Chapter 129: Erasing the Scars

Chapter 129: Erasing the Scars

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Mihawk was taken to the ancient castle and treated with hospitality. The Spade Pirates were stunned when they heard their guest was a Warlord of the Sea.

Ace, intrigued, tried to strike up a conversation with Mihawk, much to the hawk-eyed swordsman’s annoyance.

He’d known another person just as boisterous...

A peaceful new day dawned, and Noir began to consider the future of his ever-growing crew.

Nearly two thousand people crammed into the massive castle. The most pressing issue was food. Noir constantly sent people out to fish, relying on seafood to sustain them.

The two giant warriors from Elbaf, Nylph and Manlyph, stayed on the ship, helping with construction projects.

Noir watched them work with interest, his gaze falling on a mark below Nylph’s neck.

A crimson hoof print, the mark of the Tenryuubito.

All slaves of the Celestial Dragons were branded with this mark, and it was incredibly difficult to erase.

Even the slaves Fisher Tiger had freed had merely covered the mark with another tattoo, concealing it rather than removing it.

Noir scratched his head in frustration. Would he have to find a way to cover their marks too?

But that would still leave a trace. He wanted these marks to vanish, not be hidden.

Suddenly, an idea struck him. He actually had a skill that might help.

He’d obtained a special skill from Chopper, a healing ability called Restoration.

However, after a few experiments, he'd rarely used it.

He’d discovered that Restoration wasn't truly healing. It only had a minor effect on external injuries.

It was essentially a fancy, high-end cosmetic procedure...

Noir beckoned to Nylph. "Hey, big guy! Come here for a second!"

The giant lumbered over, his voice booming. "What is it, Savior?"

Noir leaped onto Nylph's shoulder, his feet barely touching the ground. "Relax, I want to try something."

Nylph stood still, obediently. Noir focused on the giant’s neck and activated Restoration.

A faint, green glow, imbued with the essence of nature, enveloped the mark. The crimson of the hoof print gradually faded.

Nylph, unable to see what was happening, exclaimed, "Savior, my neck feels warm."

Noir smiled, satisfied. The other former slaves from Mary Geoise stared in disbelief.

Ace stared at him as if he were a strange creature. "How can you be a pirate without those things?"

"The Jolly Roger is the soul and guiding spirit of a pirate crew! The crew's name is a badge of honor!"

"These things are not to be taken lightly."

Seeing Ace's sudden seriousness, Noir realized he needed to address this issue soon.

He wasn't like Ace. He hadn't chosen to be a pirate.

The World Government had branded him as one, and his protests were futile.

But Noir wasn't afraid. If they insisted on calling him a pirate, then he might as well embrace it and form a pirate crew. The Government had already abandoned the notion of him being a bounty hunter.

He had some free time now; he might as well get started on designing his pirate flag and choosing a name.

Noir quickly summoned everyone, gathering them in the courtyard for a meeting.

The meeting's official title was "Preparatory Matters for the Establishment of the Pirate Crew, Full Crew Representative Conference"

The courtyard was packed, everyone sitting upright, their expressions serious, as if preparing for a difficult battle.

Many even had notebooks and pens ready to take notes.

Mihawk and Ace were present as special guests.

Ace sat with an air of solemnity, as if participating in a sacred ritual.

Mihawk, on the other hand, was utterly bewildered. Are they children? Why am I even here?

Noir stood at the highest point, cleared his throat, and announced through a megaphone,

"First item on the agenda: determining the number of crew members in our pirate crew."

His words were met with an eruption of chatter and excited discussions.

Mihawk stared, dumbfounded. This...

They're all so enthusiastic about supporting their Captain?

And what's with that Ace guy? Why is he so excited?

If he didn't know better, he'd think they were planning to overthrow the world...

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