Chapter 161 – Lumenarquia 01.

Chapter 161 – Lumenarquia 01.

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Third Person POV

Lumenarquia, First Half of Grandline.

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As the Black Pearl approached Lumenarquia, some members of the Straw Hats crew, the most eager for new sights, gathered on the deck, observing the island emerging on the horizon. The island shone under the sun, reflecting light on its golden sandy beaches and silver-leaved trees, creating a dazzling spectacle that left everyone on board awestruck.

"This is amazing!" exclaimed Usopp, his eyes wide with admiration.

"Nee... Let's see what this island has to offer!" said Hachi, a gleam of excitement in his eyes.

As the crew prepared to anchor while the island got closer and closer, Luffy headed to the ship's prison, where Jimbei was detained.

"Mugiwara-Chan!!" Bon Clay shouted excitedly as always when Luffy appears in the prison.

"Good morning my friend, how are you?" Luffy greeted.

"I'm fine, Mugiwara-Chan called me a friend! What joy!" He began to dance ballet.

"Hey, straw hat, we saw the trophy that swordsman brought, with Crocodile detained, what do you plan to do with us?" Mr.3 asked cautiously, as they were in the hands of these pirates whose intentions were still unknown.

"I have a plan for you, you are weak, but I intend to strengthen everyone. You will be members of the Straw Hat fleet." Jon announced, shocking everyone.

"Fleet?" Mikita asked.

"Exactly, I will make all of you powerful members of our pirates."

"Why would we accept this?" Mr.3 asked.

"I will accept! I will join Mugiwara-chan's group! Since Crocodile was defeated, there is no more Baroque Works."

"Well, Mr.3. You don't have much choice, but don't worry. None of you will regret this." Luffy warned and turned his attention to the last cell.

"Hello again Jimbei..." Upon reaching the cell, he found Jimbei sitting calmly, as if he had been waiting for the captain's visit.

"Jimbei, it's time to go up to the deck," said Luffy with a confident smile. Jimbei looked at Luffy and nodded without resisting, as he couldn't do much. Luffy opened the cell and helped Jimbei to stand up. Together, they walked towards the deck, where the crew was already gathering, eager to explore Lumenarquia.

Upon reaching the deck, Luffy's crew looked at Jimbei, surprised and curious. Some, like Usopp and Chopper, seemed worried about the presence of the Shichibukai.

"Luffy, what are you planning?" asked Nami, approaching the captain.

Luffy, with his characteristic smile, replied: "I'm going to release Jimbei as I promised my brother. It's time to say goodbye to him. Come on guys, say a last word to our friend who accompanied us last week."

"Goodbye...Jimbei..." The chorus was so weak that the only ones who were sincere were Shirahoshi and Hachi.

"AT LEAST BE SINCERE!" Jimbei shouted with his comical face.

"Hahahahahaha. It's because you're not part of the crew, are you sure you don't want to join the band?" Luffy asked the blue fish-man again.

"I'll decline." He said dryly and Luffy sighed.

"Alright, you're free now..." Luffy said as he removed the last chains.

Jimbei, now free, looked straight at Luffy, with a serious expression. "Luffy, I won't join your crew, but I have a request. Take good care of Shirahoshi-Sama. You may not have kidnapped her in the way we thought, but you have the responsibility to protect her. And the island of fish-men will never forgive you if she gets hurt on your boat."

Luffy nodded with a confident smile. "Don't worry, Jimbei. Shira is my companion and we'll take care of each other. She's already part of my family."

Shirahoshi turned extremely red with Luffy mentioning "Companion" and "My family," taking it differently from what Luffy meant. She looked at Jimbei with a slight blush on her cheeks. "Jimbei... I... thank you for worrying about me. I'll be fine with Luffy and tell dad and my brothers that I miss them and that I love them very much, but now I have to stay with Luffy-Sama." She finished looking at Luffy even redder. Vivi, beside her, was shocked by Shirahoshi's behavior, already seeing what it meant.

Jimbei smiled gently at her. "You've grown up a lot, Shirahoshi-Sama. Your father would be proud, well... it's time for me to go."

With those words, Jimbei bid farewell, diving into the depths of the sea, leaving the Straw Hat crew looking towards the horizon. Luffy, looking at Shirahoshi, said, "Well, let's continue our adventure, folks! Next stop, Lumenarquia!"

The crew, excited, returned to their activities, while Shirahoshi watched the sea, thoughtful but with a slight smile on her face. She knew she was safe and valued among the Straw Hats.

"What should we do, Joker? They are dangerous, and I don't want trouble in Lumenarquia," the king expressed his concern.

Doflamingo laughed again before responding. "Leave them be for now. In fact, I would like to speak with the Straw Hats personally when I get the chance. Maybe they are more useful than we imagine."

The king hesitated for a moment, but knew that contradicting Doflamingo was not an option. "As you wish, Joker."

"Great. Keep me informed about their movements. And don't interfere, unless absolutely necessary, also invite them to the auction." Doflamingo instructed before hanging up.

The king placed the phone back on the hook and sighed deeply. As he observed his kingdom through the palace windows, he couldn't help but worry about what the presence of the Straw Hats might mean for Lumenarquia and whether the underworld name Joker would prevent any action by Luffy against the kingdom.

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