One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 409 The Empty Three-Masted Sailboat

Chapter 409: The Empty Three-Masted Ship

Thump! Thump...

Mu Chong frowned slightly, and walked to the bow of the pirate ship with a puzzled expression. Ignoring the pile of bones beneath his feet, he rapidly expanded his Observation Haki outwards from the pirate ship.

On this pirate ship from his memories, Mu Chong couldn't sense Brook's presence. Sensing something was wrong, Mu Chong immediately unleashed his Observation Haki, spreading it throughout the entire Devil's Triangle area.

"Hmm? Why is there...not a single person here?"

However, just as Mu Chong's Observation Haki covered the entire Devil's Triangle, he couldn't sense any living presence in his perception.

"Hey! You guys are free to do whatever you want! I'm going to check over there!"

Mu Chong turned to the people behind him and said something, but before they could answer, his body had already disappeared from the bow of the pirate ship.

"Huh? The captain..."

"Hahaha! Never mind him! Come on, let's explore this sea together!"

Moriarty watched Mu Chong leave, seemingly wanting to say something, but was interrupted by the white cat Mu Mu, who then shouted that they were ready to set off to explore this sea area.

Meanwhile, Mu Chong, having activated his Devil Fruit power, used the powerful gravity to teleport, instantly arriving inside a dilapidated ancient castle.

Looking at the dilapidated castle before him and the broken ground around it, Mu Chong fell into deep thought.

"Hehehe! Am I late?"

Swish!

Mu Chong's figure flashed back and forth in the ruins, searching everything like a carpet, but no matter how he searched, he found nothing.

"Tch! Not bad at all, the will of the world! You're involved everywhere! I didn't expect that even though we rushed here, we were still a step too late. The Three-Masted Ship dungeon still went to the Straw Hat crew!"

Having failed in his search, Mu Chong stood atop a tall building, hands behind his back, head held high. He gazed up at the dark sky, his eyes seeming to pierce the barriers of this world, revealing what lay hidden behind it all.

"Hehehe! It's fine! It's good to just continue as planned. Well then, let's meet again at the Marineford War!"

Mu Chong seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps communicating with some special being. Although he was the only one in the area, the energy permeating the surroundings was unusually strong.

Swish!

The moment Mu Chong's voice fell, his body vanished from the spot. Having confirmed he was too late, Mu Chong lost all desire to continue exploring.

call!

However, the instant Mu Chong left, the previously quiet black mist that had been permeating the surroundings began to churn without any wind. Although this strange event lasted only a second, it was undeniably moving.

Unaware of anything amiss, Mu Chong had already returned to the wrecked pirate ship, where only Robin and Laura remained on the deck.

"Captain!"

Upon seeing Mu Chong return, Robin and Laura immediately surrounded him, their eyes filled with concern.

"Hmm! I'm fine! Where are Mumu and Moriarty?"

Sensing their concern, Mu Chong returned a reassuring look, then asked them...

"Captain! Those two said they wanted to explore this place, so they boarded a lifeboat and headed towards the center of the black fog!"

Hearing Mu Chong's question, before Robin could speak, Laura answered first.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chong paused slightly, then immediately extended his Observation Haki, and the auras of the white cat Mumu and Moriarty appeared in his senses.

"Heh heh heh! Let them go! Let's return to the Liberty! The people here have already left!"

After sensing the two, Mu Chong turned to Robin and Laura and spoke, then activated his Devil Fruit ability, and the three of them flew towards the Liberty.

Back on the Freedom, Mu Chong and Robin sat down on a bench, while Laura went to the kitchen to prepare food.

"Huh? Why are you looking at me like that? Robin! Is it because I'm handsome that you're attracted to me?"

Noticing Robin's gaze, Mu Chong reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying at the same time...

Robin didn't dodge Mu Chong's move; in fact, she shifted her body forward to make herself more comfortable.

"Captain! You're so special!"

After a long silence, Robin finally spoke, her tone filled with curiosity.

"Hmm? Really? Tell me about it!"

Upon hearing Robin's words, Mu Chong raised an eyebrow, a smile flashing in his eyes. He was very curious about what the woman in his arms had figured out.

"Hehehe! Captain! You give me the impression of someone who knows everything, as if there's nothing on this vast ocean that you don't know!"

As Robin spoke, he sat up from Mu Chong's arms, his bright eyes quietly fixed on Mu Chong, a deep smile slowly spreading across his face.

"Throughout our journey on the Grand Line, although we've never followed a fixed route, we've accomplished many things with remarkable precision, as if every destination was part of your plan! Moreover, you seem to know everyone we've ever heard of perfectly!"

“I know Hill Bot can provide you with all sorts of information, but having been by your side all along, I can always sense something different about you. It seems that even without that information, you know everything!”

As Robin spoke, a faint smile remained on his face, as if he were merely narrating a story and not seeking answers.

"Hehehe! But! To me, no matter what kind of person you are, I don't care. You gave me new hope, and I will always be with you!"

As Robin finished speaking, she leaned against Mu Chong's chest once more, a happy smile on her face.

"actually……"

boom!boom!

Just as Mu Chong was about to say something, the white cat Mu Mu and Moriarty landed on the deck of the Liberty.

The moment the two appeared, Robin broke free from Mu Chong's embrace and calmly sat down beside him, as if nothing had happened.

"Meow! Bro! We're back! There's nothing here. We looked around a bit but didn't find anything. It doesn't seem as scary as everyone said, does it?"

As the white cat Mumu spoke, it walked up to Mu Chong with a look of disappointment on its face, and then plopped down next to Mu Chong.

"Yes, Captain! There's nothing here but this thick black fog!"

Even Moriarty was extremely frustrated; the guy who had wanted to show off his skills found nothing.

"Hahaha! We're too late! Everyone here has already left! That's why you didn't find anything!"

Looking at the two disappointed people in front of him, Mu Chong couldn't help but laugh out loud, but he also offered an explanation.

"Meow!"

After hearing Mu Chong's words, the white cat Mu Mu pouted and fell silent, while Moriarty gently shook his head and walked towards the cabin.

"Yes! We should go too! Our next stop is the Sabaody Archipelago, we'll wait for Slard and the others there!"

hum!

As Mu Chong spoke, he activated his Power-Power Fruit ability. A white energy wave instantly enveloped the entire ship, and the previously stationary Freedom began to slowly move forward.

Bubbles! Bubbles!

However, at that moment, the Den Den Mushi in Mu Chong's arms suddenly rang.