Chapter 877: This Guy is Fooling People AgainInside the laboratory, Monet fell.Zoro cut her, and Monet didn't shed a single drop of blood, but her blue bar was empty, meaning she had no combat power left.But she still struggled, finally falling after Tashigidelivered the finishing blow.She fell.Zoro and Tashigi looked at each other... Was this Tashigi and Zoro's alone time?Not at all. Momonosuke had recovered, a bright light bulb."Ugh...""So dizzy... I feel like the world is spinning...""Am I... up here?!""Kayako?!""Not here?!""That's great!!"Momonosuke climbed up from the snow and stood firm, very happy to find that "Kayako" was gone.However, he rejoiced too soon. He should remember what Kayako said, otherwise Kayako would be "everywhere.""Kayako? Is he referring to Satoru? Is this guy fooling people again?""No... it's a dragon."These two sentences were Zoro's inner thoughts."Who are you, you guy? Why did you come up from underground and..."Zoro walked to the hole in the ground. He had originally intended to say Satoru, but remembering Satoru's shushing gesture earlier, he didn't say it aloud.Looking down into the ground, light shone into it, revealing a tattered, blood-stained white lab coat lying there, like the protagonist under a spotlight.Momonosuke also ran to the large hole, looked down, and saw the white lab coat."Only clothes?""Is it just an illusion?""No, no!! Impossible!! That feeling was too real!!"Momonosuke muttered to himself.Zoro asked again, "Who exactly are you, you guy? A small dragon? You can talk... Do you know someone named Xiao Bai?"Momonosuke looked at Zoro, glancing at the three swords at his waist."You carry swords! Are you a Three Sword Stylesamurai?""Xiao Bai? I have never heard that name."With that manner of speaking, Zoro had some suspicions."I am Three Sword Style, but not a samurai.""Are you from Wano Country? Is your father Kin'emon?"Hearing the name Kin'emon, Momonosuke's eyes suddenly widened."Kin'emon... Yes!! He is my father!""Where is he now?""Where?" Zoro thought for a moment. "In this building."It seemed... he had said something pointless."Is that so?! Then I must go find him!"Momonosuke flapped his four legs, about to go find Kin'emon.Zoro stepped on his dragon tail. "Wait a moment.""I entered here with your father.""Since I've found you, I'll take you to him."Is it possible, Zoro, that if you take him, the chances of finding Kin'emon will be even lower?Momonosuke was about to answer.Tashigi also wanted to leave to find her subordinates and Smoker.But at this moment, the front and back doors of the laboratory opened simultaneously... At the front door of the laboratory, on the road in Area B.It was Brook and Kin'emon versus a small winged dragon.The two argued.Brook declared, "Let me do it!! That humiliation, I must cut it down!!"Kin'emon declared, "No! Your Highness Corpse, let me do it!!"Why would he call Brook 'Your Highness'? Perhaps out of respect for the dead.Hearing them say this, the small dragon was displeased. "I'm something you can just cut down whenever you want!"While diving down, the small dragon opened its mouth and exhaled hot breath.Memories flooded Kin'emon's mind—what a familiar scene! His rage buff was stacking."Please retreat behind me! Your Highness Corpse!""Foxfire Style: Blazing Slash!"The flames were cut open and dispersed by Kin'emon.Brook drew his sword in sync. "What a divine skill."Kin'emon was modest. "A mere trifle."Facing the continuously diving small dragon, the two jumped out, one to the left and one to the right, drawing their swords."Revolutionary Dance: Forward Leap!""Fire Willow Flash!"One left, one right, one ice, one fire.The small dragon not only felt the sword wounds but also the continuous damage from fire and ice. It fell, simultaneously burning and freezing."Damn it! Hurry up and say 'bones are delicious too'!"Brook had a strange obsession, stomping on the small dragon a few times. Kin'emon followed, and Brook found it odd."I'll ignore my own issues for now, Mr. Kin'emon? Do you also hate dragons so much?!"Kin'emon gritted his teeth. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's a grudge for my father's murder!!"Brook fell silent.Kin'emon couldn't guess now that his "son" had also turned into a dragon.However, he would soon find out, as he and Brookentered the laboratory through the front door... At the back door of the laboratory, Sanji led the Marines forward, continuing to search for the children. Sanji, of course, was simply looking for the children and the two ladies.As for Smoker? Who's that?However, not long after they entered the back door, they saw Satoru's group returning, and Robin had also reunited with them by then.The rampaging children were still in pursuit, but one child named Moza had sobered up. She held candy to attract the children, while Satoru and the others were responsible for going down and closing the doors of the experimental observation rooms.But on the way, Chopper also found a large amount of tranquilizers to inject into the children, though along the way, one child wondered why the injection efficiency was so low; they had only managed to tranquilize two children so far.The rampage evolved with time, and now, Satoru's rudimentary hypnosis was useless.And the children were so rampaging they didn't know fatigue.But Brownbeard, this middle-aged man, didn't have their energy.He was truly too tired to run anymore.Usopp, Nami, and Chopper were all startled. "Why stop?!"Brownbeard leaned against the wall, panting."Hmph... hmph... You old geezers... it's easy for you to talk while sitting. I'm almost dead from exhaustion!! I can't run anymore!!"Brownbeard stopped moving, and that small distance was only a few steps for the rampaging children. The children were about to catch up.Moza wanted to swallow all the candy to protect everyone.The world of pirates is like this.There are always villains who kill without batting an eye, and good people who are willing to sacrifice for others.Or rather, every world is like this.Humans are complex creatures.And history was originally like this.Now that Satoru was here, if he still allowed this to happen, he would truly lose face.With a flash, Satoru got off Brownbeard's back, snatched the candy from Moza's hand, and stood beside her.Although Moza was now very large, making Satoruappear tiny, Satoru still praised her, "Good child."As for the rampaging children just a few steps away, Satoru instantly unleashed his aura and shouted."Stop!"The children stopped. Although Satoru didn't have Haoshoku Haki, his current strength and aura were enough to deter some children.
Chapter 878: Isn't This Normal?Currently, the progress of the Punk Hazard instance has reached its very end.Tasks in various locations are mostly complete.All that remains is Luffy pursuing Caesar.Law is destroying the SAD manufacturing device.Monet has already been defeated.Momonosuke has also been found.The only thing left is controlling the rampaging children.As for Satoru and Xiaobai conversing by the shore of the Ice Lake in the Ice-Fire Lake, this isn't part of the mission; as Satoru himself said, it's just casual chatting.Chatting about some ancient secrets.Let's set that aside for now and return to the scene where the rampaging children were intimidated by Satoru's aura... When Satoru shouted, the children froze for a moment, and when they recovered, they saw Satoru holding up candy.They thought Satoru was giving it to them voluntarily.But the next second, flames suddenly ignited in Satoru's hand, burning a bag of candy into ash."Ah!! Candy!!""Sweet, sweet candy!!""How dare you destroy the candy!!""Unforgivable?!""I won't let you get away with this!!"Already rampaging, and now fueled by anger, the children just wanted to smash Satoru, who was standing before them.Mocha stood in front of Satoru, shouting, "No!! Big brothers and big sisters are good people!!""Everyone, you can't do this!!"The children ignored her voice; if she blocked them, they would hit her too!!Satoru knew this wasn't the children's intention—they had just taken the wrong medicine—but comparatively, Mocha, who was able to sober up on her own, was naturally more likable.Just as the children's fists and feet were about to land on Mocha, an invisible wall shielded her.Instead, the children's hands were smashed painfully."Ah! It hurts!!""Why can't we hit her?!""This is so frustrating!!"Satoru's voice slowly emerged from behind Mocha, "If little children aren't obedient, they're going to get spanked on the butt!"Satoru raised and crossed his hands, activating the Flower-Flower Fruit Ability replicated by the rotating bracelet.Except for Mocha, blossoming arms grew on every child, sized according to their body size. After restraining their limbs, another blossoming arm grew from their backs and slapped their butts, instantly filling the corridor with continuous "clapping" sounds.Robin smiled. It was her devil fruit, but Satoru used it better than she did. Still, this was a good move that she could learn from... "Slap!! Slap slap!!""Ah!! What is this thing!! We can't reach it!! Our butts hurt so much!!""Stop it immediately!!"The children were bouncing up and down from the spanking.Although they were controlled, continuously hitting them wasn't a solution. They needed tranquilizers, but with them jumping around like this, it was hard to administer the shots.Nami was just about to ask Satoru what the next step was when she heard rapid footsteps from behind, followed by a familiar voice."Miss Nami~~""Miss Robin~~""Sanji?!""What's going on with those Marines?!"Usopp asked in surprise. Seeing so many Marines, he raised his slingshot."No time for that now, we'll talk later!""Minions, restrain those children for me!""But don't use violence recklessly! We'll use a Human Wave Strategy against them!!""Understood!!"The Marines, having received the order, rushed toward the children. Seeing this, Satoru also lowered his hands, and the blossoming arms immediately dissolved into petals."By the way, does flicking a little brother's forehead count as violence?"Sanji thought for a moment, "Hmm... barely not, I guess. Just don't use too much force.""Medical Team!!""Here!!""Chopper, you can command these guys. If it's just giving injections, they should be fine!"Chopper was surprised, couldn't accept it at first, but accepted it after two seconds, "Huh? Okay!""You're truly reliable, Sanji.""Haven't seen you for a while, and you've become a Marine Leader? What's your rank?"Chopper and the Marines were responsible for handling the children, with Mocha helping out.Satoru then returned to Brownbeard's side and... chatted with everyone. Yes, just simple casual chatting.Sanji exhaled a puff of smoke, "What leader? I'm just a guide helping the beautiful ladies lead these guys forward."Usopp suddenly remembered something."Wait, Satoru!""The poison gas is still being released in those special rooms!""We need to close them quickly!!"Sanji was confused, "Poison gas?"Satoru and Robin smiled as they looked at Usopp. Nami was about to say something but realized the situation too.It was Usopp's turn to be confused. "Wh... what's wrong?""If Sanji doesn't know, it's probably because only Sections D, C, and R of this Laboratory are research areas; Sections A and B are not. That's why you didn't know about it on your way here, Sanji.""Caesar left the Laboratory, but before leaving, he released the poison gas from the Research Rooms inside.""This poison gas has low toxicity, but inhaling too much can cause nerve paralysis.""We were closing the doors of those Research Rooms as we led the children here. Now, this area is mostly closed off.""Only Section D remains.""But... nearly everything is resolved. We don't need to risk ourselves going over there to close the doors; we can just leave this building."Only after hearing Satoru say this did Usopp realize why Satoru and Robin were smiling at him—it really was unnecessary to take extra steps."So, after the children are given tranquilizers, we'll head back to Section R, exit through the Section R Back Door, and rendezvous with Franky."Satoru stated what they should do next.Sanji held the cigarette between his fingers, took it out, and shook his head, "I promised the MarineLady I would help her find that Smoking Man. Even if the front area is filled with poison gas, I have to go and check."Satoru took the cigarette from his hand and took a puff—it was the last puff, the final puff of this cigarette."Although it's harmful to health, taking a puff sometimes really helps you relax.""Smoker and Law are in Section R. There's no need to go exploring in the front. If we go to Section R, we should meet them."After speaking, flames ignited in Satoru's hand, burning the cigarette butt into ash. Carelessly littering cigarette butts is not a good habit.Sanji took a new cigarette from his case and was about to use the flame in Satoru's hand to light it, but Satoru moved his hand away, stating, "It's bad luck."Sanji: "???"There was no basis for it, but everyone who lit Sanji's cigarette had died. Satoru hadn't believed it originally, but he had lit Sanji's cigarette once in Alabasta, and then he truly died once during the Marineford War.He certainly couldn't die again now.Sanji didn't ask further and lit his cigarette with a match himself."Well, that makes things easier.""Once the children are fine, we'll go together. Mosshead happens to be behind us too."Everyone nodded in agreement.Not a single person found it strange that Satoruunderstood the situation so well.In their eyes, wasn't this perfectly normal?It would be abnormal if Satoru didn't know
Chapter 879: I'm Praising YouWith the arrival of the Marine reinforcements led by Sanji, the situation with Satoru and the children's rampage was resolved.So now, only...Law's SAD destruction plan and Luffy's Caesarkidnapping plan haven't been completed, but they're almost there... Back in the research lab.Tashigi was about to leave, and Zoro was about to take Momonosuke to find his father, though it probably wouldn't go smoothly with him.But at this moment, the front and back doors of the research lab opened simultaneously.At the front door were Brook and Kin'emon.And at the back door, naturally, were Satoru, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, Robin, Chopper, as well as Brownbeard and the children, plus a group of Marines, with the children being carried by the Marines.Satoru and the others were still sitting on Brownbeard's back. Satoru's motto was: why stand when you can sit? Why run yourself when you can make others run?Brownbeard, in a fit of anger, just got angry. What else could he do? He couldn't beat them.Everyone reunited here.Monet, lying on the ground: "..."Seeing Brook and the others also push the door open and enter, Satoru remarked, "What a coincidence."Kin'emon was puzzled, "Isn't Sir Satoru with Sir Bai Long at the lake?""How did you get here?"Satoru smiled without answering.Kin'emon only heard Momonosuke's voice, "Father!!"Then he saw a peach-dragon running towards him.Kin'emon's face showed shock, confusion, and then understanding."You damned beast!!""How dare you swallow my son!!""Spit him out quickly!!"Kin'emon drew his sword. If Momonosuke didn't explain, he'd be cut open like the peach in Momotaro."Father!""I am Momonosuke!!""I just transformed into this appearance!""I don't know why this happened!!"Kin'emon was so startled that he immediately sheathed his sword."What!!!""Are you truly Momonosuke??!""How did you turn into this form?!""Why, of all forms, this one!!"Momonosuke himself didn't know why he had changed like this.Satoru walked over and explained to them, "He is indeed Momonosuke.""He ate an artificial Devil Fruit here, which is why he turned into this dragon form."When Satoru said that, Momonosuke remembered. Before falling into the garbage dump, he had indeed eaten a fruit placed in a glass case."This lady is right, Kin... Father, I think I became like this after eating a devil fruit."The words "this lady" made Satoru's expression freeze. Satoru squatted down, bringing his face closer to Momonosuke, and smiled.Momonosuke suddenly froze. Why did this smile feel so familiar?! It seemed to overlap with a certain memory he didn't want to recall.Satoru was about to speak.Kin'emon spoke first. "Momonosuke, Sir Satoru is a man. When I first met him, I was also very surprised, just like..."Realizing he had said too much, Kin'emonimmediately closed his mouth, probably thinking he wanted to say, "just like Kikunojo."Satoru indicated that he couldn't compare; Kikunojowas the true master of cross-dressing.What is a true master of cross-dressing?Drawing a female character and then insisting he's a male."He's actually a man!!"Momonosuke's tone carried a hint of disappointment.Satoru raised an eyebrow. 'You better not forget what Kayako said, kid.'"You're Momonosuke, right?""You turned into this because of a Devil Fruit. You can control it and change back. If you think about changing back and have a firm will, you should be able to.""Give it a try."The last four words also seemed to overlap with something.Momonosuke thought to himself that he must have been too scared. That Kayako and Satoru in front of him were completely different!"Alright, I'll give it a try."Momonosuke silently thought about changing back. There was no difficulty; with a 'poof,' he transformed back into human form, but his clothes were gone, leaving him bare-assed.He was facing Satoru directly.Satoru still had that smile, patting Momonosuke's head and saying, "Small is also cute."Momonosuke was confused."What?"Satoru stood up, "I'm praising you.""Momonosuke!!""Father has finally found you!!""Come, look at Father."In a blink of an eye, Kin'emon used his ability to dress Momonosuke.The "father and son" embraced, crying, moved by their reunion.Satoru walked over to Zoro, telling Brook to come over as well, and repeated what he had told Namiand the others. In short, they were to retreat now, leave through the back door of Sector R, rendezvous with Franky, and then wait for Luffy to bring Caesarback.Brook said he could finally rest. Would they like a cup of black tea?Zoro still nodded, maintaining his cool demeanor.Satoru knew that without an opponent to fight this time, he felt a bit bored."Alright, then let's go."Satoru turned his head to look at Brownbeard. Namiand the others had entered the research lab and had remained on his back.Zoro and Brook also followed Satoru's gaze. Kin'emon followed suit when he saw this.Brownbeard: "..."They just kept picking on one sheep. In the Punk Hazard dungeon, Brownbeard had contributed quite a lot.What contribution?Step count contribution, of course... The SAD area was said to be in Sector R, but it was actually in Sector D. However, it couldn't be entered from Sector D; only from Sector R.And Sector R was between Sector C and Sector D, with a passage from both Sector C and Sector D leading into Sector R.At this time, Satoru and the others were heading to Sector R via the passage from Sector C.Meanwhile, in Sector D, as Law was preparing to destroy the SAD device, Vergo arrived, followed by Smoker.With his advanced Armament Haki, Vergo knocked Smoker down.The heart wasn't on Vergo, so Law watched the battle with a calm expression this time.He originally wanted to smile, but he couldn't because... Satoru was sitting next to him, eating popcorn.Don't be surprised by Satoru's presence; it's already been said he's everywhere.Excluding Seller and Gaia.One at the Ice and Fire Lake, one at the garbage dump, one here at SAD, and there are still more... After knocking down Smoker, Vergo looked over, ignoring Satoru, and said to Law, "You'll regret not destroying it while Smoker was holding me up, kid!""Yes, the outcome has been decided, Mr. Vergo."Law replied, though it was unclear if he was referring to Vergo and Smoker, or himself and Vergo."Have you finally remembered our original superior-subordinate relationship?"Law grew up under Doflamingo's family, leaving after Corazon's death.Law took a few steps forward, "Only you think so.""Don't think you can sit on that chair forever, you guys.""Am I right?""You're listening too, Clown."Vergo was silent. He had indeed been on a den den mushi call with Doflamingo in his pocket the whole time.
Chapter 880: It's Clearly Broken Down!The Punk Hazard arc is nearing its end.Generally speaking, there are four ongoing actions.One is the group, along with the Marines, retreating with the children through the back door of Sector R.One is the final battle between Law and Vergo.One is Luffy pursuing Caesar.The last one is the conversation between Satoru and Xiaobai by the shore of the Ice Lake, which has been ongoing from start to finish.The common thread among these four locations is the high "Satoru content."Even if Satoru isn't currently next to Luffy, since he's chasing Caesar toward the Ice-Fire Lake, they will meet sooner or later.As for Satoru at the SAD facility, he was purely there to watch the show.There truly weren't any opponents worth fighting in the Punk Hazard arc; Satoru felt as bored as Zoro.Caesar, as the main boss, was also mediocre, only managing to trick Luffy once using his devil fruit... Returning to the SAD Production Room.Law knew from the start that Vergo had a communication den den mushi in his pocket, but he didn't care. Some things needed to be said for Doflamingo to hear."Joker.""Vergo is finished. You are about to lose your most important subordinate.""As for Caesar, the Straw Hat Captain will take care of him.""In other words, you will completely lose the [SAD].""The reason you couldn't foresee this worst-case scenario is entirely due to your overconfidence. Go ahead and laugh loudly like you usually do, then think of your next move.""But the more you keep laughing like that, the more our actions will exceed your expectations."Law's words were aimed straight at Doflamingo's heart; whoever got angry first would lose.Doflamingo did laugh loudly, just as Law had predicted, his laughter filled with confidence."Fufufu!!""Fufufufu!!""Good spirit, kid. Fufufufu, hasn't your head cleared up yet?""Should I have Vergo, who is right in front of you, let you take a few swings to test it!?"As Doflamingo's voice faded, Vergo, whose upper body was fully coated in hardened Armament Haki, hadn't changed shape, but felt somehow more imposing."Do you remember that time before? What was the result? Vergo stood there, and you couldn't even scratch him. What do you think the outcome will be now?"Doflamingo was indeed very confident in Vergo.But his confidence made him forget that the Law who tried to cut Vergo back then was neither a Supernova nor a Shichibukai, but just a child.Vergo took a step.Law drew his sword.The atmosphere was tense, and a fight was about to break out.Satoru spoke."What a tense standoff."The voice caused both Law and Vergo to pause.Doflamingo on the other end of the den den mushialso fell silent.Satoru walked up to Law so Doflamingo could hear him clearly."Long time no see, Doflamingo.""I witnessed your incredible strength at the Marineford War. As for me, it was a bit funny; I died there.""However, what do you think? If I were to cut Vergo, could he block it?"On the other end of the den den mushi, Doflamingo, who had been lounging in his chair, suddenly couldn't sit still. He shot up, and veins popped out on his forehead above his glasses.He had personally witnessed Satoru's fighting power at the Marineford War, which was decent, but his Devil Fruit Ability was highly unusual. Most importantly, Satoru ultimately acquired Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit Ability!!And that White Dragon!Speaking of dragons, it reminded him of Kaido. Doflamingo naturally wouldn't dare provoke Kaido, at least not yet.But he had been traversing the seas for so long; he wouldn't lose his temper so easily and irrationally.Uh... Big Mom's issues were purely personal mental problems."Copy cat Satoru.""Indeed, long time no see.""Do you truly intend to oppose me? To become an ally of this brat? You shouldn't be that foolish."Doflamingo knew Vergo couldn't handle both of them alone. Although he was crazy, he was genuinely good to his family members, so he tried to talk Satoru down.Unfortunately, since going to sea, only Satoru had talked others down; no one could talk Satoru down."This is my Captain's decision. Whether it's correct or foolish, I fully support it."Satoru replied.Doflamingo only then realized that this young man who had rampaged through Impel Down, fought at the Marineford War, and inherited Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit was not the Captain, but a subordinate crew member!"I don't understand, Copy cat Satoru, you possess...""Stop!! I know what you're going to say, but I advise you to drop that line of reasoning, because I absolutely hate it."Satoru interrupted Doflamingo.He knew Doflamingo wanted to ask why, with such power, he didn't become a Captain himself, why he chose to be Luffy's crew member and serve under someone else.Satoru originally wanted to reply, "Bastard, don't underestimate the bonds between us!!"But on second thought, he decided against it; it felt a bit awkward to say.Besides, "bastard" is considered vulgar, right?Doflamingo fell silent, and since he was silent, it was Satoru's turn to speak."Actually, I admire your style, Doflamingo.""I strongly agree with your definition of justice and evil that you stated during the Marineford War.""Only strength can define justice."Satoru's statement surprised Doflamingo and made Law and Vergo look at him sideways."Fufufu, so we agree on this point?"Satoru pouted slightly."A little.""You are crazy enough, Doflamingo. I like maniacs, but that's also because I now have enough power that a maniac can't hurt me.""As a former Celestial Dragon, what do you think about the idea of destroying the current Celestial Dragons?"As soon as these words were spoken, the three people present and Doflamingo on the den den mushi were deeply shaken.Smoker, lying on the ground, hadn't expected Satoru's ambition to be so vast!!Just like the Revolutionary Army!!Speaking of which, Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, is Straw Hat's father. Could it be... that Copy cat Satoru was placed next to Straw Hat by Dragon?Law looked at Satoru with disbelief.So, this was your goal?!Was it for this purpose that you stayed under the Straw Hat Captain?!Are you trying to find an ally?!Doflamingo, as a former Celestial Dragon, would indeed be a good ally!!Law clearly misunderstood and became wary. He thought Satoru was merely lurking under Luffy, and if he found a suitable ally against the Celestial Dragons, he would leave. If he chose Doflamingonow, wouldn't Law himself be in danger!!Law couldn't help but take two steps back, keeping his distance from Satoru.But he was also even more shocked that Doflamingo was a "former Celestial Dragon"?!However, he didn't react too strongly to this point; now wasn't the time for a big reaction.Doflamingo on the den den mushi hadn't expected Satoru to have this objective, and he thought the same as Law."Is this the reason you're lurking under Straw Hat?!"Doflamingo asked, but Satoru replied, "You don't need to worry about that. Just tell me what you think of my idea. Are you interested?""If you are interested, Mr. Vergo here might still have a slim chance of survival."Doflamingo raised an eyebrow."Are you threatening me?"Vergo also added, "Don't assume you have victory secured!!"Satoru smiled, "Don't worry about all that. Just give me your answer."After three seconds of silence, Doflamingo burst out laughing, "Fufufufu!!! Copy cat Satoru! Don't pull such a low-level trick on me.""You want to trick me into saying something so that Smoker the Marine can report it to Marineford, right?!"As soon as Doflamingo said this, the three people here realized that Satoru was just joking and setting Doflamingo up?Satoru raised an eyebrow, thinking, "You figured it out," but he couldn't say that out loud."Oh dear, I was completely sincere, yet you think that way. Maybe that's what they say about you.""However, I've seen enough, and I am disappointed.""Doflamingo, you get scared too. You were clearly tempted, but you didn't dare say it.""Judging by this, you are not a suitable ally. Furthermore, even if we cooperated, you wouldn't be willing to serve under anyone.""Then it's obvious."Satoru moved closer to Law and nudged him lightly with his shoulder.Law: "?!""What are you standing around for?""Get started!""The negotiations have clearly broken down!"
Chapter 881: I feel like playing a puzzle now.Not to mention Doflamingo, which of those great pirates doesn't want to become the ruler of the world?And who is the current ruler of the world?Who else but the World Government!After his parents took him and abandoned his Celestial Dragon status when he was a child, to be honest, Doflamingo's experience was indeed pitiable.But without Marine protection, the common people would naturally vent their hatred for the Celestial Dragons on them, regardless of whether they were the Celestial Dragons who harmed their families; their status as Celestial Dragons was enough.Doflamingo fell from heaven to hell. To return to heaven, he didn't hesitate to kill his own parents, but those Celestial Dragons no longer accepted his return.He hated the Celestial Dragons.He naturally wanted to become the new ruler of the world and regain his Celestial Dragon status, but those Celestial Dragons who didn't accept him back were no longer worthy of being Celestial Dragons.But he is still developing and has not yet reached the strength to openly declare this ambition.So, when Satoru expressed a similar 'ambition' to his, he naturally refused.Moreover, Satoru said that even if they formed an alliance, he would not submit to anyone.This is a matter of his own personality, and partly because this is different from the alliance between Luffy and Law.This is an alliance to redefine the ruler of the world, and there can only be one ruler. If an alliance is formed, Doflamingo naturally hopes it will be himself!Satoru's words were half a joke and half serious.To achieve Luffy's dream, the World Governmentmust fall, and of course, the more combat power, the better, but Doflamingo is clearly not suitable for an alliance.So Satoru told Law that he could make his move, "It's clearly fallen apart!"...After being bumped by Satoru like that, even if it was light, Law really understood this person less and less.But Satoru was right, no matter what, it was time to end things.Law's hand gripped his sword hilt again.Vergo also released his aura once more.But Doflamingo's shout came from the den den mushi."Run!!""Vergo, retreat first!!"Vergo was stunned for a moment.Law was too.Although Vergo was confused, he listened to Doflamingo and immediately turned and ran.Satoru smiled. Indeed, no matter who it is, everyone has something they cherish.Law truly didn't expect Vergo to run. In his memory, this person was very arrogant, otherwise, he wouldn't have reminded him repeatedly to call him 'Mister'.But Law naturally wouldn't let him run!He wanted Doflamingo to feel the taste of losing 'family'!!Then, with his ability, Law's figure flashed, and he appeared beside Vergo. Vergo didn't hesitate, raising his weapon, Oni Bamboo, and slashing down.Law smiled, and after a flash of his sword.Vergo, including his weapon, was cut in two.But no blood appeared; this was still a display of Law's ability.This indicated that Vergo's Armament Haki could not block Law's Devil Fruit Ability.Although Haki is superior to devil fruit, it also depends on one's mastery, right?It's impossible for low-level Haki to win against mid-level Devil Fruit Ability mastery, right... Law cut in two not only Vergo but also the dozen or so SAD manufacturing machines to his right.The scene was spectacular; it wouldn't be easy for an ordinary swordsman to achieve this.This was the effect of Law's ability. Without his ability, whether he could do it is unknown.But Satoru had already raised both hands, palms pressed together, applauding lightly."How amazing~"But Law had no time for him. He was responding to Doflamingo's past remark that he couldn't cut Vergo."Two years have passed since the Marineford War.""Do you know what others have experienced?""You only know how to guard your own comfort zone.""Whitebeard merely brought an end to the old era.""Marineford has also reorganized with completely new combat power!""Those big figures haven't made any moves, as if they are secretly preparing for something!""That war was merely the Overture!""Didn't you always say you wanted to ride the unstoppable tidal wave!""A new era of heroes rising will eventually arrive!""...Now I have broken the gears; at this point, no one can reverse this tide!!"Law meant that he was officially declaring war on Doflamingo, telling him to prepare himself!And his ultimate goal was not Doflamingo; his ultimate goal was one of the Four Emperors, Kaidoof the Beasts. Doflamingo was merely a stepping stone!..."I feel like playing a puzzle now."Satoru said, looking at Vergo, who was cut into pieces by Law and hung on the railing.In this state, Vergo no longer argued."I'm just worried about how I'm going to eat breakfast tomorrow."Vergo might have been pretending to be calm, or perhaps he was facing it with a joke.Satoru raised a finger, "I can treat you to beef noodles, but there's no scallions, no beef, and no noodles.""…""I mean, you can eat air.""Fresh air is expensive, though I don't think there will be any fresh air here after the explosion."Vergo didn't know how to respond to Satoru, this... person with an unconventional way of thinking."It's time to go, Copy cat Satoru."Law said, after all, his heart was still with him.Satoru came over and put his arm around Law's shoulder, smiling, "Let's go."Smoker glanced at Vergo, leaving him with a back bearing the word 'Justice'."Farewell...""Pirate Vergo."
Chapter 882: Your Lying Skills Aren't Good EnoughDoflamingo was angered, Vergo was cut down, and the SAD device was also destroyed.Law's mission here was also completed.So now, the last mission on Punk Hazard is just Luffy's pursuit of Caesar... On the passage from Area C to Area R.Satoru, Law, and Smoker, this special trio, walked along it. Even with the rumbling behind them, about to explode, none of the three were in a hurry.Smoker, with two cigarettes in his mouth, originally wanted to walk ahead but was called to the back by Satoru."What?""Are you trying to choke us to death? Go to the back!"Smoker's face turned green. "Aren't you afraid I'll ambush you from behind?"Satoru returned a smile. "You can try.""I'm actually looking forward to you trying.""However, you're quite injured now, aren't you?""I'll teach you: a wise man submits to circumstances.""You still..."Smoker couldn't stand Satoru's incessant chatter and voluntarily walked to the back.Satoru nodded, satisfied.Law glanced at him, and just as he was about to speak, Satoru spoke first."Oh, right!""Here, this is yours."Satoru pulled Law's heart out of his pocket.Law looked at the heart Satoru handed to him, his expression puzzled."You... just giving it back to me?"Satoru shrugged. "Otherwise?"Law nodded, reaching out to take it.Satoru suddenly pulled it back. "Oh! I almost forgot if you hadn't asked.""Didn't I say I wanted you to exchange it for something precious?""Ah, I was just kidding~""After all, you've formed an alliance with us, so it wouldn't be right for me to make things difficult for you."Satoru said this, but the next second, he put on a meaningful smile."However, the way you asked just now proves you've thought it through.""Now I'm curious, Law, what is your most precious thing~"As he spoke, Satoru leaned a bit closer to Law."I..."Law was uncharacteristically flustered.Satoru didn't speak, still smiling. He was genuinely curious how Law would answer."My... most precious things are my comrades. Later, I can let Bepo follow you for a while..."Law didn't dare to look into Satoru's eyes.Satoru's smile faded slightly. "That's it? What a boring answer."Then, Satoru directly lifted Law's clothes and pressed the heart into the opening in his chest."Your lying skills aren't good enough, Law.""Forget about Bepo. Although Luffy would like a talking bear, separating him from his comrade would make me seem cruel."After speaking, Satoru covered Law's clothes back up."Consider this as you owing me a favor."Law truly felt he wasn't good at dealing with Satoru, but exchanging it for a favor was much better than trying to think of his most precious thing."Alright, then I owe you a favor."Satoru met his gaze and returned a smile."Cough, cough..."A sudden cough. Who else could it be but the smoking man behind them?Smoker's face was stern. "Are we walking or not?""Of course we are. There's nothing worth remembering here.""The bespectacled female Marine and the Soldiers around you are also heading towards Area R, so you should be able to meet up.""You two just keep going forward.""We? What about you?"Law asked.Satoru said, "I'm a bit thirsty. I'm going to look for some fruit to eat."Law and Smoker were bewildered. It's about to explode here, and you're going to look for fruit?But Satoru ignored them and left on his own.Watching his departing back, Smoker curiously asked Law."Did you know each other before? You two seem to have a good relationship."Law glanced at him. "I have no obligation to answer you, Marine."A very Law-like answer, but this answer only made it more suspicious... "Hmm?""Hmm, hmm?""Robot?""Strange bird?""…""…""General Left Arm!!"Franky, meanwhile, encountered Buffalo and Baby-5, sent by Doflamingo.Baby-5 is a Weapon Devil Fruit Ability user.Buffalo is a Spin-Spin Devil Fruit Ability user.Buffalo's hairstyle can act like a propeller, allowing him to fly through the sky, with Baby-5 standing on his back, airborne.They and Franky all spotted each other, and after a few seconds of staring, Franky resolutely launched an attack.Why?Just because of a feeling.The three began to fight.Inside the research facility, Kin'emon and Brook, while searching for Momonosuke, also found some recently captured children in the examination room who hadn't been giant-sized yet. With Nami and the others having rescued the captured children from the start, all the children were now accounted for.Upon reaching Area R, they successfully rendezvoused with Law and Smoker.Seeing Satoru there as well,neither of them was surprised. However, Law quietly kept his distance from him; he really didn't know how to get along with Satoru... The two groups merged into one, preparing to escape from the back door of Area R.The two groups merged into one, preparing to escape from the back door of Area R.So, now all that's left is Luffy capturing Caesaroutside.As the two of them, one flying and one running, he chased and he ran, Caesar ultimately couldn't escape, because once they reached the Ice Fire Lake, Satoru and Xiao Bai were there. Even if he really shook off Luffy, there were still these two, so he couldn't get away at all.Upon seeing the frozen Slime, Satoru, and Xiao Bai, Caesar despaired.So, let's return to the conversation Satoru and Xiao Bai had on the shore of the ice lake at the very beginning... "Where did we leave off last time?""Right, the Five Gods War and the God Carrier."Satoru brought up the end of their last conversation, which was also the beginning of this one.Satoru looked at the snow, and Xiao Bai looked at Satoru, pouting slightly when he heard Satoru's words."Really, this is our alone time, but Xiao Bai doesn't understand romance at all."Hearing this, Satoru looked at Xiao Bai. "You sit down, my neck is sore.""Get two chairs, I'm tired of standing too.""Alright."Xiao Bai fulfilled Satoru's request. Plants grew behind them, slowly transforming into a swing.It was large enough for two people.Satoru said nothing, sitting directly on it, and Xiao Bai sat beside Satoru with a smile.Sitting like this and watching the snow, if not for the gigantic Slime ice sculpture and not being afraid of the cold, it would indeed be quite romantic."Don't joke around, Xiao Bai.""This matter is very important to me. Let's talk business."Satoru said.Hearing this, Xiao Bai stopped joking around. Since Satoru wanted to hear it, he would tell Satoru."Okay, if Xiao Bai wants to hear, I'll tell you.""The fall of the Mother God led to the birth of the Sea God, and thus all Five Gods were born.""And as I said before, the Mother God fell because of the betrayal of the Sky God Uranus.""But it wasn't just the Sky God; the God of Death was also involved. The God of Death marked the omnipotent Mother God with the concept of death, and then the Sky God cut down the Tree of Life, which represented the Mother God's heart. This is what caused the Mother God's fall."As Xiao Bai spoke, new information emerged.Satoru repeated, "Tree of Life?"
Chapter 883: The Concept of a Vessel is Born"The Tree of Life?"This was new knowledge that Little Bai continued to explain in the story, representing the embodiment of the Mother Goddess's heart.It was Hades who polluted it, and Uranus who cut it down, thus killing the Mother Goddess."Yes, the Tree of Life."Little Bai nodded, then asked a question."Do you still remember the Gran Tesoro I mentioned?"Satoru nodded. "It's the first human kingdom established on this land after the earth mother goddess personally taught humanity the morals, ethics, propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame she created."Little Bai snapped his fingers. "As expected of Little Bai! Your memory is so good, so amazing!"Satoru rolled his eyes at him. "Are you praising a child?"Little Bai replied with a smile, "Compared to my age, Little Bai is indeed a child. Come, call me big brother."Satoru returned a smile. "Let's not talk about irrelevant things, Uncle Little Bai."Little Bai was rebutted, but he still smiled. In his impression, Little Bai was always like this."Alright.""The Tree of Life is within Gran Tesoro, and the people of Gran Tesoro, their task is to guard this divine tree. I remember there was also a small elephant, which the Mother Goddess also created to guard the Tree of Life."Alright, Satoru found another singularity. "A small elephant?""Are you saying the Mother Goddess created a small elephant to guard the Tree of Life?""Is this small elephant Zunesha?"Satoru mentioned Zunesha, that colossal creature constantly walking while carrying Zou.But Little Bai was not very familiar with the name Zunesha."Zunesha? Is that its name?""I don't know, I'm not familiar with it, but it is indeed a big elephant.""Not familiar?"Satoru was puzzled.Little Bai loved to see Satoru's puzzled expression, because only he could answer his questions."There's a reason for that, you listen to me first, Little Bai."Satoru nodded. "Then continue.""Devil Fruits are the product of the Tree of Life.""But a more detailed explanation is that they are the realization of people's prayers to the Mother Goddess.""As long as the belief is strong enough, the Tree of Life will bear fruit and bestow it upon humanity.""This is also why Devil Fruit Abilities fear seawater. Before the birth of the great sea, ability users were not afraid of seawater, but after the birth of the great sea, ability users would become powerless when touching seawater, because that seawater is the embodiment of the Mother Goddess's tears.""Gran Tesoro is such a kingdom that guards the Tree of Life and obtains abilities from it.""This explains why the Tree of Life and the Mother Goddess fell.""Now I will talk about what happened after the Mother Goddess fell."Satoru nodded. "Hmm, very thoughtful."Hearing this, Little Bai immediately smiled brightly, as if you could see a wagging dog tail behind him."Where was I?""Oh, right.""Uranus wanted to kill the Mother Goddess to seize her power, the elemental power of heaven and earth, and the Source of Life Power of creation.""The elements of heaven and earth are in heaven and earth. Uranus also possessed the ability to control elemental power, but if he also seized what the Mother Goddess possessed, then he would be invincible.""And what he cared about more was the Source of Life with creative power.""But when his plan succeeded, the Mother Goddess did not let him have everything he wished. The Heaven God only seized the elemental power of heaven and earth, while the Source of Life Power of creation burst forth and scattered, and the Five Godsall obtained a portion of the Source of Life Power.""But that doesn't mean the other four gods didn't have the ability to control elemental power.""They themselves represented an elemental power.""The sun god is naturally the fire of the sun.""The God of Death is the bone-chilling ice of the Underworld.""The Sea God is the surging water of the turbulent waves.""What about the Moon God?"Satoru asked, as Little Bai hadn't mentioned which elemental power the Moon God represented.Little Bai looked at Satoru. "Little Bai, you now possess the Power of the Moon God, isn't it quite clear?"Faced with Little Bai's rhetorical question, Satoruthought to himself that this was indeed a test for him.Satoru didn't think much and blurted out."The moon reflects the sun's light to emit Moonlight.""So, she doesn't represent any elemental power, but she can replicate all elemental powers?"Little Bai snapped his fingers again. "I'm really growing to like you more and more, Little Bai, so smart."Satoru returned a smile. "Then I truly feel honored."Little Bai likewise continued, "That's right, the Moon God, as you said, can replicate and use the elemental powers of other gods.""She is the most special of the Five Gods. As for how she's special, allow me to keep you in suspense for now."Satoru stated, "Alright, but I hope this suspense is... interesting enough."Little Bai didn't pick up on that, but continued."Little Bai, you must know.""Gods have no appearance.""Before they had vessels, the sky, the sun, the moon, the sea, and the Underworld River were their Main Bodies.""The fellow on that Scarlet Blood Ring now is nothing more than the sun god's vessel."Satoru nodded, not interrupting Little Bai.He knew that the Scarlet Blood Ring should be the Red Line, and that fellow on it, was it Imu?"To better rule this world.""After the Five Gods obtained the scattered Source of Life, they also exercised the power of creation.""They created special races compared to the humans on Gran Tesoro.""Uranus used the four elements of fire, wind, wood, and earth, plus the Source of Life, to createThe Lunarian Tribe - FireThe Eskaya Tribe - WindThe Tontatta Tribe - WoodThe Snake-Neck Tribe - EarthThe Three-Eye Tribe - Earth""Sun God Nika created the Giant Race, but he didn't use his own fire element; instead, he used the small portion of the gold element obtained along with the Source of Life, which is why the Giant Race excels at using flames for alchemy to forge weapons.""There's no need to mention Poseidon, right? The Fish-Man Race in the sea.""And then there's Hades, who used the ability of reincarnation gene mutation to create the Longleg Tribe and the Longarm Tribe.""Why is the Moon God missing again?"This was Little Bai imitating Satoru's tone, then answering his own question."The Moon God did not exercise creation, nor did she accept the Source of Life Power. But not accepting it doesn't mean letting others get it cheaply, so she scattered the Source of Life Power onto the moon. I remember that Moon People also seem to have been born on the moon.""And the reason the Five Gods created these races was to obtain vessels, to manifest themselves in human form.""The concept of a vessel was thus born."
Chapter 884: Do I have to commit suicide like you?Punk Hazard, Ice and Fire Lake - Ice Lake Shore.Little Bai continued to tell Satoru about those ancient secrets.The Five Gods War has only reached its beginning. The Five Gods created races and chose vessels, manifesting themselves in the form of these vessels. This was the true start of the Five Gods War.Otherwise, how could a war begin if the gods themselves weren't present?Would the sun crash into the moon? Or the sky press down on the sea?In short, the gods created special races other than humans to manifest in human form. These were the vessels... "The concept of vessels was born from this."As Little Bai said this, Satoru understood."So, vessels are just 'tools' for gods to acquire bodies.""In other words, the consequence for us 'Kings', these divine vessels, is to become the bodies of gods."Satoru didn't stop or pause for breath, instead bringing up what Davy Jones had told him in hell."Davy Jones told me that when we, as vessels, fully awaken the power of a god, we don't lose our self-awareness, but rather gain the god's memories.""But by then, would it be Satoru with the Moon God's memories, or the Moon God with Satoru's memories?"Will I still be me?"The last question was what Satoru truly wanted to ask Little Bai.This was a serious question, and Little Bai also sobered, losing his smile."Little Little Bai, let me tell you my story."Satoru raised an eyebrow. Was this mysterious little white dragon finally going to reveal its identity?Without another word, Satoru nodded, "Okay.""My mother is the earth, and my father is the sky.""The sun is my elder brother.""The moon is my elder sister.""Back then, the earth was vast and boundless, and at its edges was water, but it wasn't called the sea then, but rather Azure Blue.""The world was thriving, and my siblings and I were born.""My brother was born on the earth.""And I was born in the sky.""I was luckier than my brother; I possessed the power to control all elemental forces between heaven and earth, able to fly, burrow, summon wind, and call rain.""My brother, however, didn't have these abilities, but he possessed the Source of Life Power that represents creation. On his back, he created islands and nurtured life.""Wait, your brother is Zunesha?!"Satoru would be an idiot not to realize; 'elephant' was mentioned just now, and now 'creating islands on his back'—who else could it be but Zunesha?Little Bai smiled in return, "My brother and I haven't seen each other for hundreds of years.""If these conditions match the Zunesha you know, Little Little Bai, then it should be him, just renamed Zunesha.""In my memory, he was called Ya.""And I am called... Uranus.""This is the name Father gave me. He hoped I could inherit his abilities and become the god of the sky.""He placed his hopes in me, showered me with care, love, and taught me how to use my abilities, even promising to let me transform into a human form.""I always thought He was a good father, until He betrayed Mother and killed Mother.""Only then did I realize that He had meticulously cultivated me to use me as a vessel! To occupy my body! To fulfill His dream of becoming the ruler of the world!!""He subtly made me interact with humans, like humans, and then convinced the Mother Goddess to let me take human form.""Teaching me to use power, saying I would inherit from Him, was just to instill power into my body, so it would be easier to control me later!""It's laughable that I once thought only He understood me; it was all just a calculation!""From the moment I was born, I was nothing more than a vessel He cultivated!!"Little Bai was furious, shaking the heavy snow into a flurry, but it never fell on the two of them.Satoru could also feel the hidden sadness within his anger.Satoru didn't say anything like 'don't be angry' or 'it's all in the past'—such nonsense. It's better not to speak much if you haven't experienced the same feelings.As for Little Bai's story, the mother and father he spoke of were naturally the Earth Mother Goddess Gaia and the god of the sky Uranus.No wonder Little Bai said he was the first vessel, because Uranus created him with the premise of using him as a vessel... "Feeling better?"After a minute of silence, Satoru finally asked."I'm not that gentle and pretentious. Rather than comforting you, I'm more curious: as a vessel, aren't you doing fine now? You weren't controlled by that old geezer, were you?""Old geezer?""Hahahaha, I like that name. You truly are something, Little Little Bai."Little Bai laughed, a very happy laugh.Satoru was always so special; what Little Bai needed least was comfort, and he preferred Satoru's straightforward attitude."Little Little Bai.""Hm?""Regarding that question just now, I want to say, who am I? It's me! When I found out the old geezer's true colors, when I knew everything, how could I let him succeed?""So, even if it meant annihilating my own body, I would not let him succeed!!"A 'wolf-man' is a bit more ruthless than a 'ruthless man'."So, to prevent yourself from being controlled, to prevent yourself from transforming from the Heavenly King Uranus into the god of the skyUranus, you annihilated your own body?"Satoru asked.Little Bai nodded, "That's the simple summary, but I didn't just kill myself without a fight or even trying.""Anyway, all in all, I succeeded in the end, otherwise I wouldn't have met you, Little Little Bai."Little Bai looked at him with a smile; he himself hadn't expected to meet Satoru, but it was a very happy occasion.But Satoru was thinking, "So if I want to get rid of the Moon God, do I have to commit suicide like you?"Satoru was a bit worried. Not only was he the Moon God's vessel, but Luffy also had the Sun God Nikainside him!Regarding this question, Little Bai stated, "There's nothing that can be done, Little Little Bai.""This is the price of gaining power. Aside from that scheming old geezer, the other Four Gods, rather than controlling others' bodies, are more like passing on their power, to one day take revenge on that old geezer.""And as you said, Little Little Bai.""Whether you are you with the Moon God's memories, or the Moon God with your memories, I don't know.""But as the divine power is continuously developed, the god will eventually awaken."Little Bai spoke truthfully without hiding anything. He knew that even if Satoru was annoyed, he wouldn't be scared or do anything out of line because of it.Satoru sighed. This was truly the first time he'd seen a transmigrator's cheat come with a 'virus'... Hey, coincidentally, this transmigrator was himself!!Damn it, it's all that system's fault! What kind of system that lords over all systems? Frail and sickly! Virus devil fruit!! What garbage!! It's infuriating!!He ranted wildly in his mind, but Satoru remained calm on the surface.Little Bai looked at Satoru, at his dazed expression, thought for a moment, and then spoke."Actually, Little Little Bai, when I entered your consciousness gate, I saw the sleeping Moon God Selene."
Chapter 885: Lying"Actually, Little White, when I entered your Door of Consciousness, I saw the sleeping Moon God Selene."Seeing Satoru staring blankly at the snowy ground.Little White felt a bit ashamed that he couldn't help. There was also a piece of news he thought Satorushould know, and that was the sentence above.The Main Body consciousness of the Moon God was sleeping within Satoru's Door of Consciousness.The Door of Consciousness is the deepest part of a person's consciousness.As Little White said, if another consciousness entered it, it could easily control the body of that consciousness.Little White had only said it casually at first; he hadn't expected Satoru to agree to let him in.It was Satoru's agreement that allowed him to see the sleeping Main Body of the Moon God within, back when Satoru's Devil Fruit Ability hadn't awakened... "What?!"Hearing this news, Satoru was still surprised.Little White smiled. Such an expression from Satoruwas rare, truly interesting.But Satoru's next words were, "You said you saw the sleeping Main Body of the Moon God back then, but you're only telling me now?"Little White: "...""Little White, your thought process is truly peculiar."Satoru said seriously and sternly, "Don't change the subject."Little White raised his hands in surrender, "Yes, yes, yes, I didn't know how to tell you then.""You know, if I had told you, I would have had to reveal my entire identity, and I didn't think it was the right time.""Now I've told you everything, without any concealment. Alright, don't be angry anymore."Satoru rolled his eyes at him, "I'm not angry."Little White returned a smile, "If you say you're not, then you're not.""Let's not talk about this for now. The Moon God being in my Door of Consciousness, while surprising, is also somewhat expected when I think about it.""More importantly, compared to Her being in my mind, I'd rather know how I can remain myself and still gain power."This was the problem that troubled Satoru.If he wanted to help Luffy achieve his dream and reach the peak of that world to eat fries, then power was indispensable.Satoru didn't boast or act conceited.Without the Selene Fruit's ability.Only with a sickly buff from the system and a useless luck buff that seemed to be there and not there, with only these two abilities, let alone going out to sea, he might have died in the mouths of wild beasts in the forest when he was a child."You want both? That's a bit greedy, Little White.""Don't worry. If you don't want the Moon God's Main Body to awaken, then just don't activate any more power awakenings," Little White said.Little White said.Satoru rolled his eyes at him. 'Don't you hear what you're saying? If I don't awaken my power, how am I supposed to fight the World Government!'But Little White stated, "As for combat, you don't need to worry, I will protect you.""Wherever you point, I'll strike!"He was quite considerate.Satoru looked at him, and Little White also lowered his head to meet Satoru's gaze.Satoru smiled, "Actually, I've never understood, why are you so good to me, kid?""You like me."Little White bent down, not at all timid, "Yes, I like you."Satoru raised an eyebrow and calmly uttered two words, "Liar."Then Satoru stood up, and Little White immediately steadied the swaying swing the moment Satorurose.Standing on the swing, Satoru made himself taller than Little White, who was sitting, and looked down at him."I remember you said at first that you wanted... my body.""That's your purpose for being good to me, isn't it?""Also, you said you annihilated your own body.""Then what was with the Little White Snake's body when I met you on the Rare Beast Island? And what about the White Dragon afterward?""Tell me, is there anything else you're hiding from me?"Regarding these questions, Little White had actually known Satoru would ask them one day, so his answer was already clear in his mind and he blurted it out."I truly didn't lie about annihilating my own body. I swear on the earth."Little White swore on the earth because he detested the sky."I'm not sure why, but I annihilated my own body, and my soul was also injured by that old geezer with the Netherworld energy from the underworld. After that, I fell into a coma.""When I woke up, hundreds of years had flown by. I had become a Little White Snake on that island. The animals on the island revered me as their king, and I lived there for 17 years until your arrival, Little White."Satoru didn't speak, blinking his eyes, maintaining suspicion, and continued to listen.Little White had an innocent expression."It's really like that.""After seeing you, Little White, for some reason, you had a kind of attractive affinity about you.""Sure enough, after coiling around your wrist, I subtly bit you.""You remember, right?""Back then, you even thought I was hungry and pulled off a leaf for me...""But that was my ritual to establish an consciousness link with you.""You didn't object, so that means you agreed.""I entered your consciousness space. That's not the deep space within the Door of Consciousness, but just a shallow space, which won't affect your consciousness."I just wanted to know why you attracted me.""But I found that in your consciousness space, my soul injuries could slowly heal!""This is simply a geomantically propitious place, isn't it!!""Of course I had to stay!"Satoru understood.So you're treating me like a mobile spring, huh!Little White's aggrieved expression turned into a triumphant smile."Ultimately, it seems like you, Little White, actively took me with you, right? Since you took me, you have to be responsible for me. My healing in your consciousness space can be considered your way of being responsible for me."Satoru grabbed the swing rope, "Swing it."Little White nodded with a faint smile, then swung the swing, "Alright.""So your previous body was the White Dragon?"Satoru asked.Little White replied without hesitation, "That's right."Satoru immediately jumped off the swing."And you said you weren't hiding anything from me.""Then how did you transform from the Little White Snake I first met on the island into the White Dragon you are now?"Little White also got off the swing."When did I ever say I was a white snake?""Little White, have you ever seen Zhang Jiao's white snake?""That was just how I looked when I was weak. You see, I don't turn into that form anymore; I always maintain a human form."Satoru: "..."
Chapter 886: Just Stab It"That was just how I looked when I was weak. See, I don't turn into that anymore; I always maintain human form."Based on this, it can be concluded that what Satorupicked up at first was not a Little White Snake, but a weakened, shrunken white dragon cosplaying as a white snake!To this, Satoru mumbled, "Little White Snake is still cuter..."Xiao Bai heard it but pretended not to, "What? Xiao Xiaobai, what did you say?"In response, Satoru bent down, scooped up a snowball, and threw it at Xiao Bai."I'm praising you for being big!"...Xiao Bai wasn't angry about Satoru throwing snowballs at him; instead, he thought it was a playful gesture."Xiao Xiaobai is so playful."Satoru, "I advise you to organize your words again!! Playful? Believe it or not, I'll smash you with an iceberg?"Xiao Bai, "I believe it, I believe it.""But, let's continue. It seems we still haven't gotten to the Five Gods War."Satoru thought about it; it seemed true. Up to this point, they had only discussed the Tree of Life, the birth of Devil Fruits, the birth of their carriers, Xiao Bai's origins, and the Moon God's true form deep within his consciousness. However, these were indeed prerequisites for narrating the Five Gods War.Satoru nodded, "Then you..."Before he could finish, Satoru and Xiao Bai both sensed an approaching presence, forcing Satoru to change the subject."Then let's talk about it next time."..."Caesar!! Don't run!!"Luffy chased Caesar towards the ice-fire lake, shouting these words, but Caesar responded."Do you think I'm an idiot?! You tell me not to run, and I won't?!""Why are you so stubborn!! What good did that bastard Law give you?!""He didn't give me any benefits!""I know what I'm doing myself!!""Stop right there!!""Gomu Gomu no... Rocket!"Using two protruding rocks, Luffy launched himself, successfully grabbing Caesar, and once he grabbed him, he wouldn't let go."Oh my god!!""Let go of me quickly!!"Caught by Armament Haki, Caesar couldn't elementalize and could only fly out with Luffy.Just like that, in the sight of Satoru and Xiao Bai, a rubber man and gas fell from the sky.They crashed to the ground with a bang, Caesarcushioning Luffy's fall, though Luffy wasn't afraid of falling."Gotcha!"Luffy sat on Caesar's stomach, grabbing his collar with both hands. This pose was a bit inappropriate.With a glance, Luffy spotted Satoru and Xiao Bai again."Eh? Satoru, Xiao Bai, what are you...""You really don't learn!! Straw Hat!""Empty World!"While Luffy was mid-sentence, Caesar once again siphoned the surrounding oxygen, but Luffy already had experience dealing with it. He quickly leaned back, his head extending out.But Caesar immediately ignited his whole body. Luffy was still afraid of getting burned at this point, so he immediately let go, or perhaps he knew that Satoru and Xiao Bai were also here, and Caesardefinitely couldn't escape, so he let go."Hot, hot, hot!!"Freed, Caesar immediately floated up, "Don't get cocky!! Straw Hat!""As long as I unleash Death Land, you're dead for sure!""And I'm not afraid; instead, I can merge with Death Land's poison gas!"Caesar was talking, when someone poked his shoulder with a finger from behind."Who is it!! Ugh..."Caesar turned his head. Since he was floating, he was about the same height as Xiao Bai. He saw Xiao Bai smile and punch him in the face. The force was so great that his facial features caved in, and his front teeth flew out.Xiao Bai expressed that he wasn't angry at all about his alone time with Satoru being interrupted.Caesar flew out again, skidding across the snow, landing right at Luffy's feet. Luffy enthusiastically spun his arm, well, he was treating him like a tennis ball.Seeing Luffy's eager look and the fist that could fall at any moment, Caesar immediately floated to the center, talking and pulling something from his pocket."Stop it!!""All of you, stop!!"He pulled out a heart frozen in a square ice block and a dagger from his inner pocket."This is that bastard Smoker's heart!!""If you come any closer!! I'll stab it!! And send that bastard Smoker to heaven!!""…""…"His words silenced Satoru and Luffy.Satoru couldn't help but speak, "If I heard correctly, you're threatening us two pirates with a Marine's heart?"Xiao Bai added, "Three pirates."After hearing that, Caesar himself fell silent. "...""I... you... you all...""Aren't you all with that bastard Smoker?""Otherwise, how could you all coincidentally come here?""Isn't this a conspiracy by all of you?"Caesar was self-persuading, convincing himself that Satoru and Luffy would let him go because of Smoker's heart.Satoru nodded without hesitation, "Yes, it's our conspiracy, so what?""Then let's dissolve our alliance right here. Just stab it."Caesar couldn't believe there was such a cold-blooded person!"You, you...""Satoru, it would be a shame if that guy Smokerdied just like that."Luffy said.This gave Caesar hope.Satoru was a bit helpless; he knew that heart wasn't Smoker's, but Monet's. If Caesar stabbed the knife in, he would only be killing his own secretary.(Back then, Law's condition for staying at the lab was to hand over his heart to Caesar, and in return, Caesar gave Monet's heart to Law. Today, Law dug out Smoker's heart, but what he gave to Caesar was indeed Monet's heart; Caesar just thought it was Smoker's heart. Smoker's heart has now returned to him.)But even if it was Smoker's, Luffy, is it appropriate for you, a pirate, to be so kind?Then again, if you weren't kind, you wouldn't be you."Do you trust me, Luffy?"Satoru asked.Luffy nodded vigorously, "Of course I trust you."Satoru nodded slightly, "Good, then don't worry. I guarantee Smoker will leave this island alive."Hearing this, Luffy smiled, without a shred of doubt, full of trust, "Okay."Caesar was displeased, "Are you crazy? Copy cat Satoru!!""This is Smoker's heart!! If you don't let me go!! Then he definitely won't leave this island alive!! Absolutely!!!"To Caesar's frantic attitude, Satoru's response was, "Oh."Caesar repeated, incredulous, "Oh?!!!"Thinking of finding a breakthrough with Luffy, Caesar immediately shouted at Luffy."Straw Hat!! What about you!! Think it through."After speaking, Caesar lowered the dagger hovering over the heart slightly.Luffy picked his nose, looking very intelligent."I believe what Satoru says; he won't disappoint me."Caesar was furious, "You!! Are you an idiot?! The knife is stabbed into the heart!! How can he still be alive?! Copy cat Satoru is clearly lying to you!!""Alright, stop the nonsense.""If you want to stab it, then stab it! If not, stop talking nonsense.""Xiao Bai."At Satoru's call, Xiao Bai slowly walked towards Caesar.Seeing Xiao Bai's face, Caesar's own face began to ache faintly."You... don't come over here!!""I'm really going to stab it!"Xiao Bai wouldn't listen; even Luffy couldn't stop him. Only Satoru had this privilege; this was the right Xiao Bai gave to Satoru, his "auspicious place.""Damn it!!""Then even if I die, I'll take someone down with me!!"Caesar finally stabbed the knife in.
Chapter 887: Good LuckThe last remaining research institute in Punk Hazard, after Law cut all the SAD devices in half, caused continuous explosions. It was only a matter of time before this institute collapsed.The Straw Hat Pirates, Law, and the Marines, along with the children, successfully exited through the back door of Sector R before it collapsed.Vergo, cut into pieces, could only watch helplessly, feeling the explosions around him.Inside the research lab, Monet, whom Zoro hadn't killed (Tashigi had only given her a cut to the chest), had now woken up and was struggling to crawl towards the control panel... "Buru... Buru...""Hey, can you hear me? Clown.""This is Monet."In her final moments, Monet called Doflamingo.Doflamingo's voice came from the other end of the den den mushi."Monet!""Are you still alive?!""Vergo has been taken down.""It was all my misjudgment... which brought you harm...""However, to be safe, I want to eliminate all these brats here and now.""In the Third Research Institute where you are, there's a weapon that destroyed the First and Second Research Institutes four years ago. As long as you press that switch, the only one who can survive on this island will be Caesar, who is immune to the poison gas.""The location of the switch is..."These were Doflamingo's original words.He said he cherished his family, and he did, but precisely because he cherished them, he felt that this sacrifice was necessary for the family's great cause. He believed that if his family also loved him, they should understand him.That's why Satoru called him a lunatic.Monet also understood Doflamingo's character, and she was already in front of the switch."You don't need to say the rest, Clown.""This plan was made from the beginning.""I'm right in front of this ignition switch.""…""I'm sorry, but I'll take everything down with me to be buried with you!"Doflamingo was saddened by Monet's self-sacrifice; he was a very complex person.Monet's eyes gradually firmed, "I understand... Young Master."Young Master.This was how the Doflamingo Family members referred to Doflamingo.Even though she was going to die, Monet smiled and said goodbye in her heart once more."Goodbye, Young Master.""You are the man who will become the Pirate King!"However, at this moment, a sudden gunshot rang out, and the den den mushi, which was still connected to Doflamingo, was destroyed."Monet!! Monet!!"On Doflamingo's side, he shouted excitedly. It was so close, yet an accident happened again!!!This inexplicable situation annoyed him greatly. With a click, as the window opened, the chair Doflamingo had been sitting in was empty... Back in the research lab, the sudden gunshot startled Monet. She looked back but saw no one.When she turned back, Satoru was already at the control panel, squatting behind the ignition switch, holding an apple in his hand."You understand, but I don't.""It's almost over, I can't let you make a final comeback."These were Satoru's words.Monet looked at him, "How are you here? Didn't you leave?"Monet glanced at the monitor screen; she had clearly seen Satoru and the others retreat earlier.Satoru smiled back, "It seems you still don't understand my ability.""I am everywhere."Monet: "..."After a moment of silence, Monet suddenly reached out to pull the switch.She understood that, let alone her current injured state, even at her peak, she couldn't defeat the man in front of her.But what she grabbed wasn't the switch, but Satoru's hand, Satoru said dramatically."Isn't this inappropriate?""I'm quite embarrassed."Monet immediately reached out with her other hand, but this time, instead of her grabbing Satoru, Satorugrabbed her wrist.Seeing this, Monet immediately let go of Satoru's hand, but as soon as she let go, Satoru clasped her hand back, now both her hands were restrained.Monet felt despair; she even wanted to use her tongue to pull the switch, but unfortunately, her tongue wasn't long enough.Seeing her try so hard, Satoru spoke."How about this?""I'll let go of your hand, and you don't pull the switch yet.""After 10 seconds, if nothing happens, then I won't stop you from pulling the switch, how about that?"Satoru's words left Monet bewildered. What exactly did this man want to do?But if it was just ten seconds, those people couldn't retreat, even so, she would just wait."Okay!""I hope you keep your word."Monet replied.Satoru released her hand, "You don't know me, I've always been a very trustworthy person."Monet's eyes held a hint of ferocity and confusion, "I hope so."The two fell silent, and the ten-second countdown began.10.9.8... "Why are you so loyal to Doflamingo? Even willing to die for him?""And he even actively suggested you die, isn't that too cold-blooded?"Satoru suddenly asked.At this point, it was 6 seconds.Monet still answered, "Everyone in the family is loyal to the Young Master!""We believe that only he can..."5.4.3... 2 seconds left in the 10-second countdown.Monet felt a metallic taste in her mouth, a mouthful of blood flowed from the corner of her lips, and her whole body instantly felt cold and gradually powerless."I..."In her last moments, Monet still tried to reach out her hand to pull the switch, but she collapsed powerlessly.Looking at her unwilling, open eyes.Satoru sighed and reached out to pull the ignition switch, but nothing happened."On my way here, I already destroyed the connection between the weapon and the switch."Monet's eyelids twitched. It turned out that no matter what, she had lost.Monet died.Satoru picked up the fruit placed on the control panel and held it in his palm.Slowly, wondrous patterns appeared on it, and Satoru couldn't help but curve his lips."Good luck."Jumping off the control panel, Satoru picked up Monet's body, intending to bury her as a thank-you for her devil fruit.
Chapter 888: My Body Is WeakThe Main Body and the clone can establish a consciousness link. The Main Body Satoru can see what the clone sees and share memories, but clones cannot share sight and memory between themselves; the Main Body must act as the relay.The Main Body Satoru, who was retreating with the group, acted as the relay, transmitting memories to the clone by the Ice Lake shore and the clone inside the Research Laboratory. Only then could the clone in the Research Laboratory accurately bet with Monet that she would die within 10 seconds.Monet died because her heart was pierced by Caesar.If she died by Caesar's hand, she probably thought she was a joke.The Satoru clone in the Research Laboratory was the one who separated from Law and Smoker. This also explains his parting words: "I'm a little thirsty. I'll go look for some fruit to eat."That was because if a fruit is placed near an Ability user when their Devil Fruit Ability dies, there is a chance that the fruit will transform into a Devil Fruit.Satoru was lucky; the fruit he was holding transformed into Monet's Snow-Snow Fruit.A Logia-type devil fruit—this trip was not in vain after all... At the retreat point, where Franky was with the thousand sunny, everyone was still retreating and had not yet arrived here.Besides the thousand sunny, there was also a Transport Ship on the sea here, which Doflamingoused for his retreat after rescuing Caesar. Franky, out of curiosity, went up to check it out, then locked eyes with Baby 5 and the others, and without a word—oh no, without even a single word—they started fighting.Satoru on the Crow's Nest was watching with great interest.Punk Hazard has been mentioned many times; Satoru is ubiquitous.Six clones, excluding Gaia and Seller.One at the Ice-Fire Lake.One at the Garbage Dump. (Mission completed)One inside the Research Laboratory.And this one currently on the thousand sunny's Crow's Nest.Exactly four.After the sacrifice of the going merry, Satoru always transforms a clone into an object and places it inside his room on the ship, serving as the Ship Guardian.Given the fighting strength of Satoru's clones now, as long as the opponents are not Shichibukai, Admirals, Four Emperors, or Emperor Vice-Captains, they can generally handle them without issue.Baby 5 ate the Weapon-Weapon Fruit. Just hearing the name suggests great destructive power. She can transform her body into weapons—Machine Guns, Sniper Rifles, etc.—and can even turn herself into a Missile and explode.It sounds... like a human version of Satoru's Bracelet transformation... But Satoru doesn't know what the prerequisite for Baby 5's weapon transformation is. Can she transform whenever she wants?His Bracelet requires him to understand the structure of the weapon, or to have used that weapon before, in order to transform into it.For example, early on, Satoru could transform into Pistols, Flintlock Guns, Sniper Rifles, and Long Swords because the Red Hair Pirates' Armory had plenty when he was young.Then one day, Satoru thought, "Since I can do this, why can't I do that?"So he tried transforming into Pluton, and all he got was a puff of air... But I digress, back to the fight.Baby 5 transformed into a Missile and smashed into Franky. Franky had already activated Franky Shogun at this point, and explosions were what he feared the least."How about that? The [Missile Woman]'s [Love Flame]!"The missile fragments automatically gathered back into a human form. Baby 5 was smoking, believing victory was assured, but Buffalo, who was in the sky, sent a warning."Watch out behind you, Baby 5!!"Franky Shogun emerged from the smoke and dust, his eyes glowing. If Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp were back now, they would surely cheer with stars in their eyes."Although I don't know who you are, I am the invincible Iron Pirate!!"Franky punched down. Currently, Franky Shogun's attack methods are mostly punches and kicks; things like Laser Cannon Fire are handled by Frankyhimself."Baby 5!!"Buffalo yelled worriedly, but suddenly felt a weight on his back. "Instead of worrying about her, maybe you should worry about yourself."A friendly reminder from Satoru.Immediately, Buffalo felt the weight on his back increase instantly.This was the Light-Heavy Fruit Ability copied by the Bracelet. Satoru was surprised himself that he still kept this Ability and hadn't replaced it, since this devil fruit can only change the user's own weight, from a minimum of 1 Jin to a maximum of 10,000 Jin. It's quite useless; the increased weight isn't a defense, so he'd still get hit if attacked.Furthermore, a mere 5 tons is nothing in the world of pirates."Ah!""Who are you?!""How can someone so small be so heavy!!"Buffalo's face turned red from straining, but he couldn't stop falling. He reached back to grab Satoruon his back but couldn't reach him.He watched as he got closer and closer to the sea surface.Buffalo panicked. He was an Ability User; if he plunged into the sea, he would drown."Save me!! Baby 5!!"Baby 5 was dodging Franky Shogun's Iron Fist.Seeing Buffalo falling uncontrollably, as an Executive under a Shichibukai, she wasn't stupid. She could tell the person on Buffalo's back was causing trouble."Seriously! Attacked from front and back!"After a few jumps away from Franky Shogun, Baby 5 immediately transformed into a Humanoid Pistol."Pistol Woman!"She braced the gun and aimed. Just as Baby 5 was about to fire, she heard Satoru speak."Could I ask you not to shoot?""Please, my body is weak."What a... theatrical display. Satoru-brand Acting was famous among the Straw Hat Pirates.Baby 5's personality was like this: if she was asked for a favor or felt needed, she would agree without hesitation, even if it was a beggar proposing marriage.Baby 5's face, which was on the Gun Barrel, instantly turned red. She changed back to her human form, covering both cheeks."I... I'm needed!!""Okay~ I won't shoot~"Franky: "Huh?! What are you playing at?"A woman acting shyly with her back turned to him—Franky, who called himself a Perverted Man, couldn't bring himself to strike.Buffalo: "Ah!! No, you... gurgle gurgle!!"Poor Buffalo sank into the sea mid-curse.Of course, Satoru didn't intend to kill him. Before his body fully submerged, Satoru grabbed his collar and flung him onto the Transport Ship."Thank you for understanding, you're so kind. Could I also ask you to tie yourself up?"Satoru also boarded the Transport Ship, making such an outrageous request.But Baby 5 complied."O-Okay~"But she realized there was no Rope, so Satorupromptly handed her one. She felt...How thoughtful~She took the Rope and genuinely tied herself up.Franky was speechless for a moment, and finally came to a conclusion."This woman is crazy."Satoru responded with a smile and didn't reply. Just then, they heard a bang—the sound of the Escape Tunnel door being blown open.It was Satoru's Main Body and the others. They escaped just before Sector R exploded and collapsed.Sector R was going to explode anyway because Law had cut those SAD Manufacturing Devices.