Chapter 29

"Set sail!"

At Luo Xing's command, the massive warship carrying this terrifying force set off in great numbers toward Zou.

"May the Imperial Son-in-Law achieve victory from the very first battle!"

"We little ones are waiting for the Imperial Son-in-Law to return so we can hold a banquet!"

On the port shore, tens of thousands of Beasts Pirates members cheered and jumped, seeing Luo Xing off.

In a sense,

Luo Xing's prestige within the Beasts Pirates now barely falls short of his father-in-law Kaido's.

Even Yamato cannot compare to Luo Xing in this regard.

Only after the warship disappeared over the horizon and was completely out of sight did the Beasts Pirates members gradually depart.

Soon, the vast shore was left with only one person.

Judging by that person's height of seven or eight meters, his thick limbs, iron mask, and long tusks, it was none other than Jack the Drought, one of the Three Calamities.

By rights, given the status and seniority of the Three Calamities, there was no need to come here to see Luo Xing off; Queen and King did not come.

But Jack not only came, he had not left even until this moment.

Has his admiration for Luo Xing reached such a degree?

Of course not.

Jack was depressed, or rather, angry.

This depression and anger had begun as early as when Page One ate a Mink Cell and could fight him to a draw.

Then,

Fukurokuju and the other Tobiroppo ate high-grade Mink Cells; their originally Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit abilities actually evolved into Mythical Zoan!

Keep in mind, Jack himself is still only an Ancient Zoan!

In terms of true combat power, Fukurokuju and the others, having reached the Mythical Zoan Layer, are undoubtedly already stronger than Jack.

Among the Three Calamities, probably only Eustass Kid of the Lunarian race, King, could surpass the Tobiroppo.

How could Jack, who has always been proud of his formidable strength, not be extremely depressed?

For this reason,

he even secretly sought out Luo Xing a few times, begging for a Mink Cell.

But the Imperial Son-in-Law told him that it was not yet time for him to eat a Mink Cell.

Jack returned helplessly.

Immediately, something even more depressing happened to Jack.

The Imperial Son-in-Law went to rectify Wano Country, taking only Queen, but did not call on Jack.

This time, going to attack Zou, he was not called to join either.

What does this mean?

Clearly, in the past, such charges into battle were always led by him, Jack the Drought!

So Jack was very angry and very depressed.

He felt he was becoming less and less valued within the Beasts Pirates; he felt an immense sense of crisis.

Perhaps one day, his position as one of the Top Brains would no longer be secure.

"I absolutely cannot allow such a thing to happen!"

Jack clenched his fists tightly, roaring in his heart:

"I must prove my strength, prove my value!"

Jack Made a Decision.

Turning around, he ran toward Onigashima.

"Boss Kaido, let me set sail!"

Jack ran directly to Kaido's palace and shouted loudly.

Kaido, having drunk several dozen jin of alcohol, squinted his drunken eyes and burped, saying:

"Oh, it's Jack. Why do you want to set sail? Do you want to go to Zou too? Didn't the son-in-law and the others already leave?"

"Boss Kaido, I don't want to go to Zou; I want to go hijack the Heavenly Tribute!"

Jack said with utmost seriousness:

"Since the Imperial Son-in-Law annihilated Zou this time, he will definitely bring back a large number of tamed Mink warriors; at that time, our funds will probably be tight again."

"So, Boss Kaido, please let me go solve this problem!"

Kaido was very surprised upon hearing this; Jack, whose brain was full of muscles, had actually learned to save for a rainy day.

Good, good; the Drought he chose has grown up.

Kaido shook his head to sober up and smiled, saying:

"Jack, you kid have improved a lot. Fine, this time I'll let you go out and plunder."

"However, you must pay attention to one thing: we have already robbed the Heavenly Tribute twice; the Navy will very likely increase their forces."

Jack was overjoyed: "Boss Kaido, wait for my good news!"

Having said that, he left impatiently.

As for Kaido's warning afterward, Jack did not take it to heart at all.

Mere Marine soldiers; even if there are more of them, what does it matter?

He is the great Jack the Drought!

Jack did not know that

the forces the Navy deployed to guard the Heavenly Tribute had not increased much; they had increased by only one person, a man with a large floral tattooed arm named Sakazuki.

32. Sweeping Through Zou

When Luo Xing killed Denjiro, he obtained from him a route map to Zou.

Therefore,

Luo Xing's group did not spend much time.

By noon the next day, they had arrived at the foot of the Elephant Lord.

"What a biiiig elephant!"

Ulti threw her mouth wide open and exclaimed.

Who's Who and the other Flying Six members clicked their tongues in amazement:

"Jack the Drought's mammoth form looks like a tiny dot next to this giant elephant."

Everyone was awestruck by the Elephant Lord's body, which exceeded thirty-five thousand meters.

Only Luo Xing smiled lightly and said:

"After all, this is an ancient giant elephant that has lived for over a thousand years—longer than the World Government's history."

The others were even more astonished.

Page One said admiringly, "Imperial Son-in-Law's knowledge is truly profound."

In truth, Luo Xing was still holding back some inside information.

This Elephant Lord had once been a companion of that Joy Boy, and it seemed only Oden's son Momonosuke could command it.

If nothing unexpected happened, the Elephant Lord was destined to be a future enemy of their Beasts Pirates.

"Although I don't have the ability to hear the Voice of All Things, with the Kibi Dango, I might be able to try taming the Elephant Lord."

The Elephant Lord is, after all, an animal, so the Kibi Dango should work.

Luo Xing planned to deal with the Minks first, then give it a try.

At this moment, Ulti spoke again:

"The Elephant Lord is so tall, and Zou is on its back—how are we supposed to get up there?"

A height of thirty-five thousand meters, towering into the clouds, with no end in sight.

Of course, they could use the most foolish method of climbing a ladder, but that would waste too much time.

Luo Xing had long been prepared for this and cast a glance at the person beside him:

"Who's Who, it's up to you."

Once a CP9 spy, and now the strongest of the Flying Six after eating a Ghost-class monster cell, Who's Who replied confidently:

"Leave it to me, Imperial Son-in-Law."

He saw Who's Who plant his legs forcefully and suddenly leap into the air.

Roar!