Chapter 1199: Departed, Unexpected, and Reunited

A pureblood does have its advantages. As a 100% pureblood mermaid, Rushaka, who is over 30, can freely switch between a tail and legs, adapting to life both on land and in the deep sea.

Although Melo can breathe underwater, her swimming speed is ultimately no match for Rushaka’s.

The difference in looks made Melo directly abandon the options offered by Wolf, and the mermaids around her made her develop a fondness for Primarina.

She encountered many mermaids on Fishman Island, and the differences in their bodies made her feel that she was quite special.

Seeing Melo make a decision, neither Wolf nor Miaona said anything; they simply continued their night tour activities.

Their understanding of Pokemon wasn’t extensive enough. Strictly speaking, Primarina was truly the sibling of Wolf’s Incineroar, as they are both members of the Three Starter from the same region.

The capability granting process isn’t complicated. Mandfeish was the first to undergo this flow, but as Primarina’s abilities were passed to Melo, her future training was given a new order.

Different Water-type Pokemon have different uses for water. Blastoise uses its cannons to shoot high-pressure streams of water, Greninja condenses water into powerful shuriken, and Inteleon transforms itself into a heavy sniper rifle.

Primarina’s method involves bubbles. Exploding water balloons are the trump card of this species.

Tough water balloons can bounce around like balls or explode freely like bombs. The more adept Primarina is, the more varied the style of balloons they use.

If the ability is strong enough, creating a series of linked explosions isn’t impossible, which aligns with the characteristic of heavy firepower.

Being part of the Three Starter, each region’s starters have their own merits. Perhaps the Johto Region’s starters are relatively weaker, but they are still considered a strong type.

Water balloons are Primarina’s hallmark, and their way of manipulating water balloons is through their singing.

They avoid enemy attacks with dance moves and control their water balloons with their singing. Primarina is truly a dancer in battle, but this leads to another problem: a Primarina that can’t sing will have its combat power drastically reduced.

Different melodies cause the balloons to take different forms and exhibit different effects. A Primarina that can’t sing is akin to a primitive person holding a machine gun, whether it can fire or not is up to fate, most of the time, it can only serve as a fire stick.

“Go to Tesoro, Melo should follow Uta and An for some training; there are specialized music teachers there. First, grasp a few set tunes before progressing.”

“Lord Arceus, thank you for your concern. I will take Melo to leave now.”

“Go ahead, take advantage of the time. Before long, it won’t be as leisurely at Tesoro.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Not delaying too long, Mandfeish soon ended this vacation and detoured to Grand Tesoro’s location while returning to his stationed island.

Ever since the Red Earth Continent was deemed unsafe, Tesoro has turned this place into his permanent base, fighting a guerrilla war on The Sea like Morgans, with its position never fixed.

…

On Grand Tesoro.

A farewell party concluded not long ago. Earlier, King of Souls Brook completed his farewell performance, announcing his departure from the entertainment circle, with his whereabouts then becoming a secret.

After spending over a year together, though not extremely intimate, nor partners, they shared experiences, thus holding a farewell party for Brook.

At this farewell banquet, Cavendish appeared to be notably excited; it was also his happiest day spent with Brook over the past year.

There was no other reason, just that he could finally send off the skeletal person who had been overshadowing him.

Though he never surpassed Brook in ranking, sending Brook away was basically equivalent to surpassing him.

Brook thought Cavendish might miss him, expressing that he’d come back for a visit after the adventure ended. These words made Cavendish’s scalp tingle, prompting him to personally set sail for Brook, directly sending him off.

Melo’s appearance didn’t evoke a sense of crisis for Cavendish; he was very aware of his status, knowing that neither females nor middle-aged men like Tesoro were his competitors.

Only peers or peculiar figures like Brook are his rivals.

He didn’t care much about Melo’s presence and started preparing for his new performance.

Meanwhile, Melo began her vocal training with Uta, and Mandfeish talked with Tesoro about some views on the situation of The Sea.

“Lord Arceus mentioned that things won’t be calm here for too long; any new plans recently?”

“There’s no plan, but the World Government seems to be plotting something new again. Not sure of the specifics, but it’s definitely a big move. Don’t worry about the safety here; it’s well-prepared since my family is here too. Plus, unless the World Government completely loses it, they won’t target my place.”

The entangled interests on Grand Tesoro are too vast. It’s linked with the Hundred Beasts and Red Hair pirates, and due to the Underworld, it shares interests with the BIG MOM Pirates.

Striking here won’t have a decisive effect but would instead ignite a giant powder keg.

However, despite saying this, Tesoro has made numerous preparations; one could say it’s prepared for every eventuality.

“How long does your daughter plan to study here?”

“Just get her started, Rushaka can sing too; upon returning, she can learn with Rushaka.”

The main purpose of coming here is to help Melo get started. The specific tunes have already been passed down to Melo’s mind. Once she masters the basic skills, she can become familiar with them on her own.

Moreover, as a Water-type Pokemon, Primarina still needs to dance in the sea water, something Uta is powerless to do; it still depends on the skills of the Mermaid Race.

At the same time, in Mary Geoise, Jaygarcia Saturn, the Scientific Defense Martial God, is preparing to personally talk to two “women,” which is also the root of the recent actions by the World Government.

After Vegapunk’s death, many research projects have stalled, and they need a new leader. Right now, York and Lilith appearing here are the best candidates.

They are not Vegapunk, but as his clones, they possess similar abilities.

At this moment, Jaygarcia Saturn is in a secret room observing York and Lilith.

“York, how did you survive?”

“I don’t know either. That woman was like a lunatic, relentlessly destroying everything without distinguishing right from wrong. Both the main body and Pythagoras were destroyed, and I barely escaped with a mostly shattered body, lucky to keep my life. Later, I managed to repair my body in the old research institute. The Navy, those fools, even mistook me for an intruder, which delayed me for quite some time. And you?”

“I was even luckier. They didn’t pay any attention to me, so once I was thawed, I left smoothly.”

“Is that so? What a pity…”

“What did you say?”

“I said that’s great. In the future, it’s just the two of us to rely on each other.”

The Punk Record has been destroyed, and York and Lilith have lost their ability to share memories, but even if they could still upload memories, York would hide this part.

To her, Lilith being alive is not good news; the value of a unique item is higher. As a clone, she lacks competitiveness compared to Lilith.

Though they appear to be smiling at each other, York is already plotting how to eliminate Lilith.

Just as their conversation was wrapping up, Saturn also came to them, starting to discuss some projects, including issues related to the repair of the Holy Mother’s Flame…

…..

On the Shampodi Islands, the Straw Hat Pirates have returned here in various ways.

Brought by a Hundred Beasts Fruit merchant ship is Brook, Nami by a cloud balloon, Franky arranged by York with an icebreaker, Usopp riding a giant beetle, and Luffy dragged from the sea by Rayleigh, the Straw Hat Pirates have gathered here once again.

Hegor is carrying their luggage, leaving no extra space for Luffy, eventually forcing him to “swim” with Rayleigh.

The Fake Straw Hat Pirates were eliminated ahead of time due to the fake lottery issue, and coupled with Luffy’s less renowned status compared to the original timeline, there were no impersonation incidents on the island.

Soon, Chopper arrives riding a large bird, but Sanji, Bon Kurei, and Zoro still haven’t shown up.

“That’s strange. Why are those three taking so long?”

“I don’t know, but they should be here soon, considering the date is around these days.”

In Shakky’s extortion bar, Usopp and Nami are wondering about the whereabouts of the other crew members, while Luffy and Brook watch Franky showing off his new body.

It is at this moment that the door suddenly opens, and Bon Kurei rushes in covered in blood.

“Little Straw Hat~ everyone! Quick, someone needs rescuing!”

“Bon?! Are you injured?!”

“It’s not me, it’s Sanji-kun. We just met a dance troupe with many dancers; he insisted on watching, and then… then he started getting nosebleeds uncontrollably!”

Saying this, he drags in Sanji, whose face has turned pale, but his nose is still gushing blood like a fountain.

“Doctor! Is there a doctor? Oh, right, I’m the doctor… Quick, give me the medicine box!”

In the ensuing chaos, Chopper finally remembers that he is the doctor and begins emergency treatment for Sanji, preventing a potential tragedy.

“Do you really think… they can go to the New World?”

Shakky extinguished her cigarette, looking at Rayleigh behind her with skepticism in her eyes.

“Don’t say that; there are still some dependable people. Isn’t that right, Beetle?”

“Hegor.”

“It’s getting stranger, but isn’t the time for the gathering almost over? Where’s the last person?”

Watching the beetle headache alongside her behind the counter, Shakky felt more and more confused about this pirate crew’s future, at least physically they haven’t all gathered yet.

Meanwhile, out on the vast sea, Hawkeye seemed to be restraining something, while a great distance ahead of him, Zoro was gradually drifting off course.

In the original timeline, he was personally escorted back to Shampodi Islands by Perona. To ensure Zoro wouldn’t get lost, Perona had to go to great lengths, but now Perona has settled in the basement, and Zoro has lost a trusted guide.

“Roronoa… you bastard better not be doing this on purpose….”

With no one around, Hawkeye brings his sword horizontally, waving it like a paddle, artificially creating a tsunami to correct Zoro’s course once again…