One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

Just as the two ships were about to come close together, a small whirlwind suddenly arose on the massive merchant ship. This whirlwind, like a nimble little dragon, rushed straight toward the Silver Dragon.

In the blink of an eye, the whirlwind arrived before Lin Yi and the others, then abruptly stopped. As the whirlwind slowly dissipated, a figure gradually emerged from it. Upon closer inspection, everyone saw that this person was tall and imposing, easily over two and a half meters tall. He wore a heavy, dark green coat, which fluttered in the wind, seemingly blending into the surrounding sea breeze.

This man was burly, but his face was rather ferocious and terrifying. On his left cheek was a striking red square tattoo, burning and leaping like a flame, giving a strong visual impact. His short, jet-black hair was neatly combed back, revealing a broad, bald forehead. Sparse stubble on his chin added to his wild appearance.

Because of the man's unique tattoo design, various amusing jokes have circulated online. Many netizens jokingly claim that the tattoo was caused by the naval hero Garp hitting him hard with his shoe. Lin Yi was also filled with curiosity about such rumors.

"I apologize for my intrusion, and I hope I haven't disturbed you all," Long Guban said politely, forcing a smile onto his stern face.

Lin Yi nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of ambiguity as he said, "Not at all. May I ask what brings you here?"

Dragon glanced at the crowd behind Lin Yi and slowly said, "Let me introduce myself first. My name is Monkey D. Dragon, and I am a revolutionary."

"So you're the Revolutionary Army Dragon, known as the world's most vicious criminal?" Fiona said coldly.

Filina also looked at the dragon with some hostility.

This left Long feeling somewhat bewildered. They had only just met, so why were these two girls looking at him with such hostility?

"I don't know where I offended you two," Long asked, puzzled.

"Hmph," Fiona snorted coldly, turned around and pulled Filina away. Although their father did not die directly at the hands of the dragon, the dragon bore an undeniable responsibility. If he had been more discreet when he met the king and had not been discovered, perhaps their father would not have died. Therefore, they had no good feelings towards the dragon.

"This..." Long looked at Lin Yi with some confusion.

Lin Yi naturally knew why, and immediately told Long about the Kingdom of Augusta, as well as how Fiona and her parents had lost their lives because of it.

After hearing this, Long felt a little guilty, as he hadn't expected it to cause such consequences.

"I'm sorry," Long said sincerely.

Lin Yi shook his head and said, "This matter doesn't really concern you much, but since Fiona and the others' parents lost their lives because of it, it's not surprising that they're treating you this way. Tell me why you came to see me."

"Have you heard of the revolutionary army?" Long asked first.

Lin Yi nodded, indicating that he understood.

Dragon continued, "Our Revolutionary Army aims to overthrow the corrupt rule of the World Government and establish a new world of equality and freedom. We have members all over the world, and everyone is working hard for the same goal. Currently, we have successfully liberated many countries, and the people there have been freed from the oppression of the Celestial Dragons and are living free lives." A determined light shone in Dragon's eyes.

Lin Yi listened quietly, his heart unmoved.

Dragon continued, “A person as righteous and powerful as you would greatly advance our cause if you joined our revolutionary army. You can imagine that in the future, no innocent people will be persecuted, and all races will live in peace.”

Lin Yi lowered his head and pondered for a moment. "Your idea is good, but it's too naive. Do you really think those people are liberated?"

Long's face was grim; he couldn't bear to see others belittle his ideals and goals.

"What do you mean?" Long said coldly.

"Then let me ask you, how did you manage the countries you liberated?" Lin Yi asked.

"The Revolutionary Army is a righteous army and will not participate in the political affairs of the liberated country," Long said coldly.

"Then what have you liberated? Have you merely eliminated a few wicked nobles? Have you considered whether the new kings who returned power to you might become a new noble class, and whether they might continue to oppress the common people like the nobles you overthrew?" Lin Yi said calmly.

"This..." Long was somewhat speechless; he couldn't guarantee it.

"Hmph, you're ridiculously foolish. Instead of properly implementing your ideals and ambitions in the country you've worked so hard to liberate, you pin your hopes on the benevolence of the new nobility. You seem to have liberated this country, but you've only pushed those who trusted you from one deep pit to another," Lin Yi said, somewhat exasperated. How could those nobles, accustomed to their high and mighty status, possibly grant equality and freedom to the common people?

"I..." Long felt that his Dao heart was somewhat broken.

"Furthermore, do you really think that those countries have truly escaped the World Government's rule just because they declared their secession? You're too naive. Do you understand the power of the World Government? Do you think those civilians can resist its accountability? In the eyes of the World Government, your so-called liberation is utterly laughable; they can wipe you out with a flick of their wrist. Liberation is nothing more than the destruction you brought to those countries." Lin Yi's words sent a chill down Long's spine, as if he had fallen into a frozen abyss.

Long remained silent for a long time before slowly raising his head. The firmness in his eyes had vanished. "You're right. I did think too simply. But the road to revolution is long, and we will always encounter setbacks."

Lin Yi sighed, "Your initial intention was correct, but you need to change your approach."

At this moment, Da Pan couldn't help but interject, "Brother, what do you think we should do?"

Lin Yi stroked his chin thoughtfully, “To truly liberate a country, we must fundamentally change its system, establish a democratic government, guide the people to govern themselves, and at the same time have sufficient strength to resist the counterattack of the world government.”

Upon hearing this, Long's eyes lit up, as if he had seen a new direction. "Lin Yi, are you willing to help me re-plan the revolutionary route?"

Lin Yi shook his head and refused, saying, "This is not my ambition, but I can give you some advice."

Lin Yi then elaborated on strategies covering political structure, military defense, and the dissemination of education. Long listened attentively, occasionally asking questions. After Lin Yi finished speaking, Long gratefully clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "I have learned a great deal today; I will certainly consider it carefully upon my return. Whether you join the revolutionary army or not, you will always be a sacred teacher to us."

After saying this, he bowed deeply and then transformed into a whirlwind and disappeared.

Watching Long leave, Lin Yi sighed inwardly. The reason he had said so much today was simply to make the world a little better. Long was a capable and idealistic person, but his vision was too narrow. He hoped that today's exchange would awaken him.

"Brother, I think you would be a better leader of this revolutionary army," Da Pan said admiringly.

"Of course, don't you know who I am?" Lin Yi said smugly.

But none of the people on the ship refuted it. They had never heard of the things Lin Yi talked about today, which completely refreshed their understanding of Lin Yi. They never expected that the captain could not only be powerful, but also start a revolution. He was really amazing.

Lin Yi laughed and told everyone to prepare a banquet, with Da Pan being the most enthusiastic. Looking at his laughing and joking companions, Lin Yi felt incredibly clever. "You want me to start a revolution? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Let the dragons handle the revolution; I want to be someone who can go without beef anytime.

(This chapter is just random writing; I'll delete it if you don't like it.)

Chapter 65 Usopp

The travel vessel continued its journey toward Xirob village.

One day later, the Silver Dragon reached its destination.

Xiluobu Village is a small village where most people make a living by growing cotton.

As Lin Yi and the others disembarked, a little boy with a long nose, curly hair, and sausage lips ran over and called out in a trembling voice, "Hey, are you pirates?"

Lin Yi recognized the boy as Usopp just by looking at his nose. He said gently, "We're not pirates, we're a group of traveling adventurers."

Upon hearing that Lin Yi and his crew weren't pirates, Usopp breathed a sigh of relief, then said with a touch of smugness, "Really? That's such a pity, otherwise I, Captain Usopp, would definitely have captured you and exchanged you for a bounty."

Da Pan, carrying his dragon-patterned staff, stood nearly five meters tall and said with feigned disdain, "Kid, are you really that powerful?"

Usopp looked at the tall and imposing Pan, his legs trembling, but he still forced a smile and said, "Of course... I'm the captain of a fleet with 8000 men."

Da Pan grinned, vanished, and grabbed Usopp, saying menacingly, "Captain, you're now my prisoner. Get your men to pay the fine, or I'll kill you."

Usopp's face was filled with terror, and his body trembled uncontrollably. He screamed at the top of his lungs, "Please! Please don't kill me! I'm a big shot with eight thousand men! If you dare to lay a hand on me, my men will not let it go. They will do everything in their power to avenge me!"

Lin Yi and the others standing to the side couldn't help but burst into laughter. They watched the comical scene with great interest.

On a small hill not far from here, three children, around four or five years old, watched the scene with frightened expressions. One of them, a boy with a green pepper-shaped haircut, said, "What do we do? Usopp has been captured!"

"Green Pepper, they look so scary. Should we run away? We'll die if we're found out," another child with glasses and an onion-shaped hairstyle said fearfully.

Green Pepper was equally frightened, but he still mustered his courage and said, "We can't watch Usopp get killed. Radish, go to the village and call the guards. Tell them the pirates are here. Onion, go and inform Aunt Banchina. I'll keep an eye on them here."

Upon hearing this, Radish Head and Onion Head ran quickly towards the village. Since they hadn't heard Lin Yi and the others' conversation, they assumed that Lin Yi and his companions were pirates.

Da Pan grabbed Usopp and headed towards the village, while Lin Yi and the others followed, chatting and laughing.

A short while later, Carrot Head arrived, panting, with several guards. The guards pointed their guns at Lin Yi and the others, shouting, "Put down the child, you bunch of pirates!"

Just as Lin Yi was about to explain, Usopp shouted, "Help me! They're pirates!"

Da Pan shook Usopp in annoyance, "You little brat, you're lying!"

Just then, Onion arrived, leading a delicate-looking woman with a pointed nose. She was Usopp's mother, Benchina.

Seeing this, Banchina quickly shouted, "Everyone, don't be impulsive, this might be a misunderstanding."

Lin Yi quickly nodded, "We're just travelers. This kid was bragging, so my partner just scared him a little."

With that, Da Pan put Usopp down.

Usopp's face turned bright red, and he stammered, unable to speak. The guards put away their guns, looking somewhat embarrassed; it was clear that this wasn't the first time Usopp had lied.

Banchina's initial tension eased slightly with the appearance of the figure that wasn't actually a pirate, but just as she was about to say something, a violent cough suddenly struck. This unexpected cough made her bend over instantly, covering her mouth tightly with both hands as if trying to suppress the sound.

Seeing his mother in this state, Usopp's expression changed drastically. He rushed forward and steadily supported the swaying Banchina. At the same time, he gently patted his mother's back, his movements tender and caring, hoping to ease her discomfort.

Meanwhile, other villagers who had heard the news gathered around, their faces full of worry and anxiety, asking Banchina about her condition: "Banchina, how are you? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Should we see a doctor?"

Faced with everyone's concern, Banchina forced back her cough and managed a smile, saying softly, "I'm fine, just a little cold, don't worry about me." However, her pale face and weak voice made it hard to believe that she was really alright.

Standing to the side, Lin Yi frowned slightly. His keen eyes detected that Banchina's condition was far worse than she appeared. From her bloodless lips, trembling body, and rapid breathing, it was clear that she had more than just a common cold; her illness was likely quite serious.

Banchina weakly apologized to Lin Yi and the others, and invited them to her home.

Lin Yi and the others followed Banchina to her home. The interior was simply furnished, exuding an air of poverty. Usopp helped his mother sit down and then stood uneasily to the side.

Banchina sighed softly, her gaze dimming as she looked at Lin Yi and the others, and slowly began to tell the heartbreaking story behind Usopp's lie.

Just a few years ago, a pirate ship arrived in this peaceful town, carrying the imposing and renowned pirate, none other than Red-Haired Shanks. At that time, Usopp's father met Shanks and they had a pleasant conversation. After some persuasion, Usopp's father resolutely chose to join the Red-Haired Pirates, embarking on a journey full of unknowns and adventures.

However, this decision was a huge blow to Usopp's family. With the main breadwinner gone, Usopp and his mother were plunged into dire straits. Days passed, and the hardships of labor and poverty gradually overwhelmed this once happy family. Before long, Banchina's health deteriorated due to overwork and worry, and she eventually fell ill and was bedridden.

Young Usopp looked at his mother's haggard face, his heart filled with pain and helplessness. In order to bring a smile back to his ailing mother's face, the clever boy devised a plan—to lie every day and say that pirates had come. He knew that only in this way could his mother mistakenly believe that her long-absent father had returned, thus bringing her a glimmer of hope and joy.

And so, day after day, Usopp tirelessly wove this well-intentioned lie. Even though he knew it was all false, it was all worth it as long as he saw the light in his mother's eyes when she heard the word "pirate."

(This is the official setting, just kidding)

Lin Yi didn't have a good impression of Usopp's father. He knew he couldn't abandon his family for his dreams; family always came first in his heart. Besides, Usopp's father was utterly despicable. Even if he was worried about implicating Usopp and his mother because of his pirate identity, couldn't he have asked someone else to send them some money? While he was having a joyous banquet, did he ever think about the hardships his wife and children were enduring?

Lin Yi stepped forward, took out the treatment medicine he had previously redeemed from the system shop, and handed it to Banchina, saying, "Madam Banchina, this medicine may be helpful for your illness."

Banchina accepted it with surprise, her eyes filled with gratitude. Usopp, on the other hand, looked at Lin Yi with curiosity, his heart filled with doubts about this mysterious traveler.

Without much hesitation, Banchina took the medicine. She felt a warm current flow through her body, and her body, which had been tired for many years, seemed to be nourished. Her face turned from pale to rosy.

Banchina stood up and thanked Lin Yi excitedly: "Thank you so much, this medicine works so well."

Usopp jumped up excitedly, "That's great, Mom, you're cured!"

Seeing that Banchina had recovered, Lin Yi and the others smiled.

Filled with gratitude for Lin Yi and the others, Banchina wanted to cook a delicious meal to repay their help. However, when she opened her empty purse, a deep sense of powerlessness overwhelmed her, leaving her standing helplessly in the kitchen.

Just then, the observant Chiyo noticed Banchina's awkward situation. She smiled slightly, gently raised her hand, and began to draw out a continuous stream of fresh ingredients from the mysterious spatial ring on her finger. These ingredients emitted an enticing aroma; their variety and quality were superb, instantly enlivening the previously somewhat quiet kitchen.

Chiyo warmly invited Banchina to help prepare lunch, and the two quickly got to work, washing, chopping, and cooking... working together seamlessly. Usopp, meanwhile, stared wide-eyed at Chiyo with intense curiosity. He simply couldn't believe that this seemingly ordinary woman could conjure so many wonderful things from her small ring like magic! But out of politeness, or perhaps a sense of awe, Usopp refrained from asking Chiyo about the secret.

Before long, a variety of delicious dishes were served. Everyone sat together, happily enjoying this tasty lunch. Laughter echoed throughout the house, filling it with a warm and happy atmosphere.

After lunch, Lin Yi and his group got up to say goodbye to Banchina's family. Before leaving, Lin Yi smiled and said to Usopp, "If we meet your father on the vast sea in the future, we will definitely tell him about your situation. Don't worry."

Upon hearing this, Usopp's eyes flashed with surprise and anticipation, and he nodded repeatedly in thanks. Then, Lin Yi and the others waved goodbye and embarked on a new journey.

Lin Yi before leaving: