I'm in One Piece, and I'm Luffy's childhood friend.

That glare was quite intimidating.

"I wonder who will win if I reveal my trump card—a replica of Shanks and the others?"

Bai Yun wondered if he could win if the owner of that gaze attacked him directly.

But regardless of whether you win or lose, it's a big problem.

........

When Bai Yun returned to Dadan's family, Luffy was already jumping around and playing with a rhinoceros beetle in front of the door.

Seeing this, Bai Yun couldn't help but envy their physical condition.

"Bai Yun! You're back!"

"You were so cool last night! How did you do that? A whirlwind burst from your palm, and you took down Blue-chan in one hit!!"

When Bai Yun returned, Luffy kept pestering him with questions, looking at him with starry eyes.

Ace also came out of the house, but he seemed a little displeased with Bai Yun's appearance.

Bai Yun knew he was blaming him for hiding his strength. Why didn't he use his full power when the four of them sparred before? And he lost to him by a large margin.

In all honesty, Bai Yun admitted that he was no match for them back then. If it weren't for what happened last night, he wouldn't have wanted to use Uncle Long's trump card.

"Ace, Luffy, go inside and change the medicine."

"Let me tell you about Sabo, and about myself."

Ace's eyes widened slightly, and he nodded.

"Sabo? What happened to Sabo?"

Luffy was wondering why they had to bring up Sabo.

"We'll find out later."

Bai Yun gave a perfunctory reply.

........

The sea breeze blows on your face.

After changing their bandages, Bai Yun and the other two came to the cliff where they had sworn brotherhood and gazed at the shimmering sea.

Although one is missing, it's alright. This time they all know that Sabo is still alive, and he is working hard towards his own future, striving for his freedom and the freedom of many more people.

Embraced by the sea breeze, Bai Yun told Ace and Luffy about Sabo, his own Devil Fruit ability, and his non-existent older brothers.

"So, Sabo has already left with the uncle who saved the homeless men."

Luffy asked.

Bai Yun nodded. Yes, that uncle could say that Luffy is both familiar and unfamiliar to you.

"That's good. Sabo has both gone out to sea and gained freedom."

"I just didn't expect that you, Bai Yun, had already been to sea."

Ace sat on the edge of the cliff, his arm outstretched over the water pipe, his eyes fixed on it, as if recalling his past experiences with Sabo.

Before Luffy and Bai Yun arrived, Sabo was arguably Luffy's only close friend.

"I was just doing odd jobs, I didn't know anything, but life at sea was really interesting, especially the day we got our commission, everyone was very happy."

Bai Yun had already drafted his fake identity many times and could recite it fluently.

Ace stood up and patted him on the shoulder.

"Once we set sail and become powerful, we will definitely have a chance to take revenge."

"The three of us will always be your helpers."

"Yes! Bai Yun, if you encounter your enemies at sea in the future, I'll help you take them down!!"

"Just like the day I set sail, I'm determined to take down the Near Sea King!!"

Bai Yun put his arm around their shoulders.

"Hahaha, then it's up to you guys."

"Just like you said yourself, Ace, the four of us are all helpers to each other. No matter what the future holds, you should remember what you said."

“Saab has already moved toward his future.”

"We made a promise to meet at the summit!"

"We can't afford to lose to him!!"

Ace and Luffy grinned, revealing a row of white teeth, and shouted towards the sea.

Of course!

Chapter 26 The Rude Brother

As time goes by, people repeat the same old lives.

The World Government's inspection period has ended, and garbage is once again being dumped from the back gate of the kingdom.

The garbage mountain has returned to its former state, and the homeless people on it will soon reappear.

.......

"Rubber... rubber... gun!"

In front of Dadan's house, Luffy and Ace were sparring as usual. Luffy charged up and threw a rubber punch, which was much farther than before, but he couldn't control it well. When he pulled back, the force made Luffy spin around in place like a top.

Ace let out a mocking laugh, and the two started arguing again.

"Alright, alright, Luffy is just not skilled enough."

“It’s time for us to settle this, Ace.”

Normally, Sabo would step in to mediate at this point.

But when Luffy and Ace turned around, they only saw Bai Yun.

"I know you miss Sabo, but seeing those expressions on your faces makes me very sad."

Bai Yun said with a wry smile.

"No, it's just that I suddenly realized Sabo is such a kind older brother."

Ace, who was standing next to him, got angry.

"What do you mean! Do you think I'm fierce?!"

What do you think?!

They started arguing again. Bai Yun shook his head. "Alright, it's time for lunch."

"How about we each have a hunting competition? We'll meet here in half an hour."

"Okay! I'm sure I'll win!" ×2

Luffy and Ace seem to have great chemistry here.

"Then I'll go to the right. You can decide for yourselves whether to go together or split up."

After saying that, Bai Yun walked to the right.

Ace and Luffy exchanged a glance. "Let's go together. I'm worried about you being so weak."

Ace still cares about Luffy, he's just being stubborn.

"Who's weaker?!"

"Alright, when we encounter the first wild beast, I'll handle it myself! Don't help me!"

Even at such a young age, he gets excited easily when provoked, though Luffy hasn't changed much even after growing up.

........

Bai Yun was leisurely strolling along the road when he saw four wild rabbits grazing under a tree, one large rabbit with three smaller ones.

Bai Yun shook his head. The bunny was so cute... should it be braised or steamed?

He instantly raised his hand, the flintlock pistol already in his grasp. Without even aiming, Bai Yun fired two shots in a flash.

Bang! Bang!

Two shots hit the two rabbits, one big and one small, accurately.

Knowing his physical condition wasn't good, Bai Yun chose to train his skills, especially gun techniques, which required less strength, while Ace and Luffy were working hard to improve their physiques.

Two shots hit their mark, and the other two little rabbits jumped around in fright, so you have to aim carefully.

But just as Bai Yun raised his gun, the two rabbits, who were jumping around in fright, crashed into the tree trunk and died.

Bai Yun was taken aback, put the gun down, and it instantly turned back into a bracelet.

"Good luck."

Bai Yun walked over and picked up the four rabbits.

"A family should be all together. I'll cook you all in one pot later."

........

Humming a little tune, Bai Yun walked back to the assembly point. Just as he was about to sit down and rest, he heard a loud shout.

"Luffy!!"

It was Ace's voice, filled with panic.

"What the hell has happened now?!"

Bai Yun immediately ran towards the direction from which the sound came, but on the way he encountered Ace, who was carrying Luffy.

Blood flowed from Luffy's chest to Ace's back, then down Ace's back to the ground.

Bai Yun was startled!

When Ace saw Bai Yun, his anxiety subsided a little, but he still couldn't speak clearly.

"White luck...I...Luffy...Kuma!!"

Bai Yun immediately went over and put Luffy down. "Alright, calm down, Ace, it's okay!"