novelraw Chapter 108 The Long-Nosed Captain!
Chapter 108 The Long-Nosed Captain!
Picking up where we left off, Luffy and his crew, having successfully formed their own, are now planning to build a large ship on their next island. Luffy is currently considering the remaining chef recruitment – "First, a chef, then a musician..."
Luffy's comment made Zoro burst into laughter. Goten didn't understand Luffy's thought process either. The chef was normal, but why did he have to find the musician first? But whatever, now that Nami is guiding him, Goten doesn't have to worry about getting lost.
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Meanwhile, in another small town, a boy with a long nose and curly hair was frantically running through the town, shouting from house to house, "Pirates are here! Pirates are attacking the town! Everyone, run away quickly!"
He shouted from one end of the village to the other, then burst into laughter and said, "It's all a lie!" At that moment, everyone in the town opened their doors, grabbed tables, chairs, brooms, and rags, and began chasing after the long-nosed boy...
After chasing for a while until they could no longer find any trace of the long-nosed creature, the villagers scattered. Watching them leave, the boy climbed down from the tree, laughing heartily, and proudly declared, "Hahaha... Today is another active day for the great Captain Usopp..."
Just then, his three subordinates, who were just kids, rushed up to Usopp, shouting, "Pirates are here!" Usopp immediately laughed and said, "Hahaha...you three still need to work on your lying skills!"
However, the three children said seriously, "We're not kidding, pirates are really coming! Look at the flag, it's Buggy the Clown's ship!" (Nami is using Buggy the Clown's ship)
Upon hearing this, Usopp immediately turned around and prepared to run away, saying at the same time, "It's afternoon tea time! I've got a disease where I'll die if I don't drink afternoon tea!"
Upon hearing this, the three children promptly rebuked, "What a joke! Isn't this the time for the Usopp Pirates to strike? Besides, there are only two small boats coming, and it looks like there are only four people."
Upon hearing this, Usopp immediately changed his attitude and said to the three of them in a pretentious manner, "Then let's go stop them. You three... hurry up and follow my great Captain Usopp to defeat these evil pirates."
Upon hearing this, the three children immediately cheered happily and followed in Usopp's footsteps...
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When Luffy and his crew finally reached the shore, their feet had barely touched the ground when several bullets were fired at them. Goten caught them with his hands and discovered that they were just steel balls...
Before Luffy and his crew could figure out what was going on, a long-nosed figure emerged from the hilltop, shouting, "Listen up, you pirates! I am the captain of the strongest pirate crew in this town, Captain—'Usopp!' I have 8000 million men under my command. If you know what's good for you, get out of here!" Several pirate flags were then raised around him…
Upon hearing this, Luffy exclaimed in surprise, "What? 8000 million people! That's amazing!"
Upon seeing this, Nami immediately questioned, "You're lying!"
Upon hearing this, Usopp blurted out, "We've been found out!"
Upon seeing this, Nami immediately wore an "I knew it" expression, while Usopp realized he had let something slip and immediately said regretfully, "I accidentally let it slip, and now I've been found out..."
Luffy realized he'd been tricked when he saw this, and Usopp continued to boast, "Even though 8000 million is a bit of an exaggeration, I still have excellent subordinates!"
Upon hearing this, Wutian immediately exposed the other party's background: "There are three of them, right? And they're still kids!"
The three children, realizing they had been exposed, immediately panicked and abandoned Usopp, running away. Usopp was speechless at the sight.
At this point, Nami teased, "And you even use a slingshot as a weapon, are you really a pirate?"
Luffy laughed heartily and teased, "You're really something!"
Upon hearing this, Usopp pulled out his slingshot, drew it back to its full draw, and aimed it at Luffy. He said in a flustered tone, "I... I'm a man with a strong sense of pride. Because of this strong sense of pride, people affectionately call me 'Proud Usopp!' You just saw it, my slingshot is much more powerful than a pistol..." He seemed ready to make a move at any moment.
Seeing this, Luffy lowered his hat brim and said seriously, "Since we've drawn our guns, we're going to risk our lives!"
Usopp was immediately startled by Luffy's words, but Luffy continued seriously, "I mean, that thing isn't a toy to scare people..."
Zoro, having grasped Luffy's thoughts, decisively drew his sword, assuming a fighting stance, and chimed in, "Now standing before you is a true pirate..."
Usopp looked at Luffy and Zoro with increasing tension, but ultimately, fear prevented him from attacking. Upon seeing this, Luffy and Zoro couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Luffy's triumphant transformation: "Hahaha... I was just imitating Shanks' old style... I didn't expect..."
Upon hearing this, Usopp immediately questioned, "Shanks? You mean the great pirate Shanks!"
Luffy answered affirmatively, "That's right, it's him. You're Usopp, right? Your father is Yasopp!"
Upon hearing his father's name, Usopp accidentally tumbled down the hillside. Looking at Luffy, he asked, "Yospp is indeed my father, but how do you know that?"
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Upon arriving at the restaurant, after Luffy's explanation, Usopp finally understood everything and said admiringly, "A father who rushes out to sea without hesitation for adventure, that kind of father has always been someone I admire..."
At this moment, Nami said with surprise, "I see, that makes things easier. Do you know anyone here who can pilot a large ship and provide one?"
At this moment, Usopp squinted and grinned wickedly, saying, "Such a small village, it's impossible..."
The next second, Zoro pointed to a villa on a distant mountaintop and questioned, "There's a nice-looking villa on that mountain, maybe..."
Seeing this, Nami immediately chimed in, "Are those Usopp's friends inside? Could we ask them to give us some money?"
Upon hearing this, Usopp immediately panicked and said, "I suddenly remembered that I have something to do, so I'll have to go first. You guys continue eating. The owner here is an acquaintance of mine, and he'll give you a discount..." With that, he quickly left the restaurant.
No sooner had Usopp finished his fight than his three henchmen rushed in, looking at Luffy and demanding, "Where did you take our Captain Usopp?"
Just then, Luffy patted his stomach and said, "This meat is so delicious!"
Upon hearing this, the three children were instantly terrified and huddled together. Nami, seeing this, couldn't help but suppress her laughter. At this moment, Zoro threatened the three of them, saying, "Your captain... has been eaten by us!"
Upon hearing this, the three children immediately looked at Nami and blurted out, "She-devil!"
Upon seeing this, Nami immediately yelled, "Why are you looking at me like that?!"
Zoro and Luffy only started laughing wildly after the three children were so frightened they fell to the ground...
(End of this chapter)