Pirate's Freedom

On a small island called "Caldera" in the South China Sea, Tata Tot also read the newspaper.

Taking advantage of the darkness, they placed three warships near the docks of the three islands closest to Batelila Island in one night. After ensuring that they would be discovered, they did nothing else.

Kurokas kept a close eye on him and kept him pinned to the bed for a whole week. Only now, after seeing that Tata Tote's recovery from his injuries exceeded expectations, did he allow him to come out to purchase supplies.

Seeing that things developed as expected, Tata Tot's tense mood relaxed a little.

Such a humiliating incident occurred for the Navy, and their response was very swift.

The next day, six warships were transferred from the nearby naval branch to blockade Batelila Island airtight.

After the navy became vigilant, Rab never had the chance to approach Badelila Island.

However, they are not the only ones who are trying their best to learn about the situation on the island. In just a few days, a large number of reporters rushed over from all over the world like cats smelling fishy smell.

Even on Caldera Island, where nothing happened and was as calm as usual, a few reporters could be seen coming and going from time to time.

Tata Tot couldn't help but sigh, Pirate King Roger is indeed the top traffic in the world. As long as anything involves him, it will definitely become the center of attention.

If it can be confirmed that the bloodline of the Pirate King still exists on Batelira Island, public opinion and the World Government will naturally be indifferent.

But Batelila Island has been invaded, and a suspicious baby was taken away.

In this case, even the world government has to be cautious, lest the gains outweigh the losses in the end.

Now, for Tata Tot, as long as he waits for the arrival of one person, he can retire with success.

……

Three days later, Tata Tot finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the warship with the head of a dog holding a bone in its mouth sailing towards Badelila Island.

Avoiding everyone's sight, he returned to Labu's body. When Kurokas and Irene also understood the situation, Tata Tot suddenly said.

"Eileen, unless something big happens, the World Government's search may not be relaxed in a short time. You can only hide in Rab's belly for now."

"Kulokas, I have received news that someone has seen the crew of the Lombard Pirates in the Magic Triangle in the first half of the Grand Line. You can take Labu to have a look."

Kurokas told Tata Tot about Rab’s story——

"It is a whale with human emotions. I still remember that it was 50 years ago, when I was stationed at the lighthouse as usual, a group of bold pirates came from the West Sea, and the young Rab was Following them, the group of pirates has been traveling with Rab. Originally they called Rab in the West Sea, but it still followed. You must know that island whales are a group of animals, but Rab has already I took those pirates as companions, but because the great channel was too dangerous, their captain asked me to take care of Rab, and I made an agreement with Rab to travel around the world in three years. It's been a year, and I haven't come back yet."

But Tata Toth knew more than Kurokas told him—

The Lombard Pirates have long been infected with the plague on the Grand Line. The only surviving musician, Brooke, was entrusted with a future mission. However, he encountered enemies in the Magic Triangle and encountered poisonous hands. Because of the ability of the Underworld Fruit, he was in the state of a skeleton. Wandering in the Magic Triangle.

And Rab is still waiting for his master's return here on the Red Earth Continent.Because it wants to see its owner, it has been banging its head against the red earth continent that can never be broken for decades, leaving itself scarred and neighing sadly. This whale as huge as an island lives a sad life like this every day. days of waiting.

Tata Tot didn't want Rab to wait any longer, and he didn't make a new agreement until the Straw Hat Pirates arrived.

Therefore, he informed Kurokas Brook of the news, hoping to reunite Rab and Brook in advance, and listen to the sound shell stored in Brook's skull, the "Guests" played by the partners of the Rumba Pirates on their deathbed. of fine wine].

Kurokas was first surprised by Brooke's news, and then realized something.

"Are you ready to leave?"

Irene asked first. She and Ila in her arms both opened their big eyes and looked at him seriously.

Tata Tot smiled, did not answer, and said instead.

"Kulokas, don't worry about my injuries. You should have noticed, I have a way to solve the problem."

"Now that you've made up your mind, I won't stop you."

Kurokas became surprisingly talkative today, he said with a smile.

"Although it was short-lived, the days spent on Roger's boat are precious memories in my life."

"Your voyage has just begun. If you stay with an old guy like me, you won't be able to move forward."

Erin suddenly pulled him aside.

"I have something to tell you."

Erin stared at him very seriously and said, but Tata Tot was not surprised.

"If it means you are not Ila's mother, I would have known it already."

Seeing Irene's surprised expression, Tata Tot let out a breath.

"Your physical condition is not like that of a person who has just given birth."

"But no matter what your identity is, it doesn't matter, because-"

"At that time, I did feel great sadness and reluctance."

"Your desperate desire to protect this baby is not false."

Eileen was silent for a while, then suddenly showed a completely different smile than before.

"So, before we say goodbye, would you like to hear my story?"

……

Batelira Island is on a cliff near the sea.

There is a house sitting alone here.

On the windowsill of the second floor, a hibiscus flower was placed in a vase.

A tall and burly man with short hair, half black and half white, full beard, wearing a black suit, knocked on the door anxiously.

……

"So, the real man is the one who can forgive women's lies."

"This sentence is not unreasonable at all."

The whale's cry continued for a long time. Tata Tot looked at the very excited Rab and raised his head high, and also showed a faint smile.

"So, where should we go next——"