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Soon, the Wind Rider arrived once again at the Sabaody Archipelago.

As usual, Gecko Moria stayed behind to watch the ship while Caelan led everyone to take care of the tasks.

"He's back again!"

"The God Slayer, Caelan, is here!"

At the docks, many sharp-eyed individuals immediately recognized Caelan.

After all, it hadn't even been a week since Caelan defeated Silvers Rayleigh in the Sabaody Archipelago and killed two Celestial Dragons.

Caelan had become a hot topic across the entire archipelago.

Countless people admired him.

This is what a real man should be like!

But when Caelan appeared before them, they were overwhelmed with fear once more.

He was the lawless God Slayer who dared to kill Celestial Dragons.

A monstrous villain that even the Marines couldn't do anything about.

The overwhelming disparity in strength left them trembling from the depths of their souls.

Pedestrians froze, not daring to move a muscle.

Only after Caelan and his group had walked away did they wipe the cold sweat from their brows and rush to report to their respective factions.

For a time, every group that received the news—no matter how arrogant they usually were or how fiercely they competed—fell into silence.

"Am I really that terrifying?"

Caelan shook his head helplessly and led the group straight to the tavern where Shakky ran her shady business.

Inside the tavern, Rayleigh, Shakky, and the Straw Hat Pirates all noticed Caelan and his crew.

They had approached so boldly, without even attempting to hide their presence.

"Are you here to cause trouble for me?"

Rayleigh's heart tightened as a sense of foreboding washed over him.

He still hadn't recovered from the memory of Caelan fighting Borsalino, Akainu, and Garp.

This was a monster—far beyond what an old man like him could handle.

The only thing he could be grateful for was that Caelan was no longer a bounty hunter and couldn't be exchanged for money.

The Straw Hat Pirates, on the other hand, were much more animated.

"He looks so familiar... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

"Idiot! That's the swordsman who caught us last time!" Zoro reminded, chewing on a blade of grass.

In Zoro's mind, Caelan's status as a swordsman was the most important.

"Damn it! He took all the beauties with him!"

Sanji and Franky glared at the group of stunning women surrounding Caelan, filled with envy.

There weren't any girls on their ship.

At this rate, even Chopper was starting to look attractive.

"You two idiots, are you trying to get us killed?!"

Usopp grabbed Sanji and Franky in panic.

They had been completely outmatched by Caelan before, and Usopp was still terrified of him.

Reminded of the past, Sanji and Franky sobered up instantly, clearly recalling the fear of being crushed by Caelan.

As Caelan stepped into the tavern, Rayleigh took the initiative to greet him.

"Caelan, do you need any information?"

"I came to find you and Shakky," Caelan said casually, glancing at the Straw Hats.

He hadn't expected Rayleigh to go from mentoring one person to teaching a whole group.

So the so-called wise teacher Rayleigh was misleading a bunch of newbies again.

"If there's anything you need, just say it," Rayleigh said bitterly.

The thing he feared most had happened.

He could only hope this man wouldn't make any excessive demands.

"I'm heading to the New World. Help me coat two ships," Caelan said nonchalantly.

One was the Wind Rider, and the other was Gecko Moria's ship.

Even though Moria's presence was barely noticeable, Caelan wouldn't forget about his own people.

"No problem!"

Rayleigh breathed a sigh of relief and agreed immediately.

This was a simple request.

As long as it didn't involve breaking his old bones, he was fine.

"One more thing. Hancock will be following me to the New World. You and Shakky need to look after Amazon Lily," Caelan added.

I knew it wouldn't be that simple!

Rayleigh cursed silently.

Not only was he asked to coat ships, but now he also had to take care of Amazon Lily.

It was obvious Caelan was treating him like a hired hand.

His peaceful retirement was being ruined by this guy.

"You'll do it, right?"

"Or do you want to spar with me again before you agree?" Caelan said, patting Rayleigh on the shoulder with a deep tone.

He didn't have the patience to negotiate.

If Rayleigh refused, he'd beat him up again.

"No problem. Go to the New World with peace of mind. I'll make sure Amazon Lily is protected!" Rayleigh promised, patting his chest with a helpless expression.

If he refused again, he'd just be looking for trouble.

His old bones couldn't endure another beating from Caelan.

"Good. How long will the coating take?" Caelan asked.

"It'll be done in a day and a half," Rayleigh replied simply.

"Thanks for the help," Caelan said with a rare gentle tone.

He only spoke so politely because it was free.

"Anything else?" Rayleigh asked, glancing at Shakky and the Straw Hats.

He was clearly worried that Caelan might target them.

"Don't worry. As long as you do your job, they'll be fine," Caelan said with a smile.

"I understand. You can leave for the New World the day after tomorrow," Rayleigh responded, still a bit gloomy.

"Wait, take those two with you to help out," Caelan said, pointing at Sanji and Franky.

"You want me to take them? Can I ask Shakky instead?" Rayleigh rubbed his hands nervously.

What good were two perverts? His wife was clearly more useful.

If anything happened, he'd rather have his wife around.

"No."

Caelan refused coldly.

The rest would stay behind as hostages.

Although he trusted Rayleigh to work diligently, having two hostages would definitely keep him motivated.

"Let Luffy and the others go instead! We'll stay!" Sanji and Franky protested.

They were willing to stay behind if it meant their crewmates could go free.

Besides, even if they died, they'd die surrounded by beauties.

They were straight to the very end.

"Get out!"

Caelan shouted, kicking Sanji and Franky over to Rayleigh.

"…"

Rayleigh dragged Sanji and Franky out of the tavern.

Coating two ships in a day and a half was no easy feat.

To make it happen, he'd have to call in two coating specialists to help.

As for Sanji and Franky… well, they were better than nothing.

Thinking about the expenses, Rayleigh winced in pain.

"All the money I earned with my own body is going to be gone again."

Caelan clearly had no intention of paying. Rayleigh would have to foot the bill for the coating and the labor.

"Whatever. Worst case, I'll sell myself again," Rayleigh sighed.

All of it was just to get Caelan out of there as quickly as possible.

As long as Caelan remained here, Rayleigh would never know peace.

It was better to send him to the New World and let him kill those pirates over there.

(To be continued.)

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