Pirates: Trainer on the Straw Hat Ship.

Chapter 417 Kaido Arrives (asking for monthly ticket~)

Brook, a character regarded by netizens as "the only supporting character among the main characters".

Even in the current Straw Hat Pirates, Brook's presence is very low.

In terms of combat power, he is not even as good as Jinbei who joined after him. In terms of ability, after dying once, he seems to have used up the strongest effect of the Yomi Nomi Fruit.

The only ability he had, singing and playing, was also surpassed by the joining of Uta, the user of the Song-Song Fruit.

But it is precisely such a character who is not outstanding in any aspect, but always reveals some amazing past.

For example, the classic scene - "Rookie Pirate Roger".

As a man who, before the Great Pirate Age began, before Roger set sail, used his dreams as his boat and his determination as his oars, in an attempt to conquer this sea...

Brook and his Rumbar Pirates were the seeds of legend, but they just didn't bear fruit.

But wherever it went, it left behind many stories.

But many stories have already disappeared under the wear and tear of time.

But there are always some remaining traces that will prove Brook's past glory.

What can be called a legend is not just strength!

And now, the legendary pirate in front of Chihong and others made the decision to go out to sea and become a pirate just because of a conversation he had with Brook when he was a child!
That's right!

Brooke is actually Redfield’s “mentor”!
"........."

Looking at the afro that was exactly the same as in his memory, Redfield's heart suddenly palpitated for a moment.

He will never forget the figure who gave him the courage to set sail.

For a moment, Redfield, who knew that he could not beat Chihong and others, lost all the blood on his body, and all his fighting spirit disappeared at this moment, easing the atmosphere on the scene.

"Mr. Brooke." Redfield's eyes flashed with complexities, and he murmured softly.

When Brooke saw Redfield again, he sighed with emotion, and the fire of his soul leaped slightly, as if he was recalling the past.

The battlefield in the air soon turned into a place for old friends to reunite.

In just a few words, Brook told Redfield everything about the Rumbar Pirates and what happened to him.

It was not until a long time later that Redfield also sighed deeply:
"No wonder I couldn't find out the whereabouts of you and the Rumba Pirates when I went out to sea."

"I never thought that something like that would happen to you."

"Yohohoho~ Let the past be the past."

Brooke, who had already let go of the past, smiled lightly and didn't dwell too much on the past.

Knowing the Red Plan, he changed the subject and asked directly:
"So... Redfield, what are your plans for the future!?"

"The future?" Redfield's eyes flashed.

He knew very well the significance of Red letting Brook appear at this moment.

Brooke did not hide anything and said directly:
"Lord Red just told me that your fruit ability will be of great help to us, so he hopes that you can join the Straw Hat Pirates."

"Although I hate to say this, we won't let it go if you refuse."

"So I hope you can think about it carefully, Redfield."

"I never thought in my wildest dreams that you would threaten me, Mr. Brook."

Redfield sighed.

But Brooke shook his head: "Sorry, we also have things we have to do!"

Redfield raised his head, but his gaze turned from Brook to Luffy and Red behind him.

"It seems I have no choice."

"Decades ago, my biggest dream was to become a partner with Mr. Brooke and go to sea together."

“I never thought that this wish would come true decades later.”

"You must be the king of this era, Monkey D. Luffy!"

Redfield flashed and came directly in front of Luffy, then knelt on one knee out of thin air.

"I, Chin Lorick Redfield, also known as the [Lone Red], request to join your pirate group and serve you!!!"

At this moment, even Redfield himself might not know why he did not fight to the end but made such a choice.

Did he realize the difference in strength between himself and the Straw Hat Pirates? Or did he want to become a partner with the person he once admired?
This may be part of the reason, but it is definitely not the whole reason!

"This is not okay!"

However, what Redfield did not expect was that when he, as a legend, chose to kneel down and surrender, the answer he got was an unhesitating rejection.

He suddenly raised his head, but only saw Luffy with an innocent and simple smile on his face.

"Although Chihong said that he wanted to invite you aboard because he was impressed by your abilities..."

"But since you are Brooke's friend, you are also my friend. It's so weird to talk about serving him!"

Luffy suddenly took a step forward and helped Redfield up, his smile growing even brighter.

"Anyway, we are partners now!!!"

clap~
Luffy patted Redfield's shoulder with a smile.

Even though they were still enemies just a moment ago, since Redfield and Brooke were old friends, and Red also said that Redfield was a good candidate for a partner, he was of course happy to accept Redfield's joining!
What could be more gratifying than gaining more like-minded companions!

And with new partners, can a new party be far behind? !
Thinking of this, the corners of Luffy's mouth rose even more.

"..."

Redfield looked at the smile on Luffy's face, and his eyes suddenly wandered.

That’s right…this feeling can’t be wrong!

This scene suddenly reminded him of the first time he met Roger.

Redfield raised his lips and sighed in his heart:
“Maybe this isn’t a wrong decision.”

……

……

"Hey, hey...what does that mean!?"

"The legendary pirate, the lonely Red, has also joined the Straw Hat Pirates!?"

"That's the legendary existence that can rival Whitebeard!!!"

"Haha, am I crazy, or is the world crazy!?"

"Now, the Straw Hat Pirates, who possess both the Eternal Hand of the Final Island and the Lone Red, can already secure the throne of Pirate King, right!?"

"This... this is just bullshit!? No matter how hard we try, we can never be their opponent!"

"How about...if we can't defeat them, why don't we just join them? I heard that the Straw Hat Pirates are actively recruiting people in the underground world. Maybe they are short of manpower!"

"........."

"........."

The pirates who saw the scene of the lonely red kneeling on one knee in front of Luffy felt their hearts overflowing like a river.

Even the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates didn't expect that participating in a celebration would give them another partner.

Fortunately, Red had already told everyone about Redfield's fruit ability, his strength, and the relationship between him and Brook through the mental network. Knowing that such a legendary strongman was about to join them, the Straw Hats had no other thoughts except joy.

Of course, not everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates is immersed in the joy of having a new partner.

……

……

"That guy, hasn't come yet?!"

Zoro deliberately chose a high point and looked around, gazing towards the sea outside the island.

Red said that according to the information he had, Festa had spread information about One Piece's treasure in the underground world before the celebration began.

The celebration working group did receive the application letter from Hawkeye and the Eternal Pointer issued by the celebration working group.

Whatever the reason, Hawkeye was clearly interested in the celebration.

Now that news about the final island has been revealed, there is no reason for that guy to give up halfway.

Although he was very confident in Red's intelligence, Zoro was really tormented by the fact that he had not seen even the shadow of Hawkeye for such a long time.

However, at this moment, it seemed as if God heard his urgency.

In an instant, Luffy, who was still looking at Redfield, and Zoro, who had been waiting for Hawkeye, were both stunned, and then suddenly turned their heads and looked in a certain direction outside the island.

I saw a large warship slowly appearing below the distant horizon and quickly approaching the direction of the island.

"That...that's..."

Above the sky, on the naval warship protected by Fujitora, a lookout immediately discovered the presence of the ship.

But when he saw the flag on the ship through the telescope, his face suddenly changed.

After being stunned for a moment, he immediately shouted in shock:
“No… this is bad!!!”

"It's the Beast!!!"

"It's the Four Emperors Beasts Pirates!!!"

"They're here to attend the Pirate Festival too!!!"

The lookout shouted loudly instantly and used the navy's communication equipment to quickly convey it to other naval warships.

But at this moment...

Suddenly, a fierce slash came from the distant sea and flew straight towards the naval warship here.

Swish! ! !
Without giving the navy any chance to react, the terrifying slash swept across several naval warships.

The next moment... the huge naval battleship was actually split directly in two from the middle, revealing a smooth cut, and lost the influence of the gravity fruit, and crashed towards the sea below.

At the same time, above the Beast Battleship in the distance.

Seeing the naval warship blocking the way being easily defeated, Kaido immediately let out a gloomy laugh.

"Wolf woof woof..."

"As expected of the world's greatest swordsman, his moves are as expected!"

"But then again, you're not a Shichibukai anymore, right? There's no place for you in this world anymore."

"You really don't plan to join my pirate group!?"

Kaido, his eyes shining like spotlights, lowered his head and looked at the figure beside him who was putting away his sword.

And being able to be called "the world's greatest swordsman" and being treated by Kaido as an equal, the identity of this person is already obvious!
That's right!

He is the one Zoro has been waiting for - [Hawkeye] Djordko Mihawk!

As for why he appeared on Kaido's ship and helped the fleet of beasts to clear obstacles...

Inserting the black sword Night into the scabbard, Hawkeye looked directly at Kaido:

"I have already helped you clear the way as promised. Don't let me hear any bad rumors on the sea."

"Wolf Wolf Wolf~" Kaido laughed again after hearing this, and then replied to Hawkeye:

"Don't worry! I am one of the Four Emperors after all, so I can keep my word!"

"only……"

"Pfft!!!"

Under Hawkeye's murderous gaze, Kaido suddenly couldn't hold back and let out a strange laugh.

After noticing Hawkeye's gaze, he immediately pretended to be calm, then waved his hand and said:

"The relationship between you and me is now over!"

"That's better!" Hawkeye glared at him fiercely. Seeing that the ship was close enough to the island, he stood directly on the railing, leaped up as if fleeing, and quickly jumped from the ship to the island.

Kaido was left standing alone at the bow, looking at his back and laughing grimly.

And his gaze couldn't help but return to this moment a day ago.

At that time, the Beasts Pirates also learned through espionage that the Merry had left the Pokémon Sea and was heading towards the Celebration Island.

At this time, Quinn announced that the biological weapons he developed against the Straw Hat Pirates had been successful.

Realizing that this might be a great opportunity to ignore the existence of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet and directly attack the Straw Hat Pirates, Kaido did not hesitate at all and directly ordered all members to attack and go to the Celebration Island to snipe the Straw Hat Pirates.

But he never expected that just as he was about to arrive at the Celebration Island, an uninvited guest appeared in front of their warship...

A swordsman who stands on a blade and sails on the sea!
That's right, that person was Hawkeye Mihawk who had just escaped from the huge whirlpool in the sea.

When they met for the first time, both were surprised by each other's appearance.

Kaido, who received the news, appeared immediately and confronted Hawkeye head-on.

After all, Hawkeye once had a record of a tie with Red Hair, and Kaido, knowing how powerful Red Hair is, dare not relax at all.

At the same time, he didn't dare let Hawkeye leave here just like that.

After all, the Beasts Pirates' operation this time was kept completely secret. In order to prevent the Straw Hat Pirates from hearing the news and prevent the plan from failing, he only allowed some of the Beasts' high-ranking members to participate in the operation.

Hawkeye was also very embarrassed at this moment!
He never thought that when he encountered a shipwreck and his only ship was destroyed, and he could only continue sailing on the Black Blade Night, one of the best swords, he would be seen by Kaido of the Beasts Pirates!!!

If it was just an ordinary pirate group, he would have simply killed them with his sword, and the secret would have been buried in the sea forever.

Just like he did before.

but……

The battleships of the Beasts Pirates cannot be cut down just because you want to.

In the end, both sides signed a non-aggression treaty with their own ulterior motives.

Kaido, who guessed something, promised to pretend not to see the funny scene, and Hawkeye also agreed to take Kaido's ship to the celebration venue.

That’s why…

That's why the scene just now happened where Hawkeye helped the Beasts Pirates clear the way.

After seeing Hawkeye's figure disappear, Kaido, who was originally a little silly, suddenly had a cold murderous intent in his eyes.

"If you want to blame someone, you can only blame your bad luck, Mihawk..."

(End of this chapter)