Mosen watched as the small black dot in the distance grew closer and closer, his excitement building.
Finally, he could end his days of passive isolation. It had been five years since he came to this world, and can you believe he had never left East Blue until now?
The legendary Grand Line, the beautiful Sakura Kingdom, the fantastical Sky Island, the wondrous Water 7, and the Sabaody Archipelago.
Not to mention the charming Fish-Man Island, the famed and fun Golden City—the wealthiest place on the seas. He had never been to these places, and thinking about it made him feel utterly dejected.
Most importantly, he had missed out on all the delicious foods: Water 7’s Aqua Meat, Hatchan’s Takoyaki, and Gorgon Cheese from Amazon Lily, just to name a few.
What? You ask about the ladies?
How mundane! What’s the use of women when the scenery is stunning, and the food is delectable?
As a straight-laced guy, Mosen had always been insulated from women. Everyone knows the stereotype of programmers: nine out of ten are bald, and the other one… well, that’s a tearful story.
Besides, what if the woman he finds gets jealous of his looks? That wouldn’t do. Food is far more critical.
He wondered when Sanji and the Baratie would appear so he could sample their cuisine.
Indeed, he needed to find a super fantastic chef!
Dressed in shorts, Mosen left his somewhat tattered Navy Justice Cloak in the cave, grabbed his two-part long sword, and headed towards the incoming ship.
The Navy cloak would quickly reveal his identity, and most ships sailing alone on the sea were pirate ships.
It would be ridiculous if they saw Mosen’s Navy cloak and turned around.
Just as it takes forever to walk to the same with the sea.
After waiting on the beach for a long time, Mosen finally saw the ship’s outline. As expected, it was a pirate ship.
The large white sail bore a skull with claw marks—familiar, but he couldn’t recall where from.
When did the East Blue have pirates with such a symbol? And judging by the size of the ship, the East Blue didn’t seem to have pirate ships this big.
“Never mind, as long as they take me away and don’t do evil in front of me, I’ll let them go!” Mosen thought to himself, until…
“That straw hat? Holy crap, Shanks? Sorry to bother you, but this really is getting on a pirate ship.”
You just appeared in my world without any warning or concern, bringing surprise (and shock).
Surprised? Unexpected?
Mosen was a bit panicked: What should a weak Navy officer do when encountering a top-tier pirate? Asking online; it’s urgent!
Whether it was bravery or boredom,
The Red Force of the Red-Haired Pirates docked directly on the shore. The red-haired Shanks, wearing a straw hat, was the first to jump in front of Mosen, followed by his officers.
“Wow, a handsome young man who likes to show off, hahahahahaha, what an interesting guy.” Shanks touched his hat and laughed loudly.
“Hey, hey, Captain, what a handsome guy. How did you end up stranded on this deserted island?” Lucky Roux asked, taking a bite of the meat in his hand.
The aroma wafted into Mosen’s nose, and his eyes involuntarily focused on the roasted meat, making him swallow.
“Ah, so you like roasted meat too? But you can’t have mine.”
Hahahahahahaha.
Shanks and his officers were all amused by Mosen’s reaction.
Mosen felt embarrassed. It wasn’t his fault; after months of tasteless food, suddenly smelling such fragrant roasted meat was irresistible.
It wasn’t his fault; it was his throat’s reaction.
And those guys laughing nonstop, it’s enough. He’d beat them up to show them why the flowers are so red if he could.
Although Mosen had grown to 185 cm in these few months,
his face still looked youthful, and the effect of the Smooth-Smooth Fruit made him look even younger, clearly a teenager.
“Are you not afraid of seeing so many pirates? Who are you, and how did you end up on this deserted island?” Ben Beckman asked, with a cigarette in his mouth.
“I’m Arufa Mosen, a Lieutenant of the 77th Branch of the East Blue Navy. I was chasing pirates alone and got caught in a storm. I’ve been on this island for six months now. You’re the first ship willing to rescue me.”
“Ah, a Navy Lieutenant, quite impressive.”
Though surprised, the Red-Haired crew didn’t mind. Even a Rear Admiral from the headquarters wouldn’t scare them.
“So, Navy guy, do you want to leave on our ship?” Shanks smiled at Mosen, sensing his excellent potential. Though not as strong as himself and his top officers, Mosen’s strength at his age was impressive.
“Red-Haired Shanks, I know you. A renowned pirate from the New World, here in the East Blue. But I’m just a Navy officer caught in a storm; I have no power over you.”
Meeting an idol, should he ask for an autograph? No, better not. You have got to keep a calm persona.
“Haha, what an interesting guy. Knowing our name and not being afraid. Quite remarkable.”
At this time, Shanks hadn’t become a Yonko yet, around 25 years old, with a carefree and charming personality.
He was one of the few people Mosen admired in the anime.
“So, kid, have you considered leaving the Navy and joining us?”
Holy crap, Shanks is inviting me to join his pirate crew. What should I do? Accept? Or accept? Or accept?
“Just kidding, haha. Did I scare you?”
Shanks stuck out his tongue, successfully teasing Mosen.
Mosen’s face darkened, thinking about taking back his words. This guy has no charm at all!
Mosen knew he wasn’t suited to join the Red-Haired Pirates. He couldn’t have such ties if he wanted to wander alone in the future. Like Shanks, Whitebeard, and later Luffy, these weren’t groups to join.
Instead, with its straightforward hierarchy and colleague relationships, the Navy was easier for Mosen to manage.
“Stop messing with me, you jerk! How dare you tease me! Once I’m rested, I’ll duel you! I’ll beat you down!”
“What a spirited kid. Since we have such an interesting guest, let’s… have a party! Haha!”
“You just want to drink, Captain!”
“Ah, you saw through me!”
“Everyone saw through you, you jerk!”
Mosen joined the others, jumping onto the ship, where the cooks had already started preparing the feast.
Barrels of beer were brought up, filling large mugs with golden liquid.
“Hey Navy kid, want some juice instead?”
“Damn you, Shanks! I’ll chop you into pieces!”
What a lively ship.
“Welcome, Navy kid, cheers!”
“Cheers.”
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