Chapter 784 Extra Chapter 64: The [Sun] that illuminates the new era!
"Shanks, have you made your decision?"
At the dragon-shaped bow of the Redfors, Ben Beckman, the vice-captain of the red-haired pirates, asked his captain in a very solemn tone.
"Of course, I have been thinking about this issue for two full years."
Shanks had an uninhibited smile on his face, and the raindrops falling continuously in the dark cloudy sky wetted his red hair that was blooming like life.
That’s right!
The former "straw hat boy" has officially transformed into a "redhead"!
On this trip to the East China Sea, Shanks handed Roger over to his Straw Hat, "betting on the new era"!
"That's...that man..."
Ben Beckman's tone seemed hesitant to speak, a gesture that was extremely rare for this deputy captain who was always known for his calm and rational attitude.
"But don't I also have friends like you?"
Shanks smiled freely and glanced at the group of companions on the deck of Redforth who were holding a banquet in the drizzle. Among them was Jesus Bu, who had a head of burnt yellow dreadlocks.
It is very obvious that the red-haired pirates at this time are already their "complete body"!
Beckman took a deep breath, and the cold wet vapor spread through his trachea to his limbs. The cold feeling made the vice-captain completely regain his previous calm expression.
"I know."
The man gave the best reply he could.
Shanks put his arms around his vice-captain's shoulders and shook him vigorously. He raised the wine bottle in his other hand high and pointed it at the entrance to the Upside Down Mountain not far away.
Recalling the boy from the East China Sea, Shanks laughed loudly, tipped the bottle, and spilled the mellow liquor into the rough sea.
"Victory and defeat must be tasted before a man can truly stand alone! He must pass this level!"
Carrying the joy and faith of the ship, the Redfors sails into the Grand Line!
……
"Mr. Kurokas, is this your new fishman?"
On Upside Down Mountain, Shanks looked back and forth around a swordfish man with a thick afro.
"It doesn't look like a serious fishman..."
"Yo ho ho ho ho..."
Brooke chuckled. He had already replied to similar questions countless times, and the red-haired man in front of him did not directly shout "monster" or any other derogatory name to him like other newcomers who had just entered the Grand Line.
"I was once a human being."
"Human? How interesting! Are you someone with devil fruit abilities?"
Shanks touched his chin, but feeling the breath of the "little fishman" in front of him, he nodded slightly and immediately issued an invitation.
"Would you like to board my ship and be my companion?"
"Huh??"
Brooke blinked. This time he really had eyes made of flesh and blood.
"I haven't been a pirate for many years, Mr. Red Hair."
"When will pirates retire?"
Shanks, who was smiling playfully, sat next to Brooke.
"You are really interesting, don't you want to be my companion?"
Brooke was actually a little moved.
In particular, he felt the sincerity of this "red-haired gentleman", his unabashed enthusiasm and friendly attitude.
How to say...
Each Straw Hat has their protagonist aura and team aura, which is especially useful when recruiting teammates.
"Let's forget it."
Brooke refused and shook his head.
"Now I just want to live with Rab."
"Okay then, Murloc—no, Mr. Afro."
Shanks stood up with regret. Now, it was impossible for him to stay at the same place for a year for a partner like he had invited Jesus Bu before.
For that destined fruit, the red-haired pirates must speed up!
After attending a sumptuous and lively banquet with Kurokas and Brooke, the red-haired pirates left the top of Upside Down Mountain without stopping.
To the blessing of Binx's Wine, the Redforth glides into the fairway of the Paradise stage.
……
The former "Supernova", the red-haired Shanks who teamed up with the "Parricide" to kill BIGMOM, with an unstoppable attitude, broke through the blockades of naval fleets and scattered islands one after another, and reached the last island in the paradise stage - —
Shampoo Islands!
"Mr. Reilly, it's been a long time no see!"
Shanks, who lost his straw hat, gave the old handsome guy a warm hug.
"Shanks..."
Riley patted the latter's shoulder vigorously. The former Lord Pluto could clearly feel the terrifying power conveyed by this "trainee crew member".
That is not inferior to his power!
"Your hat..."
Shanks touched his hair, a flash of memory flashed in his eyes.
"...I blocked it in the new era!"
"A new era?"
Reilly didn't know what he thought of. His expression first fell into longing, and then he smiled bitterly.
"Although I really want to say, 'I'm looking forward to the buds of the new era,' I always have a feeling... that the new era may have already arrived."
Pluto lowered his head, and his eyes seemed to penetrate the wooden floor of the rip-off bar, and saw the frozen Draco corpses in the cellar that had not yet been processed...
Shanks seemed to have thought of something, "The prophecy will never be wrong... Everything we are doing now is for the new era in the future!"
Rayleigh shook his head, not knowing whether he was lamenting his own aging or expressing his denial of Shanks' words.
"What's your next plan?"
"Enter the new world! Become a Yonko! Get the right to talk to that man!"
Shanks smiled, showing his white teeth, which made his red hair even more vivid.
"Then...obtain the fruit of prophecy that was taken away by him!"
Rayleigh's pupils shrank, "Could it be..."
"That's right! About three or four years ago, I encountered that [rubber fruit] in the new world, but unfortunately it was taken away by the white ghost."
Shanks said very calmly.
"The prophesied moment is getting closer and closer, I need to get that fruit back as soon as possible! The white ghost is not D, and he will not be the 'sun' that lights up the new era!"
Riley took a sip of wine.
"As an old man, I can only wish you... good luck in martial arts!"
……
At the beginning of the year 1510 of the Era Calendar, the Red-haired Pirates left the East China Sea and entered the Grand Line.
In February of the year 1510 of the Hainan calendar, the red-haired pirates arrived at the Shampoo Islands, and then passed directly through the Fishman Island and entered the new world.
In March, the Red-haired Pirates rejected the World Government's invitation to be appointed as the "Shichibukai".
In the same month, the red-haired pirates fought against the whitebeard pirates on Mystria Island!
The senior officers of the Red-Haired Pirates performed brilliantly in the battle, competing with the division captains of the Whitebeard Pirates without falling behind. Vice-captain Ben Beckman suppressed Phoenix Marco head-on!
Red-haired Shanks and white-bearded Newgate are deadlocked!
The bounty for all members of the Red-Haired Pirates has soared!
In April, the Red-haired Pirates repelled the naval fleet led by Navy Headquarters Admiral Aokiji who entered the new world to perform a mission. Aokiji was slightly injured.
Red-haired Shanks' bounty skyrockets to 2.4 billion Beli!
In the same month, the Red-haired Pirates entered Totland of All Nations, occupying all the territory left by the Donut Pirates and the predecessor BIGMOM Pirates, and stayed there for a month to repel all invading enemies!
In May, the Red-Haired Pirates went deep into the new world, arrived in Wano Country, and faced off against the Beast Pirates.
Kaido, the strongest creature, was thrown into the sea by red-haired Shanks!
The next month, news broke that Red-Haired Shanks' bounty had soared to 4 billion beli!
In half a year, the red-haired pirates became the "New Pirate Emperor" in the eyes of the world!
June of the year 1510 of the Haiyuan calendar.
Adrian received the news from the Big News Bird and went to the New World Elbaf, rushed to the red-haired pirate group's banquet, and got the news from Shanks that he wanted to take away the rubber fruit.
"So...you still want that rubber fruit?"
Adrian had a playful expression on his face. He did not transfer the rubber fruit, a fruit of great significance, to Dr. Vegapunk for disposal, but kept it in the treasure house of the Fortress.
"For the new Straw Hat?"
"Yes..." Shanks nodded.
"So, is that boy from the Monchi family really so charming?" Adrian was a little curious.
"Monkey?"
Shanks asked doubtfully.
"My straw hat was left to the captain's son, Ace!" Thank you very much to "A Thousand Miles of Stars" for the 235 starting coin reward!
Many thanks to "The Second Kind of Death" for the 1666 book coins reward! !
(End of chapter)