Emperor of the Sea, Demon King Ye Zhuo

"The war is over. Let's head home!"

Ye Zhuo flew back to Cake Island.

The Demon King Pirates' crew all watched him.

Their eyes were filled with fervent worship and devotion.

"What happened to that arrogant Big Mom, the one called the Iron Balloon? Is she dead?"

Vinsmoke Judge swallowed hard.

Only now did he understand how right Reiju had been to follow Ye Zhuo.

"No legend can stand forever."

Jinbe was also shaken, but he felt even more joy.

This meant Fish-Man Island would enjoy peace for longer while Ye Zhuo was at the height of his power.

"My lifespan... has returned."

Pedro held out his hands. Of course, his lost eye could not possibly return.

But the fifty years of lifespan he had lost had all come back!

With tears in his eyes, he swore to follow Ye Zhuo for the rest of his life.

[ Ding! ]

[ Main chain mission completed: Destroy a Four Emperor, defeat the Big Mom Pirates ]

[ Mission rewards: Iron Balloon, Lunarian Flame, Snow-Snow Fruit ]

Ye Zhuo felt his bones and skin tremble faintly.

Flames also began to burn across his Thunder-Wind Wings.

By comparison, the Snow-Snow Fruit was actually the most ordinary reward.

[ Side mission activated: Capture Black Arm Zephyr ]

[ Mission reward: Swordsmanship: World's Strongest: Greatest Swordsman ]

Just as Ye Zhuo was happy that the main mission had reached a temporary conclusion,

the newly issued side mission left him somewhat puzzled.

Black Arm Zephyr?

His arm had only just been replaced at this point. By all rights, he should have established the precursor to the Neo Marines, the Pirate Pursuit Unit.

Could it be that he had taken advantage of Ye Zhuo's departure to set an ambush on Hive Island?