One Piece: Lightning's Heir

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Seeing the result he desired, a grin spread across Arthur's face, a sense of satisfaction washing over him.

It seemed his fruit ability, combined with the application of electromagnetism, could indeed harm Kizaru. If he continued to develop it, he could press Kizaru to the ground and make him regret being born, while Kizaru would be helpless.

This was also a path of development...

"You're not all that, Kizaru!" Arthur attacked verbally, a disdainful look on his face, trying to provoke him into revealing an opening.

"...." Kizaru wanted to step forward, but Zephyr stopped him, forcing him to suppress his anger.

Since his debut, due to his speed, no one had ever gotten the better of him. To think he'd be at a disadvantage today?

Unforgivable!

Arthur sighed at this, shaking his head, and adjusted his billowing blue greatcoat. He knew that this battle wouldn't have a decisive outcome unless both sides were exhausted. He had to give up.

Once he ran out of stamina, there was no guarantee that Zephyr wouldn't capture him. Even if Zephyr adhered to his principles, the CP0 agents of the World Government were still there.

They had no principles or bottom line. They resorted to any means necessary.

Arthur clearly wasn't foolish enough to expose his back to the enemy.

"Enough fighting for today. Admiral Zephyr, I'll take my leave. We'll meet again on the Grand Line someday!" Seeing them stop, Arthur turned to leave without hesitation. The Grand Line had even more exciting events waiting for him.

Today's battle had also made him aware of the gap and his shortcomings. It was time to go.

Kizaru wanted to stop him, but Zephyr held his clothes tightly, preventing him from moving.

"Let him go. We've done our best, but we still can't keep him."

"Hmph!" Kizaru snorted coldly, and could only give up.

Zephyr watched Arthur's receding figure, then suddenly called out loudly, "Seabury D. Arthur, what is your goal in going to sea?"

"Hmm?" Arthur paused, not turning his head. "To live freely, to fight strong opponents, to live a life without regrets, and to enjoy myself. I want it all!"

"I hope you won't become an enemy of the World Government!"

"Hahahaha, that depends on whether the World Government becomes my enemy!" Arthur teleported back to the ship, his voice still echoing in place.

These words were just casual nonsense. What did the World Government have to do with him? As long as they didn't annoy him, he would respond with.

Fear? Nonexistent.

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"Although we failed to recruit him this time, at least we didn't become enemies, and we also learned about the extent of his fruit development!"

Thinking back to Arthur's words, Zephyr pondered.

Seeing the situation from another perspective, he was the one who had let Kizaru fight Arthur instead of going himself, naturally, it was because he wanted to know how strong Arthur's abilities were.

"He doesn't have Armament Haki. Why could his lightning attacks hurt you?" Zephyr asked gravely.

Kizaru lit a cigarette and thought, "I don't understand either. I felt that his Iron Sand Sword and lightning had a special power, very dangerous. It seemed to affect even my light during the battle, so I never fought him in close combat."

"However, this special power isn't strong. It only has an effect. As long as I don't come into contact with it, he can't do anything to me!"

"Special power?" Zephyr frowned.

"Could it be that the Rumble-Rumble Fruit not only controls lightning but also has abilities we don't know about? Why isn't it recorded in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia? Could it be something he developed?"

The information on the Rumble-Rumble Fruit in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia was truly scarce. Since centuries ago, this fruit had never appeared in the world, until Arthur's recent emergence...

"This kid is really too dangerous, and he's already grown up." Zephyr sighed.

Why hadn't such a powerful young man joined the Marines to uphold justice? Moreover, this mission from the World Government had also failed. He would definitely be reprimanded by the Five Elders when he returned.

"The power of pirates is growing stronger. Roger has returned to the Grand Line... Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, these people are all monster-level."

Currently, the power on the Grand Line. It seemed that the Marines were suppressing everything, but in reality, it was not the case. Talents were emerging among the pirates of the New World, and the Marines were almost losing their place there.

"Seabury D. Arthur..."

"Sigh!"

Zephyr and Kizaru returned to the Marine branch, their brows furrowed.

"Teacher, should we notify the World Government and issue a bounty for him?" Kizaru suddenly asked, brooding over his first failed battle in his life.

"I can't make that decision. Contact the World Government and Fleet Admiral Kong. Let them decide."

Zephyr didn't want Arthur to become their enemy. After all, his attitude was still unknown, whether he was close to the Marines or close to the pirates.

Once a bounty was issued, pushing Arthur to the opposite side of the Marines, a monster would definitely be added to the New World in the near future.

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Zephyr and Kizaru left. Arthur likewise didn't stay on the island for long. His purpose on the island was to wait for the Marines.

Now that they had fought, he was satisfied.

The battle with Kizaru, compared to that with the CP0 agents, made him understand his current power level.

He was probably equal to the top-tier Vice Admirals of Marine Headquarters. Using his Rumble-Rumble Fruit abilities, he could rival Admiral Candidates like Kizaru. He was still a step below true Admirals, but he could crush Average Vice Admirals.

But many factors determined a fight. With the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's mobility and destructive power, Arthur could remain undefeated against anyone.

In the One Piece world, there was no clear hierarchy of combat power. However, the World Government's direct intelligence agency had a test called Doriki.

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Back on the ship, fiddling with the broken rudder, Arthur piloted the ship and continued to set sail.

On the vast, boundless sea, the hoisted sails propelled the ship forward rapidly.

Arthur was bored to death, lying on the bow of the ship, drinking and eating meat, replenishing his lost stamina and spirit.

With his physique, he could be lively again in a few minutes, but his spirit was different. That required sleep to recover.

What annoyed him was the ship's direction. As long as he didn't steer, the wind would immediately blow the entire ship off course. Every time, he had to forcefully correct it, which was extremely bothersome.

"I should find a helmsman. I can't do everything myself, can I?" Arthur thought helplessly.

The West Blue was so chaotic, with pirates and mafiosi running rampant. He would probably encounter pirates in a few hours, and then he could just snatch one to steer the ship.

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