### Chapter 2: Two Paths to Becoming Stronger
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Now possessing memories from his past life and the assistance of the Shikigami Temple, Marubu Namoto could boldly imagine the future.
But reality quickly sobered him up.
Objectively speaking, Devil Fruits are called the Secret Treasures of the Sea precisely because they are extremely rare.
And Mythical Zoans are the rarest of the rare.
Collecting Mythical Zoans is like looking for a needle in a haystack!
He didn't know when he would ever reach the scale required for "Chimera Shadow Garden."
"Fortunately, the timeline is still early. I have fragmented clues about many Mythical Zoans, so I can plan slowly..."
Looking at the white figure in front of him, Marubu Namoto smiled: "Mahoraga, early-game development depends on you!"
Mahoraga opened his mouth and grinned, revealing white teeth, as if responding to his master's expectations.
The ability of the Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga can be summarized as: Adapting to all phenomena in the world, the strongest slow-starting heavy hitter!
In essence, he is akin to a super combat AI.
The more he is fed, the stronger he gets.
As long as he isn't instantly killed, he can continuously adapt to and analyze his opponent's moves during battle, thereby creating stronger counterattacks.
Take a hit, adapt, create, counterattack...
These are the correct steps for using Mahoraga.
In *Jujutsu Kaisen*, Mahoraga adapted to Gojo Satoru's "Limitless" technique, analyzing the "World-Cutting Slash" counter, which was eventually learned by Ryomen Sukuna, leading to the infamous "2.5jo Satoru" scene.
Additionally, he has a trait: the more frequently he is attacked, the faster his adaptation speed becomes.
And as the master, Marubu Namoto can share all the combat experience of his bound Shikigami.
"First, collect Zoan Devil Fruits, especially Mythical Zoans that can trigger rewards, to build a 'Hundred Beasts Shikigami Army' and create the Chimera Shadow Garden!"
"Second, let Mahoraga fight, adapt to, and analyze the power system of the Pirate World. While enhancing his foundation, this will also elevate my own realm!"
"Yes... these two paths to becoming stronger are absolutely correct!"
"And on this warship, there is a perfect opportunity for practice!"
Marubu Namoto deduced continuously, the two paths becoming clearer and clearer in his mind.
"Ugh... it tastes so bad!!!"
"What the hell is this thing!!!"
Kaido's voice pulled Marubu Namoto's consciousness back to reality.
He opened his eyes and saw Kaido bending over and retching violently, leaving several pieces of purple fruit flesh covered in saliva on the ground.
Seeing this scene, Marubu Namoto was speechless.
Kaido looked up and explained with an awkward smile: "I saw you take a bite of this weird fruit and close your eyes with a look of enjoyment. I thought it tasted good, but it turned out to taste worse than shit."
You've eaten shit?
Is that how you describe it?
Do you have any manners!
Having gained power, Marubu Namoto had originally felt great all over, but hearing Kaido say this, he suddenly had the urge to vomit.
He quickly distracted himself and started explaining.
"This is a Devil Fruit. Eating it gives you incredible power, but only the person who swallows the 'first bite' becomes an ability user. Picking up the leftovers will only result in a terrible experience."
"What is a Devil Fruit? What is an ability user?"
Growing up in the army, Kaido often fantasized about power. Hearing for the first time that a Devil Fruit equated to power, he immediately showed curiosity and concern.
"Brother, then what ability did you get?"
At this moment, the aroma of food wafted through the passageway into the cell.
"Perfect timing."
Marubu Namoto simply stood up and spoke calmly.
"Kaido, you don't need to act this time. I have a plan."
"As for the power..."
As his voice fell, a darkness spread densely from beneath his feet like fine sand, flowing water, silk, flames, and whirlwind, covering the ground with a layer of black gauze.
Black flames leaped up, quickly climbing over Marubu Namoto and Kaido's bodies, while simultaneously covering the iron door of the cell.
After a brief moment, the metal shattered inch by inch as if squeezed by an invisible force, falling to the ground.
At the same time.
A white figure rose slowly from the darkness. After nodding to Marubu Namoto, it walked straight out toward the corridor.
The sudden appearance of Mahoraga left Kaido dumbfounded: "This darkness, this creature... is this your power?"
Marubu Namoto nodded: "Go get Hassaikai back first."
Kaido jogged a few steps, picked up the spiked club that had accompanied him in battle for many years at the corner of the corridor, and returned.
Marubu Namoto looked toward the end of the corridor and said calmly, "His name is Mahoraga, my most loyal guard."
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A Marine soldier pushed open the door, entered the warship's command room, and delivered a sumptuous lunch.
Vice Admiral Olek waved his hand. "Put it on the table."
"Yes!" The soldier quickly retreated.
Olek was the only one left in the command room. He straightened his uniform collar, took a deep breath, and picked up the Den Den Mushi.
After a few rings, the Den Den Mushi took on the appearance of a mohawk hairstyle.
"Olek, what is the situation over there?"
Olek reported with a chuckle: "Admiral Kong, the Vodka army was very cooperative. By the time we arrived, the people had already been drugged and tied up like rice dumplings. We are currently escorting the prisoners."
"But there is one thing this subordinate feels necessary to report."
"Speak."
Olek pondered for two seconds. "These two brats have very fierce tempers. They show obvious hatred toward the Celestial Dragons and curse constantly. I'm worried... will there be any accidents sending them to the Holy Land?"
The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi became serious: "This is your first time on a mission like this. Remember, delivering them on time is your duty."
Officers at the Headquarters Vice Admiral level had no right to know about matters concerning Mary Geoise.
Even many officers would never have the chance to step onto the Red Line or set foot in the Holy Land in their entire lives.
But Kong knew clearly that every year, Mary Geoise collected monster genius children from all over the world.
Years ago, after "Lamb's House" was destroyed by Charlotte Linlin, Mary Geoise lost a major channel for acquiring monster children and turned to collecting "monsters" from war-torn nations.
Marubu Namoto and Kaido had become targets of Mary Geoise due to their active performance.
However.
No matter how terrible these children's personalities were, as long as they entered Mary Geoise, there were always ways to turn them into the most loyal hawks and dogs of the Celestial Dragons.
"Yes, yes, yes, this subordinate understands!"
Olek smiled awkwardly and straightened his back. "Admiral Kong! This subordinate guarantees the mission will be completed!"
Just as his voice fell, a piercing alarm resounded through the warship.
The soldier who had just delivered the meal rushed in, panicked: "Bad news, Vice Admiral Olek! A major situation has occurred in the prison!!"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Cyborg Kong had not yet hung up and immediately asked, "What accident happened?"
Olek was most unwilling to make a mistake in front of his superior, and his tone became hurried: "Speak clearly! What happened in the prison?"
The Marine racked his brain and finally found the words to describe it. "It came out... A white Demon God came out! It has already attacked the deck!"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, and Kong's voice was low: "White Demon God..."
*Bang bang bang—!*
Intense gunfire rang out from the deck.
Olek hurriedly said, "This subordinate will deal with it immediately!"
Cyborg Kong ordered in a deep voice, "Connect the surveillance Den Den Mushi. I want to see with my own eyes what is happening!"
"Yes!"