One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

Overall, if you are just moving at a normal walking speed, this move will hardly cause any energy expenditure.

However, as flight speed increases, the energy consumption of this move will also increase exponentially.

It's obviously not suitable for traveling.

However, this move allows the Crimson World to be upgraded from a two-dimensional ground to a three-dimensional space, greatly enhancing his mobility and maneuverability.

"No matter what, I'm now a man who has the right to tease the legendary Pokémon Groudon!"

The test ended, and a slight smile appeared on his red lips, a satisfied look on his face at his accomplishment.

Silent all night.

In the blink of an eye, a new day has begun!

Business in Balati has been noticeably slower than usual these past two days.

Even if Luffy and his crew did nothing but eat three meals a day on Baratie and train on the Going Merry.

But for kind and law-abiding ordinary people, having a great pirate with a bounty of 5000 million Berries next to them makes even the most delicious food turn into inedible dregs.

Therefore, many ships that originally planned to stay here for several days hurriedly left Barati in the past two days.

Today, Barrati, whose business was slow, finally welcomed a big customer!

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The bright sunlight shone on the sea, creating shimmering golden light as the waves rippled.

It was noon.

Having finished the first half of their training, the Straw Hat crew came up to the deck one after another, ready to have a big meal in Baratie.

"Hey! Crimson, it's lunchtime!!!"

"Meat!!! I'm going to eat lots and lots of meat today!!!"

Usopp and Luffy were seen arm in arm, excitedly shouting towards the cabin.

These two like-minded individuals have now become the most compatible idiotic duo in the Straw Hat crew.

In comparison.

Zoro, who is about to encounter Hawkeye and embark on his journey to pursue his dreams, and Nami, who has just acquired a new weapon - the Clima-Tact - and has the Arlong Pirates as her nemesis, are much more taciturn.

Aside from eating, sleeping, and playing games, the two of them have spent all their time cultivating these past few days, wishing they could squeeze out every last bit of their potential.

At this moment, Crimson, having finished her training in Primal Power, lazily walked out of the cabin.

He yawned and glanced at Luffy and Usopp.

"Honestly, it's only during mealtimes that you guys have such a strong sense of time."

"Of course!" Luffy declared confidently, hands on his hips. "Eating is a very important thing!!!"

"Yes, yes, yes~" Chi Hong replied perfunctorily, then waved his hand, signaling the others to lower the ferry boat.

But just then...

A piercing whistle suddenly came from behind the Merry.

The sudden sound instantly drew the attention of the Straw Hat crew, and everyone looked towards the distant sea.

A naval warship, larger than the Merry, pierced the calm sea like a sharp knife, arrogantly heading towards Barratier.

"Um!?"

Upon seeing the naval warships in the distance, the Straw Hat crew's expressions instantly changed.

Zoro suddenly raised his twin swords, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Are those naval warships? Is war about to break out!?"

Zoro felt he could perform even better if he could have a short warm-up match before his official fight with Hawkeye.

But Usopp, standing to the side, clearly didn't think so.

Suddenly, he collapsed to the ground, weak and listless, groaning in pain.

"Ah~ I've contracted a disease that prevents me from fighting the Navy!"

Suddenly, he secretly raised his head and suggested:

"That's it! Why don't we just use Pakistani bombs to sink them now!"

Although he was not good at direct combat, he was still very confident in his ability to bombard from a distance.

"No rush!" Crimson stopped Usopp, a slight smile playing on her lips. "They shouldn't have the guts to start a war with us."

Nami, who was standing nearby, also examined it carefully: "Judging from the size of the warship, it shouldn't be a warship used by some important naval figure."

"So..." Luffy tilted his head, looking puzzled, "Can we eat now?"

Glug glug~

Luffy's stomach cooperated perfectly by letting out a hungry growl.

"Wait a minute~ Since we've encountered the Navy, we should at least show our names."

Red walked over and patted Luffy on the shoulder, comforting him:

"After all, once we reach the Grand Line, we'll inevitably have to deal with the Navy!"

"Okay~" Luffy reluctantly agreed, clutching his stomach.

Crimson, however, was particularly delighted by the arrival of the warship.

If he wasn't mistaken, the person being escorted on this naval warship should be the most mysterious man in the pirate world—Gin the Demon!

The commander of this warship even has a nickname on par with the naval hero Garp—Naval Lieutenant-General Hepburn, the "Iron Fist"!

A few minutes later, the naval warship slowly sailed to the vicinity of Barati.

And quite coincidentally...

The location they chose to dock was right next to the Merry.

"Hmm? I've never seen a pirate flag before!"

Standing by the ship's railing, Hepburn, who looked like a low-budget version of Show Lo, immediately noticed the Going Merry next door, which was flying a pirate flag.

"Hey! You little brats over there!?"

"I am Captain Iron Fist Hepburn of the Navy Headquarters!"

"Who is your captain? State your name..."

Herbodi's words suddenly stopped.

All because a straw hat suddenly appeared in his line of sight!

That is a symbol that no navy operating in the East China Sea can ignore.

Luffy pouted, his face showing displeasure at being disturbed during his meal.

Are you looking for me?

In an instant!

The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.

Only after a moment did Hepburn, his pupils dilated violently, tremblingly utter the name that had flashed through his mind:

"Wow, wow, Straw Hat Boy... Monkey D. Luffy?!"

"W-Why are you here!?"

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"Me!? I'm here to find a cook!"

Luffy picked his nose as he answered Hepburn's question.

But clearly, that's not what the other party wanted to hear.

Fortunately, at that moment, Crimson suddenly interrupted their conversation.

He smiled politely and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency, Navy officer."

"You're here to dine too, right?"

"Although we're on different sides, Barati is, after all, a paradise for food lovers. Fighting and killing here would be utterly uncivilized."

"Why don't we put aside our prejudices and quietly enjoy a delicious meal together?"

"Ah...good! Good, good!!!"

Hepburn, who had no intention of provoking a great pirate in the first place, naturally dared not say anything more upon hearing this and nodded repeatedly.

"Thank you for your cooperation." Crimson smiled with satisfaction.

He was still hoping the rest of the story would proceed normally, and that the Krieg Pirates would attract Hawkeye's attention...

At this time, we mustn't scare Hebdo and the others away.

And so, the pirates and the navy, for once, reached a consensus.

Both groups boarded the ferry and arrived in Barati.

"Hey Sanji, we're back again!"

As soon as Luffy entered Baratie Restaurant, he immediately greeted Sanji, who was working part-time as a waiter, with a big laugh.

Although Sanji has not yet made a decision, they have become quite familiar with each other after spending the past two days together.

Of course, most importantly...

Given Sanji's nature, it would be difficult for him not to become familiar with the Straw Hat crew.

"Nami-san~!!!"

Upon seeing Nami, Sanji's eyes instantly turned into two pink hearts, and he rushed to Nami, kneeling down on one knee.

Having learned from experience, he didn't take out roses this time, but instead handed Nami the sparkling wine that was supposed to be given to the previous table.