Chapter 240
A huge ship is floating here.
"Hahahaha! The Emperor?"
The Golden Lion laughed loudly, "What nonsense are you talking about! I'm going to be the King of the World!"
After learning of the existence of that King of the World, Golden Lion had only one goal.
Emperor of the Sea?
It would be more like an emperor who rules over all of humanity!
However, Big News Morgans was right about one thing: a new era has arrived, and those guys' power will begin to expand.
Because the pirates who enter this sea area next will have no choice.
Join us or die.
And--
"I am at the very source of the New World!"
The Golden Lion laughed triumphantly.
All the pirates who came from the first half of the Grand Line began their adventures in the New World from this sea area!
What do you mean by locational advantage?
The other scoundrels can only eat his leftovers!
"Hahahaha!"
Wild, unrestrained laughter echoed through the sky.
And World--
Yes, World, as always, was indulging in a life of debauchery in his Dream World.
On the sea surface somewhere in the area ruled by World and his gang.
The naval fleet moved forward slowly.
"The Emperor? You really dare to say that!"
Binz sat cross-legged on the deck, flipping through the newspaper. As he read, he couldn't help but feel indignant. "Mere pirates, and they dare call themselves emperors!"
Sanji stood beside him, bending down to read the newspaper with him.
The boy had grown considerably taller and stronger since leaving Baratie; his consistent training had clearly paid off.
Young Sanji frowned, somewhat worried. "Is it because those great pirates are too powerful? In terms of both strength and influence, they've already reached the pinnacle of piracy!"
Ultimately,
He paused, then turned to look at the Marine Admiral sunbathing on the deck. "Mr. Borsalino, why does the Navy let these great pirates get away with this?"
"Leaving aside pirates like Golden Lion and World who have no fixed abode, isn't it common knowledge that the Beasts Pirates and the Charlotte Family's hideouts are located there?"
Kizaru has been on the ship for quite some time now, and Sanji has become quite familiar with him.
"Oh, that's definitely something a boy that age would say,"
Kizaru smiled casually, "But young man, it's not that simple."
"Huh?"
Sanji blinked.
"Sanji, Big News Morgans was right about one thing,"
Vice Admiral Gion, who was practicing swordsmanship nearby, turned around and said with a hint of regret, "Those five monsters can no longer be viewed with the same eyes as ordinary pirates."
"Even the government and the navy need to seriously consider the consequences of going to war with them."
"Especially,"
Gion said, "If we haven't managed to eliminate them after the war started, how should we deal with their retaliation?"
Sanji was slightly taken aback.
"Don't think it's that simple, kid."
Binz, with the air of a seasoned veteran, stood up and patted Sanji on the shoulder.
"I see."
Sanji sighed softly.
Even the navy is bound by all sorts of things.
Nearby, Naito, who was practicing his Conqueror's Haki as always, slightly twitched the corner of his mouth.
Besides this reason, there is an even more important reason: the King of the World simply didn't consider these guys from the New World.
Otherwise, he wouldn't even need to descend in person; he could simply send Gunko over and then easily sweep through the New World by possessing him.
Do you even understand the value of Black Turn Domination?
However, with that, the work in the New World is almost done, and the next step is simply to add Hub step by step.
So, we should be arriving in Yamato by now, right?
North Blue.
Swallow Island.
This island is a rather inconspicuous little island among the many islands in the North Blue. There isn't even a country on the island, only a small town called Joy Town.
However, on the Minion Island, not far from this island, a rather interesting conflict once took place many years ago, over a priceless Devil Fruit.
At that moment, a ship docked on the coast of Swallow Island.
The white-haired woman jumped off the deck and landed steadily on the shore.
At the same time, planks were lowered from the deck, and several wary-looking women quickly disembarked.
"We've finally arrived!"
Yamato stretched. "The Night King said there's a very interesting guy on this island! Haha, let's go find him!"
She had already been traveling in the North Blue for some time, and this island was not originally in her plans, since she was traveling along the original route of the Roger Pirates.
But since the Night King had sent her, Yamato certainly wouldn't refuse.
Moreover, the Night King said there was someone on the island who could be recruited to join his ship.
However, the Night King kept it a secret and didn't directly reveal who that person was.
But that's good; the unknown is what makes adventure fun.
Let's go!
Yamato laughed heartily and took the lead, running towards the interior of the island.
Her powerful Observation Haki had already spread out, helping her to pinpoint the town on the island.
"Miss Yamato, wait for us!"
The female warriors personally selected by King Gaston of the Dunas Kingdom quickly gave chase.
At the same time, on the island, in Joy Town.
"Ah Qiu!"
The man wearing the fluffy, spotted hat suddenly sneezed.
What happened? Did you catch a cold?
Chapter 164 Yamato and Ra, Attack
The New World, and the naval fleets that roam the seas ruled by World.
On the decks of several ships, almost all the naval soldiers were looking up at the sky.
A fierce battle is underway in the sky.
Naito abruptly shifted his body to the side, dodging the oncoming laser beam.
He immediately swung his right leg, "Tempest Kick - Black Flash!"
The vacuum slash, infused with Armament Haki, transformed into a black line, its momentum in no way inferior to the dazzling laser beam.
"Oh, that's terrible."
Not far away, Kizaru was directly blasted into countless photons by this jet-black ray.
No, it should be said that he voluntarily transformed into light before the ray struck him.
These lights coalesced into countless points of light.
"Yasakani no Magatama!"
A deluge of light projectiles, like a torrential downpour, rained down on Naito.
Naito's eyes widened, flashing with a red light; the vision of the future was already before his eyes.
Life Return and Kami-e were activated simultaneously, and his body was now transformed into clay.
Naito's body stretched into a slender line, effortlessly dodging all the attacks through the gaps between countless light projectiles.
"Oh, you're getting more and more skilled."
Kizaru's body coalesced from the dazzling light, a light smile playing on his lips. "Life Return combined with Observation Haki to Future Sight, and you've managed to make it look like you've become Elementalization, Naito. Seriously, just getting my attacks to touch you has become difficult."
Naito's body instantly returned to its original form, and with a flick of his right foot, a massive slash shot through the air.
Yes, with Kizaru as his sparring partner, his Observation Haki to Future Sight has indeed become increasingly proficient.
The current Navy Naito possesses Advanced Armament Haki, Advanced Observation Haki, Awakening Devil Fruit abilities, and considerable physical prowess.
He should have completely surpassed the level of a Yonko's first mate, and should be stronger than Kid, Law, Yamato during the Onigashima period in the original work.
Speaking of Law, that kid should still be on Swallow Island, right?
Although the original manga doesn't mention it, Law's solo novels do.
After obtaining the Op-Op Fruit, that guy wandered to Swallow Island and was adopted by an inventor.
It was there that he met Bepo, Shakky, and Penguin, and the three of them, along with Kuma, formed the original Heart Pirates.
Law lived on that island for many years until he defeated a pirate who attacked the island. Only then did he board the submarine given to him by the inventor who adopted him and set sail with his companions.
The Op-Op Fruit is quite crucial; it must be firmly in one's own hands.
Yamato, it's up to you now.
If you can't successfully recruit Luo onto the ship, then I'll have to take matters into my own hands, and in that case, things might not look too good.
Personally, I prefer a more love and peace-loving lifestyle.
Swallow Island.
Joy Town.