Whitebeard had completely reinvented himself.
From the strongest pirate on the seas…
to a full-time fisherman.
And not just any fisherman—
A Sea King wholesaler.
Watching this unfold, Izumi couldn't help but wear a strange expression.
"…He actually went through with it."
Still, after thinking about it for a moment, it made sense.
In Whitebeard's world, Devil Fruits were extremely rare.
Once one appeared, it was a one-time thing—find it, and that was it.
And worse—if all of them were sold off to Izumi's Dimensional City, they wouldn't regenerate in that world anymore.
Over time, they would only become scarcer.
So compared to that—
Hunting Sea Kings, which were basically endless resources…
Yeah. That was a far more sustainable business.
Beside him, Yuyuko Saigyouji had already locked her gaze onto the massive Sea King.
Her eyes sparkled.
Her lips parted slightly.
"…I want to eat that."
She muttered while stuffing food into her mouth.
"I wonder when this place will start serving that…"
Her imagination was already running wild.
"That thing looks like it'd fill you up really well…
And it's probably packed with flavor~"
Izumi chuckled softly.
"Probably soon," he replied.
"Those things are actually pretty good."
Truthfully, he was curious too.
In the anime, Sea King meat was said to be incredibly delicious.
Whether that held true here…
Well—that would soon be tested.
...
After finishing his discussion with Nakiri Erina, Whitebeard finally noticed Izumi sitting nearby.
His eyes lit up immediately.
With heavy footsteps, the towering giant made his way over.
"Gurararara! Izumi-dono, we meet again!"
Izumi smiled.
"Looks like things are going well for you."
"What about your world? With the Tenryuubito gone, I imagine things have changed quite a bit."
Whitebeard scratched his chin, then let out a dry laugh.
"…It's chaos."
"But the Marines are holding things together—for now."
"And the Revolutionary Army has stepped into the spotlight. They're negotiating."
"A new government will probably emerge soon."
He paused briefly… then grinned.
"But none of that concerns me anymore."
"I'm just here to sell Sea Kings… earn some points… and make my sons stronger."
"Gurararara!"
His laughter boomed through the restaurant.
Gone was the ambition of a Yonko.
In its place—
A man who had found a better path.
Izumi nodded approvingly.
"I see."
"Then give it your best."
"I think people here will love what you're selling."
Whitebeard's grin widened.
"Let's hope so!"
After a few more exchanges, he turned and left, his massive figure disappearing out the door.
Yuyuko watched him go, chewing happily.
"He's such a lively person," she commented.
"…though a bit too big."
Izumi laughed.
Meanwhile, dishes continued arriving.
Empty plates were swiftly cleared away.
Time passed.
And eventually—
Kanna placed her hands on her stomach.
"Izumi-sama… I'm full."
Izumi gently wiped her mouth with a napkin.
"Then it's time for you to head back."
"Find Tohru, and bring her here next time."
"If you don't have a place to stay, you're always welcome here."
"There are plenty of girls your age too."
Kanna nodded obediently.
"Okay."
"I'll come again."
"The food here is really good."
For a dragon with a bottomless appetite—
That was the highest praise possible.
After saying her goodbyes, she activated her card.
In an instant—
She vanished.
...
Elsewhere…
Kanna reappeared in a quiet alley.
She sniffed the air.
"…Tohru."
Her eyes lit up.
And with quick little steps, she ran toward the familiar scent.
After Yuyuko finished eating, she casually dismissed Youmu…
And followed Izumi.
Just the two of them.
Watching this, Konpaku Youmu froze.
"…This is bad."
Back at Hakugyokurou, things got worse.
Night fell.
Yuyuko still hadn't returned.
At that moment—
Youmu made a decision.
"…I'm running."
She packed her things and fled.
Her destination?
The ever-reliable—
Sakuya Izayoi.
Because if Yakumo Yukari came back and asked questions…
Yeah.
She was NOT dealing with that.
...
Meanwhile… Somewhere Else
If someone were to ask Izumi:
"What does a ghost feel like?"
He would answer without hesitation—
"Cool… and refreshing."
"There's this strange sensation… like something you've never experienced before."
"…It's addictive."
Standing before him, Yuyuko blinked innocently.
Izumi took a deep breath.
"…We're dead if Yukari finds out."
Yuyuko tilted her head.
"She can't beat you."
"No problem."
"And besides… we're not that kind of relationship."
Izumi felt a strange sense of unease.
"…Let's hope she doesn't cry."
He smiled faintly.
"Well then—"
"Let me give you a bit of 'yang energy.'"
"Maybe your body will become even stronger."
Yuyuko's cheeks flushed slightly.
"…I'll leave it to you."
She didn't refuse.
After all—
Being with Izumi was far more fun than staying with Yukari.
...
In another part of the world—
Yakumo Yukari suddenly sneezed.
"…Hm?"
A strange unease crept into her chest.
"…Why do I feel irritated?"
She frowned.
She had only come out to test the new "leveling system."
So why this feeling?
"…Something's wrong."
Opening a gap, she began heading back—
Slowly.
Very slowly.
Because in this world—
Even her ability wasn't absolute.
Some places…
She couldn't reach at all.
And that—
Was something she still wasn't used to.