One Piece: Luffy is My Pokemon

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"Wow~"

"So many people!"

On the deck of the Going Merry, the Straw Hat Pirates stood at the bow.

Luffy looked at the densely packed guards standing on higher ground and immediately exclaimed.

"There are quite a lot of people, but... they don't look very friendly."

BOOM!!!

Zoro, standing next to Luffy, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

In an instant, a powerful aura erupted from his body, like a ferocious black dragon looking down on everything from high in the sky!

As Zoro's dark eyes swept over the soldiers above... although they were far away, the men still involuntarily stepped back several paces. As if getting any closer would be life-threatening!

Even their commander Dalton couldn't help but dilate his pupils, filled with fear.

"This... is this the intimidation power of a pirate with a bounty of 79.5 million berries?!" Dalton was shocked.

Even when he had confronted the Blackbeard Pirates not long ago, he had never felt such fear!

This was a unique skill Zoro had mastered after successfully harnessing his own sense of intimidation. Just a glance was enough to make those weaker than him feel fear and cowardice. Even those stronger than him would be affected to some extent.

Not quite like Conqueror's Haki, but in some ways more effective!

At this moment, the Going Merry, which had never stopped moving forward, successfully arrived at Drum Island's port.

Under the fearful eyes of the guards, the Straw Hat Pirates stepped directly onto the snow-covered land.

"You... you..."

Dalton wanted to say something to stop them, but under Zoro's oppressive presence, he couldn't complete a sentence.

Finally, it was Red who smiled and waved:

"That's enough, Zoro."

"They're all warriors who dare to defend their country. Don't make it too difficult for them."

As Red spoke, Zoro slowly withdrew his intimidating aura.

The soldiers present breathed a collective sigh of relief. Despite the cold winter, they had broken out in a cold sweat.

Red stepped forward and displayed a formal, diplomatic smile.

"Hello, Mr. Dalton."

He extended his hand in a gesture of goodwill.

"Hello... Hello..."

Dalton, who had just recovered his senses, still had a confused mind. He subconsciously reached out and shook Red's hand.

But then he remembered... the pirates who stood before them could endanger their country!

Fortunately, Red didn't give Dalton much time to dwell on this thought.

He spoke directly to reassure them:

"Don't be nervous, Mr. Dalton. We're just sailing along the Log Pose's path and passing through. We have no ill intentions. If possible, please allow us to stay on this island briefly and purchase some supplies for our journey."

"Ah, this..."

Dalton, who had never encountered such polite pirates, was stunned.

He immediately shifted his gaze to the Straw Hats behind Red, as well as the non-crew members Vivi and Smoker. They were already laughing and playing around, making a bit of a commotion.

Compared to pirates who typically burned, killed, and looted, they seemed more like a group of tourists who had come to the island for sightseeing.

However, this group of "tourists" not only had a very special identity, but also seemed to possess formidable strength.

After a moment, Dalton took a deep breath and said slowly:

"I hope you'll do as you've said!"

"Please rest assured~" Red smiled slightly and reassured Dalton.

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Half an hour later

In a small village on Drum Island.

Under Dalton's escort and surveillance, the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at an inn.

Outside the window, heavy snow fell.

Inside, a barbecue party as warm as spring was underway.

With heat from the fireplace, the Straw Hat Pirates, who had just arrived on Drum Island, enjoyed a lunch featuring Winter Island specialties.

After eating and drinking their fill, Luffy suddenly remembered something and said to Red:

"By the way, Red, didn't you mention there was a very interesting person on this island?! You also asked if I would consider inviting them to join us... Where is this person you mentioned?"

"Oh? Have you thought it through?" Red looked up at Luffy with a smile:

"There are already quite a few people on the Merry. If we invite someone else to join, we won't have enough cabin space!"

"Shishishi, what does that matter~" Luffy smiled carelessly:

"If I meet an awesome person, of course I have to do everything I can to invite them aboard! Besides, isn't Smoker about to leave? His vacant position can be given to a new nakama!"

"Pffft~! cough cough!!!"

Smoker, who had been trying to maintain a low profile in the corner, felt a bleak wind blow through the wall and chill his body after hearing Luffy's words.

For a moment, his world seemed to have turned into a lonely black and white landscape.

But Red suddenly tapped his wine glass against the table.

"Well, since the captain has made a decision, as a crew member, I'll do my best to complete the task you've assigned. So, who wants to come with me to meet this interesting person?"

After speaking, Red's eyes swept across the Straw Hat crew one by one.

But Zoro, the first to be looked at, shook his head gently:

"This is a rare opportunity. I want to use this island's climate to develop the ice swordsmanship technique I haven't yet mastered. Since we won't stay here long, I'll pass. Anyway, you'll bring them back sooner or later, right?" Zoro grinned at Red.

"That's true." Red nodded.

Although it was important for Zoro to use dragon-attribute energy to create ice-type sword techniques... the situation in Alabasta was not looking good. Each day that passed meant countless lives would suffer because of Crocodile and Baroque Works' conspiracy.

Since they had promised Vivi to save her country, they naturally didn't have much time to waste.

"Me too!" As soon as Zoro finished speaking, Usopp immediately raised his hand and said:

"I want to test the performance and breeding speed of several insects in extreme cold. So I'll have to trouble you, Red."

"And me~" Nami followed up: "I want to investigate why this island experiences winter year-round. Such knowledge will help improve my navigation skills."

"I just discovered a unique flavor combination in the local dishes, so I plan to visit the market to see if there are any corresponding spices or other ingredients," Sanji added, lighting a cigarette.

Vivi raised her hand apologetically: "I'm so sorry, Red. I promised my father I'd speak with him later. Since you're planning to climb Drum Mountain where the signal is terrible, I'll have to pass."

After Red's questioning, only Luffy, Robin, and Smoker decided to join him on the trek to the mountain where they might meet their potential new nakama.

In truth, Smoker didn't want to tag along with Luffy and the others. After all, this was pirate business—what did it have to do with him as a Marine?

But watching the Straw Hats leave the warm inn one by one, leaving him alone with nothing to do... Under Dalton's puzzled and curious gaze, he had no choice but to grab his jitte and follow Red and the others.

And so...

Luffy laughing excitedly, Red calm and composed, Robin with curious eyes, and Smoker with a face full of reluctance... The odd group of four formed an unusual team as they headed toward the "witch's residence" they had heard about.

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Meanwhile, in the first half of the Grand Line.

Not far from Drum Island, on an uninhabited island that wasn't on any Log Pose route.

The slow sound of hoofbeats suddenly broke the silence.

A sickly figure lay on an equally sickly white horse, weakly advancing forward.

Looking at their miserable appearance, it wouldn't have been surprising if both man and horse dropped dead in the next second.

Yet despite his near-death state, the ill man on horseback still waved a newspaper and several wanted posters in his hand, shouting hoarsely:

"Captain! Captain! Something big has happened!!!"

"Huh!?"

Under the shade of a tree, several people who heard the shouting suddenly turned around.

Seeing this scene, a man with a thick black beard burst into laughter:

"Zehahaha~"

"Doc Q, you finally made it back!"

"If you hadn't returned, we would have abandoned you, slowpoke!"

"Such a ruthless captain!"

Doc Q grinned, but the next second he suddenly collapsed powerlessly on his wobbly horse, Stronger.

"But if you'd abandoned me like that, you would have missed some very important intelligence!"

As he spoke, the dying Doc Q suddenly seemed to lose his grip, dropping the newspaper and several wanted posters.

They fell right in front of Blackbeard.

In an instant, a face with a straw hat and a bright smile appeared before him.

"What's this?!"

Blackbeard was stunned, looking at the bounty poster in front of him.

Beside him, Laffitte quickly picked up the newspaper from the ground and opened it. "Straw Hat Pirates?! When did such a powerful crew appear on the seas?!"

Laffitte looked with shock at the newspaper's feature on the Straw Hat Pirates.

Perhaps because the Grand Line had been relatively peaceful recently, the Straw Hat Pirates had suddenly emerged with bounties totaling over 300 million berries. As a result, even in the Grand Line, word of the Straw Hat Pirates' exploits in the East Blue had begun to spread.

"Zehahaha!"

At that moment, Blackbeard, holding three wanted posters for the Straw Hat Pirates, let out a maniacal laugh.

"I was feeling sleepy and someone handed me a pillow!"

"I was just worrying about how to get the Navy's attention. And now God has given me such an opportunity."

"It seems we won't have to wait much longer. Our plan can be realized."

A dark gleam flashed in Blackbeard's eyes.

He opened his mouth wide, then suddenly clenched the wanted posters of Luffy and the others, as if wanting to crush them in his palm.

The total bounty value of the pirate crew exceeded 300 million berries, which was enough for him to negotiate many terms with the Navy.

"Laffitte, use your connections to help me locate the Straw Hat Pirates! If the opportunity is right, we might be able to execute our plan ahead of schedule!!!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Laffitte, like a gentlemanly figure in white, gave a slight bow and responded promptly.

The strongman Burgess beside him also stood up immediately, an excited expression on his face.

For a man not inclined to deep thought but blessed with a powerful physique, the prospect of worthy opponents was welcome news.

In the entire Blackbeard Pirates crew, only Van Augur maintained a sniper's characteristic composure, showing a calm face throughout, as if nothing in the world could surprise him.

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Back on Drum Island.

The harsh, dangerous climate did not impede Red's group.

After all, each of them was formidable in their own right—how could mere weather defeat them?

Soon, they reached the summit of a snow-covered mountain.

"Wow, there really is a castle here! That old man wasn't lying to us!" Luffy, who was the first to reach the top, immediately showed a surprised expression and began looking around with curious eyes.

He was searching for the interesting person Red had mentioned as a potential nakama.

However, after exploring for some time, Luffy's face suddenly showed a puzzled expression.

"That's strange?!"

He activated his Observation Haki with full force, scratched his head in confusion, then immediately turned to Red and asked:

"Red, are you sure the person you mentioned is here? I can't sense anyone's presence."

"Ah? Is that so?!"

Knowing the details about Chopper and Dr. Kureha, Red wasn't particularly surprised. After thinking for a moment, he answered Luffy:

"They might have gone down the mountain to see patients. After all, this person, besides being able to understand Laboon's language, is also an excellent doctor."

"Doctor?! Whoa! That's amazing!"

Luffy's eyes immediately lit up with excitement, and he looked at Red with sparkling anticipation.

After all, the position of the Straw Hat Pirates' ship doctor remained vacant.

Despite Red's presence, the Straw Hat Pirates would benefit from someone who could handle headaches, colds, fevers, and more serious medical issues.

Also, Chopper could do more than just cure diseases and save lives!

He was also an exceptional pharmacist.

Whether it was the special medicines that appeared in the original plot or the Rumble Ball developed by Chopper, they could all be considered wonders in the world!

And this was one of the main reasons why Red, in addition to wanting someone who could translate Laboon's voice, was eager to bring Chopper aboard!