The outside world was in turmoil, buzzing with excitement, while the two parties involved, the Whitebeard Pirates and the Divine Eye Pirates, remained perfectly quiet. Other than issuing statements, neither side made any further move.
It was not until half a month later, on the last day of June, before dawn, that there was any activity. A bright moon hung over Sun Moon Island, with two and a half hours still remaining until daybreak. Only then did Sun Moon Island come alive, though not in a chaotic fashion, but with orderly bustle.
The Underworld Moon had long been waiting at the docks of Sun Moon Island, accompanied by ten ships on either side flying the Sun Moon Divine Eye Flag. All other ships had already been cleared away; today, only these eleven vessels were permitted to dock.
Carlos's attire was not much different from usual: a black shirt with red patterns, trousers, and a blue-striped tie. The only difference was the black cloak with golden patterns draped over his shoulders today. It billowed with every step, while his eyes and brows shone with vigor and his fighting spirit soared. He revealed no aura, yet his powerful presence alone kept most people from daring to meet his gaze.
Beside Carlos stood Vegapunk, disguised in a different appearance. The Rumble-Rumble Fruit had already been successfully extracted, and after eating it, Vegapunk's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. He was now no weaker than the four main combat forces of the Divine Eye Pirates, though his endurance still lagged behind.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit had displayed unprecedented brilliance in Vegapunk's hands. If he continued developing it and made up for his lack of endurance, Vegapunk's strength in the Divine Eye Pirates would likely be second only to Carlos's!
After consuming the Rumble-Rumble Fruit,