12: Chapter 12 Going to SeaTen years later.
Not far from the Windmill Village dock, on a hilltop, stood a boy wearing a straw hat with a scar below his left eye.Speaking of this scar, Luffy couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.This damn world-correcting power!Back then, he hadn't been foolish enough to get a scar on his face like in the original story, but he had been accidentally cut during his battles with Ace, Sabo, and Bluejam.This resulted in Luffy's current appearance being exactly the same as in the original story.However, after a minor system upgrade, this situation would no longer occur.Luffy didn't think about restoring it, since this was barely enough to stay true to the original story.
"Luffy, what are you doing here?We should get going, and we should also go find Zoro, that directionally challenged guy!"
Just then, a girl with red and white hair and a girl carrying a long sword ran over.These girls were none other than Uta and Kuina, who had grown up.Uta had become a graceful young woman, and Kuina was equally stunning.Uta and Luffy's relationship had transcended that of partners, and they had officially become boyfriend and girlfriend.As for why Kuina was there, Luffy had gone to pick her up a few days ago using a teleportation stone.As for Zoro, he said he wanted to set sail early to gain experience and become stronger, but he never returned.Only news of him becoming a pirate hunter had come through, so he was probably lost.But Luffy knew that Zoro was probably currently tied up at the Marine base in Shells Town.
"Ah, yes, after Ace and Sabo, it's time for us to show our skills.Just wait, Ace, I will definitely become a pirate even more famous than you.I'm going to be the Pirate King!"
Luffy leans over and shouts his dream down the mountain.Ace had already set sail three years ago, and Sabo, just like in the original story, went to sea as a child for freedom.However, because the Celestial Dragons' ships were passing by during their visit to the East Blue, they were bombarded and sank.But unlike in the original story, Luffy had already exchanged items for life-saving items through the system shop, so he didn't lose his memory after being rescued by his father.He joined the Revolutionary Army because of this opportunity, but Luffy had already made up his mind to kill the Celestial Dragons.
At this moment, Luffy opened his personal panel.Host: Luffy.Devil Fruit Ability: Paramecia-type Gum-Gum Fruit (Zoan-type Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Nika Form, Unawakened) / Paramecia-type Multiply Fruit Plus Version.Skills: Six Powers of the Navy (Shave, Moon Walk, Finger Pistol, Iron Body, Tempest Kick, Paper Drawing), Elemental Control (Ice, Wind, Wood), Eight Gates (Open Gate, Gate of Life), Gear Second, Gear Third, and the skills developed from the Gum-Gum Fruit and Elemental Control.Haki: Unlimited.As for Uta, through ten years of training, she also mastered the Six Powers of the Navy, just like Luffy, and her Hundred Music Score has also improved a lot.Kuina, through ten years of training, not only completely mastered Total Concentration, Normal Concentration, and Flower Breathing, but also mastered all of them.After Luffy picked her up, he also exchanged the more powerful Water Breathing for her from the system shop.
At the village port, many villagers were seeing Luffy and Uta off.The village chief stood at the village entrance, watching Luffy and Uta sail away.He put his hands on his hips, snorted, and showed a disdainful expression, thinking to himself, "That Luffy, he's really bad with directions.He'd better be careful once he gets out there!" But his eyes revealed concern for Luffy and Uta.
Luffy stood at the bow of the ship, waving excitedly to bid farewell to the village chief.Uta sat quietly to the side, watching Luffy with a smile.She knew in her heart that although the village chief outwardly disliked Luffy, he actually cared about them.
The village chief watched the ship sail further and further away until it disappeared on the horizon.He sighed and muttered to himself, "That Luffy, he's always a worry.I hope he can learn more and become stronger in the outside world.Uta, you have to take good care of him."
Although the village chief verbally called Luffy a disgrace to the village, he secretly hoped Luffy could achieve something and realize his dream.He turned back to the village to continue his work, while silently praying for Luffy and Uta's safety.Not long after the trio left the village, the calm sea suddenly surged, and the enormous figure of the Sea King burst from the water.It bared its fangs and claws, charging towards Luffy and his companions with overwhelming force.
"Dead Wood, Fallen Wood.Wind Blade Pistol"
At the critical moment, Luffy's eyes lit up.He took a deep breath, tensed the muscles in his right arm, and then threw a punch.His fist was wrapped in a sharp wind blade, and with a whooshing sound, it struck the Lord of the Coast like lightning.Wherever the wind blade passed, the air seemed to be torn apart.Before the Lord of the Coast could react, he was cut into several pieces by this powerful force, and blood stained the sea red.
Luffy stood there, looking at the Sea King's body, which had been cut into pieces.With a flick of his finger, a gentle breeze carried the Sea King's body to the port of Windmill Village.This could be considered Luffy's farewell gift to the people of Windmill Village.
At the bow of the ship, Luffy once again excitedly shouted his dream of becoming the Pirate King, his eyes gleaming with excitement, seemingly eager to face the challenges to come.Uta and Kuina, standing beside him, were equally thrilled, gazing together at the boundless sea, their hearts filled with anticipation for the unknown.
However, just as described in the original story, a huge whirlpool suddenly appeared on the sea surface.The whirlpool was like a ferocious beast, roaring and devouring everything around it.The seawater churned violently, forming a huge black hole, as if it wanted to swallow the entire world.
Luffy nimbly scooped up Uta and Kuina, channeling his wind element, and the three soared into the air like birds.Looking back, they saw the small boat mercilessly swallowed by the whirlpool, gradually disappearing from sight.A wave of fear washed over Uta and Kuina; if they had hesitated even slightly, they…They have probably already been swept into that surging vortex.
Luffy floated in the air, feeling a bit of a headache.He had originally crawled into the barrel alone and been rescued by Alvida's subordinates, but now he didn't even know where Alvida was.In addition, he couldn't fly with wind element for long, and he had to find a place to land before he ran out of energy."Luffy, look over there, there seem to be two ships parked over there," Uta said to Luffy, pointing to a place not far away.Luffy looked in that direction and saw that Alvida's pirate ship and a merchant ship were parked not far away.Without thinking too much, Luffy immediately flew towards the two ships with them