A Deal with Golden Lion! Ancient Island

Although he was in a daze just now, Golden Lion still heard Law's voice.

This kid said he could help him remove the ship's rudder from his head!

This is, of course, something the Golden Lion has always dreamed of.

This half-ship's wheel embedded in its head has absolutely no fashion sense; in fact, it's downright ugly.

And crucially, this thing completely suppressed his Haki.

With severe brain damage, the previously unrestrained and domineering Haki now causes immense pressure, and could even lead to sudden death.

The Golden Lion had wanted to take it down for a long time.

It's just that we can't do it.

The rudder is stuck too deep; trying to remove it would actually cause significant damage to the brain.

Not to mention that over the years, the rudder has become completely integrated with the brain, making it almost unshakeable.

However, after cutting open his head and examining their injuries, the brat said he could remove the rudder!

"This kid is Devil Fruit User, right?!"

Senior Golden Lion was indeed knowledgeable and recognized Law's ability at a glance. "If it's this ability, then it can indeed remove the ship's rudder from my head!"

That's absolutely right.

Ian nodded slightly.

In the original work, Law even used the Op-Op Fruit to cleanse the Platinum Ore toxin that was like a leech rooted in his body. What is a mere ship's rudder compared to that?

"But Golden Lion, what will you offer in exchange?"

Ian said calmly.

Performing such a surgery would be a piece of cake for Law, but it would be of great significance to the Golden Lion. Want to get it for free? Absolutely not.

Senior Golden Lion remained calm and composed, "So, what do you want, kid?"

I don't care what he can give me.

As long as he can return to his peak condition, everything will be worthwhile.

Ian glanced at the Golden Lion a few times.

It seems there's really nothing to gain from this senior figure.

The Float-Float Fruit's power could indeed help the pirate crew create several floating fortresses.

But wouldn't that mean it's completely under this guy's control?

Ian wouldn't do something that loses him money.

Unless, of course, you can get your hands on the Float-Float Fruit.

However, the rebirth of Devil Fruit is uncontrollable.

Are we really going to gamble on the odds and try to defeat the Golden Lion among a bunch of fruits?

The odds are too low.

Unless it's due to the Dark-Dark Fruit, the power of that fruit must be the key to Blackbeard's ability to steal Devil Fruit powers, right?

but.

Perhaps it wouldn't be a bad thing to let this guy recover.

Golden Lion's greatest wish in life was to surpass Roger.

But Roger was already dead, so he wanted to destroy the East Blue.

Ian didn't seem to care much about what was happening in the East Blue.

He only cares about one thing: the government cares about the East Blue.

When Golden Lion starts making his move, the government probably won't have time to deal with the Beasts Pirates.

Moreover, knowing the true destructive power of his abilities, Ian Golden Lion n't take revenge on the government and the Navy.

Considering these two aspects, Ian felt that they should save Senior Golden Lion.

"Then please help transport Ruskeina Island and the island you mentioned to Wano Country."

Ian made a simple request, "By the way—"

He glanced back at Hancock. "Hancock, does Kuja need to move there too?"

"Of course!"

Hancock exclaimed with immediate delight, "Ian, if you say it's okay, then it's okay!"

Ian's lips twitched slightly; asking her was indeed unnecessary.

A phone call was made to King Rose.

"Ian, how's it going? Did you find the Golden Lion?"

A concerned voice came from the other end.

Ian said, "It's resolved. It was a small misunderstanding. Senior Golden Lion and I have become friends."

"Turning enemies into friends?"

King Rose was momentarily stunned.

"Rose, I'm just calling to ask about something,"

Ian explained the current situation, "So, how about we move the Kuja to the vicinity of Wano Country as well? That way we can completely get rid of the Calm Belt."

"Moreover, it's closer to Wano Country and therefore safer."

"Oh? Really? Is that possible?"

Rose reacted much like Hancock: "That's fantastic!"

Ian agreed.

After the popularization of Seastone inlay technology, the Calm Belt became nothing more than a shackle on Amazon Lily's development, and its former protective function has completely disappeared.

It would be better to go somewhere else.

"Then let's leave it at that."

Ian nodded, ending his call with King Rose.

"Hahaha! So you have such a close relationship with Amazon Lily?"

Golden Lion Senior let out a strange laugh.

"So, Golden Lion- senpai, these are my conditions: help me send Ruskeina Island, the island you mentioned, and Amazon Lily to the vicinity of Wano Country, and find a place to settle them down."

Ian said.

"Simple and straightforward."

Senior Golden Lion grinned.

He even suspected that Ian was deliberately giving him this perk; was something so simple really a condition?

It was just a trip to the New World; it was no challenge for him at all.

"That's good."

Ian nodded slightly and looked at Law. "Law, prepare for the surgery."

"Of course I have no problem."

Luo said calmly, "Since you've already said that..."

He didn't care anyway; whatever Ian said went.

And so, the surgery began.

There was a dedicated operating room on board the Golden Flying Dragon, and Luo immediately began his work.

Although this kid is only thirteen years old, his medical skills are already quite good.

Moreover, the focus of this surgery is not on the technique, but on the effectiveness of the Op-Op Fruit.

Not long after, Luo was already pushing the Golden Lion senior out of the operating room.

When they met again, the rooster comb on the Golden Lion had disappeared.

However, the guy's head had become somewhat shriveled, probably because something had been removed from his brain.

"I dug out the entire rudder bit by bit."

Luo explained, "Then we'll use our abilities to directly close the wound. It should take a few more days for the wound to heal completely."

"Well done."

Ian nodded in satisfaction.

As expected of the Op-Op Fruit's power, it's truly remarkable.

"Hehehe!"

Senior Golden Lion even sat up from the stretcher, raised his hand to touch his bald head, and smiled brightly, finally rid of that ridiculous thing!

He chuckled as he looked at Ian, "But kid, get me the rudder now, aren't you afraid I'll go back on my word?"

Ian just smiled, "After all, he's the Golden Lion senior. I think he won't disappoint me, right?"

"Snort."

The Golden Lion let out a soft snort.

He certainly wouldn't stoop so low as to go back on his word about such an easy condition.

"I'll be on my way right away!"

The Golden Lion said, "I'll send you and those islands back to the New World."

"No,"

Ian waved his hand, "Sending those islands back is enough; we won't go back yet."

"Um?"

Luo looked at Ian in surprise, "I've never heard of that before."

"Since we've come all this way, wouldn't it be a shame to just go back like this?"

Ian said with a smile.

They are currently located not far from the entrance to the Grand Line, right at the starting point of the Grand Line.

More importantly, on her way there, Violet discovered a nearby island, an Ancient Island teeming with dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs are not the focus, nor is the Ancient Island.

The key point is that two giants are also fighting on the island.

How could we not go and see?

Beyond that island lies a snow country, which is also a place worth visiting.

"Whatever you want."

Luo pursed his lips. He added, "It's the same old story: since it's Ian's decision, we just need to follow it."

Senior Golden Lion gave Ian a deep look.

This kid really trusts me, actually letting me send those islands back?

snort.

The Golden Lion let out another soft hum.

This kid trusts him so much, so of course he can't let him down.

"I'll send those islands back to you as soon as possible."

This senior figure spoke with a firm, unyielding tone.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Senior Golden Lion."

Ian chuckled softly.

Then, as if remembering something, he looked at the Golden Lion's mutilated legs and said, "Senior Golden Lion, you can come find us anytime you're interested, and we can help you get your legs set."

In the original work, Rhodes even replaced Monet's hands with wings, so what's two legs compared to that?

The Golden Lion's eyes narrowed.

If my legs can recover too!

However, there was nothing they could exchange with Ian in the short term.

The Golden Lion scratched its head again.

A slight upturn of the corners of her mouth—that's enough!

Later.

The Golden Lion soared into the sky, heading towards the floating islands.

"Then goodbye, Golden Lion Senior!"

Ian waved goodbye to his senior colleague.

"Are you sure everything's okay, Ian?"

Black Maria asked with some concern, "Should we hand all of these over to the Golden Lion or something?"

"Peace of mind,"

Ian laughed and said, "Those islands hold no appeal for the Golden Lion anymore; he wouldn't risk losing face over them."

"So, Ian!"

Her soft body nestled against Ian's back. "Shall we play around at the Paradise next?"

"Yes."

Ian caught Yamato's legs and carried his childhood friend on his back, saying, "There are so many places I want to go."

The two giant leaders of the Little Garden.

The Devil Fruit User from Drum Island.

Queen Lily's letters, treasured in the Nefertari family's collection in Alabasta.

The Golden Bell of Sky Island, and Enel with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

The Pluton Blueprints in Water 7.

Now that we've come this far, how can we go back like this?

"Yay!"

Yamato cheered immediately, "Let's go!"

Behind her, Hancock angrily bit her handkerchief.

How could this white-haired woman be so shameless!

They always act so casually and act so intimately with Ian!

If, if it were myself--

Hancock's face flushed bright red just imagining herself clinging to Ian's back and acting spoiled.

She'd probably faint from excitement!

"Violet!"

Ian turned around. "Which direction is that Ancient Island in?"

"There."

Violet pointed in a direction slightly behind her.

"Then let's move forward! Let's see the sights of antiquity!"

The Golden Flying Dragon is heading towards the Ancient Island.

Almost simultaneously, the Golden Lion's lair floated in the sky.

"Puff puff puff puff!"

A series of farting-like sounds rang out, and Dr. Indigo hurriedly rushed to greet the returning Shiki.

His eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets.

there is none left!

The ship's wheel above Shiki's head has disappeared!

What exactly happened?

Wasn't he captured by Ian of the Scorched Sky?

He immediately started gesturing wildly.

"Hahahaha!"

The Golden Lion burst into laughter, "Stop the research! Dr. Indigo, the plan has changed!"

Dr. Indigo paused for a moment.

Then.

"Huh?"

We've been researching this for nine years, and you're telling me to stop?

Little Garden.

This is the name of the island.

However, it is not a garden. It is not very large, but it is not small either. The island is full of lush trees.

The Golden Flying Dragon encountered trouble as soon as it arrived.

There used to be an inland river flowing over the island, but the Golden Flying Dragon was too big for the river to carry them.

So they moored the boat at the shore, and Ian led his friends ashore.

"Be careful, everyone,"

Ian led the way along the river, saying, "This island has many ancient creatures, so there are also many viruses that have long been extinct outside. Be careful not to get bitten by bugs."

"Yes!"

Hancock, who was right behind Ian, was the first to raise her hand in response.

"So, what exactly are we doing on this island?"

Luo looked around with interest and said casually.

"Looking for someone."

Ian said, "Didn't Violet say she saw two giants on the island?"

"They are two giants fighting."

Violet emphasized this point.

"Giant?"

Luo muttered something.

But I'm still somewhat looking forward to it.

I've never actually seen a real giant.

"Hahaha! Ian! Look!"

Laughter came from the woods on one side, followed by heavy footsteps. A huge creature crashed through a tree and emerged from the dense forest.

"It's a dinosaur!"

Yamato rides atop a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex, transforming into a dashing dragon knight.

"You're great!"

Ian gave a casual, perfunctory reply.

But dinosaurs are still alive and well here, so how come their Devil Fruit are Ancient Zoan?

It just goes to show how isolated the Grand Line is.

Boom!

Suddenly, a loud bang came from the center of the island, and the entire island trembled slightly.

"A volcanic eruption?"

Black Maria turned her head in surprise.

"It's about to start, let's go take a look."

Ian chuckled, then leaped onto the back of the giant beast Yamato was riding. "Yamato."

"Hahaha! Okay!"

Yamato slammed his fist on the Tyrannosaurus Rex, yelling, "Ryutaro! Turn around!"

The enormous ancient beast shuddered, then turned without hesitation and charged toward the direction of the volcanic eruption.

"Ian!!"

Hancock's eyes widened in horror.

That wretched white-haired guy!

I can do that too!

She darted menacingly into the forest and quickly spotted a Triceratops.

Luo shrugged. "Let's go."

Friends, hurry up and catch up!

A moment later, the Tyrannosaurus Rex burst out of the forest and appeared before Ian in an open space.

And on either side of the open space, two people were facing off!

Two giants, each over twenty meters tall!

A tall, thin man with a long, flowing black beard held a sword and shield.

A man, round and plump, with a thick beard like steel needles on his chin, was wielding a large axe.

It's you guys!

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei!

Wait, no, the two former captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates were Blue Ogre Dorry and Red Ogre Brogy!

Agin actually made an appearance! It brings back so many memories!