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

Xia Qi smiled and looked at Weiwei, who was sitting in the corner organizing information, "I wonder how much everyone has grown. I'm really looking forward to it."

Weiwei raised her head; in the past two years, she had grown into a more poised and elegant woman.

Her long, deep blue hair was tied into a neat ponytail. She was dressed in a smart travel outfit and held a thick stack of documents in her hand.

Her demeanor became more composed, but the light in her eyes remained bright.

"Yes, I really want to see everyone too."

"I wonder when Little Monkey will arrive."

Dressed in casual clothes, Rayleigh took a sip of his drink and chuckled, "You're too impatient. I wonder if everyone will be able to gather here safely."

"After all, the Straw Hat Pirates' name has spread all over the world."

Shakky chimed in, her tone slightly teasing, "The World Government is watching you guys, especially Luffy."

Rayleigh nodded, his expression becoming more serious: "A bounty of 3.5 billion Berries, the youngest Emperor of the Sea in history, that kid Luffy, he's sure to stir up even bigger waves when he comes back this time."

Vivi also showed an expectant expression.

Just then, the tavern door was pushed open.

Ding ding.

The doorbell rang crisply.

Xia Qi's eyes lit up: "Oh my!"

Rayleigh didn't turn around, but a smile had already appeared on his lips: "Oh, you're the first one to arrive."

Vivi flashed a bright smile: "Zoro!"

The man standing at the door was tall with green hair and three knives hanging at his waist.

A scar on his left eye added a touch of ferocity to his already sharp demeanor, but at this moment he wore a rare smile.

"What? Is it just Vivi who arrived?"

Zoro grinned and walked into the tavern. "There's really nothing we can do about them."

He looked around: "Luffy hasn't arrived yet?"

"Luffy should be arriving soon."

Vivi stood up. "Zoro, you look much stronger, but what about your eyes?"

"This is proof that I've become stronger,"

Zoro laughed and said, "I haven't wasted these past two years."

He walked to the bar and said to Xia Qi, "A drink, please."

"Welcome back," Xia Qi said with a smile as she poured the wine.

"I didn't expect Zoro to be the first to arrive here, even though he's the kind of person who's forgotten how to contact Den Den Mushi." Vivi covered her mouth and chuckled.

Due to various reasons, in the past two years, the only people who could be contacted at any time via Den Den Mushi were Vivi, Nami, and Robin.

"Cough cough cough,"

Zoro almost choked after drinking one cup of sake.

He really doesn't remember those things.

Even fearing he might get lost and miss the rendezvous time, Zoro left Hawkeye's place a month in advance.

Fortunately, he was one of the fastest.

"So, apart from Vivi and me, the others aren't here yet, right?" Zoro couldn't help but confirm again.

After receiving confirmation from Rayleigh, he couldn't help but laugh.

Nothing else matters, as long as that lecherous chef is behind me.

He couldn't help but smile.

That way, I'll have an excuse to laugh at that lousy cook.

It's not just this incident. If I could, I'd really like to chop that stinky cook up and show him my current domineering power!

Chapter 424 The Counterfeit Goods Being Constantly Beaten Up by Real People (8k)

Meanwhile, in another corner of the Sabaody Archipelago.

In a pub, the owner is chatting with a beautiful female customer.

"Have you heard? The Navy Headquarters clashed with the Blackbeard Pirates in the New World." The shopkeeper wiped his wine glass, trying to start a conversation.

The woman sitting at the bar had beautiful long orange hair, wore slim-fit jeans and a white T-shirt, and casually draped a blazer over her shoulders.

It's Nami.

Her figure is even more slender than it was two years ago; sitting there, she is a beautiful sight to behold, attracting the attention of many drinkers.

"As the new Fleet Admiral's first battle, I heard that both of the newly appointed Admirals participated in this fight."

The boss continued, "Fujitora and Green Bull seem to be very strong. They truly live up to their reputation as Marine Admirals."

"So the Navy must have taken a lot of troops with them. No wonder the Sabaody Archipelago is more chaotic than it was two years ago." Nami leisurely sipped her drink, resting her chin on her hand.

She has changed a lot in two years.

Not only has her figure become more mature, but her temperament has also become more confident and composed.

Just then, a gasp came from the booths at the back of the tavern.

"Hey, did you see these?" a patron asked, pointing to the wanted posters in his hand.

"Yeah, I really didn't expect the Straw Hat crew to reappear."

Another drinker chimed in, "They've been gone for two whole years, making everyone think they've been wiped out. But after all, they're the pirate crew of the Emperor of the Sea; perhaps they're preparing for something big."

"The fact that they are now openly recruiting partners has caused quite a stir."

The third customer excitedly said, "The pirates who have gathered here after traversing the first half of the Grand Line all want to join the Emperor of the Sea's pirate crew!"

"They definitely want to expand their ranks and wreak havoc in the New World."

Nami frowned as she listened.

"It's a fake, isn't it?"

A familiar female voice rang in her ear, and then someone sat down in the seat next to her. "I heard a lot of similar news when I was on the island."

Nami was taken aback at first, then turned around in surprise and pounced on him: "Robin!"

"Long time no see, Nami." Robin smiled as she caught her and patted her back gently.

Robin has changed a lot in the two years since.

She had long hair that reached her waist, wore a dark purple dress, and a white short jacket over it.

Her temperament was more gentle and graceful, and she wore a beautiful married woman's hairstyle.

The two hugged for a while before separating.

"Have you bought everything yet?" Robin glanced at the large and small bags at Nami's feet, which were filled with clothes, accessories and various nautical supplies.

Nami stuck out her tongue: "I couldn't resist spending some money."

She spent two years on a secluded little island, but there was nothing for her to spend money on.

As for spending money? The Straw Hat Pirates have plenty of money right now.

Although Luffy's bounty of 3.5 billion cannot be cashed out, the gold they obtained on Skypiea is enough for her to squander.

So Nami doesn't feel bad at all using the money in her own little savings; she'll replenish it properly when she gets back to the ship.

In the two years that followed, both of them changed a lot, especially after their encounter with Luffy, they both exuded a mature charm.

This might be the difference between a young woman and a teenage girl.

The two began to talk in hushed tones, which naturally included Luffy.

“Luffy should be arriving soon,” Nami said. “I received a message from Vivi yesterday; she said Luffy has already left Amazon Lily.”

Robin nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation: "I wonder what he's become."

"It's definitely stronger now."

Nami laughed, then lowered her voice, "But Robin, I feel like there's a big change in you down there."

Noticing Nami's gaze, Robin blushed almost imperceptibly, then quickly regained her composure: "Isn't Nami the same?"

"Really? I feel fine."

"Did Luffy rub it too much before he left?"

"Robin!"

Robin's cunning has clearly only increased.

Just then, the tavern door was violently pushed open.

pat!

A few people walked in, exuding an arrogant aura.

The leader was a tall man wearing a straw hat with scars on his face, dressed like Luffy, but his demeanor was completely different.

Behind him were several other people dressed in equally extravagant styles: a masked sniper with a long nose, a blue-haired man with a cigarette in his mouth, and a short woman with tattoos on her arms.

"Hey, could it be..."

The patrons in the tavern all wore expressions of terror.

The man in the hat at the front shouted arrogantly, "Boss! Bring out the drinks and the food! Bring out the best of everything!"

Robin and Nami also turned around, their expressions immediately turning strange.

"Robin, could these guys be...?" Nami's lips twitched.