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

557 Partners!! The Seven Warlords' Call!! Hawkeye Sets Off!!

"But we can't let ourselves fall too far behind, to the point where we can't even see their backs anymore!!!"

Kid muttered to himself, "Since Wano Country offers a chance to change my destiny, I have to go there and see for myself!!"

"Even if I have to face one of the Four Emperors again, it wouldn't matter at all!!!"

Despite the excruciating pain in his left arm, Kidd remained resolute.

If they don't undergo a fundamental transformation, it will be very difficult for them to catch up with these veteran emperors of the seas!

So suddenly, the land of Wano, which could change their destiny, was right in front of them.

How could they possibly miss out like this?!

"You saved us because you wanted us to come with you to Wano Country, right?"

Kidd's gaze slowly settled on Hawkins. He wasn't stupid; he could naturally guess Hawkins' intentions.

"It's always good to have an extra layer of insurance."

Hawkins neither confirmed nor denied it, but readily admitted it.

He did indeed have this idea.

"The other Supernovas, Apoo from [Sea Roar] is unreliable, and X Drake from [Red Flag] is said to have clashed with the Beasts Pirates at one of their island bases and is already fighting them."

"Jeally Bonney, the 'Big Eater,' has disappeared, while Capone Bege, the 'Gangster,' has joined the Big Mom Pirates."

"Urouge, the eccentric monk, is acting strangely and has some ulterior motives; Trafalgar Law, the 'Surgeon of Death,' is working alongside the Straw Hat Pirates..."

Hawkins was there, listing them one by one, and said, "The most suitable partner I can find is you."

"Is that so?!"

Kidd's crimson lips parted in a wide grin, revealing a smile. "Then I am truly honored!!"

"Since you've already thought it through, then I have no objections!"

Kidd's gaze shifted upwards again, looking at the blue sky and white clouds:

"Let's set off for Wano Country!!"

Wow~

The waves crashed in, propelling the dilapidated Victoria Punk and the nearby Grudge Dolph slowly toward Wano Country.

Following the intervention of the Navy and CP agents from the World Government, two Supernova pirates are now heading to a country that is becoming increasingly turbulent.

And besides them.

On the Grand Line, on the island of Kuraigana shrouded in dark clouds.

Inside a gloomy old castle.

"Wano Country?!"

At the dining table, Hawkeye removed the white fur hat from his head, revealing his black hair, and looked with his sharp eyes at the summons for the Seven Warlords of the Sea that had just been sent by the World Government.

"The Marineford War has only just ended, what kind of trouble is the World Government planning to cause now?!"

Hawkeye Mihawk merely glanced at the contents of the summons.

Well, in addition to mobilizing the Navy and deploying the CP organization, the World Government has also set its sights on the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

"This time it's still about dealing with a group of pirates, but the target has changed from the Whitebeard Pirates to the Straw Hat Pirates, right?!"

The summons states that the mission is to defeat Kaido of the Beasts, but the details are vague, with the emphasis only on the fact that the Straw Hat Pirates are about to arrive in Wano Country.

This subtle shift in the World Government's behavior, clearly indicating a deliberate deviation from the main focus and revealing something amiss, caused Hawkeye to shake his head.

"Dealing with the Whitebeard Pirates would have been one thing, but instead they're dealing with this group of pirates who, strictly speaking, are still rookies..."

"Isn't this a bit too dismissive of us Seven Warlords of the Sea?!"

Although it's called a campaign against Kaido of the Beasts, it's clear to anyone with eyes to see that the World Government's primary objective is:

That is, the Straw Hat Pirates, who have been making waves lately!!

Clearly, the World Government wants to once again consolidate the power of the Seven Warlords of the Sea in order to encircle and annihilate the Straw Hat Pirates.

After all, the existence of the Seven Warlords of the Sea only has meaning under such circumstances!

"As for dealing with the Straw Hat Pirates, forget it."

Hawkeye picked up the wine glass on the table, brought it to his lips, and took a small sip of the red liquid inside.

"However, regarding Wano Country..."

He paused for a moment, thinking of that once-famous, golden land with its legends of warriors.

"It is said that most of the world's famous swords are made by skilled craftsmen from Wano Country. Perhaps we could find some master swordsmiths and check on Yoru's condition again."

Hawkeye looked at the black sword Night, which he had placed beside him, standing quietly against the wall, reflecting a clear light.

"Just consider it a side trip."

Mihawk has indeed not been to Wano Country yet.

However, he also had some basic knowledge of Wano Country, knowing that it was a place that produced powerful samurai and swordsmiths (cfbg).

Legend has it that there was once a samurai named Ryoma who slew dragons, and with just his sword, he terrified the world.

He is the world's top swordsman.

Under normal circumstances, Hawkeye would be somewhat interested in finding the samurai.

But~~~

He was well aware of the situation in Wano Country; it had long been occupied by the Beasts Pirates and become Kaido's base.

If Wano Country truly still had great swordsmen like Ryuma, Kaido would never dare to be so arrogant.

It's clear that Wano Country has declined.

Hawkeye thought to himself, then looked at the adorable, porcelain doll-like Ghost Princess who was still crying and sobbing there.

"How long are you going to cry?"

Mihawk gazed at him calmly.

"Mo...Mo...Lord Moria has died in the Marineford War!!!"

Whenever this matter was mentioned, Perona's tears flowed like a river bursting its banks, unstoppable.

Reports following the Marineford War indicated that Moria was defeated and killed in the battle.

Later, there was indeed not much news about him, leading people to believe that this former Shichibukai, who had fought Kaido and had an impressive record, had truly perished.

Therefore, ever since receiving this news, Perona, who had been adopted and raised by Moria in the West Blue and followed him all the way to the Devil's Triangle on the Grand Line, was extremely sad and her tears never stopped.

Yes, although she was obsessed with treasure, liked gloomy and classical villas, and even wanted to take away Moria's treasure and leave when he was in crisis.

But this did not prevent her from having genuine feelings for Moria.

After death, one can no longer enjoy the pleasure of having someone stand in front of them and playing freely.

"Isn't death on the battlefield something to be expected?"

Hawkeye spoke calmly, his words sounding utterly cold-blooded to Perona:

"However, that guy, relying on the Shadow-Shadow Fruit's power, could easily escape."

"Really?!"

This last sentence made Perona pause in her anger, and instead, she asked with a look of joy:

"Yes, it's very likely he'll continue to eke out a living somewhere in this world..."

Hawkeye downed the glass of red wine in one gulp. "After all, he's a man who escaped alive from Kaido's clutches."

"Is that so?!"

Perona nodded, a mixture of delight and thoughtfulness in her eyes. "Lord Moria is still alive... Wait?!"

She quickly realized what was happening, "You bastard, were you just mocking Lord Moria?!"

She glared at Hawkeye, her eyes flashing, as he left the table and put his hat back on his head.

"And what are you planning to do?!"

"Let's go to Wano Country~"

Hawkeye sheathed the Black Blade Night back into his back and walked out of the castle without looking back.

This man's consistent style is to do what he wants to do.

Meanwhile, Hawkeye, having received the summons for Wano Country, has already begun his operation and is heading towards the country.

The other Seven Warlords of the Sea naturally received the same thing.

For example, a certain clown king with a powerful aura of luck, or a certain queen of the Amazon Lily.

558 Buggy's refusal to be summoned, Hancock's excitement!! I must see Lord Link as soon as possible!!

The New World, Calais-Bali Island.

On this island, a famous street was built, and the island's inhabitants named it Bucky Street.

The master of this street is none other than the great pirate of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Clown King with the "Thousand Ryo Transformation," a crew member of the Pirate King, and the sworn brother of the Four Emperors Shanks. He was the man who, in Impel Down, cooperated with the Straw Hat Pirates to manipulate Warden Magellan and others, and finally arrived at Marineford, stirring up a storm – Buggy!

After that momentous event that will be remembered in history, this legendary pirate, who was himself a figure of legendary status, received an invitation from the World Government to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Originally, based on his identity and the things he had done, he had an irreconcilable conflict with the World Government.

But then things took a strange turn, exceeding everyone's expectations and developments.

Buggy, the King of Clowns and the "Thousand Ryo Transformation," accepted the World Government's invitation to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

This certainly stirred up a wave of discussion and debate on the high seas.

Many people believe that this legendary man has betrayed his previous code of conduct, but many others believe that his joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea was for a different purpose, to play a bigger game.

It's like there are rumors circulating among the people that Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, has some kind of secret connection with the Five Elders.

As his sworn brother and fellow apprentice pirate on the same pirate ship, Buggy must be just like his brother.

It has some ulterior motive and scheme, which inspires endless imagination.

However, this is just speculation, and there are many different opinions. No one knows the truth behind it.

What we do know is that this legendary pirate, after accepting the position of Shichibukai, came to this island. Instead of taking any action, he even established a pirate dispatch company called "Buggy Express".

Well, as a pirate, he's actually started a legitimate business, even recruiting several giant soldiers, led by Hajrudin, as the face of his delivery service. Surprisingly, his business is doing quite well!

It even seemed as if his business and his life were thriving!

"So, with my business doing so well, why would I bother going to that damn Wano Country?!"

Inside the courier company's president's office, Bucky's huge red-nosed head flew around in mid-air.

"I barely survived the Marineford War and have built such a foundation, how could I possibly go and fight the other Four Emperors?!"

Upon seeing the summons on the table, Bucky felt a wave of unease, a deep-seated aversion and rejection.

"This time, the World Government's summons is not the kind of forced summons that occurred during the Marineford War, where failure to attend would result in the removal of one's Shichibukai position."

Next to the office, a man with a "3" shaped hairstyle picked up the summons and carefully examined it.

Yes, judging from his face, he is none other than Mr. 3 from the original Baroque Works.

This guy was defeated by Zoro and his crew and thrown into Impel Down, but Luffy didn't release him.

However, due to Blackbeard's rampage in Impel Down, this guy eventually managed to escape amidst the chaos.

And quite coincidentally, after a series of bizarre experiences, he met Bucky again, and the two of them hooked up and conspired together, finding common ground in their wicked ways.

In this situation, it can only be said that birds of a feather flock together, and those who share the same stench seem to have come looking for each other just by smelling the scent.

Furthermore, Bucky and Gal Dino are indeed a perfect match.

The fake Four Emperors & the fake Emperor's Vice-President.

Whenever you think of other people's Yonko commanders, you picture characters like King, Zoro, Marco, Ben Beckman, and Katakuri.

Bucky's first mate, on the other hand, is a guy with a "3" on his head...

It can only be said that there is absolutely no comparability between them.