Chapter 325: Are There Other Clan Members?

Before Saint Saint Saiwen crossed over, Lafitte was not only the sole Devil Fruit user among the Ten Captains of the Blackbeard Pirates whose specific fruit name remained undisclosed.

Key information had long been left blank.

Lafitte also bore a unique and high-risk covert role within the Blackbeard Pirates.

There were even wilder claims stating: Blackbeard's life was controlled by Lafitte.

In short, Lafitte was more like the shadow mastermind of the Blackbeard Pirates rather than a front-line combatant.

If Saint Saint Saiwen could control Lafitte and send him to infiltrate Blackbeard's side, the moment the Dark-Dark Fruit was found, Lafitte could seize it from Blackbeard thanks to his flight advantage.

That scene would be nothing short of beautiful.

It was entirely worth Saint Saint Saiwen using his connections to get Lafitte out of Impel Down.

Why not use his Celestial Dragon identity to bring Lafitte out of Impel Down directly?

Wouldn't that expose him? How could he then send Lafitte to infiltrate Blackbeard's side?

"Understood, Captain."

"I will contact Rellen immediately."

Although Rellen was not elected Chief Warden of Impel Down, he was still promoted from Chief Jailer to Deputy Warden, and since Lafitte was already imprisoned on Level 1, getting him out of Impel Down was a piece of cake.

Impel Down is located in the Paradise region; Saint Saint Saiwen was next heading to Alabasta, which is also in Paradise.

Not long after, Yuzhi Xiliu hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Rellen wants one billion Berries to grease the wheels."

"Give it to him." Saint Saint Saiwen didn't care: "If something can be solved with money, don't use favors; favors are the hardest debts to repay in this world."

Of course, there was also the possibility that a favor debt was too large, and someone might choose to eliminate the creditor.

Saint Saint Saiwen was certainly not that kind of person.

To be honest, Saint Saint Saiwen quite enjoyed dealing with people like Rellen.

When rescuing the Red Count from Level 6 of Impel Down, the map of Impel Down used was provided by Rellen.

He is greedy, that's true, but he does get things done for money.

After agreeing with Rellen on the time and place to hand over Lafitte, Saint Saint Saiwen began preparing which companions to take to Alabasta.

The Inazuma Kindergarten was ruled out first.

Children should play, eat, and sleep well in kindergarten; setting sail on the high seas is a bit too early for kindergarten.

Master Tenghu was busy with internal affairs,

and Big Bear was accompanying Jin Ni through her pregnancy.

Barrett was obsessed with sparring with Katakuri; it seemed everyone except Saint Saint Saiwen was very busy.

After considering for a moment, Saint Saint Saiwen finally decided to take Mihawk, who hadn't sailed in a long time, along with several interns to broaden their horizons.

Such as Jack, who was already six meters tall at ten years old.

Moreover, the four interns Foxy, Corazon, Jack, and Lachru were fully capable of handling the Sand Crocodiles lurking in Alabasta.

As the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma,

Saint Saint Saiwen only needed to confirm the accompanying personnel; the rest of the preparations were naturally handled by the various departments.

About three days later, as Akainu and his group arrived in Flower Capital, Saint Saint Saiwen finally met Xiao Shan Zhi.

Compared to the elegant knight in his memory, the current Xiao Shan Zhi was a completely Q-version mini type, working hard to make his mother laugh.

The moment they saw Saint Saint Saiwen, before Akainu and Vergo could even speak, Xiao Shan Zhi and the bruised Reiju knelt down and kowtowed.

"I beg you, I beg you."

"Save my mother."

Seeing this situation, Akainu and Vergo exchanged a glance and could only begin to explain.

"Master Saint Saint Saiwen, here is the situation..."

In fact, Saint Saint Saiwen had already learned through intelligence returned by Vergo that Xiao Shan Zhi's mother was seriously ill and could only be cured by a doctor who was a Devil Fruit user with the Ope Ope no Mi.

As for why Kaido sent Akainu and King to escort Xiao Shan Zhi's mother, Saint Saint Saiwen guessed it was mostly to prepare to recruit the Vinsmoke siblings.

One has to admit, the old man Kaido has indeed improved, but not by much.

"Your Beasts Pirates," Saint Saint Saiwen joked.

"Do you really love beating up children? Yamato was like this before, and now this pink little girl is also bruised and battered."

Without thinking, Saint Saint Saiwen knew which old man's hand had inflicted the scars on Reiju.

"You know, an unfortunate childhood requires a lifetime to heal; parents who only suppress their children will one day face their children's backlash."

Akainu didn't understand but was greatly shocked.

Master Saint Saint Saiwen is indeed a member of my Lunarian race; his words and conduct are simply cultured.

No wonder he can speak of the theory of High Seas Pirates.

Akainu decided that once he returned, he would definitely convey these words to Boss Kaido word for word.

Boss Kaido does not listen to their advice.

But he will absolutely approve of what Master Saint Saint Saiwen says; the change in the Beasts Pirates will start after Kaido and Vergo review Saint Saint Saiwen's sailing experiences.

While Akainu was still in shock, Vergo took over the conversation.

"The words of Saint Saint Saint Saiwen are profound!"

Hearing this, Akainu immediately lowered his head in shame: when two cultured people meet, it is best for him to listen more and speak less, and to record and analyze the dialogue between the two word for word to learn.

Vergo's words continued.

"If you don't even love your own children, who do you expect to love you?"

"Oh?" Saint Saint Saiwen feigned surprise.

"I have not yet asked, Mr.?"

"I am but a humble man." Virgo clasped his hands and said, "Virgo of the Beasts Pirates, the Drought."

"Please take a seat, Mr. Virgo."

Saint Saint Saiwen gestured with his hand, then looked at the two small ones kneeling on the ground: "Be my sons."

Xiao Shan Zhi was somewhat dazed; at only three years old, he had no idea how to respond. Instead, Reiju, who was already six, pressed Xiao Shan Zhi's head and bowed three loud kowtows.

"Listen to your sister and quickly call him father."

In the Vinsmoke family, only his sister treated Xiao Shan Zhi well besides his mother. Relying on his trust in his sister, Xiao Shan Zhi immediately blurted it out.

"Father, save my mother."

This sudden turn of events left King somewhat at a loss; he could only look to Virgo for help, confident that Virgo's sharp mind would surely have a solution.

However, Virgo slowly shook his head.

"Good boy, get up."

At this moment, Saint Saint Saiwen felt his body and mind thoroughly refreshed. The three main forces of the future Straw Hat crew were all his sons; wasn't this more impressive than Whitebeard?

"Stop staring, Doctor."

"Quickly take Lady Sora to get treated."

Phoenix snapped out of it and hurriedly nodded.

"Yes, Captain."

Phoenix was very puzzled; the Captain had been perfectly fine before, so why had he suddenly taken a liking to adopting sons recently? He must have been corrupted by Whitebeard!

It turns out that liking to adopt sons is truly contagious.

Counting Luffy, Zoro, and the yellow-haired, curly-browed child, the Captain already has three sons.

No, that is ten out of twelve points wrong.

Phoenix suddenly realized: it seems the Captain only adopts sons, but not daughters? Good heavens, he seemed to have discovered the Captain's great secret.

After watching the Doctor lead Sora and her two children away, Saint Saint Saiwen finally looked at King.

"I always thought I was the only one left; I never expected to meet you. It is truly wonderful."

"Mr. Virgo."

"I have some words to discuss with King alone; have Master Tenghu show you around."

After receiving King's signal, Virgo clasped his hands and left; he understood clearly: go exchange intelligence with Master Tenghu, as well as the current personnel configuration of the Beasts Pirates.

Some intelligence inconvenient to report via the Den Den Mushi, or not so important, now had an opportunity to be exchanged!

And it was an open and above-board exchange.

After Virgo left, King slowly removed the mask he had worn for years, revealing a head full of white hair.

"Are there any other clan members?"