The Curtain Rises 2

Chapter 68 The Curtain Rises (Part 2)

Looking at the most prominent words on the newspaper in my hand.

Suzuki's pupils contracted, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

This rare hero, whom he had met on the Sky Island a year ago, was finally about to meet his end.

The scene of him enjoying a banquet with the Roger Pirates during those few rare days on Skypiea still seemed vivid in his mind.

This pirate crew, which had sailed for decades and accomplished countless impossible miracles, has disbanded just like that.

What he saw on Skypiea a year ago was the last time the Roger Pirates were reunited.

The banquet was probably similar, since Shanks and Buggy weren't on the ship after they left the Sky Island.

Suzuki sighed softly; he knew…

This Pirate King was not captured by Garp as the newspapers claimed.

Roger turned himself in!

Aside from illness, he also wanted to bring about a new change to this sea through his own death…

At this moment, Suzuki felt a mixture of sadness and excitement.

He lamented the passing of a rare hero, for the vast sea had lost an extremely interesting figure.

At the same time, I am also thrilled by the new chapter that this hero's final shout has opened!

A new era is about to begin!

After silently reflecting for a while, Suzuki suppressed his feelings of pity and admiration for Roger, glanced one last time at the tired picture of the Pirate King in the newspaper, and carefully put it into his pocket.

Then he began to look through the remaining newspapers:

"Naval Hunter! Hawkeye Mihawk! He has once again hunted down a swordsman from within the Navy at Sabaody Archipelago!"

"This year's rookie has already shaken Naval Headquarters!"

"According to reliable sources, Fleet Admiral Steelbone Sky has dispatched a Vice Admiral from headquarters to hunt down this arrogant and reckless rookie swordsman!"

"Was it a successful capture of a newcomer, or a complete loss of the Navy's prestige?"

Let's wait and see!

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Suzuki looked at the newspaper in his hand and saw that the future world's greatest swordsman had appeared in the article, and a slight smile immediately appeared on his face.

Hawkeye Mihawk, or rather, Jolac Mihawk.

He is undoubtedly the strongest swordsman who has reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship.

He even held the title of the world's greatest swordsman for more than a decade!

Countless challengers, filled with anticipation, want to defeat this world's greatest swordsman.

In the end, countless swordsmen, after countless defeats, gradually became afraid to even take on any challenge...

Hawkeye Mihawk became extremely bored because there were no more swordsmen stronger than him on the high seas, and challengers no longer came to challenge him or bring him any amusement.

He was so bored that he went to the East Blue to kill some lowly fish, until he met Zoro, and the world's greatest swordsman began to look forward to the future.

He stared at Hawkeye Mihawk in his hand, who, despite being a newcomer, already possessed considerable skill.

Suzuki became somewhat interested.

If he remembers correctly, Hawkeye should appear in Loguetown, where Pirate King Roger was executed.

That just so happens, he's going to Roggetown next.

How could you not witness such a stunning and fascinating scene?

Thinking about the many interesting characters that would appear in Loguetown, Suzuki felt his usually cold and calm heart begin to race.

"Phew, no rush, no rush."

"There are still a few days left, enough time for me to get to Loguetown."

"Now, let's go to Water Seven and see some old acquaintances."

Suzuki calmed the turmoil in his heart, then carefully folded and put away the newspaper in his hand.

Looking at the sea of ​​people around him, and the occasional clamor of vendors hawking their wares and people hauling goods, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

Suzuki calmly activated his Observation Haki, carefully probing and searching.

He quickly found the old acquaintance he was looking for – Captain Ethan!

A slight smile appeared on Suzuki's face.

Captain Ethan was the old captain who helped him leave the deserted island when he first arrived in the pirate world. He was the captain of a merchant ship from Water 7.

Moreover, those few days at sea were Suzuki's first experience living at sea.

He learned many common-sense and essential knowledge about the sea from Captain Ethan, who never charged him for travel expenses or meals.

Of course, he didn't have any money back then.

So when they arrived in Alabasta, Captain Ethan gave him some Baileys as a parting gift.

In short, there was a debt of gratitude, and I just happened to be passing by.

Suzuki felt that no matter what, he had to thank the kind old captain.

I came to Water Seven for this very reason.

His Observation Haki clearly sensed Captain Ethan's direction, and he quickly passed through the crowded dockside crowd, heading towards the old captain.

"Hey, old Ethan, let's go play cards!"

"No, no, no, I can't play with this stuff every day. I've spent most of my life at sea, and I'm still not used to life on land. I want to go to the dock."

"Didn't you retire?"

"It's the same even after retirement, hahaha."

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"Captain Ethan!"

Suzuki smiled as he looked at the old captain who was preparing to go to the dock.

Captain Ethan was still wearing the same dark blue coat that Suzuki had worn when he first met him. Even though he had aged a few years, his 1.9-meter frame still looked strong, healthy, and energetic.

"Huh? You're... Suzuki?!"

"Hahaha, you've grown so tall!"

"Oh dear, I've really gotten old! I almost didn't recognize myself. I've changed so much!"

Captain Ethan looked at the figure that suddenly appeared before him, and after a moment of puzzlement, he recognized Suzuki and laughed heartily.

Suzuki smiled gently upon hearing the old captain's words:

"Ah, it's me!"

"Captain Ethan, it's been two years since we last parted ways in Alabasta."

"I am truly grateful to you for that time we left the deserted island and for the subsequent sea voyage!"

Captain Ethan quickly waved his hand, looked at Suzuki and said with a smile:

"No, no, Suzuki, you seem to be doing well, hahaha, you've grown so tall, that's great! I never expected to run into you in Water Seven, come on, come on, let's go to my house for dinner!"

Captain Ethan was as generous as ever. After meeting Suzuki, whom he hadn't seen for several years, he didn't even plan to go to the dock. Instead, he dragged Suzuki home to treat him to dinner.

Suzuki came with a heart full of gratitude, and he brought many gifts, which were perfect for visiting the old captain's house. He could leave the gifts there directly.

I absolutely have to pay for this meal.

Suzuki smiled and nodded, then followed Captain Ethan to his residence…

After a long while, Suzuki, who had eaten and drunk his fill, looked at the drunken Captain Ethan and couldn't help but smile.

He took out some health supplements for bailey and the elderly from the inside of the Gluttony Fruit and carefully placed them in a bedroom in the old captain's house.

After quietly saying goodbye to the old man, Suzuki left the floating city without a sound.

……

A small, silvery-white boat sailed swiftly across the calm sea, leaving a shimmering white line in its wake.

At the same time, the small black dots on the sea ahead became increasingly clear; those were…

The town of Loguetown is about to be swept by a storm!

(End of this chapter)