blogombal Chapter 244: Was this considered a romantic encounter?
Chapter 244: Was this considered a romantic encounter?
Is this what Makino calls a romantic encounter?
Beckman was slightly confused.
Although both women were likely attractive, their words were extremely abrupt.
At least normal people wouldn't make any deals with complete strangers.
However, Beckman's ideas seemed to be interpreted without any hindrance.
The red-haired woman produced a bounty poster.
It was Beckman's bounty.
"We're not complete strangers; at least we know you."
This made Beckman frown slightly.
how to say?
Although the Navy issues bounties, there are actually very few cases where they can recognize a pirate and know their specific identity.
The reason is very simple.
That's because there are just too many pirates.
The wanted posters are really numerous.
Ordinary people wouldn't spend their days flipping through stacks of wanted posters to find pirates.
After all, this is incredibly irresponsible of one's own life.
Moreover, the Red-Haired Pirates' main area of operation is not the West Blue, but the New World.
To put it simply, the Red-Haired Pirates are famous, but their fame is confined to the New World and the Navy, not among ordinary people around the world.
Although Shanks has appeared in the newspapers a few times, the World Economic Herald has long been filled with sensational news, which makes it difficult for ordinary people to remember who has a pirate identity.
Even if someone were to be discovered, it should be Shanks, not himself, the first mate.
Although he wanted to get away with it, Beckman felt it was impossible when he saw the other person's determined look.
"It's less of a transaction and more of a threat. If I don't agree, are you planning to reveal my pirate identity here?"
Beckman wasn't worried; the combined forces of the four seas couldn't defeat him, so...
"No, even if we have that plan, we know very well that the combined strength of the Four Seas is no match for the pirates of the New World," the black-haired girl said this time.
“It would be foolish to reveal your identity here, because we can’t take your life, but the lives of the two of us are in your hands,” the red-haired woman said calmly.
He seems quite clear-headed and knowledgeable. Beckman thought to himself.
The Red Line severed the connection between the first and second halves of the Grand Line.
The direct consequence of this is the blockage of information.
However, they seemed well aware of the vast difference in combat power between the New World and this place.
"Since you all know, then..."
"So, as the weaker party, we will take the initiative to show our sincerity. Whether you are willing to trade with us or not is your decision, and we will not linger on it any longer." The red-haired woman seemed very sincere.
"Okay, I'll listen."
Beckman's curiosity was piqued.
"No, wait a minute, after all, there are naval forces here..."
……
"So you know about that Devil Fruit."
Shanks was holding a cup of fragrant floral tea in his hand.
The white rose petals inside had already unfurled themselves in the hot water.
It was indeed quite good, but unfortunately he was only interested in wine and not tea, so he only took a sniff.
"Yes."
"How did you know that?"
“Because in the future I envision, it will already be something everyone knows,” Makino said slowly.
"Really?" Shanks felt a surge of excitement.
If that's the case, then it means a new world has arrived.
"That……"
"You want to know where this Devil Fruit is now, right?" Makino seemed to see right through Shanks' thoughts.
"Yes." Shanks smiled sheepishly.
"I'm sorry, I don't know either. Being able to see the future and know the past doesn't mean I'm omnipotent or omniscient. That fruit represents freedom and liberation; it has its own will. Even I can't see its movements."
"I see." Shanks wasn't disappointed. If this thing were really that easy to find, then he wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble.
"But could you answer some questions for me? I have some questions about you."
"Me?" Shanks scratched his head. "What do you want to ask?"
"In my opinion, you are a pirate, but a special kind of pirate. What do you want the Nika Fruit for?"
For what?
This is truly hard to explain.
"The reason I can say this is to fulfill someone's last wish, and also to find the person who will usher in the next new century. For that, we must find it," Shanks said solemnly.
"The new century? That's such a distant concept to me. I'm quite envious of you, though. Your future must be incredibly exciting, Shanks. You're lucky; you've already found your purpose in this short life." Makino's eyes turned melancholic.
This put Shanks in a difficult position.
As everyone knows, he is not a very good person at comforting others.
After all, Beckman had been driven crazy by him countless times.
"There's no need for that. The sea is a place full of unknowns. There must be something there that can heal you. If you don't mind, would you like to come aboard my ship, Makino?" Shanks extended an invitation.
These words surprised not only Makino but also Shanks.
Isn't that a bit too abrupt?
only……
"You really do whatever you want. Letting a patient like me on board, the other crew members definitely won't accept it. Besides, this doesn't fit your pirate style."
"Pirates are free and do whatever they want. We don't need to follow any common sense or rules. Everything is just our own thoughts."
Are you free and unrestrained?
In a way, he was also a pure human being.
That's what Makino thought.
Although I really can't see through it...
Forget it, I'll just focus on doing what I'm supposed to do.
This is the only thing I need to accomplish.
"Then continue talking to me and let me know more."
"If you knew about someone else's past, would you be interested in their past as well?"
"Since you extended the invitation, I'd rather hear it for myself, wouldn't it be more interesting? How about we have a cup of tea first?"