CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 290: THE LEGENDARY FRUITS APPEAR

Chapter 290: The Legendary Fruits Appear

In the gloomy passage, Sabo and Luffy faced each other in silence.

Sabo knew in his heart that the seemingly reckless Luffy before him was probably related to his lost memories.

Both the other’s genuine performance and his own strange feelings towards him were enough proof.

It felt like something was about to burst forth from his mind, yet it was a complete blank, without a clue. The harder he tried to dig, the only thing he got was a more painful stimulation.

"L-lost... part of my memory..."

Luffy’s voice was intermittent, his pupils unfocused and expressionless. He was clearly having a hard time accepting this result.

"Hey Sabo, what do you mean you lost your memory? Getting injured or something..."

"Oh right! Chopper is just outside! He’ll definitely have a way!"

Luffy was emotional, clenching his hands tightly and about to rush outside.

"Wait a minute, Luffy. The Revolutionary Army must have had doctors look at him."

Reiner reached out in time and grabbed him. "Not to mention whether medical skills can solve amnesia, compared to that, you should have a better chance of helping him recover."

"Me? What do you mean?"

Luffy was stunned for a moment, then said eagerly, "Then, what should I do, Reiner?"

"Emmm... for example, your past shared experiences, or some promise or secret that only you two know."

Reiner leaned against the wall, scratched his head, and said lightly, "Although I’m not a professional, dealing with amnesia like this still has to rely on mental stimulation."

The amnesia was caused by physical damage, but as for recovery...

Using physical means again would be too unreliable. It might really recover, or it might cause a second round of amnesia.

Hearing this, Sabo took the initiative to step forward. He could feel that what he had lost was very precious to him.

"Let’s give it a try, Luffy. There should have been some unforgettable experiences between us. Maybe there’s really a chance," Sabo said seriously.

Luffy looked at him in silence for a moment, then nodded and walked forward.

Reiner couldn’t help but feel a little expectant. He really couldn’t remember if Rebecca’s aunt’s Glare-Glare Fruit, with its ability to peer into others’ minds, could be used on others.

More importantly, Sabo watching Luffy’s memories was like watching a movie; it didn’t mean his own memories would be restored.

In comparison, having Luffy stimulate Sabo might be a more reliable approach.

Soon, from going up the mountain and first meeting Sabo while tailing Ace...

...all the way to how the three of them became the bullies of the mountain.

Finally, to the three of them stealing Dadan’s sake and becoming sworn brothers. Luffy tried, bit by bit, to bring up their past experiences with Sabo.

He could forget someone he had just met in the blink of an eye, but his memories of his experiences with Sabo were as fresh as yesterday.

Unfortunately, until the end, when Luffy had racked his brains and didn’t know what else to say, he still couldn’t awaken Sabo’s sealed memories...

"Sorry, Luffy..."

Sabo shook his head, a hint of loss and apology in his eyes. "This has really been hard on you, but I really still can’t remember."

"Of course, I’m not doubting you. I believe everything you’ve said is true," Sabo said, as if not wanting to disappoint Luffy too much, and he looked up and added.

In fact, he very much believed in the experiences Luffy had talked about. After all, one look and you could tell he wasn’t a person who would lie, and he could truly feel the emotions revealed in the other’s eyes.

It clearly felt like something was about to burst forth, yet he still couldn’t do it.

Reiner, who had been waiting for a long time at the side, also couldn’t help but sigh.

But on second thought, it made sense. Sabo hadn’t noticed anything for so many years. If recovering his memory were that easy, the original story wouldn’t have needed to wait until Ace’s death.

He had been quite looking forward to Luffy succeeding. Now, with Ace also on the island, it was a rare reunion for the three brothers.

Unfortunately, sometimes, the more you look forward to something, the harder it is for it to succeed.

However, just when you’re about to give up, it will suddenly give you an unexpected surprise at some inadvertent moment.

"Is that so..."

Luffy lowered his head. It was clear he was a little dejected by this result.

After all, the other was his brother whom he hadn’t seen for many years and had thought was dead...

"Sorry, Luffy..."

"No need to apologize, Sabo."

Luffy suddenly looked up again, his face breaking into that usual, somewhat foolish-looking grin.

"The fact that you’re still alive is the most joyful thing. As for memories, as long as you’re alive, there will always be a way, right?"

"You’re right," Sabo said, a genuine smile breaking out on his face.

For a moment, it was as if even the faint light of the torches had brightened a little, adding a few threads of warmth to the atmosphere in this gloomy passage.

Luffy took a few steps and came before Sabo, saying with a cheerful laugh, "In that case, let’s get to know each other again."

"Mm. My name is Sabo," Sabo said, smiling and extending his hand.

Then he looked at Luffy standing before him, a head shorter than himself. He extended a hand, put on the straw hat from his back, and bared a mouthful of large white teeth, grinning broadly.

"My name is Luffy..."

"...and I’m the man who will become the Pirate King."

The passage was silent.

The flames on the wall flickered without any wind.

Sabo’s hand just hung in mid-air, motionless. His entire person was frozen on the spot.

"Hmm?"

Luffy tilted his head, a little confused. A bit of light seemed to have lit up in Sabo’s eyes.

It was the rapidly dancing firelight.

Or perhaps...

The glistening light of tears quickly blurred Sabo’s vision. A scorching heat welled up in his eyes without him realizing it.

Between the boundless azure sea and sky, on some unknown cliff, two small figures stood on the grass.

"My name is Luffy! And I’m the man who will become the Pirate King!"

A little boy in a straw hat shouted at the blue sea with a smile.

"Hahaha, with those inaccurate punches of yours? Don’t make me laugh, Luffy."

Another figure laughed mockingly, swung a steel pipe a few times, and stomped it on the grass. "I’m the one who’s going to be the Pirate King!"

"Who are you calling inaccurate, you idiot Ace! My fists are already as strong as a pistol!"

Luffy turned his head back angrily. "Right, Sabo!"

"Hahaha, then I’ll join in too!"

A little boy with a blond buzz cut and a missing tooth ran forward, stood beside the two of them, and shouted at the horizon where the sea and sky met.

"My name is Sabo! I’m going to leave this country, go on endless adventures, enjoy freedom, and write a book about what I’ve seen!"

"What’s that, Sabo? You don’t want to be the Pirate King?" Luffy picked his nose, a look of contempt inadvertently showing in his eyes.

The boy smiled and then shouted, "And I’m going to be the Pirate King too! Hahaha!"

"Eh! Then you have two dreams! That’s against the rules! I’m going to think of another one too!" Luffy, with a runny nose, pointed at Sabo and yelled.

"Are you an idiot, Luffy? It’s not about having more dreams."

"Shut up, you idiot Ace!"

"Hahahaha!!"

Sabo spread his arms and lay down on the grass, his laughter carrying up to the sky he could never reach, scattering the white clouds with a gust of wind.

The scene from his memory also dissipated.

Coming back to his senses, Sabo realized that two lines of tears had already slid down his face.

They dripped onto the cold ground, seeping into the rough flagstones, leaving only a small wet patch.

"Luffy..."

Sabo suddenly stepped forward and hugged the stunned Luffy.

"Sorry, Luffy," Sabo pursed his lips, tears welling up uncontrollably, his voice so choked with emotion he could barely speak. "Long time no see!"

The ash from Reiner’s hand trembled, and he immediately turned to look over.

Luffy seemed to have realized something. He was stunned for a moment, still in some disbelief, and tentatively spoke, "Sabo... are you..."

"Mm! I remember now, Luffy!"

Hot tears streamed down Sabo’s face as he hugged Luffy tightly. "You, and Ace, I remember everything."

"Waaah—!! That’s great, Sabo!"

Luffy burst into a loud, ugly cry, his face contorted.

Reiner laughed in spite of himself, picked his ear, and left.

Until his figure was completely swallowed by the darkness, a dark shadow shot out from the shadow at his feet and sped away along the wall.

The royal palace on that side also needs a surprise.

The time for Luffy and the other to have their emotional reunion was not much. By the time Reiner walked outside alone, the fighting ring was already set up.

The resting hall was empty except for Ryokugyu. He was holding a Den Den Mushi, his expression subtle. It seemed he had received some order that had changed his original plan, and he looked a little dissatisfied but didn’t dare to act out.

Noticing Reiner’s approach, Ryokugyu directly hung up the Den Den Mushi and turned his head to look at the fighting ring.

Gatz was warming up the crowd, and the audience’s passion was gradually boiling. And in the center of the ring, a person was already standing.

He wore a flanged hat and had two lines of face paint. He wore a red cloak and was dressed like a native tribesman.

It was one of the top cadres of the Donquixote Family, Diamante, who represented ’Diamond’.

Several staff members came from the distance, probably to call the contestants who had emerged from the four blocks to the stage.

"Alan...?"

Ryokugyu, standing beside Reiner, looked over and said with a sneer, "Are you a truly unknown master, or some rat hiding its head and showing its tail?"

"If I really told you, I’m afraid you wouldn’t be happy."

Reiner’s eyes showed mockery. He retorted with a smile, "Why don’t you take a guess? There’s a prize if you guess correctly."

"Hmph! I hope your glib tongue can save your life," Ryokugyu’s face changed. He flicked his long sleeves and walked towards an entrance passage.

Reiner, under the guidance of a guard, walked towards the other passage.

The fighting ring had an entrance passage on each of its four sides, corresponding to the four challengers who were about to enter the stage.

Diamante stood in the center of the field, spreading his arms and enjoying the wonderful sound of the audience cheering for him.

This scene was also being broadcast via a Visual Den Den Mushi to a dark room in the royal palace on the high ground.

The short Miss Bakkin sat on a single sofa, her gaze fixed on the screen. "Still no trace of Ace’s crew?"

"Not yet. I’ll go down and lie in ambush first. Later, have Diamante take out the Devil Fruits for a show."

Beside her, a man in a silver suit stood up from a chair with a red heart pattern on it and said in a low voice, "After this is over, I probably won’t be able to go back to the Marines. I hope you still remember the terms of our cooperation."

"I know. To avenge your young master. I’ll have Weevil personally cut off Black Snake Reiner’s head. But..."

Miss Bakkin gave a cunning smile and added:

"I’ll say this first. To deal with both Ace and kill Reiner, even if my foolish son has power comparable to his father’s, it won’t be an easy matter."

Walking to the door, Vergo stopped and turned back.

"As long as Ace’s crew shows up, have Weevil immediately eat the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. Plus the assistance the World Government promised in exchange for the Float-Float Fruit..."

"...it shouldn’t be that difficult to deal with these two pirate crews, should it?"

"Just follow the plan. Don’t play any tricks," Vergo said coldly and then left the room.

Leaving Miss Bakkin sitting alone in front of the screen, the faint light illuminating half her face.

"Not a bad mind. Unfortunately, his intelligence capabilities are far inferior to mine. The situation on the island now is not so simple."

The woman took out a lipstick and applied it to her lips, then her lips curled into a teasing smile.

"What a pity. Such a smart mole... how can I keep him by my side..."

The Corrida Colosseum was in an uproar.

Gatz’s voice echoed throughout the arena.

"We have finally reached the final battle of this competition! The four contestants have fought their way through, but it won’t be easy for them to win today’s championship!"

"Because in the finals, they will be facing!"

Gatz shouted into the broadcast Den Den Mushi from the commentary booth above, and a large, arrogant face was also shown on the screen.

"The hero who has maintained an undefeated record until now! The hero of the Corrida Colosseum, Lord Diamante!!"

"Let’s welcome the four contestants to the ring!!"

As his voice fell, the passage gates rose with a clatter.

Reiner, Luffy, Sabo, and Ryokugyu each walked out, surrounding Diamante from four directions.

After coming onto the ring, the few of them did not make any more movements, but just stood straight, basking in the clamor of the audience.

As if they were waiting for the host to announce the start.

Or perhaps waiting for...

"Everyone has seen it! The difference between the finals arena and the previous matches!"

Diamante pointed with his sword at the giant fins of the fighting fish that were swimming around the arena, "That’s right! It’s these ferocious giant fighting fish!"

"Their role is not just to attack those who fall into the water, but also an important tool to win the championship and seize the Devil Fruit this time!"

With that, Diamante took out two wooden boxes from under his fluttering red cape.

In that instant, the pupils of the several on the field moved slightly.

They glanced at each other. Reiner gave Sabo a look. The other nodded slightly and then continued to fix his gaze on the two wooden boxes.

"Later, I will throw these two wooden boxes into the bellies of the giant fighting fish. The first to obtain one of them will be the final winner of the competition!"

Diamante shouted, while at the same time, imperceptibly, giving a look.

Outside the arena, Dellinger, a fighting fish half-breed, received the instruction, leaped, and secretly slipped into the water.

Such an important thing, how could it really be used as a prize for a competition?

They naturally had no intention of giving away the Devil Fruits from the very beginning.

Everyone on the field had their own ulterior motives.

Diamante slowly opened the wooden boxes while shouting, "And what’s inside these wooden boxes is, of course!"

Splash!!

Water splashed up like a wave, and two giant fighting fish with ferocious sharp teeth broke through the water!

"The Tremor-Tremor Fruit and the Float-Float Fruit!!"

"Whoa—!!"

The moment the wooden boxes were completely opened, revealing the two Devil Fruits inside, the entire audience was in an uproar!

Bang!!

Reiner, Sabo, and Ryokugyu’s eyes hardened, and at the same time, they took a heavy step on the ground!

Diamante hurriedly threw the wooden boxes with all his might towards the mouths of the fighting fish. Just as they left his hands...

...before the competition was even announced to have started...

...four terrifying auras that shot up into the sky instantly erupted!!

(End of Chapter)

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