and soothe his wounded soul.

Just then, a black dot appeared in the shot.

As the Going Merry approached, the black dot gradually grew larger, transforming into the outline of a massive island.

The towering buildings and bustling port on the island are faintly visible.

Usopp sprang to his feet, ignoring the pain, and pointed ahead, shouting:

"Hey!! Everyone!"

"I see the island!!!"

Upon hearing this, Luffy jumped onto the ram's head at the bow of the ship like a monkey and gazed into the distance.

At the horizon, the outline of a huge island gradually becomes clear.

That was no ordinary village, but a majestic city, with towering buildings standing side by side and countless ship masts standing like a forest in the harbor.

"Really? What island is it?"

Luffy turned around, his eyes practically overflowing with excitement.

Nami came down from the second-floor deck, holding a freshly rolled-up nautical chart, and sighed helplessly:

"Didn't I already tell you this before? Why can't you ever remember the important points?"

At that moment, Ronan, Zoro, and Sanji also came over.

Zoro, clutching his last remaining "Wado Ichimonji," stared intently at the approaching island with eyes sharp as a knife.

"That's... the island called Loguetown."

"call--"

Sanji lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and through the swirling smoke, his eyes held a hint of anticipation:

"It's a big town, right? It must sell all sorts of rare and fresh ingredients! We need to fill up our warehouse before we enter the Grand Line."

"That's right." Nami nodded, her expression becoming somewhat serious. "Moreover, the prices and variety of goods there are incomparable to those in the previous village."

Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his brow furrowed slightly, and his tone conveyed a sense of urgency:

"I need to go to the weapon shop. It's really not right for a dignified three-sword style swordsman to always fight with just one sword. It just doesn't feel right."

Ronan also stepped forward and stood next to Zoro.

"Let's go together, Zoro."

"My iron spear is completely ruined on Gunkanjima Island. I need to go and see if there are any good ready-made spears, or find a skilled blacksmith to custom-make one."

"Without a suitable weapon, I can't use my skills at all."

"Then I'll go check out the tool shop!"

Usopp, carrying his large backpack, said, "To prepare for the unknown dangers of the Grand Line, I need to buy some special gunpowder and materials to upgrade my slingshot and equipment!"

Everyone else was planning their supplies, but Luffy's focus was completely off material things.

"Gol D. Roger..."

Luffy's voice suddenly turned deep, and his usual playful expression disappeared:

"That Pirate King was born on that island, and he was also executed there!"

Nami looked at Luffy with some surprise: "What? So you still remember?"

Luffy pressed down on his straw hat, the sea breeze making his red vest flutter.

He faced the gentle breeze, a smile playing on his lips, a smile that mingled longing and solemnity.

"Of course, that's where the Pirate King died... also known as the Town of Beginnings and Ends!"

......

As the Merry slowly entered the harbor, the entire town of Loguetown was revealed to everyone.

This is an important town steeped in history and bustling with commercial activity.

The massive stone-built dock was filled with merchant ships and passenger ships from all over the world, and even disguised pirate ships.

The streets are wide, lined with neat European-style buildings. The huge fountain square is bustling with people, and the noise and shouts of vendors combine into a huge wave of sound that hits you.

"Wow...it's so lively!"

Usopp stared wide-eyed; even someone as boastful as him had never seen such a magnificent sight.

The group docked the Merry at a relatively secluded berth, then disembarked and passed through the iconic, massive archway with the words "Loguetown" prominently displayed above it.

Nami looked up at the weathered characters above her, her voice tinged with awe:

"This was once a town where pirates who wanted to go to the Grand Line would gather. It can be said that the prelude to the Great Age of Exploration was opened here."

"Although it is now guarded by the navy, it is still the place with the most complete supplies, and you can buy any items you need here."

"Yay!"

Usopp raised his fist, cheering himself on: "For the grand adventure that's about to begin! I'm going on a big shopping spree!"

Ronan and Zoro exchanged a glance, both of their eyes burning with a desire for weapons.

"Zoro, let's go to the weapon shop," Ronan said.

"Ah, I can't wait to touch the new knife."