The Legendary Family of One Piece

Chapter 486 Don't be so arrogant!

Lati Land Train Terminal!

This is the main hub connecting the entire continent of Hibernian, the most magnificent and massive land-based train station.

The station entrance was packed with people!

After losing his giant mechanical arm, Zephyr, along with Ain and Binz, bought tickets and followed the crowd to the platform.

Ain looked at the scene with some surprise, especially at the land train parked not far away, and exclaimed in astonishment.

"Teacher, this is... a sea train, isn't it!"

Hearing Ain's uncertain tone, Zephyr nodded. As a former high-ranking officer in the Navy, he naturally knew about the Sea Train, and he had also heard of the land version of the "Sea Train" of the Heberfeller family.

To his slight surprise, the place was so enormous.

As they were pondering, a blonde beauty appeared near them, holding a little girl.

Zefa narrowed his eyes slightly. He was the former commander of the Eastern Army of the Revolutionary Army. He hadn't expected to meet him here.

"It's been a long time, Zephyr."

Ginny opened her mouth with a smile and said something.

"Hmm...that's true."

Zephyr responded slightly. Now that he was no longer in the Navy, he no longer felt such a strong aversion to the Revolutionary Army.

"By the way, I'll be your guide this time. You can tell me which city you'd like to visit."

Hearing Ginny's words, Zephyr snapped out of his daze, his gaze turning serious. "You actually joined a pirate crew!"

Ginny naturally sensed the hostility in the other person's tone.

She said with dissatisfaction, "Does the Navy represent absolute justice? Don't be so arrogant!"

Then, with a quick glance, she added insult to injury.

"The old navy man who was betrayed," Ginny deliberately drew out the last syllable of "old navy man."

Zefa looked as if he were constipated, but he didn't refute it; it was the truth.

Seeing this, Ginny didn't press the matter any further.

"Alright, I've been entrusted to act as your guide, to prevent this once-righteous naval officer from doing anything ridiculous!"

Although it wasn't too offensive, the mockery was quite evident.

Zefa looked helpless; she really was a sharp-tongued woman.

The group boarded the land train "Tom".

With a "squeak, squeak" sound, the train pulled out of the station and sped along the laid tracks toward the distant city.

Inside the carriage!

Ginny is diligently fulfilling her responsibilities as a tour guide.

"We are now heading to the City of Flowers, a city modeled after the architectural style of the Flower Country. It is also the host city of the World Martial Arts Tournament."

The World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament?

It was obvious that Zephyr was a little confused, and Ain and Binz also showed curiosity. It's normal for young people to not be able to hide their feelings.

Ginny didn't keep them in suspense and patiently introduced herself to them.

"The World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament is a grand event created by the Kingdom of Heberfeller to promote the nation's martial virtue."

Zefa looked thoughtful, feeling that this routine was familiar.

"This includes martial artists, masters of physical combat, masters of swordsmanship, and people of other races... all can participate. The champion of the tournament will not only receive a generous financial reward but also have the opportunity to meet His Majesty the King. Furthermore, they can choose whether or not to join the Heberfeller family..."

Isn't this just a selection and assessment process? It's the same as a global military recruitment drive, only the scope is different!

This method allows for the selection of exceptionally talented or powerful individuals, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the pirate crew.

That's really something, Charlotte!

Zephyr couldn't help but sigh inwardly; there was a reason why the Heberfeller Pirates were so far ahead of the other Yonko crews.

Such a seemingly ingenious change is actually quite rare on the entire ocean.

Zephyr really wants to open Charlotte's head and see what's inside.

Moreover, the most famous event is undoubtedly the "Kendo Tournament," which has been renowned worldwide for many years and is open to all races.

This is one of the reasons why the Heberfeller family has a large number of powerful swordsmen.

Ain and Binz were also hearing about this for the first time, as certain matters concerning the Heberfil family were not allowed to be spread on the high seas.

As the new generation, they naturally didn't know these things, so you can imagine how shocked they were.

Seeing the three deep in thought, Ginny didn't pay them much attention. Her task was temporarily completed, and she didn't need to worry about anything else.

Tom's train passed through tunnels, across plains, and skimmed over lakes... everything was so peaceful.

Until much later...

The city of flowers!

Zefa and his two companions walked along the street, observing the crowds coming and going, lost in thought.

The peace, happiness, and tranquility here are astonishing; there are laughing couples, elderly people exercising, and children running around...

Ain was shocked. Was this still the territory of the family that the world called the most evil family?

Shouldn't "extreme evil" be a place of heinous crimes on earth?

Walking on the streets of the City of Flowers.

Everything seemed incredibly beautiful.

Zefa stared blankly into thought. He had originally thought that the scene in Lati City was just a hoax to deceive the world.

But the same thing happened here, leaving him somewhat confused.

Moreover, he couldn't even remember the last time he had felt so peaceful.

For some reason, I was reminded of my former wife and children while I was here.

Zefa looked around and was filled with emotion.

Only those who have lost something can truly remember that pain for a lifetime!

Ain keenly sensed that Professor Zephyr was experiencing some kind of negative emotion and was in low spirits.

He had naturally heard about Zefa's experience, which was indeed a painful memory.

The three, each with their own thoughts, fell into an eerie silence.

"You bad guys, don't even think about getting away."

A childish voice rang out from not far away, interrupting Zefa's reminiscence.

After a moment of surprise, Zefa turned around to look for him.

What came into view was a little boy wearing a mask and a cloak, holding a wooden sword in his hand.

"Quickly, we must defeat him."

A group of children playing bad guys were also yelling and "fighting" together.

"Bad guys, surrender!"

For adults, that look really cringeworthy.

But seeing this scene actually caught Zephyr's attention.

"That's really true..."

Zefa spoke softly, but did not continue, though his eyes radiated an indescribable gentleness.

She had never seen this side of him before, a gentleness she had never witnessed before. It was unbelievable that her tough, unyielding teacher had such a side to him.

What exactly is Professor Zephyr thinking?

After a brief "battle" among the children, the righteous hero emerged victorious, and the child playing the "bad guy" declared, "Brod, it's your turn to be the bad guy this time."

The little boy with purple hair looked utterly refusing, speaking with a firm and resolute tone.

"No, I want to be a hero, to protect peace with my sword like Lord Charlotte."

As soon as he finished speaking, the wooden sword swung, and he gripped the hilt with both hands, the tip pointing straight to the sky, standing upright in front of him.

That stubborn look on his face gave Zephyr a feeling he couldn't quite describe.

"No! We also want to protect the peace of the country and help the weak, just like Lord Charlotte."

The children were noisy and boisterous, playing and frolicking without ever stopping.

The adults nearby laughed and shouted, "You brats, you're still a long way from protecting this country like Lord Charlotte!"

Zephyr stood there for a long time. It was somewhat unbelievable that a pirate could receive so much love and respect from so many people.

Suddenly, as the purple-haired boy was running, he tripped over a stone and fell straight to the ground.

Zefa acted quickly and grabbed the little boy.

The purple-haired boy, having regained his senses, looked at Zefa, who now appeared somewhat fierce, and spoke calmly.

"Thank you, sir."

"Aren't you afraid of me!" Zephyr laughed.

"Of course I'm not afraid. This is the Kingdom of Heberfeller, and to become a hero like Lord Charlotte, one must be fearless."

Zefa became increasingly interested in the little boy in front of him, but the boy's constant mention of Charlotte Weiwei made him somewhat annoyed.

"Why target him? He's a pirate!"

The purple-haired boy looked at Zephyr with obvious hostility.

"Uncle, what you said is extremely rude! Lord Charlotte is a true hero!"

Zefa showed no anger at being suddenly scolded by the little boy.

Why?

The little boy's eyes flickered, and he gritted his teeth.

"We were once a non-member nation that suffered from pirate raids and was abandoned by the World Government, enduring unimaginable cruelty."

Zephyr remained silent. This was indeed the World Government's fault, and the Navy also bore an undeniable responsibility.

Have you ever experienced days when you had no food and had to eat tree bark?

Have you ever experienced the agony of dying in agony without any medication?

Have you ever experienced the constant fear and dread of being in the midst of war?

Have you ever truly felt the helplessness of having your family members slaughtered?

One soul-searching question after another left Zefa speechless, but he truly understood the last one—the powerlessness and grief that tore at his heart.

"But here we have received unimaginable good things: we have enough to eat, warm clothes, access to education, and medical treatment... We no longer experience war and can live peacefully and tranquilly..."

The purple-haired boy suddenly raised his voice and roared at Zefa.

"Only here can we live like human beings..."

The purple-haired boy's roar instantly struck Zephyr's heart.

The commotion attracted others, especially when they heard that Zefa had spoken rudely.

Everyone showed obvious disgust.

"It's those clueless outsiders again, making wild judgments about Lord Charlotte."

"Exactly, how could they possibly see Lord Charlotte's greatness? The World Government's smear campaign is utterly shameless."

"Hmph, we have no part in the world government's justice!"

"Is the navy any better?"

"..."

The fragmented words kept hitting Zephyr's heart, and even Ain and Binz's faces turned red.

Despite the anger of the people, Zephyr offered no resistance and instead silently got up and left.

"Charlotte, this is why you sent me here!"

At this moment, he decided to take a good look at this brand-new kingdom and get to know the legendary Heberfeller Pirates again.

(End of this chapter)