North Blue, a certain sea area.
Tsuru was leading a fleet in pursuit of Doflamingo.
She had been chasing this guy for several months and was on the verge of capturing him when the Den Den Mushi rang.
"Sengoku?"
"Tsuru, cease the pursuit of Doflamingo."
"What?!"
"He has just joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea. From now on, he is a Legal Pirate recognized by the World Government."
Tsuru fell silent.
"So that's it... Is this the deal you struck with the World Government, Doflamingo?"
With no other choice, she could only order the fleet to turn back.
...
Ohara, the Library of the Tree of Omniscience.
Rows of bookshelves stretched from the floor to the dome, densely packed with books.
This was the world's largest library, housing precious texts from all over the world, spanning five thousand years of history.
At this moment, a group of scholars was immersed in the sea of books.
Ever since the Roger Pirates discovered the Final Island three years ago, Dr. Clover had reported everything he saw and heard on the island to Raiver.
After the Roger Pirates disbanded, Raiver had Dr. Clover and the others return to Ohara to continue researching Imu's origins and Devil Fruit Ability.
He instructed Dr. Clover and the others:
Do not reveal the truth about the Final Island to the public until the appropriate time arrives. Await my orders. When the time comes, I will allow you to make it public.
Thus, Dr. Clover returned to Ohara with the scholars.
After completing their research on the Void Century, they had a new goal—to study Imu's origins and Devil Fruit Ability.
That was a being who had lived for eight hundred years, the true mastermind behind this world.
To understand her, they had to search for clues in even older history.
So, they began combing through the ancient texts in the entire library.
Five thousand years of history, books from all over the world—an ocean of knowledge.
But they did not give up.
"Mom, what are you doing?"
A childish voice came from the doorway.
Everyone turned to look.
A little girl stood at the door, holding a book in her arms, her big eyes wide with curiosity as she looked at them.
It was 8-year-old Robin.
Dr. Clover put down the ancient text in his hand, a kind smile appearing on his face:
"So it's little Robin."
Nico Olvia, seeing it was her daughter, showed a gentle smile.
She picked up a book, walked over to little Robin, crouched down to her eye level.
"Robin, have you finished reading the book in your hands?"
Little Robin nodded vigorously: "Yes! I've finished it all!"
Ever since returning to Ohara three years ago, Olvia had taken little Robin back from her brother's house to raise her herself.
Over these three years, the bond between mother and daughter had grown stronger, and little Robin had shown remarkable learning talent.
"Take this one to read." Olvia took back the book from little Robin's hands and handed her own book to her daughter.
Little Robin accepted the book: "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely finish it!"
She hugged the book tightly, lifted her small face, her eyes shining with determination:
"I want to become the world's greatest archaeologist!"
Dr. Clover walked over and affectionately ruffled her hair:
"Little Robin, you must work hard. You are the most talented child I have ever seen. In the future, you will surely surpass us old folks."
"Mhm!" Little Robin nodded vigorously, then ran out of the room with her books.
The sound of her footsteps gradually faded away, leaving the scholars to continue their work.
Time passed minute by minute.
Suddenly—
A scholar abruptly stood up from his chair and exclaimed loudly:
"Found it!!"
Everyone immediately put down their work and gathered around.
The scholar who made the discovery said excitedly, "This ancient text records a legend from two thousand years ago! A legend about a Devil Fruit!"
Dr. Clover pushed his way to the front, took the ancient book, and began reading carefully.
Those around him held their breath, waiting for his interpretation.
After a long while, Dr. Clover looked up, his face filled with excitement:
"Combined with the fragments we found earlier, these contents form the complete version of the story!"
"I will now summarize this matter and report it to His Majesty Raiver!"
...
Fengtian Empire, Sky Palace.
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Inside the luxurious hall, song and dance continued as usual.
A group of stunning dancers gracefully performed in the center of the hall, their light veils fluttering, their figures elegant.
Musicians played beautiful melodies in the corner.
Raiver sat lazily on the throne.
Xingwan knelt at his feet, while Xingmian stood beside the throne.
Buru buru—Buru buru—
The Den Den Mushi rang.
Xingmian immediately picked up the golden Den Den Mushi from the table with both hands and presented it to Raiver.
"Your Majesty, it's a call from Ohara."
Raiver nodded slightly:
"Answer."
The Den Den Mushi connected, and Dr. Clover's excited voice came through:
"Your Majesty Raiver! We found it! We found records about that Devil Fruit!"
Raiver's brow twitched slightly:
"Speak."
Dr. Clover took a deep breath and began recounting:
"Two thousand years ago, the legendary Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Satan Form was eaten by an unknown creature."
"After consuming this Human-Human Fruit, the creature transformed into a human and named itself 'Lucifer.'"
"According to historical records, Lucifer could forcibly transform any creature weaker than himself into demons who would absolutely obey him."
Raiver's gaze sharpened slightly.
"Thus, Lucifer assembled a massive Demon Legion with the intention of ruling the world."
"Just as the world was about to fall, two ability users stepped forward—"
"Sun God Nika, and Dark God Nika."
"Their powers opposed yet complemented each other, and together they engaged in a fierce battle with Lucifer."
"In the end, they successfully destroyed Lucifer."
"After the war, Sun God Nika used his power to undo the demonic corruption of the Demon Legion, restoring all transformed creatures to normal."
The call ended.
The song and dance in the hall continued, but Raiver fell into deep thought.
Sun God Nika, Dark God Nika.
Two opposing yet complementary powers that had to join forces to destroy that demon.
Joy Boy's final words on the Final Island also mentioned—if he had been able to obtain the power of Dark God Nika at that time, he would have surely been able to defeat Imu.
So that's how it was.
Joy Boy must have known about this history from two thousand years ago, which is why he was so certain.
"I must gain control of the powers of Sun God Nika and Dark God Nika."
Raiver murmured to himself.
Xingwan looked up and asked softly:
"Your Majesty, are you looking for these two fruits?"
Raiver gently patted her head. "Continue."
"Oh." Xingwan nodded like a pecking chick.
Yet just ten minutes later, Raiver's expression abruptly changed.
He sensed it.
That small sphere he had once given to Dr. Clover—the one that sealed his strongest Conqueror's Haki—had been crushed.
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