The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 344 Next Stop

"Kin'emon, where are you going next?"

Luffy stared intently at Kin'emon with his big, curious eyes, showing great interest in this samurai from Wano Country.

"I...I..." Kin'emon stammered when Luffy asked him, his face full of conflicted expression.

He desperately wanted to find a suitable excuse to get by, but when he thought about how the Straw Hat crew had just helped him defeat the enemy and had done him a favor, he was unwilling to deceive them. He was caught in a dilemma, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Idiot, don't pry into other people's privacy!!"

Seeing this, Nami swung her fist and smashed it towards Luffy's head.

"Bang"

Luffy got a big bump on his head instantly.

Luffy clutched the large bump on his head, jumping around in pain.

When the others around saw Luffy's comical appearance, they couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the originally serious atmosphere instantly became much more relaxed and cheerful.

Seeing this, Kin'emon felt even more guilty.

He felt he shouldn't hide anything from his benefactor, but the mission he carried didn't allow him to be careless in the slightest, which is why he was so conflicted when Luffy asked him questions.

"Ignore that idiot."

Zoro noticed Kin'emon's inner turmoil, but he didn't ask any questions. He simply handed Kin'emon a bowl of sake.

I'm so sorry.

Kin'emon accepted the sake, his face full of apology. He lowered his head, not daring to look Zoro in the eye, and his guilt towards the Straw Hat crew intensified.

"Haha, don't mind it."

Luffy rubbed the bump on his head and said with a nonchalant smile.

Right now, the Straw Hat Pirates' most pressing concern is where to go next.

The New World is now in utter chaos, with various factions vying for power and pirates engaging in fierce battles every day for territory and treasure. Danger lurks in every corner, and every step must be taken with extreme caution.

Luffy's wish remains steadfast: to become the Pirate King. To achieve this goal, he must reach Laugh Tale.

However, to reach Laugh Tale, you need to collect all four Poneglyph markers.

However, what put everyone under immense pressure was that two of the historical markers were now in Weiss's hands.

The thought of potentially facing an almost invincible figure like Wes in the future weighed heavily on everyone's hearts, except for Luffy, who remained fearless and full of fighting spirit. It was as if an incredibly heavy boulder was pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.

Wes is a towering mountain standing in the way of all pirates who aspire to become the Pirate King, and it is an incredibly hard and insurmountable mountain.

His formidable strength is undeniable; even sea tyrants like Big Mom and Kaido have fallen to him. Faced with such a powerful opponent, many people feel despair just thinking about it, making the seemingly unattainable title of Pirate King even more remote.

Luffy, the headstrong kid, didn't care about any of that. His fearless and headstrong nature meant he didn't give much thought to how strong his opponents were.

"No matter who my opponent is, I'm going to be the Pirate King!"

Luffy shouted out this phrase once again, a phrase he had said countless times before, as if nothing could stop him from moving forward once he had set his sights on this goal.

In fact, he was always very serious when he said those words.

This is not just a slogan he casually shouts; it is his most fervent dream deep in his heart, a belief for which he is willing to give everything and risk his life to pursue.

"Naive brat."

Upon hearing Luffy's boastful words, Vergo couldn't help but mock him.

He thought Luffy's idea was childish and ridiculous, completely unrealistic fantasy.

"What makes you so arrogant, you prisoner?!"

Sanji, unable to stand it any longer, said to Vergo in an annoyed tone.

He was utterly disgusted by Vergo's behavior of trying to gain the upper hand verbally even though he was already a prisoner.

Vergo remained calm and unperturbed by Sanji's rebuke. He continued, "You think you can become the Pirate King just by talking big?" His tone was full of doubt. In his view, becoming the Pirate King was not that simple. It required going through countless hardships and defeating countless powerful enemies. It was not something that Luffy could achieve by just shouting slogans.

"I'm serious." Luffy's face showed a rare serious expression this time. He usually always had a carefree smile, but now his eyes revealed an undeniable determination. His gaze was fixed on Vergo, as if he were declaring his resolve to him.

Vergo was taken aback by Luffy's serious expression and didn't know how to refute him for a moment.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"A brat who can't even kill his enemies can't become the Pirate King."

The world of pirates is inherently cruel. To stand at the top, one must be ruthless and decisive, and never show mercy to enemies.

The Straw Hat crew had just entered the New World and were unfamiliar with everything there.

Fortunately, they still had acquaintances in the new world.

Luffy has Ace's Vivre Card in his possession.

Following the guidance of the Vivre Card, the Straw Hat crew finally reunited with Ace after several days of sailing, two years later.

The members of the Whitebeard Pirates warmly welcomed Luffy upon his arrival, and to celebrate this rare reunion, they immediately held a grand banquet.

At the banquet, everyone laughed and chatted, toasting and enjoying the joyful time.

The table was laden with all sorts of delicious food, and wine was served continuously. Music and laughter mingled together, creating an extremely lively atmosphere. Everyone was immersed in the carnival and couldn't sleep all night.

After the night of revelry, Luffy knew in his heart that it was time for him to say goodbye, after all, he still had his own adventure to go on.

Luffy has always regarded Ace as his rival. Although the two have a deep friendship, they both have their own persistence and determination in pursuing the goal of becoming the Pirate King, and both want to rely on their own strength to ascend to that supreme throne.

When Luffy heard Ace's next destination, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

The other members of the Straw Hat crew were also intrigued. They exchanged glances and saw the same thought in each other's eyes.

Sanji calmly analyzed, "This is an opportunity to learn about the enemy in advance."

Although Nami was a little worried about whether they might encounter any danger, seeing her companions' eager expressions, she knew that there was no point in objecting.

Zoro remained calm, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword: "Since we've made up our minds, let's set off. Whatever happens, we'll just deal with whatever comes our way."

Luffy was already jumping around on the bow of the ship, shouting, "Let's go! Let's go!"

(End of this chapter)