Chapter 158 - 2

Luffy, awaken the sun god at the top Chapter 2"Thank you so much. Without you, we would have been doomed.""This is the feast we prepared earlier. We haven't eaten yet, so let's start now.""Please, go ahead."…Luffy sat down, impatient: "Then I won't be polite."The others also sat down one after another, but just as they were about to pick up their chopsticks, they were stunned by what happened next.Luffy opened his mouth wide, not to eat, but to directly pour various foods in, rapidly clearing the food from the ten-meter-long table."This… he eats so much.""Is his stomach a bottomless pit?""It's too fast, he's almost finished."…Before they even started eating, the food on the table was almost completely cleared.Luffy was very satisfied, rubbing his distended belly, leaning back in his chair with a look of enjoyment."Wow, that was delicious, I'm full."The others, including Koby, were still in shock, unable to believe it.After eating and drinking his fill, Luffy prepared to leave.Koby followed, saying apologetically: "Um, Mr. Luffy, could you give me a ride for a bit?"Luffy nodded: "Of course, it's pretty boring by myself anyway.""Thank you, Mr. Luffy." Koby was very grateful.Luffy had indirectly saved him, allowing him to escape from the clutches of evil. He was immensely grateful and kept it firmly in mind.Koby was responsible for rowing the boat, which was the least he could do in return.Koby was curious: "Mr. Luffy, what are you sailing for?"Luffy grinned, revealing a row of sparkling white teeth."I'm going to be the Pirate King.""Huh?"Koby was dumbfounded, unable to believe it."The Pirate King? Are you serious?""Of course.""So that means, Mr. Luffy, you're a pirate?""Yes.""Then where are your companions?""I only set sail a few days ago. I'm still looking for companions."…Koby still found it unbelievable, even fantastical.Koby emphasized: "The Pirate King is a title for someone revered by everyone in the world, a 'great treasure' that encompasses wealth, power, and fame, with the One Piece as the goal."Luffy said calmly: "That's right."Koby felt it was too difficult: "But all the pirates in the world are looking for that treasure, Mr. Luffy, it's impossible. How could anyone stand at the pinnacle of this ocean? Impossible, it's impossible."Luffy punched Koby on the head, and Koby fell onto the deck, somewhat confused."Mr. Luffy, why did you hit me?""I couldn't help but want to hit you. You keep shouting 'impossible,' and that's not good. I want to be it, so I will be it. If I'm determined to be the Pirate King, I must go and do it."Koby looked at Luffy's expression, and his gaze gradually became one of admiration. Luffy was very serious.Koby stood up, his expression becoming firm: "Mr. Luffy, I also have something I want to do. I… I want to be a Marine!"Luffy smiled: "Then go and do it.""Yes! Mr. Luffy, let's both work hard!"Luffy had a goal, and his expression became resolute.However, Koby felt that what Luffy was going to do was even more dangerous."Mr. Luffy, you will certainly have to enter the Grand Line. That place is a pirate's graveyard.""Yes, companions are essential. There's a pirate hunter.""Zoro? I know him. He's as terrifying as a beast."Luffy looked forward: "Although I haven't met him yet, I know about him. I want him to be my companion… One day later."Marine base.Luffy and Koby arrived here.Luffy's heart was filled with anticipation: "Zoro, we're about to meet."Walking through the town, Luffy ate various fruits displayed on both sides of the street, asking people in shops."That Zoro, is he currently at the Marine base in town?"In an instant, the people around were scared and moved away.Luffy sighed: "Then let's go see. You want to become a Marine, so it's perfect."Soon, Luffy and Koby arrived outside the Marinebase execution ground."He should be inside."Looking at the wall, Luffy casually threw a punch, and with a rumble, the wall collapsed.Koby's expression was complex: "Mr. Lu… Mr. Luffy, isn't this a bit too conspicuous?"Luffy didn't care: "It's fine, I'm in a hurry."Just as Luffy and Koby were about to enter, Luffyglanced behind him. A little girl was approaching, holding a rice ball in her hands."Thank you, I don't have to bother climbing the wall now."After thanking Luffy, the little girl quickly ran into the execution ground.Luffy remembered her name was Rika, the daughter of the bar owner on Marine Base Island, Shells Town.Koby worried: "Mr. Luffy, should we save that little girl? She's approaching the pirate hunter, who is as terrifying as a beast.""It's fine, let's watch."Rika held out the rice ball: "Big brother, you haven't eaten, so here's a rice ball for you. It's my first time making it, but it should be okay, right?"Zoro said coldly: "I'm not hungry. You're in the way, go back quickly. If you don't leave, I'll hit you."Just then, ten armed Marine Soldiers quickly arrived, clearly due to the commotion earlier."Should we save him? Fire!"The ten Marine Soldiers immediately raised their guns and fired, which made Zoro's face change drastically!"Get out of the way!"Zoro was anxious, he wanted to act, but it was too late.Whoosh!Suddenly, Luffy darted forward, raising his right hand and swiftly grabbing forward, leaving a trail of afterimages.The firing stopped, and both Luffy and Rika were unharmed.Luffy opened his right hand, and a handful of bullets dropped to the ground.Zoro's eyes widened, his heart shaking.The ten Marine Soldiers were stunned."Ho… how is that possible?""Sh… shoot!"They panicked, wanting to raise their guns and shoot again, but one look from Luffy, a Hakideterrence, and the ten Marine Soldiers rolled their eyes and fell to the ground with a thud.This scene shocked Zoro even more, even exceeding his understanding. What did he do? Why did ten Marine Soldiers suddenly faint?Looking at the shaken Zoro, Luffy grinned and said: "Don't be too surprised. You'll understand later, and you'll become much stronger very soon."Zoro found these words baffling.He did want to become stronger, but "very soon"? Stronger takes effort and time to accumulate. "Very soon" is a joke.Luffy faced the bound Zoro and said directly: "I'll untie you. Be my first companion!"Chapter 003: Garp: It couldn't be my grandsonAfter that, Luffy went to get Zoro's three swords.At the same time, the execution ground was surrounded by Marine Soldiers.Luffy handed the three swords to Zoro, with deep meaning."Fighting alongside me here will make you an existence against the World Government, an enemy of the Marine. Or you can be killed by the Marine like this. Which do you think is better?"The bound Zoro felt very good about Luffy, and was also interested."Fine, instead of dying here, I might as well become a pirate!"Luffy was happy, raising his hands in a cheer."That's great, you're willing to be my companion."Zoro was helpless: "If you understand, then hurry up and untie me."Luffy untied Zoro, who had a firm expression and spoke seriously."I'll follow you and become a pirate, but my goal will also be carried out to the end."Luffy naturally knew what Zoro's goal was.Zoro stated firmly: "I want to become the World's Strongest Swordsman!"Luffy nodded in admiration: "The World's Strongest Swordsman, excellent. As a companion of the Pirate King, that's how it should be."Just then, a burly man with short golden hair, dark skin, and a huge axe embedded in his right arm walked over. It was Marine Colonel Morgan.However, Luffy ignored him and said to Zoro: "Let's go."With that, Luffy walked directly towards the Marine Soldiers.This made Zoro pause. He had already gripped two swords with his hands and bitten one with his mouth, ready to fight his way out, but Luffy was just walking out as if no one was there?Recalling Luffy's strength displayed earlier, Zorosheathed his three swords at his waist and followed, and Koby also quickly followed.Morgan was enraged, being so lightly regarded."Straw Hat, I am Marine Colonel Axe-Hand Morgan! How dare you look down on me like this!!"However, just as Morgan was about to act, suddenly, Luffy unleashed Conqueror's Haki, and dark red Haoshoku burst forth.Bang bang bang bang… In an instant, nearly a hundred Marine Soldiers, one after another, fell to the ground with a thud, unconscious with their eyes rolled back.Even Morgan was sweating all over, his eyes wide, his burly body kneeling on one knee, utterly terrified."Ho… how is that possible…"