It took me a whole year before I felt confident enough to embark on an adventure along the Grand Line. Even though Captain Hina will accompany me, I know it will be fraught with peril because I will bring along two additional members with no prior combat experience.
So for this year, I made them go through training just like me and the others, and it wasn't until they defeated the Commander, who was one rank below the Captain, that I felt satisfied with their progress.
In addition, before I left, I made one final trip to the prison cell to talk to and convince these individuals. My way of making them all meltdown with all my sweet promises turned out to be successful. That's why I can't wait to come back.
"Why do I have to pick you up again, can you read the situation that we're about to leave?"
"I know you care about me," upon hearing my response, Uta was clearly displeased, but she simply turned her head away, and after we had passed the crowded practice field, she asked again:
"So, what did you talk to them about? I see you've been pretty close to those Fish Men lately, too."
I just gave her a smile and didn't say anything, which irritated Uta even more. When I saw the reaction I was looking for, I responded by saying, "Yeah, we talked about a lot of things, like their hometown, Fish-Man Island, and many other things."
I could tell by the look on Uta's face that she was becoming more interested, so as we made our way to the vessel harbor, we discussed Fish-Man Island and how she had expressed an eagerness to go there.
"I'm sure Shanks has been back and forth to Fish-Man Island many times, right? How come you've never been there?"
Before Uta could even respond, someone interrupted her with a shout full of authoritative tone, "What are you two waiting for! Hurry up, I don't want to wait anymore!"
From the deck, Captain Hina was already standing with her arms crossed, her face looked even more irritated after seeing my relaxed smile, but the person beside her tried to defuse the situation by saying:
"Remember, Luffy, the Grand Line is a dangerous place. Therefore, don't do anything reckless because you can meet pirates with higher bounties than Arlong."
"Vice Admiral Gion, have you made up your mind to come with us?" Even though I already know the answer, I still have a glimmer of hope.
Gion frantically responded, "Don't joke around. I still have more important tasks than accompanying a cheeky brat like you," but I then said:
"Yup, you're a very busy person, but I'm looking forward to us practicing together again when I get back."
Gion's face turned bright red almost instantly, and with a chilly snort, she dashed off the ship as quickly as possible. Seeing how her plump butt swayed every time she took a step, I could not stop licking my lips in disappointment, but remembering how I filled every hole in her body to the fullest the day before brought a smile back to my face.
Captain Hina looked confused by her friend's strange behavior, but Uta's eyes narrowed in a way that suggested she was aware of something. On the other hand, I didn't care and began helping with loading the goods onto the ship before we finally set sail.
Seeing how the ship's floor was clean and shiny with new furniture, as if the ship had just come out from the factory, I felt very satisfied, "you have good taste in choosing a ship."
As Captain Hina said, this is the ship I chose after Sengoku granted my wish to have my own crew. I chose this ship because it is not too big and has only one main mast in the middle and a mizzen mast in the back. Ideal for my relatively small crew.
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Back a few days ago, in the underground cell of the Marine Headquarters, Makino, who normally brought food for them all, came later than usual for the first time. What surprised them all, especially Sanji, was the sight of Gion, who had accompanied her.
When Sanji's eyes could not tear themselves away from Gion's overly alluring cleavage, his heart started racing, and he made a concerted effort to prevent a nosebleed. Even the other prisoners there could not control their lust, but Gion's icy voice was enough to immediately wake them up.
"Are you Sanji?"
Sanji's eyes, which were still filled with love, hastily nodded, and when he saw how that woman entered his cell, he became very nervous. Yet, he and everyone else there was caught off guard when Gion suddenly coated her hand with Armament Haki before hitting Sanji's head so hard that it knocked him unconscious.
Makino couldn't help but be confused when she saw Gion drag Sanji away, but she kept quiet and followed her outside anyway. Meanwhile, the other prisoners were still in shock but ate their food while discussing what had just happened.
"That beautiful woman, I think I know her."
"Yeah, she is Vice Admiral Gion... that spoiled brat has a lot of luck."
"Hahaha, I think now he got what he's been after all this time."
Because Sanji does not stop bragging and fantasising that he will soon become a chef for beautiful female marines, these prisoners are actually sick and tired of his existence. Moreover, Johnny and Yosaku, who were imprisoned alongside him in the same cell, were also frequently assaulted by the boy.
Johnny said, with a serious expression, "I'm sure that boy is being transferred to Impel Down now," and Yosaku, who tried to add:
"Once someone enters Impel Down, they will never come out again...that place must be hell for a pervert like him."