Konoha: A golden flash from the tomb

This was an unprecedented sweet dream. If you didn't look at the reason why he fell asleep, this was definitely the deepest and most peaceful sleep Minato had ever had.

But when he woke up from the dream and his body was controlled by consciousness again, the strangeness coming from his hands and the weakness coming from his body made him tighten his heartstrings suddenly.

Minato didn't open his eyes, and he didn't even breathe. Without any movement, he was 'examining' his body at this moment. There was something wrong with this weakness that he couldn't even lift his hands. He wanted to find this Source of weakness.

Almost in the blink of an eye, a guess emerged in his mind.

'Hai Lou Shi! '

Something that could make him feel weak and weak, Hailou Shi was the most likely suspect.

His perception was spreading, and his physical weakness did not affect the dispersion of his spiritual catalyst. In this strange vision, he had a glimpse of the surrounding environment.

Hashirama and Kimimaro were beside him, lying on the other two beds, and less than three meters away from them, there was a person who seemed to be leaning on the window sill.

But with just the slightest detection, Minato's movements were instantly discovered by that person.

Minato, who had no time to think about it, was not sure about this man's attitude towards them, but he shouldn't be 100% hostile, otherwise the three of them would not be lying on a soft bed, but would be placed in a prison or some other place.

But this uncertain goodwill didn't allow him to completely let down his guard.

A tree vine drilled out of his body, and the roots of the sacred tree grew again, and wrapped his hands with lightning speed, completely covering the sea tower stone. In the lightning-like sucking, it was hard and hard. The destroyed sea tower stone instantly turned into loose gravel and powder, and was greedily swallowed by the roots of the sacred tree.

The sacred tree sapling that suddenly grew stronger took root in the ground in an instant, spreading its roots ten kilometers away.

The tiny roots penetrated the bodies of Kimimaro and Hashirama, and after shattering the sea tower stone chains on their wrists, they were wrapped and protected in the roots.

At this time, Minato had just opened his eyes.

This astonishing scene was clearly seen by Sabo who turned his head. He did not hide the surprise in his eyes. The magical ability of tree roots and the incredible spreading speed completely refreshed his understanding of the 'slowness' of plants. Label.

But because of this, the smile he originally showed froze on his face.

"I...actually don't mean any harm."

Sabo's back was against the wall with his hands spread out, and his empty hands seemed to confirm what he said.

"Feel sorry."

Minato spoke after meeting Sabo's eyes. This was different from what he expected, but such vigilance was what he had to do.

"I'm a little excited. Thank you for saving us. I will compensate for the damage caused."

Without making a move, Minato injected a burst of Yang Release Senjutsu chakra into Hashirama and Kimimaro's bodies, awakening the two who were still sleeping.

"no problem, no problem."

Although he was still surprised, the expression on Sabo's face returned to its usual calmness.

"I found a floating ball on the sea and heard your heartbeat, so I took it upon myself to bring you back. But please don't worry, I didn't touch your personal belongings, including the devices inside the ball. It’s been stored properly.”

The kindness shown to them also made Minato relax again, but before he could say a few more words to the blond boy in front of him, a slight feeling of threat emerged that sent shivers down his spine.

Along with Minato, Hashirama was also on guard, and he also sensed that something was wrong.

There was a breeze blowing, and then there was an extremely tall man in this spacious room who needed to be looked up to.

"Mr. Long, you're here so quickly."

Sabo spoke to break the slightly awkward atmosphere at the moment. He was keenly aware of the vigilance and vigilance of the other party when the dragon appeared.

"My name is Sabo. Let me introduce to you. This is our leader, Mr. Long..."

Sabo paused, and after glancing at the faces of the three of them, he added: "Monkey D. Dragon."

"It seems you haven't heard of me?"

Long took over the conversation and understood the information fed back by the people in front of him.

"Or only heard a little bit about it?"

"You are newcomers who have just set out on the voyage, right? Perhaps in the four seas, the world government will try their best to erase my name to stabilize people's hearts, but if you came here along the great route, then you will not miss it. Pass my wanted order."

"Climbed the Upside Down Mountain?"

Long's voice was neither urgent nor slow. While he was describing, he was also observing the micro-expressions and eyes of the three people.

"What a bold idea. As far as I know, no one has ever successfully climbed Upside Down Mountain directly into the Grand Line's final area and left alive."

"I am the leader of the revolutionary army, Monkey D. Long. Sabo found the wooden ball you were staying at at sea, so he brought it back."

Ryuu extended his hand to Minato without any hostility.

"Nice to meet you. I am the leader of the Fruit Hunters, Minato Namikaze."

Since the other party has already shown kindness and generosity to them, Minato will naturally not show any bad behavior. Although the dragon is extremely powerful, they are not without the ability to protect themselves.

"Fruit Hunter Group? What an interesting name. It doesn't look like you are pirates?"

After the atmosphere relaxed a little, the conversation between the two was no longer as tense as before.

"The name is just a code name, but we really didn't expect that we would actually drift here. I have also heard of the name of the revolutionary army."

"So it seems that you are not from all over the world?"

Long was keenly aware of the slight information revealed in Minato's words, and boldly gave his own guess. However, Minato had already had an idea in his mind, and this was his intention.

"We come from above."

"Is it an empty island?"

"No, it's higher up, beyond the sky."

"There are people living on the moon?" Sabo, who was startled by this information, couldn't help but interjected, but Long didn't stop him.

"There are people called Space Pirates in the universe, and there is also a land above the sky where life can survive."

Each of these words was true and made Ryu and Sabo nod slightly. They believed Minato's words. This world already has countless miracles. The survival of life in the universe is not an impossible fantasy. There are still other things in the pirate world. As for the legend of the Moon Man, but now it seems that the legend may be true, but it is just too old.

"This is not a place to entertain guests. Please come with me. You must be hungry too. Several days have passed since we found you and you woke up."

"Although it's a little crude, please don't mind."

The fierce and serious-looking dragon was not as cold as his face. After leading Minato and the three of them to a spacious and comfortable room, the five of them sat down face to face. The chef quickly brought a variety of delicacies. Although the appearance was simple, The aroma is delicious.

With the help of delicious food, the atmosphere between the familiar people became better and better. Minato and Ryuu were not difficult people to deal with. They both had their own plans for each other, so the harmonious development of the relationship naturally came very quickly.

"So, you came here to resist a group of powerful space pirates, right?"

"Yes, our hometown is not as big as the blue planet you are on, and it is not strong enough. The space pirate named Otsutsuki has set his sights on us, and what we can do is to grow before they arrive. To the point where you can stand up to them.”

"I see, then your target is the Devil Fruit?"

"Yes, but not only that, before we came to the Grand Line, we also met a Vice Admiral, his name is Monkey D. Cap, and two of my companions joined the Navy with him, Accept his training, I wonder if you two know each other?"

"He's my father."

Long readily admitted this identity. After all, in the eyes of the World Government, this was no secret.

"Nani?!"

Sabo, who was frightened by Long's answer, exclaimed!

"Mr. Long, since your father is the naval hero Garp...then why...and why didn't you tell me?"

"Did you ask?"

Long waved his hand at Sabo. The problem was not with him.

"And if I founded the Revolutionary Army, does it have anything to do with whether he is a naval hero?"

It seemed that at this moment, Long's eyes became a little darker, and some memories came to his heart, but he was able to control them well.

"The revolutionary army is to overthrow the corrupt and corrupt world government, overthrow the cruel rule of the Celestial Dragons, and build a new world. Rather, my years in the navy allowed me to see the truth of this world clearly."

"The Celestial Dragons are the abscesses and cancers of this world, and they are existences that must be destroyed."

The firmness in Long's words was conveyed to everyone present, and Sabo, who heard these words, nodded slightly, thoughtfully.

"That's quite a coincidence."

"It seems that the fate between you and me is really wonderful."

"What do you mean?" Long was a little confused about this.

"Are there many members of the Monqi family?"

Before answering the question, Minato asked a new question.

"You know Luffy?"

"Although I haven't met him, I have seen his appearance and several of his companions."

"He established the Straw Hat Pirates, came to Sky Island, and rang the golden bell, and we happened to be in the sky at that time."

"I see."

Long nodded understandingly, "It seems this brat has had a meaningful adventure."

Ryuu was well aware of Luffy's becoming a pirate, but after rescuing Luffy from the siege in Rogue Town, Ryuu didn't keep an eye on him. The child had grown up, and he had to make his own way in the future. .

While Minato and Ryuu were having a heated chat, Sabo, who was originally very lively and curious, was holding his head and lost in thought for some reason. There were many expressions on his buried face, and there were inexplicable tears that he didn't even notice. Eyes full of continuation.

It seems to be a very familiar feeling, it seems to be a very familiar name, but there is no memory that should exist in the brain. It seems that a gap in the memory has erased the name that should have been very important...

Sabo's painful look was noticed by everyone present. They stopped communicating and looked at Sabo's position silently.

After a long time, the painful struggle slowly stopped, and after Sabo raised his head with red eyes, he looked at the dragon's murmuring mouth.

"I seem to have remembered it, Mr. Long."

"You said...you just said...Luffy is your son?"

Sabo asked carefully, with a hint of disbelief in his eyes.

"Yes."

Long affirmed the answer to this question.

"And Ace... Luffy and I, me, Ace, Luffy..."

Sabo, whose eyes were filled with countless memories, spoke slowly with a trembling voice...

"We are sworn brothers who swore an oath together. Luffy, the youngest, is our younger brother, and Ace, the eldest, is our older brother..."

"I remembered...I finally remembered, Mr. Long!"

Sabo, who was biting his lip to hold back tears, seemed to feel that the world had become brighter because of this.

"I still have my family, I still have my brothers, and I'm never alone."

"Thank you! Uncle Minato!"

Sabo stood up and saluted Minato very respectfully. If he hadn't mentioned this name, it might have been a long time before the broken and lost blank memories would slowly emerge.

"I didn't do anything, it was just...a little accident."

"I also want to thank Luffy, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten this Devil Fruit. He helped me a lot."

Minato smiled and replied, after having this relationship, everything seemed to have changed differently.

Minato needs to rely on the power of the revolutionary army, because it can bring him a lot of convenience, and he can also use this 'camaraderie' and 'friendship' to better deal with the fact that he is a visitor from outside the world.

The Tianwai he mentioned was a place much further away than the Tianwai that Long and the others imagined. Although they were both true, the facts were still different.

The progress of the relationship was very heated, and the unexpected fate of both parties made the conversation between them less estranged.

After Minato was the first to ask about Haki, Ryuu readily agreed to their request to learn this power, and mentioned the mysterious tree along the way.

"Indeed, the Sea Tower Stone was indeed swallowed by the Divine Tree. This thing that can limit the power of the Devil Fruit is a good tonic in the eyes of the Divine Tree."

Minato took out a fresh branch, which he took from the sacred tree that had only absorbed the Sea Tower Stone, but deliberately not swallowed up the natural energy.

"In other words, we need the Sea Tower Stone very much. To be honest, the sacred tree is the key to our return home. Only if it continues to become stronger can we return home safely."

"If you are willing, Long, I can exchange the seeds of the sacred tree for information about the origin of the sea tower stone."

"It's too expensive."

Dragon was not a greedy person, so he waved his hand and rejected Minato's proposal.

"As long as you inquire about it, you will be able to find out that there are not many producing areas of sea floor stone, and most of them are controlled by the navy. The largest of them, and one that is not controlled by the navy, is the country of Wano."

"Speaking of which..." Long also glanced at Minato, "If you hadn't told me that you were from outside the world, I would have thought that you were from Wano Country. The names of the people there are very similar to yours, and their clothes are also very similar. There are also certain similarities in dressing up.”

"Perhaps they were people who went to the blue planet many years ago. I have read records about this, but I don't know much about it."

"It's possible, but after all, this is a story from too long ago, and we don't need to delve into it."

"But I need to remind you that Wano Country has now become the stronghold of Yonko Kaido and his base camp. I recommend you to trade with him. Before you learn domineering and become strong enough, the Yonko It’s an enemy that needs to be treated with great caution.”

"Because everyone is their prey. The Overlord of the Sea, Yonko Kaido, is not someone who can provoke at will."

"Mr. Long, who is stronger between you and Kaido?"

Kimimaro, who had been silent for a long time, took advantage of his age to ask questions that Minato was not comfortable asking. His intelligence was not inferior to Sabo's, but Kimimaro's personality was colder.

"Of course it is me."

Long gave a very affirmative answer. At this moment, Long showed his pride and domineering without any humility.

"Whitebeard is old, Big Mom is just a brainless lunatic, Kaido is no longer as sharp as he once was, and only the red-haired Yonko can stand shoulder to shoulder with me."

"And in the navy..."

Long shook his head and made no further comments.

"If there is no pride and pride, naturally Hongyuan will not be determined to overthrow the corrupt regime and establish a new world."

Minato said in time, he was asking for more at this moment, and there was nothing wrong with holding a handful of dragons.

"you flatter me."

Long, who didn't have too much pride, nodded humbly. He had restrained his sharpness just now, but he was still very happy in his heart.

Is there anything more gratifying than having your dreams and expectations recognized by others?If there is, then not much.

"But let's stop talking here for today. You have just woken up and need more rest. I will let Sabo accompany you these few days to familiarize yourself with the White Earth Island. Don't worry about the Haki practice. I will arrange it as soon as possible. of."

"Thank you so much."

After saying goodbye to Long, Sabo took them to a quiet and tidy house. On the way, they also met many members of the Revolutionary Army. From this time on, they were recognized as collaborators who could help each other.

----

And in the distant naval headquarters.

"I've tried my best, Sengoku!"

"Haven't those stupid pigs above seen the photos of the scene? How could I, an old man, catch such a powerful guy?"

Garp grabbed the senbei on the Sengoku table and ate the snacks in big mouthfuls. His loud and powerful voice did not look like the kind of old man he said he was.

"Do you want to catch them yourself and protect the Tianlong people from hunting down CP agents? It has nothing to do with our navy. You can't fight the Five Old Stars, but you can't scold the CP guys? I think you are the one who has become a waste as you grow old."

"You scold again?"

Sengoku, who snatched the senbei bag back from Garp's hand with a snap, glared at Garp, but after seeing that he only had an empty bag in his hand, a trace of helplessness and distress flashed in Sengoku's eyes. He crumpled the bag into a ball and threw it into the trash can nearby.

"Then don't bring me people back!"

Sengoku lowered his voice and spoke viciously in Garp's ear.

"Is this what you do to get angry? Just watch the excitement. Why are you doing this?"

"Touwei has been dealt with. I have personally dealt with the three CP agents. If they find out, I will send you a box of senbei."

"I really don't want to accept your senbei. Anyway, what I delivered was just an empty bag. It would take up space in the trash can."

"I don't like eating this."

Garp curled his lips and turned around in disdain.

"Then you still steal it from me every time!"

Sengoku, who was furious and slapping the table, yelled at Garp who walked to the door.

"Yours is delicious."

Without looking back, Garp waved his hand casually, and then closed the door with a bang.

"It's not finished yet! Didn't you eat?"

Garp jumped over a thousand meters and landed on the dragon training field not far away. As soon as he landed, he pointed at Kai and Dingzuo who were undergoing basic training and shouted.

"Now, right away, immediately, I will swim a thousand times with heavy weight, and I will get a few punches if I miss a few. I will finish it before the sun goes down. What are you doing standing there in a daze? Go quickly!"

"I can't even exercise my body well. I act like a little girl. Why should I learn to be domineering? I might as well just farm with a hoe!"

The two men, who were about to cry without tears, dropped the training equipment in their hands, tied an iron rope around their bodies, and each dragged a small warship and jumped into the sea, kicking their limbs vigorously.

Targeting a protruding reef five kilometers away, we turned back a thousand times.

They knew very well that these one thousand trips back and forth would never be completed. If there was no time limit, they could still do it with gritted teeth, but they had to do it before the sun goes down...

Garp just wants to use them as punching bags!

"If I can't finish it! Then I'll stand on my head and run a thousand times around the naval base!"

Even though there are countless difficulties and obstacles ahead, the youthful immortal at this moment is still letting his youthful fire burn without any reservation!

"Just wait! Sooner or later I will definitely be able to do it!"

Kai, whose hands danced into afterimages, surpassed Ding Zuo in an instant. He was determined to put his name on the line and vowed to conquer all these devil's trainings that were deeper than hell.

"Don't underestimate me either!"

Ding Zuo, who seemed to be inspired by Kai's fighting spirit, and who was obviously thinner for several laps, started to chase after him, burning calories. He turned into a rocket and cut through the waves, biting Kai's tail and kept moving forward.

"It's nice to be young."

Garp, who crossed his arms, nodded with satisfaction. Although he accidentally wrote an extra zero when specifying the plan, it seemed that... the effect was still very good.

Unaware that each of their previous trainings exceeded Garp's original expectations, the two worked hard. Minato experienced an unprecedented storm, and they also walked side by side with the storm.

The brave men who shoulder the safety of their hometown will never be afraid of the hardships along the way. They have only one way, and that is to keep moving forward until they reach the end of their goal.