East Blue.
As one of the four seas, it was known among pirates as the "Weakest Sea."
The bounties of pirates here were generally lower than in other seas, and there were few notable great pirates.
However, this was precisely what demonstrated East Blue's "strength."
The only Pirate King in history was born in these waters, and the Marines' strongest hero also hailed from East Blue.
Even the sea breeze here seemed gentle and peaceful, unwilling to cause a stir.
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"To reach this level in just one month..."
On a deserted island, Griffin felt the strength of the puppet and couldn't help but marvel.
The Shaped Magic Puppet had two operational modes: one was free action, training and strengthening itself, and the other was like now, where the bound master's consciousness descended to control it.
...
Among the three rewards obtained after killing Luo, the third fell under the category of Body Technique.
Since Griffin was in the Crime Investigation Bureau and had no time to train, it had been Kari who was practicing.
Through consciousness descent, information about the training flowed into Griffin's mind like a gentle stream. This sensation was wonderful, much smoother than the sensory impact of recalling a Shadow Clone.
No wonder...
The purpose of creating Shadow Clones was for combat and reconnaissance, while the Shaped Magic Puppet was designed as a training aid.
Griffin attempted to refine Chakra with this body...
A month ago, their refinement efficiency was exactly the same, but now he clearly felt that this body was slightly faster.
...
The development of that bloodline is indeed significant... I need to find a way for my main body to obtain it reasonably.
Other abilities could be explained away with Devil Fruit abilities, but that pure Body Technique was clearly something perfected over thousands of years. As a Marine, Griffin had no reason to practice it.
To draw an analogy, it was like asking why a small-time pirate with an 8 million berry bounty would know the Navy Six Styles.
How could your captain not suspect you were a Marine spy?
...
I'll deal with that later...
Griffin looked east, the sea breeze rustling his white hair, his crimson pupils possessing the same field of vision as the Sharingan.
This body was constructed entirely according to his will—white hair and heterochromatic eyes, the coldest demeanor he had envisioned.
Griffin crouched at the edge of the island's cliff, his hands swiftly forming seals. The air beneath his feet suddenly heated up.
Whoosh—
In the next instant, two blazing flames erupted from the soles of his feet, propelling him high into the sky like rocket exhaust.
His body shot through the blue sky like an arrow from a bow, leaving a burning trail behind.
Fire Release·Moonwalk.
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If there was one thing Griffin excelled at, it was his unparalleled adaptability.
As a child, he could develop Ice Release by harnessing snowy environments. After obtaining a Devil Fruit, he perfectly harmonized all his abilities to form the combat system best suited for himself.
Not wasting a single ounce of strength, achieving the peak of his current stage—that was Griffin's capability.
There was an evaluation of the Lunarian Tribe: they were a powerful race capable of surviving in any natural environment.
Such praise would be more fitting for Griffin.
...
The Shaped Magic Puppet was merely a tool, moving along predetermined paths without considering the synergistic application of different systems.
After Griffin took control, he developed the use of Fire Release in conjunction with Moonwalk within just half a day, greatly enhancing his mobility.
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The Kingdom of Goa, one of the member nations of the World Government.
The kingdom was spotlessly clean, renowned as the most beautiful country in the East Blue.
It was this very title that attracted the Celestial Dragon, Saint Jalmack, to grace it with his presence.
In piecing together this "perfect painting" for the World Noble, the kingdom exposed its utterly rotten core.
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"The Endpoint of Uncertainties"
This place was piled high with the kingdom's discarded waste, inhabited by commoners who survived by scavenging through trash, and also attracted many children who came here to play.
To welcome the arrival of the Celestial Dragon, the royal family tacitly permitted the burning of this area's residents along with the garbage.
Using flames to erase this district that was incompatible with the "glamorous kingdom," all to ensure the Celestial Dragon wouldn't lay eyes on any unsightly scenes.
The kingdom's nobles took simultaneous action.
One noble father, to prevent his son from associating with two low-class brats and tarnishing the family's image, not only confined his son but also threatened the lives of those two brats to force him to accept noble education. He was to behave properly during the Celestial Dragon's visit and not cause any trouble for the family.
This noble child was named Sabo, and his low-class brat friends were named Ace and Luffy.
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On the day Saint Jalmack arrived.
The kingdom's port was adorned anew, with nobles and capital commoners dressed in splendid attire gathering along the shore, each face bearing an identical expression of anticipation and reverence.
Salutes were prepared in advance, flags waved among the crowd, and cheers resounded endlessly.
The royal family on the high platform wore smiles, pleased with the flawless execution of this grand celebration.
As long as the Celestial Dragon was pleased, the Kingdom of Goa's status would be elevated, granting them more benefits!
Of course, he knew there were commoners in the trash endpoint.
So what?
This was a necessary sacrifice to welcome the Celestial Dragon!
...
A low rumble echoed from the horizon.
The sacred ship of the Celestial Dragon slowly came into view.
"The Celestial Dragon is here!"
"The World Noble! We're going to see a god! What an honor!!"
"Shout! Cheer more fervently! Let the great Celestial Dragon feel our passion!"
The king's guards, following orders, descended the high platform to incite the commoners to greater enthusiasm.
Throats were made for cheering the arrival of the Celestial Dragon, after all!
The nobles raised their glasses in celebration, and salutes fired in unison.
Amid this scene of jubilation, a "stain" appeared at the port.
A small fishing boat sailed on the sea, with a child wearing a black top hat standing on its deck.
The wind lifted his coat and hoisted high the Pirate flag he held tightly in his hand.
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"I'm setting out to sea! I want to see this world freely!!"
The child's shout clearly cut through the hypocritical cheers.
"That's... Why is there a child there!"
"Bastards! What are the defense forces doing!! The Celestial Dragon is about to arrive! How can such an ugly fishing boat be allowed to set sail!!"
"It's too filthy!"
"Damn it! What if it angers the Celestial Dragon!!"
...
Hanging the flag on the mast, Sabo gazed at the sacred ship, hundreds of times larger than his small boat, a look of envy shining in his eyes.
"Ah... if only I could sail such a big ship someday, then Ace and Luffy..."
...
Before he could finish speaking his dream, a cannonball appeared in his line of sight.
BOOM!!!
The cannonball landed precisely on Sabo's small boat, instantly engulfing it in flames.
"Why... I already avoided your sailing route, why attack me!!"
Sabo took off his coat trying to extinguish the fire, his small body busy but to no avail.
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On the deck of the Celestial Dragons' holy ship.
A Celestial Dragon wearing a square glass helmet raised his cannon gun, aiming at the small boat.
Just then, a guard in black suit reminded him: "Sir... there's a child on that boat!"
This only made things worse. Upon hearing this, the Celestial Dragon's forehead bulged with veins, his anger boiling over.
"If it's flying a pirate flag, then it's a pirate."
"And what's even more detestable..."
"How dare these lowly commoners parade right in front of my ship! Utterly disrespectful!!"
The cannon gun was loaded.
BOOM BOOM!!!
The explosions roared, the fishing boat instantly swallowed by flames, its sail turning to ashes in the inferno.
The hull shattered, the pirate flag trembling in the sea breeze for a moment before ultimately falling into the churning waves, leaving only burning fragments floating on the water's surface.
Like.
A crushed dream of freedom.
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The crowd at the port fell into dead silence, only the nobles and royalty showing relieved smiles.
The final stain had been personally erased by the Celestial Dragon!
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"Hmph! This is the consequence of offending the Celestial Dragons!"
Jalmack put down his gun with a cold snort.
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"Is that so..."
A voice, cold and devoid of any emotion, sounded.
"How impressive."
Without any warning, a person sat on the bow of the holy ship, one hand supporting his chin, a pair of crimson eyes staring directly at him.
Snow-white long hair drifted in the wind.
"At this very moment, with me sitting right in front of you, what will you do?"
"Trash."
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