thefictionvixens Chapter 503 Agreement
Chapter 503 Agreement
"No, I mean come with us to the New World!" Luffy argued. "Uncle Whitebeard hasn't come to pick you up yet, so you can come with us to the New World. Anyway, Uncle Whitebeard is going to the New World too, right? We can meet up there."
"More importantly, I've discovered a super interesting island where we can embark on fun adventures together!" Luffy's smile practically filled his entire face.
Lucci looked at Luffy with amusement. This kid had actually thought of so much. "Luffy, do you really want Ace to travel with you?"
“Lucci also wants Ace to come along.” Luffy’s dark eyes stared straight at Lucci.
Lucci blinked, looking at Luffy with some confusion, then grinned at Ace. "Ace, do you want to come with us? Luffy is right, and the old man and the others won't be entering the New World anytime soon. After all, they still need to help rebuild Fishman Island. Maybe you have time to come with us."
Ace pondered for a few seconds, and Luffy excitedly released his brother, staring intently at Ace, waiting for his answer, and miraculously remaining silent.
Lucci watched Luffy's actions with amusement. Luffy seemed to think that any noise would affect Ace's decision, but Lucci had already seen the mischievous glint in Ace's eyes.
"Lucci, you always have such great ideas!" Ace joked, then, seeing the expectant looks in his two brothers' eyes, he couldn't help but grin, finally agreeing with a smile, "I think the island Luffy chooses will be very interesting."
"Yes!" Luffy cheered. "It'll be so much fun!"
“But you have to tell Marco first, otherwise his hair will turn white.” Lucci raised an eyebrow at Ace.
“That’s right, I don’t want to face an angry bird mother on my way back at all,” Ace said with a smile, then actually jumped onto Luffy’s ship, preparing to find a quiet spot to make a phone call, since farewell ceremonies are always noisy, especially Luffy’s.
"We're going into the New World, Lucci." Luffy looked up at his brother and grinned, but a hint of nervousness showed in his eyes. "You'll always be by my side, right?"
"Idiot, didn't I say I'd help you become the Pirate King?" Lucci smoothed Luffy's hair. What was he doing that made Luffy feel uneasy? "Luffy, I won't leave you unless you no longer need me."
"Lucci, I will always need you, I need your help, I need you by my side, I need your protection." Luffy looked into Lucci's eyes and said firmly, "Your protection will always be my strength, not a burden."
Lucci paused for a moment, looked at Luffy's incredibly bright eyes, opened his mouth as if to say something, and finally pulled Luffy into a tight embrace.
He felt an overwhelming love surging through his veins, so intense it felt like it was about to burst out of his body. In an instant, this surging love completely overwhelmed him. Lucci buried his burning face deep into Luffy's shoulder. His brother... how could he... how could he say such a thing?
"Lucci, you're as hot as Ace right now," Luffy said in a muffled voice. Suddenly remembering something, Luffy pulled himself out of Lucci's arms, looked up at his brother's flushed face, and exclaimed, "Wow, Lucci, your face is so red! Are you really sick, Chopper?!"
"Shut up, Luffy!" Lucci angrily pinched Luffy's cheek; the little rascal was definitely doing it on purpose.
"Luffy, who's hurt?" Chopper peeked over Sunny's railing, looking down at Luffy and Lucci, and asked innocently, noticing the heat on Lucci's face, "Lucci, are you sick!?"
"No!" Lucci shouted angrily, immediately pulling Luffy towards the Sunny. "We're leaving!"
"I know!" Luffy suddenly exclaimed as if he had just realized something. "Lucci, you're shy!"
Lucci's mind went blank for a moment.
"boom!"
"Ouch!" Luffy clutched his head, protesting, "Lucci, why did you hit me?"
"Involuntarily." Lucci took a deep breath, calmed himself down, quickly boarded the Sunny, and ignored Luffy behind him.
Luffy rubbed his head, looking at Lucci's hurried departure with a puzzled expression. Regardless, he got the answer he wanted. Luffy grinned, jumped onto the railing, turned around and exchanged a glance with Jinbe, then shouted with a bright smile, "Set sail!"
Goodbye, Fishman Island!!
"Take care, Luffy-nii, and everyone else!" Camie kept waving and shouting.
"Come eat takoyaki again sometime!" Hachi shouted.
"Hehehe." Luffy laughed and waved to the people on Fishman Island.
"Mr. Luffy!" Shirahoshi suddenly grabbed the railing and shouted at him.
Luffy was startled and looked at Shirahoshi with a puzzled expression. "Cowardly Shirahoshi?"
"Mr. Luffy, if we have the chance to meet again, I promise I won't cry all the time. Please take me for a happy walk again!" Shirahoshi said, her eyes downcast and her voice stammering.
"A walk? Do you still want to go to your mother's grave?" Luffy asked with a smile.
"Next time, I want to go even further, to a place on the sea that's called a real forest!"
"Oh, I see~ Speaking of which, you've never left the sea before? Okay, no problem!" Luffy grinned and said, "I'll definitely take you there next time we meet!"
"It's a deal!" Bai Xing said, holding up her little finger and holding back her tears.
"Okay, it's a deal!" Luffy said with a grin, his little finger encircling Shirahoshi's finger.
“Then I’ll do it too, since I was the one who suggested it first.” Lucci chuckled and reached out to touch Shirahoshi’s fingers.
“Mr. Lucci.” Shirahoshi looked at Lucci with surprise.
"I believe you'll be stronger when we meet again." Lucci looked at Shirahoshi, who had tears in her eyes, and grinned. "I believe you can do it."
"Yes!" Bai Xing nodded vigorously. "Thank you, Mr. Lucci, I will!"
"Then, Shirahoshi, I'll make a promise with you too." Nami smiled and reached out to touch Shirahoshi's finger.
“Miss Nami,” Shirahoshi said, moved.
The others also went up and extended their little fingers.
"Everyone." Bai Xing watched this scene with delight.
“If I’ve made pinkies with so many people, there shouldn’t be any problems!” Robin said with a smile.
"It's settled!" everyone shouted in unison.