This answer was too shocking; that was the foundation of Emperor Kaido's dominance, the symbol of the 'World's Strongest Creature'!
How could it appear here?
And isn't there only one of each Devil Fruit? How could there be a second?
What... what is going on?
"Don't be so quick to be shocked."
Ron's voice remained steady, as if stating a common triviality,
"That fruit isn't the original. It was created by the 'genius scientist' Vegapunk years ago when he tried to replicate Kaido's ability... well, in his own words, it's a 'failed product'."
"A failed product?" Ace's heart instantly sank. "Can't it be used? Or does it not have Devil Fruit abilities?"
"Not necessarily." Ron's tone shifted, carrying a hint of an elusive smile,
"In terms of ability, it can almost be considered a 'complete product'. It possesses the same powerful regenerative ability, terrifying physical prowess, and the power to manipulate flame clouds as the original Azure Dragon form. It's just that..."
Ron paused, seemingly organizing his words, then stated the most crucial and astonishing difference:
"It had an interesting deviation at some point. So, after transformation... the color isn't quite the same as the original."
"Color?" Ace was stunned, not reacting for a moment.
"Exactly," Ron's tone held a hint of amusement. "It's not Kaido's majestic azure blue divine dragon. This one Vegapunk created... is pink."
"Pi... pink dragon?!" Ace's mouth hung open, his mind trying to imagine the scene—the incomparably majestic Whitebeard transforming into a giant pink dragon...
The scene was too subversive, so much so that for a moment he didn't know how to comment, his expression a mix of shock, absurdity, and an indescribable sense of comicality.
Ron, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, seemed to sense Ace's predicament and chuckled, "How about it? Although the color is a bit special, the ability is absolutely genuine and powerful. Do you want to consider it?"
"What if it's a pink dragon?!" Ace practically roared into the receiver. "Who cares what color it is! As long as it's a true Mythical Zoan: Azure Dragon form, and the ability is real, then it's absolutely worth it!!"
His eyes became incredibly fervent and determined: "The reason Kaido is called an 'immortal creature', able to jump from a sky island ten thousand meters high without a scratch, is largely due to the monstrous regenerative ability and powerful physique brought by this fruit!
If Pops could obtain an ability of the same level..."
Ace's voice trembled slightly with excitement and anticipation: "Then the old injuries and illnesses that have plagued Pops for years will definitely be completely healed! Maybe even... maybe even become stronger than at his peak!"
The more he spoke, the more he felt this fruit was a godsend. His previous hesitation about the color had long been thrown to the winds.
"Besides! The key to a Devil Fruit's ability is who uses it! What if it's a pink dragon? As long as Pops uses it, it will absolutely be the most magnificent dragon in the world! Who would dare to laugh? I'll be the first to burn them with my Fire Fist!"
All doubts and hesitations were cleared, leaving only immense gratitude for this valuable information.
Ace tightly gripped the Den Den Mushi, and with utmost solemnity, from the bottom of his heart, he loudly said:
"Big Bro! Thank you so much! You always point us in the right direction at the most critical times! This favor... I..."
Ron's consistently calm voice came from the other end, interrupting the heavy words he might have uttered: "Alright, less with the thanks. I've given you the information; what you do with it is up to you."
Although Big Bro's tone was still so calm, Ace's heart was surging with a warm current and unprecedented confidence.
He nodded heavily, even though Ron couldn't see him: "Understood! Big Bro!"
The call ended, and Ace suddenly turned around, his face beaming with uncontrollable excitement. He wanted to tell Pops and his comrades this incredible good news!
Hope, it's in Dressrosa!
But now everyone was fast asleep from drinking too much at the banquet, so it seemed he would have to wait until tomorrow.
The next morning,
The coast of Dressrosa was still shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist, and the Moby Dick's enormous hull was like a lurking giant beast.
Ace had barely slept all night. As soon as dawn broke, he eagerly sought out Whitebeard, who was gazing at the sea, and Marco, Jozu, and the other commanders who had gathered early.
"Pops! Marco! Everyone! I have incredible news!" Ace's voice was a little rushed with excitement, his eyes sparkling with delight, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
"Oh?" Whitebeard tilted his head slightly, looking at the excited Ace. "What news makes you so thrilled?"
"It's about a Devil Fruit! We don't have to wait for uncertain information from Doflamingo anymore!"
Ace took a deep breath, trying to steady his voice, but his words were like a clap of thunder,
"On an island not far from this one! There's another 'Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon' hidden!"
"What?!"
Before he finished speaking, everyone instantly erupted!
Even the usually composed Marco's eyes widened sharply, almost spilling his coffee.
Jozu's body trembled, and he let out a booming exclamation: "Ace! Are you sure you're not mistaken?! Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan? Isn't that Kaido's ability?! How could there be a second one?!"
"What a joke!" Vista also cried out, "How could a top-tier Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit be like common apples, having two?! Ace, where did you get this information? Is it reliable?"
Everyone was utterly shocked by this incredible news.
Kaido's nearly immortal regenerative ability and world-destroying power had left an indelible impression on all pirates in the New World, and the source of that power was this unique Mythical Zoan fruit.
Now Ace was saying there was a second one? This completely overturned their understanding!
Whitebeard's brows were also tightly furrowed, his huge hand caressing the hilt of Murakumogiri, and his deep voice rang out: "Ace, explain it clearly. What exactly is going on?"
Ace looked at the shocked crowd and nodded forcefully, his tone incredibly certain: "The information is absolutely reliable!"
He paused here, thought for a moment, and decided not to mention Big Bro Ron's involvement, bypassing Ron to continue,
"This fruit was created by the scientist Vegapunk years ago when he tried to replicate Kaido's ability, but he called it a 'failed product', yet the ability is almost exactly the same! It's just that..."
Ace paused, a strange expression on his face: "...it's just that the color is a bit different; it's a pink dragon."
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