Undead

"Just as I thought!"

Doflamingo didn't care about the war between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates and the Clown Pirates, after all the major battles of the past few years.

In his eyes, this war was nothing more than a minor skirmish that would stop once it reached a certain point.

The war actually helped his arms trade to some extent.

What concerned him was something else entirely, something that was no small matter on the high seas these days.

The princess of the Night Pirates, daughter of the Dark Emperor, disappeared for almost a year after her identity was exposed.

A few days ago, I finally arrived on Pagila Island and entered the Combat Pyramid to train in combat.

In this process, he demonstrated strength far exceeding that of his peers, as well as extraordinary and terrifying abilities.

It has demonic horns on its head, demonic wings on its back, and a demonic tail behind it, and its body is filled with dark energy.

After obtaining intelligence, Doflamingo linked this ability to the power of Demon Caesar sea tyrant who had been killed by an unknown person.

Mythical Zoan, Human- Human-Human Fruit, Devil form.

Caesar is dead, his power has been plundered, and it's obvious who did it.

Teach's imposing figure flashed through Doflamingo's mind.

This fact completely matched his previous guesses, causing a sense of fear to creep into Doflamingo's heart.

Ability Plunderer!

"Baboon, "Doflamingo chuckled dryly, unaware that his back was already soaked. This was the truth, this was the evidence.

Mijela, daughter of the Dark Emperor, has become familiar with her abilities, and in terms of timing, she can completely correspond to the time of Caesar's death.

Moreover, after the Demon Pirates were destroyed and Demon Caesar was defeated and fled, the Night Pirates were the first to seize the Demon Pirates' territory.

What was the reason for taking action? It was because Caesar was already dead at that time, killed by the Night Pirates.

"Thank goodness I'm already on board." Doflamingo thought to himself. His strange change in expression puzzled his subordinates, but they dared not ask any questions.

Mijela's appearance sparked much discussion, with many speculating about her abilities and marveling at the immense power of the Night Pirates.

How long has Caesar been dead? The Night Pirates have already obtained this rebirth Devil Fruit.

Some believe that Caesar died at the hands of the Night Pirates, possibly through either Dark Emperor Teach or Shadow Dragon Rediat.

Considering the Night Pirates' swift actions after Caesar's defeat and escape, it's entirely plausible that this is the case.

The Night Pirates did not clarify, which is tantamount to tacitly acknowledging the matter.

This solved a mystery, but there wasn't much discussion about it. After all, almost a year had passed, Kozuki Oden was already dead, let alone a powerful figure who had died in the past.

The death of the Demon Caesar has been overturned; is it really comparable to the death of Kozuki Oden?

As for the idea of ability plundering, apart from Doflamingo, most people have never even thought about it, or rather, haven't considered it in that direction.

"How boring! Those guys are so timid!" Mijela was like an enraged wildcat, her Demon Claw slashing fiercely at the steel pillar in front of her.

Scratch marks were left on it, and the claws cracked due to the hardness of the steel pillar and the force exerted, causing a trickle of blood to flow out.

But Mijela didn't care at all, or rather, she was already used to it, and her face was full of displeasure.

The corner of a pirate behind him twitched slightly.

Of course! Who is she? The daughter of the Dark Emperor, the entire Combat Pyramid belongs to the Night Pirates, and it's hers too. What if she gets hurt and faces retaliation? Who would dare to go all out against Mijela?

Some even fell to the ground after only a few blows; their clumsy acting was utterly ridiculous.

Some special identities can ignite a fighting spirit, but when it reaches a certain point, it becomes something else entirely.

For example, in a gladiatorial arena, how many people would dare to duel Celestial Dragons?

Do you dare fight Celestial Dragons? Do you dare defeat or injure Celestial Dragons?

In the Night Sea Domain, Mijela's status was no less than that of the Celestial Dragons; he possessed the highest privileges and treatment.

This is the normal situation; many people guessed this when they learned that this ancestor was going to enter the Combat Pyramid.

Perhaps at higher levels, this situation will change, and those powerful figures will not easily hold back just because of Mijela's identity.

After all, the Night Pirates have quite a few members in the Combat Pyramid.

He wasn't bothered by Mijela's self-harm. He might have been a little panicked at first, but after a few days of interaction, he had witnessed Mijela's monstrous regenerative abilities.

This was a minor injury for Mijela.

He glanced at Pito, who was watching the video with great interest, seemingly oblivious to everything else.

He sighed helplessly. He was a pirate with a minor reputation and a bounty of 300 million Beli, yet he was forced to serve his princess. He thought he was just a gofer, but he didn't expect that the other officer, Catwoman Pito, would not care about anything.

The princess can do whatever she wants! It seems to have nothing to do with her; she just watches videos all day long.

Mijela was furious, but she knew why, and she felt a little regretful that her identity had been exposed too early.

She felt a pang of jealousy when she thought about how her older and younger brothers had made some friends inside the Combat Pyramid, while she herself couldn't get close to them.

She's still at an age where she loves to play, and cultivation and play should be combined. Due to her identity, she originally wanted to hone her skills in the Combat Pyramid, but the results were far from satisfactory.

Suddenly, Mijela seemed to remember something, narrowed her eyes, and turned to look at her "secretary".

"I have a question. Saga and Garron usually have their meals together on the ninth floor, right?"

"Huh? That's right." Mijela was a little confused as to why she asked that, but she quickly realized what she meant.

"Saga and Lord Garron reside on the ninth level. The ninth level is in a very good location, situated in the middle of the Combat Pyramid, making it convenient to access both the upper and lower levels."

He was also aware of Saga and Garron's identities. On the surface, Saga and Garron didn't seem to have much protective power, but in reality, many members of the Night Pirates located in the Combat Pyramid were secretly watching them.

In the event of an incident, they will immediately take action, acting as law enforcement to resolve the enemy.

"The bars on the ninth floor must all belong to the Night Pirates, right?" Mijela's eyes gleamed.

"Yes, all businesses within the Combat Pyramid belong to the Dominator, even those food shops. We can take them back whenever we want."

"That makes things easier. It's in the best location. I'll take over the bar they frequent and renovate it."

This was Mijela's idea: to contact Saga and the others in this way, and then she would officially become the bar owner.

"Okay." He was more than willing to let his princess quiet down.

"Heh, let her be." Teach chuckled upon receiving the news.

He had always kept an eye on Mijela, and he didn't care what she wanted to do; she could do whatever she wanted in the Night Sea Domain.

It's impossible to avoid direct contact with Saga and the others during this period, so if Mijela wants to do it this way, so be it.

After the war ended, Whitebeard Pirates and the Clown Pirates returned to their respective territories.

The losses weren't significant; after all, this was a naval battle, not mostly artillery fire or combat between stronger forces.

The top powers currently at war in the New World are the Moonlight Pirates and the Evil Spirit Pirates. The Moonlight Pirates are now considered an established power in the New World, with a history of over ten years.

Besides his own formidable strength, Gecko Moria also commands a renowned Zombie Army.

However, the Zombie Army is not particularly strong. It not only has high-end combat power that Moria has collected over the years, but its unlimited stamina and immortality make it very difficult to deal with. It is an army that will never fall.

In addition, there is the Undead Wendigo, who control an even larger and more powerful undead army, which is also more effective against the Zombie Army.

These days have been expanding like a snowball, and apart from the seawater, they are practically flawless.

Moria's zombies, ironically, also have two weaknesses: they are afraid of seawater and salt.

Such an enemy was hard for the proud Moria to accept, especially since he was also targeting Moria in order to expand his power.

The conflict between the two sides intensified, escalating to the point of life and death.

In terms of combat strength, Moria is definitely stronger, older, and has received training and experience from veteran overlords.

In terms of Devil Fruit abilities, the Shadow-Shadow Fruit is more unpredictable and has a wide variety of abilities, especially in terms of movement and survival.

In comparison, the Undead Fruit is more direct, offering buffs that can be stacked infinitely, amplifying necromancy, tempering one's body, and providing comprehensive enhancements.

In the battle, Wendigo was at a disadvantage, but he didn't have the same concerns as Moria.

The regenerative power of the Undead Fire grants pirates who have been transformed into necromancy through Wendigo extraordinary survivability; their bodies are entirely made of bones, making them virtually without vital organs.

Even if bones are broken, they can heal quickly, but they lose their explosive power. This state is effective even when facing life-threatening situations.

At the same time, Undead Fire can turn zombies back into corpses.

Therefore, the Zombie Army was completely suppressed by the undead army.

Wendigo's recklessness is such that he even dares to trespass into the Moonlight Pirates' territory alone, or bring his undead army under his protection.

To outsiders, the Moonlight Pirates, who appear to be a much larger and stronger force, are actually in a weaker, defensive position.

With his abilities restrained, Moria was hampered because he couldn't only think of himself; he also had to consider the forces under his protection, especially the three veteran overlords who were Wendigo's "teachers."

Moria's followers were few, and there weren't many well-known strongmen. There were a few with bounties of two or three hundred million Beli, but almost none with bounties exceeding five hundred million.

Not to mention Night Pirates and the Beasts Pirates.

Wendigo's situation is actually a bit better. He has several trustworthy subordinates with considerable renown. Their demonic transformation provides a boost to their abilities, making them stronger than Moria's zombies.

Moria would have had an easier time against other enemies, but unfortunately, his opponent was Wendigo.

He had repeatedly inflicted severe injuries on Wendigo, shattering half of his bones, yet Wendigo still did not die, constantly recovering under the Undead Fire, making him even more troublesome than Kaido.

He knew that Wendigo's bones were extremely hard, and after being tempered by the Undead Fire, they could be described as steel bones, which had taken Moria a great deal of effort.

But Wendigo can recover by quickly depleting his stamina, like Phoenix.

Moria considered throwing Wendigo into the sea, but it was difficult to do, especially given Wendigo's resistance.

Wendigo escapes almost every time. The Undead Fruit has powerful abilities, but it doesn't grant the ability to fly. The ocean is Wendigo's nemesis.

This applies to both him and the undead legion.

A giant wave created by Moria once turned the undead into skeletons, rendering their undead pirate abilities ineffective and causing them to revert to their original forms.

Therefore, Wendigo's abilities are greatly limited; once his weaknesses are known, things become much easier, and this applies to Moria as well.

Therefore, Wendigo is very famous, mainly located on a large island, which it manages and operates like Pagila Island.

Meanwhile, most of the undead pirates manage the other islands.

As for other territories, he only needs to pay tribute; this is the most advantageous way for him to rule.

He's a smart man, but his limitations prevent him from being like other top-tier pirates.

All you need is a water-spraying machine filled with seawater to deal with the undead army.

If he wants to reach the top, he needs to rely on his own strength and his key leaders. The undead legion is only a small part, and it will be difficult to succeed by relying solely on the undead legion.

He is trying to overcome this weakness and strengthen other aspects, while Moria is already deeply entrenched in it. Although he is powerful, his main strength comes from zombies.

Even the three "veteran overlords" would "die" upon encountering seawater, although they could be resurrected.

If the Zombie Army disappears, Moria's overall power can be said to have collapsed by more than half, including most of the Moonlight Pirates' high-end combat force. The remaining weak zombies also free up their productivity to help the Moonlight Pirates with miscellaneous tasks.

Aside from Moria himself, the remaining forces were not particularly strong, numbering only seven or eight thousand. As the Zombie Army expanded, fewer pirates were willing to join Moria's ranks.

Unlike the Undead Wendigo, which, even without its 60,000 undead army, still possesses a pirate army of 12,000 capable of undead transformation, and even if they cannot transform into undead, they are still a formidable fighting force, putting the Moonlight Pirates at a disadvantage.

Wendigo also had the idea of using Moria to make himself stronger; the constant breaking and rebuilding of his bones was a process of becoming stronger.

War and slaughter can further strengthen the power of the undead.

In order to enhance his own death power, Wendigo has transformed his stronghold, the Undead Island, into a city of death, boasting the bloodiest arenas and the most brutal games.

Many of the games inside involve gambling with your life.

This is the other extreme for the prosperous Pagila Island.

But for pirates who live on the edge of death, it is very attractive. Similarly, the Undead Island has a bustling black market, through which Wendigo can make contact with the leaders of various underground forces and start cooperation.

Today, the uniquely distinctive Undead Island has earned the terrifying title of "City of the Dead."

Looking to the future and the development of power, Wendigo is undoubtedly stronger than Moria.

The Evil Spirit Pirates have greater potential for development than the Moonlight Pirates.

The City of the Dead, with its 60,000-strong undead army, was the perfect place to gather for a black market, and the Wendigo had made it as secure as an iron fortress.

No one expected the Moonlight Pirates to be in this situation.

Even Teach was very surprised; the changes in the ocean were so astonishing, with a newcomer like Wendigo suddenly appearing.

But this is the ocean.

Teach doesn't care about Moria's fate; the outcome is still uncertain because Moria is stronger.

Under Moria's pressure, Wendigo is constantly growing stronger. In the past year alone, the two sides have gone through thirteen major battles, all of which ended with Wendigo escaping.

However, it's obvious to everyone that the Undead Wendigo's intentions are to rise to power by stepping on the corpse of Moria, the current overlord.

Compared to Moria, Teach also favors Wendigo, with a clearer growth path and better territorial management.

The era of barbaric rule by hegemons is over.