Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a year had passed. The Sea Circle Calendar had turned to May, 1510.
During this time, the members of the Adams Pirates had mainly operated around Upper Yard and the nearby floating island of Rusukaina.
Every day, they either fought and trained against the giant beasts on the islands or traveled among the various Sky Islands under God's Country.
Adams himself had also cast aside his former habit of keeping to himself. Aside from his daily training, he had practically walked across every corner of God's Country, visiting the people, observing their lives, and resolving real problems.
It was not until yesterday, when he clearly sensed some earth-shattering transformation within his body, that he hurried back to Upper Yard alone.
At the top of the enormous beanstalk stood the majestic God's Palace.
Adams sat alone upon a throne painstakingly crafted from pure white Island Clouds, his eyes closed as he immersed himself in the new power surging endlessly through his body.
A moment later, he abruptly opened his eyes, a frightening gleam bursting from his pupils.
With a thought, he transformed.
His Zoan Devil Fruit ability activated!
Yet something strange happened—his appearance did not undergo its usual beast-like transformation. His body merely expanded proportionally, his height abruptly increasing from three meters to six, while his clothing miraculously adjusted and enlarged along with him.
Adams slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, which actually stirred up a small whirlwind in the air.
He deactivated his ability, returning to normal, and an uncontrollable, satisfied curve rose at the corners of his mouth.
"Ten years... The day has finally come."
For ten years, he had devoted himself to improving the lives of God's Country's residents, guiding their culture, and unifying