Chapter 164: New Developments of the Death Pirates (Ch 164)

The Straw Hat Pirates had no idea what was going on before they were pulled into the Pirate Alliance by Red-Haired Shanks.

On the Thousand Sunny, Straw Hat Luffy kept clamoring for meat and kept shouting, “Sanji, is the barbecue not ready yet? I’m so hungry!” His eyes were fixed on the direction of the kitchen and his saliva was almost dripping.

“Here I am, here I am.” Sanji came out pushing a food cart with a confident smile on his face. The food cart was filled with all kinds of delicious food, the aroma was so fragrant that it made people salivate.

Everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates smiled happily and looked at Sanji expectantly. After all, they all liked the food that Sanji mentioned very much. It can be said that it was Sanji’s top cooking skills that made them very satisfied with every meal.

Usopp, who was drinking a drink, said worriedly: “We are eating leisurely now, is it really okay? Will some danger suddenly arise?” He frowned, with a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

“What else can we do? Are we going to face the enemy on an empty stomach? Of course, we should eat and drink well first.” Zoro looked indifferent, picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine. His eyes were firm and calm, and he didn’t seem to be worried about the upcoming challenge.

Nami smiled and said, “Yes, Usopp, don’t think too much. The delicious food made by Sanji can’t be wasted.” She picked up a piece of cake, put it in her mouth, and closed her eyes in contentment.

Chopper jumped up excitedly: “That’s right, that’s right! Sanji’s cooking is the best in the world! We should enjoy this moment!” It grabbed a piece of meat, took a big bite, and filled its mouth with food.

Sanji smiled and said, “Don’t worry, everyone. As long as I’m here, you will never go hungry. Besides, we are the Straw Hat Pirates, how could we retreat easily?” He patted his chest and said confidently.

Luffy laughed after listening to everyone’s words: “Hahahaha, you’re right! We must believe in our own strength! Eat before going to fight!” He picked up a large piece of barbecue, stuffed it into his mouth, and chewed it with relish.

The atmosphere in the Straw Hat Pirates became relaxed and cheerful. Everyone sat together, enjoying the happiness and satisfaction brought by the delicious food.

The current situation is very unfriendly to the Straw Hat Pirates.

Franky said with a serious expression: “But no matter what! We, the Straw Hat Pirates, have ascended the throne of the Four Emperors, which means that we have become one of the most powerful forces in this ocean, but we are also facing more challenges and dangers. We must be prepared to deal with the coming storms, otherwise we will be destroyed by the tide of the times.”

“Franky is right! We can’t take it lightly and must be prepared in advance.” Nami nodded in agreement and continued, “If we are not fully prepared, we may get into trouble or even fail in the face of unknown enemies. This is not only related to our personal safety, but also to the future of the entire team.”

In Nami’s opinion, this matter is very urgent and necessary, so she emphasized: “We must take this issue seriously and cannot be careless at all.”

Straw Hat Luffy ate barbecue and said with a confident smile: “Don’t worry, no matter who the enemy is, I will beat him up without hesitation.”

“Luffy is so confident.” Brook said excitedly, shaking his hands.

Luffy is such a person full of confidence and courage. No matter what difficulties and powerful enemies he faces, he can always maintain an optimistic and positive attitude and believe that he can overcome everything.

This character makes him the core figure of the Straw Hat Pirates and the object of trust and reliance of other members. It is because of Luffy’s existence that they can feel a sufficient sense of security.

On a small boat, a red-haired man was steering the helm. He was Rockstar, with a bounty of 94 million berries, from the Red Hair Pirates.

Rockstar was once a famous member of other pirate groups, but he just joined the Red Hair Pirates a few years ago, so he is still a newcomer. However, he is loyal to Shanks, admires him very much, and attaches great importance to rules.

When he was sent by Red Hair to deliver a letter to Whitebeard, he was angry and excited because the important letter was torn up, but was later advised by Shanks to calm down. Rockstar has a red afro, wears a white shirt, a red scarf around the collar, and a long sword on his waist.

Now, he was once again sent out by Red-Haired Shanks to carry out a mission.

After seeing the Sunshine Mile of the Straw Hat Pirates, Rockstar said to himself, “That group of people must be the new Straw Hat Luffy that the boss cares about so much, right? I really don’t know what’s so special about them that the boss cares so much about them.”

Although he was full of doubts, Rockstar also understood that if there was nothing special about Straw Hat Luffy, how could he be so appreciated by the boss? After all, the boss is a Four Emperors! Thinking of this, Rockstar couldn’t help but become curious about the Straw Hat Pirates that he had never met.

When Rockstar met the Straw Hat Pirates on a small boat, both sides seemed a little wary. However, Rockstar did not let the tense atmosphere last for too long. He first explained his purpose and said, “Straw Hat Luffy, our boss Shanks asked me to come and deliver a letter to you.”

Hearing Shanks’ name, Straw Hat Luffy immediately showed a surprised expression. He jumped up excitedly and shouted, “Shanks, that’s great! By the way, come up and have a party with us!!” Straw Hat Luffy extended his hand to Rockstar to express his welcome.

Rockstar was secretly surprised when he heard what Straw Hat Luffy said. He didn’t expect that Straw Hat Luffy would be so enthusiastic to invite him to their banquet. From this sentence, Rockstar instantly understood that the relationship between Boss Shanks and this Straw Hat Luffy must be unusual, otherwise he wouldn’t say it so naturally.

Rockstar did not refuse the invitation from the Straw Hat Pirates to join the party. After all, as a member of the Red Hair Pirates, he also loved to host parties. Moreover, being able to party with his buddies like the Straw Hat Pirates was also a rare experience.

So, the Straw Hat Pirates and Rockstar held a party together. They laughed and talked, shared delicious food and wine, and spent a happy time together.

Afterwards, Straw Hat Luffy also read the letter Shanks gave him. He read it quietly and put the letter away. Although he did not express it clearly, it can be seen from his eyes that he had no objection in his heart. Perhaps the content of this letter made him full of expectations and confidence in the future.

When Zoro and Rockstar were toasting, Zoro suddenly asked Luffy, “Luffy, what did the letter say?” This question not only represented Zoro’s personal curiosity, but also expressed the thoughts of everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates. The fact that Red-Haired Shanks wrote a letter to Luffy was a big deal in itself, and everyone was eager to know the contents of the letter.

Luffy gently placed the letter on the table, his eyes firm and serious. He told everyone that Shanks hoped he could go to the New World to meet him. Although the letter was short, it was full of trust and expectation. Luffy agreed without hesitation, he believed that Shanks would not make such a request for no reason, there must be an important reason.

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other with a hint of surprise in their eyes. Entering a new world means greater challenges and risks, but it also means more opportunities and growth. They know that this decision means a lot to them, but they also understand that this may be the only way for them to reach a higher level.

Rockstar, who was standing by, was also curious. He had followed Shanks for many years and knew Shanks’ personality and character. Shanks must have had far-reaching considerations when he took the initiative to contact Luffy this time.

However, Shanks did not tell him about this in advance, which made him have more guesses. But he believed in Shanks’ judgment. Since he valued Luffy so much, there must be a deep meaning behind it.

After a brief silence, the Straw Hat Pirates nodded in support of Luffy’s decision. They knew that the road ahead was full of unknowns, but as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

Robin calmly analyzed: “I think this plan has some rationality. At present, our Straw Hat Pirates have entered the New World and are facing tremendous pressure and challenges. Although we have firm beliefs and courage, our strength is still not enough to compete with the Four Emperors.”

“Therefore, joining the Red Hair Pirates or the Cross Guild can enhance our strength and influence, and give us more confidence to face future challenges.”

Robin’s words were basically based on objective facts and rational thinking. However, she did not speak too absolutely, because she knew that this was just her personal analysis and might not be completely correct.

But at least from the current situation, this choice is relatively reasonable and can help us better deal with the current problems we face.

Nami continued, “This is indeed a good idea! The Red Hair Pirates, the Cross Guild, and us, three powerful forces gathered together, enough to form a force that cannot be ignored. In this way, we don’t have to fear any enemies.”

Usopp nodded in agreement: “Yes, Nami is right. Such cooperation can make us stronger and fight against those powerful enemies together.”

Franky took a sip of Coke and said slowly, “In fact, the main purpose of this matter is to guard against the Luochen Pirates. They are rising too fast and their methods are ruthless. If we are not vigilant, they may become a stumbling block on our way forward.”

Bruce on the side also nodded in agreement: “Yes, Franky is right. The Luochen Pirates are indeed a potential threat. We must prepare in advance to avoid being disrupted by them.”

After all, in today’s New World, the only forces that can be called names are these few. Of course, their Straw Hat Pirates do have some fame, but because of this, they have been pushed to the ranks of top forces.

Now, the Red Hair Pirates, the Cross Guild and their Straw Hat Pirates have formed an alliance! ! What does this mean? Obviously, their purpose is to resist the threat of the Death Pirates.

Otherwise, how could they be so closely united? The reason is simple, that is, facing the huge pressure from the Death Pirates, they had to join forces to deal with it.

The Death Pirates announced a high-profile attack on the Red Ten Alliance. The news quickly spread throughout the ocean, attracting widespread attention and discussion.

After all, most people can guess that this battle will determine the outcome between the two powerful forces, and this will also affect the entire pattern of the new world.

The situation in the new world has gradually become clear, and the competition between various forces has become more and more intense. Whoever wins this war will have the potential to become the master of the future new world.

However, the situation of the Red Ten Alliance is relatively complicated. It is composed of multiple different pirate groups, and there are certain conflicts of interest between them. In contrast, the Death God Pirates are a unified whole, and their actions are more flexible and efficient.

Therefore, many people believe that the Death Pirates have a better chance of defeating the Red Ten Alliance. With their strong strength and fierce momentum, they swept through the enemy all the way, and almost no one could stop them.

Such performance makes people full of expectations for them, and they believe that they will show stronger combat effectiveness in the confrontation with the Red Ten Alliance.

at the same time.

At the headquarters of the Cross Guild, Buggy the Clown paced around the room in a panic, asking anxiously as he walked: “Hawkeye, Crocodile, what should we do now? The Death Pirates are about to attack us.” Cold sweat streamed down his forehead, and his eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.

“What’s the point of being anxious? The Red Hair Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates haven’t arrived yet.” Crocodile sat on the sofa, holding a cigar in his mouth. After blowing out a smoke ring, he glared at Buggy the Clown and said. His expression was serious, and he seemed to have a clear understanding of the current situation.

When Buggy the Clown heard this answer, he was very dissatisfied and complained: “Damn, what are Shanks and Straw Hat Boy doing? Why are they so slow? Don’t they know that we are facing a huge crisis now?” His voice was filled with a hint of anger and helplessness.

“No need to be so nervous! Since the Death Pirates have announced their attack on us in a high-profile manner, it means that this is not a sneak attack, but a frontal assault. Therefore, there is still enough time.” Hawkeye Mihawk seemed particularly calm. He sat leisurely in a chair with a glass of red wine in his hand. He took a sip and responded.

“If you want to die now, I can help you.” Crocodile suddenly stood up, the golden hook in his hand flashing with cold light, and swept directly to the front of Buggy’s neck, then stopped just a few centimeters away from Buggy’s throat, warning. His tone was cold, and his eyes revealed a sense of majesty.