Charlotte Linlin's Talent

"Are the Magma-Magma Fruit, the strongest offensive Logia, and the Glint-Glint Fruit, the fastest Logia, both in the North Blue?"

Rocks licked his lips, a glint of greed in his eyes. If he could snatch them up, even if he didn't use them himself, he could hand them over to the Davy Clan of God Valley.

These two top-tier Logia abilities were incredibly powerful; he had no intention of handing them over to Silver Axe Xiong for nothing.

"I only said that in the future, those two ability users will originate from the North Blue!"

Houka spread his hands, adding a caveat. Heaven knows if Sakazuki and Borsalino would actually eat those Devil Fruits in the North Blue.

"Wahahaha! You cunning bastard!"

Rocks laughed and cursed. He knew Houka wouldn't reveal such vital intelligence so easily.

That son of a bitch Houka surely wanted those powerful Logia abilities for himself.

Houka already possessed the Mythical Zoan Vampire Ability, as well as the Paramecia Moonlight Ability and Gravity Ability; he likely wanted a powerful Logia ability to round out his arsenal.

Currently, Houka seemed to have taken an interest in the Paramecia Magnet-Magnet Fruit, Barrier-Barrier Fruit, Teleport-Teleport Fruit, and Castle-Castle Fruit.

Houka was also constantly inquiring about time-based and space-based abilities!

Furthermore, lately, Houka seemed to be keeping an eye on a newcomer named Byrnndi World.

That newcomer's ability appeared to be the More-More Fruit!

Why was this guy Houka so obsessed with Paramecia abilities?

It seemed he only intended to acquire one or two Mythical Zoans and one Logia, planning to fill the rest of his slots with Paramecia powers!

"That's still better than having no information at all!"

A flicker of desire flashed in Silver Axe Xiong's eyes. He was going to the North Blue, that was certain.

Even if the chances were slim, he had to try and find them.

"Jehahaha! Finders keepers! Houka! Xiong! Don't blame us if we move to snatch them!"

Golden Lion Shiki wouldn't just hand them over; when it was time to fight for something, he would.

He believed even Rocks would join the fray.

"Hmph! Then you can try!"

Silver Axe Xiong shot Shiki a cold look; he wouldn't show any mercy either.

He would cut down anyone who stood in the way of his path to power!

"Jehahaha! Watch closely! Number 5!"

Golden Lion Shiki and Silver Axe Xiong were at each other's throats as usual.

"Houka! Is there really no news at all about those two fruits?"

"I taught you the Cannon Hammer Sword Style, are you still not satisfied?"

"If you awaken all three types of Haki, I will certainly teach you my trump card techniques!"

"The prerequisite is that your physique and Haki can keep up."

Aside from news of the Ancient Weapons, the two legendary Devil Fruits were what concerned Rocks the most.

Houka met Rocks' serious gaze, slowly drifting into the air and raising his hands high. A faint moonlight radiated from his body, giving him the appearance of a high priest or a prophetic charlatan.

"One is likely in the direction of Elbaf, while the other will appear in a certain sea area of the New World decades from now..."

Houka sat down on Babel's broad shoulder, looking 'exhausted.'

Rocks' powerful Observation Haki allowed him to see right through Houka's act, but he didn't call him out.

However, Babel, Sambel, and the others all believed Houka was using a prophetic ability, which surely drained his stamina and energy.

Even Newgate, Shiki, and Xiong were fooled by Houka's performance.

They truly believed that using such a prophetic ability came at a cost.

"Elbaf, and decades from now in the New World..."

"Are they both in the New World!"

"I believe the future will change, and fate will favor me!"

Rocks grinned, not disappointed, but filled with hope.

Even if he couldn't wait for the fruit that would appear in decades, he could still go to Elbaf to snatch the other one.

However, he still leaned more toward the Dark-Dark Fruit!

Because he knew his own personality didn't quite mesh with the Sun God Nika fruit.

But if he couldn't find the Dark-Dark Fruit, he would eat the Sun God Nika fruit regardless!

"Rocks, you're already so strong, do you still need a Devil Fruit ability!"

Silver Axe Xiong, thinking Rocks intended to compete with him for the fruits, immediately darkened his face.

"Wahahaha! Rest assured, I don't have my eyes on Logia abilities like the Magma-Magma Fruit or the Glint-Glint Fruit."

"Of course, when it's time to plunder, I will still plunder. There are still some guys back home who need powerful abilities!"

Rocks ignored Xiong's dark expression. According to the ship's rules, whoever seized a Devil Fruit held ownership, while treasures were distributed based on strength!

"I won't give you the chance!"

Xiong scanned his rivals, Rocks and Shiki, with annoyance, not even sparing Houka from his glare.

"Wahahaha~, don't get ahead of yourself!"

"Once that Cook-Cook Fruit user boards the ship, we'll finally have a master chef."

"Let's go! Find that Steel Balloon and the Gourmet Knight!"

Rocks cut off the discussion regarding the Magma-Magma Fruit and the Glint-Glint Fruit, setting his sights directly on the next two new members.

Meanwhile, the sailors and handymen aboard the Sword of Xebec were filled with fear and resentment.

They truly did not want to be kicked off the ship!

But their strength simply didn't catch Rocks' eye!

Fortunately, Houka had offered them a way out!

He allowed them to form their own pirate crew and set out on their own, becoming an affiliate crew of the Rocks Pirates.

Once the Rocks Pirates occupied islands and established their own territory, they could come to seek refuge and help manage the land.

The prerequisite was that they had to survive until then!

To that end, these guys had been training frantically these past few days, even seeking advice from the more approachable officers, Houka and Newgate, in a desperate bid to survive in the dangerous New World.

If they could truly live to see that day, they would certainly be sure to thank Houka for his kindness.

Rocks couldn't be bothered with these trivial matters; he wouldn't waste his attention on such weaklings.

He knew full well that under Imu and his Conqueror's Haki, no matter how many underlings there were, they could be wiped out in a single move.

It was perfect to let Houka, the "Pseudo-Vice Captain," handle these minor affairs.

He only wanted his Sword of Xebec to be filled with nothing but the strong!

The weak were not worthy of remaining on his ultimate warship.

"Jehahaha! I've been wanting to meet this strongest female pirate for a long time!"

Golden Lion Shiki was extremely displeased with this female pirate who had already reached a bounty of 500 million Beli at only twelve or thirteen years old.

Had he not joined the Rocks Pirates and experienced the Battle of Omaha, he didn't know how many years it would have taken for his own bounty to surpass Charlotte Linlin's.

"I also want to see this monster of a female pirate!"

"Don't you dare fight me for her! I'm going to defeat her myself!"

Silver Axe Xiong didn't believe for a second that this female pirate was truly that strong.

Once he defeated Charlotte Linlin, his bounty would exceed 500 million Beli, allowing him to catch up to that bastard Shiki!

Shiki was always flaunting his bounty in front of him, and Xiong had truly swallowed a lot of bitterness because of it.

"A great pirate at twelve or thirteen—is her talent really that terrifying?"

Newgate felt that even his own talent couldn't compare to Charlotte Linlin's, and he couldn't help but sigh.

He had only set sail at eleven or twelve, while Charlotte Linlin had already gone to sea at six, earning a bounty of 50 million Beli shortly thereafter.

"That girl's talent is indeed formidable; she could reach Admiral-Yonko level just by eating and drinking..."

Houka acknowledged Charlotte Linlin's talent.

He wondered, under his own guidance—and provided she didn't just spend her time popping out children like popcorn—to what extent this Steel Balloon could grow.

At the very least, she wouldn't end up as the disgrace of the Four Emperors!