Onmyoji of the Grand Line

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"Genius...compared to Nami..."

Sanji accidentally let something slip, and Akis started yelling at him again.

"What? Do you think Polod is an idiot? Didn't you lose to the Poker Pirates?"

"Thanks to you, if it weren't for you... brat."

“What?” Regner was taken aback.

"Stop pretending. Your brother is the best!"

Sanji and Archis exchanged words, neither giving an inch.

"Don't worry! There's no sign of a hurricane. At this rate, we'll see Clockwork Island soon."

Polod said, "I understand."

The swan boat sailed smoothly on the sea.

The weather is so nice. Before I know it, I'll be fast asleep.

The regular waves gently lapped against the hull, creating a rhythmic sound, like the crisp, melodious sound of bubbles bursting.

Perhaps, this voice comes from that bewitching monster.

"This is a music box!"

Usopp, who loves watching a good show, immediately reached out his hand after seeing what Akis was holding.

"Don't touch it!" Luffy shouted.

Akis stared intently at him, then pried Usopp's hands apart.

"What's wrong? You stingy little thing. Anyway, I'm not going to ruin you."

Usopp's voice was filled with anger.

Akis remained silent, listening quietly to the music coming from the music box. Winding it up and opening the lid (Wang Nuo's) would release the music. On the wooden box was a ceramic statue of a goddess. Inside the box was a machine that resembled an art piece.

"What piece of music? Hmm."

"I don't know!" Wang Yao said.

"Ah!" A scream rang out.

"Akis only has this music box."

“Hometown!” he murmured to himself.

Upon hearing Borod's words, Usopp tilted his head to the side.

A beautiful melody is playing.

A picture flashed through Usopp's mind.

This is a pasture. Beautiful trees always stand there. There's also the Going Merry that was delivered to Kaya and the big house where Kaya lived. Carrots, green peppers, onions, and former members of Usopp's pirate crew... Usopp's hometown is here.

Chapter 284: Poetry!

If it's a poem, then he can compose a beautiful melody based on it. It's very likely to be a melody filled with gratitude.

The energetic pirates didn't love the music most; they loved this scene. The scene that this piece of music evoked.

"I found Akis at sea."

Polod continued, "I understand."

"At that time, he was drifting on the sea. There were many shipwrecks floating nearby. Akis was very likely the child from that shipwreck. He was only two or three years old then and could only say a few words. He barely managed to say the name Akis. This is a music box. Inside the music box are songs that he heard his mother sing when he was little. So, for Akis, this music box is priceless. So, don't be too angry."

"You two aren't even blood brothers!"

"Damn it! Even if we're not related by blood, Polod and I are still brothers. We're going to become the world's number one thief, with money and food to eat."

Upon hearing what Archis said, Luffy and the others fell silent, as if they had remembered something.

At this moment, Polod suddenly showed a nervous expression.

“There’s a whirlpool!” Wang Lin muttered to himself.

Luffy suddenly stood up.

Ahead, several whirlpools lurk. This is the Great Whirlpool, a monster born from the sea. If you get sucked in, it's certain death.

“Sit still! This proves we’re very close to Clockwork Island.”

"Polod said expressionlessly. At the same time, he tightened the rope connecting the sail to the windmill."

"N-nothing! Why did we take this road?"

Usopp's legs trembled with fear. The already overloaded swan ship was now in even greater danger.

"There are many small islands around Clockwork Island. These islands are used by the Poker Pirates when they set sail. In order to avoid being discovered, we have to pass through here."

"Hey! What is that?"

Luffy pointed.

A figure appeared at the other end of the mist.

"That is to say..."

Luffy and the others were dumbfounded.

What a magnificent scene!

No one would have guessed that this was an island. It was like a giant tornado rising from the sea.

However, upon closer inspection, it was discovered that this was not an illusion at all, but a huge, real island.

"Is Clockwork Island there?"

Even the usually outgoing Zorro couldn't help but exclaim in admiration when he saw its imposing presence!

That's right, that's Clockwork Island.

A strange peak rises abruptly from the ground, piercing the clouds. Because of the swirling mist, the view above is obscured, but it is clear that the space above has become much larger.

From the air, it looks like a giant umbrella rising from the sea.

"Hmm! What should we do? We'll steal the Diamond Clock, and you go rescue your companions and reclaim your ship. So we're all in the same boat: let's go to Poker City on Clockwork Island!"

Polod suggested, "If I'm not mistaken..."

"Those despicable robbers stole the lovely Nami!"

“There’s a Going Merry there, and that’s the soul I got from Kaya…”

"sword!"

"Nami and my straw hat must be locked up in Poker City!"

Luffy's mood also became excited.

Let's go! Poker City!

"Okay!" Luffy nodded.

Luffy chimed in.

No one would have imagined that Clockwork Island was actually created by humans, which filled Luffy with a desire for adventure.

Wow! Awesome!

As soon as Luffy and his crew landed on Clockwork Island, they were once again awestruck by its entirety!

"This island was actually built by humans!" "..." Wow! Although it sounds unbelievable, humans do often create similar things.

Usopp gasped in surprise.

They had now reached the bottom of Clockwork Island. Here, a vertical pillar supported the ground. Around this tower, there was also a spiral staircase.

"It looks like it could collapse at any moment!"

Usopp's body trembled again. For some reason, looking up from the tower, it looked like a jumbled pile of plates. It was unsettling. But according to Porod, Poker City was on the umbrella.

"This was built to defend against foreign invasion. Take this staircase and you'll reach the town."

Borod looked at Usopp and said, "I understand."

"This looks familiar! Could there be a trap up there?"

"To prevent theft, the first step is to know the thieves' whereabouts. However, this seemingly impregnable island was captured by the Poker Pirates. This was their idea. It was to prevent enemy invasion and to prevent the island's inhabitants from escaping."

Where did they come from?

"Take the elevator from the center of the island. In the middle of the island, there is an elevator that can take a ship to the top."

These guys sneaked in during the shipwreck.

"Polod said angrily."

Looking up, Zoro, Luffy, and Sanji had already started climbing.