[One Piece] Inferior Star

Eighteen years ago, 18-year-old Marine Rosindi investigated a mysterious mass suicide case.

Somewhere along the great voyage, a small nation of about 3000 people on a small island collectively took their lives at the same time.All the people in the country died overnight.There are different methods of suicide, but each one is clean and neat.The island, from which no one survived, became the prototype of one of the many strange rumors of the great voyage.

At the beginning, Admiral Sengoku and other intelligence agencies of the World Government believed that this might have something to do with the anti-government organization.Great route, no.It should be said that most of this planet is covered by the sea, which gives some unscrupulous organizations some excellent opportunities.

Some out-of-the-way places that even the Navy rarely sets foot in are perfect breeding grounds for these evils.However, since the incident of destroying the country has already occurred, the navy can't justify letting it go.So Rosindi, who had just become a lieutenant general, went to investigate as an adventurer——

"It's a very scary place..."

Now, Rosindi, the demon of 'Rebirth', still has a grudge against the island: "You are not allowed to laugh at me. But I was really scared to death. I didn't dare to put down the phone bug talking to the Sengoku chief... However, there is a lot of intelligence and information there that can prove that the attempts and ambitions of the Emerald Isle Company make people shudder."

Rossi took a puff of a cigarette, and he said: "Maybe what I found was only fur... They started from the raw materials and controlled the daily life of people in the whole world bit by bit. From the Tianlong people to the beggars and slaves, everyone It is inevitable to use the commodities linked to them."

"I just have evidence to prove this... The specific reason is that I was occupied by inexplicable fear at that time, and I couldn't calm down to read those materials and sort them out." Rossi said, "So I put some useful The evidence and the key issues I found were summarized in the intelligence document, which is the one that Cabbage later saw."

"... The feeling of listening to my narration is different from listening to others' narration and guessing." The voice of the contact person Kagawa came from the other side of the phone, and he said, "I didn't expect you to be alive, Lieutenant General Rossindi .There is also definite evidence in the next book that you have..."

"Well... I'm not alive now." Although I don't feel uncomfortable, I am still a little self-conscious about not living as a 'human'.Rossi smiled bitterly, and he said, "May I ask you, Mr. Kagawa, why are you so interested in Emerald Isle?"

"About this... I think it would be better if we talk face to face." Kagawa did not answer this question, he said, "Although this is an encrypted phone bug, the Navy already has the technology to eavesdrop, right? So this The line is not completely safe either."

"Mr. Xiangchuan wants to meet with us?" I didn't expect that... Youxiang thought he was a new contact at first, and he just had a little sense of responsibility for these dangerous things, but he didn't expect that he would still Quite... Seriously?

"That's right. I think it's almost time for us to meet." Kagawa said, "Two years ago...no one could have predicted this unexpected situation. Things have progressed to the point where if I sit in the office again We'll be far behind. So let's meet, Miss Yuka. If you're still willing to investigate the Emerald Isle, come and meet me. I'll be waiting for you in Zephria."

The name Zephria brought Youxiang's memory back to that day two years ago, when she first embarked on a journey to seek justice for Hart who died for no reason.There was indeed an unexpected situation in the middle, and Hart's matter was put on hold.Youxiang doesn't feel regretful, things always have a priority, but...

"I think it's better for you not to continue the investigation, Cabbage." Rossi blew out a puff of smoke, and he said, "Although you won't listen to me...but that Emerald Isle is probably more terrifying than the Navy Headquarters s things."

"..." Naval Headquarters... The battle of Marin Fandor appeared in Youxiang's mind, she subconsciously grabbed Ace beside her, and paused for a while before speaking, "I... I am still very weak in the final analysis. Even now, I can’t say anything...with confidence. Kagawa-san, even so, can I...do something for my friend who helped me?"

"I'm not a person who can fight. But...the search for the truth is something anyone can do, Yuka-san." Kagawa replied, "And...it's not easy for anyone, No matter how strong you are, if you don’t start or stick to it, you won’t get anything.”

You are right... If you give up now, then what you insist on, what you believe in, and what you are grateful for will just become an excuse for your willfulness.Youxiang said, "I understand. I will go to Zephria to meet you, Mr. Kagawa."

"...I admire your courage very much, Miss Yuka." Kagawa said, "Then I will wait for you in the shop last time. Goodbye."

After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone bug.The store last time...was it the main store of the flower hydrangea?That's the liaison office of Jade's manager... Youxiang was still thinking about it, but Ace, who came over, cupped her face and began to pinch, "You~~ah~~~ What a dangerous decision to make by yourself again!"

"Wow...but..." Youxiang couldn't speak clearly, "Ace... also knows about this, right? Even if I don't investigate, Emerald Island will still come to arrest me if they know I'm still alive...and , before that, Hart... um...don't poke your fingers in!!"

"Hart or something..." Who is it!It's a man's name... By the way, I seem to have told myself before.Ace recalled carefully, before he was caught by the navy...... two years ago.Although I still remember the Emerald Isle...he said, "I really can't do anything about you. Do you want to go alone?"

"I want to go, Ace!"

"and then?"

"Then……?"

"'I want to go to Ace'...and what else to say?"

"..." Youxiang looked at his frowning eyes, then thought of something and said, "Can you... help me?"

Ace grabbed Yuxiang's hand, put it on top of his heart, looked at her seriously and said, "Isn't it natural? It's a troublesome thing without any reason, but if you want to go If you do, I will help you."

"It's not unreasonable!" This sentence is superfluous!Youxiang said, "Ace... looks a little angry..."

"Because you didn't count me in at all! What the hell are you thinking...why do you think you can do that kind of thing alone..." Hey...do you have no self-consciousness at all, don't you know how worried I am? !Ace took Youxiang's hand and turned around to leave, "But I'm a crew member of Dad now, so if I'm going somewhere, I have to tell him first. Let's go, let's find him together. I'll tell him He will definitely understand."

"Ace...wait, wait...that..."

"If you dare to say something like 'I don't want to get you involved', I'll be really angry, Youxiang!"

"sorry!"

Be a little... more reliable, Mr. Ace.Matthew raised his eyebrows watching them from behind.He said, "Looks like we're going to set sail again, Mr. Rossi."

"It's such a helpless cabbage. But I don't hate it. She looks like this." Rosie continued to smoke, and he said, "Innocence sweeter than honey...I don't hate it."

"Innocence to the point of overestimating one's ability to challenge something that is a hundred times stronger than oneself... It is this kind of self-confidence that human beings can open up the entire starry sky." Matthew smiled, "As a prisoner, I can only follow Master's judgment, do what she wants to do."

"Don't lie, you clearly have a very interested expression on your face, and you really want to investigate clearly, don't you?"

"—Super, interesting, interesting! There is such a smart thing in this era of barbarians, and the person who started it must be very smart! Matthew! Love it! Smart people!! Love it—beat them!!"

Ah... They are all a group of guys with distinct personal preferences... Rossi sighed helplessly, anyway, he can't persuade anyone.

"Zefria...is that island next to the Chambords Islands, Mr. Cora?" Luo interrupted at this moment, knowing that he couldn't persuade anyone, so he just didn't say anything.

"Ah, that's right. It's a place as lively as the Chambord Islands." Rossi replied, "I went there once with Cabbage and Captain Kidd."

"That's it...then I'll send you there for the time being." Luo considered the plan, and he said, "But after that, I'm going to the New World first. In any case, I have to do it before the Straw Hats arrive. Get ready. Excuse me, Mr. Cora, can you do it yourself?"

"Well, Luo, you can just deal with your own plan, we are fine. With Matthew here, and...Mr. Ace has a bit of common sense." Probably.Rossi said, "Be careful with yourself, Rob. I'm the only one who's ever come back from death."

"Don't worry about me." Although it is impossible for this trip to be "safe and sound", I will not take the initiative to seek death.After all, you are here with me now, Mr. Cora.How could I possibly waste the life you gave me.What's more... Luo said, "What's more, I have an appointment with Youxiang. If I can come back alive..."

"Luo. When you propose again, remember to find a place far away from the sea."

"No! Anyway...that was after he came back alive—ah, where did the hat go?" Luo only now realized that his hat was gone.By the way, it seems that Youxiang took it and wrung it dry just now... Luo's eyes searched for his hat, and then saw Youxiang putting it on his head to show Ace.

Ace picked it off with a look of disgust, and at the same time turned his head to meet Luo's eyes, and then threw a throw: "Catch Luo!!"

"..." Luo raised his hand to catch his hat, "Thank you so much, Ace is in charge!"

Ace stretched out his thumb to say thank you, and then deliberately put his hand on Youxiang's shoulder to show Luo before continuing to walk.

Damn guy... Luo stood still and was pissed off, but he didn't show it. Instead, he put on his hat again and said, "I'll go to the boat to make arrangements, Mr. Cora."

"You really have a bumpy road ahead, Luo." Rossi shook his head, indicating that you are at a disadvantage now.

"You should find a way to help me, Mr. Cora!"

"Let's start by not saying weird things about cabbages, shall we?"

"I didn't say anything strange!" Really, which side are you on?never mind.Luo said that you don't need to worry about it, and he said, "I'm going back to the boat." Then he left.

On the other side, Ace and Youxiang came to the inside of the small building, and Whitebeard and Marco were here.After a smooth escape, the Whitebeard Pirates temporarily used this remote island on the great route as their base to conduct low-key activities.With the help of Matthew, a new pirate ship was created using the outer structure of the spaceship and the old abandoned sailboats found in the bay of the island.

The previous Moby Dick seems to have been destroyed in Marine Vandor.The new ship has a 'cyberpunk' feel to it that the world has yet to invent.But for them, it's enough to be strong, easy to use and float.Today, the ship follows the name of the spaceship and is named 'Dawn'.

Because the former crew members respected Whitebeard very much, most of them also used this as a base to carry out their own activities. However, due to the strong attention of the Navy, everyone consciously kept a low profile.As for Whitebeard himself, the battle on the top took a toll on him, and he spent most of his time recuperating on the island.

"Grandpa~~~" As soon as you entered the door, Youxiang showed a bright smile, and then held up a small wreath, "I brought the new crown!"

"Hahahahahaha! Have you brought it already! The old man has to be ready to return to the center of the world!" White Beard was as bold as ever, sitting in a bright room surrounded by various medical equipment , the previous nurse sisters also rushed over after hearing the news and continued to take care of him.

"Daddy..." Of course Marco is also here, as a 'ship doctor', he is quite busy.Now he said with a deep sigh, "Your injury is still not completely healed?"

"Cut, what is this little injury!" White Beard refused to admit defeat, "This old man can fight for another 50 years!"

"Because I replaced part of the internal organs and blood circulation system, so maybe there is no problem." Matthew emphasized, he checked the information on the medical equipment, "It has been two years, and all the cloned organs have been replaced. Adaptation is normal. Apart from the inevitable physical damage and fatigue, there are no other problems."

That is to say... But quiet cultivation is still needed, right?Marco said: "Don't rush out to sea just because Matthew said so, daddy!"

"The old man knows! Hmph..." I just know how to recite!Whitebeard responded, and he said, "Speaking of which, Ace, why did you come to find this old man together? That's right. If you also want to talk to this old man—marriage or something like that..."

The floor is shaking! !It's all because of that guy Luo!He suddenly said, 'Please let Youxiang marry me! ' and so on, it's hard for me to do it now! !Ace grumbled inwardly, then immediately said, "No, it's not! Dad! It's something else!"

"Oh..." Whitebeard narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Ace and said, "Youxiang is still a child. Give me all of you, sober up."

"Obey!" No, she's no longer young Dad, it's you doting, you are doting, it's partiality!Ace said, "Actually... Youxiang has something she wants to do."

"What do you want to do? Get married...?"

"No, grandpa!" Don't think about getting married, I beg you!It's all your fault, Mr. Luo!Everyone has been led astray by you!Youxiang immediately explained, it was about the Emerald Island, Hart, and the emerald manager that he had never told Whitebeard.

"The reason why I was in the Chambord Islands... At that time, I wanted to go to the New World with Captain Kidd to investigate the Emerald Island...but I didn't expect to suddenly..." Suddenly saw the news of Ace... Youxiang said , "everyone is fine now, so I want to keep going... After all, if I don't do it, Hart will, maybe no one will remember him...Grandpa..."

"..." He was such a worry-free child.Just out of danger, he was about to rush into another danger.And these two times, it was the slightest selfless behavior for the sake of others.As a pirate, I don't agree with this kind of thing at all, but you... you are not a pirate, girl.You are a completely different being from us.

Whitebeard was silent for a while, but now Ace said, "Daddy, I want to help her."

"If you don't say that, the old man will beat you." But you were saved by her.It is life-for-life salvation.What beats in your body is her heart.The old man's son will not be a ruthless person.The white beard said, "The old man understands. Then you go. To embark on a journey against the world for the sake of an unknown person not to be forgotten, this is also quite the demeanor of the old man when he was young. Hahahahaha! This Isn't it good! But!"

Dad suddenly changed the subject, and he said, "Remember to tell that Trafalgar brat...if he dares to think about getting married again..."

The floor shook again.Mr. Luo... Youxiang doesn't know what to say about him, so he can only change the subject: "Then grandpa also promises that Youxiang will listen to Uncle Marco and take a good rest!!"

"The old man doesn't need you little girl to worry! You should follow Ace closely!"

"Grandpa obviously can't even stop drinking!! You can skip ice cream if you have a good taste! Only for one day!!"

"Hmph, I can go without drinking for a day!"

"Well, don't drink today."

"Huh?! Wait... Marco... Did the old man get caught by this little girl?!"

"Hahaha...I can't drink today, Dad, let me prepare grapefruit tea!"

"Wait a minute, Marco! Come back to me!! Did you two discuss it?!"