[Pirate] I! Orochimaru! I will never split! Chapter 084

The banquet continued, the atmosphere lively. Orochimaru lay on the edge of the pool, his gaze fixed on Usopp on the stage, swaying gently to the rhythm of the music, clearly enjoying Usopp’s song.

“This ‘Sniper King’ is quite good,” he murmured to himself, a satisfied smile on his face.

Nami and Robin sat with Orochimaru at a small table by the shore, the three of them enjoying Chopper’s happy time. Chopper, holding Kumbe with his left hand and Chimney with his right, excitedly weaved through the crowd, a brilliant smile on his face. He seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the lively banquet.

Seeing Chopper so happy, Nami and Robin couldn’t help but be infected by his joy. They smiled, their eyes filled with gentle light, and clinked their glasses of Sanji’s special cocktail.

Unbeknownst to them, the banquet had transformed from a small gathering of acquaintances into a city-wide carnival. Robin skillfully used her Hana Hana no Mi to grill Sanji’s special skewers on the barbecue and magically deliver them to every table.

In front of Sanji, a group of adorable children gathered, their eyes fixed on the cherries before him, sparkling with anticipation.

Sanji’s hands danced, as if performing a magic trick, and in the blink of an eye, the ingredients before him transformed into a giant roasted meat cake. The children gasped in amazement, their eyes wide and mouths agape, as if they could swallow the entire cake.

In the corner on the other side, Zoro and the two foremen sat, each holding a barrel of sake as large as themselves.

“Gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp~” Countless empty barrels were stacked in front of them, clearly indicating they had drunk a lot. The three exchanged glances and burst into laughter, their laughter echoing through the entire banquet hall.

Luffy stood on the middle table, holding roasted meat and laughing loudly, “Minna!! Let’s get fired up!”

On the other side of the world,

The Five Elders received a report from their subordinates.

“Five Elders! Five Elders! This is bad, the fleet that went to the New World a few days ago was defeated, and the Four Emperors Red-Haired Shanks and Whitebeard Edward Newgate have finally made direct contact!!”

On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard held up his sake flask, looking at Shanks’ ship. “Let him come over, I hope that brat brought some good sake.”

As Shanks boarded the ship, the young crew members collapsed one by one, only the elites remaining standing without changing their expressions.

Shanks, dragging a huge sake flask, stood before Whitebeard.

“Excuse me… I have something to tell you.”

Whitebeard and Shanks sat facing each other.

“I never thought that the intern brat from Roger’s ship back then would make something of himself… Roger, Garp, Sengoku, those familiar faces on the sea are getting fewer and fewer.

Oh, and that interesting red-nosed brat who was with you, who said he’d dye my beard red, is he dead?”

Shanks looked at his reflection in the sake cup, lost in thought.

“Buggy, huh… I really miss him. After we separated in Loguetown on the day Captain was executed, I haven’t seen him since. Rumor has it he’s still a pirate.”

Whitebeard drank from his huge sake gourd. “But I heard from Hawkeye that you haven’t used your left hand to wield a sword since you returned from the East Blue. I’m really curious, what exactly happened to you in the East Blue?”

Shanks covered his left arm, thinking of someone, his expression a bit subtle… He felt like he had lost a famous scene.

His face twitched slightly. “Nothing… Just occasionally exercising my right hand.”

He suddenly pointed to the scar on his left eye. “Call Ace back! That man Blackbeard has been hiding, and while Ace is strong, it’s not the time for those two to clash! Tell him not to touch Blackbeard Teach! I just want to ask you for this one thing.”

Whitebeard looked at Shanks and laughed.

“The snot-nosed brat has become quite eloquent. That guy committed the sin of never harming a comrade on a pirate ship.

He broke the iron rule. Once they’re on my ship, no matter how foolish they are, they’re my children. Where do the souls of the children who were killed go?

Ace told me that after he catches Blackbeard, he’ll find someone to confirm it. Although I don’t know what he’s talking about, I believe my son.

But! The debt of loyalty! This is an insurmountable line! Isn’t that idiot Teach my responsibility?! This is impossible! Do you understand?! Idiot!

You’re a hundred years too early to tell me what to do!!”

Whitebeard threw the sake flask at Red-Hair.

Shanks’ figure flashed, swift as a phantom, appearing before the opponent in the blink of an eye. At the same time, the sword in his hand swung out with lightning speed, carrying a fierce wind and bone-chilling coldness. Shanks met the attack. Instantly, the two swords clashed in the air, emitting a crisp sound and sparks.

It was another sunny day in Water 7. At the bustling dockside, the Franky Family anxiously stared at the newspaper in their hands. The junior leader, Zambai, impatiently urged, “Hey! Quick, see what it says! This is news that concerns our fate!”

The junior, urged on, his hands trembling slightly, struggled to read the words on the newspaper. A moment later, he shouted in surprise, “That… our matter wasn’t even in the newspaper!”

In an instant, the entire Franky Family erupted in cheers. “That’s great! We don’t have to run away!” Everyone cheered excitedly, their faces beaming with joy, some even secretly wiping away tears.

Meanwhile, in the room, Luffy was happily devouring Sanji’s special doughnuts. When he heard the news, Sanji couldn’t help but frown, feeling puzzled.

“Luffy… did your grandfather even block news about ordinary people who got caught up in it?”

As soon as Sanji finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze, everyone motionless as if time had stopped.

After a while, everyone waved their hands in unison, indicating no.

Luffy, still with food crumbs on the corner of his mouth, waved his hand and said, “No… something so thorough…”

The other members also chimed in, “I don’t think he’d do that.”

Robin quietly gazed out the window, lost in thought. She recalled her conversation with Aokiji at the previous banquet and now understood that all of this was likely Aokiji’s doing.

Zoro looked at the newspaper with some excitement.

“Comparatively, our matter was written about too excessively.

What about declaring war on the World Government,

What about tricking the CP 9 officer into activating the Buster Call,

They even blamed us for bombing Enies Lobby,

And Orochimaru taking on ten people and snatching two warships from them, although that’s true, it’s not that exaggerated, is it? This way, the bounty seems like it will go up again!”

Chopper, hearing Zoro’s words, excitedly yelled, “Will I get a bounty too?!”

“It’s not impossible, oh, but I’m really amazing,” Sanji also fantasized about his cool bounty.

Nami, with a shark-like face, roared at Sanji, her head aching. “What are you so happy about? Are you all idiots!!!”

But looking at this bunch of excited idiots, she sighed.

“Forget it… Before that, let’s go shopping leisurely.

Robin~ Chopper~ Orochimaru~ Let’s go!”