[OP Marine Officer Luffy] Chapter 566 - 570

Chapter 566: Germa Kingdom

The murderous look in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

Facing Sanji's oppressive gaze, only Bill, the fool, dared to take out a pen from his pocket and hand it to Sanji.

Sanji: "..."

Sanji couldn't help but wonder if this bastard was deliberately trying to piss him off to death so he could inherit his position as head chef.

Just when he couldn't bear it anymore and was truly planning to kill the guy with a knife, some teammates who couldn't stand the tension finally took action.

"Okay, okay, deputy captain, please stop talking."

"Brother Bill, I'm actually a fan of Sea Warrior as well. Let's go over there and chat."

Several people covered Bill's mouth with their hands and dragged him to the back of the team.

Turning around to look at Bill, who was dancing with joy and had not yet realized the severity of the situation, Luffy smiled unkindly.

"Hahaha, look, Sanji, you still have a group of loyal fans. But they'll probably be disappointed, even though the evil army Germa 66 does exist. However, the Sea Warrior Sora, who stands in opposition to them, is indeed fictional."

Luffy paused thoughtfully. "Hmm... if I must say, that doesn't seem entirely correct. I remember your mother..."

Hearing Luffy's teasing, Sanji's face turned so dark that ink seemed to be dripping from it. He angrily threw his cigarette butt to the ground and stomped it out. Gritting his teeth, he muttered a few words through clenched teeth.

"Ah~ My mother's name is Sora."

Hearing this, Bill, whose mouth was still covered, opened his eyes wide in shock.

One of the team members who had pulled him away—the one who had claimed to also be a fan of "Sea Warrior Sora"—stood there stunned, frozen in place.

Even many team members from the North Sea showed shocked expressions after hearing what Sanji said. Some of them seemed to have their minds completely broken as they sat dazed in the sun.

For these loyal comic fans, Sanji's few words were no less shocking than if Oda himself had announced that Blackbeard was Luffy's biological mother.

Their reactions made Sanji even angrier. He swore that after this trip, he would track down the bastard who created this comic. If he had the time, he would definitely go and kill that person.

North Sea, Mimir area.

Vinsmoke Judge, the king of the Germa Kingdom, had already established his own domain in this region in accordance with his prior agreement with Luffy.

The Germa Kingdom once had a glorious history. Hundreds of years ago, it ruled the entire North Sea through force. However, this dominion lasted only 66 days before being overthrown by a coalition of rebels.

This was also the origin of the name Germa 66.

After escaping from Germa's control, the rebels, fearing the kingdom's strength, joined forces to drive the Vinsmoke Family from their original lands. It wasn't until later that the Vinsmokes used the technology they had mastered to create snail ships capable of moving across the sea. The royal family of Germa finally escaped their dilemma of having no territory, and as a result, Germa became one of the few mobile kingdoms in the world.

Now, the ruler of the Germa Kingdom was Sanji's father—the modern patriarch of the Vinsmoke Family and supreme commander of the evil army Germa 66: Vinsmoke Judge.

Judge had been a scientist in his early years and had even belonged to the same research team as Vegapunk. When Vegapunk was arrested by the government and forced to join the Marine Science Corps, Judge managed to escape. He later improved on Vegapunk's research into the "Bloodline Factor," using it to create a large number of clones. This transformed the Germa Kingdom into a powerful military state composed almost entirely of absolutely loyal adult male soldiers.

Relying on these fearless clone troops, Germa 66 had become the largest and most powerful mercenary organization in the underground world, striking fear throughout the globe.

But even with all this power, Judge remained unsatisfied. He dreamed of restoring Germa to its ancestral glory—of the Vinsmoke family truly becoming the rulers of the North Sea once more.

Chapter 567: Judge's Fear

Dozens of snail ships, also called war houses, assembled together to form a "country" with the palace of the Germa royal family at its center.

To welcome Luffy and his crew, Judge had cleared the square outside the palace early, allowing soldiers to train there. A space large enough for the Stormbreaker to dock was reserved.

The time agreed upon by both parties was drawing near, and the elite members of the evil army Germa 66 were already neatly lined up in two rows under the direction of Judge's children. Drummers, buglers, and gong players stood at the ready—everything prepared with the highest standard of pomp and ceremony.

Everything was in perfect order, except for the arrival of Luffy and his crew.

Standing at the front of the welcoming crowd, Judge held an old newspaper, his brow furrowed in deep thought.

Reiju, who had noticed her father's strange behavior some time ago, finished arranging the soldiers' positions and then walked gracefully to her father's side.

"Are you reading that newspaper again? Do you feel regretful when you see your son, whom you once disdained, has grown up to become the right-hand man of an admiral?"

Judge glanced at his eldest daughter from the corner of his eye and sneered disdainfully.

"Why do you like to joke around? You should know that you four are my only children. That guy is a failure at best."

Hearing her father's disparagement of Sanji, Reiju couldn't help but lower her head, letting her bangs cover her gloomy expression.

Judge didn't notice any of this. He simply watched as his other three children, having finished their preparations, gathered around him. He picked up the newspaper and waved it at them, a cold grin spreading across his face.

"However, although he was a failure, he has unexpectedly created good value. Today, Germa has the strength to unify the North Sea. If he could connect a failed product with the grandson of a Marine hero and the new admiral of the Marines..." He paused. "I don't mind restoring his Vinsmoke surname as compensation for his loyalty to the family."

Hearing this, the Vinsmoke family's eldest son Ichiji, second son Niji, and fourth son Yonji couldn't help but laugh out loud, mocking Sanji, the failure, for finally having some use.

They all assumed that Sanji had followed Luffy back to the North Sea specifically to gain his father's recognition and restore his status as a prince.

Only Reiju didn't react at all. She was secretly annoyed in her heart.

Sanji, why did you come back, you idiot! It was so hard for you to leave—wouldn't it be better to forget about this place and never see it again?!

After mocking Sanji, Ichiji turned the topic to Luffy.

"To have trash like Sanji as his subordinate, it seems this new admiral must be a useless guy. If you ask me, why are we welcoming him with such fanfare? Just trick him and send him on his way as soon as possible."

As soon as these words left his mouth, Niji and Yonji, finding nothing wrong with this assessment, nodded in agreement.

The smile on Judge's face quickly disappeared, replaced by a serious expression as he looked at his three brainless sons.

"Shut up, all three of you!"

Hearing their father's scolding, the trio immediately fell silent and stared at Judge.

Even Reiju was surprised that her father would criticize his favorite creations, and she looked at him in confusion.

Under the gaze of his children, Judge crossed his arms with a solemn expression and slowly explained:

"I don't care what other people think of him, but there is one thing I want you to remember. No matter what, do not underestimate someone recognized at the highest levels of the World Government. Especially one who can kill the Emperor Kaido alone. Although he is the youngest among the four admirals, he is the only one who has a record of killing an Emperor single-handedly. I suspect his strength has even surpassed that of the other three admirals. Even in the entire Marines, his power is enough to rank among the top three."

"Hiss~~"

The sound of someone sucking in a cold breath came from Reiju.

Her three younger brothers had been genetically modified before birth. They had no emotions such as fear or terror, and they only obeyed their father's orders unconditionally.

But Reiju was different. Although she had also undergone modification, she still retained normal human emotions. When she heard her father's assessment of Luffy's strength, she couldn't help but feel afraid.

If she remembered correctly, the new admiral wasn't even as old as her younger brothers. To possess such strength at such a young age—he was even more of a monster than the cyborgs themselves!

Chapter 568: Luffy's Arrival

Battleships as massive as hills stretched across the blue sky.

The four pairs of propellers on the ship's hull that assisted in landing created a powerful downdraft during descent, causing Judge's cloak to rustle in the wind.

Staring at the "war beast" before him, Judge narrowed his eyes unconsciously and thought of his old colleague. I have to say, that bastard Vegapunk is really capable. Even Judge was jealous of the various advanced technologies used in the Stormbreaker.

If the owner of this ship had been some unknown minor figure, Judge would have seized the vessel without hesitation, bringing disgrace to its occupants. But this was Luffy we're talking about.

As Luffy and his crew walked down the gangway, Judge was the first to greet them, a warm smile plastered across his face.

"Admiral Luffy, I am truly honored to have you here. Please allow me to introduce myself—I am Vinsmoke Judge, king of the Germa Kingdom and father of Sanji in your team."

The two sides resumed the cordiality they had shown when they first made contact. Luffy took the opportunity to turn around and wave to Sanji, calling him over.

Luffy was inwardly speechless when he saw how eagerly Judge was trying to ingratiate himself. But out of politeness, he maintained his smile and exchanged a few courteous words with Judge.

Judge immediately seized the opportunity, enthusiastically guiding Luffy through an introduction to his kingdom. During their conversation, Judge introduced all of his children to Luffy one by one.

Notably, he hadn't spared even a single glance at Sanji—the very person he was using to build a relationship with Luffy—from the beginning until now. It was clear that Sanji was merely a tool for Judge to connect with Luffy.

Like the clone soldiers, the three brothers—Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji—had been implanted with devices that forced them to obey Judge's orders absolutely. Since Judge had warned them in advance, they had maintained proper behavior thus far.

But when they caught sight of Ain, Neff, and Vivi beside Luffy, they couldn't help themselves. Just like certain members of Luffy's crew, their eyes filled with lust, and they became so excited they nearly lost control.

Only because Judge stopped them in time did they refrain from doing anything disgraceful. Otherwise, Luffy would have slapped these three Sanji look-alikes and taught them a lesson they wouldn't forget.

The lascivious behavior of the three brothers was just a brief episode that passed quickly.

Faced with Luffy's summons, Sanji appeared very reluctant. He had already felt uncomfortable watching Judge smile and use him to curry favor with Luffy.

I haven't seen this bastard for so many years, and he's still the same. It's disgusting just looking at him. Sanji moved closer to Luffy with a sullen expression.

During this time, Judge finally turned his attention to his third son—the one he had always despised the most—for the first time since their reunion after so many years.

Looking at the coat of justice that symbolized the Marines, and the shoulder insignia indicating an officer of at least captain rank, Judge suddenly felt that this "failed product" was much more pleasing to the eye. Perhaps his plan might actually be realized after all.

When Sanji approached, Luffy grinned and patted his shoulder vigorously, then said to Judge:

"Your Majesty, Sanji is one of my oldest subordinates who has been following me since our days in the East Blue. His strength and talent are both exceptional, and I have always groomed him as my confidant and right-hand man."

Hearing Luffy's words, Sanji trembled slightly, and his frown slowly relaxed, as if he understood what Luffy was doing.

The more Judge listened, the more delighted he became. He hadn't expected that this "loser" was actually among the earliest veterans to follow Luffy. The revelation came as a complete surprise.

As for what Luffy said about Sanji's strength and talent, Judge assumed Luffy was deliberately exaggerating. What kind of talent could this cowardly failure possibly have when he hasn't even undergone the basic genetic modifications? He simply thought that Luffy was flattering Sanji to save face.

Reiju quietly stood behind her father and brothers, paying close attention to Luffy's every word and action. This young-looking guy doesn't seem like someone who allows himself to be pushed around. And what exactly was he trying to accomplish by deliberately bringing Sanji forward in front of his father?

Just as she was puzzling over this, she heard Luffy continue:

"Before I came to Germa, I wanted Sanji to be the liaison between me and your kingdom—to discuss with Your Majesty Judge the government's future plans, changes in the world situation, and other important matters. But I later learned that there seemed to be some unpleasantness between Sanji and Your Majesty, and that your relationship was rather strained, which created a rather awkward situation."

Chapter 569: Judge's Frustration

Looking at Judge's square face, Luffy, Ain, Nami, and the others couldn't believe how he could say such things with such a shameless expression.

Ever since reading about him in the original timeline, Luffy had harbored a dislike for Judge. Now that Sanji had become his subordinate, it was only right and proper for Luffy to stand up for his little brother.

Just as he was about to give this old man who looked down on others a proper dressing-down, Luffy realized he had underestimated Judge's ability to twist things to his advantage.

The words Luffy had intended to use as a confrontation took on an entirely different meaning when they reached Judge's ears.

"You want to communicate with Germa? You want to talk to me about world affairs? Could it be that this new admiral has the same ambitions as me? Does he also recognize my worth?!"

After this rapid calculation in his mind, Judge immediately put on a gentle smile that made Sanji want to vomit. He stepped forward, placed his hands on Sanji's shoulders, and spoke with feigned concern.

"Sanji, you've grown up so much! Your body is much stronger than before. Look at that hair, those eyes, that nose, even the curled eyebrows! He is indeed my proudest son, and looks exactly like me!"

The expressions of Reiju and her three siblings were nothing short of astonished, especially since their father had always regarded Sanji as a disgrace to the family. Now he was personally declaring Sanji to be his proudest son!

This was unbelievable even to the three brothers who had been deprived of emotions through genetic modification.

Reiju was even more disturbed, wondering if the man standing before her showing such care toward Sanji was truly her father or an impostor who had taken his place.

As for Sanji himself—the subject of all this attention—his reaction was visceral. Looking at Judge's concerned face, he nearly couldn't contain himself from vomiting up his breakfast and lunch. Even with his self-control, he still felt so nauseated that he bent over and began to dry heave.

Seeing Sanji's reaction, Judge's face reddened, and a flash of anger crossed his mind. However, considering that Luffy was still standing beside them, he gritted his teeth and suppressed his rage.

He even continued his charade of concern by patting Sanji on the back, ostensibly trying to help him feel better. But after this gesture, Sanji only retched more violently.

Judge: ...

The Marines: ...

The four Vinsmoke siblings: ...

Luffy's mouth twitched as he watched Sanji retching, and he silently apologized. I didn't expect that after my intervention, Sanji would be the one suffering.

Sanji's disrespectful behavior infuriated Judge. But it also made him realize that this "idiot" was not going to play along with his scheme. In this case, his plan would need to be adjusted.

After a moment's recalculation, the concern on Judge's face diminished slightly. However, he wasn't ready to discard this chess piece yet, still determined to extract whatever value remained.

Looking up at Luffy, Judge displayed a hint of emotion tinged with apparent regret and said:

"Admiral Luffy, you may have some misunderstandings about me. Actually, Sanji has always been my favorite child. When he accidentally got lost in the East Blue, it was the most heartbreaking thing I've experienced in all these years. Now that we can reunite as father and son, I would like to thank you for making this possible. Taking this opportunity, I would like to ask you to be a witness."

As he spoke, Judge turned to face the clone soldiers neatly lined up in two rows around him and announced in a booming voice: "I, the patriarch of the Vinsmoke family and the king of the Germa Kingdom, hereby restore the identity of my third son, Prince Vinsmoke Sanji!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers let out a collective gasp of surprise. But soon, someone recovered and shouted Sanji's name.

"Long live Prince Sanji!!"

"Long live His Royal Highness the Prince!!"

"Welcome back, Your Highness!!"

Hearing the excited cheers around him, Sanji, who had finally stopped retching, immediately tensed and prepared to refuse this unwanted honor.

But when he looked up, he caught sight of the forced smile on Judge's face—an expression even more strained and ugly than his own.

He didn't know why, but he suddenly felt much better.

It must be excruciating for him, knowing that the son he considers a disgrace is being publicly celebrated. He has to exaggerate his affection in front of everyone. He's even gritting his teeth while accepting me back into the family.

Sanji knew without even having to guess that Judge must be feeling extremely upset and distressed at this moment. And somehow, Judge's unhappiness made Sanji feel strangely satisfied.

At this moment, Luffy glanced over at him quietly and gave him a meaningful smile. Suddenly, Sanji understood the game being played. Feeling grateful to Luffy for this unexpected revenge, he began to perfunctorily wave to the people around him, acknowledging their cheers.

Chapter 570: Reiju: I'll Give You Guys an Autograph~

Sanji's cooperation made Judge's expression look a little less strained.

With this hurdle cleared, he turned his gaze to Luffy again, eager to see if the admiral was satisfied.

By this point, Judge had realized the truth. The reason why the new admiral had brought Sanji here was primarily to support him and help him get some revenge. However, this realization didn't embarrass Judge at all—in fact, it made him even happier, as it demonstrated how much Sanji was valued by his superior.

Isn't it just losing a little face? For an ambitious person like Judge, face was sometimes worth less than toilet paper.

Luffy did not disappoint him. He nodded and smiled in response.

Today, Judge was still the king of an allied nation and hadn't done anything to violate any agreements. As one of the government's representatives, Luffy couldn't act against him without legitimate cause.

Being able to force Judge to do the thing he was most unwilling to do—publicly embrace Sanji—was already the limit of what Luffy could accomplish openly. As for what might happen behind the scenes... that would come later.

After receiving Luffy's acknowledgment, Judge smiled again. He immediately waved his hand, and the band that had been prepared long in advance began to play.

So, accompanied by the rousing music, the group accepted Judge's invitation and reviewed the infamous evil army, Germa 66.

It had to be said that although Judge himself was despicable, the army under his command was truly impressive. Especially to Ain, Nami, and the others who didn't know that the soldiers before them were clones.

Before their eyes, teams of tall, strong, and sturdy soldiers marched past. Combined with combat uniforms enhanced by Germa technology and various advanced muskets and artillery, it really gave them quite a shock.

Even Bill and others who had come from Marine Headquarters couldn't help but praise this impressive force, murmuring, "As expected of Germa."

Judge seemed to enjoy the praise from outsiders, especially from Marines. After all, the reason Germa had such a powerful army today was because of the technology he had "researched." If Germa were to conquer the North Sea again in the future, he would be recorded in the family history books as the founder and starting point of the Vinsmoke family's revival.

Thinking of this, Judge couldn't help feeling somewhat elated.

However, being a founder alone couldn't satisfy his ambition. If possible, he would like to be the first King of the North Sea and become the first in his family to rule the North Sea again. But for now, it was still difficult for him to accomplish this on his own.

The first problem he faced was the World Government's control over all member countries. Even if he truly had the power to unify the North Sea, it would be useless without the tacit approval of the World Government. And this required the help of the young admiral who was watching the military parade with great interest.

As soon as the military parade ended, Judge eagerly invited everyone into the palace. Afterward, he took Luffy to his study room alone, where they discussed matters in private.

The remaining guests—Ain, Nami, Vivi, as well as Sanji, Zoro, and the others—were all left in the care of Reiju and her brothers.

Although Ichiji and his brothers were rotten to the core, they had received their father's orders. They didn't cause any trouble but instead escorted the group to their assigned rooms in an orderly manner.

Sanji had planned to leave with his companions. Just as he turned to go, he was stopped by a gentle female voice.

"Sanji, it's been so long since we last met. Don't you have anything to say to your sister?"

Hearing this, everyone who was about to leave couldn't help but pause in their tracks.

Bill looked back at Reiju, then excitedly whispered to his fellow Marine from the North Sea:

"It's Poison Pink! I recognized her at first glance, I was absolutely right!"

The team member who was also from the North Sea gave him a disdainful look and whispered back:

"Idiot, there's only one woman in the Vinsmoke family. Did you really need me to tell you that?"

Bill: ...

Although they spoke in hushed tones, those present were far from ordinary people. Reiju heard everything they said clearly.

In addition, she caught phrases like "Warrior of the Sea," "The Greatest Villain," "The Terrible Germa," and so on.

Reiju immediately understood what they were talking about. She waved to Bill and the others who were whispering amongst themselves, and said with a smile:

"You're all fans of Sea Warrior Sora, aren't you? Would you like autographs from all members of the evil army Germa 66? If you want, I can ask Sanji to bring them to you~"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Bill and the others responded loudly and excitedly without even thinking.

"YES!!!" they shouted in unison.

Everyone looked at Sanji expectantly.

Sanji: "...Get lost!"

Everyone: ㅜㅜ_ㅜㅜ