One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

With a deft twist of his wrist, he peeled off the last bit of the apple peel, and a whole, slender, even, and intact apple peel quietly slid to the ground like a work of art.

In his hand was a smooth, perfect, peeled apple that looked as if it had been carefully polished.

"Yes, perfect, this is art!"

He admired his work with satisfaction, then naturally reached out and placed the peeled apple into Luo's still somewhat dazed hand.

"This is a reward for you. I'm telling you, I've never peeled fruit for a stranger before."

Kane clapped his hands, as if he had done something extraordinary: "You little rascal, just keep it to yourself."

Luo looked down at the cool, smooth apple in his hand, then looked up at Kane, his face twitching involuntarily.

what is this?

Slap me and then give me an apple?

Are all these big shots at the top so... casual in their actions?

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the chaotic thoughts churning in his mind.

Luo raised his head, his gaze meeting Kane's without flinching: "Just say it, Kane. You're here for the 'Op-Op Fruit,' aren't you?"

It's not that he's being self-deprecating, but given the current size and reputation of the Heart Pirates, the only thing that could attract someone of this caliber is probably the Op-Op Fruit within him.

Kane nodded readily, without denying it: "That's right."

"So, what's your answer?"

Luo's heart sank. He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force.

After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly in an almost resolute tone: "Fine... I can go with you and serve you. But you must spare my companions!"

"I can assure you, they will never leak any information about you! But if you don't agree to this condition..."

Luo's voice carried a hint of ruthlessness: "Even if I die, I will not perform the immortality surgery for you!"

This was his only bargaining chip; he had to fight for his companions' chance to survive.

However, the anticipated negotiations and coercion did not materialize.

Kane, on the contrary, seemed to have heard something strange, his brows furrowing slightly, a look of doubt on his face.

"Ok?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"When did I ever say I wanted you to perform that 'immortality surgery' on me?"

He looked Law up and down and questioned, "Moreover, given that you haven't even awakened your Devil Fruit power yet, do you really have the ability to perform the legendary ultimate medical technique, 'Immortality Surgery'?"

Kid, do I look that easy to fool?

Eh?

Luo was stunned.

"I'd like to invite you to join the Beasts Pirates. If your crew members are willing, they can join as well."

Seeing his bewildered expression, Kane explained calmly, "As a greeting gift, or rather, to express my sincerity... I can help you take care of a small problem."

Luo asked, "What kind of gift?"

"Doflamingo, or rather, the entire Don Quixote family."

Kane said calmly, "As far as I know, they have quite a grudge against you."

His gaze was piercing as he meticulously exposed the deepest and most painful wound in Doflamingo's heart: "Your benefactor, Don Quixote Rosinante. On Swallow Island, he was first severely wounded by Vergo, and later shot dead by Doflamingo himself."

"I told you so, didn't I?"

"How...how did you know about this!"

Luo's voice suddenly rose, filled with barely concealed panic.

This matter is the deepest secret and pain buried in his heart, and it is the nightmare that haunts him in the dead of night!

But soon, his remaining rationality allowed Law to calm down quickly. He questioned, "Doflamingo is an important partner of the Beasts Pirates, isn't he? For my sake, you're willing to take action against him? To destroy this important chain of interests?"

Doflamingo working for the Beasts Pirates is a semi-open secret in the underworld.

Naturally, this couldn't be hidden from Law, who wanted to kill Doflamingo.

Faced with Luo's sharp questioning, Kane simply smiled dismissively: "You seem to underestimate your own worth."

Putting everything else aside, as long as Law can find the Whitebeard Pirates and help Whitebeard cure his illness, even if it's just to extend Whitebeard's life by a few years.

Those squad leaders would definitely be willing to help him wipe out the Don Quixote family.

Anyway, Doflamingo isn't a good person.

They fought without any psychological burden.

Law gritted his teeth, staring intently at Kane, his voice trembling slightly: "If you can truly help me avenge myself! I, Trafalgar Law, am willing to serve you from this day forward, with no second thoughts, and never betray you!"

It was Rosanne who gave him a second life and a reason to live!

As long as it can avenge Mr. Cora, what's wrong with making a deal with the devil, or sacrificing one's soul and future!

Law knew very well that even with his current rate of development, he might not be able to shake Doflamingo and his massive family even in ten years.

As you improve, why would the other party stop?

Things went surprisingly smoothly.

Kane smiled slightly and extended his right hand toward Law.

"So, deal?"

"make a deal!"

Luo grasped it solemnly, as if he were grasping hope.

When Law informed Bepo and the other three who had been awakened of this decision, they all froze on the spot.

How did these few lowly pirates from the North Blue rise to become members of the Four Emperors' crew?

Bepo and the others quickly pulled Law aside, lowered their voices, and anxiously asked, "Law! What happened? Did they force you? Don't worry about us! We'll escape as soon as we get a chance!"

That's the Emperor Pirates! Do you think those few small bodies can withstand the storms of the New World?

They haven't even figured out how to get along in Beihai yet.

Luo shook his head, his eyes showing no sign of reluctance, only a clear and firm determination.

"Don't worry, I joined voluntarily. The New World is fraught with danger, far more perilous than the North Sea. If you are unwilling to take this risk with me, you can leave now, and I will not blame you."

He looked at each of his companions very carefully, not wanting them to be drawn into unknown and enormous risks because of him.

Despite Law's advice to quit, Bepo and the others remained unusually calm.

"Hey, Law, you think you can ditch us and run off to the New World to enjoy yourself? No way!"

“Foolish captain, from the day you rescued me and Pekin, we swore that we would never leave you in this lifetime.”

"Yes."

"Luo, I'm not leaving either. You promised me you'd take me back to our hometown, Zou! You can't just abandon me halfway there!"

Each of the four individuals, in their own way, firmly and without hesitation rejected the option of "leaving".

"you……"

Looking at his companions who were determined to live and die with him and face unknown dangers together, Luo felt a surge of heat in his eyes, and his vision blurred involuntarily.

He abruptly lowered his head, not wanting his companions to see his loss of composure, and could only grit his teeth and mutter a curse in a heavily nasal voice.

"A bunch of idiots!"

Violet, who was watching from a distance, turned her head slightly and whispered to Kane beside her, "Their relationship is really good."

Kane nodded.

That's how the ocean is; even the fiercest pirates have their own bonds in their hearts.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind."

Kane clapped his hands, breaking the tension, "Then let's get going, time waits for no one."

"Alright, Kane is in charge."

Luo quickly composed himself, nodded, and turned to instruct Bai Yan, the helmsman of the Polar Diving vessel, to steer the ship.

"No need."

Kane interrupted, "Your submarines are too slow."

Are there any ships in Beihai that are faster than us?

Pekin was very puzzled.

He's not bragging, but don't underestimate the Heart Pirates; the Polar Submarine is incredibly technologically advanced.

So far, he has not seen a ship that is faster than it.

Even naval warships.

“Just you wait and see,” Violet said, hands on her hips, a proud and self-satisfied look on her face.

Filled with doubt, the group followed Kane out of the submarine.

Then, they witnessed a scene they would never forget.

"Dragon, dragon, dragon!!!"

Bepo's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

“We saw it.”

Pekin, Xia Qi, and Bai Yan weren't much calmer than Bepo.

They all stood with their mouths agape and heads tilted back, like three frozen statues.

Even Luo, who is usually sullen and calm, had his pupils dilated and was dumbfounded.

Seeing Kane transformed into a dragon, his confidence in fulfilling their promise surged.

"Hold on tight."