If Sengoku doesn't pull back his net soon, I'll become the Pirate King!

Chapter 46: The Ownership of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit; A Major One Piece Update is Imminent.

Bica Island, at the edge of Thor's Forest --

"Quickly, quickly, find those heinous criminals!"

"Those sinners dare to defy the High Priest's authority! Find them and kill them!"

"And that Enel, unforgivable!"

"..."

rustle~ (sound of leaves turning)

"Brother Bazel, they're gone."

"Ignore them. Once I've filled my stomach, they'll be the ones dying."

Holding the half-cooked shark in both hands, he tore into it and chewed it.

His stomach and intestines, which had not been consuming water and food for several days, were already parched and unbearable. If it weren't for his strong physical condition and the special properties of the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, he would have been able to survive.

Whether we can hold out until the end of the month to find him is another matter.

"Speaking of which, Ah Shi, why are we here?"

It's not uncommon for Bazel to have such doubts.

According to my memories before the time travel, the Chongtian Current could only reach the White Sea at most.

The sky island they are currently on is located in the White White Sea above the White Sea.

Bika is an isolated, remote sky island.

Logically speaking, the Chongtian Hailiu shouldn't have such power.

Could it be that the combined power of the two, after he controlled the Poison Sea, led to this disaster?

"I don't know the specifics either; I also lost consciousness during the impact."

Tianyue began to recall the memories of the past few days.

"When I found you, you had already been kidnapped by a group of strange people, the same priests who just did it."

I followed them into this town, hoping to find a chance to rescue you, but instead I encountered Enel being bullied.

"I rescued him because I had a soft heart at the time, and I never expected that he would make such a great contribution to this rescue operation."

"That's pretty much what I guessed."

Upon seeing that blond, afro-haired boy, Bazel knew that this young man was definitely Enel.

He didn't have many legends about the Sky Island Birka in his mind.

Thor, ancient sacrificial traditions, Enel's hometown...

Compared to other sky islands that are willing to interact with the people of Qinghai, Bika is the most unique island in the entire sky island system.

It's not just special because the deity worshipped here is actually a Devil Fruit.

More than anything, it's the ancient traditions that seem untouched by civilization.

Perhaps because the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was too powerful, the strange phenomena it caused were considered by the local indigenous people to be the wrath of the Thunder God.

The rituals on Bika Island arose from this.

They used human sacrifices to appease the Thunder God's anger.

"Enel, come here."

"Big brother."

Enel, who was on guard duty, walked over, knelt down obediently, and lowered his head, looking like a submissive little brother.

Bazel shook his head. The boy in front of him was nothing like the arrogant and conceited boy he would be decades later.

"You know who I am. Now I'm giving you a chance."

"Stay here and continue your life on the sky island, or come with me and I'll take you to the sea... which is what you call Qinghai."

"But this time, leaving will be..."

"I'll leave with you!!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Enel slammed his head heavily onto the ground.

"I want to become stronger, I want to change all of this, I absolutely refuse to live as a sinner any longer!!"

"I will make those who bullied and beat me regret it!"

"Please teach me how to become stronger!!!"

"The way to become stronger...?"

Bazel dropped the empty shark, which was now just a skeleton, and let out a burp.

"Since you saved my life, I will teach you to become stronger. As for the future of Bika Island, you can come back and deal with it yourself after you become stronger."

"Yes! I will definitely not let you down!"

Enel, still bowing and kowtowing, had excited eyes, mixed with a well-hidden hatred and madness.

He will do anything to become stronger, and then destroy this place!

When Bazel looked up at the moon, he shook his head, indicating that she didn't need to persuade him any further.

Enel's hatred wasn't something that developed overnight.

No matter what Toki says now, even if she talks until the end, Enel won't change his mind.

"As for now..."

Bazel stood up, stretching his stiff body, a domineering aura of superiority poised to be unleashed.

Observation Haki activated.

"Found it, this aura... just as I expected."

"Ashi, you and Enel go find transportation to other sky islands. I'll go deep into this forest and take a look."

Tianyue did not dwell on the matter at this moment.

They were currently on the outskirts of the forest, but from the treetops, they could still see the thunder rumbling incessantly deep within.

The dense lightning strikes, with no discernible pattern to their trajectory, were simply beyond what she and Enel could withstand.

"I understand. Take care of yourself. We'll come back here and wait for you once we find the tools."

"Wait, Toki, do you still have your Den Den Mushi?"

Bazel fumbled in his pocket, only to find that the Den Den Mushi he had put in his pocket had disappeared.

"Yes, we do. Do you want to contact Mr. Kaido and the others?"

Bazel took the Den Den Mushi from Amaterasu without offering any further explanation.

He cannot reveal his undercover identity to Tian Yue Shi yet.

This has nothing to do with trust; the fewer people who know something, the higher the chance of future success.

"I will use Conqueror's Haki to clear a path for you. If I don't return, you will wait for me here for a few days."

His long-accumulated domineering aura burst forth.

It crushed tree canopies and grass, and rolled towards the patrol team in the forest.

"Set off!"

……

Half an hour later, Bazel, his body enveloped in Armament Haki, entered the deepest part of the forest.

"A cave? Why would there be this kind of terrain in this place?"

The sound of clattering footsteps echoed inside the cave.

When Bazel went deeper into the cave, he discovered that there was a large hole in the top of the cave.

In the center of the dried-up pool stood a high stone platform, and arcs of electricity shot into the sky from the lone Devil Fruit.

Moments later, it struck down with thunder.

"It really is the Rumble-Rumble Fruit."

Several translucent, phantom-like snake spirits slid out from the sleeve and burrowed into the ground beneath their feet.

"Awaken, earth dragon."

As Bazel manipulated the earth to engulf the distant fruit, the strange lightning phenomena in the sky began to slowly subside.

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"Yo~shi yo~shi~~~ I'm Borsalino~yo."

"It's me, Monkey."

The Den Den Mushi's previously listless expression changed; after glancing around, it whispered:

"Why are you contacting me? You shouldn't be here at this time... Oh, I almost forgot, you did something big a while ago."

"The Marshal and General Sengoku were very happy after seeing the news report. It's finally quiet down on Jaya Island."

"You've added another major achievement to your resume!"

"If the World Destroyer dies too, you'll probably be the next Fleet Admiral."

"We can catch up when we meet. Go find Sengoku; he has my Vivre Card. Follow the instructions on the Vivre Card to Sky Island Birka."

The earth rippled, and a golden fruit, resembling a puffed-up Pikachu, was delivered into my hand.

"Hurry, I can't stay here too long."

The Den Den Mushi hesitated, "Is it something very important? Are you sure you won't expose your identity?"

"Stop arguing and hurry up. You only have two days at most."

"I understand," Den Den Mushi said, no longer hesitating. "I'm at headquarters now, and I'll be there in half a day at most if I go at full speed."

"That's settled then, see you in half a day."

……

Half a day passed, and the thunder was still rumbling in the sky.

Bazel was in no hurry and sat cross-legged in a safe area to meditate.

"Sashiburida, Bazelsan~~"

Before the light even got close, the lewd voice had already reached my ears.

Bazel opened his eyes, and the aura of Conqueror's Haki on his body flashed by.

Borsalino froze, then rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

"Wait! That was Conqueror's Haki, right?! Why did you awaken something like that?"

"Stop being so surprised. Didn't you always say I would definitely awaken Conqueror's Haki?"

Bazel laughed and tossed a fruit at him.

"What is this?" Borsalino's surprised expression turned into horror.

"A Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit?! Where did you get this?!"

"Give it to Karp."

Borsalino frowned, not understanding why Bazel would give the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to Garp.

"...Bazaar, can you tell me why you chose Garp?"

"You ask why... of course it's because of Garp's character."

Borsalino was one of his few true friends, and a close confidant with whom he could share his innermost thoughts.

Regarding the future Great Pirate Era, Bazel asked himself these questions, and the answer was—

He didn't want to see the arrival of the Great Pirate Era, that chaotic era that laid the foundation for the future overthrow of Im.

But the price paid is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Moreover, with this time traveler present, the original protagonist Luffy is no longer needed to complete the mission of liberation.

In other words, the Roger Pirates no longer needed to become the Pirate King, and Roger's death ushered in a new era.

The reason why Bazell chose Karp is also very simple.

The other party will not become a lackey of the Celestial Dragons, and this will not change even if the sea is overturned.

In certain crucial moments in the future, the other party may even be able to act as an ally.

As for the Beasts Pirates...

He possesses a development philosophy and Devil Fruit that aligns better with the Beasts' sensibilities.

If Asiye's invention succeeds, Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits will no longer be rare.

The Devil Fruit army he created will also become a sword of justice in his hands!

"In the next few years, I will focus all my efforts on developing the Beasts Pirates and try to stop the Roger Pirates and all pirates who are trying to reach the final destination in the New World."

"Please tell Garp that I don't want to see the so-called Great Pirate Era arrive."

"No matter what, no matter the cost, we must stop the Roger Pirates from finding their final destination!"

"The era that man wants to create is too dangerous..."

Determined to be a spoiler, Bazel stared at Borsalino with an increasingly determined look in his eyes.

"Even if the world is to undergo change, it should be us, who bear the burden of justice, who should make the change."

"To change this chaotic world in the name of justice!"