One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 129 - Drum Kingdom 05.

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Third Person POV

Drum Island, First Half of Grandline.

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One day had passed since the arrival of the Straw Hats in the Drum Kingdom. Luffy stayed in the castle to ensure that Kureha received the necessary care for her recovery before they set out. Over time, the elderly woman began to show signs that her injuries were improving, thanks to the powers of the Moa Moa no Mi. Satisfied with the situation, Luffy decided to return to the city to share his plans with the people and the rulers of this kingdom.

Luffy leaped from the castle along with the rest of the group, using Geppo to reach the city. As he soared over the area, he encountered those who could provide a better report of the situation, and Luffy descended in their direction.

"Bepo! How are things?" Luffy approached Bepo, who was with Nico Robin and Hugo, talking to Dalton.

"Captain, you finally made it!" Bepo expressed his surprise as Luffy landed near them.

"Well, I had some matters to attend to and waited for Kureha to get better," Luffy explained, and the rest of the crew landed behind him.

"Is she better?" Dalton asked with a hint of concern.

"Yes, she's coming here, and I enhanced her recovery. She's in the prime of her life, as she always says," Luffy grinned, and the man nodded satisfied.

"Anyway, did we manage to implement all the initial plans we needed in this kingdom?" Luffy turned to Bepo.

"Yes, Captain, I left all the treaties and plans formulated. I contacted the den den mushi of Cocoyasi Island and Goa Kingdom; I just need to pass information to Whisky Peak and Syrup Village," Bepo reported, and Luffy nodded.

"That's good. Anyway, let's gather everyone and all the inhabitants. I'll share my final information and bid farewell. It seems like you'll be taking responsibility as the king of this place," Luffy addressed Dalton directly.

"I don't have a choice, do I?" He sighed.

"You would have taken this place anyway. You were chosen by the people themselves, but I hope you can improve the conditions of this country."

"Yes, but that also involves creating an army..." he said.

"That comes in the future. First, take care of the economic stability and development of the place. We'll talk about that later, and now you're protected by my flag. I doubt there's anyone in paradise who can go against us, apart from the government and the navy, but Drum Kingdom is an independent kingdom," Luffy informed, and they headed back to the city square.

In the center of the city, Luffy gathered the residents, who were now more willing to listen after the confusion of the previous day. He climbed onto an improvised platform, his straw hat swaying in the cold breeze.

"People of Drum," Luffy began, looking at the gathered crowd. "Now that you are part of our territory, we have some plans to help rebuild this kingdom."

He went on to explain his vision for the kingdom's development and its allies, including the mass recruitment of new doctors with commercial agreements to obtain resources that the frozen kingdom could not cultivate. Luffy proposed an initiative where current doctors would teach new talents, establishing a continuous learning cycle to reach the former glory.

"Let's build a strong medical country capable of taking care of everyone in this kingdom and even other kingdoms at sea. This will not only improve your health but also attract people from elsewhere to benefit from our medical services," declared Luffy, excited.