The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

As she spoke, she grabbed Nami and ran towards the palace.

"Uncle Luther?"

Nami didn't react at first, but she quickly remembered the meaning behind the name, and her face was full of surprise as she said:

"Wait, could it be the head of the Don Quixote family?!"

The name Luther is legendary. Putting aside the major events he has accomplished, the fact that Uta mentions his name every day is enough for Nami to remember him.

As she entered the main hall, her gaze quickly fell upon the long table.

Two stunningly beautiful women immediately caught Nami's eye. Being scrutinized by two pairs of intelligent eyes made Nami even more reserved.

Soon, her gaze shifted to the man sitting at the end of the long table.

He was a tall, well-dressed man, resembling a noble gentleman.

In terms of appearance, she was one of the most outstanding people Nami had ever seen, but at first glance, what attracted her more was her temperament.

It was an elegance that exuded nobility; simply sitting there, the other person seemed to be the center of the world, the leader of everything.

With just one glance, Nami was able to confirm the other person's identity.

One of the world's most powerful figures, the patriarch of the Don Quixote family, the man standing at the pinnacle of the world:

Don Quixote Luther Saint!

Chapter 356 Impulse

"Weiwei, it's been a few years since we last met."

Luther rested his chin on his hands, speaking words of care for Vivi, while out of the corner of his eye he also took in the expressions of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Luffy still has that fearless look, but his companions are completely different from the future he imagined.

Whether it's Zoro's fighting spirit and respect, Sanji and Usopp's admiration, Nami and Chopper's reverence, or Vivi's closeness...

All of this demonstrates that his subtle influence on the Straw Hat Pirates is not insignificant.

"Uncle Luther, it's been so long! I haven't seen you for five years!"

Vivi spoke with a mix of joy and slight complaint, as if she were in her own home. She walked over to Robin, gave him a soft snort, and made a face at him.

“I’ve been busy in Dressrosa these days and haven’t had time to come here. You’ve grown so much. It seems you’ve found your place.”

Luther replied with a smile, like an elder looking after a younger person.

When the topic turned to her future, Weiwei became somewhat awkward.

She was actually closer to Olvia and Robin, and treated Luther with more respect.

If Olvia was an easy-going elder, then Luther was a stern elder to Vivi.

Although it didn't prevent them from being very close, the thought of her trying to get into the other person's eyes always made Weiwei feel a little scared.

"What, are you worried that if you join a pirate crew I'll send you to Pleasure Valley?" Luther chuckled.

When he mentioned Happy Valley, Usopp and Sanji clearly trembled, while Chopper and Nami showed expressions of horror.

"I'm not afraid at all, Uncle Luther is so good to me!"

Feeling slightly embarrassed after being exposed by Luther, Vivi took the initiative to walk behind him and massage his shoulders with her small hands.

If she didn't deal with Luther, she was really afraid that he could send them to the amusement park with just a word.

Although there is little chance of life-threatening danger, the journey is definitely coming to an end.

“If you want to see the world, I won’t stop you. After all, the ocean is so vast, and there are many interesting places to visit,” Luther said with a smile.

He was just trying to scare Vivi; there was no point in throwing the Straw Hat Pirates into Pleasure Valley.

Seeing the close relationship between Vivi and Luther, the others looked at Vivi much more kindly.

They had been speculating about Vivi's origins, but now, seeing the relationship between Vivi and Luther, they knew without a doubt that she was from their family.

Luther, enjoying Vivi's massage, slowly turned his gaze to Luffy. Seeing the somewhat silent Luffy, a slight smile crept onto his lips.

"Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, right?"

"That's right! I am Monkey D. Luffy, the man who will become the Pirate King!"

Luffy adjusted his straw hat and spoke in a deep voice.

These past few days have left him feeling incredibly depressed. The alienation from his companions, the defeat in battle, and the lack of freedom to escape all felt like a thorn in his heart.

“Monkey…that name sounds so familiar. It reminds me of two old friends. One was Monkey D. Garp, and the other was Monkey D. Dragon!” Luther smiled.

Old friend...

Upon hearing this word, Sanji and the others perked up their ears.

They only knew they were going to infiltrate Luffy's pirate crew, but they didn't know why they were here to infiltrate.

It's true that Luffy's background deserves attention, but Luffy doesn't seem like the kind of person who will amount to much.

"Huh? You know my dad and grandpa?"

Luffy replied in surprise, his gaze towards Rude now filled with wariness.

In his mind, Garp was unreliable and bullied him every day. The people he knew were all from the Navy and didn't want him to be a pirate. No matter how he looked at it, Garp was a bad person.

"Of course, I saw Dragon a few days ago, but he ran fast enough that I only managed to keep one of his companions, I think his name was Ja...Bah? That should be it. Oh well, it doesn't matter what his name was, just a nobody who got killed with a single blow," Luther said casually.

"One of the Pirate King's right-hand men, Skullba Jabba!"

Seeing the bewildered expressions on their faces, Robin added with amusement.

The group, who didn't know Jabba before, were stunned.

He was the Pirate King's right-hand man, not an ordinary pirate at sea. How could he have been killed with a single blow, and his name not even remembered?

Is this the world of the big shots?

Unconsciously, the same thought arose in the minds of several people at the same time.

"As for your grandfather, Monkey D. Karp, he's an old friend of mine. The worst injury I've ever suffered for the Lord was inflicted by him. But I settled things with him a few years ago, and he was bedridden for more than half a year," Luther said with a light laugh.

Upon hearing what Luther said, Luffy and the others realized what was going on.

Luther had a deep-seated grudge against the Monch family, and it wasn't just any ordinary grudge.

At the same time, Sanji and Usopp couldn't help but look at Luffy with pity.

Being targeted by the patriarch of the Donquixote Family is enough to give Luffy's family a run for their money.

"Ah, you should have said you were the enemy earlier!"

Once Luffy realized what was happening, his eyes turned hostile as he looked at Rudd.

Although his grandfather had treated him badly in various ways, he was still his grandfather, and he would never, ever let go of the person who hurt his grandfather!

As for his father, he had seen him almost zero times and didn't have much of an impression of him, so he didn't comment on him.

But no matter what, he's still his father, and he's determined to beat the man in front of him to a pulp.

He does what he thinks of; that's his way of being a pirate.

With a thought in mind, Luffy stretched out his arm and struck at Rude amidst the horrified gazes of his companions.

Luther remained seated without moving an inch. Just as Luffy's fist was about to strike, a pale hand rose from the ground and blocked Luffy's punch.

"Fighting is forbidden inside the palace, even if you are a guest brought by Vivi."

Robin said with a smile, crossed her arms, and activated the Flower Flower Fruit.

In the blink of an eye, countless arms appeared on Luffy's body, pinning him to the ground, unable to get up.

"Damn it, let me go!!! I'm going to beat you to a pulp!"

Luffy struggled incessantly, still letting out shouts of defiance.

"How impulsive! Is this your choice, Vivi? A captain who disregards the lives of her comrades?"

Luther didn't look at Luffy, but instead turned his gaze to Vivi.

He had watched the child grow up, and he didn't want him to stand on the opposite side in the future. Although he had a bit of a scheme against the other party, he didn't want to push him into a fire pit.

"Ah...our captain is indeed a bit slow-witted, I hope Uncle Luther won't mind."

Vivi forced a smile, but in her heart she hated Luffy even more; she never expected him to be so impulsive.

Even if Luther really had a grudge against the Monkey family, did he have to attack them directly? Couldn't he have weighed the strength of both sides? Couldn't he have considered whether his comrades could withstand the attack?

No wonder Nami and the others are distancing themselves from Luffy; it's a result of mutual distancing... Vivi thought to herself, deciding to stay away from Luffy from now on.

Even without the immature Luffy, the Straw Hat Pirates made her feel exceptionally comfortable, and she was unwilling to leave because of Luffy.

This is also why she knew Luther was just joking.

Based on her understanding of Luther and the others, if they were serious, they would have already been dealt with severely and thrown into Happy Valley, instead of being teased by her with such words.

Knowing this, she wasn't worried about being punished by Luther like Nami and the others, and she even had the peace of mind to think about the future.

Of course, Luffy will definitely be punished for his impulsiveness, but we don't know what it will be...

Chapter 357 Exchange Conditions

"Let me go! Let me go! I'm going to beat you to a pulp!"

The palace was filled with Luffy's shouts.

Luther ignored the shouts from the ground and chatted casually with Vivi from time to time.

Sanji and the others below could only stand aside, not daring to make any rash moves.

If we're talking about the person who's most relaxed, it's actually Sanji.

Usopp also had to worry about his impression on Luther, fearing it would affect the future lives of Banchina and Kaya.

In comparison, Sanji had met Luther before, and he was tired of hearing that name every day.

Luther was always the person he respected most in his heart, a father who gave him the warmth of home, and someone even closer to him than Zeff.

He wouldn't mind standing here all day as long as he didn't run into that annoying woman.