One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 87 - Queen of Goa.

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Third Person POV
Goa Kingdom, East Blue.
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As the sun's rays painted the Goa sky in golden hues at the center of the heavens, announcing the arrival of a special day, a majestic platform rose in the heart of the city. This platform, adorned with billowing fabrics and lush flowers, became the stage where the kingdom's fate would be transformed.

Curious citizens from all parts of Goa gathered in the streets, eager to witness the event that would change the course of history. The murmur of the crowd grew, blending with the distant hum of the city waking up for the impending celebration.

In the center of this platform, a velvet-coated throne awaited the future sovereign. This was no ordinary event; it was the ascension of a new queen, someone chosen by unique circumstances.

As the sun reached its zenith, marking the formal beginning of the event, the figure of the chosen one, Makino, emerged from backstage, surrounded by an aura of grace and confidence. She ascended the platform's steps, each step resonating with significance.

Despite the splendor of the platform and the meticulously prepared ceremony, a shadow loomed over the gathered crowd. Murmurs of discontent whispered among Goa's citizens, each word loaded with uncertainty and distrust.

Makino, despite her majestic posture, was a relatively unknown figure to most. Her name echoed through the city like an enigma, prompting questions in the hearts of those yearning for familiar and recognized leadership.

The population, so accustomed to the traditional faces of power, couldn't contain the restlessness silently spreading among them. The ascent of a queen so distant from what they knew stirred a cauldron of conflicting emotions.

Even so, the platform gleamed in its grandeur, ignoring the underlying tension. Makino, despite being a mystery to many, remained serene, ready to take on a role that, for some, still lacked justification.

Not only her, dressed in a suit, Woop Slap stood by her side, and Dadan in a military uniform was on the other, clearly dissatisfied with the arrangement Luffy made for them to be there. The village personnel were among the crowd too.

As the crowd murmured their dissatisfaction and distrust, Luffy remained vigilant, his eyes keen to the growing discontent in a corner of the square. The citizens of Goa dared to express their discomfort, but before the tension could turn into audible protests, Luffy's presence intervened unexpectedly.

The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, known for his notoriety and formidable power, moved through the crowd with imposing calm. His piercing gaze silenced the restless murmurs, making everyone turn to him.

Luffy, with his characteristic smile, didn't need to utter a single word. His mere presence was a silent warning that any resistance or challenge would be met with overwhelming force. The inhabitants of Goa, fearing the wrath of the pirate who had defeated the old king and challenged naval power, recoiled in the face of his unspoken expectations.

The ensuing silence, punctuated only by the distant sound of waves, was the silent response to Luffy's intervention. He had prevented the imminent eruption of discontent, asserting his influence unequivocally. The fate of Goa remained in the hands of a new queen, and Luffy, in his peculiar way, ensured that the transition occurred without visible turbulence.

Nami looked at Luffy with a concerned expression. "Luffy, are you sure this will work? It seems like the people are not very happy with this choice."

Luffy, maintaining his characteristic calm, replied, "Haha, trust me, Nami. Makino is strong, and I know she will do a good job. They just need some time to get used to the idea."