บท 105: A Strange Training Day and the Whiskey Peak Showdown

The sun was just starting to rise over the horizon, casting a golden glow across the Going Merry . But the entire Straw Hat crew, along with an unexpected guest, were already assembled on the deck—looking baffled and slightly bewildered in matching tracksuits. Standing before them was Raja, arms folded and grinning, looking every bit the drill sergeant.

"Good day, everyone!" Raja greeted with a mischievous smile.

Miss Wednesday, or rather, Princess Vivi in disguise, glanced around, thoroughly confused. One moment she had been hiding in the storage room of the ship, and the next she found herself here, somehow transported to an entirely different island with this bizarre crew—all in tracksuits, no less.

"Alright, you all know the drill!" Raja's voice boomed. "Luffy, start with ten laps around the 1,000-meter track—with a Sea Stone collar, of course!"

Luffy groaned, reluctantly grabbing the collar and placing it around his neck, immediately feeling his strength drain. The promise of food rewards kept his spirits up, though.

"Yes, meat awaits you at the finish line!" a drone hovering nearby announced in Raja's voice. At the mere mention of meat, Luffy brightened and set off on his slow, painful trek, dragging himself forward like he had a mountain on his back. His pace resembled that of a snail, but the drone's encouragement and occasional spritzes of water kept him going.

Meanwhile, Raja turned to Zoro and Sanji, his gaze firm. "You two! Wear these magical Gravity bracelets and follow the movements on the magical Drones screen for 30 minutes. Then you can get to your challenges."

Zoro and Sanji exchanged glares but obediently took the bracelets, each feeling the competitive fire reignite. Soon, they were tangled up in complex yoga poses and stretches that looked anything but graceful. Each attempted to outdo the other, their rivalry keeping them focused.

The sight was so hilarious that even the drone couldn't resist capturing every awkward pose and strained expression, storing the footage for future entertainment. Their intense rivalry rendered any encouragement from Raja unnecessary; they pushed themselves to the limit, determined to one-up each other.

Finally, Raja turned his attention to Nami, Usopp, and Vivi. "You three, follow the drone's instructions exactly as it shows on the screen. No questions, just action!" He shot Vivi a quick look before she could protest. "And no talking on the training field. Only the drone's voice is allowed!"

Slightly annoyed, the trio began their warm-ups under the watchful eye of the drone, which would spray them with water whenever they dared complain. To add a bit of motivation, the drone occasionally displayed prizes they could win for completing their tasks. Silent whispers of potential rewards pushed them forward, each more determined than the last.

Throughout the day, all kinds of shouts, groans, and complaints filled the air as the crew members trained with various challenges. Hours later, as the sun began to set, they staggered into the ship's storage room for a magical shower. Cleaned up and exhausted, they barely had a moment to relax before being unceremoniously tossed out onto the deck by the drones.

Raja waited for them, hovering them all in the air with his psychokinesis as he lifted them to the upper deck in an orderly line, ignoring their groans. Mr. 9, standing by, stared wide-eyed, convinced they'd returned from a grueling battle.

With a quick gesture, Raja administered a magical potion to each of them, pouring it into their mouths and making sure they swallowed. The tiredness faded, replaced by a slight tingle as the potion took effect.

Luffy was the first to revive, immediately shouting, "Raja! Where's the meat?"

With a smile, Raja produced an extravagant feast from his inventory, laying out every kind of meat and dish imaginable. Luffy lunged for the food, digging in with unrestrained enthusiasm, while the others followed suit, slowly savoring the taste as the potion revitalized their energy. Plates clinked, glasses clashed, and laughter filled the air as they devoured the feast.

Once their hunger was satisfied, they drifted into a deep sleep on the deck, sprawled out in food-induced bliss. As they slept, Raja used his powers to place each of them in their respective beds, ensuring they'd be ready for the next day's training.

The following morning, the crew woke at the crack of dawn, already mentally prepared for another round of intense training. Raja's strict regimen became their daily routine, with Luffy dragging himself around the track, Zoro and Sanji contorting through elaborate poses, and the rest following the drone's instructions.

2 Days passed like this, and by the time they spotted land, the crew felt both stronger and more relieved. When Raja finally announced, "No training today," cheers erupted, even from Vivi and Mr. 9, who had joined the crew temporarily. The pair thanked Luffy for the ride before hopping off and heading toward the island.

They arrived at Whiskey Peak, a seemingly friendly town where the residents greeted them with enthusiasm. As the crew disembarked, Nami quickly pointed out that the Log Pose needed to settle, which meant they couldn't leave until it did.

To everyone's surprise, the townsfolk welcomed the Straw Hats with open arms. They celebrated, claiming to be avid fans of pirates. Suspicious but enticed by the warm hospitality, the crew joined in, eager for a night of merriment.

Raja, however, decided to stay back on the ship, tinkering with some new experiments in his workshop.

In the town, the festivities began in earnest. Nami was encouraged to join a drinking contest, with Igaram—a strange character with curly hair and dressed in Baroque Works' disguise—offering a reward if she won. Zoro soon joined her, confident that he could drink anyone under the table. Meanwhile, Sanji found himself surrounded by lovely women, soaking up the attention, while Usopp regaled anyone who would listen with his exaggerated tales of heroism.

Luffy, as usual, went straight to the food, stuffing himself happily.

After several rounds, Nami ultimately won the drinking contest, outlasting the final competitor with ease. As the party wound down, Igaram approached the crew, revealing a hidden agenda: they intended to capture the Straw Hats alive. The crew was worth a fortune, and capturing them alive would fetch the best reward.

Zoro appears on top of a building in front of the bounty hunters and reveals that he knew that they were pretending to be pirate-lovers. Igaram and the others are surprised and say that Zoro must be killed. Zoro suddenly disappears instantly and everybody gets surprised.

Baroque Works members search for Zoro after he disappears, but he reappears and disappears multiple times, causing confusion and evading gunfire as he takes down enemies.

MR.8 orders Zoro's death, seeing him as a mere swordsman. Zoro confronts him briefly, creating fear among the crowd.

Zoro uses his stealth and new swords, Yubashiri and Sandai Kitetsu, in battle, testing their strength while evading and attacking Billions of the Baroque Works. Nami realizes the town is full of bounty hunters, while inside, Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji remain mostly asleep.

Zoro faces off with various agents, including Miss Monday, who uses brute force but is defeated by Zoro's strength and skill. MR.8 mistakenly thinks Zoro is the captain with a 50 million Beli bounty, revealing the Baroque Works hierarchy to Zoro.

The agents Mr. 8, Mr. 9, and Miss Wednesday (Princess Vivi in disguise) try various tactics, including perfume attacks and physical assaults, to stop Zoro, but he counters them. Zoro dodges attacks, ultimately using his skills to defeat Mr. 9 and escape Miss Wednesday's attempted blackmail.

MR. 5 and Miss Valentine arrive, revealing their mission to kill the Baroque Works agents who know the "Boss's secret," identifying Miss Wednesday as Princess Vivi. MR. 8, revealed as Captain Igaram, tries to protect Vivi, but Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine prepare to arrest both.

Igaram attacks Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, who have discovered that "Miss Wednesday" is actually Princess Vivi. He urges Vivi to escape, but she hesitates. 5 launches a projectile at Igaram, causing a massive explosion. Severely injured, Igaram still urges Vivi to run. Vivi tries to fight back using her Peacock Slashers but is unable to reach Miss Valentine. 9, despite confusion, buys Vivi time to escape, confronting Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine but is defeated by Mr. 5's explosive powers.

Injured Igaram pleads with Zoro to protect Vivi in his place. Zoro initially refuses, but Nami intervenes, promising help in exchange for a reward. Nami demands Beli1 billion for helping Vivi escape, persuading Igaram and convincing Zoro to assist.

As Vivi flees, Miss Monday defends her, buying more time. She is ultimately defeated by Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine. 5 and Miss Valentine close in on Vivi, but Zoro arrives in time to intercept them and protect Vivi. Igaram explains Baroque Works' crime syndicate operations to Nami, revealing its secretive structure and mission.

Luffy, having seen Zoro's earlier fight, mistakenly believes Zoro attacked their allies unprovoked and challenges him. While Luffy and Zoro argue, Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine prepare to continue their mission to kill Vivi. Zoro and Luffy, eventually united, defeat Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, securing Vivi's escape.

Luffy and Zoro are set to resume fighting each other after defeating Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, but Raja bought Nami to stops them, and Luffy learns why Zoro fought Whisky Peak's inhabitants. Nami pressures Vivi for payment to escort her to Arabasta, learning about Baroque Works' plot to cause a civil war in Vivi's home kingdom.

Vivi explains her infiltration of the organization to expose its leader. Vivi accidentally reveals that Baroque Works' leader, Mr. 0, is Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. The Unluckies, Mr. 13 and Miss Friday, secretly record this revelation and leave.

Igaram, disguised as Vivi, plans to act as a decoy to distract Baroque Works while Vivi travels with the Straw Hats. He warns that Crocodile is highly dangerous due to his 80 million Beli bounty. Raja put a spell on him to protect without anybody noticing and let him follow his plan As Igaram sets sail, his ship is destroyed in a massive explosion, seemingly killing him.

Luffy immediately prepares to depart, and Nami reassures the grieving Vivi. As the Straw Hats prepare to leave, Miss All Sunday, Baroque Works' Vice President and Crocodile's partner, appears on their ship. She taunts the crew and reveals her Devil Fruit power by disarming them effortlessly.

She offers an Eternal Pose to a safer route, bypassing Baroque Works' bases. However, Luffy refuses, crushes the Eternal Pose, and asserts control over their journey, showing his distaste for her actions.

Miss All Sunday leaves, impressed by Luffy's spirit, while Vivi and the crew prepare for the challenges ahead.