Chapter 226: Two-Hundred-Year-Old Loli

Inside the giant lanternfish's belly lies another world.

Alkemi Island within the lanternfish's stomach.

Two hundred years ago.

Alkemi Island, known as the Iron Island, was swallowed by a giant lanternfish and has existed solely within the fish's third stomach ever since.

It moves along with the lanternfish.

Besides that, the lanternfish's other two stomachs contain two unnamed islands.

Although the three islands are not very large, Saint Saint Saiwen intends to relocate them near Hive Island to make rational use of every inch of land resources.

Before occupying and improving the Red Land Continent, land resources on the sea are truly scarce.

"Captain..." Jinbe feels somewhat embarrassed.

We came to assist the Captain, yet he and Boss Tiger are far less agile in the deep sea than the Captain, and were even swallowed by a Sea King.

We've brought shame to the Fish-Man race.

Saint Saint Saiwen pats Jinbe on the shoulder.

"It's no big deal."

Since the giant lanternfish can swallow entire islands, it is normal that Jinbe didn't have time to dodge.

He had been too presumptuous earlier, thinking he could drive the giant lanternfish to the surface using Jinbe and Tiger, only to discover upon meeting them:

Jinbe is, after all, not the Jinbe of twenty years later.

"Since we're here, let's look around."

The three are currently on an island within the lanternfish's first stomach; to reach the third stomach, they must still cross an ocean formed of stomach acid.

"This smell... it's really overwhelming."

After making that complaint, Saint Saint Saiwen begins cutting down trees on the first island to build a ship on the spot.

As a chef graduated from Roger's crew, Saint Saint Saiwen is skilled in almost every craft related to sailing, except for coating.

Shipbuilding is naturally no problem.

Moreover, building just one ship roughly the size of Mihawk's coffin ship will suffice to cross the lanternfish's stomach acid sea.

While boarding the ship to head to the second island, Tiger seems to realize something.

"Captain, are we searching for pure gold?"

Tiger is the most famous adventurer on Fish-Man Island; he once learned of the legend of pure gold during his travels, a situation almost identical to the current one.

Alkemi Island swallowed into the lanternfish's belly, and the golden lantern glowing atop the lanternfish's head.

Every detail confirms the authenticity of the legend.

"Mr. Tiger is indeed well-traveled; I hope both of you brothers can help keep this secret."

Tiger's face grows serious as he nods: "Captain, since this concerns immortality, it must naturally be kept secret."

Maya, Tiger has never been as fortunate as he is right now; the decision to join the Morning Star Pirates was the right one, for it concerns immortality.

If they can luckily obtain even a fraction of pure gold, he and Jinbe will have enough time to change the current state of the Fish-Man race and do what they wish.

Who would ever dislike being forever young?

Tiger decides to bury this secret deep in his heart, never to mention it to anyone.

It is not out of great loyalty to the Morning Star Pirates, but once the secret leaks, Tiger has no doubt: the Captain will surely slaughter the entire Fish-Man race on Fish-Man Island to vent his anger.

Jinbe pats his chest and promises.

"Captain, I will also keep my mouth shut."

"Mm." The smile in Saint Saint Saiwen's eyes is almost impossible to hide: "Rest assured, everyone will get a share."

The Morning Star Pirates have only a few members, mostly young people; only Golden Lion is eager to become the Eternal Lion.

The greater use of pure gold is to list it on the trading platform, thereby allowing Saint Saint Saiwen to achieve freedom of points, buying whatever he wants in the future.

And greatly shorten the time until the final battle with Imu.

Upon returning to Inazuma, he will first craft a one-carat pure gold ring, list it on the trading platform to test the waters, and see how many wealthy brothers the platform actually hides.

Then decide the future selling price of the pure gold rings.

According to one gram equaling five carats, that huge lump of pure gold on the lanternfish's head will take Saint Saint Saiwen several hundred years to sell out.

One carat selling for one million points?

Tsk tsk tsk tsk.

If he can successfully finalize the price, Saint Saint Saiwen will surpass Warhammer Girl, Dragon Ball User, Green Grass Plain, and other users, leaping to become the wealthiest brother on the trading platform.

Unless an item similar to pure gold, or with better effects than pure gold, such as the Elixir of Immortality, is listed on the trading platform.

But that should be unlikely, right?

Saint Saint Saiwen vaguely remembers that the Elixir of Immortality was bestowed by demons upon alchemists; although its effects are better, it could never be as abundant as pure gold.

Items capable of granting immortality in other worlds are similarly extremely scarce.

Or like the Providence of Abundance, which cannot be sold, granting eternal life through blessings to become an immortal race.

As soon as the second island comes into view, a little girl's song follows.

"Alkemi~ Alkema~"

"Holding the golden star~"

"Alkemi~ Alkema~"

"Entering~ dreamland~"

If Saint Saint Saiwen's guess is correct, the singer should be the little girl who kidnapped Luffy, Olga, that is, the daughter of the doctor who created pure gold.

Two hundred years ago, after Alkemi Island was swallowed into the lanternfish's belly.

Olga and her father were separated within the fish's belly and trapped in different areas.

And because the lanternfish possesses three stomachs, this father and daughter spent a full two hundred years inside the lanternfish's belly without finding each other.

This caused Olga to misunderstand that her father had abandoned her, and she harbored resentment for a full 200 years.

Quite... melodramatic.

Saint Saint Saiwen leaped down to Island Two and waved at the blonde little girl hiding behind a tree.

"Oi, Olga."

"Stop hiding; I see you."

A little girl over two hundred years old should count as a legal loli, perfect for bringing back to the Inazuma Loli Squad.

Seeing no one respond,

Saint Saint Saiwen suddenly felt mischievous, flashing instantly before Olga in the blink of an eye to make a face.

"Nyah-nyah-nyah~"

Olga closed her eyes and pretended to faint.

Truly the sort of person who would feign a pitiful appearance to attempt kidnapping Luffy; her acting skills are indeed impressive.

Saint Saint Saiwen grabbed Olga by the scruff, intending to use her as leverage to trade with the doctor fattened up by the mother lizard.

This is high-level talent capable of producing pure gold; in terms of preciousness, she is absolutely no less than the big-headed Vegapunk, and Inazuma is currently short of such talent.

Killing her directly would be a sheer waste.

With pure gold, Saint Saint Saiwen could almost foresee his path to invincibility.

But invincibility is his destination in the Pirate World, not the end of his life; Saint Saint Saiwen needs to hoard more points to prepare for the unexpected.

In short, treat the doctor like a beast of burden to ruthlessly produce pure gold, thereby earning points.

Preparing for several hundred years hence.

Saint Saint Saiwen was too lazy to explore Island Two; instead, he carried Olga back to the small wooden boat and headed toward the direction of the lanternfish's third stomach.

"Stop pretending; I'll take you to find your father."

Hearing this, Olga opened her innocent big eyes and looked at Saint Saint Saiwen with a pitiful expression.

"Big brother, is what you said true?"

The instant Saint Saint Saiwen squatted down, Olga quickly flipped behind him, one hand clamping around Saint Saint Saiwen's neck while the other drew a dagger from her waist.

"Nobody move!"

In Olga's view: the white-haired fellow wore a harmless expression, whereas the blue fat one and the red-bearded fishman looked far more dangerous.

That was why she decided to kidnap Saint Saint Saiwen.

One must surely pick the soft persimmon to squeeze.