It could bring the dead back to life and give their strength a moderate boost.
Furthermore, it could subtly influence their mind and spirit, making them feel extraordinary loyalty and devotion toward the one who cast the technique.
And best of all, using this power placed no strain or drain whatsoever on El's own life force.
However, this technique did have two distinct drawbacks. First, the soul of the person revived could only remain in the living world for a period of seven days.
Second, it could not be used an unlimited number of times; there was a fixed limit to how often it could be performed.
El had already formulated a plan. Once he found the Revive‑Revive Fruit, he would use the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to bring Rocks back to life once again.
Immediately afterward, he would have Rocks consume the Revive‑Revive Fruit. Then… El would personally kill him once more.
When this happened, the soul that had been restored through El's technique would pass away again.
But at that exact moment, the overpowered ability inherent in the Revive‑Revive Fruit would forcibly pull Rocks' soul straight back from the depths of the underworld.
By using the power of this fruit, it would effectively reverse the flow of time for his soul and return it to its original state.
Through this method, Rocks would achieve true and permanent resurrection. And unlike Brook, he would not be left existing only as a skeleton.
The reason Brook had ended up in that state was that after he died, his soul wandered the world for an entire year before finally finding his body — which had long since rotted away to nothing but bones.
In Rocks' case, however, his soul would be brought back immediately through the power of the fruit.
Meanwhile, his physical body — which had already been restored and healed by the earlier use of the revival technique — would remain intact and would never decay or decompose.
"The Revive‑Revive Fruit? I have indeed read about it in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, but… isn't it nothing more than an ancient legend among sailors? To this day, I have never heard of anyone actually consuming this fruit or wielding its power."
"If I had to guess, I would say it likely does not exist at all."
Whitebeard stroked his chin as he spoke, his expression thoughtful and serious.
He had certainly heard tales of this fruit, but he had never come across any proof that it was real or that anyone had ever used its abilities.
It was nothing more than a myth passed down across the seas, with no one ever having laid eyes on it.
Because of this, most people believed it was nothing but a story invented by sailors.
"No, it does exist. Before long, I will make it reappear once more in this world. I am not certain exactly where it will surface, but… I need your help to search for it."
The current user of the Revive‑Revive Fruit was none other than Brook, who would later become a member of the future Pirate King's crew.
Brook had eaten the fruit hundreds of years ago and had successfully been brought back to life, and its power had remained within him ever since.
El had already made up his mind. He would send his own men directly to Thriller Bark in the Florian Triangle to kill Brook.
As soon as the current user died, the power of the fruit would return to the world and manifest itself once again!!!
"This fruit actually exists?! Just what kind of knowledge and abilities do you possess that allow you to make something like this appear again?!"
Whitebeard exclaimed, his voice filled with astonishment.
Since no one had ever heard of anyone eating this fruit, and because its ability to restore life was so overwhelmingly powerful that it defied all logic and reason, even Whitebeard had always believed it to be nothing but a fabrication.
He had never expected El to be so certain that it was real — and even more so, that he had a way to bring it back into existence.
At this moment, Whitebeard felt that El's true power and capabilities were becoming more and more unfathomable with every passing day.
"So… will you help me, Edward?"
El did not offer any further explanation, but simply asked his question directly.
"Of course I will help you. But… if I am not mistaken, you intend to use this fruit to bring Captain Rocks back to life once and for all, don't you, El?!"
The power of the Revive‑Revive Fruit lay in its ability to restore life to the dead. Yet right now, there was no practical reason for El to obtain it.
He was alive and well, and the fruit would offer him no personal benefit or strength.
And just a moment ago, El had clearly stated that he intended to bring Rocks back permanently.
However, Whitebeard could also tell that El did not yet possess the ability to achieve that on his own.
Now that he had asked for help finding this specific fruit, the conclusion was obvious.
El planned to rely on the power of the Revive‑Revive Fruit to finally and fully resurrect Rocks!!!
"You have guessed correctly, Edward."
The reason El was going to such great lengths and trouble to bring Rocks back to life was entirely due to the special nature of the revival technique.
It had altered and influenced Rocks' mind and spirit, and combined with the overwhelming power El possessed — which had earned him absolute respect and fear — it had resulted in Rocks pledging his undying loyalty and devotion.
When faced with a man who would remain faithful to him no matter what, El naturally felt more than willing to bring him back permanently so that he could serve and assist him in the future.
After hearing El confirm his words, Whitebeard fell silent for a few moments before speaking with a solemn and serious tone.
"I will not ask too many questions about your plans or your reasons, El. But since you have asked for my assistance, I will definitely order all my men to do everything in their power to help you find what you are looking for!"
Whitebeard already had a fairly good idea of what El intended to do once Rocks was revived, so he saw no need to press him for further details.
Since El had asked for his help, he would offer it freely and without hesitation.
"Thank you, Edward," El replied with a faint smile.
Although El already had countless subordinates and forces spread across every corner of the globe, Whitebeard's crew was still widely recognised as one of the strongest pirate groups operating in the New World.
They commanded the loyalty of many allied crews and numbered in the thousands. With so many people working together to search, the task would be completed far more quickly and effectively.
As for why El had asked Whitebeard for help rather than turning to Shiki or the others, the reason was simple.
He knew full well that if Shiki and the rest learned he was searching for the Revive‑Revive Fruit, they too would begin scouring the seas in search of it.
However, if they ever managed to get their hands on it, they would certainly never hand it over to El.
After all, El's strength alone was already enough to make them believe that they could never defeat him.
If he were to also bring Rocks back to life, they knew full well that their own positions and safety would be placed in extreme danger.
"Gurararara… there is no need for such formalities between us, El." Whitebeard laughed heartily.
"Then let us drink until neither of us can stand, Edward — no stopping until we are completely intoxicated!"
El raised his cup and clinked it against Whitebeard's.
The two men drank heavily and spoke at length, sharing stories and exchanging words from midday right through until evening.
As Whitebeard let out a satisfied burp, he suddenly seemed to remember something important and spoke up.
"By the way, El… recently I have taken in a new and rather interesting member of my crew. His name is Marshall D. Teach.
He has been asking me constantly for the chance to meet you face‑to‑face. Would you allow me to grant him this wish?"
It had been during a stop in a small town within the New World that the Whitebeard Pirates had first encountered Teach, who was still a young boy at the time.
Seeing how lonely and destitute he was, Whitebeard had taken pity on him and decided to bring him into his family.
"Teach…?!"
El was taken aback the moment he heard the name.
He knew exactly who this person was. After all, in the future, Teach would be the one responsible for the destruction and downfall of the entire Whitebeard Pirates.
El remained silent for a few seconds before speaking again.
"Edward… I do not wish to interfere in the internal matters of your crew, but… I must give you a word of warning. Be careful. There may be people within your ranks who harbour intentions that are not true or loyal to you."
Whitebeard was one of the few men in this world whom El genuinely respected and held in high regard.
If it was possible to prevent the tragic events that would one day unfold, El felt it was only right to speak up and offer his advice.
"You know this boy, Teach, El?" Whitebeard asked, immediately picking up on the hidden meaning behind El's words.
"No, I do not know him personally. I am simply offering you some advice," El replied, shaking his head slightly.
From his knowledge of the original timeline, El was fully aware of exactly what kind of man Blackbeard was.
However, in this new life, he had never yet come face‑to‑face with him.
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