Somersault Cloud...
Shano rubbed his chin, pondering seriously.
Am I still one of those pure-hearted people?
Alright then.
It's pointless to deceive myself; it's likely I still can't ride it.
But among my companions, there are quite a few who can, so adding it to the shopping cart isn't a problem.
After all, it's just a few points, might as well buy it as a toy for the kids at home.
Bought it, next!
......
[Tomie's Severed Arm]
[Type: Special Item]
[Price: 3500 points]
[Description: A bizarre remnant from Tomie's world, seemingly still active. Caution is advised when purchasing as it will endlessly regenerate and create Tomie duplicates, endlessly, ceaselessly]
[Seller's Note: None, has lost contact]
Hey, this isn't something to joke about.
Shano's eye twitched.
I came to save the world, not to destroy it. Such terrifyingly supernatural horror items are better left untouched.
Skip, next!
......
[Demon Tree Barrier]
[Type: Special Item]
[Price: 15000 points]
[Description: Once activated, automatically covers host territories, forming an invisible protective shield against external invasions]
[Protection strength is determined by the number of souls of sacrificed Fruit Ability Users; the more souls sacrificed, the stronger the barrier. Maximum sacrifice limit is 30]
[Seller's Note: None, system direct sale]
Shano's gaze sharpened.
Seems I've drawn something incredible...
Useful?
Of course useful, as his territory under his command grows, ensuring the safety of all residents becomes increasingly difficult.
Ordinary pirates are okay, the Endgame flag is the best deterrence, few dare to provoke it.
But Navy Headquarters, CP Department, and the freely coming and going Divine Knight Order... ultimately are somewhat difficult to guard against.
This Demon Tree Barrier can solve this hidden danger!
Although priced at 15000 points, it's absolutely worth it. However, to activate with maximum effect, the cost is quite high.
An entire thirty souls of Devil Fruit Ability Users!
Where to find all of them in one go?
Shano fell into contemplation.
If he were the type without any moral bottom line, then this would be easy, wouldn't even need to leave, just harvest back and forth in his own territory.
But obviously, he can't do such things.
Even if the initial intent is to protect the residents' lives, the soul sacrifice should be chosen from those unforgivably wicked villains.
"Hmm?" Shano suddenly realized something.
Unforgivably wicked villains?
Seems there's a place with no shortage of such guys...
For now, just add to the shopping cart.
Next!
...
There were no more.
Searched all the way to the end, the refreshed items were either absurdly expensive or utterly uninteresting.
Shano leapt out of the hot spring, dried himself off, got dressed and entered the checkout session.
This time he only bought two items, totaling 17000 points, with 5900 points remaining.
Shano finished dressing and stretched by the seacoast.
June's morning breeze carried the unique grassy scent of Nut Island, brushing against his face. He glanced at the sunrise over the distant horizon and turned his gaze toward the Windless Zone.
Lately there's nothing much going on, maybe just head there today and gather the necessary souls?
swoosh!
Just at that moment.
Kuina's figure suddenly appeared from above, gracefully descending using Moonwalk, her black ponytail fluttering in the sea breeze.
"Sir."
She approached Shano from behind, speaking solemnly, "The intelligence department of the Stationed Corps has sent word, Bevony's whereabouts have been discovered."
"Oh?"
Shano squinted, turning his head: "Where?"
Intelligence Department.
This is a must-have for every notable force, and the Endgame is no exception.
Back when reorganizing the Four Major Armies, Shano had already instructed Kuina, Robin, and others to start recruiting members.
After gaining control of Ten Thousand Nations, it was basically formed and made connections with Du·Feld, Morgans, and other Underworld Emperors met previously.
Currently, the intelligence capacity can't yet compare with the World Government's CP Department, but it's decent enough to be usable.
And Shano's recent order was to trace the whereabouts of the bounty hunter Bevony who kidnapped Bonney.
The outbreak of the Ten Thousand Nations war, indeed originated from BIGMOM's greed, but this woman was undeniably involved.
Kidnapping kids and running off without taking responsibility? No way!
"Six days ago, that woman appeared on the Shampodi Islands."
Kuina handed over a piece of intelligence file, "BIGMOM gave her a considerable reward, likely not less than a billion Belly. She used the money to settle in a high-end hotel in zone 1 Gr, frequenting major auctions and casinos, spending lavishly, buying dozens of slaves alone."
"Really getting high-profile."
Shano accepted the file and sneered, "Provoked the Endgame and thinks she can be safe by leaving the New World and hiding in a place like Shampodi?"
As long as the location can be locked, the Door-Door Fruit won't save her!
Bruno is just the precedent!
"Speaking of which, ever since the last Shampodi incident, the Navy, to enhance Shampodi's defense, changed the branch base leader from Rear-Admiral Level to Headquarter Vice Admiral."
Kuina said softly, "And this woman, around the end of last year, took a vendetta contract and brutally murdered a Navy Vice Admiral's family, over ten members in total."