Chapter 99 - Surprises

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Shortly after Lepus and Ryzer left, the door of the auction hall opened and a group of people entered.

Seeing those who had just arrived, Kidd's men spoke.

"Boss, they're members of the Straw Hat Pirates...."

"Their captain isn't around.... I want to see how idiot he is...."

Kidd just smirked a little.

Meanwhile, after entering the hall, Nami saw a blue-haired girl, Nojiko, waving a little at her.

"Nojiko!?"

Seeing Nojiko here, Nami was very surprised and approached her.

"Hello, my sister...."

Nojiko smiled at Nami as if it was an ordinary day when they were still in Cocoyasi Village.

"Hello, Nami-chan.... How are you?"

Muret also smiled and greeted Nami.

"Nami-chan! Long time no see!"

Brisa also said hello.

"Eehh!? Muret-san!? Brisa-chan too!?"

Nami is quite surprised to see Muret and Brisa also here. Those who came with Nami were also quite surprised to see the members of Ouroboros Pirates here.

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Meanwhile, in the backstage Lepus and Ryzer finished handling the administration for Linda and Pascia. Lepus also asked that the collar in their neck be removed. Finally Ryzer and Linda can meet again and be together.

"Linda!"

Ryzer hugged Linda and Linda burst into tears of joy.

Meanwhile, Lepus smiled and talked to Pascia.

"Pascia, you don't have to worry. Relax. You'll be fine with us. Trust me."

"U-Um."

Pascia nervously gave a small nod.

"Okay.... We're going."

Lepus, Ryzer, as well as Linda and Pascia walked away back to the auction hall.

And when they walked pass in front of the cage where an old man with glasses sitting in there, Lepus then said softly,

"Nice to meet you.... Silvers Rayleigh."

Then, Lepus and the others left.

Meanwhile, the old man, slightly surprised then gave a small smile.

"Found out, huh...."

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When Lepus and the others returned to their seats in the auction hall, they saw that there were several members of the Strawhat Pirates here.

Ryzer was a little surprised but not with Lepus.

"Heya, Nami-chan.... Long time no see!"

Lepus smiled a little greeting Nami and patted her head a little.

"Lepus-san...."

Nami was a little awkward being patted her head, but she didn't refuse either. For Nami, Lepus is already considered like her own brother and teacher.

"You've become a great Navigator now, Nami-chan.... Maybe I've even lost to you."

"Lepus-san, you're joking...."

"Hehahaha...."

Lepus and the others sat down.

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Meanwhile, at Groove 24....

Those who were fighting had to stop because there was an sudden announcement leaflet that suddenly floated around.

And after they read the contents of the announcement, they were completely dumbfounded!

The content of the announcement was about the public execution of the 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, Portgas D. Ace!

Everyone was tensed and realized a big war was going to happen. Because Yonkou Whitebeard wasn't someone who would just sit around knowing his 'child' was going to be killed!

The 4 members of the Ouroboros Pirate were also very surprised by this big news.

And soon enough, they get a call from Nojiko that they must gather right away!

Sera who received the message then conveyed it to the other members.

"All of our members are ordered to head to the Human Auction Shop in Groove 1 right away!"

".... Now?"

Amber asked slightly frowning.

"Yes."

Sera nodded firmly.

"Ahh.... Too bad."

Amber shook her head because she was still not satisfied and want to keep fighting.

"Enough.... We're leaving."

Kuina said decidedly.

"Oh, let's brought him too!"

Sera said while pointing at Zoro.

"Me?"

Zoro was confused as to why he had to come too.

"Yes. The rest of your Pirates are there too."

Sera explained the reason.

"Oh, fine then...."

Zoro finally understood and didn't refuse to come. Because he remembered that their ship, the Thousand Sunny, was in Groove 1. Of course, that was 'only' as Zoro remembered.

"Let's go."

Sera said then they boarded Nojiko's familiar and headed to Groove 1.

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