One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 46 Magic Valley Town Under the Moonlight

Chapter 46: Magic Valley Town Under the Moonlight

In contrast to the increasingly quiet Freedom, the brightly lit town of Mogu on the island was bustling with activity at this time.

Jaya Island isn't a large island, but because it's located on one of the routes of the Grand Line, and because of the special existence of Mock Town, countless pirates come and go from the island, entering and leaving through the various ports surrounding it.

Meanwhile, in the streets of Mogu Town, a large tavern that was still open was packed with people. Under the dim lights, the noise filled the entire space. The tavern staff were busy greeting customers coming and going, sweating profusely but still smiling.

"Hey! Did you hear? The hero's ship can fly!!"

"You've had too much to drink, haven't you? How could a boat fly? You're the one flying! Hahaha!!"

"Hahaha!! That's right, that's right, it's only just nightfall and you're already dreaming? What's the rush, let's drink!!"

Three men in black trench coats sat at a round dining table. A single remark from one of them immediately sparked a frenzy of laughter from the surrounding pirates, their boisterous laughter amplified by the alcohol.

boom!

"Hey! Hiccup! You ignorant fool over there, don't laugh at others if you haven't seen it with your own eyes! I saw the hero's ship take off with my own eyes! Hiccup!"

A drunken, disheveled man next to him let out a burp, slammed the half-empty bottle of whiskey he was holding onto the table with a thud, and shouted loudly...

boom!

The pirates who had been happily drinking nearby suddenly became enraged upon hearing this. They slammed their hands on the table, stood up, and began to beat and curse at the drunkard.

"Get lost! Who are you talking to? You're asking for trouble, daring to mess with the Xibo Pirates!!"

"Wow! The Siberian Pirates, what a resounding name! Uh! Never heard of them!!"

"Hahaha!! Dude, what nonsense are you talking about? Never heard of the Xibo Pirates? Hiccup! I've never heard of them either, what am I supposed to do??"

"Pfft! Hahahaha!!!"

The entire dimly lit tavern erupted in laughter. It was unclear whether they were laughing at the person's conversation or at the Xibo Pirates; in any case, the laughter lasted for quite some time.

"Damn it! You bunch of idiots, you damned pirates!"

The guy who slammed his fist on the table and stood up was clearly confused with anger, not even remembering what he had said.

"Hahaha!! Pirates? Damn pirates, aren't you a pirate yourself? Or is the West Boa Pirates a fake? A Marine spy?"

call! ! !

The once noisy tavern fell silent instantly, all eyes fixed on the standing pirate, whose legs trembled uncontrollably under immense pressure.

"Hmph! Let's go!!"

At this moment, a tall, imposing man at the round table snorted coldly, turned, and left the tavern. His companions, including the trembling fellow, followed him out, their faces as cold as ice.

belch!

"Pfft, hahahahaha!!"

The next moment, deafening laughter erupted again in the tavern, as if they had discovered something extraordinary, or perhaps it was just a trivial incident.

Perhaps everyone was so used to this situation that no one paid any attention. In the dim light, even less attention was paid to the three men in black at the round table, who also left the tavern silently.

"Hey! I saw the hero go looking for that chestnut-headed guy during the day. Do you guys think he's planning to find the Golden Land?!"

Just as the laughter subsided and the tavern returned to normal, another voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention. It seemed that everyone was concerned about the chivalrous hero.

"That chestnut-headed guy who jumps into the sea day and night to fish for things? Would a chivalrous hero believe in the existence of the Golden Land? That floating island?"

"Hiss! Could it be that the chivalrous hero who disappeared for half a year has reappeared for the Sky Island??"

"Tch, what nonsense! What sky island? Where is there? I think the hero is looking for the Golden Land!"

"Isn't the Golden Land on the Sky Island?"

Silence. The tavern fell silent again, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The only remaining sounds were heavy breathing.

"Hahaha! You actually believed that legend, that lie that's been told for four hundred years!!"

"Hiccup! But he's a chivalrous hero!!"

boom!

Crash!

The words had barely left his lips when a loud crash echoed from the counter, followed by the sound of a bottle shattering. Then, a figure with their head down walked out of the tavern.

"Uh! That looked like Bellamy the hyena!"

"Bellamy the Hyena, a defeated foe of the Hero??"

"Hahaha!! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh!! I just couldn't help it!!"

"Hahaha!!!"

A group of unrestrained pirates and a dimly lit tavern create a lively scene in the small town of Mogu. It's like a storyteller wandering into a brothel—who's going to listen to his nonsense?

Although it was late at night, the moonlight still allowed one to see figures moving about on the streets of Mogu Town.

"Damn it! Hero!!!"

Bellamy, wearing a coat, walked alone down the street. His body was still wrapped in bandages, and an angry expression crossed his face.

Defeated, Bellamy had planned to have a drink at the tavern that night and listen to some interesting stories, but the entire tavern was filled with discussions of chivalrous heroes, which greatly annoyed him. Angered, he stormed out of the tavern and walked alone under the moonlight.

"Hmph, Sky Island? Golden Land? Heroes? Hahaha! What a laughable dream! To actually believe in these things, and you even dare to talk about heroes? Do you deserve it? Damn it..."

Bellamy walked slowly with his head down, muttering to himself as he went, and before he knew it, he was nearing the harbor at the end of the street.

"Bellamy the hyena?"

"who??"

Just then, a voice came from the darkness on the left side of the street. Bellamy was startled by the sudden sound and immediately became alert.

"Hehehehe! Bellamy, with a bounty of 5500 million, actually lost to a mere brat! How pathetic!"

As the sound rang out again, three figures slowly emerged from the darkness. Because they were facing away from the moonlight, their faces were obscured by the shadows and could not be clearly seen.

The three of them walked straight up to Bellamy and stopped five meters in front of him, looking at him with mocking expressions.

"You bastards! Who are you? Get out of my way!"

Seeing the three people who appeared before him, Bellamy was immediately enraged and said fiercely.

"Want revenge, Bellamy? We can help you!"

The man standing at the front of the three adjusted his wide-brimmed hat and uttered a seductive voice that struck Bellamy's heart.

"Oh? Revenge? Who are you people? Do you have a grudge against the heroes?"

Upon hearing the word "revenge," Bellamy paused. He really did want to give the chivalrous man a good beating; it was like a pillow being delivered to his doorstep when he was sleepy.

"Hehehehe! Bellamy, you don't need to know who we are. As long as you follow orders, I guarantee I'll deliver the hero to you obediently!"

The leading man sensed Bellamy's change in mood and softened his tone accordingly.

"Hahaha! Another idiot. You think you can make Bellamy obey your orders? Dream on! Get out of my way, or I'll beat you all up too!"

The previously harmonious atmosphere instantly became oppressive after Bellamy finished speaking.

"Hehehehe! What an ungrateful pirate! He won't even take the benefits that are offered to him. There's no need to keep him around!"

After the man in the lead finished speaking, he took a step back, making way for the other two men.

"Oh? A fight? Hahaha! I've never been afraid of anyone! Come on, let me show you the power of my springs!!"

Seeing this, Bellamy immediately spoke fiercely, though his tone was very tough, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.