One Piece: Starting with the enslavement of Wano Country!

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Katakuri shook his head, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

These are not excuses.

The strong don't need any excuses; they just need to find ways to become stronger.

Perospero smiled helplessly; that was just how his younger brother was.

Family ties always come first.

Moreover, he has a strong sense of responsibility.

When his sister Brûlée's face was slashed, he blamed himself, feeling that he was the one who had harmed her.

After that, she always wore a scarf, refusing to show her true face, and wholeheartedly wanted to become the brother who had no flaws.

"Well... I should go and cultivate too."

He has Conqueror's Haki now, so he needs to become even stronger and not let his younger brother be completely outclassed.

Chapter 187 I'm so sorry

Lingling led Roger, Rayleigh, and Jabba to her cake castle.

Having been given a soul by the Soul-Soul Fruit, Homies immediately stepped forward, poured red tea, and served dessert.

Roger picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Hmm, I don't like it. I'd rather have some alcohol.

Lingling didn't care whether they liked it or not; as long as she liked it, that was all that mattered.

Lingling crossed her arms and said irritably, "Speak, what do you want from me?"

Roger grinned and said, "Linlin, do you want to go to the final island?"

Lingling was taken aback, pointed at herself, and asked in surprise, "Me? Me?"

“Yes.” Roger nodded affirmatively.

Lingling raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Roger, just say what you want to say."

Roger and Lingling had no real relationship; at most, they were just acquaintances.

Therefore, there was really no need to beat around the bush with Lingling, Roger said frankly:

"Linlin, as long as you borrow the other three Road Poneglyphs from the Beasts Pirates, we can go to the final island together."

"Mmm, mmm, mmm..." Lingling suddenly laughed.

He laughed so hard he slapped his thigh.

She wondered what the Roger Pirates could possibly want from her; it turned out they had this in mind.

Why ask again: Do you want to go to the final island?

It was clearly their own idea to go!

Perhaps realizing she had been too presumptuous, given that the opponent was a powerhouse of gold, silver, and bronze, Lingling quickly suppressed her smile and said:

"Roger, why are you still so persistent? Still thinking about going to the final island?"

Roger lowered his head and remained silent.

If time could be reversed and life could be lived again, he might make different choices and ask himself: Why go to the final island and sacrifice so many crew members? Was it worth it?

But now... he has no choice.

So many of his crew members have died trying to reach the final island.

If they give up now and don't go to the final island, then his crew died in vain.

He died without the face to see them!

This has become Roger's obsession!

There is almost no hope of finding the Beasts Pirates; even the World Government and the Navy can't find them.

Linlin and Kaido were both members of the Rocks Pirates and seemed to have a good relationship. When they opened their country, they even invited Linlin to join them.

There's a high probability that Linlin borrowed the Road Poneglyphs from the Beasts Pirates.

This was the only solution they could think of.

Of course, the Beasts Pirates might not be willing to lend it.

They had to try whatever method they could, no matter how small.

If Lingling can be borrowed, they wouldn't mind taking her with them to the final island.

Lingling popped a piece of dessert into her mouth and said while chewing, "By the way, Roger, what exactly is on the final island? Why are you so determined to go?"

Roger sighed softly.

Rayleigh, Jabba, Whitebeard, and others have all asked him this question.

But he had no way to explain it.

He felt as if he were being pushed along by some kind of destiny.

Lingling looked at Roger with a slight surprise.

No, buddy.

You don't even know what's on the final island, so why do you still want to go?

Roger knew, but didn't want to tell me?

Lingling curled the corners of her lips into a smile and said, "So... Roger, is this the deal you were talking about?"

"Yes, how about it, Lingling?" Roger asked, his eyes full of anticipation.

Lingling immediately poured cold water on him, saying, "Not good at all!"

Roger asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Lingling scoffed: "Let's not even talk about whether I can borrow the other three Red Road Poneglyphs. Even if the Beast Pirates were willing to lend them to me, I would already have four. What would I need you for?"

Roger was stumped.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems to make sense.

But Roger quickly realized that Lingling needed them: "Lingling, you can't translate the text above, can you?!"

Lingling countered, "Can you translate?"

Roger was about to say yes, but then he considered that Lingling already had one.

If we ask him to translate it directly later, and he can't translate it, then we'll expose him.

Although he couldn't translate ancient texts, he had a way!

Over the years he has ventured across the seas and knows of the island of Ohara in the Western Sea, where archaeologists can translate ancient texts.

These are things that the world is unaware of.

Because the World Government has explicitly prohibited the study of the Void Century and ancient scripts.

However, Roger then realized that he needed to find time to go to the West Sea.

First, invite scholars who can translate ancient texts to his pirate ship.

If the World Government discovers that the group of scholars secretly researching the history of the Void Century, they will likely be punished.

Even if he collects all four historical texts of the road signs, it will be useless by then.

Roger shook his head at Lingling, then nodded: "Although I can't understand it either, don't worry, I'll find a way to translate those words."

Lingling was slightly taken aback.

Ever since she obtained that stone tablet, she has been searching for someone who can translate the text.

I just haven't found it yet.

Surprisingly, Roger also had a way to translate.

That's true. If there's no way to translate it, what would they need the historical text of the red road signs for?

Are you going to take it home and use it as a decorative item?

Roger, brimming with confidence, asked, "So, Lingling, are we ready to cooperate this time?"

Lingling sighed, feeling somewhat frustrated.

She understood that since things had been said to this extent, she had no choice but to accept.

Lingling thought to herself: I'll find someone to kill your Black Nose Hair Pirates sooner or later!

But now, she has no choice but to grit her teeth and compromise.

Linlin picked up the Den Den Mushi and dialed Kaido's number in front of Roger and the other two.

"Bulu Bulu... Bulu Bulu..."

Soon, the Den Den Mushi was answered, and it transformed into Kaido's appearance: "Linlin... what do you want?"

Under the expectant gazes of Roger and the others, Linlin revealed her purpose: "Kaido, I want to borrow the Road Poneglyphs from you. I want to go there too..."

"Smack." Kaido hung up on the Den Den Mushi.

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Kaido casually tossed it aside and started drinking again.

Let's not even talk about the fact that the historical text isn't in his hands, but in Rylo's.

Furthermore, Raelo told Kaido that anyone who mentions the Poneglyphs should not be discussed.

Therefore, Kaido felt no embarrassment at refusing Linlin-senpai's offer, only that he felt he hadn't hung up the Den Den Mushi fast enough.

Lingling was secretly overjoyed, but on the surface she looked very troubled: "I'm so sorry, Kaido won't lend it to me."

(PS: Roger's ability to hear the voices of all things was initially thought to allow him to understand the Poneglyphs, but Oda later overturned this idea. Roger also needed Oden to translate them.)

Chapter 188 As expected of Kaido's teacher!

The Black Nose Hair Pirates have arrived.

The Black Nose Hair Pirates have left again.

Lingling stood atop the cake castle, watching Roger and the others disappear into the distance.

Roger's back looked somewhat forlorn.

Despite being a top expert on the high seas, Lingling couldn't help but feel that Roger looked like a dog.

I don't understand. I'll go back and have some dessert.

Not only was Lingling confused, but even Fleet Admiral Kong was completely baffled, having no idea what Roger was trying to do.

Inside the office, Kong leaned back in his chair, frowning, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk.

After visiting the Whitebeard Pirates, they went to the Big Mom Pirates, but nothing happened.

Is it now fashionable for pirates to visit each other's sites?

Or is it brewing a terrible plan?

On the pirate ship, Roger stood in front of the railing, gazing at the sea with a bewildered look in his eyes.

He really had no other choice!

The Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates are the two pirate crews on the high seas with the best relationship with the Beasts Pirates.

However, they could neither provide the location of the Beasts Pirates nor borrow the Red Road Poneglyph.

Is it really impossible for him to reach the final island in his lifetime?

As he was thinking, Roger suddenly spurted out a mouthful of blood, which landed on the sea.

His consciousness blurred, and he couldn't see anything in front of him. He fell straight down.

Rayleigh and Jabba were shocked. One of them helped Roger into the room, while the other ran quickly to find medicine.

After an unknown amount of time, Roger slowly opened his eyes in bed.

What came into view were Rayleigh and Jabba, who were looking at him with worried expressions.