Once the two, one human and one deer, started talking, they couldn't stop. Kuina and the others, who were nearby, were used to it by then.
Due to his research, Lan Luo also acquired the Brain-Brain Fruit's ability from Vegapunk. Chopper refused to use it because it would make his head bigger. Because of the Dark Contract, Lan Luo directly had Daji use the Brain-Brain Fruit's ability, and through the contract, Lan Luo also successfully gained the Brain-Brain Fruit's ability, which made Chopper, who was nearby, extremely envious.
After obtaining the Brain-Brain Fruit, and with the accumulation from several worlds, the three of them immediately let Lan Luo take the lead in developing a life elixir. The envisioned potion would not only grant infinite life but also infinite power and wisdom.
This was thanks to the eternal fire and Ego's cells, which were the cells of a Celestial, among the top-tier combat powers in the Marvel World.
However, a resurrection ability was still missing. If it were like Surtur, it would indeed be successful, but once his weakness was known, simply removing the energy source would make him easy to deal with.
This reminded Lan Luo of the Phoenix from the magical world, which not only possessed the ability to be reborn from fire but also gained even greater power after death.
Just as Lan Luo and his team were deep in thought, Daji opened the door and said, "Master, the Whitebeard Pirates have already arrived at Fish-Man Island."
Hearing this, everyone put down what they were doing and appeared together in the main hall of the spaceship. They opened a rune wormhole and directly arrived at Ryugu Palace.
Currently, in Ryugu Palace, Neptune sat on the main seat, and on the left were Whitebeard and his crew, drinking and making merry.
When they saw a sparkling circular door open in the main hall, shortly after, Lan Luo and his crew emerged one by one from this door.
Edward Newgate, known as "Whitebeard," was the Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. During his lifetime, he was one of the Four Emperors of the New World, hailed as the "strongest man in the world." He was an earthquake man who ate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, a power Sengoku called capable of destroying the world. His weapon was Murakumogiri, one of the "Supreme Grade Swords."
Whitebeard was not interested in being the Pirate King; he only wanted a family on the sea. His crew called him "Pops." Thirty-eight years ago, he was a member of the Rocks Pirates.
Lan Luo knew that the title "strongest man in the world" might be exaggerated, but the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's ability was indeed insurmountable on the high seas. Unless Aokiji's ability was used, but even with only one Aokiji, he might still be defeated.
"It's an honor to finally meet you, the strongest man in the world, Whitebeard Edward Newgate." The moment Lan Luo saw Whitebeard, he used the Four Emperors' greeting style, releasing his Conqueror's Haki.
Whitebeard saw Lan Luo release his Conqueror's Haki, and not to be outdone, he also unleashed his own Conqueror's Haki. Two different auras confronted each other in the air, sparking with colliding Haoshoku lightning.
Marco and the others instantly felt their Devil Fruit abilities temporarily unusable before returning to normal. Both men simultaneously controlled their Haki to prevent the bubbles of Fish-Man Island from bursting.
Neptune, who was in the upper seat, also breathed a huge sigh of relief. Since Lan Luo's arrival, he had been forcibly demanding that Shirahoshi join their Pirate Crew.
They then contacted Whitebeard, but what happened next greatly exceeded their expectations. Not only did Lan Luo not force Shirahoshi to join, but he also allowed Fishmen to live on his Sky Island, under the sun.
After discussions among his sons, they felt this was also a way out. Lan Luo was right; their Fish-Man Island truly couldn't protect the Sea King. Rather than being erased by the World Government one day, it was better to trust Lan Luo.
Although they had explained over the Den Den Mushi, Whitebeard was still uneasy about Lan Luo's group, and they also wanted to meet this rising junior.
When Whitebeard felt Lan Luo's Conqueror's Haki, he knew that this was a different kind of strong person than Ace. Ace was pushed by the World Government, while Lan Luo had made his own way. Although he had seen information in newspapers, much of it was controlled and unreliable. It wasn't until he met him in person that he believed this terrifyingly young man possessed the same power as himself.
Whitebeard took a big gulp of sake, not caring that it spilled on his chest, and loudly declared, "Gurararara, Lan Luo, be my son! I'll hand over the Whitebeard Pirates to you, how about it?" In truth, he had no choice. The Whitebeard Pirates currently lacked outstanding high-level combat power, and he knew his own body.
Also, the Marine's covetous gaze on their Pirate Crew and the increasing number of spies from the World Government—all of this forced Whitebeard to admit that he was getting older.
"Oh, please don't say that. You are the strongest man in the world, and I don't want to be your son. Look at them, one by one, none of them are strong. You've protected them too well. Such a Pirate Crew is destined to be eliminated by the sea," Lan Luo stated as a matter of fact.
Upon hearing Lan Luo's words, black lines appeared on the foreheads of Whitebeard and his crew. Even Ice Witch Whitey Bay, who had taken a liking to Lan Luo after only one meeting, felt the same way.
"Gurararara, I'm their Pops, isn't it natural to protect my sons?" Whitebeard boomed with a hearty laugh.
"But aren't pirates all about the survival of the fittest?" Lan Luo retorted.
"Brat, when I was dominating the seas, you were still playing in the mud. How dare you lecture me?" stern words came from Whitebeard's mouth.
Lan Luo also activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, silently analyzing Blackbeard, who stood behind them, and slowly said, "Haki surpasses everything, but your sons, I'm sorry, I don't see the aura of a strong person in them." His calm words were like a knife, constantly piercing the hearts of Whitebeard and his crew.
Blackbeard, sensing Lan Luo's gaze from behind, immediately broke into a cold sweat and slowly turned his body, hiding behind Thatch.
Seeing Blackbeard's three hearts and three souls, Lan Luo knew at that moment that Blackbeard was an anomaly among humans.
Whitebeard, sensing something, placed his hand on Murakumogiri, ready to act at any moment. However, after Lan Luo finished his analysis, he automatically closed his Sharingan and said, "I'm confident I can cure your illness, Whitebeard. How about a deal?"
Whitebeard instantly became wary and asked, "Kid, don't talk big. Who do you think I am?"
"Don't think that just because you dominate the seas, it means anything. The future belongs to the young, you can't deny that, can you? But without you, the current Whitebeard Pirates are just fish on a chopping block. You must know that in your heart, right?" Lan Luo's words were like daggers, striking at Whitebeard's core.
Although Whitebeard knew that Lan Luo was speaking the truth, he couldn't lose face in front of his sons.
He couldn't listen anymore and didn't stay long. Hearing Lan Luo's words, he picked up Murakumogiri from beside him, flung his cape, and angrily snorted before turning to leave. If he weren't on Fish-Man Island, he would have attacked without hesitation, but this was the homeland of his good friend Neptune.
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