One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK3!

Chapter 440 - Mysterious Shichibukai 01.

[Chapter Size: 1900 Words.]

Third Person POV

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A few days had passed since the entire Mugiwara fleet began sailing the seas. The speed of the 92 ships, carrying 18,000 men and 26 captains, was quite slow. After all, there were colossal ships among them.

Still, Luffy managed to enhance the fleet's strength by awakening his Moa Moa no Mi Akuma no Mi. He already had enough control over it to trigger its awakening and, even without using its full power, was able to expand its effects over large areas. One of its abilities allowed him to improve the speed of numerous objects, including his entire fleet. However, it wasn't so fast as to rush the journey too much, as he had other plans in mind to accomplish.

About halfway through their journey, in just two days, they spotted a ship waiting for them in the middle of the ocean. It was none other than the ships of Zou, flying the flag of the Mink Tribe. They had been in communication ever since Alvida delivered a Den Den Mushi to them. Earlier, before the fleet departed from Dressrosa, Luffy contacted them, and they confirmed they would aid him in Wano.

Quickly, Zou's ship joined them as the fleet passed by. As they approached, Luffy landed on their ship to greet them.

"Welcome aboard!" Luffy said, landing on the deck crowded with Minks.

"So, you're Monkey D. Luffy," Nekomamushi said, analyzing him carefully, while Inuarashi remained silent beside him.

"You could say that," Luffy replied, flashing a grin. "Either way, it's great to have you here. I'm sure we'll avenge Oden, defeat Kaido, and make him pay for everything he's done over the past 20 years."

"You talk as if you really care about Wano, knowing you intend to place this territory under your control," Nekomamushi retorted, giving Luffy a sharp look.

Yes, he was powerful—far more than that Mink who had fought and defeated them effortlessly—but they needed to test his character. After all, they didn't want another Kaido. Luffy understood the reason for their distrust and smiled warmly.

"Don't worry about that," Luffy replied. "I'm not that kind of person. I'm going to Wano to help liberate the country. I have a crewmate who is Kaido's own daughter, but Oden's will lives on in her. Ever since she read his journal, her dream has been to free Wano. As her crewmate, and now her husband, I'm going to help her achieve that dream."

He paused before continuing. "That's why I assembled my crew and went to sea. All my crewmates have clear goals. Even those who seemed lost, who joined us by chance, carry their own dreams. As their captain, I'm determined to help them achieve those dreams above all else. Taking Wano out of Kaido's hands has been part of my plans since the East Blue."

"I see. I hope you stay true to those words," Inuarashi said, now observing Luffy intently.

"We won't be your subordinates, but we'll stand as your allies, even after this war," Nekomamushi added incisively.

"We'll see," Luffy replied with a smile, confident they would eventually join his fleet in the future.

"So be it, Monkey D. Luffy," Nekomamushi murmured.

Luffy shrugged before continuing. "Anyway, I'm heading back to the flagship. If you need anything, use the Den Den Mushi to get in touch. Safe travels."

He turned away and disappeared, moving swiftly back to the Black Pearl.

After chatting briefly with his new allies, he finally landed back on the ship, where he found his crewmates, along with the additional members who weren't part of the main crew, busy with their tasks. Meanwhile, he relaxed, sunbathing with some of his wives and observing the fleet as it advanced.