One Piece: Initially tricked into joining the Marines by Garp

Chapter 283 Whole Cake Island

At this moment, whether the enemy had fainted or was barely standing, they all shared the same thought: to run.

Faced with an opponent of Luo Xia's caliber, their only option was to run.

As they quickly left the area, Rorschach finally withdrew his terrifying aura.

The originally sharp aura became gentle.

Just as Rorschach was about to continue forward, Roger asked from the side, "Rorschach, what was that move you just made...?" Rorschach glanced at Roger and slowly said, "I saw Shanks use it before, so I learned it. To be honest, I haven't used this move, Divine Evasion, very often, so I'm not very proficient at it yet."

Roger's eyes lit up when he heard Luo Xia's words. "I see. So it was that guy Hong Taro who used it. I was wondering how anyone else could use it. But it's quite remarkable that you were able to learn and use it so quickly."

Luo Xia smiled and said, "It's just a rough imitation, and there are still many shortcomings."

"Of course, he can't compare to Uncle Roger."

With the conversation over, the group continued their journey toward the castle on the island. Along the way, they encountered many members of the Big Mom Pirates, but each time they saw Rorschach and his crew, their first reaction was not to fight but to flee.

And he took off running as soon as he saw it, especially with an expression as if he had seen some ancient ferocious beast.

Soon, however, Luo Xia and the others arrived at a grassland, where a person was sitting not far away.

Luo Xia frowned and looked at the man, who looked quite disheveled.

It was only then that Rorschach realized that the figure looked like the Straw Hat Boy.

Rorschach nudged Garp beside him, "Old man, that guy over there looks like your grandson."

Karp looked closely and his eyes widened immediately: "What is this brat doing here, and in such a disheveled state!"

Just as Garp was about to step forward, Roger grabbed him and asked, "Grandson? You old bastard, you have a grandson?"

"Nonsense, even Ace is my grandson, why would it be strange if I have a grandson?"

Roger was left speechless.

The group quickened their pace and walked forward. When Luffy saw them, a look of surprise and delight appeared on his face.

“Grandpa? And Rorschach,” Luffy called out.

Rorschach asked, "Luffy, what are you doing here?"

Luffy scratched his head: "Because my crewmate doesn't want to come back to me, I'm waiting for him here."

Karp shook his head helplessly: "You brat, all you do is cause trouble everywhere you go."

Luo Xia frowned, pondering this part of the plot. After a while, Luo Xia slowly said, "Is it that lecherous chef?"

“I recognized him right away; he was from the Vinsmoke family.”

"Are you waiting for him?"

Luffy nodded vigorously, his eyes filled with determination: "Yes! Sanji is my comrade, and I will take him with me no matter what."

Rorschach nodded slightly, secretly admiring Luffy's unwavering loyalty to his friends. He continued, "The Vinsmoke family is no ordinary family. Their influence is deeply entrenched. Shanks and I talked about it before; they have a very deep foundation in the North Blue. Since Sanji comes from there, he probably has some unspeakable reason for leaving you."

Garp stroked his chin, his face serious: "Luffy, what are you planning to do? Just keep waiting like this?"

Luffy clenched his fist, stood up, and said loudly, "No matter how long it takes, I will wait until Sanji is willing to come back with me. And I believe that Sanji definitely doesn't want to leave us either."

"And if he doesn't come, I'll starve to death here!"

Roger watched Luffy from the side, a strange light gleaming in his eyes, and said with a smile, "This kid really has a bit of you back in the day, Garp. He'd do anything for his comrades."

Garp snorted, but a hint of pride crept onto his face: "That brat is just too stubborn. But daring to cause trouble on Big Mom's turf, he does have some guts."

"But...starve to death? You brat, are you really going to starve to death?"

Luffy patted his chest and said seriously, "Of course! I mean what I say. I won't go anywhere without Sanji by my side."

Just then, his stomach growled at the most inopportune moment, breaking the previously serious atmosphere. Roger couldn't help but burst into laughter, his hearty laughter echoing across the grassland: "Haha, this stomach protest came just in time. Garp, you little rascal, you're really something!"

Garp glared at Roger. "Hmph, that's my grandson. What if he starves to death?"

Seeing Garp's state, Rorschach felt helpless. He patted Garp on the shoulder and said, "Old man, I'm about to go to Big Mom. Are you coming with me?"

Garp raised an eyebrow, a hint of eagerness on his face: "Go and meet that old woman? I can't miss that opportunity."

Luo

When Luffy heard that everyone was going to beat up Big Mom, he was very puzzled: "Grandpa, what... are you guys here for?"

"Also, I know that white-bearded uncle, but who is that guy next to him?"

"He seems to have a very strong aura. Is he very strong, Grandpa?"

Garp slapped Luffy across the face, then pointed at Roger, "This is Roger, the former Pirate King. You don't even recognize him?"

Luffy's eyes widened instantly, filled with shock and admiration: "Wow! So you're the Pirate King Roger! But I heard the Pirate King has already been executed."

Roger laughed, revealing a set of white teeth. "You're right, but I've been resurrected by that kid Rorschach."

Rorschach added, "I came here because of that old hag Bigom. I brought so many people with me this time, we're going to beat her up."

Luffy's face flushed with excitement. He clenched his fists and leaned forward, as if he were about to charge forward with them at any moment: "This is so cool! I can actually see the resurrected Pirate King with my own eyes!"

But the next second, Luffy sat down again, "But I have to wait for Sanji, so I won't go."

At this moment, Luffy was still quite lucid and did not show signs of aging due to hunger.

Rorschach nodded. "Then you can keep waiting. Besides, I never intended to take you. Just stay put."

After saying this, Rorschach led everyone toward the location of Big Mom's castle.

When they finally arrived at the castle, the castle gates slowly opened, and a powerful yet familiar aura rushed out.

The middle-aged woman stood at the door, surrounded by her many subordinates, her eyes filled with anger and vigilance: "How dare you trespass on my territory! No one will leave here alive today!"