Chapter 97
After returning to Boin Archipelago, Victor found that Heracles and the others were still there. However, many changes had occurred on the Baron Omatsuri—Heracles had directly transformed part of it.
They had built special adjustable houses on it that could withstand the Baron Omatsuri's feeding. Crocus had planted a patch of herbs, and they were growing quite well.
The others, such as Bailey and Ryan, were training nonstop. Bailey had now completely mastered the Sulong form—he could briefly activate it even without moonlight. Victor had no idea how he managed it.
Moreover, Bailey could maintain a certain level of rationality in this state—that was the most important part. It seemed Bailey had learned Victor's control method from the blood-red state. This way, Bailey's potential was truly not to be underestimated. At least he was more convenient than Chopper—no need for drugs to trigger it.
And Bailey's Snowman Army had developed very well.
Gavin's Rain-Rain Fruit had also progressed nicely—he could now control water, and even use poison rain and healing rain. Not only that, Gavin hadn't neglected physical training either. With the pure gold and the food supply from the Baron Omatsuri, he could train himself to death.
Therefore, the members of the Plant Scholars were now bursting with passion. Even the twin medic girls and Nico Robin had joined training—though theirs was the most relaxed. After all, no one placed any real demands on them.
Mihawk and Brook were constantly training swordsmanship and sparring with each other—they had made clear progress. So Mihawk planned to go out and continue challenging other master swordsmen.
"Hm, go ahead. You can also become another division captain and form your own team." Victor nodded.
He would never stop his crew from standing on their own.
"No need—I'm still used to challenging alone. But I really like the atmosphere here." Mihawk said this and even gave a rare smile.
Then Mihawk left directly.
Victor once again entered his gluttonous state—of course, this was his unique talent. Others couldn't imitate it even if they wanted to. As long as he kept eating, he kept getting stronger.
However, as his physique grew stronger and stronger, the amount of energy he needed to consume also increased. So the rate of his physique enhancement had slowed down—but as long as it kept improving, it was fine.
This year, Victor suddenly remembered the incident of Fisher Tiger climbing Mary Geoise to free the slaves.
"Ho ho, looks like another major event is happening." "Hm, such a righteous thing—I should go help out."
So Victor left the Baron Omatsuri again. He didn't go straight to Mary Geoise—it wasn't time yet. He first came to Sabaody Archipelago.
When Victor stepped onto Sabaody Archipelago again, looking at the familiar sights, he felt a wave of nostalgia.
He first went to Nami's grand hotel. But Nami was now starting to age. Still, Nami was living very comfortably. No one dared cause trouble in her place anymore.
Of course, Nami was extremely grateful and worked hard to collect intelligence and Devil Fruits for Victor. Her money came easily now, so she had actually spent a fortune to acquire several Devil Fruits. Thus, Victor received a few more small treasure chests.
Afterward, Victor went to Shakky's rip-off bar.
"Hey, little Victor brother—finally meeting again." Shakky saw Victor appear at the bar door and called out in pleasant surprise.
"Sister Shakky, long time no see." Victor smiled and greeted her.
Shakky quickly came out from behind the counter and personally welcomed Victor into the bar. There were no customers at the moment—otherwise they'd be shocked. After all, no customer had ever seen Shakky so enthusiastic toward anyone—not even Rayleigh got this treatment.
"Little Victor brother, come sit." "You're so heartless—taking so long to come visit your sister." Shakky looked at Victor with a playful pout.
"Hahaha, Sister Shakky—this expression is rare." "As an apology, let me give you a gift."
Victor smiled and took out a necklace, handing it to Shakky.
"Oh? Little Victor brother has grown up. Thank you." Shakky happily stood up upon seeing Victor's gesture.
She took the necklace with both hands and happily examined it. Though the necklace looked ordinary, Shakky was very pleased. She immediately removed the necklace she was wearing and put Victor's around her neck.
Though it looked simple, it gave her a special charm.
"Thank you for the necklace, little brother—I love it." Shakky happily spun around twice.
"Sister Shakky, don't think this necklace is ordinary. It has a special effect—there's pure gold inside." "You should know what that means—it preserves eternal youth."
Victor explained with a smile.
"Ah? Really? That's wonderful! Thank you, little brother." "I love this gift so much." Shakky looked at Victor in delighted surprise.
Pure gold was incredibly precious.
Shakky looked at Victor and couldn't help recalling the first time she met him. When Shakky first met Victor, she felt he was a bit special. Others were drawn to her, but Victor only showed appreciation.
Then came God Valley—Victor saved her in a moment of danger. This made Shakky feel Victor was truly reliable and developed quite a good impression. She came to treat Victor like her own little brother.
Of course, she had feelings for Rayleigh, but Rayleigh seemed to dislike being tied down. Still, Shakky didn't want to settle, so she chose to stay away from trouble and opened this small bar in Sabaody Archipelago.
At that moment, Rayleigh returned.
"Victor? Long time no see." Rayleigh was very happy to see Victor—it really had been a long time.
"Hey, Rayleigh." Victor smiled and greeted him.
"Ho ho, Rayleigh just came back from drinking?" Shakky didn't give Rayleigh any face.
"Hahaha, just a few small drinks." Rayleigh didn't mind and just laughed.
"Since there's still some time, let's have a gathering." Saying that, Victor took out a large amount of food and fine wine.
"Good—haven't seen this scene in a long time." Rayleigh happily grabbed the wine and chugged it down.
"Hmph, this guy." Shakky pouted in dissatisfaction.
"No worries—come on, Sister Shakky, eat with us." Victor said, starting to eat heartily while drinking wine.
This saved Shakky the trouble of preparing drinks. Seeing Victor like this, Shakky couldn't help but laugh.
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