Chapter 22

With a puff, Logan sipped his salt soda and sprayed it all over Zoro's face.

What on earth! Third gear!?

Luffy just arrived at Shells Town, and not only the second gear but now the third gear too? Luffy's power are way too grand!

Perfect! The bigger the power, the better my spot for lounging!

At this rate, could we expect to see the fifth gear before reaching Sabaody Archipelago? Imagine the spectacle when Kizaru makes his descent!

Visualizing Kizaru's ostentatious entrance, Logan thought he deserved a good thrashing!

When the time comes, our Luffy will show you what real terror is!

""Gomu Gomu no Gigant Pistol!!!——""

Midair, Luffy bit his finger and blew a bone balloon. Then, with a fist descending from the sky, he slammed it down with a resounding crash!

Boom! The ground of Shells Town seemed to quake. Many young girls walking nearby were shaken and fell to the ground, their skirts fluttering.

At the Marine Base square, the earth roared and the ground splintered!

After the dust settled, Morgan lay amidst the rubble, broken and battered, even his broad axe gone.

"Wow... That was incredible...!!!" Coby's eyes widened, as if he had witnessed a monster, his eyeballs nearly popping out.

Luffy landed on the ground, his oversized fist returning to its normal size, his expression unusually serious. He cast a cold glance at the Marine soldiers around him and questioned, "Anyone else want to try?"

The soldiers exchanged looks, their expressions transforming from initial shock to excitement.

"Amazing!"

"Captain Morgan is defeated!"

"This guy's rule is over!"

"Liberation!"

To Luffy's surprise, instead of continuing the fight, the Marines cheered excitedly. They discarded their weapons, exuding genuine relief and joy.

"Hey? What's happening? Why are they so happy now that the Captain is down?" Luffy was completely caught off guard.

Logan smiled and clarified, "Clearly, from the fear these soldiers showed towards Morgan earlier, it's evident they've endured Morgan reign for a long time, forced to serve as his minions."

"Now that Morgan is defeated, they can finally be true Marines again."

"Ah, I see," Luffy scratched his head, seeming to understand.

"Forget that, we need to find a doctor for Zoro," Logan reminded, helping Zoro outside.

"I'll take care of it!" Luffy volunteered, hoisting Zoro over his shoulder with one arm like a rope.

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A few days later...

At the Port of Shells Town...

"Big brother, take care!"

With tears in her eyes, little girl held onto Zoro's hand tightly.

At this point, Zoro's injuries had almost healed. Normally, with such severe wounds, recovery would have taken around a hundred days.

Logan had seen Zoro's incredible physique in Manga before, but witnessing it firsthand made him realize that Zoro was indeed a powerhouse. It felt almost surreal to praise such a formidable figure.

Though a few ribs were broken, they'd heal in a matter of days.

Would you have believed it without seeing it yourself?

"Well, thanks for the rice ball. Next time i visit, could you make more for me?"

Zoro squatted, displaying both his rugged and compassionate sides as he patted the little girl head.

With a striking silhouette, Zoro strode to the ship's side and ascended to the deck.

"Luffy! Logan!"

As the pirate ship departed from the port, Coby rushed over and called out.

"Hey there, Coby! You made it," Luffy grinned, seemingly expecting Coby's arrival.

Logan waved at Coby. "Hi! From your attire, I guess you've finally fulfilled your wish to become a Marine, right?"

Coby exclaimed, "Yes! I'm sorry I'm late! I sneaked out just to bid you farewell."

"Sneaked out? Are you sure...?"

Logan grinned, lifting his right index finger and gesturing towards the area behind Coby.

Perplexed, Coby didn't understand Logan's signal but instinctively turned around to see what was behind him.

To Coby's surprise, there stood a row of neatly arranged Marine soldiers on the port behind him.

"What!?" Coby was taken aback.

"Oh no, oh no...," Coby muttered to himself, feeling disheartened. "I finally joined the Marines, and now, sneaking out to bid farewell to the pirates, I've been caught... It's the end of my Marine dream..."

However, just when Coby was about to lose hope, the Officer of the Marines' voice boomed across the port!

"All, attention! Salute!"

All the Marines snapped to attention and saluted.

"Huh?" Coby was momentarily surprised, but quickly grasped the situation. He turned towards Logan and Luffy, saluting them in return.

Logan and Luffy acknowledged it with a nod and responded with a hand gesture to the Marines.