One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 324: Chen Ye's debt of gratitude can never be repaid!

Its daybreak.

The sea breeze was slightly cool.

The Red Fosse rose and fell with the waves.

The deck was littered with the mess of last night's revelry.

The Red-Haired Pirates' officers were lying haphazardly.

The snoring sounds blended together.

The air was filled with the sweet and sour smell of rum.

Chen Ye sat on the gunwale of the boat.

He looked eastward.

On the horizon.

A red sun is breaking free from the sea.

Golden-red light instantly spread across the sea surface.

Like countless shimmering fragments of gold.

He held a gold coin between his fingers.

I "won" it from Shanks last night.

Gold coins fluttered between her fingers.

Spin.

jump.

It emits a faint hum.

Chen Ye's eyes were vacant.

He was thinking about his next move.

From Marineford to God Valley.

Every move is on the chessboard.

The bottom line of world governments has been repeatedly tested.

Im, sitting on the throne, also gave himself away.

Zheng.

A soft sound.

Chen Ye flicked his thumb.

The gold coins turned into flowing light.

Draw a parabola.

It plunged into the sea.

A splash of water rose up.

Gone.

Footsteps sounded behind me.

Chen Ye did not turn around.

On this ship.

Only that man could wake up so early after a hangover.

Shanks was carrying two bottles of rum.

He emerged from the shadows of the cabin.

The redhead's clothes were a bit messy.

This is the whims of the Four Emperors.

That's part of his charm.

His eyes had regained their clarity.

Shanks walked up to Chenye.

He didn't say anything.

He handed me a bottle of wine.

Chen Ye reached out and took it.

Adam's apple bobbed.

Strong liquor down the throat.

It dispelled the coolness of the sea breeze.

Chen Ye put down the wine bottle.

He exhaled a long breath reeking of alcohol.

He looked at the rising sun in the distance.

"The wine is finished."

"I've had enough of the show."

"I should go too."

Shanks' hand froze in mid-air.

The bottle of wine, which had just been raised to his lips, stopped.

He was stunned.

I didn't expect the farewell to come so soon.

So much has happened these past few days.

He had almost forgotten that Chen Ye was not his crew member.

Chen Ye is the "Time and Space Emperor".

He is the highest bounty hunter on this sea.

He has his own path.

"So urgent?"

Shanks put down the bottle.

He wanted to stay.

But he knew he couldn't keep him.

Suddenly, a commotion arose on the deck.

Those who were pretending to be asleep instantly "came back to life".

"What?!"

"Chen Ye is leaving?!"

A gasp of surprise.

Raki Lu rolled out from behind a pile of empty barrels.

They really did roll out of there.

He was holding a piece of meat with bone in his hand, which he had already gnawed on.

The meat in my mouth hasn't been swallowed yet.

His cheeks were puffed out.

he shouted.

"No, Chenye!"

"Why are you leaving already!"

"Stay a few more days!"

"I haven't brought out my secret stash of top-quality ham yet!"

"Top-quality goods from Beihai!"

"I couldn't bear to eat it!"

"I saved this especially for you to have with your drinks!"

Yasopp also jumped off the mast.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes.

His eyes were full of reluctance.

"Yes, Mr. Chenye."

"This is too sudden."

"We haven't had a proper celebration yet."

"We haven't even had a marksmanship contest yet."

Let's play for a few more days.

"There are so many fun places to visit in this area."

The other crew members also gathered around.

Ben Beckman leaned against the cabin door.

He had a freshly lit cigarette dangling from his mouth.

In the smoke.

He didn't shout or yell like the others.

But his gaze toward Chen Ye was full of respect.

Chenye owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Red-Haired Pirates.

The crowd was separated.

A thin figure squeezed out.

Shanks' mother.

She looked much better and seemed much more energetic.

She looked at Chen Ye.

Mr. Chenye!

Are you leaving already?

"You are my benefactor."

"This is your home."

"Why were you in such a hurry?"

"Was there something we did wrong in our hospitality?"

"still"

Fear flashed in her eyes.

Fear of Garin Saint.

Chenye is here.

She is safe.

Chen Ye left.

That feeling of fear returned.

Chen Ye turned around.

Look at this young mother.

His gaze was gentle.

He waved his hand.

The tone was relaxed.

"don’t worry."

"The matter here is settled."

"That old dog, Garin-san."

"I just suffered a huge loss."

"A pain that is etched into my bones."

"In a short period of time."

"I'd give him ten times the courage."

"He dared not launch another major attack."

"The Knights of God are not his private army."

"Saint Garin's master."

"He's probably disciplining his disobedient dog right now."

Chen Ye scanned everyone present.

"and."

Even if there is retaliation.

"It's nothing more than a sneak attack by ants."

"For the current Red Haired Group."

"Just a little bit."

"If we can't even withstand this little storm."

"Shanks' title of 'Four Emperors'."

"We'd better pick them sooner rather than later."

"I might as well go back home and farm."

Shanks heard this.

My heavy mood vanished instantly.

He burst into laughter.

He slapped his thigh hard.

"That's right!"

"If I can't even protect my own mother."

"Why should I be a pirate anymore!"

"What's the point of being one of the Four Emperors!"

A flash of domineering arrogance crossed his eyes.

Chen Ye nodded.

His gaze swept past the crowd.

It landed on the small figure behind Beckman.

Uta.

The songstress of the Red-Haired Pirates.

A little girl with a huge hidden danger.

"Uta."

Chen Ye waved.

"come over."

Little Uta was a little timid.

She was clutching Beckman's cloak.

A little head peeked out.

Her big eyes blinked.

Beckman gently nudged her back.

"Go."

"Mr. Chenye wouldn't harm you."

Uta cautiously stepped forward.

Standing in front of Chen Ye.

She tilted her head back.

Look at this tall man.

Chen Ye squatted down.

His line of sight was level with hers.

His expression was serious.

"Close your eyes."

Chen Ye said softly.

Uta obediently closed her eyes.

Her long eyelashes trembled.

Chen Ye extended his right hand.

I touched her forehead with my index finger.

hum!

A wave of energy spread out instantly.

The air condensed.

Everyone held their breath.

An extremely evil, violent, and ancient aura.

It is being forcibly purified from Uta's body.

That was the remaining power of the "Demon King of Song".

Chen Ye's fingers slowly pulled outwards.

A cloud of dark red mist.

It was forcibly pulled out from between Uta's eyebrows.

The fog rolled in.

distortion.

A faint, piercing scream could be heard.

"roll."

Chen Ye's lips moved slightly.

One word.

Words become law.

The black and red mist instantly dissolved.

It vanished into nothingness.

Not a single crumb remained.

Uta's body trembled violently.

Her complexion turned rosy.

An unprecedented feeling of ease spread throughout my body.

It felt like a huge burden had been lifted off their shoulders.

She opened her eyes.

Her eyes were clear as water.

The occasional gloom that used to linger was gone.

Chen Ye stood up.

He clapped his hands.

It was like doing a small thing.

He said seriously.

The sound echoed throughout the entire venue.

"The remaining power within Uta's body."

"I have completely purified it."

Everyone stared wide-eyed.

Especially Shanks and Beckman.

Is that all?

Is this Chen Ye's strength?

God's methods?

Chen Ye ignored the shock of the crowd.

He continued.

"but."

"The remaining power itself did not disappear."

"What remains now."

"It is the purest source of power."

"It's a miracle of musical notes."

"It is a bridge connecting reality and dreams."

He turned to look at Beckman and Shanks.

"After I left."

"You must teach her how to control this power."

"It's working now."

"This is a future royal-level combat force."

"even."

"Surpassing the Emperor level."

Beckman's fingers, holding the cigarette, trembled.

He nodded emphatically.

"I see."

"What a wonderful gift."

"The Red-Haired Group has taken note of this."

Shanks was so excited he couldn't speak.

He looked at Uta.

His eyes were full of doting and gratification.

The daughter's health problem is gone.

Nothing could make him happier than this.

After a brief silence.

The crew erupted in deafening cheers.

"Long live Mr. Chenye!"

"That's incredible!"

"This is a miracle!"

The calls to stay grew louder.

Raki Lu tried to rush up and hug Chenye's leg.

He was stopped by a single look from Chen Ye.

Chen Ye was determined to leave.

He straightened his collar.

Preparing to turn around.

Just then.

Another figure rushed out.

She is Shanks' mother.

She quickly stepped forward.

"Mr. Tatsuba!"

"You saved me!"

"Now we've helped Uta!"

"this"

"This is an immense kindness!"

"We have no way to repay you!"

She is a traditional woman.

This kind of kindness.

It wouldn't be too much to pay with one's life.

She grabbed Shanks' arm.

He pulled the stunned Shanks over.

"Shanks!"

"Kneel down!"

"Kowtowing to our benefactor!"

talking.

Shanks' knees buckled.

He was about to kneel down before Chen Ye.

"My son and I kowtow to you!"

Her actions were resolute.

Shanks was being pulled along by his mother.

You should also kneel down.

You kneel to heaven, you kneel to earth, you kneel to your parents.

Kneeling Chenye.

He is not shameful.

This is a life-saving grace.

The grace of being reborn.

Shanks' knees were about to hit the deck.

A gentle yet resilient force appeared out of nowhere.

It steadily supported her knees.

No matter what she did, she couldn't kneel down.

Chen Ye took a step forward.

He held Shanks' mother's arms with both hands.

His movements were gentle.

But the tone left no room for argument.

"There's no need for that."

"You did nothing wrong."

"Shanks wasn't wrong either."

"You just had bad luck with men."

"It was just that we ran into that beast, Garin-sei."

"The problem lies with that distorted world."

"The ones who are wrong are those scum who call themselves gods."

"Not you."

"There's no need for such a grand gesture."

Chenye helped Shanks' mother up.

Look into her eyes.

"If you really want to repay me."

"Then live well."

"Look at your son."

"Watch how he turns the world upside down."

"Watch how he treats those high and mighty gods."

"Drag them down from their pedestal."

"This is the best reward for me."

Shanks' mother was in tears.

Her lips trembled.

speechless.

All I could do was nod frantically.

Shanks stood to the side.

Her eyes were also a little red.

He clenched his fist.

I made a vow in my heart.

We will never let this expectation down.

Chen Ye released his grip.

Take a step back.

The sea breeze lifted the hem of his clothes.

It rustled.

The sunlight gilded it with a layer of gold.

He looked towards the coastline.

Looking out at the vast ocean.

That is the direction of freedom.

"alright."

"Don't make it sound like a life-or-death separation."

"This sea is vast."

"But it's also very small."

"We will meet again someday."

Chen Ye twitched the corner of his mouth.

That was a confident smile.

The laugh of the strong.

"It's time to go."

"There's another scene to come."

"They're waiting for me to start the show."