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Chapter 563: One person cannot survive on the sea

Just like the serialized stories in the entertainment section of news agencies that occasionally have bad endings, when the author can't think of a good ending, he always chooses to end it in a funny way.

Barrett, a former member of Roger's pirate group and now one of the founders of the Cross Guild, is known as the Devil's Heir and has a bounty of 43 billion berries.

When he displayed his superhuman strength, he was killed instantly with a single punch.

Such an outcome was unacceptable to many people present.

But it turns out that reality is often more outrageous than the stories.

Because the author of the story needs to consider logic, but reality often does not.

On the island, Luffy put on his straw hat again, walked slowly towards the deep pit he had created under everyone's gaze, and stood in front of Barrett.

"Cough cough..."

Barrett, with no healthy spot on his body, coughed up blood and looked at Luffy.

"You win, Straw Hat Boy."

"You can take this prize too."

Barrett endured the severe pain in his body and took out the Eternal Pointer engraved with Raftel from his pocket.

It's outrageous that this thing has never broken.

Luffy took the Eternal Hand and remained silent.

"Cough cough..."

Barrett lay quietly in the pit, staring at Straw Hat Luffy in front of him, muttering to himself:

"Is it strong enough to protect your partners?"

Barrett was born in a place called "The Country of Endless War".

But he was abandoned by his mother when he was born, and was later picked up and adopted by the enemy army. This was just the beginning of Barrett's miserable life.

He became a war machine trained by the enemy country and was sent to the battlefield at the age of 8, completing tasks such as being the first to step on a mine or holding a bomb to clear the way.

The enemy army has a tradition that the person with the most outstanding achievements on the battlefield will be awarded a medal.

For Barrett, who has only had weapons as companions since childhood, he is extremely eager to get that medal.

Because that might be the only thing that can prove his existence.

He began to fight desperately on the battlefield, advancing under the enemy's most intense fire, in pursuit of his own meaning of existence.

But he is not the only one who thinks this way.

When Barrett was about to succeed, he was betrayed by his partner.

Because Barrett is so strong, so strong that he surpasses all his partners.

In order to get the medal, he had to die!

Fortunately, Barrett was lucky enough to survive even with near-fatal injuries. He successfully avenged his betrayal and got the medal.

It was also from then on that he no longer trusted his partners and believed in the strength of being alone.

Five years later, Barrett became the most powerful young soldier on the battlefield, and his strength increased greatly after eating the fusion fruit.

A year later, Barrett was called a "hero" by his adoptive country, and his superior was promoted to general because of Barrett's military achievements.

The general told him that he would be free if he won the war.

Barrett nodded again.

In the final battle, Barrett led his army to destroy the enemy country, which was the country where he was born, and won the war.

But this was just another betrayal.

The general set a trap to kill him.

Barrett didn't ask why.

He just killed the general himself, Douglas Grey.

Yes, Douglas Barrett wasn't actually his name.

Douglas comes from the general's name, which was also the designation of his unit.

As for Douglas Barrett, it means the 9th bullet of the Douglas unit.

Barrett's rage destroyed the entire country, and in a sense, he was free.

But because of this, he is wanted by the World Government.

The 15-year-old Barrett wandered on the sea. Having never had any other life, he could only keep looking for battlefields.

Fighting and killing are his only purpose.

The powerful Barrett has never lost a single time, because he is the strongest alone.

He can't lose! He must always be the strongest!

until...

Met Roger.

Barrett challenged him but was defeated, and the same result was seen in subsequent challenges.

Barrett, who was eager to become stronger, joined Roger's pirate group as a challenger. During this period, he kept challenging Roger, but never won.

Even though Roger was the only one on the entire ship who could beat him, he still trained hard.

The only truth his previous life taught him was that only the strong can survive on the sea.

Two years later, Barrett became famous as a member of Roger's crew and was called the Devil's Heir.

At the same time, he learned that Roger was terminally ill.

He began to worry that he would not be able to surpass Roger in his lifetime.

At the same time, a thought arose in his mind again: [I must protect my companions].

This shouldn't be a thought that someone like him should have, but it actually happened to him.

During the battle, he began to become hesitant and subconsciously wanted to protect his companions.

How can it be!

He thought that he had become weaker!

A year later, he challenged Roger for the last time and lost, and chose to quit Roger's pirate group.

Another year passed, and he tied with Crocodile.

Three years later, Garp Sengoku led the Demon Slayer Fleet to arrest Barrett and imprisoned him in Impel Down Level 6.

For a full 20 years, Barrett had never stopped practicing during the 20 years he was imprisoned in Impel Down.

And figured out how to surpass Roger's answer here:

Killing all the strong men including the Four Emperors and the Admirals of the Navy, only this can prove that he has surpassed Roger.

But now he was defeated by Luffy with one punch.

Barrett has experienced confusion and persistence throughout his life.

Is it stronger to be alone, or stronger to protect your partners?

He may have a little idea of which one is the strongest.

"You used to be one of Roger's crew members, right?"

Luffy's voice sounded, causing Barrett to be stunned.

A familiar smile appeared:

"You must have had some pretty good companions back then."

Barrett was silent, not knowing how to answer.

But Luffy didn't care. Instead, he sat next to Barrett without any disdain, looked at his companions who were gradually coming towards him, and said with a smile:

"You can't survive on the ocean alone."

"For me, if I don't have friends, I won't be happy even if I become stronger."

Luffy looked at everyone who came to him one by one.

Bai Ye always believes in himself, always thinks about his partners, and comes up with interesting things from time to time.

Zoro is a man of few words who always likes to drink, but is always the first to rush forward at the critical moment.

Nami doesn't spend any money, but always gives directions to everyone.

Usopp is a timid, lying, and inventive person.

Meli, who carries everyone along the journey.

The dishes Sanji makes are always the most delicious.

Chopper, a reliable doctor and perfect reserve food.

...

Luffy's smile grew brighter: