Starting with two Kamui, they raised the flag of rebellion in One Piece.

Moreover, even though he has disrupted the original plot, he still has a considerable advantage in terms of foresight and intelligence, which is enough for him to operate for a long time.

The benefits of gaining Nami far outweigh the drawbacks of disrupting the plot.

"In the world of One Piece, the populist approach is completely useless, just like in the Naruto world. All the cannon fodder ninjas combined couldn't kill a Six Paths level. The One Piece world also emphasizes the supremacy of the strong. In fact, the system in the One Piece world is even more reasonable than the Daimyo system in the Naruto world. From Im to the Five Elders to the Knights of God, the top-level rulers of the World Government are all strong, none of them are weak. In addition, the World Government even controls the Navy, which is an extremely powerful force. No wonder they are the rulers of the world, after all, their power is indeed the strongest in the world for hundreds of years."

"In contrast, those messy and trashy organizations that appeared in the Big Mom Whole Cake Island arc serve as a negative example. A large group of people made a brief appearance, but they had no real strength. Their appearance was as good as their absence, and they had almost no presence in the main storyline. Under such a worldview, it's no wonder that the system mission says that no matter how many civilians there are, they can't overthrow the World Government without a top-level strong leader. This is not a rhetorical device; it's purely an objective fact."

"If I want to overthrow the World Government in this world, the only way forward is to take the elite route. Just like the strategy I used to actively seek out Hashirama and Madara in the Naruto world, it's more realistic to start by changing things from the top and recruit some strong individuals to directly attack the World Government. Relying on sheer numbers and taking the popular route is pointless. Even if someone has Conqueror's Haki, there won't be a single person standing. It's completely meaningless."

Li Mingyuan tapped his fingers on the money pouch, thinking about Nami while also considering his next course of action.

He calculated it very clearly.

It would be difficult to overthrow the World Government by oneself alone, so it is necessary to gather allies.

If one takes the elite route and gathers equally capable partners, what kind of partners would be useful to him?

In the world of One Piece, top-tier powerhouses are all capable of dominating armies. In this worldview, only the absolute strongest can carry out their will. Therefore, if he wants to gather companions, he should prioritize gathering the strongest and see if he has the opportunity to assemble an elite group of strong individuals, just like Rocks, who once wanted to become the "King of the World".

Unlike characters limited by the original framework, he is not only a pirate, but can also try to recruit people like Dragon and Garp. Even current Marine Admirals such as Aokiji and Kizaru are not without a chance; it all depends on how he plays.

However, in addition to the necessary combat strength, functional teammates are also essential for conquering the seas.

Especially in the early stages of his business, with both Kamui abilities at his disposal, his strength is temporarily overflowing, making functional teammates more important than powerful combatants.

As for what kind of support teammates to choose...

First and foremost, you definitely need a navigator.

Almost all of One Piece's stories revolve around the Grand Line. If he wants to defeat the World Government, he must go to the Grand Line. However, the Grand Line's geomagnetism, climate, and ocean currents are all in a chaotic state, especially in the latter half, where abnormal weather occurs frequently. Without a reliable navigator, the ship would probably sink into the sea before reaching its destination.

Li Mingyuan had no interest in testing whether an ordinary navigator was skilled enough to sail the Grand Line, so from that perspective, Nami was of unique importance to him.

Secondly, if he is going to the Grand Line, a ship's doctor is also essential.

Although the One Piece world is full of monsters with abnormal physiques, and many people have never even caught a cold from birth to adulthood, Li Mingyuan's physique is not that strong. For him, if he gets sick, the situation will be extremely dangerous, especially in a world like One Piece where there are ancient viruses. If there is no reliable ship doctor on board, it is really scary to think about.

Therefore, his ship also needed to have a ship's doctor.

To summarize, these are roughly the two points.

As for the other positions that the Straw Hat Pirates are considering, he believes there is no need for them for the time being.

The helmsman is a role the Straw Hat crew only acquired much later in the story; in the early stages, anyone could fill in. The shipwright has low requirements for the ship; if it breaks, they can simply replace it. The musician is unnecessary. The sniper is just someone you can find anywhere; Usopp has been relegated to a background role for a long time in the original story. The only role that might be considered is the cook, since nutritional deficiencies during a voyage at sea can be very troublesome, and eating unpalatable food for a long time can lead to irritability.

In Li Mingyuan's opinion, only the ship's doctor and navigator were necessary in the early stages; the rest, he, as the captain, was enough.

"That's about it for our early future plans."

"While it's not that we can't continue thinking about the future, in a sense, plans are better when they're as simple as possible. The more you think and the more complicated they become, the more likely you are to make mistakes, which makes it pointless."

"Right now, let's be practical and get the initial crew sorted out first."

Having thought of this and confirmed that there were no oversights, Li Mingyuan couldn't help but yawn.

He forced himself to fight off sleepiness and thought about a whole bunch of random things, just in case he was worried about making mistakes or oversights. But after lying down for a while, he felt the effects of the alcohol starting to wash over him, and his consciousness seemed to be getting unclear.

This means it's almost time to go to sleep.

His body desperately craved rest.

"call……"

Li Mingyuan mustered his last bit of energy, retied the bounty bag in his hand, and carefully put it away. This was his starting capital; without it, he couldn't make it to the Grand Line.

After finishing the last bit of work, Li Mingyuan finally lay down comfortably on the bed.

He exhaled a long breath of alcohol, nestled in the quilt that the villagers had given him for free, and rested his head on the pillow that the villagers had carefully selected. His whole body felt relaxed and limp, as if he had no strength left to move, and he felt exceptionally comfortable.

It felt as if all the fatigue was about to fly away with my consciousness.

If we continue to live in the village like this, it's not really that bad.

There are still three years before the main storyline begins. Li Mingyuan only just transmigrated to the One Piece world today. Logically speaking, there is no need to rush to set off. It wouldn't hurt to take some time to rest and recuperate.

However, what Li Mingyuan feared was precisely this comforting feeling that eroded people's spirits.

After experiencing the villagers' enthusiasm at the banquet, he worried that if he stayed in the village, he might lose the motivation to do missions and become completely accustomed to being a member of the village.

Therefore, when it comes to going to sea, the sooner the better.

As the last thread in Li Mingyuan's mind snapped, his consciousness was instantly enveloped in darkness.

Li Mingyuan fell asleep.

Meanwhile, not long after Li Mingyuan rested, the banquet in the village gradually came to an end.

Although defeating the bandit Dick was a great thing for the surrounding villages, and recovering the stolen supplies was an unexpected joy, the village was ultimately inhabited by ordinary villagers. The bandit Dick was just a rogue who occasionally robbed nearby villages and did not engage in any oppression or rule. Therefore, the banquet was just an ordinary celebration, and it was time to end it once the merriment was over.

As night deepened and the banquet lights went out, the village slowly fell into silence. The exhausted villagers gradually drifted off to sleep, satisfied with their meal.

Until late at night, around three o'clock.

Li Mingyuan suddenly woke up from his sleep.

"Um?"

He rubbed his eyes, which were still a little drowsy, and forced himself to look towards the doorway.

If he wasn't mistaken, there seemed to be a knocking sound just now, which he vaguely heard, but because he was still quite drunk, he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.

"What's going on? The village chief is here again?"

Just as Li Mingyuan was having these doubts...

"Um... I'm sorry to visit so late at night, but I heard that you are our savior. We are about to leave this village now, so we plan to say goodbye to our savior before we leave."

A familiar voice came from the doorway.

Li Mingyuan finally came to his senses.

He lifted the blanket and walked to the door. Sure enough, when he opened the door, two somewhat familiar faces appeared before him.

Joseph and Johnny.

At this moment, Joseph and Johnny were still dressed in the same outfits they had worn during the day: a blue jacket on the left and a green overcoat on the right, each carrying a large curved sword on their backs. However, unlike during the day, they were now wearing black hooded raincoats over these outfits, making them almost blend into the darkness and extremely inconspicuous.

"Oh? You're finally awake?"

Li Mingyuan looked at the two people in front of him and nodded slightly. "Your faces don't look as swollen as they were during the day. It wasn't for nothing that I went to all that trouble to save you. You're recovering quite quickly."

"But why sneak off to say goodbye in the middle of the night? You are heroes who saved this village, so why are you leaving like this, as if you're ashamed to be seen?"

Upon hearing Li Mingyuan's question, Joseph and Johnny exchanged a glance. Then Joseph stepped forward, faced Li Mingyuan, and replied dejectedly, "No, it was you who saved the village. We were just two fools who overestimated ourselves and still dared to challenge them. In the end, we not only failed to save anyone, but we also ended up like this, covered in wounds."

"As bounty hunters, we are too weak. If we continue like this, we will die sooner or later. So we have decided to give up this job. We are not ashamed to accept the villagers' gratitude. So after saying goodbye to the nurse who took care of us, we plan to leave tonight. But before we leave, we want to see what our saviors look like."

At this point, Joseph handed over a cloth bag and placed it in Li Mingyuan's hands.

"This is to express our gratitude..."

"It's not much, but it's what we saved up when we were bounty hunters, so please accept it."

Li Mingyuan took the cloth bag, but his gaze did not linger on it for long.

He kept glancing at Joseph and Johnny in front of him, rubbing his chin with his other hand, feeling a little strange.

Are these two characters like this in the original story?

His eyes darted around, and his voice was weak and listless. He could tell at a glance that he was a listless and dejected person. Why did he remember that in the comics, although these two were also not very strong, they were still considered two tough guys? Not only were they loud and boisterous, but they even seemed a bit too energetic.

Could it be that he arrived too late without Zoro's intervention, causing the bandit Dick to fight for longer and more fiercely than in the anime, thus waking the two of them up?

That can't be right.

Li Mingyuan thought for a moment, then hesitated before speaking again, "I'll accept the money; after all, I'm quite short of these things right now. But are you two sure you don't want to be bounty hunters anymore? If I told you now that if you wanted to continue being bounty hunters, I'd become your older brother… would you still give it up?"

In an instant, Li Mingyuan stared intently into Joseph and Johnny's eyes, as if trying to discern something from them.

Soon, the two people who heard his voice spoke again.

Unfortunately, Li Mingyuan did not see a scene similar to the one in the original work where Joseph and Johnny wanted to recognize Zoro as their older brother.

Johnny, on the other hand, hesitated before speaking after hearing Li Mingyuan's words.

"Through this incident, we have deeply realized our own inadequacy. In the future, even if we follow you, we will probably only be a hindrance."

"So, while we appreciate your invitation, please allow us to decline."

After saying that, Joseph and Johnny, as if by prior agreement, bowed deeply to Li Mingyuan.

It's unclear whether she was thanking him for saving her life or expressing gratitude for his invitation.

"...It seems you've really made up your minds."

"His gaze remained unwavering; it was clear that this was the result of agonizing deliberation and careful consideration."

Li Mingyuan withdrew his gaze with a hint of regret, shook his head and said, "Never mind, since that's the case, I won't say anything more."

"I wish you a peaceful and comfortable retirement."

"Okay! Thank you."

Hearing Li Mingyuan say this, Joseph and Johnny seemed to have received some kind of approval, and they looked up again and breathed a sigh of relief.

Both of them smiled and looked earnestly at Li Mingyuan, saying, "Before you leave, could you please tell us the name of our savior? We tried asking the nurses, but didn't get a reply. We will never forget our savior's name for the rest of our lives. Please!"

Faced with their sincere gazes, Li Mingyuan's eyes flickered slightly.

I didn't expect them to suddenly ask for my name.

Come to think of it, since waking up in this world, he still hasn't decided what name to give to the outside world.

It's not that I can't say the name Li Mingyuan.

The main reason is that in the previous Naruto world, because he wanted to adapt to local customs, Li Ming didn't want his name to be too out of place, so he gave himself the pseudonym Chihara Asahi. Now that he's gotten used to the name from the previous world, he doesn't know if it's necessary to change it back to his real name.

However, after thinking about it, Li Mingyuan felt that it wouldn't be a problem to use his real name.

After all, there are all sorts of names in this world, so why would his real name make a difference? Continuing to use a pseudonym in the One Piece world would just seem redundant.

"It's okay if you can't remember."

And so, facing the two people in front of him, he uttered his name in this world for the first time.

Li Mingyuan said frankly, "My name is Li Mingyuan."