stonecrandall Chapter 216 Journey to the Kingdom of Garcia
Chapter 216 Journey to the Kingdom of Garcia
Chapter 216: Journey to the Kingdom of Garcia
Dick's gaze was sincere, his expression extremely solemn, and his tone firm.
"Hmm! Don't worry, Dick! I'm just going to verify my hypothesis! Besides, I have no interest in attacking a kingdom. As long as they don't provoke me, nothing bad will happen!"
Mu Chong could sense Dick's seriousness, so he didn't joke around and spoke earnestly.
"Phew! That would be perfect!"
When Dick heard Mu Chong's words, even though Mu Chong didn't make any substantial promises, those words were enough!
"Hehehe! Now you can tell me the geographical location of the Kingdom of Garcia!"
Mu Chong smiled slightly as he observed Dick's changing expression, and then spoke.
"Yes! The Kingdom of Garcia is located in the Calm Belt, right in front of where we are!"
A glint flashed in Dick's eyes, and then he stood on the deck of the Liberty, pointing straight ahead.
"What?!"
"No, no wind belt?"
Why are there countries in the doldrums?
Dick's answer immediately surprised the men on the ship.
Perhaps because Enel and Aisha knew almost nothing about the Calm Belt, Dick's words had no effect on them.
However, those who knew about the Calm Belt were utterly shocked, staring incredulously at Dick, whose expression remained perfectly calm.
"Hmm? The Calm Belt? Why does everyone react so strongly to this name?"
Looking at the expressions of those around her and glancing left and right, Aisha finally asked the question that had been bothering her.
When Aisha asked the question, Enel, who was munching on an apple, subtly leaned closer to his ear, clearly wanting to know why as well.
"Hmm! The Calm Belt is a strip of land located on both sides of the Grand Line. It sandwiches the entire Grand Line in the middle. There is neither wind nor current in this area. The sea surface is absolutely calm. Once a sailing ship enters this area, it will lose power and become trapped, unable to move!"
"Moreover, it is inhabited by a large number of colossal sea kings, which further increases its danger and makes it an extremely challenging area! However, it is precisely because of the existence of the Calm Belt that pirates from all over the world must travel through the Reverse Mountain to enter the Grand Line!"
"Currently, only naval warships, with the help of scientist Vegapunk, can pass through the Calm Belt. As for other pirate ships, they will only be destroyed and their crews will perish!"
call!
A sea breeze swept across the deck of the Liberty, causing Slad's long white robe to flutter in the wind. Having finished his explanation, he was already poised to receive everyone's praise.
"Hiss! Unable to sail? Captain! If that's the case, how are we supposed to get there?"
Upon hearing Slard's description, different expressions appeared on the faces of the people on deck. Belinda, amidst her surprise, slowly spoke...
"Hey hahaha! This question... cough! Hey! Enel! Explain it!"
"whispering sound!"
Before Belinda could finish speaking, and before Mu Chong could even open his mouth, Slad's laughter cut him off. Enel, however, rolled his eyes at Slad's suggestion.
"Oh ho? You stupid boatman! What's so smug about you? Are you intimidated by my handsome looks...?"
Stab it!
Before Slad could finish speaking, a pale blue bolt of lightning appeared above his head, forcing him to quickly shut his mouth, though his eyes still held a hint of defiance.
"The Freedom is not a traditional double-track sailing ship. After being modified on the Sky Island, it can still sail normally even in seas with no wind and no current!"
Enel glanced at Slard, ignoring the provocation, and slowly began to speak.
Wow! That's amazing!
Enel's statement greatly surprised those on deck who were unfamiliar with the Liberty, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Hehehe! As expected of a chivalrous ship, it's truly more amazing than everyone else's!"
Even Dick, standing nearby, couldn't help but sigh, because, having frequented the Calm Belt, he had never seen a single ship there that was intact.
"Wait, wait a minute! Hero, even if the Freedom can navigate the Calm Belt normally, what if we encounter a super sea monster..."
Just as Dick finished his sigh, he suddenly thought of the sea king that Mu Chong had killed, and immediately said...
"Hahahaha! Don't underestimate us, Dick! The Liberty of today is not something a mere Sea King can scare! Besides! Who says the Liberty can only sail on the sea?"
Hearing Dick's worries, Mu Chong laughed and gave him a reassuring look. As he spoke, he turned to look at the vast sea directly in front of the Freedom, his tone radiating unwavering confidence.
"Huh? Aren't ships supposed to sail on the sea?"
Dick was momentarily confused by Mu Chong's words and looked around at the crowd in bewilderment.
"Hey ha ha ha ha! Don't worry, Dick! You'll see in time! Just trust that the Liberty will be absolutely safe!"
Seeing the puzzled Dick, and then glancing at Mu Chong who was facing the sea, Slad stepped forward and replied to Dick.
At this moment, Mu Chong's thoughts were not as calm as they appeared.
Mu Chong slowly walked to the bow of the Freedom, then sat down on his own, placing the long sword White Serpent at his waist across his lap. He then looked at the sea directly in front of him with a complicated expression.
"The Kingdom of Garcia is located in the Calm Belt, right in front of our current position!"
Dick's words had been echoing in Mu Chong's mind since earlier, causing his brows to furrow and relax repeatedly, making it difficult for him to calm down.
Mu Chong's first stop after setting sail was Sky Island, and his purpose was simple: to recruit Enel and create a base! Then, he could continue his journey and enjoy the freedom of the sea.
The Freedom's current course is the second place Mu Chong wants to go: the Pirate King's execution platform in Loguetown, East Blue.
As a transmigrator in the world of One Piece, Mu Chong desperately wanted to experience the place where the journey began and ended, which led to this particular voyage.
As for how to reach Loguetown, crossing the Calm Belt was a last-minute decision by Mu Chong. With him and Slad, both capable of flying on objects, on the ship, crossing the Calm Belt was effortless.
However, this impromptu decision ironically transformed the journey to the Kingdom of Garcia into an inevitable encounter! All these developments left Mu Chong marveling at the strangeness of fate.
"Hehehe! Could it be that the silly cat that has been my only companion since I was little is really the guardian deity of the so-called Kingdom of Garcia? Damn, is that silly cat the real protagonist of this world?"
Thinking this through, Mu Chong's expression became quite flamboyant. It turned out that he was the one who had actually managed to curry favor with someone powerful.
"Meow!!!"
Just then, a meow came from behind Mu Chong, followed by the white cat Mu Mu's huge head rubbing against Mu Chong's arm and finally snuggling into his lap.
"Oh! The guardian spirit has arrived?"
When Mu Chong saw the white cat Mu Mu's habit, which it had developed since it was a kitten—that it would always snuggle into his arms no matter where he was—his eyes softened.
"Meow!!!"
Now, the white cat Mumu is larger than an adult tiger, and even taller, but at this moment she is still nestled affectionately in Mu Chong's arms like a kitten.
"Hahahaha! Don't worry, silly cat! Since it's fate's arrangement, I'll take you to try this magical opportunity. But, if you don't want to, no one can take you away from me!"
Mu Chong stroked the white cat Mu Mu in his arms, a smile on his face, his tone revealing domineering confidence.