One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

The young pirate who had been following Hana Hanafuda grinned:

"What kind of pirates are they if they don't die at sea?"

“We were all prepared to die at any moment; they were just one step ahead.”

Hana Hanafuda's gaze swept over the remaining eight subordinates.

"Bell, let's go. The men the boss sent are on their way to provide support. All we have to do now is wait for the opportunity to counterattack."

The nine men helped each other into the woods, letting the rising tide carry away the bodies of their former companions.

Pirates die at sea.

This is the kind of death every pirate longs for.

"Don't go into towns. Shiki's fleet will definitely search towns immediately. Let's hide in the mountains, preferably in a connected cave."

"If you act quickly, just a few more days will be enough!"

……

A day later, the skies over the kingdom of Mogara were shrouded in shadow.

The common people looked up curiously, but could only see blurry black shadows.

"Boss Shiki, we've arrived in the Kingdom of Mogara. Shall we launch an attack immediately?"

At the forefront of the air fleet, on the flagship with a golden lion ramming its horn, Shiki sat comfortably by the side of the ship, smoking a cigar.

"Don't rush, my mission is to lure out that guy Ross."

"Don't make a move before we get information that he's left the island. Sometimes, not making a move can bring better strategic benefits."

Flicking the back of the cigar away, Shiki chuckled sarcastically.

“This place looks quite nice, though. Men, go and ask the king for some travel expenses.”

"Hehehe, we understand, Admiral."

"Men, prepare for the landing operation! The admiral says the travel funds are gone!"

"Hahaha, this should have been done a long time ago! I'll be the first one to rush in, and all the women and treasure will be mine!"

"Stop talking nonsense! Of course we have to fire the cannons first to blast open the city walls, you idiot!"

Several warships of the Flying Pirates landed on the ground.

Once the onlookers clearly saw the design on the pirate flag, they screamed and began to flee.

"It's the Flying Pirates! It's the pirate fleet of the great pirate Shiki the Golden Lion!!"

"Run! Go tell the king that Shiki the Golden Lion has invaded the Kingdom of Mogara!"

"Get out of here quickly, hide in the cellar! Those pirates are ruthless killers!"

"..."

On the street, Bell, wearing a beret with the brim pulled low, turned into an alley carrying a paper bag containing anti-inflammatory medicine.

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Kacha--

"Boss, the Flying Pirates have arrived in town. I'm afraid I won't be able to get back anytime soon."

"……be safe."

The Den Den Mushi was pale and its eyes were weak and lifeless.

"Bell, don't die. I'm just sick with a fever, not dying. This kind of injury can be cured by eating more meat."

"I know, boss, I won't do anything reckless."

Bell suddenly fell silent, and only continued speaking after the pirate ship that had sailed overhead had flown far away:

"If we leave the city now, we'll definitely be spotted by Shiki. I won't lead the enemy to the secret base."

After leaving those words, Bell hung up the Den Den Mushi and walked deeper into the area.

He had to get back to his boss as quickly as possible.

The boss's injuries were far more serious than he had described; large wounds were festering and inflamed, and he was tormented by a high fever to the point of delirium.

But the situation is dire now, and leaving the city rashly will only cause more trouble.

Bell walked briskly through the alley, as if he had made a decision, a bitter look flashing in his eyes.

"Boss, I may have to excuse myself from the rest of the voyage."

To deliver the medicine safely, someone had to deliberately attract the enemy's attention.

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Kacha--

"it's me."

The Den Den Mushi looked grave: "Bell, what happened?"

Are you still in the city?

For safety reasons, the Lizard Pirates only sent two people into the city this time.

He was in charge of the medicine, while the other person was in charge of the fruit and some ready-to-eat food.

"Nonsense, this is the most chaotic time, and I'm busy picking and choosing."

"Let's meet up. Take the medicine and food to the boss's side."

Upon hearing this, the Den Den Mushi remained silent for a long time.

"The situation isn't that serious yet, Bell, don't do anything rash!"

"The boss just has a fever, he's not dead..."

"You actually believe that kind of talk?"

Bell's expression was gloomy, and his voice was low:

“The eldest son needs to take his medication as soon as possible. My concern is not whether he can withstand it, but that delaying the medication will affect his health.”

"We've been following our boss all our way out to sea for years, how could we not know what kind of person he is?"

"Once the body suffers any aftereffects, the boss's voyage will almost come to a halt, as Shiki's slashes are not so easy to withstand."

"We'll help the boss fulfill his dream. Listen, it doesn't matter if I die, you absolutely must get the medicine to the boss!"

Bell's eyes gradually became bloodshot, and his breathing became increasingly heavy.

"I'll put the medicine in the dog hole on the east side where we came in. After you get the medicine, act accordingly. I'll lure the enemy to the west."

"I'll do it..."

The Den Den Mushi had barely uttered two words when it was interrupted by Bell's low growl.

"Don't argue now! I could forgive you when you stole my wine before, but what kind of time is this now!?"

"My injuries are less severe than yours, admit it, Ben. With your current physical condition, you can't hold off the enemy for long. I'm the best choice!"

"...Inhale~ Exhale!"

Den Den Mushi closed its eyes and took a deep breath. When it opened them again, its eyes were filled with sadness.

"Rest in peace, Bell."

"...Ben, you must carry on the voyage for my sake!"

Bell tossed aside the Den Den Mushi and lit a cigarette with trembling fingers.

He doesn't smoke, but that was a cigarette given to him before they parted ways, with the promise to return it when they met again.

"Ugh! This shit smoke is really choking, you bastard. I'm off, Ben."

There was no further communication from the Den Den Mushi, and the call ended silently.

Dusk, several hours later—

[The dog hole near the east gate of town]

Ben, his face covered in scars, emerged from the shadows, picked up the paper bag from the ground, opened it to confirm it contained medicine, but his mood did not improve much.

“Bell…”

"You damned flying pirates! I'm Pell, the helmsman of the Lizard Pirates!"

"Remember my name, I am the man who is about to send you to hell!"

Boom!

Black smoke from the explosion rose from the west side of the town.

Ben looked up at the sky, and after confirming that the air fleet's ships were all flying west, he crawled through the dog hole and left the town.

He ran headlong into the forest without looking back, the orange flask hanging at his waist making a clattering sound as the liquor clattered.

It sounds just like the sound of a ship cutting through the waves.

"I'll avenge you! The Flying Pirates, Shiki the Golden Lion, I'll bring their heads to your grave as a sacrifice!"

"Rest in peace, Bell..."

Chapter 148 The Lizard Pirates Set Sail!

Huff, huff...

Heavy breathing echoed in the square. Bell stood with his back against the dilapidated statue, his hand covering his chest.

His left eye was closed, and he was missing many teeth.

"Hehehehe~~"

"Your name is Bell, right? I'll remember you."

The group surrounding the man parted to make way, and Shiki walked slowly in, a cigar dangling from his lips.

"I'll give you a chance to join the Flying Pirates."

"A flying pirate crew? Hehe~~"

Bell straightened his spine with all his might, his smile disdainful.

"What kind of trash pirate crew is that? Are they just some country bumpkins?"

Golden Lion raised his hand to stop his subordinate from making a move, and squinted at Bell.

"I don't have much patience left, so you'd better be smart."

Who do you think I am?

Bell suddenly stopped smiling, and the veins on his face, like those of a python, stretched from his neck all the way to his temples.

"I'm the helmsman of the Lizard Pirates, and a follower of Boss Ross!!!"

"Shiki, do you think I'm going to die here?"

Bell reached out and grabbed the katana stuck to the side, pulling it out forcefully.

"You're wrong. I won't die! Even if I do, my soul will be attached to Hana Hanafuda and witness the Flying Pirates' defeat!"

After taking another deep breath, Bell held his breath and launched his final charge.

Armament Haki coiled around the blade.

"These are sword techniques that Boss Ross taught me. Although I didn't master them, they are still..."

Bell charged faster and faster, eventually transforming into a blurry halo as he hurtled towards the enemy.

Shiki threw away his cigar and drew his sword with his right hand to strike.

A flash of light appeared.

By the time the onlookers realized what was happening, Pell appeared behind Shiki, took two slow steps, and then stopped, his katana pointing diagonally at the ground.

"So this is the strength of a great swordsman? I never knew there was such a huge difference..."

Shiki flicked his wrist, sending the bloodstains flying from the blade.