One Piece: Gambling to The Top

Josh and the girls were standing back at their house. Robin went out and soon came back with the newspapers of today. The girls were quite shocked to know that only three days passed outside, and Mikita couldn't help but ask if they can go inside that place again. 

Josh shook his head, no… well, he can, however, he needs to play with his luck to see if he can get it. He needs to see the future with a range of points of 500-1000. Anything more than 1000 points is worthless, as Josh can bet something better. That's the benefit of having the strength without the need to train. 

Besides, with the 4900 Draw Points, Josh and his crew were very strong. Josh also got many good legends and epic rank items with them. He even had got another Golden Orb, giving him a chance to revive from the dead three times. And using the future vision, he gained many Epic and Legend upgrades for a very cheap price. All of his abilities had been upgraded, and Josh was stronger than ever. Not to mention his speed, and how much his abilities and skills got stronger. 

After adjusting everything around the house, Josh talked to the girls about moving to Saboady. He wanted to live in that place, as many pirates, with high bounties, also low one — but very many, passes by there. Josh would sure make a lot of money. Although he is very strong now, he can get stronger with more money in hand. 

As he stretched his arms up, Josh turned his head to the left and said. 

"Someone is watching over us." 

"Mm… It seems there is a marine." Robin said, without the need to look. Everyone in the group now knows Haki and other skills after the training and the items that helped them to master it. 

"Joshy… wanna me to deal with him?" Hancock asked as she hugged Josh, looking very happy and relaxed. 

"No need," Josh said. "I think it may be related to our battle with Blackbeard." 

Josh needed to go outside. One of the things he had mastered was reading the thoughts of the person once he was near or once he looks in their eyes. It was one of the many advanced applications of Haki out there. 

Stretching his arms, Josh opened the door. 

In front of it, stood a giant, around 20 meters tall. The giant was wearing a marine outfit. Josh lifted his head, annoyed that he had to look up. 

"You're stopping the sun rays from coming to my house. Move away." Josh said. 

The giant lowered his head, annoyed expression on his face. 

"You've finally shown up." He didn't bother hiding his frown. He said. "Where have you been in the late three days?" 

"Recovering. Why are you here?" 

The giant seemed to have few words toward Josh. 

But it was needless to say that the little man was unleashing a way stronger fighting spirit than him. 

After all, this is the same young man who injured Akainu and defeated Mihawk. 

But still. He is a dirty Warlord who has the protection of the World Government. 

"I'm tasked to tell you to attend the meeting of the Warlords and the Navy." 

"Couldn't you send a telegram or something like that?" Josh replied.

"The meeting is very important, and if you don't come, your title as a Warlord would be lost." 

"What is it about?" 

"I don't know." The giant lied. 

Josh was looking at his face. He frowned deeply. 

'He is thinking about a big event, something that doesn't include me personally.' 

Josh's observation Haki told him that the meeting was about a big fight. Josh was invited to participate. It seems that either the giant doesn't know a thing, or he is honest and the meeting isn't about his battle against Blackbeard. 

"Okay, you can leave," Josh said. 

"No. I'm tasked to take you on my ship, personally." The giant said. 

Meanwhile, Josh examined the giant, and he thought what gluttony and greed effects would be on him. However, he left the idea. He was just curious if Gluttony allows him to devour attributes, or abilities or anything else. 

But now, Josh was more curious why he has to attend the meeting. 

He had killed Blackbeard, and it's easy to say that Ace won't go after him to clash. And even if Ace clashed with some admiral, he can manage to escape. 

But there may still be some possibility that that would happen. 

Josh told the giant to leave, while he has a few words to talk to the girl. Josh entered the house, and bid them farewell, saying that he would come back soon. Meanwhile, he left them some money and told them to spend it. He then turned to Hancock and decided to tell her about the meeting. 

Hancock thought for some time why she wasn't invited, but she realised it may be because the marines think that she is in Amazon Lilly. Hancock had never cared about attending those meetings; the last time was the only exception because Josh had attended. Hancock asked Josh if he will go, and he nodded.

 Hancock hugged his arm, and she said. "Let's have some private time after it's done." 

Mikita roared at her while Marianne showed her annoyance that they can't come.

"It's a meeting for Warlords only, suck it… " Hancock said while putting her hands on Josh's ears, so he wouldn't hear her curse. 

After shaking his head, Josh and Hancock left with the marines. 

Josh and Hancock lied on the deck, annoying the marines and some giants as they were kissing. The hottest woman in the world with one of the luckiest bastards. It's a scene that cuts the heart. 

Josh, while kissing Hancock was looking around him. These people, although simps inside, were holding deep worry in them. The sight of the giants here made Josh think of the Marineford.

'I hope it's not what I'm thinking about.. Just what possibly could have gone wrong?' he questioned on their way to the navy headquarter.