Ape-Ape Fruit, Mythical Zoan: White-Haired Kong Form.Kong Garp's aura exploded, pressing down toward Satoru.Under the gaze of Satoru and the others, Kong Garp's body underwent a transformation.His body continuously expanded, growing white fur, with a flat nose, sunken eyes, prominent brow ridges, a wide mouth, a low forehead, large nostrils, and no neck, only stopping its growth when it reached roughly the same height as Satoru's Great Buddha form.This was a giant White-Haired Kong gorilla!!!...Kong Garp had transformed into a giant White-Haired Kong, his clothes all shattering except for his pants, which turned into shorts.Truly... Hulk-style pants."What is that?? A giant gorilla??""So Kong Garp's Devil Fruit Ability is a gorilla??"The younger generation, whether they were pirates, Marines, or civilians of the Sabaody Archipelago, knew of Kong Garp—after all, how could they not have heard the name of the Commander-in-Chief? However, they really didn't know and had never heard that Kong Garp's Devil Fruit Ability was the White-Haired Kong; since becoming the Commander-in-Chief, he rarely made a move himself."Kong...""This really isn't good news. Senior Kong Garp, why don't we both deactivate our respective forms and have a good chat, okay?""Also, you wouldn't happen to be good with an axe, would you?"Even though Satoru was flustered—this was a situation he hadn't expected at all—he couldn't show his internal panic to the enemy!!"An axe? Why would you think I use an axe?""Weapons and such aren't as pure as a fist!""Stay right here!! Kid!!"After saying that, Kong Garp charged directly over.Satoru hastily turned to flee. You're being far too polite; stay here? You didn't even put your heart into it, yet you want someone to stay?...Satoru ran, and Kong Garp pursued. Thus, a scene appeared on the battlefield of a golden Buddha running and a giant White-Haired Kong chasing.Satoru thought, don't force me to press you down with Five-Finger Mountain!!Unfortunately, it was just trash talk after all; if he stopped, the one being pressed down would definitely be him!!!After running a certain distance, Kong Garp couldn't take it anymore and pounced forward with his whole body, his fists accurately slamming into Satoru's back.Satoru had pulled the crystal coffin in front of him beforehand, so the fists hit his back. The pain was so intense that Satoru's eyes nearly popped out, becoming more and more like a resident of the Pirate World.However, because of those two punches, Satoruwas sent flying across the rift, arriving at the other half of the island, near Kizaru's defensive line."Truly... terrifyingly big.""Even Commander-in-Chief Kong is on the move, how terrifying~"Kizaru remarked with a sleazy expression... Clutching his lower back, Satoru crawled up from the ground with a painful expression, blood already hanging from the corner of his mouth. "That was a brutal hit!""Satoru-boy~ are you okay!"Not far in front of Satoru was the battlefield of Ivankov and Kuma.Satoru really wanted to answer that he was in big trouble, but that wouldn't help stabilize morale."I can still hold on."Kong Garp, wanting to capture Satoru, naturally followed. His seemingly heavy body easily leapt over the rift with a single bound.Satoru knew he couldn't shake off Kong Garp, and it would be a loss if he led him toward the Moby Dick.Satoru grabbed the crystal coffin and made a motion to throw it. "Oars!!"Little Oars had been behind the Encircling Wall; he couldn't get across by stepping on the stairs, so Satoru had him wait there to assist everyone.Hearing Satoru's shout, Oars turned around and understood Satoru's movement, getting ready to catch it.Satoru also nodded firmly and then forcefully threw the crystal coffin toward... Jinbe's side!!"Jinbe! Catch!!""...""Ah?""Ah?"The one in silence was Kizaru, who had dashed away from Marco and arrived in the air ready to intercept the crystal coffin, not expecting to be played.As for the two 'Ah's, one was from Little Oars and the other from Jinbe.Little Oars was still dazed, but fortunately, Jinbereacted immediately, blowing Donquixote Doflamingo away to catch the crystal coffin.Just as Donquixote Doflamingo was about to pursue, Satoru slapped a palm toward him, but it was blocked by his spider web."Fuffuffuffu, I've heard much about you, Copy cat Satoru."Satoru returned the smile."Me too. What was your name again? Forget it, it doesn't matter; we should meet again."Donquixote Doflamingo hadn't even answered yet.At that moment, Satoru felt the wind attacking from behind and immediately deactivated his Great Buddha form, only to see Kong Garp's giant White-Haired Kong body fly over them.Just now, Kong Garp had intended to pounce directly and press Satoru down, but who would have known that Satoru would deactivate his Great Buddha form, causing him to pounce on thin air.Kong Garp landed in front, crashing into the ground and making the earth shake.His body randomly sent several subsidiary pirate crew Captains and Pacifistas flying... Donquixote Doflamingo didn't turn to look at Kong Garp but instead looked at the human-form Copy cat Satoru; he looked good, and he liked it.He liked Satoru's strength and his 'achievements' in this war."Fuffuffuffu, I really admire you, Copy cat Satoru. How about you ditch that useless Straw Hat and we partner up?"Satoru shifted his gaze from Kong Garp to Donquixote Doflamingo, suppressing the urge to take off his glasses."You came to this war just to find someone to partner with?""You just looked for that Sir Crocodile guy, and now you're coming to me. Aren't you afraid he'll get jealous?""Sorry, I have no intention of coming between others. You should go back to being 'lovey-dovey' with him.""Fuffuffuffu, such a sharp tongue~"Donquixote Doflamingo said with a laugh.Satoru drew shelley and quickly slashed several times, instantly cutting the Parasite Strings that were attempting to attach to him."Hahahaha, when it comes to being sneaky, I have to hand it to you."The smile on Donquixote Doflamingo's face stiffened. He wasn't stupid and could tell Satoruwas imitating him to mock him. He stopped talking and attacked directly, but his arm was kicked aside by the flying Marco, and the strings missed their mark.Satoru bypassed them. "I'll leave it to you then, Marco."In the air, Kizaru aimed at Satoru, but at that moment, his Observation Haki alarms blared wildly. By reflex, Kizaru took a step back, but he was still a step too slow as a bullet grazed his nose, leaving a streak of blood on it.
Chapter 673: SlurrySeveral hours ago, somewhere in the New World.Two Yonko crews, the Beast Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates, were locked in fierce combat.In the sky, the Azure Dragon danced amidst flashes of lightning and thunder, accompanied by the gleam of scarlet blades. The sheer destructive power of each strike was terrifying.Down on the sea, on the ships, Benn Beckman single-handedly battled two of the Beast Pirates' All-Stars, Jack and King.In terms of manpower, the Beast Pirates held the advantage, but regarding average individual strength, the Red Hair Pirates were superior.The two sides were temporarily locked in a stalemate.Time continued to tick away. Even as the Marineford War began and neared its conclusion, neither pirate crew had managed to gain the upper hand.It wasn't until Benn Beckman pressed his gun barrel against King's head, and Shanks' 'Face-Face Fruit' power was activated, that Kaido finally retreated. Beckman, unable to wait any longer, immediately took flight ahead of his crew!...Grand Line, first half. Marine Headquarters, Mariejois (Shattered).The overall situation of the battle is currently:The island is split into two halves. The front half is the former Marine Headquarters fortress, referred to as "former" because it has been completely destroyed.There are no pirates left here—or rather, no pirates left standing. Sengoku has already ordered the medics to begin treating the injured.Akainu and the Blackbeard Pirates have been stopped here by the three Leaf Admirals, whom Bai Yun created using Transformation Leaves.Meanwhile, the battle is still raging in the latter half of the island, the plaza.The main figures on the pirate side include: Bai Yun, Jinbe, Ivankov, the Whitebeard Pirate Division Commanders led by Marco, and the captains of the affiliated pirate crews.The main figures on the Marine side include: Kizaru, Sentomaru, the Pacifistas, the Warlords Bartholomew Kuma and Doflamingo, and the supporting Marine Vice Admirals. Most critically, World Government Commander-in-Chief, Kong (Steel Bone Kong), has personally entered the fray.The situation for the pirates is extremely precarious!Ace, the central figure of this war, has already breached the encirclement wall and is being escorted toward the Moby Dick by the Straw Hat crew, divisions of the Whitebeard Pirates, the Okama Army, and the Impel Down escapees led by Buggy. However, Aokiji is already waiting for him there... The situation had initially been within Bai Yun's grasp, but Kong's sudden appearance completely shattered his control, making the entire battle unpredictable.Facing Kong, Bai Yun didn't hesitate for a second. The only word in his mind was: Run!But Kong was right behind him, and the sneaky Kizaru was secretly aiming at Bai Yun from above.A flash of light erupted. In the nick of time, a bullet shot towards Kizaru. It was so fast that even though Kizaru sensed it and retreated, a bloody scratch was left on the bridge of his nose. The bullet's graze felt as sharp as a knife cut.Such a bullet, such mastery of sniping—only a handful of people on the entire sea possess this skill, and only one would intervene to save Bai Yun. There was no need to guess who it was.Kizaru wiped the blood from his nose and turned to look. He saw a man with slicked-back gray hair—though currently somewhat disheveled—a cross-shaped scar on his left temple, and draped in a dark blue cloak with a spiral pattern, stepping through the air toward them.The man's eyes held fury, yet his demeanor remained calm and collected. He stood suspended in the air, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and raised his flintlock pistol, aiming it directly at Kizaru. "Don't move, Kizaru."Kizaru raised his hands. "Oh dear, oh dear, another formidable character has shown up. Being on the receiving end of your gun is quite dangerous, isn't it?""...Ben... Benn Beckman??""The Vice-Captain of the Red Hair Pirates???""Did Red-Haired Shanks come? Has yet another Yonko crew appeared???""Didn't they say the Red Hair Pirates and the Beast Pirates were clashing in the New World???""Did the Beast Pirates lose???"Beckman's arrival immediately caused another uproar among the people on Sabaody Archipelago, and the reporters' hands were flying across their notepads.They never expected these world-shaking figures to appear one after another.In terms of participants, this Marineford War had already surpassed the original historical record—at the very least, Kong had never appeared in the original timeline... Returning to Mariejois.Upon seeing Beckman appear, Bai Yun couldn't help but sigh in relief, his eyes stinging with emotion. You finally showed up, damn it! You bastard Master!However, Kong was completely unconcerned by Beckman's arrival and continued his pursuit of Bai Yun.Bai Yun didn't have time to greet the Master he hadn't seen in ages. The man behind him could smash him into mincemeat—a "Boyi Kao"—with a single punch."Mountain Crusher!!"Kong caught up to Bai Yun, raising his fist and smashing it down. Bai Yun instantly turned, releasing threads woven into a spider web—it was already established that Bai Yun possessing any ability was not surprising.However, a spider web at 60% of Doflamingo's strength couldn't withstand Kong's attack and was instantly pulverized. Bai Yun's eyes widened. With no way to escape, he could only grit his teeth, covering his fist with Armament Haki and striking forward. Regardless of whose Armament Haki Bai Yun had replicated, 60% strength was useless against that punch. While he managed to slow it down, the impact shook Bai Yun violently, causing blood to stream from his ears, mouth, and nose.Kong's expression was cold, as if swatting a cockroach. As he raised one hand, the other was already coming down.Bai Yun's mind raced, cycling through all the abilities he had replicated, trying to find one that could possibly block this punch.I've got it!"You brat!"Beckman immediately swung his gun barrel around and fired a shot directly at Kong below.Kizaru instantly flickered into motion, swinging his Ama no Murakumo sword at Beckman. Beckman dodged, but he, too, ended up with blood streaming from the bridge of his nose. Kizaru smirked slyly. "Oh dear, oh dear, even if your gun is terrifying, you can't afford to get distracted, Benn Beckman!"Beckman ignored Kizaru and immediately looked down.He hadn't expected Kong to take his bullet head-on. He had aimed for the head, but the skull of an ape was far harder than that of a human.Without pausing, Kong's mountainous fist slammed down, striking Bai Yun squarely.Just as everyone believed Bai Yun was about to be killed, before the fist even made contact, Bai Yun suddenly melted into a puddle of slurry, his clothes dropping to the ground."What?""Slurry? The long-haired Bai Yun turned into a puddle of goo?!"The observers on Sabaody Archipelago were proving to be highly effective commentators.Naturally, everyone in Mariejois was also stunned. They knew Bai Yun had a wide array of abilities, but they hadn't expected them to be *this* varied.Bai Yun himself was currently very grateful to that beautiful woman who constantly stripped off her clothes... he had forgotten her name, but it didn't matter.The slurry blob began to squirm, gradually taking human shape and rushing forward. A falling leaf instantly transformed with a *pop* into a trench coat. Bai Yun had fully reverted from the slurry into a human form, and he was completely naked. He immediately snatched the trench coat and slipped it on. He certainly didn't want to be running around naked on a battlefield, especially one being broadcast live.
Chapter 674: Give Me FaceSatoru was about to be smashed to death by Kong Garp, and even if he didn't die, he would be crippled by that punch. Xiao Bai quickly stepped through the air and flew over from the Surrounding Wall, but then he saw Satoru instantly turn into a puddle of goo, before reforming into human shape and putting on a trench coat.Xiao Bai stopped flying, right in front of Satoru. He saw everything clearly and, for some reason, wanted to laugh."You really have a trick up your sleeve, Little Xiao Bai."..."What trick up my sleeve? Let's get out of here!!"Satoru pushed his Air Compression Technique to the extreme, dragging Xiao Bai and rushing toward the Surrounding Wall.Seeing this, Kong Garp plunged his five fingers into the ground, dug out a colossal boulder large enough to blot out the sky, and hurled it over.Feeling the massive rock rushing towards him from behind, Xiao Bai broke free of Satoru's hand. His eyes turned brown, and he instantly activated his Dragon Human Form. He stretched out a claw, forcefully intercepting the boulder. As he clenched his five fingers, cracks instantly spread across the massive rock, and the next second it shattered into pieces on the ground.Satoru was just about to praise Xiao Bai, thinking, "Awesome, Xiao Bai, have your powers recovered?"Then he saw Xiao Bai's Dragon Human Forminstantly dissipate, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, causing him to complain."Are you a One-Minute Man?"Xiao Bai wiped the blood from his mouth. "Although I don't know what a One-Minute Man means, it's definitely not a compliment. The fact that I can temporarily recover Dragon Human Form on my own means my injuries are mostly healed!""It's fine. Even if you are a One-Minute Man, that's still impressive.""Hurry up and run!"Satoru replied, dragging Xiao Bai and continuing to rush toward the top of the Surrounding Wall. They were already close to the Surrounding Wall and quickly reached the top. Instead of rushing toward the Moby Dick, Satoru turned around and shouted."Marco, retreat!! Retreat!!""Master!! Where are Shanks and the others!!"Beckman and Kizaru exchanged glances, and both tacitly stopped fighting.Beckman moved toward Satoru, while Kizaru went toward Akainu. He didn't like having a clone that looked exactly like him being commanded by an enemy. However, he was... very interested... in the matter of hitting Akainu. His massive body was an obstacle to passing through the Surrounding Wall, so Kong Garp deactivated his White-Haired Vajra Form.Marco and the others fought while retreating toward the three staircases that had been set up.On top of the Surrounding Wall, there were now only Satoru, Xiao Bai, Jinbe carrying the Crystal Coffin, and Little Oars standing behind the Surrounding Wall like a door god."What do we do now, Brother Satoru?"Jinbe asked. He naturally felt that Satoru was the backbone of the group right now."Nothing we can do. We can only rely on 'face'.""Of course, not my face.""Old Smoker, where are Shanks and the others?"Satoru replied. Just as he spoke, Beckman arrived, and Satoru took the opportunity to ask him where Shanks was. After all, Shanks's 'face' was the "Divine Artifact" required to quell this war; otherwise, even if their ship sailed away, the Marinewould still send warships in pursuit."You impolite brat, is this how you treat your master?"Beckman replied. Although he called Satoru a brat, his eyes held the joy of a master and disciple reunion."What? Were you expecting me to say, 'I'm so happy to see you again, Master!'?""Is that not allowed?""It's good that I haven't mentioned you getting old. With your current appearance, you probably can't hook up with respectable women anymore.""You brat, you're the one who's starting to look more and more like a 'respectable woman'.""..."Truly a Kind Master and Filial Disciple.Jinbe fell silent. He hadn't expected the reunion between Satoru and Beckman to have this kind of dynamic.Xiao Bai was uninterested. He was uninterested in anything outside of Satoru."They're here."As they spoke, Beckman quickly changed the subject. With the simple phrase "They're here," Satoru immediately turned to look toward the Bay Entrance. Sure enough, the red force appeared there."Phew~"Satoru immediately felt a great burden lifted from his shoulders. It was good that Shanks had arrived.The moment Shanks appeared, his Haki was detected by Sengoku and the others. With the appearance of another Four Emperors' Crew, how would today conclude? Sengoku also felt a massive headache coming on. Since there were no pirates left on the Surrounding Wall, it was actually hindering the Marine's pursuit, so Sengoku ordered the Surrounding Wall to be lowered.The bay and the Plaza were connected once again.Aokiji was naturally not foolish enough to face the Red Hair Pirates alone. The instant he saw the red force, Aokiji chose to return to the shore and join the main force.The current situation was this:The Moby Dick was covered in ice, and the bay was frozen solid.At the Bay Entrance was the red force, in the middle of the bay was the Moby Dick, where Luffy and his group were located, and further ahead was the edge of the Plaza, where Satoru and his group stood.The Marine force in the Plaza, led by Kong Garp, was a super elite unit, with the lowest rank being Commodore.As for Satoru's side, even facing the elite Marinetroops opposite them, they were completely fearless, as their strength was also considerable. Perhaps Satoru was the weakest, provided he didn't use his Replication Ability.But the most awkward party was the Blackbeard Pirates, stuck in the middle. Blackbeard truly wished he could devour Satoru alive right now, and his eyes never left the Crystal Coffin containing Whitebeard's corpse, which rested on Jinbe's shoulder.Kong Garp was not in a hurry to make a move, and Satoru and the others dared to stand freely because they were all waiting for Shanks's arrival.A pair of slippers stepped onto the ice surface of the bay. The Four Emperors, Red-Haired Shanks, the wielder of the strongest "Face devil fruit" ability, made his entrance."Shanks!!!"Luffy waved his hands, extremely happy, but then deflated. "Now is not a good time to meet!! I haven't become the Pirate King yet, so how can I return the straw hat to Shanks!""Oh! Luffy! Long time no see!!"Shanks responded to Luffy's wave. He saw Luffydeflate and knew why, prompting him to smile.Perhaps, for Shanks, it didn't matter whether he got the straw hat back or not. What he was betting on was not the straw hat itself.Although, that straw hat was very precious.Everyone was watching this second Emperor they had seen today, the Emperor who had a deep connection with their Captain."Is that the Four Emperors, Red-Haired Shanks?""He looks much more..."Usopp had originally intended to say that he looked much kinder than Uncle Whitebeard, but remembering that Whitebeard had just fallen in battle, he didn't voice it.Shanks strolled toward the Plaza, followed by his crew, all of whom were acquaintances of Luffy and Satoru.As they passed the Moby Dick, they all waved and greeted Luffy.Luffy happily responded. Had he been troubled just moments ago? It seemed not....A few minutes, not long by definition, but Satorufelt that Shanks and his crew were walking incredibly slowly. Several times, he nearly couldn't stop himself from yelling at them to hurry up.Finally, Shanks converged with them.Without further ado, Shanks rested his hand on his sword hilt and said with a smile."Give me face."
Chapter 675: Ambitious VillainFrom the moment Ace survived the Marineford Warand Kong Garp intervened, history had already diverged from its original course.But one thing remained the same: Shanks's "Face-Face devil fruit."..."Please give me some face.""I've come to end this war."Shanks had a smile on his face when he said these two sentences.His appearance also astonished everyone on Sabaody Archipelago. Throughout the day, their hearts had been like rollercoasters, calming down only to surge up again, constantly rising and falling."That bastard Shanks?!"When Buggy saw Shanks had also arrived, how should he describe it? Surprise?"Oi, Buggy, long time no see.""Long time no see with whom?! I only have hatred for you! Who wants to see you?!"Buggy immediately retorted. He would remember for a lifetime that Shanks made him eat the Chop-Chop devil fruit.As for Buggy's attitude, Shanks just smiled it off.Meanwhile, Buggy's subordinates, seeing him dare to speak to a Red Hair Emperor like that, were almost overwhelmed. They nearly transformed into 'Lord Buggy' themselves and vowed to follow Buggy for life.Alright, Buggy's matters are irrelevant; the main point is the Marines' attitude.Regarding Shanks's appearance and his words, Kong Garp crossed his arms and said, "Give you some face?"Shanks nodded, "This war is already over. Whitebeard has passed away. Continuing to fight will only increase casualties on both sides.""This war started because of Fire Fist Ace! If Fire Fist Ace doesn't die, where will the Marine's dignity be?! To cease fire, fine, hand over Fire Fist Ace... and Copy cat Satoru! Everyone else can leave."As Kong Garp spoke, he glared at Satoru.Satoru's expression was not flustered. He had his master, Shanks, and everyone from the Red Hair Pirates in front of him.Beckman also exhaled a heavy puff of smoke upon hearing Kong Garp's words.It sounded simple, but to hand over Ace and Satoru? Marco and Luffy's groups would never agree, even if it meant death.Shanks maintained his smile, "Haha, Fleet Admiral Kong, you speak as if they are the strength of a new era. What the future holds, we don't know yet, but it would be a pity for them to die here.""If you still haven't had enough fighting, then come fight us!"With that, Shanks's aura burst forth, he drew gryphon, and the smile on his face vanished, replaced by seriousness.Kong Garp knew from the start there was no room for discussion and also unleashed his aura.The atmosphere became tense."Dark Water!!"In that instant, the Blackbeard Pirates, who had been observing from the sidelines, suddenly launched a sneak attack. Blackbeard's palm erupted with suction, and Satoru was uncontrollably pulled towards him.Everyone was shocked.Beckman immediately fired bullets at Blackbeard.Unexpectedly, Burgess directly blocked in front of Blackbeard. The bullet pierced his arm, which was then cut off by Shiliew's blade, forcing him to the ground.As Satoru was sucked towards Blackbeard, he immediately reacted, his bracelet transforming into the shelley knife hilt, aiming directly for Blackbeard's head.Satoru thought Blackbeard would dodge, but he merely tilted his head. Blood splattered, an ear fell, the blade sliced off Blackbeard's left ear, but Blackbeard's right hand successfully touched Satoru.Satoru instantly felt powerless. Blackbeard, with a 瘋狂 smile, forcefully grabbed Satoru and slammed him to the ground. The ground cracked, and Satoruspat out a mouthful of blood."Satoru!!!"On the bay side, everyone seeing Satoru injured couldn't sit still. Luffy even wanted to rush over directly.But Zoro stopped him.Zoro was arguably the most rational person on the ship, even though he also desperately wanted to draw his sword and go.But he understood that their strength would be useless there.Zoro convinced Luffy with just four words."Trust Satoru."...On the plaza side, the Red Hair Pirates were about to make their move.Lafitte and Shiliew immediately placed their blades at Satoru's neck, forcing them to stop."Zehahahahaha!!!""I really want to kill you right now!! Copy cat Satoru!!!""But there are more important things than killing you, even if I wish I could devour you alive!!"Blackbeard said with a smile, looking at Satoru, his eyes bloodshot, proving he was enduring the pain, the double pain of having his ear cut off. The blood flowing from his ear ran down his forehead to his beard on his chin, dripping onto Satoru, but visibly, the wound was gradually healing.Even though Satoru spat out "three liters" of blood, he returned a smile, "Haha, one arm, One-Ear. I'll call you 'One-Ear' from now on, hahahaha."Blackbeard could ignore Satoru's taunts, which was his terrifying quality. A person who does great things wouldn't let others' provocations ruin his plans. He knew to swallow his anger for now, as there would be plenty of time in the future. Everything, naturally, should be focused on strengthening himself. Once powerful, he wouldn't fear anyone, so why endure then?"Give me that coffin!!""Otherwise, I'll kill him!!"Blackbeard dared not remove his hand from Satoru, only looking up and speaking to Jinbe. He feared that if he let go, Satoru would use some strange Devil Fruit Ability again. If Satoru escaped, he would completely lose his chance! To get past Red Hair and seize the coffin, the odds were slim!"No!!!"Before they could reply, Satoru spoke first."You wouldn't dare kill me, Blackbeard.""If you kill me, not only will you not get what you want, but you'll also be hunted down by my master and the others.""You wouldn't dare."Satoru tried to anger Blackbeard. An angry Blackbeard was much easier to deal with than a planned and calm one.However, the reason Blackbeard could rise to become one of the Four Emperors in the original history was because of his temperament."Zehahahaha, yes, you're right, Copy cat Satoru. If you, as a bargaining chip, die, then I lose.""But human emotions are the most terrifying thing!""They definitely wouldn't want you to die!""Why should we be like this? I need the coffin, you need a life. Isn't it better to live?""The future will be very interesting!!"Honestly, Blackbeard could be called an ambitious villain.Satoru fell silent. He finally understood why Blackbeard could become one of the Four Emperors."What do you think?""As Copy cat Satoru said, this is an insoluble situation, unless we make a peaceful exchange.""Teach... oh no, Blackbeard, why do you want Whitebeard's corpse?"Shanks asked.Any fool could see that Blackbeard couldn't possibly want the crystal coffin itself. What would he use it for? So if it wasn't the crystal coffin, then it must be Whitebeard's corpse inside the crystal coffin!!!
Chapter 676: Severed TailShanks wasn't a fool; he could see that what Blackbeard truly wanted was Whitebeard's body inside the crystal coffin.But he didn't understand—it was just a corpse; what did Blackbeard want with a corpse?...To Shanks's question, Blackbeard naturally wouldn't reveal his true purpose."Zehahaha! Red Hair, you don't need to know. Like you said, it's just a corpse. It's of no use to you, so why not give it to me?""Shut up!! You bastard!!""How dare you insult Pops!!!"Blackbeard's words completely revealed his lack of respect for Whitebeard. How could Marco and the other division commanders, as well as the Captain, bear it? But they were still concerned for Satoru and didn't act rashly.Red Hair remained silent, clearly making a decision.Satoru also fell silent, trying to think of a way out.But... now that he was suppressed by Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit, his Replication Fruit ability was unusable. Was this an inevitable death trap?No!Besides the Replication Fruit, Satoru had another trump card!Satoru twitched his fingers, and Beckman noticed.Count down three seconds.Three... two... Move!!!Where was "one"?There was no "one." Just like when Beckman trained Satoru as a child, they would count down three seconds and skip "one." This was a silent understanding between teacher and student.In the blink of an eye, the shelley blade instantly turned into white light, encircling Satoru's neck.Simultaneously, Satoru grabbed the hilt and smashed it toward the wound on Blackbeard's ear.Beckman also fired seven bullets instantaneously.On Blackbeard's side, the change in the bracelet caught them off guard.Lafitte was tactful and immediately retreated to dodge the bullets, but Shiliew wouldn't give up and pressed his blade down hard. However, the collar formed by the bracelet around Satoru's neck was incredibly tough; Shiliew's strike was useless, and he even took a bullet.Of the remaining five bullets, four were aimed at the others, and one was aimed at Blackbeard's right side. At the same time, Satoru's hand, clutching the hilt, struck at the wound on Blackbeard's left ear.He couldn't dodge left or right.Unable to dodge to either side, Blackbeard could only stand up. Since his arms couldn't stretch like Luffy's, he naturally moved away from Satoru's chest. Without the suppression of the Dark-Dark Fruit, Satoru had no trouble slipping away!Someone might ask, why didn't Beckman aim directly at Blackbeard's head?If Blackbeard had used Satoru as a human shield, wouldn't Satoru be finished?Then why didn't he grab Satoru and pull him up together?Because Blackbeard already felt Shanks's gaze locked onto him. If he had tried to pull Satoru up with him, Shanks's sword would have pierced his neck in that opening.Although Blackbeard knew that losing Satorumeant losing his leverage, his life was naturally more important! Having laid low for so many years, he certainly wouldn't gamble his life here!Therefore, Blackbeard didn't grab Satoru as he stood up, so his free hand could defend against Shanks. After all, he only had one hand now... Without the suppression of Blackbeard's palm and the Dark-Dark Fruit, Satoru's entire body turned into sand and dispersed.This was the trump card that had allowed Crocodileto become a Shichibukai and an Imperial Father, known as the Pirate Fifty-Fifty.Satoru fled. As Blackbeard watched him escape, various memories flashed through his mind.A severed hand, broken ribs, a severed ear... but the most glaring memory was that Satoru seemed to know his plans step by step.He didn't understand or comprehend it, but he knew that his plan to seize the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was now gone.It was all because of Satoru!! All because of Satoru!!!He knew what he had to do now!! He had to kill Satoru!! For his own future, Satoru had to die!!!"Do it!! Kill him!!"Why did Blackbeard want the Tremor-Tremor Fruit? It was because during his twenty-plus years with the Whitebeard Pirates, Whitebeard had given him too much shock in terms of strength.If the Dark-Dark Fruit hadn't appeared, he would have planned to spend his whole life with the Whitebeard Pirates, pretending to be a good, simple man. Even if it was an act, acting for a lifetime makes it real.But now that he couldn't get the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, what should he do?Blackbeard decided in his mind—he didn't want it anymore!! He didn't want the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!! He wanted Satoru's Replication Fruit!!!!!..."Do it!!!"With Blackbeard's command, all three factions on the scene moved.Blackbeard and his pirates pursued Satoru, while Kong Garp led the generals behind him to clash with the Red Hair Pirates, as if they had a pre-arranged cooperation with the Blackbeard Pirates.Because the Marine acted, the entire Red Hair Pirates immediately joined the battle.Satoru knew the Blackbeard Pirates were in hot pursuit behind him, so he pushed his speed to the limit."Run! Satoru!!""I'll hold them back!!"A figure suddenly appeared in front of Satoru—it was Koby!Koby, wearing a Marine uniform, told Satoru to run first while he held back the Blackbeard Pirates.Satoru knew this kid was wailing over the loss of lives and grieving over the war. But what use was grief without strength? Crying was useless; to stop a war, one needed enough strength to persuade both sides, like Shanks.Merely crying and lamenting the loss of life only makes one look ridiculous!!"Get out of the way, Koby!!""You're looking for death!!""Move!!""No!! Don't fight anymore!! In this war! Voices are disappearing one by one!""I just want to protect you!!"For some reason, Satoru felt these words were a bit strange.But he had no time to deal with this guy and bypassed him directly.However, at that moment, in a flash of blades, a sword pierced through Satoru's chest, right through his heart.Koby, with a smug smile, held a long sword that had run Satoru through!The speed was so fast that Satoru couldn't react.This scene struck everyone's minds, the image turning black and white, showing their shock. Luffy, Ace, and Sabo's brains stalled for a second.The crowd watching from Sabaody Archipelagowas also stunned. What was going on?!Pain surged through Satoru's brain, making his consciousness a bit blurry, but he was still thinking.No! This wasn't the swordsmanship Koby should have!! Moreover! Kuro didn't use a sword!! He was Garp's disciple, trained in the Bone Fist Technique!He wasn't Koby!!!Just as Satoru suspected.The "Koby" in front of him let out a "Muruhuhu" laugh, then his form changed into Catarine Choumi."What?!"Everyone was surprised, though to varying degrees.If this was Catarine Choumi, then who was the one on Blackbeard's side?!!Everyone looked toward the Catarine Choumi on Blackbeard's side, only to see her turn into a fox tailwith a "pop."Catarine Choumi remarked, "Severing a tail is very, very painful."Then, Blackbeard's laughter erupted.
Chapter 677: With strength like that, why are you playing with a gun!!Zoan - Dog-Dog Fruit - Mythical Type - Nine-Tailed Fox Model.This devil fruit allows the user to transform into another person's appearance, height, voice, scent, and can even imitate their personality, enough to pass for the real thing.As the name implies, it has nine tails, and those nine tails have another ability: after a tail is severed, it can also transform. Whether transforming into the user or someone else, the duration is about one day, unless the owner actively cancels it.Every Mythical Zoan devil fruit has its own miraculous ability. Count Red's Vampire Bat Fruit allows for direct rejuvenation, Marco's Phoenix fruit allows for regeneration, and most importantly, there is the nika fruit. In short, every Mythical Zoan devil fruit cannot be underestimated.Satoru calculated everything, but he didn't count on falling here... falling at the hands of this Nine-Tailed Fox.This is really 'bad luck'!!!..."Zehahaha, throw him over!!!"Blackbeard made a prompt decision. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Since he couldn't get Whitebeard's corpse and couldn't get the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he would take Satoru's Replication Fruit!!!Catarine Choumi was no fool; she knew to run. The killing intent alone was enough to almost "drown" her."Stop right there!!!"Beckman's rage and killing intent soared to the heavens, his hair flying in anger, and the cigarette in his mouth was bitten in two. He fired eight shots in succession, forcing Kizaru back. Even with Kizaru's immense speed, he was still hit in the shoulder.Immediately, Beckman raised his flintlock pistol in the direction of Catarine Choumi and fired. The flintlock pistol unleashed the power of a sniper rifle; as the bullet flew by, the space actually cracked!Catarine Choumi immediately threw Satoru toward Blackbeard, and then the bullet instantly pierced through his chest; one second slower, and her heart would have embraced the bullet.And the moment the bullet was fired, Beckman also moved. He wasn't just good at sniping; his close-quarters combat was also terrifying!Beckman instantly approached Catarine Choumiand smashed down with his rifle butt. CatarineChoumi Count Red with her blade, which was still stained with Satoru's blood.The blade and the rifle butt collided. A closer look revealed the blade vibrating from the impact, and the vibration traveled down the blade to CatarineChoumi's hand, almost making her lose her grip on the hilt.She looked at Beckman's crazed appearance in disbelief.What kind of terrifying strength is this!With strength like that, why are you playing with a gun!!...Satoru, in the air, really wanted to curse, his consciousness gradually blurring.Someone might say, die from just one stab?Whitebeard could still pound how many Marines.But you have to remember that's Whitebeard. It would be great if Satoru's physique could compare to Whitebeard's.Moreover, it wasn't as if Satoru hadn't been injured before this stab. Taking a punch from Kong Garp in his White-Haired Gorilla form head-on, and being smashed into the ground by Blackbeard—both of these were enough to be fatal!Blackbeard looked at the flying Satoru as if he were looking at a falling treasure.As long as he obtained Satoru's Devil Fruit Ability, he wouldn't be considered a loser!!!Perhaps he could even use Satoru's Devil Fruit Ability to regrow his lost limbs!!However, things never went his way.As long as Satoru was around, things never went his way....His consciousness was gradually fading, but Satorufelt no regret or sorrow. Just as he said, he would not die."Ha!!!"Satoru opened his eyes abruptly; all he could see was a vast whiteness."Is this... the consciousness space?""Xiaobai!"Satoru thought this was the consciousness space; it really looked like it. And how could the consciousness space be without Xiaobai?However, there was indeed no response from Xiaobai to Satoru's shout.Gradually, Satoru discovered something wrong.In the consciousness space, everything was white, even the ground was white, like clouds.But the ground in this space was like a mirror, like a clear lake surface, reflecting Satoru's image clearly."It's not the consciousness space?""And... it seems familiar."Satoru murmured."Bingo!""You've become smarter."Satoru was not surprised by this voice that appeared suddenly, with only the sound and no person.Although he hadn't heard this voice for over a month, he was still very familiar with it; it was the kind he would never forget."Didn't you say we would never see each other again?""System!"Satoru remembered where this was; this was where he first transmigrated, the place where he talked with the system at Lady Kaya's house.If he had to give it a name, it could be called the system space."Things are not always certain.""However, this might really be the last time."The system replied."Really might?"Satoru repeated the four words, sounding as disbelieving as one could be."Still don't believe it.""There are conditions for me to contact you; that is, only when you are near death or when your consciousness is weak.""So you're near death, so what? It has nothing to do with me; I didn't cause it.""I'm looking for you this time because I remembered something I forgot to say."Satoru: "..."Satoru now only felt that having this system was his "blessing."Other people's systems make them awesome and powerful, look at himself? He got beaten like a dog at the Marineford War and even "died"!!!Now you, this damn system, come out and say, so you're near death, so what.Satoru was directly left with a confused face:????So you're not here to save me???"No, you're not here to save me, just to tell me something?"Satoru asked."Save? Why save?""You died, but you didn't completely die; aren't you very clear about that yourself?"The system replied, a mysterious conversation.Satoru nodded; it seemed his measures to deal with Catarine Choumi's stab were successful."That counts as a blessing in disguise.""Then I want to...""Stop, if you ask me about this, I don't know how to answer you either. You have to rely on yourself, young man."Satoru: "...""Fine!""Then tell me now, the thing you forgot to tell me."Satoru gritted his teeth and said, what a crappy system. However, this time he didn't say, explain it all at once! Although he was saying what a crappy system, Satoru was actually looking forward to the next meeting..."Right, what was I going to tell you..."Satoru: "...""Oh! Right! Right!""It's about this bracelet of yours."As the system's voice fell, the bracelet flashed in coordination.Bracelet?Oh yeah!Satoru raised his hand and looked at the bracelet on his wrist. He remembered now; he still didn't know the origin of the bracelet. If it were a cheat, the system said it only gave him three cheats (Replication Fruit, sickly buff, luck). If this counted, it would be the fourth one!If it's not a cheat, then what is it?Satoru didn't ask.The system naturally continued."This bracelet was crafted by me."
Chapter 678: Fruit Awakening"This bracelet was made by me."This was what the System said after its third meeting with Satoru, the "System I'll never see again."Clearly, the bracelet was the reason the System had "come back to life" this time... "You made it?""An expected answer."Satoru replied. He felt that even Vegapunk couldn't invent such a miraculous, Ever-changing Handcuffsin the world of pirates."It's not surprising that you made this bracelet.""Did you come back just to say this?""Though I'm also curious, you dog... good enough System said you'd only give me three cheats. If we count this bracelet, wouldn't that be more than three?"Satoru asked the doubt in his heart."No, no, no, nonono, the bracelet isn't outside of those three."The System replied. This answer... was very much in its style.But Satoru didn't understand."Not outside of those three?""Yes."The System confirmed.Satoru remained silent, waiting for the System to continue."Actually, how should I put this, it's not just the Weak and Sickly buff that's a partial version.""The Replication Fruit could also be said to be... incomplete.""When I gave you the energy of this devil fruit, it was dispersed at the time. As you know, a devil fruitis a form of energy, and the fruit is merely a vessel. Back then, the energy of the Replication Fruit was dispersed, which is why I transferred the energy directly into your body instead of giving you a whole fruit, right?""I channeled part of the energy into your body, but the other half couldn't enter.""This is because! This is the condition for the Replication Fruit's awakening!""It's the same even if you eat the fruit. The energy will split into two parts: one part resides in the user's heart, and the other part resides anywhere on the user's body—it could be the hair, the nails, or even an accessory.""At that time, I created the bracelet and put part of the ability into it, which is also why the bracelet has the replication ability.""Only when you become proficient with the Replication Fruit's ability, just like with the nika fruitand 'Sounding the Drums of Liberation'...""The awakening of the Replication Fruit is: Seeing Through All Things.""When the two streams of power, external and internal, gather together, the Replication Fruit will exert its true power!""Now I ask you, what is both real and fake? What reflects all things?""What is replication? If he has it, you have it too; if he has it, you have it too, and even stronger!""Answer me, my host."Having finished, the System went silent, waiting for Satoru's answer."What is both real and fake? What reflects all things?"Satoru murmured these two questions.What is both real and fake?What reflects all things?"Reflect... a mirror?"When it came to things that could reflect, Satoruthought of a mirror. In front of a mirror, can't all things be reflected?If it doesn't reflect in a mirror... that's a ghost... "Bingo!""It's a mirror!"The System's sudden and loud exclamation gave the pondering Satoru a fright."Gah!""It really is a mirror?""Correct, it's a mirror. That's the answer to the second question.""Now, what about the first one? What is both real and fake? A hint: it's related to the first answer."The System said."Related to a mirror, real and fake?""...""Could it be... Mirror Flower Water Moon?!""Bang!"The sound of a party popper rang out, followed by the System's voice."Correct!""Mirror Flower Water Moon!""Real and fake, fake and real!""Fake? But it is indeed inside. Real? But you can't touch or feel it!?""Since you, the host, have already grasped the true essence of the Replication Fruit, then the true name of the Replication Fruit is Selene, the Zoan, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Model: Moon Goddess Selene!"Satoru: "..."Satoru knew the Replication Fruit wasn't actually called the Replication Fruit, just like Luffy's Rubber-Rubber Fruit, because the System had said so from the beginning.It being a Mythical Zoan was also something Satoruhad guessed; it was impossible for a Paramecia-type to turn into a Logia-type.Satoru's silence was simply because this fruit's awakening was so simple. He just answered two questions and it awakened??? For real???"You're thinking, awakening is just that simple? Just answering two questions?""Right?"The System suddenly asked."You can read minds too?!"Satoru was surprised, but then felt it was normal. For a System that could provide these abilities, reading minds seemed normal enough."Isn't that normal?""Anyway, back to the main topic.""I'm telling you clearly, of course it couldn't be that simple. How could there be such a thing as awakening just by answering two questions.""Just like the nika fruit's rebirth from the brink of death and the tempering of the heart.""The Selene Fruit requires, first, an realization of what is real and fake, which you just guessed.""Second, the two streams of power must merge. This is the hardest part. It must happen when the heart is damaged and energy is leaking; the energy from the other location must flow back to the heart to merge the two powers. During this time, one needs to be on the brink of death without dying, and the soul must not depart for it to be achieved.""Haven't you already done it?"The System's tone carried a sense of recognition, greatly admiring Satoru's actions.What did Satoru do?"So, after my heart was stabbed by that... that ugly Nine-Tailed Fox, the replicated Yomi Yomi no Mifrom Brook immediately took effect?""I will be resurrected?"That was Satoru's move."Naturally, since it was replicated, it will take effect!""Only, returning from hell is no easy task. You'll have to rely on yourself for that; I can't help you there.""Besides, do you want to become a skeleton like Brook?"The System asked.Thinking of skeletons, Satoru only had Brook and that Overlord who starts with super-tier magic and fights wits with the air in his mind.A moving skeleton is naturally cool, but becoming a moving skeleton... let's forget about that!"I'll pass on that. I don't want to become a skeleton."Satoru replied.The System seemed to chuckle softly. "Then as our final meeting, I'll give you a parting gift."A bolt of green energy appeared out of thin air and struck Satoru's forehead.Before Satoru could react, an invisible force pushed his chest. Satoru fell backward, and as soon as his back touched the ground, his vision changed instantly, and he returned to reality.Within the System space, a figure enveloped in green light and brimming with vitality appeared, leaving behind only one sentence."Go forth and create miracles, young man."With that, the entire space vanished.
Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type: Model Selene, Goddess of the Moon!After meeting the system again, which he thought he would never see again, Satoru returned to reality with the power of the devil fruit's awakening.As mentioned before, Satoru would not let Blackbeard have his way; as long as he was there, he wouldn't allow it... About ten minutes had passed in the system space, but in the real world, only a second had gone by—one second after Satoru was surrounded by white light.When Catarine threw Satoru toward Blackbeard, midway through the air, the handcuffs turned into white light and enveloped Satoru.Everyone stopped their actions in unison and looked toward this change.The next second, light erupted. A dazzling white light burst forth before everyone's eyes, including on the screens throughout the Sabaody Archipelago.As the white light dissipated, everyone discovered that a bright moon had actually appeared in the daytime sky!!!And Satoru stood floating beneath that bright moon. His white hair had turned the same silver as his bracelet, his strands of hair fluttering as if each one carried a faint glow. He looked pure and noble, making the piercing wound on his chest seem very out of place.This was precisely the Zoan Type, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan: Model Selene, Goddess of the Moon!"Satoru!!"Luffy shouted.Everyone on the Moby Dick gazed at Satoru. Seeing that he didn't look like he was in trouble, they all simultaneously had the same thought: As expected of Satoru!Zoro revealed a smile and let go of the hilt of the sword he had been gripping."Satoru..."Ace murmured, his thoughts unknown.Sabo wore a brilliant smile. He had been keeping a close eye on his brother Satoru ever since he and Luffy set out to sea; otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed here.Of course, he had also been paying attention after Ace went to sea.The people on the shore, the Marines, were baffled, but he was very confused—Satoru always managed to give them a "surprise" at critical moments!The members of the Red Hair Pirates also looked at Satoru. Seeing Satoru in this state, most of Beckman's anger dissipated."What is this brat doing?"Blackbeard was stunned, his mind echoing: Why! Why!! Why!!!Why did Satoru manage to ruin his plans every single time! Why!!!...Satoru's transformation wasn't over yet. The bright moon descended from the sky, shrinking continuously until it reached Satoru's back, turning into something like a circular mirror floating behind him. The mirror's surface was pure white, reflecting a bright moon within it.And on the bracelet on Satoru's wrist, six small diamond-shaped mirror pieces appeared, resembling a "flower"!Satoru opened his eyes, and within his pupils was also a bright moon. With everything related to the moon, he truly lived up to the name of Selene, Goddess of the Moon.Satoru looked at his hands, then looked left and right at his changes, clenching his fist."I feel great!"The devil fruit's awakening naturally brought new abilities.Satoru turned his palm downward, and the bracelet on his wrist began to spin. A dark vortex appeared in the center of Satoru's palm.Catarine instantly felt a massive suction force pulling her upward!The moment she flew up, a diamond-shaped mirror piece on the bracelet disappeared, and shelleyappeared in Satoru's other hand.Holding shelley, Satoru stabbed down at Catarineas she flew up!Catarine's eyes widened, and she immediately transformed her body, taking on the appearance of Corrupt King Pizarro. Satoru's long blade stabbed in; what was originally aimed at the heart ended up hitting the abdomen.Just as Satoru's palm was about to touch Catarine, another suction force erupted, pulling Catarinedownward.The two suction forces tugged at her, causing Catarine's face to contort in pain. After a brief stalemate, Satoru's suction force lost to Blackbeard's, and Catarine was sucked back... Satoru's transformation left everyone watching in silence. The scene of him wounding Catarine as soon as he appeared and then engaging in a stalemate with Blackbeard drew everyone's attention.After Catarine was rescued by Blackbeard.Satoru then descended from the air and returned to Shanks and the others.With the bright moon floating behind him and his silver hair, the change was indeed significant.Beckman also returned to this side. Glancing at the piercing wound on Satoru's chest, he asked."Are you okay, you brat?"Satoru replied with a smile, "I'm doing better than ever, Old Smoker."Beckman snorted, but even that snort couldn't hide his joy. He then lit a cigarette for himself and looked up to glare at the Blackbeard Pirates and the others. He only waited for Satoru to make a move or say the word, and he would surely charge at them!Shanks also said with a smile, "Hahaha, Satoru, you're still as interesting as you were when you were a kid.""A new ability? devil fruit awakening?""devil fruit awakening."Satoru answered without hesitation."Mm!"Shanks nodded and then looked toward the Marines and the Blackbeard Pirates. The battle wasn't over yet.Everyone followed Shanks' lead and shifted their gaze over there.The atmosphere became tense once again, but then Satoru spoke up."This war should end."This was the same thing Shanks had said when he arrived.Kong Garp didn't answer, which was an answer in itself. It meant his response was the same as before: hand over Ace and Satoru, and the war could end."But now, Straw Hat Luffy and Dragon Fist Sabomust also stay!"Although Kong Garp hadn't "taken an inch," he had still "taken a mile."The smile on Satoru's face slowly faded. "Senior Kong Garp's appetite is truly quite large.""Why don't you just ask us all to surrender?"Kong Garp gave a cold snort. "If you wish to do so, you certainly may."Satoru retorted, "Do you think we're as stupid as you guys?"Kong Garp narrowed his eyes, indicating that he didn't want to engage in a war of words with Satoru; if he had the skill, they should settle it with their fists!Seeing that he narrowed his eyes and didn't answer, Satoru looked away and reached out his hands toward Jinbe. "Give it to me, Jinbe."Satoru asked Jinbe for the crystal coffin back."Here, Brother Satoru."Jinbe nodded and handed the crystal coffin to Satoru. Though Satoru was small, he could easily carry the crystal coffin and place it in front of himself.As he was about to open it, Satoru glanced at Blackbeard and the others. "Master, Shanks, keep a close watch. Don't let anyone take advantage of the situation again."Shanks scratched his cheek. Just now, Satoru had been right beside him and still got sucked away; it was indeed a bit embarrassing.Beckman acted indifferent; as long as he didn't care about his reputation, what was there to fear about losing face?...With Shanks and Beckman on guard, Satoruopened the crystal coffin. Marco and the others didn't stop him, but they couldn't help but shed tears upon seeing Whitebeard's body."Pops..."Satoru pressed his hands together in a respectful bow, showing his respect for Whitebeard.Then, the moon inside the circular mirror behind Satoru glowed intensely, and the bracelet on his hand spun rapidly.Gradually, these movements slowly subsided, as if nothing had happened.But Satoru saw it clearly: a surge of energy flew out from Whitebeard's body and entered the full moon mirror behind him. The mirror reflected a scene of the land shaking, and on Satoru's bracelet, among the five diamond-shaped prisms (one having turned into shelley), one now reflected... the appearance of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!
Chapter 680: I'm Staying!Satoru opened the crystal coffin containing Whitebeard's remains.The Moon Goddess Selene ability activated; the full moon mirror reflected the essence, while the small prism reflected the appearance.To others, it seemed like nothing had happened, but Satoru could see the Tremor-Tremor Fruit energy flying out of Whitebeard and into the full moon mirror behind him.At that moment, everyone saw images of the earth shaking within the full moon mirror.This was the essence of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit: vibration.And the appearance of the Tremor-Tremor Fruitreflected in a small prism on Satoru's bracelet—wasn't that the exterior of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit?This series of actions naturally couldn't just be for a mere reflection.Don't forget, the essence of the Selene Fruit was still: Replication!Permanent replication, that's what true replication is called!!!...Closing the crystal coffin, Satoru lifted it. Jinbeimmediately moved to take it, but Jozu beat him to it."Let me do it."Kong Garp didn't understand what Satoru was doing with these sudden movements while they were talking. Actually, he had a faint inkling, as did Garp, Sengoku, and Tsuru.As expected, Satoru's arm, wearing the bracelet, curled behind his back, assuming a charging stance before suddenly slamming forward. Space shattered, and a Shockwave erupted.Seeing this, Kong Garp immediately threw a punch, the massive force and pressure of the wind canceling out the Shockwave.At the same time Satoru unleashed the Shockwave, Blackbeard's shout rang out."No!!!!!""That's mine!! That should have been mine!!!"Blackbeard's face was contorted; by now, his plan had completely failed, and he truly wished he could swallow Satoru alive.He didn't understand. Satoru had clearly been stabbed in the heart by Catarine according to his plan!! That was the heart!! How could he still be alive!! How was it possible!! And he had even seized the Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability that should have belonged to him!!Damn it!! Damn it!! Damn it!!!It turned out that from the moment they appeared, Blackbeard had planned to seize Satoru's Replication Fruit ability. Since Mock Town, he had been coveting Satoru's power.Hearing the noise, Satoru threw a punch toward Blackbeard's side, and Blackbeard immediately released darkness to block it."Shut up, One-Ear!"Satoru cursed. He said he'd make him one-eared, and he was a man of his word!"You!"Blackbeard was so angry he was about to explode, but he didn't dare take a single step. Beside Satoruwere the Red Hair Pirates and the Division Commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates who wanted nothing more than to kill him.Ignoring Blackbeard, Satoru looked toward Kong Garp and the others.Sengoku spoke first."Impossible!""Whitebeard is dead.""If we go by your ability to replicate others' devil fruit powers...""...Whitebeard is dead, so he no longer has the Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability. How could you still replicate it?"To Sengoku's question, Satoru's answer was simple: "Because this isn't Pops Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit anymore; it's my Tremor-Tremor Fruit!""This is a gift from Pops Whitebeard."Sengoku understood what he meant."You mean you've permanently acquired the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's ability?!!"Even the Resourceful General Sengoku had never seen such a thing, so it was no wonder he was surprised."Is it true?"Marco and the other commanders were also surprised and delighted. This could be considered a legacy left behind by Pops."That's right. If you don't believe me, let's keep fighting. Fight for a day and see if I can keep using the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power."Satoru replied.Sengoku fell silent, his gaze toward Satorubecoming even more wary.Garp's gaze toward Satoru was very complex.Did that sickly, slippery kid from childhood—who had just received an Iron Fist of Love to the head from him—now have the confidence to tell the Marines he could fight for a day and a night?..."That's right.""I'll say it again, Commander-in-Chief Kong, if you want to fight, then we, the Red Hair Pirates, will fight you all!"Shanks picked up where Satoru left off.However, before Kong Garp could answer, Satoruspoke up again."But, just as Shanks said, there's no meaning in continuing this war anymore!""Senior Kong Garp, your condition for a ceasefire was for me, Luffy, Ace, and Sabo to stay, right?"Kong Garp was puzzled. Satoru bringing this up voluntarily was strange; putting himself in Satoru's shoes, Kong Garp felt he wouldn't agree."Yes."Kong Garp nodded, and then Satoru's words were shocking."Let's negotiate. I'll stay alone, and you let them go!""What?!!"As soon as Satoru said this, everyone was shocked."What nonsense are you talking about, you brat!!"Beckman tried to grab Satoru's arm, but Satorudodged.Beckman: "...""I'm not joking. I stay, they go."Satoru affirmed his statement once more."Satoru!! What nonsense are you talking about!!!"The voices of Ace, Sabo, and Luffy drifted over. Hearing Satoru's words, the three of them could no longer sit still on the Moby Dick.Satoru immediately stepped between the two groups, distancing himself from the three."Stop! Don't come over!!""I said!! I stay, you go!! This is a good decision!""And a good outcome!!"It was the first time the three brothers had heard Satoru speak with such a cold and resolute tone.The three of them were stunned.Shanks said, "Are you really making this decision, Satoru?""Yes, Shanks."Satoru nodded, then turned to face Kong Garp and the others."So, what have you decided?""Now, Pops Whitebeard has died in battle.""The original goal of you Marines was to execute Ace. So, I will stay in his place. Such a condition is fair and reasonable.""Will you agree...""...or choose to continue... fighting!!"Having spoken, Satoru clenched his fist, which was filled with the power of vibration.The Marine side fell silent.After all, Kong held the highest position now; it depended on him.Hawkish members like Akainu absolutely did not want to let the tigers return to the mountains.Conversely, Luffy and his brothers didn't want the Marines to agree either—to survive at the cost of their brother!! They would rather die in battle!!Even Marco and the others, who believed Satoruhad inherited Whitebeard's will, did not agree to Satoru trading himself for their departure.However, after a moment of silence, looking at the Marines scattered across the ground, the wounded, the dead... Kong Garp nodded."Fine, I agree."Satoru hadn't even replied yet.Luffy shouted first."No! I don't agree!! I am the Captain! Satoru! I don't allow you to stay!!"This was the first time Luffy had exercised his Captain's authority in front of Satoru.But Satoru turned around and said to Luffy with a smile."I'm sorry, Luffy.""But you must remember what I've always said: I won't die."With that, Satoru raised his fist, imbued with the power of vibration, and slammed it violently against his own chest!!!
Chapter 681: The War Ends, Bai Yun DiesBai Yun offered a trade: he would stay behind if the others were allowed to leave.Sengoku fell silent.During his silence, he pondered whether it was worth it.Was it worth continuing to fight?Or was Bai Yun's proposed trade worth it?If they continued fighting, the Navy, already exhausted, would have to face another Emperor's crew and the remaining forces of the original Emperor's crew.Even though the Whitebeard Pirates were held together by Whitebeard alone, their commanders were not easy opponents. Even if they couldn't defeat an admiral, three or four of them together would make it impossible for an admiral to defeat them.Furthermore, there was Bai Yun, this... very mysterious fellow. Now he had the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and if the fight continued, the island itself might sink.Looking at the numerous corpses and injured Navy soldiers scattered everywhere, Sengoku sighed. In truth, with Whitebeard dead, the Navy had already won.To exchange him for Bai Yun, a person with such potential, wouldn't be a loss.If they continued to fight, even if they ultimately won, they would pay an enormous price.Most importantly, the Emperor who arrived was Shanks, and Sengoku had to give him face."Alright, I agree."After some consideration, Sengoku accepted Bai Yun's suggestion.And so, Bai Yun committed suicide.He struck his own chest with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and his entire body fell straight backward.This action stunned everyone present, including those watching from the Sabaody Archipelago."Bai Yun!!!"Luffy, Ace, and Sabo roared, instantly rushing to Bai Yun's side. Luffy immediately caught Bai Yun, preventing his head from hitting the ground."Little Bai..."Garp's clasped hands trembled. He desperately held back from going over, he couldn't go!"Brother Bai Yun!""Bai Yun boy!!""Little Brother Bai Yun!!"Jinbe, Ivankov, and Bon Clay, his Impel Down escape teammates, couldn't believe their eyes!Even Buggy's mouth hung open, unable to believe that annoying long-haired bastard was dead.Crocodile was silent for a few seconds, then uttered two words, "Coward."He considered Bai Yun's suicide to be an act of cowardice.The reactions of the Warlords also varied.Mihawk watched the death of the young man who had left quite an impression on him at the Baratie. He only felt it was a pity. To finally gain such power, only to die like this.Kuma showed no emotion.Doflamingo laughed loudly. Why wouldn't he laugh when the person who had just mocked him was dead?Hancock only felt it was a pity that such a handsome man had died. At the same time, seeing the straw-hatted man in pain, she inexplicably felt a little sad herself.Bai Yun wasn't present when they fought Moria, so Moria had no particular feelings for Bai Yun. He was only thinking how good it would be to get Bai Yun's corpse.And he wasn't the only one who wanted Bai Yun's corpse. In Blackbeard's eyes now, Bai Yun's corpse was his treasure leading to becoming an Emperor. However, another Emperor's crew guarded this treasure.Meanwhile, the Straw Hat crew, worried about Luffy and Bai Yun's safety, were halfway there. Seeing Bai Yun's falling figure, their steps slowly halted, unable to believe the truth.For the first time, confusion appeared in Zoro's eyes. Really dead? Is Bai Yun really dead?Nami instantly collapsed onto the ice, crying.Usopp froze, his slingshot falling to the ground.Sanji's uncovered eye widened, and the cigarette in his mouth dropped.Chopper didn't stop, running over with snot and tears streaming down his face. He had to treat Bai Yun! He'll be fine! He'll definitely be fine!!!Robin remembered Saul. Seeing Bai Yun fall, even she, tempered by society, shed silent tears.Franky was always a tough guy with a tender heart; he never hid his tears.Everyone was sad, except Brook. He had tears, but at this moment, he wasn't crying. Was it because his feelings for Bai Yun were weaker? Clearly not. He seemed to... see something... "Bai Yun!!"Looking at Bai Yun in his arms, Luffy's tears fell onto his face, drop by drop. Bai Yun, having been struck by his own Tremor-Tremor Fruit, was bleeding from all seven orifices, his eyes closed, and he had long since ceased to breathe.Chopper ran over and, with his experience, immediately saw that Bai Yun was dead."Bai Yun...""Chopper!! Chopper, come treat Bai Yun!!"Luffy urged, but Chopper didn't move. He couldn't say the words, that Bai Yun was already dead.Ace continuously punched the ground. First his old man, then Bai Yun. His blow was no less than Luffy's. At this moment, his self-reproach for his incompetence reached its peak.Sabo was crying, tears streaming down his face. It was Bai Yun who gave him the opportunity to join the Revolutionary Army; how could he not like Bai Yun? He was just a little more accepting than Luffy and Ace, but only a little.Beckman walked over, stood, and carefully looked at his damned apprentice."Stop shouting!""Luffy... damn it... Bai Yun is... dead."Beckman seemed calm, but the hand tightly gripping his gunstock showed his fury; the stock was indented from his grip.Yet, he still didn't make a move. Bai Yun had traded his life for their escape, for the end of this war. If he acted now, he would be destroying Bai Yun's last wish."No... impossible..."Luffy refused to believe it, but looking at Bai Yun's closed eyes, his unmoving chest, how could the vibrant Luffy not feel that Bai Yun was dead?Memories of every little moment with Bai Yun flashed through his mind.From childhood until now, Bai Yun had always been by his side, never leaving.In childhood, he led them to conquer the forest together, passing through it to the Uncharted Terminal.He always saved a little extra meat for him when cooking.He took him to get revenge on the bear that injured him, and they ate bear meat hotpot.They "fought" Grandpa together.When he said he wanted to be a pirate, Bai Yun supported him and even set sail with him. From the very beginning until now, Bai Yun had always been with him, seemingly confident and sure about everything.Now he's dead?!"Dead?!Luffy couldn't accept it. He was in too much pain to even wail, his spirit utterly broken."Luffy!""Oh no, Straw Hat Boy has had a mental breakdown!!""He can't accept this truth!!"We need to wake him up quickly, or it'll be bad!!"Ivankov said anxiously.Hearing this, Beckman directly struck Luffy on the back of his neck, knocking him unconscious."Is this okay?"Ivankov: "..."You've already done it, what can be done even if it's not okay?"Dragon Punch Sabo, take care of Ace and Luffy."Beckman said coldly, then bent down and picked up Bai Yun.Sabo, also struggling, carried Luffy on his back and helped Ace up.Ace's fists were tightly clenched at this moment, afraid he wouldn't be able to resist taking action.Beckman carried Bai Yun's body in a princess carry and turned around.Sabo and Ace followed."Wait!!""Let us verify if he is truly dead!!"Who else but Akainu would say such a thing?Beckman stopped, turning his head to reveal half his face, and instantly, an overwhelming killing intent seemed to cover the entire island."Don't push your luck!!"The next second, a massive burst of Haki also erupted; it was Shanks' doing."Ben is right, don't... push your luck!!!"Conqueror's Haki swept through, causing cracks in the shattered building rubble, but no Navy soldier fell. Shanks had always adhered to the agreement.The Blackbeard Pirates, however, bore the full brunt of the impact. But at their level of strength, they wouldn't collapse from a single wave of Conqueror's Haki. Knowing they couldn't stay, Blackbeard decisively announced his retreat.Laughing, believing victory was in his grasp when he appeared, now he scurried away, having gained nothing... Shanks and Beckman told the Navy not to push their luck.They were right; don't push your luck.Those present with Observation Haki had all sensed that Bai Yun had completely lost all signs of life; it was impossible for him to still be alive.Beckman continued walking, returning to Shanks' side. Shanks had everyone make way for Beckman to go first, and then they turned and followed.Akainu was about to speak again but was stopped by Sengoku.Thus, the Summit War, which left a deep mark in history, came to an end.War results.Marine Headquarters destroyed.Pirate Whitebeard - Edward Newgate; Long Hair - Montenor D. Bai Yun, both dead!!!!
Chapter 682: New EraWith the deaths of Whitebeard - Edward Newgateand Long Hair - Montenos D. Bai Yun.The departure of the Moby Dick, the red force, and a Marine warship.Thus, the greatest war since the dawn of the Great Pirate Era, the Mary Geoise Marineford War, came to a close.This would surely leave a significant mark on history... Whitebeard was dead, Satoru was dead; although Ace survived, overall, the Whitebeard Pirates had lost this war.The Marine informed the world via broadcasts, from headquarters to branches, and branches to the public, with newspapers following up, attempting to make the world forget that their initial goal was to execute Fire Fist Ace.But their efforts were redundant.Civilians and the Marine were naturally happy about Marineford's victory.Civilians cheered that the evil pirates had lost.The Marines cheered, "Long live the Marine!"The four seas—East Blue, South Blue, West Blue, North Blue—and the Grand Line.History is always like this; as news passes through various levels, it often glosses over the important details in favor of the trivial.By the time it reached the end, only the four words "The Marine Won" danced in the wind.However, Whitebeard's final words about the existence of the ONE PIECE undoubtedly drove even more people to take to the seas.At the same time, with Whitebeard's death, his "territorial waters" would turn into a "sea of blood" in a mere second!These were the words of Capone Bege, one of the Supernovas anchored in the waters some distance from Mary Geoise.Not just him; the Supernovas carrying the New Pirate Era were all there, except for Luffy, Zoro, and Satoru.As Supernovas, they naturally wouldn't miss such a historic moment.Watching the smoke rising from Mary Geoise, they all felt the flow of a murderous era; after this, the sea would surely be full of bloodshed.This time, Law didn't have the chance to save Luffy, but this shouldn't affect their future cooperation.Law didn't say much; he only felt a hint of surprise at Satoru's death before leaving in his submarine.Drake, as a Marine, understood that after this war, the Marine would also undergo an unavoidable transformation.Urouge sighed, "If Copy cat Satoru hadn't died, he would have certainly become a legendary figure. Yet he committed suicide to buy time for the others to leave and end the war.""Should he be called a coward bound by emotion, or... a real man!?"After saying that, Urouge actually pressed his hands together as if performing a ritual for Satoru's soul; one shouldn't be fooled by his muscle density—he was indeed a monk.Apoo pulled at his chin and strummed a few notes, "Straw Hat Luffy will eventually become our rival. Copy cat Satoru's death is a good thing for us."Bonney still couldn't accept that her father had been turned into a robot. She blamed everything on Luffyand Satoru, as they were the last to see him. But since Luffy was protected by the Red Hair Pirates, she had no chance to ask questions. She decided to wait for them in the New World! She didn't believe Luffy wouldn't go there.He would, of course, but she would have to wait for a while.Hawkins began to divinate again. He had initially divined the Whitebeard Pirates' success rate, and the tarot cards had burned.Now, instinctively as a fortune-teller, he curiously divined Satoru's fate. Was he really dead?However, the tarot cards burned again, and this time, it was a strange green flame!Hawkins: "..."And Kid, with the highest bounty, happily looked forward to the coming new era! The New Worldwas a place ruled by the Four Emperors, maintaining a balance. Now that Whitebeard was dead, it would surely trigger a chaotic war. What would the future hold? No one knew!! But it would certainly be exciting!!Yes, exciting indeed, but for him, the price of that excitement would be the loss of an arm.Regardless, just as Kid said, the old era.Whitebeard's era had passed.A new era had arrived!...Enough about the others.What about Luffy and the rest?The Moby Dick and the red force sailed together.The Marine warship had naturally departed.Those who left included Buggy's underlings and Sir Crocodile.As well as Ivankov, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, and the Okama army.Ivankov's mission was to ensure Luffy's safety. Now that Luffy was with Shanks, he wasn't worried anymore. It was time to regroup with his people. Plus, under the threat of his little secret, Crocodiledidn't dare refuse to travel with them.Not far from Mary Geoise, the Moby Dick and the red force encountered a small boat on the open sea.On the boat was an old man with long white hair, wearing glasses and sandals, to whom Shanksshowed great respect. That could only be Rayleigh.Not knowing where to go, Rayleigh brought them back to the Sabaody Archipelago, to Shakky's Rip-off Bar... "What did you say? Satoru isn't dead?!!"Brook's words were shocking.Luffy, who had been staring at Satoru's body as if his own soul had departed, suddenly jumped up.Everyone's eyes focused on Brook.
Chapter 683: The Two-Year PromiseThe Summit War ended.Rayleigh brought the Straw Hat Pirates, the Red-Haired Pirates, and the Whitebeard Pirates to Shakky's Rip-Off Bar in the Sabaody Archipelago.Luffy and his crew were currently lost, unsure of where to go or what to do.Shanks was worried about Luffy.Marco and the others, even though they knew they should bury Whitebeard and return to the New World to protect their territories—at least their main ones—had followed Ace. Ace was a young force bought with their father's life, his legacy, so they had to follow. Fortunately, the Sabaody Archipelago was the closest to the New World... "Perhaps Baiyun is still alive."Looking at Baiyun, who lay lifeless on the bed, Brook voiced his thoughts."What?!""Pado..."Luffy, who had been sitting cross-legged on a chair, seemingly lost in thought while staring at Baiyun, immediately snapped out of it upon hearing Brook's words, his gaze fixed on Brook.Luffy liked to sit cross-legged because Baiyun said it was more comfortable, and he found it to be true from personal experience.Not just Luffy, but everyone else who was mourning Baiyun and couldn't accept his death also looked at Brook.Looking at Baiyun, with a bloodied hole in his chest, his internal organs shattered by his own shockwaves, and no rise or fall in his chest—he was as dead as could be!And this was called still alive?!But, even though they hadn't been partners with Brook for long, everyone still believed that Brook wasn't the type to joke around casually, except when it came to underwear.Brook: Eh? I wasn't joking about the underwear thing, you know? Yohohoho, may I see your underwear?Facing their gazes, the 80-year-old Brook showed no panic."When Baiyun committed suicide, I saw a familiar power, the power of the Underworld.""Baiyun has the Copy-Copy Fruit. What if he copied my Revive-Revive Fruit?""I can't be sure if it would work, but I am certain I saw that familiar power.""Pado..."As Brook's words fell, the scene fell silent."Whew~""So, that rascal emphasized to Luffy at the end that he wouldn't die?""In other words, he had a backup plan?"Benn Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke, his heart a mix of emotions for his apprentice... Brook didn't answer, as he couldn't be 100% sure that Baiyun had a backup plan."So, Baiyun will turn into a skeleton like Brook?!"Usopp exclaimed in surprise."Eh!!!""Pado..."Luffy and Chopper immediately gaped, seemingly out of pity for Baiyun, but then they changed their tune."That sounds interesting~""Yeah~""Yohohoho!""Interesting my foot!!"Nami punched Luffy on the head. She knew Luffy wasn't being malicious; that was just his personality."What's wrong with that? As long as Baiyun can come back to life, it's fine."Luffy said, a smoking bump on his head.Nami couldn't think of a rebuttal; he had a point. Becoming a skeleton was better than being dead... right... "Pado...""What's wrong with you? You've been... mumbling since the beginning."Robin bent down and asked Pado with a smile."Pado... Pado is thinking about something. I've forgotten a bit."Pado scratched his head, his face showing a small frown as he tried to recall what he had forgotten."Pado... Pado forgot... Oh, that's right!!""I remember now!!"Pado, having remembered, was a little excited, his voice slightly louder—just loud enough for everyone in the room to look over.Facing everyone's gazes, Pado was at ease. He pulled an envelope from the pocket of his red hoodie."Here, this is from Long-Hair for you."Pado liked to call Baiyun "Long-Hair." He handed the letter to Luffy.It was just an ordinary envelope, with four characters written on the cover: "For Luffy's Eyes Only.""What... is this?!"Luffy couldn't read, and his fluctuating tone almost made everyone fall off their seats. Shanks smiled; Luffy was still the same as when he was a child."This is a letter Baiyun left behind. It says you should open it yourself."Nami reminded Luffy.Luffy then reacted, "A letter from Baiyun!"Without a moment's hesitation, Luffy immediately opened the envelope.And then... he still couldn't understand it.The first paragraph of the letter read:"Luffy, if you're opening this letter, it means I'm probably dead, or alive but not dead, dead but not entirely dead.""Alright, no need to guess, Nami is reading that part, right?"Nami, who was reading the letter:... "Hahaha, I guessed it, Nami.""Alright, don't be angry yet. I'll get to the point. As you can see, if you're reading this letter, it means I died in the Summit War. But I copied Brook's Revive-Revive Fruit. Brook should be able to tell, right?""Although I don't know if it will work, please protect my body for a short time, even if I turn into a skeleton, don't rush to bury me.""Turning into a skeleton? It sounds quite interesting.""This is the first thing I want to say: you don't have to worry about my death. Trust me, if I'm truly lying in front of you, I will definitely come back.""The second thing I want to say is, everyone is really... too weak!!"Everyone: "...""With our current strength, entering the New World means at least an 80% chance of getting knocked out. So, while waiting for me to return, I suggest everyone go to a suitable place for special training.""Where to go has already been decided! As long as you agree, there's a way to send you there. The method is to have Pado summon the Warlord Kuma, and have this Kuma use his ability to send you flying.""It should work."The way these words were written, "it should work," was not at all convincing."The exact time of the promise is uncertain. For now, let's set it for two years. Let's call it...""The Two-Year Promise!!""The Two-Year Promise..."Everyone murmured these four words, as if they held some magic."So... even though Baiyun is down, he still arranged everything?"Sanji said.Chopper said, moved, "What a man."Usopp was invigorated by Baiyun's words."Baiyun even dared to go to hell!! How can we back down? It's just special training! Let's go!!""When Baiyun comes back, I'm definitely going to surprise him!"Although Luffy still couldn't fully understand, he knew, "That's right! Usopp is right!""We'll follow Baiyun's plan and wait for him to come back!!""I believe Baiyun will return!!""Definitely!!!!!"