Moke Grows Stronger After Destroying Gild Tesoro

After defeating Gild Tesoro, Moke's heart became even stronger and more resolute. Immediately afterwards, he returned to where Enel was. Moke slowly stretched out his hand, and in his palm lay a fruit emitting a mysterious light—that was the Zoan Ancient Zoan - Bloodthirsty Kong Fruit.

Seeing this, Edward Elric Weevil, standing to the side, tilted his head slightly in curiosity, sniffed hard, and a loud inhalation came from his nostrils. Then, a long snot was sucked back into his nostril. At this moment, Weevil looked at the fruit with a puzzled expression, seemingly full of curiosity about it.

Moke looked at the somewhat dazed guy in front of him, a slight smile playing on his lips, but he didn't explain much. He simply said, "This is delicious... eat it." Hearing this, Weevil's previously confused eyes lit up instantly, as if he had discovered a new continent with great excitement.

"Delicious? Is it fruit?" Weevil said, eagerly reaching out to take the fruit. He examined it closely; its round shape and dark red markings on the skin did indeed resemble some kind of delicious fruit. Unable to contain his desire any longer, Weevil grinned and popped the whole fruit into his mouth without hesitation.

However, the moment the fruit touched his tongue, Weevil's expression froze. His eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, as if the whole world had stopped for a moment. After a long while, he came to his senses as if waking from a dream, but he was still in a dazed and confused state.

Moke naturally understood Weevil's feelings at this moment. After all, the power granted by this fruit could not be fully mastered overnight. For Weevil, who was relatively simple-minded, it would probably take a considerable amount of time to slowly explore and adapt to understand and utilize these newly acquired abilities.

Therefore, Moke slowly turned his head and spoke to the massive, imposing Baboon King, Burns, saying, "You see, the Devil Fruit he possesses is Zoan Ancient Zoan - Bloodthirsty Kong Form. However, the one you have is a regular Kong Form... Just hearing their names clearly tells us they belong to the same category... That's why you're the most suitable person to teach him..." Moke paused, as if remembering something, and added, "Remember to be patient. After all, learning these things might not be easy for him, and his progress might be rather slow."

Upon hearing this, Baboon King Burns nodded solemnly in response, saying, "Please rest assured, Captain! I will do my utmost to teach him diligently and attentively." Since leaving Champion Island, he had spent every day with Weevil and was well aware of Weevil's unique qualities.

At this moment, Moke's gaze, like a bright beam of light, gently swept over his many companions. Finally, his gaze settled steadily on Jack the Drought, who lay quietly on the ground. Moke frowned slightly, muttering to himself thoughtfully, "In my opinion, at this very moment, Gild Tesoro, far away on the other side, has probably already relayed the news of our successful capture of Jack to that fearsome Kaido of the Beasts."

"If we remain here, we will inevitably encounter the fearsome Beast Pirates. However, Enel and I have urgent business to attend to at Marine Headquarters, therefore... you all must temporarily evacuate." He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over the group, and continued, "Of course, there is another option: to make Gild Tesoro believe you have already left. Once the earth-shattering battle between Marine Headquarters and Whitebeard officially begins, you will immediately take action and seize this place!" He then seemed to remember something important and quickly added, "Remember, avoid harming any innocent civilians here as much as possible."

The moment those words were uttered, Yi Xiao, who had remained silent until now, underwent a subtle change in expression. Don't underestimate this simple sentence; the amount of information it contained was immense. It seems that if the World Government and the Navy could adhere to this principle, the world might not have fallen into its current chaotic state.

Just then, Baboon King Burns's copper-bell-like eyes gleamed with wisdom, and he nodded slightly; Gizzas Jesus Burgess waved his strong arm gently, indicating he understood; Brook elegantly removed his hat to greet Moke; Perona arrived like a ghost, nodding lightly; Ata's honest and simple face showed a hint of realization, and he nodded heavily; Ulti crossed her arms, a confident smile playing on her lips; and Page One remained silent, but his resolute gaze spoke volumes. Almost simultaneously, they all nodded in acknowledgment, clearly understanding Moke's intentions.

Seeing this, Moke turned around with relief and looked at Enel standing to the side. He said with a serious expression, "Let's go... I'll take you to Marine Headquarters now to find out for yourself. Once we get there, you'll be able to witness firsthand just how powerful the top fighters from all over Blue Sea really are!"

Upon hearing Enel burst into laughter. His laughter, like thunder, resounded through the sky, making the surrounding air tremble. In his eyes burned a fierce flame of war and boundless fighting spirit.

Without hesitation, Moke and Enel transformed into two dazzling streaks of lightning, speeding away at astonishing speed. Their chosen route was to traverse the mysterious, Calm Belt! For ordinary people, this area is fraught with unknown dangers and insurmountable obstacles. However, for powerful beings like Moke and Enel, who possess the ability to soar freely through the air, traversing the Calm Belt is undoubtedly the most convenient shortcut. It not only significantly shortens the journey but also saves a great deal of energy and time. After all, the speed of electricity and light is simply unimaginable! Like shooting stars streaking across the night sky, they vanished in the blink of an eye, disappearing from everyone's sight.

Its speed is simply beyond imagination, even making one question whether what they are experiencing truly exists in this world. This is why, in the thrilling Sabaody Archipelago incident described in the original work, the Navy high command did not hesitate to dispatch Admiral Kizaru. After all, no matter where the target is, Kizaru's astonishing speed ensures that he can arrive at the scene in the shortest possible time.

At this moment, Sengoku, far away at Marine Headquarters, Shoichi solemn and grave expression. He too had obtained detailed information about Moke and his crew from the infamous pirate Gild Tesoro. It had to be admitted that Moke's growth rate far exceeded Sengoku's original estimates; even more frightening was his ability to recruit companions and expand his influence—a skill far beyond imagination.

This inevitably reminded Sengoku of the Red-Haired Pirates' rise to power. Back then, Red-Hair had risen just like that, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky. Often, before anyone could even react, Red-Hair, with his unparalleled strength and exceptional leadership, had already ascended to a position that instilled fear in all his rivals, yet left them helpless. Now, seeing the Moke crew rapidly growing and expanding along a similar trajectory, Sengoku felt a genuine sense of unease and anxiety.

Leading a large and loyal crew of powerful men, Red-Hair resolutely stormed into the territory controlled by Four Seas three Might-Shaker emperors, Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom. With fearless courage and extraordinary wisdom, he managed to seize precious treasures and crucial intelligence from them, thus establishing his formidable reputation as the Four Emperors of the seas.

The scene was truly breathtaking! Whitebeard wielded his massive naginata, each strike carrying devastating power; Kaido transformed into a colossal dragon, spewing forth raging flames, attempting to incinerate Red-Hair and his fleet; and Big Mom, wielding her terrifying Soul-Soul Devil Fruit Ability, summoned countless ferocious Homies to pounce on the enemy. However, faced with such relentless attacks, Red-Hair and his crew showed no sign of retreat. Instead, through their unparalleled teamwork and exquisite combat skills, they successfully withstood these deadly assaults time and again.

At this moment, Red-Hair sat quietly in the cabin, his right hand unconsciously tapping lightly on the wooden table in front of him. This seemingly unintentional little gesture was actually a habitual action he took when deep in thought. Time passed by, and the surrounding air seemed to become heavy because of his silence. Finally, after a long period of thought, a resolute look flashed in Red-Hair' sharp, hawk-like eyes, clearly indicating that he had made up his mind.

He abruptly turned his head, his gaze fixed on Vice Admiral Tsuru, who stood to the side awaiting instructions. In a deep, firm voice, he said, "Seize this excellent opportunity. Go immediately and inform Doflamingo to bring Kuma along. There's only one objective in this operation—capture Moke at all costs!" Hearing this, Vice Admiral Tsuru frowned slightly, pondering for a moment. After all, this mission was of paramount importance, and the slightest mistake could trigger a series of unpredictable consequences. But quickly, her brow relaxed, and she nodded solemnly, replying, "Yes, leave this to me. Doflamingo has always harbored deep resentment towards Moke; I'm sure he'll do everything in his power to assist us this time." With that, Vice Admiral Tsuru turned and strode away swiftly, preparing to arrange the details.

At this point, she suddenly changed the subject, her tone becoming serious. "However, things are really strange with Gecko Moria! We've tried to contact him many times, but haven't received any response. Even the people we sent out to investigate have vanished without a trace, as if they've disappeared into thin air. This situation is truly worrying. How about we send Kuma back? Perhaps with his abilities, he can find some clues."

Sengoku shook his head slowly after hearing Sengoku, his brows furrowing slightly. "That won't do now. Kuma is conducting a crucial experiment, and it's at a critical juncture. Vegapunk will definitely not release him easily. They were already reluctant to let Kuma participate in the battle against Whitebeard, and now they're even less likely to do so."

Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slightly in understanding, then said, "In that case, it seems we can only ignore Gecko Moria's situation for now. We'll deal with it when the time is right."

At this moment, Sengoku's sharp eyes narrowed sharply, a resolute glint in them, and he said in a deep voice, "Then let's just remove his title as one of the Shichibukai... After all, the current Shichibukai are full. In order, they are Kuma, Jinbe, Hawkeye, Doflamingo, Boa Hancock, Moke, and Blackbeard."

As for Gecko Moria, his strength has declined significantly in recent years. If it weren't for the upcoming fierce battle with Whitebeard and the need to maximize his fighting power, he would probably have been removed from the Shichibukai long ago. Especially after Blackbeard successfully joined the Shichibukai, Gecko Moria appears even more insignificant.

At this moment, Gecko Moria's figure was gradually forgotten by everyone, as if he had become a thing of the past. Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with this view, and then slowly turned her head to look out the window at the vast sky. Her gaze was deep and distant, as if it could penetrate the layers of clouds and see to the far Kanata Ubuyashiki.

She parted her lips slightly and murmured to herself, "Judging from the time, they should be arriving here soon..." Before she finished speaking, a tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the entire room.

At the same time, Sengoku stood up from his seat with a solemn expression. He walked steadily and powerfully towards the venue where the Shichibukai meeting was being held. Each step seemed particularly heavy, as if carrying countless responsibilities and pressures. As he walked further and further away, his shadow gradually lengthened under the dim light until it disappeared around the corner at the end of the corridor.

With a sharp, piercing sound, two dazzling bolts of lightning crashed down like meteors, slamming into the solid ground of the Marine Headquarters. Instantly, dust billowed, smoke filled the air, and the entire Marine Headquarters seemed to tremble.

"Who?" The sudden turn of events startled everyone at Marine Headquarters. They sprang from their posts, staring in terror in the direction from which the lightning had struck. Everyone was on edge, gripping their weapons tightly, their faces filled with vigilance.

However, as the smoke gradually dissipated and the figures of Moke and another person became clearer, the previously tense marines breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that they recognized Moke's appearance at a glance and knew his identity.

Just then, a major strode forward, gave Moke a crisp military salute, and said, "You must be here for the Shichibukai meeting! Please come with me, I'll take you to the place where the Shichibukai meeting is being held." After saying that, the major turned around and gestured for him to proceed.

Moke nodded slightly in agreement, then began to survey his surroundings. He saw that the surrounding naval soldiers were all upright and spirited, their eyes sharp as eagles, revealing a resolute and decisive nature. Clearly, these were elite soldiers who had undergone rigorous training. Moreover, among this group were several powerful individuals, emanating a formidable aura that commanded respect. Furthermore, their numbers were vast, densely packed in every corner, forming an extremely powerful force.

Seeing this scene, Moke was secretly amazed and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Truly living up to its reputation! As expected of the elite force of the Marine Headquarters!" As he thought this, he nodded slightly to show his approval, and then quickened his pace to follow closely behind the major in charge of leading the way. The two walked side by side towards the place where the Shichibukai meeting was about to be held.

As Moke observed the dashing naval soldiers around him with great interest, the other sailors were also scrutinizing him with curious eyes. Especially when their gazes swept over Enel beside Moke, their eyes revealed a deep sense of inquiry. After all, not long ago, everyone had witnessed a shocking scene— Moke and Enel had descended from the sky like two dazzling bolts of Inazuma. Even the major leading them now would occasionally turn back to steal a glance at Enel, seemingly trying to uncover some unknown secret about him.

Before long, they arrived at the location of the Shichibukai meeting. The major tactfully stopped, bowed slightly to Moke and Enel, and then turned and left the room. The reason was simple: with his current rank and position, he was not qualified to enter such an important meeting. However, for Moke and Enel, there was no hindrance whatsoever. They swaggered in as if this were their own territory.

As they stepped into this mysterious and imposing place, the sight before them sent a shiver down their spines. Dracule Mihawk sat leisurely with his legs crossed, firmly seated in the center of the hall. His demeanor seemed to disregard the entire world, exuding an air of domineering Haki and disdain for all.

To Hawkeye's right sat the graceful and stunningly beautiful Pirate Empress Boa Hancock. Her noble and aloof aura was impossible to ignore, and every subtle movement exuded captivating charm. To Hawkeye's left, however, sat the eccentric and ruthless Doflamingo. A cunning smile played on his lips, making his thoughts elusive and unfathomable.

Turning our gaze to the side, we saw the infamous and notorious Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach standing there. He was tall and imposing, like an unshakeable mountain; his thick black beard fluttered in the wind, adding to his fierce and Haki. Not far beside him stood the exceptionally powerful and unfathomable Knight of the Sea, Jinbe. Jinbe, his muscles bulging, exuding an aura of unwavering stability, like a mountain.

The two individuals each exuded a unique and powerful aura, which intertwined and collided, making the surrounding air seem to freeze. The entire scene became increasingly tense, and an invisible sense of oppression swept over everyone.

In that instant, a faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on Moke's face, a face seemingly sculpted by nature itself. Like a tender bud in spring, the smile quietly blossomed at the corners of his sharply defined, resolute lips. Though the slight upward curve was extremely subtle, even negligible, it was like a twinkling star in the night sky—not dazzling, but enough to attract attention and compel one to explore its deeper meaning.

Upon closer inspection, a faint smile seemed to emanate from Moke's deep, ocean-like eyes. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, capable of piercing through the disguises and pretenses of all things. It was precisely with this extraordinary keen insight that Moke successfully gleaned a crucial piece of information— the Tyrant Kuma, feared by countless people and dreaded by mere mention of its name, was not present! This discovery undoubtedly filled Moke with secret delight, and a hint of pride gradually spread across his face, like a clear spring flowing gently through his heart.

After a long period of careful consideration and meticulous collection of intelligence, Moke had a thorough understanding of Tyrant Kuma's behavior and habits. He knew that this Tyrant was always obsessed with working diligently in his laboratory, immersing himself completely in those mysterious and unfathomable research projects. Presumably, at this very moment, Tyrant Kuma was once again in that closed laboratory, intently exploring the unknown, completely absorbed and unable to extricate himself.

As his thoughts drifted, Moke couldn't help but recall his opponent—Gecko Moria —with whom he had once engaged in an earth-shattering, awe-inspiring battle. That fight was so fierce that the sky darkened and the sun and moon lost their light, yet it ultimately ended with Moria's demise. Thus, the once- Might-Shaker warrior became Moke's defeated foe, forever vanishing from the Wind Rises world stage.

With Moria's passing, it means that all the renowned and Might-Shaker Shichibukai have now gathered here.

As Moke Fudō observed and cautiously assessed the formidable enemies before him, the opposing group was equally relentless, their gazes, sharp as swords, fixed on the uninvited guest who had abruptly entered their field of vision. In an instant, the already tense and oppressive atmosphere seemed to freeze, becoming so heavy it was almost suffocating. A sense of impending doom quickly spread, and a thrilling and suspenseful battle seemed imminent...