The "mount" stared wide-eyed, disbelieving, at the Celestial Dragon's head, eyes wide open in death.
Really, had they really killed a Celestial Dragon?
In his wildest dreams, this pirate crew, however crazy, would just rob them and run.
Was he dreaming?
The "mount" raised a hand, slapping himself hard across the face.
"Slap!"
The loud sound drew the attention of Kaido, Noro, and the others, who all looked at the Celestial Dragon's "mount."
This thing, had it been driven mad by the torture?
The pain registered clearly in his brain, and the "mount" was instantly overjoyed.
This was real!
This was real!
He and his sister were really saved!
Wait, his sister, right, his sister, his sister was still waiting for him to save her.
Ignoring the pain, he quickly got up and ran towards the ship's hold.
The "mount's" actions drew the attention of Kaido, Noro, and the others.
Kaido looked at his little lion running away in surprise, "He just ran off like that?"
Noro's lips curved into a confident smile, "He'll be back. Captain, do you want to recruit him?"
Kaido nodded slightly, "What do you think, Vice-Captain?"
Noro smiled faintly, "He's alright. He didn't faint under King's Conqueror's Haki, and he's a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user. He can be trained."
"I think so too. Worororororo..."
Kaido took out his sake gourd, gulping down a few mouthfuls, great minds thinking alike again.
As Noro had predicted, the "mount" quickly ran back, leading a little girl.
Without much ceremony, the two "thumped" to their knees, their heads hitting the deck heavily:
"Please let us join your pirate crew! We two siblings are willing to die for you!"
Kaido looked at the two siblings with interest, grinning:
"Oh? You're two interesting fellows. But our Beasts Pirates don't take just anyone."
Noro rolled his eyes, speechless.
You just keep acting.
The two siblings kept their heads pressed to the deck, stubbornly refusing to get up, their voices humble: "Please."
What kind of pirates were these?
Reckless, flamboyant, unrestrained, confident.
They, the two siblings... had to join this pirate crew!
They had to!!!
Noro walked over with a smile, "The captain is right, not just anyone can join our pirate crew."
"But we can give you two a chance. You can be trainees first."
"No problem, Captain?"
Kaido pretended to ponder, then said in a deep voice, "Since the Vice-Captain said so, then from today onwards, you're trainees in our Beasts Pirates."
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
The two siblings were so excited they didn't know whether to cry or laugh, desperately kowtowing to Kaido, Noro, and the others.
Kaido frowned, saying softly, "Get up, we don't do that Celestial Dragon stuff!"
The two siblings quickly got up, afraid of angering their saviors.
Noro saw that the two were tense, saying gently, "No need to be nervous. We won't beat and scold you like the Celestial Dragons."
"Heads up, chests out, be confident."
The two siblings followed Noro's words, puffing out their chests, constantly reminding themselves to be confident and brave. These people didn't like cowards.
Noro nodded, satisfied, "Good, very spirited!"
Kaido, remembering he hadn't asked their names yet, asked, "Oh right, what are your names?"
The "mount" looked at Kaido and Noro, his eyes as firm as if he were joining a party, saying loudly:
"My name is Englar Alaric, and this is my sister, Matty Tao."
Noro smiled, turning to King, "King, take them to the "Azure Dragon." Pick a room, let them wash up."
"Yes, Mr. Noro," King replied, turning to walk towards the "Azure Dragon."
Englar Alaric and Matty Tao obediently followed behind King.
Noro then called to Kaido, Queen, and Stussy, "Let's go, let's see what good stuff the Celestial Dragon's carriage has."
Money, the Beasts Pirates had plenty of, but Celestial Dragons had more than just money.
Stussy's eyes lit up instantly, she was interested in this.
Although Noro allowed her to spend money however she wanted, her money-grubbing nature meant she could never have too much.
Stussy rushed to the front, Noro and the others smiling as they watched her.
They knew this woman's personality very well.
The yacht was big, but there was no need to search every room. The valuable things were definitely in the Celestial Dragon's room.
Reaching the door, Stussy's starry eyes were already shining as she rummaged through the boxes and cabinets.
Noro and the others were nouveau riche. They had money, but many rare jewels were in the hands of the Celestial Dragons.
Stussy liked these things, wanting to wear them all at once.
Kaido, Noro, and Queen weren't interested in these, searching for other things.
Treasure-hunting mouse Stussy quickly found three very beautiful boxes, excitedly opening them one by one, only to be disappointed.
They were all Devil Fruits!
She didn't fight, what did she need Devil Fruits for? They weren't as good as jewelry.
Stussy ran to Noro, handing him the three Devil Fruits in disgust, also giving him a Devil Fruit encyclopedia that had been pressed under the boxes.
Then she ran off to continue her treasure hunt.
Kaido and Queen crowded around Noro, the three comparing the Devil Fruits to the encyclopedia.
Soon, the answer came.
The three Devil Fruits were the Paramecia-type Door-Door Fruit, the Paramecia-type Munch-Munch Fruit, and a Zoan-type Horse-Horse Fruit.
Noro looked at the Door-Door Fruit in his hand, suddenly smiling. This was a pleasant surprise.
Kaido and Queen each picked up a Devil Fruit.
Kaido took the Horse-Horse Fruit. He only liked Zoan-type Devil Fruits, Ancient and Mythical Zoans were best, but regular ones were fine too.
Queen, after seeing the Devil Fruit encyclopedia's description of the Munch-Munch Fruit, was overjoyed. This fruit could help him with his experiments.
Noro wasn't surprised that these Celestial Dragon's Devil Fruits would eventually end up outside.
They were likely given to slaves by the Celestial Dragons, then the slaves were killed by the Celestial Dragons.
Noro waved to Stussy, who was still searching for treasure. Stussy immediately stopped what she was doing, walking over, "What?"
Kaido and Queen stared, surprised, looking at Noro and the obedient Stussy.
Had this woman changed her personality?
She could resist the treasure, and she listened to Noro so well?
The Vice-Captain really had skills!
Noro handed the Door-Door Fruit to Stussy, "Eat it."
Stussy didn't like eating Devil Fruits, but she couldn't explain why, she felt like she couldn't refuse Noro.
Obediently taking the Door-Door Fruit, she took a small bite, her face twisting in disgust.
"So nasty!"
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