One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 217 A Journey Destined to Be Chaotic

Although traveling with Smoker wouldn't be boring, he complained far too often.

Furthermore, he lacks the ability to read between the lines, which explains why, despite being a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, he was thrown into Loguetown in the East Blue in the original work.

"I have to say, you're way too skilled at this," Smoker couldn't help but retort.

Sure enough, it started again.

"What do you mean?" Roman replied casually.

“What I’m saying should be obvious,” Smoker said matter-of-factly, though he looked very weak.

As for what Smoker was talking about, he was probably referring to Roman's shortcut to the new world.

Although their navy could take the Mary Geoise route, they still had to apply, which was too troublesome.

So we went directly to the Sabaody Archipelago.

The first step was to steal the pirates' ships. There were countless pirate ships docking at the Sabaody Archipelago every day, just in time for their coating and preparation for departure. Roman casually gave them a pirate prison package, the kind that was free.

Then they used their pirate ship to dive down.

However, that's not the key point. The most crucial point is that after Roman entered the New World, she actually had a mermaid escort them.

After diving 10,000 meters into the ocean, Roman quickly found two tall mermaids on Fishman Island who were willing to help.

Thanks to this, Roman and Smoker had a perfect and fast means of transportation after entering the New World.

At this moment, Roman and Smoker are tightly entangled by the mermaid's tail, struggling through the turbulent sea.

The speed is simply perfect.

Of course, this is not the case for Devil Fruit users.

Smoker was almost completely submerged in water, and he was not only weak but also barely conscious.

He persevered entirely through his own willpower.

"Are you kidding me? You're going to use this method?"

Although his head was above the sea, his mental state was deteriorating.

"You really don't know what's good for you, Smoker. Don't you know that mermaids are the fastest creatures? For ordinary people, even seeing a mermaid is a luxury. You are now being wrapped in the tail of a beautiful mermaid and enjoying a sea voyage. This is something that many people can only dream of."

Roman, after experiencing the mermaid service with Mihawk, realized it was actually quite good.

Mermaids cannot unleash their full speed and power simply by staying on the surface of the water; it is best for them to enter the water.

Of course, this cannot be done now.

After all, neither he nor Smoker possessed the ability to breathe underwater.

Even so, the speed was so fast that it shocked Roman.

However, while his speed is indeed very fast, Smoker faces a big problem.

When a Devil Fruit user gets wet, especially seawater with the highest Seastone factor, the feeling of weakness throughout their body is like forcing someone with thalassophobia into the sea, making them feel suffocated.

But there's nothing I can do but make do with Smoker.

In exchange, she would just have to put up with his incessant complaining.

She's different from Smoker; he only needs to get Black's head, but Roman has a ton of military matters to deal with.

She took a week off.

We still need to return on time.

I doubt anyone knows the real reason she took the leave!

Even if people knew she had taken leave, they would at most assume it was out of loyalty to her friends, and it would be hard to imagine that she was doing it for the treasure.

Now that there are no worries about the future, we should focus all our attention on the present.

It is, after all, a new world.

The treasure map falling into Lily's hands, while adding trouble, has the advantage that the Sea Emperor should not be involved in this matter.

Because Lillian did not pledge allegiance to the Sea Emperor.

But what methods will Lillian use?

Not everyone is Luffy, who defeated two Yonko within a month of entering the New World. A pirate who can live a carefree life without getting involved with any faction is certainly not an impulsive fool.

On a less optimistic note, the Mad Princess might have thought of the same things he was considering.

In short, assuming the other person is intelligent is definitely not a bad thing.

A smart person, even if she's a little crazy, won't recklessly put herself in a dangerous situation without being sure of the outcome.

She will also think of other ways.

……

"Tell this news to those sheep who can only huddle together for warmth," Lillian said, giving the order to her subordinates.

The phrase "lambs huddling together for warmth" refers to pirates who failed in their attempt to enter the New World.

They were defeated and routed by other pirate crews, but they were unwilling to return to Paradise, so they gathered together and planned to form their own new force.

"Captain, are you serious? Telling them this news is just asking for trouble, isn't it?" His subordinate asked, looking puzzled.

But upon seeing the captain's gaze, he immediately trembled with fear.

"You've been with me for so long, and you haven't improved at all. You're still a fool. Fine, I'm in a good mood today, so listen carefully: there are no easy treasures in this world, and I've never liked to pin my hopes on vague luck."

The more tempting something is, the more dangerous it often is. If someone can scout ahead for me, why wouldn't I?

"As expected of the captain, you are truly wise."

"Speak less flattery and do more of what needs to be done. What do you think of that Blake?"

"As you requested, he is currently being held in custody. Perhaps we should teach him a lesson, after all, he did kill your sister."

"Anna is incredibly foolish, and she deserves her fate. I won't avenge a sister like that. Emotions are really worthless. No, they might be good when it comes to destruction. Aren't those organizations that stick together for warmth held together by mutual respect? Throw enough profits at them, and will their bond remain unbreakable? I can't wait to see them fight like dogs."

Lilline, who had been perfectly normal just moments before, suddenly went berserk again, letting out a shrill laugh. Then she began to wantonly destroy the things around her.

"Yes, yes, the captain is wise."

"Alright, I'm going to play a little exciting game with my little prisoner. How many of my many torture devices can he withstand?"

She's a true femme fatale.

Upon seeing this, his subordinates hurriedly ran out.

……

What if she thinks the same way I do?

Logically speaking, Lillian wouldn't choose someone too powerful.

The monsters of the new world come in droves, and there are countless people among them who are even more powerful than Lillian.

If it's leaked to an overly powerful force, they probably won't even get a taste of the treasure.

If Lillian really wanted the treasure, she wouldn't have done this.

Therefore, she does need someone to pave the way for her, but that person cannot be too strong and must remain under her control.

But if that's the case, my trip will probably be full of chaos.