Chapter 271 : Depart To Dressrosa

The Straw Hats, Trafalgar Law, and Kirito stood together, overseeing the transfer of the giant children into the custody of the Marines. Especially Kirito as he felt directly responsible for those kids now.

Smoker and Tashigi were busy ensuring the kids' safe transportation of the hazardous island.

"We promise," Tashigi said, her voice firm and filled with compassion, "we'll take good care of these children and return them to their families once they're fully healed." She said, looking at Nami.

Luffy grinned, showing his faith in the Marines. "Thanks, Smoker! Let's fight the next time we meet, hehehehee!"

As the kids were being led away, their faces filled with a mixture of hope and sadness, Smoker approached Kirito. The Marine Vice-Admiral had been eyeing him with suspicion ever since their encounter.

"You're not a pirate," Smoker stated bluntly, his cigar emitting a thin trail of smoke. "So, what's your story? Why are you mixed up with these guys?"

Kirito met Smoker's gaze steadily. "I'm looking for someone. Her name is Asuna, a kunoiche. She was... well we got separated and now I need to find her and bring her back home."

Smoker's eyes narrowed as he assessed Kirito. "So, you're saying you're not here to cause trouble?"

Kirito nodded. "That's right. I don't want any problems. I just need to find Asuna."

Smoker considered this for a moment before speaking again. "Alright. I won't place a bounty on your head for now. But hear this: if you do anything that attracts Marine attention, I'll come after you myself."

Kirito nodded, grateful for Smoker's understanding. "Thank you. I'll make sure to stay out of trouble."

As the conversation ended, a joyful reunion was taking place nearby. Kin'emon was embracing his son Momonosuke, who had just been turned back into his human form thanks to Kirito's clone. Tears streamed down their faces as they held each other tightly.

"Father!" Momonosuke cried, his small arms wrapped around Kin'emon's neck. 

Kin'emon's voice was thick with emotion. "It's alright now, my son. We're together again."

Kirito watched the reunion, feeling a warm sense of satisfaction. 'At least there is someone who found there long lost.'

With the children safely under Marine protection and Kin'emon and Momonosuke reunited, it was time for the Straw Hats, Law, and Kirito to depart. They gathered near their ships, the Thousand Sunny preparing to set sail for Dressrosa.

"Everyone ready?" Luffy called out, his enthusiasm infectious as always.

Nami checked the log pose, ensuring their course was set. "Ready!"

Kirito upon seeing it was finally the time to leave this island, just smiled. After all, this was the only way for him to go find Asuna. Finally, there was a small smile on his face upon seeing he was getting closer to finding her.

Not to mention seeing all those happy children in the Marine Boat.

As they prepared to leave, the residents of Punk Hazard and the Marines gathered to see them off. The children, now in safe hands, waved goodbye, their eyes filled with hope and gratitude.

"Good luck!" Tashigi called out, her hand raised in farewell.

Smoker, though still wary, gave a nod of acknowledgement. "Stay out of trouble," he warned, directing his gaze at Kirito.

Luffy, never one to be formal, grinned and waved back enthusiastically. "See you guys!"

The ships set sail, cutting through the icy waters of Punk Hazard. The wind filled the sails of the Thousand Sunny and moved swiftly alongside it. The journey to Dressrosa had begun.

Kirito stood at the bow of the Sunny, watching the island fade into the distance. He was somewhat excited to learn more about this world. In fact if not for Asuna then he wouldn't hurry this much and take his time to enjoy this world, with the Straw Hats and Law by his side, he felt like he was a kid again, watching One Piece for the first time. 

This feeling was just like when he found he was in the Naruto world for the first time.

The alliance between pirates and Kirito was shady at best. This never happens in the first half of One Piece. Pre-Time Skip was simple but right now Kirito had a feeling that a bigger story is somehow forming, totally unknown to him. 

He doesn't know why Kinemon and Momonosuku are here, but he knows that they are from Wano, the same place where Kaido is. 

The enemy they are about to face, and the same one which Luffy defeated in the anime. He was just ain't sure what role they play.

But for the time being, he just has to play his part. There is no way he can find Asuna without their help and to get their help he has to go along with them at their pace and help them out as well. 

The journey to Dressrosa was just beginning, and the challenges ahead would test their strength and resolve. Kirito was confident that only someone like an Emperor would be a problem for him at this point.

And yet he wanted to fight all of them. 

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