Raccoon Here: Reiju was someone I hadn't planned to include in the last two chapters, a big mistake on my part. After all, she was crucial to Luffy's operation, as she clearly wouldn't refrain from commenting after seeing so many hungry people in the previous chapter.
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While everything seemed hopeless in Wano, the people didn't even notice the arrival of a massive ship emerging in the city. It appeared, flying from the sky without warning, landing at the city's entrance.
A man, his head bowed, stared at the ground, thinking his life should end right there and then. He needed to escape this horrendous suffering, and death seemed like a merciful way out.
He didn't even realize that the space around the entire city had turned bluish and appeared normal to him, his mind solely consumed by his anguish. Suddenly, a strange sound echoed. Something fell right in front of him, directly before his eyes, snapping him out of his state of apathy. His eyes widened at the sight before him: a bottle of water and a plate of hot food. He didn't even recognize the recipe, only noticing the meat and some carbohydrates.
"What...?" he stammered, unable to finish the sentence, too tired and exhausted to articulate words, his dry mouth barely cooperating. It seemed impossible. Yet, as he kept his eyes on that plate of food, he thought he might be witnessing some kind of mirage, or perhaps this was a passage ritual into another life. Maybe his death was finally here, and his prayers to the gods had been answered, allowing him to begin his transition with a full stomach.
"Could it... be real?" he whispered, his voice trembling. "Or is it just a cruel trick of fate?"
The plate was so lavish that he hadn't seen anything like it in over 20 years. It was impossible not to remember a time when Wano wasn't under Orochi and Kaido's tyranny, when food was plentiful, the waters clean, and the animals healthy. Back then, there was no misery or destruction.
Even with doubt gnawing at his mind, the man decided that, illusion or not, or even if it were his passage to death, it didn't matter. He didn't think twice. Smelling the food, he decided that if this was his last act, he would fight to savor it or die trying.
With trembling hands, he picked up the plate of food, almost unable to believe the reality before him as he felt the plate was solid. Nervously, he brought it to his mouth. Ignoring the utensils, he opened his mouth directly, disregarding etiquette as he buried his face into the plate. All that mattered was tasting something real again.
The moment the first morsel touched his tongue, he froze. The taste was real. It felt as if something deep inside him, long dead, was awakening. His eyes filled with tears, unsure where the moisture came from in his malnourished body. In the next moment, he devoured each bite without hesitation, savoring it as though it was the first meal of his life.
Soon, he grabbed the water bottle, quickly opened it with trembling hands, and drank straight from the neck. The water coursed down his throat, cleansing the void that had settled there for so long. He felt every drop bringing life back to him.
Tears continued streaming down his face as he ate and drank, forming a small puddle on the ground. Even though the tears wasted part of the water he had just consumed, it didn't matter; he couldn't hold them back any longer.
In that moment, he felt something he hadn't in years: hope.
"Thank you... Thank you..." he said, crying.
The word "thank you" began to echo from all directions at the same time, and he finally looked up. He no longer needed to save all his strength. Then, he saw everyone on the street in the same state as him, crying as they finished their plates like starving animals.
It wasn't just that street. The entire city shared a collective sentiment as they wept and ate the mysterious dishes that had appeared before them, caring not for the delicious taste, but simply grateful to have something non-poisonous to consume.
"This has to be a dream... This has to be a dream..." the same man murmured, seeing children, women, and men everywhere holding their plates and bottles of water, tears in their eyes.
Before he realized it, his plate disappeared like magic, making him open his eyes in bewilderment. But suddenly, another plate appeared in front of him, accompanied by a new liter of water, ready to be consumed. He hesitated for a moment but soon lunged forward faster this time. Grasping the utensils with newfound strength, he began eating again, this time more controlled, no longer like a starving animal. He could truly savor the taste of the food, as if he had never eaten anything better in his life.
He devoured the food once more. And, like everyone else, as soon as they finished, a new plate magically appeared before them. It wasn't just one or two; a third plate emerged, and the entire city began eating until their stomachs could take no more.
Meanwhile, at the city gates, the Sunny Go lay docked. Aboard, the Straw Hats were working at full steam. In the ship's kitchen, Reiju was cooking at high speed, trying to feed the entire city. Luffy, his speed enhanced by the multiplication fruit, helped her. Nojiko and Lucy assisted in the preparation, enabling her to finish one plate after another, which would then disappear through Lami's Room ability. The plates were instantly transported to the city, and the used dishes were returned to the kitchen, where Lucy cleaned them for Reiju to reuse.
Even Lucy, who usually loved eating, refrained from taking any food this time.
"I'd rather the citizens eat," she said with determination, despite her love for food.
On the deck, the rest of the crew worked tirelessly as Lami continued to send plates across the city, using her powers to manipulate them within her Room, which expanded to cover the entire area. With her proficiency in Observation Haki, she ensured that no one was left unfed.
"We can't save those who've already been killed," Luffy murmured beside Lami, "but we can give hope to those still standing."
The samurai with them, who had been observing everything, was incredulous. He had spent years with Shutenmaru's band of thieves, stealing food from Kaido and Orochi to survive as selfish individuals, without any hope of saving Wano. Yet, seeing people eating well after so many years was something he hadn't witnessed in over 20 years.
"An entire city being fed... This is a miracle," he whispered, moved by the hope he saw.
"I think that's enough now," said Lami, sensing that everyone had eaten at least three plates.
Luffy nodded. Reiju, Nojiko, and Lucy stopped producing food in the kitchen, turning off the large pots and stoves as Lami retrieved all the utensils and plates, returning them to the kitchen sink to be cleaned.
"This is really good..." Yamato celebrated, laughing joyfully as he saw the city beginning to rise. Until then, the people had been lying on the ground, but now, they were standing up one by one.
A significant amount of food had been consumed here, but Luffy had stored so much with him that feeding all of Wano was not difficult. He had more than enough resources to sustain the entire population, all stockpiled from his territories over the past year.
"Great!" said Luffy with a smile, also feeling the city's atmosphere shift completely.
"Woolf! Woolf!" Chouchou barked happily, and the rest of the crew smiled silently.
The people of the city, for the first time, began looking toward the ship docked at the city's entrance. Now that hunger and thirst were no longer issues, they finally noticed the Straw Hat flag proudly raised on the ship's sail.
"What is that...?" someone murmured.
Even with tattered clothes and dirty bodies, a newfound strength resonated in their voices as they gazed at the ship, surprise and hope shining in their eyes.
"I think it's time we introduce ourselves," Luffy remarked, stepping toward the prow. The onlookers stared, more and more gathering with curious eyes. After all, that food had to have come from somewhere, especially since they had been completely abandoned by the Beast Pirates, who had stripped the city of all its resources.
"People of Wano!" Luffy called, his voice echoing through the crowd. His crew joined him to watch.
"I am Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate, and the one who is here to defeat Kaido!"
The people began murmuring among themselves.
"He... that pirate who's going to fight Kaido?" some whispered incredulously, recalling how the Beast Pirates had mentioned this as they left the city.
Before they could continue, Luffy interrupted, raising his voice:
"Listen, everyone! We're leaving shortly, so I won't give a long explanation. We have an entire country to save. But I want you to understand that we are here to free Wano, and that's all you need to know."
He paused, then continued:
"However, I demand that everyone who can still fight gather in the Udon region. I don't just want to free this country. I want its people to fight for it and join us. This is your best chance to face Kaido, your fears, and your doubts, and fight for a better Wano!"
The people's eyes widened as Luffy pressed on:
"And for those of you who think I'll be like Kaido, taking Wano for myself and ruling like a tyrant, hear this: I will make Wano my territory, but I will not treat it like Kaido did. There will be no abuses in my territory!"
He then pointed to the horizon and said:
"Either way, I'm going. Remember, only those who truly want to fight for a better Wano and have the strength to do so, come to the coast and join me! We're heading to Onigashima!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the ship began to levitate, controlled by Lami's powers. The space around it seemed to distort as the ship left the city.
The people stood stunned, watching the ship fly away, unable to say anything after hearing such words. But before Luffy disappeared, crates upon crates of supplies began falling from the ship, landing in front of the crowd. These were not just food supplies; swords and other weapons made of Wapometal were among them, equipping the people to finally fight for their freedom.
Quickly, Luffy and his crew moved on to other towns in the Kari region, repeating the same actions. People on the brink of death received plates of food that appeared like magic before them in their moments of despair. They began eating, regaining their strength. Many thought it was all a dream.
Luffy didn't let anyone thank him or protest his actions. He simply delivered his speech and moved on to the next town, knowing he didn't have time for debates. His only goal was to provide the people with the means to survive and fight, giving those who chose to join him the opportunity to do so. He never forced anyone to fight, understanding the deep-seated fear Kaido had instilled in their hearts, a fear that had crushed their will. But he marked each person who came to him, knowing they would guide Wano's future.
Meanwhile, in a forest, a little girl was walking slowly. Beside her, a small animal followed obediently. She was sad, and her stomach rumbled. It had been days since she last found any food. The fruit trees had been destroyed, and the water was poisoned.
"I wonder if the professor is okay," she murmured to herself as she made her way to her home in the middle of the forest. She knew that all the towns were in terrible shape, but hers seemed even worse.
Perhaps due to her hunger, she didn't notice someone approaching. A voice called out from behind her:
"Hey, are you okay?"
She quickly looked up, startled. There stood a man wearing a straw hat, smiling at her.
"Who are you?" she asked, her voice wary and trembling.
The man kept his smile.
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy, Ace's brother. Do you remember him?"
The girl froze at the mention of Ace. But before she could respond, Luffy raised his hand, and a tray filled with plates of food appeared in his grasp. He placed the tray in front of her.
"How about eating with me?" Luffy asked, his smile warm and gentle.
Without a second thought, the girl lunged at the first plate, momentarily forgetting even Ace at the sight of food after so many days of hunger. As she ate quickly, Luffy watched her with satisfaction.
"Go ahead, eat as much as you want," Luffy said as the girl continued devouring the food in front of her.
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"We're almost there, big brother!" The girl named Tama was leading the way ahead of Luffy as they approached a house in the middle of the forest, characteristic of Wano. She guided him excitedly to the door and pushed it open with a flourish.
"Tama, who's with you?" A suspicious voice called from the other side of the door as it creaked open, revealing the presence of someone alongside the girl.
"Sensei, sensei! I found a big brother! Look, I ate more than I ever have before. I'm so happy and full because of him!" she exclaimed, pointing to her slightly rounded belly, a result of all the food Luffy had shared with her. With a radiant smile, she added, "And I brought food for you too, sensei. Big brother said I could share it with you." Tama held out a bag of food and offered it to the man.
The man, seated inside the house and wearing a mask, looked at Tama with sharp eyes, clearly surprised by the situation, though a hint of suspicion lingered in his gaze. He raised his head and looked toward the door as another figure approached.
Finally, the person came into view, and the man's eyes widened further behind his mask. "You..." he murmured, recognizing the newcomer immediately. After all, the face under the straw hat was well known from the newspapers he'd acquired through Kaido's men.
"So, you're Tama's master? Kozuki Sukiyaki..." Luffy said as he entered, glancing at the food Tama had brought and offering it to the teacher before him.
"So, you know who I am?" the man asked, startled at being addressed by that name after so long, especially since he had kept it hidden. Still confused, he watched as his apprentice arranged the food before him, her gaze urging him to eat.
"Of course, I know. You're Oden's father. Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet you," Luffy replied with a smile.
"So, you've come to Wano... Has the war with Kaido already begun?" the man asked, intrigued, as no sign of conflict had yet reached his ears.
"Not yet. We're feeding the country first, staying hidden from Kaido and his men while he focuses all his forces on Onigashima. We entered Kuri with a small group. We're ending hunger in the towns before moving to other regions. I plan to transform all of Wano before we attack Kaido. After all, I want its samurai and citizens to fight for their land too," Luffy explained calmly, stepping closer to the man.
"I see..." the man murmured, unable to say more as he processed what he had heard. He continued to observe Luffy carefully before speaking again. "But do you believe you can defeat Kaido? While I'm deeply grateful for what you're doing for this country, I remain skeptical. I have my doubts that you'll truly succeed."
"Yeah, I get your doubts. After all, you're expecting your grandson, along with some of the Red Scabbards who've traveled through time thanks to Kozuki Toki's power, to appear and lead the charge here, aren't you?" Luffy said with a grin.
"How do you know that?" the man asked, visibly shaken once again. It was knowledge known to only a select few in Wano. He had remained in the shadows, waiting for the country to finally change. Even his granddaughter was unaware of his existence. He believed himself a great coward for it, having even failed at seppuku, the samurai ritual of suicide.
"How I know doesn't matter now. What matters is that prophecy has changed. We're stronger than Kaido and Big Mom combined. Even they would need other allies, like another Yonko, to pose a real challenge to my crew. We already have enough powerful members that, even without me, they can defeat both Yonko," Luffy said confidently. "Anyway, I need to make a request."
The man remained silent for a few seconds before turning to Luffy, his gaze narrowing slightly.
"What do you want? I am an old man, a coward who spent all these years hiding, watching Wano descend to where it is now without the courage to do anything. I don't know how I can be of any use," he murmured in the end, letting the guilt and resentment he carried show. He had witnessed Wano's decline over the years but chose to remain in hiding after his son's death, even concealing his name. Tama stood nearby, looking surprised ever since Luffy addressed him as Kozuki Sukiyaki.
"Sensei..." Tama exclaimed in astonishment, her eyes welling up with tears as she listened. She had known he disliked seeing others but was unaware of these thoughts of his. For now, she tried to ignore them, even though she could see that he was starving and still hadn't touched the food she had brought.
"I need the swords," Luffy said, already knowing where Oden's weapons were. "I know that sword belongs to Oden and is a direct heirloom for his children, Momonosuke and Hiyori." He threw another bombshell at the man.
"What? The swords?" By now, the man thought Luffy knew all the secrets of Wano and eventually accepted it all. "Even if you are helping Wano, I cannot give them to you!" the man protested immediately, his voice firm.
"I'm not asking to take them permanently, but the swords will be useful in the battle. You don't have to give them to me—just lend them, and I'll return them when it's all over. Then, you can pass them on to both your grandchildren," Luffy replied calmly.
The man froze for a moment and finally sighed, resigned. After all, what more could he expect from someone known worldwide for challenging even emperors?
"Very well... I'll give you the swords," he said, reluctant in the end.
"So it's true?! Big brother is going to free Wano?" Tama exclaimed, her voice filled with hope as her eyes shone brightly.
"I'll do my best. Wano will be free soon and will enter an era unlike any before," Luffy affirmed with a smile toward the girl.
"Answer me one thing first: what do you plan for Wano after Kaido?" the man asked, still not touching the food. He looked at Luffy intently, formulating the most important question he had wanted to ask from the beginning. After all, he wasn't entirely sure what Luffy's goal for Wano was.
It wasn't the first time someone had asked Luffy that.
"I've said this to every town I've passed through: I'm not here to turn Wano into my territory in an abusive way. It will be under my flag, but I won't be like Kaido," Luffy began seriously. "Quite the opposite. I won't continue any factories or experiments that pollute this place. I plan to purify the air, water, and land of Wano so that they become fertile again. I'll bring resources from my territories here so food can be distributed until Wano fully recovers."
Luffy paused before continuing. "I estimate that in two or three years, Wano will be self-sufficient again. After all, it's not enough just to defeat Kaido. The problem of hunger will persist as long as the land remains infertile with the lasting scars of the past 20 years."
The man stayed silent, listening intently. Luffy seemed to know exactly what he was doing, something that surprised many. He had already discussed Wano's economy and soil recovery at length with Nojiko and Bepo, the crewmates most capable of having such conversations.
"Do you intend to bring kingdoms here? I saw a picture of your islands... Is that real? Can you transport them here?" the man asked in surprise.
Luffy nodded. "Well, in any case, we'll discuss this more later. For now, my crew is arriving. Can you get the swords?" he said.
Outside, a massive shadow appeared in the sky, heading toward the location. A medium-sized ship with a lion figurehead landed in front of the house, crushing some of the forest's trees and vegetation. Tama ran outside, looking at it with admiration.
Meanwhile, the man had brought out a box and opened it, revealing Oden's two swords, Ame no Habakiri and Enma, two of the 21 Supreme Blades.
"I'll talk to my crew. You should eat as well. After all, you still have a choice: fight or stay here," Luffy said, taking the swords and immediately showing interest in Enma.
"I doubt I can fight. My honor has been shattered by isolating myself for so long while such a disaster unfolded in my country," he murmured with regret.
"Maybe. But will you cower forever? Perhaps it's time to fight..." Luffy said before leaving, leaving the man speechless as he looked at the food Tama had brought for him.
"Luffy! You just left the town and came straight here?" Lucy exclaimed, stretching her arms as she approached where Luffy was stepping out of the house, near Tama, who watched curiously.
"Who is this, big brother?" Tama asked, pointing at Lucy with a curious smile.
"This is also my sister. And besides, she's also Ace's sister," Luffy explained. Seeing the confused expression on Lucy's face, he continued, "Ace helped her when he came to Wano. This is Tama, someone he knew."
"Really? How cute!" Lucy commented, approaching Tama and pinching her cheeks.
"Hey, Captain! What swords are those?" As soon as Zoro saw Luffy carrying the swords, he asked, clearly stunned upon realizing what they were.
"Ah, these? Take this one. It's yours temporarily," Luffy said, tossing the sheathed Ame no Habakiri directly to Zoro, who caught it in surprise. He didn't hand over Enma, as he himself was interested in the sword.
"Seriously, Captain?" Zoro asked, examining the weapon with focused attention.
"Yes. This sword belonged to Oden. But be careful—it's known as the Sky Cutter. You'll need to train with it a bit while we're here," Luffy explained as Kuina approached, eyeing the sword curiously.
Luffy wanted Enma for its unique trait of draining Haki, so he planned to train with it himself rather than letting Zoro wield it as in the original timeline.
"Luffy, there's a grumpy old man inside," Yamato commented as she leaped from the ship, approaching and noting, with her Haki, the internal conflict the man seemed to be experiencing.
"That's Oden's father. If you want to ask him something, go ahead. In any case, we'll stay here for a few more minutes before heading out. First, we need to find one of the Red Scabbards, who's ended up becoming a bandit," Luffy said, glancing directly at the samurai, who looked a bit embarrassed by the comment but couldn't deny it.
"After that, we'll leave this region and head to the factories before moving on to the capital," he concluded as the others listened attentively.
Zoro went off to train with the new sword, feeling the challenge it posed. Meanwhile, the others gathered at Oden's father's house. At some point, Yamato struck up a conversation with Oden's father, asking animated questions without directly identifying herself as Kozuki Oden, as she had done before.
Luffy discussed some of his plans while Lucy chatted with Tama, who played with Chouchou. Using her Akuma no Mi powers, Tama charmed a powerful Cerberus, quickly forming a friendship with the beast and Lucy. Lucy's relaxed demeanor made Tama laugh, and they bonded quickly. Reiju, for her part, prepared more meals for everyone, as no one had eaten yet.
"That sword?!" Sukiyaki exclaimed, surprised to see a sword at Kuina's waist alongside her official blade. Kuina explained that she had defeated the zombie of Shimotsuki Ryuma and earned the sword.
Everyone in Wano knew of Shimotsuki Ryuma's desecrated grave, a legend in this land. Sukiyaki was even more astonished to learn that the dark-blue-haired woman's name was Shimotsuki Kuina, a direct descendant. He could see how formidable she was with a sword.
"What are you doing?" Lami, who hadn't been very involved, asked as she saw Luffy walking out holding Enma.
"I'm going to test this sword. Want to come with me?" Luffy asked, planning to do the same as Zoro was doing in the forest. Lami shrugged and followed him.
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