One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates.

Chapter 43 Waiting for the Merry (Please continue reading!)

"The Pokémon's energy during the slash seems to be even stronger than before!"

Seeing Zoro use Pokémon energy to perform sword techniques that he couldn't normally accomplish at this stage, the smile on his crimson face grew even wider!

From a purely swordsmanship perspective, Zoro has not yet reached the level of cutting through iron, let alone the fact that only a master swordsman can use the "Flying Slash".

However, under the power of Pokémon, Zoro actually bypassed the level of swordsmanship that required cutting through iron and used a sword move with such power.

While the unique nature of Pokémon energy plays a significant role, Zoro's own will and talent are even more crucial factors!

Regardless, in the eyes of other swordsmen, Zoro is already a true master swordsman!

Luffy's Armament Haki, Zoro's swordsmanship...

These two guys really know how to create surprises.

Chi Hong smiled with satisfaction, and then he lightly leaped from the second floor into the courtyard.

Because Zoro's sword technique was too violent, the ground in Kaya's courtyard was as if it had been swept by a storm, with the earth churning and surging.

Even so, despite being baptized by the Tornado Sword Technique, Kro was still barely clinging to life.

"My...my plan...is...absolutely...infallible..."

He stared intently at Crimson with bloodshot eyes, as if trying to etch him into his memory forever.

"What a tenacious life force!"

Seeing that even with his tendons severed, Kro still had a murderous rage in his eyes, Crimson couldn't help but sigh.

Although this guy isn't a good person, he's still considered a talent in the East China Sea.

"What a pity."

Red bent down, picked up a broken piece of the cat paw blade from the ground, and then swung it forcefully!

Pfft!!!

The sharp blade instantly pierced through Kro's forehead, penetrated his brain, and plunged into the earth.

And this great pirate from the East China Sea, who had endured for three long years in order to successfully retire, could finally rest in peace at this moment.

Everything has settled down.

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evening.

Under the reassurance and guidance of the housekeeper, Meili, the staff in the villa gradually returned to their respective posts.

Although the villa underwent a major upheaval, the people involved didn't encounter any real danger, and besides, these kinds of things are probably not uncommon in the world of One Piece...

So everything inside the villa continued as usual.

Inside the villa's reception room.

Accompanied by Mei Li, Miss Kaya, the owner of the villa, stood up and bowed deeply to the Straw Hat crew opposite her.

"Thank you so much for everyone's help!"

"If it weren't for you guys, I really don't know what the consequences would have been."

"I am already aware of your requests."

"I just asked Mr. Meryl, and there is indeed a newly built light sailboat in our family's shipyard."

"And the designer of this sailboat happens to be Butler Meryl herself."

"However, that ship may need a few more days of testing before it can be launched. Could you please be patient and wait a few more days?"

Kaya asked the Straw Hat crew gently.

After learning from Usopp that the Straw Hat crew had come specifically to help them deal with the pirates, Kaya was genuinely grateful to them.

So when she learned that Crimson wanted them to provide a ship, the wealthy young lady agreed without hesitation.

What Kaya was curious about was...

Crimson seemed to know more about the ship than even Merry, its designer.

However, Kaya quickly forgot about these minor matters.

After today's events, she has survived a close call, and it's unknown what her future plans will be.

That should be the thing she's really thinking about.

On the other side of the conference table.

Upon hearing Kaya's question, Luffy immediately burst into laughter:

"No problem! Of course, no problem!"

"It's only a few days!"

Luffy was filled with excitement and anticipation, knowing he would soon have his own pirate ship.

More importantly, Red had praised the ship they were about to own to them more than once, saying it would be the best pirate ship in the world!

Hearing Luffy's quick agreement, Merry, standing behind Kaya, breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.

He quickly stepped forward and addressed the crowd in a gentlemanly manner:

"Thank you all very much for your understanding."

"Then please stay at the manor for the next few days while we wait."

"I will arrange everything for you."

"And another thing is..."

Mei paused for a moment, then continued:

"I just asked the Navy, and it seems they don't intend to pay the bounties for pirates whose bounties have been revoked."

"Therefore, Kro's body is no longer of any value."

"Huh? What happened?!"

Nami, who was eagerly awaiting this, was immediately disappointed.

1600 million Berries, that's no small sum.

She thought she was going to make a fortune!

Just then, anticipating the Straw Hat crew's disappointment, Merry quickly added:

"But it's alright, beautiful lady."

"In order to repay your kindness, the Kaya family is willing to offer 2000 million Berries as a reward for resolving the pirate crisis."

"Huh!? Really!?"

Upon hearing that there would still be money to be made, Nami's eyes immediately lit up with a dazzling golden light.

Unfortunately……

Nami is destined not to get this money.

"Wait a moment, Butler Mary."

Crimson suddenly interrupted, then smiled slightly and said:

"Miss Kaya, we appreciate your gratitude."

"As for the compensation, I think we should forget about it."

"That ship is the best gift we could ever receive."

"Besides, we didn't come here for any so-called reward."

"Don't you think so, Usopp?"

Red suddenly turned his gaze to Usopp, who was sitting right next to them but felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, like he had a thorn in his side, like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat.

"ah?!"

Usopp was completely taken aback when Red suddenly steered the conversation toward him, and he immediately tensed up.

To be honest, he had only agreed to anything in a moment of impulse to save Kaya.

But after witnessing the battle between Zoro and Kuro, he returned to that fundamental question once again...

What are my strengths that make me worth this group of people's attention?

Usopp has been thinking about this problem ever since Kuro was defeated.

But even now, I still haven't figured it out.

Meanwhile, Luffy, standing to the side, loudly echoed Red's words:

"That's exactly what I mean! Helping your partners doesn't require any reward!"

"partner?"

Kaya and Merry immediately turned their curious gazes toward Usopp.

They were unaware that Usopp had joined the Straw Hat crew.

"Haha..."

Sensing their confusion, Usopp shyly scratched the back of his head and said:

"It happened this afternoon. I've already accepted their invitation and become a member of the Straw Hat Pirates."

"What!?"

A look of surprise immediately appeared on Kaya's delicate face:

"Mr. Usopp, are you saying... you're going to set sail and become a pirate?"

"Yes," Usopp rubbed his nose with his finger, "I'll be setting sail with Luffy and the others soon."

"Kaya, you'll definitely hear many of my heroic deeds on the high seas!"

“…………”

Kaya suddenly lowered her head and fell silent.

Just as Usopp was wondering what was going on, she looked up again and nodded vigorously:

"Yes! I believe you can do it, Usopp!"

As she said those words, a glistening tear flickered in Kaya's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

Usopp is an extremely important person in her life!

Whether it's sneaking into the manor on ordinary days to tell me all sorts of magical adventure stories, or suddenly appearing beside me today when I'm at my most helpless and vulnerable...

Usopp's image is deeply etched in Kaya's heart.

Kaya didn't want Usopp to leave Syrup Village or her at all.

But the thought of going to sea was Usopp's lifelong dream, and she suppressed the thought in her heart.

She didn't want to be an obstacle to Usopp's pursuit of his dreams.

In fact, even on the original timeline...

If Usopp hadn't chosen to go to sea, he might have become the richest man in Syrup Village long ago, and could have lived a shameless life with Kaya every day.

can only say……

Usopp, you deserve to die!!!

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Silent all night.

After having dinner at Kaya's house, the Straw Hat crew returned to the room that Merry had arranged for them.

Soon after, a flash of white light appeared before Red's eyes, and he had arrived at the Pokémon Center in Cerulean City, the world of Pokémon.

Beside him was a cute orange-haired girl...

(End of this chapter)