Chapter 228

This island is called Seagull Island because a large number of seagulls inhabit it year-round.

In fact, the people living on this island do rely on the seagulls for their livelihood.

Don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean that the island's inhabitants make a living by hunting seagulls.

On the contrary, seagulls are very popular on this island and are basically its mascots.

The reason is quite simple: a large number of seagulls leave behind a lot of bird droppings, which makes the island's soil fertile.

That's why this small island, isolated in the middle of the sea, has been able to develop a decent agricultural sector, which allows its inhabitants to make a living.

However, the island is still too small. Apart from farmland and forests, there is only one small town with a population of just over 20,000.

Today, the tranquility of this small island has been shattered. Like a dark cloud, seagulls have taken flight, fleeing the island in terror.

Because a monster has landed.

In the small town on one side of the island, all the residents were forced to gather in an open area below the harbor lighthouse.

The husband stood in front of his wife and children, the child nestled in his mother's arms, the old woman used her withered hands to protect her beloved grandson, and the young boy gritted his teeth and stood in front of his elderly grandmother.

Everyone was pale-faced and terrified.

The reason was that the colossal beast, which resembled a small mountain, was lazily sitting cross-legged on the ground, yawning.

He was a large lizard that stood upright, covered in thick scales. Just sitting there, he caused the stone-paved ground to crack.

Beside this monster, countless pirates stood with mocking expressions.

Listen carefully,

The leader of the pirates stood before the residents, his hand on the hilt of his sword, his expression indifferent. "From this day forward, everything on this island belongs to Lord World!"

"You are no exception, of course; everyone on this island is also Lord World's private property."

The island's inhabitants looked even more grim.

After reading in the newspapers that World and his crew had conquered all the non- World Government Member States in this sea area, they had a premonition that this day would come.

But when that day actually arrived, the fear in my heart was still hard to dispel.

Everyone is World's property.

So, what will the outcome be for everyone?

Was she to be used as a slave by World? Or simply sold to human traffickers?

Cries, sobs, and screams gradually filled the air.

The pirate captain simply nodded slightly upon seeing this.

In that case, the island can be considered completely conquered.

Next, leave some pirates to guard this place, and then we can head to the next island.

But.

He glanced back slightly at the enormous thing behind him.

When I saw it in the newspaper, I thought it was exaggerated enough, but after experiencing it in person, I realized that the newspaper description was still too small-scale.

Only after working alongside this lord did he realize just how terrifying the behemoths under Lord World's command truly were.

He considered himself quite strong, with a bounty of over 110 million Beli, but he was utterly insignificant in front of this man.

Lord World has over a hundred such monsters under his command!

So, how lucky!

If it weren't for Lord World's need for a large number of men to conquer these small islands, how would I have had the opportunity to join his ranks?

That's why we must complete the task assigned by Lord World perfectly!

The pirate made a vow in his heart.

However, having just made up his mind, he was unaware that at that very moment, two people were silently looking down at the island from the sky.

Naito treads on the air, maintaining his levitation.

Unable to expose its projection capabilities, it can only use this laborious method to float in the air.

Compared to him, Kizaru beside him was much more relaxed.

This guy's body was glowing, maintaining its Elementalization state, his entire body had turned into photons, and he could easily float in the air.

"So,"

Naito looked down at the island. "Just going to look at it like that?"

There are probably quite a few spies among these newly recruited pirates.

Before they even got close to the island, the Navy had already received news that World's pirates were planning to attack Seagull Island.

So, Naito and Kizaru decided to come and see what was going on with the naval fleet that had just set sail.

Anyway, it's not far away.

"As a non -Affiliated Nation, it has no obligation to provide aid."

Kizaru's tone was unpredictable. "Furthermore, rashly starting a war with World's subordinates could have disastrous consequences."

Naito didn't say anything.

"But it seems we don't need to get involved. How interesting, the pirates haven't bothered with this island at all. Haha, is that World guy serious?"

"Kizaru said with great interest."

According to intelligence from government agents, World claimed that everything on this sea was his property, and therefore he would not allow his newly recruited pirates to harm civilians.

"Since you're not getting involved, go back."

Naito turned and left.

"Oh? So you have to go back to training again, Naito?"

Kizaru caught up, saying somewhat helplessly, "Working too hard can sometimes backfire. A balance between work and rest is the key."

"I don't need your help with the cultivation today."

Naito knew exactly what this guy meant.

"Um?"

Kizaru was slightly taken aback. "Aren't we training our Observation Haki today?"

For the past few days, I've been asking him to help me with my spiritual practice every day.

Honestly, it's very troublesome.

"It's finished."

Naito casually said, "From now on, I'll focus on training my Conqueror's Haki."

He did not reveal the news immediately after mastering Observation Haki Future Sight.

The main reason was that I really didn't expect Kaido to appear, which led to my training progress being greatly accelerated.

It was said at the time that it would take some time to cultivate, but then he immediately mastered the Future Sight, which seems a bit far-fetched.

So, he then forcibly dragged Kizaru to spar many more times, just to familiarize himself with Observation Haki Future Sight. The only problem was that even if he saw the future, he couldn't show it and would just get beaten up.

It should be about time by now.

"Is it finished?"

Kizaru was stunned, his mouth agape in disbelief. Even someone as knowledgeable as him was practically speechless. "Observation Haki to Future Sight... and it's already done?"

"What are you surprised about, Borsalino- senpai?"

Naito glanced at him sideways. "Isn't this just common sense? Who do you think I am?"

"Wow, really,"

Kizaru's astonishment gradually faded, replaced by a look of admiration. "These young people nowadays are truly remarkable. Are they already catching up with us?"

Awakening Devil Fruit abilities, Armament Haki for Internal Destruction, and Observation Haki the Future Sight.

Mastering any one of these three abilities would make one a top-tier expert on the high seas, but Naito, an eighteen-year-old boy, possesses all three.

This boy isn't far from being as good as Teacher Zephyr, is he?

They were only one Conqueror's Haki Coating away from catching up with these three Admiral.

He doesn't even need the Conqueror's Haki to Coating; he just needs to continue his training step by step, making his physique and Haki stronger, and he can reach the level of the three of them, and it probably won't be long.

What an amazing young man! No wonder Professor Zephyr has such high hopes for him.

Soon, the two returned to the fleet.

Then.

"What? We can already see the future?"

Binz was dumbfounded.

Is it really that fast? They've only been training for a few days!

Your Observation Haki is barely usable! And you can already see the future?

"Future Sight?"

Sanji, who had prepared afternoon tea for everyone, asked with a burning gaze, "Brother Naito, what's it like?"

"Literally, it means being able to see what will happen in the next few seconds."

Naito casually remarked, "It's nothing special, Sanji. You should be able to do it too."

In the original work, Sanji was already more skilled in Observation Haki.

Me?

Sanji was a little excited, "I understand! Then I'll do my best!"

We can't let Brother Naito down!

What about me?

Binz looked at Naito expectantly, "Naito, I'm sure I can do it too, right?"

Naito glanced at him and gave him a smirk.

Then, it started activating its Conqueror's Haki on its own.

"Hello!!"

Binz completely lost it, yelling, "What are you going to say?!"

"As expected of Naito."

Vice Admiral Gion couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "It hasn't been that long!"

The way she looked at Naito was somewhat cryptic.

Gentle, warm, yet tinged with a sense of melancholy.