One Piece Quest Fruit – Read Fanfic

Eust found it strange that a major with such limited strength could lead a team alone and even have the audacity to think about exploiting others without fearing a counterattack—well, he just got counterattacked.

With the enemy officer taken care of, the battle was essentially over. Eust needed to communicate with the bearded captain, Blackbeard Andrew, to avoid friendly fire. Eust, after all, was a good guy—well, maybe not entirely, since Blackbeard was a pirate. Regardless, Eust was there to help.

However, Blackbeard Andrew directly considered Eust a teammate—not the kind you sacrifice to cover a pitfall, but a friendly, supportive comrade. After all, who hasn’t been let down by a teammate?

True friends aren’t judged by their words but by their actions when you need help. Over time, you see their true character.

Getting tricked in a game is one thing, but being tricked in daily life or work is a real problem. Even if it might make you seem wiser, most people wouldn’t want it. Talking about it is just a source of pain.

Back to the main topic, Blackbeard Andrew and Eust exchanged a few words, confirmed their united front, and began dealing with the remaining navy.

Honestly, most navy soldiers in the pirate world hold a sense of justice. However, if they follow a corrupt officer, things get complicated.

There’s also the Marine Headquarters, the World Government, and the Celestial Dragons. Following orders to do something against their conscience doesn’t suit Eust’s personality.

While pondering this, Eust and Blackbeard Andrew dealt with the remaining navy, officially ending the battle.

Blackbeard Pirates and island residents handled the aftermath. Some residents were hesitant about directly opposing the “exploiting” navy. The navy is well-organized and backed, with multiple bases and strong propaganda about their power, making residents naturally cautious.

However, with the navy defeated, handling the cleanup wasn’t an issue. It’s hard to believe the residents wouldn’t resent the navy. Those who aided the injured Blackbeard Pirates were particularly brave and commendable.

Eust and his group toured the island with a Blackbeard Pirate cadre, who was also an Anis Island resident. With his strong curiosity, Eust typically investigates new islands, especially if there are mysterious legends.

The ghost ship on Ghost Island was an example, but such legends are rare in East Blue and can’t compare to the Grand Line’s wonders.

Currently, Eust’s strength is quite limited, comparable to a pirate with a five-million bounty, including Sunny. Thinking about venturing to the Grand Line is premature.

Back to the topic, the Blackbeard Pirate cadre guiding Eust hadn’t heard any special legends about the island.

Eust still had him lead an exploration, finding nothing notable, which quashed Eust’s adventurous spirit. Not every place can be an adventure playground, after all.

When Eust and his group returned, the Blackbeard Pirates and island residents had started a banquet.

It was fitting to celebrate the victory, reclaiming the residents’ property. Despite the casualties, it was still worth celebrating.

People in the pirate world, especially those at the bottom, have a very open attitude toward life and death.

With some of their comrades avenged, they shouldn’t dwell in sorrow but should rally their spirits, recover, and set out to hunt down the pirates who attacked Anis Island, easing the residents’ grievances further.

After talking with Blackbeard Andrew, Eust understood their mindset—open-minded yet somewhat resigned. The life and death of the common people are indeed light and insignificant.

Eust also learned more about Andrew’s story. Andrew’s decision to venture out was partly influenced by Roger’s believing that a man should conquer the seas, sailing and adventuring freely.

A clichéd reason, but a genuine desire for many who venture out to sea, seeking freedom and adventure, not necessarily wealth.

The Blackbeard Pirates didn’t primarily aim to plunder wealth, which is why Andrew hadn’t been given a bounty.

The Blackbeard Pirates didn’t attack islands or merchant ships, nor did they target the navy. Their main income came from robbing other pirates and finding treasures.

Surviving so far seemed like a miracle, or perhaps they were just lucky. Still, it was plausible they’d continue this way.

With the rise of the Great Pirate Era, new pirates and crews emerge constantly. Many bounty hunters survive by hunting down these pirates, and the Blackbeard Pirates might manage by plundering fellow pirates.

Eust also considered hunting pirates to support himself, though, unlike the Blackbeard Pirates, he could claim bounties for pirate heads.

The Blackbeard Pirates returned to Anis Island by chance, with no particular reason.

However, they arrived a bit late; the navy had already let some pirates escape. They planned to set out the next day to track those pirates.

The escaped pirates had poor ships and supplies, limiting their range. If they weren’t completely foolish and had basic navigation skills, they’d likely flee in one direction, making them easier to track.

Pursuing them at night wasn’t ideal, as the enemy wouldn’t choose to sail at night either. Hence, they decided to depart in the morning.

The stories, the drinking, and the banquet continued as usual.

The next day, the Blackbeard Pirates and Eust’s group left Anis Island, going their separate ways.

There is no such thing as a perpetual feast. The Blackbeard Pirates needed to track down the pirates who attacked Anis Island, while Eust’s group had their own goals.

Although their time together was short, Eust and Blackbeard became friends. However, Eust was disappointed that none of the other Blackbeard Pirates stood out.

Blackbeard Andrew was very bold, but his crew lacked talent, and he wasn’t a strategist. His strength reached a plateau.

Eust doubted the Blackbeard Pirates’ future potential, predicting they’d gradually weaken unless something changed.

With their strength unable to improve, any unexpected event could threaten their survival.

Eust shared his concerns with Blackbeard Andrew, who was nonchalant, believing the sea was his destiny.

Without another family, his only companions were his crew. He couldn’t abandon them. Sailing and adventuring together, even dying together at sea, was a blessing.

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