LRAB Chapter 1120 Fulfilling the Promise
Chapter 1120 Fulfilling the Promise
Chapter 1120 Fulfilling the Promise
Luffy has eaten the Gum-Gum Fruit, and Shanks' mission is almost complete. All that's left is to set a goal for young Luffy!
Thus, a pirate with strength approaching that of a Yonko was allowed to escape by a bandit with a bounty of 8 million Berries!
Then, a small fry who could kill with a single glance bit off his arm. After all that was done, the historic moment of delivering the straw hat and making the promise arrived!
So after doing all that, Shanks immediately left Windmill Village and the East Blue to avoid that troublesome naval hero coming after him!
Upon hearing Shanks' call, Luffy unleashed his power, sending all the enemies around him flying. With a leap, he arrived in front of Shanks, and his opponents did not pursue him but watched from afar!
"Shanks! I've wanted to return this straw hat to you for a long time, but we've always missed each other. Today, we can finally fulfill our promise!"
Luffy has already heard Shanks's words of approval, so there's no need for him to ask Shanks whether he's an excellent pirate or whether his crewmates are as good as Shanks's!
Luffy took off his weathered straw hat from his back and presented it to Shanks with both hands, intending to fulfill their final promise here!
Luffy believes he is already an excellent pirate, and his crewmates are all very capable. He feels he has already achieved Shanks' goal and can fulfill his promise to Shanks to return the straw hat!
However, Shanks sets very high standards for excellence and outstandingness. Luffy must become the new Pirate King to be recognized as an outstanding pirate, and his crewmates must also be the most outstanding!
The two had different standards, so it was impossible for them to meet. Now that Luffy has finally become the Pirate King and has gained Shanks's approval, they have finally met at the top!
Shanks took the straw hat from Luffy and stroked it with a nostalgic expression, as if lost in some kind of memory!
This straw hat was given to him by Captain Roger when he was very young. He always wore it on his head and cherished it, but he never received a nickname related to the straw hat.
He gave his straw hat to Luffy when he was in his thirties. Not long after Luffy set sail, he quickly earned the nickname "Straw Hat Boy," and it became increasingly well-known!
This shows that Luffy is a better match for this straw hat, and he is just a transitional figure and a successor!
"Luffy! I accept this straw hat now, which means our promise has been fulfilled, and I acknowledge you and your crew!"
But you and your pirate crew are already deeply bound to this straw hat, and I cannot break the bond between you. So I give the straw hat to you, Straw Hat Luffy, the Pirate King!
Although he felt a little nostalgic and reluctant, Shanks solemnly returned the straw hat to Luffy after his reflections!
This straw hat has been deeply etched with Luffy's mark, and he has achieved his goal. Luffy has become the new Pirate King through his efforts!
This straw hat has become a symbol, a symbol associated with Luffy. There's no need for him to take it back. Returning it to Luffy after fulfilling the promise is the best option!
"Shanks! You really gave it to me? Is it really okay?"
Luffy is also reluctant to part with the straw hat that has been with him for more than 20 years. Judging from the years, the straw hat has been with Shanks for about the same amount of time as him, but the bond between him and the straw hat is much deeper!
Whether it's the naming of his pirate crew, the design of his pirate flag, or his nickname "Straw Hat Boy," everything is deeply tied to this straw hat; it's become an inseparable part of him!
Whether he had grown accustomed to the straw hat or considered it his trademark, he couldn't bear to part with it!
However, it was agreed back then that Shanks had left the straw hat with him and that it had to be returned. He wasn't one to break his word, so he didn't hesitate much and returned the straw hat to Shanks!
But there must be some reluctance in their hearts. Now that Shanks is back, what reason is there to refuse?
"Of course, only you deserve this straw hat now, because it was given to me by the previous Pirate King. Now that you have become the Pirate King, it's perfect that I'm giving it to you."
Shanks asserted that the straw hat had fulfilled its mission and was now most suitable to be worn on the head of Luffy, the Pirate King!
This straw hat has been given a new meaning: a vow and a promise. A beautiful melody about promises is written on the straw hat!
As the music plays, this straw hat will transcend its past, be etched into history, become a topic of conversation, and be remembered forever!
"Hahaha! Shanks, thank you!"
Luffy laughed heartily. The straw hat was finally his! He took the hat and put it on his head, then turned to his crew and waved to them!
"Shanks! Do you remember who your father is?"
Seeing that Shanks and Luffy had finally finished, the Five Elders, Garin, couldn't wait to question them.
Although they had an absolute advantage after Im arrived, their advantage became much smaller once the entire Thor Pirates crew was present!
With Garp's insane hunting tactics, they no longer have any advantage!
Now Loki has arrived with the giant warriors, and as soon as they arrived, they smashed a retired Five Elder and sent Im flying. This can't be because they're here to help them!
At this moment, Shanks also arrived with a large group of people. If they continued to stand on the opposite side, what was the point of fighting? Even if they were immortal, they couldn't withstand it!
Therefore, Garin must win Shanks over to their side; this is a unanimous decision among the Five Elders!
Moreover, it is not hopeless. Even though everyone knows that the Celestial Dragons are descendants of aliens and have seized control of this planet, there are still many people who have come to join them!
Leaving aside the previous part of the Navy, 90% of the remaining members of the CP organization are on their side, as are many royal families from member countries. Not everyone wants to overthrow the Celestial Dragons' rule!
Moreover, Shanks is his son and has the blood of the Celestial Dragons, which is something that cannot be given up. Shanks' interests are aligned with those of the Celestial Dragons!
The saying "Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts" is not just a saying. Even if Shanks stood on the opposite side of the Celestial Dragons and successfully overthrew their rule, was he really not worried about being purged?
Furthermore, Shanks was once a Celestial Dragon, and even served as a God Knight for a period of time, enjoying the privileges afforded to Celestial Dragons!
These are indelible stains on his history. Can Shanks really escape the final purge? These are questions that need to be considered!
Therefore, Garin and the others felt that there was still a chance to bring Shanks to their side. Moreover, Shanks had brothers and a father, and this blood bond was more trustworthy and reliable than other relationships!