Charlotte Returns!

Naito's eyes widened slightly.

No, it didn't hit Garp.

Instead, it struck an invisible wall.

When the powerful Armament Haki, enough to destroy a mountain, struck this invisible wall, it could only slump away, scattering in all directions and creating a huge shockwave.

Garp, who was at the very center of the fluctuations, didn't even tremble.

"Can you feel it, Naito?"

He could even laugh and explain, "A sufficiently powerful Conqueror's Haki can easily neutralize an enemy's attack!"

In the original work, Rocks in his Black Transfer used a similar technique. His Conqueror's Haki was so strong that neither Garp nor Roger's Conqueror's Haki attacks were effective. It was only through a desperate attack by the two of them, using all their Haki at once, that Rocks was finally defeated.

However, Naito was thinking, with such powerful moves, how could Hachinosu have been pierced by Shiryu?

Garp Cannon, are you throwing the match?

Of course, that's just a casual remark. Garp was nine years older back then than he is now, and he was caught off guard by the deserter king's scheme.

Naito's all-out punch failed, and he staggered back two steps, panting.

No wonder Zephyr advised against using such techniques lightly.

Without at least ten minutes to recover, you can't use Armament Haki anymore; the downtime is too long, just like Luffy's early Gear Fourth.

"Watch closely, kid. That was defense just now, now..."

Garp clenched his fist, and Inazuma Haki from it. "It's an attack!"

"Fist Bone Impact!"

Garp threw a punch.

Facing the sea beside it.

A torrent suddenly swept across the entire ocean.

The turbulent sea was instantly cleaved into a huge trench tens of meters wide, stretching all the way to the horizon.

Naito couldn't help but be slightly amazed.

Is this the power of a truly top-tier expert?

Every gesture they make is capable of destroying the world.

Naito's resolve began to waver. With his body possessed by World and Enma added to the mix, could he really contend with such a monster?

But it doesn't matter, we won't be fighting monsters of that level anytime soon.

"The world is still vast! Don't stop, Naito!"

Don't stop?

"Mr. Garp, don't say such unlucky things."

"Ah?"

Chapter Sixty-One: Charlotte Returns!

On the undulating sea, a pirate ship drifted with the current, seemingly on the verge of capsizing at any moment.

This is because the pirates on board no longer had the energy to control the pirate ship.

Naito suddenly appeared from the sky and crouched atop the mast, silently looking down at the pirates on the deck below, much like Itachi Uchiha looking down at the Uchiha gathering place.

"Yes, yes, Thousand Shadows Naito!"

A pirate on deck screamed at the top of his lungs.

The headquarters' publicity campaign has been incredibly successful; even pirates who have just entered the New World are already very familiar with his name.

Naito thought to himself.

Then,

The pirate ship's sails, which hadn't yet been lowered, suddenly billowed, and an invisible wind blew precisely onto everyone on board.

"Ugh..."

One by one, the pirates foamed at the mouth and passed out. In an instant, the deck became quiet.

Only a handful of people were still able to maintain consciousness, and they were probably all high-ranking officers on the ship.

"What, what a joke... How could someone be that strong!"

The pirate captain's eyes were vacant, and not only was his body trembling, but his voice was also shaking, "Why did I have to encounter a monster like you so soon after entering the New World!"

Thousand Shadows Naito is indeed the most talked-about man in the world right now.

Almost every major newspaper published extensive articles about him.

He even overshadowed the popularity of Bandi World and his gang, who recently shocked the world, since those gangs have disappeared.

The pirate captain initially scoffed at the newspaper reports, thinking that he was just a naval captain, and he had even killed a rear Rear Admiral in the first half of the story, so what was a mere captain?

Until now.

"This is an honor for you all."

Naito jumped down.

Of course, the real reason is that the Marine Guerrilla Unit will likely only be patrolling the estuary area of New World for the foreseeable future, not only sweeping up the old pirates entrenched nearby, but also specifically arresting those greenhorns who have just entered the New World.

Sure enough, just a few days after departing from G-1 Base, they caught another group of people.

Later.

Marine Guerrilla Unit Ship No. 1

Watching the pirates being escorted onto the ship, Binz said with a hint of jealousy, "It's you again, stealing the spotlight all by yourself."

Naito, who was diligently training in Armament Haki, glanced at him sideways. "If it wasn't me, then was it you?"

"Tch, what's so great about it!"

Binz has been acting somewhat rebellious lately. "He's just a pirate with a bounty of nearly 100 million. I've already learned Tekkai, so why should I be afraid of him?"

Naito's gaze towards him immediately became complicated.

As a friend, he ultimately offered a friendly reminder, "Use less Tekkai."

"Ha?"

Binz looked somewhat bewildered.

"It'll probably be in the newspapers again tomorrow, right?"

Brigadier General Commodore Doll, lounging lazily against the ship's railing and puffing on a cigarette, chuckled, "Looks like it won't be long before I'm calling you 'Sir,' right, Naito?"

At this rate, Naito should be promoted to general in a few months at most.

Naito did not react.

"Hey, you little brat, at least say something."

Doll rolled her eyes.

"What's there to say about something that's obvious and something we already knew?"

Naito didn't even lift his eyelids. "Would you be excited to know there's lunch today?"

"Ha, as arrogant as ever."

Doll exhaled a smoke ring and flicked off some ash. Although he was used to the kid's arrogance, he was still speechless.

She scoffed, "Don't get cocky! I won't let you surpass me that easily!"

Naito paused his Haki, slightly turned his head, and scanned Doll's entire body.

Then, he smiled slightly, remaining silent and pretending to be an expert.

Hey! What do you mean by that?!

Doll felt offended by Naito's gaze, and her lips twitched into a forced smile.

Ain, who was still diligently exercising nearby, shook her head helplessly.

Senior Doll often bickers with Naito, sometimes leaving Naito feeling helpless, but other times, Dor is infuriated by Naito.

But.

The usually calm and collected girl pursed her lips slightly again. Senior Doll's closeness to Naito was indeed unusual.

Naito completely ignored the annoyed Doll. What's the meaning of "idle play" in this context?

The next period should be quite peaceful.

Luna and her group are progressing according to plan. Kozuki Sukiyaki is already helping the executives forge their own weapons. Once Buckingham buys back the experimental equipment, the production of Artificial Devil Fruit can also be put on the agenda.

We'll have to wait a little longer for Yamato to escape Wano Country; then her adventure can begin.

She's not suited to go to the Dunas Kingdom; otherwise, Kaido would be furious if he found out. Since she yearns for adventure, let's grant her wish and let her be the vessel for her journey across the world. There are many people worth meeting and treasures worth acquiring in all corners of the world.

Finally, regarding my own side, I'll probably be hunting pirates in the early New World for a long time, but that doesn't matter. My two most important things right now are getting stronger and getting promoted, and I can take care of both from now on.

Time passed slowly, and several days went by in the blink of an eye.

Gustav Island is a rather remote island. It can't even be found using Log Pose, because it's not on any of the magnetic routes in the New World. It can only be reached directly using Eternal Pose.

There is a small town on the island. It is not very big, but it is very lively. The town's dock is often full of boats, even though it is a remote place.

This island is a well-known black market in the surrounding waters, selling all sorts of goods that are unavailable through conventional channels.

Despite being such a bustling island, virtually no one causes trouble here.

Because those who managed to find their way here weren't fools; they all knew this was the territory of Du Feld, the New World's underground tycoon, and that guy was not someone ordinary people could mess with.

Inside a shop in the small town.

"Huh? What do you mean 'out of stock'?"

The short figure, cloaked in black to conceal his identity, had a high-pitched voice, tinged with an undeniable age.

The shop owner behind the counter rolled his eyes. "You think that stuff has a wide audience? Most people who come to this island just need to be able to read the newspaper. Who's going to buy experimental equipment?"

He looked down and carefully examined the short figure in front of him. "But if you really want it, give me a 30% deposit first, and I might be able to get the goods for you."

The man in black robes, Buckingham, who had traveled from afar, was lost in thought.

Since we're already here, right?

How long will it take?

She asked.

The man held up one finger, "One week."

"Good."

Buckingham nodded.