Comparing the two Luffies, this Luffy is so cool!

Usopp: "Why did Luffy over there suddenly change his mind??? I remember he just told Nojiko that he wanted to go to the 16th branch to exchange the bounty, didn't he?"

Roronoa Zoro: "No..., Luffy over there didn't change his mind. He was originally planning to deal with Colonel Mouse!"

Nami: "Yeah, the reason he said that to Nokiko was because he didn't want Nokiko to worry..."

Usopp: "Luffy over there also likes to lie~~~"

Nico Robin: "White lies are more heartwarming... Our Captain Luffy can learn from this~~~"

Monkey D. Luffy: "Om~~"

[When Luffy said the words about killing, the four people around him were all stunned!!!]

[Afterwards, Luffy recounted his guess and Nojiko's words to the four of them exactly as they said~~~]

Sanji held his cigarette and blew out a long smoke ring: "These guys are indeed hateful!!! But... Luffy, have you really decided to take action against the navy?"

Zoro stroked the hilt of his sword. "These marines are scum. I have no objection to killing them. But Luffy, you have to think carefully. After killing the marines, you will become a wanted criminal by the world government. Then you will have no choice but to become a pirate. As for your grandfather..."

Zoro was the first person to become Luffy's partner. The two of them trained together in the mountains and would chat during breaks, so he knew a lot about each other's past.

Usopp: "Also... once we become pirates, we won't be able to trade all our pirate goods for bounties~~~"

........ ... ...

"Well, I've considered everything you mentioned."

Luffy nodded, took a few steps to the middle of the deck, cleared some space, and then...

[I did some stretching exercises~~~~]

"Although the Navy has reached a point of no return, but... I've thought carefully. The reason the Mieda Islands have been ravaged by the Arlong Pirates for so many years is actually because of that scumbag, Colonel Mouse!!!"

"Although we have eliminated the Arlong Pirates and brought temporary peace to the Mida Islands, who can guarantee that other pirate groups won't come to wreak havoc here in the future?!"

"As long as Colonel Mouse and his minions are still here, today it's the Dragon Pirates, tomorrow it'll be the Tiger Pirates, the Leopard Pirates, the Dog Pirates..."

"As long as there's a pirate group willing to pay tribute to Colonel Rat, the nightmare of the civilians here won't end!!!"

[Luffy said these words while doing stretching exercises~~]

[It seems so casual, but everyone present knows that this decision is actually very difficult for Luffy! ! ! ]

[If Luffy attacks the navy, he won't be able to explain to Grandpa!!!]

Sanji pondered for a moment: "How about... we try reporting this to Colonel Mouse's superiors???"

【"No!!"】

Luffy finished stretching, turned around and looked at everyone, smiling, "What if Colonel Mouse's superior is his protector...? It's just a possibility, but it's also a gamble~~~"

"We can afford the gamble, but the civilians of the Medes cannot!"

"If we lose the bet, we won't be affected in the slightest, but the civilians of the Medae Islands will likely face even greater retaliation!"

"Since we're in charge of this matter, we'll see it through to the end! Otherwise, the subsequent backlash against these civilians will be caused by..."

Luffy spreads his legs, striking another funny pose, and points one hand toward the sky: "Haha!! I! Monkey D. Luffy! I'm going to take care of this mess today!!"

[But at this moment, Buggy grabbed Luffy's hand and pushed it back: "Luffy..., it's not time yet!"]

【Ai?】

Everyone looked at Buggy in confusion. What was going on?

Bucky walks over to the nearby barrel and sits sideways with one leg.

He looked at everyone and shrugged, "You're not pirates yet. There's no need to get yourself into the quagmire of piracy because of this."

"But I'm different!"

"I've been a pirate for twenty-five years, and I've long been wanted by the world's governments and navy..."

"Luffy, you've shown me the direction of training. This is very important to me!!"

"But I have nothing to repay you."

"Isn't it time to say goodbye? Well... it's time for me to repay you!"

"Luffy! I'll take the blame for killing a marine for you!!"

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Chapter 66: Straw Hat…Five-Man Bandit Group! (Subscribe!)

Buggy: "What? I'm actually willing to take the blame for the Straw Hat Kid!?"

Monkey D. Luffy: "Ahahahaha!!! Buggy, thank you~~~"

Shanks: "Haha, Buggy! Look, you and Luffy actually get along pretty well!"

Ben Beckman: "For Bucky here, this situation is indeed outrageous. But for the trash over there, it seems quite natural~~~"

Edward Newgate: "Gulalaala! The red-nosed kid isn't a bad guy, he just went astray~~~"

Gol D. Roger: "With Luffy leading the way, I feel Buggy has great potential! I hope Luffy over there won't let Buggy get off the ship!!! Ahhhh! Heaven and earth, I'm the most spiritual of gold, wood, water, and fire!"

Silver Baz Rayleigh: "..., Roger, you are..., it makes us, the Roger Pirates, lose face..."

Crocus: "Haha!! Rayleigh is right. If you do this, others will think we are following a fool captain."

Gol D. Roger: "Ahem... then be serious~~"

"Luffy! I'll take the blame for killing a marine for you!!"

[Bucky patted his chest, full of confidence!!!]

「Hmph! I, Buggy, am also a responsible person! ! ! 」

Luffy's eyes suddenly lit up at Buggy's towering figure: "No! You don't have to carry me anymore~~~"

【Nani? ? 】

Buggy was feeling quite moved when he suddenly lost his temper when he heard Luffy say that...

He immediately flew into a rage: "Luffy, what do you mean by this?! We're already parting ways, and you won't even give me a chance to repay you!!!"

"Even if I, Buggy, am not your partner, we've been together for so long, haven't we? Don't you even have this little bit of trust?!"

[“No, no, no~~~”]

Luffy's head was shaking like a rattle. I don't know what was going on in his head, but he was laughing so frivolously~~~~]

[“No need to say more, I suddenly thought of a perfect solution! Hehe!!”]

Luffy waved his hand and pointed to the right front. "Over there, there's an uninhabited harbor. Let's pull the boat over there!!"

[The town where the 16th Marine Branch is located is called Miro Town.]

[One hour later...]

[Five figures emerged from the forest at the edge of Miro Town...]

WTF! !——

When the audience saw these five figures, they all laughed to the ground~~~

Borsalino: "Pfft...!!! Hey, hey, hey, are these guys thieves???"

Gion: "This..., although they are going to deal with the navy, I still have to say..., Red Luffy is really smart!!!"

Caribou: "In terms of temperament, they are more suitable to be kidnappers than me!"

Charlotte Lingling: "Hahahaha!!! Are these guys trying to make me die of laughter? What kind of a look is this..."

Nami: "Why do I feel like... the Straw Hat Pirates over there have all gone astray..."

Franky: "Hahaha!!! I have to admit, this method is very good!!!"

Usopp: "What a savage squad!!!"

Nico Robin: "Luckily I haven't joined yet, otherwise it would be so embarrassing~~~"

Shanks: "Hahahaha!!! Luffy over there is such a talent!!!"

"Hahahaha!!! Usopp, your nose is showing!!!"

"Asshole!! This is all your bad idea!!! But isn't that straw hat of yours too conspicuous?!"

"Green algae head, you can't bring those three knives!"

"You're still talking about me? What the hell are you smoking?"

"Hey, hey, hey, Buggy, can you be serious? If you fly, won't others recognize you?!"

【...】

[At this time, Luffy and the other five all had black cloth bags on their heads and straw raincoats made of leaves on their bodies, covering them from the neck up~~~]

[A whole gang of five thugs! ! ]

The five people checked each other's positions and made secondary adjustments to any features that might reveal their identities.

Luffy's hat was taken, Zoro's sword was tied to his leg, Sanji's cigarettes were replenished, and Buggy simply tied himself up with two ropes to prevent himself from flying accidentally...

Usopp's nose was the most troublesome, but Luffy still found a way. He made a cover for Usopp's head with branches, and then put a black cloth bag on it...

Although this makes Usopp's head look bigger, it doesn't reveal his signature features.

【"Perfect!!"】

After completing the inspection, Luffy unabashedly gave himself a thumbs-up!!!

"Oh, I almost forgot! Once we enter the city, you're not allowed to use your usual fighting techniques."

Luffy suddenly thought of something, then stretched out his arms, grabbed a nearby tree, and pulled it out, snapping it into five pieces...

"Well, once we enter the city, this is our only weapon. No one can use any other means of attack."

【Luffy distributed the sticks to the five people and reminded them.】

Usopp's eyes lit up: "Right, right, right! Luffy was right! Let's all attack with sticks, that way it will be even harder for others to know who we are!"

The group did not rush into the city, but waited outside until dark before quietly sneaking in.

[“A dark and windy night… Mmm, nice weather!”]

Luffy looked up at the dark, moonless night and waved his hand, "Get to work!"

“Who is it?!”

【"ah!"】

[In the pitch-black night, there was a series of bang-bang-bang noises~~~~]

[When the entire naval base quieted down, Luffy and the other four were already sitting in the interrogation room.]

"You...you are so audacious!!! I am Colonel Mouse, the commander of the 16th Marine Branch. Are you declaring war on the World Government?!"

[The Mouse Colonel, pinned to the ground, looked at the surrounding "thugs" in horror and shouted nervously.]

【Bang! 】

Usopp swung the stick and hit the mouse on the head, giving it a big bump. "Behave yourself! Just answer whatever our boss asks you!!"

Luffy sat behind the interrogation table, feeling like a pile of fallen leaves. Although it was a bit uncomfortable, he had to endure it...

"We are the Five Great Kings of the Wood Stick Bandits. Listen, you stinky rat! We've thoroughly investigated your crimes with the Dragon Pirates. Now, tell us how many of your marines are in cahoots with you!"

【Luffy asked calmly.】

When Colonel Mouse heard this, he immediately found it hilarious~~~

A bunch of bandits actually came to do the job of the Navy's Chief Inspector?! Stop kidding!!!!

Suddenly, the Mouse Colonel chuckled, "Squeak, squeak, squeak~~~~ Let's get straight to the point! I'll pay you, isn't that enough? Just tell me how much you want, but don't overdo it, or I'd rather die."

"Alright! Beat him to death!"

[Hearing this, Luffy waved his hand casually.]

[Bang bang bang bang bang!!!]

[Three or four wooden sticks crackled and then they struck down~~~]