Chapter 161 - Lumenarchy 01.

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Third Person POV

Lumenarchy, First Half of Grandline.

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As the Black Pearl approached Lumenarchy, some members of the Straw Hats crew, the most eager for new sights, gathered on the deck, observing the island emerging on the horizon. The island shone under the sun, reflecting light on its golden sandy beaches and silver-leaved trees, creating a dazzling spectacle that left everyone on board awestruck.

"This is amazing!" exclaimed Usopp, his eyes wide with admiration.

"Nee... Let's see what this island has to offer!" said Hachi, a gleam of excitement in his eyes.

As the crew prepared to anchor while the island got closer and closer, Luffy headed to the ship's prison, where Jimbei was detained.

"Mugiwara-Chan!!" Bon Clay shouted excitedly as always when Luffy appears in the prison.

"Good morning my friend, how are you?" Luffy greeted.

"I'm fine, Mugiwara-Chan called me a friend! What joy!" He began to dance ballet.

"Hey, straw hat, we saw the trophy that swordsman brought, with Crocodile detained, what do you plan to do with us?" Mr.3 asked cautiously, as they were in the hands of these pirates whose intentions were still unknown.

"I have a plan for you, you are weak, but I intend to strengthen everyone. You will be members of the Straw Hat fleet." Jon announced, shocking everyone.

"Fleet?" Mikita asked.

"Exactly, I will make all of you powerful members of our pirates."

"Why would we accept this?" Mr.3 asked.

"I will accept! I will join Mugiwara-chan's group! Since Crocodile was defeated, there is no more Baroque Works."

"Well, Mr.3. You don't have much choice, but don't worry. None of you will regret this." Luffy warned and turned his attention to the last cell.

"Hello again Jimbei..." Upon reaching the cell, he found Jimbei sitting calmly, as if he had been waiting for the captain's visit.

"Jimbei, it's time to go up to the deck," said Luffy with a confident smile. Jimbei looked at Luffy and nodded without resisting, as he couldn't do much. Luffy opened the cell and helped Jimbei to stand up. Together, they walked towards the deck, where the crew was already gathering, eager to explore Lumenarchy.

Upon reaching the deck, Luffy's crew looked at Jimbei, surprised and curious. Some, like Usopp and Chopper, seemed worried about the presence of the Shichibukai.

"Luffy, what are you planning?" asked Nami, approaching the captain.

Luffy, with his characteristic smile, replied: "I'm going to release Jimbei as I promised my brother. It's time to say goodbye to him. Come on guys, say a last word to our friend who accompanied us last week."

"Goodbye...Jimbei..." The chorus was so weak that the only ones who were sincere were Shirahoshi and Hachi.

"AT LEAST BE SINCERE!" Jimbei shouted with his comical face.

"Hahahahahaha. It's because you're not part of the crew, are you sure you don't want to join the band?" Luffy asked the blue fish-man again.

"I'll decline." He said dryly and Luffy sighed.

"Alright, you're free now..." Luffy said as he removed the last chains.

Jimbei, now free, looked straight at Luffy, with a serious expression. "Luffy, I won't join your crew, but I have a request. Take good care of Shirahoshi-Sama. You may not have kidnapped her in the way we thought, but you have the responsibility to protect her. And the island of fish-men will never forgive you if she gets hurt on your boat."

Luffy nodded with a confident smile. "Don't worry, Jimbei. Shira is my companion and we'll take care of each other. She's already part of my family."

Shirahoshi turned extremely red with Luffy mentioning "Companion" and "My family," taking it differently from what Luffy meant. She looked at Jimbei with a slight blush on her cheeks. "Jimbei... I... thank you for worrying about me. I'll be fine with Luffy and tell dad and my brothers that I miss them and that I love them very much, but now I have to stay with Luffy-Sama." She finished looking at Luffy even redder. Vivi, beside her, was shocked by Shirahoshi's behavior, already seeing what it meant.

Jimbei smiled gently at her. "You've grown up a lot, Shirahoshi-Sama. Your father would be proud, well... it's time for me to go."

With those words, Jimbei bid farewell, diving into the depths of the sea, leaving the Straw Hat crew looking towards the horizon. Luffy, looking at Shirahoshi, said, "Well, let's continue our adventure, folks! Next stop, Lumenarchy!"

The crew, excited, returned to their activities, while Shirahoshi watched the sea, thoughtful but with a slight smile on her face. She knew she was safe and valued among the Straw Hats.

As the Black Pearl approached the illuminated Lumenarchy, the imposing silhouette of the ship cut against the horizon, announcing its arrival. The island's port, normally a bustling and cheerful place of trade, began to stir with the news of the infamous Straw Hat Pirates' approach.

The inhabitants of Lumenarchy, known for their wealth and tranquility despite the trafficking of arms and slaves, were protected by one of the biggest names in the underworld. Thus, the citizens were not accustomed to visits from hostile notorious pirates. As the ship neared, the port workers, merchants, and citizens stopped their activities, looking fearfully towards the sea. The news of the arrival of the Straw Hat Pirates spread quickly, stirring a mix of fear and curiosity among the population.

"Mugiwaras here in Lumenarchy?" murmured a merchant, not overly concerned, as many pirates stopped in this realm, but none caused problems.

"It can't be! They are the pirates who captured a vice admiral and two Shichibukais!" exclaimed another, recalling the recent stories that had circulated through the seas.

"Will they cause us trouble?" a guard asked, arriving at the port.

"Of course not, he can't not know that this island belongs to an underworld trade." another said.

"Even so, haven't you heard that they captured 2 shichibukai, the government must be grinding their teeth with this and sending their main forces to catch them. Do you think this pirate fears the underworld?" A third spoke reasonably.

As the Black Pearl approached the dazzling Lumenarchy, the Straw Hat crew gathered on deck, their expressions varying between excitement and curiosity. The island glowed in the distance, like a twinkling treasure amidst the vast ocean.

"Wow, look at that!" exclaimed Usopp, pointing at the island with eyes wide in admiration. "I've never seen anything like it!"

Nami, with an analytical gaze, held her map and observed the island. "It's incredible," she commented. "The way the light reflects off that crystal mountain... it's like the island itself is alive. And that crystal looks like it's worth a lot of money!" Nami had dollar signs in her eyes at that moment.

Luffy stood at the ship's railing, a huge smile on his face. "This is going to be fun! I'm thinking of stealing that giant crystal!" He was already planning his heist.

Beside him, Zoro crossed his arms and looked into the distance, a serious look, but not without a hint of interest. "I just hope we get some interesting fight," he said.

Chopper was perched on Robin's shoulder, his eyes shining with excitement. "Do they have different sweets there?" he asked, with a thought typical of a child.

Robin, with a subtle smile, stroked Chopper's head. "They must have. Fufufu. I had heard of the island, but this is the first time I see it."

Shirahoshi, accompanied by Megalo, looked at the island with an expression of pure enchantment. "It's so beautiful! I've never seen anything like this under the sea," she said with admiration.

Bepo, next to Lami, analyzed the horizon. "Looks like an important place."

Lami, with a keen look, nodded in agreement with Bepo. "Yes, places like this usually attract all kinds of people."

Vivi and Karoo exchanged excited glances, while the princess held her duck firmly. "Karoo, what a beautiful place!" she commented with a smile. "KAROOOO!" The duck raised its hand in agreement.

Reiju observed the island with an air of calm confidence. "Something tells me we're going to cause another chaos on this entire island," she pondered.

Chouchou, the crew's little dog, played happily with Laboon and Megalo. He ran excitedly, while Laboon, the whale, splashed water and Megalo, the shark, did acrobatics beside the ship. The other members of the crew also shared this mix of excitement and readiness for what they would find in Lumenarchy.

As the ship neared the port, the crew prepared to disembark. The Black Pearl, majestic in its structure with sails billowing in the wind, slowly approached the port of Lumenarchy. The Straw Hat crew, gathered on the deck, watched with anticipation the bustling docks of the island, where the commotion was visible even from a distance.

"Prepare to anchor!" shouted Nami, as the crew members moved with their tasks of lowering the sail and anchor while the ship lost speed beside the port. Usopp and Hugo, working together, lowered the sails, while Zoro and Chopper in his muscular form, firmly held the ropes, ready to tie the ship to the dock.

When the ship stopped at the port, many people stopped to see the notorious pirates with bounties totaling over one billion, amounting to 1,245,000,010 Berries.

"It's that flag! The Straw Hats are here!" someone shouted, causing a buzz among the crowd with those who did not know of the approaching ship.

Luffy, standing at the bow, looked at the gathered crowd with a broad smile. "Seems like we're already famous around here," he commented, excited by the reception.

The ship finally docked, and the ropes were thrown, tying it firmly to the dock. The crew, now ready to disembark, joined Luffy at the bow.

"Let's go, guys! Let's see what this island has to offer!" Luffy declared enthusiastically, leading the way as they descended from the ship in front of the island's port enveloped with a gigantic crystal.

As the crew stepped onto the dock, a mix of fear and admiration emanated from the locals. Some stepped back, while others approached, curious to see the famous pirates up close. Some women screamed at Luffy, seeing a handsome, strong, and famous pirate.

The arrival of the Straw Hats in Lumenarchycaused uncertainty among the island's people, wondering if their arrival would bring chaos or if they would depart in peace without interfering with their business.

In the royal palace of Lumenarchy, the king, a man of distinctive appearance with a prominent nose, received the news of the Straw Hats' arrival with a mix of surprise and apprehension. Seated on his ornate throne, he frowned as he listened to his advisor report the recent feats of the notorious pirate Monkey D. Luffy.

"They captured two Shichibukais and a Vice-Admiral?" the king repeated, incredulously. His fixed gaze on the advisor reflected the seriousness of the situation. "And now they are here, in Lumenarchy..."

Without wasting time, the king picked up the Den Den Mushi and dialed a number known only to a few - the number of "Joker," the infamous Doflamingo, king of the underworld, whose influence extended across many islands and nations.

The phone rang, and after a brief moment, Doflamingo's characteristic laughter echoed from the other side of the line. "Fufufu, I hear we have some interesting visitors in Lumenarchy," Doflamingo spoke with his usual tone of sadistic amusement.

"Yes, it's the pirate Luffy and his crew. They've just arrived," informed the king, trying to maintain his composure despite the tense situation.

"Ah, Luffy... That name has been popping up quite a bit lately," Doflamingo commented, clearly entertained. "Who would have thought the little pirate would cause such a stir?"

"What should we do, Joker? They are dangerous, and I don't want trouble in Lumenarchy," the king expressed his concern.

Doflamingo laughed again before responding. "Leave them be for now. In fact, I would like to speak with the Straw Hats personally when I get the chance. Maybe they are more useful than we imagine."

The king hesitated for a moment, but knew that contradicting Doflamingo was not an option. "As you wish, Joker."

"Great. Keep me informed about their movements. And don't interfere, unless absolutely necessary, also invite them to the auction." Doflamingo instructed before hanging up.

The king placed the phone back on the hook and sighed deeply. As he observed his kingdom through the palace windows, he couldn't help but worry about what the presence of the Straw Hats might mean for Lumenarchy and whether the underworld name Joker would prevent any action by Luffy against the kingdom.

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