One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 51 Let's Go, Freedom!

Chapter 51: Let's Depart, Freedom!

"Hahaha!!"

Seeing the gesture from old man Schidek, Mu Chong then saw Montblanc Coulicate lying on the deck and immediately understood what he meant.

Bang

Mu Chong lowered the barbell, its heavy weight making a dull thud against the deck. He then waved his hand, reducing the gravity on the Liberty, and slowly walked towards Montblanc Coulicate, laughing as he spoke.

"Hahaha!! Are you alright, uncle?!"

Montblanc Coolidge felt the weight on the ship lessen, so he slowly stood up and said to Mu Chong with a wry smile.

"Hero, your abilities are truly amazing!"

"Hahaha!! Relax, relax, I just applied a little too much gravity, I'm glad you're alright!"

Mu Chong smiled as he looked at him, awaiting his reply. Montblanc Kulikate had set sail early that morning in a small boat to pinpoint the location of the Sky-Reaching Current; his hasty return must mean he had some news.

"Hero, I have fulfilled my mission and have determined the location and approximate time of the surging current. Around noon, a surging current will erupt in the sea about three thousand meters from here. After my inspection, the intensity of this eruption is similar to that of the past, and it should be able to send the Freedom into the sky. However... does the hero really intend to do this?"

As Montblanc Coolidge spoke, a hint of worry flashed in his previously confident eyes. In his mind, stopping the ship directly in the middle of a raging current was an extremely dangerous thing.

"Hahaha!! You're really capable, uncle. Relax, relax, let's rest for a bit, and we'll set off when Hill Bott and Locas get back!"

Mu Chong gave Montblanc Coulicate a big thumbs-up, then waved his hand to tell the other man not to be so nervous. He then turned and went back to the lounge, still covered in sweat.

After a short wash, Mu Chong, dressed in white with a white cloak draped over his back, returned to the deck, sat down next to old man Schidek, and casually picked up a glass of juice.

"Wow! That feels good! Hey, Slade, you two stop practicing and go tidy up, we'll have work to do later!"

Mu Chong called out to Slad and Baku, who were still sweating profusely from the weightlifting, and the two immediately put down the barbells and went to pack up.

"Phew! Brother Mu, are Hill Bot and Locas okay?"

Schidek exhaled a smoke ring, glanced at Mu Chong, who was dressed rather handsomely at that moment, and slowly said...

"Hahaha! Don't worry, old man, Hill Bot isn't that stupid. On the contrary, he's very smart. Besides, the two of them have been in Mogu Town for quite some time, so this won't be difficult for them!"

Mu Chong slowly lay down on the deck, gazing up at the blue sky and white clouds, his eyes deep, as if he could see through the clouds to the floating island thousands of meters above.

"Hero! Are we really going to do that? What if..."

"Hold firm to your beliefs! Montblanc Coolidge, no matter what, you must not utter a word of cowardice. Isn't it romantic to risk your life for the dream you hold dear? Hahaha!!"

Just as Montblanc Coulicate was about to say something, Mu Chong decisively interrupted him, and with one sentence, he once again made the other man's gaze firm.

"Hooray! Heroes, here we come!!!"

"Why is the ship still stuck here? Hurry up and take flight, hero!"

"Hehehehe! Yes, yes, we can't wait to see it!"

Just as Mu Chong and his two companions were chatting on the deck of the Freedom, cheers suddenly erupted from the harbor below. The three of them simultaneously rose and walked to the ship's side to look.

"A hero! A hero!"

"Hey? That chestnut-headed guy is on the boat too!"

"Hooray! Fly fast, hero! We're all waiting to see!"

Seeing the crowds continuously gathering at the port, Mu Chong's lips curled into a slight smile. It seemed that Hill Bot and Locas were quite reliable.

Early in the morning, Mu Chong gave the two of them a task: to spread the word that the Freedom would be using the Sky Current to reach the Sky Island that day, and to make sure everyone on Jaya Island knew about it, including those who had just landed. Seeing the crowds pouring out of Jaya Island, it seemed the two were doing a good job.

"Hey! Captain, we're back!!"

Just then, on the left side of the crowd, Locas, raising his hands, forcefully pushed his way through the people in front of him, shouting as he walked over, a broad smile on his face.

Upon seeing the other person, Mu Chong smiled and gave Locas a thumbs-up, then invited him to board the ship.

"Well done, Locas! Where's Hill Bot? Why haven't we seen him come back?"

Once Locas boarded the Liberty's deck and came to stand beside the group, Mu Chong asked...

"Ah! Hill Bott said he was going to visit Bellamy the Hyena. Judging by the time, he should be back soon!"

Locas took the glass of wine that Slad handed him, drank it all in one gulp, and replied...

"Oh? Bellamy?"

Mu Chong was taken aback upon hearing this, then looked towards the direction of Mogu Town and fell into deep thought.

Bellamy the Hyena, a die-hard fan and loyal follower of Doflamingo in the original work, was later defeated by Luffy in Mock Town, and then reunited with him in Dressrosa. At that time, Bellamy developed strange feelings for Luffy, but even when faced with Doflamingo's attacks, he still harbored illusions, which is truly remarkable.

Now that Mu Chong has intervened, and has crossed paths with the hyena Bellamy twice, with Bellamy losing once and being saved by Mu Chong once, perhaps Hill Bot has learned something?

Thinking of this, Mu Chong pulled himself out of his thoughts, because he saw Hill Bott and Bellamy walking side by side toward the Liberty from behind the crowd.

"Shill Bot brought Bellamy the hyena with him? What's going on?"

Locas also saw the two approaching and asked the question that everyone on the ship had been wondering.

"Humph!"

At this moment, a cold snort drew everyone's attention. Slad, arms crossed, stood to the side, his eyes fixed on Bellamy.

"Hahaha!! You're not convinced, Slard? Fine! If you're not convinced, then work hard to become stronger and beat him!!"

Seeing Slad's furious expression, Mu Chong burst into laughter and said...

"Tch, it'll happen sooner or later, Captain. I, Slard, am not going to stand still!"

Looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, with an air of arrogance on his face, Slade struck a pose that made everyone want to punch him.

"Hahahaha!! Alright, alright! Uncle Montblanc Coulicate, everyone's here, let's get ready to go! Please!"

Mu Chong ignored Slad and instead said something to Montblanc Coulicate beside him.

Mu Chong then waved to Hill Bot below the Liberty, signaling him to board the ship quickly, before going to sit down at the bow of the Liberty on his own.

"Little ones! Let's go!!"

After Hill Bot boarded the Liberty, with a shout from Schudek, the Liberty set sail, slowly heading out to sea in the direction indicated by Montblanc Coulicate.

"They've set off! The heroes have set off! They're really going!"

"Hahaha!! As expected of a hero, that's a surging current!!"

"Quick, follow them and see what's going on!!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Let's go, boys!"

Just as the Freedom ship left the harbor, a commotion erupted from the crowd on the shore. Some people rushed towards their ships, while others remained in the harbor, some even staying behind in Mogu Town. Perhaps in their minds, Mu Chong and his group were simply courting death.

"Humph!"

Bellamy, who remained on shore instead of boarding the Liberty, snorted and boarded a ship, following behind the Liberty. No one knew what he was thinking at that moment.