Chapter 358

Two days later, the Thousand Sunny sailed away from Laugh Tale, sailing aimlessly on the sea.

Although they didn't gain any treasure, they became one of the witnesses to true history.

"Right, Luffy, if I remember correctly, your Devil Fruit ability is exactly the same as the Joy Boy recorded in the Poneglyphs, right!"

Luffy scratched his head: "Seems Move Move Like it, but I didn't listen carefully. I fell asleep when Robin was talking."

At this time, Robin came out to explain: "Remember when we were on Egghead Island, Dr. Vegapunk told us that everything on Earth appears according to people's wishes, and Devil Fruits are the result of materialization because this is the possibility of human evolution. Every ability represents a form that humans hope to possess."

"Nika represents freedom, liberation, light... it is a god artificially erased from history. Eight hundred years ago, Joy Boy, the owner of the Nika Fruit, was targeted by other countries in the world united together in order to build a dream country. He failed."

"Now, Luffy is the user of the Nika Fruit. Does this imply the destiny on Luffy?"

Destiny?

The Straw Hat Pirates fell into silence. Destiny, what would Luffy's destiny be? Leading the people of the world to liberation?

What is liberation? Defeating the Celestial Dragons? Or overthrowing the World Government?

Luffy said seriously for once: "Let's talk about it later! If everything is really destiny..."

"Luffy..." "Uta?"

Everyone looked back and saw that Uta had walked out of the room at some point.

"Uta, are you... feeling better?"

Uta nodded: "I'm much better. It was indeed my naivety before. Since this matter has passed, don't talk about it anymore."

Luffy breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, I thought..."

"Luffy, do you remember the last time we parted?"

Luffy was stunned, then quickly said: "Of course! At that time, I begged Shanks to take me with him, but he wouldn't let me, and you even mocked me."

Uta's mouth revealed a smile, but it disappeared quickly.

"Yeah! After leaving Foosha Village that time, Shanks went to look for the Nika Fruit. He seemed to have known for a long time that this Devil Fruit was very important, but I didn't expect that fruit to be eaten by you."

"Oh, so that's how it is! I ate it by accident back then, hehehe."

Robin nodded thoughtfully. Shanks was once a crew member of the Pirate King, and as everyone knows, Roger was called the Pirate King only after arriving at Laugh Tale. Looking at it this way, it's normal for Shanks to know something.

"Then, Uta, are you planning to come with us next?"

Uta shook her head: "No, when we reach the next island, let me get off the ship!"

"But..."

Before he could finish speaking, Uta interrupted: "You don't need to worry about Shanks's words, and I'm not a child anymore. I can take care of myself. Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Luffy was speechless and couldn't say anything to keep her.

The next day, the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at an unnamed island, took a short break, and then said goodbye to Uta.

Navy Headquarters, Marineford.

"It has been confirmed that the Straw Hat Pirates appeared on Yako Island. According to informant intelligence, they inadvertently revealed that they had arrived at Laugh Tale. I think we can grant Straw Hat Boy the title of Pirate King."

"Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, why should we grant it? If we do this, will the world be convinced? Back then, when Roger became the Pirate King, it seems the Navy was a bit slow to react, right?"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan pondered: "It is precisely because of this that this time, we must take the initiative to build momentum for the Straw Hat Pirates and let Straw Hat Boy become the Pirate King known to everyone."

"Only in this way will the Navy's actions be more meaningful, right?"

"Karl, what do you think?"

Karl, who was dozing off: ?

"Uh, well said. Regarding this issue, we must tighten the harmfulness, improve consciousness, improve initiative..."

"You'd better stop talking!"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan waved his hand and issued an order to contact various newspaper offices to reveal the news that the Straw Hat Pirates had arrived at Laugh Tale. As for how the news is written and how the material is handled, that depends on the reporters' abilities.

The next day, various newspapers published this news. Although the Navy didn't mention the Pirate King at all, they crowned the Straw Hat Pirates with the title of Pirate King without exception.

As everyone knows, after the Pirate King Roger died, there was an unwritten rule.

Whoever can find the great treasure left by Roger is the next Pirate King, and One Piece is on Laugh Tale.

Since the Straw Hat Pirates found Laugh Tale, they must have found the great treasure, so the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Straw Hat Boy, must be the Pirate King.

Consequently, there were such news headlines.

《The Second Generation Pirate King Emerges!》

《It really is him, this man finally became King!》

《The guy next door already became Hokage, this guy finally became Pirate King!》

Thousand Sunny, after a commotion, Chopper asked cautiously.

"Luffy, are you the Pirate King now?"

Facing Chopper's question, Luffy scratched his head, his face a bit conflicted: "I don't know... Ugh, so annoying! Why is it completely different from what I thought!"

Becoming the Pirate King just Move Move Like that? It made Luffy feel a bit caught off guard.

Nami interjected: "Luffy, where should we go next?"

After saying this, the others also looked at Luffy one by one. Although their reasons for boarding the ship were different, their goal was the same, which was to help Luffy become the Pirate King. Now... whether Luffy is the Pirate King or not, they don't know, but they seem to have lost their goal.

Looking at the expectant eyes, Luffy's face gradually became serious. After a brief thought, Luffy raised his head and said seriously.

"Everyone, if you don't want to get off the ship, let's go travel together! There are still many places in this world we haven't set foot in, and there are endless adventures waiting for us! So, everyone, let's go around the world together!"

Zoro's mouth curled, revealing a domineering smile: "Yeah! I haven't become the world's greatest swordsman yet! I still need to become stronger. The journey shouldn't end here!"

Sanji threw his cigarette butt into the sea and said with a smile: "I haven't found the legendary ALL BLUE yet, I won't get off the ship!"

"Me, me, and me too!"

The people present looked at each other and smiled. Everything was understood without words.

Their journey was far from over.