One Piece: Starting From Picking Up Red-Haired's Arm

"Puff... Chew..."

Little YukimiBotamon was so thoroughly ruffled that its soft, fluffy fur stood on end like a blooming flower.

After regaining its senses, it affectionately nuzzled Xiano's cheek, seemingly enjoying the experience and eager for another round.

But then, the little creature suddenly perked up its ears in alertness, let out a "Chew!" and rolled into Xiano's arms, tightly clutching his collar.

"Brother! What is that thing in your hands?"

Nami's excited scream suddenly came from the cabin. In the next second, the orange-haired girl rushed onto the deck in a frenzy, her eyes sparkling with pink hearts.

"Let me hold it! Quick, quick, quick, let me hold it!"

Before Xiano could react, she eagerly reached out to grab it.

"Chew!"

The YukimiBotamon in his arms trembled in fear, but with nowhere to hide, it turned its head and let out a puff of snow-white cold air—

Crack, crack, crack! Nami's outstretched hand instantly turned into an ice sculpture.

"It fell from the sky and somehow decided I was its master," Xiano said, picking up the little mochi-like creature and smiling reassuringly. "It's okay, don't be nervous. This is my sister, she's one of us."

Fell from the sky?

Nami believed it without question and exclaimed in amazement, "The Grand Line is truly magical... Brother, you're so lucky! Ugh, I should've stayed on the deck earlier. Maybe then I would've been the one it chose as its master!"

As for her frozen arm... she didn't care at all. With a flick of her wrist, whoosh! Flames ignited on her arm, instantly melting the frost into droplets.

Now it was YukimiBotamon's turn to widen its eyes in surprise.

It looked left and right at Nami's arm, utterly baffled as to where the flames had come from.

Xiano found the scene amusing and gently rubbed the little mochi. It felt so nice to the touch... Hmm, maybe I'll just call it Mochi from now on?

This name would probably suit it well in its earlier forms. I can always change it later when it evolves into Angewomon.

As for the icy skill YukimiBotamon just used, that must be "Diamond Dust," right?

Xiano wasn't particularly concerned about it.

Unlike Agin, as a Digimon, YukimiBotamon's attributes and skills would constantly change and evolve as it grew.

There was no need to pay much attention to its earlier skills. Right now, he was just looking forward to the little one evolving into its ultimate form.

When that time came, Angewomon would hover in the sky like a goddess, one hand drawing a bow, the other shooting a sacred arrow...

Ah, that divine presence was truly something to yearn for.

—Well then, the ship's sniper is decided. It's you, YukimiBotamon!

Smack!

Xiano gave the little sniper a pat.

The little one had no idea that it had just been entrusted with a great responsibility while still in its Baby form. It was now curiously examining Nami, and after a moment of hesitation, it allowed her to hold it in her arms.

"Wow, so soft!"

Nami beamed with joy, continuously playing with YukimiBotamon.

"Hey, Nami, didn't I ask you to bring Nojiko her meal? Why are you back so soon?" Xiano asked, puzzled.

Without looking up, Nami continued to indulge in petting the little mochi. "No need! She's already out of seclusion! Look—" She gestured toward the cabin with her chin, "Here she comes!"

Xiano turned to look, and sure enough.

Nojiko was humming a cheerful tune, steadily carrying a plate of breakfast as she walked gracefully toward them.

Her hair still clung with traces of sweat, but her face was brimming with uncontainable joy. The moment she saw Xiano, the corners of her eyes curved into crescents.

"Brother!"

"Mastered Haki?" Seeing her elated expression, Xiano didn't need to guess.

"Yep! Both Armament and Hardening, look!"

Nojiko happily raised her fists, and with a hum, a deep black sheen instantly enveloped her entire arms, making them look as if they had been cast in ink.

"That's quite the strength."

Xiano reached out and pinched her arm, feeling it as hard as iron. He raised an eyebrow in surprise, not stinting on praise, "I think it won't be long before the title 'Black Arm' changes hands."

"Hehe, that's still a long way off."

Nojiko was modest in her words, but the corners of her mouth were almost reaching her ears. She let out a long sigh, her whole body seeming to shed a heavy burden, her shoulders relaxing:

"But... this way, I won't be holding everyone back anymore!"

A month ago in Loguetown, during the battle against four Naval Headquarters Rear Admirals, she was clearly at a disadvantage, which had been weighing on her mind.

If it were her now, hmph, the one at a disadvantage would be that Rear Admiral!

"Huh?"

Just as she sat down to have breakfast, she noticed YukimiBotamon and was instantly drawn to it.

At this moment, the others also came to the deck with their breakfasts, curiously gathering around.

YukimiBotamon also understood that these were its master's companions, and not being shy, it played happily with everyone.

However, there was one thing that made everyone marvel.

The little creature only allowed the girls to touch it; when Zeff and Smoker extended their fingers, it snorted and turned away, leaving the two men awkward.

Apart from its master, it seemed unwilling to come into contact with any males.

"It seems to be a girl."

Nami was amused, pinching YukimiBotamon's face and laughing, "I just wonder what it will look like when it grows up. Will it be like Agin, proportionally enlarged, becoming a super, super big mochi?"

"Roar!"

Agin, who was basking in the sun, immediately let out a dissatisfied low growl, shaking its majestic mane.

What a joke!

When it was young, it was a round, chubby ball, but now it's a dashing Silver Wolf King. How could it be simply described as proportionally enlarged?

Then it sneakily glanced at Xiano with a resentful look.

Xiano didn't notice its gaze. Watching the lively scene, he shook his head with a smile, picked up his coffee cup, left the bow deck to everyone, and quietly retreated to the stern.

While savoring his coffee in the tranquil environment, he continued to browse the remaining three items.

[Dark Magician Girl Summon Card]

[Type: Consumable]

[Price: 3000 Points]

[Description: An original card from Yugi Muto's deck in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world. Using it can summon a phantom of the Dark Magician Girl once, lasting for 24 hours. The phantom can act freely under the player's control, but in a world without card battles, it cannot cause any physical destruction or impact]

[Seller's Note: Despair, accept the reality of losing your Rare Card, poor Yugi Boy~]

Did this person become Pegasus?

Xiano shook his head and gave up on the purchase.

He had been a card player, but he was more of a pragmatist.

If it were just a hundred or two hundred Points, I might have considered collecting it for the sake of the original card, but three thousand Points?

The price is too steep, forget it.

...

[Cat Immortal's Senzu Beans]

[Type: Consumable]

[Price: 3000 Points]

[Description: Senzu beans grown by the Cat Immortal on Karin Tower in the Dragon Ball world, comes in a pack of two. Eating one will keep you full for ten days. Senzu beans possess immense restorative power, instantly rejuvenating the extremely fatigued and weak, bringing the body back to its optimal condition]

[Seller's Note: None, seller has gone offline]

Senzu beans!

Xiano's spirits lifted, and without hesitation, he added them to his shopping cart.

Look at this, the seller from the Dragon Ball world is so generous and practical. For the same three thousand Points, the actual value is worlds apart compared to the previous item!

This thing is a lifesaver in battle, capable of pulling someone back from the brink of death as long as they have a breath left.

And it comes with two beans.

It's a steal, definitely a must-buy!

...

The tenth and final item was rather unremarkable, so Xiano ignored it. In the end, he only bought two items, but both were highly satisfactory.

Total expenditure: 7000 Points, remaining Points: 37000.

"That was quite a hefty spend."

He closed the system panel and downed the remaining coffee in his cup, "But it's fine, I'll be able to replenish soon enough."

Dorry the Giant, Brogy the Giant.

The legendary giants from a hundred years ago, their location, Little Garden, is soon... within reach.

...

Three days later.

"Everyone, look! There's an island—!"

Nojiko's excited voice came from the crow's nest, startling a few seagulls perched on the mast.

Mochi, who had been dozing on Agin's head, jolted awake, his round body springing up as he warily scanned the surroundings.

"Finally here?!"

With a series of creaking door sounds, everyone rushed out, and the once quiet deck instantly became lively.

Ten days—a full ten days, drifting on the vast ocean.

Even Kuina, who could endure solitude the most, would occasionally stare blankly at the endless sea after her meditation, let alone the lively Nami and others.

Now, everyone was crowded at the bow, eagerly looking out like a group of kids spotting a candy store.

Sure enough.

In their field of vision now appeared a lush, forest-covered island.

"Is this Little Garden?"

Nami, while marking the island's location on the sea chart, couldn't help but turn her head and ask curiously, "Hey, old man Zeff, are there really two huge giants on this island?"

"I've told you before, because of the rumors about the Island Eater, few people come this way. I avoided it back then and never saw it with my own eyes."

Zeff grinned, "But this time, I can make up for that regret and explore this island properly with everyone."

Everyone nodded with a smile.

Giants?

Who's afraid of them.

With a captain like Xiano, who is extremely reassuring, not to mention a mysterious island with giants.

Even the gates of hell, everyone would dare to follow and charge in!

...

Soon, the Sunset docked.

The atmosphere of the tropical rainforest hit them, and the temperature quickly rose.

"What's with this weather..." Nami tied up her orange hair high and kept fanning herself with her hand. "How can an island be this hot!"

Agin and YukimiBotamon were already panting from the heat, two fluffy balls pitifully lying in the shade.

Especially little YukimiBotamon, with white, ice cream-like substance dripping from its body, making one worry that if it were left under the sun, it might just melt into a puddle of water.

"You two stay here."

Xiano smiled and rubbed the two fluffy creatures. "If anything unusual happens..."

"Puff chew!"

YukimiBotamon suddenly perked up, trying to put on a fierce expression, but because of the heat, it flopped back down with a plop.

"No need for you, dummy!"

Nami, feeling heartbroken, quickly pulled out an electric fan. "Let Agin contact us; its nose is sharp and can quickly track us down."

The fan had been modified by Smoker, with ice stored inside, blowing out a cool breeze. Only then did Agin and YukimiBotamon finally settle down.

The rest of the group changed into cool summer clothes and stepped into the forest on the soft humus soil.

As they walked deeper into the forest, the rough, primitive wilderness became more palpable.

In the humid environment, giant trees with ten-arm spans were covered in vines, ferns grew taller than a person, and sunlight filtered through the layered canopies, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Occasionally, they could see huge animal bones half-buried in fallen leaves—clearly not left by ordinary beasts.

This place seemed truly isolated, undisturbed by the outside world for centuries, preserving the ancient landscape.

Roar—!!!

A deafening roar suddenly erupted, silencing the entire forest.

Followed by "thud thud thud" heavy footsteps, the ground trembled slightly, and the tree canopies above shook violently, rustling loudly.

Whoosh!

Two massive saber-toothed dragons suddenly poked their heads out from the dense foliage, their amber eyes locking onto the group.

They opened their bloodthirsty mouths, gurgling greedily in their throats, thick saliva dripping "plop plop" into the bushes.

"Wow!" The three girls instantly huddled together, exclaiming in unison, "Dinosaurs!!!"

So, dinosaurs really still exist in this world!

"Hey."

Xiano casually looked up, glancing at the two big guys. "You scared my sister. If you don't want to end up as ingredients, don't do anything stupid."

Buzz!

A terrifying aura, like ripples, quietly spread from him, the surrounding air seemed to suddenly solidify, even the rustling leaves stopped.

After meeting his seemingly ordinary gaze, the two saber-toothed dragons froze, breaking out in cold sweat.

They suddenly let out a frightened whimper, their thick tails tucked between their hind legs, turned around, and bolted.

The heavy footsteps quickly turned into a panicked sprint, disappearing into the depths of the forest in an instant.

"..."

Smoker, who was about to take action, paused slightly, sheathing the half-drawn jutte back onto his back.

Did the Captain just casually use a bit of Conqueror's Haki to scare them off like that?

What a convenient ability, truly enviable...

If only I could awaken Conqueror's Haki.

Is that even possible?

He lit a cigar and shook his head self-deprecatingly.

At thirty years old, it seems I shouldn't be holding onto such wishful illusions anymore.

But then again...

I was a Marine for so long, a soldier whose duty was to obey orders. It's hardest for someone like me to awaken the "qualities of a king."

In the vast Marine Headquarters, where the strong are as numerous as clouds, only Fleet Admiral Sengoku and old man Garp have awakened Conqueror's Haki.

Now that I've left the Marines and followed that man, I'm once again chasing my own path of justice on the high seas.

Perhaps... when the fog of confusion in my heart is completely dispelled, that day might not be so far off.

With this thought in mind...

Smoker's lips curled into a smile.

"Hey, Smoker."

Xiano's puzzled voice came through, "What are you spacing out for? Didn't you notice? Get that thing off your shoulder!"

On my shoulder?

Smoker, still holding the cigar in his mouth, turned his head in confusion.

There, resting quietly on his right arm, was a giant cockroach, a full eighty centimeters long.

Its dark, glossy shell shimmered with an oily sheen, and its slender antennae quivered slightly.

As he looked at it, the cockroach tilted its head as if in response, its wings clicking twice, as if it were about to leap onto his face.

"..."

The cigar fell from his suddenly stiff lips.

Thud!

The once-feared White Hunter's eyes rolled back, and he fell straight backward, scattering a pile of leaves.

——————

"Hey, wake up, wake up!"

A rough hand patted his face.

Cold, shaking...

But Smoker's eyelids only fluttered, and in the end, they didn't open.

"How did someone with such a weak stomach even become a Marine Colonel?"

Zeff sighed, hoisting Smoker onto his shoulder, and continued walking with the others.

Really, it's just a cockroach.

Back when I was drifting at sea, the kitchen conditions were so bad that the number of cockroaches I've stepped on or sprayed with insecticide could pile up into a mountain.

Is this giant cockroach really such a big deal...?

The corner of the unconscious man's mouth twitched, wishing he could stay asleep forever.

How embarrassing... The girls only screamed a little, and here I am, passing out. Just a second ago, I was thinking about Conqueror's Haki...

Boom—!!!

Another deafening roar, even more intense than the last.

The entire forest trembled, and the ground shook as if in an earthquake.

"Ooh!"

Nami's eyes sparkled as she looked around excitedly, "Is there another dinosaur? What will it be this time? A T-Rex? A Brachiosaurus? Or..."

"It's not a dinosaur, little girl."

A warm yet thunderous voice suddenly came from above them.

A shadow loomed over, blocking out the sky. Everyone instinctively looked up to see a massive face peering down at them, long beard hanging, with friendly eyes beneath a helmet.

"This... this is..." Nami's eyes widened in fear.

"G-g-g..." Nojiko stammered.

"A giant! There really is a giant!!!" Kuina exclaimed.

"Keh keh keh keh, thank you so much!"

The giant raised his left hand, revealing two struggling saber-toothed dragons firmly grasped in his grip. His thick fingers effortlessly pinched the back of their necks, holding them like two unruly kittens.

"These two are quite cunning. They've been hiding deep in the forest, refusing to show themselves. But just now, they were so frightened by you that they ran straight into me!"

He laughed heartily, his booming voice causing the leaves to rustle. With a swift swing of his sword, he lopped off the heads of the two saber-toothed dragons.

"Now we've got plenty of meat. I'm quite skilled at cooking—how about I treat you to some roasted meat? Oh, and by the way, did you bring any wine? Nothing pairs better with meat than fine wine!"

"Wine? We've got plenty of that."

Xiano, infected by the giant's hearty laughter, couldn't help but smile as well. He turned and instructed, "Hey! Kuina, you and Zeff head back to the ship and fetch some strong wine."

"Yes, Captain!"

Kuina immediately responded, but before leaving, she couldn't help but look the giant up and down and asked:

"Hey, mister, are you really from the legendary Elbaf tribe of giants?"

"Oh! How fascinating, little girl. You know quite a lot! It's been a long, long time since anyone mentioned the name of my village to me!"

The giant was somewhat surprised and then burst into laughter.

"Yes, I am Dorry from Elbaf. In the past, everyone called me the Blue Ogre. But you guys... really startled me! If I remember correctly, the last time someone came to this island was one or two years ago!"

...

In the center of Little Garden.

Here, lying from south to north, were two extremely massive white skeletons, covered with moss, seemingly having been dead for many years.

Below the southern giant skeleton, a bonfire crackled.

Dorry sat cross-legged, his thick fingers deftly handling the innards of a saber-toothed dragon, then skewering them on iron rods as thick as tree trunks, slowly roasting them over the fire.

The dripping fat and the aroma rose with the smoke.

Xiano and the others also sat around the bonfire. After a round of casual conversation with Dorry along the way, they had already become quite familiar with each other.

Giants from Elbaf generally have no ulterior motives, and Dorry, in particular, was the straightforward and generous type, making him very comfortable to be around.

"Wow, what great wine! Strong and fragrant!"

Dorry grabbed the wine barrel and drank it all in one go, smacking his lips with satisfaction, "And for some reason, it tastes very familiar... Ah, I remember now, it's a bit like the wine we used to have on our ship, but richer and more lingering."

"Is that so?" Zeff was taken aback, "This is wine I brought from the East Blue, found on a particularly large ship. Could it be the ship you used, Brother Dorry?"

Zeff, with his bushy beard, called Dorry, who looked like a middle-aged man, "Brother," yet no one found it strange.

In fact, Zeff might have even gotten the better end of the deal.

Because, after the earlier exchange.

Everyone had already learned that this Blue Ogre Dorry was actually the captain of the Giant Warrior Pirates, considered a major enemy by the World Government a hundred years ago.

His bounty was as high as 100 million Berries.

It might not sound like much, but that was nearly a hundred years ago!

The price level was completely different from now.

Compared to his companions, Xiano was even more aware of the value of this 100 million Berries.

If he remembered correctly, in the timeline six years later, when the Blue Ogre and Red Ogre set sail again, the World Government immediately raised their bounties to 1.8 billion Berries!

Even surpassing most of the Yonko's top commanders.

"Ah, my ship?"

Dorry scratched his head in confusion, "It must be just a coincidence. Back then, my crewmates took our ship straight back to Elbaf. They shouldn't have gone to the East Blue."

He didn't seem to care, so the others didn't press further.

Dorry then focused on sprinkling the barbecue seasoning. The wine these kind humans brought was of excellent quality, and he had to make sure his cooking skills were up to par to not let them down!

Boom!!

But just at that moment, the entire island shook with a tremendous tremor. Everyone except Dorry stumbled, nearly falling to the ground.

"What's going on now?!"

Nami stood up in frustration, looking around. What on earth was going on with this island? It kept shaking every now and then—how was anyone supposed to enjoy a proper meal!

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