Lin Yuan was in a good mood throughout the journey, and even hummed a few tunes.
" Lin Yuan, aren't you just a disgusting guy like you? Why do you look so happy, as if you've done something big?"
"Hehe, Yamato, judging from your original personality, you should call that kid your son! What? Don't you feel sorry for him?"
"You damned bastard, bringing up those embarrassing things again! I was influenced by Kozuki Oden's diary back then! But seeing this disgusting kid today proves you were right!"
Lin Yuan gave Yamato a strange look, seemingly recalling their first meeting. Yamato blushed, glared at Lin Yuan, and then urged him on.
"Tell me quickly, why are you so happy?"
Lin Yuan gazed into the distance, seemingly reminded of something by Yamato's words, and sighed after a long while.
"Sigh, let me tell you, countless people in my hometown used to hate this guy. If anyone in the world deserves to die, this guy is even more despicable than the Celestial Dragons."
Erza and Emile, who were sitting to the side, also listened attentively. This was the first time in so many years that they had heard Lin Yuan talk about his hometown.
" Lin Yuan, where is your hometown? I've never heard you mention it in all these years!"
"My hometown? It's a very, very far place. I don't know if I'll ever be able to go back and see it again in my lifetime."
Lin Yuan's voice was somewhat low. Yamato and the others were puzzled. What place did Lin Yuan find so far away? Was there any place in the world they couldn't go?
However, seeing that Lin Yuan was unwilling to continue the conversation, the others stopped bringing up the topic.
Soon, when Lin Yuan reappeared at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters with a large group of people, Tesoro and the others all came out.
Because Lin Yuan not only killed one of the Shichibukai on his trip out this time, but also brought back so many people.
The Tontatta, in particular, caught Stella and the others' attention. Zephyr then approached Lin Yuan with a grateful expression, but said nothing.
After Erza found a town-sized area for Mansherry's Tontatta to be their new territory, Lin Yuan led everyone back to the conference room.
The Tontatta Mansherry, Leo, Princess Viola, as well as Luo and Sugar, also attended the meeting. These are all people that Lin Yuan plans to cultivate.
After witnessing the true power of the " Abyss " Merchant Guild for the first time, Mansherry and Leo didn't feel anything, but Viola and Trafalgar Law were shocked.
During the introductions, they learned that the two old men, Zephyr and Naguri, also possessed the strength of Admiral, while Tesoro, Enel, and Yamato were also close to breaking through to the next level.
The others, though weaker, still possessed strength comparable to elite Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters.
Especially Kuina, despite her young age, was seen by Viola and Law as someone who could actually kill that monster Pica.
Only then did they Satori that perhaps it wasn't because Kuina was powerful, but because the entire " Abyss " Chamber of Commerce's higher-ups were all very powerful.
Among the Five Emperors' forces, Lin Yuan is perhaps the strongest. Thinking of this, Viola and Luo's hearts pounded.
"Alright, everyone's here! Let me introduce you."
" Mansherry, princess of the Tontatta Tribe, Devil Fruit User; Leo, captain of the Tontatta Tribe, Devil Fruit User."
"Huh, Brother Lin Yuan, you said I'm Devil Fruit User? How come I didn't know that?"
Leo looked at Lin Yuan with some confusion. Mansherry felt embarrassed and punched him on the head, saying angrily.
"What an idiot, shut up! Don't you know you're an ability user? Where did you get the ability to sew anything together?!"
Leo was somewhat puzzled, but he gave Mansherry a resentful look and dared not speak again.
Their actions made the others laugh, which made Mansherry glare at Leo again in anger.
Lin Yuan also glanced at the two sworn enemies. Mansherry was gentle and considerate to all the other members of her tribe, but she was different towards this stubborn Leo. Perhaps this was what love was!
"Alright, let's continue. This is Princess Viola, the princess of Dressrosa, and also Devil Fruit User."
Trafalgar Law, former captain of the Heart Pirates, Devil Fruit User, which allows him to heal any external injury. He is also a doctor.
Upon hearing this, Kureha and Chopper both looked at Law, then at Mansherry —these were two colleagues!
"This is Sugar, also known as Kage's younger sister. Her ability is the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, but it has left her body permanently in the form of a child!"
Sugar had already woken up and reunited with Monet. Although she was saddened to learn of Doflamingo's death, she did not do anything out of line.
After learning that her sister had been saved by Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan agreed to join the " Abyss " Chamber of Commerce.
"I'm sure everyone knows about the power of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, so don't mess with Sugar in the future, or you won't be able to blame anyone if you're forgotten by everyone!"
"Hahaha..."
The audience burst into laughter, and Sugar looked at them with a slightly embarrassed expression.
Lin Yuan saw Ain smiling to the side. Ain had the Return-Return Fruit ability, so if he used the Time-Time Fruit, could he help Sugar grow up?
" Sugar, you and your sister come with me for a moment. I'll try to make you a normal age."
Sugar and Monet were taken aback, and their hearts immediately filled with excitement. Despite Sugar's childlike appearance, she was actually already in her twenties.
The two nodded nervously, feeling even more grateful to Lin Yuan.
Zephyr and Kureha glanced at Lin Yuan. Even among the higher-ups of the merchant guild, only a few people knew that Lin Yuan possessed two Devil Fruit.
"Oh right, there's one more person who hasn't arrived yet. His name is Caesar Clown. He has Logia Gas- Gas-Gas Fruit and is also a researcher. He used to work with Vegapunk."
Speaking of Caesar, Lin Yuan wanted to hear everyone's opinions. After all, while this guy's strength wasn't great, his research capabilities were quite impressive, and the Chamber of Commerce was currently lacking in such talent.
Upon hearing Vegapunk's name, a glint of light flashed in Zephyr's eyes, and he spoke.
"Since he can work with Vegapunk, he must be quite strong. He could be useful, but since you didn't send him over, you probably want to observe him first!"
"That's right, this guy has no bottom line, and his research on weapons is terrifying. So for now, we're just controlling him. I want him to manufacture some weapons on Pluton."
After Lin Yuan finished speaking, he looked at Zephyr's mechanical arm and had an idea in mind.
Now that Lin Yuan had made up his mind, the others said nothing more, but they also kept Caesar's matter in mind.
"Alright, let's get down to business. Lot Linlin's tea party is about to begin, and this is another opportunity for us."
"Mr. Zephyr and I have discussed this, and we plan to use this opportunity to completely control the entire Big Mom Pirates. There are also others we can't let go of."
Many people present were startled and stared blankly at Lin Yuan, not expecting him to prepare to attack the Four Emperors.
"Speaking of which, now that the Whitebeard Pirates have joined us, the Beasts Pirates shouldn't be a problem either. As for Red-Haired Shanks, he's Celestial Dragons, so we can't touch him for now."
"The only one we can subdue is Big Mom Lot Linlin. If we can control her, then the entire New World will practically be in our hands."
Viola and Trafalgar Law stared at Lin Yuan in disbelief, thinking they had misheard. When did the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates become Lin Yuan's? How come they had no idea about it!
"This time, I'm preparing to deploy my elite forces; the targets are Lot Linlin, Katakuri, Big News Morgans, and Stussy!"
"That's when we'll need Luo's abilities."