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

After hearing what Link said, Usopp, who had originally wanted to curry favor with Link, immediately nodded in agreement.

"No problem, don't worry about such a small matter, just leave it to me!"

As he spoke, he glanced subtly at Sanji and Zoro, who were still fighting to the death, and shook his head unconsciously.

Yeah, sticking with Link is still the most reliable thing to do. As for those two guys...

Then forget it.

"Hey, I want to stay too!!"

Chopper, also a member of the cowardly trio and the happy trio, looked conflicted when he saw Usopp stay.

"This is just a dream world; no one on our side will be injured."

"On the contrary, if someone outside is injured, they will urgently need your rescue and help."

"Chopper... Doctor... Idiot, what are you talking about? Of course, you should leave the health and safety outside to me!"

Okay, all done.

Link chuckled as he watched Chopper swaying and twisting in the wind like seaweed.

With just a few words, the small boat doctor's emotions were calmed down.

"Of course, although there are two levels of combat power outside, our side is just as formidable!"

Link first looked at Aokiji, then at the others, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"We also have another source of assistance~"

Meanwhile, in the outside world, on the dilapidated island of Alicia.

To be precise, it was the airspace above.

Has the situation really come to this?

A stone floated in mid-air, and standing on that stone was a middle-aged man dressed in a purple robe with white eyes.

Leaning on his cane-sword, his overwhelming Observation Haki instantly enveloped the entire area, giving him a complete understanding of the situation.

"I don't know if I'm a step too late, or just in time..."

She spoke slowly with a smile, her pale eyes looking down at a very familiar figure.

That guy I'd drunk, chatted, and eaten noodles with before.

Although at that time, he was the only one eating, and he was too lazy to eat.

Moreover, at that time, both of them were ordinary commoners.

Unlike now, when they have gone their separate ways on two completely different paths.

"If it really becomes necessary to confront them..."

With a smile, he slowly drew the cane knife from his wooden walking stick. "Then this old man won't hold back at all."

"Huang Mu..."

Inside the arena below Alicia.

"Um?!"

Just as Green Bull Aramaki was about to do something special, he suddenly looked up and clearly saw the giant rock floating in mid-air.

"It is you……"

That extremely familiar signature ability allowed Huang Mu to recognize the person immediately.

"You've come to this island too?!"

He couldn't help but grin, his thick lips parting slightly. "I hope you won't stop me, otherwise..."

A green light surged around him, creating a vibrant and lush scene:

"I might really lose control and kill you, lol!!"

These two, who were once old acquaintances who had communicated together, simultaneously exuded a strong killing intent at this moment!

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917 To create a new era!! This world has no peace or equality.

With Yixiao arriving, there were basically no issues with the matchups between the generals.

A smile at the desolate shepherd, Kuzan at Borsalino~

Yes, it's all about old acquaintances killing each other, old friends and acquaintances.

In that case, the Straw Hat Pirates would only have to deal with some World Government agents and elite vice admirals from headquarters.

These people are incredibly capable...

Even Zoro himself could probably afford to pay for everything.

In this way, there's no need to worry about or have too many thoughts about the outside world.

The only one left to deal with is the overly presumptuous songstress, Uta, right in front of her.

Luffy, in particular, didn't want to waste any more time here; he wanted an answer from Uta.

What exactly happened between her and Shanks back then that led her to take such measures and cause such a change?

"Uta!!!"

Luffy charged forward without any attempt to conceal himself.

What are you doing here?!

Uta, who had been somewhat lost in thought, was brought back to his senses by Luffy's shout.

"No matter how many times we argue or how many competitions we have, you can't beat me."

"We haven't even decided who's better yet!!!"

"Here you go again, you sore loser~"

Uta tried to smile, but the smile quickly disappeared.

Only Luffy, this simple-minded guy, could make her feel that rare bit of joy and warmth from this world.

Thinking of this, Uta subconsciously looked at Link next to Luffy.

Well, there's also someone who can be considered to understand her thoughts.

Tap tap tap!

Under the wide-eyed but silent gazes of the audience, Luffy strode confidently toward Uta with a serious expression.

That extremely solemn demeanor, and that earnest gaze, clearly told everyone:

"I'm not joking right now!!"

"Alright, let's do it the way we always do, let's decide the winner through a competition!"

Uta's expression remained unchanged, but this time he revealed his signature smile.

Then, with a flick of his finger in mid-air, countless musical notes shot out and transformed into knight soldiers charging towards Luffy!

Bang bang bang!

Luffy simply swung his fist and scattered the musical note soldiers.

This did not stop him from moving forward in the slightest.

However, no matter how fast or powerful Luffy's punches were, in Uta's eyes...

"You're not taking this seriously at all."

She clearly saw through Luffy's various strategies and intentions.

"Everything you're doing right now is wrong!!"

"You're the one making the wrong choice!!"

The two men soon faced each other, each shouting angrily at the other.

"Take a good look, the era of the Great Pirates is about to end!!"

"Why do you still want to be the Pirate King so badly?!"

"To create a new era!!"

A new era...

These words undoubtedly touched a nerve with Uta, and immediately, a shadow fell over his face.

"Uta! Don't you love the Red-Haired Pirates?!"

Luffy finally asked seriously, "Don't you really like Shanks?!"

"Why do you hate pirates so much now?!"

This is the answer he sought to find by staying here!

"It's all Shanks' fault..."

Uta seemed to be recalling the past, and gradually, his tone became low:

"To me, Shanks is... I truly consider him my father!!"

Her eyes trembled. "I thought everyone on the ship was my family."

"But for them, it's all a lie!!"

"So Shanks abandoned me!!"

"He abandoned me and left me here in Alicia!!"

His words carried a variety of inexplicable and complex factors.

"He must be doing this so you can be a good singer!!"

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Luffy, who completely trusts Shanks, immediately found out his answer.

"no!"

However, Uta simply shook his head quietly at this.

She still vividly remembers the scene when they arrived at the Kingdom of Alicia, the island of music.

At that time, Shanks brought her to this island with the aim of making her a great singer.

And on this island, in the most luxurious and solemn concert hall, she showcased her singing voice in front of all the island's top and most outstanding musicians.

Then, he won a standing ovation and praise!

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"Absolutely amazing!! Your singing is a treasure of the world!!"

At that time, King Gordon of the Kingdom of Alicia said this with great excitement.

"There are many professionals, instruments, and sheet music here. Please stay in Alicia!!"

"Our country welcomes you!!"

As Gordon said, the scenes she witnessed while touring Uta, with their rich musical atmosphere, filled her with a fondness for the country.

“You look happy and enjoying yourself when you sing here.”

At that time, Shanks also discovered Uta's genuine love for the place, as well as his heartfelt joy and happiness.

In his opinion, coming to this island was absolutely the right decision; it was the perfect place for Uta!

"Isn't it much more fun to sing in front of so many people than to sing for us?"

Shanks asked jokingly.

“No way!!” Little Uta stood on tiptoe, tilting her head back in rebuttal.

Shanks simply smiled and then changed the subject:

"Uta, there is no peace or equality in this world."