One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 190 The Flag! Do We Need One?

Chapter 190: The Flag! Do we need one?

With the departure of Slade, Enel, and Vice Admiral Loreon, life on the Freedom returned to its usual routine.

The ship's doctor, Belinda, plunged into the cabin and began her medical research. Although Belinda had used her Gluttony Fruit powers to store a vast amount of medical literature, practical application was still needed.

Meanwhile, the mermaid Laura plunged into the sea, wandering in the waters not far from Steel Island, trying to make contact with the surrounding schools of fish to gather information.

Meanwhile, Baku and Aisha, along with their white cat Mumu, ventured into the jungle of Steel Island, claiming they planned to explore and gather food along the way.

Everyone was busy with their own affairs. At this moment, only Mu Chong, sitting at the bow, remained on the deck of the Liberty, experiencing a tranquility even greater than the sky.

Guaou! Guaou!

Time passed, the sun rose higher, and the cool morning air faded, the temperature began to rise, and a few seagulls glanced at the wooden shoal below, then were startled away by a commotion and flew away.

On the sea north of the Liberty, a luxurious monorail sailing ship slowly approached, with the richly dressed Prince Wright of the Kingdom of Driggs standing on its bow.

"Hmm? Wright? Hehehe! Judging by this, he seems to have brought quite a few good things?!"

Mu Chong, sensing the movement around him with his Observation Haki, slowly opened his eyes, revealing the radiant expression on Prince Wright's face.

"Captain! I have come to express my gratitude for your help to the kingdom. I have brought some local specialties and food from the kingdom. Please accept them with a smile!"

The monorail sailboat carrying Prince Wright slowly came to a stop beside the Liberty. Wright, at the bow, immediately shouted to Mu Chong...

"Hahahaha! You're always doing fancy things, Wright! But since you've brought them all, let's move them all onto the ship!"

Upon hearing Wright's words, Mu Chong smiled and shook his head, then pointed to the deck of the Liberty and said...

"Hahaha! Don't worry, Captain! I'll arrange for them to start unloading right away!"

When Prince Wright saw that Mu Chong had agreed, he smiled happily. He had been thinking of all sorts of ways to phrase things along the way, but he never expected it to go so smoothly.

So, like a prince on steroids, Wright immediately ordered his crew to start moving things, piling boxes of unknown items and all sorts of ingredients onto the deck of the Liberty.

"Hehehe! Interesting! It seems this was something the people of the Kingdom of Driggs discussed overnight! No problem! Since they're so willing, it wouldn't hurt to offer them some consideration!"

Seeing the increasing supplies on the deck of the Freedom, Mu Chong's lips curled into a slight smile. He then turned to look at Prince Wright and said...

"Hey! Wright! Tell them to give these things over to them! Come here! How about we have a chat?"

As he spoke, Mu Chong stepped down from the bow of the ship and sat down on a bench on the deck.

When Prince Wright heard Mu Chong call his name, his heart skipped a beat. Ever since witnessing the battle yesterday, Wright had developed a deep-seated fear of Mu Chong.

"Captain!"

"Hahahaha! Don't be nervous! Wright! Tell me what your purpose is in doing all this? Although we helped your kingdom repel the pirates, these things were not included in the exchange! Why now?"

Mu Chong, with a calm expression, asked Wright in a tone as if chatting with a friend.

"Forehead……"

Prince Wright looked at Mu Chong, whose face was beaming with smiles, and hesitated for a moment, unsure what to say. He knew very well how clever this man was, and that trying to outsmart him might backfire.

"Captain! Just as you said! These things are indeed not a condition for exchange, but of course they will not affect what I promised you!"

"Alas! The Kingdom of Driggs has been severely damaged by this pirate attack, and it is impossible to restore it to its former state in a short time. Therefore, in order to prevent the same thing from happening again, everyone has unanimously decided to seek the protection of Your Excellency the Captain! The Kingdom of Driggs will bear your name! We ask for Your Excellency's consent!"

As Prince Wright spoke, his expression became extremely solemn and resolute, and he even bowed deeply to Mu Chong at the end.

"Hmm? Bearing my name? Heh heh heh! Are you so sure that my name can protect your Kingdom of Deligos? Besides, I won't stay here forever! So, do you still choose this path?"

Mu Chong maintained his calm tone, his expression equally expressionless.

"Yes, Captain! We remain steadfast in our choice! We ask for your approval!"

After Mu Chong finished speaking, the eldest prince, Wright, quickly straightened up and looked at Mu Chong with a determined gaze.

"Hahahaha! Interesting! Interesting! In that case, I agree!"

Mu Chong burst into laughter upon seeing Wright's appearance. At this moment, he didn't care what Wright's motives were, because yesterday's battle had already placed the Freedom on the opposite side of the World Government and the Navy.

"You...you agreed! That's wonderful!"

Upon hearing Mu Chong's words, Prince Wright's face immediately lit up with a happy smile.

"Hey! Listen up! Wright! Since you've chosen to bear my name, the Kingdom of Driggs must abide by my rules, or I will withdraw my protection from you at any time!"

Just as Wright was in high spirits, Mu Chong's icy voice was like a chilling current, instantly bringing Wright back to his senses.

"The ship... Captain! Please speak!"

"Hahaha! Relax! Wright! First of all! I won't interfere in your kingdom's politics, but the policies towards commoners need to be adjusted! Hmm... as for how to adjust them, I'll give you a contact number when I leave, and you can just do as they say!"

Mu Chong paused midway through his speech, swallowing back what he was about to say. Then, his eyes lit up, and he decided to hand over the Kingdom of Derigos to the dragon—perfect.

"Captain! Who is the other party?"

Wright was a little puzzled by Mu Chong's words, so he gently tried to ask...

"Don't worry! They are my partners! I agree with their governing philosophy, but while you are officially under my protection, you can communicate with them privately!"

Mu Chong waved his hand at Wright, indicating that he didn't want to discuss it any further.

Although Prince Wright was still confused, he had already achieved his goal for this trip, so he didn't ask any further questions.

"Captain! May I ask what the flag of this ship looks like? May I take a look so that I can make a flag to erect at the highest point in the kingdom when I return!"

Wright, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped and turned back to ask Mu Chong.

"Huh? A flag?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chong paused, then looked up at the empty space above the Freedom.

Following Mu Chong's movement, the eldest prince, Wright, looked up and noticed that the ship was not flying any flags.

"Hahaha! The Liberty has never flown any flag since it set sail! You'd better deal with it!"

Seeing the confusion on Wright's face, Mu Chong burst into laughter, but his eyes, gazing at the sky, gleamed with thoughtful contemplation.

"Well then! In that case, I'll take my leave! Captain! The Kingdom of Driggs welcomes you at any time!"

Prince Wright bowed deeply to Mu Chong, then returned to his monorail and headed towards the Kingdom of Driggs.

call!

A sea breeze swept across the Liberty, ruffling the folded sails above the deck.

"A flag? Is it necessary to design one? Is it? Maybe! Oh well! Never mind!"

Mu Chong's gaze lingered on the top of the mast, muttering to himself. Finally, he shook his head slightly, rose, and walked to the railing of the Liberty.

"Hey! Your eldest prince has already left! What are you doing hiding here?"