Chapter 41: Dragon's First Time!
To Im, the Animal System, Normal type Human-Human Fruit wasn't anything important. The Ability of this Devil Fruit had actually already been demonstrated based on Sengoku's performance.
The Animal System, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Great Buddha form allows the Ability User to transform into a golden Great Buddha form after consumption. Their palms can release Shockwave, and besides that, they will also possess Buddha-like wisdom and spirit.
Therefore, after a Normal type Human-Human Fruit is consumed by a normal person, aside from not having the transformation Ability, its main effects are to enhance Physique, intelligence, spirit, and various other aspects, turning them into a truly perfect Superman.
To be honest, this Devil Fruit is actually more suitable for academic or research personnel rather than for combat.
The key is that it's related to Chopper's birth!
It's not that he wants a cute pet, but rather that according to the original Timeline, Chopper will most likely develop the so-called 'All-Purpose Medicine' that can cure all Disease.
Although it sounds incredible, this World does have some miraculous Black Technology, and what Im values is this 'All-Purpose Medicine'!
"But the problem is, even if Chopper successfully eats the Human-Human Fruit, without the subsequent experiences, would he still be able to develop the 'All-Purpose Medicine'? Would he even think of developing the 'All-Purpose Medicine'?"
"Now the entire Drum Kingdom has undergone tremendous changes due to my interference. Even if Chopper appears, will he still be Chopper?"
For a moment, Im fell into deep thought.
He had to admit a fact: his appearance would definitely cause the destinies of many people to change. All he could do was guide certain important figures to have a better growth Environment.
Im's gaze returned to the Munch-Munch Fruit. Logically speaking, based on the Ability of this Devil Fruit, the most suitable first candidate for it should be Dr. Vegapunk.
With it, plus some guidance from him, perhaps the Pacifista and Artificial Devil Fruit could appear earlier.
But the current problem is Vegapunk's Attitude towards the World Government, which is still unclear. It's the same question he thought of before: why would he hide the Matter of successfully replicating a perfect Artificial Devil Fruit in the future?
"Let's see first, and wait a bit."
Im thought for a moment, put the Munch-Munch Fruit back into the Silver Box, closed the lid, and set it aside. Then, he picked up the Letter that Dragon had given to the Five Elders.
After reading the contents for two minutes, it was indeed within expectations. Perhaps because it was his first time writing a Letter, Dragon's wording was somewhat cautious. However, he clearly wasn't deep enough in scheming; as he wrote, he couldn't help but point out the World Government's mistakes, and his dissatisfaction was evident on the page.
The main dissatisfaction was focused on the Slave aspect.
"This is good too. Writing a Letter can be considered a release of emotions. It's better than keeping it bottled up inside." Im smiled.
"But they should be starting the Operation over there now. I imagine that kid is quite shocked right now~"
However, he had to think about the arrangements for Dragon. Was it better to keep him in the Marines, or transfer him somewhere else?
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Five Warship, like Sea Beasts, formed a triangular formation and slowly sailed out of the open Giant Iron Gate. The rolling Sea Waves, crushed by their passage, formed three long white trails.
"..."
On the Deck, Monkey D. Dragon stared blankly at the Gate of Justice closing behind him.
He still found the Mission he had received this time unbelievable. As for the silent White-clothed person standing on either side, he had completely gotten used to their presence over the past few days.
Dragon lowered his head again and glanced at the Mission Report in his hand.
Mission location: Totmus Island in the South Blue. The Report described it as a medium-sized Island. The Environment on the Island was mainly Desert and hills. Although it had four seasons, rainfall was scarce.
Mission target: Tarklama, King of the Tutmos Kingdom, one of the Affiliated Countries under the World Government. However, he did not have a seat at the Reverie, making him a King with a very low sense of presence and very few Citizen.
However, after multiple investigations by CP2, the strangeness of this Nation was discovered a few years ago.
Although it appeared to be a poor, small Nation, the Heavenly Tribute was paid in full every year, without a single exception for decades.
Furthermore, there were basically no Ship movements during the day, but it would become relatively lively at night, with nearly a hundred Ship of various sizes entering and leaving. Moreover, they were dispersed among over a dozen Port on the Island, which is why 'relatively' was used to describe it.
Recently, CP2 finally made a major discovery, uncovering the second Identity of this Tarklama Kingdom.
The Slave King of the Darkness World!
The entire Tutmos Kingdom was the World's largest Slave Supply Station and the World's largest Kidnapping Group. It had tens of thousands of Slave Catcher scattered across various Sea Area, engaging in long-term criminal activities such as abduction, kidnapping, and fraud. They would even conduct thorough sweeps of villages with sparse Population. There was also a Slave Guard Legion of about thirty thousand on the Homeland.
It is said that CP2 paid the sacrifice of over a dozen Member to investigate the main facilities and personnel of this Tarklama Kingdom. They were actually located inside the Island. There were hundreds of large Prison Cell used to confine Slave, and it was estimated that there were hundreds of thousands of captured Slave.
It can be said that this Kingdom actually had no concept of Citizen, and even the concept of a King was very vague, because they operated under a very professional Company System.
Within his own Island, Tarklama preferred to be called BOSS by his subordinates, rather than King.
Therefore, calling them Employee is more accurate than calling them Citizen.
The Mission objective this time was to capture King Tarklama. If other Criminals resisted, they were permitted to be killed on the spot, and all the Slave were to be rescued.
It also stated that the rescued Slave would be organized by the Administrative Department, leading nearby Kingdom to mobilize Ship, Food, Doctor, and other Resources, and finally send them back to their Hometown.
In Dragon's opinion, the World Government's plan was already complete enough. He just needed to lead the Fleet and win this battle!
But the more complete it was, the more confused and puzzled he became.
Is this really the World Government?
The World Government that in his eyes was rotten beyond redemption and completely devoid of benevolence?
This is too much Justice!
But regardless, it was indeed a great thing. Dragon was genuinely willing to work hard for it, even if it was just for the hundreds of thousands of suffering Slave.
It's worth mentioning that this was his first time serving as Commander, leading a Fleet to execute a large-scale Military Mission...
Mary Geoise, inside the Room of Authority, the Five Elders were gathered together.
"The Fleet led by Dragon has departed," Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, the youngest, said with a smile.
Saint Topman Warcury, sitting in the center, stroked his bald head and looked at him sternly, saying, "Sending only Dragon, a Rear Admiral, for this Operation, I still feel it's not quite appropriate. According to Intelligence, that King Tarklama's Strength is not weak, and he also has a Legion of over thirty thousand."
As for the two CP0 who went along, they couldn't be considered Combat Power at all. Their Mission was to keep an eye on Dragon; they wouldn't concern themselves with anything else. Even if the entire Fleet was wiped out, they would only take Dragon and leave.
"It should be fine. After all, he's Garp's Son and possesses the Hurricane Fruit Ability. It's not like he can't even handle a Slave King," Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro said casually.
He was carefully using tweezers to hold Cotton dipped in talcum powder, gently tapping it onto the Blade of Shodai Kitetsu bit by bit to absorb the excess Blade Oil.
"Moreover, according to the Intelligence sent by CP5, Garp, who said he was going back to the East Blue for a trip, suddenly changed course and entered the South Blue ahead of time..." Saint Shepherd Ju Peter said, looking somewhat amused and helpless.
Hearing this, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn burst into hearty laughter: "He really doesn't hide anything at all! As expected of Garp!"
At the same time, the other three Five Elders said no more. With Garp already there, what was there to worry about?
Worry about thirty thousand troops?
"However, Doflamingo provided excellent Intelligence this time. If it weren't for him, we really wouldn't have found the lair of this Darkness World Slave King..."
(End of this chapter)