Julian gathered up all the spoils, then said excitedly, "Good thing there was a Devil Fruit. This one's pretty decent." Upon closer inspection, Julian found that it was a Paramecia Devil Fruit, the Shockwave Fruit. Its ability allowed the user to become a dazzling Shockwave Person, an especially powerful one at that. Every attack came with its own shockwaves, very similar to Fleet Admiral Sengoku's shockwaves and somewhat like Whitebeard's vibration waves.
Julian smiled. "My efforts weren't wasted. It barely qualifies as a Calamity-level Devil Fruit, but it's still pretty good." Delighted, he immediately absorbed the Devil Fruit into his body before walking out of the cabin.
Herbert released everyone who had been captured—several hundred people in all. The prisoners were all deeply grateful, repeatedly thanking Herbert and bowing to him. Julian smiled, then said seriously, "Leave these ships to yourselves. Return to the Lulusia Kingdom on your own."
Most of the prisoners were guards from the Lulusia Kingdom, while a large number were civilians. When they saw Julian, they all looked at him with immense admiration and cried out, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Flame Emperor! Thank you, Lord Flame Emperor!"
Julian walked over to Rayleigh and Shakky. "Let's go straight back." Rayleigh nodded. Julian transformed into his Fire Dragon Form and flew toward Jaya Island with Rayleigh and Shakky, Herbert following closely behind. The prisoners selected ships as well. Some prepared to return to the Lulusia Kingdom, while others declared that they wanted to immigrate to Jaya Island. Thus, two ships set sail in different directions.
Julian flew at high speed through the sky, reaching the waters around Jaya Island a little over an hour later. He smiled. "The scenery at home still looks the best." In his Azure Dragon Form, Herbert's body crackled with lightning as he