coobybook Chapter 210 Heading To
Chapter 210 Heading To
Drum Island.
This winter island, covered in snow all year round, is named after its main peak, Cigu Mountain, which resembles a magnetic drum, and is known as a "medical superpower".
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"Have they left...?"
Ace and Sabo were traveling together, chasing Blackbeard to this point.
After inquiring with the new king of Drum Island, they learned that Blackbeard and his gang had already left Drum Island.
At the same time, they also received a message from another person.
Ace pulled down his hat brim and laughed, "Ha... Luffy has found his crewmates too!"
Sabo smiled gently: "Sounds like a great crew, aiming to become the Pirate King...that's impressive!"
He turned and asked, "Should we continue chasing them or go check on Luffy first?"
Ace thought for a moment, then grinned, "Let's find Luffy first! It's been so long since I've seen him!"
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On the boat off the island, Sabo opened his mouth as if to speak, but said nothing.
Like Whitebeard, he also had a bad feeling.
but……
Although Sachi was saved, his injuries were too severe, disqualifying him from being a pirate again. He probably won't even be able to lift a sword anymore.
Ace felt it was all his fault; if he had been there...
This immense guilt made it impossible for Ace to forgive himself; he had to capture Teach and atone to Satch!
To harm your family for a Devil Fruit is absolutely unforgivable, Teach!!
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Scratching the scar on his cheek, Sabo chuckled, "I wonder what Luffy's expression will be when he sees me. Will he cry even more dramatically than you?"
Ace's freckled face flushed red: "If you dare tell him I cried, I'll never forgive you!"
"Heh heh, what's this, my brother's pride?"
"And you're one to talk! It's better than you just passing out!"
"I was just overwhelmed by too many memories, not because I saw you. Don't get your hopes up!"
I don't believe it.
"asshole……"
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After a bit of commotion, Ace leaned against the ship's railing and asked, "Are you still going back to the Revolutionary Army after this?"
Sabo nodded: "Yes, our business is just beginning, and Mr. Dragon needs me."
Turning around with a wide smile, Ace tore a fragment of his Vivre Card from his pocket: "Whenever you need me, no matter where you are, I'll be there to help you!"
Sabo tore off his Vivre Card and handed it to Ace, saying, "Ah, me too!"
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Off the coast of Alabasta, a warship slowly sailed in.
On the deck.
Smoker lit two cigars and turned to look at the giant flipping through the Bible on the other side: "Bartholomew the Bear...you really gave me a fright."
"So even you've been won over by that kid?"
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Big Bear lifted his glasses and smiled, "Subdued... not entirely. I should say thank you, Mr. Allen, for giving me a new life."
"I don't understand, never mind... it's not important."
Smoker looked up at the horizon at the edge of his field of vision: "Crocodile is no easy opponent; it's going to be a tough battle."
He recalled the Shichibukai bounty posters he had seen in Allen's room years ago. The first one featured Hancock, leading him to mistakenly believe that Allen was smitten.
Looking back now...
That kid has his eye on the Seven Warlords of the Sea for a long time!
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Is Allen's attack on the Seven Warlords of the Sea a test of the World Government's higher-ups?
Is it too big...? No, what am I afraid of!
It's true that the older you get, the less daring you become!
The Seven Warlords of the Sea shouldn't exist in the first place. A pirate is a pirate, and he will be a pirate for life!
If Smoker hadn't known a little about the bear's troubles, he wouldn't have even wanted to accept the bear as a companion.
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G-179 Branch.
The port was bustling with activity as numerous merchant ships came and went.
Beehive Island is located in the central part of the New World, with an excellent geographical location. If it hadn't been occupied by pirates for so long, it would have been the best transit point for various countries in the New World.
The number of pirates in the New World far exceeds that of the Navy, but the largest number of people are still ordinary civilians.
Compared to the "Paradise" in the first half of the Grand Line, the countries of the New World are directly or indirectly controlled and protected by the Four Emperors.
Examples include Mermaid Island, protected by the Whitebeard, and Twilight Zone, ruled by Charlotte Linlin...
From the outside, the New World is divided among the Four Emperors, with the Navy acting as a sharp sword, using the G-179 branch as its tip to pierce into the heart of the pirate territory.
But for the people living in the new world...
In fact, there were five emperors.
To survive here, one must depend on one of them.
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Kaido entrenched himself in Wano Country, exploiting its people through a system of enslavement.
Charlotte Linlin rents her lifespan, while Barrett employs an extremely militaristic management style, treating others not as human beings, but merely as fuel for war.
The countries belonging to the Whitebeards are the most comfortable, as they only need to pay a small amount of treasure to be protected, thus possessing the largest territory in the New World.
Another pirate... wait, Rear Admiral Allen of the Navy also has his own profit model.
The sources of funding are as follows.
1. Demand the World Government pay the bounty on the pirates who have been hunted down, without handing over their bodies.
2. The island has many tourist and entertainment facilities that cater to nobles from all over the world. The prices are extremely high. Generally speaking, nobles who come in luxury ships can leave behind a raft when they go back.
Even so, due to its novel model and experience, many wealthy people still flock to it.
Strangely... many nobles wondered why the noble Celestial Dragons didn't come to play in such a wonderful place; it was such a pity.
3. Selling entry vouchers.
As long as you're not a pirate, you can get an entry ticket after paying a fee, allowing you to do business here and take 50% of the net profit.
Furthermore, the shipping routes to and from their own country are escorted by warships personally dispatched by the G-179 branch.
The tax levied is a bit high, but it's nothing compared to the safety.
It's much better than some of the branches in Sihai. At least they have clear prices here and won't push their luck.
In recent years, the general pattern of the New World has been that pirates go to Whitebeard's territory to trade, while legitimate merchants come to G-179.
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Both sides made a lot of money, but Barrett suffered because his territory yielded almost no income, and he could only make a living by robbing pirates who had just entered the New World.
Barrett didn't care, since he didn't pay his subordinates' salaries anyway.
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"This is... the former pirate paradise?"
Kaku, a CP0 member and user of the Zoan-type Ox-Ox Fruit (Giraffe Form), exclaimed in a low voice.
Sunlight bathed the island, casting an unreal, honey-golden glow over everything.
The overwhelming aroma, a blend of floral scents, food fragrances, and the bustling crowd, left Kaku somewhat disoriented.
The streets are paved with obsidian, an expensive stone typically used for the construction of royal palaces, and it stretches from the main street to the port!
The shop windows displayed exquisite toys, sparkling jewelry, and utensils from various regions.
The open-air café was packed, everyone was dressed impeccably, had rosy complexions, and was constantly laughing.
From above, one can see green vegetation filling every street, leading all the way to the center, to the branch headquarters, which is of an unusually large scale.
It's called a base... but it's more like a palace under a giant golden tree.
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Is this still the Beehive Island that is recorded as having no mineral resources and where vegetation cannot grow?
"An ambition that is blatantly obvious..."
Lu Qi spoke in a low voice, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
"Let's go, Kaku."
"Ask him why he disobeyed the Five Elders' orders."
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Kaku paused, then hesitated before speaking, "Sister Stussy said it would be best not to come, although... but so many years have passed, and he is no longer the person you've been searching for."
"What if... it's not worth it!"
Lu Qi remained expressionless and silent for a long time.
"Even so, I want to hear him say it himself!"
He strode out, his resolute determination to face death evident.
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From atop the high wall, Allen looked at him, his eyes flickering slightly.