Weapons, Blades, and Fruits

With the battle between Ian and Teacher Kai over, the internal war within the Beasts Pirates naturally came to an end.

However, there are still those who are unwilling to end the fight.

"No way, it's ending like this!"

Yamato complained loudly, "Uncle Jin and I haven't even decided who's the winner yet!"

It's not just that the outcome was undecided; Uncle Jin, standing to the side, didn't even have the slightest scratch.

This is the terrifying aspect of the Lunarian; as long as the flames behind his head haven't gone out, even a powerful figure like Yamato can't harm him in the slightest.

Whether it's Haki or freezing, all attacks are completely ineffective against Uncle Jin.

"Judging from the current situation, even if you were given a few more days, you still wouldn't be able to hurt Uncle Jin."

Ian patted the guy on the head. "Strive to become stronger."

"Hmph,"

Hancock, standing nearby, immediately laughed. "In the end, some people are just too weak. I defeated that idiot Queen in a single move."

Not far away, Queen, that idiot who had just recovered from being petrified, froze instantly upon hearing Hancock's words.

He immediately turned his incredibly resentful gaze towards Hancock!

You brat! You just wait!

Wait until I develop even more powerful weapons before I deal with you!

"Can you even compare them?"

Faced with Hancock's disparagement, Yamato immediately began to argue his point, "Uncle Jhin is far superior to Uncle Queen! If we switched opponents, I could easily win, but you would definitely be helpless against Uncle Jhin!"

That's hard to say.

Ian chuckled softly.

Yamato should be able to beat Uncle Queen, but winning against someone as easily as Hancock is absolutely impossible.

However, Hancock may not necessarily be as helpless against Yamato as Yamato is.

Ultimately, no matter how strong the Lunarian's resistance is, it cannot withstand the magical attacks of Devil Fruit.

As long as Jhin still harbors lust, he will likely never be a match for Hancock.

Faced with Yamato's sophistry, Hancock simply crossed her arms and sneered, "No win is no win, no matter how many excuses you make."

"Waaaaah!"

She scratched her long, smooth white hair so Yamato that it looked like a bird's nest.

Since there's really no reason to refute it, not winning is not winning.

"Alright."

Ian tidied her hair. "If you're not satisfied, then become stronger."

"Um!"

Yamato nodded vigorously, "I want to learn Conqueror's Haki Infusion too!"

"If anyone's going to learn, it'll be me who learns first!"

Hancock was equally defiant.

Ian simply smiled and said, "I'll teach you."

However, even with the mastery of Conqueror's Haki Infusion, breaking through the Lunarian's defenses is no easy feat.

Zoro only managed to defeat King when he entered his fireless mode.

However, it's also a good thing that it can further inspire these two girls' determination to become stronger.

They are all users of Conqueror's Haki, true geniuses with the aptitude to master the control of Conqueror's Haki.

The battle is over; now it's time to clean up the mess.

Although Ian had said before the battle that it was just a drill and that killing was forbidden.

But once the fight started, everyone got carried away and no one cared about anything else.

The result was a large number of injuries, and hundreds of people died as a result.

After the battle, Teacher Kai went back to drinking, so Ian had to step up and organize people to clean up the battlefield and treat the wounded.

"Ian, what exactly do you want?"

Uncle Jin walked up to Ian and coldly questioned him.

"Don't rush, Uncle Jin,"

Ian simply said calmly, "This battle isn't a bad thing for us."

"Think about it carefully, would the World Government allow a pirate crew with two Four Emperors to exist peacefully?"

Things are different now. The Rocks Pirates of yesteryear were probably stronger than the Beasts Pirates today.

But there was no Pirate King back then.

The Beasts Pirates are undoubtedly the most likely pirate group to seize the Great Treasure.

Uncle Jin frowned slightly, "So—"

That's why this battle happened.

Ian responded calmly, then turned to look at the somewhat bewildered Beast Pirates who had chosen to follow him. "I'll take these guys to Hachinosu Island; they're short-handed there."

The islands near Hachinosu Island have only sworn allegiance to the Beasts Pirates, but in reality, there are not enough people to garrison them.

Ian wasn't particularly keen on directly controlling these islands, but whether it was building factories or airports, he needed the Beasts Pirates' manpower to oversee the process.

Not to mention, in order to effectively defend against the pirates who come to cause trouble, stationing pirates is also necessary.

Although giants have been sent there, there are many things that are inconvenient for them.

Jin nodded slightly. "Whatever you want."

Since Mr. Kaido is cooperating with Ian, he naturally has nothing to say.

"Remember to start recruiting a lot of people next, Uncle Jhin,"

Ian laughed and said, "If you're going to act, you have to go all the way."

"Good."

Uncle Jin's words were concise and to the point.

After finishing cleaning up the battlefield, Ian went to find Uncle Queen.

"What are you doing here looking for me, you brat!"

Uncle Queen, who was tinkering with something in his lab, instantly exploded, "Are you helping your brats humiliate me?"

It seems he was indeed badly hurt by being instantly defeated by Hancock.

Ian just smiled. "I'm just curious, Uncle Queen, what kind of power does your new weapon have? It must be amazing, after all, it's a powerful weapon created by the chief scientist of our Beasts Pirates."

Uncle Queen scoffed, "You little brat, do you think I'm that easy to fool?"

"Yeah?"

Ian blinked. "But I heard that the first batch of Artificial Devil Fruit is about to mature, and Judge's masterpiece will soon be officially put into use. Uncle Queen, are you afraid that your work can't compare to Judge's technological achievements?"

Uncle Queen's forehead veins bulged instantly, and his fists hardened. "What nonsense are you spouting, kid! Who do you think I am?!"

"Come with me! I'll show you the terrifying power of the weapons I've created!"

The older man took Ian to a deserted beach.

Then it transformed into Brachiosaurus Form, and the three cannons mounted on its left arm, tail, and braid instantly lit up.

Ian stood to the side, arms crossed, watching as he sized up Uncle Queen. "I've been wanting to ask you this since earlier, Uncle Queen, has the material of your weapons changed?"

"Mwahahaha!"

Uncle Queen immediately gave Ian an approving look. "You've got a sharp eye, kid! That's right! This is a new type of metal that I obtained after countless experiments. Not only does it have extremely high strength, but it also has strong resistance to various extreme environments. It's corrosion-resistant, high-temperature resistant, low-temperature resistant, and even very lightweight—much lighter than steel of the same volume!"

"The most crucial point is that it is also a shape-memory metal. Once formed, even if it is deformed by external force, it can restore itself to its original shape!"

"I call it Queen Alloy! Mwahahaha! It's simply a groundbreaking invention that has changed the world of materials science!"

Ian raised an eyebrow.

Isn't this just Wapometal?

It was clearly Wapol who created this, Uncle Queen, you're not even planning to put him on the paper as an author, are you?

The fist was already hardened.

However, Ian didn't expose him. He just smiled and said, "Perfect timing. I'm planning to forge a set of equipment for the giants under my command. Let's use this metal."

"Simple and straightforward,"

Uncle Queen casually remarked, "No need for the factory; that guy Wapol could do it all by himself."

"Eat the ingredients directly, then spit out the finished product."

"That guy is a giant factory all by himself!"

Ian nodded slightly.

The power of the Munch-Munch Fruit is truly not manifested in combat.

"Alright! Enough with the nonsense!"

Uncle Queen suddenly said angrily, "Now I'll show you my latest achievement!"

The three cannons on his left arm, braid, and tail simultaneously lit up.

Then.

Laugh!

Three dazzling beams of light streaked across the distant sea.

Then.

Boom!!

Three enormous orbs of light suddenly burst forth on the distant sea.

"Oh?"

Ian raised an eyebrow.

This destructive power is indeed far greater than Uncle Queen's laser beam.

"Hahaha! How about that! Pretty good, right?"

Uncle Queen laughed heartily, "How can that power compare to that bastard Judge's so-called artificial Devil Fruit?"

"If it weren't for that brat Hancock's unsportsmanlike sneak attack, how could I have possibly lost to her!"

Still being stubborn.

Is this a problem with the weapons?

Ian simply stroked his chin. "So, can it be mass-produced? Can it be installed on warships and airplanes?"

Although the idea of old-fashioned propeller fighters and even older sailing warships equipped with beam cannons sounds somewhat abstract, it has a certain aesthetic appeal, like a level one Garen with six god-tier items.

But Ian didn't care about any of that; power was good! Power was beautiful!

Uncle Queen casually remarked, "Energy remains a major issue. To truly reach a point where mass production is feasible, I'll need to study the blueprints further."

"Thanks a lot."

Ian said sincerely.

If these beam weapons were to be mass-produced, then Uncle Queen's contribution to the pirate crew would truly be no less than Judge's.

Uncle Queen gave an arrogant snort, as if to say, "You're good to know how hard I work!"

Next, they went back to Uncle Queen's laboratory, where they found Wapol and asked him to help them manufacture equipment for the giants.

Wapol, of course, dared not refuse.

But one day the problem arose: the manufacture of Wapometal, or rather, Queen Alloy, required a large amount of other materials, making it difficult even for Wapol to mass-produce.

Before the alloy plant is officially established, production capacity is limited.

It's impossible to manufacture enough equipment for three hundred Titans in one go.

Ian didn't mind; he wasn't in a rush and would take it slow.

After leaving Uncle Queen's laboratory, just as he was about to return to his room in the main building to rest, he saw Zoro and Sanji confronting each other downstairs.

Zoro even drew both swords, his gaze towards Sanji fierce.

Standing beside them Kuina, whose expression seemed rather strange.

Luo and his friends, who loved watching excitement, gathered around to watch.

What's going on?

Ian walked over.

"Sanji went to fawn over Kuina,"

Luo said with a hint of mockery, "In the end, he angered Zoro. Really, how come I didn't know this guy was such a lecher?"

Perhaps the blood of the Vinsmoke Family has fully Awakening.

Ian smiled.

As everyone knows, Sanji's brothers have almost no human emotions, except for their lecherousness.

"Zoro's in for a rough time."

Law chuckled and said, "How could he possibly beat Sanji?"

The difference in strength is too great.

"Perhaps, it's a good thing."

Ian said calmly.

On the field.

Sanji glanced at Zoro, who was standing ready, and snorted coldly, "Moss Head, are you sure you want to fight me? Let me tell you, I won't hold back!"

"Enough with the nonsense!"

Zoro gripped his twin swords tightly. "You shameless bastard, I'll teach you a lesson!"

"Hey! You brat, explain yourself! What do you mean by 'shameless'?"

Sanji immediately became furious, "I painstakingly made this cake for Miss Kuina and you threw it away, and I haven't even said anything yet!"

That's called shamelessness!

Zoro charged straight at Sanji, yelling, "Take this!"

Sanji glanced at the twin swords in Zoro's hand and shook his head almost imperceptibly.

He just stood there brazenly in front of Zoro, letting him swing his blade at him.

The blade that was slashing towards him suddenly stopped. Zoro was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"It means,"

Sanji shrugged. "Chop away as much as you want."

Zoro opened his eyes.

That bastard, he really looks down on people!

Six Powers?

Then I won't stand on ceremony!

He brandished his twin swords and slashed at Sanji in an instant.

But the next moment, Zoro was the one who was thrown back, his hands trembling as if he had struck Tekkai.

"Damn it! Is it Tekkai?"

Zoro gritted his teeth inwardly.

This guy looks about my age, but he can already use the Six Powers!

"No, no, no, no,"

Sanji casually replied, "While I do know how to use Tekkai, what I was doing just now was merely the hardness of my skin."

"What!"

Zoro stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Skin firmness?

His skin alone blocked his sword?

How could such a monster exist in the world!

So, let's leave it at that.

Sanji gave Zoro a deep look. "You still have a long way to go."

Although he didn't know why he disliked this guy, and this guy even stopped him from flirting with Miss Kuina, his Brother Ian never taught him to bully the weak.

"Are you kidding me!"

Zoro, however, was filled with resentment and shouted angrily, "I haven't lost yet!"

Sanji frowned. "You're the one who's been clinging on relentlessly! How could you possibly beat me now!"

"Who cares about you!"

Zoro charged forward again, sword in hand.

Then.

"I can't do anything with you! Just lie down then!"

Sanji sprang forward in annoyance, and then delivered a straight kick.

"Ugh!!"

Zoro immediately spat out a mouthful of water, his body arched like a shrimp, and he flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground.

"Zoro!"

Kuina exclaimed.

"Don't worry, Miss Kuina!"

Sanji quickly replied with a grin, "I already went easy on you, at most you'll just have a stomachache for a while!"

He was not lying.

Zoro, despite the excruciating pain in his stomach, had already gotten up again. Supporting himself with his twin swords, he stared intently at Sanji, "Again!"

"You bastard!"

Sanji frowned.

How dare you accuse me of being persistent and clingy!

"Alright, let's stop here."

Ian walked over.

"Brother Ian!"

Sanji's spirits soared instantly, but he became a little embarrassed the next moment.

Brother Ian saw my bad side.

Ian patted Sanji on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Sanji, you can't win a girl's heart by pestering her."

Sanji's cheeks instantly turned red.

"Remember one thing, brother."

Ian smiled and said, "Instead of getting entangled, improve yourself. If you blossom, the butterflies will come."

Sanji lost in thought.

Ian walked up to Zoro again. "Can you still walk?"

Zoro stubbornly looked up at him, "Of course!"

"Then come with me."

Ian turned and walked into the main building.

Zoro was somewhat puzzled, but he still quickly followed.

On the way, Ian asked, "How did it feel? Your fight with Sanji?"

"What kind of monster is that?"

Zoro asked, puzzled, "Can skin really stop swords?"

"Sanji is a cyborg, and this is just the beginning."

Ian smiled and said, "As he continues to grow, his defense and strength will increase exponentially."

"Tsk."

Zoro was speechless.

He's a monster!

"There are plenty of guys like Sanji on the high seas."

Ian said, "They are born strong."

"Wouldn't that be better?"

Zoro grinned, his excitement palpable. "It's much more interesting that an ordinary person like me is superior to these born monsters!"

Ian nodded in satisfaction. "Very good!"

He had led Zoro to a huge iron gate, and took out a key to open it.

Come in.

Zoro followed him inside.

"Hmm!"

The green-haired boy's eyes widened immediately.

This incredibly spacious room was filled with gold, silver, jewels, and all sorts of treasures.

"Hey, is it okay if I come in?"

Zoro swallowed hard. "This is the treasure room, isn't it?"

"It doesn't matter."

As Ian answered, he rummaged through a corner of the room.

Soon, he pulled out three knives.

"Um?"

Zoro's gaze was instantly drawn to the three swords in Ian's hand.

"Let's pick two,"

Ian said, "The Famous Sword that can even cut down the sky, Ame no Habakiri; the Famous Sword that can even destroy hell, Enma; and the second generation of the famous Demon Blade series, Nidai Kitetsu."

"All three swords are Great Grade Sword on par with Kuina's Wado Ichimonji."

Ame no Habakiri and Enma were seized from Kozuki Oden back then.

The Nidai Kitetsu is a treasured item of Kozuki Sukiyaki, Demon Blade forged by his ancestor.

Zoro licked his lips, feeling a bit thirsty.

These three swords, if placed before any self-proclaimed swordsman, would probably make them uncontrollably excited.

"For me?"

Zoro was uncharacteristically a little embarrassed, "It's very precious, isn't it? Is this really okay?"

Ian simply asked with interest, "So, will you let them down?"

Of course not!

Zoro smiled confidently.

Then he extended his right hand toward Ian, raising his index, middle, and ring fingers.

"Oh?"

Ian raised an eyebrow.

"Three!"

Zoro said, "Give me all three swords! Since two swords weren't enough to defeat that guy, from today onwards I'll be Three-Sword Style swordsman!"

"You're really greedy, kid."

Ian couldn't help but laugh.

"Well, okay then."

He handed all three swords to Zoro.

Zoro accepted it with a delighted expression.

Then, Ian said meaningfully, "But Zoro, these three swords aren't so easy to wield."

Enma goes without saying; anyone not powerful enough would be instantly killed by her draining.

The Kitetsu series is a notorious Demon Blade; a slight mishap can backfire and harm the user.

Only Ame no Habakiri somewhat better.

"Yeah?"

Zoro, holding his three swords, looked confident and said, "Just you wait and see!"

"Then I'll definitely look forward to it."

The third day after arriving in Wano Country.

News came from Kuri's farm that the first batch of Artificial Devil Fruit had ripened and fallen.