At noon, the sun hung high in the sky.
The sea breeze swept across the coast, carrying waves with it and illuminating the vast ocean in all its brilliance and splendor.
On a reef near the shore sat a black-haired, black-eyed young man who looked to be in his twenties.
In front of him crouched a five- or six-year-old boy wearing a straw hat and a bright, sunny smile.
“…And so, the great captain Francis Drake completed her voyage around the world, becoming a legendary pirate revered by people everywhere.
That is the story of the great pirate Francis Drake.”
The young man spoke to Luffy with an enthusiastic smile, as though he were proudly showing off a treasured possession.
That’s right.
The five- or six-year-old boy wearing the straw hat was none other than Luffy, the chosen one of destiny in the world of One Piece.
As for the young man, he was not from this world.
He was a transmigrator from Earth.
“That’s nonsense!
There’s only one person in the world who has sailed around the entire world, and that’s the Pirate King, Gol D.
Roger.
Zhuyun, you’re lying to me!”
Luffy was clearly unconvinced.
Although he thought the story was interesting, he refused to believe that Drake had sailed around the world.
And that was only natural.
After all, the world Drake had sailed around was the Earth of the Type-Moon universe.
“Hahaha!
That’s why you’re still just a kid, Luffy.
This world is incredibly vast.
Drake really did sail around the entire world.
She’s the woman who even shot down the sun!”
“What?
Drake is a woman?
Isn’t Drake a man?”
Bang!
“That hurt!
Why did you hit me?
And why does it hurt so much?
I’m made of rubber!”
Luffy clutched the large bump swelling on his head and shouted angrily at Zhuyun.
“That’s what you get for calling Drake a man.
She’s a genuine, beautiful, sexy, and cheerful woman.
Her charisma is every bit as strong as any man’s.
She’s the real deal—a true big sister!”
As he spoke, Zhuyun became increasingly animated.
“And besides, that was a fist of love.
Even being made of rubber won’t save you from its punishment.”
With that, Zhuyun dispelled the magical energy surrounding his hand.
“So the magical energy of the Type-Moon world has an effect similar to Haki.
That’s good news.
I should be able to use magic to capture Logia users as well.”
Zhuyun pondered this silently.
“Hmph!
Even if Drake is a woman, there’s no way she could have sailed around the world.
If she did, wouldn’t that make her the Pirate King?
I’m the only one who can sail around the world!
I’m definitely going to become the Pirate King!”
“Oh?
Little Luffy wants to become the Pirate King?
Then you’d better grow up quickly.
Otherwise, I’ll become the Pirate King first.”
Zhuyun rubbed the large bump on Luffy’s head, finding the whole situation incredibly amusing.
“You bastard!
I’m definitely going to become the Pirate King!
And stop touching my head!”
“Hahahahaha!”
“Damn it!
Stop laughing!”
“Luffy, dinner’s ready!
There’s meat!”
Makino, her green hair fluttering in the breeze, called out to Luffy from a distance.
“Meat!
Meat!
I want meat!”
The moment he heard the word “meat,” Luffy completely forgot about arguing with Zhuyun and immediately ran toward Makino.
Makino gave Zhuyun a distant bow before taking Luffy with her and walking away.
“He’s quite an interesting little brat, isn’t he, Captain Drake?”
As Zhuyun finished speaking, the figure of a beautiful woman in pirate attire slowly appeared behind him.
She had gorgeous red hair, and the scar on her face did nothing to diminish her beauty.
If anything, it gave her an additional air of heroism.
She was Francis Drake.
“Hahaha.
He’s young, but his ambitions certainly aren’t small.
He wants to become the Pirate King.
Unfortunately, it seems he won’t have the chance.
After all, you’re the one who’s going to become the Pirate King, Master.”
“No, you’re wrong, Drake.
You’re the one who’s going to become the Pirate King.
I’m going to become the man who stands beside the Pirate King.”
“Oh!
So I’m going to become the Pirate King?
That’s quite tempting.
Since I’ve come to this world, it wouldn’t do for a pirate like me not to sail around the world.
But, Master, am I right in understanding that you’re confessing your feelings to me?”
“That’s right.
After all, you have such a strong hold on my heart.
Is that a problem?”
“Hahaha.
I’m very happy about that.
After all, ever since I came to this world, I haven’t been able to take my eyes off you.”
As she spoke, Drake suddenly pulled Zhuyun’s head into her embrace.
“Mmph…
mmph…
I…
can’t breathe…”
Zhuyun was both suffering and enjoying himself at the same time.
“Hahaha, sorry, sorry.
I got a little carried away.”
Drake hurriedly released him.
“But, Master, do you really want me to become the Pirate King?
I’m your servant.
Technically, shouldn’t I be assisting you in becoming the Pirate King?”
“There’s no need.
The title of Pirate King doesn’t hold much appeal for me.
I’d be much happier seeing you become the queen of the pirates once again.
Besides, the Golden Hind is your ship.
It’s only natural that you should be its captain and become the Pirate King.”
“Then what about you, my dear Master?”
“Of course, I’ll remain your Master and…
your man.”
“That’s wonderful.
I like that.”
As she spoke, Drake pulled Zhuyun tightly into her embrace.
After spending some time enjoying each other’s company, Zhuyun and Drake began purchasing the supplies they would need for their voyage from Windmill Village.
News of the two of them setting out to sea naturally reached Luffy’s ears as well.