Chapter 16
"Thank you for your help. My companions and I will take care of these pirates. Don't worry."
The fake-smiling boy Usopp was being"supported" by Luffy and waved to the villagers:
"We will use Den Den Mushi to notify the navy to come, everyone go back to work."
One of the uncles with a white headband looked at Usopp with a machete and said seriously:
"Usopp, do you really not need our help?"
Usopp continued to smile with Luffy's support:
"Hahaha, of course not, just leave these to me and my friends, everyone go and get busy."
When the villagers saw that Usopp didn't seem to be joking, and Kaya on the side also smiled and nodded at them, the adults and villagers dispersed one after another. After seeing them leave, Usopp breathed a sigh of relief and almost collapsed to the ground.
Others didn't know, but Usopp himself knew very well that he was not the other party's friend, but had clearly become the hostage of this straw hat boy.
Fortunately, the other party was not that kind of vicious pirate and had no intention of attacking the villagers.
Otherwise, he really didn't know what to do.
After all, this straw hat boy is a man that even the terrible pirate hunter Zoro has to call captain!
And at this moment, Usopp saw from the corner of his eye that Kaya had not left yet, he was so scared that he almost fainted, but he still shouted immediately:
"Kaya, why don't you leave! ?"
After yelling the name Kaya, Usopp seemed to realize that he had lost his composure, and immediately lowered his voice and winked at Kaya.
Seeing this, Kaya couldn't help but sighed slightly, and instead of replying to Usopp, she looked at Luffy and said:
"Are you guys pirates too?
I don't know why you guys would help Usopp, but......"
Before Kaya could finish her words, Luffy pointed at Usopp's head and said directly:
"He said he would give us 60 million in treasure as a thank you, so we saved him."
"What!?"
Kaya couldn't help but exclaimed when she heard this, her face turned even paler, and then she turned to look at Usopp, who looked bleak, and said after moving her lips:
"Usopp can't possibly have so much money......."
Hearing Kaya's words, Nami and Luffy turned to look at Usopp at the same time.
"Huh?!"
Usopp gritted his teeth and shouted:
"That's right!
I lied to you!
I don't have money, but I have my life!"
Usopp saw Luffy and Nami staring at him with unfriendly eyes. His legs were shaking and he said in a trembling voice:
"How....How about this?
If you really feel unsatisfied!
Just take my head!
Hey! What are you looking at?
Don't look down on me, bastard!
I am the great Captain Usopp, and I will be a world-famous figure in the future!
Isn't my head worth 60 million? Bastard!"
Luffy turned his head and looked at Nami on the side and said:
"Nami, this guy has no money, so it's useless. Why don't we kill him?
We can use his body to fish on the way, which will save a lot of bait."
Nami nodded slowly in contemplation:
"That's fine, just use it as waste"
"Don’t say such scary things, bastard!" Usopp was so scared that his tears and snot came out.
Kaya on the side also showed a look of fear on her face, then slowly raised her hand and said:
"me me me....."
"Hmm? What?" Luffy turned to look at her.
"I...I have 60 million!"
Ke Ya began to speak fluently, gritting her teeth and said:
"I will use my property to exchange for Usopp's life, okay?
You see, the largest house in the innermost part of this village is mine.
I definitely have so much money......."
Usopp, who was so scared that his nose was running just now, immediately hardened up and stood in front of Kaya and said:
"No! Kaya!
That's the money your parents left for you, and you're not in good health, you need money for medical treatment!
This is between me, Usopp, and them.
You can't interfere!"
Kaya looked at Usopp's trembling back as he stood in front of her, tears streaming down her face unconsciously.
Just when Kaya was about to say something,
Nami pulled Luffy's arm and said helplessly:
"That's enough.
Don't overdo it.
The lady is not in good health to begin with. What if she gets sick from being scared by you?"
"Hee hee hee————"
Luffy held Nami's head and smiled:
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Then, under the astonished gazes of Kaya and Usopp, Luffy bowed to them like a gentleman and said with a smile:
"Sorry, I was just kidding you.
You don't have to be nervous.
The reason we came to Xiluobu Village is to find Usopp.
"
Nani!!!
Usopp opened his mouth wide, raised his finger and pointed at himself in disbelief.
"Why are you looking for me? I don't know you."
"But I know you."
Luffy laughed and pointed at Usopp and said:
"You look very much like your father Jesus Bu, I saw it the first time I got to the island.
After some tests, I can confirm that you are indeed a good candidate for a companion."
At this point, in front of Usopp's stunned expression, Luffy stretched out his hand to him and said with a smile:
"How about it, Usopp, do you want to follow me to see the world at the top of the ocean?
That will be a world that even your father has never seen!
How about it?"
Hearing this, Usopp was stunned, and then he said to himself:
"You know my father?
But can someone like me really do that?
The world at the top of the ocean?
I really want to go and see it."
Usopp looked at Kaya on the side, then looked at his own hand, wanting to reach out but not daring to.
Seeing this, Kaya on the side held Usopp's other hand and smiled slightly and said:
"Usopp, I can take care of myself now.
Isn't your dream to become a brave sea warrior?
They came to you specially, don't miss your dream!
I think there is no one more reliable than them!"
Luffy bowed slightly to Kaya to express his gratitude, and then still stretched out his hand and looked at Usopp with a smile.
Usopp's expression gradually became firm, and after taking a last look at Kaya, he stretched out his hand and shook Luffy's hand tightly, and said in a nervous tone:
"you...Hello, my name is Usopp, please give me your guidance in the future!"
"My name is Monk·D·Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates."
Luffy smiled slightly, then raised his hand to signal Nami beside him and said with a smile:
"Her name is Nami, and she is the navigator of our pirate group.
As for the one sleeping over there, I believe you have already met him.
He was originally a pirate hunter, but later I tricked him into becoming a pirate.
Roronoa Zoro."
Usopp's eyes widened, and he pointed at the smashed boat, and then pointed at himself in shock and said:
"Then am I still your fourth partner?
You are such powerful people, why do you have so few people?"
Luffy raised his eyebrows and smiled:
"Don't worry about the ship, just find one to use.
If it doesn't work, just use the ship of the Black Cat Pirates and change the pirate flag.
They will be taken away by the navy tomorrow anyway.
As for the partners, quality is more important than quantity.
Besides, I am not someone that everyone can appreciate."
Usopp was very proud when he heard that. It seemed that he was not bad at all. He was favored by such a powerful person.
Luffy just smiled when he saw that.
Someone who could learn Observation Haki in two years would certainly not be bad!
In fact, Usopp had the sign of awakening Observation Haki as early as when he fought with Dadi in Rogue Town.
It was just that no one taught him at that time, otherwise his Observation Haki would definitely be awakened earlier!
A sniper who could awaken Observation Haki before the Grand Line, isn't this a genius?
Of course, Luffy himself hasn't realized Observation Haki yet, so it's impossible for him to teach Usopp.
It depends on the opportunity.
However, he first obtained the elementary [Armament Haki] from Nami, which can be let them try later to see who can awaken it.
At this moment, Kaya suddenly stepped forward, held Usopp's hand and said with a smile:
"Usopp, congratulations, your dream has finally taken the first step!"
Usopp blushed and scratched his head, and just giggled for a while.
Kaya looked at Luffy, bowed to him and said sincerely:
"Mr. Luffy, thank you for saving me and our West Rob Village.
How can you use a pirate ship as your first dream ship?
Please let me help you. I happen to have a very good sailboat at home.
It's called Merry!
Please let it sail with you on my behalf!
I think it's my honor, and I'm sure Merry will be willing to do so."
Kaya raised her hand and pressed it on���Ji Xin looked at Luffy and spoke excitedly.
Good fellow!
I have been hinting at it for so long, and you finally said it.
If you don't say it, then I will make it clear!
Luffy breathed a sigh of relief, but his face was serious and he said:
"Since you said so, and you are my companion Usopp's childhood sweetheart, then I will not refuse it!"When
Luffy said this, Kaya blushed immediately, but did not refute, and held Usopp's hand tighter.
Usopp also giggled.
After a busy period, Kaya brought the injured Merry and several villagers, and pushed a large cart of food to the shade of the big tree at the viewing point on the right side of the slope.
Then there was a feast.
Nami was also very happy, because she got more than 10 million Baileys from the Black Cat Pirates.
In this way, their Baileys have reached 80 million.
The reason why Luffy and his friends did not enter The village is also to keep an eye on these pirates.
To prevent them from escaping.
Otherwise, if a few of them escape, if they intend to retaliate in the future, then the people of Xiluofu Village will be in great trouble.
After learning about Luffy's idea, Kaya and the others stopped persuading him, and kept bowing to Luffy and the others with gratitude.
Luffy and Zoro didn't care and focused on eating and drinking.
On the contrary, Nami and Usopp were a little embarrassed. Before dialing the Den Den Mushi, Luffy and Kaya gave some instructions. Kaya nodded in understanding. Then the Den Den Mushi was dialed.
"Bulu Bulu————"
Not long after the Den Den Mushi was dialed out, an old man's weak voice sounded over there:
"Hello?
Which bastard is calling me again?
Don't you know I'm on vacation in the East China Sea?"
Kaya looked at Luffy and when he nodded, she immediately said politely:
"Oh, sorry.
Hello, are you Vice Admiral Garp?
I am a villager from West Rob Village in the East Sea.
A boy named Luffy told me to call you if I have any trouble."
"What? Luffy again!?"
Garp, who was originally listless, suddenly became energetic and laughed:
"That's right.
I'm in the East China Sea.
Luffy is my grandson, and that brat just ran away to be a pirate.
I was a step too late, and I was going to catch him to be a navy, but unfortunately he ran away.
If that kid causes any trouble to your West Rob Village, I will definitely help solve it."
Hearing Garp's words, Nami, Zoro, and Usopp all looked at Luffy with a weird and shocked expression.
If they couldn't make a sound to interrupt now, they all wanted to complain.
Good man, your grandfather is really a vice admiral of the navy!?
Then you ran away to be a pirate!?
Luffy spread his hands indifferently.
Kaya pursed her lips, held back her laughter, and then said seriously:
"No, Vice Admiral Garp.
So Mr. Luffy is actually your grandson?
No wonder he is so kind.
Mr. Luffy defeated all the Black Cat Pirates who attacked our village in the future.
He said that you happened to be on vacation in the East China Sea, and the Black Cat Pirates are quite strong, and their captain can do an adapted version of"Shave". The vice-captain is also a weird hypnotist, and the other crew members are not bad either.
Mr. Luffy said that if he taught others, it would easily cause unpredictable consequences if they escaped, so for the safety of West Rob Village, it is best to teach you.
Mr. Luffy said that if there is anyone else in the navy who can be trusted, it is you."
Karp was originally laughing triumphantly, but after hearing Kaya's last two words and thinking of the extremely bad influence caused by Monka before, he suddenly fell silent.
If it wasn't for his grandson beating Monka half to death, he really didn't know that there was a navy in his hometown, the East China Sea, that dared to do such a thing!
If Monka hadn't been beaten half to death, he really wanted to smash him to pieces with one punch!
Kaya talked for a while, and found that there was no sound from the other side, and said with some confusion:
"Hello? Vice Admiral Garp, can you hear me?"
"Ah, I can hear you."
After coming back to his senses, Karp immediately bowed and said:
"I am really sorry, I did not manage the navy of the East China Sea well.
I am in Shields Town now and will leave soon. I will probably reach your Xiluobu Village tomorrow morning. Before that, please ensure your safety.
It is best to tie up those pirates tightly with ropes."
Kaya was stunned for a moment when she heard this. She did not expect that a vice admiral would apologize to her, a little-known person. She waved her hand and said:
"Mr. Garp, this is not your fault.
I feel relieved with your words. Thank you, Vice Admiral Garp."
Click.
After hanging up the phone, Kaya couldn't help but let out a long breath.
Before she could say anything, Nami pounced on Luffy, rode on him, looked at Luffy with excitement and excitement, and said:
"Luffy!
Your grandpa is actually Vice Admiral Garp!? That navy hero!?...I....."
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Ps: Thanks to Edward Teach for the flower. I didn’t see it before, sorry, hahaha.