NOVEL NEXT Chapter 164: Departure
"Is this the friendship between men?!"
Bon Clay, who had just been dancing nearby, burst into tears. He leaped over and hugged the Nyaban Brothers, each crying louder than the other.
"Woooo…"
"Jango! Sham! Buchi!"
Kuro's eyes gradually fell on Gawain standing beside him, and he sighed inwardly: "It's a complete loss!"
"This guy has a kind of magic that is quietly changing everyone around him."
"From small fry to the Nyaban Brothers, Gin, and then to…"
"I!"
He looked at his hands and suddenly realized that he had changed a lot without realizing it.
The peaceful life that he once longed for was now within his reach, but Kuro didn't care anymore.
Now, all he could think about was fighting against stronger opponents, enjoying the fun of fighting, and letting this man sit on the throne!
Even if he has to risk everything he has!
Thinking of this, Kuro raised the wine glass beside him, clinked glasses with the bewildered Gin, and then continued drinking alone.
Sanji held a cigarette between his lips and looked at the three funny guys hugging and crying in the distance, with a smile unconsciously appearing on the corners of his mouth.
He turned around and noticed that Zoro had the same expression as himself. He wanted to say something out of habit, but what he said instead was: "Mosshead… Cheers!"
"Ah, cheers!"
Zoro smiled faintly, but in his heart, he began to look forward to how many powerful people were waiting for him to challenge and how many peaks he could climb in the Grand Line.
This feeling of excitement quickly intensified, so much so that his palms became warm.
At the other end, Gaza looked at this scene, especially at Gawain, who had a smile on his face, but his eyes were filled with reluctance.
If the Nyaban Brothers could still choose whether to follow Gawain, then she had no choice.
Or rather, she knew that she had to stay in Raven Harbor no matter what.
This is because this is her territory, and the people living in the harbor are her people.
Just like what she said to Jasmine before, since she enjoys the respect of the people in the territory and the power in her hands, it is naturally impossible for her to abandon them.
What's more, although Gawain has set up the framework of the Martial Arts Tournament, she still needs to improve and operate it later.
Only when she noticed Gawain's back were her eyes filled with reluctance.
"Captain Gawain…"
Gaza whispered: "He's just like the sun, bright and dazzling, yet it can make people feel warm from their heart."
Nami came over; she looked at the blushing Gaza, then looked at Gawain; out of her girl's intuition, she immediately understood what was going on and teased: "Hey~Gaza~."
"There is no shortage of beauties on the Grand Line."
"Even Captain Gawain might accidentally fall in love with another girl."
Gaza hugged her knees and shook her head like a rattle: "No, Mr. Gawain…"
Halfway through her speech, she subconsciously lowered her head, listening to Nami's laughter, her face reddening all the way to her ears.
Seeing this, Nami smiled evilly: "I can help you keep an eye on it. If a beautiful woman appears around the captain, I will notify you immediately."
Nami rubbed her fingers together.
Gaza understood instantly, but her hesitant eyes fell on Gawain in the distance.
Where was the decisiveness she had when Raven Harbor was attacked by Krieg before?
"Then shall I go?"
"Don't!"
Seeing Nami pretending to leave, Gaza suddenly became anxious and said: "Let's make a deal!"
Nami's eyes sparkled with the light of gold coins, and she said: "One hundred thousand Belly a month!"
"That's too much!"
"Two hundred thousand!"
"You're still increasing the price?!"
"Three-"
"Okay!"
Gaza grabbed Nami's hand, not because she was afraid that she would continue to raise the price, but because she was worried that the noise would be too loud and attract Gawain's attention.
She glanced at Gawain again, leaned over to Nami's ear, and gritted her teeth: "Keep your eyes on him for me!"
"Deal!"
After the farce, the party quickly returned to its normal track, with drinking, singing, chatting, and laughter everywhere.
Before leaving, everyone is partying to their heart's content because it may be many years before they meet again.
For some older pirates, this farewell maybe forever. They just want to take one more look at the most unqualified but most benevolent pirate captain in their hearts.
The fires in the harbor were not extinguished until dawn when most people were drunk.
Gaza had the drunken pirates moved back to their residence.
When she returns to the harbor again.
A pirate ship converted from a warship has already docked in the harbor.
The sails are hoisted high.
The skull flag with a round shield as the background fluttered in the sea breeze against the rising sun.
The ship retained the general appearance of a marine warship, but the interior space had been reinforced according to Gawain's wishes.
Standing in the harbor, it looked like a steel behemoth armed to the teeth.
"What's it called?!"
Gaza spoke subconsciously, but everyone's eyes were focused on Gawain.
It is the captain's prerogative to name the flagship.
Gawain glanced back at Raven Harbor.
The tombstones erected on the hill behind the harbor for the fallen comrades can be seen here.
Companions living in Dragon Street can also see this.
He looked at Gaza again and made a decision: "Raven. Just call it Raven."
"We will take everyone's wishes and create our own utopia."
"Let the name of the White Knight Pirate resound throughout the world!"
After speaking, Gawain took the lead and jumped directly onto the deck.
Kuro and others boarded the Raven with dozens of pirates.
It is almost impossible to sail a pirate ship relying on only a few officers, especially for a pirate ship that is over 100 meters long.
Gawain had previously selected a group of young, strong, and seafaring backbones from Red Dragon Street to follow him into the Grand Line.
They will be responsible for the normal navigation, daily maintenance, and other chores of the Raven, and there are even two ship doctors recruited from Raven Harbor.
Although their skills were not up to par with top doctors, they had no problem dealing with common illnesses encountered during sailing.
Soon, after the ship was ready, it blew its whistle towards the rising sun, then slowly sailed out of the harbor and headed towards the great route.
Gaza had been standing in the harbor for a long time, and just now, under Jasmine's reminder, she returned to the lord's mansion.
Gaza looked towards the raven, tears welling up in her eyes, but they never fell.
That's right, Gawain has his own journey, and she also has things she has to accomplish!
At the same time, the news that the White Knight Pirates were setting off for the Grand Line was also passed back to the CP organization through Stussy.
Now, all the top leaders of the CP organization gathered here, looking at the information sent back by Stussy in silence. The atmosphere in the conference room was depressing and dull.
The silence was broken only when the man sitting in the main seat spoke: "White Knight Gawain has indeed set out from the East Blue."
"Should I say it's not surprising?"
"Among these pirates who have won the title of warlord of the sea, how many of them are truly obedient?"
"Fortunately, we were well prepared. Stussy did a good job in this regard."
After speaking, he turned to look at Spandam, who was sitting at the bottom of the table, and said coldly: "Rob Lucci can start taking action now."
"Understood!"
Spandam stood up suddenly, looking extremely submissive, and looked around with an ambition that was difficult to conceal.
As long as Rob Lucci completes his mission well this time, he should have his own place here.