One Piece – I Am A Different Luffy!

Chapter 438 – Departing for War 01.

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The next day, Dressrosa was more bustling than at any other time since the fall of the Donquixote family, as the people of Dressrosa kept a close watch on the harbor.

A major movement was not limited to Dressrosa's port; islands like Prodence and others across the territory were also alive with activity. The ports were filled with ships as the entire fleet organized for war, with all kinds of Jolly Rogers fluttering on the ships' sails.

Massive vessels like the Gran Tesoro, capable of transporting a large portion of the fleet's army, were being loaded. As more and more men boarded, not only were people embarking, but weapons of all kinds, crafted with Luffy's special material, were being stored in preparation for battle.

Lola had been producing more and more alcohol metal for the entire fleet over the past month, while the factory in Skypiea operated at full capacity with Shiki's former crew working tirelessly.

Not only that, but Luffy had also taken over the Donquixote family's factory and repurposed it, further increasing production. Meanwhile, Lola kept working nonstop, saying she'd do anything for her husband, while he had to play his part nearly every day.

In addition to the ships used by all the captains, the animals also had their own ship prepared. Guren, Luffy's shoulder monkey, served as captain of the common animals. They had a ship-island custom-built for navigation with the help of Franky and Shiki's scientist.

Page-One, on the other hand, was the captain of the dinosaurs. Originally from Little Garden, these dinosaurs had evolved enough to use haki, becoming a force that would surely shock Kaido. They too had their own ship-island.

Luffy could barely imagine Kaido's face when he saw his former subordinates now working for Luffy, with an army of haki-wielding dinosaurs—a true beast crew made of dinosaurs and animals, without the need for Smile fruits to create them.

This activity continued for hours as the ships prepared, outfitting themselves with pirate crews and weaponry. Luffy was overseeing everything from the Black Pearl in Dressrosa, with several members of his crew and fleet aboard the ship, though not all of them.

It was at that moment that lightning struck from the sky in their direction, as Enel descended toward the ship.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Luffy, who had been reviewing reports, set them aside to look at Enel appearing before him.

"It's done, demon. All communications and Den Den Mushi in the region have been blocked," Enel reported, fulfilling Luffy's request to prevent any communication that could report his fleet's movements to the World Government.

"Alright, just prepare to depart soon," Luffy responded in a neutral tone.

"Can't I come with you, Luffy?" Viola approached, leaving her niece behind as she stood by Luffy's side.

"You've certainly grown much stronger over the past year, but it's still not enough for this fight..." Luffy stated calmly, being honest with her.

"But..." She hesitated, reluctant to miss the chance to fight alongside Luffy.

"You're more important here... You know that. I need you to monitor everything—on the sea, below it, and in the sky. We can't afford to be caught off guard if the government launches an attack. Understand?" Luffy spoke seriously. After a moment of silence, Viola nodded, understanding what Luffy meant.

"Luffy, everything is ready. Jimbei, Usopp, and Franky have prepared the ship for departure," Nami said as she approached, holding a map of the New World, trying to plot a trouble-free course to Wano or at least partway through the sea.

"That's good. But we still need to wait for the others," Luffy replied as Nico Robin and Nojiko passed by his side.

"Captain... so I'll be staying with you?" Sai asked, approaching Luffy.

"Yes... I need you to use your new akuma no mi in Wano. When we arrive, I'll give you instructions," Luffy said.

He left Sai behind and looked toward a corner of the ship, spotting Usopp, Chopper, and Bepo together, talking and watching the harbor activity as the other ships made their preparations.

"Usopp, I want you to prepare the wig. Understood?" Luffy said as Usopp looked at him and grinned.

"Of course, Captain. Bepo will be ready when the time comes," he replied, while Luffy nodded. Bepo, however, looked confused, as he would soon be wearing the wig for an important mission involving the entire fleet.

"Finally, I'm excited to set foot in Wano again!" Yamato remarked as she boarded the ship alongside Vivi, Reiju, and Lami.

"Master, I brought some things to help you organize the fleet! They boost concentration," Baby-5 said, approaching with a tray of cookies. Luffy unconsciously picked one up and ate it, only for it to explode in his mouth. He remained unfazed, continuing to focus on the map.

"Captain!!" Brook exclaimed, looking at Luffy with fear, while Luffy appeared completely unbothered. "I wouldn't eat that even if I had a mouth! Yohohoho!" Brook chuckled at his own joke.

At that moment, Zoro, Hugo, Alvida, and Kuina climbed the gangplank and boarded the ship.

Luffy picked up a Den Den Mushi and began talking to members aboard other fleet ships.

"You seem a bit anxious..." Shirahoshi observed, addressing one of the pink-haired girls.

"I'm a little nervous. I want to get to Egghead as soon as possible!" Bonney said, crossing her arms beside Shirahoshi and Rebecca, as Violet returned to speak with her niece.

"Luffy, we've organized all the paperwork in your cabin," Monet said as she approached with Domino by her side.

"Great. You can settle in on the ship," Luffy replied after hanging up the Den Den Mushi.

Once they left, his gaze shifted to a woman carrying a baby toward him.

"I want you to speak to our son one last time," Uta said as she approached the father of her child.

"Of course," Luffy said, taking the baby, who would remain in Dressrosa.

"Captain... everything is ready," Jimbei said, approaching with Hachi and Franky after they inspected the ship's interior to ensure it was ready to set sail.

"Great. Take your positions," Luffy instructed.

"Sir Luffy..." Still holding his son beside the boy's mother, Luffy turned to look at the mink rabbit standing with Pedro.

"Carrot, Pedro, you'll both be on this ship," Luffy said, and the rabbit nodded while Pedro gave a firm nod as well. Alongside them, a samurai would also be on the main ship to serve as a guide to Wano.

Luffy contacted Zou once the ship began its departure preparations. However, he couldn't control the elephant over 35 kilometers tall, so the minks would travel on ships. Luffy had a plan for this: they would pass through Zou and add the minks to the fleet—at least those who would fight alongside them.

Luffy spent some time with his son while everyone got settled. He eventually handed the child back to Uta, who needed to place him with the others. It was at that moment someone landed on the deck, displaying pink hair.

"There are so many pink-haired people in my life..." Luffy couldn't help but mutter, thinking of all the women with that hair color who were connected to him.

"Hmph!" A scoff came from Perona, floating above the ship with her ghosts.

But it wasn't her Luffy was referring to, nor was it the person who had just arrived. Instead, it was Lola, who appeared with her bright smile and an appearance reminiscent of Big Mom in her prime—equally stunning as Yamato, Shirahoshi, or Boa Hancock, among the most beautiful women.

"My husband!" Lola exclaimed, jumping on Luffy and pressing his head into her chest, burying him in her embrace as she squeezed his head.

"Stop that, Lola. I'm organizing things," Luffy demanded, grabbing her arms and pushing her away, too busy with his immense responsibilities to entertain her antics.

"Don't act like that, my husband!" she said, flashing a mischievous smile.

"So, you're coming with us?" Luffy asked, changing the subject as he gave her a serious look.

"Of course I am... I'd like to see my family. You said my twin sister is married. I want to show off my husband after 4,500 rejected marriage proposals," she said with the same smile.

"You really shouldn't treat that as a joke," Luffy said, frowning at her humor before his expression turned serious again. "Alright, you'll come on the ship with us," he declared, and she smiled brightly.

She settled onto the ship, placing a suitcase in Luffy's and his wives' quarters, when her Den Den Mushi began to ring.

"Fleet Admiral... The Gran Tesoro is ready," Tesoro's voice came from the other end.

"That's great. Start leaving the port; it's almost time for us to depart," Luffy replied, hanging up the Den Den Mushi. His gaze shifted to one of the distant islands as a smile formed on his face.

"Hey, Yamato," Luffy called to the girl. "Some visitors I've been expecting just arrived. If anyone asks about me, tell them I've gone to take care of something quickly. I'll be back soon," he said.

Luffy spoke as he spread his wings and, under everyone's watchful eyes, shot into the sky. He sped straight ahead at high speed, passing Dressrosa and another island before arriving at the shores of a third.

He landed on the beach and looked ahead, spotting a man swimming and dragging a piece of land on his back through the currents.

Luffy calmly waited for him to reach the shore, observing with a smile. After emerging from the water, the man began pulling the chains that dragged massive chunks of earth onto the middle of the beach.

"You've finally arrived," Luffy said with a grin.

"We hit some storms, but it was a smooth journey," the person replied as Luffy wondered how they had managed to cross the Red Line with that chunk of island. He hadn't expected them to bring their bar along.

"Don't look at me like that, Mugiwara Boy. I said I'd come, but I didn't say I'd be here without my bar," a woman remarked as she opened the bar's door, noticing what Luffy had been thinking.

"Well, this is pretty unusual, but it's great to have you here," Luffy commented.

After all, Rayleigh had come at Luffy's request to protect the kingdoms while Luffy went to the war in Wano. With Rayleigh, Patrick Red, and a few other crewmembers and fleet allies, Dressrosa would be safe under such powerful protection. After all, the World Government couldn't launch a major attack while the Reverie of kings was underway in Mary Geoise.

"I came because I saw your proposal that you wouldn't tax my bar," Shakuyaku said, and Luffy smiled at the mercenary.

"Of course not. You're exempt and can sell wherever you want. You can even open a branch in the kingdoms," Luffy said, shrugging.

She seemed pleased, already thinking about her profits.

"Are there gambling houses here?" Rayleigh asked, as Luffy flashed a more mischievous smile.

"There are a few. But I'm sure one of them will catch your interest. Some friends from your past... I'm certain you'll get along well with them," Luffy remarked mysteriously, satisfied that Dressrosa would be protected by people with such legendary power.

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