Noro was indeed somewhat surprised that such a divine Devil Fruit was being escorted by only a single CP0 agent.
However, the World Government had only entrusted the Nika Fruit to that CP9 saber-toothed tiger for transport. Their questionable operations were not a one-time occurrence.
Watching the Den Den Mushi vividly display Kaido's triumphant expression, Noro said unhappily, "Stop gloating, come back quickly!"
Kaido asked in confusion, "Don't you want Shiki's territory anymore?"
He had come out this time to seize territory.
Noro's tone became serious. "No territory is as important as this Devil Fruit. If nothing unexpected happens, the Marines should be on their way. Return as quickly as possible. Don't let anything go wrong."
The strategic significance of the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi was too great.
If it was in his hands, no matter how outrageous things he did in the future, he wouldn't fear the World Government resorting to desperate measures.
Moreover, if Noro remembered correctly, the Ancient Weapon Pluton was buried beneath Wano.
Fuwa Fuwa no Mi + Pluton.
If he was displeased with the World Government, he could just fly directly to Mariejois and blast it with a cannon.
They were all nuclear-armed nations, so who was afraid of whom?
He was still the noble air force!
Even if all the world-ending floods came in the future, the Beasts Pirates could sit high in the clouds, watching the great waters engulf the world with a smile.
Seeing Noro speak so solemnly, Kaido also reined in his smile. "I understand."
Click!
The Den Den Mushi hung up. Kaido shouted, "Old Englar, Raja, stop searching! Return to the Azure Dragon immediately."
"Yes, Captain."
"Yes, Captain."
The two responded in unison, then immediately organized the crew to return to the Azure Dragon.
On the Beasts Pirates, more important than strength was absolute obedience to orders.
After everyone returned to the Azure Dragon, Kaido transformed into a dragon, riding the clouds and mist, dragging the pirate crew swiftly towards Wano.
Not long after the Beasts Pirates departed, a streak of yellow light streaked through the air, arriving belatedly.
Sensing no remaining aura, Borsalino had no intention of pursuing.
Firstly, they had indeed gone far.
Secondly…
A few hundred Beli a month, why risk his life!
At this moment, the storm had receded, and the scorching sun hung high again. Borsalino murmured, "Such changeable weather."
Yellow light flashed, and Borsalino had already arrived on the deck, searching for something.
When Sengoku's battleship, rushing as fast as it could, finally arrived at the battleship's location.
He saw Borsalino lying comfortably in a beach chair under a parasol, occasionally taking a sip of watermelon juice.
Sengoku immediately flared up in anger. Did he know that all this way, to get here as quickly as possible, he had been sending shockwaves?
He truly couldn't stand Borsalino's leisurely demeanor.
Sengoku coldly approached Borsalino, scolding, "Borsalino, I told you to track the Beasts Pirates. What are you doing here?"
Borsalino spread his hands, indicating helplessness. "Admiral Sengoku, they were already gone when I arrived."
Sengoku was both angry and resentful towards him.
On one hand, Borsalino was a rising star in the Marines, a notorious monster among the new generation, destined to carry the flag of Marine justice.
On the other hand, he completely couldn't understand why someone who had eaten the Pika Pika no Mi would be so lazy.
Sengoku didn't say anything more.
Even if this Devil Fruit had great strategic significance, if it was lost, it was lost. Could they really invade the New World and attack Wano?
Don't be ridiculous.
What was the situation in the New World now? Entering it was no different from seeking death.
This was a major mistake by the World Government. Why should the Marines pay for it?
"Let's go, back."
Sengoku turned to leave.
Borsalino stretched lazily, slowly following.
Wano.
Stussy looked at Noro, who was beaming after taking a phone call, and was puzzled.
"What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"
Noro was in a great mood, but with Linlin present, he didn't say it directly, only smiling. "Guess."
Stussy's mind was quick and sharp. Knowing Noro didn't want to say more, she didn't ask again.
Linlin stuffed a large piece of dessert into her mouth, teasing, "Could it be that a woman outside gave birth?"
Noro waved his hand. "Go on, go play."
What kind of person was he? Did he need to keep a mistress outside? This was ridiculous.
Linlin didn't care, continuing to eat her dessert with a grin.
Her chef team on Whole Cake Island could be said to be the strongest chefs in the world, yet she hadn't tasted many of the desserts in front of her, and they were very much to her liking.
She wondered who made them. She really wanted to poach them to Whole Cake Island to make desserts for her.
Noro suddenly put on a smiling face again, holding a wine glass and coming before Linlin. "Linlin, come, I'll toast you."
Linlin was a little confused. "Why does your expression change so quickly, man?"
Of course it's fast.
Noro now had three red Road Poneglyphs, and he had Olvia, the archaeologist.
It could be said that as long as he got the one in Linlin's hands, the Beasts Pirates could become the first pirate crew in history to reach the Final Island!
Before, out of fear of the World Government, he hadn't dared to rush, so he hadn't been in a hurry to get the one in Linlin's hands.
But now it was different.
The Beasts Pirates had the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi!
At this point in the timeline, few people knew the purpose of the Road Poneglyphs. Noro didn't beat around the bush, asking directly:
"Linlin, do you possess a red stone tablet with incomprehensible characters engraved on it?"
Linlin wasn't foolish now. Her eyes instantly became wary. "How do you know?"
This was their first meeting, wasn't it? Why did he know she was hiding a red stone tablet?
Noro couldn't explain this to her, so he just acted shamelessly. "Don't worry about how I know. I'm just asking you, is it for sale?"
"What?" Linlin was puzzled.
Noro explained, "I'm asking if that stone tablet is for sale. If it is, name your price!"
Seeing Noro's demeanor, Linlin's confusion deepened.
Was that stone tablet some kind of good thing?
But she had had it for so long and hadn't figured out its purpose.
Noro, seeing Linlin's prolonged silence, asked again, "Are you giving it or not? Say something."
Noro didn't say the second half: If not, he would just take it by force!
The current strength of the Beasts Pirates no longer required them to pretend with Linlin.
A hint of cunning flashed in Linlin's eyes.
Confirmed. That stone tablet was indeed a good thing.
Linlin pondered, still unable to figure out what use that stone tablet could have.
Did the characters on it record some treasure?
This was the only use Linlin could think of.
Treasure naturally held an appeal for her, but at the moment, she desired something more.
"I can't give you the stone tablet. At most, I can give you a rubbing."
"And, I have one more condition!"
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