Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"I'm telling you, Admiral Aokiji, why don't you leave the Navy—"

pat!

Aokiji hung up the Den Den Mushi immediately.

"Ah la la..."

Ian held up the Den Den Mushi that had lost signal and imitated his boss's distinctive laugh.

"Aokiji, oh Aokiji, 'lazy justice' has wavered once again~"

Ian remembered clearly that the last time he tried to "recruit" Aokiji, the latter directly rejected his invitation.

Aokiji even stated at the time, "I will not leave the Navy!"

But this time.

Ian again advised him to "leave the Navy".

Aokiji didn't say anything, he just hung up the Den Den Mushi.

　Is it that he doesn't want to answer?

Still afraid to answer?

Ian smiled and was about to put away the Den Den Mushi when the ringtone suddenly started again.

But this time it wasn't Aokiji.

It was Bartholomew Big Bear, who had been out of contact for several days.

"Big Bear".

Ian answered the Den Den Mushi and got straight to the point.

"Have you finally arrived at the East China Sea?"

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

East Sea, the Kingdom of Oicot.

The bear is standing on a huge bear paw print.

Beside him were Kidd and Kira, stretching and loosening their muscles.

Like the bear, Kidd and Killer also stepped into the bear paw-shaped pit.

This is a special trace left at the target location after the "teleportation ability" of the [Paw-Paw Fruit] ends.

"Kid, Kira, and I have just arrived in the Kingdom of Oicot in the East Sea."

Big Bear held up the Den Den Mushi and asked in a gentle tone.

"Ian, what about you? You should still be quite a distance from Alabasta, right?"

...Alabasta?

Ian remained silent for a moment.

A few days ago.

Ian, Kuma, Kidd, and Kira split into two groups and set off from the Kingdom of Sorbet in the South China Sea almost simultaneously.

The former traveled to Alabasta on the Grand Line to carry out the "Seven Warlords of the Sea Hunting Plan".

The rest of the group went to the East Sea to search for Germa 66, hoping to find a cure for "Azure Jade Scales" in that technological kingdom.

result.

Ian was the first to set off and the first to arrive.

If you include Jaya Island, Ian has visited a total of five islands.

Alabasta, Little Garden, Banaro Island, Sky Island, Gaya Island...

But even today.

Big Bear just sent a Den Den Mushi message saying they had finally arrived in the East Blue...

Ian had a strange feeling of being in another world.

Is this what it feels like when your teammates can't keep up with the game version...?

"I'm on Gaya Island now, and I'll be heading to Sky Island soon."

Ian gave a brief explanation.

"A lot has happened, and it's not something that can be explained in a short time."

"In short, I am now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"……Um?"

The bear tilted its head, looking puzzled.

Didn't he and Ian depart at the same time?

The "teleportation ability" of the Paw-Paw Fruit cannot "instantly arrive at the destination".

Generally speaking, as the transmission distance increases, the time consumed by the transmission will also increase.

The Great Bear traveled from the South China Sea to the Kingdom of Oycot in the East China Sea.

Ian traveled from the South China Sea to Alabasta on the Grand Line.

The two people moved about the same distance.

Even Ian's journey is a bit further...

According to Big Bear's calculations, Ian should still be in the sky right now.

but……

What does "we're going to Sky Island later" mean?

What does it mean to say "he has become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea"?

Big Bear was filled with doubt.

Could it be that... his time was skipped?

"It's too much trouble to explain these things over a Den Den Mushi. If it's convenient for you, please collect the newspapers from the last few days."

Ian still didn't explain to Big Bear.

"Read more books and newspapers, and you'll find out what really happened..."

Upon hearing Ian's words, Big Bear answered honestly.

"I see."

"You have now arrived in the Kingdom of Oicot. Do you see the soldiers of Germa 66?"

Ian asked with concern.

"As far as I know, the entire army of Germa 66 consists of clones created using genetic technology, making them easy to identify."

"I haven't seen any clone soldiers yet."

Big Bear raised his head and looked around at his surroundings, a faint red light flashing in his eyes.

"However, I 'heard' that the country is in chaos."

“Derma 66 should not have left the Kingdom of Oycot yet.”

The origin of Germa 66 is located in the North Sea.

Under normal circumstances, the Germa 66 will not leave the North Sea to operate in other sea areas.

But there are always exceptions.

Germa 66 is a mercenary group.

Although their overall strength is not comparable to that of the Four Emperors' teams or the Seven Warlords of the Sea's teams.

However, in ordinary countries, Germa 66's power is still very strong.

Many years ago.

Vinsmoke Judge once led Germa 66 to defeat four North Sea kingdoms simultaneously, triggering the "Four Kingdoms Slaying" incident that shocked the North Sea.

As long as the money is sufficient.

Germa 66 could easily go to the South China Sea, let alone the East China Sea!

About seven years ago.

Germa 66 was once employed by a certain faction. It crossed the Red Line, entered the East Blue, and defeated the Kingdom of Corgia.

They came to the East China Sea again this year, simply because they were hired by another force.

That's what mercenary nations are like.

"You guys continue to proceed according to the previously established plan."

Ian said slowly.

"If Germa 66 can indeed heal Jade Scale, I will get there as quickly as possible."

Big Bear nodded seriously.

"I see."

Ian gave a few more instructions.

He knew that Big Bear's personality was rather... mild.

Therefore, the main people he instructed this time were Kidd and Kira.

Ian didn't think Germa 66 was a friendly green faction.

Just as people call it.

Germa 66 is an "evil legion"!

To deal with villains, you yourself must be "evil" enough to avoid unnecessary problems.

Asking Kidd and Killer to play the role of the nice guy is simply making things difficult for them.

But you want these two kids to play the bad guys?

Do Kidd and Kira still need to play their roles?

Purely natural performance!

After explaining the precautions to Kidd and Kira and reminding them not to forget to exercise, Ian hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"If Germa 66 really can cure Jade Scales, as Vegapunk said..."

"Then I'll need to go to the East China Sea. I need to at least meet with the highest-ranking officer of Germa 66..."

"After all, Kuma, Kid, and Killer are all my subordinates, and I can't just completely abandon them..."

"If we went to the East China Sea..."

Ian buried certain thoughts in his heart and rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, flying towards the sky.

In the blink of an eye.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon broke through 10,000 meters and arrived at the White Sea.

Ian rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and circled around Sky Jaya Island for a while before spotting Robin's trail.

He controlled the Blue-Eyes White Dragon to descend and come to Robin's side.

Robin also noticed the captain's arrival and was about to greet him.

Blue—Blue—

Suddenly, a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) rang.

"What's going on today? So many people are making phone calls?"

Ian waved to Robin, signaling her to be quiet for a moment.

He took out a Den Den Mushi, and as soon as the call connected, an old voice came through the receiver.

The Five Elders, Nassshuro Sei.