NOVEL NEXT Chapter 62: Chapter 62
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East Blue – Loguetown
After running a bit further, the four finally reach the port and spot the Merry docked at one of the piers, kept from being swept away by the turbulent sea only by a rope tied to the port and held by a masked guy wearing a top hat on the Merry's deck.
On the dock where the Merry was moored, Mohji, now permanently bald after his unfortunate encounter with Luffy in Chouchou's hometown, and Richie, the wheelchair-bound lion who lost movement in his hind legs after taking a punch from Luffy, lay sprawled on the ground, completely unconscious and beaten up.
And while they boarded the ship to leave, Chouchou took the opportunity to pee on Mohji and Richie's bodies before hopping onto the Merry, even making sure to aim for their mouths.
Once on board, Chouchou noticed everyone giving him strange looks, to which he barked defensively, "Woof woof? Woof woof."
"Chouchou said: What? They deserved it", Luffy said, doing his best Scooby-Doo impression.
"Fair enough, no judgment", Nojiko replied, raising her hands in a peace gesture.
"These two were at the port looking for the Merry when we got here. They tried to attack us, demanding to know where the Merry was. Then, just as I was about to shoot them, this masked guy appeared out of nowhere and knocked them out", Usopp explained.
"All right, everyone, let's get to work. We need to get out of here before this storm gets worse. By the way, Luffy, this guy say he's your brother, is that true?", Nami asked, looking at the Sabo masked with suspicion as she set everyone to work.
"Yep, everyone, meet Sabo, my older brother. He'll be sticking with us for a while. And Sabo, meet the crew. The guy with three swords is Zoro, my immediate, the one with the weird eyebrows, and bangs is Sanji, the cook; the one with the big nose is Usopp, our sniper; that fluffy white furball is Chouchou, man's best and most loyal friend; the blonde girl over there is Kaya, our apprentice doctor; that one is Nami, the crew's navigator and the girlfriend I mentioned; and the one with blue hair next to Nami is Nojiko, Nami's sister", Luffy said, quickly introducing Sabo to everyone as he helped Usopp hoist Merry's sails.
"Hey everyone, how's it going? Need help with anything?", Sabo greets them quickly and then offers his assistance, understanding that this wasn't the time for conversations.
"Yeah, a little help here would be nice", Usopp says while adjusting the sails.
As Merry pulled away from the dock, entering the turbulent sea in the midst of the storm, on the roof of a building in the harbor, Dragon watches his son's ship depart towards the Grand Line.
"Well, things are going to get wild from now on", he murmured before turning and disappearing.
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Meanwhile, Smoker arrives running at the port, using Soru, only to see the Straw Hat ship already far from the island and Buggy's ship several meters away from the island.
Upon seeing the two pirate crews drifting away and managing to escape, Smoker makes his decision and returns to the square where Tashigi had already woken up most of the marines.
"We're sorry for passing out, sir!!!", the marines shout, snapping to attention and bowing their heads upon noticing Smoker's arrival.
"We're going after Straw Hat. Prepare the men and the ship; we're heading to the Grand Line", Smoker ordered, focused on capturing Luffy and barely giving Buggy a thought.
"I'm going too! Roronoa Zoro won't escape that easily. I'll defeat him with my own hands", Tashigi said, determined to make Zoro take her seriously.
"But Captain, the city is under your jurisdiction, sir! What will the superiors say?", one Marine asked, apprehensive.
"Tell them to go screw themselves and not interfere with my work", Smoker says, with a look of hatred on his face.
=Scene Break=
Meanwhile, on Buggy's ship, all the crew members were gathered, including Mohji and Richie, who had been rescued before they departed. For some reason, the two of them smelled bad and had a strange taste in their mouths.
"We're heading to the Grand Line?", Alvida asked, surprised.
"Yes, the strength of that rubber brat won't stop me from following him there, I still have some things to settle with that bastard", Buggy says, trying not to be intimidated by how strong Luffy is or how dangerous he knows the Grand Line is.
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"The sea is really rough", Usopp commented, nearly losing his balance as the Merry rocked from the violent waves.
"Shishishi, true, but it's kind of fun, it feels like the Merry might fly at any moment", Luffy said, grinning as he sat on the figurehead of the Merry, watching the turbulent sea.
"Be careful not to slip on the wet deck, everyone, and once things calm down, take a bath and dry off well so you don't catch a cold", Kaya said, concerned for the crew's health.
"Thanks for the concern, Kaya… hmm? Look, there's a lighthouse on that island ahead", Nojiko said, noticing a beacon lit up ahead.
"That's the 'Guide Light'; if we go around it, we'll reach the entrance to the Grand Line", Nami said, navigating the ship.
"When are we getting out of this storm, anyway?", Usopp asked, worried the Merry might capsize because of a wave.
At that moment, Sanji appears on the deck dragging a barrel. He then stops and says, catching Luffy's attention, "Hey Luffy, I had an idea, let's make an oath."
"Ohhhhhh, now you're speaking my language! Everyone, gather on the deck", Luffy shouts excitedly, calling everyone over.
"I'm going to find the All Blue!", Sanji declared, placing his foot on the barrel.
"I'm going to find the One Piece and become the King of the Pirates!", Luffy declared, putting his foot on the barrel.
"I'm going to become the World's Greatest Swordsman!", Zoro declared, also placing his foot on the barrel.
"I'm going to draw a World Map!", Nami declared with a smile, putting her foot on the barrel.
"I'm going to help my sister achieve her dream!", Nojiko declared, smiling at Nami, also placing her foot on the barrel.
"I'm going to become a Competent and Respected Doctor!", Kaya declares, doing the same and placing her foot on the barrel.
"Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof!", Chouchou jumped up and stood on top of the barrel in the open spot in the middle, declaring his dream as Luffy translated, "I'm going to live my life to the fullest!"
"I… I'm going to become a Brave Warrior of the Sea!", Usopp shouted, declaring his dream while placing his foot on the barrel as well.
"WHOO-HOO! WE'RE GOING TO THE GRAND LINE!!!", all the Straw Hats shouted, howling to the stormy clouds above in celebration, while Sabo just stood by, smiling beneath his mask, watching the whole scene unfold.
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