Although the village was remote, it was more lively than many towns. Early in the morning, the villagers rushed out with brooms. The long-nosed kid didn't run away this time, letting the villagers hit him with their brooms.
He shouted anxiously: "Folks, the Pirates are really here this time, I'm not lying to you!"
A villager gritted his teeth in anger: "Do you think we'll believe you? We'll still beat you tomorrow, get out, Usopp!"
After saying their harsh words, these people grumbled and went back home. But after that villager got back home, he began to wonder. Did I speak too harshly today?
Outside the door, Usopp stood blankly, as if he had lost his soul. Why does no one believe me? This time I'm telling the truth!
At this moment, three kids gathered around. "Captain Usopp, why do you lie every day?"
Hearing Carrot-Head say this, Onion-Head angrily kicked him. "Nonsense! Captain Usopp never lies!"
Pepper-Head behind them scratched his head. "Maybe it's a white lie of the Captain. Let's go eat."
With that, the three little kids walked away. Usopp was left clutching his trembling fists, taking a deep breath. Then, he picked up a broken broom handle from the ground and walked toward the beach.
He mumbled as he walked. "Since you all think I'm lying, then I might as well just turn this into a lie."
"The safety of the village will be guarded by me, Captain Usopp is here!"
Arriving at the beach.
"Captain, we've already sent men up as you instructed. That guy definitely can't escape!" Buggy said, gesturing in the air.
Zoro was earnestly watching Luffy from the side, seemingly guessing Luffy's next move. Luffy nodded and said: "That guy named Kuro is the Pirate leader. In order to avoid Marine pursuit, he faked his death and escaped, abandoning his crewmates. He even wants to marry the rich Kaya and usurp her family's fortune. A person like that is just the scum of the Pirate world and should be eliminated!"
He wasn't actually that soft-hearted; he was just speaking more eloquently. But that Kuro certainly deserved to die, because he disgraced Pirates too much. Luffy was angry just by looking at him!
In the bushes by the beach, Usopp was hiding there, wide-eyed, observing the situation. "What… what are they going to do?" Two Pirate ships, a dozen people. The one wearing the Straw Hat must be the Captain, giving orders. And the one waving his hands around… Is that some kind of magic show? This is terrifying!
Usopp knew with a single glance that he couldn't handle these people at all. So his first thought was to run away. However, just as he was about to sneak off, he accidentally stepped on a branch, making a "snap" sound.
At this moment, a gloomy voice immediately came from over there. "Who's there?"
Zoro immediately drew his sword, saying coldly: "Luffy, there's someone over there!"
Nonsense, of course I know there's someone. Luffy's Observation Haki had already allowed him to detect Usopp spying. He just didn't expect this guy to make a racket. So there was no need to pretend not to know anymore.
"You, over there, get out quickly." Buggy said in a deep voice.
Usopp's face turned pale, and he quickly raised his hands and walked out. His legs were trembling non-stop as he stared at Zoro, who was holding two swords, his heart nearly stopping. The scene suddenly fell silent. Luffy gave him a sideways glance, "Your dad's Yasopp?"
What the heck?! As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.
Especially Usopp, his eyes widened, staring at Luffy in disbelief. "You know my dad?"
"Yeah, your dad and I are close friends." Luffy said after thinking for a moment.
What???
"So, you know Shanks, and you know my dad?!"
Upon hearing Luffy's brief introduction, Usopp's eyes instantly widened. "Yeah, your old man even talked to me about you, saying your family lived in Syrup Village."
"He said you were about the same age as me when you were a kid, and your nose was already long when you were just over a year old."
As his dad was mentioned, Usopp's eyes widened even more. "My dad left when I was about two, so is he now..."
"He should still be alive on Shanks's ship, but… you can investigate the matter yourself later."
Luffy didn't want to ramble; he had serious business to attend to, "Let's go, let's go deal with that Kuro first."
"Understood, Captain!"
A dozen people immediately followed behind Luffy, walking into the village. Usopp gritted his teeth and finally rushed to catch up.
"You just mentioned Kaya, it seems she's being targeted by Pirates?"
"Yeah, by a very cunning man."
"Please, you must save Kaya, I'll lead the way." Usopp said with a serious face.
Luffy glanced at him, "In that case, thanks a lot."
Actually, he felt quite helpless inside. When he used to read the story of the Pirate King, he knew Usopp had feelings for Kaya. But this kid, besides bragging, didn't mention anything else. As a result, Kaya only saw him as a friend, with no other intentions. Never mind, after all, she's the woman he likes, it's good that Usopp didn't dare to confess. Later, he can work for me, and then his goddess can have my children. Oh dear— Yasopp, I feel a little guilty about your son!
A group of people walked into the village, scaring the villagers a bit.
"Who are these people?"
"Usopp's with them, so they shouldn't be bad guys, right?"
"They're going to… Kaya's house?"
The villagers were in a panic, dropping what they were doing and following. After all, Kaya usually had a good relationship with everyone, so if these people were here to cause her trouble, they definitely couldn't ignore it. Before long, they arrived at Kaya's house.
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