Las Noches
When Ochoku was still alive, in order to survive peacefully, each of them had to pay a certain amount of "protection money" every month.
Although they are still occasionally harassed by pirates, at least they can get basic protection, and they hope that the new king will not go any further.
At the same time, there was also a strange sense of anticipation in my heart.
This is the New World, on this pirate island. The former leader was a legendary figure like Ochoku, and they had heard many stories about the Great Pirate.
This includes three of the current Four Emperors.
Legend has it that the pirate and the World's Strongest Man, Whitebeard Edward Newgate, would hang his flag in some weak countries for free to protect the civilians.
The most domineering man, Red-Haired Shanks, is just like that. As long as he can have a good drink, even countries that are not wicked can get his protection.
The only female Sea Emperor, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin, is said to be able to live a carefree life by joining her Whole Cake Island, although it requires paying with one's life. But in this chaotic world, the lives of the weak are the least valuable.
If one could exchange a small number of lives for a life of happiness for most of the time, it would be nothing short of paradise.
As for the last one, the legendary World's Strongest Creature, they haven't heard of him protecting any country, but as one of the Four Emperors, they think he shouldn't be too bad.
The man before me is now on the same level as those legendary figures, known as the newly crowned emperor.
If he had such a broad mind and perspective, staying here would be the happiest thing in the world!
This is one of the reasons why some people are willing to stay even though the Cifer has not said anything yet.
Life is a gamble.
If you win the gamble, for ordinary people on this vast ocean, there is no safer place than the headquarters of the Sea Emperor!
"Just open your heart and live well."
In any case, Zephyr's New Marines is following an elite route, and they can cover their expenses by robbing others. The real people who should be thinking about how to make money are others.
Cifer turned and waved, then smiled calmly and slowly walked towards the center of the island, his companions following behind him, leaving only a group of tall figures in the sight of the civilians.
"Could it be that he also wants to... us?"
"Shut up!"
Beside Uzi, a dull-looking young man remembered the abilities he had just witnessed on Luo, clutching his chest and sweating slightly, but was loudly reprimanded by his master.
He was startled on the spot, and when he looked at Uzi, he found that his master and fellow disciples had all bowed in the direction of Cifer.
Turning around again, the civilians, who had just realized what was happening, embraced each other, their cheers deafening.
"We are free!"
Praise and admiration for the group from the Cifer were endless, and some elderly people couldn't help but shed tears.
"This is..."
"You idiot!"
The young man hadn't quite figured it out yet and was about to speak when Uzi grabbed his ear, trying to pull him towards the center of the island.
But after taking a step, he suddenly stopped, let go of his young apprentice's hand, glanced around at his apprentices, and looked at them with a hint of disappointment:
"Are you all blockheads? Go get your utensils!"
"Yes!"
After a chorus of responses, they dispersed in unison. Uzi sighed softly and prepared to go home to get ready.
On the other side, right in the center of the island.
The iconic skull building that was here not long ago has been blasted to pieces by Cifer's previous Cero, leaving only a mess.
"Yay! Hahaha! That's really great!"
Enel heard the expressions of gratitude from the island's inhabitants, mostly directed at the bastard captain, but some also mentioned themselves.
The common people's reverence is the best dessert to offer to the God.
"Why does Enel seem to be laughing out loud all the time lately? Could he be having a relapse?"
Since entering the New World, Enel's signature laugh has become more frequent, which worries Chopper.
Nolan mentioned that Cifer seemed to have mentioned having a disease, but unfortunately, his medical skills were not proficient enough to diagnose it.
"It's alright, Chopper. I think it might not be a serious illness."
Robin patted his little head, his face full of affection.
Although I've never heard of that disease, if I think about it, I probably know that it's Cifer used to curse Enel, but she just didn't say it out loud.
"I think that might be Enel's reaction after taking the healing medicine."
He could never see it in his lifetime, but he could see it clearly.
Whenever Enel saves a country and hears the heartfelt gratitude of its people in places they can't hear, Enel always bursts into laughter.
"By the way, are you sure you want to eat this?"
In his hands, Cifer was playing with the Paramecia Power-Power Fruit that originally belonged to Big Fool. He hadn't expected Lucci to want this ability.
"Zoan can already greatly enhance the user's physique. With this added, once I develop it properly, my strength will be no less than any martial arts expert!"
Lucci very well that he was somewhat different from Nolan; he seemed to have only inherited Steel Skin, and he was not very comfortable using Kido.
Moreover, that's not the path I want to take.
The skills are mine;
Zoan have incredibly strong self-healing abilities.
His defensive capabilities are now top-tier;
Now all we lack is strength!
The path he seeks is the supreme one, fearless of all unorthodox methods, capable of overcoming all obstacles with sheer force!
"Then let's eat!"
Everything proceeded as usual. After using the Bakudō to conceal the Power-Power Fruit and the Hollow within Lucci's body, Cifer tossed the fruit into Lucci's hand.
"Phew~"
Even Lucci, faced with the unforgettable taste of the Devil Fruit, had to take a deep breath, transform into his beastman form, and swallow the fruit whole, skin and all.
"This is..."
He had only swallowed it for a short while when he felt his muscles contracting and expanding, and a powerful force surged up.
1+1>2
He found that feeling in himself.
"Shall we go practice?"
After his power surged, Lucci immediately looked at Enel, his eyes and words full of provocation.
"Yay~ Hahaha~ Looks like the little kitten wants to get a beating again! Don't worry, the God are in a good mood and will go easy on her."
Enel readily agreed, determined to teach that arrogant brat how to respect the God!
"Find a more open space, don't destroy this island."
After giving a brief instruction, Cifer and his companion sprinted off into the distance.
Just then, Uzi and his apprentices arrived one after another, carrying various backpacks, and stood in front of Cifer.
"I'm here, Master!"
The young apprentice arrived just then, carrying a large bowl and a spoon.
"What are you doing?!"
"I told you to bring your cooking utensils, and you brought your food-making tools, right?"
Uzi was furious. He rolled up his sleeves, rushed forward, and gave Uzi a good beating.
"Take this and do as the Den Den Mushi records!"
Cifer vanished in an instant, and when he reappeared, he was holding a Den Den Den Mushi the size of a head, which he threw into Uzi's hands.
This was something he had previously asked T-Bone to get for him, after all, he had long had the idea of building Las Noches.
After taking the Den Den Mushi, Uzi found a place where he could project the image.
What appeared before him was a palace that looked simple yet was filled with the atmosphere of battle, and eleven separate rooms.
"This... this should be doable, but I've never seen that material before..."
Having immersed himself in this field for many years, Uzi immediately recognized that the materials used to build the palace were far from ordinary.
"It's okay. You just need to use your method, the best materials, and try your best to make it look like that."
Cifer never thought it could be made exactly the same; it would be good enough if the appearance could be as similar as possible.
"Also, don't build it on the ground."
Cifer's reminder left Uzi somewhat puzzled: if it's not built on the ground, then how is it built?
"Our palace will stand in the heavens."