The members of Heaven's Punishment Organization had just finished choosing their Devil Fruits, and the joyful atmosphere had yet to fully fade.
Kakarot's gaze was deep. He knew full well that every Devil Fruit had the potential to create a powerful fighter, so he gave an order:
"Shu Laibao, put all the other fruits safely in the storeroom."
Shu Laibao nodded respectfully in acknowledgment. Just as he was about to act, Kakarot added:
"But I'll keep the Zoan Human-Human Fruits myself."
A trace of resolve flashed in his eyes.
"We need to find more powerful Beast Kings and subdue them. These fruits will be very useful."
Then Kakarot looked at everyone and continued:
"You also need to compile a catalog of the Devil Fruits and other valuable items.
"Our Revolutionary Army comrades can exchange the corresponding contributions for these things."
He paused briefly, his eyes revealing his hopes for the future.
"Also, we need to keep a close eye on the people the Revolutionary Army is training.
"If we discover anyone exceptionally talented, give them powerful Devil Fruits and cultivate more strong fighters."
Time slipped quietly by amid their busy work. Several days later, the year 1496 of the Sea Circle Calendar had entered its final month.
Kakarot decided to seek out the Whitebeard Pirates and the Roger Pirates, two groups renowned across the seas.
The others aboard had initially been eager to go along.
But they were now wholly absorbed in developing and adapting to their Devil Fruits and simply could not spare the time.
Thus, Kakarot set off with Hades and Lilith.
They took a small sailing ship, but they did not sail across the sea.
Hades raised his hands slightly, a strange light flickering in his eyes. Using his control over gravity, he made the ship