Chapter 7 The First Crew member

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"Captain Amber, what is your goal?" Zoro asked calmly, leaning against the wall.

"Does Cocoa Nishimura know?"

"Is it one of the villages ruled by fishmen?" As a bounty hunter, Zoro had heard about the famous pirates in East Blue.

"Are you going to do business somewhere?" No matter how you look at it, Amber and his gang look like a group of businessmen, driving a caravan-style ship.

"My target is the heads of all members of the Arlong Pirates."

"Wha-what? Captain Amber, are you kidding?" Zoro asked in surprise.

"I'm not kidding!" Amber shook his head.

"So, do we have any other support? Are you a Marine? Is this actually an operation against the Arlong Pirates?"

"No, I'm not a Marine, and there are no reinforcements. It's just a few of us. Or rather, just the two of us. The other crew members are hired. When they arrive at Cocoyashi Village, they will take a nearby merchant ship back."

"Captain Amber, I'm not trying to offend you. Ordinary fishmen in the Arlong Pirates are almost ten times stronger than humans. Although it's shocking to say, with my current strength, it's very difficult to deal with any of the Arlong Pirates, not to mention... the entire crew."

"Although I am very grateful for your life-saving grace, this is a fatal journey. If you must go, please forgive me for not being able to accompany you. I still have my ambitions to realize," Zoro said seriously, frowning.

"Hahaha, Zoro, I didn't say that I was a rookie without fighting ability!" Amber replied.

He casually fired a bolt of lightning at the waves. The lightning hit the sea surface and instantly evaporated the waves it hit. The huge impact also raised the surrounding waves to a height of more than five meters.

"What is this?" Zoro asked in confusion as he looked at the lightning fired by Amber.

"Do you know Devil Fruits? I am the Thunderman who ate the Logia Devil Fruit, Thunder Fruit," Amber answered with a smile.

"Devil Fruit? No wonder! I didn't expect Captain Amber to have such an ability."

Zoro suddenly realized why Amber had the confidence to take down Arlong.

In East Blue, the weakest sea, Devil Fruit powers are indeed very rare, not to mention one of the most precious Logia Devil Fruits.

As Zoro is known as the strongest bounty hunter in East Blue, he still has a lot of knowledge. On the way to capture pirates for bounty, he happened to meet Marine Captain Smoker in Loguetown, who can turn into smoke, indicating another Logia user.

"Zoro, you just mentioned your ambition? I'm a little curious. Can you tell me about it?" Amber felt that now was an opportunity and set a trap for Zoro.

"My ambition? I made a promise to become the world's greatest swordsman." When Zoro mentioned his promise, his eyes were full of determination and fighting spirit.

"The greatest swordsman in the world? That is very ambitious! But this is a difficult road."

"In order to fulfill this promise, I will not hesitate to sacrifice my life!"

"Zoro, you should know that East Blue is known as the weakest sea. If you stay here, it is impossible to realize your dream. The real masters are all on the Grand Line, including your final opponent, the current world's greatest swordsman, Mihawk, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"Grand Line? I'll go," Zoro replied firmly.

A smile flashed in Amber's eyes; he finally took the bait.

"Hey! Zoro, do you want to come on my ship?" Amber took the opportunity to invite Zoro.

"On your ship?" Zoro asked doubtfully.

"Yes, after killing the Arlong Pirates, I plan to set off for the Grand Line. Become my partner!"

Hearing Amber's words, Zoro's eyes lit up. "Really? I wonder if Captain Amber can spar with me?"

"Want to test my strength?" Amber looked at the fighting spirit in Zoro's eyes and smiled.

"Then come on!"

Soon the two were facing each other in a fighting stance on the spacious deck.

Zoro held two swords in his hands, with Wado Ichimonji in his mouth.

"Zoro, you attack first, after all, you are a guest!" Amber said, standing casually.

"Really? Then I'm not holding back."

"Three Sword Style. Tiger Hunt!" Zoro charged up three swords at different angles and slashed at Amber, avoiding vital points as Amber had saved his life.

A black energy enveloped Amber's right hand as he met Zoro's swords with his bare hands.

"What?" Zoro was shocked, but it was too late to stop.

With a "bang," to Zoro's surprise, his swords did not cut off Amber's hand. Instead, they made a sound like colliding with metal and were held tightly in Amber's hand.

"What kind of power is this? Is it also a Devil Fruit ability?" Zoro asked in surprise.

"No, this is Armament Haki."

"Armament Haki?" Zoro repeated in a low voice.

Then he stopped asking and began to slash at Amber like a storm. However, no matter where Zoro attacked from or how much force he used, Amber could easily follow with both hands.

"Zoro, I'm going to attack." After forcing Zoro back, Amber punched Zoro with a fist covered in Armament Haki.

Zoro crossed his swords to block Amber's fist, but the power was too strong, punching Zoro into the deck. Zoro spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Now you know the difference in strength between us!" Amber stopped, walked to Zoro's side, and pulled him up.

"You are indeed strong." Zoro wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "Can you tell me about the power called Armament Haki you just mentioned?" Zoro's eyes were full of interest.

Amber then explained Haki to Zoro.

"In the second half of the Grand Line, in the place called 'New World,' Haki is basically the entry ticket. People who don't know Haki will be quickly eliminated in the 'New World' and become losers. Your opponent, Hawkeye, is also a Haki master."

Zoro looked down in thought.

Amber continued to take the opportunity to persuade, "Zoro, become my partner and let's see the top of the world together."

"I agree to your invitation, but I must make a promise. If one day you hinder me from realizing my ambition, I will kill you," Zoro said seriously.

"Hahaha, no problem!" Amber laughed. The first crew invitation was successful.

"Now, head towards Cocoyashi Village!" Amber shouted.

"Understood, Captain!" Zoro responded with a smile on his lips.