One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

Luffy's resolute voice immediately came from the Den Den Mushi:

"That way you won't have to keep sending us Devil Fruits!"

"We have so much of that kind of stuff that's both disgusting and inedible here, we could practically use it all!"

"Gula la la la~"

Upon hearing Luffy's words, Whitebeard suddenly burst into laughter.

"This is the first time I've heard anyone describe Devil Fruits like this!"

"Interesting brat! The only people in this world who would have this attitude towards Devil Fruits are probably a bunch of freaks like you!"

However, at that moment, the white-bearded man's laughter abruptly stopped, and his tone suddenly changed as he said:

"But kid..."

"Fishman Island is no ordinary island. Controlling it is equivalent to controlling the lifeline of all pirates who want to enter the New World..."

"This is not a territory that can be given up so easily."

Whitebeard's voice stopped again, and then, as if pondering something, he took a few deep breaths before finally saying:

"However, considering the great kindness you have shown to the Whitebeard Pirates, I can make an exception and cede Fishman Island to you!"

In fact, considering the kindness the Straw Hat Pirates had shown the Whitebeard Pirates, it was just Fishman Island; Whitebeard had no reason not to give it up.

But Luffy's status is different now; he is one of the Four Emperors who can stand on equal footing with him.

The attitude towards younger generations should naturally differ from that towards the attitude towards peers.

It's perfectly fine to be gentle with younger people.

However, if he easily agrees to Luffy's request when facing one of the Four Emperors, who are nominally his rivals, he will inevitably appear to lack confidence.

That's why he spoke so reluctantly.

However, Luffy clearly couldn't understand Whitebeard's complex thoughts. Hearing Whitebeard's reluctant tone, Luffy, in order to acquire Fishman Island as soon as possible, directly revealed his last bargaining chip:

"Don't worry! We won't let you suffer!"

"You should have already noticed Ace's newly acquired power, right!?"

"Red said that if you're willing to cede Fishman Island, he can grant you and the other Whitebeard Pirates officers similar power!!!"

Chapter 350 Jinbe Joins the Team, Red's True Plan (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"Hi~!"

Marco and the others, who were still marveling at how Ace's brother had suddenly become one of the Four Emperors, gasped in shock upon hearing Luffy's words, and then looked expectantly at the Den Den Mushi in Whitebeard's hand.

Although Ace never revealed any information about the Straw Hat crew to anyone in the Whitebeard Pirates, he never mentioned Pokémon.

But so much time has passed, and anyone with normal eyesight can see Ace's sudden change and the strange abilities that inexplicably appeared on his body!

Everyone just tacitly refrained from asking.

But at this moment, hearing that Luffy not only confirmed their ability to grant others power, but also intended to do so to them, everyone's hearts instantly became lively.

In this world where the strong rule, no one will refuse power.

What's more, it's a power without any side effects!

"Hiss~ brat..."

At this moment, even Whitebeard couldn't help but be shocked by Luffy's words.

Among the entire Whitebeard Pirates, he was arguably the one, besides Ace, who was most able to empathize with the power of the Pokémon world!

After all, Whitebeard himself recovered from his many hidden ailments thanks to the excellent medicine Ace brought him.

When they met the Straw Hat Pirates, the kid from the Straw Hat Pirates named Red mentioned that the mysterious potion seemed to have some connection with Ace's power, and that it was all made by him.

The thought that his children would also gain that mysterious power filled Whitebeard with anticipation.

A thought struck him, and he burst into laughter:

"Gula la la~"

"What an unexpected bunch!"

"Alright, let's do it your way, Straw Hat Boy!"

"Fishman Island can be ceded to you. In return, all the favors we owe you will be wiped clean, and you will be responsible for giving me and the children the power you speak of."

With Ace and Luffy's connection, Whitebeard had no worries whatsoever about the Straw Hat Pirates posing a threat to him.

Although they are nominally rivals among the Four Emperors, Whitebeard knew very well that they would never become enemies with the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Really?! That's great, Uncle Whitebeard!"

"Then it's settled!"

"Bring your people to Whole Cake Island now, we'll be waiting for you here."

"As for Fishman Island, you don't need to worry about it anymore!"

Hehe~

Upon hearing that Whitebeard had agreed to cede Fishman Island, the Den Den Mushi in Whitebeard's hand immediately revealed an innocent smile.

Those who didn't know the situation might think Whitebeard was chatting with one of his juniors from his hometown.

Who would have thought that two emperors who could shake the sea with a flick of their fingers would complete the distribution of an island in such a harmonious and friendly atmosphere?

After agreeing on a meeting time, Luffy immediately hung up the phone.

As he watched the Den Den Mushi fall silent once more, a complex expression flickered in Whitebeard's eyes.

Perhaps it was at the moment the call was disconnected that Whitebeard suddenly realized...

It seems that from a very long time ago, the Straw Hat Pirates have been behind every major event that has occurred on this sea.

Sometimes they hide completely, and sometimes they openly face the world.

The live-streamed execution of the Celestial Dragons, the defeat of the Marine Admiral at Enies Lobby, the Mary Geoise invasion a few months ago, and the change of the Four Emperors a few days ago...

This group of young people who suddenly ventured into the sea seemed to possess an invisible hand secretly controlling everything that happened in the world.

When people returned to their senses, the Straw Hat Pirates had already reached the summit, achieving heights that others could hardly reach.

Are young people these days... really like this?!

Thinking of this, the white-bearded man couldn't help but recall the vast ocean of his youth.

Back then, everyone did what they wanted and asked for what they wanted; very few people had any ulterior motives.

It's all about fighting if you're not convinced, and it's all about the winner taking all. So, devising a strategy of encirclement and suppression is already considered a superior tactic.

Looking at everything the Straw Hat Pirates have experienced along the way, it seems like they stumbled and rushed headlong, but in reality, it was all within the Straw Hat Pirates' plan without the slightest deviation.

This level of control over intelligence and strategy was so impressive that even Whitebeard, who held the title of the world's strongest man, couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

After a long pause, Whitebeard suddenly turned his gaze to Ace beside him and sighed:

"Ace, your younger brother is truly an extraordinary person!"

"I've thought so for a long time."

Ace, unaware of Whitebeard's thought process, gave a wry smile, but continued:

"I never expected that he would surpass me so quickly."

Despite having spent some time with the Straw Hat Pirates, Ace was quite certain that it was only a matter of time before Luffy surpassed him.

But isn't this timeframe a bit too short?

It's only been a little over six months since we last met...

How did Luffy become one of the Four Emperors in the blink of an eye?!

……

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Meanwhile, on Cake Island.

With the help of Katakuri and others, the Straw Hat Pirates quickly occupied the entire Whole Cake Island, and it wouldn't be long before the entire Whole Cake Island would submit to them.

As expected, Big Mom rejected Red's proposal to make the Big Mom Pirates a member of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.

Red didn't say much, and simply threw her and a group of stubborn Big Mom Pirates members into Usopp's body storage, giving them the same treatment as Kizaru.

There are still many things to deal with, and now is not the time to waste time on the older women and others.

However, Red had already made a plan in mind. He believed that by following the path the Straw Hat Pirates were currently taking, they would eventually be able to attract many strong individuals to join their ranks or form cooperative relationships with them.

Fishman Island is a great example of this!

……

……

"Jinbe, Whitebeard has agreed to cede Fishman Island to us!"

Luffy grinned as he hung up the phone, then turned to Jinbe, who was waiting for the results beside him, and said with delight:

"Now you can join our pirate crew without worry, right?!"

"This……"

Jinbe, who had never expected Whitebeard to give up Fishman Island so easily, was suddenly stunned, and his eyes turned into blank, beady shapes.

Just one day earlier, after the Whole Cake Island incident came to an end, Jinbe, who had come to help out of friendship, bid farewell to the Straw Hat crew all by himself.

After spending three months together, Jinbe had already become one of the Straw Hat Pirates.

His calm and chivalrous personality and behavior have also earned him a lot of fans in the Straw Hat Pirates.

So, at Red's suggestion, Luffy directly proposed to Jinbe that he join the Straw Hat Pirates.

As expected, Jinbe rejected Luffy's offer for the same reason he had given three months earlier.

however……

The current Luffy is completely different from who he was three months ago!