The Secret of Devil Fruit Rebirth

"Yasopp of the Red Hair Pirates."

The man known as Van Augur, focused intently, calmly replied, "Captain Teach, I think that since there's a title like 'World's Greatest Swordsman,' there's certainly no reason why there can't be a 'World's Greatest Sniper.'"

Teach's lips curled into a sneer, "Stop. With your current strength, challenging Yasopp is far too early."

"I heard that Yasopp can accurately snipe a mosquito from 10 kilometers away. I wonder if he could dodge my shot from 10 kilometers away?"

Van Oka, unsmiling, glanced at Teach's dark face and finally had no choice but to put down his sniper rifle.

Teach breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to Red-Haired, not for any other reason than Pops Whitebeard had told them not to act rashly.

Teach didn't dare disobey his young Pops's orders.

"What about the others?"

"Kukuku..."

The man on horseback chuckled sinisterly, his laughter tinged with a sickly hoarseness.

He silently took a bite of the apple, seemingly waiting for something, and three seconds later, a twisted expression of happiness appeared on his face.

"Thank goodness, he's not dead."

"Stop eating, Doc Q! I'm asking you guys, where are the other two?" Teach said, speechless.

"Jesus Burgess and Lafitte went to Enies Lobby; they're going to participate in the World Military Draft."

Doc Q was still laughing, handing a half-eaten apple to the skinny horse beneath him, "When they left, they took some poison from me. I wonder how many people died this time."

Blackbeard was a little confused.

How could he not know that his subordinates had gone to participate in the World Military Draft?

What are they trying to do?

"At first, I just went to join in the fun, but I didn't expect to make it to the second round of selections. Lafitte heard that the Navy had prepared some special prizes for the second round, so she went."

The one who answered him was Van Augur, who jumped down from the wall, walked up to Teach, and continued:

"Then Jesus Burgess went along too, you know, that guy loves to spar with people."

After hearing this, Teach felt helpless. His subordinates were too opinionated, running off to participate in the World Military Draft. They really had nothing better to do.

Doc Q laughed, "Kukuku... They didn't expect to encounter something as outrageous as 'Rocks's resurrection.' It seems their plan has failed."

"Putting them aside for now, have you received any information about 'that fruit' recently?"

"No."

Teach didn't expect an answer; it was just a habitual question. But upon hearing no reply, he couldn't help feeling a pang of disappointment.

After all these years, what I can't find, I just can't find.

"Teach, what brings you to this island all of a sudden?"

Teach took a deep breath, and his lips slowly curved upwards into a smile:

"Hahaha, Rocks has been resurrected! My Pops, who died many years ago, is alive again! He'll be coming to this island soon, won't he?"

"You want to acknowledge your father?" Doc Q narrowed his eyes slightly. "He's currently a key target of the World Government. If we get involved, we'll all be watched."

"It doesn't matter anymore. After so many years on Whitebeard's ship, I'm tired of playing the honest guy!"

Teach revealed a ruthless expression, not because he had any ill will towards Whitebeard; in fact, he respected Whitebeard greatly.

However, the fake Pops was still a fake, and when his real father returned, he still hoped to reunite with him.

He was only 2 years old when he was in God Valley, and many of his memories are already blurred.

But he never forgot that deep-seated hatred.

In the name of revenge, it's time to pay a price.

"Ain!"

Teach looked up at the empty sky. "I know you're there. Respond to me."

Van Augur and Doc Q were both taken aback, exchanged a glance, and wondered what Teach was doing.

Several seconds later, a slightly childish voice suddenly rang out.

"I am here."

"Marshall D. Teach, what do you want?"

Upon receiving a response, Blackbeard immediately said, "I've already considered the previous deal! I want to speak directly with the Master!"

Dimon had been watching the battle on Hachinosu until Ain suddenly cut off the view.

What happened?

[Master, Blackbeard has contacted my clone; he wishes to speak directly with you.]

As Ain responded, the scene reappeared in his mind, but this time it wasn't a battlefield, but a dilapidated courtyard.

There were three people and a horse in the courtyard.

"Are these two also on Hachinosu?"

Dimon noticed Van Augur and Doc Q, and was slightly surprised.

These two, along with the fighting champion named Jesus Burgess and Lafitte, a police officer from the West Blue, were all founding members of the Blackbeard Pirates.

"He contacted you first, so it seems he's thought things through." Dimon chuckled. "Does he want to speak with me directly?"

After some thought, he agreed to Blackbeard's request.

At the same time.

Hachinosu, in the courtyard.

A voice rang out again out of nowhere, but this time it was no longer childish.

Marshall D. Teach.

"Host!"

Blackbeard's pupils contracted sharply. This was the first time he had truly come into contact with the Lord of the Seven Deadly Sins and heard his voice. He was extremely wary and respectful of this mysterious being.

"I'm willing to make a deal with you regarding that secret."

"I'm listening."

The Lord's response was brief. Blackbeard grinned and said, "I need two bottles of Longevity Wine. Give me the elixir first, and then I'll tell you."

Van Augur and Doc Q were both shocked. The only person in the world who could be called "Lord" was that person!

Captain Teach has some connection with the Master?

A moment of silence fell over the air, Blackbeard couldn't help but tense up.

There were two bottles of wine; one was for his own use, and the other was for someone else.

Since he couldn't find the Dark-Dark Fruit, he was almost ready to give up. In that case, he might as well exchange that secret for benefits.

"Can."

After a brief reply, the Lord did not respond further; instead, Ain's voice came through.

"You guys stay away."

As the voice spoke, a golden light flashed in the air, outlining a pentagram magic circle.

The golden light was so dazzling that it was difficult to open one's eyes.

Blackbeard and his companions couldn't help but raise their hands to shield their eyes. When the golden light faded, they realized that there was another person in the courtyard.

It was a gloomy-looking man with long, smooth black hair that reached past his shoulders, and eerie vertical pupils staring intently at the Blackbeard.

"You are... the Envy of the Seven Deadly Sins," Blackbeard thought with a chilling ache, "The mastermind behind the destruction of Marine Headquarters!"

"Please address me Kuranos. It's nice to meet you again, human."

Chapter 221 The Secret of Devil Fruit Rebirth

Kuranos had a vivid memory of Blackbeard.

When he was first awakened by his master, he was reborn at sea and was eventually picked up by a rookie in the Whitebeard Pirates.

When the barrel containing the fruit was opened, one of the three people he saw was Blackbeard.

"It's you...!!"

Blackbeard looked on in disbelief as he heard that familiar voice.

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

A talking Devil Fruit is incredible enough, but to have Devil Fruit turn into a human is even more unbelievable.

In that instant, Blackbeard thought of many things.

When the Seven Deadly Sins launched their surprise attack on Marine Headquarters late at night, news reports only mentioned the name "Kuranos" and his appearance, without mentioning his specific abilities.

Only now, after hearing Kuranos's voice, did he connect it to the Yamata no Orochi Fruit.

Blackbeard understood.

I understand completely now!

Why are the Seven Deadly Sins constantly collecting Devil Fruits?

Blackbeard looked dazed and muttered:

"Your master can turn Devil Fruit into humans!?"

"My Lord is a great being, the creator of this world, a god! Watch your words, 'humanity,' I am not human."

Kuranos gave a cold laugh, then extended his right hand, releasing the mark on his palm.

After a flash of golden light, two bottles of Longevity Wine were summoned and appeared in Kuranos's hands.

Blackbeard was speechless, his mind filled with this shocking information.

If this were to leak out, the whole world would be shaken. Could that mysterious being truly be a god?

Unlike the Celestial Dragons who call themselves "gods," the Lord's power is inconceivable!

Awakening the self-awareness of Devil Fruit and transforming it into human form—who would believe it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes?

Blackbeard thought of Big Mom, whose Soul-Soul Fruit could do something similar, giving souls to all things.

For example, clouds, ships, knives, fire...

However, the Soul-Soul Fruit can never imbue Devil Fruit a soul.

Blackbeard grew increasingly frightened, and involuntarily took two steps back as he looked at Kuranos.

Are you afraid of me?

"... You're not planning to kill me to cover it up, are you? If I find out this secret, I seriously doubt you'll kill me the moment you get what you want."

The Blackbeard's forehead was covered in cold sweat, which slid down his temples.

It wasn't that he was afraid of Kuranos; no matter how strong Koranos was, he was still just one person. He was confident that even if he couldn't beat him, he could always escape.

However, the fact that the other party can appear out of thin air also means that more members of the Seven Deadly Sins can do the same.

"Human troubles."

As Undying demon, Kuranos found it difficult to comprehend such emotions, and his tone was sinister, "The wine you requested is here; my patience is limited."

Having said that, he casually tossed the wine to Blackbeard.

Blackbeard instinctively caught them. Two bottles of Longevity Wine that could restore youth—given to him so easily?

"Your turn. Speak, what are the conditions for the ability plunder?"

"Okay, I'll tell you..."

Blackbeard took a deep breath, remaining vigilant in case the other party turned hostile, and slowly began to speak:

"There are two necessary conditions for plundering someone else's abilities, and since I haven't actually tried it myself, I can't guarantee success 100%."