Chapter 55. The Delivery Killer

[V3] - Chapter 55. The Delivery Killer

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Give up?

Sorry!

As the man destined to become the world's greatest swordsman—

He—

Roronoa Zoro!

How could he possibly give up so easily in the face of adversity?!

What's more—

He was absolutely not bad with directions!

It was just that the messed-up navigation on that ridiculous Yuto smartphone led him the wrong way!

Seriously!

So—

To prove himself, and to register again as a proud delivery man—and to participate in the upcoming Delivery Man Competition, battling against many powerful opponents—

Roronoa Zoro crossed his arms over his chest, the three swords at his hip, lips curling into a faintly eager grin as he declared: "I've decided to enter!"

He—

Was preparing—

To step once more onto the path of a delivery man.

However—

Reality didn't go as he wished!

Not long afterward—

East Blue Headquarters received a customer complaint.

The food order hadn't arrived for an entire day and night—and now, even the delivery guy couldn't be contacted!

Everyone assumed yet again… that another delivery man had met with misfortune.

But when they checked—

Roronoa Zoro?!

How was it this guy again!!!

Yet, this time… people's hearts were calmer.

Maybe… this guy hadn't met with an accident after all.

Maybe he'd simply… gotten lost again?

Sure enough.

One week later… in a small town somewhere in East Blue, they finally found the delivery man clutching a bag of food that had already gone completely rotten.

He had indeed gotten lost yet again!

And so.

Afterward—

The Shells Town Branch Manager once more tried earnestly to persuade him to switch careers, urging that there was no need to tie himself to this single tree—but it was all in vain.

In the end—

To protect customers' interests, they were forced to refuse Roronoa Zoro's registration as a delivery man in Shells Town.

Just like that—

Everyone thought… since he couldn't register, surely he'd finally give up.

But then—

A call came from the delivery branch in the next town over… saying that a delivery man named Roronoa Zoro seemed to have had an accident. He'd been missing for nearly a week with no word!

The Shells Town Branch Manager immediately turned green again—but still explained the situation helplessly, and dispatched people once more to search the surrounding areas.

And sure enough—

They found Roronoa Zoro again, this time in seas a bit farther from Shells Town!

Same as always.

The Shells Town Branch Manager tried once more to persuade him—but, as usual, the result was the same…

The very next day, Zoro left Shells Town.

Another week passed… and once again, a branch called to inquire about Roronoa Zoro, saying that he'd turned up to register at their office—and then vanished for an entire week!

Left with no choice—

The old Branch Manager had to explain the situation yet again, and once more dispatched people to broaden the search area!

And so—

A month later.

Roronoa Zoro had registered with five different delivery branches, worked in the industry for nearly three months, delivered five orders—and not a single one reached the customer.

Even when delivering on the same island—just to the neighboring district—this guy could still manage to get lost!

In less than half a year, he'd set a record for the fewest orders delivered and a zero successful delivery rate.

He spent more time lost than he did actually delivering food!

But no matter how much everyone tried to persuade him, this guy remained utterly oblivious to the problem, stubbornly persisted… and continued roaming around, looking for branches where he could register.

In the end—through sheer persistence and his very real abilities—he earned himself the glorious title of [The Delivery Killer].

The name Roronoa Zoro soon struck fear into the hearts of Branch Managers everywhere, who refused to let this [Delivery Killer] register with them!

Yet—

Thanks to his determination and refusal to give up, in the end… many people were moved by his efforts!

A new legend of the East Blue food delivery world was born—

The Delivery Killer!

The story of a directionally-challenged young man who refused to quit his quest to deliver food!

What dedication to the profession of delivering food!

It was honestly… unbelievably inspirational!

Before long, countless people online began cheering for him!

If only the internet in these seas were more widespread… his story as the delivery man who loved his job would undoubtedly have become a viral sensation!

And because of all this…

Now—

Throughout East Blue—

Even those delivery men who once mocked him for overestimating himself were moved by his persistence, and began cheering him on!

Believing that sooner or later, he'd overcome his sense-of-direction curse and become an outstanding delivery man!

Even the Shells Town Branch Manager, who'd once tried so hard to persuade him to quit, was finally touched by this determined young man's spirit. He stopped trying to talk him out of it—and even went so far as to specially invite the legendary East Blue Delivery Hero, who also served as a training instructor for the East Blue delivery division—Might Guy—to come train Zoro personally, hoping he could break his directional curse and successfully deliver at least one order!

"Everyone, let's give a warm round of applause!" the Branch Manager beamed as he led the Shells Town delivery men to the door. "Welcome, Guy-san!"

As his words fell—

Amid everyone's enthusiastic welcome—

Might Guy, who hadn't been seen for some time, entered with his usual bright, hearty grin—

walking in on his hands.

He was truly worthy of being Might Guy!

No matter the time or place, he never slacked off, always keeping up his training!

At that moment—

Even Zoro, who'd been forcibly dragged over and was still feeling annoyed, put aside his frustration and looked at the true legend of East Blue standing before him—Might Guy.

Don't be fooled just because the man is a cripple!

This guy was incredibly famous among East Blue's pirate hunters.

He'd practically cleared out half of East Blue's pirates single-handedly with his devastating kicks, becoming a man feared by pirates all across the sea!

He was a true powerhouse.

From the very first glance, Zoro knew without a doubt that this was an unimaginably strong man.

He swallowed hard.

When they'd first mentioned finding a teacher to train him, Zoro had completely refused.

After all—he was Roronoa Zoro, the man destined to become the world's greatest swordsman. Why the hell would he need someone to teach him how to deliver food?!

What a joke!

But once he'd heard that the so-called teacher was an East Blue legend… he finally decided to come take a look.

And sure enough—

He wasn't disappointed!

The corners of Zoro's mouth twitched up into a faint grin. Both hands itched to grip his swords as he wondered whether he should challenge this guy right here and now.

But then—

"Boy, full of youth!" The instant Might Guy laid eyes on Zoro, tears streamed down his cheeks as he lunged forward and threw his arms around him. "I can already feel your blazing youth!"

"?!"

What the hell is wrong with this guy?!

Zoro froze in shock!

But trapped in Guy's crushing hug, he couldn't move at all—he actually felt like his entire body might snap in half!

A look of horror crossed his face.

So he really is a terrifying powerhouse…

Although…

Zoro couldn't help thinking there was definitely something a bit off about this man.

With a face full of dark lines, he gritted out: "Let go of me!"

As soon as he spoke—

Guy finally released him, then thrust out his right hand, giving Zoro a big thumbs-up as he grinned and said: "Youth means never giving up! Even if the path ahead is covered in thorns, you have to charge forward bravely!"

Flashing a gleaming set of pearly white teeth, he continued: "I've already heard your story! Don't worry—betting everything on my youth, I swear I'll train you into a qualified delivery man!"

That resolute tone, the intense sincerity, and the shining thumbs-up instantly moved all the watching delivery men to tears.

"He really is amazing, Guy-san!"

"With Guy-san helping him, Zoro will definitely manage to deliver his first successful order this time!"

"Even I can feel my own youth surging! I'm going to deliver a hundred orders today!"

"This hopeless case is definitely going to be saved!"

"Hey, hey—who are you calling hopeless?!" Zoro snapped, twitching an eyebrow and roaring at the onlookers, "I just… occasionally forget which way to go, that's all!"

"Acknowledging one's mistakes is also something a truly excellent delivery man must do!" Guy declared solemnly, hearing Zoro's words. His expression turned serious as he continued: "Mistakes are also part of youth!"

"Now, it's time for class, Zoro! Becoming a qualified delivery man isn't that easy!" As he spoke, he somehow produced an identical green skintight jumpsuit to the one he himself was wearing. With a grin, he said: "You'll need to put on this outfit!"

"…"

Can I say no?

Before Zoro, face streaked with black lines, could even open his mouth—

"Don't worry!" Guy beamed with confidence, giving another thumbs-up. "Believe in your youth! Even if you're failing right now, you'll one day reap the fruits of youth and become an outstanding delivery man!"

That… is youth!

…

One month later.

Somewhere on the seas of East Blue—

On a small green delivery boat produced by Yuto Shipyard, built specifically for delivery men—

Might Guy stood in silence, staring at the unfamiliar ocean stretching out before them.

Then he turned his gaze to the now thoroughly spoiled and rotten delivery food piled on the boat, hesitated, and finally looked at Zoro, who sat beside him equally silent.

Guy opened his mouth as if to speak, then simply gave a thumbs-up once more, forcing a stiff smile as he said: "Youth… sometimes means knowing when to give up! Zoro, maybe… you should just go be a shipwright instead!"

When those words fell—

"…"

Zoro lifted his head, his face streaked with black lines, glaring at Guy—whose once radiant aura of youth now seemed to have dimmed considerably.

You bastard.

This is not what you were saying before!