One Piece: Conquering Wanokuni at Start

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Seeing the excited expressions of Kinemon and the others, Usopp, realizing they weren't joking, couldn't help but cover his head and shout.

"Oh my god! We already had one person who couldn't use his brain, and now another group joins in!"

"Do you know what the Sky Kingdom is?! It's the most powerful country in the New World right now! How could we possibly stand against it?" Chopper also cried out.

"Give it a rest, you two cowards!"

Enel said as he punched both the long-nosed man and the reindeer who refused to stand up.

"How is this being cowardly?! This is the result of an obvious analysis based on facts!"

"That's right..."

Usopp and Chopper rubbed their heads in pain but continued complaining until Enel rolled his eyes, silencing them.

Although Enel didn't particularly appreciate their cowardly nature, especially now that he pursued strength above all else, he recognized that whether during Water 7 or the Marineford War, these two had still fought alongside them as nakama. This awareness was something Enel acknowledged.

Knowing that Enel , like Luffy, was reckless in his own way, Usopp looked toward the relatively level-headed Hughes and Sanji among the crew.

Seeing Usopp and Chopper's pleading expressions, Hughes sighed and said, "I know this situation seems unreasonable, but making such impulsive decisions isn't unusual for Luffy... Besides, ultimately this is the captain's decision."

"That's right. Even Hughes sees it clearly. It's about time you accepted this reality."

Sanji looked at Usopp and Chopper, who were visibly dejected by Hughes's words, shook his head, and then turned to Kinemon and the others. "Although this is our business, there's one thing they're right about—the Sky Kingdom is no simple enemy. Since you're from that country, you should understand this better than anyone."

Kinemon and the others immediately shook their heads.

"No... we aren't from the Sky Kingdom, but from twenty years in the past."

Seeing the confused expressions of the Straw Hats, Kinemon began to slowly describe his experiences and those of his companions. The banquet continued from afternoon into night before he finished recounting their story.

"WHAT?! So you actually traveled from twenty years in the past to the present?!"

"And according to what you've said, this kid is actually the legitimate heir to Wano Country!"

Sanji and Hughes shouted in astonishment, especially Sanji, who felt a surge of jealousy thinking about this brat's status as a royal heir.

It wasn't about power or authority, but simply the thought of the Sky Kingdom rumored to be a "men's paradise."

"So, you want to reclaim the country that has become the Sky Kingdom?" Usopp asked curiously.

"In a sense, yes."

"But we don't simply covet that country!"

Fearing the Straw Hats might misunderstand their intentions, after Denjiro finished speaking, Ashura Doji quickly added:

"The Sky Kingdom itself means nothing to us, but as Kozuki's retainers, we cannot accept that Wano Country—inherited through the Kozuki bloodline—has been abandoned like this!"

They refused to be accused of dishonorable acts such as seeking power or territory. Of course, this sentiment excluded Momonosuke.

After all, the Sky Kingdom's reputation in the New World was immense. Accurate information could be obtained in any locale, with records even appearing in newspapers. It wasn't difficult to learn about it.

Especially when it came to Amazon Lily, home to the world's most beautiful women, and Mermaid Bay where the first mermaid princess resided—the greedy Momonosuke couldn't help harboring some fantasies. But hearing the righteous words of Kinemon and the others, he could only continue to hide these thoughts.

After Ashura Doji added his explanation, the powerful Kanjuro also declared: "That's right! We only wish to reclaim the Wano Country that belongs to the Kozuki family from within the Sky Kingdom!"

Their determination made everyone in the Straw Hat crew look serious.

Seeing this, Kinemon earnestly continued: "So, since your enemies are the same as ours, if you don't mind, could we form an alliance?"

The Straw Hat members didn't respond immediately; they all looked toward Luffy.

But Luffy merely looked at Momonosuke and asked, "Momo, what do you think?"

Momonosuke, sheltered by the Red Scabbards, couldn't help being stunned, as if he didn't understand why Luffy suddenly asked him.

"From the beginning, everything has just been their words, but actually, you're the highest-ranking person among them, aren't you? You're the future heir of the Kozuki family, right? Aren't you just putting on a brave face?"

When judging people, Luffy never cared about the illusory light surrounding them; he only valued a person's true nature.

So at this moment, without any euphemism, he directly exposed Momonosuke's evasion and cowardice.

Momonosuke knew that these people protected him solely because he was Kozuki Oden's son. These people were retainers of the Kozuki family, and the one they truly pledged loyalty to was Kozuki Oden alone.

He had just been running away, pretending that as long as he kept playing the ostrich, they would restore Wano Country and the Kozuki honor as promised.

"Hey, Luffy! He's only eight years old after all!"

Seeing his captain's blunt words and fearing the banquet atmosphere would turn tense, Usopp immediately grabbed Luffy's arm.

"Yes, Luffy. The so-called 'heir' generally doesn't need to shoulder such responsibility before becoming an adult. The adults around him will help him," Brook added.

Despite everyone's protests, Luffy's serious gaze fixed on Momonosuke didn't waver in the slightest.

Momonosuke, pressed by Luffy's words, felt embarrassed for a moment. But then he remembered the happiness of his past and his now-broken family—his father dead, his mother and sister in enemy hands.

He couldn't help but stand up with tears streaming down his face and say:

"I also want to grow up quickly! Become stronger quickly! So I can avenge my father and rescue my mother and sister. I want to protect my retainers too! Right now I can't do any of that, but even so... I want to defeat Alex!"

Upon hearing these words, Kinemon and the others covered their faces, crying with emotion, while even the Straw Hat crew fell silent.

Of course, the change from "revive the country" to "defeat Alex" was naturally overlooked by many.

When Luffy heard Momonosuke's decision, his previous serious expression melted away, immediately transforming into his usual smile as he said: "Since this is your decision, let's form an alliance, friend!"

And so, the Straw Hat Pirates and Kozuki's retainers formally established an alliance on Risky Red Island.

Meanwhile, the villain they considered a common enemy...

Alex, at this moment, was lying on a generous, large bed.

The mother that Momonosuke so desperately wanted to save was flushed, lying beside Alex and panting after their passionate encounter.

Toki clutched her lower abdomen. Now that she had finally lost the restrictions and influence of the fruit on her fertility, she had taken the initiative in a rare way, and after completely satisfying herself, she released her tight embrace of Alex.

"So, from now on, it should be possible to bear fruit."

Toki stroked her lower abdomen expectantly, ignoring Robin who was again approaching their lord.