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

"No way! It's already hard to understand why the warden of Impel Down would become a pirate, but now he's joined the Straw Hat Pirates?!"

"Damn it, just who is Luffy, the Straw Hat Boy, that even the warden of Impel Down is attracted to him?!"

Shiryu's words were like a fuse, igniting the emotions on the island.

The reporters frantically pulled out their Den Den Mushi (snail phone) and sent the news back to their original newspapers.

The many pirates present also looked extremely wary.

"It seems the Straw Hat Pirates' overall strength is about to increase again; they've actually gained such a monster as a member!!!"

"In the future, if any conflict arises, never go and cause trouble with the Straw Hat Pirates!!"

The captains were giving orders to their crews, while the supernovas on the islands...

"Are you kidding me?!"

Kidd stared in disbelief at the scene before him. "The warden of Impel Down has become Straw Hat Luffy's underling?!"

"Could he be deliberately trying to annoy the Navy and the others?!"

"Hmm, I don't think it's that bad..."

Sensing the sour grapes in Kid's words, Kira still ruthlessly pointed it out:

"Judging from his actions in clearing the way for the Straw Hat Boy, what he said should be true."

"And since I've chosen to become a pirate, I certainly can't joke around when it comes to choosing a captain."

"whispering sound……"

After Kira finished speaking, Kidd immediately started singing a long, drawn-out tune.

He said indignantly, filled with envy and jealousy, "That silly, crazy guy, Straw Hat Boy, actually has people joining him?!"

"Looks like that so-called warden of Impel Down is nothing special after all!!"

Kira ignored his boss's envious and jealous behavior and continued watching the broadcast.

The other side~

"Shiryu of the Rain, would a man like that really be willing to join the Straw Hat Pirates?!"

Drake stared blankly at the screen, also finding it hard to believe Shiliu's words.

Having spent so much time in the Navy, he had long heard of the renowned warden Shiryu of the Rain.

I had long heard of the other party's extremely bloodthirsty nature.

But to everyone's surprise, when he first met the real person, he became a pirate.

What's even more outrageous is that he joined the ranks of Luffy, the Straw Hat Boy, a fellow Supernova from the same generation.

Although he was a fake pirate infiltrating the Marines, although Luffy was the number one Supernova of this generation, although the Straw Hat Pirates had committed major crimes such as destroying Enies Lobby and kidnapping Celestial Dragons, although...

But I'm still a tiny bit envious, you know!!!

"Whoa, the Straw Hat Pirates have gotten stronger again!!"

On a certain big tree, Ap was once again recklessly hanging upside down from a branch.

"With such a powerful force joining the fray, their strength should not be underestimated..."

He looked thoughtful.

"The Straw Hat Pirates have really made a name for themselves on the world stage this time!!"

Becky, who was also smoking a cigar, glanced at Shiryu's appearance, then considered his own situation and couldn't help but remain silent.

Yes, the Straw Hat Pirates certainly made a big splash on the world stage, but that's not all!

The battlefield of Marineford.

"Ryder, you escaped from Impel Down too, didn't you?!"

Sengoku coldly stared at Ryder, who was dressed in a bright red robe, and said, "A man like you didn't choose to run away with the Golden Lion when he escaped from prison twenty years ago."

"Only now have they left Impel Down and are even traveling with the Straw Hat Pirates..."

Sengoku said in a cold tone, "Could it be that the usually aloof Ryder has also joined the Straw Hat Pirates?!"

Sengoku's original intention was to provoke and mock Ryder, but what he didn't expect was...

"Hehehehe, you're right~"

Ryder chuckled and opened the umbrella sword in his hand. "I have indeed joined the Straw Hat Pirates."

Warring States: "???"

"Besides, I've already tried Xiaodi's liquor. Hehehe, it was my first time trying it, and it actually tasted pretty good!"

Warring States Period: "??!!!"

This time, not only Sengoku stood there in shock, but even Garp, who was filled with grief and inner turmoil, couldn't help but look up at him in astonishment:

"You drank my brother's wine?!"

"Are you really Ryder, the Lone Red?!"

Garp smacked his lips and couldn't help but ask, "Could it be someone else impersonating you?!"

The usually aloof Ryder has actually joined a pirate crew?!

Moreover, the crew they joined was a rookie pirate crew that had just set sail this year.

especially……

This pirate crew is actually his own grandson's.

This feeling... how can it be so incredibly satisfying for an old man?!

If it weren't for the inappropriate timing and circumstances, plus the fact that Ace's execution was imminent.

Garp might actually laugh until he cries, laughing as he praises his grandson as truly worthy of being called his grandson.

At the same time, he couldn't resist mocking Ryder for becoming his grandson's subordinate.

Yes, Garp is absolutely capable of doing something like that.

You can tell just by the fact that he adopted Ace and called him grandfather instead of uncle.

"Who dares to impersonate me?!"

Ryder chuckled and said arrogantly, "Who can impersonate me?!"

Yes, judging from the tone of voice, it really is Ryder himself...

Zhan Guo nodded almost imperceptibly.

"How did you escape from Impel Down?!"

He couldn't help but ask the question again.

Not only Ryder, but also Jinbe, Ivankov, and Shiryu of the Rain, whom I had heard about before, were all imprisoned in Impel Down.

"I heard from Magellan that Bucky the Joker broke into Impel Down, so this must be a premeditated prison break..."

Sengoku couldn't help but take a deep look at Baki, who had fallen to the ground and was now jumping around again.

"He really is a member of Roger's pirate crew. It seems even Magellan was tricked by him!!"

A series of related plans quickly surfaced in Zhan Guo's mind.

Buggy the Clown, having allied with the Straw Hat Pirates, attempted to rescue Portgas D. Ace, only to discover he had been taken away beforehand. He then released numerous pirates and prisoners to aid him in his mission...

Without receiving a reply from Ryder, Sengoku already had this answer in his mind.

He shook his head: "I never expected that you, all alone, would choose to join the Straw Hat Pirates."

This was still quite unbelievable to the Warring States period.

After all, decades have passed, and the image of Ryder alone with his umbrella back then has truly left a deep impression on people.

"People will inevitably change as they get older."

Ryder neither confirmed nor denied it.

He didn't explain why he chose to join a pirate crew, nor did he bother to explain it to these people.

"People get old..."

Sengoku stared at Ryder, "But I feel like you haven't aged that much~"

"Hehehe, is that so? To be praised for my youth by the Admiral is quite an honor."

Ryder smiled, naturally not revealing that he had regained ten years of his life.

"So you're determined to side with the Straw Hat Pirates, is that it?!"

"What's wrong with me standing on the captain's side?!"

"very good……"

Sengoku lowered his eyelids slightly and finally looked at the body wrapped in lightning in front of Luffy.

“I received news of Kuzan long before you arrived at Water Seven. At that time, I was convinced that your ferocity potential was no less than that of the famous pirates in the New World.”

"But back then, I didn't think you guys would grow up that fast..."

As Sengoku spoke, he looked solemnly at Link in front of him, "But as it turns out, my understanding was wrong."

"Is it because you feel it was a mistake not to eliminate us sooner?"

Link asked with a smile.

"No, Aokiji fought against you back then. In his words (of King Zhao), if we wanted to completely take down your group, we would definitely have to use the level of the Buster Order, and we would definitely have to add a highly mobile naval admiral."

Sengoku gave Link a deep look. "After all, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is one of the best in the world in terms of both mobility and destructive power."

"If we are not absolutely certain that we can capture you all, then it is better not to capture you at all."

"At that time, Whitebeard made contact with Shanks, and then Fire Fist Ace was defeated. With all these things happening, we simply couldn't spare the troops to attack you..."

At this point, even the Warring States period sighed slightly:

"So, your rise to prominence really did come at a fantastic opportunity."

"This can't be simply explained away as an opportunity."

Link smiled faintly, "Behind every glamorous achievement lies untold hard work, sweat, and hardship."

Well, with his help, the Straw Hat Pirates didn't really experience too many hardships.

However, a lot of hard work and sweat were shed.

"Perhaps~ tail"

Sengoku remained noncommittal, but eventually turned his gaze to Luffy, who emerged from behind Link.

Well, or rather, Luffy flew over.

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347 Straw Hat Boy is the son of Dragon of the Revolutionary Army?! A combined attack from two generals!!

The bamboo dragonfly on his straw hat looked rather awkward.

"Ace, I'm here to save you!!"

Luffy's eyes were fixed on Ace, unable to see anything else.

As for Sengoku and Garp beside him, he completely ignored them.

"Luffy……"

Ace stared blankly at his younger brother's earnest gaze, then suddenly roared:

Why did you come to this place?!

"This is not a place for you!!!"

"I don't care!!!"

Luffy immediately interrupted Ace's roar, replying with an even louder shout:

"I will definitely rescue you!!"