Nine Snake Island.
After being rescued by Li Xing, Luffy started to cry and fuss. Li Xing made some space for Luffy to cause trouble, leaving the rest to Jinbe.
"Li Xing, you're back! Welcome back." As soon as Li Xing returned to Hancock's palace, Hancock rushed to his side, her eyes sparkling.
"Amenotejikara!"
Kagami Mei suddenly swapped positions with Hancock, then placed her hands on Li Xing's shoulders and looked back at Hancock smugly, "These words should be said by us. Welcome back, husband."
Just as Li Xing was about to say something, one woman after another rushed forward, giving him no chance to speak.
"Stop! Stop everyone, I brought back Luffy and Jinbe, they are just outside Nine Snake Island." Li Xing called out to stop the commotion, and at the same time informed Hancock about bringing people back, after all, this was Hancock's country.
"It's okay, it's okay, you can bring as many people as you want, as long as they don't enter this city." Hancock didn't care at all, she believed Li Xing wouldn't do anything out of line.
Since Hancock didn't object, Li Xing made a grand feast for everyone, and also prepared one for Luffy.
When Li Xing delivered the food, Luffy had already been lectured by Jinbe. Li Xing arrived at a good time. As Luffy was enjoying his meal, Rayleigh swam up from the sea, with a sea king floating on the surface.
"Silvers Rayleigh? The King's Second Commander. Since you're here, I'll leave Luffy to you. Don't enter Amazon Lily Kingdom, I'm leaving." Li Xing was not surprised to see Rayleigh, but Jinbe was greatly shocked that Rayleigh swam over. He was indeed the First Mate of the Pirate King.
Li Xing's words suited Rayleigh's intentions perfectly. Seeing Rayleigh arrive, Jinbe immediately returned to Fish-Man Island. Without the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates, Fish-Man Island was likely in danger.
Rayleigh explained the current situation to Luffy here, meaning he wanted to take Luffy as a disciple and advised Luffy to improve himself before reuniting with his companions.
Luffy thought about what happened at Sabaody Archipelago, and he never wanted to experience the pain of losing his companions again. He immediately agreed to Rayleigh and followed him to train.
However, before that, Luffy and Rayleigh went to Marineford together, one to pay respects and the other to convey the message of meeting again in two years to his other companions.
Afterward, Luffy and Rayleigh chose to train on an island not far from Nine Snake Island. They resolved their own food issues. Li Xing didn't have the time to deliver food every day, as he still had a harem to accompany.
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Two years passed in a flash. Luffy was preparing to set sail again, and Li Xing was also preparing to set sail again. He took Luffy aboard the Nebula as he passed by.
"Do you really have to leave no matter what? Although you performed brilliantly in the Summit War, don't be too conspicuous. The Celestial Dragons are not to be trifled with."
Before leaving, Hancock cautioned Li Xing not to cause trouble. Hancock didn't want to hear news of Li Xing's death next time.
"I know what I'm doing. Your worries are unnecessary. I'm leaving. If you want to travel with me, I'll take you next time I return."
Li Xing waved goodbye and stepped onto the Nebula, officially setting sail. Hancock, upon hearing Li Xing's words, thought he was proposing to her and fell into a fantasy.
"Why didn't you just take her? Why wait until next time?" Hong stood beside Li Xing and said, looking at Hancock, who had collapsed on the ground.
"Don't I have to get your consent? We are a family, it's not up to me alone. But if you ask me to refuse her, I might not be able to. After all, I liked her quite a bit before."
"Cut the crap. I know you well enough with your behavior. Really, you're so indirect about wanting to recruit someone." Tsunade suddenly interjected from behind. Li Xing looked back and saw everyone looking at him and smiling. It seemed his true intentions were completely revealed.
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Sabaody Archipelago.
After Li Xing arrived here, Luffy immediately used Rayleigh's Vivre Card to find his companions. Li Xing could sense them clearly. The first to arrive was Zoro, who relied on Perona's guidance, otherwise Zoro would have walked to death. The second to arrive was naturally Luffy, who came by Li Xing's ship, so he couldn't be late.
"Run! The terrifying pirate is here!"
"Which pirate?"
"The most terrifying newcomer who ended the Summit War alone, Li Xing!"
On the street, civilians fled in a panic. Li Xing was speechless. He was right beside them, where could they run?
"It seems there are impostors!" Karin giggled, wanting to see what the impostor looked like.
However, when Li Xing's group encountered the impostor, they found it was a fat man. Li Xing recognized him. Wasn't this the guy impersonating the Straw Hat Pirates? He dared to impersonate him, he really didn't want to live.
"This... Die! How dare you insult my beloved Xing-kun!" Karin was stunned for a moment, then her anger flared. He was so ugly yet dared to impersonate Xing-kun. She immediately threw a punch, turning the impostor and his crew into dust.
"Consider yourself lucky. I was going to kill them anyway." Yugito slowly sheathed her sword. She had already drawn it, and if Karin hadn't acted, others would have.
Especially Tsunade, who was grinding her teeth with hatred at this moment. Impersonating was one thing, but finding such an ugly fatty to impersonate her? Who could tolerate that?
"Let's go, they're just a bunch of scumbags. We'll go to the other coastline."
Li Xing threw a bag of money as compensation for the destruction of the scene and left with everyone.
Meanwhile, upon learning of the appearance of the Five Emperors, Li Xing, on Sabaody Archipelago, Admiral Kizaru personally led a team, including Momonga, a group of marines, and all the Pacifistas, to Sabaody Archipelago, determined to capture the Nebula Pirates.
That's right, after the Summit War, Li Xing was considered an extremely evil pirate by the World Government, capable of rivaling a Yonko crew single-handedly. His bounty had reached 3.5 billion, and he was known as the fourth Sea Emperor, with the fifth being Blackbeard. Blackbeard had replaced Whitebeard's position, but Li Xing was already a Yonko by then, so Blackbeard was the last one.
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Coastline.
Li Xing and a group of women stood side-by-side by the sea. On the other side were ten den den mushis. Li Xing intended to broadcast a slaughter of the Celestial Dragons to give the World Government an unforgettable memory.
"Shizune-nee, are the den den mushis ready?"
"They are ready, we can start anytime, Li Xing-kun."
Upon hearing this, Li Xing chuckled, took out his Nichirin Blade, and slowly drew it. "Then, let's begin! The eternal legend begins here!"