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The Nine Red Scabbards have fallen out, and it will be impossible for them to work together again under any circumstances.
By tracing the red road sign's historical text, we might be able to find information about Im's weaknesses in Laugh Tale.
Aside from not gaining any real benefits, Blake's trip can be considered a success.
However, there was nothing that could be done. Among the Devil Fruits of Wano Country, apart from Yamato's Mythical Zoan form, which was nowhere to be found, the other Mythical Zoan types were eaten a long time ago.
As for Wano Country's other specialty—famous swords.
Firstly, Blake did not have a strong desire for famous knives, as the knifemakers in Mary Geoise had already completed his long scroll.
Forging your own sword into a black blade is better than anything else.
Secondly, although there have been many famous swords in Wano Country, only Kozuki Oden's two swords, the second generation Kitetsu and Kawamatsu's sword remain here.
Blake looked at Mrs. Toki and Hiyori standing behind him:
"This trip wasn't without its practical gains; we acquired at least two slaves."
Of the two, Hiyori is still young, so it's easier to talk to her; maybe we can change her values.
As for Mrs. Shi...
Blake's attitude toward her was completely different from that of Stella and others.
Lady Toki comes from over 800 years ago, during the great war between the Twenty Nations Alliance and Joy Boy, and Wano Country clearly sided with Joy Boy.
In other words, this woman and the World Government were originally enemies.
Furthermore, among all the people with abnormal thought processes on the high seas, the people of Wano Country are among the most abnormal in terms of thought processes.
It's like choosing the worst of the worst, picking the shortest among the short.
Moreover, Mrs. Shi is much older than Mandy and the others, and has experienced a lot. Her values have been completely formed and are almost impossible to change.
Furthermore, Black killed Momonosuke right in front of her.
All of this led Blake to see her merely as a pretty object of amusement.
So on the first night after boarding the ship—
The candlelight inside the cabin was deliberately dimmed, leaving only a few wisps of light reflected on the screen painted with irises.
Madam Shi's cuffs were bound with ribbons embroidered with gold thread, which the maids had just put on her.
The original robe, stained with Momonosuke's blood, had long been thrown into the incinerator.
On the weapon rack to the side, there was an unsheathed sword.
The mother-of-pearl inlaid on the hilt gleamed with a cold light, perfectly reflecting the image of Tianyue as she was pressed against the low table.
The maids carried lacquered trays to the outside of the door, the trays containing plum wine, a specialty of Wano Country, which was now swaying gently with the waves, just like her taut shoulders.
"You should learn how to use these hands."
Blake's voice came from behind her, and he suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, shoving an ink-soaked pen between her clenched fist:
"Write a few words and let me see."
The paper bore the crest of the Kozuki family, but the ink had been crushed and blurred into a murky, dark cloud.
Madam Shi struggled violently and knocked over the inkstone.
Ink was splattered on the cabin floor, like a warrior's formation collapsing in the night.
After leaving Wano Country, Black did not rush back to Mary Geoise.
He had heard news from the Holy Land that Rozwald had been very active recently.
Not only does he frequently attend all sorts of parties, but he also invites other Celestial Dragons to his banquets.
If Blake were to return at this time, he would certainly be invited.
Blake felt he had been subjected to a psychological attack after only a short meeting.
He suspected that if they met frequently, his Conqueror's Haki would weaken as a result.
The Poneglyphs of Fishman Island have not yet been moved, and the locations of the four red Poneglyph markers are clear. Blake plans to go to Fishman Island to take a look first.
As for Zou and Whole Cake Island?
Let's talk about it when we have the chance.
The elephant was simply too large; with Black's current strength, it would be difficult for him to inflict any effective damage on it.
If this guy has a stress response to Celestial Dragons, it might cause Black trouble.
We need to wait for a suitable time, or at least until we can guarantee our own safety before going.
As for Charlotte Linlin...
This woman is not a very intelligent person.
If Blake wants to inscribe the Poneglyphs on her territory, a major battle might be inevitable.
The Poneglyphs of Wano Country are not in Kaido's possession, but the Poneglyphs of Whole Cake Island are controlled by Charlotte Linlin.
Moreover, this woman isn't as cunning as Kaido; she might just start bragging about Black's strength everywhere.
So there's no rush. When someone starts a war with the Big Mom Pirates, Koala can find an opportunity to infiltrate.
As for Blake's subordinate, Wildgrass?
This guy has been following him around half the world, and now he's also in charge of training Hawkins and the others.
Even cattle and horses shouldn't be treated like humans when they're not being used properly.
Fishman Island is located at a depth of 10,000 meters in the sea. Although there are certain dangers, at least these dangers are controllable.
Indeed, for Black, who never takes risks, going to Fishman Island was already a high-risk activity.
After more than 800 years of exploration, the Fishman Island route is now a smooth and easy passage.
Apart from the occasional appearance of sea kings, there are usually no other dangers.
Black can use his Conqueror's Haki to repel Sea Kings, and since he hasn't eaten a Devil Fruit yet, his safety level is quite high.
With this in mind, Black instructed Stella to inform the slaves to turn towards Fishman Island.
There is no distinction between day and night at the lowest level of the ship's cabin.
Cyrus's legs mechanically pressed the pedals, and the clicking of the chain was the only evidence of the passage of time.
His gladiator armor had long been stripped off, replaced by a rough linen garment, the fabric rubbing against his skin and leaving streaks of blood.
When he first woke up, Cyrus tried to resist.
However, his entire body was bound by chains mixed with seastone, preventing him from unleashing his full strength.
After being whipped for several days, his heart gradually became numb.
"Group 14, if you're any slower, I'll hang you outside to feed the sea monsters."
The overseer's voice came from above. Cyrus did not look up, but subconsciously increased the frequency of his stomping.
"Hey, arena."
A hoarse voice came from the right:
"You're stepping too fast."
Cyrus did not respond.
The slave on the left nudged him with his shoulder:
"Wait, you bastard! Are you trying to get us killed?"
Cyrus remained silent, but slowed his pace slightly.
His eyes were fixed on a void in front of him, where something seemed to be visible only to him.
"I heard that a princess from the Kingdom of Dressrosa has come to the top floor, and she's incredibly beautiful."
The slave behind him suddenly said:
"You weren't arrested together, were you?"
The sound of whips cutting through the air interrupted the sentence, and everyone immediately lowered their heads and pedaled even harder.
Cyrus's breathing paused for a moment, but he quickly resumed normal breathing.
As the pedal turned, Cyrus recalled the past in his mind, but dared not imagine Scarlett's current situation.
"Group 14, rest!"
The overseer's shouts brought him back to reality, and Cyrus mechanically stopped in his tracks.
He had only five minutes to rest, so he leaned against the damp bulkhead and listened to the heavy breathing of the slaves around him.
Some people sobbed quietly, but were quickly silenced by the sound of whips.
He closed his eyes, but at that moment, only one image remained in his mind—
A canary was kept in a gilded cage, and its feathers gradually lost their luster.
The overseer's whistle blew, and Cyrus opened his eyes and stood back on the platform.
The chain started spinning again, and his legs moved along with it, as if they no longer belonged to him.
The pedal never stopped, and Cyrus's thoughts gradually blurred, leaving only muscle memory to maintain this meaningless movement...
How honorable is Chapter 88?
On the New World side, there is also an island similar to the Sabaody Archipelago, which provides coating for passing ships.
However, the entertainment industry here is far less developed than that of the Sabaody Archipelago, so Black did not linger.
After confirming that there were no problems with the coating, the Temple plunged into the deep sea.
The people of this world seem to have an innate affinity for the ocean; even the most timid Perona and Corla show no fear whatsoever.
The two were pulling Hiyori, who had just boarded the boat, along with her, and were discussing with great interest the schools of fish swimming past the boat.
Blake was standing at the bow, gently stroking the gilded carvings on the ship's side with his white-gloved fingers.
Tian Yueshi stood quietly not far behind him.
Since that day, the woman seemed to have completely lost the will to resist, and her demeanor became more and more like Mandy's.
Only when I'm with Hiyori can I see some of her expressions.
However, Blake didn't care about this; he wouldn't be so nice to Amaterasu.
The Temple descended quickly, and soon Stella returned with a monocular telescope.
"Your Highness, the welcoming procession from the Dragon Palace is ready."
With Blake's abilities, he naturally didn't need a telescope.
He didn't reach out to take it, his gaze sweeping over the neatly lined-up whale shark cavalry at the harbor:
"The merfolk's mounts are quite unique."
When the gangway of the Temple was finally lowered, Neptune was already waiting at the port with Queen Otohime and a group of ministers from the Ryugu Palace.
"It is a great honor for Fishman Island to have Lord Black here."
Neptune lowered his eyes, making it impossible to read his expression.
However, it's easy to imagine that if possible, the other side would definitely hope that no Celestial Dragons would ever come to Fishman Island.
Blake chuckled and countered with a question:
How honored?
Neptune seemed taken aback by this remark and remained silent for a long time.
Queen Otohime, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in:
"Just as pearls are honored to meet moonlight, this is the closest Dragon Palace has ever come to the moonlight."
Blake felt an indescribable sense of closeness welling up inside him.
A flash of dark red lightning appeared and disappeared in his eyes.
He raised an eyebrow and sighed inwardly: