One Piece: At the start, defeat Momonosuke and take Yamato to sea.

Chapter 123 Re-examination of the Wild Shepherd

When Kuma saw that Luo Ji was so young, yet had already killed three Celestial Dragons, he couldn't help but feel a little admiration.

If he had had Luo Ji's courage back then, perhaps Ginny wouldn't have lived such a tragic life.

However, it must be said that the Luo Ji Pirates are in great danger right now.

If Bonney hadn't wanted to join the Luo Ji Pirates, he definitely wouldn't want to stay in such a dangerous pirate crew.

To repay Luo Ji for saving Bonney's life, Kuma had no choice but to do everything in his power to ensure the safety of Luo Ji's pirate crew.

If one day, the Luo Ji Pirates are surrounded and captured by powerful figures from the World Government and the Navy, he can use the Paw-Paw Fruit ability to rescue everyone.

"As long as Bonnie is happy."

Big Bear smiled gently. Since Bonney wanted to go with Luo Ji to kill the Celestial Dragons, he would go all out.

Perhaps by following Luo Ji, he can truly avenge Ginny.

"Don't worry! Bonnie can achieve her dreams!"

Luo Ji knew that Bonney was the link between Kuma and the Luo Ji Pirates, but he was willing to help as long as Kuma was willing to lend a hand.

The Luo Ji Pirates have gained another powerful member.

The World Government and the Navy Headquarters must be sweating bullets.

In particular, Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit ability chilled the hearts of the World Government and the Marine Headquarters who wanted to capture the Luo Ji Pirates.

The presence of Kuma makes the already difficult-to-capture Luo Ji Pirates even more difficult to catch.

The Five Elders' attempt to capture the Luo Ji Pirates is more than ten times more difficult than capturing Shiki the Golden Lion.

"Brother Luo Ji, now that Father Bear is here, what should we do?"

Bonnie wiped away her tears and happily asked Luo Ji that they had done almost nothing in the Kingdom of Taya these past few days except eat, drink and have fun.

However, they all knew that Luo Ji seemed to be recruiting a super strong person who was imprisoned.

That powerful individual named Huang Mu was a strong natural-type ability user.

However, Bonney saw Enel, the God of Thor, and Crocodile, the King of the Desert, imprisoned in a seastone cage.

He's just a Logia-type Devil Fruit user!

There were two prisoners on their ship.

"Now that Big Bear is here, let's go and see what's going on."

I wonder what choice Aramaki will make.

Luo Ji used the Thunder Somersault Cloud to carry everyone into the sky, then released the Ark Proverb within the scroll world, and everyone swiftly boarded the airship.

"This airship seems quite impressive."

Kuma was a little surprised. Even the Revolutionary Army and Dr. Vegapunk had not created such a technologically advanced airship that did not rely on Devil Fruit abilities.

"With the Ark Maxim, we're no longer afraid of being hunted down by those bad agents!"

Bonney sat on the bear's shoulders and happily showed off, saying that the Luo Ji Pirates were a powerful pirate crew that she had certified.

Not only does it have Captain Luo Ji, who dares to kill Celestial Dragons, but it also has an airship that can fly anywhere.

It's extremely safe!

Kuma sensed the powerful auras of Luo Ji and Yamato, and with himself added, the three of them could indeed face the pursuit of a Marine Admiral without fear.

Moreover, with this airship, among the three admirals, only Kizaru has the ability to pursue them.

Since Kuma, Bonney, and Kizaru know each other, that lazy admiral should go easy on them a bit.

That means that, apart from the Five Elders and the Knights of God, the Luo Ji Pirates don't actually have many enemies.

Thinking of this, Big Bear felt much more at ease.

At least Bonnie's safety is now largely guaranteed.

As the Luo Ji Pirates and Kuma became acquainted, Ark Proverb flew towards the sky above the royal prison.

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At this time, the eldest prince and his entourage had begun interrogating Huang Mu.

With the Earl's mansion's influence subtly spreading propaganda, many citizens wanted to go and see the spectacle.

Count Yukawa wanted more people to see that Aramaki had defied the royal authority and completely ruined Aramaki's reputation.

Or let the people see the wild herd rise up and kill the two royal siblings.

Both Count Yukawa and Incheon were very satisfied with the plan they had laid out.

There will only be three possible outcomes today.

First, the barbarians obediently submitted to the law, were put in their caps with sea stone, and were left to be slaughtered.

Secondly, by forcing Huang Mu to rebel and ruining his reputation, causing him to escape and become a wanted criminal, Count Xiong Chuan could then plot against the royal family and usurp the throne without hindrance.

Third, this forced Aramaki to rebel on the spot, killing members of the royal family. In the end, he became a wanted criminal, and Count Yuukawa took over the throne of the Kingdom of Taya.

No matter how things develop, they will be the beneficiaries.

In short, they're destined to win.

The thought of the eldest prince and princess becoming their pawns brought a smug smile to Count Xiongchuan and Renchuan's faces.

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Deep inside the prison cells of the capital.

Huang Mu heard that the eldest prince, the princess, and the commander of the garrison wanted to personally re-examine him.

There was no joy on Huang Mu's face; instead, his expression was extremely solemn.

Could it be true that what that bastard said—that royalty and nobility cannot tolerate him?

Is a simple case of harassment really worth mobilizing so many nobles and royalty?

The larger the panel of judges, the more dangerous he is.

If nothing serious had happened, a single order would have been enough to release him.

'Are you really forcing me to go to sea?! You damned nobles! You stupid royalty!!'

Huang Mu was cursing under his breath. With ordinary steel handcuffs on his hands, he followed the jailer out of the cell and outside for approval.

He still had a sliver of hope: he needed to explain to the eldest prince and princess that this was a conspiracy by the nobles.

Only he can protect the royal family and the safety of the kingdom!

As the blinding sunlight entered his eyes, the desolate pasture finally saw the light of day again after more than a year.

However, upon seeing the majestic and magnificent royal family members and military commanders on the high platform, Huang Mu's mood became somewhat solemn.

"Police badge number 8766, Officer Huang Mu, do you know your crime? How dare you openly harass Her Highness the Princess!!"

"According to the latest evidence, you have bullied your colleagues, accepted bribes, and repeatedly harassed respectable women, which increases your crime."

"You could have been released once you received the princess's forgiveness."

"But now, with multiple crimes combined, you are sentenced to twenty years in prison."

"Guards, change his torture instruments!"

The Grand Judge of the capital didn't even need the eldest prince to speak before he began to pronounce judgment on Huang Mu's crimes.

This was Count Yuukawa's instruction to him: to fight quickly and decisively, without giving Aramaki any chance to object.

"What?! Twenty years?"

"Your Highness, Your Highness, this is a conspiracy by those nobles, a conspiracy by Earl Xiongchuan! They must investigate thoroughly!"

"Only I can protect the royal family, only I can protect the Kingdom of Taya!!"

Upon hearing this swift and decisive verdict, Huang Mu immediately shouted.

Are you kidding me? Twenty years in prison!

He's 38 years old this year. After 20 years, he'll be almost retired!

How many twenty-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

For such a crime as harassment, even a princess of the kingdom would only face a sentence of two or three years at most.

He doesn't agree!

"Hmph, you're just a lowly molester and a cop who bullies his colleagues. What right do you have to say that only you can protect the royal family and the kingdom?"

Having heard too much of Count Yuukawa's slander, the eldest prince had absolutely no liking for Aramaki, the low-ranking police officer who had harassed his sister.

All he wanted now was to follow Count Xiongchuan's advice, get rid of Aramaki quickly, and then go have some fun.

For a prince of a nation to personally come and judge such a bandit and to see Huang Mu one last time was already Huang Mu's greatest honor.

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