...and actively sought out the Shogun of Wano Country, Kozuki Sukiyaki.
Upon learning of the arrival of Reynold and his group, Sukiyaki immediately led his samurai to welcome them. By now, he already knew the identity of Reynold and the others, as well as their battles with the Navy. Not only Reynold, but even his crew members were formidable individuals whose strength was comparable to that of a Navy Admiral; they were not people Wano could afford to provoke.
After their conversation, Reynold informed Sukiyaki about the situation of the Kingdom of Castre and stated his position. Sukiyaki struggled with the decision but ultimately had no choice but to agree to Reynold's demand. The demand was to allow the people of the Kingdom of Castre to enter Wano Country in batches, and to allocate a portion of the territory in Wano Country to them. This was an unavoidable situation, as the disparity in strength between the two sides was obvious. Even if they resisted, gathering the full might of Wano Country would not be enough to face Reynold's group, and they might even face the destruction of their nation.
However, what brought Sukiyaki some comfort was that Reynold offered them a considerable amount of gold as compensation. Originally, Sukiyaki had been dismissive of the offer, but when he saw the gold filling half of the room, he was completely stunned. It was genuinely filling half the room, not just a simple layer covering the floor! If this amount of gold were converted into Beri, the value would be billions!
But for Reynold, this amount of gold was not even the tip of the iceberg. What he had spent was merely one-thirtieth of his total gold. This was because the current Hajrudin could only enlarge himself by a maximum of thirty times. Now, his hypothesis had been confirmed. Once Hajrudin developed the Grow-Grow Fruit ability to a hundred-fold amplification, the remaining hundreds of billions of gold in his system's storage would be magnified a hundred times, resulting in tens of trillions of gold! Compared to that, the amount in this room was truly insignificant. Since this small amount of gold could solve the problem without bloodshed, he naturally chose not to resort to violence. Most importantly, Kozuki Sukiyaki had not offended him. Apart from those targeting the Navy and the World Government, Reynold was genuinely not a bloodthirsty person.
After finalizing the matter, Sukiyaki then met with Layton to settle the specific details. This included issues like allocating the specific area in Wano Country, how the Wano samurai and the Castre citizens would coexist in the future, and a series of other problems. However, none of this concerned Reynold anymore; he left the minor details for his father, Layton, to worry about.
After leaving the Shogun's palace, he took his crew to Kosaburo's residence. Besides seeing Lingling, there was a crucial reason for his visit. A few days prior, Lingling had contacted him, informing him that the two Supreme Grade Swords (Ō Wazamono) had been successfully forged! The thought that the highly anticipated Supreme Grade Swords were finally complete made Reynold naturally impatient.
He walked quickly, and soon arrived at Kosaburo's residence. Lingling, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Reynold. She was like a swallow returning to its nest and immediately rushed towards him after using Life Return to change her form. Disregarding the stares of those around them, she hugged and kissed him passionately. Only after ten minutes did she reluctantly let go.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
"Reynold, you've returned just in time. I'm pleased to report that the two Supreme Grade Swords you requested have finally been completed!" Kosaburo cleared his throat twice before getting straight to the point.
Hearing Kosaburo's words, Reynold also grew serious.
"The Supreme Grade Swords for Boss and Lingling are finished?!"
The crew members also gathered around, full of curiosity. Regarding the ranks of swords, they were no longer the novices they once were. They all knew that Supreme Grade Swords were the highest rank of swords. Moreover, the two great swords forged by Kosaburo were tailor-made to suit the specific needs and characteristics of both Reynold and Lingling. Their power was thus even greater.
Amidst everyone's expectant gaze, Kosaburo brought out the two great swords. Reynold had planned for the forging of these two Supreme Grade Swords for a long time. Reynold, who was three meters tall, had a sword that was two meters long from tip to tail. Lingling, who stood at 8.8 meters, had a sword that was six meters long! Comparatively, forging Lingling's Supreme Grade Sword required more resources and time.
Reynold carefully examined the two Supreme Grade Swords. The two swords were the same color, entirely black. Under the reflection of the sunlight, they shimmered with a faint purple hue. Both blades were engraved with a Chōji Midare-ba (Irregular Wavy) temper pattern! On the surface, Reynold's Supreme Grade Sword exuded a mysterious and dominating aura. Although Lingling's sword was larger, it conveyed a sense of mystery and elegance. To achieve this, Kosaburo's reputation as a top-tier swordsmith was truly well-deserved!
The moment Reynold's hand touched the blade—
Buzz.
Instantly, the blade trembled, emitting an incessant hum. A powerful aura spread out from the sword.
"This is it?!" Reynold was completely taken by surprise. This Supreme Grade Sword could actually actively release its own imposing power?! Resisting the aura, Reynold gently touched the blade, sensing the emotions emanating from the Supreme Grade Sword: joy, excitement, and a hint of caution.
"Is this my Supreme Grade Sword?!!"
"Brother, how is it? Do you feel that sensation?"
"I had the same feeling when I first touched it." Noticing the change in Reynold's expression, Lingling knew he was experiencing the same thing she had.
"It is indeed excellent." Reynold stroked the blade with fondness.
Reynold picked up his Supreme Grade Sword, and a powerful aura immediately erupted, spreading outward like a volcanic explosion.
At the Great Grade Sword level, some swords possess unique traits, allowing them to exert power slightly superior to that of other swords of the same rank. Take Enma, for example, which is in Zoro's possession. Enma spontaneously releases the user's Busoshoku Haki. A user who is not strong enough to wield Enma risks having their Haki drained from their body, leading to death. However, if one can master Enma, they can unleash even greater power. During the Battle of Onigashima, Zoro was only able to wound Kaido by using Enma. Yet, Wado Ichimonji, also one of the 21 Great Grade Swords, cannot achieve this feat. The difference in strength is thus evident!
"Reynold, this Supreme Grade Sword I forged for you can cleave the sky and split the earth, and can also cut mountains and sever the sea!"
"Now, it's up to you to name it!"
Since the swords were tailor-made for Reynold and Lingling, Kosaburo naturally wouldn't usurp their right to name them.
Reynold raised the sword and slashed downwards towards the sky. A Flying Slash Skill howled out, instantly tearing the sky apart, separating the clouds into two halves like an impassable gulf!
"This... this is unbelievable?!"
"Boss just casually swung it, and it's this terrifying?"
"As expected of a Supreme Grade Sword tailor-made for the Boss. With its assistance, Boss's strength is likely to advance even further!"
The crew members sighed with emotion as they looked at the rift in the sky that remained for a long time.
"I'll name it Sea Splitter!"
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
As if hearing Reynold's murmured words, Sea Splitter let out an unprecedented ringing sound.
"It seems you like the name very much."
Reynold gently stroked Sea Splitter's blade, sensing the joy emanating from it.
"Old man, old man, what about mine?!" Lingling asked impatiently after seeing this scene.
"Old man?! Lingling!!"
Reynold's face darkened, and his voice dropped. Realizing her mistake, Lingling immediately covered her mouth and shot a pleading look at Kosaburo.
"Hahahahahaha... It's alright, it's alright."
Kosaburo laughed heartily and waved his hand dismissively. He had been hearing it for three months and was already used to it. Although Lingling was outspoken, her honest nature suited him well.
"I'll deal with you later." After being glared at by Reynold, Lingling quieted down significantly. She obediently walked back to Kosaburo's side.
"Lingling, your great sword has only one effect, and that is sharpness. It can cut through all things and sever everything!"
"Now, it's your turn to name it!"
After the brief introduction, Kosaburo stepped aside.
"Name it?!"
Lingling blinked her big, innocent eyes, looking completely bewildered. The sword in Lingling's hand continued to emit a soft hum, seemingly expressing its own anticipation.
"Big Brother, why don't you help me name it?"
Lingling didn't particularly care about the name of the Supreme Grade Sword. As long as her Big Brother chose it, she would like it.
"Let's call it Edge Breaker!"
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Reynold considered for a moment and then stated his suggestion.
"Edge Breaker?!!"
The moment Lingling repeated the name, the massive Supreme Grade Sword in her hand began to tremble violently. It gave the distinct impression that it was not satisfied with the name.
"You have an opinion, do you? Behave yourself! From now on, your name is Edge Breaker!"
Lingling glared with wide eyes, poured Haki into the blade, and the formerly displeased Edge Breaker gave two final hums before falling silent.
"Big Brother, I love this name, and it loves it too."
Lingling lowered Edge Breaker, then smilingly hooked her arm through Reynold's.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Seeing this, the crew members covered their mouths, chuckling, and Kosaburo let out two light coughs.
That behavior was certainly typical of Lingling.
"Reynold, I have completed the task you assigned me!"
"I am aware of your achievements. These two Supreme Grade Swords, in your and Lingling's hands, will certainly not be wasted!"
As he said this, an unprecedented confidence shone in Kosaburo's eyes! Reynold's inherent strength was already comparable to a Navy Admiral, and now, with the assistance of Sea Splitter, he would be like a tiger with wings!
Kosaburo stepped forward again, looking at Sea Splitter and Edge Breaker with a sense of profound emotion. These were the two highest quality swords he had ever forged. These two Supreme Grade Swords not only represented his superb craftsmanship but also carried his hope of gaining renown across the seas! Even if he managed to forge other Supreme Grade Swords in the future, the feeling would not be the same.
Reynold looked intently at Kosaburo after hearing his words. Although it had only been a little over three months since they last met, Kosaburo looked as if he had aged several years, and his back was slightly more hunched. It was clear that during these three months, he had poured his heart and soul into forging these two Supreme Grade Swords, exhausting all his efforts.
"Senior Kosaburo, I guarantee you that in the future, the name of the world's number one swordsmith will belong only to you!"
"Hahahahaha... Good! Good! Good!"
Three consecutive 'Good's! If this had been before, he might still have harbored some doubt. But now, Reynold had subdued the entire Navy Headquarters at such a young age. If he were allowed to mature for a few more years, aided by the Supreme Grade Swords he had forged, he would undoubtedly achieve great things! On the day Reynold achieved fame and success, the Supreme Grade Sword Sea Splitter would also become known worldwide, and so would he!
"Oh, and Senior Kosaburo, here is the final payment for the two swords." As he spoke, a pile of glittering gold reappeared in front of Kosaburo.
"It's enough. Lingling already gave me the rest of the money a few days ago,"
Kosaburo said, waving his hand in refusal. The gold Reynold had given him, both before and now, was enough to cover his expenses for the rest of his life, even if he quit forging swords forever.
"Forging swords is not easy. This gold is also for you; please do not refuse."
"This..."
"Old man, you worked hard these three months, I saw it all. If my brother gives you gold, just take it." Before Kosaburo could speak, the outspoken Lingling interrupted him.
"Exactly, Senior. Please accept it. I'll help you take it inside."
Sensing the situation, Flame Flower picked up a portion of the gold and walked into the house, with Jess and others carrying the rest of the gold close behind.
"Very well, then I shall reluctantly accept."
Seeing Reynold's sincerity, Kosaburo agreed. Besides, the shining gold was indeed very tempting. Sometimes, he even suspected that Reynold was secretly hiding a mountain of gold.
Seeing that Kosaburo no longer refused, Reynold smiled and nodded. But soon after, his expression turned serious.
"Lingling!!!"
"You've been calling Senior Kosaburo that for three months?!"
"Brother, I was wrong!!"
...
...
Three months later.
In the New World, in a certain sea area, a massive vessel was sailing steadily across the waves.
"Wow, the sea is the best! Staying in Wano Country for so long almost drove me crazy!" Lingling, standing at the bow, spread her arms wide, her eyes slightly squinted, enjoying the sea breeze.
"Now that we have no worries left behind, we can roam the seas freely!" Shadow, sharing the same feeling, couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Hoo-huff.
Hoo-huff—
A series of heavy gasps echoed on the deck.
"Hajrudin, take a break. Your daily training volume is so immense, the guys are feeling a lot of pressure!"
"Are you trying to beat Lingling, or are you trying to beat the Boss?!" Jess hovered in the air, level with Hajrudin's face.
"I can't. The Boss is watching me over there." Hajrudin gave Jess a look and secretly glanced at Reynold nearby.
"Hajrudin, why have you stopped!" Reynold below flipped a page in his book and spoke without lifting his head.
"Boss, I'm doing it!"
Hoo-huff—
Hoo-huff.
"Hahahahaha... Hajrudin, I'm rooting for you." Jess gloated and then flew back to the deck.
"Reynold, what are we going to Sleepy Ancient Town for? Is there someone you're looking for, or something else?"
Flame Flower, who was massaging Reynold's legs nearby, asked softly. After leaving Wano Country, Reynold had told them that they were heading to a place called Sleepy Ancient Town. After more than a month of travel, they were almost there.
"Yeah, Boss, is there some treasure in that place?" Hearing Flame Flower's question, the curiosity of the others was also piqued, and they all turned to look.
Thud—
Reynold closed his book, a flash of light in his eyes: "That's right!"
Now, the Grow-Grow Fruit had been acquired. The two Supreme Grade Swords were also complete. According to his plan, the next target was Redfield (The Lonely Red). Although this guy was incredibly strong, he kept a low profile. Furthermore, given the series of events Reynold had recently carried out, the front pages of the newspapers were almost entirely dominated by him and the other members of the Reynold Pirates. In this situation, news about other people was extremely rare. At least so far, he hadn't seen a single piece of news about Redfield.
Of course, although Reynold didn't know Redfield's current location, he did know where the Bat-Bat Fruit, Model: Vampire Devil Fruit was located. That place was Sleepy Ancient Town!
Sleepy Ancient Town was also known as Trans. Legend had it that the town contained extremely mysterious ancient ruins and priceless, enigmatic treasures. However, whether these treasures truly existed was impossible to verify as time went by. Naturally, despite this, many people still came here every year, holding onto a sliver of hope for treasure hunting, but most returned empty-handed.
The island where Sleepy Ancient Town was located was not large and was in a remote area. But the Zoan Mythical Type, Bat-Bat Fruit, Model: Vampire Devil Fruit was right there on this small island. The Bat-Bat Fruit, Model: Vampire is a top-tier Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. Its user can possess not only the hearing, ultrasonic waves, and flight abilities of a bat. They can also transform into a vampire bat and, by sucking the opponent's blood, cause them to age, while restoring their own body and abilities to a youthful state.
In Reynold's opinion, this Fruit ability was completely heaven-defying. It was essentially equivalent to immortality! Reynold would certainly not let such a top-tier Mythical Zoan fall into anyone else's hands.
If he successfully recruited Redfield later, this Devil Fruit would be Redfield's. After all, only when wielded by Redfield could this Devil Fruit display its most powerful potential. But if the recruitment failed, he would give it to Shadow. In the current pirate crew, only he and Shadow were not Devil Fruit users. However, due to his own characteristics, the Bat-Bat Fruit was not suitable for him. As for sucking blood to maintain a youthful state, for him, who possessed Pure Gold, such a method seemed somewhat redundant.
"Boss, we can already see the outline of the island where Sleepy Ancient Town is located." Just then, Rogue, who was steering the ship, shouted loudly.
Reynold walked towards the bow, looking at the faintly visible outline of the island ahead, and a slight smile curled up at the corner of his mouth. The island itself was not large, and since he had his treasure-hunting radar, finding the Bat-Bat Fruit would not be difficult.
However, what Reynold did not know was... that at that very moment, a tall, bright red figure was also present in Sleepy Ancient Town. This person was none other than Redfield (The Lonely Red), the one he intended to find and recruit. Of course, the Red Count was only staying there to rest, not to look for the Bat-Bat Fruit.
...
"We've been sailing for nearly a month, and everyone is tired. Let's start with a feast!"
In the original story, the Red Count only obtained the Bat-Bat Fruit from Sleepy Ancient Town after the Summit War. Before that, no one had acquired it. Therefore, the Bat-Bat Fruit was now lying quietly somewhere, just a stone's throw away from Reynold. In this situation, there was no need to rush.
Reynold's words were met with cheers from the crew. Was there anything happier than having a feast together with your comrades?!
The division of labor among the crew was clear. Long Bread took out his array of cooking utensils from the galley. Hajrudin carried a pile of unknown wild beast meat. Jess and Shadow set up the tents. Lingling and Flame Flower carried fruits, drinks, rum, and other foodstuffs. Rogue found a large open space and laid out the blankets. Robert started a fire and set up the barbecue grill. Reynold demonstrated his knife skills, slicing various meats into thin pieces.
Everything was ready!
"Hahahahahaha... I officially declare the Reynold Pirates' feast open!!" Jess shouted, immediately igniting the atmosphere.
"This is amazing!!"
"Captain, I raise a glass to you!"
"Hajrudin, you train so hard, eat a little more!"
"Mhmm!" Hajrudin took the cooked meat offered by Jess and began to gorge himself. With one bite, oil sizzled out, and the rich aroma created by the blend of meat and spices made everyone involuntarily swallow. This feeling was truly blissful!!
Reynold, watching the scene, happily drank his rum. When facing his companions, he felt like he didn't need to think about anything, and his mind could completely relax.
Scattered across the island, there were a few other people besides them. But most of them were walking out of the town shaking their heads, their faces clouded with disappointment. It was clear that they hadn't found the so-called treasure and were returning empty-handed. However, most of them just glanced at Reynold and the others before leaving the area.
The feast went on for an hour. Reynold, already feeling somewhat full, abruptly stood up.
"You guys carry on for now, I'll be right back."
Jess and the others didn't pay much attention, continuing to play drinking games and clinking glasses with their friends. As for Reynold, he was naturally going treasure hunting!
He immediately activated his treasure-hunting radar! A virtual map covering a radius of a thousand meters appeared before him. However, there were no indications on the map at the moment!
Reynold continued walking forward. Since he was certain the Bat-Bat Fruit was located here, he remained patient.
Ten minutes.
Twenty minutes.
...
An hour.
It wasn't until an hour had passed that a faint red light spot finally appeared on the virtual map in front of Reynold.
"I finally found you."
Based on the map, this spot was located at the edge of the map, approximately one thousand meters away from him. Reynold quickly darted forward, covering the thousand meters in mere moments. At this point, the red light on the map was flashing more frequently and was brighter.
Reynold looked closely. Before him was a huge ruin, containing nothing but rocks and clumps of dirt. No one would ever pay attention to this place. However, he could still make out signs that some of the stones had been moved.
"It must have been buried."
Reynold confirmed the exact location and made his deduction.
Just as Reynold was about to move all the surrounding stones to retrieve the Bat-Bat Fruit, his peripheral vision caught sight of a person walking past. A tall man wearing a red suit. This person was Redfield (The Lonely Red)!
Thinking he was mistaken, Reynold took a second look at Redfield and finally confirmed it was indeed the man! Joy instantly surged through his heart. However, this very emotion was immediately detected by the vigilant Redfield.
Redfield was uniquely gifted, a born user of Observation Haki. Unlike most Observation Haki, his allowed him to read people's minds. Due to this extraordinary ability, he had been exposed to the ugliness of human nature prematurely in his youth. Over time, his psyche began to differ from ordinary people. This caused him to be extremely repulsed by others, making his personality erratic and solitary.