Chapter 270

Oh?

He's using himself as a bargaining chip, isn't he?

Pity...

Sima Di shook his head and said, "The Straw Hat Pirates do not recruit based on strength or utility, but on bonds. Your motives for joining are impure, so forget it."

Law's gaze grew desolate. Had he failed again?

But he had already played his greatest trump card; what could he do now?

If it doesn't work...

Law's expression turned resolute; he could only force a try!

However...

"Although you cannot be a comrade, as an ally, you might just suffice." Sima Di shifted his tone: "If I recall correctly, you have a grudge against Doflamingo, don't you?"

"Not long ago, we sent Vergo away. Now, in Dressrosa, the Warlord Doflamingo and the Golden Emperor Trebol await us, while behind us, one or two Admirals and an unknown number of CP0 agents are rushing to join."

"We are indeed short on combat power right now."

Sima Di deliberately listed this formidable lineup, seemingly trying to make Law back down out of fear.

But Law's eyes lit up!

Although this formidable lineup rivaled the previous "Little Summit War," and the main forces, the Whitebeard Pirates and the Luo Jie Pirates, were absent.

Yet only by muddying the waters could he have a chance at revenge!

Therefore,

Law said without hesitation, "I have no problem at all! As for my crew..."

He was hesitating...

The Mink "Bepo" spoke up for him first!

"Law, I'll go with you!"

Sima Di glanced at Bepo again; as a polar bear Mink who had accidentally left his homeland of Zou since childhood, would bringing him back to Zou count as a legendary moment?

"And me, Law! Doflamingo must die!"

"It's just an Admiral... we... we won't be afraid!"

Although it was obvious that a few were frightened, no one intended to flee the battlefield.

Undeniably,

Sima Di had fought the Admirals at the Summit War, slashed both Sakazuki and Teach underground with a single sword strike, and finally joined forces with Whitebeard to slice Marineford apart.

This gave them great confidence.

As long as no Admiral appears,

the remaining combat power is shared among the Straw Hat Pirates' officers; in reality, the challenge they face is not as outrageous as it sounds.

"You seem very united," Sima Di smiled. "Then Law, come aboard. Whether we form an alliance or not ultimately depends on our captain..."

"Whatever you say, Di!" Luffy's voice rang out.

He appeared at the bow,

looked at Law and said, "I was just training my Observation Haki; I heard your entire conversation... Trafalgar, right? From now on, we are allies!"

It was very clean and decisive...

"Straw Hat, my name is Trafalgar Law!"

"Alright, Trafalgar."

"..."

Law looked speechlessly at Sima Di. Does your captain love giving people nicknames that much?

"He just genuinely can't remember," Sima Di shrugged. "Who could remember a name that long, Trafalgar?"

"..."

This was definitely intentional!

Luffy couldn't remember,

but you, the strategist who orchestrated the entire Summit War, still can't remember a name?

The alliance between the two pirate crews was thus sealed.

That evening,

Law and Bepo boarded the Straw Hat Pirates' ship to introduce themselves to everyone.

Then they were conquered by Sanji's cooking!

"Having such a great chef is truly a blessing!"

"Mmm-mm-mm—"

"Don't rush; there's plenty more food."

"Luffy! Don't steal the guests' food!"

Watching the harmonious atmosphere before him, Law felt somewhat dazed.

It was hard to imagine...

that these easygoing people would be the key to concluding the Summit War.

Law looked deeply at Sima Di.

He was truly the soul of the Straw Hat Pirates!

Sima Di, who was eating vegetables fed to him by Hancock, felt a gaze return and, seeing it was Law, replied with a puzzled look.

What?

"Straw Hat's second-in-command, what is the plan this time?" Law asked humbly. "The Heart Pirates are willing to follow your orders."

Both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Luo Jie Pirates obey this man before our eyes; Luo does not believe he can be an exception.

"Oh, the plan... there isn't much intelligence either. We'll just adapt when the time comes."

"I have actually gathered some intelligence..."

"Hmm, speak."

Luo blurted out all the intelligence he knew.

But it was all plot that Sima Di already knew; however, he would not say so directly.

"Alright, I understand."

Having just eaten his fill,

he stood up, preparing to go to the deck to catch some breeze and draft this battle plan.

Robin, however, blocked him.

"Nami hasn't come out all day; she must be starving." Robin signaled with her eyes: "Go deliver her meal."

Sanji, standing nearby, heard this and instinctively glanced over.

How could he possibly forget to deliver a meal to Nami-san?

But thinking of something,

Sanji silently lowered his head and continued eating, making no sound, his back looking slightly desolate.

Sima Di did not notice this small detail; he used telekinesis to take the tray Robin handed him and walked toward Nami's dormitory.

As soon as he left,

the Straw Hat Pirates began to gossip.

"Wow! This is going to be good!"

"I wonder if Nami will fall too?"

"Hey, hey! Hancock! Everyone is discussing, why did you kick me?!"

"Fascinating Kick!"

The tray floated beside Sima Di as he arrived at Nami's dormitory door.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Who is it?"

"Me."

"..."