August 1492 of the Sea Circle Calendar, New World, Unnamed Island near Raijin Island.
Staring at the thunderous rain of lightning crashing down on the sea not far away, King frowned and asked, "Bazel, are you sure you want to fish for Pure Gold here?"
"And are you sure that method you mentioned can really catch that super lantern fish or whatever that Olga talked about?"
Olga, who had jumped up, perched on King's shoulder, "It's not a super lantern fish, it's Lantern-sama, you dummy King!"
"Probably. I'm not actually very confident either. If it really doesn't work, we'll just have to try again when we reach the Paradise."
Bazel held a huge fishing rod in his hand, with a lone small ring tied to the end.
"But if we go to Paradise, I'm worried the news about Pure Gold might leak, bringing unnecessary trouble."
"Big Bro Kaido said it before, right? God's Knights are all monsters. I'm worried those guys will come to snatch the Pure Gold."
The voyage from Dressrosa to Raijin Island took over three months in total.
This wasn't because the Babanuki's pirate ship was slow, but because Bazel frequently stopped for several days at a time, using Olga's Pure Gold ring to attract that gigantic lantern fish.
But each fishing session couldn't last too long.
Because Olga was still suffering from South Blue Emperor Fever and hadn't received treatment. If it took too long, Bazel was worried it might trigger complications.
Whoosh~~~
The fishing line drifted far away, landing on the seemingly calm sea surface.
Bazel told the noisy pirates to be quiet and waited like that for half an hour.
Kaido, who had been sound asleep, suddenly woke up!
"Bazel, it seems you've hooked a big one this time. Something huge is coming!"
As he walked, he transformed into his Dragon Human form. Kaido stepped in front of Bazel, gripped his kanabo with both hands, and assumed a home run stance.
Armament Haki coiled around his Hassaikai, followed by Conqueror's Haki.
"Hah…"
Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, Kaido calmed his mind, his muscles swelling.
"King, I'll take the first strike. You take the second. We absolutely cannot let that big fish return to the seabed."
King was stunned for a moment, then nodded, the flames on his back surging violently.
"Understood. I'll use my strongest power!"
"The third strike should be mine. It's about time I made a move after training for so long."
Bazel interjected at this moment.
"Get ready, I can already feel the impact!"
Ten seconds later, a huge bulge of water suddenly arched up on the surface of the near shore sea.
Bazel, holding the fishing rod, took a step back, veins bulging on his upper body.
"Up!!!"
With Bazel's roar, his right foot stomped heavily backward, his waist driving his whole body to exert force.
The specially made fishing line tightened, and an enormous lantern fish was hauled out of the seawater.
"Daiitoku…"
Sand and stones on the beach shot out as a purple electric light arrowed forth.
"Raimei Hakke!!"
Boom…!
"Fly up into the sky, Wororororo!!!"
The strike successfully made the lantern fish's eyes roll back white. Kaido transformed into an Azure Dragon at top speed. As Kaifu swirled up, the gigantic lantern fish, which was about to fall, was sent flying again.
"My turn!"
King's wings vibrated, and his whole figure shot towards the prey in the sky.
"Karyudon!"
Merging with the flames, transforming into a fire dragon!
A fire dragon no smaller than the Azure Dragon shot out, instantly piercing into the abdominal cavity of the lantern fish.
Bazel threw the fishing rod to Babanuki, who was standing by, took off his upper garment, revealing his muscular torso.
"Babanuki, get ready to haul the fish. This is a huge harvest this time, hahaha~~"
Yamata no Orochi!
Bazel didn't use his Fire Flow Body or Venom Body form.
The enemy's body was many times larger than his, so attacks in his current hybrid form couldn't deliver a sure-kill blow.
Instead, the massive Yamata no Orochi had the potential for a certain kill!
"Pull!"
"Men, move it!"
Babanuki roared upon receiving the order.
Over a hundred pirates lined up in a long chain, each holding the waist of the one in front, shouting and straining to pull backward.
In the sky, Kaido's dragon tail opened its mouth again, countless Kaifu swept forth, pushing the frantically struggling gigantic lantern fish towards the beach.
Right at this moment!
A crimson red bulge suddenly swelled on the back of the lantern fish.
"Die!!"
Boom…!
King, covered in blood, burst out through the body, a wild, arrogant smile on his face.
Seeing King appear, a glint of sharp light flashed in the vertical pupils of the Yamata no Orochi.
'Time for me to strike!'
Displaying agility far exceeding his massive size, Bazel's eight serpent tails slapped hard against the beach, his huge body shooting out, tightly binding the still struggling lantern fish.
Eight serpent heads opened wide, venomous fangs piercing into the enemy's body!
Lethal poison rapidly injected!
Boom…!!
The colossal lantern fish was dragged onto the beach. In less than ten seconds, the previously vigorous lantern fish suddenly stopped struggling.
Its originally dark green eyes gradually clouded over with a layer of gray fog.
The eight serpent mouths loosened, drops of saliva mixed with venom falling onto the sandy ground, emitting hissing sounds of corrosion.
The body of the Yamata no Orochi gradually shrank. Bazel put his upper garment back on, wiping a trace of leftover venom from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand.
He raised his hand and gave King, who had just landed on the ground, a firm high-five.
"Great teamwork."
King sheathed his sword, looking curiously at the dying lantern fish.
"Can this fish still be eaten?"
Bazel thought for a moment, then nodded, "Probably. After I extract all the venom, we can blanch it with some ginger and spices. Worst case, we'll just have diarrhea for a few days after eating it."
"But the vitality contained in this fish is absolutely a rare tonic."
"Babanuki, take your men and Olga for a trip inside. If you can find her father, remember to bring him back."
"Understood!"
Babanuki ordered his pirate subordinates to return to the cabin to fetch gas masks.
"Arber."
Bazel pulled King aside and whispered instructions, "Most of the Pure Gold has been digested by it and flowed into the lantern, but there should still be undigested Pure Gold inside its body."
"The Lunarian body is very special, so you don't need to worry about the harsh environment inside. You go first, and make sure no one else sees the Pure Gold."
King nodded in agreement, "Leave it to me."
Seizing the moment before the others set off, King activated his speed mode and rushed into the lantern fish's body ahead of everyone.
Kaido happened to return at this exact time.
"Bazel, how do you plan to handle that Pure Gold?"
"Seal it away for now. Something that exists only in fantasy isn't suitable for use."
Without the slightest hesitation, Bazel stated his opinion on the handling of the Pure Gold.
"If it appears on the seas before the situation is settled, it will probably stir up a storm of bloodshed beyond our imagination."
"I don't want to usher in a new era in this way. More importantly."
"If an incurable disease appears among our family or comrades, then Pure Gold is the only cure at this stage. This can also be considered a bit of advance preparation for an uncertain future."
Kaido nodded in approval, "That's exactly what I was thinking. That kind of thing isn't suitable for us."
While everyone was busy, Bazel pulled Kaido towards the coconut grove.
"Next is to use your Flame Cloud ability to cross the Red Line. We need to go to Drum Island and Little Garden first."
"Olga's illness will surely be cured in that country of doctors."
"After the treatment, our target is Little Garden."
Bazel took out a yellowed newspaper, "This is an old news story I got from the World Economic News Paper for some money."
"There are two Giants on Little Garden. They might be the key for our Beasts Pirates to pry open the door of friendship with Elbaf."
'Giants!?'
A sharp light flashed in Kaido's eyes. He activated his Observation Haki, confirmed no one was around, and then lowered his voice.
"Bazel, it really has to be your brain. If we can attract Giants to join the Beasts Pirates, and then have them eat Zoan-type Devil Fruits..."
"Our military strength will receive an unimaginable boost!"
"Not only that…" Bazel interrupted Kaido, "the materials we need to build ships can also be secured."
"With the help of the Giants, obtaining branches of the Adam Tree will absolutely be not a problem!"
"Add to that the Seastone from Wano Country... Kaido, you understand what I'm trying to say, right?"
Kaido grinned and said, "Of course I know!"
"Next, we just need to find sufficiently skilled shipwrights, and our Beasts Pirates will have super ships capable of crossing the Calm Belt!"
"But this must be kept absolutely secret. If the World Government finds out about this, I'm afraid what awaits the Beasts Pirates will be the enemy's full military might."
"That would probably be an even stronger Buster Call than the God Valley incident."
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