One Piece: The Devil Fruit Collector-Chapter 262: Three Fruits? Challenging Hawkeye!

As Rayleigh finished speaking, faint tears welled up in his eyes.

Hebi could naturally understand why the Dark King was like this.

Because the truth of Laugh Tale had been plainly laid out before him.

He could almost see the laughing Pirate King.

He also suddenly understood the choice Roger made at the very end.

He chose to turn himself in and start the Great Pirate Era—he made the existence of Laugh Tale public, driving everyone to the sea.

Joy Boy left that 'joke' for the next generation's Joy Boy.

Roger did not live in the same era as Joy Boy.

But...

The legacy he left behind started that era.

"Roger ultimately only took a few clumps of dirt from that island—he said he wanted to keep them as souvenirs."

Speaking of this, Rayleigh shook his head and looked at Hebi.

"This is the 'truth' that we, the Roger Pirates, witnessed—are you satisfied with it as an exchange?"

"..."

After hearing Rayleigh's words, Roy remained silent.

The 'truth' the Roger Pirates witnessed was naturally of great significance to him.

Although there were still many unclear 'mysteries' within it.

For example, even now, Roy still didn't quite understand the specific plan Joy Boy and Davy Jones had to oppose Imu.

He could only be certain that the 'First World' Joy Boy ultimately went to was definitely a crucial part of that plan.

"Joy Boy said he would place the hope of the world in Laugh Tale—looking at it now, he should be referring to the 'First World' beneath the sea."

"And according to his dying words, completing his and Davy Jones' plan requires at least three Devil Fruits and three Ancient Weapons."

"Besides that, the 'seed' kept by the Davy clan on the Abyss must also be an indispensable part."

Roy pondered inwardly.

He instinctively thought of the ancient song passed down through generations by the Kozuki clan that Moria had mentioned to him in the Florian Triangle earlier.

[On the final island, the behemoth transformed from the black sun will swallow it, playing the drums of liberation.]

"Three fruits... the Nika Fruit represents the sun, and black represents the 'Dark-Dark Fruit'?"

This exactly matched Roy's previous guess.

These two special fruits were highly likely two of the three fruits Joy Boy spoke of.

"These three fruits were highly likely bestowed by Imu when Davy Jones made a pact with Him."

"Because what Imu and Davy Jones signed was not a 'contract' but a more equal 'pact', these three fruits might all be able to break free from Imu's 'bindings' to some extent..."

"The Davy clan definitely passed down this information, which is why Blackbeard in the original story was so fixated on obtaining the 'Dark-Dark Fruit'."

Roy analyzed inwardly, and at the same time became even more curious.

First, the events in Dressrosa had made him certain that Blackbeard had given up on the 'Dark-Dark Fruit'.

But now, after vaguely glimpsing Joy Boy's plan through Rayleigh, he found it even more incomprehensible why Blackbeard would abandon the 'Dark-Dark Fruit'.

Furthermore, besides the Nika Fruit and the Dark-Dark Fruit, Roy also truly wanted to know—what was the final fruit? And where would it be?

And what role did the seed of the Pillar of Creation play in this plan?

"..."

Thinking of that massive 'tree pit' in the First World, Roy formed some guesses in his mind.

But undoubtedly—

"I am very satisfied."

He was already satisfied enough with the information Rayleigh provided.

So he looked at Rayleigh.

"I will report the matter concerning Kuja Island to the Boss. Someone should come to 'handle' it before long."

Hearing this, a smile appeared at the corner of Rayleigh's mouth.

From Hebi's reaction, he could guess that this Zodiac member seemed to have gleaned something from his narrative.

But clearly, Rayleigh didn't intend to ask further.

Just as he had said before—he was already prepared to retire.

Informing The Zodiac about the matter of Laugh Tale was the last thing he would do for this era.

At this moment, outside Kuja Island.

"Hey? What exactly is the situation?"

"Judging from what just happened, the 'Dark King' lost?"

"I still find it a bit unbelievable. That's Silvers Rayleigh, the Pirate King's right-hand man! Even if he's old, he's still a 'Legend'... isn't he?"

"You're a Marine—is it okay for you to admire a pirate so much?"

"Looking at it this way, the Sword God's strength is even greater than our original intelligence suggested!"

On the Marine warships, the marines were buzzing with discussion.

And the three Vice Admirals didn't stop them, but rather looked at Kuja Island with serious expressions. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Since they had witnessed the 'Sword God' sever Dark King Rayleigh's sword and shoot him down just now—

The entire Kuja Island had fallen into silence.

Neither sounds of battle nor Haki continued to emanate from there.

So right now, they too were waiting for the outcome.

"The Sword God is not a pirate—if the 'Dark King' truly lost, then we might have a chance to capture him."

Onigumo said.

His thought process was simple—if they could take this opportunity to capture and execute the Pirate King's right-hand man as well, it would undoubtedly be a major event that would fully demonstrate 'Justice' to the entire sea.

However, his words were cut short.

VMMM!

The next moment, he saw a blue slash transform into the shape of a dragon, flying out from Kuja Island in the distance.

[Shimotsuki Style · Dragon Shadow]

BOOM!

The slash cut through the waves in an instant, howling as it approached.

"!!!" (×3)

The expressions of the three Vice Admirals turned serious in an instant.

But as Vice Admirals of Marine Headquarters, their reactions were naturally extremely fast!

"Spider Kill!"

"Iron Body · Rat Tail Sword!"

"Tall Hat Triple Cut!"

The three of them drew their respective swords almost simultaneously.

Yes, it was somewhat of a coincidence.

The three Vice Admirals here—Onigumo excelled in the spider-like 'Eight-Sword Style', Vice Admiral Momonga created the 'Rat Tail Style', and Strawberry used the 'Two-Sword Style'—all three of them were swordsmen!

And right now, they simultaneously swung their swords to meet the incoming slash.

As the blades swept out, they all used their full strength.

But—

Clang! (×3)

The next moment, all three of them saw—the slashes they swung crumbled almost instantly upon contact with that incoming blue dragon shadow.

Before they even had time to mount another effective response, that massive flying dragon soared past, slicing the warship they were on and all the surrounding Marine warships cleanly in half right down the middle!

Their figures and those of all the marines plummeted along with the severed warships.

And when they finally managed to barely steady themselves, they had no time to check the surrounding losses, instead casting vigilant gazes toward Kuja Island in the distance.

What made them rejoice was that the flying slash was the only attack; nothing else followed.

But what made their expressions even more solemn was—

They had already seen the figure flying out from Kuja Island.

Just as they guessed—the one who emerged victorious from the battle on Kuja Island was the 'Sword God'.

But unlike what they expected—

After defeating the Dark King, this mysterious swordsman actually didn't choose to leave immediately like he had in the past, but instead—

"Sword God... what are you doing!?"

Onigumo looked at the figure with spread wings and black blade in hand, continuously approaching, and shouted: "We are Marines, acting on orders from the World Government to capture criminals—by attacking us, are you making an enemy of the world?"

"Attacking?"

But right as Onigumo's words fell—

He heard the Sword God's calm reply.

"If I wanted to kill you, you wouldn't have the chance to speak with me."

His gaze looked down at the three Vice Admirals below, completely unconcerned with Onigumo's threat.

"As for making an enemy of the world, I don't mind. But stopping you is not for such a trivial matter."

He continued: "I want you Marines to pass along a message for me!"

"...Pass a message!?"

At this moment, Momonga and Strawberry, who were relatively calmer, hurriedly held back the furious Onigumo and asked in confusion.

"That's right."

"The Marines must know the whereabouts of 'Hawkeye'."

The Sword God said coldly.

"Tell him for me—Shusui has been sharpened enough."

"In twenty days, in the New World at 'Instein Island', I will wait for him there."

"If he considers himself a swordsman, let him come for a battle."

The words fell.

Under the dumbfounded expressions of the three Vice Admirals, the Sword God's figure spread his wings and soared into the sky.

In just a moment, he disappeared into the sky above.

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