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

Nekomamushi's smile softened. "However, Straw Hat, there's something I need to say: the Mink Clan's decision to ally with you was the best decision Inuarashi and I have ever made in our lives."

"We're all friends, hahaha."

Luffy grinned. "Just come find us if you ever need anything."

Duke Inuarashi nodded.

From now on, Wano will fly the Straw Hat Pirates' flag, and with the Whitebeard Pirates' protection, no pirate should dare to cause trouble here.

At that moment, a figure flew over and grabbed Luffy's arm, refusing to let go.

"Waaah, I... I don't want to go back yet!"

Luffy looked down and saw Carrot.

Chapter 603 Gion and the Moon: The Wonderful Use of a Substitute

Carrot held on tightly, unwilling to let go, as if she were about to lose something in the next second.

Luffy remembered asking Nekomamushi and Inuarashi what their plans were for going back.

The two were talking about their plan to return to Zou and train a new king.

"You're not going to groom her as the new queen, are you?"

Luffy pointed at Carrot and asked.

Seeing the strange expression on Luffy's face, the two Mink Tribe kings understood what Luffy meant and nodded somewhat awkwardly.

It's Carrot.

Is this guy capable of being the king of the Mink Tribe?

Luffy's expression was like, "Are you kidding me?" No matter what, a king of a country should have a certain... like Vivi, a princess who looks very reliable.

He glanced back at Carrot, then grabbed her rabbit ears, and the rabbit reacted violently, its face contorted with rage as it tried to bite Luffy.

Those teeth are really sharp. Luffy habitually took a carrot out of his pocket and stuffed it into Carrot's mouth, then stroked it.

"Are you sure?" Luffy couldn't help but ask.

The two kings looked to the side somewhat awkwardly, but Carrot had actually performed very well in this battle and might soon reach the level of a Sulong.

Such talent is rare among the younger generation, especially considering that Carrot has a very good relationship with the Straw Hat crew.

"But, but I want to continue adventuring with Luffy and the others."

Carrot slightly resisted the temptation of the carrot and said loudly, "I also want to continue the adventure and enjoy this journey."

Cat Viper, seeing Carrot's determined expression, burst out laughing.

Seeing Carrot is like seeing myself from back then.

Following Lord Oden on his adventures across this vast sea, that memory is truly the most unforgettable.

"Inuarashi, what do you think?"

"How else can we look at it?"

Duke Inuarashi sighed, but a smile played on his lips. "Isn't she exactly like us back then?"

The cat viper leader also laughed, and then looked at Luffy.

"Don't worry, let her come with us to Laugh Tale. This guy only needs a carrot to eat, he's so easy to feed."

Luffy said with a grin.

"Then I'll leave it to you." The Cat Viper leader and Duke Inuarashi bowed.

"Of course, Carrot is one of us too!"

"Luffy!"

Carrot's ears perked up even more immediately.

Then she pounced on Luffy and bit his ear.

"He bit my ear!"

Luffy immediately screamed, "Stop biting my ear! Why is it biting my ear again? I don't have any carrots left!"

Luffy struggled to pry Carrot apart, but her sharp teeth were so tight and firm that he couldn't budge her no matter what he did.

"You don't understand, this is a blessing belonging to the fur tribe."

Carrot said, his words slurred.

"Blessings my foot!"

When Luffy finally managed to free Carrot's ear from her mouth, his pitiful appearance made everyone present laugh.

"Then we'll be going now."

Duke Inuarashi nodded slightly. "Straw Hat Boy, I'm entrusting Carrot to you."

Luffy rubbed his ears. "Leave it to me. I'll show her what the world is all about!"

Wait a minute, isn't that a bit too much?

The two Mink kings said nothing more, only giving Garrot one last look before turning and walking toward their ship.

Carrot stood beside Luffy, watching the two figures walk further and further away, her eyes suddenly reddening.

But she sniffed hard, suppressing the sourness.

Traveling away from her people and companions was a considerable challenge for her.

Luffy seemed to see a reflection of when he left Windmill Village; the fledgling bird must eventually fly solo.

Carrot perked up. "Let's go see Hades!"

"Didn't you already see it?"

"Can't I watch it again?"

"Okay, okay..."

For Luffy, having time to spend with his crew is enough; the One Piece training program has been unusually lenient in not requiring him to do much.

This actually feels a bit strange.

I almost forgot this thing existed.

Of course, Luffy still remembers that he owes a great deal to the current situation.

To become the freest creature on the sea, the most important thing is to have the strength to move towards freedom!

Otherwise, you'll never be free.

For example, he and his companions were sailing freely when suddenly a general inexplicably came to hunt them down.

run?

Running is not as good as fighting!

We should beat them so badly they won't dare to have such thoughts again.

Back to Hades.

The sheer size of this thing is quite awe-inspiring.

Especially considering their previous record, they managed to block even the Heavenly King's attacks.

Franky had already climbed up and down that huge ship several times, and was in a state of extreme excitement.

Upon seeing Luffy and his crew return, Franky excitedly introduced his new discovery.

"The main gun cooling system of this ship is actually designed using ocean current circulation! That's SUPER! No wonder it can fire such energy. If this technology were used on the Wanli..."

"Can you do it?" Luffy asked.

"Of course! I'm a super genius shipwright, but it will take a little time!"

"Haha, it's okay, we can set sail after you've finished."

"super!"

Franky struck an exaggerated pose, then his mechanical arm suddenly shot up high into the air.

At the same time, the Thousand Sunny, which had transformed into a small lion, struck the exact same pose and let out an excited howl: "Awooo!"

"Wanli! You agree, right?"

"Ow!"

"Super!"

"Ow!"

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the man and the lion struck a classic pose.

Usopp covered his face: "These two are so embarrassing, one more shameful than the other. Can't you correct Wanli and stop it from learning bad habits from Franky?"

"Hehehe! I think it's pretty cool!"

Brooke laughed, "Even though I don't have eyes!"

Luffy smiled, then held out his hand to the little lion, "Wanli!"

"Ow!"

The little lion flew over excitedly.

With Merry and Wanli, there was another ship spirit.

The Straw Hat Pirates are quite lively right now.

Luffy then took the opportunity to talk about Shirahoshi and Pluton, which drew gasps from the crowd.

"So that's why we saw so many Sea Kings on Fishman Island. It was Shirahoshi's ability after all."

"We already have Poseidon and Pluto, Luffy, are you sure you want to be the Pirate King?"