Chapter 118

On the front page of the newspaper was a photograph of Marineford, who was not in his best condition. Whitebeard has visibly battered the Marines' headquarters, so they will transfer him to the New World. Probably now the pirates in Paradise will be closer ... Then there was a description of all the events that took place and a few pictures after the battle. On the second page, right in the middle of the sheet, there was a large photograph of my face, with a rather impressive award. It was a wanted leaflet, just printed in the newspaper. I was declared a very dangerous criminals, with a fairly large list of crimes. The award surprised me a little, although I even expected something like this, so I just chuckled:

"Ha, not bad, three billion, I'm already very close to the Yonko awards. - Raised by a billion, quite a lot in fact. This is probably due to my actions in Impel Down and Marineford, as well as the murder of Tenrjubito. Surprisingly, Zoro and North didn't receive a larger award because of these celestial dragons, they probably decided to blame everything on me ... Not sure if this award matches my strength, but I am definitely still far from Yonko, even in terms of awarding me still grow and grow.

Putting aside the newspaper, I got up and said:

- Okay, awards and fame are certainly good, but there is something that we should talk about.

Sargon chuckled wryly, realizing what I mean, and the others looked at me in confusion.

- The battle at Marineford was great, each of you demonstrated the full power of our team. Already now, we can quite calmly sail to the New World and not be afraid of enemies. After what happened, we should not split up, because now is the most dangerous period for our team, but it is necessary. Now is the time to finish unfinished business, pay off old debts and go on a solo voyage. After we leave for the New World, there will be no turning back. - I looked at the frowning guys and continued: - But not only because of this we must separate, there is something else ... After the war, we must become even stronger in order to be ready for new wars and dangers. In the future, we will have to face not only the admirals, but also the Yonko, and possibly even more powerful opponents. Each of you must learn to survive on your own and raise your individual strengths without a team. Rayleigh taught you a lot, but now you have to do it yourself. Now is the most dangerous time for us, but also the most profitable for raising our own strength. - Maybe our forces are now at a good level, but I'm not a Straw Hats, who rushed into battle and became stronger already during it. I'm not going to count on such luck, so another option was needed. Solo sailing was not a bad idea right now ...

- Um, where do we go? - Asked with confusion North.

I smiled and looked at Nami:

- I heard you wanted to go home?

The girl was surprised and asked:

- How do you know?

- I heard it by chance, never mind. Go to East Blue and visit your sister, you can go with Robin and Aliya if they don't mind.

The girls smiled and nodded, they became friends, so they can look after each other. Of course, I hoped that everyone would go their own way, but I think they can be together.

- ABOUT! Nami-suan, I'm going to East Blue too! I will accompany you!

I shook my head.

- No, the girls will go first, and you will go on your own. Your strength is enough to stir up all four oceans, so you must go alone. Let's see if you can handle it without a navigator.

Sanji grimaced and sighed.

"Eh ..." Then he smiled maliciously and looked at Zoro. "I'll get there, but someone will probably get lost as always."

- What did you say?!

I chuckled:

"Don't worry, North and Zoro will go together.

- What? So I'm alone? And these two? The cook asked displeasedly.

I chuckled:

- I doubt that they will stay together for a long time, knowing these two, they will be lost in the first port, so let them at least try.

- Hey, what are you hinting at, captain? - Asked the disgruntled redhead.

I waved my hand:

- Do not worry, you two will go, and then you will figure it out. - I looked at the last member of the team and said: - Well, you ... You wanted to see the house?

Sargon smiled and nodded.

"It would be nice, he's in the New World, but I'll get it." Of course, if it still exists ...

I exhaled and looked at everyone seriously, then said:

- Well, then it was decided, two years ... We are going on a free voyage for two years, after this time, each of you should become much stronger than now. I am not asking for your names to be thundered all over the world at this time, but you should not just sit back. Finish everything, and then practice, well, then ... - I looked into the distance and said: - Two years later, each of us should arrive in New World, on an island called Dressrosa. It is from there that we will continue our journey ...

When I returned my gaze to the guys, I saw looks full of confidence and determination, so I smiled and nodded:

- Well, there are enough boats for everyone, and I will take the ship with me.

- Where will you go? - asked Nami.

I looked towards the New World and said:

- We need to do something, it will be a good test for me.

"I hope it's not like Marie Joa?" - the Girl asked with displeasure.

"Don't worry, I won't go to places like this without a command.

Nami narrowed her eyes and said:

- I hope...

After that, everyone started to get ready for the journey. There were enough boats on the ship, so there should be enough room for everyone. They have enough strength to take the ship from someone, so the boats are temporary transport for them.

When they collected all their things and went down to the water, they slowly began to sail away from the ship, stopping for a moment, each one took one last look at me and the ship, and then at each other. Waving to each other, they lifted the sail and began to sail in different directions ...

Sitting on the edge of the ship, I looked at the slowly retreating guys and felt a little sadness, although this was not goodbye, it was still unpleasant to part ... Shaking my head and grinning, I got up and stretched:

- Okay, they won't die ... Set sail! - When no one answered me, I grinned wryly and waved my hand. Now you have to do everything yourself ...

My path lay in the New World, I had to not only become stronger, but also finish one thing. Nothing keeps me here anymore, it's time to go to the ocean ruled by the Yonko. A world in which everything is much worse than here. I'm sure a lot of interesting things await me ...