The corners of Moke's lips curled upward slightly, and he could hardly contain the excitement and joy in his heart. This bold attempt had actually yielded such astonishing results—even his own shadow seemed capable of being absorbed and transformed into powerful strength! The discovery left him dumbfounded, and he could not help reassessing the mysterious, unique power of his Absorb-Absorb Fruit.
Countless thoughts flooded Moke's mind at that moment: if even shadows could become a source of energy, then could everything in the world be devoured and absorbed? The thought sparked intense curiosity within him, driving him to continue exploring this unknown field and uncover more secrets behind this ability.
At the same time, an entirely new idea began to take root in Moke's heart. If it could be realized, it would undoubtedly grant him a terrifying increase in power, one that defied all reason. But for now, his most urgent task was to head to the New World—a place filled with endless adventures and opportunities—and find M. Caesar Clown.
Since the region had yet to establish a mature intelligence network, obtaining crucial information was nearly impossible. Faced with this predicament, Moke knew that he could only investigate in person and use the Underworld's intricate information network to search for clues.
That was precisely why he had decisively ordered Ata and the others to head to Champion Island first, splitting their forces to improve their efficiency.
Though he felt somewhat reluctant, Moke understood that the bigger picture had to come first. A brief separation might better help them achieve their ultimate goal...
So the question was, why did he have to find M. Caesar Clown?
The reason was simple—the legendary Dragon-Dragon Fruit was in his hands! Thinking back to the original story, Momonosuke had swallowed the Dragon-Dragon Fruit and, after