"From now on, no matter who she appears with, she'll be the brightest star. Only the ribbon-like flames of those Zoan Awakening are somewhat worth watching."
But who would keep their Awakening state active all the time? And if I hold the Divine Staff in my hand, do I become a lightning mage? Hahaha!"
Vic was very satisfied with his new look. This was the kind of style Thunder God should have. Enel was completely taking the low-end route, not knowing how to tap into his treasure trove!
Thinking of the Divine Staff, Vic took Divine Staff out of his spatial storage. He felt that the Divine Staff Thunder Drum were the perfect combination for the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, giving him the look of a Thunder King!
Having eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Vic knew he could now control the Divine Staff. This was the information he received the moment he grasped Divine Staff. He could unleash lightning to strike others or himself if he wanted to. The power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit could also be amplified by the Divine Staff, and if the Thunder Drum was added, it would be doubled.
Vic channeled the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit directly into the Divine Staff. Suddenly, a voice of resentment echoed in Vic's mind:
" Moon People! I'll make sure you suffer, even if it kills me! You'll never get the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and those who come after you will surely destroy you! Ah... Boom boom boom..."
After the man's voice came a thunderous roar, and then all sound vanished without a trace. Vic stood there, stunned.
It was the Divine Staff again. Last time he went to the Red Line, the Divine Staff attracted lightning, allowing him to see some scenes. This time, after eating the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and using the Divine Staff, sounds entered his mind. The Divine Staff was like a switch for an audio and video recording device, always able to find some forgotten history!
"Could this be the last words of the Devil Fruit User the Rumble-Rumble Fruit? Or the dying resentment of the person guarding the Rumble-Rumble Fruit?"
What role do the Moon People play? Are they on the side of justice or on the side of plunder? Are the Birka People truly descendants of the Moon People?
They stayed in Birka just to find the Rumble-Rumble Fruit? What's so special about the Rumble-Rumble Fruit?
If the Birka People are not descendants of the Moon People, then why would they build a Birka People to protect the blueprints of the Ark Maxim? What exactly happened in between?
The sentence in Vic's mind raised many questions, all of which were difficult to answer. The current Birka People clearly did not know about their past history.
Only the inscriptions on the walls beneath the temple could remind them of their fallen heroes, but were they truly the facts? Or were they deliberately carved there to mislead them? If so, then the Birka People have been fooled for centuries—truly tragic!
Vic channeled lightning energy into the Divine Staff again, hoping to find any other information. This time, however, Vic was disappointed. Apart from a burst of violent lightning shooting out from the Divine Staff, there was no sound.
Vic stared blankly at the huge hole in the clouds below. This was the power amplified by the Divine Staff. Vic couldn't tell whether he was disappointed or delighted.
The initial joy of obtaining the Rumble-Rumble Fruit has faded. If the Moon People were still on this planet, would the reappearance of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit stir their desires once more?
Could he become the second prey? These were all very possible scenarios, leaving Vic with no choice but to ponder them. If he hadn't heard that voice, he wouldn't have had to worry about these troublesome matters, but those fateful words truly stirred up a lot of thoughts.
"Let's get out of here quickly! Birka is really no good place! Who knows, some powerful figure might have been keeping an eye on this place!"
Vic put away his Divine Staff and leaped off the edge of Birka, a move that looked no different from suicide. If Kaido had seen it, he would have said, "A worthy successor indeed!"
Vic only let his body freefall for about 5,000 meters. He didn't really intend to crash into the ground with his body. Although he was very strong, he hadn't reached the point where he wanted to harm himself.
If he were to crash into the ground, he might end up in a very embarrassing situation, which is not what Vic wants. So after five thousand meters, Vic would occasionally tap his feet on the air to slow down his speed.
Just then, an island came into view, and he immediately controlled his body to float in that direction; an island was, of course, the best option.
Vic landed directly on the island's beach, put his hand into the sea to feel it, and found that he really felt uncomfortable this time, and his body's elemental reactions became sluggish.
The Devil Fruit's power seemed to disregard Vic's commands, but this only applied to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. His speed was unaffected by the seawater, and his body was somewhat uncomfortable under the influence of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Vic had only extended one hand and hadn't even submerged his entire body in the water yet.
"It seems that seawater has a significant impact on someone like me who has just eaten a normal Devil Fruit. This is a huge weakness, and I must overcome it as soon as possible."
Even if you can't swim freely in the sea, you shouldn't be affected by the water the moment you fall in, so you have time to react and get away from the surface.
Having adapted to seawater, the next step is Seastone. If Straw Hat Boy can handle it, there's no reason why I can't!
Vic withdrew his hand and muttered to himself that when he planned to eat the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Vic had anticipated this outcome. Not every Devil Fruit is as free of side effects as the Speed-Speed Fruit.
He didn't allow himself to think about the story behind the Speed-Speed Fruit, as it was somewhat terrifying to contemplate. He had also planned to use his physical talents to adapt to seawater and Seastone, taking it one step at a time, and making sure he didn't leave any obvious weaknesses. If he were to be targeted and tricked by someone with a sharp mind, that wouldn't be the outcome Vic wanted.
Vic unleashed his Observation Haki, surveying the entire island. He discovered that the island was quite lively, with pirate ships, Navy ships, and World Government ships on the shore, and people from all three parties on the island. Vic hadn't expected to encounter trouble so soon after returning to the sea, so he decided to go and see what was going on.
Vic walked into the interior of the island, passing through villages and towns. Wherever he went, all the passersby were stunned by Vic's appearance.
He's currently in Thunder God's previous form, with his fists clenched and folded behind his back. His aura, appearance, and the Thunder Drum floating behind him all make one want to pay homage; he's simply too otherworldly.
It was only when they saw Vic's unfamiliar face that they held back, because Vic had already come to terms with it. The power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit would be revealed sooner or later, so there was no need to be timid and hesitant towards the so-called Moon People. What was bound to happen would happen eventually, and perhaps the Moon People had already been wiped out.
From this moment forward, it will be his time to make a name for himself as a Logia- type Devil Fruit user. The Speed-Speed Fruit's power can also be attributed to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. In this world, there will only be one dual Devil Fruit User, Blackbeard; Vic is just an ordinary Logia user.