One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"So what's the point of you having me catch a Growlithe?"

Red sighed helplessly, then reached out and took the Poké Ball from the cat boss.

The next second, just like Charmander and Squirtle before him, Persian instantly transformed into a strange light and disappeared into the crimson backpack.

This also adds another Crimson's skill learning device to its reserves!

Including the water gun from before, he has acquired two more move learners today.

Unlike the water gun, which only has a damage output of 40...

The move learner they acquired this time turned out to be surprisingly useful to Crimson.

[Movement: Switch]

[Attribute: Evil]

Category: Change

【power:-】

[Description: Swap your and your opponent's items with astonishing speed in a flash.]

The brief introduction immediately raised Red's expectations for this move to the maximum!

In the game world, this move might not be very useful.

After all, even the Pokémon of a Gym Leader usually only carry some recovery items.

But in the real world...

This move is practically a melee version of "Expel Me"!

"Switching... just the name of this trick sounds like it was made for thieves..."

With a thought, Crimson clicked the button to learn the move.

In an instant, the word "Learnable" appeared below the icons of Buggy and Nami in his Pokémon list.

Of course, since learning moves requires the Pokémon to be in the game world, Red can only teach Nami moves.

In this way, Nami's four skill slots were filled: Electric Speed ​​Boost, Electric Shock, Treasure Gathering, and Trickster.

"Sigh~ If only there were no limit to the number of skills."

"I wonder if the Pokémon skill bars will be refreshed after the next version of the game is released..."

After a moment of contemplation, and while Nami absorbed the essence of the [Switcheroo] move, they returned to the Pokémon Center to replenish their energy.

Although there was still some battery left, there wasn't much time to do anything, so Crimson simply saved his progress and exited the game.

Back in the real world, a burst of loud snoring immediately reached his ears.

It was Luffy and Zoro, who were exhausted after a day of training, making their voices.

Seeing this, Crimson and Usopp, who had also just exited the game world, exchanged a smile and then fell asleep.

Silent all night.

Chapter 56 Golden Beard (Happy New Year~!!!)

Barati, a restaurant on the sea.

One of the most famous restaurants in Donghai!

As a renowned culinary destination even for the entire East China Sea, this place sees a constant stream of ships passing through every day, bringing a large number of diners.

Many people even travel from afar, from the four seas or the Grand Line, just to be able to taste Zeff's delicious dishes in person.

Its popularity is unimaginable!

However, to survive on this vast ocean, good food alone is clearly not enough for them to deal with the diverse and unsavory characters coming and going.

Besides its delicious food, another characteristic of the Baratie floating restaurant is its fierce and combative atmosphere!

From the owner, Zeff, to the waiters, no one here is easy to deal with.

Because those weaklings had long been frightened away by the terrifying environment of Baratie and left to find more stable jobs.

……

……

Snapped!

It was midday, the busiest time for Barati's business.

An ordinary slipper suddenly kicked open the door to Barrati.

Immediately afterwards, a young man wearing a straw hat walked in with a big laugh on his face.

"Mmm~~! It smells so good!!!"

As soon as Luffy entered the restaurant, his nose expanded instantly, greedily inhaling the aroma of the food inside. His eyes, like Nami's when she saw treasure, became glittering.

Seeing an empty table next to the entrance, he ignored everything else and plopped down on it. He then called out to his companions at the restaurant entrance and beckoned to the waiter.

"Red, Zoro, over here, over here!!!"

"Waiter, please bring us our food quickly!!!"

Luffy, who couldn't wait to enjoy the food, started shouting and yelling, instantly shattering the elegant atmosphere of the restaurant.

Some diners who were quietly enjoying their food immediately frowned.

"Seriously, can't Baratie set some entry criteria?"

"Letting just anyone in is really affecting the food!"

"There's nothing we can do about it; that's just how it is at sea. You'll find all sorts of people..."

"........."

Whispers echoed throughout the restaurant.

But just then, a trembling voice, almost crying, suddenly rang out:

"Hey! Look... isn't that... isn't that... that man!?"

Her trembling voice hesitated for a long time, but she still didn't dare to say the name.

However, his action undoubtedly attracted the attention of other diners.

Many people turned around and looked towards the doorway.

then……

Thud~……

The sounds of various knives, forks, bowls, and plates clattering together filled the air, creating a noisy scene.

But the entire hall suddenly fell silent, everyone's expression froze at that moment, and all of them looked the same...

Their pupils dilated suddenly, their eyes filled with terror as they stared at the figure in the doorway; time seemed to stand still.

At that moment, even the sound of breathing seemed heavy and grating to them.

Until one of the bolder diners started muttering under his breath.

"It's...it's Straw Hat Boy!!!"

"That great pirate with a 5000 million Berry bounty on his head by the World Government!!!"

His voice seemed to have an infectious quality, instantly breaking the silence in the restaurant and making it even more eerie.

Everyone immediately turned around, their hands and feet trembling as they picked up their knives and forks again, trying their best to pretend that they hadn't noticed anything.

But the fear and dread in their eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

Those who have the means to come here for a meal are naturally aware of the major event that has shaken the entire East China Sea these past few days!

The great pirate who attacked the Marine branch and openly insulted the Marines there, and has a bounty of 5000 million Berries on his head—Monkey D. Luffy, the Straw Hat Pirate!

At this very moment, they were all blocked at the door by this formidable pirate!

Their only escape route has been cut off, and no one knows what their fate will be.

In an instant, the entire hall was enveloped in a somber atmosphere.

Fortunately, at that moment, a burly man noticed the unusual atmosphere and also saw Luffy's iconic straw hat.

A look of fear also flashed in his eyes.

But the next second, he immediately walked over with a fawning expression, rubbing his hands together and smiling:

"Welcome, sir. I'm Paddy, a temporary waiter here."

What would you like to order?

Luffy had no idea how much psychological pressure his casual action had caused everyone.

He adopted the air of a foolish son of a wealthy landowner, picked up the tableware on the table, and began to bang it.

"Anything is fine! As long as it tastes good! I'm starving!! Can you hurry up and bring the food!!!"

"Understood!...I understand!"

Paddy nodded immediately, but then his expression changed, and he asked again:

"It may be very presumptuous, but our shop does not welcome penniless people. May I ask, sir, do you have any money?"

"Ah?"

Luffy's eyes were fixed on the past, recalling how Nami had confiscated his allowance because he had spent money recklessly...

His entire demeanor softened instantly.

Before he could answer, a voice came from behind Paddy:

"We will pay for it."

With a smile, Crimson walked past Patty and led the Straw Hat crew, along with Johnny and Joseph, to their seats.

He then smiled slightly at Paddy:

"Don't worry, we won't freeload."