Chapter 61 - Storm Bringer

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Several months had passed since the Ouroboros Pirates entered the Grand Line and journeying through it.

Along the way, they had stopped at several islands following Log Pose's directions. Sometimes they had to wait just a half day and even a month until the Log Pose finally showed them the direction to the next island.

Ryzer who is a new member can also get along well with the other crew.

In addition, they are also sometimes chased and attacked by Marines or by other pirates. But sadly for them, they're too weak but the Ouroboros Pirates were too tough to crack. Because of that, the bounty values ​​of some of them also went up. Notably, Max also has a bounty now.

One day, while the Ouroboros Pirates were sailing on the sea, a Newscoo bird came down and perched on the Jormungandr ship to offer a newspaper. Lepus then bought a copy of the World Economic News newspaper.

And when Lepus turned the page of the newspaper he was reading, there was a sheet of brownish yellow paper with the title 'WANTED', a picture, and nominal numbers and descriptions. That's right, it's a wanted poster!

And when Lepus saw the picture and name on the wanted poster, Lepus was quite surprised! But then Lepus smirked.

"It's already started, huh...."

Lepus then called out to his crew.

"Everyone gather here!"

The crew immediately gathered.

After they all gathered, Lepus then spoke.

"We'll change course a bit."

The crew was confused as to why Lepus suddenly said that.

"Husband, why so suddenly?"

Muret who was carrying Muse asked.

"Yes. What's the reason, Danna-sama?"

This time it was Brisa who asked.

"And besides, even if you said changing course, where do you want to you going to?"

Amber while frowning and crossing her arms.

"Right, Lepus-san. Is there a certain reason?"

Kuina also asked.

The other crew members were also curious about Lepus' sudden decision.

Lepus then showed them the wanted poster that had just been published earlier.

".... This."

Seeing the poster, the crew did not understand what Lepus meant.

"Monkey D. Luffy? Who is that?"

Boris asked.

"30.000.000 Berries? He seems normal?"

Max frowned.

Seeing their response, Lepus was not surprised.

Lepus also explained.

"Monkey D Luffy. Indeed he is not very well known at this time. And his Bounty value of only 30 million Beri may seem ordinary in this Grand Line. But, in East Blue over there, this is the highest and the first time."

"The highest in the East Blue? That means he's not as weak as he looks, right?"

Sera nodded and was slightly impressed.

"Yeah. And I'll tell you a little secret."

Lepus grins

"What secret, Captain?"

Ryzer was curious.

".... Luffy is Dragon's son, Garp's grandson, Ace and Sabo's adopted brother."

The crew was still confused and didn't immediately understand what Lepus meant.

"Dragon's son? Dragon who?"

"Garp's grandson? Garp.... I think I've heard this name before."

"Ace and Sabo? Who are they?"

Seeing that his crew was still oblivious, Lepus sighed and explained in a little more detail.

"Hah~..... Dragon the Revolutionary. Garp the Marine Hero. Whitebeard Pirates 2nd Division Commander Ace, and Sabo the number two in the Revolutionary Army.... Is that clear enough now?"

By now the crew surely have been very clear and they were astonished!

"What!? Son of Dragon the Revolutionary!?"

"Grandson of Garp the Hero!?"

"Wait, this Luffy is Dragon's son and Garp's grandson? Does that mean they are one family!? Dragon is Garp's son!?"

"And he's the adopted brother of two big-name youths too?"

"Hahaha.... What kind of family is that.... They're screwed."

"I see.... No wonder Lepus-san pays attention to the person on this poster."

"But.... How did you know about such a big secret, Captain?"

".... Don't ask."

After they had calmed down, Gillian asked.

"Then, what does your decision have to do with that child, Lepus-san?"

"There's no direct connection. It's just that it means they'll soon be on the Grand Line or even already on the Grand Line. And storm is coming."

"Storm? What does that mean?"

".... Don't ask. You will understand later."

Gillian was silent.

Because she and the other members understand that if Lepus has said 'Don't ask', it means that Lepus doesn't want to be asked any further and they can only be silent and accept.

"And we'll definitely meet that kid and his crew later."

Lepus then looked at Kuina.

"Kuina, Zoro is also with that kid. He's even his First Mate."

"Hm? Is that so? Great. I can't wait to see how good he is now."

Kuina smirked looking forward to a duel with Zoro again.

Then Lepus explained why he wanted to change course all of a sudden.

"I want to go to East Blue for a bit."

Hearing Lepus' statement, they were confused again.

""""East Blue?""""

"Yes."

"How?"

Boris asked. It wouldn't be strange for him to ask this. They were currently in the first half of the Grand Line, Paradise. While East Blue is on the other side which is separated by the Calm Belt. And their ship is not a Marine battleship that is pinned with sea stones so that it can pass through the Calm Belt.

Lepus answered.

"With my power."

"Why do you want to go there?"

".... Keeping promises."

"Hah~.... It's up to you. You're the captain after all."

Boris finally gave up asking.

Lepus then opened a gap wide enough for Jormungandr to enter.

"Okay, let's go."

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Bounty Value Update:

1. Rex Lepus "Empty Hare" - 95,000,000 B

2. Brisa "Chaos Maid" - 57,500,000 B

3. Shimotsuki Kuina "Moon Storm" - 40,000,000 B

4. Nova Amber "Berserker" - 41,500,000 B

5. Muret "White Hand" - 24,000,000 B

6. Recht Max "Twin Fangs" - 20,000,000 B

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