radicalducati Chapter 139 Public Execution
Chapter 139 Public Execution
Aokiji looked at Momousagi with a helpless expression and slowly spoke.
"Gion, that Luo Tian has already escaped. I really don't understand why he suddenly appeared at this time, and he doesn't seem to have any intention of confronting us directly."
Upon hearing this, Momousagi gritted her teeth in anger, stomped her foot in frustration, and kept cursing.
"That annoying Luo Tian! He disappeared for so long without giving me a single word! Now that he's finally shown up, I can't even find a trace of him! It's infuriating!"
After scolding her, Momousagi turned and left angrily.
Meanwhile, the three generals were on their way back, discussing the incident with grave expressions, and were about to report the situation to the Warring States Marshal as soon as possible.
When Sengoku learned that Rakuten had reappeared and that the operation to capture Luffy had failed, he frowned deeply and pondered a solution.
After a moment, as if he had suddenly remembered something, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
He turned to the people around him and gave them instructions.
"Immediately expedite the schedule for Ace's public execution! We must seize this opportunity to restore the Navy's prestige."
"Now that the capture of Luffy and his crew has encountered setbacks, and then they've run into the long-absent Luo Tian, the Navy's situation is becoming increasingly dire. Only through a major action like a public execution can we demonstrate the Navy's strength to the world and suppress the arrogance of those restless pirates. However..."
At this point, Zhan Guo paused slightly, a look of worry appearing on his face.
"This will likely provoke Whitebeard's furious retaliation. But since things have come to this, we can only do our best and make full preparations for battle."
Before long, news of the exact time of Ace's impending public execution spread throughout the world.
At this moment, Luffy had just slowly woken up from his coma. Hungry, he ate whatever he could find on the island and ended up covered in mushrooms. He was disoriented and was rescued by Margaret and the others.
After learning that Luffy was a man, the warriors locked him up in a cell.
But the news soon reached Hancock, who prepared to interrogate the stranger who had suddenly arrived.
Luffy was escorted to the plaza by the warriors.
Empress Boa Hancock, the ruler of Amazon Lily, looked down at the strange man before her.
Her beautiful face was now covered in frost, and her heart was full of suspicion.
"How did this man suddenly appear on this island? Doesn't he know that men are strictly forbidden from setting foot here?"
Just as Hancock was launching into a fierce interrogation of Luffy, a sudden, urgent ringing sound rang out—it was the sound of a Den Den Mushi (snail phone).
Hancock quickly answered the Den Den Mushi, and when she saw that the caller was Luo Tian, her icy face instantly blossomed into a radiant smile.
"My dearest Luo Tian, I miss you so much! Why are you calling me so suddenly? I will do everything in my power to serve you!"
Hancock said in a sweet voice, completely forgetting about Luffy who was still being interrogated.
Upon hearing this, Luo Tian on the other end of the phone chuckled softly before slowly asking a question.
"I've heard that a man named Luffy is currently on your island. Is that true?"
Upon hearing this, Hancock instinctively turned to look at Luffy, and as their eyes met, she nodded slightly in response.
"That's right, Brother Luo Tian, there really is such a person. Could it be that this kid has offended you? If so, just say the word, and I'll immediately take care of this trouble for you!"
"Um... that's not necessary. Just give him a boat to leave. There's no need to make things difficult for him. Just tell him that his brother is going to be executed. You don't need to help him much else."
Although Luo Tian is Garp's apprentice, he has no connection with Luffy. Helping him like this is only out of respect for Garp; otherwise, who would bother with this young upstart?
"Is he going to be executed? Is it that Fire Fist Ace? I've also received a summons from the World Government to help out at headquarters. Brother Luo Tian, do you think I should go?"
"Go ahead, after all, it's the World Government's request. You're still a Shichibukai, so you have to give the World Government some face."
“Okay, Brother Luo Tian, I will tell Luffy about these things and arrange a ship for him to set sail.”
After Hancock finished speaking, her tone suddenly changed.
"You haven't visited me in so long, and you haven't contacted me since we parted last time..."
Hancock said coquettishly to Luo Tian on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
"Honey, I really want to see you!"
Despite the great distance between them, through the Den Den Mushi, Luo Tian could almost feel Hancock's shy and coquettish appearance and sweet voice.
Luo Tian responded gently.
"Don't worry, we'll see each other soon."
Although Hancock didn't fully understand what Luo Tian meant, the thought of reuniting with her beloved filled her with joy.
Luo Tian then gently hung up the phone and instructed Hancock to make the necessary arrangements.
Hancock obediently responded, and after putting down the Den Den Mushi, she instantly dropped her previous girlish demeanor and reverted to her aloof and arrogant empress persona.
She sat gracefully in the chair, her gaze turning cold as she looked at Luffy, and slowly asked.
"Is your brother Ace?"
Luffy nodded in surprise and replied.
"Yes, do you know him?"
However, Hancock did not answer Luffy's question immediately. After a moment of silence, she said expressionlessly.
"Ace has been captured by the Navy and will be publicly executed soon. However..."
Hancock paused briefly at this point before continuing.
"I can give you a boat so you can go find him. What you do after that is up to you."
When Luffy heard the news that Ace was going to be executed, he was stunned and stood there as if struck by lightning.
It took him a while to come to his senses, his face filled with disbelief.
When he heard that Hancock was willing to provide him with a ship, he was filled with gratitude.
Hancock tilted her head slightly and said with a hint of pride.
"Hmph, you don't need to thank me. If it weren't for Brother Luo Tian speaking up, I wouldn't bother with a rude person like you."
Her beautiful yet haughty expression was captivating.
When Luffy heard the name "Luo Tian," his heart skipped a beat, as if a sense of familiarity welled up inside him.
He frowned and racked his brains, as if he had heard the name somewhere before, but he couldn't recall the specifics.
However, he quickly put these doubts aside, after all, there was something more important waiting for him to do now—save Ace!
Luffy clenched his fists tightly, his eyes fixed firmly on the distance, secretly vowing to rescue Ace from the enemy.
At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: to forge ahead and break through all obstacles, even if countless difficulties and powerful enemies awaited him.