Chapter 7: Going to the Sea

Chapter 7: Going to the Sea

Hey, I dont care about you! Ace retorted, clenching his fist.

Ill become the Pirate King and win every fight I encounter. Even if my name becomes synonymous with terror, Ill make everyone look at me. Dont blame me for laughing at you, Sabo!

Saitama looked at Ace and said slowly, If you want others to look at you, shouldnt you aspire to be a hero first? Heroes have to pay a lot to earn recognition, but pirates can simply make others fear them. You lack confidence, Ace.

Ace replied, You dont understand anything at all, ending the conversation.

Luffy chased after Ace, while Garp trailed behind them, feeling uneasy.

Meanwhile, Sabo remained focused on his goal. Please accept me as your trainee, Saitama Sensei! he pleaded.

Saitama was lying on the ground, reading a newspaper when suddenly Sabos head popped up from behind the journal, startling the bald hero.

Its too much trouble, I refuse, Saitama sighed, feeling exasperated.

Sabos face fell with disappointment, but he quickly regained his resolve.

I am very diligent. If youre willing to teach me, Sensei, I wont disappoint you! he declared.

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Its precisely because youre so diligent that I dont want to take you on as a trainee, Saitama replied firmly. Plus, I already have Genos. Hes enough.

No, it wont do! Sabo persisted, unwilling to give up.

Saitama continued to refuse, picked up his newspaper, and headed to the toilet. Once inside, he closed the door and resumed reading.

After about ten minutes, a small head with a hat suddenly appeared from the ceiling.

Saitama Sensei, please accept me as your disciple! Sabo implored.

No! Saitama retorted, feeling exasperated.

And why didnt your hat fall off even though you were hanging upside down?

Sabos face lit up with excitement. I used a special glue to keep it on my head, he explained eagerly.

Saitama shook his head and sighed, knowing that Sabo wouldnt give up easily.

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Early the next morning, before the sun had risen, Saitama was fast asleep when a small figure crept in and sat beside his bed.

Saitama Sensei, please accept me as your disciple! whispered the determined voice of Sabo.

Saitamas forehead began to bulge with blue veins as he sat up with a headache and looked at the stubborn little boy.

I already said no, Sabo he muttered, scratching his head. How old are you anyway?

With that, he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, ready for another day of training and heroics.

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The next three days passed quickly as Saitama prepared to depart on Garps warship.

On the day of his leaving, Sabo stood by the dock and waved goodbye, while Makino had prepared a lot of luggage and food for his journey.

Meanwhile, Ace sat on the roof of the bandits nest, gazing out to sea and contemplating his next move.

Downstairs, Luffy continued to shout up to him, Ace, lets be friends!

As Saitama boarded the ship and set out for the Grand Line, no one knew what the future held.

But for now, the strong bald-headed hero was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

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As the warships rode the wind and broke through the waves, Saitama felt the excitement of the sea as they continued on towards their destination: Marineford, the Marine Headquarters.

Thanks to Garps introductions and many books on the Marines, Saitama was able to refresh his understanding of the world and prepare himself for the challenges ahead.

The Red Line splits the world into two distinct halves.

The first half is ruled by the World Government, which captures and judges pirates who dare to venture into their territory.

The other half of the world belongs to the pirates, with four powerful pirate groups known as the Yonko dominating and controlling vast territories. Any pirate crew that crosses paths with them has only two choices: to either join forces with them or face utter destruction.

The Marines and the World Government have lost their purity, Garp remarked to Saitama as they leaned on the decks railings. After Rogers death, countless pirates took to the sea, spreading chaos and panic. To cope with the pressure, the Marines compromised their principles and created a corrupt group known as The Shichibukai, or the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Saitama gazed at the sky, his eyes wide open.

The Heroes Association once considered recruiting wanted criminals to fight monsters, he said.

However, if a Shichibukai commits a crime deemed too severe by the World Government, they will be stripped of their title. Justice has been tarnished, Garp added.

Garp then looked directly at Saitama, as if peering into his soul. I dont know why, but when I first saw you, I sensed that you could change all of this. Your sense of justice and strength are the most valuable treasures in this era of evil.

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