Russia's Winter Disaster

Suzuka Mountain, A colossal island floated in the sky, It was both a symbol of the Sea Kingdom's power and a gathering place for wealth;

Treasures of the Sea Kingdom lay everywhere, including such priceless items as 'Hero Water,' 'Devil Fruits,' and 'Transcendent Pearls.' It was a treasure mountain coveted by countless people.

Unfortunately, setting aside Otake-maru and his sister;

Crab Princess and Kujira alone, both Ghost Rank, were enough to crush the ambitions of countless factions.

Moreover, quite a number of 'Sea Kingdom Folk' lived on this mountain. As they began having children, large numbers of Sea Kingdom Folk gathered on the island to raise them. Anyone who dared set foot on Suzuka Mountain at such a time would meet only one fate: being torn to shreds!

Of course, there were exceptions.

"So amazing. I can actually move it freely."

Moving his 'new left hand,' Rufu looked both surprised and delighted.

A metal arm proportionate to his body had been attached to his left shoulder. If not for the lines running across it, it would have looked no different from his right arm.

"Thank you, Lord Otake-maru!"

"No need to thank me,"

The Young Master of the Sea Kingdom spoke slowly.

"This is a puppet arm made from extraordinary metal that I extracted from the earth through a spell formula."

"It can withstand the impact of the Eight Gates Formation, so you may use it without worry. But—"

Otake-maru gave Rufu a stern warning.

"If one day, even this arm can no longer withstand the impact of your Spiritual Power, then you should retreat. The Eight Gates Formation does not come without a price. You should know that very well."

Behind Rufu's outstanding battle record were repeated brushes with death, along with a body riddled with hidden injuries and