"Star, there's a ship ahead, but it doesn't look like a pirate ship," Ino shouted from the crow's nest.
Li Xing turned his head and immediately understood that it was the Baratie, the sea restaurant, the ship of the pirate Red-Foot Zeff, and the Straw Hat Pirates' cook, Sanji, was on that ship.
"Continue forward. That ship is a sea restaurant, a place to eat. Let's go there for a meal."
"No, thanks. Your cooking is definitely much better than theirs," Hongdou said reluctantly, swinging Li Xing's arm back and forth, hinting that Li Xing should cook more.
However, Li Xing wanted to see Sanji's cooking skills and still planned to go.
...
"Hi! Here are all the dishes you ordered. If you don't mind, would you like to go on a date with me after the meal, beautiful lady?" Sanji was being very gentlemanly and fawning over Mei Terumi and Hong.
"I'm sorry, we both have husbands. You should find someone else to date! Look, here he comes." Mei Terumi chuckled and pointed at Li Xing entering the door, accompanied by a group of beautiful women.
"This… is heaven? Ah! Such beautiful ladies, like goddesses…" Sanji was stunned when he saw the group of women. When he finally saw Kaguya, his heart raced, and he felt like he was about to fly. This was surely the legendary goddess.
"Hey! Stop staring at my wife, or she'll get angry, and the consequences will be severe." Li Xing walked up to Sanji and blocked his view. Judging by this, Kaguya was about to explode, and no one on the sea restaurant would be spared.
"Wife? Impossible! How could a noble goddess like her marry a mortal like you! Impossible!"
Sanji couldn't accept this news. How could a god fall in love with a mortal? However, Li Xing was no ordinary mortal.
"Heh heh, let me tell you, they are all my wives! Don't you agree?" Li Xing turned back and asked the crowd.
Everyone generously admitted it, giving Li Xing a kiss each, which drove Sanji mad. Sanji looked at Li Xing with extreme envy and jealousy.
Li Xing's smile deepened. Then, he sat in the center of the hall with his wives, forming a beautiful scenery within the restaurant. Next, each of his wives fed Li Xing, and Karin was the most excessive, bringing food directly into his mouth.
This completely petrified Sanji. He slumped onto his chair, muttering, "What's so good about this guy that he can have such beautiful wives."
However, Li Xing didn't overdo it. He only showed off appropriately in front of Sanji, lest Sanji be angered to death.
After finishing the meal in silence, they returned to the Nebula, continuing their journey towards the Grand Line. As they departed, Li Xing winked at Sanji with a smug smile, which further infuriated Sanji, who roared that he wanted to duel Li Xing, but was kicked back by Red-Foot Zeff.
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Loguetown, the execution ground of the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
Li Xing and his party arrived here to purchase supplies. Ahead lay Reverse Mountain; once they passed it, they could enter the Grand Line.
Smoker, a Marine Colonel, learned that another ship had entered Loguetown and immediately led Tashigi and a group of subordinates to search for them.
"Countless pirates have tried to enter the Grand Line by posing as adventurous merchants. How many have we caught before? This time will be no different. We must ascertain these people's intentions."
Smoker said that they needed to investigate before arresting them. If they were merchants, they could request assistance from the Marines to enter the Grand Line via the Calm Belt, provided they paid a certain fee.
Adventurers, in reality, were no different from pirate crews. Entering the perilous Grand Line, even if not pirates, they would rob civilians for food. Such incidents were not uncommon.
Of course, Li Xing and his group had long sensed that the Marines were looking for them. However, Li Xing was not a pirate and didn't fear the Marines acting rashly. More importantly, the Marines had to have the strength to do so.
Unable to find the people on the Nebula, Smoker and his group decided to wait at the pier with a contingent of Marines, vowing to show no mercy if they found anything amiss.
"They're here, Tashigi. Prepare for battle."
Smoker, with two cigars in his mouth and his arms crossed, saw Li Xing and his party approaching with laughter and immediately gave the order to be on alert.
"Oh? Colonel of the Marines, what's the meaning of blocking our ship? Do you think we're pirates?"
Li Xing chuckled and said amiably.
"For the safety of the people, we must inspect you. What are you doing entering the Grand Line?"
"Even if I said we were here for adventure, you wouldn't believe me. So, why don't I just charge through?" Li Xing said and then pushed forward with his palm, a gust of wind pressure sending all the Marines into the water. The Nebula was also blown far away by a palm strike.
"Farewell!"
Then, Li Xing and his wives flew towards the Nebula. Smoker was knocked into the water, unable to pursue further, and could only watch as Li Xing and his group departed.
Although Tsunade had come to understand this world, the Marines were, after all, forces of justice, and she couldn't help but worry if the group on the Nebula would be wanted.
"Tsunade, this isn't the ninja world, nor is it Konoha. Can you manage so much? Besides, your ninja wars also harmed many civilians. Nagato is the best example. This is no different from the actions of pirates. Don't worry too much."
Li Xing was not a good person. In the ninja world, Li Xing had also killed many people. Since he had killed, there was no turning back. To want to become a Buddha by putting down the butcher's knife? It was not that easy, and it was unfair to those who had died. Therefore, forging ahead was the only correct path.
Tsunade fell silent for a moment, then stopped thinking about it. Li Xing was right. She had no right to claim justice. If she was considered a pirate, then so be it! All she needed now was to enjoy the journey. Having so many family members by her side was enough.
After sailing for a day, the Nebula arrived at Reverse Mountain and plunged directly into the river flowing upstream. The Grand Line was a sea route that encircled the entire planet. The Red Line was a continent that surrounded the entire planet.
The only intersection points were Reverse Mountain and Mary Geoise, the Holy Land. This was the starting point and also the end point.
"Sailing around the sea for a week makes one a Pirate King. Then, if one walks around the Red Line for a week, would they be a Mountain King?" Li Xing couldn't help but wonder. The world's greatest figures were all sea travelers. Why were there no mountain bandits?
"Forget it, it has nothing to do with me."
Then, Li Xing gathered everyone and asked them to share their goals for this trip.
However, everyone's thoughts were the same: as long as they were by Li Xing's side, it didn't matter where they went. Only Hongdou had an additional wish: to eat all the sweets in the world.
"My goal is to leave my eternal legend in this world," Li Xing said seriously. In every world, Li Xing had different goals. In Demon Slayer, it was to kill demons and protect the Demon Slayer Corps. In Naruto, it was the Infinite Tsukuyomi. These were Li Xing's guiding lights. As long as he had a direction, Li Xing would not stop. Life was the same. Without a goal, it was like a salted fish, better to just lie down and wait for death.
(Just a side note, the author's goal is to live happily. Writing books is also a part of the author's life journey. I wonder what your goals are?)