One Piece Law Light Novel

No, no idea ... When we lived at his place, my uncle used to tell us not to mix with the people of the city ... Penguin answers me without much conviction.

Then he adds:

When we left the house it was almost always to get contraband guns or to steal from shops, so we never really met normal inhabitants ... Look, Law, the more I think about it. and the less I want to go. Penguin and I did all four hundred shots there. I wouldn't be surprised if our faces were remembered ... And then, if we ever ran into my uncle or my aunt? Just thinking about it makes my heart pound …

Shachi struggles to finish his sentence and lowers his head.

Ok I see.

In fact, they are "adults" of whom we are afraid. They are far from everyone being as nice as Wolf.

On the outside of this world where we can play, have fun freely, the world of "children" are these "adults" whom we fear because they hate us, laugh at us, threaten us and mistreat us.

Despite everything, I say the following:

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

Suddenly, the eyes of my three companions turn to me.

After hesitating, I decided to tell them about white lead disease. I tell them about the persecutions I have suffered, my adventures I have experienced because of "adults" ... as well as the pain that was mine when I lost loved ones.

All three listen to me religiously, in the most complete silence.

Then, in his frail voice, Bepo lets out:

So, Law, I didn't know that such a thing happened to you …Well, it wasn't particularly worth talking about. Especially since I am now completely healed. What I want to tell you is that you don't have a choice either, you have to become strong. Indeed, I drool, I live. Tomorrow, in town, we do not know what awaits us, we may break up. But if you freak out at just that idea, then you'll never be able to move forward! You will spend the rest of your life worrying about the looks of others, living in fear, and I'm sure you don't want something like that.

To make Shachi and the others listen to reason, I speak these words with the greatest calm. So, little by little, the incredibly dark expression of my sidekicks just now regains clarity.

Hmm ... Alright! I will make efforts! I will go talk to the people of the city and try to find a place to work! exclaimed Bepo, squeezing the paw firmly.

I can't help but encourage him:

There you go!Hey hey, I feel a lot better now. Thanks, Law. There's no need to say, you're a really great guy! In your place, I would freak out so much that I would never dare to set foot in town again.

The only thing I can find to say to Shachi is a "Really?" without conviction. If you only knew, man, I'm like you too, I'm scared. My limbs are frozen with fear and I can feel the sweat trickling down my back. Just imagining what might happen in town tomorrow makes my stomach ache. I nevertheless think that in front of them, it is my duty to act as if all is well. Bepo, Penguin, Shachi, it's me who asked you to join my team. This implies responsibilities to be assumed as a leader.

I must look strong.

I must have presence.

If I, too, let myself down at a time like this, they will have no choice but to live the rest of their lives in fear.

And that, I don't want to.

I am proud, too.

And to protect them, I am ready to make some sacrifices!

Well, that's not all, but it's time to go to bed. If we don't wake up tomorrow morning, we can be sure that we will be entitled to the old man's remonstrance.Tcha tcha tcha!

Before I reassured, they all seem to have recovered.

We then return to our rooms to go to bed. The day is over, everything will be decided tomorrow.

"It will be fine, it will be fine." Deep down, I repeat these few words to myself, as if to convince myself that everything will be fine. Then I roll up in my blanket and close my eyes.

***

The next morning, the five of us meet at the table, around fried eggs prepared by Penguin.

Junk remains silent.

Tss, he could at least make the effort to speak to us. He knows very well that we dread this day, but no, he does not get one …

Deep inside me, a slight doubt begins to germinate. What if, in the end, Wolf was an "adult" like any other? What if his goal was to use us to make money?

No, I cannot believe that lies have been mixed with the benevolence he has shown us over the past few months. Although, I don't know. In the total inability to guess his thoughts, I find it difficult to hide my anxiety.

It's time, let's go.

In accordance with the order given by Wolf, we all climb aboard his giant buggy. An invention of his own and which can accommodate up to eight people. As I sit in the front seat, Bepo and the others sit in the back.

The buggy runs at full speed on the road towards the city. I hear the three of them talking behind, but something in their voices makes them seem wanting. I then glance at Wolf's face while driving, but it's hard for me to get any information out of his expression.

After about twenty minutes, we arrive at the entrance to the city. Nothing has changed since the last time, the first thing I see is still this sign with "Pleasure Town" written on it. Except that from now on, we are learning to enter, to discuss with people and to look for work.

Pew, I let out a big sigh.

I have to hold on.

I have a duty to protect my men, my comrades.

Let's go.

Although Wolf is not very talkative, he moves very quickly. With a heavy and uncertain step, we commit to following him.

Here it is, a very lively city.

I didn't realize it when I was last there, but the voices of the many food and beverage vendors are reaching us from all sides.

Here, the freshly caught fish! Buy my beautiful fish!The best meat is on my shelves! Thirty percent off if you buy it now!

Early in the morning, people are already dancing and singing in the main square, it feels like we landed in the middle of the festival. A brief circular glance makes me see stalls of tattoos, divination, shops of instruments and clothes. The animation is such that I no longer know where to head.

But what surprises me most is the attitude the locals take towards Wolf.

Hi, Wolf, it's been a while! I have just returned parts which could be useful to you for your inventions, thus come to buy some!Yes, I will be sure to drop by later.Hello, Mr. Wolf! Who are these young people who accompany you? Your grandchildren?What next? They are just parasites!Ah good, if you say so. They look cute, though. Don't you want to grab some apples? Today, I am offering them to you because you are with children.In this case, difficult to refuse. Thank you!

With every step, someone different speaks to Wolf. It seems that in this city our friend is known as the white wolf. And as we accompany him, many people are also interested in us. No one, among all the people we meet, looks at us with disgust or in an insulting manner.

Are you reassured?

Deprived of his cold air this morning, Wolf addresses us as usual, wearing a gentle and considerate smile.

You should know that twelve years ago, because of a bunch of damn pirates, this city almost disappeared. Following this incident, the inhabitants came up with a sort of motto: "A city where everyone can be happy. A city where friendliness reigns." That's why people here are not surprised to see a talking bland bear. They all make an effort to welcome each visitor with the utmost respect. This is the spirit of this place.

I then ask him:

Ossan ... Did you know things were going to turn out like this?Obviously. I am a genius inventor, I remind you I can see a little into the future.