Chapter 19: The East Blue is Too Small to Hold Your Dreams!

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As the red-framed screen gradually brightened, a new scene unfolded. This time, it wasn’t just Luffy’s journey being showcased—it was something far grander, an echo of the future that awaited him.

The atmosphere in the viewing area grew quiet as everyone focused intently on what appeared before them.

[At the foot of Mt. Colubo, Luffy stood in a small boat, waving goodbye to Dadan and the others.]

[Setting sail!]

[It wasn’t a planned decision but rather a spur-of-the-moment choice!]

[Over the years, Luffy had been training his Haki and mastering the powers of the Gomu Gomu no Mi in the mountains, his strength growing at an astonishing rate...]

[But over the past six months, Luffy’s progress had slowed significantly. Especially in terms of Haki, his growth had almost come to a standstill...]

[This inability to improve left Luffy feeling insecure...]

[He confided in Dadan about these struggles, and she told him bluntly, "A sapling grown in a greenhouse can never become a towering tree!!"]

[All those who stand at the pinnacle of power have undergone their transformations through battle!!]

["Luffy, the East Blue is too small to hold your dreams! It’s time for you to go out and see the world."]

[When Dadan spoke these words earnestly, Luffy finally resolved to set sail!]

[Standing on the shore, Dadan concealed her worries behind a carefree smile. She said loudly, "Listen up, Luffy! Even if you don’t want to be a Marine, absolutely do not join the Revolutionary Army!"]

[Dadan had known Garp for a long time...]

[She still vividly remembered that day... when Garp learned that Monkey D. Dragon had joined the Revolutionary Army, he cried his heart out all night!!]

[Dadan didn’t want history to repeat itself...]

[Luffy nodded with a gentle smile. "Don’t worry, I won’t join the Revolutionary Army. Both the Revolutionaries and Marines are full of constraints. I just want to live freely."]

["Freely, huh?" Dadan looked surprised.]

[Then, shrugging casually, she added, "So you’re thinking of becoming a pirate, huh? Well, that’s fine too. Pirates and Marines aren’t mortal enemies like the Revolutionaries and Marines are."]

[In this world, there are countless pirates, but only those who commit crimes get hunted by the Marines.]

[Some pirates, despite committing numerous atrocities, aren’t even pursued—they might even become allies of the Marines.]

[But the Revolutionaries... from the moment they join, they become sworn enemies of the Marines till death!!]

[Luffy chuckled lightly. "Not exactly... I haven’t decided whether I’ll become a pirate or anything else. I just want to explore the vast world and find opportunities to grow stronger so no one can restrict my freedom."]

[Hearing this, Dadan felt immense relief.]

[If that’s the case, little Luffy probably wouldn’t end up opposing Garp...]

["That’s good then! Brat, safe travels!"]

[With that, Dadan tossed a cloth bag to Luffy, instructing him, "Inside is some money I’ve saved. You eat so much, Luffy—don’t starve yourself. If the outside world doesn’t suit you, remember, Mt. Colubo and Dadan’s home will always welcome you back!"]

[After saying this, Dadan turned around without looking back.]

[The two bandits beside her hesitated for a moment, glanced at Luffy, then silently followed her lead.]

[As Dadan neared the edge of the forest, she heard Luffy’s voice calling after her: "Dadan, take care of yourself...!!"]

[The tough, burly female bandit couldn’t hold back any longer—tears of affection welled up in her eyes...]

*Dadan:* "That version of young Luffy is so considerate... But our Luffy isn’t bad either~~"

*Monkey D. Garp:* "How is he not bad?! There’s a gap between the East Blue and South Blue versions!!"

Garp clearly remembered the earlier scene from the white-framed screen...

Luffy crossing his legs, raising both arms high, shouting, "I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!" And that was it!

And now look at Red-Luffy...

Though outwardly distant, his heart was warm!!

Most importantly...

Red-Luffy explicitly stated he wouldn’t join the Revolutionary Army!!

He also had no immediate plans to become a pirate!!

Just this one point made Garp incredibly satisfied!!

Damn it, stop thinking about it—stop thinking about it!!!

The more he thought about it, the more Garp wanted to jump into the red-framed screen and swap places with the other Garp...

Chapter end