One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

Chapter 111 Barrett's Appearance, the Second Division Takes Shape

October of the 1487th year of the Haiyuan calendar —

[The New World, the Ideal Island of Miracles, the lawn behind Ross Church]

"We made a lot of money this time. I never expected that ordinary herbs could fetch such high prices in Elbaf!"

Ida counted the gains from this trip on her fingers.

"I should have brought more good stuff with me!"

"No rush, Princess Date."

As sat in the chair, his wrinkled old face looking kind and gentle.

"This is only the first collaboration between Utopia and Elbaf. Next, I would like Your Highness to carefully select as many truly good items as possible."

"I can promise on behalf of Lord Ross that for truly good things, Utopia will definitely sell them to the public through auction."

"The price will definitely not disappoint the giants."

"After all, the higher the total price, the more Baileys we get as a cut."

Ida's smile never stopped; this was the first time she had ever done business independently in the human world.

Although I worked in the human world when I was young, well...

Being your own boss feels so different!

"I will discuss this matter with Harald. The giants have seen the sincerity of Utopia and will naturally not offer inferior goods."

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"Feel sorry."

After apologizing to Asa, Date took out a Den Den Mushi and headed to a secluded spot.

Kacha--

"Harald? Have you returned to the New World?"

"Ah, yes, I understand. I'll organize everyone to go out to sea right away. Please wait for me nearby."

As the old man calmly sipped his tea.

Half a tea leaf, half a cup of water.

Perhaps it's because he's getting older and his taste buds have deteriorated, but he now prefers strong tea more and more.

"I have to go now, Grandpa As."

Ida squatted on the ground, looking troubled.

“I’m sorry, I might have to miss tonight’s dinner. Harald happens to be nearby, and I plan to go talk to him about the Deep Alliance right away.”

"It's alright, Aurora, Aurora~~!"

The sound of running footsteps could be heard from inside the church.

The back door opened, and Aurora poked her little head out.

"Grandpa As, were you calling me?"

"Could you see Princess Ida off for me, and also have Xiong deliver the local specialties I prepared to their ship?"

"Yes, please wait a moment, I'll go and inform the pastor right away."

Aurora disappeared again.

A few minutes later, it rushed out of the church again and climbed onto Ida's shoulder with great energy.

"Let's go, let's go, Sister Date~~"

"Aurora, you can't be so disrespectful. The Princess is your elder..."

Before As could finish his reprimand, Ida waved his hand.

"It's alright. We're so grateful for Aurora's help during this time. Otherwise, our giant race would have been in a very awkward situation."

After saying goodbye to As, Ida and Aurora walked to the beach, chattering about topics that only girls would talk about.

"Grandpa As,"

The back of the church opened again, and Ginny came out carrying a giant apple half the size of a person.

Crunch~

"Hmm, the giants' apples are delicious, would you like some?"

As shook his head and grinned, showing off his missing teeth.

"I'm too old for this. You young people should keep good things like apples."

Ginny stood beside As, and the two of them watched the giant's departing figure.

"I never thought Uncle Ross would actually keep his promise from back then!"

"With this experience, Utopia's reputation among the Titans will definitely become much better, right?"

As nodded without speaking, his face showing deep thought.

"Isn't this a good thing?" Ginny asked. "Why do you look so troubled, Grandpa?"

“Ginny, profit can corrupt people’s hearts. While I can guarantee the purity of Utopia, I cannot guarantee against the ill intentions of merchants, especially those in the underworld.”

As's old eyes narrowed into slits, his voice was calm, but his words were laced with murderous intent.

"I'm getting old, and my energy isn't what it used to be."

“Once some things start to show signs, they have to be thoroughly cleaned up from top to bottom, which is a laborious task.”

"This place."

As raised his cane and slammed it against the ground several times.

"It is Lord Ross's masterpiece, an ideal land that must never be touched by others."

"I worry that if the profits become too great, some bad apples will be blinded by greed. After all, money is the most tempting thing... cough cough cough..."

Ginny quickly put down the apple and gently patted As on the back.

“It’s okay, Ginny. That’s how it is when you get old. Don’t worry about me. I can live for decades to come.”

"Hmm, you're really going all out. I heard from Bear Cub that you've been personally accompanying the giants during their stay, right?"

Ginny complained:

"Why don't you just let me and Aurora help you? You should take a good rest!"

"No, the matter of the giants is of utmost importance. I am the representative personally appointed by Lord Ross, and I must do it myself to show his sincerity."

As stubbornly refused; Ginny had her concerns, and he had his.

"It's okay, Ginny."

Patting Ginny's hand, As comforted her:

"Now that the giants are gone, I'll have nothing to do. I can just relax in the church every day."

"Next, we just need to wait for the representatives of the merfolk to arrive, but Lord Ross should be back by then, so I don't think he'll be too busy."

Ginny opened her mouth as if to say something more, when suddenly lightning and thunder streaked across the sky.

"I've arrived in my ideal world~ Is this the teacher's territory?"

Lightning struck the earth, coalescing into Barrett's youthful body.

"You are……?"

“I’m Barrett, Professor Ross’s student. You must be As, right?”

Barrett walked up to As, looked the old man up and down, and his disappointment was clearly visible on his face.

"What? There aren't many powerful auras in this place, except for that strange ghost."

"A Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit?" As asked in return.

Barrett nodded in agreement.

Upon receiving a positive reply, a glint of light flashed in As's old eyes.

He had been wondering who should be the one to carry out the executions, but unexpectedly, a talented person came to him on their own.

If this young man is truly Lord Ross's student, then he is certainly capable of fulfilling this responsibility!

"My teacher should be back in a while. Hana Hana Tsa and the others won't arrive at the port for at least two days. I found it too boring there, so I came here early to take a look."

Barrett took to the sky, and his awakened Observation Haki, aided by the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, covered the entire island.

"Hmm~ I sensed it again and it's still the same. This place looks very weak."

"Barrett, Barrett~"

As stood on the ground, smiling and waving at the boy.

"It's like this, there's something I don't know if you'd be willing to do? This matter concerns Lord Ross's hard work and the future of Utopia."

Barrett, who found it troublesome, shut his mouth and gestured for As to speak.

"Is such that,"

Asla pulled Barrett down to sit, and pondered for a moment.

"You know that Lord Ross plans to create a special force composed of thirteen powerful individuals, right?"

Barrett nodded in agreement.

"Several special squads have already been drafted."

"The Eleventh Division, a front-line combat unit led by Rocks."

"The support team is led by medical assistants. Xiong is the captain of this team, and Ginny is the vice captain in charge of support and intelligence work."

Ginny stood proudly to the side.

"There is also a covert mobile unit responsible for punishment, execution, and secret investigations. Currently, the temporary captain in charge is Kiel Basda."

"He should be stepping down soon, and they're in need of a captain candidate who's good at fast movement and hand-to-hand combat. I was wondering if you'd be interested?"

"It's my duty, after all."

As patted Barrett on the shoulder with a serious expression that said, "This position is very important, and it's rightfully yours."

"Dealing with all those who attempt to smear Lord Ross and the Ideal Land is of utmost importance..."

"I'll do it; this is the kind of thing only I can do."

Barrett raised his head slightly, crossed his arms, and accepted the task expressionlessly.

"I'm lacking targets to fight, and I hope those so-called rebels won't disappoint me; the more the merrier."

"Only in this way can I quickly become stronger, until I defeat my teacher and become the new strongest in the ocean!"

As's face broke into a wide smile; he never expected that the major issue that had been troubling him for so long would be resolved so easily.

With Barrett involved, the punishment will surely be perfectly implemented.

In addition, he is a user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and the power of thunder he wields represents punishment and authority.

Perhaps this would better highlight Lord Ross's divine might.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Ginny. I'll take Barrett to find Basta. Please inform everyone that Lord Ross is about to return."

Chapter 112 Harald and Ida

Shortly after Barrett landed on the island, the giant ships departed the port and headed deeper into the New World.

Before long, the two ships with similar construction styles met.

"Harald~~"

"They made a lot of Pelés this time!"

Harald quickly opened his arms and embraced his lover who was rushing towards him.

"Be careful, Date! What if I don't catch it?"