One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 356 One Piece? Not interested.

Chapter 356: One Piece! Not interested.

Splash!

As the battle between Slard and Katakuri ended, night fell over the sea, and the Liberty resumed its voyage, slowly moving forward under the vast starry sky.

On a moonlit evening with few stars, Slad sat alone on the observation deck of the Liberty, reviewing the battle with Katakuri.

"Captain! Slard has been on the lookout tower for quite some time now, is that alright?"

On the deck of the Freedom, four people sat unable to sleep, gazing at the night view. The only girl, Belinda, looked up at the observation deck and whispered...

"Hmm? Hehehe! It's alright! It's rare for this guy to show this kind of mentality, it's a good thing! Maybe it will bring unexpected gains in the application of his abilities!"

Mu Chong, sitting cross-legged on the deck, gently wiped his long sword, Bai Jiao, on his lap. Hearing Belinda's question, he explained...

"Brother! The moon is almost full!"

Just then, Mu Mu, who was sitting next to Mu Chong, suddenly pointed to the full moon in the sky and said...

"Yes! I know! By the way, Belinda! How's the research on the bloodline factor technology that Grandpa Garshi gave you going? As for Mumu, is it enough to support him in completing the transformation into the Sulong form of the Mink Tribe?"

Mu Mu's words made Mu Chong's expression turn serious. He turned to look at Belinda and asked...

While on Tiger God Island, although Grandpa Garshi repeatedly stated that the artificial Devil Fruit Mumu ate would absolutely not cause any problems, out of concern for Mumu, Mu Chong still had Belinda research the bloodline factors.

Fortunately, Grandpa Gasi not only provided the bloodline factor technology and artificial Devil Fruit technology, but also his own bloodline factor. Belinda, through compiling various medical data and processing the power of the Gluttony Fruit, perfectly replicated Grandpa Gasi's technology.

"Don't worry, Captain! I have completely mastered all the techniques of the bloodline factor, and through the power of the Swallow-Swallow Fruit, I have also fused with the energy of the relevant bloodline factor. The bloodline factor in Mumu's body has been perfectly fused. The only thing to be careful about is that the Mink Tribe's Sulong form may lose its self-control. This will require training later!"

Upon hearing Mu Chong's question, Belinda first sat up straight, her eyes gleaming with confidence, and her voice exuded a subtle air of authority—perhaps a manifestation of inner strength.

"Oh! That's great, Belinda! In that case, when the full moon comes, Mumu, you can try transforming into your Sulong form. With me here, there won't be any problems!"

After receiving Belinda's affirmative answer, Mu Chong smiled, then turned to look at Mu Mu and slowly began to speak.

"Okay! Got it, bro!"

Mumu, who had also heard Belinda's words, nodded easily to Muchong and then started drinking her beverage.

"Belinda! Currently, only Baku and Mumu on the Freedom are Zoan-type Devil Fruit users, but with the establishment of the Black Organization, more and more Zoan-type users will appear. Therefore, you need to pay close attention to Chopper's Rumble Ball and try to ensure that it has no side effects at all!"

Looking at Mu Mu drinking her beverage, Mu Chong suddenly thought of something and then said to Belinda...

"Yes! Don't worry, Captain! I've greatly reduced the side effects of the Rumble Ball, but we don't have suitable test subjects yet. Baku's strength is already considerable, so he doesn't need the Rumble Ball for the time being, therefore..."

Belinda took a sip of her drink, waved to Mu Chong to reassure him, and then stated her request.

"Hehehe! No problem! Once we get to Jaya Island, we'll go straight back to Skypiea. I remember there was someone there who ate a Zoan-type Devil Fruit!"

"When the time comes, have him and Baku cooperate with you in the experiments. During the process, I will also collect Zoan-type Devil Fruits and develop the Rumble Ball without side effects as soon as possible. Hill Bot's Black Clothes needs it!"

Mu Chong took a sip of his drink, his gaze sweeping across the deck of the Freedom ship to the dark sea ahead, a profound look flashing in his eyes.

"Okay! Captain! You guys chat, I'm going to sleep now!"

Belinda finished her drink, said something, and then got up and walked towards the cabin.

With Belinda gone, only Mu Chong and Mu Mu remained on the deck, along with Sha Crocodile, who hadn't uttered a single word from beginning to end.

"Hey! Old Sha! I've been listening for ages! Anything you want to say?"

Mu Chong glanced at Crocodile opposite him, a slight smile playing on his lips. Old Crocodile, dressed in a white robe, was quite handsome.

"Hmm? What is it? You'll know sooner or later! No need to ask! However, I do have a question I'd like to ask you, Captain!"

Crocodile sat leisurely on the deck, smoking a cigar. Upon hearing Mu Chong's words, he first waved his hand dismissively, exhaled a puff of smoke, and then looked at Mu Chong.

"Oh? A question? Hahaha! Ask away! I'll answer anything I know the answer to!"

Crocodile's words caused Mu Chong to pause slightly, then he laughed. Now that they were partners on the same ship, there was nothing he couldn't say.

"Phew! Captain! Ever since Slade's battle with Katakuri during the day, I've gained a new understanding of the strength of everyone on this ship. The Freedom's current strength is enough to rival those monster pirate crews of the New World!"

Crocodile took a deep breath, calming himself before slowly speaking.

"Charlotte Katakuri, whose bounty is a full 1 billion Berries, is a well-known strongman in the New World, yet Slade was able to fight him to a standstill. Although I could tell that neither of them was using their full strength, that alone was enough to demonstrate Slade's power!"

"However, on the Freedom, there are two people whose strength surpasses Slad's, and two whose strength is comparable to his! In addition, the others also possess considerable strength!"

By the time Shah Crocodile finished speaking, he had already put down his cigar and was staring intently at Mu Chong.

"Captain! With such immense power, and even a growing intelligence organization, do you really just want freedom? Don't you want the title of one of the Four Emperors of the New World? Aren't you tempted by the One Piece? Don't you want the throne of the Pirate King? Even the right to rule this world, Captain! Aren't you even a little bit tempted?"

Every question Crocodile asked seemed like a low growl, the deep sound emanating from his throat. Perhaps, while questioning Mu Chong, he was also releasing his own inner resentment.

call!

A sea breeze swept across the deck of the Liberty, ruffling the hair on everyone's foreheads. As Crocodile's voice faded, a brief silence fell over the deck.

"Old Sha! I'm really not interested in any of what you're saying. What I told you before was my honest opinion, and I've never lied to you!"

Mu Chong's resolute eyes met Crocodile's gaze without flinching, and he continued sincerely and firmly.

"My purpose in setting sail is to leave my mark on this vast ocean, to let the whole world know that I, the chivalrous Mu Chong, have lived in this era, rather than being like a drop of water falling into the sea without causing a ripple!"

"As I have said before, this world has been distorted for eight hundred years. If a person wants to live completely freely, he will touch the interests of that group. Therefore, in order to live freely, the stronger one is, the more say one will have!"

"What I want in the future is absolute control! Therefore, I will not allow anyone to stop the Liberty from sailing!"