Chapter 244: The New Yonko Is Actually Him!

Chapter 244: Chapter 244: The New Yonko Is Actually Him!

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Admiral Green Bull was approaching.

This news was like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone who had just been immersed in the joy of victory.

Outside the light screen, everyone’s expressions, including the citizens’, grew solemn.

Although they didn’t know how strong Green Bull was, he was still a Marine Admiral after all. That title alone was terrifying!

"One Admiral..."

"Who in the current Wano Country can stop him?"

Some people couldn’t help but grow nervous for Luffy and the others. They had already distinguished Luffy from those heinous pirates.

That’s right.

Luffy was unconscious. Zoro was unconscious.

Kid and Law had also exhausted their last bit of strength. The ones left probably couldn’t take on such a heavy responsibility...

Those samurai, although their morale was high, had all been wounded after such a fierce battle.

An Admiral-level combatant was enough to destroy everything.

"Trouble..."

Zephyr frowned: "That guy Green Bull, although he came up through the World Military Draft, since he was able to become an Admiral, his strength is definitely not weak."

Sengoku and Tsuru both nodded, their expressions equally grave. As Marines, they naturally knew what a Marine Admiral represented!

Even if he was exceptionally recruited, he couldn’t possibly be a pushover. Just Fujitora Issho’s combat strength alone was enough to prove everything!

"Moreover..."

Garp had regained his clarity at this moment. He paused and saw a different problem: "It’s not just a problem for Wano Country."

The scene switched to the future Gorosei.

Those five highest authorities of the world were currently sitting together, discussing something.

And the problem Garp was referring to was these five old men!

"That one from Wano Country..."

Saint Warcury opened his mouth, his tone carrying a trace of complexity: "Made quite a smart decision after all."

"Not opening the borders..."

Saint Mars took over the conversation: "It really is the best choice."

Immediately afterward, these five old men began discussing, and only then did everyone understand how wise Momonosuke’s choice not to open the borders had been.

If Wano Country opened its borders, the World Government could justifiably dispatch a large army to enter.

Under the pretext of "helping with reconstruction," they would actually seize the opportunity to control this strategic location.

Eliminate those "pirates" who dared to resist the World Government, and might even strangle Momonosuke in the cradle.

But Momonosuke chose not to open the borders.

This meant that those large armies couldn’t come in!

"That CP0 who escaped..."

Saint Peter’s voice was low: "Has already reported everything that happened on Onigashima."

The scene flashed. Seven days later.

Wano Country. The joy of victory still filled every corner.

In the school, the teacher was telling stories to the children — not the old lies that glorified Orochi and praised Kaido.

This time, they were going to tell the pirates’ true stories. The story of the Kozuki Family. The story of the Red Scabbards. And the stories of those warriors who came from overseas and defeated Kaido!

"That person is called Joy Boy!"

The teacher’s voice was impassioned: "His hair turns white, his body can stretch like rubber, he can turn the ground into a trampoline, and he can hold lightning in his hands!"

The children’s eyes sparkled, filled with longing.

"And those companions who came with him! Swordsman, cook, shipwright, musician, archaeologist, helmsman, and a talking raccoon dog with a blue nose!"

"Wow!"

The children exclaimed in wonder. Just then, a man suddenly pushed open the classroom door and, with a smile, corrected a mistake the teacher had just made.

"Teacher, that wasn’t a raccoon dog! When I was fighting on Onigashima earlier,

it said it was a reindeer, and that little guy seems to really hate being called a raccoon dog!"

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"Ah!"

Upon hearing that he had said something wrong, the teacher quickly apologized to his students and corrected the mistake, while also thanking the man.

When the children heard there was actually a blue-nosed reindeer, they all widened their eyes, filled with curiosity~

That snake teacher who used to tell stories about Orochi the hero had long since been driven out. What was being taught here now were real heroes.

Stories worthy of being remembered by future generations.

But within the joy of victory, there was also an irremovable sorrow. Whitebeard Pirates commander Izo, Ashura Doji, and countless samurai...

They had offered their lives for this war.

The samurai stood before their graves, silent, shedding tears, yet also smiling.

Because they knew those who had died would surely want to see Wano Country welcome the dawn.

They would surely want to see the survivors live on properly.

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"Luffy!"

"Zoro!"

A burst of cheers interrupted the sorrowful atmosphere.

Those two who had been unconscious for seven days had finally woken up!

The first thing Luffy did when he opened his eyes was shout: "Meat——!"

The first thing Zoro did when he opened his eyes was also shout: "Sake——!"

The two looked at each other, then burst out laughing at the same time. Everyone scattered to spread the good news.

When Momonosuke heard the news, he immediately came running from not far away. A joyful smile was on his face, and his steps were as light as a rabbit’s.

"Luffy! Zoro! You’re awake!"

Luffy looked at Momonosuke with a complicated expression. Zoro did the same. Both furrowed their brows at the same time.

This person...

Who is he?

"Who are you?"

Luffy tilted his head, looking confused. Momonosuke was stunned for a moment.

Then he remembered something. Right now, he was in his twenty-eight-year-old form.

While the one Luffy knew was that eight-year-old, crybaby little brat who always hid behind him.

"It’s me! I am Kozuki Momonosuke!!"

Momonosuke grew anxious. When Luffy and Zoro heard the name Momonosuke, their eyes immediately lit up. They hadn’t expected Momonosuke to have grown so much!

Seeing that Luffy and the others didn’t recognize him, Momonosuke spun around in grievance...

At this moment, he saw Nami not far away. Immediately afterward, Momonosuke’s old lecherous habits hadn’t changed. Just like when he was little, he pounced toward Nami’s chest.

"Miss Nami! They’re all bullying me!"

"Bang!"

"Who are you?!"

An invincible iron fist sent Momonosuke flying straight out. Momonosuke flew backward, but miraculously, he didn’t feel much pain...

Luffy and Zoro watched Momonosuke take Nami’s punch without any issue and couldn’t help but acknowledge Momonosuke’s physical toughness.

Momonosuke, looking pitiful, explained that he was only eight years old. At this time, Sanji and Brook stood up and teased that Momonosuke no longer had his previous privileges!

Outside the light screen.

Everyone had black lines on their faces. The adults hurriedly covered their children’s eyes.

"Don’t look, don’t look!"

"Children can’t watch this!"

"You’re too young, you can’t watch this yet!"

"It’s fine, it’s fine. You’ll understand when you’re older..."

The children were covered up in confusion and struggled to see what had happened.

But the adults’ hands were held tightly in place.

"This Momonosuke..."

Many adults gritted their teeth and said with disappointment: "He was just so imposing when he announced he was becoming shogun, and now he’s actually..."

"Looks like an adult on the outside, but inside he’s still a child, just like we saw earlier in the light screen — a pervert!"

"That’s not right!"

Another person refuted: "Tell me, which eight-year-old child would be this perverted?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was actually left speechless.

Indeed.

This kid Momonosuke had a bit of a "problem."

...

Amid the lively atmosphere, someone suggested going to take a bath before the celebration.

This suggestion received everyone’s approval. After fighting for so long, who didn’t want to relax properly?

Men’s bath.

In the steaming hot spring, several figures were faintly visible.

Luffy, Zoro, Jinbe, Brook, Momonosuke, Yamato...

Wait!

Yamato?!?

When did she come in?

Brook was enjoying the hot spring. Although he only had bones, suddenly he froze.

"Huh?"

He looked toward Yamato’s direction and was directly dazzled by those two spheres to the point his eyes widened. Sanji had long since been blasted away by his own nosebleed!

Yamato’s white hair, beautiful face, and that impressive figure — although she had always identified as a man, that figure was really something!

"I am Kozuki Oden. It’s fine to bathe together with you all!"

Yamato stood there with a completely natural expression.

The others all burst into laughter. The rest, like Luffy and Zoro, had no interest in women, so naturally they had no objection to Yamato joining...

Others, like Jinbe, Nekomamushi, Chopper and the like, also smiled. Due to their races, they weren’t interested in caring about such matters.

Outside the light screen, there was dead silence again. The adults continued to tightly cover the children’s eyes. After all, this was really too explicit...

Women’s bath.

The atmosphere was completely different.

Quiet and peaceful.

Nami was soaking in the hot spring, comfortably squinting her eyes. Tama was lying on her body, holding a large "football" in her hands.

Robin leaned against the edge of the pool. There was also one more person bathing with them — Kikunojo.

One of the Nine Red Scabbards.

At this moment, she was bathing in the hot spring together with Nami and the others. This was quite interesting. Yamato was a girl, yet she had run off to the men’s bath...

While Kikunojo was a boy, but he wasn’t used to bathing with boys. This little episode left the citizens outside the light screen completely speechless!

Port of Kibi, Wano Country.

At this moment, the pirates had gathered together, preparing to leave Wano Country after restocking supplies. Luffy and the others hadn’t arrived yet, but Franky was already making preparations.

And just then...

"Extra! Extra!"

Apoo suddenly appeared from somewhere, waving a newspaper in his hand.

"Latest news! You absolutely won’t believe it!"

Everyone gathered around. During these days in Wano Country, they had been completely cut off from outside events. But that CP0 who escaped had already spread the news.

The news of Kaido and Big Mom’s defeat had already spread throughout the world. New wanted posters had been issued.

Apoo unfolded the newspaper and said in a strange tone: "Straw Hat kid, Monkey D. Luffy..."

He paused and took a deep breath: "Bounty: 3 billion berries!"

Everyone gasped.

3 billion!

That was a Yonko-level bounty!

"Kid!"

Apoo continued reading: "Eustass Kid, also 3 billion!"

The corner of Kid’s mouth slightly raised.

"Law!"

Apoo read Law’s name next: "Trafalgar Law, also 3 billion!"

Law and Kid both laughed out loud, while their crew members looked excited, thrilled, even ecstatic!

Three people. Three 3-billion bounties.

This meant the World Government had already regarded them as threats on the same level as the Yonko.

But Apoo hadn’t finished reading yet. His expression became even stranger.

"The next one..."

Apoo paused, then spoke in a teasing tone: "Is the new Yonko candidate."

Everyone perked up their ears.

"Due to the defeat of the old Yonko Kaido and Big Mom, new Yonko have been selected."

"First: Blackbeard, Marshall D. Teach."

As expected.

That man who had shone brilliantly in the Summit War had long since been a Yonko.

"Second: Red Hair, Shanks."

Also as expected.

"Third!"

Apoo took a deep breath: "Straw Hat kid, Monkey D. Luffy."

Everyone gasped again. But shock was shock — becoming a Yonko was reasonable. After all, he had defeated Kaido...

"Straw Hat kid...! New Yonko!"

Kid’s expression didn’t look good.

But the next piece of news that came from Apoo’s mouth was even harder for him to accept...

"Fourth... Genius Jester"

After controlling his emotions, Apoo slowly said: "Genius Jester Buggy the Clown."

"The new Yonko are them!"

Dead silence!

Then the entire harbor erupted in shocked screams...

"What?!!!"

Kid’s roar resounded throughout Port of Kibi: "That clown?! Is that clown Buggy?! That guy who only knows how to hide?!"

"Why?!!!"

No one answered Kid. They could only let him throw his tantrum there...

Outside the light screen.

There was also dead silence, followed by endless sounds of surprise, confusion, and bewilderment.

"Buggy the Clown?! A Yonko?!"

"That guy who saved Luffy in the Summit War and grabbed Red Hair’s collar?!"

"Has this world gone crazy?!"

"How could he possibly be a Yonko!"

"What on earth happened outside!?"

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God Valley.

Roger stared blankly at the light screen, completely dumbfounded. Two of the Yonko were his future crew members, and they were even apprentices!

He smiled. Although he didn’t know how the World Government had arranged it, this still made him feel proud.

This world might really be crazy, but no matter what, a new era had already begun.

New Yonko had already been born.

And that straw-hat-wearing youth had finally stood at the pinnacle of this world.

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