One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

When the members of the Baroque Workshop were discussing Yang Ming earlier, they didn't yet have a very significant, intuitive understanding of him.

But now, the moment they noticed Yang Ming's scrutinizing gaze, the members of the Baroque Works felt a chill run down their spines, as if they had been noticed by a predator at the top of the food chain. Every cell in their bodies began to tremble involuntarily, causing their bodies to shake slightly.

Among them, ISS Golden Week Mariano, who is the partner of R.3 Gardino, is the youngest, even younger than Yang Ming. She is a well-behaved and cute little girl with a face full of collagen and an innocent and naive look.

At that moment, her pretty face turned deathly pale, and her legs, clad in blue and white striped fishnet stockings, trembled uncontrollably. Finally, her legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the sand, bursting into tears. Her sobs were so heartbreaking that anyone who didn't know better would have mistaken Yang Ming for something he had done to her.

Beneath a wide-brimmed pink hat, the little girl's long, dark red twin ponytails bounced up and down as tears streamed down her face, soaking her shirt.

Tina rushed forward, half-squatting on the ground, and gently comforted her in a soft voice:

"Don't worry, everything will be alright."

Despite Tina's decisive and efficient work style and her courageous leadership on the training field and battlefield, living like a man, this strong and capable woman also has a gentle side.

Tina gently wiped away the tears of Mariano, who was in the Golden Week of ISS. She glanced back at Yang Ming, seemingly blaming him for frightening the little girl, then turned back and pulled a small booklet from her pocket. It contained files on all members of the Baroque Works, compiled by her personal secretary, Kalifa, and even included corresponding photographs.

After comparing the information with the records, Tina felt confident and said:

“Marianu, may I call you Mari?”

Realizing that Tina's gentle actions were nothing like the intimidating handsome older brother beside her, Marianne finally stopped crying. After sobbing for a while, she sniffled and replied:

"Ah."

Seeing that she had begun to open Mariano's heart, Tina smiled slightly, her demeanor becoming even more gentle.

"I heard that you are an orphan, raised by the Baroque Works, and dream of becoming a painter, is that right?"

These days, it's almost impossible for a painter to support themselves and their family, so hardly anyone wants to be a painter.

Mariano had assumed that this gentle older sister would laugh at her dream like everyone else, and just as she was about to deny it, she heard Tina say happily:

"What an amazing dream! Sister, could you please paint a portrait of us?"

As she spoke, Tina quietly removed the sea stone shackles from the hands of ISS Golden Week Mariano.

Mariannu stared blankly at Tina during Golden Week, shaking her head vigorously.

"Really? I don't believe it."

Chapter 287 No one is born outstanding

Two months passed in a flash.

The first rays of dawn rose from the sea, filling the air with golden, grain-like light. The waves rippled gently, and the pale white of dawn gradually spread across the sky. The breeze blowing across the sea carried the unique briny scent of the ocean, and the sun slowly rose above the pale blue sea.

A pirate ship appeared hazily on the horizon, its ram's head prow held high, its pointed mast pointing straight to the sky, a black flag with a white skull and crossbones fluttering in the wind, the skull grinning and wearing a straw hat, leaving a deep impression.

The pirate ship cut through the white waves and sailed forward, with spray rising from both sides of the ship.

Luffy had already woken up from his deep sleep and went to the bow of the Going Merry early in the morning. He sat cross-legged, covered his forehead with his hand, and looked up at the gradually appearing outline of the Alabasta Kingdom. He smiled and said:

"Alabasta, here we come!"

Luffy is still young and unaware of the dangers of the world.

When the Going Merry first appeared in the waters near the Kingdom of Alabasta, it was immediately spotted by Revolutionary Army spies scattered in the area, who promptly relayed this crucial intelligence to their rear.

The rebels, led by Koza, began to reveal their true colors the moment the Straw Hat crew set foot on Alabasta.

The nation is in shock! The rebels in this country are actually a revolutionary army!

What will become of the ancient kingdom of Alabasta? Will it truly become the first kingdom to be overthrown?

What is the connection between the rising Straw Hat Pirates, a new force in the East Blue, and the Revolutionary Army? Why did their arrival in the Alabasta Kingdom cause such a huge stir? Let's delve into the science to find out.

Related news reports were immediately disseminated to all directions via Newsbird.

Since World Economic News Agency was acquired by Guangming Daily, its news headlines have become increasingly sensationalist, always managing to capture the world's attention in the shortest amount of time.

This time, of course, is no exception!

New World, Sphinx Island.

This is the country where Edward Newgate was born, and today also happens to be Edward Newgate's birthday. He has returned to his hometown and is enjoying family time with a group of children.

On this island, there once existed a kingdom, but due to its poverty and weakness, it was unable to pay the Heavenly Gold and thus could not join the World Government. The entire country was visibly dilapidated, and if it weren't for the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates, this impoverished country would probably have been destroyed by passing pirate crews long ago.

A freckled boy leaned against a crumbling wall, holding a freshly printed newspaper in his hand. As he looked at the series of news articles about Luffy, Ace grinned.

"So Luffy has set sail too."

Suddenly, a head popped out from the wall. The middle-aged man had greasy long hair, a slovenly beard, and a gaping front tooth, making him look like a sleazy old man.

"Hehehe..." Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach crossed his arms against the wall, rested his head on his arms, glanced at the wanted poster in the newspaper, ignored Luffy's bright smile, and said, "Ace, so you're here. Everyone's waiting for you to come back and have a banquet."

Ace rolled up the newspaper in his hand and carefully put it into the backpack he was carrying.

"I'll go over now."

Red Earth, the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

Mary Geoise, the Holy Land destroyed by Lee Sin, the Lord of the Night, has been rebuilt by the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. They have hired artisans from all over the world and worked around the clock to rebuild it. The magnificent building now stands tall on the Red Line, showcasing the authority and grandeur of the World Government.

A massive white castle stands proudly on a crimson landscape, exuding aristocratic luxury. Exquisite paintings adorn its white jade walls, while gardeners meticulously tend flowerbeds surround the castle. Lush trees form a manor-style back garden, where naked men can be seen chasing after beautiful young women, the air thick with the scent of hormones.

Spires and clock towers soar into the sky, proclaiming to outsiders the eternal authority of the Celestial Dragons.

A bright red carpet stretched from the outer door to the inner door, and well-trained maids bustled about.

With 999 rooms, 777 chimneys, 36 main staircases and 240 secondary staircases, the interior of Mary Geoise is the largest and most luxurious in the world.

A vase casually placed here has a history dating back hundreds of years to the glorious era when 20 kings jointly formed the World Government. Any ornament you find here is priceless, something that countless ordinary people would never dare to dream of in their entire lives.

If there is a paradise on this sea, then the Holy Land of Mary Geoise would certainly deserve the title.

At this very moment, the latest news concerning the Kingdom of Alabasta has also fallen into the hands of the Five Elders, and the intelligence they possess is even more detailed, including various pieces of information that CP0 has specifically gathered.

"The rising star of the East Blue, the Straw Hat Luffy, with a bounty of 3000 million Berries, is the son of Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army."

"He had only been in the Kingdom of Alabasta for a short time when the rebels in Alabasta exposed the true nature of the Revolutionary Army. There seems to be some connection between the two?"

"I personally don't believe in coincidences. Where in the world are there so many coincidences? I'm more inclined to believe that this is a provocation by Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, against the five of us and the World Government!"

"After all, a few years ago, the Revolutionary Army launched its first uprising on the island of Curegana in the Grand Line, in the Kingdom of West Kear, and we ruthlessly executed all those involved."

"Some time ago, the Revolutionary Army and the Beasts Pirates were secretly colluding, and the Navy caught them with classified information, eliminating Kaido, a thorn in their side, and breaking the alliance between the Revolutionary Army and the Beasts Pirates. I have reason to believe that this was definitely a long-planned act of revenge by the Revolutionary Army!"

An elderly man with a birthmark on his forehead slammed his cane heavily on the floor.

With a bald head and a dark green suit, the old man was so angry that his mustache stood on end. He glared at the other four men, his beard bristling, and said in a deep voice:

"I suggest launching a Buster Call and dispatching the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters to completely annihilate the rebels of the Alabasta Kingdom and the Straw Hat Pirates!"

The other bald old man, dressed in a white Taoist robe, was holding what appeared to be one of the twelve great swords. He seemed quite calm and not anxious.

"Don't be impatient."

The old man in the white Taoist robe shook his head and said:

"Even if we wanted to launch the Buster Call, we couldn't command the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters for the time being. Admiral Kuzan is currently on a round-the-world trip, Admiral Yang Ming is on paid leave, and only Admiral Sakazuki Akainu is still at Marine Headquarters awaiting orders. Given the vast distance between Marine Headquarters and the Kingdom of Alabasta, even if Admiral Sakazuki Akainu set off now, by the time he arrived in the Kingdom of Alabasta, it would be too late."

Upon hearing this, the other elderly people turned pale.

Jaigollucia Satan was dressed in a black suit, with white curly hair, a bushy white beard, and a flat cap. He had a scar on his left cheek.

After pondering for a moment, he said:

"Over the years, we have been unable to find any trace of the Dark Night Pirates or kill the Dark Night Overlord Li Qing. Lord Im has become suspicious of our five-person execution capabilities."

"If Nefertari, who was once a Celestial Dragon, were to be wiped out by the Revolutionary Army at this time, it would likely enrage Lord Im, and the five of us would find it difficult to remain in our positions as the Five Elders."

"You should all know very well that Lord Im dislikes mediocrity, and even more so, he dislikes incompetent and troublesome good-for-nothings. If that really comes to that, it's hard to say whether we'll even survive."

Having said that, Saint Jaigolusia Satan stood up and said:

"The World Government has secretly been raising a group of flying-type Devil Fruit users. Now is the time to mobilize this air force. I will travel by air to the Alabasta Kingdom. If I fly over the Red Line, it will only take about a week to reach my destination."

"Before I arrive, mobilize the naval branch bases near the Kingdom of Alabasta to provide support and delay the progress of the Revolutionary Army and the Straw Hat Pirates."

Just as all parties were closely watching the developments of the Kingdom of Alabasta, a steel warship was adrift in the nearby waters.

On the deck of the steel warship, R.3 Gal Dino used his Wax Wax Fruit ability to create a batch of life-sized wax figures in a flash. Whether it was their appearance or the spirit they exuded, they were all similar to Yang Ming and his group, and were sculpted to be lifelike.

"Crack, crack, crack..."

Hearing the applause coming from behind him, r.3 Gardino secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Heaven knows, under Yang Ming's supervision, he had been working tirelessly to train his Devil Fruit abilities, and finally gained the approval of this Shura General.

Iss. Golden Week Mariano held a palette in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, carefully applying color to each statue after dipping it in paint.

Despite his young age, Iss. Golden Week Mariano has already shown the talent and skill of a great painter. His color blending is just right, perfectly showcasing the skin and clothing colors of real people in each sculpture.

As she finished writing, Iss. Golden Week Mariano noticed a calloused hand resting on her head. Her body stiffened slightly, and then she heard Yang Ming's deep voice in her ear.

No one is born outstanding.

"You have proven your outstanding talent through your actions."

Chapter 288 The Curtain Rises

A steel warship, over a hundred meters long, sailed on the rippling sea at a steady pace, leaving ripples in its wake.

Hearing the praise from the young general, ISS. Golden Week Mariano secretly swallowed.

Although she spent two months with Yang Ming on this steel warship, the scene of Yang Ming capturing Crocodile alive still left an indelible mark on her young mind, and she still inevitably feels afraid to this day.

During Golden Week, Mariano forced an awkward yet polite smile, offering no response, but instead fixing her gaze on the lifelike wax figures before her.

These wax figures, in terms of both appearance and physique, are exactly the same as Yang Ming and the others, almost to the point of being indistinguishable from the real thing.

The only drawback is that the original eye areas of these wax figures are left blank, which looks a bit strange.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from World of Warcraft. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to start the prize wheel?"

The prizes in the lottery wheel are divided into two types: racial talents and skills.

Racial Traits: Escape Expert, Heroic Spirit, Resilience...

Skills: Charge, Rallying Shout, Execution...