[Bite!]
[Main Quest Completed: Defeat Dracule Mihawk, the strongest of the Shichibukai, and the World's Greatest Swordsman, to claim his titles.]
[Quest Reward: Pan'ku Box (Perfect Edition) - Permanent Item]
Ye Zhuo suddenly found himself holding a treasure box Luban Craft.
There are also hexagram diagrams on it, but it's not complicated to use.
It can be activated with just a thought.
[Main quest upgrade completed: Defeat Red-Haired Shanks and Dracule Mihawk team up against two opponents]
[Quest Reward: Doom Gem - Perfect Edition - Permanent Reward]
This green gemstone seems useless.
In reality, upgrading to the "perfect version" will only bring misfortune to others.
And seize good fortune to boost your own luck.
Ye Zhuo completed two missions in one go, marking his first time obtaining a permanent reward in the Pirate World.
[Side quest unlocked: Request Hawk-Eye to leave the Shichibukai]
[Mission Hint: If you disagree, just kill him.]
[Quest Reward: Pirate Gloves (Perfect Version)]
Ye Zhuo didn't understand what this thing was for.
Isn't it basically like an autopilot that can find treasure?
[Pirate Gloves - Perfect Edition: Endowed with consciousness by its owner, granting combat skills; treasure hunting is just one of its functions]
It really did get upgraded.
The original glove consciousness has been erased, allowing it to acquire its own consciousness.
And it can fight!
Ye Zhuo thought about it and didn't feel like he was missing anything.
He has nothing he wants right now.
Oh well, I'll just treat it as a toy.
Anyway, after wearing the Shivas Bracelet, plus the six hands generated by the Moon Demonic Energy now have a total of six hands.
Two wearing bracelets and two wearing gloves doesn't look empty.
That being said...
Before Ye Zhuo lay the defeated Red Hair Pirates and the World's Greatest Swordsman.
Shanks managed to stand up, his hair disheveled and covered in sweat.
Hawk-Eye's eyes were filled with fighting spirit, but he had no strength left.
We lost!
This battle can be described as a complete and utter defeat.
In the New World, a king was truly born!
His individual combat strength surpasses that of the Four Emperors, and he is even capable of single-handedly rivaling an entire Imperial Army!
"Want a drink?"
Ye Zhuo glanced at the dishes on the table.
"Without fried peanuts, it's hard to have drinks with this."
His words caused Hawk-Eye's expression to change.
Filled with caution, he blurted out, "Do I need to add salt when frying?"
"Sprinkle a little while soaking, and sprinkle a little more after cooking."
Ye Zhuo gave a righteous and indignant reply.
"Captain, should we include fried peanuts in the Demon King Pirates' Thursday Deluxe Lunch?"
Chef Bonney picked up her notebook and said earnestly.
"Unnecessary."
Ye Zhuo put a piece of beef in his mouth, and it took him a moment to realize what it meant.
"I'm executing the loser, what are you talking to me about salt for!"
He slammed his fist on the table in exasperation.
He then picked up the sword.
"Dracule Mihawk, you've lost. Resign from the Shichibukai!"
"Can!"
Hawk-Eye didn't hesitate at all.
"Ah, I was going to make another cut."
Ye Zhuo sat back down in his chair, surprised that Hawk-Eye would agree so readily.
"The Shichibukai was to find a way to become stronger."
At that time, there were no more worthy opponents on the sea for me to hone my swordsmanship skills against.
And you are undoubtedly the most powerful swordsman on this vast sea!
Even if you don't mention it, I will go to sea again.
"Defeat you, and I'll learn the Gu Ying Sword Technique and the Taiji Sword Technique!"
Dracule Mihawk is not defeated, only driven by a desire to become stronger.
Red-Haired Shanks, stood to the side.
Holding Gryphon in both hands, he looked at Ye Zhuo in disbelief.
His eyes immediately filled with admiration.
"I will not join the Demon King's Grand Fleet!"
But I will strive to become stronger, until one day I am strong enough to rival you.
"Let's re-establish a One Piece alliance to repay today's kindness!"
Ah?
Ye Zhuo felt that the two people in front of him were completely like old men.
Are you two just playing it safe?
One of them wanted to leave the Shichibukai, which was a disguised way of becoming an apprentice.
One person spoke the toughest words, yet ended up needing the qualifications to form an alliance!
"You just need to withdraw from the Shichibukai."
Don't wander aimlessly on the sea after you're done.
Buy a good boat; don't always try to row it yourself.
The knife was waterlogged and rusted, turning completely black.
"Don't you know whether it's Black Blade forged with Haki or not?"
Swish!
Ye Zhuo stood up.
He didn't plan to stay overnight because he had run out of alcohol.
"Prepare to return to camp!"
Ye Zhuo discovered that the "Eye of Aurora" was more useful than the Warp-Warp Fruit and the Door-Door Fruit combined.
"Wait."
Shanks hesitated, then stopped speaking; he accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.
But right now, I still feel I owe Ye Zhuo too much.
Does your swordsmanship have a systematic approach?
"Traditional swordsmanship has a long and rich history."
Traditional martial arts?
Shanks and Hawk-Eye had never heard of this school of swordsmanship.
"Where is the Traditional Martial Swordsmanship? Could it be an ancient civilization erased by the Celestial Dragons?"
"To be one with heaven and earth!"
Ye Zhuo one hand on the hilt of the First Kitetsu.
He glanced back and left behind a meaningful remark.
"Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own, and isn't the vast ocean also a world of its own?"
Unfortunately, I became Sweeper Monk long ago.
Invincibility Dao truly lonely; who can break my ribs?
His life was filled with sorrow and compassion.
He instantly transformed into a beam of light, taking the Demon King Pirates with him as they vanished from the isolated island.
They reappeared on the vast Hive Island.
Having experienced a major battle, the crew members quickly calmed down.
Everyone began to perform their duties; such a great battle was legendary to outsiders.
For them, that was perfectly normal.
The Empress, who was already used to this, immediately made a Den Den Mushi call to Amazon Lily Den Den Mushi.
They were asked to send over local specialties as soon as possible.
Shirahoshi and Vivi followed suit and also told their families to send some good things to the captain to help him recover.
Pudding was working diligently, wanting to be right next to Ye Zhuo to take notes.
In Ye Zhuo's words, this is called recording history and leaving it for future generations to see.
Next door was a beverage shop, where former Sweet Commander Smoothie was making juice.
At a nearby sanatorium, Ain was giving Ye Zhuo a massage.
The three of them quickly adapted to their new jobs.
Big Mom, Shanks, Hawk-Eye.
Have you survived the Demon King's grand battle?
The Celestial Dragons maid brought over the watermelon juice, and Ye Zhuo nodded in satisfaction.
Are there many beautiful Celestial Dragons on your Red Line?
"There are quite a few; I am just one of them."
The Celestial Dragons maid lowered her head in fear.
"Alright, I'll grab a bigger batch another day."
With so many One Piece members, the employee benefits can't be bad.
At least one person must have a maid to take care of their daily needs.
Kuraigana Island.
Inside the dilapidated palace.
Shanks, Hawk-Eye, and the others are drinking coffee.
There was nothing that could be done; Ye Zhuo drank all the wine by himself.
"The martial world? In his eyes, is the vast ocean nothing more than the martial world?"
Hawk-Eye was incredulous and admired Ye Zhuo's courage.
"Traditional Martial Swordsmanship is truly terrifying; it seems the rumors about his unique physical skills are true."
Benn Beckman knew it was time for him to get a new gun.
"If I were fifteen years younger, I might have become an apprentice."
Shanks smiled and raised a cup of coffee, using it as a substitute for alcohol.
He knew it was time for him to step down from his position as one of the Four Emperors!