6: Chapter 6 Uncle Ape Takes You to the Sky IslandWang Luffy recounted the events, with a few embellishments, to Kizaru.Kizaru's expression then turned extremely shocked, and he said:
"You mean Shanks insisted on becoming sworn brothers with you just because you bought him a drink, and said that if you give him 1000 Berries, he'll make you his sole successor and the next Pirate King once he ascends to the throne?"
"It's not that exaggerated.But the general meaning is pretty much the same as what you understand.Just tell Grandpa that, and he'll believe you."
Now it was Kizaru's turn to scratch his head, saying, "This is really scary, a Yonko.Is it really this outrageous to swindle money from a little kid?But where did you get that Devil Fruit?"
(Just to clarify, although Shanks wasn't one of the Four Emperors at this point in time, I'm used to it from watching the anime and I'm too lazy to change it.Just filter it out automatically when you read it; it won't affect your viewing experience.)
"Isn't this just bait that Shanks deliberately threw out to make me believe what he said?If you hadn't arrived quickly, he probably would have snatched the things away the moment I gave him the money."
"Now that you mention it, it does sound like something a pirate would do.How terrifying, Shanks, you're really good at making kids cry!" Kizaru actually looked like he believed him.
Wang Luffy lightly wiped away imaginary sweat from his forehead, sighed inwardly at how easily people in the pirate world could be fooled, and then continued making up lies:
"Uncle, there's actually something else I think is true.Now that you're taking a break, let's go verify it together.Let's not leave the good stuff for the pirates."
Kizaru lit a cigarette in mid-air, then silently looked at Luffy and said:
"Don't talk nonsense.I didn't slack off at all.Rescuing people is part of the Navy's work.After all, you would have been dead if I hadn't come.Besides, I did report to Vice Admiral Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku.So tell me, what is this 'estimate' you're talking about?"
"When I was having drinks with Shanks, I overheard his two underlings chatting.They were talking about a sky island over Jaya Island."
"The legendary Golden Land of Jaya Island was actually swept up into the sky by the Ascension Current, meaning there's a large amount of gold on the sky island," Wang Luffy said calmly, uttering this half-truth.
Kizaru said with a slightly doubtful expression, "The Golden City?That's interesting news, but are you sure it's true?"
"Never mind whether it's true or not, Uncle, you're flying so fast, why don't you just go and see for yourself?Not only are you slacking off, but if it really is true, with this huge sum of gold, wouldn't our Navy (Revolutionary Army) no longer be subject to the World Government's control?"
Wang Luffy revealed the Golden City so quickly to bring the Navy closer to independence.Since arriving in this world, he has been constantly analyzing the possibility of naval independence, ultimately concluding that the Navy needs a conscientious admiral and a large amount of money.
Analysis suggests that the Navy's strength is sufficient to survive in the New World without the World Government, but due to budget constraints, it cannot make changes.Meanwhile, many within the Navy are dissatisfied with the humiliation of submitting to the World Government, but no one takes the lead in speaking out, causing these people to gradually become extreme and turn into so-called hawks.
Meanwhile, the neutral faction is simply helpless and unable to make changes, and many of the doves also have a conscience, so sending this gold as aid first has a high chance of stirring up those who have calmed down again.
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Kizaru's eyes, and he said, "Indeed, if we really had such a large sum of money, the possibility of the Navy being free from the World Government's control would increase.In other words, we wouldn't have to work overtime for the Celestial Dragons anymore, and we could achieve what you described as a 9-to-5 job."
Upon hearing this, Wang Lufei thought to himself, "That last sentence is your real thought, isn't it?" But he still had a grin on his face.
After saying this, the two of them teleported straight towards Gaya Island.
Meanwhile, Shanks and his companions, who were tricked but didn't care at all, returned to the tavern to continue their banquet and chat.
"Speaking of which, Captain, you took out the fruit that we've treasured for so many years, only to have it stolen by the Navy.Don't you really want to get revenge?After all, that fruit is a treasure that you wouldn't even let Little Uta eat, even though she wanted to."
(At this time, Uta was sleeping on the Red-Haired Pirates' ship and did not see Luffy.)
"Yeah, Captain, we're practically Yonko, aren't we?Don't you feel resentful about being cheated out of your things?I can't hold back anymore, pfft hahahaha."
"Hahaha, Yasopp, don't say such serious things with that funny face!It makes it hard to drink, hahaha, hiccup~ hahaha."
Shanks, seemingly unfazed by the crew's teasing, said to Makino, "Two more bottles of wine, and is that kid really Vice Admiral Garp's grandson?"
Makino covered her mouth and chuckled, "Yes, this little guy has been secretly running over here since he was four years old.Every time he comes, he looks so sentimental."
In the end, they were all captured and brought back by Dadan.There was also one time when Vice Admiral Garp came, but he was drinking with Luffy, and they both got beaten up, hehehe.
After hearing what Makino said, Red-Haired Shanks smiled, paid for the drinks, and turned to mutter to himself:
"That's really something.The whole family has such powerful bloodlines.It seems we made the right choice.But what's with that last sentence denying any connection to the dragon?Are you worried my crew might leak the information to others?What a clever kid."
Then, the redhead shook his head secretly and said with a smile, "Everyone, cheers, hahaha, ton ton ton."
Shanks was having a great time at the party, and Luffy was having a great time too, because they just happened to run into the "Dual-Gun" old lady from the anime who collected tolls.
"One hundred million?That's a terrifying toll.Luffy, I'm starting to believe there's a golden land here.""If we collect enough tolls from a few more people, we could quickly build up a golden city, right?" Kizaru said to Wang Luffy in his arms with a lewd expression.
Before Wang Luffy could explain that 100 million Irkutsk was only equivalent to 10,000 Berries, the old woman spoke up.
"So you're just two penniless bastards.Fine, I won't charge you.Just go ahead." He then took out his communicator, preparing to contact the Divine Guards to arrest them after Wang Lufei and his companion left.
Kizaru, upon hearing her words, didn't ask why and prepared to leave with Luffy.But Luffy, with a mischievous grin, whispered to Kizaru:
"She's holding a communicator.Once we leave, she'll probably send people to arrest us.Uncle, aren't you good at lasers?Think of a way to take her down.Uh, no, I mean secretly use a laser to destroy that communicator."
Kizaru nodded to indicate that he understood, and then the two of them flew away from the old woman.The old woman watched the two fly away and was about to press the communicator when a beam of light flew in from nowhere and destroyed the inconspicuous communicator.
Then a few words appeared above Kizaru's head: "Do a good deed every day, got it!" (jpg.Evil grin)
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