In September of Sea Circle Calendar year 1517, on the seventh day after the military parade in Chang'an City, Chinjao, the former Pillar of the Happo Navy, stood alone in the courtyard of his newly bestowed residence. He rubbed his restored Drill Head, his eyes holding both the joy of regaining his strength and a trace of indescribable loneliness.
After suffering the humiliation of having his Drill Head caved in by Garp, this veteran who had once shaken the West Blue had regained his strength, yet he still felt that his old bones were not as strong as before. He was getting old after all, and he hoped he could still do more for his descendants.
"Grandpa." Sai's voice came from behind him. "His Majesty Chen Yu has summoned you. He says there is something important to discuss."
Chinjao turned and looked at his grandson, who brimmed with youthful vigor, his heart filled with mixed feelings. The Happo Navy, which had once shaken the West Blue, had finally found a new home, but he always felt he could contribute more to this rising nation.
Candles brightly illuminated Zichen Hall. Chen Yu dismissed the attendants, keeping only Guo Jia at his side. When Chinjao entered the hall, he found a jar of aged wine and three jade cups on the table. More eye-catching still was an exquisite wooden box in the center of the table, holding a strangely shaped fruit covered in spiral patterns that gave off an eerie aura.
Chen Yu had created it through conversion using Arceus's Power.
"Senior Chinjao, please sit." Chen Yu poured the wine himself. "I invited you here today to discuss an important matter."
Chinjao accepted the wine cup, his gaze involuntarily drawn to the peculiar fruit. "Your Majesty, what is this?"
"This is an