Chapter 327: Must, Must Remind Everyone

In the Flower Capital of Inazuma, at the Shogun's Mansion.

Inside the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Watching the Devil Fruit in Master Tenghu's hand, Vergo's hand holding the teacup suddenly trembled uncontrollably.

The Captain truly did not forget me!

Just as the Captain once said: Even the gale has a return path; the Morning Star Crew will forever be your home.

Vergo's eyes instantly grew hot, quickly filled with mist; he rose abruptly, his back straight as an arrow, and raised his hand to salute solemnly and excitedly.

"Loyalty!"

Master Tenghu stuffed the fruit into Vergo's hand.

"Brother Vergo, sit, sit, sit."

"This is the Snow-Snow Fruit of the Logia type; though not strong, it is at least the Captain's gesture of goodwill."

Vergo pressed his lips together, very much wanting to retort: Mr. Tenghu, do you even know what you are saying?

This is a Logia-type Devil Fruit, after all!

Given Vergo's mastery of Armament Haki, if he could coat the blizzard he created with it, it would be a formidable tool for crowd control and area attacks.

How many Logia users are there on the seas?

"Mr. Tenghu, please help me thank the Captain."

Having spoken, Vergo clutched the Snow-Snow Fruit and began to gnaw on it, as if he could not smell the nauseating odor but was instead savoring a delicious delicacy.

Vergo had once heard the Captain say that eating Devil Fruits completely makes awakening easier.

Even though he had never heard rumors of Logia awakening.

But Vergo chose to believe the Captain.

Not long after, Vergo picked up the teacup again, moistened his throat, and continued speaking.

"Mr. Tenghu, since the Beasts Pirates absorbed the Germa Kingdom, their forces have skyrocketed."

"They have not only gained countless clone soldiers but also incorporated the Germa Kingdom's army, Germa 66."

"Including the Three All-Stars, every Beasts Pirates commander is now equipped with Germa Kingdom's floating boots and battle suits; moreover, Kaido has kidnapped a large batch of exceptionally talented prospects from the East Blue and North Blue Marine academies."

"You must remind the Captain to be on guard."

Master Tenghu stopped writing.

"I will convey this to the Captain exactly as you said."

Vergo then took out the organized intelligence from his inner lining: "These are all pieces of information that were inconvenient to transmit before and are of no great importance."

Seeing this, Master Tenghu clasped his hands and apologized.

"You have worked hard."

Kaido would absolutely never expect: the two trusted confidants he carefully dispatched to win over the Vinsmoke siblings are now opening their hearts and revealing everything to the Morning Star Crew.

Moreover, they are laying bare the Beasts Pirates' entire foundation.

"By the way," Vergo slapped his forehead: "I almost forgot the most important thing."

"Emperor Xia Luote Linlin kidnapped Vinsmoke Judge to Whole Cake Island not long ago, and not long after, sent him back to Onigashima."

"According to what Kaido revealed after drinking—"

"Xia Luote Linlin is preparing to breed offspring in bulk using genetic factors and is scouring the seas for the genetic factors of top-tier strongmen."

"Mr. Tenghu."

"You must, must, must remind everyone to never let Linlin take their genetic factors; otherwise, many of Linlin's offspring will be born in a few years."

Hearing this, Master Tenghu sucked in a sharp breath of cold air, and his entire mind went blank.

Master Tenghu could never have imagined that Xia Luote Linlin would have gone mad to such an extent—breeding offspring through scientific means.

Just how many children does she intend to have?

Could giving birth be addictive?

Even if it were addictive... surely the process before conceiving life would be the more addictive part?

"I will definitely remind everyone."

Perhaps because the matter was too absurd, it stirred a long-lost desire for gossip in Master Tenghu, who immediately leaned forward and lowered his voice to ask.

"She didn't ask Kaido for his genetic factors?"

Given Kaido's talent and physique, he was undoubtedly one of Xia Luote Linlin's best choices; of course, the absolute best choice would be Captain Saint Saint Saiwen.

But if Linlin wanted to get the Captain's genetic factors, it would be harder than climbing to the sky.

Back then, Kaido couldn't break the Captain's defense; if Xia Luote Linlin used conventional methods, she would most likely still be unable to break through.

Unless Linlin was willing to make a huge sacrifice and send all her daughters to Inazuma to seek the scriptures.

"She asked, and Kaido agreed then reneged."

Vergo's expression on his face became somewhat playful: "Because of this matter, Linlin even mocked Kaido as a lowly pirate who goes back on his word."

Master Tenghu slapped his thigh and laughed aloud.

"Interesting, interesting."

"Speaking of which, there is another matter that is quite abnormal," Vergo said, somewhat unsure.

"Not long ago,"

"the previous Scourge of the Drought, Hanafusa, was brought back to Onigashima by Kaido, but not long after, he left again."

Master Tenghu took up the conversation.

"Could it be related to the World Government revoking Hanafusa's Warlord status?"

"Doesn't seem like it," Vergo shook his head.

"If it were because his Warlord status was revoked, Kaido would absolutely not have allowed Hanafusa to leave again."

"Hanafuza has a son and a daughter fostered under Kaido's care. I drew the information from his daughter, Runtie; he went out to conduct business."

"He returned after finishing the business."

Master Tenghu pondered for a moment and asked, "When Hanafuza originally left the Beasts Pirates, was it to search for Zoan-type Devil Fruits for the Beasts Pirates?"

Vergo instantly understood.

"Hanafuza has extensive connections. The so-called 'going out to conduct business' likely means he went to trade Devil Fruits."

Master Tenghu took notes again.

"I will have people keep watch on Hanafuza's movements."

With the thousands of News Coo under Morgans' command, it is not difficult for the Morning Star Group to find someone at sea.

If Hanafuza is lucky enough to defy the heavens, just as he was on Moria's turf, the Morning Star Group might not be unable to intercept him.

The sunset gradually sank into the night, and the General's Mansion was already brightly lit, illuminating the entire estate as if it were day.

Master Tenghu stood up and invited.

"Brother Vergo."

"The banquet is ready. This way, please."

To welcome the two top executives of the Beasts Pirates, Saint Saint Saiwen and the Morning Star Group held a grand and solemn banquet in the banquet hall of the General's Mansion.

Originally, it was just an ordinary welcome banquet, but in the eyes of King, Vergo, and even Xiao Shan Zhi and Reiju, they read a different flavor.

King: It has to be a Lunarian.

Although the Beasts Pirates and the Morning Star Group belong to opposing factions, the banquet's scale is so grand and solemn. Is this the treatment for family?

Vergo: It has to be the Morning Star Group.

I heard the banquet was prepared by the Captain and his apprentice cooking personally. This must be the Captain making up for the hardships of his undercover work in the Beasts Pirates.

The feeling of family is just different!

Little Xiao Shan Zhi: My father treats me so well.

Little Reiju: I don't want to go back.

Compared to Onigashima, which was like a demon cave, Inazuma is simply a dream paradise.

There is no detestable Demon King Kaido, no suffocating and oppressive atmosphere; instead, there is Perona, who is of similar age and adorable, and countless delicacies never seen before.

Does Xiao Shan Zhi's father still need a daughter?

If she can stay in Inazuma, Reiju is willing to acknowledge a father, willing to taste delicious delicacies every day, and even more willing to live in the luxurious General's Mansion.

Recalling the miserable life of being beaten by Kaido three times a day after returning to Onigashima, Reiju instantly decided to take the younger brother's route.

She has decided on this father!

Even the Demon King Kaido cannot stop her.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes.

Although King and Vergo outwardly belong to the Beasts Pirates, Vergo was originally from the Morning Star Group, and King is of the same race as Saint Saint Saiwen.

There was almost no barrier between them.

Saint Saint Saiwen raised his wine glass again.

"Everyone, please."

King and Vergo raised their glasses in response.

"Please."