"Is that so?"
The man's lips curled into a smile again, a smile that seemed particularly confident: "Then I will use the rest of my life to continue fighting, until I overthrow all the gods in this world who wish to reign over mortals…"
"But..."
"Ordinary people yearn to become gods..."
Red Sand Sasori shook his head again, a hint of regret seemingly appearing in his mechanical, emotionless eyes: "Just like the Heavenly Celestial Dragons and Princess Kaguya once did, in front of Princess Kaguya, the Heavenly Celestial Dragons were just mortals. They united to seal Kaguya and took the position of god, but the Celestial Dragons who usurped the divinity, acted ten thousand times more cruel than Kaguya…"
"The hero..."
"Will always become the new demon king someday."
"..."
Monkey D. Dragon hesitated for a moment, unsure how to respond. He was very clear about the meaning in Red Sand Sasori's words.
This exchange…
left Dragon feeling somewhat dizzy.
Because he hadn't even succeeded in overthrowing the Celestial Dragons yet, and the Konoha Pirates were already reminding him of what comes after overthrowing them…
"I understand what you mean."
Monkey D. Dragon put on his hood, hiding his expression under it: "For me, those things are too far off. At least what I need to do is overthrow this world where living is worse than death first…"
Monkey D. Dragon's voice came from under the hood: "Perhaps in the future, I will be criticized as a mistake, but we both know well, no matter how bad the new world may become, it can't look worse than the current world…"
"Where the future will lead…"
"All of this doesn't matter to me."
"Even if I die, it doesn't matter, my thoughts will remain."
Monkey D. Dragon turned and walked towards the edge of the Golden Ark, stopping at the golden railing. His voice echoed on the Golden Ark: "As long as my thoughts still exist in this world, there will always be someone who, when the world rots, will realize they need to do something, they will follow my steps one after another. Though I may never see it, the successors will one day establish a new world where everyone is equal…"
"The Revolutionary Army probably lacks money, right?"
Red Sand Sasori opened his palm and continued softly: "This island was once the ruins of the Golden City Shandora, and there remains a lot of gold on the island... aside from a batch taken by a group called the Straw Hat Pirates. The rest of the gold, you can take."
"..."
Monkey D. Dragon's lips twitched.
His own son...
took the Revolutionary Army's funds?
This visit to the Sky Island wasn't entirely in vain, as the Revolutionary Army was truly broke, lacking even basic supplies; the current Revolutionary Army was entirely filled with idealists who voluntarily joined to change the world.
"Thank you."
Monkey D. Dragon nodded deeply, understanding the attitude of the Konoha Pirates, and took the initiative to provide intelligence: "The World Government ordered this world's best scientist Vegapunk to revive the Ancient Kingdom's technologies, which might pose a threat to you…"
"As far as I know…"
"Vegapunk once wanted a Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user as an experimental subject, possibly to cultivate some powerful weapon…"
"In the past…"
"There was no trace of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit user."
"Unfortunately…"
"This time, the Navy obtained a Rumble-Rumble Fruit user."
"If nothing goes wrong, this Rumble-Rumble Fruit user is likely to be sent to Vegapunk, creating terrifying weapons targeted at you…"
"..."
The Konoha Pirates instantly fell silent.
At this moment…
They didn't know what expression to show…
If the World Government truly used Rumble-Rumble Fruit user Akihara Kagura as an indispensable person to research some weapon, then all they could do is wish their hearts take it slightly better…
"Farewell, everyone."
Monkey D. Dragon waved his hand and smiled as he leaped into the air, riding the storm to the ground, leaving his promise on the Golden Ark: "If there is any intelligence threat against you in the future, I will send someone to inform you…"
No matter what…
The Konoha Pirates also indirectly supported the work of the Revolutionary Army.
Though the Konoha Pirates merely gave the gold from the Sky Island to the Revolutionary Army, it was still a favor to the Revolutionary Army.
After Monkey D. Dragon left.
"This world's top scientist is called Vegapunk?"
Orochimaru remembered Dragon's words, looked at Red Sand Sasori, and couldn't help but ask with a smile: "Looks like we'll have a chance to meet this world's top scientist…"
"Technological exchange promotes technological progress."
Red Sand Sasori's voice remained mechanical as he continued softly: "There should be an opportunity soon to exchange with this world's top scientist…"
"Well, I am very much looking forward to it…"
Orochimaru laughed. He had always been curious about the world's most famous scientist Vegapunk and wanted to know how much their science could advance through exchange with Vegapunk…
"Interesting…"
Senju Tobirama also became interested.
Orochimaru mastered basic science, Senju Tobirama mastered forbidden science, Red Sand Sasori mastered mechanics, representing the peak technology level of the Ninja World…
But…
they were still unaware of this world's true technological level.
Fortunately…
Vegapunk represented the pinnacle of this ocean's technology.
The collision and exchange between scientists of the two worlds would undoubtedly create brilliant sparks, possibly overturning human imagination…
"You won't be disappointed."
Red Sand Sasori's voice echoed with Akihara Kagura's will: "Perhaps our desire to create a White Zetsu army capable of hosting multiple Devil Fruit abilities might rest upon Vegapunk…"
"Hmph…"
Uchiha Madara, as usual, showed no interest in these scientific studies, flexing his wrist a bit: "It's about time for me to join the hunting game, right?"
"Half a day left."
Senju Tobirama glanced at Uchiha Madara, replying coldly: "The people in the hunting ground are strong enough for you to enjoy the battle a bit…"
"Alright, in half a day, prepare to wrap up!"
Red Sand Sasori glanced at the Supreme King Haki surging within the forest, coldly instructing: "During this time, don't mention my secrets to avoid being known by the slaves in the cabin…"
"That person…"
"still has some use."
"Speaking of which…"
Senju Hashirama activated his Observation Haki to sense and softly mentioned: "In a month's time, the Celestial Dragons inside should mostly have been eliminated, right?"
"That woman called Boa Hancock killed the most…"
Orochimaru licked his lips with his tongue: "However, that woman turned all the Celestial Dragons she killed into stone and shattered them, without collecting the Heavenly Celestial Dragon Identity Chips, violating our rules, she won't get the victory reward…"
"Currently, the first place…"
Senju Tobirama frowned, continually monitoring everything in the hunting ground: "Seems to be called Clown Buggy, that guy has held on till now…"
"About to give in soon…"
Orochimaru lifted his head, looking at the dragon form rising into the sky from the forest, unable to suppress his desire: "Because that guy called Kaido is about to make a move… such an enviable body… transforming into a dragon with a Devil Fruit… and possessing strong Supreme King Haki…"
As soon as the words dropped.
A thunderous cloud lifted Charlotte Lingling's body into the air!
Orochimaru watched Charlotte Lingling's hefty body, licked his lips subconsciously: "That woman's abilities aren't bad either… Supreme King Haki… Soul-Soul Fruit's ability... just right to strengthen a spirit that's frail after rebirth."
"You really are not afraid of anything…"
Red Sand Sasori looked at Orochimaru with disdain.
"After all, their powers are truly remarkable."
Orochimaru smiled slyly at Charlotte Lingling and Kaido, who were hunting Celestial Dragons, noting their flaws: "But unfortunately, they're too old, and not quite handsome and pretty enough, which doesn't meet my requirements…"
"..."
Senju Tobirama's eye twitched.
This guy…
is actually picking here?