NOVEL WEB Chapter 283: 283 Returning Home
At that moment, Gion sensed something and looked up.
Through the window above, she met Lynch's gaze and made an OK gesture.
Just like that, Doflamingo's month-long revenge plot was effortlessly crushed—
Without even needing Lynch to intervene.
Doflamingo had hidden his involvement well. Most would never suspect he was the mastermind.
But he never imagined that Monet, the one closest to him, was actually a spy.
His plan was doomed before it even began.
On the other side, the window slowly closed, and a familiar system notification echoed in Lynch's mind.
[Ding! New life choices detected.]
[Option 1: An eye for an eye. - Create a biological weapon powerful enough to wipe out a nation and detonate it in Dressrosa. Reward: Sun Candle form increases in size by 50 meters.]
[Option 2: The rightful thief. - Reclaim Dressrosa from Doflamingo and restore it to the Riku royal family. Reward: Paramecia-type Furry-Furry Fruit. Title: World Police.]
[Option 3: A hundredfold payback. - Completely crush Doflamingo and his entire faction. Reward: Tom and Jerry World · Spike.]
"Huh?"
It had been a long time since Lynch last heard from the system.
He looked down, deep in thought.
Option one wasn't bad, but nothing special.
Option two? Meh.
Option three? Tom and Jerry world... Spike!
A certain big bulldog instantly popped into Lynch's mind.
Good guy!
If he got Spike, that meant all three legends of Tom and Jerry would exist in this world—Tom, Jerry, and Spike together!
That reminded him of a meme he once saw:
Other people's Three Admirals: Akainu, Aokiji, Kizaru.
His Three Admirals: Tom, Jerry, and Spike!
Maybe he could take it even further Nine-Tails Tom. Uchiha Madara Jerry. Six Paths Spike.
How could this be summed up in just six words?
Lynch could already imagine the chaos these three would unleash on the real Three Admirals.
There's a saying, you can offend Jerry, and you can offend Tom, but never both at the same time.
And then there's an even greater truth, if all three masters are after you, not even God can save you.
Option three, no doubt about it!
"Alright, let's head back to West Blue first."
After making his choice, Lynch was in high spirits. Carrying Tom, he stepped through the window and instantly returned to West Blue.
As soon as word spread of his return, nearly all the kingdom's top officials rushed to the palace's meeting hall.
It had been almost half a year since their last gathering, yet not much had changed. The only noticeable difference was that the younger ones had grown significantly.
"Woooooo~ Boss, I finally get to see you again!"
A loud voice echoed in the distance.
Before Lynch could react, Mark slid into view with a dramatic running start, executing a perfect sliding tackle straight into Lynch's leg, hugging it tightly.
"I knew it! The fortune teller said this morning that if my nose turned red, I'd meet a noble person today. Turns out, it's you, boss!"
Lynch's eye twitched.
'Where did this clown come from?'
"Someone, drag him away."
A tall, iron-built man stepped forward, grabbed Mark by the collar with one hand, and effortlessly hauled him away.
"Ahhh! Iron Punishment, let me go! I can walk by myself!"
Mark's struggle was short-lived as his diaphragm slammed into his groin, turning his face purple with pain.
These two, one overly talkative, the other deadpan, somehow got along surprisingly well.
Just then, three more familiar figures rushed in.
Kuina and Tashigi, looking almost like twins, led the way. One was an extroverted firebrand, the other a quiet and reserved girl.
"Brother Lynch! If you have time, let's spar!"
Kuina wasted no time. The moment she saw Lynch, she was eager to test her progress over the past six months.
Lynch could only sigh. This girl is hopeless…
A pure martial arts fanatic. He just hoped she wouldn't get lost someday.
Well, at least everyone from Isshin Dojo had a strong personality.
"Brother Lynch~"
Little Tashigi clasped her hands together, looking up at him with big, sparkling eyes.
Before Lynch could respond, a playful voice chimed in from behind them.
"Ta-da! Surprise! Brother Lynch, did you miss me? Because I missed you~"
Kujaku, a young woman, stepped forward, looking far more mature than when she first left Vice Admiral Tsuru's side.
From the outside, she looked like a charming little beauty, clean, tidy, and effortlessly confident. There wasn't even a hint of nervousness in her demeanor.
"Ahem, Kujaku, stop messing around. So many people are watching, don't embarrass yourself," Lynch said, reaching out to flick her nose.
After a brief pause, he playfully tapped the noses of the other two as well, considering it a small reward.
The three stood quietly afterward, but their thoughts couldn't have been more different.
Kujaku: He seems to be in a good mood today. Maybe I should tease him more tonight… I wonder if he likes fishnet stockings?
Kuina: Brother Lynch's attacks have a strange rhythm. Could I apply that to swordsmanship?
Tashigi: Huh? Did he just touch my nose?
Three little ones, one bold, one battle-crazed, and one completely clueless.
Lynch was truly fortunate to have these three lively troublemakers around.
Soon after, Robin, Gion, Shikamaru, Ino, Chōji, Garrett, Reiju, Kakashi, Tsunade, Yakushi Kabuto, and the others arrived almost simultaneously.
"Thank you all for your hard work while I was away," Lynch said, raising his hands in appreciation.
"Come on, Boss, this is our duty," Shikamaru and the others responded.
"You weren't in West Blue, so of course, I had to help hold things down," Gion added.
As the strongest fighter in Lynch's faction, she stood confidently at the front, her presence commanding and her fragrance subtly lingering in the air.
"Uuuuu—"
Just as Mark was about to chime in with his usual flattery, Iron Punisher clamped a hand over his mouth, silencing him.
Not being able to shower Lynch with praise was worse than death for Mark. He rolled his eyes dramatically, this was what he had been preparing for half a year!
Thud!
Breaking free, Mark finally blurted out, "Ha! Boss! You are the sun in my life! Radiant! Powerful!"
"My admiration for you flows like a mighty river—endless, unstoppable! Like a waterfall crashing from an upside-down mountain!"
"Ahem, I even wrote a poem for you, let me just—"
"Enough," Lynch cut him off, shooting him a glare. "If you keep this up, I'll send you and Iron Punishment on a solo mission at sea."
"No, Boss! If I go out with these dull gourd-heads, I'll suffocate to death!" Mark panicked and immediately shut his mouth.
"Husband, do you want to review the West Blue reports from the past six months?" Robin stood beside Lynch, holding a black book like a diligent secretary.
"No need, I trust your judgment," Lynch replied casually.
Then, he noticed Reiju standing at the back, looking downcast. Curious, he asked, "Reiju, what's wrong? Something on your mind?"
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TO BE CONTINUED
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