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The Safest City of All Four Seas, Elwood
🕑 Added 2024-09-22 09:02:21 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 364 ---
Huo Yuhao and others broke the speed barrier, flying toward Elwood with a sonic boom on their trails. They could have teleported there instantly, but Rossweisse said she needed to observe nature more.
When Huang Qiu'er asked why Rossweisse preferred such a meddlesome method of traveling, the latter smiled and said, "In a world like this, nature is the best teacher."
After all, Rossweisse's vision is ahead of Huang Qiu'er, which caused the Dragon Goddess to nod helplessly. Of course, as the Goddess of Magic, Rossweisse must observe the world from many different perspectives.
On their way to Elwood, they met with some third-rate pirates, and Toki fought them briefly to test her new ability. She didn't stay idle while Huo Yuhao was resting and reached level 44, Spirit Ancestor, with two black, one black-red, and one red spirit ring.
On Douluo Continent, Toki's ring configuration is heaven-defying, but they would only score 69/100 in Dragon Nest. Even then, her progress is fast for someone who just awakened her Martial Soul for less than a week.
After Toki fought these third-rate pirates, Huo Yuhao found and harvested two Devil Fruits. One is Paramecia, and the other is Zoan.
Let's say Huo Yuhao was lucky.
"Hmm, not bad for third-rate pirates," Rossweisse commented while looking at the Devil Fruits in Toki's hands.
"Are you praising the pirates or Devil Fruits?" Toki laughed weakly.
Rossweisse said decisively, "Of course, the Devil Fruits. Those third-rate pirates don't even know Haki."
"Paramecia: Arrow-Arrow Fruit. It allowed its eater to gain the property of an arrow, which was flexible, light, reinforced, and highly penetrative. This fruit has potential."
"If one developed its concept, this ordinary fruit could defeat most Logia and Mythical Zoan."
"On the other hand, this Zoan is a bit worse. Bat-Bat Fruit, Model: Fruit Bat."
Huo Yuhao raised his eyebrow when staring at the Bat-Bat Fruit. Even though Fruit Bat has no noticeable qualities initially, he still thinks this little fellow holds tremendous potential.
Not to mention, Huo Yuhao has a Timeless Order, which could purify the concepts within Devil Fruits and strengthen them.
Seeing Huo Yuhao throwing Devil Fruits into the Timeless Order, Toki and Rossweisse couldn't help but raise their eyebrows.
Huo Yuhao chuckled and let Rossweisse have Timeless Order because he knew she was curious. Who knows? She might be able to comprehend the complex paradox of the universe.
Huang Qiu'er has watched Huo Yuhao purify Devil Fruits many times, and she even tried doing it a few times under his watch, which makes her uninterested in the Timeless Order.
It's just a tool.
Huang Qiu'er prefers the combat technique revolving around the long spear or frying pan.
"Well, let's continue." Huo Yuhao said, which gained a nod from the ladies.
They flew away with a sonic boom again, leaving a shipwreck in the calm ocean.
After flying for five minutes, they arrived at Elwood and landed on the top of Yeoui's copy.
"Huh, this thing?" Huang Qiu'er looked down weirdly at the gigantic, stone-like staff.
Rossweisse also noticed Yeoui's uniqueness, "If I'm not wrong, Yuhao-sama also gave Ophis this Bo Staff, right?"
Huo Yuhao nodded, "Yes. It's 'actually' originated from another world, a staff made from Hip Bones of the Strongest Dragon there. Calling it a Divine Weapon won't be a stretch."
"It has many abilities from Weight Alteration to Size Alteration."
"But Yeoui's one of the most valuable abilities is to clone itself. The one Ophis had, and this one is a direct clone of the real one I had in my weapon vault."
"It has every ability of the real one, minus the Dragon Spirit."
Huo Yuhao glanced at Huang Qiu'er, "Qiu'er, you should be able to sense rich Dragon Aura from this pillar, no?"
"Mm, it's as powerful as my Yellow Dragon's initial aura. If one stayed long enough, they might comprehend some strange concepts." Huang Qiu'er could feel a rich draconic origin from Yeoui.
Heck! Just living near the Yeoui alone would improve one's physique and cultivation. It is more so for those with Zoan Fruit Eaters and wild beasts because the Dragon Aura would allow their powers to mature.
This place is simply paradise for those who want to grow stronger.
"Hey, who are you? Who let you climb the Sacred Pillar?!" Someone shouted at Huo Yuhao and the ladies.
Huo Yuhao turned around and saw a three-meter-tall red-crowned crane glaring at him with a deep frown. At first glance, he could tell this crane was a Zoan Fruit Eater.
"What's wrong with me standing here?" Huo Yuhao asked with a smile.
The red-crowned crane's face blackened, "Sacred Pillar is the holy ground of Elwood. Those who enter 50 meters radius of it will get executed!"
"Oh, so you want to fight?" Huang Qiu'er strode forward when this little crane said that.
The red-crowned crane felt an immense draconic aura from Huang Qiu'er and shuddered, "I-I..."
"I didn't dare..."
"If I may ask, who are you?"
"It's not something you can know!" Huang Qiu'er crossed her arms. She was this close to pull her frying pan and beat this crane up.
Huo Yuhao helplessly chuckled, "Okay, stop it, Qiu'er. Don't bully the poor crane."
"I have a question."
"Who was the owner of Elwood?"
The red-crowned crane scratched his head and replied, "Elwood is ownerless."
"But if you're talking about 'major' forces, Elwood is currently under the jurisdiction of four factions. The Revolutionary Army, Neo Marine, the Mink Tribe, and Unrivaled Weapon Alliance."
"I know the Revolutionary Army, Neo Marine, and the Mink Tribe, but what is this Unrivaled Weapon Alliance?" Huo Yuhao tilted his head in confusion because there was no such thing in One Piece World.
"This..." The red-crowned crane doesn't know how to explain the Unrivaled Weapon Alliance without making a fuss.
"Unrivaled Weapon Alliance is a group of pirates led by the current Greatest Swordsman, Dracule Mihawk. They only appeared after the Mysterious Jack Sparrow declared war against the Celestial Dragons and others."
"In fact, Unrivaled Weapon Alliance only appeared two years ago and had been guarding Elwood ever since. Well, it's not like Elwood needs protection because anyone who had Ill intentions toward Elwood will get rejected from entry."
Huo Yuhao covered his face in embarrassment. After all, Jack Sparrow is none other than himself!
However, knowing Dracule Mihawk stayed at Elwood was surprising news to him. Isn't this guy used to be one of the Warlords(Shichibukai)?
No, Shichibuka was 'naturally' disbanded after the Marineford War.
So, Mihawk, who doesn't like to gain the attention of others, would settle in a peaceful place. Since there aren't many peaceful and safe places in all four seas, choosing Elwood was wise.
But to think Mihawk would develop his own force here.
"Dracule Mihawk... DM." Toki mumbled solemnly. "No, that shouldn't be possible. He should have died when Imu ambushed us that day."
"But if Shank could reincarnate, Mihawk should be able to do the same."
"It's just the method is different."
"Do you know Mihawk, Toki?" Huo Yuhao was surprised.
Toki put on a complicated expression, "If my intuition is accurate, Mihawk should be one of us. Still, unlike Shank, his life-preserving method is a bit unorthodox."
"Is that so?"
Huo Yuhao found this plot rather interesting. At first, Toki said there were only two survivors of Imu's ambush. Yet another one appeared under their nose.
On top of that, they couldn't lower their vigilance because Mihawk might be Imu's partner now. Of course, Huo Yuhao doubts that because Mihawk in the One Piece Story is 'literally' portrayed as a man of honor with deep seriousness.
"You, go and call Mihawk." Toki suddenly ordered while pointing at the crane.
"Eh, me?" The crane pointed at himself.
"Who else? You're the only one who knows Elwood more than us."
"There is no need." Huo Yuhao waved his hand. "He's here. The aura Qiu'er released earlier should alert him and others."
After saying that, four shadows appeared around the Yeoui.
One is a tall, lean man with a stylish yet short mustache and beard.
He wore an unbuttoned, long-tailed black coat, a red long-sleeved shirt, pale white pants, and strapped brown boots. On his back is a massive cross-like black sword.
This man is Dracule Mihawk, the Strongest Swordsman in One Piece World.
