The Greatest Gift in History

Two days later, in a hilly area in Block 5 of the Sabaody Archipelago.

The scene was packed with people, and as far as the eye could see, they were all One Piece.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a One Piece with two giant pythons coiled around his body stepped up the hillside and finally stood before the God Slayer.

He then knelt on one knee, lowered his head, and sincerely said, "Thank you for God's blessings."

He pretended to place his palm on his head.

Two streams of light, invisible to outsiders, rushed into his body.

This One Piece was clearly quite famous, as many people nearby recognized him by name.

He is also the captain of a One Piece crew.

Those who received Oboro's blessing were almost all leaders of One Piece crews... If everyone were given power, he simply wouldn't be able to handle it all.

It is enough to 'reward' these strong individuals who have become captains, built their own forces, and made their way here.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands, the One Piece, after receiving the blessing, stood frozen in place, completely motionless.

A moment later, he regained consciousness, slowly got up, his face flushed, and murmured to himself, "I got it... I got it, this is divine power!"

He began to shout with joy and excitement.

His voice carried far and wide, and his reaction only fueled the restlessness of the crowd.

Almost every One Piece captain who receives this blessing reacts in this way, though some are more excited and others are relatively calmer.

"Thanks you."

After calming down, the One Piece bowed deeply to Oboro once more before turning and leaving.

After he walked down the hillside, another impatient One Piece leader came up in a 'replacement' manner.

These people were given junk cards that Oboro had temporarily 'collected'... Although the level of strength enhancement was not high, the effect was still there. For these people who were trying to survive on the sea, even if they became stronger by just a little bit, it was enough to make them yearn for it from the bottom of their hearts.

"Captain."

In a corner of the crowd, Basil Hawkins, dressed in a black robe, gazed at the distant hill that shone like a spotlight.

He concealed his appearance because back in the North Blue, he had received Oboro's blessing and possessed the bloodline of the newborn Demon Tribe.

He was also one of the earliest members of the Worst Generation to arrive on the island.

Hawkins' companion glanced at him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Hawkins observed that the One Piece blessed by the God Slayer hadn't turned into demons... This meant the God Slayer had only granted them a small fraction of the power. He had dealt with the Hell Pirates before and had been secretly watching the God Slayer, so he knew that to truly be 'valued' by the God Slayer, one had to obtain that bloodline, like him or the members of the Hell Pirates. However, Hawkins didn't believe the God Slayer 'cared' for him; he only benefited from early opportunities and their shared origins in the North Blue.

Rumors were circulating that Hawkins Pirates was actually an affiliate of the Hell Pirates... all because of his Demon Tribe appearance. But before these rumors even took hold, Hawkins had already changed his attire, always wearing a black robe that covered his body... He was worried that, given the World Government's fear of God Slayer, his One Piece might be implicated due to misunderstandings about his appearance.

"Captain, should we leave immediately... and hurry up and get out of here?"

"This guy is too dangerous in Sabaody Archipelago."

Hawkins's deputy said softly.

These people were all survivors who had almost been killed by the Hell Pirates. Even though there was only God Slayer in front of them now, and he was still far away and couldn't see clearly... the feeling of trepidation was still there.

"It's alright. Replenish supplies as usual, contact craftsmen who can apply coatings... No matter what happens next, we are safe."

Hawkins pulled out a tarot card, glanced at it, and said calmly and indifferently.

"Yes."

One after another.

Oboro blessed the daytime until night.

Logically, every time a One Piece captain gains power, he should leave... However, the flow of people at the foot of the hill is increasing instead of decreasing.

Finally, after another One Piece captain stepped down, Oboro spoke up, saying he needed to rest and would continue early the next morning.

Then, it disappeared.

After he left, the seemingly stable crowd suddenly erupted into turmoil, and the unrest grew increasingly intense.

The reason is simple... every powerful One Piece crew wants to be closest to the hillside so they can receive the blessing the fastest. After witnessing this day, the divine power is no longer in doubt... some One Piece who had previously undergone the baptism even deliberately attacked others to show off their increased strength. It's believed that soon, not only will One Piece from the Sabaody Archipelago gather here, but One Piece from all over the world may also flock here.

To put it more precisely... what Oboro did was practically equivalent to giving away Devil Fruit for free.

That night, a 'war' broke out among the One Piece in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Its intensity is comparable to a living Purgatory.

The fighting wasn't just among the One Piece crews in Grove 5; it spread throughout the entire island.

Some powerful groups that haven't yet obtained divine power began purging weaker One Piece crews and sealing off District 5 to prevent others from entering, all in order to secure a 'spot' for tomorrow... This naturally led to even greater conflicts.

The various small battlefields, where blood was still flowing, continued to spread with an unstoppable momentum.

"Captain... should we go take a look?"

On a street in the Lawless Area, a group of One Piece were fighting fiercely, their eyes bloodshot.

But at that moment, another group of people strolled by leisurely.

Leading the Heart Pirates was Trafalgar Law, captain of the Heart One Piece.

Luo, carrying his sword, Kikoku Cry (also called Weeping), closed his eyes upon hearing Bepo's innocent words, "Bepo, don't join in every little thing."

They had just arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, and as for what the God Slayer had done, it was impossible for them to ignore it, even if they intended to.

The whole island is now in an uproar over this.

Swoosh.

A bullet that could harm an innocent bystander was fired. Luo, with his eyes closed, dodged it by looking up and continued walking.

"But... but, I'm quite curious about that kind of divine power. It sounds so special." Bepo stretched out a hairy finger and put it to his lips, his dark little eyes looking particularly serious.

"Tsk."

Luo frowned.

"I heard that so many people went that it's impossible to count them all... The God Slayer really did give out divine power as promised, and it seems there was no conspiracy involved. Isn't it great to get power for free? I also want to see, just in case..." Penguin grinned, showing off his big white teeth.

"Stay away from that man. We're from the North Blue ... Outsiders don't know what kind of person he is, how could you forget? Besides, we met Basil Hawkins, and he already said how dangerous that God Slayer is..."

Luo was getting a headache from the nagging of his "disobedient" subordinates.

I was just about to give a heartfelt explanation.

Before he could finish speaking, Bepo's pair of bright, round eyes suddenly appeared in front of him, startling him.

"Luo, are you scared? Is that guy called God Slayer really that scary?"

As he spoke, Bepo patted Law's shoulder with his large, furry hand. "Don't be afraid, Bepo will protect you."

"..."

Luo.

"Captain, why don't we go take a look? It looks quite interesting. Anyway, the coating process will take some time, so what's the point of just sitting here?"

Penguin the opportunity to encourage him.

Law looked a little angry, but when Bepo touched his shoulder, and whether it was just his imagination or not, under the gaze of the polar bear, the man actually blushed slightly.

It seems they can't resist Bepo's 'cute offensive'.

"No, the God Slayer were already targeting us back in the North Blue. If we go now and get caught, everything we did back then will be for nothing... Hurry up..." Luo remained calm and said through gritted teeth.

"Captain..."

But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted again.

Penguin and Shachi stared at him with their big, watery eyes.

Bepo also seemed to have been hit hard, a 'dark cloud' hanging over his head. Like an autistic child, he squatted down in a corner and drew lines on the ground with his hands.

"Can you guys even understand what I'm saying?"

Luo rubbed his teeth Delia.

Bepo turned his head away, his little eyes glistening with tears.

"..."

Finally, Luo's forehead veins bulged, and after a moment of silence, he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth. "Okay, you can go... but you have to follow my instructions."

"Yeah!"

Upon receiving this answer, Penguin and Shachi immediately clapped and cheered.

Bepo quickly came over as well, and a rainbow appeared above his head, as if the dark clouds had cleared.

It rubbed its furry face against Luo's cheek, saying emotionally, "Waaah... captain."

"It's filthy, get out of the way!"

Luo looked at it with a touch of arrogant disdain.