Pirate's Freedom

08:30 in the morning.

The rising sun spreads its radiance all over the earth, and the looming cumulonimbus clouds on the horizon are stretching slowly.

Amid the sea breeze, a long line of people formed in front of the shops facing the coastal road.

"Oh, you have to queue up early in the morning. Is this store so busy?"

"That's why I say it's a famous store. This is my careful recommendation."

Porusalino was also in line.

He has used Life Return to reduce his height to about two meters. Even so, he still stands out from the crowd and is eye-catching.

There was an endless stream of people passing by on both sides of the road: people walking their dogs, people exercising to lose weight, and fishermen coming to the beach for early fishing.

From time to time, people stopped and joined the queue.

"However, there are indeed a lot of people today."

Nodding seriously, Hiratsuka Shizuka crossed her arms and chin to think.

"Maybe that's the one, because like the solar eclipse, it's like a festival and celebration, and everyone comes out to do things."

"Oh yo, you saw that."

Behind her, Porusalino, with a casual posture, put his hands in his pockets and spoke casually in a lazy tone.

"How is your holiday life? Will Mr. Hiratsuka just drink alone?"

“Drink until dawn, sleep until noon, drink again when you get up, and then sleep.”

Even though she said that, Hiratsuka Shizu's eyes were clear and she didn't seem to be hungover at all. She was really relaxed.

"...I'm really sorry about what happened yesterday."

An apology came from ahead of her.

"Although we haven't had time to apologize to everyone, we will find a way to pay off the compensation slowly."

Nokigao's expression was very serious, as solemn as a little adult, and Nami in front of her looked even more lonely.

"..."

After looking at them intently for a while, Hiratsuka Shizuka raised the corners of her mouth slightly and rejected Nogigao calmly.

"I heard the details from Mr. Porusalino. It's not entirely your fault. If you insist on compensation, it will only make everyone more troubled."

Speaking of this, she suddenly showed a crooked and bright smile.

"Honestly, thanks to you, it's a good day now where I can still get paid without working. I never dreamed that this day would come to me."

"call……"

Nami also breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"but."

Shizu Hiratsuka asked suddenly and enthusiastically.

"Hey, you all suddenly became so powerful, flying around in the sky, what does it feel like?"

"You asked me how I feel..."

Seeing her expectant expression, Nokigao scratched his head, showing a somewhat embarrassed look.

"It's like a dream..."

While speaking, Nami was immersed in memories and her eyes lost focus. She considered the words and slowly described her feelings at that time.

"The body was filled with huge energy, as if it was about to explode, burning like the sun... The surroundings were extremely silent, and nothing could be heard. The impact was transmitted deep into the body, and the hot heat that emerged collided with the cold air. , the skin is tingling..."

"That's about it."

Nokigao felt there was nothing to add.

"I can't describe it more accurately. At that time, I completely forgot who I was."

"Hmm...well...I don't quite understand it, but it feels so amazing..."

Hiratsuka Shizuo hesitated a few words, but seemed to understand something, and then seemed to suddenly remember something. After hesitating for a moment, he still asked cautiously.

"Um...have you...watched "ONEPIECE"?"

"I've seen it...but only a little bit..."

Nami frowned, as if she didn't know what to say.

"I was really surprised when I first saw it. It looks very good, but there are too many places that are not in line with reality, which makes people not feel immersed in it."

"Just like that evil dragon."

Nokigao sighed.

"I also know [Evil Dragon]. He is a cadre of the Sun Pirates, a big pirate with a bounty of over [-] million beli. How can a mere branch colonel be qualified to collude with him?"

Across from Nami in front, Karina also spoke in a calm tone.

"Dangers of this level will be closely monitored by the Navy. As long as there is even the slightest intention to enter the East China Sea, the Navy headquarters will receive the news immediately. Like in the comics, the situation of entrenched in the East China Sea for several years is not at all It can happen.”

"Is this so...ah haha...I am ignorant..."

As soon as he raised his hand and put it down again, Hiratsuka smiled awkwardly.

"But... look..."

She seemed to be trying to save something.

"There are also some touching things that I hope will really happen, such as the existence of Sky Island, the 400-year promise, etc..."

"Oh oh oh! That's right!"

Nami was on fire.

"Shandara! That! Only that! It must be there!"

"That's right! I'm right! That promise was so romantic. I cried when I saw Luffy ringing the golden bell."

Hiratsuka Shizu became happy.

"Yes! It's agreed! My golden clock is waiting for me!"

Gu</span> "...We are not talking about the same thing."

After being lulled for a moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka regained her energy.

"But that's right, that's exactly how it should be. This is Nami."

"I want Luffy on board."

Nokigao said thoughtfully.

"Why?!"

Hiratsuka Shizu was shocked.

"Because it's fun."

"that is it?!"

"Is that not enough?"

Nuo Qigao looked strange.

"...Haha...that's right...I think too much."

Shizuka Hiratsuka hit her head hard and changed the topic.

"There are also a lot of interesting things here - do you know about the mini four-wheel drive? It will be fun to play with when you become an adult - there are others, such as pinball man, super yo-yo, battle top... my favorite As expected, it’s still Gundam, no, I can’t let go of ZOIDS, ah, I can’t forget the trading card series.”

A bright smile rekindled on Hiratsuka Shizu's face.

"What are those?! Sounds so awesome?!"

Nozomi was stunned by Shizuka Hiratsuka's player power, and Nami caught what interested her.

“Card games are fun and we play them often!”

"So, follow the rules and have fun dueling!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka suddenly waved her hand, made a very imposing gesture, and started shouting loudly.

"Which one are you playing? Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, or Gremlins?"

"No, our cards are given by World Economic News."

Karina replied aloud, and Ila lowered her head to rummage in the breast pocket of her dress and took out a card with a black back.

"Hey, this one belongs to a pirate."

"Shijingbao? Really?!"

Hiratsuka Shizu said in disbelief.

"Yes, but it depends on luck. Sometimes you can't get even one newspaper if you buy it for a month."

Nuo Qi Gao spread her hands and looked helpless.

"This is the real thing!"

Hiratsuka Shizu's voice became excited.

"As expected, the real world is so awesome! The pirate cards issued in the world of pirates... Gudu..."

Muttering to herself, Hiratsuka Shizuka swallowed. She raised her head hesitantly and asked.

"Um...can you let me take a look?"

"Here, let's take a look."

Ila leaned forward and handed it to her very generously, while Noqigao suddenly became serious.

"However, this card is no ordinary card, but a legendary limited edition."

"Limited, limited edition?!"

"Of course the one with the prefix [World] is a limited edition, let alone [Whitebeard]! I heard that it seems that this is the only one released in the world."

With money shining in her eyes, Nami deliberately lowered her voice and spoke mysteriously.

"I'm sorry..."

Hiratsuka Shizu lowered her head and took the card with trembling hands. Then, she slowly raised her head and took a careful look.

"Ahhh! What a dazzling light!"

He half-turned around and watched the commotion behind him with cold eyes.

"...Ha...someone might like these things——"

Yukinoshita, who was at the front of the queue, tilted her head slightly.

"Judging from the number of people, you are considered a minority."

Tartarus, who was almost thrown away at that time, but was now firmly held in her arms, said helplessly.

"Gee, does Johnny like boy things too?"

"Hey, you guy, I told you, my name is Tartarus."

"Call me Yukino, seriously, pandas have to be polite, Johnny."

With a happy expression, Yukinoshita stretched out her index finger and poked the panda doll's cheek into a dent.

"...[Please]...call me Tartarus."

"I really can't help you..."

Even though she said this and sighed pretending to be helpless, Yukinoshita's eyes were shining and she showed a "what" expression of victory.

"Then let's compromise and call Mr. Pan."

"What kind of compromise is this? There's no way to compromise in a place like this!"

Mr. Pan protested solemnly.

"Really, Mr. Pan really loves to act coquettishly."

As he said this, as the team moved slowly, Yukinoshita turned around and stepped across the threshold. After waiting for a long time, he finally entered the store.