One Piece: Who still has dreams?

No. But as long as this "×" mark is visible, you know you're best friends for life.

Chapter 36 Rewards Galore

[Chapter Opening Serial: Bonnie Sunbathing, Chapter 12: "Need Help?"]

[Suddenly appearing, Bonnie transformed into a figure similar to Redio, yelling as she lashed out with a stick, sending the fat man holding the Queen Mother flying. Simultaneously, the fishermen swarmed towards the terrified, thin man.]

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Is it just a mark in a name?

Dr. Clover exclaimed in shock, "It can be that simple?"

Redio asked, "Will it definitely be very complicated?"

Robin pondered, “Our ancestors used this ‘D’ as a mark of comrades, but later generations gradually forgot this function, and they no longer united with each other, and even became enemies. That can indeed be called… an ‘empty shell’ that has forgotten the meaning of the name.”

Logically, it seems to make sense.

The premise for reaching this conclusion is that what Reddio mentioned earlier—the 20 nations, the unjust war, Queen Lily, Joy Boy—must be true.

"Regarding this... I have evidence to corroborate it."

King Cobra and Dr. Clover spoke almost simultaneously, both taken aback.

Dr. Clover said in a deep voice, "The reason the World Government destroyed Ohara is because we historians, who only want to know the truth about the past, found fragmentary evidence of that great war 800 years ago and the existence of that great kingdom..."

Cobra's eyes shone brightly: "Now that we've come this far, there's no need for me to hide anything. 800 years ago, Queen Lily did indeed go to the Holy Land, but she never returned to Alabasta! All records about her have vanished, except for a letter written in her own hand!"

He said solemnly, “Vivi, listen carefully too. This secret letter, passed down and preserved through generations of our royal family, says: ‘The ‘Poneglyph’ points to the ancient weapons and the truth of everything. Future D, you must raise the banner of dawn in a world that will eventually sink. Signed: Nefertari, D! Lily.’”

Redio clapped his hands and said, "That's not surprising, that's not surprising."

Robin couldn't understand: "What do you mean by 'a world that will eventually sink'?"

Cobra slowly shook his head: "I'm not sure about that either... but if you understand 'D' as a rebel against the World Government, everything makes sense. How can descendants forget the mission left by their ancestors?" He smiled.

Redio said, "I told you I was just speculating. To find out the truth, we have to do what your Queen Ancestor said: collect the stones of the Poneglyphs and reach the final island."

Vivi looked left and right, puzzled, and asked, "Isn't this about Crocodile? The 'thing' he's looking for?"

"Oh, he's looking for the god of the underworld, the ancient weapon Pluto."

Redio casually said, "He used dancing powder to create a drought in order to incite a rebellion and trigger a civil war in Alabasta. Then he would reap the benefits, seize the country, and become his pirate tycoon. The World Government certainly can't stand idly by, so Crocodile is thinking of digging up the ancient weapon and blasting away the navy that's besieging him with one shot to protect himself."

Dr. Clover didn't quite understand: "Pirate Emperor? Aren't there ones in the New World?"

“The emperors of the New World are all finite, and their territories have long been divided up,” Reddio said. “Do you really think Crocodile is stupid? Whitebeard, Redhead, Big Mom, Beasts—who can he possibly compete with for territory?”

Vivi said angrily, "He doesn't dare to compete with those great pirates, so he tries to plot against our Alabasta? What a scoundrel!"

Robin offered a consolation to his former boss: "A super ancient nation like Alabasta, a populous country with a deep military foundation, is hard to find even in the New World."

Upon hearing this, Cobra nodded slightly. That was indeed true.

“In that case,” the king said with a resolute look in his eyes, “we cannot stand idly by. I will immediately assemble the army and demand an explanation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea!”

"Do you need my help?" Redio asked.

Cobra grasped his hand and patted it. "Of course, the more like-minded friends the better!" he laughed. "Just like the old 'D'."

Neferutari Cobra has entrusted you with the quest: Rain After a Long Drought.

[Estimated Difficulty: ★★★★]

[Task accepted]

“Princess Vivi, and you?” Redio looked at the blue-haired girl beside him with delight. “Do you need my help?”

Olbia hesitated, but Robin raised his hand to stop him: That's just how he is, you'll get used to it.

Vivi replied firmly, "Of course!"

Nefertari Vivi requests a quest from you: Rain After a Long Drought

[Estimated Difficulty: ★★★★]

[Task accepted]

The system actually merged these two tasks with Kosha's. Oh well, it's all about getting multiple benefits from the same task anyway. Even if the rewards decrease, it's still a freebie.

Reddio nodded and smiled, "I'm sorry, the King's army can't defeat Crocodile. I chased this Shichibukai away a couple of days ago, and he should be on his way to the New World now."

"What?!" Cobra was shocked. This young man actually had such strength? Crocodile was a renowned pirate who had been famous for twenty years!

Robin smiled to herself, but didn't expose Reddio.

Vivi, who had just been ignited with fighting spirit, was a little bewildered upon hearing this: "It's already over?"

Reddio patted Robin on the shoulder. "I've poached Crocodile's second-in-command, what do you think? If you don't believe me, you can send someone to Rainfield to investigate. He should be gone, right?" He turned to Robin to confirm.

Robin said, "He left that very evening you met him."

Cobra had mixed feelings, but overall it was a good thing. As for whether it was true or not, they could confirm it later. Moreover, as long as there was normal rainfall in areas outside the capital in the next month or two, everything would be self-evident. That was the real purpose.

"That's right!"

His gaze swept over Cloba and the others, lingering on Olvia's face, which bore a striking resemblance to Robin's, and he politely inquired, "May I ask who you are...?"

Let alone these scholars, he doesn't even know who Redio is!

But he had already revealed everything about his ancestors to the young man.

This sounds outrageous. And when you think about it, it really is outrageous.

“Oh, they’re those scholars from Ohara who were wiped out by the Navy with a Buster Call 17 years ago,” Redio said casually. “I think I accidentally resurrected them. Their identities are a bit sensitive, so aren’t they here to ask Queen Lily’s descendants for shelter?”

Wait a minute, did you say something really shocking?!

Cobra could hardly believe his ears. You accidentally brought these people back to life? Who are these people from O'Hara? Why do you want me to take them in?

Don't forget!

Redio patted the king's hand earnestly, "D, partner, partner! Dr. Clover is D, and your family is D too. If D doesn't help D, who will? Your Highness, don't you agree?"

“That’s right!” Weiwei nodded, though she wasn’t quite sure what the situation was.

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[Ongoing Mission: Shelter]

[Mission Objective: Help the reincarnated scholars of Ohara find a safe haven where they can conceal their identities.]

[Clients: Cloba, Olbia, Lynch, ...]

[Distance: Close]

[Estimated Difficulty: ★★★]

……

The "Shelter" mission has been completed.

【任务奖励：3000精粹；1400精粹；800精粹；任务卷轴x1；系统背包格x1】

[Remaining Essence: 7107]

[System Inventory (2/4): Seastone x131000; Weapon x2; (Empty); (Empty)]

……

What a bountiful harvest!

And you've also gained an extra valuable system inventory slot!

It was worth all the effort. We made a fortune!

Although the damn mission in Ohara is still not finished, the people I've rescued from that mission have already brought me enough rewards.

And that doesn't even include the extra 6-star and 3-star missions Robin gave out!

Tut tut...

Redio looked at the system interface with satisfaction, and was a little curious about the "quest scroll" that the scholars had dropped during their quest.

And it was only at this moment that he had time to check the reward for the task that Weiwei had mentioned earlier—wait, what is a "1-hour delay card"?

System, what do you mean?

Chapter 37 Illusions and Re-entry

[Chapter Introduction Series: Bonnie Sunbathing (End) 'Hurry up!']

[Yu Yu hoisted the Queen Mother and Bonnie onto her left and right shoulders, sprinting towards the church. Bonnie grinned, arching her arms towards the sun in a strong pose. The Queen Mother looked pleased.]

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[System Inventory (2/4): Seastone x131000; Weapon x2; (Empty); (Empty)]

With a flick of his wrist, Redio's three-section staff made of sea stone and a long sword appeared out of thin air in his hand.

He separated the two weapons, which then disappeared from his hands one after the other.