The next day, Carlmand and the others left the House of Cloud Dreams and found that Oulait was actually in a pretty good mood.
"So, what are your thoughts after experiencing it last night?"
Oulait glanced at them, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Hmph, you're asking a question you already know the answer to."
Hearing Oulait's words, they were not angry at all; on the contrary, they were quite happy.
"Hahaha, this is how a senior member of our Blond Hair Pirates should be."
" Oulait, you really are a closet pervert."
"Hey, he's not sick. It's normal for a normal man to like this!"
"Let's go, let's continue exploring new restaurants. This is a rare opportunity, otherwise we'll be heading out to sea again in a couple of days."
This time, Oulait didn't need Behrens and Drew to help her; she consciously followed at the very back.
He used to think that only swordsmanship could bring him happiness, and he always felt a sense of satisfaction whenever his swordsmanship improved through unremitting efforts.
But after entering House of Cloud Dreams with a critical mind yesterday, he discovered that a completely different kind of satisfaction could be obtained so easily.
Although the two types of satisfaction are different, the experience was quite good and acceptable.
It can be considered a relaxation activity after pushing your body to its limits, and it's more interesting than simply lying around drinking.
No wonder, no wonder those guys always enjoy making comparisons; it's quite interesting.
It seems that what Kazu said made some sense; one shouldn't jump to conclusions without firsthand experience.
Two days passed quickly, and with the addition of Oulait, the three musketeers successfully upgraded to the Four Uranus.
Their bond grew stronger, for they were comrades-in-arms in the same trench.
"Hey, Kazu, we're back."
The group eventually reunited at the town gate. Kazu and his companions' first island in the New World was rather uneventful.
After all, the town mayor here is just an ordinary person. It might only become a little more interesting when he enters the territory of the Shichibukai or the Four Emperors.
"Let's go. I've already asked the town mayor. If we head northwest, we can reach a deserted island in a day."
"The locals call it Broken Stone Island; apart from some rubble and a few trees, there is no sign of human habitation."
Kazu's words left Carlmand and the others somewhat confused.
What are we going to that deserted island for?
"Is there something special on the island?"
Kazu, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and turned back to look at his companions with a serious expression.
"Gentlemen, things have changed. Our Blond Hair Pirates are about to face a tough battle."
"This also involves my personal grudges, and you all have the right to know, so I must inform you in advance."
" Whitebeard, Edward Newgate of the Four Emperors' pirate crews, is my father."
"However, I grew up relying on my mother and never met him."
"One of my purposes in going to sea was to avenge my mother, who had been holding back her anger for twenty years. That was to beat him up for her and fulfill her last wish."
"We have now arrived in the New World. The Whitebeard Pirates are on this sea. The time has come, and I will make my move."
Kazu never told them about his background, and no one ever asked.
As long as you know the other person is a companion you acknowledge, their background and everything else are irrelevant.
" The World's Strongest Man, Edward Newgate!!"
"I never imagined you, my dear, were a descendant of a great pirate."
"No wonder you're so strong, like a monster. You're already far ahead at the genetic level."
" The World's Strongest Man, huh? Interesting."
"Further words are pointless. Since we're comrades, let's face this together."
"Hahaha, this grandpa is going to clash with the world's number one pirate crew! Just thinking about it is exhilarating!"
Seeing that his friends understood him so well, Kazu felt much more at ease.
"Don't worry, with my abilities, I feel I can handle that idiot Pops."
"All you need to do is spar with his crew."
Everyone naturally trusted Kazu's abilities, and Carlmand, Behrens, and Oulait were particularly eager to try their skills.
"Hey, Kazu, give me that Chilly-Chilly Fruit."
Carlmand approached Kazu and extended his hand, his eyes serious and a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Are you sure, Carlmand?"
" The Chilly-Chilly Fruit is very powerful; in some respects, it might even surpass Mythical Zoan."
"But haven't you been waiting for Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit for a long time?"
Carlmand chuckled dismissively and said, "I do like Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, but they're not irreplaceable."
" The Chilly-Chilly Fruit is also a god-like fruit in close combat. Since things have come to this point, it must be fate."
"I must be at my strongest when facing the division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Because this is a battle you can't afford to lose, you idiot captain."