Dorry and Brogy crouched on the shore, wine barrels in hand, watching the ship sail away.
They wanted to see that man's methods.
They also wanted to see the strength of these juniors.
On White Ghost's ship, everyone restrained their presence, afraid of scaring that fish away.
"Hm?"
The moment those with Observation Haki sensed it, they noticed something massive rising from beneath the sea.
At the stern, Laboon shifted uneasily.
Brook quickly comforted him.
"Laboon, don't panic. Our captain is very strong."
"Hey, hey, is this thing really that big?"
Jango had originally wanted to say it was about the same size as the lantern fish, but in the end, he held back.
There were many new people aboard now.
Their loyalty was still under observation. Who knew which of them might be a spy? After all, the World Government's methods were no joke.
Boom!
A huge bubble rolled across the surface of the sea.
Then everyone saw the Island Eater.
"Yohohohoho! What a huge monster!"
Brook finished comforting Laboon and looked at the fish in front of them with a sigh.
No one on the ship looked nervous.
Well, there was one.
Chopper was hanging from White Ghost's leg again.
"Ahhh! A monster!"
Chopper stared wide-eyed at the giant fish, clinging to White Ghost's leg with both arms and legs.
White Ghost ignored this adorable little thing who was weak but always loved joining the fun. He drew his Tang blade and began gathering strength.
"Roar!"
The Island Eater was just about to open its huge mouth and swallow these desserts into its stomach.
"One-Line Sky."
Whoosh.
A faint sword aura flew out.
Everyone watched that sword aura glide across the Island Eater's body and vanish.
White Ghost slowly sheathed his blade.
The moment the blade clicked into the scabbard—
Boom!
The Island Eater in front of them was cleanly split in half. Its upper body flew upward.
Wanda eventually shook her head. She felt the giant fish would not taste good, so she did not take any of it.
"Hey, Brogy, are young people these days really this terrifying? He sliced that monster apart in one strike."
Dorry stared at the departing ship, shocked enough that his mouth would not close.
Brogy did not speak. He put down his weapon and swam over.
He had been craving this fish for a long time. This time, he would roast it properly.
Dorry also swam over to help. Before long, the two each dragged half of the fish's corpse back to the island.
"Gababababa! Looks like the piece of meat in my hand is bigger!"
Brogy looked smugly at his best friend.
"Gyagyagyagya! My half is heavier and has more meat."
Dorry refused to back down.
The two narrowed their eyes and stared at each other.
Boom!
The volcano on the island began erupting again.
Before long, on Little Garden, the animals living on the island started running once more.
Because those two giants had begun fighting again.
"Alright, alright!"
White Ghost pulled Chopper off his leg.
"Why are you so timid? I told you not to look, but you just wouldn't listen."
Chopper panted heavily, still shaken.
"Bastard! This is all because you said that giant fish was nice to look at!"
Nojiko scooped Chopper into her arms.
"Chopper, you're so cute."
"Bastard!"
Chopper complained with his mouth, but his face was full of happiness.
After everyone played around for a while, they each began training.
The newly joined trio also started consciously training.
After all, their captain was already this strong. In the future, he would definitely be one of the people standing at the peak of the world.
They did not want to be too weak either.
Maybe, in the future, they could occupy an important position in his territory.
White Ghost lay comfortably in his chair, enjoying Uta feeding him.
Ever since the two broke through that last barrier, this girl had grown more and more attached to White Ghost.
White Ghost was naturally happy with that.
He turned to look at Chopper, who was being kneaded by the two sisters.
"Do you want to go back and see your hometown?
"Otherwise, once we enter the New World, it'll be hard to go home."
Chopper was set down.
"Really? Captain, can I really go back and see my hometown?"
"Roar!"
The Lapahn rabbit, now two meters tall and covered in strong muscle, jumped up and looked at White Ghost with pitiful eyes.
White Ghost nodded.
"This isn't a prison. I don't forbid you from going home to visit family."
"Captain is the best!"
Chopper jumped up. Then, as if remembering something, he hurriedly ran toward the infirmary.
With every step the little guy took, his feet made squeaky sounds.
The Lapahn rabbit also ran off excitedly.
As for this pet that had already grown crooked, White Ghost had basically given up. He was currently considering catching two Kung Fu Dugongs in Alabasta.
He glanced at the two little girls still standing there and waved his hand.
"Go train. Build up your bodies. Don't just play all day."
"Oh!"
The two girls quickly ran off.
They understood White Ghost's personality very well. As long as they seriously completed their daily training, they could do whatever they wanted with the rest of their time.
Once there was no one around, White Ghost pulled the girl beside him into his arms.
Uta let out a soft cry as her whole body leaned against his chest.
Usually, when White Ghost was alone with his women, the crew would not come up.
So White Ghost was very bold.
His hand seemed to have a mind of its own as it began wandering.
Uta's face flushed red in White Ghost's arms.
She did not slap away the hand causing trouble.
She was already his anyway. What was the point of insisting?
Before long, Uta was breathing hotly, her eyes turning misty.
White Ghost chuckled and finally let her go.
Uta glanced at him resentfully, then puffed her cheeks and pinched the soft flesh at his waist.
White Ghost hugged her and enjoyed the afternoon sunlight.
"How far has your Devil Fruit development gone?"
Uta also enjoyed sunbathing together with her man. Hearing the question, she tapped her chin and thought for a while.
"Almost at awakening. But the thing inside is never obedient. It keeps trying to pour strange things into my head."
White Ghost narrowed his eyes.
"You unconsciously awakened once before, so your development has been fast.
"On top of that, over the years, you began training under my requirements. It's already difficult for that thing to control you again.
"This awakening is its final chance. If it still can't control you, then you will completely replace it.
"From now on, you will be the new Demon King of Song. That thing will disappear."
Uta pouted unhappily.
"What Demon King of Song? It should clearly be the Goddess of Song!"
Seeing her playful and adorable appearance, White Ghost could not help lowering his head.
The two separated only after a long while.
Uta panted warmly and buried her head in White Ghost's arms.
Just as White Ghost was about to fall asleep, Uta whispered,
"I will succeed. For you, and for our future."
White Ghost did not say anything. He only tightened his arms around her, thinking about many things.
Once Uta awakened, he would no longer need to worry about the safety of the rear.
She did not like fighting, so he would let her guard the base.
A Song-Song Fruit awakened under his education.
White Ghost truly wanted to see who would be bold enough to attack his base then.
When that time came, even one Shanks would not be enough for her to beat.
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