Chapter 5 Green Algae Head, Here We
"V! Where did you go just now?"
On the deck of Alvida's pirate ship.
Seeing V's figure appear out of thin air, Luffy, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately jumped over and asked curiously.
"It's a really interesting place. I'll take you there sometime!"
"Really?" Luffy's eyes lit up, completely unaware of V's slightly malicious smile.
"certainly."
V nodded, then looked around.
About half an hour had passed since he and Alvida disappeared.
By this time, the small fry of the Alvida Pirates had already been beaten to the ground by Luffy, and they lay trembling on the ground, not daring to breathe.
Unfortunately, there is only one ward in the control room at present, and Alvida's cost-effectiveness is obviously far superior to these pirates.
Otherwise, V really wanted to send all these patients into the operating room so they could shine in their final moments.
"What a waste," V sighed softly.
However, at that moment, Koby suddenly ran up from the back of the ship:
"N-no, this is bad, Mr. Luffy."
"Naval warships are coming!"
"What!?"
Luffy was taken aback and quickly said to V:
"Oh no, V, we have to run!"
"Wait, buddy? What's the panic?"
V stared speechlessly at Luffy's instantly changed expression.
Why are you running?
You're just a greenhorn, do you think the Navy even knows who you are?
After finally rescuing a ship full of wealthy merchants and nobles, instead of taking the opportunity to demand protection money, they just left like that?
Even so, V ultimately did not disrupt Luffy's escape plan.
Because he could imagine what would happen if they stayed here and were questioned by the navy...
Luffy will definitely say without hesitation, "I'm going to be the Pirate King!"
At that time, another conflict will be inevitable.
"Stop playing dead!"
"Didn't you hear what my captain said?"
"If you're still alive, get up...raise the sails!"
"After three counts, I will personally send those who haven't gotten up on their way."
"three!"
"No, don't kill me!"
Upon hearing V's threat, the pirates waved their hands in fear.
"If you know you're afraid, why don't you hurry up and take action?!"
"Um!?"
A cold, merchandise-like gaze emanated from V's eyes, sending chills down the spines of the pirates.
Faced with their lives in danger, they quickly set off, maneuvering Alvida's pirate ship to escape in the opposite direction from the Navy.
"Wow, V is so handsome!"
As always, Luffy fawns over V.
Aside from always eyeing his golden jewels, V is practically the perfect partner in Luffy's eyes.
"A piece of cake!"
"Oh, right, Coby..."
V put away the projectile launching system and turned to talk to Koby about the prosthetic body modification business.
However, he was shocked to discover...
This kid has somehow managed to infiltrate the pirate crew again, and is now diligently lowering the sails to help Luffy and V escape the Navy's pursuit.
"You're really dedicated to your job!"
V silently began to complain.
Thanks to the efforts of the remaining members of Alvida's pirate crew, the pirate ship moved quickly and soon escaped the battlefield.
It perfectly avoided the arrival of the belated naval warships.
The pirate ship quickly moved away from the navy's sight as it cut through the waves, gradually entering a relatively calm sea area.
Sunlight spilled onto the deck, revealing a scene of chaos and bloodstains, but the sea breeze had begun to dispel the smell of blood, bringing with it a salty and free atmosphere.
Luffy stood at the bow of the ship, his straw hat swaying slightly in the wind. He took a deep breath, his face beaming with inexplicable excitement.
"V! Where do we go next?"
V leaned against the ship's side, the blue light in his eyes flickering slightly.
In fact, he was browsing product information in the [Prosthetics Shop].
Upon hearing Luffy's question, he immediately countered with:
"You're the captain, shouldn't you be the one to decide this kind of thing?"
"That's right!"
Luffy suddenly realized and slammed his fist in his palm.
But then, he pouted and fell into deep thought:
"But... I don't know where we should go either!"
"Coby, do you have any ideas?"
"Huh?" Koby was suddenly stunned, never expecting to be asked such a question.
Although he had a heart-to-heart talk with Luffy during the time V disappeared, and they even developed some friendship.
But whenever he and V looked into each other's eyes and saw those artificial eyes devoid of any human emotion, he couldn't help but feel a shiver run through him.
When Luffy asked him, Coby stammered and gave a vague answer:
"I...I'm not sure either."
"However, if Mr. Luffy and your team's goal is the Grand Line, it would be best to gather more people."
"manpower?"
Luffy perked up and enthusiastically suggested:
"That's right, how can an adventure be complete without companions?"
He turned to V and said, "V, let's go find more partners!"
I agree!
V immediately raised his hand to support the captain's idea and took the initiative to help Luffy continue the altered timeline of his destiny:
"Perfect timing. I know some good guys in the East China Sea who would be perfect for joining us."
"With their addition, our Straw Hat Pirates will be even more formidable!"
"Very good!"
Luffy's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"I knew I could entrust this kind of brain-teasing task to you."
V rolled his eyes at Luffy: "Are you really planning to just sit back and do nothing?"
"Hehe~" Luffy chuckled vaguely, "So where are those people you were talking about?"
Let's set off now!
A smile appeared on V's lips as she tapped the virtual store interface to close the screen.
He raised his head and looked at the distant sea. Blue light flowed deep within his prosthetic eye, as if he could already see a familiar figure.
"Since you've put it that way, Captain..."
He casually pulled a nautical chart of the nearby sea from his pocket and pointed to one of the islands.
"Then let's set our destination here!"
Luffy stretched his neck closer and read out the island's name:
"Sheltz Town?"
Are there any tough guys there?
"More than impressive."
V chuckled softly, the image of that green-haired, three-sword-wielding, hopelessly directionally challenged swordsman flashing through his mind.
To be honest, this is V's favorite character among the entire Straw Hat crew.
Of course, he occasionally favors Nami and Robin, but only for a short time.
V praised his future partner, saying, "That guy is a strong contender for the title of the world's greatest swordsman in the future."
"The world's greatest swordsman!?" Luffy's rubber body instantly stretched with excitement. "Amazing! I want him to be my crewmate!"
"Sheltz Town? The Great Swordsman? Wait a minute..."
Koby, who was forced to eavesdrop on the conversation, suddenly exclaimed:
"Mr. V, the person you're talking about... could it be the pirate hunter Roronoa Zoro!?"
"Of course!" V answered without hesitation.
"What?" Coby exclaimed in surprise, "But... that guy is the bane of pirates."
"If you encounter him, he will definitely kill you!"
Influenced by the Alvida Pirates, Coby has a deep-seated fear of Zoro, the pirate hunter.
"Doesn't that just prove that my judgment of people is correct?"
V smiled slightly, completely ignoring Koby's reminder.
After all, he knew better than anyone else...
These days, Zoro probably needs help even to scratch an itch, let alone kill someone.
End of this chapter..