The Grandline, Ol Jack Jackson, was casually floating above the sea. Two months had passed since Garp's attack. During these two months, Roger's pirates almost had yet to arrive. They just wandered around the sea as if they were looking for something.
Locke knew that Roger's pirates were looking for the stone tablet, but he wouldn't say it. In the past two months, Locke was taught by Roger and Rayleigh every day. From using Haki to swordsmanship, Roger and Rayleigh gave almost everything they knew to Locke.
Of course, besides Locke, Barett was also the focus of their attention. Perhaps it was because of Roger and Rayleigh's careful guidance Locke and Barett felt that their strength had significantly improved, and they used it.
Barett became more familiar with the Busoshoku Haki, and the storage capacity of the Haki became deeper and deeper. Even the ghost qi that he had just comprehended became stronger and stronger.
In two months, his strength had been completely turned upside down. The most direct proof was that in a battle with Lei Li, he was almost equal to Lei Li, who had gone all out. The two of them had thoroughly sunk a small island to spar.
And Barett's terrifying figure that combined with the entire island and covered the whole fusion beast deeply shocked everyone. However, Barett challenged Roger once After that, Roger defeated him, which led to Barett sparring with Roger almost every day. Although he failed every time, Barett was still going. Locke's body had developed a little in these two months, and his strength had improved further.
With Roger's guidance, he became even more proficient in the King's Haki Wrapping, and his Busoshoku became even more profound. Of course, as the strongest Visual Color, Locke could easily sense the thunder and lightning sounds coming from the sea dozens of miles away.
In these two months, Locke was undoubtedly delighted. "Yo, Locke." Shanks saw Locke standing at the bow of the ship and greeted him. Then he walked over. "Yes, Shanks, what's wrong?" Locke turned to look at Shanks curiously.
After all, with Locke's understanding of Shanks, he should be learning swordsmanship from Roger now. "Locke, I heard Captain Roger say you are leaving us, right?" Shanks looked at the sea in the distance and asked softly.
"Ah, did Roger tell you? Yes, I was ready to leave the Roger Pirates. After all, I was willing to join the Roger Pirates to follow Roger Rayleigh to learn and train well. I have almost learned it, so I have to leave and start my adventure."
Locke didn't avoid it and said it directly. "Is that so?" Shanks nodded and then looked at Locke with a severe expression. "Locke, I know I can't stop you, but I hope you can consider it and stay here. Captain Roger will become the king of this sea and the pirate king!" Locke looked at Shanks.
"Ah, I believe that Roger will become the pirate king."
"Since you also think so, why, why leave? After all, we are not partners!"
Shanks was puzzled. Since he also believed that Roger could become the Pirate King, why did he leave? "Shanks, everyone has different dreams." Rock did not answer Shanks' question.
He said this inexplicably.
Hearing Locke's words, Shanks, who was originally a little excited, calmed down. "Is that so? Hahaha, you are right, Locke. Everyone has different dreams. Then, I have no reason to stop a man from pursuing his dreams."
After saying that, Shanks took two steps back and looked up at the sky. The seagulls were flying freely in the sky. "Hey, Shanks, do you want to join my pirate group and become my partner?" Rock suddenly sent an invitation to Shanks. Suddenly hearing Rock's invitation, Shanks was stunned.
"Ah, what did you say, Rock? What did you say?"
"I say, Shanks, do you want to be my partner? Let's pursue our dreams and become the king of this world together." Rock looked at Shanks with a sincere expression and invited him sincerely.
After all, Locke, who had seen the original work, knew how great the potential of Shanks was. In the future, he could become one of the top powerhouses in this sea with just one arm.
When his hands were sound, he could be on par with the world's number one swordsman - Mihawk - Hock, in swordsmanship, and the king-color was the only man in the future who could cause physical damage.
If he had Shanks' help and became his right-hand man, then Locke believed that in the future, there would not be many people who would be his match in this sea. Moreover, his relationship with Shanks was perfect and had an ideal relationship foundation.
He did not need to worry about Shanks betraying him in the future. Such an intense and emotional partner was not stronger than the mob formed by Jibak? At that time, with his, Barrett, Shanks' iron triangle, other than the headquarters and the world government, no one else in the sea would be his opponent.
This time, Shanks fell into a dilemma after hearing Locke's words clearly. Yes, a dilemma. He was highly excited about Locke's invitation. He wanted to accept Locke's invitation.
After all, he had been with Locke for almost half a year. For Locke, Shanks admired him greatly, whether it was his strength, talent, or spirit.
However, for Shanks, who joined the Roger Pirates at a very young age, the members of the Roger Pirates were Shanks' family, and Roger was regarded as the most respected person, like a father by Shanks.
If he accepted the invitation of Locke, then he would leave his family. He wanted to avoid getting such a result. After a long time, Shanks finally made a decision.
"Roger, thank you very much for your invitation. However, I don't want to leave the Roger Pirates. They are my family to me. And I want to accompany Captain Roger to ascend this sea."
"Is that so? I understand. Shanks, after Captain Roger ascends the top, if Roger dissolves his pirates, I hope you can join my pirate group then, okay?"
Although Shanks rejected him now, he was still unwilling to give up. "Ah, if there is such a day, I will join your pirate group." Shanks showed a bright smile and accepted Locke's proposal. Perhaps, in his heart, Roger's pirate group will never disband.
"That's a deal, Shanks. Let us enjoy the last part of our time in Roger's pirate group."