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

"That's really amazing!!"

"So, Uncle Rayleigh, isn't the gadget our first mate has pretty amazing? Awoo!!"

Franky, holding a large bowl in one hand, proudly introduced it to Rayleigh.

"Indeed, the title of 'Props Master' is well-deserved!"

Rayleigh nodded with considerable admiration.

"Is this some kind of prop from House of Cards? It allows you to have a vast space like a house within the wallpaper..."

Luo, who possesses spatial abilities and is quite sensitive to space, looked around at the surroundings.

"That's about right, and the space is definitely big enough."

Link thought for a moment, and it seemed that Xiaofu had mentioned in the original version that the space inside this [Wallpaper House] was much larger than the area of ​​his mansion.

Prop: [Wallpaper House].

Description: This is a small house where you can stick a paper-like exterior on the wall to open a door leading to a four-dimensional space.

If you stick this wallpaper-like prop on the wall, no one will realize that there are many hidden characters here.

Inside this spacious "wallpaper room," there were Link and his Straw Hat Pirates, Trafalgar Law's Heart Pirates, Rayleigh, Issho, and three Celestial Dragons sprawled haphazardly in the corner.

"I understand why you came to see me."

Rayleigh finished the soup in the large bowl and then wiped his mouth.

“If you’re going to the New World, I can indeed help you with the coating, but I don’t think you’re ready to go.” He then looked at the group of Celestial Dragons.

"Especially since you've tied up these three Celestial Dragons, you shouldn't be in a hurry to go to the New World, right?"

After Rayleigh finished speaking, everyone, including Yixiao and Luo, looked up.

Indeed, they had already learned from Disco's introduction that Reilly was a very good coating shipwright.

Furthermore, the way everyone addressed him made it clear that this old shipwright with the coated coating was none other than Rayleigh, the Pirate King's right-hand man!

Therefore, it is understandable that the Straw Hat crew, who aspire to become the Pirate King, would seek out such a person.

But why...

But why did they have to tie up those three Celestial Dragons?!

Isn't this a deliberate provocation against the Marine Headquarters and the World Government?!

Is this a deliberate attempt to increase the difficulty, as if they're afraid they don't have enough trouble already?!

Rayleigh wasn't the only one curious; Law was also completely baffled. While Issho possessed powerful Observation Haki capable of foreseeing the future, that didn't mean he could predict the course of destiny.

Therefore, all three parties are very interested in the Straw Hat crew's current actions.

If they dared to bind a Celestial Dragon, then they must be doing this specifically to achieve some kind of goal, right?!

"Yeah, there's no rush."

Link nodded, then glanced at his own silly captain.

"Yes, it seems that's how it is..."

With his mouth full of fried noodles, Luffy's speech was muffled.

Reilly: "..."

Luo: "."

As expected, Chopper, the tanuki from the Straw Hat Pirates, had a very accurate assessment of their captain.

Chopper: You're the tanuki! Your whole family are tanuki!!

"Let me explain."

Seeing this, Link shook his head slightly.

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Chapter 283: Fire Fist Ace, the son of Pirate King Roger?! He's about to be executed?!

"Well, recently, you've all probably felt a sense of impending storm, haven't you?"

Link asked first.

"Ah, recently, there have been noticeably more naval personnel stationed in some areas of the island than before, and the atmosphere has started to become somewhat delicate."

Rayleigh, who had lived on the island the longest, nodded.

Over the past two days, such an atmosphere has indeed changed on the island.

The fact that such changes have occurred in the Sabaody Archipelago, located near the Naval Headquarters, can only mean one thing:

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A major event is about to happen!!

The last time there was this kind of atmosphere was more than ten years ago, when Fisher Tiger, the hero of the Fish-Man race's liberation, climbed up Mary Geoise, the sacred land of the Red Line, with his bare hands.

They set a huge fire there, burning the face of the World Government to a crisp.

On that occasion, the entire Sabaody Archipelago was placed under martial law, with searches conducted to determine if any Celestial Dragon slaves had fled to the island to hide.

I remember back then, Xia Qi and I helped Gloria Osa of Amazon Lily bring back three little girls.

Later, it seems they also became the island's queens, and were even members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, renowned throughout the world.

Although the atmosphere on the island hasn't really taken hold yet, Rayleigh has a premonition.

Perhaps the impending event will be no less significant than Fisher Tiger's arson and incursion into the Holy Land of Mary Geoise!

"Since Mr. Rayleigh already has a general idea, I'll get straight to the point."

Under the gazes of Rayleigh, Issho, and Law, Link straightened his posture and said seriously:

"The Marine Headquarters is about to go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates."

Although the voice was very calm, it sounded like a thunderclap to everyone's ears.

"Really?!"

The most impatient of them all, Peibo, immediately jumped up, "How is this possible? Why is this happening?!"

"The Whitebeard Pirates and the Marine Headquarters were clearly on good terms, so how could this suddenly happen..."

He was there, somewhat incoherently expressing his excited emotions.

"Quiet down, Pebo!"

Luo whispered, "Listen to what the prop master says!"

His eyes were also fixed on Link, showing that the news had greatly shaken him.

"Why?!"

Rayleigh pondered for a moment before calmly asking.

Having a deep understanding of his old friend Whitebeard's character, he knew very well that this matter was definitely instigated by the Marine Headquarters.

Because Whitebeard had no interest in things like conquering, ambition, or treasure.

The only thing, or rather the only person, that he cared about was his son.

Son?

Rayleigh had a vague idea in his mind.

"Because the Navy captured Whitebeard's son, who was also the second division commander under him, Fire Fist Ace."

Link explained, "And they will be publicly executed."

As expected!

A knowing look appeared in Rayleigh's eyes.

He said that Whitebeard wouldn't fight the Marine Headquarters without a reason, but by the same token, why would the Marine Headquarters provoke Whitebeard like this? Not only did they take down the second division commander, but they also planned to publicly execute him... How could this not seem like they were deliberately trying to force Whitebeard into a fight?

What are they after?!

Rayleigh couldn't understand 0

Mingming Baihu is already over seventy years old, his body is no longer in its prime, and he has a lot of injuries.

More importantly, he has absolutely no ambition for anything like One Piece.

Logically speaking, having such a person firmly establish themselves as the world's strongest and greatest pirate would be the best outcome for the Navy and the world.

Yet, this was an old man already on his deathbed, and the navy was determined to use all their strength to kill him...

Even dealing with an ambitious and ruthless figure like Kaido would be understandable, but Whitebeard...

why? !

"Because Fire Fist Ace is the son of Pirate King Roger."

Link noticed the confusion in Rayleigh's eyes and face, and said softly:

"In other words, his full name shouldn't be Portgas D. Ace, but rather Gol D. Ace."

The scene instantly fell silent.

The entire wallpapered room seemed to have fallen into a silent vacuum at this moment, without any sound.

Even the most boisterous polar bear, Peibo, had his mouth wide open, his tongue sticking out, his face truly filled with shock.

Luo's pupils also contracted suddenly, his heart silently trying to dispel the immense shock that followed one after another.

Even Yi Xiao, who had been sitting there upright, couldn't help but straighten up and straighten her posture.

However, it was clear that he had increased the force with which he gripped the wooden cane.

The first thought that came to their minds was:

The Pirate King Roger actually had a son?!

My second thought was: He's actually going to be executed?!

These bombshell news items, one after another, were so incredibly significant that they could stir up boundless storms at sea and even have a profound impact on the situation in various places. They learned about them here with ease, and were plunged into great shock.

The key point is that they didn't question what Link said in the slightest, or even considered that it might be false.

They're not stupid, and they all know that this kind of thing can't be kept secret. It will be revealed sooner or later, and then it will be easy to tell whether it's true or false.

Link had no reason to deceive them on such a matter.

And if we're talking about who was most shocked in the room, it would naturally be Rayleigh.

Who is the most loyal and trusted vice-captain by the Pirate King's side?

"Fire Fist Ace...is Roger's son?!"

Rayleigh stood there, his eyes slightly vacant, muttering softly to himself.

No one bothered him.

As Roger's closest and most trusted person, he suddenly heard the news that Roger had a biological son and was about to be executed.

Such extreme news, which can turn from great joy to great sorrow, is easy for people to find hard to accept.

but--

"This is indeed quite unexpected news."

A smile slowly appeared on Rayleigh's face.

He then pulled out that familiar liquor box, shook it a couple of times, and found that it was empty again.

"Excuse me, could I have a bottle of wine?"

He asked Link in a very normal and calm manner.

The latter didn't say much, but took out a bottle of rum and handed it over.

thank.

Without saying anything extra, Rayleigh thanked him, took the bottle, unscrewed the cap, and started gulping it down.

Everyone watched as Rayleigh asked for alcohol and then drank it.

The clear, cool liquor slowly flowed down his lips and into his muscular chest.