Hello, future Sun King, Captain!

Luffy suddenly looked at Link and asked, "Hey, Ceiling Guy, are you hungry?"

Don't just give people random nicknames!

Link stared at Luffy, feeling speechless. It seemed Luffy was just as skilled at making up nicknames as Zoro was at getting lost.

And what kind of name was "Ceiling Guy" anyway?!

"My name is Link," he said, clearing his throat. "For now, I'm a prop maker."

"A prop maker?"

Luffy had never heard that word before. "What's that? Can you eat it?"

"Um, no, you can't eat it…"

Link was about to explain more to Luffy when he realized Luffy's brain was a little different. He paused and said,

"Just think of it as an amazing job where I can make lots of cool stuff!"

"Oh, I get it now!"

Luffy nodded, looking dazed but happy. He seriously knocked his fist against his palm.

"So it's a really amazing job!"

Wait, wait, wait! Did he really understand?!

Koby watched, feeling a bit embarrassed. One of them wasn't saying much, while the other believed everything he heard.

He suddenly felt confused by the way these two were thinking.

"Link, since you sound so impressive…"

Luffy grinned and pointed to himself with his thumb. "Do you want to be my crewmate?!"

"I'm Luffy, Monkey D. Luffy, and I'm going to be the Pirate King!!"

Who's the Pirate King?

Hearing that classic line made Link almost blurt out a joke, but he caught himself.

A chill ran down his spine.

To be this close to Luffy, to hear that famous catchphrase and get his invitation—Link must be the first person from his world to experience this!

"Sure!"

He replied without hesitation. "I don't have anywhere to go right now anyway. Becoming a Pirate King's partner sounds great!"

Link smiled brightly. "That's a really good choice!"

"Hahaha, Link, you're such an interesting guy!!"

Seeing Link accept his invitation without a second thought, Luffy clapped his hands and laughed like a monkey.

He happily waved his fist. "Then we're partners now! Let's take care of each other!"

"Looking forward to it, Captain."

Koby just stood there, stunned. "What is going on? Am I crazy, or is this world crazy?!"

How can two random people show up—one shouting about becoming the Pirate King, and the other happily accepting the invitation without any question?

Is this really the sea?

Koby felt dizzy, while Link stretched lazily.

"Joining the Straw Hat Pirates? That really sounds awesome!"

Link didn't have any big ambitions like punching the Four Emperors or kicking Admirals.

Of course, if he could do it, he'd be willing to give it a try!

In the world of One Piece, there were only a few jobs to choose from.

Pirate, mountain thief, navy, revolutionary army, and bounty hunter.

Mountain thieves were out of the question, and bounty hunters seemed too exhausting and unsafe.

The revolutionary army seemed good, but the work was too hard. Link didn't want to deal with trouble.

The navy was a decent choice, but it was led by the Celestial Dragons, who Link couldn't stand.

It wasn't the navy he hated, but those spoiled Celestial Dragons.

Just thinking about taking orders from those jerks, or cleaning up their messes…

He'd rather be a pirate.

Plus, not all pirates were the same.

Some were ruthless criminals, while others were adventurers chasing freedom and dreams while wearing pirate hats.

Of course, neither group could really be called good people.

For Link, who didn't want trouble, there was no better choice than Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.

First, the friendship among the crew made life so much more enjoyable.

Second, he already knew the future story! Traveling with the main characters would be exciting, even if his safety wasn't guaranteed. Luffy sometimes acted crazy, launching himself with his rubber powers, which could be pretty dangerous.

But at least he wouldn't have to worry about his life being in danger.

In fact, he felt sure they would reach the end and do well!

And the most important point? The Straw Hat Pirates had a strong backing.

On the surface, they seemed like a group of dreamers, but really, they were a bunch of second-generation kids experiencing life.

Dealing with second-generation kids? Link was very familiar with that!

Especially Luffy, the grandson of a naval hero, the son of a revolutionary leader, the heir to the Pirate King's will, and a new generation recognized by the Four Emperors...

He was also Joy Boy, the future warrior of liberation! The Sun King, Nika!!

The latest updates revealed that Luffy's fruit power is the Mythical Zoan type of the Human-Human Fruit—Sun King, Nika!

Nika is a legendary spirit in the Neon world, growing on banyan trees and rubber trees.

So, this Mythical Zoan fruit has special abilities related to rubber.

However, awakening its power is extremely difficult. That's why the World Government fears its ability and labels it as the "Rubber Fruit."

Luffy always used it as the Rubber Fruit until he got beaten by Kaido so many times. He grew stronger and finally awakened his power!

Link guessed that Luffy still had a while to go before fully awakening.

Maybe during their travels, Link would find something to help him unlock this power early.

For now, he'd just call it the "Rubber Fruit."

With such a clear answer in front of him, Link would have to be foolish not to choose it.

"Alright! My pirate crew is finally starting to take shape!!"

Luffy pressed his straw hat down, full of excitement.

Then he suddenly thought of something and looked at Link. "By the way, Link, what's your goal?"

"My goal?"

Link thought for a moment. "I want to take the best spontaneous trip around the world! I plan to sail all the way around the globe!!"

"Starting from the East Blue, then the Grand Line!"

In this beautiful, adventurous world of One Piece, how could he not enjoy and explore it?!

"The best trip, huh? Hahaha, that sounds really fun!!"

Luffy always loved to listen to big dreams and support them.

"So, Captain…"

Link casually pulled an apple from a nearby box, wiped it on his clothes, and took a bite.

Mmm, crunchy and so sweet!!

Link was really happy with the food from the One Piece world.

"What should we do next?"