Chapter 221 The True Identity of Rocks
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Indeed, Xia Chen had already realized halfway through the conversation that the Rocks in front of him was not the real Rocks.
His several probes all yielded the results he wanted: confirmation that the person before him was indeed Im!
All I can say is that although Im lived for eight hundred years, his expertise in psychology was far inferior to what he had gained in his previous life over the past few decades!
Why!
The reason for this is that Im is too powerful. He has risen to the top of the World Government and has little room for advancement. Therefore, he has not experienced much of the psychological manipulation tactics employed by his superiors.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to discover some things so easily.
So ever since Xia Chen learned that the real identity of the man in front of him, Rocks, was actually Im, he began to show off his acting skills.
Anyone can act.
In the end, Xia Chen roughly understood Im's purpose: he wanted him to awaken his so-called Hades form.
His insistence that Xia Chen was the fruit was the biggest reason why Xia Chen suspected him. Family members know their own affairs. Didn't he know what kind of fruit he was?
However, he was happy with this arrangement. Since Im believed that he possessed the Hades Devil Fruit and wanted him to awaken it, he was perfectly safe until he did!
Im would never lay a hand on him; instead, he would protect him!
So when he encountered CP0 and Garp in Water 7, he was already a little suspicious. Their actions... clearly meant they wanted to kill him!
Then came the current Marineford War, where the World Government mobilized its entire force, determined to kill him!
It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Im is behind all this; otherwise, who could mobilize the Five Elders?
It was from that time that Xia Chen vaguely understood Im's purpose.
He wants him dead!
This conclusion is the complete opposite of his previous conclusion that Im would protect him, and theoretically it is entirely impossible.
But... what if his fruit awakening requires him to die once?
Hades, the god of the underworld, is the ruler of the netherworld. It's only natural that he needs to die once, right?
Therefore, Xia Chen felt that Im must have gotten the information from somewhere that he needed to die once in order to truly awaken the fruit!
Of course, this is just his guess, and it seems like a wild guess, but... it seems to be the only possibility!
Otherwise, why would Im have anything better to do than try to kill him? There are so many people in the world he doesn't kill, why does he have to come looking for trouble with him!
The reason given—that his strength might threaten the World Government's rule—is clearly impossible!
He only displayed his unparalleled strength during the Marineford War; before that, his strength was nowhere near the world's top level!
The problem is that we had already tried to kill him for the first time in Water Seven. If it weren't for his rapid increase in strength at that time, we would have failed that time!
However, these are just Xia Chen's guesses, and he is not sure if they are true.
Even if it isn't, it doesn't matter. Give him some more time to develop, and even if it is Im, he can still kill him!
If his Devil Fruit is also one that Im will come to cause trouble for him after he awakens, then what he will see then will not be some damn Hades, but the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong!
Haha! Just thinking about that scene is hilarious!
Shaking his head, Xia Chen shook off these thoughts and refocused his attention on the present. Looking at the white-bearded man, he said calmly, "Alright, we've chatted with you guys for a while now. It's time for us to go back to our own ship!"
"Oh, right, Whitebeard, remember to tell me when you die. I'll buy you a big firework since you're Ace's dad!"
"You brat, do you want me dead?" Whitebeard cursed irritably.
Xia Chen didn't reply to him, but looked at the people on the boat and said, "So, are you going to stay here a little longer?"
They had all come together, not only because they had just rescued Ace and wanted to exchange pleasantries, but also because they wanted to meet the world's strongest man, one of the Four Emperors, Whitebeard!
Oh, wait! He's not the strongest in the world anymore. The strongest in the world now should be...
They couldn't help but turn their gaze to Xia Chen.
Now that we've met and chatted enough, it's time to go back and rest.
I had already spent quite a while in Impel Down, and then rushed to Marineford without stopping. Then I went through intense battles.
My body is tired, but my mind is even more tired!
"Let's go back!" Luffy said, then looked at Ace.
"Ace, by the time we meet again I'll be one step closer to becoming the Pirate King, so don't let me knock you away!"
"Tch! Luffy, what nonsense are you spouting? Dreaming in broad daylight, huh? Have you forgotten our countless defeats together?"
"You really need to work on improving your strength, otherwise it won't be very interesting if it's too easy to defeat you next time we meet!"
"Huh? You idiot Ace, what did you say?" Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately became indignant, rolled up his sleeves, and wanted to fight Ace right away.
"Idiot Luffy, is there something wrong with what I said?" Ace also rolled up his sleeves, and then the two of them pressed their heads together, staring at each other with wide eyes.
Everyone: ...
Marco sighed and rubbed his forehead, saying, "Like father, like son, really!"
Then he went over and grabbed Ace by the neck, pulling Ace back. At the same time, Luffy on the other side was also grabbed by the neck by Sanji and pulled backward as well.
Even after being separated, the two still glared at each other, baring their teeth and exchanging harsh words.
(??へ??╬)!
"You...stop now!"
A roar came from both sides at the same time, followed by two clanging sounds.
Marco and Nami simultaneously raised their fists, their eyes filled with hostility as they looked at Ace and Luffy.
After being punched, Ace and Luffy both became quiet, shrinking back and not daring to say a word.
"In that case, we'll be going now!"
Xia Chen greeted everyone again, then turned and leaped onto the Proverb next to the White Whale. The others followed suit, returning to the Proverb one by one.
The Prophet slowly set sail, and Luffy waved to Ace aboard the White Whale, saying, "Ace, goodbye! Don't get captured again next time we meet!"
Ace's slightly melancholic mood vanished instantly upon hearing Luffy's words. He glared at Luffy with a dark expression and said, "You brat, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak!"
Whitebeard watched Xia Chen leave and shouted, "Xia Chen, thank you so much this time! If there's anything our pirate crew can do for you in the future, just let us know!"
"Okay!" Xia Chen replied with a smile.
Then, watching them get further and further away from the Moby Whale, they finally turned to look at the people on board...
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Chapter 222 Ingratitude?
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One day later~
Above the sky over a certain sea area~
The soft moonlight fell upon the flying proverbs. Xia Chen leaned against the edge of the boat, looked up at the moon, and let his thoughts drift into the distance.
A short while later, a voice came, interrupting Xia Chen who was lost in thought.
"Xia Chen, what are you doing here all by yourself? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Xia Chen turned to look at Robin walking towards him, smiled, and said, "You've been sleeping all day, are you still sleeping?"
"They're the ones who're like pigs, they don't even get enough sleep in a day, and they never wake up once in the middle of the night!" Xia Chen complained.
Hearing this, Robin chuckled and said, "Perhaps this battle was too much for them, and they're exhausted, which is why they slept for so long!"
"In short, it's because he's not strong enough, otherwise how could he have gotten so easily weakened!" Xia Chen pouted.
"Alright, let's put those things aside for now. I have a question now... why are you on our ship?" As he spoke, Xia Chen turned his gaze to a figure emerging from the cabin.
The moment Franky was met with Xia Chen's gaze, his entire body trembled, and he couldn't help but recall Xia Chen's godlike figure from Marineford.
He stammered, "Well... I ran away in the chaos and just randomly picked a boat to get on. I didn't expect it to be your boat!"
Xia Chen actually spotted Franky when he first returned to the Proverb, but at the time, he was either exhausted or something else, and he was really carefree, so he just slept in the hold of their ship.
At the time, he had other things to deal with, so he didn't pay attention to him. Later, he also didn't pay attention to him because he needed to sleep.
It's been dragging on and on until now, and... he has another purpose in ignoring it, which is...
"Frankie~"
"Yes, I'm here, please speak!" Franky immediately stood up straight and hurriedly replied, looking like a good boy.
"Although you weren't my target at Marineford, didn't I still manage to save your life?"
"Yes, Lord Xia Chen! You are like my second parents. I am so grateful to you. You are as bright as the sun in the sky, rescuing me from boundless darkness. You..."
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Franky was spitting as he kept praising Xia Chen, but Xia Chen couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted him.
Looking at Franky in front of him, Xia Chen was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Franky to have this side to him. He hadn't noticed it when he watched the anime in his previous life!
Xia Chen continued, "So, by boarding our ship without permission this time, doesn't that also count as an invasion of our privacy?"
"No, Xia..."
"Um?"
Franky hurriedly tried to explain, but a glare from Xia Chen made him swallow his words. Finally, he could only helplessly say:
"Yes, that's right! I'm so sorry for trespassing on your ship!"
"Hmm! Not bad, a promising young man!" Xia Chen said with a smile upon hearing Franky's sensible words.
"So..."
"Your behavior is tantamount to repaying kindness with enmity. I saved you, but you still invaded our privacy!"
"This is a difficult situation! Normally, I would send someone to meet their maker for this kind of behavior, but I'm kind-hearted and in a good mood right now, so I'll give you a chance!"
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"What do you think I need to do?"
Franky lowered his head and asked. He hadn't said a word while Xia Chen was speaking, because he knew that if Xia Chen wanted to kill him, he would have done so long ago, and there was no need to waste so much breath on him.
The fact that he's telling Xia Chen so much now proves that there's something about him that Xia Chen is interested in, which is why he's sharing these things with him.
What about him that interests Xia Chen... could it be...?
Franky seemed to have thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Could it be... that Xia Chen is also interested in the Hades design?
Just as Franky was brainstorming, Xia Chen finally spoke up.
"If you want to live, then join our pirate crew!"
"Because if you were a member of our pirate crew, then it would be perfectly reasonable for us to rescue you and then have you come aboard our ship!"
What do you think?
"Huh? Join your pirate crew?" Franky's mouth dropped open, as if he could fit a goose egg in it.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Xia Chen asked in return.
"this..."
Franky hesitated, stammered, and after thinking for a long time, said, "This request... I'm sorry, I cannot grant it!"
"Hmm?" Xia Chen's eyes turned cold, and his tone became slightly chilly.
Do you know what the consequences of refusing are?
"I know!" Franky nodded and said, "It's just a matter of death, but… there are things I value more than death!"
"Water Seven is where I grew up and have always lived. There are people and things I cherish there, and I don't want to leave!" Franky said to Xia Chen with a determined look in his eyes.
Xia Chen looked at him in the same way, and the two stared at each other for almost a minute.
"I see, I understand!" Xia Chen said calmly.
The moment Xia Chen finished speaking, Franky closed his eyes, feeling a slight pang of melancholy.
Unexpectedly, he still couldn't escape death in the end. It seems that fate had decreed his demise!
Then he spread his arms, looking like he was facing death with equanimity. He had no intention of resisting. Having witnessed Xia Chen's strength, he knew that he would die more easily if he didn't resist.
If you resist, you might not die so easily!
But Xia Chen's words the next second made him open his eyes in surprise.
"What are you doing looking like that? I never said I was going to kill you!"
"Really? You really won't kill me?" Franky asked in surprise. He felt as if he had experienced a journey from hell to heaven in an instant, a feeling that ordinary people could not understand.
"Yes, I don't plan to kill you! Because… you'll definitely get on our ship!" Xia Chen said confidently with a smile, then added.
"And barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be the group of people you cherish who will invite you to join our pirate crew!"
"How is this possible! How could those bastards dare to do such a thing? Throwing the boss out of the house? That's not how things are done!"
Franky exclaimed excitedly upon hearing Xia Chen's words.
"Maybe! Even though you've escaped, you're still a man who's been to the execution platform, and you're famous all over the world. Do you think you'll have a comfortable life if you stay in Water Seven?"
"Are you sure the World Government won't send someone to kill you just to erase this disgrace?"
Xia Chen looked at Franky with a half-smile and said.
Franky: !!
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Chapter 223 Yet another beast of burden!
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Finally, after Xia Chen's analysis, Franky wholeheartedly chose to join their pirate crew.
As Xia Chen said, if he stayed in Water City, he could bring about its destruction!
He had complete faith that the world government was capable of such a thing, given his prior experience with it.
He can get arrested and put on the execution platform just by walking around in his underwear on the street. What else are they incapable of doing?
Xia Chen also showed a hint of joy after successfully persuading Franky; their ship was about to have another ox or horse!
great!
Suddenly, Xia Chen seemed to realize something and said to Franky, "How much of the Hades blueprint in your stomach have you looked at?"
"If you had the means, could you create Hades?"
"!!!"
Frankie stared at Xia Chen in shock, stammering as he spoke.
"You...how could you..."
"How would I know? You don't need to worry about that. In the world today, the only people who know that the Hades blueprints are in your possession are me, you, and Iceberg!"
"The World Government only suspects you, it hasn't confirmed it!"
"Besides you, I'm the only one who knows that the Hades blueprints are in your stomach, so there's nothing to be afraid of. Your secret hasn't been leaked!"
Franky: ? ? ?
How can you say this so loudly here and still claim that my secret hasn't been leaked?
Moreover, it's not just the two of them who know now. Franky subconsciously glanced at Robin beside him and noticed a hint of surprise on her face.
"You actually have the blueprints for Hades?"
"Would you believe me if I said no?" Franky said helplessly.
He genuinely couldn't understand why Xia Chen knew this secret that only he knew.
Is it that scary? Has someone been watching him all along? And what's under his underwear...?
Really?
Franky's face quickly broke out in a cold sweat, his expression changing rapidly in just a few seconds. Xia Chen was completely stunned.
After a while, Franky finally regained his composure. So what if they found out? A real man is born between heaven and earth, upright and honorable, what's there to be afraid of!
Then Franky reached for his stomach, and with a 'bang,' his stomach opened like a locker!
Then he took out a large stack of papers, looked at them and said, "This... is the design blueprint for the ancient weapon Hades. Countless people have given their lives for it, including the person I respect most!"
"So, you want it too?" Franky asked Xia Chen.
"No, I'm not interested in it!" Xia Chen shook his head.
"In this world, the greatest security comes from one's own strength; external things hold little appeal for me!"
"Besides... I even know where Hades is, so why would I care about this design?"
Xia Chen was being sincere; he genuinely wasn't interested in Hades. Asking Franky was just a casual remark; his main purpose was simply to see how much Franky knew about Hades.
If they understand it deeply enough, they can incorporate some of Hades' design concepts into their ships when they build them, making their ships even more powerful.
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Not for any particular reason, just for fun!
Now that Merry is gone, they'll definitely have to build a new ship. It just goes to show how history repeats itself!
After all the twists and turns, Merry still left them, and Xia Chen's massacre of World Government members was partly due to this reason.
"Do you know where Hades is?"
Franky stared wide-eyed at Xia Chen in astonishment and asked.
Having spent so many years working with the Hades blueprints, it's impossible for him not to have seen them. It's precisely because he's seen them that he understands even more clearly how difficult it is to build Hades!
Even with blueprints, building Hades is not an easy task. It requires not only a large amount of materials, but also a lot of time and effort!
"I even know that you have the blueprints for Hades inside your belly, so it's normal for me to know where the real Hades is, right?" Xia Chen said calmly.
"Indeed!" Franky nodded subconsciously.
But he quickly realized what he meant and hurriedly shook his head, "That's bullshit! Isn't it absurd that someone could know where something like that is?"
It took Franky a while to process the news. For someone who hadn't seen much of the world, what he learned today was quite shocking!
After thinking for a long time, Franky made a decision, tossing the Hades design blueprints in his hand to Xia Chen and saying, "Then you can have this!"
"Hmm?" Xia Chen looked at Franky with a puzzled expression, then casually tossed it back.
"Why are you giving this to me? I'm not a shipbuilder, what use would it be to me? It'll just gather dust here!"
"If you think it's a burden, then you can burn it or just throw it into the sea. It's up to you to deal with it!"
Upon hearing this, Franky hesitated for a moment before a determined look flashed in his eyes. He then breathed out a mouthful of fire, burning the Hades blueprint in his hand to ashes.
"The existence of this thing was a mistake, and now I understand that destroying it is its best fate!"
Xia Chen looked at the Hades design drawings that had turned to ashes and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
"What needs to be burned still needs to be burned! If it weren't for the fact that Hades' influence is so great, selling it for money might not be a bad option!"
"However, its power proves that it cannot be allowed to appear in the open, otherwise it would definitely cause great damage to the world order!"
Xia Chen shook his head, shaking off these thoughts, and focused his attention on something else.
Is it necessary for them to take some time to reflect, just like the original work?
The two years in the original work actually had a huge impact on the improvement of Luffy and his crew's strength; it was no exaggeration to say that it was earth-shattering!
Not only has his strength increased, but his personality has also become more composed. Even Luffy has become more thoughtful than he was two years ago, and he no longer rushes in recklessly.
After thinking for a while, Xia Chen felt that they should stop for a period of time.
Of course, this doesn't mean that he can make the decision on his own; he still needs to discuss it with Luffy and the others and see what each of them thinks.
Let's take all the opinions into account and then see how to do it specifically!
Just as Xia Chen's thoughts were churning, a voice interrupted him.
"What kind of pervert showed up on our ship? Take this kick!"
Franky: ? ? ?
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Chapter 224 In a fit of rage...
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Before Franky could react, a shoe loomed large in his vision and then pressed heavily against his face.
"Whoosh!"
Franky's figure flew backward instantly, crashing heavily onto the edge of the ship.
At the same time, the same voice from before started cursing again: "Since when do perverts dare to come aboard our ship? Didn't they even ask whose ship this is?"
"Do you know how terrible it is to offend a beautiful lady's eyes?"
Sanji glared at Franky, and his anger intensified when he saw Robin standing nearby.
His figure vanished instantly, looking like he wanted to kick Franky to death.
Standing to the side, Xia Chen watched this scene with a sense of helplessness. What's wrong with Sanji? Why is he so angry?
He wasn't this hostile towards Franky in the original story!
Xia Chen shook his head, then instantly appeared in front of Sanji, blocking his attack, and said helplessly, "Sanji, this is a shipwright I finally found. What are you trying to do?"
"And now that the Merry is gone, we definitely need to build a new ship, and we're counting on him for that!"
"Huh? Is that so! I thought it was some kind of pervert, and I was just about to tell him why the flowers are so red!"
After saying that, Sanji turned his gaze to Franky and said, "Sorry! I kicked a little too hard!"
Franky: m9(｀д′)!!!!
"asshole!"
Franky sprang to his feet instantly and was standing in front of Sanji in no time. He looked at Sanji with hostility and said, "Curly Eyebrows, what do you mean?"
"You came over and kicked me for no reason, and then you just casually said 'I kicked you a little too hard'? You've got some nerve!"
"Huh? You actually dare to call me Curly Eyebrows?"
"Just because you look like that doesn't mean people can call you that?"
(｀Δ′)ゞ!
The two exchanged barbs, their tempers flaring instantly, and then they simultaneously charged at each other with ferocious expressions. They began throwing punches and kicks at each other.
Xia Chen, standing to the side, was slightly speechless, but this time he didn't stop them. They all knew they would be partners in the same boat in the future, so they would be more careful in their actions.
Since that's the case, let them be!
After all, the bonds they formed on the ship were forged through fighting, and they would have to go through this step sooner or later. It wouldn't hurt to experience it for now!
Thinking of this, Xia Chen had a thought, and a set of tables and chairs instantly appeared in front of him, with all kinds of tea sets on the table.
Xia Chen looked at Robin beside him and said, "Robin, come and have some tea with us!"
"Judging by the noise they're making, the pigs inside will probably wake up soon! Let's have some tea and wait for them!"
As Xia Chen had predicted, after their commotion, everyone on the ship gradually woke up, emerging from their cabins, still sleepy and confused.
As soon as they came out, they saw Sanji fighting with a pervert who was only wearing underwear, but no one had any intention of stopping them.
Instead, they all walked towards Xia Chen and Robin, who were drinking tea to the side, sat down, picked up their teacups, and drank the tea in one smooth motion! Their movements were surprisingly synchronized!
After a while, when Sanji and Franky took a break, they realized that everyone on the ship was already sitting in their chairs, watching them with great interest.
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Seeing the two stop, Zoro raised an eyebrow and said, "Keep going, Curl your eyebrows! Why did you stop?"
"Your performance was too short! That's so unprofessional!"
Sanji: m9(｀д′)!!!!
"You damn green algae-headed bastard, what did you say?! Do you think we're monkeys?"
"No, no, no!" Zoro shook his head, then looked at Sanji seriously and said, "Monkeys aren't as interesting as you guys. Watching you guys is much more interesting than watching monkeys!"
"Damn it, die!"
...
——
After a period of time ~
"Alright, now that you've finished your amicable negotiations, let's plan our next steps!" Xia Chen said, looking at the now quiet crowd.
"I know!"
"Back to Water Seven, spend money, build a ship, and continue our journey to the next island!"
Luffy stood up and shouted excitedly.
Although they haven't been in Water Seven for very long, they've already experienced a lot during that time.
It gave him the feeling that a very long time had passed!
So now that he's finished dealing with all this, Luffy can't wait to go to the next island and experience a new adventure.
"Indeed, now that Merry is gone, we first need a ship to continue our voyage, and this ship needs to be bigger. The Merry was actually getting a bit crowded as more people joined in!" Nami nodded in agreement.
Xia Chen said, "Frankie will take care of the ship problem for us. We can leave everything from buying materials to the final construction to him. He is one of the best shipwrights in the world, so we can rest assured about his technical skills!"
"That's right! Leave the ship problem to me! I will definitely build you the best ship in the world!" Franky said confidently, patting his chest.
"Really? That's great! Thank you so much!" Upon hearing this, Luffy instantly rushed to Franky's side, grabbed his hand, and said excitedly. He even added a sentence.
"Sanji is such a scoundrel! He actually attacked you! He's not human!"
"That's right, I think so too!" Zoro, Usopp, Chopper and the others nodded in agreement.
Sanji: ...
Hearing everyone say this about him, Sanji was furious for a moment, but in the end he said nothing.
A wise man knows when to yield. Right now, the other side has more people and more power, and he is clearly no match for them. He should endure for now and find an opportunity to deal with them one by one later!
"Yes, shipbuilding is indeed a very important matter and definitely needs to be taken seriously. However, what I want to plan with you is not that, but another very important matter!"
Xia Chen looked at everyone and said, "I believe you have all realized through this war that our strength is still quite far behind that of the world's top experts!"
"And all these powerful beings are in the New World, which is the place after we pass through Water Seven and reach the next island from the Log Pose!"
"That place is teeming with monsters, and all sorts of famous pirates, including the Four Emperors, reside there, so..."
"Do we really want to enter the New World with this level of strength? Entering rashly is not a good choice for us right now!"
"My idea is that we should take some time to regroup and prepare for our march into the new world, so that we can improve our strength and be in better shape to face the more brutal new world!"
...
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Chapter 225 He is a human being, a normal human being!
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"Um..."
After hearing Xia Chen's words, everyone fell into deep thought, their minds racing.
After a long pause, Zoro spoke first: "What you said makes a lot of sense. We are still far from being among the world's top fighters, except for you, of course!"
In this war at the summit, he went through great lengths to defeat a lieutenant general whose strength was considered quite good by world standards, but that was far from enough!
He didn't even have the qualifications to participate in the battlefield like Xia Chen's, and at the same time, he truly witnessed the strength of the world's top experts in this war.
For example, the three admirals of the Navy, or Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, all possess world-destroying power. They are far beyond what he can currently challenge.
Of course, right now, the world's strongest person is sitting not far away, leisurely sipping tea. Just looking at him is infuriating!
Zoro suddenly felt a sense of urgency. He hadn't realized that Xia Chen had become so strong, and the gap between him and Xia Chen was widening.
And... he was a little resentful!
To be honest, he had never seen Xia Chen exercise. He either sunbathed or fished every day, while what did he do?
He swung barbells to fan Chopper every day and trained his physique from morning till night, but in the end, his strength improved at a much slower pace than Xia Chen's.
Why is this happening? What happened to the saying "Heaven rewards diligence"?
For the first time, Zoro felt a sense of defeat from someone, a feeling that no matter how hard he tried, he could never surpass that person.
However, Zoro immediately nipped the thought in the bud the moment it crossed his mind. At the same time, a layer of cold sweat involuntarily seeped out of his forehead.
That was close! I almost lost my Dao heart because of this monster. He's a human being, a normal human being!
There's absolutely no need to compare yourself to a monster. Besides, Xia Chen might just be strong in the early stages and then falter later on!
Although the possibility is very small, it is still possible, right?
And... there's another person he feels he could kill with a few casual stabs, and by comparison, that person should be the one who should feel the most ashamed!
Thinking of this, Zoro couldn't help but turn his gaze to a certain curly-browed chef on the other side, and then scoffed disdainfully.
Sanji: ? ? ?
(??へ??╬)!
"Restraint, patience, form is emptiness, emptiness is form..."
Sanji silently repeated the mantra to himself, trying to calm himself down.
After a moment, Sanji jumped up and shouted, "Screw you, you green-haired moss head! I'll kill you!"
After saying that, Sanji kicked Zoro directly.
He had already endured the criticism and condemnation from everyone, but now this damned green-haired guy dared to mock him. If he continued to tolerate this, he would truly become a Ninja Turtle!
No, absolutely not!
Watching the two fighting, Xia Chen said calmly, "Alright, now two people have expressed their thoughts. What about you?"
"If it were up to me, I'd also like to hold off for a bit. I want to learn more about navigation to cope with the extreme weather in the New World!" Nami said, but immediately she felt a headache coming on.
"The problem is that I don't know where to learn this professional knowledge!"
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"If that's what you're worried about, then there's no problem. I know where you can learn this knowledge!" Xia Chen said with a faint smile.
"Not only the nautical knowledge you need to learn, but also historical knowledge, medical knowledge, mechanical knowledge, and so on, I know where to find them all!"
Xia Chen's words immediately made all four of them's eyes light up.
Judging from their expressions, Xia Chen knew they were really tempted, and they would probably all agree.
Usopp then said, "I also want to train for a while first. I'm too weak right now. I want to get stronger! I want to help you guys!"
His eyes were resolute, revealing unwavering determination! Despite possessing an extremely powerful mythical beast, he couldn't play a significant role in this war.
The reason for this is that his strength is too weak, and he has not had the White Tiger Fruit for very long, so his development of the fruit is not high.
If given some time to familiarize himself with his fruit, he believed he could greatly improve his strength in a short period of time!
Xia Chen turned his gaze to the last person and asked, "Luffy, you're the captain, what are your thoughts?"
Luffy remained silent and did not immediately answer Xia Chen's question.
After Xia Chen explained it to him, he realized the problems on their ship, and his adventurous spirit subsided.
Indeed, just as Xia Chen said, their current strength is too weak. If it weren't for Xia Chen, could they have rescued Ace?
Luffy used his already limited brainpower to think about the problem for a while and finally came up with two words.
cannot!
Suddenly, Luffy's thirst for strength increased considerably, and before they knew it, they had become the ones being taken care of by Xia Chen again.
They had already said before that they should try not to rely on Xia Chen so much, but this time when they were captured and imprisoned in Impel Down, it was Xia Chen who saved them, and Robin was also saved by Xia Chen.
Whether they are there or not has almost no impact on the war. As long as Xia Chen is there, the outcome of this war is already determined from the beginning!
It's fine when Xia Chen is around, but what if Xia Chen is gone one day?
What should they do then?
For some reason, Luffy always had a feeling that Xia Chen would leave them, and this feeling grew stronger as time went by!
He hoped his feeling was wrong, but if such a thing really happened one day, he would have to be capable of dealing with the situation when Xia Chen was not around!
He is the captain of this ship, and he doesn't want his crew to get hurt!
After thinking for a while, Luffy looked at Xia Chen and said, "I want to become stronger!"
Luffy didn't say anything else, but those four words already represented his attitude.
Hearing Luffy's answer, Xia Chen's lips curled up slightly. Xia Chen wanted to take some time to calm down, not only because Luffy and his crew were not strong enough, but also because he had some things to do.
The first thing that comes to mind is the riddle Shanks mentioned about the Human-Human Fruit, specifically the Hades form!
He needs to think carefully about what that really means, and then there's...
Perhaps remembering something, Xia Chen's lips curled into a smile. He then looked at everyone and said:
"Since we've already made the decision, let's have a banquet first!"
"oh!!!"
The crowd responded excitedly, their faces beaming with joy.
How could there not be a celebratory feast after such a great battle?
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Chapter 226 Morgans!
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In the sky above a certain sea area, a ship is suspended by a huge hot air balloon-like object, and a flock of pigeons are tied to the ship.
Xia Chen stood on the somersault cloud, quietly observing the ship, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. He murmured to himself:
"I didn't expect to get such an unexpected benefit from this accidental turn of events. It's quite interesting and saves me a lot of trouble!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Chen's mind moved, and his Somersault Cloud instantly appeared on the ship. Then, with a light leap, he jumped onto the deck.
Xia Chen made no attempt to conceal his arrival, and even deliberately made a noise to attract the attention of the ship's owner.
A few breaths later, a door opened, and a figure appeared in Xia Chen's sight.
Upon seeing the person—or rather, the bird—Xia Chen's lips curled into a slight smile as he said, "I've long admired your name, Morgans!"
Upon seeing Xia Chen, the figure opposite him displayed an expression of utter horror, involuntarily taking a few steps back, a fine layer of sweat beading on his forehead.
He said tremblingly, "Emperor Xia Chen, the Rock King! What are you doing here?"
"Um?"
Hearing this, Xia Chen raised an eyebrow and looked at Morgans, saying, "As expected of the president of the World Economic News Agency, your intelligence capabilities are indeed strong. Your first reaction upon seeing me wasn't to ask how I'm still alive?"
"Why!"
At this point, Xia Chen couldn't help but sigh, saying with a hint of regret, "My acting skills are so good!"
Morgans didn't answer Xia Chen's question, but looked at him warily, his mind racing with thoughts of countless alpacas.
With his intelligence capabilities, he knew exactly what happened during the Marineford War. Xia Chen slaughtered all the high-ranking officials of the World Government and faced countless top-level powerhouses alone without being at a disadvantage.
To put it more accurately, beating them is like beating a baby!
As for that exaggerated manner of death? Although he was prepared to report Xia Chen's death in the news, he himself absolutely did not believe that Xia Chen was dead!
Let alone him, not a single person who participated in the war believed it. No one would believe that the demon-like figure was so powerful and vigorous in battle, but suddenly died right after the fight.
This might fool babies who are only 30 months old, but trying to fool babies who are hundreds of months old? No way!!
Even Morgans anticipated that Xia Chen was planning something big, and he was even prepared to be on the front lines of the drama!
But what he never expected was... why would Xia Chen suddenly appear on his ship?
This is the God of War who can kill the Five Elders without hesitation. Now that he's standing in front of him like this, he must be very nervous.
Just as he was thinking of a way to break the deadlock, Xia Chen on the other side moved and took a step forward, a move that instantly startled Morgans.
He retreated several steps, looking at Xia Chen with a wary expression.
Xia Chen was speechless at Morgans's behavior. He hadn't done anything wrong, so was it necessary to act like this?
"Don't worry, I won't harm you, otherwise you wouldn't be alive now. As for why I'm here?"
Would you believe me if I said it was a coincidence?
Xia Chen's encounter with Morgans was purely coincidental. After making plans with Luffy and the others yesterday, everyone decided to set a six-month deadline before setting sail again!
Then another problem arose: where should they go?
This is a good arrangement for Luffy, Zoro, and the others who mainly focus on improving their strength.
They can go directly to the island where Luffy trained for two years in the original work to train, and if possible, Xia Chen plans to 'invite' some mediocre teachers over as well.
Otherwise, he would have to teach Luffy and the others, which is absolutely unacceptable!
As for Nami and Chopper, who are going to certain islands to learn relevant professional knowledge, then we need to think about it carefully!
Although the information Xiong had given him earlier already included a target, those islands were all islands Xiong had visited in his search for a cure for Bonnie.
There are many islands he hasn't visited, which means there are likely even better islands with knowledge about these things that the bear hasn't discovered!
For Xia Chen, since he had made the choice, he should choose the best option and send Nami and the others to the best island in the world with the expertise in these fields.
Then a new problem arose! He didn't know which islands he was looking for.
Therefore, for professional matters, you should consult professionals!
He needs to find someone with strong intelligence capabilities to obtain information about these islands from him!
When it comes to intelligence capabilities, the first thing that comes to Xia Chen's mind is CP0, the so-called strongest intelligence agency under the World Government!
But Xia Chen immediately rejected this option. He had just faked his death, and now he wanted to go back and tell them he wasn't dead? Don't be ridiculous!
Moreover, given CP0's nature, even if they were killed, they might not tell him, so there's no need to waste the effort!
After ruling out CP0, Xia Chen's first thought was Morgans' World Economic News Agency, as Morgans always received news immediately whenever something happened.
Therefore, their strong intelligence capabilities are beyond doubt!
But Morgans' whereabouts are also a problem; that bird of a bird is always floating in the sky, who knows where he is?
After careful consideration, Xia Chen decided to go find Doflamingo, whom he had greeted warmly during the Marineford War. His location was easy to find; he could simply go to Dressrosa.
Presumably, considering they've known each other, Doflamingo would be happy to help him with this!
After that, Xia Chen rode the Somersault Cloud straight to Dressrosa, but unexpectedly encountered Morgans' ship on the way.
See, this is something that comes without any effort!
It seems that kind people are always blessed by heaven!
Returning to the present, after Xia Chen finished speaking, Morgans nodded and said:
"I believe you!"
After a period of calm, Morgans regained his former composure.
Just like Xia Chen said, if he wanted to kill him, his body might already be cold by now. Since he hasn't made a move against him, it means he's safe for the time being!
Besides, he's just a journalist, why would anyone want to kill him? Just because he published some information about Xia Chen?
No way!
But none of that matters. If that's really the reason, then he can simply not publish it, or he can republish it!
Although he once swore under the light that he would never report false information, isn't it still up to him to define what is considered false?
When it comes to being a bird, you have to be flexible about your bottom line!
Thinking of this, Morgans said directly to Xia Chen, "What do you need me for? If it's within my power, leave it to me!"
Morgans thumped his chest loudly, looking like he was sure he could get things done!
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Chapter 227 The Island of Eternal Night!
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Seeing the fawning smile on Morgans' face, Xia Chen's face showed a hint of surprise.
That old rascal knows how to get things done!
Since this guy had already said so, Xia Chen didn't intend to beat around the bush and directly told him his needs.
After hearing Xia Chen's request, Morgans immediately said, "Please wait a moment, I'll give you the result right away!"
After saying this, Morgans ran straight into the cabin and returned shortly with a stack of papers. He then respectfully handed the papers to Xia Chen, saying:
"These are exactly what you need. These islands possess the world's top expertise and should meet your requirements!"
Xia Chen took the stack of papers and carefully scanned them...
After a while, a satisfied expression appeared on his face. The information recorded on it perfectly met Xia Chen's needs, and all the details about these islands were clearly explained.
Furthermore, if the knowledge levels of the two islands are roughly equal, the advantages between them are even clearly listed.
The main focus is on thoughtfulness!
Xia Chen casually stored the information into his system space, intending to show it to Nami and the others later so they could choose where to go.
They also obtained permanent record pointers for these islands from Morgans, otherwise they wouldn't know how to get there later.
After doing all this, Xia Chen turned his gaze back to Morgans; now it was up to him.
"Do you know any special islands in the North Sea? Like strange gates, red waterfalls, or valleys filled with strong winds!"
That's right, Xia Chen was asking Morgans about Hades' fruit.
After several hundred seconds of contemplation, he roughly deduced the riddle that Shanks had uttered, which might be related to Hades' Devil Fruit.
"Above the Xuanque Gate, the Gate to the Underworld, the Waterfall of Blood, the Valley of Gale, the King's Palace!"
In Xia Chen's understanding, Xuanque means the north. Although the North Sea is not necessarily located in the north, but... why bother with all that? As long as the name contains the character for "north," isn't that enough?
As for the remaining few sentences, Xia Chen translated them using his limited knowledge of classical Chinese. That was the best he could do.
"A strange door, a red waterfall, a valley filled with gales?" Morgans murmured to himself, then his eyes suddenly lit up as if he had thought of something, and he spoke:
"It seems there really is such a place. I vaguely remember it. Please wait a moment, I'll go look up some information!"
After saying that, Morgans rushed inside again, and then came out a few moments later, holding a piece of paper in his hand.
Seeing Morgans' efficiency, Xia Chen nodded in satisfaction.
Morgans approached Xia Chen, handed him the paper, and said:
"The scenery on this island matches your description perfectly!"
Xia Chen took the paper and saw that it was actually a map, a map called Dark Night Island.
Dark Island, an island shrouded in darkness all day long, stands in contrast to Enies Lobby, an island that never sleeps and never experiences night. Dark Island is also known as the Island of Eternal Night, where there is never daylight!
The moment Xia Chen saw this description, his eyes lit up. He felt that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this island should be the one he was looking for.
Hades, the legendary ruler of the underworld, is the subject of this description of Dark Night Island, which corresponds to the eerie environment of the underworld.
Thinking of this, Xia Chen continued looking at the map, where four points were marked. Each point had a small map next to it.
They are a black stone gate, a blood-red waterfall, a green valley, and a dark gold palace.
After seeing all this, Xia Chen was absolutely certain that this island was the place he was looking for!
Because the four pictures on it perfectly match the description in that poem, if it weren't for this, Luffy would have eaten all the shit on the ship!
What puzzled him was why the red-haired guy and his companions hadn't been able to solve such a simple riddle.
Does he think that his mediocre translation skills are actually amazing in this world?
Was he being too modest? Did his Chinese teacher in his past life give him a big X because she didn't want him to become too arrogant?
Xia Chen suddenly felt that he had discovered the truth, and his eyes lit up instantly.
Ha, you think you can fool him with such a little trick? No way!
After joking around for a while, Xia Chen refocused his attention on the map in front of him. After looking at it for a bit, he turned his gaze to Morgans and asked:
Is there a permanent record pointer for this island?
"No!" Morgans shook his head and said.
"Um?"
This answer actually made Xia Chen a little confused. He had just asked that question casually, but in his heart he had already assumed that Morgans would definitely have the permanent record pointer of Dark Night Island.
After all, for Morgans, who works in journalism, he should theoretically have permanent record pointers for all the islands, just like he just took out all the permanent record pointers for the islands that Xia Chen needed.
Sensing Xia Chen's questioning gaze, Morgans explained, "This island is strange; its magnetic force cannot be recorded by the recording pointer!"
"And another strange thing is that this island... seems to have its own consciousness!"
"Your own consciousness?" Xia Chen's interest was piqued upon hearing this.
"Explain in detail!"
"It might be a bit of a stretch to say that it has its own consciousness, but this island will only be discovered by a select few, and each time it will be discovered in a different location!"
"As far as I know, the World Government and the Navy also tried to study the island after they learned about it, but they didn't see anything when they got there!"
"Forget about islands, there isn't even a small mound in sight; all you see is an endless sea!"
"Currently, there are only three people in the world who have been to this island on record. This map was drawn by one of them and ended up in my hands after changing hands several times!"
"I also tried to find this island, but ultimately I found nothing!"
"So over time, this island came to be known as the conscious island, because it seemed to avoid certain people and only open itself to a small group of people!"
"Hmm..." Xia Chen pondered, his brows furrowing slightly.
In that case, wouldn't his chances of finding the island be very slim? Could he possibly search the entire North Sea?
Moreover, even if he really searched the entire North Sea, he might not be able to find this island.
Didn't you hear what Morgans said? This island appears in a different location each time, and only a small number of 'destined people' can enter it.
Is he one of the destined people?
That's hard to say; he can't guarantee it!
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Chapter 228 The Six-Month Agreement Begins!
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After a moment of silence, Xia Chen decided to go find the island.
Everyone knows that there is a high chance that Hades' Devil Fruit exists on this island, so he will try it no matter what.
Moreover, he felt that he should be one of those 'destined people,' after all, in his previous life, every time he went to worship Buddha, he would encounter an old monk with a kind face who would hold his hand and say:
"Benefactor, you have a connection with Buddhism. Today, this old monk has a book here…"
Of course, in each of these situations, Xia Chen would always give them a friendly "greeting". Afterwards, they would all have rosy complexions and be full of energy, and would also "greet" Xia Chen in the same way.
So, for someone like him who likes to take practical actions to improve the health of the elderly, there's no reason to say he's not a good match, right?
If all else fails, we can drag Luffy along to go find him. How dare we not give face to the Child of the World?
Shaking his head, Xia Chen cleared his mind of these distracting thoughts and asked Morgans, "Are there any other clues about this Dark Night Island?"
"Oh, there's some very important news. Although Dark Night Island's location isn't fixed, its area of appearance is. It only appears in a place called the Eternal Night Sea!"
"As the name suggests, that sea area is always shrouded in darkness. So rather than saying that Dark Night Island is an island of eternal night, it's more accurate to say that it is an island of eternal night because it is located in a sea of eternal night!"
"Because there is only Dark Night Island in the Eternal Night Sea, and there are no other islands besides it!"
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Xia Chen suddenly looked up and stared at Morgans, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
Morgans felt very uncomfortable under Xia Chen's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Xia Chen looked at him for a while, then asked in a cold voice, "If it's such important news, why didn't you say so earlier?"
Morgans: ...
Would you believe me if I said I forgot?
"Bang!"
——
After a while, Xia Chen put away the map of Dark Night Island and stored it in his system space. Then he casually tossed a Den Den Mushi to Morgans.
"You can contact me through this Den Den Mushi. If you ever encounter any problems you can't solve, you can come to me!"
"Of course, my offer isn't free; you'll have to come up with something that will entice me!"
"Alright, thank you for today. I won't stay any longer!"
"Oh, by the way, if you're going to report on the Marineford War, remember to say I died!"
After saying that, Xia Chen leaped off the ship, and the Somersault Cloud instantly appeared beneath his feet before disappearing into the horizon.
Morgans glanced in the direction Xia Chen had left, then looked at the Den Den Mushi in his hand, a look of immense surprise flashing across his face.
Although the bump on his head was a little painful, it couldn't suppress his excitement at all.
What he's holding isn't some Den Den Mushi; it's his life-saving charm!
Although he has lived a comfortable life for many years without any life-threatening dangers, who wouldn't want to add an extra layer of protection to their life?
Now that he has this Den Den Mushi, as long as he can afford the price, he has nothing to worry about. He can also speak frankly when reporting the news, without having to worry about the World Government and avoid things like before!
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What? You want to cause me trouble? Did you even ask my older brother? My older brother is the man who slaughtered his way through the World Government! You think you're more powerful than the Five Elders?
Although Xia Chen is much younger than Morgans, in Morgans' eyes now, Xia Chen is his older brother, his own older brother!
Thinking of this, Morgans wore a happy smile and walked briskly towards the cabin, humming as he did so:
"What a wonderful day!"
——
In a short while, Xia Chen returned to the Proverbs.
This immediately caught the attention of everyone on the ship. Zoro walked over and asked curiously, "Didn't you say you were going to gather some information? Why are you back so soon?"
Xia Chen said with a smile, "There was a slight accident along the way, but I got what I wanted by sheer luck!"
Xia Chen then handed the stack of papers to Nami and the others, saying, "Take a look and see where you want to go, and I'll take you there!"
"There's no rush. Take a good look at the differences between these islands first, and then decide which one you want to go to! Of course, you can go to multiple islands if you want, but the choice is up to you!"
Half a day later, everyone made their own choices.
To Xia Chen's surprise, the islands that Chopper and Franky chose were the same islands they were on during the two years in the original work: the Bird Kingdom and the Mechanical Island of the Future Kingdom.
Nami and Robin's choices are different from those in the original work.
As for the others, Xia Chen planned to take them all to a deserted island near the Women's Kingdom. He wanted to give them a good training session!
Since eating the White Tiger Fruit, Usopp's fighting style has changed drastically. He has also discussed with Xia Chen that he might not give up his sniping skills, but he will focus on developing the fruit's ability and use it in conjunction with his sniping techniques to develop powerful moves.
Brooke too, what kind of singer is she? She's not doing anything productive!
The other three are even less of a concern; they just need to focus on improving their strength!
Having made his decision, Luffy looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Everyone, we're about to part ways. We won't see each other again for another six months. To celebrate our separation, let's have a party!"
"Celebrating our farewell? Luffy, you really know how to choose words! And didn't we just have a banquet yesterday? Why are we having another one?" Sanji said to Luffy speechlessly.
"Hahaha! Don't worry about the details! As for having a banquet? Of course we have to have a banquet when we're happy!"
Seeing Luffy's expression, Sanji sighed and decided not to say anything more. It was pointless anyway!
At this moment, Xia Chen said with a smile, "After this separation, we won't see each other again for another six months. In the next six months, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we won't have the chance to get together again, so... let's have a banquet!!"
"Whoa!!!" Luffy was the first to respond excitedly.
The ship was once again filled with a lively atmosphere...
——
The next morning, Xia Chen used his somersault cloud to take everyone to their respective destinations.
The six-month agreement has officially begun!
After doing all this, Xia Chen went to a place alone. At the same time, that familiar voice rang in his mind again.
[bite...]
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Chapter 229 King-level Conqueror's Haki!
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[Ding! Successfully checked in at the Sabaody Archipelago! Conqueror's Haki upgraded to King level!]
In an instant, a strange feeling surged into Xia Chen's heart, causing him to close his eyes involuntarily. He carefully sensed the changes within himself.
After a long while, Xia Chen opened his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, and murmured, "Is the next level after the top level the King level? The red-haired man's Conqueror's Haki must be at this level!"
King-level Conqueror's Haki can not only cause substantial damage to objects, but it is also much stronger than top-level Conqueror's Haki in terms of both intensity and range of influence.
"Since that's the case, let's test just how strong he is! Consider it a way of saying hello!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Chen narrowed his eyes, and then an extremely powerful aura of dominance was released from his body, sweeping towards the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
"boom!"
Countless black and red lightning bolts flashed in the sky above Sabaody Archipelago.
At the same time, countless people on the island fainted the moment they came into contact with this domineering aura, falling to the ground like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
——
A minute ago, somewhere on the island, a young man with red hair and red lips was swaggering down the road.
Suddenly, a man darted out from the side and bumped into him, but his body did not move at all. Instead, the man was knocked to the ground by the recoil.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!" The man who fell to the ground looked up at the red-haired youth and apologized repeatedly.
The red-haired youth looked down at the man on the ground, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "It's alright!"
Upon hearing this, the man on the ground immediately beamed with joy. He had accidentally bumped into this person, so he was prepared to pay a price.
But to my surprise, the man in front of me, who looked fierce, turned out to be quite easy to talk to!
However, before the man could be happy for long, the red-haired youth's next words froze his newly revealed joy on his face.
"Remember not to do this in your next life!"
After saying that, the red-haired youth suddenly grabbed the man's head and then exerted force with one hand.
"Pfft!"
The man's head was crushed by the young man's bare hands, blood splattered, and his eyes rolled back!
The moment the red-haired youth removed his hand from the man's head, the man's body went limp and he collapsed, lifeless.
"ah!!!"
In an instant, countless screams erupted around them, and everyone around stared in fear at the red-haired youth in the middle of the street, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"It's so noisy!"
The red-haired youth roared, and the surrounding crowd quickly fell silent. But the fear in his eyes only deepened.
After the red-haired youth sensed that the surrounding environment had quieted down, he stopped looking at the civilians. To him, they were like ants, not worth his attention!
As for the fact that he just killed someone? That's even less of a problem!
If you hit him, you'll pay the price, and that price is your life!
At this moment, a masked man next to the red-haired youth said in a helpless tone:
"Kidd, you've killed dozens of people since you arrived on the island. Don't forget there's a navy stationed here!"
Kidd curled his lip and said, "The Navy? That bunch of useless trash? The Navy Headquarters has been destroyed, and they're too busy taking care of themselves to have time to worry about us."
"And so what if they come? If they really come looking for trouble, I wouldn't mind sending them down to keep their Akainu admiral company!"
"Hahaha!"
The masked man, Kira, didn't say anything more after hearing what Kid said.
Indeed, the navy is probably already overwhelmed with problems and simply doesn't have time to look for them!
And just like Kidd said, even if the Navy comes, their final fate is still death. Remember, they are the Kidd Pirates!
After Kidd finished speaking, a cheer erupted behind him. A group of his underlings danced excitedly.
"Boss, that was awesome! You're right, if the navy comes looking for trouble, we'll make them come standing up and leave lying down! Hahaha!!"
Just as the Kid Pirates were immersed in this happy atmosphere, suddenly, an extremely powerful aura came crashing down on them.
"boom!"
In an instant, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and then people on the street began to collapse one by one. In the end, only two people remained standing on the entire street.
"This...this is...Conqueror's Haki? But why is it so powerful?"
Kidd's body trembled slightly, a look of horror appeared on his face, and sweat soaked his back.
Kira behind him shared the same expression. All the other henchmen lay on the ground.
Even Kira felt a little unsteady on his feet just now and almost lost consciousness.
The fact that they were able to come to this place so close to the New World proves that they are not clueless novices, so of course they recognize that this is Conqueror's Haki, one of the three types of Haki.
But they had never heard of anyone whose Conqueror's Haki could reach this level!
For a moment, neither of them spoke, and they fell into a quiet atmosphere.
But soon after, Kidd's face lit up with excitement, and he said:
"Who could possess such a powerful Conqueror's Haki? Are there other people this strong on this island?"
"Interesting, let me go take a look!"
After saying that, Kidd ran towards the direction from which the Conqueror's Haki was coming.
"Wait, Kidd!"
Kira called out anxiously from behind, but Kidd completely ignored him and continued running forward on his own.
"That idiot! He always has to get involved in everything!"
Kira cursed under his breath, then chased after Kid as well.
Meanwhile, Kid's situation occurred in more than one place on the island, and a very few people also showed expressions of horror after feeling this Conqueror's Haki.
Then they became excited and rushed towards the direction from which the Conqueror's Haki was coming.
This domineering aura naturally caught the attention of an old man who was drinking at a bar called "Knockout Bar".
The man stood up instantly, knocking over the wine glass on the table and spilling the wine inside. However, he didn't care at all, instead staring intently in a certain direction.
A woman with short black hair, wearing a top with a spider pattern, was also staring in that direction. After a while, she whispered, "Whose Conqueror's Haki is that?"
The old man was silent for a while, and then said, "I don't know! But I've only ever seen this level of Conqueror's Haki on Shanks before!"
"Even young Roger and Whitebeard were a notch below Shanks!" (This is just my personal opinion; please forgive me if you disagree!)
"I thought Shanks was the only one in the world who possessed this kind of Conqueror's Haki, but I never expected..."
"Maybe this Conqueror's Haki is Shanks's?" the black-haired woman asked, looking at the man.
"impossible!"
The man immediately denied it.
"Shanks isn't that flamboyant; this is definitely not him!"
"But whoever it is, a very important person has come this time!"
The man pushed up his glasses and said with a serious expression.
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