Chapter 405: Determined Moria, Approaching Arrivals
Brett truly hadn't expected that after recovering her shadow, Lola's first words upon approaching would be proposing marriage.
Could only say this Lola had ultimately become the proposal-obsessed Lola from the original story.
Just didn't know if she'd been rejected thousands of times within three years like in the original.
Later he remembered—in the original work, this woman's husband was Capone Bege. But Bege was probably still operating in West Blue. Lola's marriage prospects remained distant.
"Katakuri-niisan!"
However, Lola-san now couldn't manage Brett anymore. Her attention had been completely drawn by Katakuri's voice from the Den Den Mushi.
"Hearing you still so energetic puts me at ease."
Katakuri on the phone said, "Lola, you idiot. Don't run to dangerous places anymore. I can't always find people to rescue you."
The older brother's tone filled with worry and admonishment.
Tears flowed from Lola's eyes. She wiped tears while sobbing, "Yes, I understand, Katakuri-niisan."
Definitely can't worry my brother anymore.
"Then prepare to leave here."
Brett said. "Continuing to stay in this sea area will ultimately remain somewhat dangerous."
The danger wasn't the feeble Moria. Rather—those lurking in this sea area, the companions Zunesha had mentioned before.
Those monsters left long, long ago, silently hiding here—they were the key reason ships continuously vanished in this sea area.
"Right—"
Katakuri spoke again then. "Brett, how did you handle that Moria guy?"
"Beat him up then left him there."
Brett said casually. "If you ask why—probably because I want to see if that legendary West Blue hero has a day of rising again."
"Guy with bad taste."
Katakuri snorted lightly. "Do as you like. Not someone worth caring about anyway."
Should say—as expected from my friend. Attitude toward Moria was identical. Brett said leisurely, "Anyway, next I'll send Lola and them out of this sea area."
He looked at Lola. "So Lola, where do you plan to go next?"
"To the Grand Line's front!"
Lola's expression somewhat rippled as she grinned. "At the Grand Line's entrance I'll definitely meet quality rookie pirates. Then I can definitely get married!"
Ah, quite a scheme.
"Then I'll send you toward that direction."
Next, Brett found a ship on this island. Went to Moria's collapsed castle seeking supplies. Also helped Lola find a Den Den Mushi.
During this process, Moria collapsed in the ruins left Lola's subordinates shocked beyond measure.
That was one of the Warlords—Moria!
An existence leaving them helpless.
Now just lying here like this.
Truly a terrifying man!
Deep Sea Emperor Brett!
They already knew Brett's identity. Even if they hadn't recognized him themselves, Lola had already introduced him with proud tone.
Then Brett transformed into dragon-man form, releasing flame clouds carrying Lola and them skyward.
He directly brought Lola's group flying outside the fog, then placed them on the sea surface.
"Then pay a bit more attention to safety from now on."
Brett said seriously. "The further forward you go, the more distant. The harder for us to provide help when you encounter danger."
"Don't worry, Brett-san!"
Lola brimmed with confidence. "Before finding a satisfactory husband and marrying, I absolutely won't die!"
Brett's lips twitched. The passionate tone and words didn't match at all.
Then—time to part. Brett watched Lola's group depart before beginning his return journey. Flying to high altitude with thunderous explosions, he flew toward the Red Line.
Several hours after he left, at that massive ship floating in the fog-shrouded sea's center—atop those ruins.
"Ngh!"
The originally unconscious Moria suddenly opened his eyes.
His eyes filled with bloodshot veins. His gaze held only terror.
Silence. Couldn't hear any sounds.
Had I arrived in hell?
Moria couldn't help having such thoughts.
However, immediately—pain from his belly made cold sweat seep from his forehead.
He sat up with difficulty.
Hand clutching his belly. Not just the belly—internal organs also in severe pain.
But at least confirmed one thing.
He still lived.
In hell, shouldn't one feel no pain?
"Brett!!"
Moria almost ground his teeth.
Around him lay ruins, but Brett's figure was completely gone.
That guy had already left.
After defeating him, hadn't made any other moves. Just calmly departed.
As if—completely unconcerned. Not worried at all about him seeking revenge later.
"Damn bastard!!"
Moria's muscles all trembled. His corpulent body slowly stood. "Won't end like this!!"
Moria had never hated his obese body as much as this moment. Just slightly injured yet nearly unable to move. If this were his youthful body, how could it have become like this?
"Perona! Hogback! Absalom!"
Calling out like this, Moria slowly began excavating the ruins before him. His three remaining subordinates—three companions—were currently buried beneath these ruins. "Hold on! I'll dig you out immediately!"
"Then we'll go to Fish-Man Island and get revenge on that bastard!!"
The humiliation suffered today—sooner or later that bastard would pay!
That guy was too powerful. Just Oars wasn't enough. He also needed to train hard. Only then could he possibly defeat him.
Gecko Moria—determined at this moment.
Same moment—Lola's group advancing toward the Grand Line's front sea area sailed leisurely on the sea surface while humming songs.
"Captain!"
Suddenly, the ship's lookout peering through binoculars at the distant sea cried out. "Pirate ship ahead! Whoa, it's—it's—"
"Pirate ship?"
Lola raised her head. "Some famous pirates?"
This companion seemed very terrified.
"It's the Spade Pirates!"
"Eh? That crew?"
Lola's expression changed drastically. "They've already sailed here? They entered the New World not long ago, right?"
"Forget it, avoid them! Don't clash with them!"