20demayo Chapter 136 Redeeming a Smile?
Chapter 136 Redeeming a Smile?
"What? They could spot us from that far away?"
Aramu was a little skeptical. If it were true, wouldn't Issho's Observation Haki be far superior to his own?
"He is blind, so naturally he has cultivated his Observation Haki to an unbelievable level."
His Observation Haki even allows him to sense meteorites in space, and then he uses his Devil Fruit ability to pull them down.
Luo Ji earnestly explained Yi Xiao's power, making everyone take it seriously.
"Sensing space? From that distance? What kind of monster is this?"
Even the monster Aramu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise at the smile of that Observation Haki.
"I can't believe there's anyone whose mental network is wider than mine!"
Enel, who had been slowly eavesdropping on the conversation of the Luo Ji Pirates, simply did not believe that any of the Blue Sea people had stronger Observation Haki than him.
Even his electromagnetic wave network and Observation Haki couldn't sense the situation in space.
"That smile's Gravity Fruit ability might be effectively combined with Observation Haki to sense meteorites in space."
Dr. Nicole Robin spoke up, recalling that she seemed to have read in the science books of the Tree of Knowledge that there was some kind of gravity and attraction between meteorites and planets.
However, her interest lies in archaeology, and she has only dabbled in scientific knowledge.
"The Paramecia-type Gravity Fruit is an extremely powerful ability!"
Kuma's expression turned serious. A Gravity Fruit user with powerful Observation Haki was indeed a difficult opponent.
This hidden powerhouse was so powerful that even the Revolutionary Army's intelligence organization failed to discover him.
"Luo Ji, how are you going to invite this partner? Should we beat him up first?"
Yamato glanced at Aramaki and felt that a strong person like Ikko would be just as arrogant as Aramaki. Without showing his strength, he would never communicate honestly.
"Don't rush. Even if we're pirates, we still have to uphold morality and righteousness. Let's go and redeem him first, and 'buy' him!"
Luo Ji's lips curled up as he thought of this legal way. He wanted to have a good talk with the casino owner.
Doesn't a smile embody benevolence and principles?
Naluoji would have to see whether Yixiao still wanted to acknowledge him as her 'new boss' or 'new creditor'.
"You say you want to buy him? Is Yixiao a slave to the casino?"
Huang Mu, Da Xiong, and Da He were all taken aback. They hadn't expected that this powerful figure, whom Luo Ji had taken a liking to, didn't even have his own freedom.
"A gambler who lost his bet."
"The Supreme Grade Sword in his hand seems to still be called Gambler's Line."
As Luo Ji watched the Twin Snake Island draw ever closer, his smile grew wider. He really was going to buy Yi Xiao and redeem her from her bondage.
In any case, the world government in the original timeline first redeemed Yixiao from his bondage before recruiting him.
If Yixiao doesn't want to acknowledge Luo Ji as his pirate boss, then the Luo Ji Pirates have the strength to show Yixiao what the hell "benevolence and righteousness" means.
"He actually possesses a Supreme Grade Sword?"
"He lost the bet? Impossible. With his strength, if he wanted to leave, who in the West Blue could stop him?" "Besides, the value of a Supreme Grade Sword is more than 100 million Berries."
The members of Luo Ji's pirate crew were immediately puzzled, feeling that Luo Ji was talking nonsense.
"Yixiao is a war criminal who caused the downfall of a country. Perhaps he sold himself into the casino just to find a hiding place and live a stable life for a while."
Luo Ji felt that Yi Xiao was just temporarily finding a place where food and lodging were provided and he could gamble a few rounds, to end his life of wandering.
If he decides to leave one day, the casino won't be able to stop him.
Just like the royal prison of the Kingdom of Taya, it couldn't stop the wild herdsmen at all.
"So that's what he was all about. No wonder he was willing to be a bodyguard at the casino."
Everyone felt relieved; as exiles themselves, Nicole Robin and Big Bear understood this mentality to some extent.
"I need to have a serious talk with the casino owner and buy Yixiao out. You absolutely mustn't do anything about it."
"If he just laughs it off and denies it, then we'll give him a good 'condemnation'."
Luo Ji smiled faintly and maneuvered the Ark Proverb to fly quickly toward the location of that powerful aura.
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Not long after.
The Ark Proverb has appeared in the sky above the Twin Serpent Island Casino.
Yi Xiao and the casino owner, among others, looked nervously at the sky, officially confirming the identity of the 'unknown enemy'.
"It's the Golden Battleship of the Luo Ji Pirates!!"
The people in the casino had seen photos of this airship in the newspapers, and the Luo Ji Pirates' Scroll of Life and Death and Judge's Pen Flag were already very famous.
"Please, whatever it is, not the enemy!"
The casino owner prayed silently, his heart pounding with increasing tension as he watched the gold spaceship descend lower and lower, cold sweat beading on his palms and back.
Why is this airship hovering over their casino?
The casino owner is now extremely anxious.
Yi Xiao's expression turned serious, but he had a feeling that the Luo Ji Pirates had come specifically for him.
"Roar!!"
A giant pink dragon flew out from the airship, startling the casino owner, bodyguards, and gamblers so much that they almost collapsed to the ground.
The pink dragon was actually clinging to the golden spaceship, forming a dragon ladder that connected to the plaza in front of the casino.
No one in the world has ever witnessed such a cool and domineering entrance.
They were all stunned into silence.
On the dragon's head, powerful figures appeared, walking step by step along the dragon's back towards the casino entrance.
Seeing that the Luo Ji Pirates did not immediately start a fight, the casino owner was relieved.
Now, whether the Luo Ji Pirates come to play or collect protection money, the casino owner welcomes them with great enthusiasm.
Sensing that the other party seemed to have no hostility, Yixiao immediately withdrew his Observation Haki, completely concealed his aura, and retreated behind the crowd, wanting only to be an inconspicuous blind bodyguard.
He just hoped these powerful pirates would leave quickly and that no battle would break out.
Otherwise, he really wouldn't be able to defeat this powerful Five Emperors pirate crew.
"Welcome, Lord Yama, to our Twin Serpent Casino!"
The casino owner forced himself to calm down, put on a big smile, and rushed forward like a lackey, bowing deeply.
"Don't be nervous, we're just passing by. I have a friend who lost some money here, and I'm going to redeem him."
Luo Ji glanced at Yi Xiao, who was hiding behind the crowd, and smiled gently at the casino owner, showing no intention of causing trouble or picking a fight.
"Redemption? Let alone redemption, even if you wanted this casino, I would gladly hand it over with both hands."
The casino owner broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly responded, never expecting that one of their gamblers was Luo Ji's partner.
This almost scared him to death; he wondered how he could be so unlucky as to encounter such a thing.
"Haha, paying back debts is a matter of course. I, Luo Ji, am a righteous and honorable person."
Luo Ji summoned a storage scroll and released a mountain of Berries and gold jewels.
"How much money did my good friend Yixiao lose with you? Take whatever you want."
I also paid for all of Yixiao's expenses for eating, drinking, having fun, clothing, and lodging here.
Our Luo Ji Pirates always repay kindness and avenge wrongs. Thank you for taking care of Yi Xiao.
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