In a restaurant in Shields Town, after eating for a while, Luffy couldn't help but exclaimed: "Boss, the food you cook is so delicious."
Hain rolled his eyes, "Of course it tastes good if it's free."
The proprietress smiled and said, "I want to thank you for saving my daughter. This meal is my treat."
After chatting for a while, Luffy asked in confusion: "Why was that Pirates Hunter Zoro captured and taken to the Marine Base? Did he not pay for his meal?"
Everyone couldn't help but look grim.
The little girl was the first to get angry and said, "No, that's not why big brother was arrested."
The proprietress stepped forward and explained, "More than 20 days ago, Colonel Monka of this town, his son Bellumeber brought his beloved dog here to eat, but the vicious dog suddenly jumped up and tried to attack my daughter.
Zoro, who was eating at the side, was not happy with the situation and beat up the vicious dog, which in turn angered Bellemer. He wanted to execute us because his father's dignity was violated.
Later, he asked Zoro to surrender and held him in custody for a month. Once the time limit was up, Bellemer would release Zoro and stop blaming others. That was roughly how it happened.
At this time, Nami, who came here to eat, couldn't help but ask, "With such a ridiculous reason, did Zoro finally agree?"
"Well!" the little girl said a little sadly, "Big brother has been locked up for many days."
The proprietress picked up the little girl and said to everyone: "It's all our fault. If it weren't for..."
Hain secretly took a piece of meat from Nami's bowl, and then said angrily: "This is not your fault, it's that Bei, what is Bei?"
"Hahaha, isn't Zoro starving to death yet?" A very arrogant guy walked in from outside, and the restaurant immediately became silent.
At the door, a young man with blond hair, a suit and a coquettish pace came in. His unruly expression made people want to smack him in the face.
This person is Bellumeber, the son of Marine Colonel Monka.
Kaidō, the marine behind Bellemer, said: "Master Bellemer, that Pirates hunter has been starving for more than 20 days, yet he still seems to be in good spirits."
Bellumebo said playfully: "Hahaha, in that case, let's execute him tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Luffy could not help but rush over and punched Bellemer, and asked angrily: "What do you think of the agreement?"
Bellumebo covered his cheek and said, "How dare you hit me? I will go back and tell my father to execute all of you."
Luffy said angrily, "Come on, no one is afraid of you."
Kaidō: "Just wait for me. I will go back and kill you all."
As soon as Bellumeber and his followers left, the boss lady was about to say something but stopped herself. Hain comforted her, "Boss lady, don't worry. I'll go to the Marine Base and beat up that guy called Monka. I guarantee he won't dare to cause trouble for you."
The proprietress sighed and said, "You don't know the situation here. Monka is the ruler of this town. I advise you to leave here quickly."
Hain didn't want to explain anything and turned to look at Luffy.
Luffy: "I'm going to beat that stupid son to pieces and make Zoro our partner..."
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Marine Base
Luffy put on a smile and walked closer to Zoro. "You're amazing. You can still hold on after not eating for so many days. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to do it in just one day. Hahaha..."
Zoro: "I'm different from you. I have things I have to finish. I can't just fall down like this."
Luffy: "What a strange man, my name is Monkey.D.Luffy, I am the man who will become the King of Pirates, the one next to me is called Hain, my partner, you will also be my partner."
Zoro looked up in disbelief and said, "Sea, King Pirates? Do you know what these three words mean?"
Luffy said with a smile, "The King of Pirates is the King of Pirates, what else could it be? Now, I'll untie your ropes, and you'll be my partner."
Zoro looked disdainful, "Pirates are all bad guys. I don't want to be an accomplice of the Pirates."
Luffy asked, "Aren't you also a bad person in the eyes of others?"
Zoro Kaidō: "I don't care what others think of me, as long as I have a clear conscience."
Luffy smiled and said, "Then I have decided. You will be my partner."
Zoro was speechless, "Don't act on your own!"
At this time, Hain came over and smiled playfully, "Zoro, that stupid son is going to execute you tomorrow. So, what do you think?"
Zoro exclaimed, "What did you say!"
Hain stepped forward and poked Zoro's head with his hand, mocking him, "Do you want to repeat it again? Just now in the restaurant, the guy named Bellumebo said that he would execute you tomorrow, right... huh."
Zoro fumed, "You b*****d!"
Luffy stepped forward and said, "I heard it just now in the restaurant. Hey Zoro, those Marines have decided to execute you. If you resist, you will be the enemy of the Marines. If you don't resist, then you will be killed."
After a pause, Luffy smiled evilly and said half-threateningly, "So are you going to let us just leave you alone and get killed? Or are you going to become a pirate with us?"
Zoro exclaimed again, "Are you a demon?"
After shouting, Zoro also understood the current situation and said seriously: "If that's the case, then there is nothing I can do. Since I am destined to be a Pirate, even if my reputation is not good, I will make my name known to the world.
But I have something to say in advance. My dream is to become the world's best swordsman. If you prevent me from realizing my ambition, you can commit seppuku and make amends to me."
Luffy was intoxicated, "The world's best swordsman? The Pirates King's partner should have such a title."
Zoro: "How dare you say that, but my sword was taken by that stupid son of mine. It should be in the building in the back."
Luffy immediately said, "I'll get it back for you."
Zoro couldn't help but remind him, "You're going the wrong way."
Without listening to Zoro's words, Luffy ran a distance outside the base, grabbed the railing with both hands, and then used his Rubber Fruit ability to bounce and jump directly to the top of the Marine building.
Noticing Luffy's stretched arms, Zoro couldn't help but ask, "What kind of monster is he?"
Hain couldn't help but want to provoke Zoro, and said: "He ate the Devil Fruit, which means that our captain is a rubber man. There are many people with special abilities like those in Grand Line. Why do you have such an expression? Or are you ignorant?"
The people around Hain had dark lines on their faces.
Zoro gritted his teeth and said slowly: "You b*****d, sooner or later, I will chop you up!"
Hain stood in front of Zoro with his arms folded across his chest. In the confused eyes of everyone, he smiled slyly and said, "Come on, I'm right in front of you, come and chop me up?"
"Ding, congratulations to the Host for completing a flirtatious operation..."
Zoro stared at Hain and couldn't help but said, "You b*****d."
Hain continued to laugh and said, "Come on, if you are my partner, come and chop me up."
"Ding, congratulations to the Host for completing a flirtatious operation..."
Coby's eyes twitched, and he quickly reminded, "Mr. Hain, since Mr. Zoro is already your partner, shouldn't you untie his rope first?"
Hain pretended to be scared and explained: "What if I untie his rope and he really comes to chop me? Do you really want me to be chopped? Kebi!"
"Ding, congratulations to the Host for completing a flirtatious operation..."
Hmm? Why is there no triple combo? What a loss, it's a rare chance for inspiration!!
Before Hain could feel depressed, many Marines had already walked out of the door of the Marine building!
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