Tashigi, Guard the Door for Me

West Blue, Marine base.

Stationed here was Tashigi, Zephyr's disciple and Smoker's contemporary.

As a Cage-Cage Fruit user,

her power seemed useless, but like Tsuru's Devil Fruit, it could always produce miraculous effects.

The Demon King itself was a large ship.

It was even larger than a Marine warship.

However,

powerhouses traveling the seas generally sailed side by side in several ships.

The Demon King, appearing at the Marine branch base alone, looked rather isolated.

"Demon Ye Zhuo, we have spotted your ship!

If you dare sail another step forward, we will sink your pirate ship!

Demon Ye Zhuo, are you declaring war on the Marines of the entire world?"

The voice came from the loudspeakers on the island.

Ye Zhuo stretched lazily, too lazy to act himself.

Empress Hancock stepped forward and directly unleashed Conqueror's Haki.

"What is that guy doing? As captain, he isn't even taking the lead?"

Betty exhaled a puff of smoke.

"Being knocked unconscious by Conqueror's Haki is already the best possible outcome."

Momousagi glanced at Betty.

The two did not get along at all.

Who could have imagined that a single pirate ship would gather powerhouses from all three major factions?

Whoosh!

After Empress Hancock's Conqueror's Haki attack,

there were barely any survivors left at the base.

The Demon King slowly approached.

Yet one figure still appeared, unwavering and resolute.

"Cage Wings!"

Flames immediately erupted from Ye Zhuo's body, and the temperature surged.

Melting it apart in an instant.

"Ah, that hurts!"

Tashigi withdrew her iron cage. Dressed in an exquisite suit, she immediately spotted Momousagi standing at the bow.

"Why won't you fight? Is this your choice, Momousagi?"

Whoosh!

A flying kick.

Tashigi had resolved to fight Ye Zhuo to the bitter end.

"Why bother?"

Ye Zhuo's entire face swelled up like a croaking toad.

Even his belly ballooned.

Wind Demon Aura!

Whoosh!

The Wind Demon Aura erupted in full force, instantly forming a massive storm.

The sea was whipped into towering waves, and even the sea of clouds was blown apart.

The Wind Demon Aura alone could create storms and tsunamis!

Tashigi was powerless to stop it. She was flung away in an instant and collapsed onto a warship's deck.

"You really think every plunder of yours will succeed?"

Tashigi's sunglasses fell to the ground.

She took out a device with one hand.

And pressed it instantly.

"Die, Demon!"

Boom!

A Marine warship exploded in an instant.

Tashigi had prepared for this ever since Ye Zhuo entered the West Blue.

She had been haunted by unease, knowing she was his target.

No one was unaware of Demon Ye Zhuo's notorious name and vile tastes.

Tashigi considered herself somewhat attractive.

Especially with Tashigi and Momousagi as precedents.

She had anticipated this long ago. When necessary, this was her move to perish together with Ye Zhuo.

Ye Zhuo stood on the deck.

His body transformed into seawater in an instant, rushing toward Tashigi.

Splash!

The sound of water rang beside Tashigi's ears.

The warship loaded with gunpowder became a sea of flames.

Tashigi felt weak and powerless.

Am I dead?

She asked herself.

At the harbor.

Amid the sea of fire.

Ye Zhuo transformed into a water man with the Water Demon Aura, then instantly reassembled into human form.

He tossed Tashigi onto the Demon King's deck.

With a flick of his finger, seawater swallowed the warship.

Cough, cough!

Tashigi spat out a mouthful of water.

Realizing she was still alive, her mind fell into turmoil.

When she turned her head, she saw Tashigi and Momousagi.

"I failed?"

"Mm~"

Momousagi smiled awkwardly.

Even after all this time, she still could not tell how many Devil Fruit abilities Ye Zhuo had copied.

Besides, was there really a Water-Water Fruit among the Devil Fruits?

Wouldn't that make him the nemesis of all ability users?

"Damn it, this will diminish the Marines' prestige."

Tashigi clenched her fists in self-reproach.

Tashigi helped her up. It looked like she would need a few days of rest.

Ye Zhuo raised a bottle of strong West Blue liquor and drained it in one gulp.

"West Blue liquor truly lives up to its reputation."

"You!"

Tashigi had just started to speak when Tashigi motioned for her to be quiet.

"Very good. From now on, you will become my guard just like Tashigi.

After all, I can't do without you to guard the door.

Tashigi, live on and watch this rotten world shatter!"

Ye Zhuo walked out of the cabin.

The system prompt had already sounded in his ears.

[Ding!]

[Main chain mission completed: Conquer the Four Seas IV, West Blue Tashigi]

[Mission reward: Earth Demon Aura · Complete Version]

The Eight Demonic Energies had finally been gathered.

Ye Zhuo felt power bursting forth from his body.

[Side mission: Great pirate crews often have a pet. Go to the Mink Tribe in the Zou Kingdom and find a pet, preferably a rabbit.]

[Mission reward: Moon Formation activated]

Oh?

Although Ye Zhuo had now obtained all the Demonic Energies,

and his strength was formidable,

the only thing not fully activated was the formation of the Moon Demonic Energy.

He could control flames, storms, the vast sea, the skies, lightning, earth, mountains, and rivers.

Only the Moon Demonic Energy's gravitational power still lacked that final touch.

He had to activate the Moon Formation.

Ye Zhuo had originally planned to visit the moon like Enel once he had time.

Now, it seemed there was no need.

"Enel, you really are a miserable man.

But who told you to run into me?

How could a god exist before a Demon?"

Ye Zhuo thought of Enel again. He was a semi-permanent engine.

Fortunately, he had Nami now, and she had eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit as well.

On the pirate ship,

everyone performed their duties. Some trained, some worked, and some relaxed.

In the kitchen, Bonney ate however much food she made.

In the infirmary, Vivi, Perona, and Reiju were discussing difficult illnesses.

Back in the cabin.

Empress Hancock was sitting at the table, studying something.

"Captain, would you like to rest your head on my lap?"

"Why are you in my cabin again?"

Ye Zhuo had just started to speak.

When he noticed Nami and Robin were here too.

A huge sea chart lay spread across the table.

"This is?"

Ye Zhuo took one look and already had a rough guess.

"A route chart from the Four Seas to the Grand Line. We are only missing nautical charts of the New World and the Red Line now."

As Nami spoke, a speck of light gathered at her fingertips.

She pointed toward the New World.

"Where are we going next?"

"The Zou Kingdom, the Mink Tribe said to exist upon the back of a giant elephant."

Ye Zhuo pointed toward the sea.

Robin immediately used the Flower-Flower Fruit to create a pair of hands, posing them like Zunesha.

"A colossal creature even taller than the Sea Kings, carrying a kingdom as it travels—the legend says so."

After Robin spoke, her little face turned red.

"The captain wants to conquer the legendary giant elephant!"

"Huh?"

Ye Zhuo had been wondering what Robin was thinking about.

Sure enough, it was nothing good.

Bang!

Sadi and Baby burst through the door.

They brought along a Celestial Dragon maid whose face was ashen and said:

"Master, are there any more Celestial Dragons?

Their innate arrogance is truly disgusting.

They are just too suitable for us to train into maids!"

Uh...

Ye Zhuo was actually left speechless.

"Set sail, immediately set sail!

Return to the New World!

Find the Zou Kingdom!"

This daily life was simply absurd. He did not want to stay another second.