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Chapter 422 Monkey D. Dragonzabo, Uehara, Dadan! (Fourth update!)

Inside the dungeon of the warship.

Dadan stayed here for quite some time.

Apart from Uehara Naraku occasionally coming down to deliver food, she had never seen anyone else appear. This was a very restrictive place for a mountain bandit. What made Dadan most uneasy was that she didn't know where these people wanted to send her.

"Ms. Dadan."

Uehara Naraku took the key and opened the cell door, whispering, "The other two lords on the ship sent me down to replenish the ship's supplies. I have already requested to take you with me."

After saying that, Uehara Naraku looked at Dadan's puzzled expression and continued in a low voice, "After we disembark and get out of their sight, I will secretly let you leave, because I promised Luffy and Boss Makino."

"So you're Luffy and Makino's friend?"

After Dadan breathed a sigh of relief, she quickly asked, "What will you do after I leave? Won't they hold you responsible? Although I'm a bandit, I know the rules of a pirate ship very well..."

"It's okay."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and explained softly, "Originally, they wanted to exchange Ms. Dadan for the bounty, but recently the Navy suddenly launched a full-scale attack on Baroque Works, so they don't dare to take the risk anymore and plan to kill you in the next few days..."

"..."

Dadan's eyes widened instantly.

Seeing her frightened expression, Uehara Naraku quickly reassured her, saying, "Anyway, your bounty is only 780 million Berries, which is not a threat to Baroque Works."

Even if you run away, it doesn't matter. I can say I've already killed you or you escaped on your own; they probably won't care.

After saying that, seeing that Dadan's emotions gradually relaxed, Uehara Naraku continued in a low voice, "Don't give anything away in a while. After we leave, you can find a way to return to Windmill Village..."

"Um."

A look of gratitude flashed across Dadan's face, and she sighed softly, "That bastard Luffy really made a good friend!"

Uehara Naraku's face lit up with a kind smile at the right moment: "No, I should say I'm the one who should be grateful to him. It was he who made me realize this..."

this moment…

Uehara Naraku really feels like one of our own.

No one could find any flaws in it.

It was evening.

In Shuangyue Village.

A large ship with a dragon head was moored at the dock.

A series of figures hurried about carrying grain. These were all revolutionaries. They needed to move the grain before nightfall and then leave when it got dark.

When they saw a warship approaching, their faces showed shock. Immediately, some of them rushed to a dojo in Shimotsuki Village to report to their leader.

They are the Revolutionary Army, determined to overthrow the World Government, while the Navy is the World Government's number one lackey; the two are definitely incompatible!

However, when the revolutionaries were preparing for battle, they discovered that the people on the warship did not seem to be from the navy. Only a young man and a rough-looking woman disembarked. There was also a fierce-looking fishman and a beautiful woman on board.

"Those are people from Baroque Works!"

A commotion suddenly broke out in the ranks of the revolutionary army.

Anyone who pays attention to news at sea will be interested in this situation, and they quickly recognized Uehara Naraku, Kisame Hoshigaki, and Nico Robin!

"Mr. Uehara, it seems you no longer need to prepare supplies!"

Kisame Hoshigaki stood on the bow of the warship, looking down at the dragon-headed ship, and grinned, "Why don't we just rob this ship...?"

"Kisame-san, I'll go check on him!"

A hint of hesitation flashed across Uehara Naraku's face. He shook his head and said, "Perhaps the ship needs some more drinks. This ship looks like just an ordinary grain transport vessel..."

"Then you guys go ahead!"

Kisame Hoshigaki nodded, and after watching Naraku Uehara and Dadan walk away, he brandished Samehada and leaped onto the dragon-headed ship, revealing his mouthful of shark teeth!

"Hey, we're agents from Baroque Works. Move all your supplies onto our ship now!"

This scene is unfolding as expected: a battle in which Baroque Works agents brazenly rob the Revolutionary Army has officially begun!

Nico Robin watched this scene and sighed softly. Given the current situation, would Crocodile really have a place to stay?

navy…

Revolutionary Army…

A powerful pirate...

We're going to offend all of Baroque Works to the core!

Is Uehara Naraku really trying to force Crocodile to his death?

On the small road of Shuangyue Village.

Uehara Naraku and Dadan encountered two people who were wearing cloaks and hoods. They were high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army who were rushing to the port.

Monkey D. Dragon, Sabo at the age of seventeen.

Since Sabo was seventeen years old, Dragon, as Sabo's teacher, decided to expose him to revolutionary matters, which naturally included the grain transfer station in Frostmoon Village.

"etc!"

Uehara Naraku reached out to stop them and asked softly, "Excuse me, are you from this village? When will this village have a ship bound for the Goa Kingdom?"

"We are not..."

After hastily offering an explanation, Sabo seemed to suddenly realize something, rubbing his forehead and muttering, "Wait... the Goa Kingdom... this place..."

Sabo lost his memory due to a disaster many years ago.

Now, upon suddenly hearing a familiar place name, Sabo's head began to throb slightly.

"If you can't remember, don't force yourself to think about it."

Dragon pressed down on Sabo's head, whispered a comforting word to Sabo, then his gaze swept past Uehara Naraku and settled on Dadan: "This... is this Lady Dadan from Mount Gorbel in the Goa Kingdom?"

Dragon knew of Dadan's existence.

Or rather, Dorlag's understanding of Dadan was one-sided.

Since Monkey D. Dragon is Monkey D. Luffy's father, he naturally knows that Dadan is Luffy's adoptive mother, the one who looked after Luffy as he grew up.

Do you know me?

Dadan's face immediately turned wary.

Most people who know her are there because of the 780 million Berry bounty!

Uehara Naraku's face also hardened with wariness. He spoke in a deep voice, "We are from Baroque Works... Don't mess with people you shouldn't!"

"That's not what I meant."

Dragon shook his head, a smile playing on his lips: "I overheard what you were saying, and our ships frequently travel through this area. We'll be passing through the Goa Kingdom's Windmill Village tonight, so perhaps we could give you a ride along the way."

"Are we going straight to the windmill village?"

Uehara Naraku glanced at Dadan, a hint of joy on his face, and said, "Eh? If that's the case, Ms. Dadan can meet Luffy and Boss Makino directly. Remember to give them my regards..."

"You bastard!"

Dadan's forehead twitched involuntarily, and she said in a deep voice, "Don't let that bastard Luffy infect you with your trust in just anyone... I suspect he's after the bounty... I'm a reclusive mountain bandit who's lived in seclusion for many years..."

To be honest, Dadan didn't believe it.

After all, if someone suddenly tells you on the street that they happen to be going to your destination and can give you a ride, it seems like a scam!

Dragon opened his palm and said softly, "I'm sorry, I can assure you that I absolutely did not mean to deceive you. If it were for the bounty, I should have arrested this Mr. Uehara Naraku..."

"Mr. Dorag..."

Sabo, still suffering from a headache, rubbed his forehead and slowly raised his head to look at Dadan. His face even showed some pain: "I remember now, Monkey D. Luffy... Makino... Dadan... Windmill Village... Gorbel Mountain..."

Because no one ever mentions these things to Sabo.

Even Dorrag rarely mentioned his son and family in front of his subordinates, given their somewhat awkward status.

Today, it was the first time in many years that Sabo had heard those familiar names, and he gradually began to recall what had happened in the past.

Sabo's gaze was fixed on Dadan, a hint of nostalgia gradually appearing on his face, and his eyes filled with the joy of reunion. He suddenly threw himself into Dadan's arms!

"Dadan...I am Sabo!"

"..."

Dadan looked down at Sabo, her face still showing disbelief: "That freeloader brat... Sabo...aren't you dead?"

"I was saved by Mr. Dragon."

Sabo slowly released Dadan, smiling as he asked, "Sorry, I've been suffering from amnesia. I only remembered when I heard Luffy and Makino's names. We made a promise to give the One Piece to Makino after we found it!"

"Feed, feed..."

Dadan couldn't help but pat his head, her face full of displeasure, and said, "You guys have been eating and drinking at my house quite a bit! Why did you only give Makino...?"

If it were Luffy or Ace, they would definitely object, because the Dadan family's improved meals were all thanks to their catching prey.

But Sabo wouldn't.

He has become increasingly polite.

Just as Sabo's face showed a slight embarrassment, Dadan suddenly hugged him, tears slowly streaming down her face: "Kid, it's good that you're alive... Luffy and Ace would be so happy if they knew..."

"yes."

Sabo nodded slowly, his voice trembling with barely suppressed joy, "I'm also very happy to be alive to see them again."

Just as the two recognized each other.

Dadan then introduced Uehara Naraku, emphasizing to Sabo, "Uehara is Luffy's friend. Luckily, he saved me. He's a good person hiding in that evil criminal company, Baroque Works."

"Thank you, Mr. Uehara."

After thanking him with a smile, Sabo continued chatting with Dadan about Luffy, but concealed the fact that he had joined the Revolutionary Army.

While the two of them were talking.

The atmosphere between Uehara Naraku and Dragon was slightly awkward.

Monkey D. Dragon stared at Uehara Naraku, a faint smile playing on his lips. "How interesting. I heard Baroque Works ransacked Windmill Village. Looks like you kidnapped Dadan back then to secretly exchange her for the bounty, didn't you?"

Uehara Naraku slowly nodded and said in a low voice, "Our company boss has a rule that if we capture someone with a bounty on their head, we have to find a way to collect the bounty to avoid wasting it..."

Dragon looked at Uehara Naraku with a smile and continued, "But the situation at sea is tense right now. Baroque Works is being completely surrounded and attacked by the Navy. The risk of getting the bounty is too great. You're probably planning to kill Ms. Dadan, aren't you?"

"..."

Uehara Naraku's expression changed.

Uehara slowly raised his head to look at Dragon, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes: "How did you know what we were thinking... Just who... are you?"

"I'm just an ordinary person."

Dragon's eyes still held a hint of a smile, but his voice gradually became more seductive: "Mr. Uehara released Ms. Dadan without permission. He's actually a kind person, isn't he? Why would a kind person stay in a criminal company like Baroque Works..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku remained silent.

Fourth update.

Go to sleep.

A dog's life is more important!

(End of this chapter)