Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

"Where did you get this?" Looking at the bright red "S" grade mark on the treasure map, Reina felt an urge to go treasure hunting immediately.

“Is it real?” Laqué breathed a sigh of relief and said, “I won this in a bet with a drunkard. Marco and the others all said it was fake because this treasure map seems very common!”

Reina recalled for a moment, then led Laco to the navigator's room. Under the navigator's bewildered gaze, he pulled out a large stack of treasure maps from a big box.

"First mate...didn't you already see all the treasure maps here?" The navigator looked at the room, which looked like it had been attacked by pirates, and said with tears in his eyes.

"Shut up, help me find a treasure map that's exactly the same as this one!" Reina took out the treasure map that Laco had just given him and said directly to the navigator.

"Huh? This? Is it about that legendary treasure? Almost every pirate has seen this treasure map, but it has been proven to be fake!" The navigator glanced at it and immediately understood what was going on, saying.

"So you mean we do have such a treasure map on our ship? Where is it? Show it to me!" Reina's eyes lit up and he immediately said.

“Yes, it is there, but isn’t this treasure map fake? You’ve seen it before!” The navigator was a little surprised when he saw Reina’s expression. Had Reina and Laco discovered something?

Ignoring the navigator's surprise, Reina followed his finger and picked up a treasure map that looked very similar to the one Laco had given him earlier, but the system did not display the level on this one.

When Reina placed the two treasure maps together, he found that they were roughly the same, but there were many differences in the details. The most important difference was that the treasure map given to him by Lacjo had an ancient text that even Reina did not know the meaning of.

"Phew~ Did you figure it out?" Reina took a deep breath and asked the navigator and Laco.

The two shook their heads, indicating that they had not found anything.

“Idiot…this one…is real! It records the true legendary treasure!” Reina picked up the treasure map that Lakyo had given him and announced it directly.

"Really...really?" The navigator asked, his mouth agape in disbelief.

It's worth noting that almost everyone in the world knows about this legendary treasure. It's precisely because treasure maps documenting this treasure are so prevalent that people believe the legend is just that—a legend.

“That’s right, but I don’t know what the ancient writing on it means! Lacjo, immediately notify the doctor and have him come down to see if he can read the ancient writing!” Reina put away the real treasure map and nodded.

"We're rich...we're rich...it's the legendary treasure! Wow...Dad...we're rich!" The navigator, as if possessed, muttered a few words to himself before running out of the cabin like a madman.

Soon, the entire pirate crew knew about Reina's discovery of the legendary treasure. Even many of the members on Skypiea came down to see what was so special about this legendary treasure map.

Among the crowd, Dr. Asie was studying a treasure map, the ancient script on which he did not recognize.

"Is it true? That's a legendary treasure map!"

"By the way, how did the first mate determine that this treasure map was genuine?"

The crew members were whispering among themselves on deck.

"Captain, the material of this treasure map is unusual. Although I can't be as certain as Reina that it's a genuine treasure map, just judging from the material alone, its origins are anything but simple!" Dr. Assie said to Whitebeard after studying it for a while.

"Hmm... but we can't understand what's written on it. How can we find the treasure on the treasure map?" the white-bearded man asked, somewhat puzzled.

“No, although the treasure map is very detailed, there are still many things that are unclear, such as which sea area this is and where the target is located. We may need to consult the text to find out.” Reina said directly before the navigator could speak.

"So, to unlock the secrets of this treasure map, we must first find someone who can decipher ancient writing!" The white-bearded man frowned slightly and asked.

As is well known, ancient scripts have been designated as taboo by the World Government, so most people would not recognize them.

"Does Big Brother know about the Tree of Omniscience?" After thinking for a moment, Reina asked, seeing that the members had quieted down.

"The Tree of Omniscience? Is it the one in Ohara in the West Blue?" Whitebeard, as expected of someone who had set sail since childhood, immediately knew what the Tree of Omniscience that Reyna was talking about was.

“That’s right, it’s that famous archaeological site in the Western Sea! They might have people there who know about ancient writing!” Reina nodded and said.

"Father, are we going to the Western Sea?" The crew members all looked at the white-bearded man.

After all, if they could unlock the secrets of this treasure map, they could find the legendary treasure.

Whitebeard leaned back in the chair Reyner had specially made for him, shook his head, and said, "I'm not very interested in this treasure map! But if you guys want to go, I don't mind! Besides... are you sure anyone in Ohara understands ancient writing? That's a very important thing!"

“I’m not sure either, but if anyone in the world still knows ancient writing, then Ohara is the most likely place! Of course, there’s another place where they might know it, but… we can’t go there!” Reina nodded and said.

"Oh? There are places we can't go? You don't mean Mary Geoise, the holy land of the Celestial Dragons? Or Marineford, the Marine Headquarters?" Rakuyo asked with a smile.

“No, I’m talking about the land of samurai, the land of Wano! Without someone familiar with the place to guide you, ordinary people simply cannot get there!” Reina shook his head and said.

"Wano Country?"

"No way? Could there really be a Wano Country?"

The surrounding crew members gasped in surprise.

After all, Wano Country is a legendary place for them. There is a long-standing saying that somewhere in the sea, a group of samurai live there, but they never contact the outside world, so most people have no idea where they are.

Even Whitebeard looked at Reina with curiosity. He didn't know where Wano Country was, or even if it really existed. Why was Reina so sure? And why did he say that there might be people there who could decipher ancient scripts?

“Alright, now is not the time to discuss Wano Country. So, brother... should we head to the West Blue now? After all, we might need it for our future adventures!” Reina looked at Whitebeard and asked directly.

The crew members all looked at Whitebeard, waiting for his decision.

"Since you all want to go, then go! But not everyone has to go. Those who want to go, form a small team! Doesn't Reina have a pirate ship docked on Skypiea? Let's use that ship!" Whitebeard said after thinking for a moment.

"Hahaha... I want to go, I want to go!" The first one to sign up was naturally Lakyo, the owner of the treasure map.

"Okay~~ Let's go, target: the Western Sea! Treasure map... Here we come!"

Many crew members expressed a desire to visit the West Sea, but surprisingly, Reina did not sign up, seemingly indicating that he did not want to go.

Actually, the one who cared most about this treasure map wasn't Reina, but Lacourrell.

First of all, he is the most pirate-like guy among them, robbing, treasure hunting, and pursuing freedom. Moreover, he is the one who found this treasure map, so he is the one who most wants to unlock the secret of the treasure map and find the legendary treasure.

As for Reina, he only cared about the treasure packs given by the system when the treasure map was found. However, based on past experience, these packs seemed to contain only valuable items and nothing that could improve his strength. So, he gradually lost patience with treasure hunting.

Soon, the team was assembled, led by Reina, and included crew members such as Laco, Hansen, and Olga.

That's right, in the end Reyna was still forced to go to the West Blue because Whitebeard was worried about Rakuyo and the others, so he let Reyna lead the team, since he had experience sailing alone.

They now have two routes to the West Sea: one is to pass through the Calm Belt and enter the West Sea directly, and the other is to go through the Reversed Mountain to enter the West Sea.

Regarding the Calm Belt, although Reina knew that embedding Seastone in the bottom of the ship could avoid the Sea Kings, they did not have enough Seastone, so the plan was simply not feasible.

However, if they go through Reverse Mountain, they would need to return to the first half of the Grand Line. Not only is the journey too long, but by the time they finish translating, it would be a long time before they can return.

As for using the Sky Island to travel through the Calm Belt, that's possible, and going out from the New World is right in the West Blue, so there's no need to take a detour.

In the end, Reina decided to have the Sky Island transport them to the Western Sea. The Sky Island would then wait for them around the Calm Belt. After completing their mission, they could quickly return and then ride the Sky Island back. This method would be faster and safer.

Chapter 86 Arrival at the Western Sea

"Alright, let's part ways here. Doctor, are you really not coming with me? I heard Ohara has the most complete library in the world!" On the sky island, Reina said with a smile to the members who came to see him off.

"Although I would like to go too, my experiment is almost finished, so I'll go next time if I have the chance! As for Olga, I'll leave her in your care!" Dr. Assie said with a smile.

He's been researching slimming potions lately because he ate too much meat inside an anglerfish, which made him a bit overweight. He doesn't want to exercise to lose weight, so he's trying to develop a slimming potion.

“Alright then, you guys wait for us here. We’ll come and meet up with you as soon as we’ve completed our mission!” Reina nodded and said.

After the sky island descended to the sea, Rena let the crew who had gone out to sea with him sail out of the bay of the sky island in the small triangular sailboat he had used earlier.

"Is this the West Sea? Joz, where is your hometown? If it's not far... how about we go and take a look?" On the deck, Reina said to Joz with a smile.

Originally, Jozu, like Reina, didn't want to come! But after learning that his hometown was the West Sea, Reina forcibly dragged him over.

"I don't remember either. I went to the Grand Line when I was very young!" Jozu shook his head and said honestly.

“Alright then, let’s go to the nearest island first, find out the location of Ohara, and translate the treasure map!” Reina said with a yawn.

"Reina~ What's fun about the West Sea? I've never been to the West Sea before!" Olga skipped over to Reina and asked.

"I don't know either, this is my first time in the West Sea!"

"Olga, don't worry, you'll find out once we get ashore! I'll take you out to play then!" Lakyo said with a smile.

In Reina's view, Laco was just like a bad uncle who tricked little girls into looking at goldfish; he definitely had no good intentions.

If you were to ask who was the richest person on the ship, it wouldn't be Captain Whitebeard, nor would it be Reina, who controlled the finances, but rather this unassuming little girl.

As Dr. Assie's daughter and the ship's little princess, Olga had more money in her pocket than Reina had imagined.

Once, when Reina discovered that Olga had a secret stash of money, he tried to swindle the little girl out of her savings, but the enraged crew almost threw him into the sea.

There was no way around it; the little girl was innocent and adorable, and had no guile (she would unconsciously say what she was thinking), so everyone, including Whitebeard, liked her very much. She also joined the Whitebeard Pirates earlier than Assie and Reyna.

"Hmph~ Don't think people don't know you're eyeing their secret stash of money! But it's okay, they're paying to play with you now, but when we get back, you can tell your dad you're lying to a child, and next time the treasure is divided, your share will be theirs! Oh ho ho ho..." Olga covered her mouth with her little hand, laughing like a little fox.

"Hey, hey... we're still listening!" Reina and Laco said with a dark expression.

"Oops~ Oh no, I accidentally blurted out what was on my mind!" Olga said with a look of annoyance.

“It’s alright, it’s decided then. If Lakyo doesn’t admit it, I’ll be your witness. But you have to take me with you when you go out, okay?” Hansen immediately said, patting his chest.

Reina shook his head at Hansen. This guy used to be so innocent, but look at him now... he's even committing perjury!

Soon, the pirate ship arrived at the nearest island. After declaring that they were free to do as they pleased, Reina went to buy a compass and a map.

Unfortunately, a compass is useless on the Grand Line, so he didn't prepare one. But this is the West Blue, where a compass is necessary for navigation, which is why he came to buy one as soon as possible.

After purchasing all the necessary supplies for the voyage, Reina strolled around the town.

Although it's just a small island with a small town, it has many local specialties and items that can't be found on the Grand Line, so Reina plans to buy some as souvenirs.

"Bang!" Upon pushing open the tavern door, Reina immediately saw the tall Joz; sure enough, they were all there.

"Didn't you say you wanted to wander around? Just wander around the pub?" Reina plopped down next to Hansen, downed his dark beer in one gulp, and asked with a smile.

"We're gathering intelligence!" Hansen rolled his eyes as he spoke, gesturing to the bartender to bring over some more drinks.

"I'm sorry, sir, we might be running out of drinks, so..." the bartender said cautiously.

Reina and his gang didn't seem like good people, so he had to be careful.

"Then why are they still here?" Olga asked, pointing disapprovingly at another table of guests drinking.

"That...that's because..." The bartender wiped the sweat from his forehead, but couldn't give an answer.

Reina originally had no intention of causing trouble, but in this situation, it's clear that he's being looked down upon!

"Hahaha... Kids trying to drink too? Let me tell you why we have alcohol but you don't!" The guest at the table Olga pointed at pulled out a pistol from behind his back, slammed it on the table, and laughed loudly.

"Guests...guests...they are members of a local gang, no...don't anger them!" The bartender said in a trembling voice to Reina and the others.

"A gang?" Lacjo and the others looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

"Huh? I think I've heard that there are quite a few gangs in the West Sea, and they're quite powerful!" Reina said with an expression that said, "I've heard of them, come and praise me."

"Then why don't we just slink away? After all, they have guns!" Laqué said jokingly, playing along with Reina.

"Pfft, hahaha..." The ordinary crew members around couldn't help but burst into laughter. In the New World, let alone carrying a pistol, you wouldn't dare to talk to them like that even if you brought a warship!

"Bastards...you're asking for death!" Several members who claimed to be gangsters got up angrily after being mocked by Reina and his group, and walked towards them.