NOVEL WEB Chapter 110: 110 Cooperation, Foosha Village
Tanaka shuddered and silently moved away from Baccarat.
What a scary woman...
"Gold Inferno!"
Tezzolo covered the golden giant's fist in golden flames and brought it crashing up toward Lynch.
Thermal radiation from the explosion illuminated the entire arena.
"Roar~"
A dragon-like roar sounded, and a legendary 100-meter-long beast appeared on top of the golden giant. The beast took the full force of Tezzolo's attack, but nothing happened.
"Tear~"
The Sun Candle Divine Beast ripped open the golden giant's head with its sharp claws, grabbed Tezzolo inside, and slammed him to the ground.
"Pfft~"
Tezzolo crashed to the ground, spitting out a large mouthful of blood and immediately becoming sluggish.
The golden giant lost control and collapsed, causing the entire golden ship to tremble from the weight.
"Do you want to continue?"
Lynch flew down, looking down like a god, and stepped on Tesoro with his house-like claws.
"I surrender."
As Tesoro spoke, blood mixed with internal organ fragments continued to pour out of his mouth.
The force of Lynch's fall was huge, and few could survive such a blow.
At 100 meters tall, Lynch's strength is extraordinary—lifting an island with sheer power would be no problem for him.
As long as Luffy doesn't cheat, even his fourth gear won't withstand such a powerful attack.
It's comparable to the level of damage Luffy suffered from Kaido's strike, which left him unconscious.
"Open your mouth."
Lynch returned to his normal size, opened his palm, and let a drop of life-energy-filled blood fall into Tesoro's mouth.
The injuries on the Golden Emperor recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just one minute, Tesoro himself couldn't believe that the injury was healed like this.
"Who are you? People like you are by no means unknown on the sea!" Tesoro asked.
"You should have guessed it."
Lynch said. With a thought, he canceled the effect of the life-return power, and his original appearance was restored. Tesoro's expression confirmed his realization.
"I didn't expect a Marine Admiral to be behind the rescue of the slaves. It seems the Marines aren't just full of lackeys."
"Hehehe, an Admiral wanting to overthrow the Celestial Dragons? That's interesting," Tesoro said, laughing heartily and clapping his hands.
Suddenly, Tesoro's expression turned serious. "I'll provide everything you need, even if it means cooperating with me. But you have to promise that I'll be with you when the Celestial Dragons are destroyed!"
"Absolutely."
The two shook hands in mid-air. "Here's to a successful partnership."
The outcome of this visit exceeded Lynch's expectations. He hadn't anticipated how easily Tesoro would agree to cooperate.
Thanks to Celestial Dragons for helping him draw hatred, and thanks to himself for participating in the rescue of slaves.
"I will let Baccarat lead the team for the first tranche of funds and send it to you as soon as possible. Baccarat will be our contact person from now on."
"I don't have much else, just a lot of money!"
The gold created by Tesoro's Devil Fruit is real as long as it doesn't touch water.
That's why his wealth is essentially limitless—he can print his own money.
"Thank you."
After achieving his goal, Lynch did not stay long and left the golden ship with Tiger and Qing'er.
As they watched the golden ship disappear into the distance, Qing'er cried with relief
She was finally going home.
"Wherever your home is, I'll take you back." Lynch said.
A good man always does his best, and he didn't mind helping this kind little girl.
Otherwise, with Qing'er's beauty, she might be captured by pirates who covet her beauty before she returns to her hometown.
For a girl like her, whether she can survive on the Grand Line is a question, let alone go home. It is better for her to be a good person and go to the end to send Buddha to the West.
"Is it really possible?" Qing'er asked, her eyes shining with hope. "Thank you, my benefactor. My hometown is East Blue Foosha Village."
"Foosha Village?" Lynch recalled it wasn't Luffy's village.
"Do you know Luffy?"
"Luffy? How do you know him, sir?"
Qing'er asked, surprised and happy. It seems it really is Foosha Village.
"I'll take you back. Luffy's grandfather is my friend."
"Wow! Then you're a Marine? No wonder you're so heroic. I admire Marines the most!" Qing'er said, her eyes wide with excitement. Lynch wasn't sure how to respond.
This Marine is specifically against the World Government.
"Let's go."
Tiger was first sent back to Fish-Man Island, and then Lynch took Qing'er and flew through the sky.
This was Qing'er's first time flying in the sky. She was amazed by the sights and sounds, chirping with excitement and adding a bit of fun to the long journey.
Half a month later...
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East Blue, Foosha Village.
Qing'er approached her home and knocked on the door with a mix of anxiety and hope.
After being away for over a year, Qing'er had faced many hardships.
Her father had been killed over a gambling dispute, and she had been trafficked into a casino. She worried about how her mother was managing alone at home.
The door opened to reveal a middle-aged woman who looked much older than her years.
Her dark hair had streaks of white, and her eyes, which seemed unfocused at first, gradually brightened as she recognized Qing'er.
"Is that you, Qing'er? Oh, you're finally back!" The woman cried with joy as she hugged Qing'er.
"I'm back, Mom,"
Qing'er replied, holding her mother tightly and crying. "I won't leave again. I'll stay here to take care of you."
"It's good to come back, it's good to go home."
After a long time, the woman remembered that there was another person next to her and said cautiously: "Who is this?"
"Mom, it's thanks to this kind person that I'm home. He's my benefactor." The woman quickly took Lynch's hand and said,
"Thank you so much."
"Thank you for bringing Qing'er home. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Please wait here. I'll buy some pork and cook a delicious meal for you both. Qing'er loves my stir-fried pork."
"No, Aunt, I have other plans, so I'll leave now."
With Qing'er reunited with her family, Lynch's mission was complete.
Having visited Foosha Village, he was eager to explore its unique features.
Since Lynch was in disguise, no one could recognize him.
By the time Qing'er and her mother looked around, he had already disappeared.
"Thank you, benefactor! Qing'er will always remember you!"
Qing'er cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted out toward the sea.
If she didn't have a mother to take care of, she might have asked to stay with her benefactor and look after him in return.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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