Chapter 552
Forced To Be A General, I Just Wanted To Retire
Why Donât You Change the Ship?
Sabaody Land, Fun Zone.
Leda pointed to a barbecue stall and pulled on the corner of Kuroâs shirt and shouted, âHey, Kuro, I want to eat this.â
âIâll buy it for you.â
Kuro rolled his eyes and walked to the vendor. He took out the money to pay the bill and handed the barbecue to Leda. Then he glanced in the direction of 46GR and frowned.
âThat old thingâ¦â
âWhatâs wrong, Kuro?â Leda looked up and asked.
âNothing. Itâs just that some old thing is stirring up trouble again. I remember warning him.â
âReilly?â
Leda tilted her head and thought of something. âSpeaking of which, there seems to be news of the Straw Hat Pirates re-recruiting troops near 46GR. I see that Marine has already passed. Could it be Rayleigh?â
âRawr â¦â
As soon as she finished speaking, the Den Den Mushi in Ledaâs arms rang.
She quickly finished the barbecue in her hand and took out a white Den Den Mushi from her arms. After answering the call, she said, âWho is it?â
âIâm Crowe, Miss Leda. Is Mr. Kuro next to you?â
Den Den Mushi sounded Croweâs voice.
âAh, Croweâ¦â
Leda glanced at Kuro and said, âYes.â
With that, she tiptoed and raised Den Den Mushi up and said, âItâs Crowe.â
Kuro took the Den Den Mushi and said, âMoximus.â
âMr. Kuro, we found Straw Hat and his gang. We wanted to chase them, but we were blocked by someone. If Iâm not wrong, that person should be Rayleigh.â Den Den Mushi said.
âIs it really that damn old man?â
Kuro clicked his tongue and said, âAre there any straw hat casualties on our side?â
âNo, the Straw Hats have escaped. So far, Monchi D. Luffy, Rolo Noah Zoro, and Sanji have been found.â
âThen donât worry about him. Just do what you have to do.â
With that, Kuro hung up and returned Den Den Mushi to Leda.
The straw hat or whatever, let him go out to sea, donât be annoying here.
Donât delay his vacation.
⦠.
13GR.
Knock on Bamboo Bar.
âEveryone!â
Luffy was brought to the bar by Sanji and Zoro, mainly led by Sanji because Zoro did not know the way.
As soon as they entered, Luffy bared his teeth and smiled at them. âLong time no see!â
âLuffy!â
Usopp looked at Luffy and smiled with tears in his eyes.
The others also had similar expressions.
It has been two years and they are finally reunited!
âThe banquet, letâs celebrate our official gathering!â
Luffy bared his teeth, invited Usopp with his left hand and pulled Chopper with his right. Chopper was still pulling Brook. The four of them were dancing.
âThis is not the time for a banquet, Luffy.â
A familiar voice came from outside the door. Rayleigh came in with a knife in his hand and smiled. âI havenât seen you for six months and you seem to be a little stronger.â
âAh! Rayleigh!â
Luffy stopped and his eyes lit up. âLong time no see, Rayleigh, letâs have a party to celebrate!â
âA banquet! A banquet! Celebrate! Celebrate!â
Usopp, Chopper and Brook were shouting.
âYou ahâ¦â
Reilly smiled and shook his head. âLetâs talk about the banquet after you go to sea. Now what you want is how to go to sea.â
These words made the faces of everyone except Luffy sink.
âLuffyâ¦â
Nami said with some difficulty: âOur ship was taken away by Marines.â
âEh? Sunny? Has it been taken away?â
Luffy was stunned and thought for a moment, then smiled and clenched his fists. âThen take it back!â
âThis has to be done, but⦠itâs not that simple. We need to think about it and formulate a strategy.â
Reilly smiled wryly and said, âYour ship is stored in the Marine station of 66GR. That place is not so easy to enter.â
âItâs time for you to say it.â
Zoro said, âPreviously, you said that you would tell us why itâs not that easy when we all gather. Arenât you going to tell us now?â
âYes, what is the reason for us to gather here?â
Usopp confidently rubbed his long nose and smiled. âIf itâs to deal with Marines, the current me, Uncle Usopp, is very useful. I have long left the weak trio formed by Nami and Chopper.â
âHey, hey.â
Nami and Chopper stood together and waved expressionlessly at Usopp.
âIf it is an ordinary Marine, of course it will be very simple. With your strength, you can break through easily, but the problem is that the Marine stationed in Sabaody Archipelago is not ordinary.â
Reilly shook his head and went to the bar. He picked up a glass of wine and poured it for himself. He took a sip and said, âThere are a few Marines stationed in Sabaody Archipelago. You have to pay attention to them.â
â[Big Gun] Wilbur is a Marine Captain who has recently risen to fame. He often carries a cannon that is far larger than himself in battle. He is very difficult to deal with.â
âZhan Tao Maru, you just saw him. He is also stationed in Sabaody Archipelago.â
âAnd [Dark Wolf] Crowe is also a Marine Captain who has become famous in recent years. You seem to know him.â
âChloe?â Luffy and Zoro tilted their heads.
âChloe!â Usopp and Nami thought for a moment and exclaimed.
âIs it that Crowe? That bespectacled Crowe?!â Usopp said in surprise. âHe is also in Sabaody Archipelago?!â
âYes, ever since he followed a certain man, he also shone in the world as a Marine.â
Reilly said to Luffy, âYou have fought him before, you should understand that he is also difficult to deal with.â
âWowâ¦â
Usopp exclaimed, âWhen I saw the news, I thought it was just the same name. I didnât expect it to really be that Crowe.â
âCan a pirate be a Marine?â Nami nodded in agreement. âI thought it was the same name.â
â[White Whale] Flo Lida. Her nickname in the Navy is [Hao Die], but outsiders like to call her [White Whale]. That woman doesnât attack easily, but she has great power. Be careful of her.â
Rayleigh said, âOf course, there is another trouble, [Giant Shield] Doug Kaz, but he is not in Sabaody. He is in West Blue. You donât have to consider him for the time being. If he is in Sabaody, I will suggest that you change to another ship.â
âKaz?â
Robin was stunned for a moment. âI have heard this name before. The Revolutionary Army that I was with before was very guarded against this man.â
âYes, that troublesome man. I have to admit that there are strong-willed people in the Marine Corps, especially when he has the power of the Vinsmoke family,â Rayleigh said.
âVinsmokeâ¦â
Hearing this, Sanji was suddenly stunned and didnât know what to think.
âOf course, if thatâs all, then itâs okay, you have a way, but above that, there is a man who controls Sabaody Archipelago, the local Base Captain, Vice Admiral, Kim Luong.â
Reilly said heavily, âThat is an extremely difficult man. Iâm afraid you canât deal with him.â
âJin Lu?â
Zoro frowned. âIsnât that thing hanging on the incense burner, Vice-Admiral?â
âEh? An incense burner can also be a Vice-Admiral? Vice-Admiral?â Luffy tilted his head.
âIdiot! Youâre talking about people!â
The veins on Sanjiâs forehead bulged and he roared, âHavenât you two heard of it?! The one who defeated Golden Lion, Red Earl, and World Destroyer is known as the strongest existence in the Marineâs new generation!â
âIs he on this island?â
Nami trembled and hugged her body. âNo! Why is such a powerful existence on this island!â
âThatâs it.â
Reilly shrugged and looked at the crowd. âWhy donât you go out on another ship?â
âNo!â
Luffyâs voice sounded.
Everyone looked at him and saw him holding his straw hat and revealing a big smile. âSonny is also our partner, donât give up!â
âHumphâ¦â
A smile appeared on Zoroâs face. âItâs too embarrassing to give up before we even set off.â
Sanji exhaled smoke. Although he did not speak, his expression represented everything.
The others shook their heads helplessly under Luffyâs smile.
âCaptainâs orders are here, thereâs nothing we can do.â Nami smiled.
âOh ho ho ho ho ho ho, farewell to the first battle of Sabaody Archipelago? Speaking of which, we havenât seen each other for a long time, so⦠can I see your fat spikes, Nami-san.â
âNo way!â