Resurrection, immortality and the One Piece

Royal Palace, Study.

Dimon took a quill and wrote down what Robin had translated.

"Ain, summon Kuranos."

[Yes, Master.]

Shortly after, Envy Kuranos knocked on the study door. Dimon let him in and handed him the translated text along with the Pluton Blueprints.

"Repair Pluton according to the instructions on this."

According to Robin's translation, as long as the ship is repaired first, and then the operating steps provided in the design drawings are followed, the Yatagarasu can be awakened.

Kuranos took the blueprints and nodded, saying:

"Master, judging from the extent of the ship's damage, it will take at least two to three months. We don't have any shipbuilders here. If we find a professional, it will be much faster."

The implication was whether or not to arrest a few shipbuilders.

Dimon thought for a moment and decided to let it go. There was no need to leak information; he had plenty of time and could let the demons build it slowly according to the blueprints.

"No need. By the way, we'll use the 'World Tree' we planted earlier for the repairs."

"Yes!"

Kuranos accepted the order and left.

Time flies, and two days later...

As usual, Dimon drank a glass of the Conqueror's Haki Edition Longevity Wine, feeling his Conqueror's Haki strengthen even further, and couldn't help but let out a long breath.

If he drinks enough, he'll eventually reach Joey Boy's level—no, surpass him.

Conqueror's Haki is not a concern, Observation Haki's ability to "Future Sight," even now, Dimon hasn't mastered it.

He rarely takes action and has no need for actual combat. His Observation Haki is mostly used to detect auras, while advanced abilities like Future Sight are mostly learned and mastered through practical combat scenarios.

"... This is just a high-level technique of Observation Haki; there must be a trick to it. It's best to watch others use it up close. Maybe you'll find the trick after watching a few times."

Just then, Ain's voice rang in my mind.

[Master, there's trouble on Hachinosu.]

"What's wrong?"

[Rocks called out my name; he wanted to speak to you directly.]

"Is it me, or the 'identity' that resurrected him back then?"

Dimon checked it again.

When he resurrected Rocks, Rocks didn't know he was the Lord; he only thought Rocks was a member of the Seven Deadly Sins.

[Yes, Master.]

Upon hearing this, Dimon raised an eyebrow. What was Rocks planning to do by communicating directly with "the Lord"?

With a soft smile, Dimon closed his eyes.

"Present the image."

Hachinosu.

A major event has occurred on the island in the past two days.

Led by the New Rocks Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates, the Beasts Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates, and the Flying Pirates —these five major forces officially formed an alliance, named the "New World Pirate Alliance."

On the day the alliance was established, a notice was issued to all pirate crews in the New World.

Join the alliance, or die!

The New World was plunged into a state of extreme chaos.

Meanwhile, at the Skull Hotel...

The three Pirate Emperors, along with Rocks, Harald, and others, gathered for the first formal meeting of the alliance.

"So, you're going to gather all the pirates in the New World to find a Devil Fruit for you?"

Kaido first heard about this, his expression was extremely displeased.

He thought he was going to war with the World Government, but it turned out to be just about finding Devil Fruits. Rocks had fallen and become a bored man.

"Hahaha, Kaido, you little brat, you really want to fight the World Government? Give me a break, with your strength..."

Rocks scoffed, "Kaido a bit arrogant these past few years; he has absolutely no sense of his own limitations."

"Have you been blinded by the title of 'the World's Strongest Creature'?"

Forget it, this kid's never been smart to begin with.

If they had any sense, they wouldn't have dared to face Imu with him back in God Valley; they would have run away early on like the other members.

However, Rocks didn't dislike this type of person.

Thinking of this, he said coldly again:

"Finding the Devil Fruits is just a side project. After integrating the pirate crews of the New World, we'll eventually drive the Navy out of these waters."

"So, what kind of fruit are you looking for? Even if you find it, what can you do if someone else eats it right away, the one you're so interested in? Kill it?"

Kaido snorted. He just didn't like to use his brain, not that he was brainless. In most cases, his fists could solve everything.

To this, Rocks simply grinned, glanced at his Whitebeard, and said:

Therefore, a reward is needed.

"I'm asking you, Kaido, if I asked you to give me one million Beli, and in return I'd give you ten million, would you take the one million and run away?"

Kaido frowned. "What reward are you going to give?"

"I don't have ten million, but someone else does."

Rocks looked up at the ceiling and shouted, "Ain, I know you're watching, aren't you? I want to speak directly with your master!"

He had never communicated with Ain before.

However, his benefactor told him that if he found the Dark-Dark Fruit, he could call out Ain's name.

A few seconds of silence fell over the room, then a soft chuckle was heard.

What are you trying to say?

"Are you Ain?"

"No! He is... Lord!" The Whitebeard said solemnly.

Ain's voice is completely different from the Lord's; the two are easily distinguishable.

Upon learning that the owner of the voice was none other than the legendary Lord of the Seven Deadly Sins, Rocks couldn't help but narrow his eyes and activate his Observation Haki to investigate.

It wasn't that I wanted to do anything to the Lord; it was simply out of curiosity that I wanted to know where the Lord was and how He was watching over everything.

In the end, nothing was gained.

Even he couldn't easily pinpoint Ain's location. The reason Charlotte Linlin was able to detect Ain was simply because the Soul-Soul Fruit was adept at sensing the fluctuations of souls.

"Revered Lord of the Seven Deadly Sins, I am deeply grateful for your resurrection. I, Rocks, will surely repay this debt of gratitude."

"So, what are you trying to say?"

Dimon had no interest in wasting time.

Rocks grinned. "I know you need the Dark-Dark Fruit, and I've found a way to get it, but I need a little help from you."

Tell me about it.

"I'm planning to hold a One Piece Pirate World Carnival, mobilizing pirates from all over the world to search for that Devil Fruit. To prevent ambitious individuals from monopolizing the fruit, we must establish a prize that no one can refuse."

Hearing this, Dimon already guessed what he was going to say.

Sure enough, the next sentence came true.

"The Longevity Wine... this peerless treasure that can reverse aging is something that would drive anyone crazy; its value far surpasses that of Devil Fruit!"

"If you can provide a cup of the Longevity Wine... no, let's rename it the Wine of Immortality!"

"All I need is a bottle of the Wine of Immortality. Whoever finds the fruit, driven by the dream of eternal life, will surely come to me with the item!"

Rocks' face was contorted with madness.

It must be said that this plan is excellent. Perhaps some people can refuse immortality, but such people are very, very few.

The price he paid was nothing more than a bottle of Longevity Wine, which he could have as many of as he wanted.

"I admire you, Rocks."

Dimon smiled slightly, his voice filled with joy.

Rocks is more reliable. That good-for-nothing Doflamingo took 1 billion gold from him and hasn't gotten anything yet.

"However, have you considered this? Once this kind of thing is released, the World Government won't remain indifferent."

"Certainly."

Rocks nodded. "That's my business. If I lose my life because of this, I'll trouble you to resurrect me. I believe you definitely have that ability!"

This guy... does he think I'm some kind of resurrection fountain?

Dimon shook his head with a wry smile.

"Can."

"However, you're too timid. Why a whole bottle, or even just one pill?"

"I can provide an unlimited supply of the Longevity Wine, and you, collect all the Devil Fruits in the world for me!"

"Therefore, I can promise you that when you die again, I will grant you a new life!"

Chapter 250 Resurrection, Immortality, and the One Piece

Rocks thought he was already insane, but he never expected that the Lord of the Seven Deadly Sins was an even bigger madman among madmen.

An unlimited Longevity Wine?

All the Devil Fruits in the world?

Not only him, but everyone present was stunned by these words.

The Golden Lion touched the ship's wheel stuck in its head, a fierce glint flashing in its eyes.

More than 20 years ago, in the waters of Eto' Wall, he led the Flying Pirates to attack the Roger Pirates.

Roger Pirates was surrounded by him when a sudden storm saved Roger's life.

In the chaos, many of the Flying Pirates' ships were destroyed, and a piece of ship's rudder flew in and pierced his head.

Because it was stuck so deep, forcibly pulling it out could be fatal, so the rudder was left on top.

If one possessed the Longevity Wine from the Seven Deadly Sins, and simultaneously pulled the rudder from the ship while drinking it, one might be able to save their life and completely break free from the shackles embedded in their skull.

Thinking of this, the Golden Lion immediately said:

"Hehehehe... Master, could you give me a bottle? You can provide an unlimited supply, so this kind of thing isn't precious to you, is it?"

"Golden Lion, Shiki. There's no such thing as a free lunch. You have to give something to get something."

Upon hearing this, the Golden Lion had a good idea in his mind.

It's Devil Fruit.

If Rocks' plan goes smoothly, someone will bring a Devil Fruit to the island to participate in the Pirate World Carnival, at which point he can try to steal one.

Rocks knew the Golden Lion very well; he could tell what the guy was thinking just by looking at his expression.

"No!"

"Um?"