Submit to Me, Worship Me!

Marine Branches are located all over the world and are mainly divided into two categories.

The branches in the four seas (east, west, south, north) are all named "X Sea Branch No. XX". The base commanders of each branch are generally colonels.

The "G" prefixed branches specifically refer to Marine Branches Grand Line, and the base commanders of these branches are always Vice Admirals.

Even the three Admirals of Akainu might not know who Lieutenant Commander Orisbon is, but Vice Admiral Vice Admiral Tsuru the ability users within the Navy.

Upon hearing what Sengoku said, he immediately understood what he meant.

That person's abilities are indeed suitable for handling the current situation.

"As expected of the largest power on the Grand Line, the Navy is brimming with talent."

Through Ain's perspective, Dimon listened to every word of the conversation between Sengoku and the others.

It is truly remarkable that they were able to devise a countermeasure in such a short time in the face of Ain's invisible and intangible eavesdropping and surveillance.

Mammon's ability to create the "Darkness Realm" can indeed block Ain's surveillance, as his ability is a perfect counter to Ain's.

It was within Dimon's expectations that the Sengoku would immediately think of Mammon.

Unfortunately, he never dreamed that Mammon was also one of his people. After all, no organization is so wealthy as to send an Awakening Mythical Zoan ability user as an undercover agent.

It's normal that a normal person wouldn't think of that.

"I wonder how many fruits the Sengoku is planning to use as bait?"

Dimon was full of anticipation. He knew the Navy wouldn't have many Devil Fruits to offer, and even if they did, they would be given as rewards to outstanding Navy personnel who had made contributions.

But there is World Government.

He wasn't worried about the navy failing to reap the rewards; he only needed to figure out how to snatch the spoils from their grasp.

After all, this time they would be facing three Marine Admirals at the same time. Even if the Whitebeard Pirates went there, they would be wiped out.

"We need to find Yamata no Orochi first; having more fighting power means having more security."

"If necessary, Mammon could even betray them on the spot..."

"Also, first get your hands on Kozuki Oden's two swords."

While pondering, Dimon continued towards the Kuri region.

At the same time.

New World, somewhere in the sea.

A ship resembling a beluga whale sails on the sea.

A pirate on deck threw out a grappling hook and retrievaled an oak barrel from the sea.

"Has any ship been sunk nearby? These barrels are floating on the sea," another pirate beside him said, arms crossed.

"It might not necessarily be a shipwreck. Maybe it encountered a tornado and had to jettison its cargo to relieve the pressure."

The pirates who had cast the hook pulled the rope back with all their might and carried the oak barrel onto the deck.

Just then, a man with a kind face and slightly dark skin passed by and quickly reminded them:

"Hey, you guys be careful, this might be someone's trap!"

"Huh? A trap? Mr. Teach, have you encountered one before?"

"Are you idiots? This is a common trick used by the Navy. They put bombs in barrels of liquor, deliberately let someone retrieve them, and then they detonate immediately when opened."

A pirate named Teach helplessly explained to the newcomer,

"Of course, it could also be a signal flare or a coordinate transmitter. Please step aside, I'll help you open it."

As a veteran, Teach was happy to help newcomers, a fact well known to everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates.

The two newlyweds immediately moved aside, away from the barrels, fearing they might be caught in the explosion.

Seeing this, Teach smiled, revealing a row of broken teeth. He grabbed the edge of the barrel and tore the lid open with a little force.

The expected explosion and signal flare did not occur; instead, a box of apples was revealed in front of the three.

"Huh? Just apples, damn it, they used a wine barrel to store apples. What a disappointment."

"Thank goodness it's not a bomb!"

Teach reached for an apple, took a bite, then stood up and said, "You found it, so according to the rules it's yours..."

"Um!?"

Suddenly, Teach's expression changed slightly. He squatted down again, flipped over the apples on top, and underneath lay a strange-looking fruit.

"Devil Fruit!?"

The two newcomers were taken aback.

This fruit resembles a pineapple in shape, with a rose-red base covered with swirl-like patterns, and triangular stems and leaves growing at the top.

Having seen the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, Teach almost instantly recognized the fruit's specific abilities.

Zoan Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Yamata no Orochi Form!

The attraction was fleeting; Teach quickly suppressed that urge of greed. What he needed wasn't Mythical Zoan...

"You guys are really lucky. You even managed to find a Devil Fruit. Go ask your Pops; he might just give it to you."

A ray of light appeared for the Yamata no Orochi.

He "saw" three humans, male, one of whom was dark-skinned and somewhat ugly, and the other two were around twenty years old.

He lay in the box, drifting with the current, until the lid was opened and he could finally see the outside world.

He didn't move; he was thinking. He had been thinking ever since consciousness was born.

"Who I am..."

"I am a Devil Fruit..."

Why am I conscious?

"God gave me life!"

What exactly am I?

"I am... a demon!"

Chapter 142 Submit to me, worship me!

Two newcomers who had only recently joined the Whitebeard Pirates were incredibly lucky to find a Devil Fruit at sea.

The news spread like wildfire across the ship, and a group of pirates rushed over to watch.

Marco pushed through the crowd, peered closer, and exclaimed in amazement:

"Really? What incredible luck! Hey, what are your names again?"

"Captain Marco, I... I'm the rookie Moro."

"I'm Campbell. It was Moro actually saw this bucket and pulled it out."

The two newcomers spoke nervously, and with almost all the team leaders present, they felt immense pressure.

Third Division Captain, "Diamond" Jozu, crossed his arms and said:

"Who would hide a Devil Fruit in a barrel of wine? Would you do that, Thatch?"

"No way!"

The man known as Thatch is the fourth division commander and head chef of the Whitebeard Pirates.

He was wearing a pristine white chef's hat. He came running over halfway through cooking, marveling at the Devil Fruit in the bucket.

"Even if I were to hide it, I wouldn't hide it among a pile of apples. What if a child accidentally eats it? They'd become unable to swim."

The captain of the 5th Division, Vista the Flower Sword, wisely guessed:

"Do you think it's possible that the original user of the Devil Fruit died, and the fruit just happened to be reborn in the barrel?"

"Possibly!" Marco immediately agreed. "The rebirth of Devil Fruit is completely random. Suppose the original user was killed at Reverse Mountain, the fruit could be reborn in the New World."

"But why would it appear among a bunch of apples?"

The speaker appeared to be a beautiful woman, heavily made up, but when she spoke, her voice was male.

Captain of the 16th Division, Izo.

Teach explained, "The Devil Fruits can be reborn into any kind of fruit is a secret that has long been solved; it's clearly stated in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia."

"Yes."

Captain of the 8th Division, the Fish-Man Namur, nodded and said, "Teach is right. After a Devil Fruit user dies, the power resides in a new fruit. For example..."

Two pirate crews clashed at sea, and one was ultimately defeated and destroyed.

If one of them possesses the ability, and he falls into the sea and drowns, the fruit might even be reborn on the seabed.

"Reborn at the bottom of the sea?" The newcomer Moro, was taken aback.

"That's right, that's why the World Government has dedicated salvage teams. They send people all over the world to salvage shipwrecks, actually to find Devil Fruits."

"But this method is entirely based on luck; even if the user dies in the sea, the fruit may not necessarily be reborn on the seabed."

"In short, since you two found this Secret Treasure of the Sea, it should rightfully be yours. However, we still need to ask your Pops's opinion."

Finally, Marco asked the two newlyweds, "Which of you wants some?"

As they were talking, a tall man, shirtless and wearing only a cloak, strode over.

Behind him followed two female medical staff wearing leopard-print stockings, carrying the IV stand and keeping pace with him.

"Pops!"

"Pops with the Whitebeard!"

The pirates all called out.

Whitebeard Edward Newgate, the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, is known as the "World's Strongest Man."

The Paramecia Tremor-Tremor Devil Fruit User, Earthquake Man!

"Gurgling... Good luck, newbie."

The newcomer Moro, excitedly approached Whitebeard and held up the Devil Fruit in his hand high.

Whitebeard was 6.66 meters tall, while Moro, at 1.9 meters, looked like a child.

"Pops, you decide on this fruit!" Moro was both nervous and excited.

Don't you want to eat?

Whitebeard took the fruit and examined it in his hand.

He had also seen the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia and easily identified the fruit's specific abilities.

Even one of the Four Emperors would show surprise at the sight of a Mythical Zoan Fruit.

"Zoan Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Yamata no Orochi Form, it's actually a Mythical Zoan!"

"What? Mythical Zoan!"

The pirates were all shocked and turned their gazes toward Marco, the captain of the first division.

Marco was equally surprised, "Mythical Zoan like mine? But judging from the name... what kind of abilities does Yamata no Orochi possess?"

Moro trembled with excitement. Devil Fruit even rarer than Logia, Mythical Zoan fruit, once eaten, could greatly enhance the strength of even a useless person.

If he eats this fruit, he might have a chance to compete for the long-vacant position of "Second Division Commander".

"Pops, I want to eat!"

Upon hearing this, Whitebeard did not try to steal the Devil Fruit; even if it were Mythical Zoan, he would disdain to do so.

On his ship, everyone was his family. Once you joined the Whitebeard Pirates, everyone was equal, even newcomers.