One Piece: Hashirama Template, Joins the Straw Hat Pirates Chapter 025

Not long after, everyone followed the rat back into Arlong Park.

On the way, Colonel Nezumi felt that something was wrong. Several tall buildings that used to be in Arlong Park were now gone, and the closer they got to the park, the stronger the smell of blood. Colonel Nezumi’s heart grew more and more uneasy.

When Colonel Nezumi entered the park and saw the courtyard full of Fishman corpses, he knew that these people had not lied. However, he thought of the Arlong Pirates’ treasure, and a wave of greed surged in his heart.

Nezumi looked at Luffy and the others and said, “Did you guys kill Arlong’s crew? Where did you put their treasure? These are all evidence of piracy and need to be handed over to the Marines. Hand over their treasure. Otherwise, you won’t want to know the consequences.”

“Oh~ How severe are the consequences? We’d really like to try,” Zoro and Sanji said in unison.

“Oh~ It seems you want to oppose the Marines? In that case, don’t blame me for being ruthless,” Colonel Nezumi said fiercely.

Then, he waved his hand at the Marines behind him, “This village was invaded by two pirate crews. Both pirate crews massacred all the villagers and eventually perished together. Aim your guns and shoot, eliminate…”

Before Colonel Nezumi could finish speaking, his subordinate’s adjutant covered his mouth and whispered in Colonel Nezumi’s ear, “Colonel, we can’t afford to provoke these people. One of them is a pirate with a bounty of 500 million Berries.”

Nezumi was stunned. Following the direction his subordinate pointed, he saw the person from the bounty poster issued by Marine Headquarters last night. He was immediately scared and quickly changed his expression, walking over.

“Oh my~ So it’s Grandpa Liu Qing and your captain and crew. Hahaha~ It’s all my fault for being blind. This Fishman pirate crew is your doing, old man, isn’t it? I’ll send Arlong’s bounty money to you right away. Since Cocoyasi Village is under your protection, I will leave here immediately and will never come back.”

Zoro looked disdainful, “You’re truly a disgrace to the Marines. What else can you do besides bully ordinary people?”

Liu Qing also smiled, looking at Nezumi, then pointed at Luffy and asked, “Nezumi, right? Do you know who he is?”

Nezumi was bewildered, thinking, Is this person also some important figure? Why don’t I have any impression? Then he shook his head, “I don’t know.”

“Since you’re about to meet your end today, I’ll tell you so you can die knowing.” Liu Qing finished speaking and put his arm around Luffy’s shoulder, “This person’s background is terrifyingly big. His name is Monkey D. Luffy—his grandfather is Monkey D. Garp, a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral and Marine Hero—his father is Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army—his mentor is the Yonko Red-Haired Shanks—his brother joined the Yonko Whitebeard Pirates—your death flag is fully stacked today, who can save you?”

A ruthless glint flashed in Nezumi’s eyes, “Attack! They don’t intend to let us go, so let’s take them down first. To keep the news contained, wipe out the village directly. Shoot!”

“Biu. Biu. Biu. Biu.” Bullets shot towards Luffy and the others.

Luffy stood in front of everyone, his eyes flashing with killing intent, “You are not fit to be Marines, acting recklessly and disregarding human lives. I will beat you to death!”

“Gum-Gum Whip!” Luffy swept his leg, and a group of Marines fell.

Immediately after, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji also joined the fray. As the battle progressed, the scene became exceptionally violent and bloody. (This will not be described in detail here; 1 million words are omitted.)

Half an hour later, dozens more Marine corpses lay in Arlong Park. Liu Qing found them in the way and directly controlled his thorns to drag them all into the seabed roots as fertilizer.

Not long after, everyone once again arrived at Nojiko’s house. All the villagers began preparing food, planning to hold an all-night banquet.

On the other side.

The Marines who had been guarding outside with Colonel Nezumi yesterday, seeing that the situation was not right, quickly sailed away from Cocoyasi Village and returned to Marine Branch 16. As soon as they returned to the base, they immediately reported to Marine Headquarters, informing them of Colonel Nezumi’s death at the hands of the Straw Hat Pirates.

At the same time, photos of all the Straw Hat Pirates members were uploaded.

Meanwhile, at Marine Headquarters, in the Intelligence Department, Sengoku had issued an order a few days ago that if any new information about Liu Qing appeared, it should be reported to him. So, after receiving the intelligence from East Blue Branch 16, the intelligence officer immediately ran towards the Fleet Admiral’s office.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

“Come in.”

“Report, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, there’s new information about the person you’ve been monitoring,” the intelligence officer said, handing the message from Branch 16 to Sengoku.

“I understand. You may leave,” Sengoku said, taking the intelligence.

After his subordinate left, Sengoku picked up the intelligence and read it. “Hmm? According to the intelligence from Baratie in the East Blue, Garp’s grandson wouldn’t kill Marines for no reason. It seems Branch 16 has a big problem. Garp seems to be back in the East Blue, right? I’ll call him later to see what’s going on.”

Thinking this, Sengoku continued to read, “Cocoyasi Village was suddenly surrounded by a thorn forest? And the thorns are impenetrable to cannon fire? This must be Liu Qing’s work. What for?”

After Sengoku finished reading, he finally understood. There was a little girl from Cocoyasi Village who joined the Straw Hat Pirates. With this, he had a general idea. His guess was: “The Marines of East Blue Branch 16 were oppressing the people in their jurisdiction, and it might even be more severe. The little girl who joined the Straw Hat Pirates might have some talent that Liu Qing found valuable. To allow this little girl to set sail with peace of mind, he used his ability to create a thorn forest to protect Cocoyasi Village. As for the reason for killing the Marines, someone needs to confirm it.”

Sengoku picked up the Den Den Mushi, preparing to call Garp’s Den Den Mushi.

As for Garp, he arrived at Windmill Village the day after Luffy set sail. After learning from the village chief that Luffy had already set sail a day earlier, he didn’t linger and directly boarded a Marine ship, slowly heading towards the Grand Line.

Coincidentally, the island Garp docked at was exactly the same as Luffy’s island.

Then, Garp heard praises for Luffy and the others all the way. Now, Garp would say, “As expected of my grandson, Garp’s grandson. Even as a pirate, he’s doing righteous things,” whenever he had a chance.

In Shells Town, he put Captain Morgan, whose legs were broken, into the prison cell of the dog-head battleship, preparing to take him to a military court for judgment. At the same time, he took Coby and Helmeppo aboard, intending to bring them back to Marine Headquarters.

In Orange Town, he learned that Luffy and his crew defeated the Buggy Pirates and rescued the villagers there.

Currently, Garp was on the island of Syrup Village, escorting the Black Cat Pirates members, who had been tied up by Liu Qing’s Wood Release, onto the dog-head battleship.

Looking at Jango, the Nyaban Brothers, and the eunuch Captain Kuro, Garp also had the idea of recruiting them into the Marines. Originally, the Black Cat Pirates disagreed, but they couldn’t resist Garp’s “fist of love” daily education, so they eventually agreed reluctantly.

Just then, Kuro, who had been castrated, walked up to Garp with an effeminate gait, holding a Den Den Mushi. He made a delicate gesture with his hand and spoke in a sweet voice, “Oh dear~ Vice Admiral Garp, Fleet Admiral Sengoku is calling.”

Garp picked up the Den Den Mushi with a look of disgust, like an old man on a subway looking at his phone. “You go down first. Next time, let someone else do this.”

As soon as he picked up the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku’s roar came from inside, “Garp, look at what your grandson has done! He almost wiped out the Marines of Marine Branch 16 in Cocoyasi Village! How did you raise your child…?”

Garp picked his nose with his finger and laughed heartily, “Is that so? As expected of my grandson. From what I know of Luffy, the problem must be with Branch 16.”

“We don’t know the reason yet. You should hurry to Marine Branch 16 to find out the situation, and then go to Cocoyasi Village. There’s a girl from that village who joined your grandson’s pirate crew, and now the entire island is surrounded by Liu Qing’s ability. I don’t know the situation, so you should also inquire whether it’s for protecting Cocoyasi Village or something else,” Sengoku said helplessly.

Then he continued, “Also, no matter the reason, your grandson killed Marines. I’m going to issue a bounty for your grandson now. I’m just notifying you in advance. You’d better move faster and not stay in the East Blue for half a year and not come back. Don’t forget you’re a Marine Vice Admiral. Don’t just run off to the East Blue for half a year whenever you feel like it.”

Garp pouted, “Got it, got it. Hanging up.”

With that, Garp decisively hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Then he issued an order, “Navigator, adjust course. First, go to Cocoyasi Village to inquire about the situation. Hmm~ Take your time, no rush.”

“Yes, Vice Admiral Garp!” The navigator saluted and then slowly went down to direct the course.

At the same time, in the Fleet Admiral’s office, Sengoku spoke out, “Someone!”

A small soldier walked in and saluted, “Fleet Admiral, your orders?”

“Go to the Intelligence Department and tell them to issue a bounty for the Straw Hat Pirates,” Sengoku said, handing a document to the soldier.

“Yes, Fleet Admiral Sengoku,” the soldier took the document and ran towards the Intelligence Department.