Belial, Tregear, new members of the Straw Hat Pirates

"Master Torre, let's hurry up and leave," Law said. "I estimate that the Navy's reinforcements will arrive soon, and if we don't leave now, things might get complicated."

“You don’t need to worry about that,” a navy officer said as he walked over.

"You are……"

The navy officer saluted and said, "I am Kato, the captain of the third squadron. The question you just asked is because of some recent events."

"Someone assaulted a Celestial Dragon in the Sabaody Archipelago, so a significant number of Marines were deployed to the vicinity to apprehend him."

"So this is ah."

“But who on earth dares to beat up those guys?” Usopp asked. “That’s incredibly arrogant.”

Upon hearing this, Luo's lips trembled slightly as he said, "This doesn't sound like something you would say."

Kato continued, "Because you saved us, we will not report to our superiors for the time being, and we will also reveal the truth to the public."

“That’s impossible,” Torregia said.

"Huh? Why?"

Torregia said, "Let's find a quiet place and talk things over."

Tregear led Kato to a room and said, "Mr. Kato, do you remember the incident two years ago involving the former Shichibukai, Crocodile?"

"Luffy and his crew defeated Crocodile, but the Marine Headquarters claims it was Vice Admiral Smoker and his subordinate Tashigi who did the work. Why is that?"

"Because they don't want their justice to be tarnished."

Upon hearing this, Kato understood what Tregear meant.

"If the Navy Headquarters can't even tolerate something like this, how much more so can a naval lieutenant commander treat life like dirt, which is truly disheartening?"

"But you saved us, we can't let you be stigmatized for no reason!" Kato said indignantly.

“Mr. Ichisho probably thinks so too,” Torregia said, looking at the sky. “But even he received a call from the Fleet Admiral after doing that. Besides, we already have enough bad reputation to bear, one more won’t make a difference.”

“That won’t do either. It would violate the oath we took, it would go against our conscience, and if we actually did it, how could we face the children who look up to us as role models?”

“That’s easy,” Torregia said with a smile, then walked towards the open space outside.

The scene outside was completely different from before. Someone had brought Spandain's private stash of wine and held a banquet in the open space.

Zoro was drinking heavily, Usopp was bragging about his "heroic deeds" to a group of children, Franky was showing off his high-tech gadgets, and Kin'emon and Kanjuro were drinking and having fun with people while relying on Momonosuke.

Luo sat to one side, feeling melancholy and depressed, while Robin gazed into the distance, lost in thought.

Upon seeing Torregia and Kato appear, Law stood up and said, "Master Torregia, have you finished your talk?"

"Not even close."

With that, Torregia walked up to the crowd and said, "Children, look here."

As soon as the children turned their heads, Toregia snapped his fingers.

Suddenly, the children's pupils dilated and their eyes became unfocused. Just as everyone was at a loss, the children's eyes regained their focus, and they all smiled and said to Toregia, "We understand."

"Thank you," Torregia said with a smile.

"Tregear, what have you done?"

"It's nothing. I just spoke a few words to them privately in the consciousness world. It's just that if we talk about what's happening here, it could cause big trouble, so we need to keep it a secret."

"So this is ah."

“As for guidance regarding their future, that’s up to you, Mr. Kato,” Torregia said.

“Hey, we get it.”

"Alright, let's not delay, let's go."

"Ah."

After saying goodbye to the civilians and sailors, the group ran into the depths of the forest.

Kato watched the figure disappear into the forest, his expression shifting from gratitude to seriousness. He said to the person beside him, "Calling... Marine Headquarters..."

……

The group ran to the Atedis, and after entering, Torregia went to the bridge, started the engine, and with a roar, the Atedis sailed out to sea.

"Phew, that was close," Usopp said with a sigh of relief.

Luo looked coldly at Momonosuke and said, "This accident is inextricably linked to this brat!"

Upon seeing this, Kin'emon hurriedly ran to Momonosuke and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Lord Ra, and everyone else. I know that this danger was caused because of Lord Momonosuke, and I'm truly sorry."

Luo snorted and turned to leave.

Tregear suddenly said, "Momonosuke, you should leave."

Upon hearing this, everyone stared at Tregear in shock. Kin'emon asked, "Lord Tregear, what do you mean? If you are dissatisfied, you can punish Lord Momonosuke."

“That’s not what I meant,” Tregear said calmly. “Bringing Momonosuke along now would only create more trouble.”

Tregear looked at everyone and said, "We've already faced such danger at this naval base alone, let alone at Kaido's headquarters!"

"We'll definitely have to split up then, otherwise if something goes wrong, it could be a disaster."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood what Torregia meant.

Tregear continued, "I plan to send Momonosuke back to Zou and have Duke Inuarashi protect him. When Belial, Luffy, and the others bring Sanji back and come here, I will come with Duke Inuarashi."

“That makes sense. If we bring Momo with us in Wano Country, it will be very difficult for us to move around.”

“I’ve already prepared a flying vehicle to send Momonosuke there,” Tregear said, pointing to the flying vehicle on the screen.

“Well, I’ll accompany Lord Momonosuke back,” Kanjuro stepped forward and said. “It’s a bit dangerous for Lord Momonosuke to go back alone.”

"It's okay, I've installed an intelligent system on it, so you can monitor it at any time."

"fair enough."

"Kin'emon, I... I don't want to..." Momonosuke said timidly.

"My dear, Lord Momonosuke, this is for your own good. Otherwise, what about your safety?"

"I see."

After some preparations, Momonosuke was sent to the Seagull and set off for Zou Island.

After seeing Momonosuke off, Tregear said, "Everyone must be tired. Let's all go back and rest."

"Torregia, where are you going?"

"Let's continue our research." With that, Torregia walked towards the laboratory.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Zoro said, "You really love your job."

Robin chuckled and said, "Really."

"Alright, everyone, go back now and get some rest."

"Ah."

Back in their room, Kin'emon and Kanjuro occasionally video-chatted with Momonosuke.

Usopp and Franky were arguing about which Ultraman was stronger.

Zoro leaned against the sofa and fell asleep.

Luo is enthusiastically watching the anime series "Ultraman Tiga".

Robin sat on the edge of the bed, holding a book but gazing out the window, the words Tregear had spoken back then echoing in her mind:

"This is my wife."

Thinking of this, Robin's face gradually turned red, and she lowered her head and smiled slightly, "That guy, really..."

The next day, in the laboratory...

Torregia smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the data pattern on the screen.

"Let's try to make a good piece of equipment for everyone."

At this moment, Tregear received a message from Hal about their sabotage of the Marine Headquarters and Belial and his group's rampage on Mineral Island, injuring a Celestial Dragon.

Tregear smiled. That Celestial Dragon should already be dead; it was unlikely that Belial would leave him alive.

With that in mind, Torregia used his terminal to edit out the whole story and sent it to Belial.

Torregia glanced at another wanted poster, then smiled at something.

"This world is becoming more and more wonderful."

Back to the present, aboard the Thousand Sunny...

"I see," Luffy said, resting his head on his pillow.

Nami said, "That was really close."

Chopper said, "That should make things easier for Robin, since..."

Da Bai said, "Probably. Appropriate venting can relieve sadness."

"Hehe...yes, yes..." Everyone was already used to Baymax's adorable, clueless answer.

"Alright, everyone must be hungry. I'm going to cook." Beria said, heading towards the kitchen.

"sorry to bother you."

"fine."

Beckmus said, "Gah, although Belial's food isn't exactly gourmet, it's still much better than the Straw Hat's biological weapons."

"Little lion, what are you saying?"

Just as Luffy and Pekoms were playfully fighting, Nami picked up a book that had been delivered to her.

"Beria, here's a science fiction novel, do you want to read it?"

“Science fiction? I don’t like that stuff,” Belial said while cooking. “Besides, what I’ve experienced is far more science fiction than that.”

“Okay, let me see.” Nami looked at the book, which read:

"The Fated Battle Between King Villa and Demon Zola" by Ishigai Xi.

……

In a courtyard somewhere in Wano Country.

An elegant man in black sipped his coffee, gazing out the window, with several novels and wanted posters for the Straw Hat Pirates at his side.

The man looked at Beria's wanted poster, his eyes filled with barely concealed excitement.