One Piece Law Light Novel

I lived in the Family, so I was very aware of all the stuff concerning the sea. It was there that I learned that the New World was located on the second half of the Grand Line, a road that splits the world in two. All pirates who seek the OnePiece are bound to go there one day or another.

- And so, you, have come here from this New World ?!

The polar bear nods. It is said that almost all the knowledge acquired here is of no value once in the New World. The currents, the weather, the magnetism, everything. Doflamingo taught me that all this information necessary for navigation is totally wrong once there. According to him, this is not a place for hackers and ordinary browsers.

So to reach Swallow Island, which is on North Blue, from there, you need guts ...

- Did you maneuver your boat yourself to get here?

If so, I am in front of a very talented sailor.

- No, not exactly, although I have studied navigation a bit in the past ... In fact, in the New World is the island of Zou.

- The island of Zou? Funny name. Is that where you were born?

- Yes, I belong to the tribe of minks from this island. We lived in peace and I got along well with my family, until the day my big brother suddenly disappeared.

- Without leaving any message?

- No nothing at all. I then made up my mind to go to the sea to search for him. Unfortunately, I got the wrong boat and landed here on North Blue ...

- You surprise me, damn blunder.

- Yes ... In addition to being tossed around in the waves, lightning almost fell on me several times, I really thought I was going to stay there.

- Ha ha ha! What a fool you are! Even a bear that knows how to speak, is still a bear!

Hearing these words, the polar bear suddenly stands up and tries to tie a rope around its neck which is hanging on the ground.

- But no, I was laughing when I called you an idiot! Seriously, you are too fragile of mind, you!

I quickly throw the rope away and console my companion the bear to help him chase away his dark ideas. Honestly, I would have been very annoyed if he took his own life for a simple joke.

- And so, if I understood correctly, you have nowhere to sleep, do you?

- Yes that's it. In fact, I would love to take a boat to the New World, but I don't think I'll find one anytime soon ready to risk such a dangerous region ... As for trying to get there by my own means, regarding my current level of navigation, I would end up swallowed up by the waves before arriving safely.

- So we can say making progress in navigation in order to go in search of your brother is in a way your current "goal"?

- Absolutely.

- Heard, follow me.

- What, but ... Huh ?!

I set off without paying attention to the embarrassed bear who ends up deciding to follow me, timidly.

- By the way, you didn't give me a name.

- My big brother's name is Zepo. In Mink language, it means "handsome kid" ...

- I'm not talking about him, but about you! It's your name I want to know!

- Ah me ?! My name is Bepo.

- Bepo, OK. I like it, it's easy to pronounce. I am Law. Trafalgar Law.

- Law, okay.

- Now that the presentations are done, you are going to shut up and do as I tell you. Bepo. Don't worry, I'm not here to eat you.

- True ... Really? You and your group aren't you planning on using me to cook a bear stew?

- Where you looking for this ?!

After thirty minutes of walking, we arrive at the house. Wolf has already returned.

- Hey, mister junk!

- How many times will I have to repeat this to you ?! Call me Wolf the inventor or genius ... But ... what is this bear doing here ?!

- Ah, this is Bepo. This polar bear got lost. From today he will live with us.

- And what do you do with the owner's agreement ?!

- Come on, be nice. I am sure that he will be of great help to us for the most difficult jobs.

- Nice to meet you, my name is Bepo. Your friend took me here without me knowing why.

- In addition to that, he speeeaks !!

- Easy, junk, you hurt my ears. So, do you want him to stay with us?

- I imagine you have a good reason for bringing him here.

- Without doubt, yes.

- Okay, first of all, let him explain to me how he got here.

For over an hour, Wolf and Bepo talk on the sofa. Without hurrying, the old man asks him questions about his past as well as his family. Once the conversation is over, Wolf heads for the kitchen to prepare tea, which the three of us drink in silence.

Bepo sips his tea looking a little more relaxed than he was before. This does not prevent the spectacle of a bear holding a cup of tea from remaining surreal ...

- Alright, I pretty much got your story, Wolf says suddenly. You want to learn to sail to go find your brother. Hmmm! I find you very close to your family for a bear! But hey, nothing about you seems suspicious to me, and you answered my questions well. You are a good guy.

- So what now?

- Yes, he can stay. But, beware! Don't forget that with me, it's "give and take", Bepo! You will have to work to deserve your pittance, it will not be free! You will have to toil every day if you don't want to be kicked out!

- Tcha ... Tcha tcha! Alright! I will do my best to be of service to you!

Wolf goes to his room, sniffing a bit and adding, "One more kid to feed, that's notgoing to make it any easier for me." I vaguely have the impression of guessing what the old man is thinking.

Because when the latter sniffs, something is rejoicing.

It was decided that Bepo and I would sleep in the same room. As I was the first to move in, I stayed in bed, while Bepo stretched out a futon and slept on the floor.

- Say, Law, why are you so nice to me? Bepo asks me a few moments after turning off the light.

The reason why am I nice? I myself have no idea.

- I acted on a whim, I simply answer.

A line that seems to suit him, because I immediately hear him snoring.

I guess I got interested in him because of his comments about his family.

I happen to think about it. What is family for me? My father who taught me medicine, my mother so kind to me, and my sister who continued to laugh despite the illness... But today, everyone is dead.

And since I lost all hope in this world, I stopped thinking about it.

However, I have to admit that lately I've been a bit confused. By the kindness that Wolf shows me, just like by the help I gave to Bepo. As if I wanted to trust others again.

And if I came to see it this way, it is obviously thanks to Cora. Thanks to his efforts and his life he sacrificed to save mine.

What exactly was he for me,Cora?

We were not related by blood, and the time we spent together was relatively short.

In spite of everything, something akin to affection had been woven between us, a bond which required words to be understood.

Will I ever be able to carry affection for someone like that again?

By dint of living alongside Mr. Junk, will I end up carrying him in my heart?

Or, no matter how much time passes, will our relationship remain based on this "give and take", on this idea of mutual profit which is the basis of its philosophy of life?

How should the situation evolve? What should I do to contribute?