Chapter 1167: With Your Intelligence, It’s Hard for Me to Explain What’s Really Happening on the Sea

Chapter 1167 -1149: With Your Intelligence, It’s Hard for Me to Explain What’s Really Happening on the Sea

Goals and dreams are not the same thing. Luffy’s dream is something very special, and it’s not easy to evaluate Hekora.

But he’s very sure that Luffy’s goal hasn’t changed since meeting Red Hair; he wants to become the Pirate King.

No matter who you are, wanting to become the Pirate King means you can’t skip over the mountain that is the Hundred Beasts.

They possess two Roadsign Poneglyphs themselves, and even Charlotte Linlin has a text imprint of the Roadsign Poneglyph she holds. Despite the trades with Charlotte Linlin, they’re still one piece short compared to Kaidou.

The Poneglyph originally located on Zou’s back has become the private property of the Hundred Beasts. To form the route map to Laugh Tale, this Roadsign Poneglyph is indispensable.

As long as Luffy’s goal doesn’t change, conflict is inevitable. Kaidou won’t hand over a Poneglyph for no reason; the Pirate King isn’t his ultimate goal but is something he considers already in his grasp.

The nickname “Ring King Assistant” wasn’t just given out of nowhere.

Unless Luffy and his crew try metaphysics, having Zoro steer with the goal not to reach Laugh Tale, which might directly take them to their destination.

Of course, this betting on fate isn’t advisable; Zoro himself might not even know where he’s going. Besides, he’s convinced he’s not directionally challenged, so it’s unrealistic to have him do such a thing.

According to Hekora’s analysis, Luffy’s greatest possibility is failing in battle and ending up mining.

He has some memories of Ghost Island, and the naive type like Luffy generally wouldn’t be killed directly; maybe there’ll be new changes as he mines away.

“Hekora….”

While pickaxing halfway, Hekora recalled some not-so-pleasant things again. Except for defectors, pirates thrown into the mines on Ghost Island are rarely actively released.

It’s just a passive worker Heracross, and there’s a huge group of Pokemon like it. It’s not the strongest in its group, unlike Nereus, who has more authority as a designated king.

Nor is it Darkrai or Zeraora, special entities treated like beloved sons.

So, it can only see if someone benevolent will redeem it, given its status as a Pokemon, it shouldn’t be thrown in to mine with everyone else.

Even if such incidents aren’t reported, it could find a “big shot” to bail someone out; if their face is big enough, the Hundred Beasts wouldn’t care about a mere Straw Hat.

Who knows, maybe Luffy will perform well and put on weight in the mines.

….

Boom!

With a loud crash, several large trees were broken halfway; Luffy was flung out, his Haki on the surface of his body completely dissipated.

Looking at the stick inserted in the ground beside him, Hekora estimated only ten minutes had passed.

There is nothing on this deserted island—previously, Hancock would replenish supplies and bring all sorts of strange things.

Now, without Hancock’s support, their food supply relies entirely on the Sea King Types in the ocean and the native plants and beasts on the island.

Under intense combat, the original watch has long been broken.

Rayleigh didn’t intend to bring an extra timing tool for them, occasionally checking the time himself.

Moreover, Rayleigh and Hekora don’t have much rapport. When Rayleigh trains Luffy, Hekora doesn’t interrupt, so it began to fend for itself.

At this moment, Hekora had already utilized one of the most primitive timing tools.

As a high-intelligence stag beetle, making a reasonably accurate sundial is quite logical.

“Can’t go on? That won’t do, Luffy, your battle power in this state is not bad.

But ten minutes is far from enough to fight those monsters of the New World.”

“I’m trying, but Gear Four consumes too much Haki.”

At this moment, Luffy had mastered Haki skillfully and developed a new ability: Gear Four.

By integrating Haki into his muscles, it forms special rubber balloons.

Both his power and speed exceed Gear Second and Third, but the cost is his Haki consumption.

An individual’s Armament Haki reserves have a limit, and Luffy’s Haki can only sustain 10 minutes of expenditure.

On the original timeline, during the fight with Doflamingo, after Luffy’s first Gear Four ended, he fell into a weakened state.

Actually, he could escape and use Gear Second and Third to maneuver, but doing so would further deplete his strength, slowing Haki recovery.

Being carried preserves stamina better and accelerates Haki recovery, so he chooses to be carried.

“Monsters of the New World….”

“Are you scared? To be honest, while you can fight in the New World now, you’re not enough to battle those top monsters.

Even their subordinates are the same.”

“I’m not afraid! I’m a man destined to become the Pirate King!

Ace has been in the New World these past two years, and everyone is working hard; it would be a huge disservice to everyone’s efforts if we give up before even trying.”

“Great, having courage is good, but remember, you’re not the only one growing these two years.

The pirates in your generation, Trafalgar Law has become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and others’ bounties far exceed yours.

Regarding the Navy… well, it’s too complicated, can’t be explained in a few words. Stag beetle! Come and listen properly!”

These two years, the world has undergone major changes: the Navy Admiral showdown, worldwide recruitment, the death of Vegapunk, the Revolutionary actions…

If the Straw Hat Pirates gathered, he could explain properly, but just with Luffy, his innocent eyes already say it all.

Rayleigh doesn’t want to waste effort; he chooses to tell it simply to Hekora, leaving the rest when they gather again.

Looking at this note-taking stag beetle, Rayleigh feels a bit helpless. If his ship had such a stag beetle back then, many things would have been easier.

…

Meanwhile, Luffy’s other companions are also diligently training.

Little Sky Island Vesperia, an extremely unique country, is where Nami practices.

This is a special realm formed by a group of meteorologists gathered for research, unlike other Sky Islands fixed in one location, Vesperia floats with the wind.

The island’s inhabitants use this opportunity to study the volatile weather and have made some breakthroughs. Without a financial backer, their only means is to ride weather balloons and use their technology to help nations needing meteorological services, thus earning funds.

Nami’s arrival has added a dash of orange vitality to this group of old scientists, who welcomed this eager-to-learn child. But today, the meteorologists were somewhat disheartened; their years of knowledge were shaken.

“Why! Why can this ball-like whale make the sky rain!”

Looking at the ball-like Wailmer, a meteorologist was so shocked that he pulled out his own beard…