Chapter 18: Headquarters Arrival
The endless war of the Grandline Road, the kingdom's ruins, and Royal Harbor's ruins.
Locke, Barett, and Sasaki Aceday were busy. A week had passed since Locke destroyed the entire country. This week, after Locke's initial attack, the island kept silent toward the bottom of the sea.
Although the tsunami had receded entirely, earthquakes occasionally happened on this island. As for why Locke and the others were together with the former enemy, Ireya, it was a long story.
After listening to Locke's answer, Ireya lost the desire to continue fighting Locke and the others. After Barett punched each other, Ireya gathered with Locke and Barett to leave this island.
During this week, Ireya also told Locke his origin. Locke was shocked when he heard Ireya say he was a giant pirate with a bounty of 1.5 million and three hundred thousand. He didn't expect that this guy who called himself the head of the Royal Guards was a pirate.
When Locke asked curiously, Ireya did not hide anything and told him what had happened. It was straightforward. As the superstar at that time, not long after he went out to sea, he was rewarded with a bounty of one hundred and fifty-three million Bailey, and he ate the fruit of the impact.
When happy, he suddenly received a tea party from the pirate group Charlotte Linlin. Because at that time, because he was young and famous, young and frivolous, it was natural that he tore the invitation letter in front of the member of the Sherlock family who sent the letter.
The result could be imagined. Although the current Sherlock family was still not as powerful as the Charlotte family decades later, not as powerful as the three guys on the sea, it was still not something a newcomer like Alucould deals with.
Soon, he encountered the man who made him remember for the rest of his life. The monster of the Charlotte Family was known as the best masterpiece of the Charlotte Family and had never lost since his debut, the pursuit of Sherlock Katakuri.
Naturally, he was easily defeated by the other party, and his pirates were destroyed. He would have sunk into the sea if he hadn't escaped. That complete defeat had caused Irar to be disheartened and come to this country.
Because of his mighty strength, he was chosen by a royal family member and became the head of the royal guards. After listening to Irar's story, Locke and Barett sighed. As two people who had never left this country, there was no doubt that Ira was still powerful.
After all, he could fight equally with the current Barett, but Katakuri easily defeated him. He was still shocked. However, Locke had read the pirate king's manga and knew how terrifying Katakuri's strength was. However, after coming to this world, he had muscular strength.
He had a clearer understanding of the influential people at the top of the pyramid in the sea. If the gold medal players were represented by Roger's white beard and gold lion, the silver medal players were the assistants of the Seven Martial Sea, RearAdmiral, or Yonko pirates.
If that was the case, then his current attack and Barett were probably just a small fry on the side, a small fry that was slightly stronger. An existence that could be easily crushed to death by those gold and silver medal players.
However, Locke was not afraid. After all, Barett would be considered a powerful existence at the top of the pyramid in the future. Moreover, his talent was even more potent than Barett's. He would be a powerful presence at the top of the pyramid in the future.
When the time came, he would have to rely on his and Barett's cooperation. He would have a place in the sea. However, the plan would take many years, and Locke was still preparing to set sail.
"Boss Locke, all the wine and food we can find are on board. What else do you need to bring?" Sagaki put the barrel on his shoulder and asked Locke. At this time, Locke and the others constantly moved the supplies from the shore onto the ship.
As for where the ship came from, it had to be mentioned about Ireya. As the former head of the Royal Guard Squadron, Ireya had used his authority to buy a magnificent ship and hid it at a specific port, waiting to be opened when needed.
As for the supplies, it took Locke and the others a week to find them from various ruins. "Well, there is nothing else to bring. There is little to find in this country. When all the materials are on the ship, leave them directly. This island can't hold on for long."
After Locke finished speaking, he activated his ability and transported all the fruits and vegetables on the shore onto the ship. When everything was done, Locke walked alone to the ship's bow. This ship of Aluda was magnificent. The ship was thirty-five meters long and ten meters wide. It was a fast sailing ship with three masts.
The entire hull was black and gold, with twenty-four cannons. Although the firepower could not be compared to those large warships, it was already mighty for this small, fast sailing ship.
In addition to these twenty-four cannons, there were ten rooms and a huge cabin on the ship, enough to accommodate two hundred people.
Alura slowly walked over to Locke and sat down. "What are you thinking about, Little Locke?"
"I was thinking, should I kill you directly and take this ship for myself?" Locke said without looking back. When he heard Locke's words, Ida suddenly laughed. "Haha, Locke kid, you want to be a pirate so soon?"
Alloa chuckled and teased. Then, he put away his frivolity and looked at Locke seriously. Locke seemed to know what would happen as he looked at the suddenly serious Ada. "Locke, I can give you this ship, but I have a condition. I can give you this ship if you agree to my conditions." Locke looked at Iry and then at the ship.
"I am inquisitive. Why did you choose to follow a kid like me? I don't have anything that can make others easily follow my charm. Hearing Locke's words, Iry laughed.
"I didn't expect you to see my purpose. Yes, I do want to join your team and your pirate group. As for your problem, you need to find it yourself. Ida was not surprised that Locke could understand his purpose.
However, there needed to be a clear answer to Locke's question. I heard about Barett and your experience as a scout. After hearing it, Locke, you are a trustworthy and loyal person. Not only do you have visible potential, but you are also a man who loves his companions and keeps his promises.
From the moment you promised the last wishes of your comrades who died on the battlefield, you could put your life on the line to fulfill and realize this wish. From this, you can see what kind of person you are.
"We, everyone will feel safe following a captain like you. Moreover, following you will be very interesting in the future.
After Locke heard this, he smiled. He did not express any opinion toward Aida's words.
"If you want to follow, then follow. At the very least, I can guarantee that the future adventures will be interesting enough."
"Locke! Everything is ready! We can set sail now!" Barett called out to Locke on the deck.
"That's right! Boss Locke, no, Captain Locke! All preparations are ready! Send out the order!"
"Heh, Captain Locke, we can sail for our adventure."