Chapter 76

Adrian said, "You see, it's best to exchange one life for another!"

"How about I give you another choice: [Hero] or [Buddha]? If that doesn't work, [Black Arm] is fine too, since he hasn't been fighting on the front lines for a long time..."

"I just don't quite understand how Admiral Zephyr, who had his entire family killed by Pirates and then diligently nurtured generations of backbone members within the Navy, must feel, before being abandoned by the Navy and the World Government in concert."

Sengoku clenched his fist in vain, racking his brains to guess what White Ghost's true purpose was.

Even if they want to raise the price arbitrarily, they should at least give a "bottom price"!

Human-Human Fruit, Model: Daibutsu, quickly use your invincible wisdom to think of a solution!

Just as Sengoku was caught in a dilemma, Adrian finally spoke.

His main concern was that if the delay continued, the delicate Celestial Dragons wouldn't be able to hold out any longer...

"Alright then, for a Celestial Dragons, I'll also offer a price."

"A Logia Devil Fruit-- "

"No problem!"

Sengoku breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had been granted a pardon, and agreed to the request without hesitation. The Marine Headquarters did not have Logia Devil Fruit in stock, but the World Government or the Celestial Dragons certainly did not lack them!

"I haven't finished yet, don't rush, one at a time."

Adrian said with a smile.

"A Celestial Dragons, a Logia Devil Fruit or Mythical Zoan Fruit, a Zoan Fish-Fish Fruit, a Special Paramecia, and a Twelve Supreme Grade Blades."

That's a really low quote!

The Sengoku period almost choked.

Adrian said speechlessly, "Why are you making that face, Admiral Sengoku? I'm not offering you a price; I'm just passing it on to the World Government!"

Upon hearing this, Sengoku blinked, instantly understanding.

Yeah! The navy doesn't have these things, so why should he be upset?

After Sengoku relayed the message to the Marine Headquarters, neither the Fleet Admiral nor CP0 could give a definite answer, so the Den Den Mushi's message was forwarded to a higher level.

While waiting, Adrian looked at Kizaru again.

"Vice Admiral Borsalino, are you feeling any better from your injuries?"

Kizaru's eyes, hidden behind his yellow sunglasses, rolled back involuntarily. His physical injuries had not improved at all, but his emotional wounds had worsened considerably.

"How does it feel to have just been kicked while you're down by someone who was Justice?"

"White Ghost!"

"Relax, relax, Vice Admiral Borsalino. I didn't mean to mock or ridicule your beliefs. On the contrary, I greatly admire those who pursue Justice."

"Snort!"

"However, even though you were abandoned by the Justice of your faith, don't you still have life?"

"Vice Admiral Borsalino, please forget these unpleasant memories and continue to dedicate your life to the cause of the Navy!"

At this moment, Adrian's expression was incredibly holy, as if he were radiant.

[Chapter 136 Three Devil Fruit!]

The Den Den Mushi of the Sengoku was disconnected.

When it rang again, the person appearing on the Den Den Mushi's face was a balding middle-aged man with a high-swept white beard. A dark, brand-like mark was on his forehead, giving him an imposing and dignified air.

Adrian narrowed his eyes slightly.

Five Elders!

And it was Mikhail, who was specifically in charge of politics and diplomacy!

The five leaders who possess the highest power in the World Government are collectively known as the Five Elders. They are the backbone of the World Government and their status is far higher than that of the Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's Commander-in-Chief of All Forces!

Military, intelligence, politics, history, law—each of the Five Elders has their own area of expertise.

As for why no one is in charge of handling the economy...

Who in their right mind would care about the economic development of the Pirates world?

Let's get back to the main topic.

The person on the other end of the call was none other than the Five Elders, who were in charge of political affairs!

That's the fat man with the upturned mustache who looks remarkably like Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev!

The Den Den Mushi, Den Den Mushi from the Five Elders of China Unicom, spoke with obvious displeasure in his voice:

"Sengoku, I didn't expect even you couldn't deal with that low-level Pirates! After this is over, go back to Marine Headquarters and reflect on your actions!"

Sengoku walked silently to the Mimic Ghost with a cold face and placed the Den Den Mushi at eye level with Adrian.

The Five Elders preemptively declared, "White Ghost, you're asking for far too much!"

Adrian looked completely innocent and said, "Your Respect, one of the Five Elders, don't you think that exchanging these mere things for a noble Celestial Dragons is an extremely worthwhile deal?"

"You have no idea how precious what you want is! Logia Devil Fruit are incredibly rare to begin with, Mythical Logia- Mythical Zoan are even rarer, let alone the Fish-Fish Fruit... Ha, you really dare to dream!"

Adrian said slowly, "Anyway, these are all the things I need."

He repeated the previous conditions, adding, "If you still care about Saint Rosward's life, then let's just get to the point!"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, then a cold voice said, "Even the World Government doesn't have the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades. We'll replace them with the Twenty-One Great Grade Swords. The other Devil Fruit are fine. Don't try anything funny, White Ghost."

"Shouldn't I be the one to say that? At least compared to the World Government, I believe my personal credibility is much stronger."

Snap!

The Den Den Mushi was immediately disconnected.

When we landed in the Sabaody Archipelago, the weather was sunny and bright, but dark clouds covered the sky, and a storm was brewing.

On the turbulent sea, a warship cuts through the waves.

Under the watchful eye of the Mini Hollow Astral Cruise, the warship slowly docked at the coast of the Sabaody Archipelago's Thirteenth Peninsula, World Government Agent dressed in black suits poured off the ship.

Leading the group were three CP0 members dressed in white robes and wearing masks. Each of them carried three wooden boxes and a long, pure white sword, and they walked toward the interior of the peninsula.

Before long, the three of them arrived in front of the Mimic Ghost.

The leader immediately asked, "White Ghost, where is Saint Rosward currently?"

Adrian scoffed, "Sorry, this isn't Gangster deal. Cash on delivery? That's out of the question!"

"Then how can we trust you?"

Adrian said, "If you don't want the Celestial Dragons, then you have no choice but to trust me."

During this conversation, the other two CP0 members activated their Observation Haki to the fullest extent, constantly scanning back and forth across Thirteenth Peninsula, trying to locate the true location of White Ghost.

Unfortunately, even Sengoku couldn't do it, and the members of CP0 were also powerless to do anything about it.

"By the way, perhaps you don't know the exact state of Saint Rosward's health," Adrian said. "I suggest you ask Vice Admiral Borsalino, whom you just Black Blade in the back. He's someone who knows the truth."

The three members of CP0 immediately looked at the heavily injured Kizaru standing to the side.

Stabbing Black Blade?

It doesn't exist!

That's called offering your heart to the great Celestial Dragons!

Under the cold gaze of the CP0 members, Borsalino remained silent for a moment, then said with uncanny slickness:

"The speed of the Glint-Glint Fruit is just too fast! I didn't even get a clear look at Saint Rosward's face before he flew past!"

"Vice Admiral Borsalino! Watch your words!"

"... Oh~ So what?"

Adrian suddenly interjected, scolding Borsalino, "Big Yellow, don't be sarcastic just because someone kicked you when you were down. That's not good!"

White Ghost, I @#$%^&*!!

Kizaru attempted to kill Adrian with a look of grief and anger.

After a silent struggle, the CP0 members dared not delay any longer; their main task was to rescue Saint Rosward.

"This is [Sleeve Snow], one of the Twenty-One Great Grade Swords!"

"Here are the three Devil Fruit you requested!"

The CP0 members promptly handed everything over to Adrian.

A wisp of dark blue energy was released from the Mimic Ghost's hand, holding up three wooden boxes and a long sword, which it then examined one by one.

[Sleeve Snow], the blade, guard and handle are all pure white, the blade is a straight blade without decoration, the oval tsuba has six evenly distributed hollows, the front of the handle is decorated with magatama-shaped patterns, and the end is connected with a silk-like white ribbon.

This Great Grade Sword doesn't resemble a killing weapon at all; instead, it's as beautiful as a work of art.

As for the three Devil Fruits.

Referring to the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia" he had consulted in Ohara, Adrian found out the real names of each fruit.

Logia - Swamp-Swamp Fruit!

Zoan, Fish-Fish Fruit, Sailfish Form!

Special Paramecia Devil Fruit - Paste-Paste Fruit!

"The sword is a good sword, but the Devil Fruit just so sticky and gooey it's indescribable..."

Adrian thought to himself.

"Although I knew all along that the World Government wouldn't trade any good Devil Fruit, these Logia and Special Paramecia are really a bit weak, aren't they? The only one that's passable is the Sailfish-Sailfish Fruit, and I specifically emphasized that!"

Suddenly, Adrian, carrying the wooden box containing the Devil Fruit, walked towards Borsalino.

Sengoku simply walked over and blocked their path. "White Ghost, what are you doing now?"

"I just wanted to test the authenticity of these Devil Fruits. What if the World Government gave me fakes?" Adrian said innocently. "I just wanted to find a Devil Fruit user to test them out."

Sengoku almost laughed in exasperation. "Didn't you ever consider what would happen if these Devil Fruits were real, Borsalino— "

Who cares what he thinks?

Adrian knew when to stop, mainly because the panel also recognized that the three Devil Fruits were intact and effective; otherwise, who knows what other trouble might have arisen.

The Demon Swordsman instantly switched forms, taking all four items with him, leaving only an echoing voice behind.

"Want Celestial Dragons? Go find one if you want one! I left him over there..."

"Peninsula No. 1, Human Slave Auction House!"

[Chapter 137 Mission Settlement! Three Legend Points!]

"Oh dear! Adrian, you're so naughty!"

In the Lead-Gray Pocket Watch Castle.

Adrian was lounging on the red sofa, his legs crossed high, observing the situation on the Sabaody Archipelago through the eyes of the Mini Hollow.

He had just managed to evade the Observation Haki searches of Admiral Sengoku and CP0 members by hiding in the castle inside the Ship Spirit's body.

Upon hearing Lumi's words, Adrian raised an eyebrow.

"I'm so bad, don't you like me?"

Lumi flew around in mid-air a little shyly before whispering something.

"Actually, I kind of liked it... This experience felt more interesting than most of my previous adventures..."

Adrian nodded in satisfaction, then opened the mission panel and selected to settle all rewards.

Just then, the first thing that appeared on the panel was a prompt about the Legend Points.

[You have gained 3 Legend Points!]

"Three o'clock?"

Adrian was slightly puzzled, as he clearly remembered that there were only two Legend Points challenges in the previous ones.