One Piece : Prince of Charlotte Family

"Da-da—

Above the vast sea, a massive ark soared through the sky.

Using her strong Haki and the powers of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Smoothie carefully monitored the sea below.

Even in the unpredictable New World, with its dangerous storms and chaotic weather, there was no concern about any natural threats.

Inside the luxurious living room on the ark's first floor, Smoothie, Stronger, and Simon were busy counting their spoils under the watchful eyes of Wilhelm, Shiryu of the Rain, Feathered Serpent Kool, Dr. Hawkins, and others.

As for Boa Hancock, her sisters Sandersonia and Marigold, and Gild Tesoro, the slave Wilhelm had taken from Mary Geoise—they weren't qualified to join the meeting.

The Hancock sisters were tasked with preparing lunch in the kitchen, while Tesoro had been sent out to clean the deck.

"Wilhelm, the count is done!"

Not long after, Smoothie smiled and reported to Wilhelm, who was lounging on the sofa.

"In addition to the thirty or so Devil Fruits you took from Impel Down last time, the haul from Mary Geoise this time includes forty-three Devil Fruits!" she announced.

"Out of these, twenty-five are known abilities, while eighteen are still unidentified!"

Stronger couldn't help but swallow in excitement as she added, "There are eleven Paramecia Fruits, including:

Needle Fruit

Rust Fruit

Ignition Fruit

Furry Fruit

Pressure Fruit

Cage-Cage Fruit

Door-Door Fruit

lllusion Fruit

Roll-Roll Fruit

Bounce-Bounce Fruit

Net Fruit

She continued, "There are nine Zoan Fruits: seven are regular Zoans—Butterfly Form, Unicorn Form, Alpaca Form, Jackal Form, Elephant Form, Rhino Form, and Hippopotamus Form.

The remaining two are Ancient Zoans—Saber-Tooth Tiger Form and Tyrannosaurus Form."

"Finally, there's one Mythical Zoan—Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Model: Tanuki!"

Snamon chimed in, her voice filled with joy. "And there are two Logia Fruits: the Smoke-Smoke Fruit and the Cloud-Cloud Fruit!"

"Hiss—"

Everyone in the room, except Wilhelm, gasped in amazement. Shiryu of the Rain, Dr. Hawkins, and Kool the Feathered Serpent were all stunned by the sheer scale of Wilhelm's spoils from both Impel Down and Mary Geoise.

"It's unbelievable," someone muttered.

Wilhelm leaned back casually, crossing his legs with a chuckle. "It's all thanks to the lavish lifestyles of the Celestial Dragons. For them, Devil Fruits—so rare and precious in the seas—are nothing but toys for entertainment."

He added with a hint of disappointment, "To be honest, the World Government's collection of Devil Fruits is less impressive than I'd hoped."

Then, Wilhelm smirked, recalling a curious twist of fate.

The Insect-Insect Fruit: Unicorn Beetle Model, which had been lost after a failed experiment with 'Pug', had been reborn somewhere in the world and eventually reclaimed by the World Government—only to end up back in his hands.

"Still," Wilhelm admitted, "it's already remarkable. After all, the World Government is a behemoth.

Not only do they command the Marines, but they also control Cipher Pol—their intelligence units that act as their eyes and ears.

They even use Devil Fruits as rewards to attract and nurture Marines or CP agents with exceptional potential."

As the former warden of Impel Down, Shiryu of the Rain had a solid understanding of the World Government's reward policies. With a sly smile, he remarked,

"I've clashed with one of the CPO's top agents before, so I'm sure they've figured out my identity by now. They might even order the Marines to organize a fleet to attack the Big Mom Pirates out of rage. If that happens, the sea might finally become... peaceful. Peaceful!"

Shiryu licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "That's exactly what I'm looking forward to!"

"Yehahaha~! A chance to show off so soon?" Kool, the towering and intimidating Feathered Serpent, laughed, his cold gaze glinting with bloodlust.

"Hohohoho~, knowing the World Government, they definitely won't tolerate this humiliation," Dr. Hawkins chuckled darkly, stroking his chin.

"For nearly 800 years, Mary Geoise has been untouchable.

Now, not only have Devil Fruits been stolen, but even the First Generation Kitetsu, the Five Elders' prized sword, has been taken.

The Celestial Dragons won't swallow their pride after such a disgrace."

There was no doubt about it—a massive storm was brewing.

The New World would soon be thrown into chaos, possibly more turbulent than ever before, with shocking changes on the horizon.

"Wilhelm, should we inform Mama about this?" Smoothie asked, breaking the silence.

It was clear that something of this magnitude couldn't stay hidden for long.

The Big Mom Pirates had an extensive intelligence network, thanks to Perospero's leadership, and it wouldn't take long for the news to spread.

"Tell Big Brother Katakuri about the situation," Wilhelm nodded after a moment of thought. "But... reduce our report of the spoils by half."

He added calmly, "The more common Devil Fruits can be handed over to Linlin. Even if the Big Mom Pirates grow stronger, they're still just building up their own forces."

"Understood," Smoothie replied.

"But if the World Government gets angry and orders the Marines to attack the Big Mom Pirates, even if we fend them off, it will cost us heavily..." Stronger voiced her concern.

Though the New World had become the stronghold of pirate crews like theirs, Marines Headquarters remained a formidable power, a true overlord of the seas. Their strength was undeniable.

Even if the Big Mom Pirates managed to repel the Marines, the losses would likely be severe. And it wasn't as if the Marines would let things go after just one clash.

"What I want is war," Wilhelm said coldly, leaning back with his fingers intertwined. There was no trace of worry in his voice.

"How can a true powerhouse rise without being forged in the fires of war and bloodshed?"

A large-scale conflict would create chaos—perfect for Wilhelm to take advantage of.

Moreover, it wasn't just about the Big Mom Pirates. The New World was home to other powerful forces:

The Whitebeard Pirates, the uncrowned kings of the New World. The Beasts Pirates, who had been growing stronger in recent years.

None of them would sit idly by.

Since the days of the Rocks Pirates, these powerful crews had been gradually forced out of the New World, confined to areas like Marines Headquarters and the G-5 fortress.

But if a war broke out, it would give the Marines an opportunity for a large-scale counterattack, allowing them to regain influence in the New World.

If all these forces entered the fray, the storm would become far more chaotic—and far more interesting.

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