Patreon: December discount offer
5% off first month
All tiers
Promo code: E590D
_________________
•———•———•
Chapter Events:
—
[Grand Line: Near the Sabaody Archipelago.]
"What?! We're still not heading for the New World?!!" The confusion was clear on the faces of the Heart Pirates due to their captain's decision.
"We'll wait for the right moment... That's all I'm saying," said Trafalgar Law, relaxing on Bepo's soft fur.
"No need to get hasty. It's not as if the One Piece is going anywhere."
"Even so, with Blackbeard and his crew causing chaos..."
"If pirates are taking each other out, it's better for us. No need to get involved in petty squabbles." Law was particularly cautious of Blackbeard.
"Now stop chattering and just follow my lead."
"When there's a position I need... I'll take it!!!" He was also aiming for a specific goal.
"Captaaaain!!"Hearing this, the crew members got excited.
•———•———•
"This caution and patience... It seems Law has gained some insight from Luffy's current situation."
On Flevance Island, Trafalgar D. Chris was pleased to see his son's counterpart thinking in this way.
What would Trafalgar Law gain from rushing his crew to the New World? Nothing. Perhaps he would lose far more.
Chris could see this clearly, even though he hadn't experienced the horrors of the New World firsthand. He could already imagine them through the many hints dropped in the manga thus far.
After all, the New World was home to the world's most powerful pirates; in other words, all the real competitors were there.
"I wonder what this kid is aiming to achieve? What 'position' does he mean?"
Beside Chris was Mary, holding little Law in her arms, preventing him from trying to grab the heavy volume.
"Even I can't think of anything," he said. "The only available position worth competing for is Shichibukai, but why would Law want to take that title and bind himself to serve the World Government scoundrels?" R�
"I don't think my son, a member of the D., would do something so shameful," Chris replied firmly.
"Unless..."
"Unless what?" Mary, too, couldn't believe Law would go against his nature, but what if Law had a compelling reason?
"Unless he wants to use the Shichibukai position to achieve a specific goal, just like Teach did..." Chris responded insightfully.
He then added, "But it's hard to imagine the Five Elders being so foolish as to allow themselves to be manipulated again."
...
"What a sneaky little girl!"
High above the sea, on the sky island of Birka, Haredas and his companions were wide-eyed as they looked at the manga pages.
Their supposed older and wiser counterparts were being outwitted by a young girl.
"Instead of sincerely apologizing, she made them apologize to her instead!"
"What a cheeky little thief! No respect for her elders!"
Just as he expected, Bell-mére immediately remembered with just a hint. "Ah! Isn't this the kingdom where my counterpart first met Nojiko and Nami!?"
Bell-mére covered her mouth as she considered a certain possibility.
If there was any place on this earth where Nojiko and Nami would have a chance of appearing, it was here.
Unlike the tragic background of this kingdom in the manga, where it was destroyed by pirates despite the Marines' resistance, in this reality, Rob, his art store, and the hunters prevented that. The kingdom and its people continued to exist and live in peace.
The only incident happened a year ago when Shiki tried to destroy this place to prevent Nami's birth, but Rob stopped him and imprisoned him afterward.
Among the people of the kingdom living in peace was a young woman with dark orange hair.
Rob looked at this woman who was reading the manga with a gentle expression. Bell-mére followed his gaze and gasped quietly, for this woman resembled Nami greatly—a mature version of her.
"She's Nami's biological mother. She hasn't yet found Nami's father in this life... She already feels a strong connection to Nami and wishes she could have her in the future," Rob said calmly.
"It's your choice now. Will you allow her to have Nami, or will you take this destiny into your own hands... The choice is yours."
_________________
Upcoming chapter titles (spoilers):
_________________
Chapter 821: The Decision is Made. Grateful Brook.
Chapter 822: Robin's Determination. Franky's Luck.
Chapter 823: For Luffy.
_________________
BlackStar_BH:
Join my Patreon at:
/BlackStar_BH
To support me and unlock advanced chapters. Get ahead with up to 30 chapters in advance:
- 5 advanced chapters for $5
- 10 advanced chapters for $10
- 15 advanced chapters for $15
- 20 advanced chapters for $20
- 30 advanced chapters for $30
_______
New! With the addition of the shop feature to Patreon, you can now purchase chapters without needing a monthly subscription! For the curious individuals who like the idea of buying just one or two chapters, you can now control the number of advanced chapters you want to read. I have ensured to set the lowest permissible price on the platform for the advanced chapters! Enjoy!
_______
Hey everyone!
I'm excited to announce that I'm now on Ko-fi. If you enjoy my content and want to support my work, you can now buy me a coffee! Every contribution helps me keep creating and sharing more with you all.
Check out my Ko-fi page here: /blackstar_bh
There are 30 chapters available there ahead of novelhall.
The membership tiers on Ko-fi:
- 5 advanced chapters for $5
- 10 advanced chapters for $10
- 20 advanced chapters for $20
- 30 advanced chapters for $30