One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 47 - Mysterious Island 1.

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Third Person POV
Baratie, East Blue.

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Somewhere at sea, East Blue.

"Alright, I'll go with you guys, but I have my own objectives. I hope you don't expect me to fulfill them! I'll talk about them later," Reiju said with the same serious tone and continued speaking. "Now, I'll finish up my things and check with the old man about what I still need to do before boarding with you..." Before Luffy could even speak, she turned around and walked away from them.

[System - Crew: Reiju has joined as a member of your crew!]

"He really did it..." Nami said with unbelieving eyes.

"Luffy-Sama is so charismatic!" Shirahoshi celebrated.

"There's no way this is just charisma!" Kuina complained.

"Brother Luffy is so cool!" The bounty hunters shouted with shining eyes.

"Tsk." Zoro grunted.

"This is unexpected..." Usopp muttered.

"I always knew she was our future cook, so it was just a matter of time until she accepted my invitation," Luffy declared, unconcerned with the suspicious looks he was receiving.

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[System - Crew: Reiju is now an official member of your crew!]

Luffy displayed a radiant smile as he observed the system screen in front of him.

Meanwhile, Reiju gathered her belongings at the restaurant and jumped back onto the ship, returning to the people who watched her with teary eyes. They shared a meal throughout the day, ending the night as the restaurant illuminated the part of the sea where they were, and the crowd gathered on the deck, many restaurant members crying for Reiju as she bid them farewell.

Luffy shifted his gaze from Reiju to focus on the two people in front of him, who were conversing at the moment, marking a farewell.

"So, you're really staying here?" Luffy asked the man in front of him.

"Yes, I believe this is the best stop for us to part ways. I plan to start new businesses in Loguetown. I talked to Zeff and found out that I can form a partnership with him, providing food and supplies to the restaurant at below-market prices, given my experience from my old businesses in the South Blue," he declared, and Luffy nodded.

"I understand. I can only wish you good luck and until next time we meet, perhaps in Loguetown when we pass through to the Grand Line. It's a place I intend to visit before the journey."

"Kirimvose syt everything," the woman suddenly said.

Luffy just stared at her, wondering what the hell she said, but chose to ignore her to continue the conversation with her husband.

"Anyway, take this. I believe it will help you get back on your feet. It'll be good motivation." Luffy said, taking a package from his pocket and expanding its size to form a huge bag of berries, which appeared in front of the couple along with a mysterious box.

"This money?!" the man exclaimed, surprised.

"Not just that. In the box next to it, there's a Devil Fruit, a normal Zoan of the lizard model. I think it'll be useful in case the World Government tries to come after you again. This will provide some power to retaliate if they send someone dangerous." Luffy explained, and the man quickly understood.