Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Bonnie said, somewhat exasperated, "How come you guys don't know anything?"

Xiao Hachi scratched his head and said, "Rayleigh and Shakky were pirates before, and they were also famous big shots."

Bonnie's face was filled with disbelief. "So, this Rayleigh is the one I imagined, isn't he? Hades, Silvers Rayleigh?"

Whether she was a pirate, a big shot, or someone highly recommended by her father Bartholomew Kuma, it's almost certain!

"This name sounds somewhat familiar," Luffy mused.

"Of course that name sounds familiar! That's Rayleigh, the right-hand man of the legendary Pirate King Gol D. Roger and the vice-captain of the Roger Pirates!" Bonney exclaimed excitedly.

"He's still alive, and on this island?"

The Straw Hat crew had no idea that Hachi knew such an important person.

"The vice-captain of the Pirate King? I really should meet him," Luffy said.

However, he remembered that the first time he heard the name Rayleigh was not from Kuma, but from Shanks. He often heard Shanks mention the name when Shanks was drunk.

Just as they were talking, the Thousand Sunny had slowly sailed to the edge of the Sabaody Archipelago.

Upon closer inspection, the scene before one's eyes is even more breathtaking.

It was not an ordinary island made of mud and rocks, but a unique land composed of the trunks and intertwined roots of the world's largest mangrove tree, the Yarchiman mangrove.

The trees are as tall as mountains, their roots covered with thick moss and ferns, exuding an ancient and damp atmosphere.

The entire island is permeated with a dreamlike greenery.

"so beautiful."

Nami gazed at this extraordinary sight and couldn't help but marvel.

Sunlight filters through the massive canopy, casting dappled shadows on the moss-covered ground. Bubbles of all sizes, created by the respiration of the tree roots, float in the air, refracting a rainbow of colors.

"What are those? Bubbles? Bubbles are still rising from the tree!"

Usopp pointed at the bubbles drifting in the wind, his mouth agape in astonishment.

"Isn't this a bit too dreamy?" Even Sanji was temporarily pulled back from his reverie about mermaids and was attracted by this strange scenery.

Everyone found it unbelievable.

Chapter 297 Luffy's Conqueror's Haki is getting more and more terrifying.

Kemi swam to the side of the boat and enthusiastically introduced the island to everyone: "This is the Sabaody Archipelago! The whole island is actually made up of 79 of these Yarchiman mangroves, and each tree has a number on it! Look at the one at the very front, it says 44GR, which means area number 44."

She pointed ahead and said, "We are now approaching GR 44, which is a civilian port of entry. The entire archipelago is divided into different areas according to the numbers, each with a different function. Because the area is so large, some places are beyond the jurisdiction of the World Government, such as GRs 1 to 29 in the central area. That area is known as the lawless zone and is home to a lot of dangerous people. Bounty hunters, human traffickers, underground forces and the like are all active there."

"A bounty hunter?"

Upon hearing this, Luffy grinned and nudged Zoro beside him with his elbow, "Hey, Zoro, we used to be colleagues!"

"Ah, this looks interesting," Zoro said with a smile, arms crossed.

He went to sea as a bounty hunter, but before long, Luffy pulled him onto his ship to become a pirate.

"Not all bounty hunters here are law-abiding; many also work as thieves and human traffickers. Pirates are openly marketed prey here, so everyone must be careful," Xiao Ba added.

As we approach the entrance to the Sabaody Archipelago, the shore of GR 44 gradually comes into view, revealing some moored boats and bustling crowds on the shore.

Hachi took a deep breath and turned to Luffy and the others with an unprecedentedly serious expression: "Luffy, Nami, everyone... there's something I must ask you to do again and again!"

Seeing his serious expression, everyone stopped smiling and looked at him.

"Once you enter the town, you may encounter the Celestial Dragons, the world's nobles! No matter what happens, please, do not clash with them! Even if someone is killed by them in front of you, please pretend you didn't see it!" Hachi said solemnly.

Luffy's smile vanished.

Celestial Dragons?

"Why?" he asked calmly.

"Because they are Celestial Dragons! The noblest beings in the world! If you offend them, or even just resist them in the slightest, the admirals from the nearby Marine Headquarters will be dispatched immediately! No one can withstand the wrath of an admiral!" Hachi's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible fear.

The people of Sabaody Archipelago have all witnessed the terrifying acts of the Celestial Dragons, but no one dares to lay a hand on them.

"The noblest being?"

"Correct."

"Does that mean they are very important to the world government?"

Hachi nodded subconsciously: "Yes, it's very important! The Celestial Dragons are descendants of the twenty kings who founded the World Government; they are gods!"

Luffy nodded thoughtfully and didn't ask any further questions.

He didn't care whether he was a god or not.

But this news, which is very important to the world government, is very important to him.

Compared to this, it seems like the Celestial Dragons are more important than the Marine Admirals?

But according to Hachi, these guys' strength is nothing compared to that of a Marine Admiral.

In that case... then you really shouldn't run into me.

After reaching the shore, everyone quickly divided up the tasks.

The ship also carries a large amount of treasure obtained from Moriah and that conspicuous golden monolith, so someone must stay behind to guard it.

After discussion, the main fighting force, Sanji and Zoro, as well as Brook, who can handle various situations, stayed behind to guard the area.

Franky and Usopp also remained on board temporarily to inspect and replenish the Thousand Sunny's power system and various equipment.

Just after Nami carefully instructed the remaining staff on precautions and left.

Zoro, who had been dozing in the corner of the deck, suddenly woke up. He yawned, and without saying a word, he picked up his sword and headed straight off the ship.

"Hey! Zoro! Where are you going all by yourself?" Usopp called out quickly.

Zoro turned around and said matter-of-factly, "Going for a walk. What's up?"

Usopp was on the verge of a breakdown, clutching his head in his hands: "Please don't go! Please!"

Sanji couldn't help but yell, "Just give up already, you terrible navigator! This is an archipelago of 79 islands! The terrain is incredibly complex, it's going to be a huge hassle to find you!"

Zoro's forehead bulged with veins, and he retorted, "Who would get lost! How could anyone get lost in a place like this!"

He pointed to the giant trees in the distance, "Aren't there numbers clearly written on every tree? If we can't find our way, we can just ask someone! Even a three-year-old can find their way back by themselves!"

Usopp stared at him in shock: "You, you actually have this kind of intelligence?!"

Sanji was also taken aback, seemingly not expecting Zoro to say something so reasonable. He scratched his head and softened his tone: "Uh, we seem to have underestimated you. Sorry. Be careful on your journey."

But he still added, not entirely convinced, "You absolutely must ask for directions! Never trust your own sense of direction!"

Zoro's forehead veins bulged with anger: "This is truly chilling!"

He turned around angrily and strode forward, muttering to himself, "Just remember the number. Hmm, we came from number 44. This is area 1. If I can't find my way, I'll just have someone take me back to area 1."

Isn't this simple?

He walked confidently with his head down, completely unaware that a large, colorful bubble that had just floated by had blocked part of the number on the big tree in his line of sight. He only saw the number 1, but after the bubble rose up, the number 41 was revealed.

"Those guys actually look down on me like that."

Zoro walked along, thinking to himself with dissatisfaction, "Who would get lost in a place like this! They make me sound like I'm a hopeless directional idiot."

Meanwhile, Luffy and his crew have boarded the bubble car, a unique mode of transportation in the Sabaody Archipelago.

This is an interesting mode of transportation that attaches a wooden plank device to a sturdy bubble and propels the vehicle forward by stepping on a foot pedal, which is then propelled by an airflow ejected from behind the plank.

Luffy rode a bicycle, with little Merry sitting excitedly on the crossbar in front of him, gripping the handlebars tightly with both hands, while Nami sat sideways on the back of him, her arms naturally wrapped around his waist.

Vivi, Robin, and Bonnie rode in one car, Nika carried Chopper and Camie, and Hachi rode by himself with the stylish mermaid Pappagu.

Xiao Ba had initially strongly opposed Kemi going ashore, fearing for her safety.

Although she was disguised, there were quite a few sharp-eyed criminals in the Sabaody Archipelago who easily spotted Kemi.

"Leave it to me if it's safe," Luffy said with a smile.

"Don't worry, he'll keep his promise," Nami chimed in.

Luffy promised to defeat Arlong's crew, and he actually hit a home run.

Compared to this, Nami looked at the bustling commercial street around her and couldn't suppress her shopping desires.

After dealing with Luffy, let's go shopping with Vivi and Robin!

On the way to the place Xiao Ba mentioned, they also did a lot of shopping.

As they walked out of the commercial district and arrived at Peninsula No. 11, Xiao Ba suddenly spoke with a serious expression: "Everyone, we need to be careful from now on."

"Have we arrived in the so-called lawless zone?" Vivi glanced at the map she had bought.

“Yes, there are too many criminals in the Sabaody Archipelago. Even if the Navy Headquarters were right next door, they couldn’t manage it all,” Hachi said.

That's a bit ironic.

Criminals are rampant right next to the Navy Headquarters, making the East China Sea seem far more peaceful in comparison.

What could be the reason for this?

If you look at it from a different perspective, it becomes much clearer.

The real suffering and devastation occurred at the foot of the Western Paradise.

Hachi usually wouldn't dare venture into these lawless areas, but the thought of Luffy's strength made him feel a little more at ease.

Sure enough, as soon as their strangely dressed group entered the relatively secluded road, they were spotted by several groups of malicious eyes.

There were bounty hunters who wanted the reward money, and slave traders who coveted beautiful women.

The group exchanged glances and almost simultaneously swarmed out from several directions, rushing towards Luffy and his crew with greedy and sinister smiles on their faces.

"They're all top-quality goods."

"We've made it big, we've made it big!"

However, they couldn't even get within ten meters of the bubble car.