One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 356 The Final Stop—Narcissus Island

New World, Narcissus Island.

The Grand Line is the last stop that can be reached normally. Once you get here, the Log Pose will stop working, and the pirates will have to explore the rest of the journey on their own.

More than 30 years ago, the Roger Pirates arrived at Narcissus Island for the first time. Before that, no one had ever been there due to the harsh sea conditions.

Even after Roger's death, powerful figures began to appear on Narcissus Island, but the pirates still had no clue about their next destination, Laugh Tale.

The only clue is the inscription on the road sign.

Amidst towering waves, Groudon surged towards the sea at high speed, like a surfer, before being violently lifted up after plunging into the water, only to be lifted up again by the waves.

It's like riding a roller coaster.

Even if the ship is sturdy enough, there is always the possibility of it being destroyed and people losing their lives.

"Ugh~ I never want to come here again!"

Goode gripped the gunwale, his face pale.

Nobody told him the waves would be this big!

Along the way, they encountered various extreme weather conditions, such as giant waterfalls, terraced fields, and lightning storms.

The environment in the New World was already terrible, and now the closer we get to Narcissus Island, the more frequently and dangerous the environment in the surrounding sea becomes, sometimes changing every half hour.

I don't know how long we've been sailing.

The storm finally subsided, and the sea returned to calm.

"Survived!"

The crew members were so exhausted that they lay on the ground, too tired to move.

The rest did not last long.

"Hey, come quick!"

"what?"

As the shouts rang out, everyone scrambled to their feet and looked ahead. On the shimmering sea, a resort-like island came into view.

"We found it!"

The navigator compared the three pointers to the log pointers, and all three pointed to the island ahead, confirming his identity.

Final stop—Narcissus Island.

Goode also stood up, looking at the beautiful island in front of him, especially the beaches and coastline surrounding the island, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Little ones, move the boat over!"

"Oh oh oh!"

The seawater was crystal clear, and you could clearly see the colorful coral reefs and schools of fish below. Groudon sailed on it as if it were floating in the air.

The tense nerves of everyone relaxed.

Once they reached the shallow waters, the Groudon dropped anchor, and the crew changed into their swimsuits and eagerly jumped off the deck.

"thump!"

Water splashes.

Such a wonderful beach environment is perfect for a vacation.

Goode arrived at the beach and looked towards the island.

The Observation Haki spread throughout the island.

"Hmm, is nobody here?"

They sensed only the scattered auras of ferocious beasts on the island, suggesting they were the first to arrive.

At this point in time, various factions were still fighting each other for the inscriptions on the road markers, while he went straight to this final destination without even turning a corner after leaving Punk Hazard.

Next, just wait.

Before long, the powerful figures vying for the Pirate King's throne will arrive at this island one after another.

"Speed, go to the most conspicuous spot on the island and plant our Groudon Company flag. This island now belongs to us!"

"understand!"

Speed ​​teleported away with the flag.

Goode looked at his subordinates who were playing.

"I'll give you an hour to rest. After that, go and clear the mountains and cut down trees. Find a flat spot by the sea and build a resort!"

"Oh no, how could this happen?!"

His subordinates cried out in despair.

Those wicked landlords, all they know is building houses.

Goode frowned.

"Well, do you have any opinions?"

"no!"

The subordinates quickly shook their heads.

"Lord Goode, what are you doing?"

"I?"

Goode glanced at Chikara.

The secretary, dragging a large suitcase, immediately took out a pile of vacation items: parasols, beach chairs, a folding dining table, tea-making tools, and snacks. The lounge area was quickly set up.

"Of course I need to go on vacation and relax."

Amidst the questioning gazes of his subordinates, Goode lay down on a beach chair, put on sunglasses, and leisurely picked up a juice and took a sip.

Ah, being a captain is all about enjoying life.

"Chikara".

"Please wait a moment, Lord Goode."

Chika produced a piece of intelligence.

When Lord Goode is relaxing, he needs to report on recent events.

"Not long ago, the Flying Pirates and the Worst Alliance fought a fierce battle on Winner's Island. In the end, Trafalgar Law defeated Shiki, and the Flying Pirates were defeated and disbanded."

"Ah."

Goode nodded slightly.

Chika was somewhat surprised.

"Sir, you don't seem surprised?"

"Haha, nothing to be surprised about. Don't underestimate how fast young people grow."

Good smiled.

Even without his interference, Law would still have a bounty of 30 billion, making him arguably the strongest player below the Four Emperors.

It's hard to say about the other four emperors, but against an old and frail Golden Lion, the chances of victory are definitely there, and not low at all.

Furthermore, these young newcomers still have room for improvement!
"Anything else interesting?"

"Yes, Straw Hat Luffy just defeated the Golden Emperor Tesoro. Judging from their flight path, they seem to be heading to Elbaf. Sir, should we intervene?"

"No, that's not necessary."

Good waved his hand.

All forces have already mobilized and will be able to gather on Narcissus Island within a month at most, including the Straw Hat crew.

Even if you collect all four road marker inscriptions, you still have to start from Narcissus Island.

Just wait.

"And one more thing."

Chika whispered, "The company has sent us intelligence that the Red-Haired Pirates recently returned to the New World and are currently missing, but they are probably also planning to compete for the One Piece."

"Red hair?"

Goode's mouth was crooked.

good good!
The final rounds have begun, so it's not surprising that Shanks would join in the fun. Although Shanks is a member of the Pirate King's crew, he, like Buggy the Clown, has never been to Laugh Tale, so he has this need.

Moreover, from Shanks' perspective, even if he can't find the One Piece himself, he can still protect Straw Hat Luffy.

After all, he had already staked his left arm on Luffy, so how could he possibly question his choice back then?

"Tell Kaido this news."

"Yes!"

Goode was all smiles.

He was thinking that Kaido had been recuperating in Wano Country for decades and was finally coming out of seclusion. How could he do without a powerful opponent?

Shanks is undoubtedly a great opponent!
Let Kaido handle Shanks, and he'll deal with Straw Hat Luffy.

Meanwhile, on Winner's Island.

After the fierce battle, the island was left in ruins.

More than a dozen shipwrecks were scattered along the coast, including the flagship of the Flying Pirates, the Golden Lion.

"Captain, we've found it!"

Bepo, holding a rubbing, excitedly rushed to Luo's side.

"This is the inscription on the road stele!"

"Yes, there is!"

Luo took the rubbing and breathed a sigh of relief.

There are only four road markers, and according to outside speculation, Kaido and Big Mom each hold one, which greatly limits others from obtaining them.

However, challenging Kaido and Big Mom are not the only ways to obtain the Road Monument Inscription, because there are more than four copies of the Road Monument Inscription!

Roger had collected four rubbings of the inscriptions on the road signs back then, but these four rubbings eventually disappeared without a trace, and no one knows where they went.

Over the past 800 years, many rubbings of historical texts have been preserved, including the texts of road steles.

This rubbing of the road marker is very likely the same one that appeared on Beehive Island a year ago, and was eventually obtained by the Golden Lion.

Luo put away the rubbing, stood up and looked at his partner.

There's no time to rest; acting quickly and seizing the initiative is the most important thing. If you're even a step too slow, the great treasure might fall into the hands of someone else!

"Men, let's go!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

(End of this chapter)