Randall drew a breath as he hovered over the sea, all his injuries healing.
The next second, countless rays of light spread out from his body, flew into the distance, and vanished.
Those were the powers of the Devil Fruits.
They would find fruit to inhabit, then turn into new Devil Fruits.
Randall reached out, and a green light enveloped Zephyr.
Zephyr was instantly revived, back at full health and in peak condition.
Shirahoshi gave an awkward laugh and said:
"Um, would you believe me if I said I was just joking?"
Randall ignored her.
He closed his eyes, as though sensing something.
Seeing this, Shirahoshi couldn't decide whether to run or stay.
She wanted to cry but had no tears. If only she'd known, she never would have come.
She really had been too greedy.
Soon, Randall suddenly opened his eyes.
Tears welled up again.
"They're still here."
He could feel that their powers still existed.
Perhaps there was still a chance to bring them back!
If he could find those three fruits, it might really be possible!
Joy filled him now, followed by a wave of lingering fear.
If they had truly died just like that, he had no idea how hopeless he would have felt.
He steadied his emotions, then looked at Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi immediately shuddered.
"Haha, good morning, Vice Admiral Randall."
Randall silently looked at the sunset in the distance.
"Ugh, I was wrong! Don't kill me!
I'm delicate and weak! I can't fight at all!"
Shirahoshi pressed her palms together, gazing hopefully at Randall with her big, watery eyes.
After a moment of silence, Randall said:
"Does Shirahoshi still exist?"
At his words, Shirahoshi hurriedly said:
"Yes, yes, yes! She's innocent!"
Randall moved in front of Shirahoshi's head and reached out.
Shirahoshi instinctively wanted to