A week later, Lu Yu and his crew arrived at Hualuosi Island.
They were three days ahead of their estimated arrival time.
It must be said that Lu Yu still found the voyage somewhat boring.
Upon arriving at Hualuosi Island, Lu Yu immediately went ashore.
This island was an ordinary island, and although there were no powerful forces present,
because of its special geographical location, pirates would tacitly agree not to attack such islands.
"Brother Lu Yu, Kuina and I are going shopping."
Chitong said seriously.
Then, the two disappeared.
Najeta went to find a place to drink.
Lu Yu walked into a bar alone.
It was still very lively inside.
"Did you hear? A pirate crew called the Dragon Hunting Pirates has entered the Grand Line."
"I heard. They're a bunch of newly formed pirates, right?"
"But they're quite impressive; they just set sail and already got the Marine government to put in so much effort!"
"Mere rookies, they don't even know the meaning of being a pirate; they're just messing around."
"That's right, that's right, they'll be sent to Impel Down soon, won't they?!"
...
A group of pirates were chatting.
Besides discussing Lu Yu's Dragon Hunting Pirates, they also talked about the Shichibukai.
After all, Hawkeye's journey from the Grand Line to the East Blue had affected many people along the way.
Some of them were even victims.
Anyone who stood in Hawkeye's path would be mercilessly cut down.
The title of the world's greatest swordsman was not just for show.
After Lu Yu sat down, he ordered some food.
The food in each place was different.
Lu Yu enjoyed it very much.
"Did you hear?"
"That pirate crew has appeared in the Grand Line."
"How about we join them? Their goal is to challenge the Four Emperors!"
"Are you talking about the Kid Pirates?"
...
Just then, a piece of information reached Lu Yu's ears.
Kid, is that guy also in the Grand Line?
And it seems he has already started openly recruiting crew members.
It must be said that with a good reputation, recruiting would be much easier, wouldn't it?
It seems he needs to quickly raise his own fame.
Otherwise, even these low-level pirates would dare to stand behind them and say that they are just mere rookies.
"Boss!"
"Check, please."
Lu Yu took out a wad of money and placed it on the table.
He was preparing to get up and leave.
Although a tavern could provide a lot of information, at this moment, it seemed unnecessary.
These guys who had never seen the world wouldn't have much information either.
"Hey, Kid, you have a lot of money, don't you?"
"Give some to me, your old man!"
Just then, a tall, burly man appeared in front of Lu Yu, blocking his way.
"Robbery?"
"Since when did pirates engage in such despicable acts?"
"Your existence is truly a disgrace to pirates!"
Lu Yu whispered, then turned to try and bypass the man and leave.
It wasn't that Lu Yu was afraid of trouble, but rather that such a person didn't even qualify for him to kill.
Such beings, who only had their own desires and no ideals, were merely living like corpses.
Killing him would only dirty Lu Yu's hands.
"What the hell did you say?!"
"I'm a great pirate who has dominated the seas for four years; how dare you speak to me like that!"
"Kid, have you had enough of living?!"
"Go to hell, pretty boy!"
The burly man said, and directly swung his fist down.
"Swoosh..."
Lu Yu raised his head, and his aura surged instantly.
A blade-like aura directly severed the burly man's arm.
This was the aura he had obtained from Kuroro, and Lu Yu could control it freely.
"A piece of trash like you dares to call himself a pirate?"
"Poof!"
After Lu Yu finished speaking, the burly man in front of him instantly exploded.
Then, Lu Yu walked out of the bar step by step.
"That person, he seems to be the Captain of the Dragon Hunting Pirates—Lu Yu!"
"What?"
"Is this the existence known as the strongest new generation?"
"This... is a monster, isn't he?"
"That method just now... are the Dragon Hunting Pirates that powerful?"
"You're not thinking of joining the Dragon Hunting Pirates, are you? Such a new pirate crew has no foundation whatsoever!"
...
Everyone started discussing.
Meanwhile, Lu Yu had already left the bar.
"Brother Lu Yu, look, I bought so many clothes!"
Chitong also came over with Kuina.
This town wasn't big, and they finished exploring it quickly.
They had also chosen the clothes they liked.
"Mm-hmm, as long as you like them, it's fine."
"Let's get ready to depart; there's no more information to gather here."
"By the way, Kuina, your appearance in the East Blue shouldn't just be because of that sword, right?"
Lu Yu walked ahead, saying with a slight smile.
"Mm, Windsong was just something I picked up along the way."
"What, are you interested in my purpose?"
"All this time, you never seemed to ask me, did you?"
Kuina said with a smile.
After all, Kuina's actions originally had little to do with Lu Yu and his crew's affairs.
Under the current circumstances, Lu Yu suddenly asked, clearly indicating some other purpose.
"You are now a member of my Dragon Hunting Pirates."
"Your matters are also the matters of our Dragon Hunting Pirates."
"Tell me."
Lu Yu said directly.
Hearing this, Kuina stood still.
A strange expression also appeared on her face.
Soon, her beautiful eyes were filled with tears.
"Captain... Thank you..."
Kuina hugged Lu Yu from behind, sobbing softly.
"Kuina, you..."
"Don't move, just like this."
Just as Lu Yu was about to say something, he was interrupted by Kuina.
Soon, Lu Yu felt Kuina behind him stop sobbing.
"My father, Kozuki Genzo."
"That's right, he's from the royal family of Wano Country, and also a famous sword-forging family!"
"Besides swordsmanship, we also possess powerful sword-forging techniques."
"And all of this was shattered by Kaido's appearance."
"Orochi and Kaido colluded and usurped the throne of Wano Country."
"This is my goal."
"As for my purpose in coming to the East Blue, it's because there's someone here who has dealings with the Four Emperors Kaido."
Kuina said helplessly.
Evidently, she hadn't found this person.
"Trading partner?"
"These matters are all managed by Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai, who is also part of the Donquixote Family."
"If you want to know the connections here, the fastest way is actually to find Doflamingo."
Lu Yu said directly.
"I naturally know that."
"But besides these superficial things, there are also more hidden things."
"The Donquixote Family is only responsible for exporting weapons, but the network beneath the goods sent to various countries... that is the biggest hidden danger."
Kuina added.
Hearing this, Lu Yu understood.
Kuina's original plan was to destroy this entire underlying network.
To cut off the source of income for the Four Emperors, the Beasts Pirates.
This way, at least Kaido's attention could be partially diverted from Wano Country.
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