The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

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With so many clues, if Luffy still can't figure it out, then he's not just an idiot, he's a complete fool!!

"No wonder you haven't come looking for us for so long, so you've lost your memory, Sabo!"

"Sabo, Sabo!!"

Luffy was there, tears streaming down his face, while the people around him were both happy for him and somewhat speechless.

"Stop howling! Are you trying to summon the soul of a dead person?!"

Luffy immediately sniffed.

"It's really strange, though, that you actually have an older brother..."

Zoro looked at Luffy with some surprise, "Your grandfather was a Marine, your father was the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and you yourself are a pirate."

"It turns out that one of the two brothers he recognized was a famous pirate from the world's largest pirate crew, and the other was actually the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army."

"You three brothers are truly quite remarkable!!"

"Yeah, especially Luffy's background?"

Usopp nodded seriously beside him, then teased:

"Perhaps when facing enemies, Luffy should just tell them who his grandfather and father are, and maybe they will run away at the first sign of trouble."

Of course, this was just a joke. Luffy isn't the kind of guy who relies on his background or family history to act recklessly.

Moreover, most of the pirates who rise to power on this sea are from humble backgrounds and only believe in the power they wield.

In their eyes, they do not recognize those so-called identities.

"If we're talking about lineage, Sabo is a nobleman, while Ace's father was the Pirate King Roger."

"It's One Piece..."

Everyone subconsciously echoed in agreement, and then...?

"Huh? What did you say?! One Piece?!!!!"

Another shout of disbelief echoed throughout the area.

Even Kuma couldn't help but cast a surprised glance at Luffy.

Luffy, however, just tilted his head and asked, "What's wrong? Is there anything strange about this?"

What's so strange about that... this is absolutely shocking!!

"No wonder the Navy was so determined to execute Ace, even at the cost of going to war with the Whitebeard Pirates, and the World Government didn't stop them much..."

Robin and Nami instantly understood what the Navy was thinking.

"It seems they also know that Ace is the son of the Pirate King Roger."

"The bloodline of the Pirate King from back then has actually survived in the world, so the Navy must eliminate this potential threat~~~ The group of people also realized why the Navy was putting in so much effort."

"It seems this will truly be an unprecedented, world-shaking war!!"

Everyone felt the pressure, and their hearts grew heavy.

but?

They won't be deterred; on the contrary, they'll throw themselves into it without hesitation!

"Let's hurry and set off for the Sabaody Archipelago!!"

Luffy was already getting impatient; he desperately wanted to get there immediately.

"Actually, it doesn't have to be that complicated to get to the Sabaody Archipelago."

Link calmed the restless Luffy down, "There's an even faster, more time-saving method."

He smiled and looked at the big bear standing there.

Everyone: "???"

Big Bear: "--"

After confirming the next action objectives,

The group immediately returned to the dock and boarded the ship.

Then he looked at the big bear standing at the dock.

"Is it really okay?!"

Usopp and Chopper both swallowed hard.

"They want the bear to blast us, boat and all, flying out of the boat?!"

Although they were already shocked when they heard the news, they were still somewhat nervous when they actually faced it.

Let the bear launch their ship and send them flying all the way to the Sabaody Archipelago.

To be honest, this idea is really good; it can minimize their sailing time.

but……

"I have a feeling something's off!!"

Nami, also one of the three timid individuals, nervously clung to the mast.

"But then again..."

She glanced at Brooke, who was also feigning fear and nervousness, clinging to the table:

"Why did you come aboard with us?!"

"Yohohohoho! It was Mr. Luffy and Mr. Link who invited me to come aboard their ship!!"

Brook 266 has joined the team! A modified item that retains consciousness?! May your journey be smooth sailing?

At this critical moment, Brooke did not forget to remove his hat as a gentlemanly gesture.

"You guys helped me get my shadow back, I really don't know how to thank you enough!!"

"I said I would do my part, however small, and I certainly will!"

"Furthermore, I think Mr. Luffy is right. If we're going to meet Laboon, instead of returning in such a sorry state, it would be better for him to complete the feat of a full-scale voyage as a man. That way, he'll have more confidence when he meets Laboon!"

"So, let me, as a musician, play some soothing, relaxing, and stress-relieving music for you all on this ship! Yohohohoho!!"

“You’re absolutely right, Brook!!”

Brook laughed lightly, and Luffy echoed his agreement from the side.

He wanted to be a great musician, but he had been thinking about it for a long time.

"If there were a quick way to get to the Sabaody Archipelago, that would be wonderful!!"

Turning around, Luffy waved happily to Kuma, "Thank you, Kuma!!"

"It's just a little effort."

Kuma responded gently while taking off his gloves, "I will also tell Sabo about Ace's matter, and I have also noted down your Den Den Mushi number."

"At that time, Saab may contact you on his own initiative."

"The World Government and Navy are taking this incident very seriously. In order to reduce unnecessary risks to both of us, we should not have much contact going forward."

"We understand!!"

Luffy held down his straw hat, and the others around him also looked at Kuma with kind and grateful eyes.

This Revolutionary Army spy from the Seven Warlords of the Sea has provided them with tremendous help; he's been incredibly kind to them!

Have a safe trip!

Big Bear nodded gently, a subtle, tender smile curving his lips.

啪?

A gentle tap landed on the hull of the Merry.

In an instant, a cloud of air, seemingly wrapped in a bear's paw, carried the Going Merry into the distance and shot into the sky!

"Goodbye, my friends..."

As Xiong Yao gazed at the Going Merry, now reduced to a tiny speck in the distance, he couldn't help but whisper to himself.

Although his time with the Straw Hat Pirates was very short, it has to be said that he really liked the atmosphere with Luffy and the others.

He felt really comfortable spending time with the Straw Hat Pirates.

After putting his gloves back on, Big Bear looked again at the thing Link had given him, which was tucked inside his sleeve, on their way to the Going Merry.

"I heard you're going to undergo modifications by the scientist Vegapunk, right?"

"how do you know?"

"Judging from your mechanical body and the equipment that can emit laser light, I can guess pretty much what's going on."

"Is this so..."

“You show signs of modification from head to toe. It must have been a complete transformation, right? With this kind of modification, it’s easy to lose your own consciousness and become nothing more than a tool or weapon that only knows how to fight.”

"So you've made up your mind, right? But keep this. If you really have to undergo that level of modification, having this might allow you to successfully preserve your own consciousness."

Successfully preserved one's own consciousness...

Bear glanced again at the thing Link had given him, or rather, the prop, in his hand.

"Is it really possible...?"

he muttered.

If given the choice, who would truly want to become a weapon or tool devoid of personality and will?

After the Straw Hat Pirates were swept away by Kuma, Lola and the others waited for a day without any further movement. Mustering their courage, they returned to their original location, only to find Moria gone, Luffy and the others gone, and the Shichibukai, Bartholomew Kuma, had vanished. Everything seemed as if it had never happened, like a dream.

But what happened when they looked at the collapsed castle and Oz, which was smashed into several pieces?

Looking at his shadow, he knew that everything that had happened before was definitely not a dream!

From the terrifying three-masted ship, head to the high seas and skies above the Sabaody Archipelago.

"Snapped!!"

Brook knelt on one knee, slapped his bounty poster on the deck, leaned on his sword with one hand and pressed the poster with the other, and introduced himself with great ceremony, head bowed:

"My name is Brook. I was once the captain of the guard of a certain country in the West Blue. Later, I joined the Rumbar Pirates and became a fencer and musician. Later, I became the acting captain. Fifty years ago, I made a promise with the whale Laboon to meet again at Twin Capes."

"The bounty is 33 million Berries. I don't know if it's still valid. I hope you'll all take care of me in the future, yo ho ho ho ho!!"

In the end, he displayed a very gentlemanly demeanor, twirling his sword.

Every member of the crew agreed to join Luffy and Link's crew at their invitation.

Brooke is the first person to have such a ritualistic and romantic induction ceremony.

This was also the standard ceremony for pirates joining a pirate crew decades ago, especially in the West Blue, a place with a strong Western influence.

However, this approach is no longer popular.

"He is both a swordsman and a musician..."

Zoro seemed quite interested in this, saying, "We can spar more often when we have time in the future."

The ship now has one more member who wields a sword.

"Yohohohoho, then I'll look forward to your guidance then!!"

The cheerful Brook seems to always be filled with laughter.

"Then let me play a song for you all on my journey."

"Yo ho ho ho ho, yo ho ho ho ho??"

"I'll bring you Binks' fine wine..."

High in the sky, a very melodious sound rang out.

In the following period, the navy continued its intensive preparations for war.

To avoid causing too much trouble and leaks, the navy does not plan to release the information to the public for the time being.