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

The first mate smiled and gave his answer and opinion.

"That's it~"

Luffy nodded knowingly, and then, under the astonished gazes of everyone, nodded casually.

"Then I have no objection."

He chuckled and said, "From today onwards, you're one of our crew members."

Such a simple, straightforward, casual, and capricious decision determined the boarding aboard a person of sensitive status, far-reaching influence, and formidable combat power on the high seas.

This approach, well, is very much like Luffy's; it's both unexpected and yet perfectly reasonable for a group of people.

Well, I really didn't expect this idiot to be so casual when facing people with such sensitive identities. But thinking about it carefully, it's indeed something that this fool would do.

“Since Link said you have no problem, then of course I have no problem either.”

Just as Aokiji had expected, the second-in-command gave his first mate complete trust and respect.

I have absolutely no objection to him boarding the ship.

"Is it really that simple?!"

Although Luffy, that idiot, has never made a wrong choice, and Link was there to reassure him, it's still surprising that he drew such a conclusion so easily...

While everyone was still somewhat hesitant and had something to say but didn't,

"Well, I said..."

Then they saw their silly captain pull out a bowl from somewhere and rush towards Aokiji.

"If you were an ice cube, you would definitely be able to create amazing ice, right?!"

Luffy's face was full of excitement, his eyes gradually becoming filled with the two large bowls.

"Then you must be able to make the best smoothies and shaved ice too, right?!"

As he spoke, his Adam's apple bobbed.

As if recalling that taste, drool began to drip from the corners of his mouth downwards.

Aokiji: "...?"

Link: "~~~~~~"

The others: "...?!?!"

"So you agreed to let him join so quickly..."

A group of people were there, their foreheads covered in black lines, frantically roaring, "All you want is smoothies and shaved ice?!"

Everyone was bursting with the urge to complain, almost overwhelming Luffy.

Yeah, they knew that this idiot would agree so readily; it couldn't be anything good.

While rubbing their foreheads in frustration, the group also felt a great deal of helplessness.

To be able to do something like that, hmm, that's very Luffy.

It was practically his basic procedure, and the 647 people in the group weren't even too surprised.

Even if this idiot became some so-called freedom fighter like Nika, a "sun god," he still wouldn't change his stupid nature.

"Ah la la."

Even Aokiji coughed lightly to ease the awkwardness, as he himself didn't know what to say.

He even subconsciously wondered if joining the Straw Hat Pirates and risking his life was the right choice.

In short, the Straw Hat Pirates were in a lively and playful atmosphere.

Aokiji has now officially joined the Straw Hat Pirates.

"The banquet is about to begin!!"

Luffy immediately grabbed two bowls of shaved ice and shouted.

"For our newest comrade, Aokiji... what was your real name again?"

"...Kuzan."

"Oh my, a banquet is being held to celebrate the new additions, Kuzan and Komafox!!"

Luffy's cheers rang out in the room once again.

Besides Aokiji, another member of the Straw Hat Pirates who joined the crew was Komamoto, the Mythical Zoan type Great Nyūdō form user of the Human-Human Fruit that Link had previously set his sights on.

700. The departure of Ace and Hawkeye, the waves of farewell and ending resounded.

After Link and his crew defeated the Beasts Pirates and Kaido, the crisis in Wano Country was resolved.

Then the mission that Komakitsune Onimaru has been carrying all along will be accomplished.

In addition, he fulfilled everything that Link had promised him.

Therefore, it was only natural that Komako Onimaru would follow Link and go out to sea to broaden his horizons.

Thus, this trip to Wano Country, besides defeating Kaido and obtaining the third Road Poneglyph...

He also successfully rose to the rank of one of the Four Emperors, heralding the beginning of a new era.

Furthermore, they gained two powerful partners, so it can be said that they returned with a full harvest and a great reward.

If there's one regret, it's that Luffy hasn't yet witnessed the true prowess of a ninja.

He was quite disappointed that he hadn't been able to witness the chakra, Rasengan, Great Fireball, and Shadow Clone Technique firsthand.

However~~~

Just as the Straw Hat Pirates were about to celebrate the addition of their new crew member.

the other side.

In a secluded room in the general's mansion.

In the dim light, a figure was reflected on the table.

The dim light of the oil lamp reflected his chuckling expression.

We're almost there!

Yamato lay sprawled on the table, grinning foolishly.

"Once the Straw Hat Pirates set sail, I can finally learn from Kozuki Oden and build my own bond with Luffy and the others..."

Looking at the logbook in his hand, which contained the life story of Kozuki Oden and which he had found at the execution ground, Yamato carefully placed it in a place he usually kept very well.

This was also the safest place in her eyes.

This nautical logbook, though eighteen years old and yellowed, is still in excellent condition.

This shows how much Yamato cherishes and values ​​this book.

"I must inherit Kozuki Oden's will and become Kozuki Oden! 々～!"

Her eyes were burning with intensity, filled with fire.

Even if Luffy and his crew are unwilling to accept her later, she still wants to learn from Kozuki Oden's spirit.

Just like when they joined the Whitebeard Pirates, they were shameless and persistent, even willing to die, just to get on the ship!

She's definitely going to get on the Straw Hat Pirates' ship!!!

Of course, this is in the future, not now.

If you want to become Kozuki Oden, then you can't skip these steps.

Yamato plans to do what Kozuki Oden did back then: travel around Wano Country before officially setting sail.

And so, as Yamato made up his mind, the days passed one by one.

With clear skies, a gentle breeze, and azure skies dotted with white clouds, it was the perfect day to go out to sea.

The edge of the rebuilt dock in Wano Country.

Goodbye, Ace!!

Luffy, Link, and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates waved goodbye to Ace, who was riding in a small boat.

"Ace, remember to tell Dad for me!!"

Izo also punched Ace, and the pale-faced man smiled.

"Ah, I can!!"

Ace held his hat with one hand and had the other hand around his waist, his freckled face radiant with sunlight.

All good things must come to an end. Ace has been here for quite some time now, and it's time for him to return to where his true pirate crew is.

"Ace, once I've completed my training, I'll contact you and Luffy!!"

Little Ayu also shook her little arms, laughing as she solemnly made a vow:

"When that time comes, I will also set sail to find you!!"

"Whoever you find first, you'll become their ally!!"

These words, spoken by a young and innocent child, are the best farewell vows we can make in this day and age.

"Hahaha, then we'll be waiting!"

Ace let out a hearty laugh and then looked at the tall figure standing behind Luffy.

"Even someone of that caliber has joined your pirate crew, Luffy..."

His face showed no other expression, but inside he was extremely gratified.

That was a former admiral of the Navy, the Navy's highest combat power, a terrifying existence that made countless pirates and criminals tremble with fear.

The result is that such a powerful figure ended up standing behind his own younger brother.

"You are now a true great pirate, and even I can no longer keep up with your pace."

"Whether it's strength, your own pirate crew, or your reputation and prestige on the sea, I, as the older brother, have been completely surpassed by you, my younger brother."

"That's really lame!"

Ace murmured to himself, but a satisfied smile gradually appeared on his face.

Watching her younger brother grow up, she steadfastly moves forward on the path to realizing his dream, getting closer and closer to his goal.

What could make an older brother happier than this?

Overjoyed, Ace couldn't help but glance at the small boat beside him that seemed to be setting sail with him.

It was a small boat shaped like a coffin, emitting eerie, ghostly candlelight.

Well, coincidentally, on this day, at this moment, besides Ace, Hawkeye also chose to set sail at the same time.

This must be considered a kind of fate.

However, compared to the grand farewell and the large number of people seeing Ace off, Hawkeye's farewell seemed rather lonely.

However, he had been lonely for too long and had long since gotten used to it.

He doesn't even have many friends, or even just one.

That guy with striking red hair, whose eccentric personality is quite annoying.

This man's heart is filled only with the sword, and with sword masters and the strong.

They rarely mix in other things.

Therefore, Link also knew that even if Aokiji stayed and expressed his willingness to join the Straw Hat Pirates, it would still be a difficult situation.

As for Hawkeye, this man's final destination can only be the sea.

Even if you join some strange organization along the way, it's just a temporary stop or a place to avoid trouble.

Someone like him can never stay in one place forever.

Wow~

The waves of farewell and conclusion thus began.

701 [Burn victim]? What's that? Even you guys are leaving~

The waves of parting gently lapped against the shore, and Eagle Eye's small boat drifted away into the distance.