One Piece: Immortal, I maxed out Conqueror's Haki first

Crackle!

Lightning flashed, blue arcs appearing between his hands.

"You're actually the Rumble-Rumble Fruit user."

"That couldn't be better!"

Vegapunk exclaimed in surprise.

A short while later, Saron and the others brought more people over, and everyone joined in moving the books.

About two hours later, all three warships were laden with heavy loads of books.

Vegapunk stood at the bow, looking at Saron aboard the warship beside them.

"You even have a Giant in your crew."

Xia Le smiled. "He's my friend, Saron."

"We share the same ideals!"

Vegapunk nodded, then asked, "Have you already defected from the Navy?"

Xia Le merely grinned. "Who knows?"

"Then it seems there's more to your background than meets the eye."

"The World Government must be considering how to deal with your actions during the Ohara Incident."

Vegapunk said.

Xia Le paused, then quickly understood and nodded.

"Just wait. I'm sure someone will contact you soon."

"From here on, your relationship with the Navy and the World Government might become rather delicate and ambiguous."

Vegapunk remarked casually.

"Is Dr. Clover at your base too?"

Xia Le nodded.

"That's good news. There's a lot I'd like to discuss with him."

Vegapunk said delightedly.

Then he suddenly looked up at Xia Le and spoke again.

"You're a very clever man!"

"You can recognize what truly holds the greatest value."

Xia Le smiled helplessly. "I honestly can't tell whether you're mocking me or praising me."

"It's praise."

Vegapunk said.

"Thank you!"

After that, the two fell silent.

Xia Le watched the rolling sea ahead, his gaze growing slightly grave.

Recent events flashed through his mind, prompting an inward sigh.

I'm still too weak!

It wasn't just his personal strength, but the forces at his disposal too.

He might have deliberately held back in the battle seven