One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK3!

Chapter 438 - Departing for War 01.

[Chapter Size: 1900 Words.]

Third Person POV

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The next day, Dressrosa was more bustling than at any other time since the fall of the Donquixote family, as the people of Dressrosa kept a close watch on the harbor.

A major movement was not limited to Dressrosa's port; islands like Prodence and others across the territory were also alive with activity. The ports were filled with ships as the entire fleet organized for war, with all kinds of Jolly Rogers fluttering on the ships' sails.

Massive vessels like the Gran Tesoro, capable of transporting a large portion of the fleet's army, were being loaded. As more and more men boarded, not only were people embarking, but weapons of all kinds, crafted with Luffy's special material, were being stored in preparation for battle.

Lola had been producing more and more alcohol metal for the entire fleet over the past month, while the factory in Skypiea operated at full capacity with Shiki's former crew working tirelessly.

Not only that, but Luffy had also taken over the Donquixote family's factory and repurposed it, further increasing production. Meanwhile, Lola kept working nonstop, saying she'd do anything for her husband, while he had to play his part nearly every day.

In addition to the ships used by all the captains, the animals also had their own ship prepared. Guren, Luffy's shoulder monkey, served as captain of the common animals. They had a ship-island custom-built for navigation with the help of Franky and Shiki's scientist.

Page-One, on the other hand, was the captain of the dinosaurs. Originally from Little Garden, these dinosaurs had evolved enough to use haki, becoming a force that would surely shock Kaido. They too had their own ship-island.

Luffy could barely imagine Kaido's face when he saw his former subordinates now working for Luffy, with an army of haki-wielding dinosaurs—a true beast crew made of dinosaurs and animals, without the need for Smile fruits to create them.

This activity continued for hours as the ships prepared, outfitting themselves with pirate crews and weaponry. Luffy was overseeing everything from the Black Pearl in Dressrosa, with several members of his crew and fleet aboard the ship, though not all of them.

It was at that moment that lightning struck from the sky in their direction, as Enel descended toward the ship.

Luffy, who had been reviewing reports, set them aside to look at Enel appearing before him.

"It's done, demon. All communications and Den Den Mushi in the region have been blocked," Enel reported, fulfilling Luffy's request to prevent any communication that could report his fleet's movements to the World Government.

"Alright, just prepare to depart soon," Luffy responded in a neutral tone.

"Can't I come with you, Luffy?" Viola approached, leaving her niece behind as she stood by Luffy's side.

"You've certainly grown much stronger over the past year, but it's still not enough for this fight..." Luffy stated calmly, being honest with her.

"But..." She hesitated, reluctant to miss the chance to fight alongside Luffy.

"You're more important here... You know that. I need you to monitor everything—on the sea, below it, and in the sky. We can't afford to be caught off guard if the government launches an attack. Understand?" Luffy spoke seriously. After a moment of silence, Viola nodded, understanding what Luffy meant.