118 Chapter 118

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Dragon had many things to think about. Especially regarding the future of the revolutionary and the White Beard pirates.

Even though, it wasn't right to think with a business mindset, Sabo and Luffy's relationship with Fire Fist Ace was quite beneficial for his cause. Ace was the second division commander of the White Beard Pirates. If the revolutionaries wanted to spread their influence no better way than having a yonko by their side, just joining them would boost their reputation.

But then again, Whitebeard was more of a peaceful-minded father figure, nowadays. Not wanting to put his sons or daughters in danger. So the alliance might not happen. Still, it was worth the shot. And besides building a relationship with Ace would do them better if Edward ever wanted to retire.

"That's why I was thinking of bringing you along on the Journey," Luffy said, grinning. That brought Dragon's attention back to his son's conversation. "I'm not sure but for some reason, Ace should be on the paradise side of the grandline. And you could meet him there. He will love it."

Sabo blinked, before sighing. "Luffy… I'm not…"

"You can take a break Sabo," Dragon said, cutting Sabo off. "You should get your personal stuff sorted out first. I did make a promise back when I found you, that I would help you find your memories. So treat this as a break."

"Hey, thanks old man." Luffy grinned.

But Dragon wasn't finished. "And besides, Luffy needs someone to teach him the basics of haki. With how strong he has gotten he might grow an ego, it's better to stop the foolishness before it costs something."

"Hey, I can already use Haki!"

Dragon of course ignored the comment. "Luffy's Haki might be strong, but he's wasting too much energy, his Armament needs to improve a lot. And his observation haki is too lacking…" he said as if Luffy wasn't in the same room. "So you can teach him that, while you are with him. I do have some responsibility as his father."

Luffy didn't say anything just pouted, but inside he was thinking of something. Well, Dragon did come here in the original to see Luffy off on his journey. So it might be true, but then again, Dragon might also want Sabo to get in contact with Ace, for his connection to Whitebeard.

Not that something was wrong with it. Luffy was actually hoping that by having Sabo on his side, he could help Ace during his fight with Blackbeard.

What? He knew his brother, Ace was too stubborn to even think of quitting his chase on Teach. So as the saying goes, if you can't stop em, join em. That's what he gonna do. With both him and Sabo, Ace would have a better chance of killing Teach.

Actually, it would end up doing a lot of good later on. Killing that sick bastard early would do him real good in the future.

Also, Dragon was right. Even though Luffy knew of Haki, his Armament or Observation wasn't refined. Sabo should have a few years of experience in the haki department, not quite the Rayleigh figure to learn haki. But he could be very helpful in fixing the small mistakes.

"Wait, before that. I need a favor from you." Luffy suddenly said remembering something. "Also take this… you guys might be able to figure it out, but I do need it back before we leave Logue Town."

Sabo caught the device, it was a small band. But Sabo was able to recognize it, it from the intel they had on the in Vinsmoke family. A device made by Germa 66.

It was one of their prototypes of an invisible device. Now, Dragon and the other revolutionarys looked at Luffy. Surprised. How did he get that… it was even though finding one of their device on the grandline, let alone in East Blue.

"It's an invisible device that I got some a certain someone, with you guys always sneaking up on the marines. I think you guys would need it to turn literally invisible… though, it doesn't work that well against Observation haki user, but I think you guys could replicate and improve on the technology."

Lindbergh, the cat mink that was amongst the army, quickly got of from his chair and came near Sabo. The blonde was a bit surprised when his cat-mink friend snatched the device away from his hand and started inspecting it.

"Hm… this is a good device. It seems to be run on limited battery, and it's a one-piece equipment, so normally it can't be opened." Lindbergh said, humming while he looked closely at the device.

Luffy nodded. This was one of the reasons, the device had a battery, that could only be refilled by the Germa 66. Even though Judge gifted Morgan this device, it was full of strings.

Meaning even if Luffy had the device, without charging it had limited uses. Also somehow the Vinsmoke was able to make it without having any separate parts, so it also can't be opened. And there wasn't any experts in the crew that could do it, that's why in a way Luffy was hoping for a both-way benefit.

"Can you work with it?" Dragon asked.

Lindbergh thought for a while. "It will be tough to figure out in one day, but not impossible." He then gave a thumbs up. "I will even find a way to refill the battery of the thing… you don't know how much you helped us, Straw hat."

Luffy just smiled, "Nah, got to look out for my old man and big bro. Shishishi…"

"I will also see if I can make a refill for it. And I should be able to mass produce it after figuring it out. Though depending on the material they have used, it might not be as effective as this device."

Dragon nodded, "It's expected, but see what you can do." He then looked at Luffy. "What's the favor you wanted?"

Luffy blinked. "Oh, that… do you guys have any medical personnel on your team?"

Dragon frowned and nodded. But he asked, "What happened?"