novelhk Chapter 169 Taking Over
Chapter 169 Taking Over
Luo Tian and his group steered their boat, quickly widening the distance between themselves and the pursuing naval warships.
At this moment, they finally managed to sail away from the terrifying Naval Headquarters, and their tense nerves were able to relax a little.
As the distance increased, Luo Tian and his crew's ships gradually approached Whitebeard's iconic giant ship.
Whitebeard's tall and imposing figure stood at the bow of the ship, with his beloved son Ace and his capable subordinate Marco close by.
When Ace stepped onto the ship where Luo Tian was, his steps appeared particularly heavy and resolute.
Upon reaching Luo Tian and the others, Ace stopped, bowed deeply, and solemnly expressed his sincerest gratitude.
Seeing this, Marco followed Ace's example without hesitation, bowing to Luo Tian and his group to express his gratitude, repeatedly thanking them for taking such a huge risk to rescue Ace from the Navy.
At this moment, Luo Tian stood quietly in front of them, his arms naturally crossed in front of his chest.
However, his gaze did not fall on the two people bowing in thanks in front of him, but went past them and looked straight at the white-bearded man sitting steadily on his boat in the distance.
Then, Luo Tian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a slightly mocking smile, and he began to tease him.
"Whitebeard, you look almost exactly the same in your youth as you do in your old age! Could it be that you were born looking this old?"
Upon hearing Luo Tian's unexpected words, Whitebeard was taken aback, clearly not expecting the other party to evaluate him in this way.
But just a moment later, he realized what was happening, threw his head back, and let out a hearty, unrestrained laugh that echoed through the sky, as if it could shatter the surrounding waves.
After laughing, the white-bearded man slowly sat down cross-legged, his eyes fixed intently on Luo Tian, his face full of sincerity. He once again expressed his deep gratitude to them and warmly invited them to board his ship to hold a grand banquet together to celebrate the victory.
Just then, Yamato, who had been eavesdropping in the corner, suddenly rushed out.
Upon hearing about the banquet, her eyes lit up instantly, and she excitedly approached the crowd, insisting that she must attend this lively gathering.
Seeing Yamato's enthusiastic attitude, Luo Tian couldn't help but feel a little helpless and quickly reached out to stop her.
However, before Luo Tian could make a move, the white-bearded man stood up, waved his hand, and laughed heartily.
"Haha, since the little girl is so interested, let's all join in! We're going to have a proper celebration today!"
Faced with Whitebeard's enthusiastic invitation, Luo Tian hesitated for a long time before finally nodding and agreeing.
At that moment, Luo Tian heard the sound of a Den Den Mushi coming from the room.
Luo Tian told everyone to follow Whitebeard and the others onto the ship first, and that he would join them shortly.
When Luo Tian entered the room, he saw that it was Tesoro's Den Den Mushi.
"What's wrong, Tesoro? It's not very common for you to call me suddenly. What happened?"
"It's nothing, Captain Luo Tian. I was just watching the live stream and saw you take down Doflamingo, so I thought I'd give you a gift."
"You didn't actually seize all of his territory, did you?"
“That’s right, I took over all his businesses as well, but there are still some that are a bit tricky.”
"Oh? A business deal that can even give the Golden Emperor a headache... I bet it's some kind of artificial Devil Fruit?"
"It seems you know as well. It is indeed a bit tricky, because this business is with one of the Four Emperors, Kaido. Now that something has happened to Doflamingo, this mess is not easy to take over."
"This is tricky, so let's stop it then, anyway..."
"Kaido's side is not easy to deal with."
"It's alright, don't be afraid. It's just Kaido. I'll be going to find him soon anyway."
"Alright, then Doflamingo's men..."
"I'll come to see you in a while, and we'll talk after we meet."
"No problem. You haven't been here before, have you? Then I'll be waiting for you."
Shortly after Luo Tian hung up the phone, he prepared to head to Whitebeard's ship.
However, just as he was about to set off, another huge ship slowly approached the Dragon and eventually came to a steady stop beside it.
With a slight sway, a graceful figure appeared on the deck.
This person is none other than Boa Hancock, the captain of the Kuja Pirates.
Hancock spotted Luo Tian and, without looking to the side, walked straight toward him.
Hancock, like a joyful little bird, flew to Luo Tian and hugged him tightly.
She buried her head in Luo Tian's arms and said coquettishly.
"Brother Luo Tian, who exactly is that female vice admiral from the Navy Headquarters just now?"
Looking at Hancock, who was snuggling in his arms, Luo Tian smiled faintly. He gently patted Hancock's back and then calmly replied.
"He was just an old acquaintance, an ordinary friend."
Hancock was clearly not satisfied with this answer.
She raised her head, puffed out her pink cheeks, and glared at Luo Tian with a look of suspicion in her eyes.
"Hmph! How could friends possibly bother you this much? I don't believe it! Besides, the way you two talk doesn't sound like ordinary friends!"
As she spoke, she poked Luo Tian's chest with her finger.
Seeing this, Luo Tian was secretly delighted, but on the surface, he calmly unleashed his acting skills, which could be described as those of an Oscar-winning actor.
He gazed at Hancock with deep affection, a charming smile on his face, and then spoke softly.
“My dearest Hancock, my heart burns with a raging fire of love for you. You are the brightest star in my life, illuminating my path; you are also the tranquil harbor in the depths of my soul, giving me endless warmth and peace.”
Hancock was still engrossed in questioning Luo Tian, but when she heard his sweet words, which were as beautiful as a poem, she was instantly captivated and completely forgot what had happened before.
Her beautiful face flushed, as alluring as a ripe apple, and her eyes were filled with shyness and joy.
Immediately afterwards, Hancock seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Luo Tian with a slightly apologetic tone.
"Oh dear, I can't stay with you any longer. There are so many important matters back home that I need to attend to. I have to go back right away."
After saying that, she gently bit her lip, a hint of reluctance showing in her eyes.
Luo Tian nodded gently, indicating his understanding of Hancock's situation, and gave her some words of advice.
"Go ahead without worry. But since you openly attacked the Navy this time, the World Government will probably not let this go easily. If you encounter any trouble or difficult problems, be sure to contact me immediately. No matter when or where, as long as you need me, I will not hesitate to come to your side immediately to help you."
After hearing Luo Tian's words, Hancock felt incredibly sweet and at ease.
She nodded heavily, then left Luo Tian with many glances back, embarking on her journey back to her own country.
Although her steps were somewhat heavy, her heart felt lighter because of Luo Tian's promise.