[One Piece] Inferior Star

Youxiang has been a person who can give precious things to people she doesn't know since she was a child.If it wasn't for herself and Sabo, she would have sold herself.Although this problem is a little better now, she still has pure wishes and always ignores her own feelings.

Ace walked behind Youxiang, watching her bouncing forward, thinking about what she said to Luo just now.Although... That Luo guy is not annoying, but seeing Youxiang treat him so well is a bit uncomfortable on another level.Want to tear them apart!

If it's for that guy... can you do this too?Fragrant?That's what I think...it's bad.Ace touched the scar on his chest. Although he was wearing a shirt now to cover up the tattoo on his back, he was still just wearing a shirt casually and didn't bother to button it. Maybe it was because of his fruit ability that he felt that the clothes were in the way.

In short, he began to feel uncomfortable in his heart. He always didn't want Youxiang to give himself the same things as others.So he would always ask Youxiang if she gave the same to other people.He hopes... he hopes that he can be special in Youxiang's place - it's not as simple as being competitive.

"Ace~Ace Ace Ace~"

"Are you a kitten!" Why every time I call myself, the rhythm and end sound are the same as a cat meowing.Ace came back to his senses, and he said, "What's wrong? Ice cream doesn't work."

"Oh..." Youxiang puffed her mouth, and she grabbed Matthew's sleeve beside her in aggrieved manner, "But he wants to eat..."

"Hey..." Ace sighed helplessly.After saying goodbye to Luo just now, he insisted on eating three.Those who didn’t know thought I wouldn’t buy any of them for you!He said, "Okay. This is the last one for the day. You promise me first!"

"I promise this is the last ice cream of the day~" Youxiang raised a hand to make an oath, "I promise to Ace!"

"I'll just trust you. What flavor do you want?"

"Vanilla, Melon, Chocolate!"

"Why are there three types!"

"Because Youxiang wants three balls!!"

Be deceived by her! !Seeing Youxiang's smiling face, Ace couldn't get angry.I'll give you six balls, okay?Almost said that.No, calm down!She will have a stomachache!You have to take responsibility!

"Okay... you wait here. Don't leave Matthew and Rosie, you know?" After finishing speaking, Ace went to the nearby ice cream stand.Blame this place for having an ice cream truck every few steps!

"Cabbage..." At this time, Rossi approached Youxiang and said, "Could it be... because you're a little sad?" Because Youxiang said before that when you're sad, you'll want to eat ice cream, and you'll feel better after eating it.Rossi still remembered.

"Well... Rossi, Mr. Luo is fine, right?" Youxiang looked at Rossi with a little worry and said, "If the place he is going to is very dangerous...why don't you stop him, Luo West?"

"..." Rossi didn't know how to answer for a moment.He thought for a while before he said, "Maybe... he thinks that he can only be truly happy after facing that incident. I used to... think too naively. He has grown up and will have Make up your own mind. If you don’t do it, he will suffer too.”

"Hmm..." It's like Luffy and Grandpa who went to rescue Ace two years ago.Although I know it is very dangerous, but I must go...and Mr. Luo may, perhaps, want to rescue himself in the past.Youxiang said, "Although I'm worried, I still have to trust him! I can't do this anymore! Rossi! I want to cheer him on!"

"Hmm, um! He will be happy if he knows!"

"Then write to him now! Matthew!!"

"Yes... I see." Matthew sighed helplessly, and he said, "I'm going to write a letter after only a few minutes apart. Do you two have such a good relationship?"

"Ah, it's a bit strange to say that..."

"That is to say, Miss Youxiang. A man wants to play hard to get. Let him go for ten days and half a month before he thinks of you."

"Hey~ It's so strange to be told by Matthew!"

Cabbage is such a good boy...cute.So cute... Rosie was watching her and Matthew talking about writing letters with a smile on the side, and at this moment Ace quietly appeared behind him and said, "No, I think she is cute!!"

"Mr. Ace!!" Scared me to death! !I'm the ghost, don't do this! !

"Did you just think about something like 'Youxiang is so cute~'? Don't think about it." Ace emphasized again, and he said, "I misread you, Rosie. I thought you were safe, But now it looks like only Matthew is safe!"

"You misunderstood, Mr. Ace! I just think cabbages are cute! What's wrong with that!"

"If you dare to tell the old man exactly what he said, I will admit that I was wrong."

"…………"

"Matthew dared to say it, without changing his expression or beating his heart."

"I lost, Mr. Ace." I can't reflect on myself!Rossi sighed, originally... I wanted to avoid this kind of thing too, but Cabbage fouled.Absolutely, a foul!Or is it because Matthew is too strong?

"Youxiang! The ice cream is about to melt." Although... seeing Matthew talking to Youxiang won't cause too much discomfort, but there will still be discomfort.Ace interrupted them immediately.

"Ice cream~~Thank you!!" Only ice cream can effectively speed up Youxiang's movement.She almost floated to Ace's side to take the ice cream, and then ate it, "No matter what, let's talk about it after eating the ice cream!!"

Ice cream is probably the worst enemy.

Anyway, just like that, they came to the main store of the flower hydrangea that they had made an appointment with Kagawa while they were having fun.It was crowded with people here as always, and Ace didn't quite understand where the 'spot' of this place was. When he passed by the 'luggage storage area', he was also shocked by the completely different atmosphere.

"It's more luxurious than the last time I came here..." Youxiang looked up at the beautiful chandelier on the ceiling, and she said, "I don't know if the store manager Xiao Chanai is still here—"

"Of course I am!"

At this moment, a voice came from the stairs ahead. Ms. Chanel, the store manager of the 'Hua Hydrangea' flagship store, is now wearing a long black dress, and her style is much more mature than the last time we met: "You guys just strolled in like this! You are too lax!"

"Long time no see! Xiao Channai!" Although the other party looked angry with her hands on her hips, Youxiang still smiled and greeted her, "I'm here again!"

"Really..." What's that called... Do you know how much trouble that messy man behind you can cause?Chanel said helplessly, "Forget it. I also received the notice, so I came here to treat you specially! Otherwise, I would be very busy!"

"Thank you little Chanel!"

"That's fine to say the least. Speaking of... how long has it been since you had your hair done?! And the one in the back! No smoking here and your hat was out of fashion 18 years ago!! And this side Yes! The shirt is too wrinkled!!"

Xiao Chanel severely criticized the personal image of everyone (human beings), and then took out a phone bug with sharp eyes, picked it up and said, "It looks like a big project. Prepare the tools for me!!"

"Yes! Manager!!" A group of people's voices came to mind on the other side of the phone bug.

After getting the response, Chanel turned around and led the way: "Come with me quickly, don't stand around stupidly! Or do you want to queue over there? This time it's a special service, thank you very much!"

——It seems that the store manager Chanel treated them quite well.

Kagawa, or Mansfield—this name is too long, so let's call him Kagawa.Kagawa was a little late.It took a little while to get rid of the troublesome stalker.He was dressed in a formal suit, holding a snake-shaped cane, and wearing a long black cloak, and came to the room that Chanel had prepared long ago.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Youxiang who had been completely dressed up and they looked over in surprise.

"You...you are..." It was the person at the auction two years ago! !Youxiang recognized him immediately, because he was so good-looking!Never forget it!etc!Could it be that……

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Youxiang. And...everyone."

Xiangchuan gestured to Youxiang and the others, and then sat on the sofa opposite: "I think you must have a lot of questions to ask me—"

"You are Mansfield Valens?" Matthew was the first to speak.

"You Xiang? Have you seen this person before?" Ace didn't know the situation at all.

"It's like this Ace..." Youxiang probably told Ace about the Chambord Islands auction two years ago, and Ace was a little shocked when he heard it: "You were almost sold into a slave?!! This guy???!"

"No, it's not... That, Ace! It's an undercover agent! Undercover agent!"

"I don't care!! Why do you do that kind of thing!!" If I were here, I would never agree!Ace said, "What if something unexpected happens!!"

"Rosie and Mr. Luo have already scolded me, Ace..." Don't scold me again!Youxiang said aggrievedly, "At that time, I couldn't think of any other way..."

"..." So why do you always put yourself out of the way when you think of a solution?Ace didn't say anything, he touched Xiangxiang's face, then took her hand, looked at Kagawa opposite and said, "I understand. Then...you are Youxiang's new contact again, It's that rich businessman Mansfield again...could it be said that this is a trap of Tianlong people or world conquest?"

"Although this is a reasonable guess..." Don't be so fierce, Mr. Ace.You don't have to be my enemy here at all.Kagawa adjusted his sitting posture on the sofa calmly, and said, "But this Matthew here...? There should be a better theory?"

"...you are the head of the Emerald Broker." Matthew directly concluded, "I see...the reason why you want to investigate Emerald Island is—do you want to replace it?!"

"Haha...you're half right." Kagawa said, "It should be called banning."

"A sense of justice? No... Could it have something to do with it? But you're too young to—I see." Ha!The fellow is a complete bastard. "You can do it, Mr. Mansfield Vallance. Or is that a pseudonym? I suppose it would mean nothing to you to get this far?"

"It's the same with you." Xiangchuan smiled and said, "Isn't everything you do here meaningless to you?"

Although the two chatted enthusiastically, and even felt like they had become good friends, the other three (ghosts) sat aside with extremely confused expressions.Too much content was omitted from their dialogue, so that it was incredible for the observers.

"Matthew?" Youxiang looked at Matthew beside him, asking him to explain quickly.

Matthew said: "This...Mr. Mansfield Vallance is a big entrepreneur who people say even the world government has to give up three points, and he is also the current head of the emerald broker. At the same time, I think, Mr. Hart's death should be an accident he didn't want to see. Before that, he had been investigating the Emerald Isle Company for a long time. After learning that Mr. Hart was likely to be killed because of contact with Emerald Isle, he recovered the All the information and items of Mr. Hart, pretending to be a new contact person to contact you, Miss Youxiang. Is the purpose is to need help?"

"No... My goal at the beginning was just to hope that Ms. Youxiang could get rid of this matter completely. For her, these seem too heavy." Kagawa raised his eyebrows opposite, and he said, "But then... I felt Miss Youxiang's unique determination, so I thought maybe we can really cooperate."

"Mr. Kagawa... no, it should be... the boss?" This person should be his boss!He is the boss of Jade Broker!Youxiang said, "Do you also want to investigate the murderer who killed Hart and the truth?"

"No. That's not the case. I'm very sorry, Miss Yuxiang. I'm not as kind as you, and I can give everything for a person I've never met." Kagawa said very frankly, "I'm another There is a purpose. Although it is not a "great righteousness", the existence of the Emerald Isle is fatal to any of us. If I have to say the reason below, it is..."

"This feeling of being controlled and watched makes me very uncomfortable. And..." Kagawa spread his hands, he said, "and this seems to be the most challenging thing I can find. That is... Because I can do it, so I did it.”

pointless things.

Youxiang seemed to understand the meaning of the conversation between this person and Matthew just now.They are all doing things that have no difficulty for themselves.They can do almost anything, so they can't really be interested in anything.Although there may not be any benefits, as long as it can provide a little stimulation, then do it, anyway, it can be done——

I don't know why Youxiang is a little scared.If we say that criminals and gangsters are puppets who succumb to their own desires and ambitions, then people like Kagawa are the puppet masters who manipulate these desires and ambitions.All they hope to get is the 'performance' of the puppets, and everything else is irrelevant.

"Of course, I also have some selfish intentions." Seeing Yuxiang grabbing the sleeve of Ace next to him, Kagawa smiled as if interested and continued, "This is a sick world. The balance of various forces has been broken. One Piece Roger started this era of almost 'war' and I want to end it."

"End this era?" Ace repeated the word, he said, "Do you want to find OnePiece too?"

"Of course that is one of the methods. But how many of those people who are heading towards the treasure and title of One Piece on the sea now really want to end this turbulent era? I don't mean... dreaming of finding OnePiece to become One Piece is stupid - and not very smart - but obviously there must be a truth behind Roger's obvious lie that he really wants someone to discover."

"I hope to know the truth."

Xiangchuan tilted his head slightly, and he said: "Unraveling mysteries is my interest, but I am a genius. Most of the mysteries in this world seem boring and ridiculous. And the secrets of Emerald Isle and Roger's treasure are just like other mysteries. Those are very different."

"You mean... is the secret of the Emerald Isle related to OnePiece?"

"I can't tell yet. But no one can tell that it doesn't matter." Looking into Ace's eyes, Kagawa said, "You definitely don't want to mention that person's name. I'm sorry. I don't have any malice. In short, this is All the reasons for me to investigate the Emerald Isle Company. That’s all. You may disagree with me, but no matter what, our goals are the same.”

That's the way it is said... But this person doesn't look like a good person no matter what!Rossi looked at Kagawa seriously, and said, "Are you trying to use us as your minions to investigate Emerald Island? Do you know how insane the Emerald Island incident is?"

"You are Lieutenant General Rossindi, right? It's unbelievable...you haven't changed much from 18 years ago." Xiangchuan looked at Rossi, and he said, "Of course I know that Emerald Island is very insane, so I won't let Youxiang Miss is alone in danger. After all, she is an excellent employee."

"what?"

"I've been investigating for so many years, but it's not as much information as Miss Youxiang gave me in just a few days. Of course, this is an excellent employee. I need your strength, Miss Youxiang. And you, if you want to investigate Hart Mister's death will definitely be consistent with my goal. Then, are you willing to cooperate with me? Of course, I will give you the necessary assistance with all my strength."

Xiangchuan's eyes fell on Youxiang, he knew exactly who was making the decision here.Youxiang also felt that although this Mr. Kagawa was very good-looking, he didn't seem to be a 'good stubble'.It's just...he was right.If you want to investigate Hart's death and Emerald Island, then the power of the Emerald Broker is indispensable.

And the person in front of him probably has all the resources and conditions that can be used.He couldn't have been a better ally.

"Mr. Kagawa..." Should I call him Mr. Mansfield... Youxiang paused, and she said, "May I ask you a question?"

"Please."

"Do you care... about Hart's death? If it has nothing to do with Emerald Island or even the emerald manager, as yourself, facing the death of a nearly stranger, would you... care?"

"will not."

"Wow..." He replied without hesitation.He didn't even think about it, thinking that he would talk in a daze... Youxiang was a little surprised, "Thank you very much for not teasing me..."

"I won't lie to you, Miss Youxiang. I just expressed the feelings of most people. A person like you who dares to be an enemy of the world for a nameless person who has never met before, can do his best in this sea. It is a minority." Kagawa said the same description as Whitebeard, "I will not distort the reason, regarding the matter of Emerald Island. If the goal is not clear enough, it will lead to the end of destruction. For you and me That's right."

"Then...for the goal you just mentioned...to end the turmoil of this era, how far can you go?"

"How far have you gone to save the person beside you who was 'killed' by the whole world?"

"..." Youxiang grabbed the clothes on her chest, and at this time Ace also held her hand and said, "I don't think you are qualified to examine the things between us. This, Mr. Kagawa. "

"I admire you very much, Miss Youxiang. This is a sincere invitation to form an alliance." Looking at Ace's already somewhat hostile eyes, Kagawa smiled and said, "I am not your enemy, and you certainly don't want me to be your enemy." is your enemy."

All right.That being the case... Although this person doesn't look like a good person, he didn't feel the intention to hide anything just now.Youxiang does not dislike outspoken people.She said: "I see! Then let's form an alliance! Boss! What do you think?"

"You only ask our opinion when you agree, Cabbage!" Rossi sighed, he wanted to light a cigarette, and then he remembered that his lighter was confiscated by that aggressive little Chanel when he came in, so he had no choice but to Said, "But...it wouldn't be a bad thing if we could take advantage of each other. After all, Mr. Kagawa...you, are you rich?"

"The clues given to us before are... looking for historical texts and going to Dressrosa. No matter which one it is, you have to go to the new world, and to go to the new world, you need a reliable ship." Matthew continued. , "Indeed. We need money, the more the better. Mr. Kagawa."

"Since Youxiang said yes, I won't say anything even if I hate you..." Ace still looked at Kagawa unhappily, and said, "But I will keep an eye on you, okay?"

"Thanks for your love. Everyone." Kagawa smiled with satisfaction, and he said, "Then let's talk about the next plan. I have the ability to let you all arrive in the new world smoothly without any danger. It just so happens that a few of you don't have a ship yet. Bar?"

"Smoothly arrived in the new world..." Matthew realized that if he wanted to talk about the smooth method, could it be, "Do you want us to go straight through Marie Gioia?"

"That's right." Kagawa replied, "I have a special passage, and it has been prepared a long time ago, so I can leave immediately. Even if it is the Emerald Isle, it is impossible to do anything to us in Marie Gioia. Rather, This is the best way to prevent them from killing us when they dive into Murloc Island."

"Huh..." Will that kind of thing happen again... But it's really convenient to think about it.Youxiang said, "I was looking forward to going to Fishman Island..."

"I think you will have a chance in the future." Kagawa smiled slightly, and he said, "I will escort you to the New World through Mary Gioia. Then I will provide you with a convenient ship on the other side, and then we will start It’s better to act individually.”

"Indeed. People of your status will only increase your troubles if you follow us." Matthew agreed with this plan, and he said, "You can continue to cooperate with us as a liaison person." The reasonable division of labor is the field of expertise. .

Kagawa nodded, and he said: "I will use various resources to provide assistance to you. Of course, the information from two years ago is still useful. I believe that there can be a lot of useful information in the historical text and Dressrosa. only……"

"Because of the appearance of Lieutenant General Rossindi, I believe that there is another place worth investigating in the New World, and that is - Penderga."

"Penderga... is that... the country I have investigated?" The island where 3000 citizens committed suicide overnight is called Penderga.Rossi said, "Although I don't deny that there will be clues there, the Navy took over and emptied the island immediately after I returned from the investigation. In order to suppress the senseless panic, it was converted into a naval base. We want It's not easy to get in, is it?"

"Suppress the two characters of 'justice' on that island, no matter what kind of monsters and ghosts dare not make trouble..." Kagawa smiled slightly mockingly, and he said, "It is indeed not easy. After all, investigating Emerald Island And completely disintegrating their ambitions is by no means an easy task. Whether to do it or not is still up to you to decide."

Youxiang looked around at the others, Matthew had a 'very interested' expression on his face, and Ace shrugged and said, 'Anyway, if you want to investigate, let's go and have a look', but Rossi looked worried, he was serious Looking at Kagawa, he said, "Only a map is not enough to sail on the great route. The sea area near Penderga is also very chaotic. We need its exact location, and maybe more assistance."

"At the Navy Headquarters, there must be a way to reach each base. Penderga is no exception." Kagawa said calmly, "As for assistance... I have an idea. Although I have financial resources, the Jade Broker However, they are all intelligence dealers, and the spying information is top-notch, but it is better not to count too much on combat support. But... have you heard of the Rebel Army?"

"The Rebel Army... is a revolutionary organization gathered from all over the world to resist the world government?"

"Ah. That's right. Although they are not pirates, they are also enemies of the World Government. They are a group of good people who are different from my subordinates. They are really concerned about the country and the people... They will certainly be very appreciative of the collusion between the Emerald Isle and the World Government. Interested. If we can get their help, wouldn’t there be support?”

It's easy for you to say, it's the Navy Headquarters and the Rebels!You think we are gods!Rossi complained in his heart, but at this moment Youxiang said, "It's not impossible to go to the Naval Headquarters."

"Ah... that's right!" Rossi also remembered, "Cabbage, you and Mr. Ace's grandpa..."

"That smelly old man will kill us!"

"Just go and visit grandpa!"

The voices of Ace and Youxiang overlapped, and they looked at each other, Youxiang smiled, and Ace moved his face away unhappily: "It's really helpless... But, Youxiang, if you just' If you visit relatives, you can enter and leave the Navy headquarters very smoothly."

"Well! But it's better for Ace not to go." You must never go into any naval headquarters again!After Youxiang said this, Kagawa took out a phone bug and handed it to Ace: "Then Mr. Ace will be in charge of the rebels. This is what I got in the 'coincidence'. You can contact the second rebel army. Handle, that chief of staff's phone bug."

"Coincidence?" Ace looked at him distrustfully.

Xiangchuan spread his hands, with a meaningful smile on his face: "The rebels are very interested in the organization below, that is, the Jade Broker. Using Miss Youxiang's identity as an employee below, you can easily approach them. "

"Don't you plan every step of the way?" Ace said. "Why don't you do it yourself?"

"How should I put it... I'm just a... genius. I can only analyze and provide methods." Kagawa replied, "If you want to implement it... I don't have enough—"

"I see. Simply put... you are weak and have no friends."

"Mr. Ace is really merciless."

"Ah, I hate you. Why show mercy."

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The author has something to say:

I accidentally wrote this chapter a bit long...so be it.

Money can turn ghosts around... In short, we rushed through Rossi's hometown and rushed to the arms of the second brother (?)!

Then today I will also quietly update Mimi’s double~