Chapter 330: Paramecia-type Rubber Fruit

"Besides that, Imu also possesses a move called Black Turn Domination."

"Once struck by Black Turn Domination, the target undergoes an irreversible demonization transformation, completely becoming Imu's weapon of slaughter."

"Even those around the dominated person will be infected by the dark vortex, mass-transforming into demons."

"The dominated person will consume their lifespan at several times the normal rate; every battle, every self-healing, is burning their life."

Saint Saint Saiwen paused deliberately for a moment, giving Shanks time to digest these secrets.

"Brother, is there anything else you want to know? I will answer all your questions at once."

Shanks did not dwell on the identity of older or younger brother; instead, after a brief pause, he asked, "Why did the Navy launch the Ohara Buster Call?"

Having spoken, Shanks took out paper and a pen.

Since parting ways with Buggy in Loguetown in a state of discord, Shanks had traveled the seas for many years, with too many things he could not understand.

He could understand the Navy launching the Buster Call to arrest Barrett, as well as Saint Saint Saiwen and the Morning Star Group, but he could not understand why they launched the Ohara Buster Call.

Saint Saint Saiwen spoke as if recounting past events.

"The Ohara Buster Call was ordered by the Five Elders, aiming to eliminate the Ohara scholars who attempted to seek the truth of the Void Century."

"As for the truth of the Void Century..."

Eight hundred years ago, a massive kingdom possessing high civilization and advocating freedom once existed on the seas.

The massive kingdom mastered technology surpassing the era, the secrets of the three Ancient Weapons, and was the spiritual homeland of the D Clan.

The World Government of today is precisely the alliance of twenty nations formed back then to destroy the massive kingdom and divide its wealth and power.

The World Government erased the history of these 100 years and concealed the truth of what happened during that century.

They informed the world that twenty nations once fought a war against a certain massive kingdom 800 years ago, and ultimately the twenty nations won, saving the world.

Although the massive kingdom was destroyed, it left behind three things that made Imu lose sleep and food—"

First, Poneglyphs cast from special stone, inscribed with the truth of the Void Century and the coordinates of the Ancient Weapons.

Among them, the four you have seen,"

"the red Road Poneglyphs; once gathered, they can be deciphered to reveal the specific location of the final island, Laugh Tale."

"Second, the D Clan, regarded by the World Government as the gods' natural enemy, inheriting the will of freedom of the massive kingdom."

"Third, the Paramecia-type Rubber Fruit."

Shanks stopped writing, staring blankly at the words on the paper for quite a while, then suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Does the Paramecia-type Rubber Fruit have something special that makes the World Government so wary?"

"Mm." Saint Saint Saiwen nodded.

"The name 'Rubber Fruit' was deliberately used by the Five Elders to confuse the public and deceive people; its true name is the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika."

Saint Saint Saiwen had already made up his mind; the moment he signed the Abyss Contract with Imu would be the moment to flip the table.

Moreover, with the Sui Sui Fruit in hand, the Nika Model was irrelevant to Saint Saint Saiwen's upcoming actions.

It was better to tell Shanks.

After all, in the anime, it was this guy Shanks who snatched the Nika Model from the unlucky Fuzz Fuzz and other CP agents.

Shanks blinked his eyes.

"Sun God Nika?"

Saint Saint Saiwen corrected him: "To be precise, it was the previous user of the Nika Model, Joy Boy from the massive kingdom."

"Joy Boy left a prophecy: whoever reaches Laugh Tale will complete his unfinished mission, overthrow the Celestial Dragons' rule, and liberate the whole world."

Shanks instantly understood.

The person who reaches Laugh Tale and completes the mission to overthrow the Celestial Dragons' rule and liberate the whole world—could that not be Saint Saint Saiwen right here in front of him!

Among their three brothers, only Saint Saint Saiwen accompanied Captain Roger and the others to Laugh Tale.

"Buggy and I ultimately missed out."

Seeing this, Saint Saint Saiwen took the opportunity to extend an invitation.

"So, Shanks, are you willing to join me in overthrowing the World Government and liberating the whole world?"

He had deliberately used subtle historical allusions to lay the groundwork for so long, wasn't it all for this very moment?

Although at this time Shanks and the Red Hair Pirates were far from the strength of the later Emperor Shanks and the Emperor-level Red Hair Pirates, having more people meant more strength.

Besides, with seven humans and one monkey from the Red Hair Pirates, stopping one of the Five Elders should not be a big problem.

Most importantly, Shanks belonged to their side.

He could be trusted!

"Saint Saint Saiwen, I personally have no problem; as for how the others feel... I am not clear on that right now." Shanks quickly added another sentence.

"Don't worry, I will only discuss it with Benn Beckman."

"No rush." Saint Saint Saiwen continued, "I will be visiting Alabasta in a few days; if there are no important matters, I suggest you stay in Inazuma to cultivate."

Although Uncle Lei Li was later dubbed an incompetent master by the Sea Fans, teaching the three types of Haki was still no problem.

Staying in Inazuma to cultivate for a year and a half would be enough to raise the entire Red Hair Pirates' strength to the next level.

"Alright, I will reply to you as soon as possible."

After shoving the paper and pen into his pocket, Shanks stood up to take his leave, looking like he was going back to negotiate with Benn Beckman.

Saint Saint Saiwen continued with his final arrangements.

Holy Land Mary Geoise, the Red Line.

In the spacious and bright Chamber of Power, the Five Elders took their positions one by one; Satan Saint sat alone on a single sofa, gently placing the intelligence in his hand on the table before him.

Everyone, the CP agents embedded in the South Blue nations have received word; there are suspected traces of the Rubber Fruit.

The other four Five Elders immediately brightened up.

Vochuli Saint took over the conversation.

"If the report is true, please order Saint Addin to lead the Knights of God to the lower world and head to the South Sea. You must ensure the Rubber Fruit is recovered."

"After all, for hundreds of years, we have recovered it countless times, only to fail countless times."

"That fruit possesses its own consciousness; every time it escapes from our grasp."

"Seconded." x4

The first agenda item passed smoothly, and the second should have begun, but Saint Satan remained silent.

"Satan? What are you staring at?"

Hearing Saint Nasurou's voice, Saint Satan finally came to, his expression conflicted as he spoke.

"Soma died unexpectedly. My Lord Im will likely need about a year to recover, but not long ago, the Imperial Palace transmitted My Lord Im's decree."

"My Lord Im has ordered us to inform Saint Saint Saint Saiwen that the Abyss Contract is to be signed in one year."

Upon hearing this, the other four Gorosei's faces instantly turned as conflicted as Saint Satan's.

"The Abyss Contract..."

If Saint Saint Saint Saiwen successfully signs the Abyss Contract with My Lord Im, he will qualify to become one of the Gorosei, meaning their five positions could be replaced at any moment.

"This..." Saint Vochuli hesitated, words failing him.

In truth, they all understood that Saint Saint Saint Saiwen, upon signing the Abyss Contract, would become the number one figure beneath My Lord Im in the World Government.

In terms of both power and status.

At that time,

Saint Saint Saint Saiwen could easily replace one of the five of them, or even surpass the Gorosei entirely.

How could the Gorosei, who have enjoyed power for a lifetime, accept having a new boss above them?