The Warrior of Love

"Ok?"

"In this long life, I have realized a truth, that is, there is a limit to the robbery of robbers! The more I attack those slave traders, the smarter the remaining people will become, and the harder it will be to find the place where the money is hidden. Therefore, I must go beyond the limit of robbery of robbers!"

"What on earth do you want to say, old man?"

"I won't pretend to be a slave anymore, Jiang Liu!" Rayleigh smiled, "I'm going to find the buyer who looks the richest!"

"Has it changed from an alternative trap to a stalking robbery?"

"What's wrong with that? No one who comes here can be a good person anyway."

"That includes you and me!"

"If they are really good people, how could I possibly kill them...By the way, why are you here? Who are these kids?"

Rayleigh's eyes were on Luffy. Maybe it was intuition, but he didn't look at the more conspicuous Brook, but directly looked at Luffy.

"This straw hat looks familiar, young man, who are you?"

"Uncle, are you asking me?"

Luffy was stunned for a moment, but after he realized what was happening, he gave a thumbs up without caring that this was in public.

"I am Luffy, Monkeyo Do Luffy! I am the man who will become the Pirate King in the future!"

“It’s too loud!”

"This isn't outside!"

"You two should keep your voices down, oops!"

Jiang Liu: “…”

Hearing this sentence in real life gives me mixed feelings... In the anime, Luffy is the protagonist, and it seems natural for him to say this. However, after coming to this world and experiencing the vastness of the world firsthand, the meaning of this sentence to Jiang Liu has become completely different.

In the original work, it only took Luffy about a year to reach the Sabaody Archipelago, and the Worst Generation of his time produced "eleven supernovas". How many supernovas have emerged in so many years after Roger's death?

I believe those people are not ordinary people, but how many of them have become Pirate King?

No!

No one, including the old predecessors from Roger's era, can become the Pirate King again!

The only man who came close to this position, Whitebeard, also gave up because of his different pursuits.

The more you understand how powerful the World Government, the Four Emperors, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are, the more you will be in awe of the title "Pirate King."

Luffy didn't say this out of fearlessness, his eyes didn't waver in the slightest, and even when he said it with a smile he didn't mean it as a joke - but that's exactly what made people waver.

"Oh, that's it."

Rayleigh lowered his head and smiled, then looked at Luffy again.

"Good luck to you, young man."

Chapter 79: High, High?

"Is this uncle the person we are looking for? Then please take care of me, uncle!"

Luffy's shouting before had actually attracted the attention of quite a few people, but the people who came here themselves would not be messengers of justice, and it was even less likely that there would be navy soldiers rushing up shouting "justice", so everything was peaceful for the time being.

Rayleigh shook hands with Luffy cordially, and then he noticed the big man with strange features who was staring at him next to Luffy.

No, this is not human.

"Ah, could it be that... you are Xiao Ba?!"

This time it was Rayleigh who was surprised: "Is it really you? It's been a long time since we last met..."

"Oh, oh, long time no see, Mr. Rayleigh." Xiao Ba scratched his head, "I'm sorry to bother you this time. I hope you can help coat the Straw Hats' ship."

"Oh, that's what happened." Rayleigh nodded nonchalantly and said, "No problem. Since you are Xiao Ba's friend and such a promising junior, it's no big deal to help you out. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll do it for you for free."

"Really?" Luffy said excitedly, "Nami will definitely be very happy if she knows."

"Hahaha, of course it's true. Would I lie to you, a little devil?"

"Thank you, uncle... By the way, Rayleigh?" Luffy touched his chin in confusion, "This name..."

Just when he was about to think of something, the lights in the entire auction hall suddenly dimmed, and the next moment all the lights were focused on the center of the stage.

“Welcome to the World’s Big Market!”

A host dressed in extravagant clothes stood in the center of the light. The microphone transmitted his voice to every corner, and his chanting-like ups and downs of the tone attracted everyone's attention.

"This is the place where paradise and the new world meet - Shampoo Land! Here you can find specialties from all over the world, as well as rare treasures from the new world, whether it's delicious food, powerful new weapons, beauties from all countries and races, strong slaves from the giants, priceless artworks and antiques, or even the legendary devil fruit!

Rejoice, the spiritual world is barren, and there is nothing but money. Rich people who want nothing but fresh excitement - revel in this feast! "

His exaggerated body movements and infectious words hit everyone like cannonballs. Before the audience could react, he had already opened his hand and the lights swayed over.

"First is the opening gift, the famous ballet dancer from Beihai, known as "Parcia", with the title of rare dancer. The starting price is one million Baileys, and each bid must not be less than 100,000 Baileys!"

……

As the auction continued to go on, treasure after treasure was put on the table, and astonishing price records were broken one after another. A kind of frenzy spread in the audience, constantly stimulating the competitive spirit of these wealthy people.

The gentlemen in suits transformed into wild beasts and attacked the beautiful female slaves without any concealment under the protection of masks. The ladies in elegant dresses did similar things, but in addition to slaves, they also targeted rare gems.

Perhaps there are couples who are sitting here without knowing each other, each buying products that can stimulate themselves. However, they will not stop even if their identities are exposed. When swept by the collective frenzy, no one can remain calm.

However, such a large venue still has some unique features.

The powerful people who gathered at this venue because of an inexplicable attraction might be pirates, pirate hunters, CP (the world government's spy agency), or other people with ulterior motives, but without exception, they all watched this carnival coldly.

"How is this going……"

Luffy was stunned by what he saw, his mouth wide open and almost unable to speak, it was with great difficulty that he uttered syllables from his throat.

"They actually... treated living people as commodities... They didn't hesitate at all, it's simply, simply—"

It was as if it was a matter of course - Jiang Liu completed this half sentence for Luffy in his mind.

"In their opinion, this is indeed a matter of course."

Jiang Liu said calmly: "Those with power use violence to oppress the weak, those with wealth use money to enslave those who have nothing, and those with authority use rules to make ordinary people bow down to them - this is the law of society.

In the eyes of these people, the world is made up of two kinds of people: slave owners and slaves. It is extremely simple and stable. "

"how so……"

Luffy clenched his fists, not knowing whether he was angry or sad as he looked at the ugly guests in the venue.

"This is definitely not right!"

"Of course not." Jiang Liu sneered, "These people have forgotten that the reason why we are human beings is because we have dignity and humanity. They abandon their humanity and deprive others of their dignity... What is the difference between them and beasts?"

Rayleigh narrowed his eyes and glanced at Jiang Liu: "Is that why you are so persistent in attacking the slave trade ring? I didn't know you had such a strong sense of justice?"

"It's just that I find it annoying. It has nothing to do with a sense of justice." Jiang Liu said coldly, "You wouldn't want someone to build a garbage dump next to your house, would you?"

Luffy had seen similar things on the Grand Line before. Tyrants who enslaved others for money and deprived them of their freedom were not uncommon in this world.

There are even villains who arbitrarily deprive others of their lives, and their number is not small.

However, he always believed that it was the result of the corruption of powerful individuals, and there were also villains who turned over a new leaf.

Most people are ordinary and kind people. Even the Straw Hat Pirates have been rejected by ordinary people, but that was because of lack of understanding and trust.

It was the first time for him to see such ugly, fanatical, undisguised and naked "collective evil" exposed in the dark world.

Something is wrong with this world - Luffy thought inexplicably.

Although he couldn't express it as clearly as Jiang Liu, he felt disgusted with certain truths he felt.

Everyone is born free and has the right to pursue their dreams, and no one can deprive them of this freedom.

Luffy has always believed in this. He has never laughed at other people's dreams, nor has he attacked competitors for his own dreams, because others also have the freedom to move towards the goal of becoming the Pirate King.

He couldn't understand what was happening before his eyes, nor did he want to understand it. He just felt that he should drive in third gear and smash the place to pieces. But he also had a vague feeling that even if he did, it wouldn't change anything.

There are things in this world that cannot be broken by fists - Luffy does not know their true nature yet.

When this passionate young man was at a confused juncture in his life, changes occurred on the stage again.

Dozens of slaves were seen each pulling an iron chain and moving a huge mobile booth to the center of the stage.

There was a huge object covered with black cloth on the exhibition stand. Judging from the outline, it seemed to be a lying human figure, but its head and feet were probably nearly ten meters long. It would take dozens of slaves who were obviously stronger than ordinary people to move it.

"what is this?"

"So big... could it be a giant slave?"

"Why don't you move?"

"It's a sea beast or a sea king, right? Is it a high-quality ingredient?"

As everyone was discussing their opinions, the host shouted, "The 32nd item did not come from the sea or the red earth continent."

"Hey? What's going on? Is this a sunken ship that was fished out from the bottom of the sea?"

"Not from the sea or the mainland... Fishman Island?"

"Could it be the one in the legend..."

After waiting for a minute, the host raised the corners of his mouth in satisfaction when he saw that everyone's curiosity had been aroused.

"Yes, this item comes from the distant sky—it is a special meteorite!"

"Meteorite?"

"Are you kidding me? A meteorite this big, do you think I've never seen one?"

"Why haven't I heard any news about meteorites recently..."

"Okay, okay, I know everyone is curious, so I won't be mysterious. This special item suddenly fell from the sky onto an island about a year and a half ago, directly destroying half of the island's land. The local natives worshipped it as a god. Our merchant ship encountered a shipwreck and landed on the island, only to find it. After learning its origin, we "took" it from the natives."

The host deliberately laughed twice, which made everyone laugh.

“Although its purpose is unknown, its uniqueness and its appearance that is very different from nature make us believe that it is a priceless treasure. Even if it cannot be used, just looking at the beauty of this rusted and weathered state is also particularly enjoyable.

Starting price: 10 million Baileys, unlimited increase! "

After saying this, the slaves worked together to pull open the black cloth, revealing his true appearance.

As a result, the audience, who were originally very curious, were shocked after seeing its true face.

"What the hell is this? It's so tattered!"

"Meteorite? I'm dying of laughter. How could a meteorite be like this?"

"Where did these indigenous stone pillars come from?"

"Wait, I've never seen this kind of carving technique before..."

People who are knowledgeable about art fell silent at the same time, because the structural aesthetics of this kind of thing is beyond their understanding.

Jiang Liu, who was sitting in the last few rows of the audience, was more stunned than anyone else after seeing the object clearly.

"I... Shit, this style of painting is wrong... Transformers? Gundam? Why are they made of stone?"

Chapter 80: Fruit and Body

It would be a bit inappropriate to call the things on display on the stage Gundam.

In terms of appearance, it does not have the beauty of the Gundam that is close to the real human proportions. Instead, it is a bit cartoonish. The limbs are a bit short compared to the torso, as if they are not stretched out, and the neck and joints are almost invisible. It looks more like the machines that appear in children's animations.

Some people say it is a stone statue worshipped by indigenous people. This is not surprising because even under strong light, it has no reflection and no metallic texture. I don’t know if it is rust or paint that covers the entire body, making it completely black.

However, even so, Jiang Liu was certain that this thing was some kind of mechanical construct, because his body reacted the first time he saw it.

——This thing can be ridden!

If you think about it carefully, the technological level of the "One Piece" world itself is quite strange. The military is still insisting on the big ships and big cannons, but Vegapunk has even developed autonomous robots, which is hundreds of years ahead of the world.

Although the original work uses the setting of "genius" to explain it, it is not very convincing because Vegapunk himself has been shrouded in mystery. In addition, there is a saying that there is an "ancient civilization" in this world. From some relics and heritage, it can be seen that the development level of ancient civilization is far higher than it is now.

Therefore, many readers, including Jiang Liu, speculated that "One Piece" had experienced a disaster similar to the World War and had a civilizational gap, so the level of technology was a bit "punk".

The giant robot looks different, but didn't a pervert from the Straw Hat Pirates develop something similar? If this giant statue is an ancient relic, it doesn't seem unreasonable.

The key is whether this thing can still be used. If it can be used——

"Ten million!"