Pirates: My crew is the heroine of the 3D zone

In the castle garden, Uta and Chen Yong'an sat on a bench, while Shanks sat alone on another bench a few meters away from them.

Just like the wide gap that formed between Uta and Shanks during the time they were apart.

"I'm sorry," Shanks said, "I neglected your feelings, which led me to do those irreversible things back then."

"With so many choices, why choose the worst one and leave me here alone?"

“This matter is really…” Shanks scratched his head, “really complicated.”

No matter how glorious and powerful Shanks is on the high seas, in front of his daughter, he is still just a father.

Home is not a place where fists can solve problems.

“I don’t know what happened back then, but if you have a grievance, just say it directly,” Chen Yong’an held Uta’s small hand tightly. “Don’t be a riddle-maker. You can’t fully consider all other people’s feelings. Doing so will only make the gap wider and wider… Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon.”

“That’s right,” Shanks breathed a sigh of relief, having made up his mind.

Then he recounted the events of that year in detail.

When Uta was still young, she became an apprentice in Eregia. Because of her musical talent and her fruit ability, she attracted the attention of the song sheet, which was sealed deep underground in the castle and could summon the song demon.

Then, drawn in by the sheet music, Uta couldn't help but sing the song on it.

Then the demon of song, Totemjika, which embodied the musicians' despair, appeared. It destroyed the entire city of Eregia, making this world-renowned holy land of all musicians vanish in an instant.

No one could defeat Totemjika; even the Red-Haired Pirates at the time, despite their combined efforts, could not defeat him.

It wasn't until Uta was exhausted and fell unconscious that [Totemjika] dissipated.

In order to conceal the truth and prevent the young Uta from bearing the guilt of destroying a country alone, Shanks chose to take all the blame upon himself, severing ties with Uta and leaving her in Eregia to be cared for by Gordon, so that she could become an outstanding singer.

“I already knew,” Uta said, her head bowed, large tears falling onto her trousers. “Not long ago, I found a video Den Den Mushi that recorded the night Eregia was destroyed, and I know who was the culprit behind Eregia’s destruction.”

"I see..." Shanks' expression was complicated. He hadn't expected that Uta had known the truth that had been hidden for so long.

“But aren’t we family!” Uta cried out, her voice trembling with emotion. “Do you think I’d be happy just because you left me in Eregia with a father who destroyed this country?!”

"I'm sorry, at the time I just wanted to prevent your talent from being buried and you from being vilified..."

"Are these things more important than being with family?"

Uta broke free from Chen Yong'an's hand, rushed to Shanks, clenched his fist tightly, and punched Shanks hard in the face.

"You bastard!"

Shanks offered no resistance or defense, allowing Uta's fist to land on his face.

Punch after punch, like a sandbag, letting Uta vent her anger.

"That's enough, that's enough."

After punching Wuta about ten times, Chen Yong'an quickly pulled Wuta away, hugged her tightly in his arms, and let her cry loudly.

Shanks sighed, got up, and silently left.

Although I didn't expect to gain Uta's forgiveness, it was still much more comforting to finally say what I had kept in my heart for so many years.

Moreover, Uta now has a real, trustworthy family, unlike him.

It is not based on blood ties or the debt of gratitude for raising someone, but rather on the feelings between a man and a woman.

"sorry!"

A tearful apology made Shanks pause, then he smiled, waved, and returned to the banquet hall.

Uta, however, followed Chen Yong'an back to the Lexington, heading in the opposite direction from Shanks.

Chapter 651: Setting sail for Wano Country!

Chen Yong'an used the mastery points he gained from allying with the Red-Haired Pirates on the way back to the Lexington, applying them to Advanced Conqueror's Haki.

I successfully leveled up from level four to the maximum level five.

After maxing out Advanced Observation Haki, Advanced Armament Haki, and Advanced Conqueror's Haki, the options for allocating points changed again.

It has been changed to two items: physical skills and domineering aura.

It's quite simple and clear: the former makes physical skills stronger, while the latter makes the three types of Haki stronger.

This time, there is no upper limit to the number of points you can add!

At the same time, as Chen Yong'an maxed out his Advanced Conqueror's Haki, he also gained a hidden skill.

—The ability to store one's Conqueror's Haki within an object, which can then be released by the user when needed.

This is good news, meaning that as long as Chen Yong'an is diligent enough, he can store his Conqueror's Haki in his comrades' weapons, unleashing even greater combat power when facing enemies later. (The last part, "You Lin Mei Yong Lin want to empty your [blank]?", seems unrelated and likely a separate comment.)

2b. Eve's sword, Tifa's gauntlets, Ada Wong and Laura's guns and ammunition—these weapons commonly used by these girls are excellent containers for storing Conqueror's Haki!

This excited Chen Yong'an even more than when he formed an alliance with the Red-Haired Pirates during the day.

Back on the ship, after dinner, and telling the girls on board about the successful alliance with the Red-Haired Pirates, Chen Yong'an immediately picked up the two-handed greatsword "White Promise," which had been dyed black by 2B's Armament Haki, and gave it a try.

Having successfully formed an alliance with the Red-Haired Pirates, Chen Yong'an had no reason to linger in Eregia any longer.

It's time to head to Wano Country and find the next Yonko, Kaido, known as the "Strongest Creature" and the "Beast."

However, Uta's destination became a problem when they headed to Wano Country.

Eregia Uta could no longer stay there. Because of that song and the power of the Song-Song Fruit, Uta had become the World Government's top wanted criminal, with an initial bounty of 1.6 billion Berries!

Even if Chen Yong'an believed that Akainu and Tsuru would not come to capture Uta, what about the other Marines?

After all, the navy isn't entirely united.

In particular, the newly appointed admiral [Green Bull] Aramaki, who filled the vacancy of the three admirals, is the most loyal watchdog of the Celestial Dragons!

Not to mention the World Government's agents are also watching with predatory eyes.

It would be too dangerous to let Uta stay in Eregia and continue to be a songstress spreading her voice throughout the world.

"Come away from Eregia with me."

The morning after successfully forming an alliance with the Red-Haired Pirates, Chen Yong'an extended an invitation to Uta.

"Are you really going to abandon me?" Uta crossed her arms angrily. "I never expected you to be this kind of person!"

"Well... after all, we're going there for work, which is dangerous. If you weren't wanted, I would probably have you stay in Eregia and wait for me to come back."

"Fine!" Uta angrily pinched Chen Yong'an's cheek. "No wonder you can chat with Shanks so easily. It turns out you and he are both such heartless people!"

"I just wanted you to wait for me for a while, not to abandon you... Fine, come with us and leave Eregia, there are still spare beds on the ship anyway."

"Hmph, that's more like it," Uta said with a bright smile, then ran off to share the good news with her sisters.

After all, they had promised to be in a band for life, so how could they disband so soon?

After inviting Uta aboard, Chen Yong'an went to say a final goodbye to Shanks while the others were making their final preparations for departure.

Knowing that Chen Yong'an was going to Wano Country to find Kaido Shanks, he simply nodded and said, "Kaido is not an easy person to talk to. You ruined his business and killed Charlotte Linlin. It is inevitable that a war will break out with him. This trip is full of dangers, so please be careful."

"That's it?" Chen Yong'an retorted. "You don't even want to lend me a hand? It wouldn't matter if Uta came along?"

“I believe in your strength,” Shanks stared at Chen Yong’an. “If you can’t even defeat Kaido, how can you overthrow this corrupt world?”

"Alright, wait for my good news. I'm off," Chen Yong'an waved and left the castle without looking back.

After Chen Yong'an walked away, Beckman, who had been leaning against the wall and listening to everything, asked, "Aren't you really going to help? Even if it's just for Uta's sake?"

“We’ll see,” Shanks said, leaning back on the sofa and looking at the still brightly colored ceiling above him. “If it’s on my way.”

Beckman grimaced, never expecting Shanks to be so dishonest.

As expected, no father could easily accept the fact that his daughter had been taken away by another man.

Another half hour passed, and the Lexington sprouted seagull wings and flew away from the dock in Eregia.

Shanks stood by the window watching the Lexington disappear into the horizon before waving in the direction it had vanished.

On the deck of the Lexington, the girls of the "Bitter Come Bitter" band were performing energetically. The band's performance, led by the world's number one diva, made the voyage less boring.

As expected, live performances are definitely better than albums.

While casually watching the girls perform, Chen Yong'an suddenly remembered that he still had one chance to win a prize. After thinking about it, he decided to use it.

The alliance with the Red-Haired Pirates has come to an end, and it's time to find something else interesting to do.

Whether it's drawing a new role or going to a new world, Chen Yong'an can accept it.

So Chen Yong'an silently said in his mind, "System, use lottery draw chances to draw a prize."

"Received, extracting... Congratulations, host, you have unlocked access to the 'Dead or Alive' world."

To die or to live?

This is great!

Dead or Alive is a fairly hardcore fighting game, but it broke into the mainstream more because of its beautiful and charming female characters than its fighting style.

Cute and mischievous Mary Rose with a devilish personality, a mature and sexy female tengu, a strong-willed female ninja Kasumi, a proud and arrogant Honoka, and so on.

Each of them enjoys considerable fame in the 3D section and is a highly desirable entity.

Even though Chen Yong'an now has the cutest Mary Rose as his personal maid, who can resist meeting more beautiful girls?

Suppressing his restless heart, Chen Yong'an silently recited in his mind, "System, proceed to the world of death or life."

"Understood. Currently, the characters who can accompany us are Mai Shiranui and Mari Rose. Which character would you like to choose to go with us?"

Mai Shiranui has also appeared as a crossover character in the Dead or Alive series, making her a character who appears in many games.

Mai Shiranui had already accompanied me once when I went to the Street Fighter world, but now that Dead or Alive is Marie Rose's domain, it's not appropriate to choose Mai Shiranui as my companion again.

The water must be kept level.

Therefore, Chen Yong'an's answer was obvious: "I will choose Mary Rose as my companion."

"Okay, have a pleasant trip."

Then, just a moment ago, Mary Rose was playing the guitar and performing energetically when she felt a moment of disorientation. When she came to her senses, she found herself on an unfamiliar and modern street.

Chapter 652: Dead or Alive, Marie Rose's Home Ground!

After a brief moment of surprise, Mary Rose saw Chen Yong'an standing across the street.

Having witnessed the fates of 2B, Mai Shiranui, and Mona, Marie Rose immediately understood what had happened.

He waved happily to Chen Yong'an and then rushed towards him.

Then came the screeching sound of a car screeching to a halt, and Mary Rose leaped into the air with a feat impossible for an ordinary person, dodging the oncoming car.

"Walking without watching where you're going? Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

The driver, still shaken, shouted angrily, but all he got in response was Mary Rose's playful grimaces.

Chen Yong'an tapped Mary Rose on the head and scolded, "Apologize to her."

Mary Rose winced in pain, clutching her head, and reluctantly uttered a weak "I'm sorry."

The other party didn't make things too difficult, muttered a couple of words, and then drove away.

—The aura emanating from Chen Yong'an made him sense danger; this was not someone to be trifled with.

After the little incident caused by Mary Rose crossing the road ended, Mary Rose excitedly grabbed Chen Yong'an's arm and said, "Is this back in Mary's world?"

"I guess so?" Chen Yong'an looked at the tall buildings around him and the pedestrians with normal builds, appearances, black hair and black eyes. Although he didn't know where he was, he knew it was at least an Asian country.

Hmm... Judging from the katakana on the shop signs, the aloofness of the pedestrians, and their average height of less than 1.6 meters, the probability of this being in Japan is extremely high.

“Then Mary will go and ask.”

Mary Rose ran up to a housewife who had just come out of the supermarket and asked, "Do you know where the [doatec] branch is?"

The housewife was startled by Mary Rose, and wanting to avoid further entanglement, she roughly pointed in a direction.

Then they left in a hurry.

"We really have returned to Mary's world!"

Mary Rose was thrilled, then pulled Chen Yong'an's arm around her again. "Come on, let Mary properly entertain our master!"

"Going to that [doatec] branch?"

"Yes, [doatec] is a huge conglomerate with branches all over the world, and Mary's former master, Lady Helena, is the commander of [doatec]. Let's go to a [doatec] branch and contact Lady Helena; she will definitely help us!"

“That’s true. After all, we’re penniless right now, and I’m an unregistered person, so there’s nothing I can do… It looks like we’ll have to trouble you this time, Mary.”

"It's Mary's honor to be able to help her master~"