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

He had heard of the mountain god incident that shook the entire Wano Country before, and knew that the mountain god's body had been cut in two by Lord Oden with a single stroke.

Although it was later repaired with bandages and needle and thread, it was brought back to life.

Well, to be able to come back to life after being cut in two and bandaged up... that's just amazing.

However, it must be said that Lord Oden's strike was indeed quite powerful, causing great harm to the mountain god.

The fact that a mountain god is called a mountain god likely indicates that it possesses extraordinary magical properties.

"It is very likely that it was powerless against Lord Oden, so it cast the curse upon Lord Momonosuke."

Raizo analyzed, "After all, the mountain god caused a great disturbance in the Flower Capital because his young son was kidnapped."

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549 Whitebeard clearing the wasteland!! A crew of pirates becoming farmers!! A warm and carefree atmosphere!

"So the cause of all this is the issue of offspring. Perhaps the Mountain God placed the curse upon Lord Oden's offspring, namely Prince Momonosuke, for this very reason!!"

The more Raizo talked, the more likely it seemed, and the more he analyzed it, the more plausible it became.

They see the abilities of Devil Fruits as sorcery, and even Raizo himself sees the ability of the Scroll Fruit as a ninjutsu he developed through his own training.

It's really asking too much of them to make the right analysis.

Given the limited perspective of the individual, it's already quite remarkable that such a conclusion could be reached.

"This is all my responsibility, my fault..."

Kin'emon was there weeping bitterly, filled with remorse.

Regardless of whether Momonosuke's current state was due to the mountain god's curse or some experiences he had in the Golden City, it remains to be seen.

Kin'emon bears an inescapable responsibility.

He was the one who caused the former incident, and he was indeed the one who failed to protect Momonosuke, causing "947" to be imprisoned.

If we were to truly investigate this matter, he would be the first to atone with his death.

He himself even had such a plan.

"After I defeat Kaido and his crew, I will commit seppuku in front of Lord Oden's grave to atone for my sins!!"

Kin'emon made up his mind, completely disregarding the fact that his fiancée, Tsuru, had been waiting for him for eighteen years in Wano Country.

As for Raizo, being all alone, he couldn't possibly understand such complex emotions.

However, he was also there with a worried expression and a pained look on his face because of Momonosuke's matter.

Just as the two were sighing and lamenting, the Sunny Merry was getting closer and closer to Wano Country and would soon be entering Wano Country's waters.

Meanwhile, in another part of the New World, while the Straw Hat Pirates were experiencing all of this, in a different part of the sea...

The island known as the Sphinx, a place with the name "Monster".

This place was originally an ordinary island in the New World, but it was given the name "Monster Island" because it was inhabited by special monsters such as the Lion-faced Man from Impel Down.

Nowadays, besides the name "Monster," what people remember most about this island is its connection to a certain powerful figure at sea.

One of the Four Emperors, a legendary pirate, the strongest man in the world, and the hometown of Edward Newgate, the Whitebeard.

Because the island lacked sufficient funds to pay the Heavenly Gold to seek protection from the World Government, it was frequently attacked and persecuted by pirates.

Amidst the raging gunfire, young Whitebeard picked up his sword and fought his way out of the encirclement.

He fought his way off the island, onto Rocks' ship, and into the Marine Headquarters, forging his own legendary career that would be remembered for generations.

Whitebeard himself didn't possess any treasure; he had no interest in treasure whatsoever while on Rocks' ship.

Even after forming his own pirate crew and adventuring on the high seas with his family.

All the harvest they obtained was used to build up their hometown, on the island of the Sphinx.

Whitebeard had deep feelings for his hometown, so much so that after the Marineford War, he came to the New World to celebrate and rest with his sons.

That's how we arrived at this island.

Right now, around the island of the Sphinx...

“Crack~!!”

As the shimmering white halo dissipated, the countless cracks in the air also vanished.

The hilly area in front of us has been completely transformed into a perfectly flat plain.

All the rugged ravines were smoothed out by that power that could shatter everything.

"Wow, that's amazing! He's truly worthy of being called Dad!!"

"A single punch cleared a vast expanse of flat land!!"

"The crops grown on it will definitely have a very good yield!!"

"What a bumper harvest! Maybe even the taste is top-notch!!"

Around the venue, a group of guys wearing shawls and straw hats were cheering wildly.

Their eyes shone brightly as they stared intently at the field before them, excitedly discussing the produce of this new land and what kind of grain should be planted there.

"This must be the fifteenth plot of land that Dad has cleared up in recent times, right?"

Bare-chested, with specks of firelight emanating from his body under the sun, Ace adjusted his laughing-crying hat and chuckled.

At this moment, his skin all over his body seemed to have been tanned to a bronze color, making him look even healthier.

"Yeah~"

Little Ma, who was squatting on a large rock nearby, gently pushed up his glasses and said with a smile:

"After all, it's rare for Dad to come back, and he plans to stay on this island for a long time, so of course we need to tidy it up properly!"

At this moment, Marco had also completely concealed his sharpness, showing none of the nonchalant but actually shrewd demeanor he displayed during the Marineford War.

Instead, he wore glasses and had a medical briefcase at his feet, looking as refined as a barefoot doctor.

"After going through that battle, Dad has come to terms with things and plans to take a good rest for a while..."

Beside the two, Vista walked over with rather heavy steps, wiping away sweat.

The black suit he originally wore had disappeared, replaced by a simple gray outfit.

He also put away the two famous swords and daggers at his waist and instead attached two sickles to them.

In addition, the several sizable hoes and rakes he carried on his back, combined with his already dark skin and robust physique...

Well, if no one told you, it would be really hard to imagine that he was a great pirate and a world-renowned swordsman...

"The previous fourteen boundaries have all been drawn up. Apart from the three of us, the other twelve people have already chosen their places."

Vista pointed into the distance, to Joz, who was huffing and puffing as he worked hard, using diamonds to dig into the ground and kicking up clouds of dust and black soil.

And the other squad leaders, who were also working hard on the farm, shouting slogans to the sky, full of enthusiasm and high spirits.

"Dad said he's going to organize a farming competition later to see whose field is the best, and everyone's really motivated!"

Vista stroked his mustache, a smile plastered on his face.

To be honest, even those who didn't continue their voyages at sea, but simply did farm work, found it incredibly peaceful and comfortable.

Because their father is here, and he is their closest family member, wherever he is, that's where they are.

"Is that so?"

Ace, just like Marco, found a comfortable position and squatted down. "Who got the two remaining courts?"

“One was given to Wai Di Bei, who said she was getting old and could no longer sail on the sea, so she wanted to find a place to retire in advance.”

After thinking for a moment and confirming that these were Whiteybe's exact words, and that he hadn't added anything disrespectful to her age, Besta carefully spoke them aloud.

Well, as someone who followed Whitebeard to explore the New World more than 30 years ago, she was in her prime at that time.

Now, more than thirty years have passed, and her age...

Well, all I can say is that, like CP0's Stussy, it's a secret among secrets, belonging to the highest level of secrecy, the most sensitive type.

It's fair to say that in Whitebey's eyes, players like Marco, Besta, and Joz are all her juniors.

Whether in terms of qualifications, age, or other aspects, she is undoubtedly deserving of the title.

"And little Oz, after he woke up and heard that he had to wear a straw hat to do farm work, he immediately refused to leave. He insisted on wearing the straw hat that you gave him and throwing himself into the work of clearing the land."

When this is mentioned, Vista also feels somewhat helpless.

"His land is on the other side of the island, in the most remote and desolate area. It's land that looks like it would yield very little, but that guy is really into it..."

He was both somewhat helpless against this guy and felt a sense of relief and joy.

Such an atmosphere truly makes people feel very warm and at ease.

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Chapter 550: Ace weaving a straw hat, Kaido getting brutally beaten by Whitebeard!! The Whitebeard Pirates, remembering their debt of gratitude!

"I think giving it to Little Oz in this desolate area is just right~"

Marco chuckled. "If I really gave this guy a better place, I'm afraid he'd ruin the land. Not only would the yield decrease, but more importantly, he'd waste the land."

"Fortunately, although this guy has a lot of brute strength, he at least knows that this is Dad's hometown and hasn't done anything too outrageous."

At this point, Marco glanced at the first-aid kit beside him.

If, during the reclamation process, Oz or anyone else were to accidentally injure another person due to carelessness, that would be the time for him, the ship's doctor, to step in.

Despite having this unique job, he currently does not own any land that he needs to cultivate, nor does he participate in any planting competitions.

"That's true."

Vista chuckled softly, pulled a straw hat from behind his back, and put it on his head to shield himself from the sun.

If you look closely, you'll notice that Vista's straw hat is almost identical to Luffy's.

Seeing this, Marco also smiled slightly and took off the straw hat hanging behind his neck.

Not only the two of them, but also the 25 crew members of the Whitebeard Pirates who were cultivating land in other areas, as well as the division commanders, almost all of them were wearing straw hats.

They all wore them on their heads and were working enthusiastically there.

The straw hats on their heads weren't just for shielding them from the sun; they had a deeper meaning, of course.

In remembrance of those benefactors who made immense sacrifices during the Marineford War, laying the foundation for their victory in this crucial battle, and who stepped forward at every critical moment to play the most vital role.

Straw hats were a standard accessory for that group. Although they were the Whitebeard Pirates, they always kept this kindness in their hearts when they were not back on the sea.

Even Whitebeard, whose head had regained its thick golden hair, was wearing a huge straw hat.

This is the simplest way for the Whitebeard Pirates to remember kindness.

"You guys better watch out!"

Ace was weaving a straw hat while complaining, "Weaving a straw hat is such a hassle!"

A faint glow, cautiously emanating from his back, was still burning due to tension or other factors.

Well, like Marco, he doesn't have any land of his own to cultivate, because like Marco, he has special jobs that he needs to do.

That was to use the techniques he learned from Wano Country to weave straw hats for the crew of the Whitebeard Pirates.

However, this guy is fire, so weaving straw hats is especially difficult for him.

The other members of the Whitebeard Pirates were also aware of this situation, but none of them delegated the task to anyone else.

Even someone like Izo, who was born in the country of Wa and was very familiar with these weaving techniques, could not escape this fate.

Because everyone understood Ace's desire to do something for everyone.

Even if this battle was something the Whitebeard Pirates were bound to fight, they couldn't blame him.

In addition, the brotherhood between their benefactor and Ace was something he was also allowed to handle.

"Everyone..."

Just then, from afar, Izang, dressed in a peculiar outfit of a straw hat and a bamboo hat, hurried over.

Even though he was covered in dust and dirt, and his body smelled of earth and was covered in the simple scent of dust, it did not affect the flamboyant and frivolous makeup on his face.