One Piece: Initially tricked into joining the Marines by Garp

Chapter 273 Soul Power

Upon hearing Luo Xia's words, Zhiyuan frowned slightly. "You're going away for a month? Where are you going? Will it be dangerous?"

Luo Xia dusted himself off and stood up. "Don't worry, I have my own plans."

Kuzan crossed his arms. "What will the Marshal do when he's looking for you while you're gone?"

Rorschach grinned. "The old man and I just went to Marine Headquarters and retrieved the Anywhere Door I gave him."

"Besides, do you think what I just created is just for show?"

"Unless I intentionally expose it, no matter who comes, they won't be able to see this island."

Kuzan sighed. "Since you're so confident, then I wish you a safe journey. But what exactly are you going out there to do?"

Luo Xia winked mysteriously, "I'm looking for something special, but you wouldn't know what it is even if I told you."

Blood Phoenix stepped forward. "Boss, do you need us to come with you?" Luo Xia shook his head. "No need for you, but I do need someone to accompany me."

As he spoke, Rorschach opened his palm and grabbed at the air. The next second, Ace, who had been sitting in the corner, was pulled over by Rorschach.

Ace looked completely bewildered and quickly asked, "Boss, why...why did you grab me?"

Rorschach looked at Ace and smiled, "Come on a long trip with me."

Ace scratched his head. "Why did you choose me?"

Luo Xia said, "Because you are very familiar with the place I'm going to, you can say you are extremely familiar with it, so I need you to lead the way."

Ace's eyes lit up. "That sounds interesting. Okay, boss, I'll go with you."

"But a place I'm familiar with? Where is that?"

Luo Xia waved his hand, "Too much talk, let's talk on the way!"

Gion was still a little worried, "Are you sure you'll all be alright?"

Luo Xia patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I'm Luo Xia. Those kids are lucky they didn't run into me."

Rorschach then led Ace onto a small boat.

After the ship slowly sailed away from the island, Ace asked curiously, "Boss, what special thing are we looking for?"

Rorschach looked into the distance. "Let's go take a look at Whitebeard's tombstone first!"

When Ace heard that they were going to his father's grave, his eyes became somewhat sad but also full of anticipation.

"Boss, what are we going there for?" Rorschach lay on the ship with his hands behind his head. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Anyway, if I really manage to do this, the World Government will be furious."

Ace stopped asking questions and simply stared ahead.

The small boat sailed at sea for several days, during which time they lost their way in the navy. In the end, it was Rorschach who used his spatial abilities to find their way again. Because of this, Ace was beaten up by Rorschach.

Soon, they finally approached a small island.

There is a prominent tombstone on the island, which is the resting place of Whitebeard.

As the small boat continued forward, it finally reached its destination.

Rorschach and Ace stood before the tombstone and silently paid their respects.

Rorschach then began to carefully observe his surroundings, while Ace reminisced about the past.

Rorschach ignored Ace, his gaze fixed on the Murakumogiri sword stuck in the tombstone.

Suddenly, Luo Xia couldn't help but wonder, since soul power can be collected, could these things be on tombstones? Or perhaps on knives?

Thinking of this, Luo Xia's hand lit up with a grayish-white light, and he reached out to touch the Murakumogiri.

The next second, a familiar voice rang out, [Ding! Collected Soul Power x2]

[Ding! Collected Soul Power x2]

[System reminder: Soul Power cap is 100.]

Luo Xia frowned, then relaxed. "I see."

Ace looked at Rorschach's actions with a puzzled expression. "Boss, what are you doing?"

Rorschach didn't say anything, but instead glared at Ace: "Stop talking nonsense and go keep watch!"

Ace pouted and obediently went to the side to get some fresh air.

Rorschach continued to focus on collecting soul power, circling the tombstone several times, but ultimately the collection of soul power stopped at 76.

Luo Xia's lips twitched, speechless.

So all that work was for nothing?

Luo Xia sighed, "It seems there really isn't any left. After all, it's soul power, which is definitely not static."

Rorschach glanced at Ace, who was sitting not far away keeping watch. Rorschach walked over to Ace, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Come on, there are still other places to go."

Ace stood up, and Rorschach opened his arms. A Anywhere Door stood quietly in front of Ace, but unlike before, this time the Anywhere Door was closed.

Ace couldn't help but ask, "Boss, where do we go next?"

Rorschach scratched his head and asked, "Where is Whitebeard's hometown?"

Ace paused for a moment, then said, "I know, Dad once mentioned that his hometown was called Sphinx Island."

Luo Xia's face darkened, and he said speechlessly, "Don't tell me you've never been there!"

"Don't worry, boss. I've been there once by chance, but Marco seems to be there too. Would it be a bit inappropriate for the navy to go?"

Luo Xia snorted, "What's there to be afraid of? I'm not going to do anything to them."

"When the time comes, take off your mask, and you two brothers can go have some fun!"

After saying that, Rorschach told Ace to push open the Anywhere Door. Ace had no choice but to obey Rorschach's orders, so he pushed the Anywhere Door open in one go.

When they passed through the Anywhere Door to Sphinx Island, they found it peaceful and serene.

However, as soon as he appeared, the highly vigilant Marco flew over.

Marco frowned. "Azure Dragon? And that Marine next to you, what are you doing here?"

Luo Xia said with a grin, "I'm just looking for something, I won't bother you for long."

Marco was skeptical, but he still refused, saying, "This is my father's hometown. I don't want the Navy to disturb this place. You should leave now. Although we can't beat you, Azure Dragon, we don't need your Navy to protect this place."

Luo Xia frowned. "Big Bird, do you want a beating?"

"Hasn't the guy on top had enough of my beating?"

"You're itching for a beating, aren't you?" Luo Xia said, making a cracking sound.

Upon hearing this, Marco flapped his wings violently and glared at Rorschach, "Azure Dragon, don't go too far!"

Upon seeing this, Ace quickly stepped forward, removed his mask, and called out, "Marco, it's me."

Marco was stunned. When he saw that it was Ace, he was surprised and then his face showed shock. He took three steps back. "Ace? You...you...how are you still alive?"

"Didn't you die at the top?"

Before Ace could explain, Rorschach spoke up from the side: "I was resurrected, so what? You have a problem with that?"

Marco's eyes widened as he looked at Rorschach. "Azure Dragon, what on earth are you up to?"

Luo Xia crossed his arms. "It's nothing, I just came here to take care of some business. Don't be nervous."

Marco looked wary. "What are you going to do? If it's detrimental to this place, I absolutely won't agree to it."

Ace quickly said, "Marco, the boss really didn't mean any harm, he just came to find something."

Luo Xia said impatiently, "Stop arguing and let us search quickly. We won't damage this place."

Marco hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. "Okay, but you guys need to hurry."