Garp had not yet finished eating the senbei in his hand when he burst into laughter upon receiving Yun Lie's response. He ascended into the air using Moonwalk, his hearty laughter echoing in the atmosphere.
Yun Lie was also in high spirits; a vague promise had exchanged for the complete cultivation secrets of the Naval Six Styles. No matter how he looked at it, it was a profitable deal.
However, he knew that mastering the Naval Six Styles was by no means easy, and he was not like those with a protagonist's halo who could easily grasp their essence after a few fights.
Therefore, he found a deserted island and decided to cultivate there in seclusion for some time.
.....Time flew by, and a month later, Yun Lie and his group finally arrived at the last stop of the Grand Line—Sabaody Archipelago.
This island was bustling with activity. As soon as the Infinite Space docked, it immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The silver-white hull bore no flag, and the deck was filled with graceful girls. Such a unique combination made it difficult not to attract attention.
Fortunately, some people who knew Yun Lie recognized them, so no one dared to provoke them rashly.
Yun Lie's reputation was now widespread, and his Devil Fruit ability was no longer a secret. Under everyone's gaze, he effortlessly stored the Infinite Space into his Infinite Space.
Sabaody Archipelago is composed of seventy-nine giant Yarukiman Mangrove trees, which are the largest in the world. Their roots interweave to form the ground, bridges connect the trees, and each tree has towns and corresponding facilities built upon it.
These seventy-nine mangrove trees have clear numerical divisions: areas one to twenty-nine are a mixed bag, a gathering place for outlaws; thirty to thirty-nine is the tranquil Soap Park; forty to forty-nine feature tourist attractions and specialty shops; fifty to fifty-nine house shipyards and coating craftsmen; sixty to sixty-nine are the garrisons of the Marine and World Government; and seventy to seventy-nine are hotels and commercial districts.
The most unique aspect of Sabaody Archipelago lies in the natural resin secreted by the mangrove roots due to respiration.
These resins expand in the air, forming crystal-clear bubbles that slowly ascend into the sky.
Some are as small as a fist, while others are as large as giant balloons.
These bubbles shimmer with colorful light under the refraction of sunlight, like a dream.
However, once these beautiful bubbles fly to a certain height or drift beyond the range of Sabaody Archipelago, they will pop with a 'pop' due to over-expansion, turning into tiny droplets that scatter.
After disembarking, the women split into several groups according to their needs and headed in different directions across the island.
In the blink of an eye, Yun Lie was alone again.
He was content to be by himself, hands in his pockets, leisurely strolling to amusement area thirty-three.
The area was bustling with people, laughter and shouts rising and falling.
Yun Lie spent some beli to rent a bubble car, and with a light leap, he sat down.
The bubble slowly ascended, a gentle breeze caressing his cheeks. Floating in the air in a bubble was completely different from truly flying, and the mood for enjoying the scenery changed accordingly.
The streets of the amusement area were also lined with specialty snacks, which was a feast for Yun Lie, being a food enthusiast.
Just as he was enjoying the food and scenery, Yun Lie suddenly saw a familiar and interesting figure—Trafalgar Law, Captain of the Red Heart Pirates.
His iconic leopard-print hat, the long sword "Kikoku" slung over his shoulder, and Bepo, the Mink Tribe polar bear following him, made Law's identity instantly clear.
At this moment, Law's eyes were sharp as he walked directly towards Yun Lie, cutting through the bustling crowd.
The people around him seemed to sense the aura emanating from him, automatically clearing a path.
"Strongest Shichibukai, Yun Lie, would you be so kind as to grant me a moment for a chat?" Law walked up to Yun Lie, bowed slightly, and asked, his tone carrying a hint of imperceptible caution.
Yun Lie pondered for a moment before agreeing. He was also curious about what Law wanted from him.
After all, his arrival had already caused a butterfly effect, leading to Law's early appearance on Sabaody Archipelago, where he shouldn't have been at this time.
The two men and the bear arrived at an elegantly decorated cafe and requested a quiet private room.
The private room was filled with the rich aroma of coffee, and soft light spilled onto the table.
As soon as he sat down, Yun Lie took the initiative, picked up a delicate coffee cup, took a sip of the rich coffee, then looked directly at Law and asked, "Speak, what do you want from me?"
Yun Lie actually admired Law quite a bit. In his previous life, Law had many fans and was extremely popular.
What's more, Law's Surgery Fruit was practically heaven-defying, once fetching a sky-high price of five billion beli. Its ultimate technique, the "Immortality Operation," could even grant eternal life. Such an ability was enough to change the world's pattern.
Law gently placed his sword "Kikoku" in Bepo's arms, then picked up his own coffee, took a small sip, and with deep eyes, quietly asked, "Yun Lie, what are your thoughts on the other Shichibukai today?"
In the past year, Yun Lie had first sent Crocodile to Impel Down and then dealt with Gekko Moriah. These actions had even received the tacit approval of the Marine and World Government, which gave Law many ideas and made Yun Lie's actions unpredictable.
"Heh heh, little brother, have you forgotten? I am also a member of the Shichibukai. Aren't you afraid I'll deal with you right now?"
Yun Lie's lips curved upwards. He put down his coffee cup and slowly stood up.
In an instant, an invisible yet powerful Conqueror's Haki emanated from him, instantly enveloping Law.
The air in the entire private room seemed to solidify, and the temperature plummeted. Law felt a tremendous pressure wash over him, as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him, making it difficult even to breathe.
How could Yun Lie not guess Law's intentions? He merely wanted to use him to deal with Doflamingo and avenge Corazon.
Although Yun Lie had no particular liking for Doflamingo, he certainly didn't want to be used as a pawn by Law.