One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

Chapter 150 Batirila Island

Batelira Island.

The name is barely a noticeable spot on nautical charts of the South China Sea.

There is no blue sea and no gorgeous corals. It is just a resting place for lonely travelers in the ocean.

The island is not too big, so when the tide comes, you can almost hear the whisper of the waves crashing against the island.

That is the most authentic sound of nature, unadorned and simple.

The people on the island are facing the sea, with spring flowers blooming.

Their lives are simple and repetitive. They go out early and come back late, and usually make a living by fishing.

Because of the island's barrenness and remoteness, even greedy pirates turned a blind eye to it.

In this neglected land, the last chapter of Pirate King Roger's life quietly began.

At the southernmost tip of the island, there is a cliff outlined by white reefs. On the cliff, there is a seemingly ordinary house standing alone.

It is not eye-catching, but it has a kind of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.

The owner of this house is a young woman.

She moved here about half a year ago and lived a low-key and secretive life.

She rarely communicated with the residents of the island, as if there was an invisible barrier separating her from the world.

However, the residents of the island saw a rare smile on the woman's face on such an ordinary day.

She carried a basket of vegetables and wandered around the market as light as the breeze.

Although she keeps a certain distance from the crowd, her presence is like a quiet flower, blooming amidst people's hurried pace.

As usual, after buying vegetables, Lu Jiu did not stay for too long, but disappeared quietly on the way home again.

At the door of the house, Roger was waiting quietly.

For a man of his special status, this island is his temporary habitat and a small world he shares with his wife.

He couldn't show up on the island, but that didn't stop him from waiting for his lover's return at the door.

"Lu Jiu, you have worked so hard."

Roger walked over to Lu Jiu and helped her carry the vegetable basket.

“Cooking for my husband is a joy.”

Lu Jiu looked at Roger, her eyes sparkling and the smile on her lips became even happier.

Roger was infected by his wife's smile and laughed out loud.

Then he slapped his head, touched his beard and said embarrassedly:

"We need to make more food for today, as a friend will be coming to our house later."

Such days are simple and precious to them.

at the same time.

Jin An stood at the edge, looking at the island in front of him that he had heard of countless times but had never visited.

“It’s really a nice place.”

Jin An whispered to himself, his voice gently swallowed up by the waves.

He squinted his eyes, letting the breeze brush across his cheeks, feeling the different scenery.

“No wonder Roger chose this place as his last stop.”

There was not only relief in his tone as he understood the reason, but also a hint of sadness about the ending of the Pirate King's story.

He knew Roger's thirst for freedom and love of adventure.

And it is understandable that this island was chosen by Roger.

As the sun sets.

The golden light dyed Baterila Island a warm orange-red.

Jinan's steps were light and cautious so as not to attract any unnecessary attention.

Life on the island is simple and peaceful. The islanders always have friendly smiles on their faces, and their interactions are full of warmth and kindness.

However, for an outsider, this harmonious life also means that anything unusual will be noticed immediately.

Jin An understood that the presence of an uninvited guest like him, even the slightest disturbance, could cause ripples in this closed environment.

Jinan moved quietly along the edge of the island, avoiding the main roads and market places.

He chose these more secluded paths simply because he didn't want to disturb the peaceful life on the island and didn't want to bring any trouble to Roger's final life.

Roger's voice floated in the evening breeze from the island.

His eyes were sharp and penetrating, and he could easily recognize people even in the dim night.

When he recognized Jin An's figure, the corners of his mouth curled up into that unique smile:

"Hey, Jinan, you're here pretty fast."

Jin An couldn't help but smile when he heard the voice.

Following the guidance of Roger's voice, a figure came into his sight.

Although he tried his best to hide his tracks in order not to attract attention, it was obvious to Roger that nothing could escape his perception.

"Why did you ask me to come here?"

Jin An asked, his solemn tone unable to conceal the curiosity deep in his heart.

He understood why Roger, who had become the 'Pirate King', gave up the boundless ocean and the fame that shook the world and settled down on this remote and quiet island.

But it's impossible that he had to come all the way here to celebrate his glorious retirement.

Roger did not answer immediately, but took a few steps forward and opened his arms to hug Jin An.

He was very grateful that Jinan came over.

“This is actually the life I want to live.”

There was a sense of indifference and relief in his tone, as if the truth about all the flashy past had been revealed, and only this peaceful life was his final destination.

"Don't stand outside,"

Roger patted Jinan on the back, and the old friends exchanged greetings after not seeing each other for a long time.

"The food is ready, waiting for you."

Jin An followed Roger into the house, his heart filled with emotion.

Roger's back overlaps with the image of the Pirate King madly pursuing freedom.

And now, on this quiet island.

They left their identities behind.

Now, they are just one of the countless living beings in this world.

As soon as I stepped into the house, a rich and tempting aroma of food hit me.

Following the aroma, a gentle and kind voice came from deep inside the house:

"Jin'an is here."

"welcome!"