One Piece: My Crew is from Other World-Chapter 43: Ace Joins the Crew!

Chapter 43: Ace Joins the Crew!

After that, the two didn't talk much.

Ace was focused on the food in front of him, and Lu Yu followed suit, digging in.

There was still that old saying—no talking while eating, no talking while sleeping.

And surprisingly, Ace had picked up some manners from Miss Makino back in the village.

Soon enough, the entire table was cleared. Plates emptied. Bottles drained.

"Burp~~"

Ace leaned back, patting his full stomach as he let out a satisfied burp.

Normally, after a big meal, he'd be knocked out and snoring within minutes.

But Lu Yu's food? Nah, it didn't make him sleepy—it was too damn good.

"Lu Yu! Who's your chef?" Ace sat up, eyes gleaming. "Can I buy them off you? I'll pay 100 million!"

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, lips twitching. "Oi, are you half-asleep or just dreaming with your eyes open?"

He put down his chopsticks and let the ship's crew clear the table. "My people aren't for sale, you idiot."

Then his tone shifted slightly. "Anyway... have you found any leads on Blackbeard?"

Hearing that name, Ace's expression darkened. Meanwhile, the crew cleaning up gave subtle glances toward the two.

Seeing their captain casually chatting with Fire Fist Ace, a man with a 500 million bounty, was surreal.

Some of them couldn't believe their eyes.

This was Ace. That Ace. And he'd even said thank you to the ship's handymen.

They were floored.

That single word, coming from someone of his caliber, made them feel like their role on the ship mattered.

Of course, what they didn't know was—Ace was just that kind of guy. Polite by nature.

"You know what's crazy?" Ace muttered. "That bastard Teach... I can't believe what he did."

"I haven't tracked him down yet, but word is, someone spotted him in Alabasta. I'm heading there next."

"Alabasta, huh?" Lu Yu leaned back. "Crocodile's turf. If you go poking around there, you'll end up on the sand gator's radar."

Ace snorted. "Crocodile? Whatever. I'm not there to stir up shit with him. I just want to find Teach."

"By the way, when did you head out to sea?" he asked, glancing around at the impressive crew. "And you already formed such a strong group?"

"Your crew's no joke. That girl with the sword, the one with the red eyes... even those who just served the food gave me chills."

Lu Yu smiled, watching Ace take it all in.

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Gone was the kid from Foosah Village who needed protection. Now, Lu Yu's strength was something even Ace couldn't fully grasp.

"I left the same day Luffy did," Lu Yu said casually. "If my guess is right, he should be nearing the Grand Line by now."

Ace blinked. "Luffy... he really went out to sea?"

Lu Yu nodded. "Yep. And he's not alone. That idiot's got a solid crew behind him."

Ace stared for a moment, stunned.

So both Lu Yu and Luffy had set out on their journeys... damn.

Even that fool Luffy was carving his own path now.

"Heh... that little troublemaker actually got himself a crew," Ace said with a laugh. "That's wild."

"Speaking of dreams," he added, "you became a pirate... are you aiming for the Pirate King title too?"

He didn't finish the thought but locked eyes with Lu Yu.

Lu Yu grinned. "Raftel? Nah. My goal's pretty simple."

"I want the Dragon Hunter Pirates to reign supreme over the entire sea."

"The one who'll become Pirate King... is Luffy."

Ace froze for a beat—then burst out laughing.

"Hah! You really said that with a straight face. Reign over the sea, huh?"

"Actually..." Ace paused, eyes twinkling. "Since you're also chasing Blackbeard, wanna tag along with me?"

"We could sail together. Maybe even go check in on Luffy."

Though Ace considered the Blackbeard hunt a personal mission, sailing alone had started to feel... empty.

Sure, he'd met cool people here and there, but he always ended up parting ways.

Lu Yu, though? They were practically brothers.

"Sail with you?" Lu Yu raised a brow. "You just don't wanna steer your own damn ship, do you?"

Ace grinned sheepishly.

Lu Yu sighed. "Fine. You can come with me. But listen up—on my ship, you're part of my crew. You make that clear to anyone who asks."

"I don't want people confusing us with the Whitebeard Pirates."

His voice was firm.

The Dragon Hunter Pirates were building their own name. He wasn't about to let that reputation be split or overshadowed.

"Yeah, yeah, got it!"

"Besides..." Ace smiled. "Sailing with my brother again? Hell yeah!"

"Get lost." Lu Yu rolled his eyes. "You just can't stay away from my cooking."

"Oh, and don't forget," he added, "you're paying for your meals."

"Pfft—hahaha!" Ace laughed so hard he nearly choked. "You saw right through me!"

The two of them stood there, cracking up like a couple of fools.

From a distance, Kuina, Najenda, and Akame watched silently.

"When... did the captain get this side to him?" Najenda asked, genuinely puzzled.

"I thought he was the super serious type—always calm, always steady."

Kuina smiled softly. "Maybe this is his real personality. And honestly, I kind of like it."

Seeing Lu Yu loosen up like this made him feel less like some untouchable powerhouse—and more like a real, young man.

"Brother Lu Yu is so handsome when he laughs..." Akame said dreamily.

Kuina and Najenda exchanged a quick look, both sighing internally.

They admired Lu Yu too, of course.

But Akame? She was blatant about it.

Still, they couldn't blame her. Young, powerful, skilled—and with a personality like that?

How could anyone not be drawn to him?

But most of the time, they kept those feelings buried. He was their captain, after all.

On the other side of the ship...

"You hear that?" one crew member whispered.

"Ace—the Fire Fist Ace—called our captain 'brother'!"

"Isn't he the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates?!"

"I also heard the captain is related to Vice Admiral Garp—the Navy Hero himself!"

"No wonder the captain's so damn strong. Even his background is next level!"

Excitement rippled across the crew like wildfire.

Their respect and loyalty for Lu Yu—already high—just skyrocketed.

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