One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! - Chapter 519 - Commanding Zunesha.

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Third Person POV

Territory of the Pirates of the Dawn.

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All the Red Scabbards gathered at Oden's grave, a moment after learning of Momonosuke's arrival along with his companions, after 20 years.

While Hiyori stood there beside her brother, with their companions explaining what had truly happened in Wano, Luffy stood off in a corner, arms crossed, silently watching them.

"And to think that Kanjuro would betray us..."
One of them couldn't help but murmur with disgust as he turned his gaze toward their former comrade, now fallen after facing Luffy.

They had clearly heard the account of what happened from Kin'emon and Raizo, following an order from Luffy to reveal who Kanjuro was truly loyal to, stating that he would have to show loyalty to Orochi by killing Oden's son.

And he really would have done it if Luffy hadn't stopped him.

It was a shock to everyone. Despite Luffy having already told some of them before the war, no one believed it at first. But now the accounts were undeniable.

It was at that moment that he saw Kin'emon and Raizo approaching him, as they fell to the ground near him.

"You saved Wano from the rule of Kaido and Orochi. Thank you very much."
They were expressing their gratitude, just like the other Red Scabbards had done when the war ended.

"No need to thank me. I didn't do it all alone. Besides, Wano also rose up for the war, proving there was still the strength to fight in the hearts of the people..."
Luffy said calmly.

"Anyway... Nekomamushi and Inuarashi, could you come here? I'd like to talk to you."
Luffy requested as the Minks, a bit confused, nodded.

Looking at the two Minks, who had remained in Wano and hadn't returned to Zou in the past two months, due to Luffy's request, who intended to go to Zunesha with them.

The two exchanged curious glances as Luffy observed Momonosuke, still speaking with the members of the Red Scabbards.

He was certainly still quite cowardly, but Luffy would change that in him.

Anyway, he turned back to the two Minks.

"It's time to return to Zou. Actually, it's more than that."
Luffy continued.
"I intend to bring Zunesha into my territory."
He said, surprising the two.

"What do you mean by that? You can do that?"
They both asked in shock, their voices raised.

No one believed they could move Zou wherever they wanted, after all, the thirty-five-thousand-meter elephant simply wandered aimlessly through the sea.

"I didn't before, but now I do. Kozuki Momonosuke can do it."
Luffy said, not knowing exactly what his connection to Zunesha was, but it existed, and he could give orders to the giant elephant... Luffy suspected it had something to do with his blood.

Maybe it was thanks to an ancestor, who might have imprisoned Zou for some reason in the past, and Luffy knew that Zou was paying for its sins, as Zunesha only responded to those with Kozuki blood, especially those born with the natural power of the voice of all things — which Momonosuke had also been born with — something that not even Lucy, his sister, had fully awakened yet, but Momonosuke had a natural power over Zou.

"Momonosuke will make Zunesha come here."
Luffy explained this to the Minks, who were stunned.

"Incredible, Oden-sama also had something to do with Zunesha, although we never really saw them talking to each other."
The two Minks shared something similar about Oden.

Luffy nodded to the two Minks as they returned to the group to talk more, returning to Kozuki Oden's memorial.

"So you're here."
A voice came from behind him as Luffy had already sensed her approach. It was Nami landing near him, as Luffy raised his gaze to look at his wife. Nami looked past Luffy and noticed new people as they celebrated.

"What's going on here? Who are they?" she asked curiously.
"Oden's son came back from the past," Luffy replied.
"Him? Hiyori mentioned something about that... she also said he would return," she commented.
"And how did you find me?" Luffy asked, even though he had already sensed Nami approaching from miles away—her Haki wasn't as good as his.
"Your sword slash flew through the sky. I was on the edge of Wano shopping when I saw it and recognized it. So I came this way. You know, I may not be proficient in Observation Haki like you or Usopp, but I’m certainly not blind," she said with a proud tone.

Luffy just smiled.
"Indeed. Seems like it'd be boring if they stayed there for too long. Want to get out for a bit?" he asked with a mischievous look.
"Of course. It's been days since I made love to my husband," she replied in the same mischievous tone.

And so, Luffy and Nami left the area, heading into a forest, enjoying intimate moments with only a few animals nearby.

A short time later, Luffy appeared alone in the capital, where a celebration was taking place. But he wasn't in the mood for it.
"Excuse me," he said, appearing and grabbing little Momonosuke, who was stunned at being seized like that.
"Let me go! I am... I am Kozuki Momonosuke, the Shogun of the Land of Wano!" he said, while everyone immediately fell silent, swallowing hard at the boy’s words to the man who had defeated Kaido.
"Big words... You know you'll only be Shogun if I allow it, right?" Luffy said seriously, while the boy’s eyes widened in shock.

Everyone swallowed hard again upon hearing that, as Hiyori quickly stood up.
"Wait, husband! You told me my brother would rule Wano! It’s his birthright!" she said, not wanting her younger brother to be stripped from the line of succession.
"You can't do this!" the boy shouted, now quite scared, his tone no longer as arrogant as before.
"Yes, I can, boy. And you'd better behave. Otherwise, it won't be you, and I’ll still keep the Kozuki Family as Wano’s Shogun—after all, not just you, but even my son — who shares your sister's blood — could be made Shogun in the future," Luffy said seriously, making the boy immediately go pale.

"However, I’ll let you be Shogun... if you truly have the ability for it. I'm not interested in putting my son in power, but I won’t leave this country in the hands of an incompetent, arrogant, and cowardly person. This has nothing to do with your father."
He spoke, while everyone swallowed hard a third time at the way he was handling the boy.
"You... you’re not going to do that, are you?" the boy began to cry, feeling insulted, while at the same time hating himself for crying in that situation.
"Please, go easy on my brother..." Hiyori murmured, looking at Luffy with concern.
"Well, I won't let this country fall into the hands of a spoiled and arrogant youth... However, I’m not saying he’ll lose that right. If the boy doesn’t show he’s fit to lead Wano, he’ll be removed. Anyway, I’m borrowing him for now."

"Nekomamushi and Inuarashi, you’re coming with us too. We’re going to Zunesha."
Luffy said as he began to leave the area, and the two Minks followed soon after.

"Where are you taking me? And why should I go?" the boy asked, now very cautiously, but clearly wary of the man.
"Let’s just say I need a command from you for Zou. You’ll see when we get there."
"Wait, Luffy-sama!" said one of the Red Scabbards, running toward him.

"What should we do with Kanjuro?" He was referring to the traitor.
"There’s no other choice. Execute him. State his crimes and carry out a public execution."

After that, Luffy simply moved forward, carrying the boy and grabbing Bepo to make the trip faster.

On the way, Lucy found him and ended up asking to go too, and he put everyone on the Black Pearl, taking off in motion, and soon they appeared before the giant elephant.

The Minks quickly welcomed them with great joy, preparing a huge feast at the news that Kaido had been defeated.
The One Piece Daily newspaper was also accessible on the island, where the news of what happened in Wano and other countries had already spread among them as well.

Lucy ended up forming a strong friendship with the Monks, while Bepo ate, laughed, and played with the other Minks.
Luffy, on the other hand, remained silent. He only showed a faint smile, keeping a serious look, even when the Minks approached to thank him.

They sniffed him, touched his body, or just observed him, amazed. But he didn’t act as cheerful as the others — that wasn’t his style.
Still, Bepo was quite happy — and even in love with one of his kind. He had become quite famous on the island after what he did, defeating the two leaders when he came to recruit them.

Obviously, the females saw him as a promising prospect, or rather, an alpha. Luffy just shrugged at that.
"The boy seems to be having fun too."
Luffy looked at Oden’s son, who appeared to be laughing and even talking with his sister.

Meanwhile, Nekomamushi approached Luffy.
"Very well, let’s go to the place you asked for."
He said, while Inuarashi also nodded and Luffy followed them, moving away from the feast.

A secret chamber was opened for him, revealing the red Poneglyph hidden inside Zunesha.
Luffy quickly began reading all the information written there, comparing it with another part he had gotten in Onigashima.
Now only two remained.

One of them was with Blackbeard, and the other, in a location that even his knowledge didn’t have accurate data on.
Luffy approached the red stone, trying to shrink it, but it didn’t work.
It could only be moved, like Blackbeard had done. But Luffy knew that not even he could hide it within his darkness when it was placed on a ship and taken to Teach’s headquarters.

The Poneglyphs seemed to have a natural defense against Devil Fruit powers...
"With this, you’ll surely find the One Piece, Luffy-sama," Inuarashi murmured, but Luffy only shook his head in denial.
"It won’t be that simple, but we’re definitely on the right track," Luffy said while observing the lines...
"Now there’s so little left..." he murmured, with a slight smile.

Finding the One Piece was only a step in his plan, but it would surely turn the world upside down.
And the war would finally begin.

"Alright, let’s return with this."
They returned to the banquet, as Luffy grabbed Momonosuke once again.

The boy began to tear up as he was stared at directly by Luffy.
"Well, let’s begin. Come with me, boy. It’s time for you to command Zunesha," he said seriously, as the boy stood stunned, not exactly understanding what Luffy meant by that.
Still, he was pulled along.

Luffy flew from behind Zunesha’s back and landed atop the elephant’s head, standing right in front of one of the creature’s eyes.

The boy swallowed hard as a hole opened there, revealing a red glow emerging from within.

"Hello, Zunesha. I brought this boy to you. And now he has a command," Luffy announced.
"Tell the elephant: to the east."
Luffy asked firmly, staring at the boy.

The boy swallowed hard, but began to obey.