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Kapitel 75: Chapter 75: Shanks and Mihawks Duel!

The sharp clang of swords echoed across the rooftop of the Hive Research Institute as Edie and Momousagi sparred. Momousagi wielded her sword, Jinpira, with incredible speed and precision, launching a flurry of lightning-fast attacks at Edie. As a former Vice Admiral and Admiral candidate, her prowess in swordsmanship was nearly unmatched, a skill she had honed for over twenty years. However, no matter how fast or intricate her movements were, Edie countered each one effortlessly, deflecting her strikes with casual grace.

"Is that all you've got, Bunny?" Edie teased, holding Yoshi loosely in his left hand, his right hand nonchalantly tucked into his pocket. Despite Momousagi's relentless assault, he moved as if he were taking a leisurely stroll, never breaking a sweat.

Frustrated, Momousagi pulled back and thrust her sword forward, her blade gleaming as it streaked toward Edie with the speed of lightning. She aimed to catch him off guard, hoping to force him to dodge. But to her dismay, Edie calmly raised his blade at the last second, the sound of metal clashing resonating as he effortlessly blocked her attack again.

Momousagi's frustration deepened as she muttered, "You're not even trying. You've been using just your left hand the entire time." Her words came out in a mix of disbelief and annoyance.

Edie's lips curled into a smug smile. "What's wrong with using my left hand?" he asked playfully.

"You're not left-handed!" she countered, glaring at him.

As she looked at him, something stirred inside her. She couldn't help but notice how perfect Edie seemed. His brilliant mind, his striking good looks, his genius as a scientist, his overwhelming strength, and now his unmatched swordsmanship—he was simply too good to be true. Momousagi bit her lip, realizing that even without the marines abandoning her, she would have fallen for him over time.

Edie chuckled, "I need my right hand for experiments. Swordsmanship? I'm good enough with just my left."

He sheathed Yoshi and walked over to her, pulling her into his arms. "What...what are you doing?" she stammered, feeling his hands roam over her body. Her cheeks flushed bright red, her heart racing as embarrassment and excitement mixed inside her. "It's broad daylight, and we're on the rooftop!" she protested weakly.

Edie smirked, his voice low and teasing. "If you lose, there's a price to pay."

"But... no! People will see!" Momousagi's voice trembled, her eyes darting around nervously.

Edie, unfazed, activated his ability. In an instant, four walls shot up from the rooftop, encasing them in a private enclosure. Only a small window remained, offering a view of the bustling streets below. Edie leaned close, whispering, "They won't see us, but we can see them."

Momousagi's breath quickened, her body tense as Edie's hands roamed lower, his touch sending shivers through her. He gently turned her to face the wall, her hands pressing against it. From the small window, she could see the streets and port bustling with activity, completely unaware of what was happening on the rooftop above them.

"You... don't do this," she whispered, her voice shaking with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. Her legs trembled, her face flushed as Edie's hands continued their slow exploration. "Slow down..." she murmured, unable to stop her pulse from racing.

An hour later, the door to the temporary room on the rooftop swung open, and Edie stepped out, looking completely refreshed. At the stairway, Chou and Haizhu stood guard, their presence like that of two vigilant sentinels.

"Lord Heavenly Father," they greeted him in unison, bowing respectfully.

"Have one of the maids bring a set of clothes to Momousagi's room and send them up," Edie said casually, waving a hand. Haizhu immediately nodded and left to carry out the order.

"Chou, take Chen Long to the Calm Belt and hunt down a hundred Sea Kings. Bring them back," Edie added after a moment of thought. He hadn't forgotten about Whitebeard and the upcoming plan. Among the methods he had in mind to cultivate the ideal grain seeds, one involved Sea Kings. Within their bodies was a substance he'd named "P4," which caused organisms to grow exponentially larger. If the substance could affect plant life similarly, it would make things far easier.

"As you command," Chou responded, swiftly departing to carry out the mission.

With his two subordinates dispatched, Edie descended from the rooftop to the Left Eye of the Skull, heading to meet Yamato. The 13-year-old girl, who would soon grow into a formidable figure like her father Kaido, was staying at the Beehive for a while. Although Hancock had initially been less than welcoming, she had eventually helped Yamato settle into a guest room after some convincing.

"Uncle Edie~!" Yamato greeted him with her usual affectionate enthusiasm, throwing herself at him just as she did when she was younger.

Edie smiled, gently pulling her off his body. "Welcome to the Beehive, little girl. I'll be leaving for a while soon, but Hancock will take care of you."

Yamato's face fell slightly. "Uncle Edie is leaving?" she asked, her voice tinged with disappointment.

"I won't be gone long," Edie reassured her, turning to Hancock. "While I'm away, Hancock, you'll protect the Beehive."

Hancock nodded obediently. "Yes, Edie."

Edie sighed, looking at the two girls with mild exasperation. "You two need to get along. Stop bickering like when you were kids. You've both grown up, it's time to act more mature."

As soon as Edie left, Hancock's demeanor immediately shifted. She folded her arms, puffing out her chest with pride. "I won, white hair!" she declared triumphantly.

Yamato blinked, confused. "What are you talking about, Hancock?"

"Call me Lord Heavenly Mother!" Hancock demanded, her voice filled with arrogance.

Yamato tilted her head. "Why?"

Hancock huffed, exasperated. "Don't you understand? The Heavenly Mother is Master Edie's wife, idiot! And that's me! When Edie gets married, I'll be the one standing by his side."

Yamato's expression lit up with realization. "Oh, I see! So if you're going to be Uncle Edie's wife, then I'll be his wife too! My father already agreed!"

Hancock was stunned for a moment, then burst out angrily, "No way! I'm the real wife! Didn't you hear what Edie just said? 'Hancock, you must protect the Beehive.' That's something a husband says to his wife before leaving!"

Yamato, however, remained unfazed. "But I saw another Heavenly Mother today," she said thoughtfully, recalling her earlier meeting with Toki while Edie and Momousagi were occupied on the rooftop.

Hancock's smug expression faltered, the illusion of her perfect role as Edie's only wife beginning to crack. "That... that's just a concubine from when I was younger," she stammered, clearly annoyed.

"Concubine?" Yamato asked, tilting her head in confusion. The concept was foreign to her, but her attention quickly shifted. "By the way, Hancock, I've learned Conqueror's Haki! Look!"

With a grin, Yamato raised her hand, and red lightning sparked from her palm. Hancock's eyes widened in shock, her jaw dropping. The audacity of this white-haired girl to awaken Conqueror's Haki before her!

"This... this damn girl..." Hancock seethed internally. She hadn't even awakened Conqueror's Haki yet. The competitive fire within her burned even hotter.

Meanwhile, Edie, having left the two girls to their usual bickering, moved on to more pressing matters. He walked through the halls, briefly checking on the Hive's library. The ongoing rivalry between Hancock and Yamato was amusing, but not something he needed to intervene in—at least not as long as they didn't destroy the research institute.

More important tasks lay ahead of him.

The upcoming duel between Red-Haired Shanks and Hawkeye Mihawk presented an invaluable opportunity: the chance to acquire the blood factors of both legendary fighters. Unfortunately, the location of the duel had not been publicized in the news.

No problem for Edie.

He immediately contacted Morgans, the New World's king of information. "Edie, their duel is taking place on Whitebeard's territory," Morgans informed him. "Last month, the redhead invited Whitebeard to be the witness."

"Why didn't you report that in the news?" Edie asked with a laugh.

Morgans chuckled, his birdlike voice carrying a conspiratorial tone. "I don't want to offend those big names or attract too much attention. Besides, this isn't the first time they've dueled, but the stakes feel higher now. In an era where Golden Lion has disappeared, everyone wants to know: who's the strongest swordsman in the world?"

Edie understood. Morgans was fanning the flames, hyping the duel for the sake of bigger headlines. The truth was, Morgans didn't care who won, as long as it made for sensational news.

"Thank you for the information," Edie said, ending the call. The moment the connection cut off, he made his decision. He'd go directly to Whitebeard. After all, it was happening on his turf.

Later that night, beneath the full moon, Edie flew over the ocean with ease. His Haki energy, now at an extraordinary 120 billion, allowed him to soar continuously without tiring, a stark contrast to his limitations just two years prior in Water 7.

Suddenly, Edie paused, his sharp eyes catching movement below. A pirate ship cut through the tranquil waves, and on its deck, figures stood—figures with bodies covered in fur.

"Minks?" Edie muttered, his interest piqued.


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Kapitel 76: Chapter 76: Sulong Form!

"Are those... Minks?" Edie muttered to himself, squinting down from his high vantage point. The night was foggy, and visibility was poor, but he could make out the distinct shapes on the ship below.

In the New World, there was a colossal elephant known as Zunesha, towering tens of thousands of meters above the sea. For centuries, the Minks had lived on its back, in a secluded land called Zou. They were a rare sight outside their homeland, as they harbored deep mistrust toward outsiders.

"The Minks possess some unique abilities... leopards, lions, bears?" Edie observed the figures on the deck, grinning slightly as he began to descend.

Meanwhile, aboard the ship, the Knox Pirates went about their nightly routine.

"Brother Pedro, I'll take the night watch tonight," Pekoms offered. The lion Mink had wild golden hair, wore sunglasses, and looked fierce despite his good-natured intentions.

"No, Pekoms, you've taken the watch for the past two nights. I'll handle it tonight," Pedro, the captain of the Knox Pirates, replied. He was a leopard Mink, his body and face covered in sleek fur. A cigarette hung from his mouth as he waved off Pekoms' offer. In just a year of sailing the seas, Pedro had already gained a bounty of 382 million Beli.

"No, I insist, Brother Pedro."

"No, I insist."

As the two continued to argue over who would keep vigil, a polar bear Mink holding a telescope interrupted.

"Mr. Pedro... there seems to be... someone on the moon?"

"What are you babbling about, Zepo?" Pekoms scoffed, tilting his head toward the sky. Pedro quickly reminded him, "Don't stare! Tonight's a full moon!"

But both Minks couldn't help glancing upward—and when they did, they froze in shock.

There, in the bright glow of the full moon, a shadowy figure was descending from the sky, rapidly growing larger as it approached. Pedro's heart raced as he realized it wasn't someone on the moon but someone flying through the air, blocking the moon's light with their figure.

The Minks readied themselves, instinctively preparing for a fight.

"Pedro, Zepo, Pekoms..." Edie mused aloud, recognizing the trio. His memory sharpened. Pedro—This guy met Roger long ago when Roger visited Zou to imprint the red Poneglyph and passed some of his ideals onto him. This was the same Pedro who, in the future, would sacrifice himself to aid the Straw Hat Pirates' future escape from Big Mom's territory. As for Zepo, Edie recalled his connection to Bepo, a kung-fu polar bear who served under Trafalgar Law. And Pekoms—he would eventually join Big Mom's crew in the future.

"Who are you?" Pedro called out warily. "You're flying in the sky!"

"You don't recognize me?" Edie's eyebrows shot up. But then, considering Zou's isolation, it wasn't surprising they were unaware. News rarely reached their homeland, not even from the News Coo birds.

"My name is Edie, and I'm a scientist," he replied, a sly smile forming on his face.

"What do you want from us?" Pedro remained cautious, unsure whether Edie was friend or foe.

"I just happened to be passing by." Edie's smile deepened. "But while I'm here, I've heard about your people's unique abilities."

The three Minks exchanged nervous glances as Edie continued, "You Minks can discharge powerful static electricity from your bodies... but that's not all, is it?"

He paused, glancing up at the full moon hanging overhead. "During a full moon, you can transform into your Sulong form, right?"

The Minks were stunned into silence, their shock mirrored in their wide eyes.

Pedro swiftly drew his sword from its sheath, his eyes narrowing in suspicion. "Is that it? A human trafficker, then? The elders of our tribe always warned us—humans capture Minks and sell them as slaves!" His words were sharp, and his voice carried a fierce resolve.

At the same moment, Zepo and Pekoms tensed, readying themselves for battle.

"Damn human trafficker!" Pekoms growled, his muscular lion form bristling with indignation.

"Don't underestimate the power of the Knox Pirates, human!" Zepo added, his polar bear frame imposing and alert.

Edie couldn't help but chuckle at the accusation. Did he look like a trafficker? "The average price for you Minks in the slave market is a measly 700,000 beli," he said, shaking his head. "That's only one percent of the price for female mermaids. Hardly worth the effort. And for the record, I'm no human trafficker."

Pedro remained cautious, though slightly less tense. "Then what is it you want from us?" His voice was steady, though the suspicion lingered.

Edie's eyes gleamed with curiosity. "Your race's blood factor is fascinating, but... let's start with something more interesting. Show me your Sulong form."

At the mention of the Sulong transformation, Edie's thoughts wandered to Carrot, a Mink capable of controlling her transformation. "Oh, right—what's that Mink greeting again? Kaluchiu? If I say that, will you calm down?"

But instead of calming down, Pedro launched himself at Edie without hesitation.

Sizzle!

Pedro's hands crackled with visible static electricity, the air around him humming with power. "Zepo, Pekoms!" he shouted, signaling the others. The three Minks sprang into action with incredible speed and coordination.

In an instant, all three were airborne, leaping from the deck with astonishing agility. Zepo swung his massive bear paw toward Edie's head, while Pekoms aimed a ferocious punch at his chest. Meanwhile, Pedro, his blade crackling with electricity, targeted Edie's throat with a deadly precision strike.

Their attack was flawless, every move aimed to strike at Edie's vital points.

Boom!

But just as the combined attacks were about to land, they stopped abruptly—barely thirty centimeters from Edie's body.

"What?!" Pedro gasped, his eyes wide in disbelief. Their most powerful blows had been halted mid-air, as if hitting an invisible wall.

Edie stood calm and composed, not even breaking a sweat. "Your attacks are far too weak to be considered an ultimate move. It almost feels like a joke."

With a casual flick of his wrist, Edie extended a single finger and pointed it toward Pedro's forehead.

"Black Flash."

In an instant, a concentrated burst of dark Haki formed at the tip of his finger and shot forward. The impact was immediate—Pedro was sent hurtling through the air, a pained scream escaping him as he crashed into the deck below.

"Brother Pedro!" Pekoms roared in fury, his voice thick with rage. "You bastard! You actually killed Brother Pedro!" He clenched his fists, ready to charge, but suddenly, Edie's figure vanished before his eyes.

Jiebo's pupils contracted as he tried to follow Edie's movement. But Edie was too fast, a blur of motion that the Minks could barely register. In the blink of an eye, Edie appeared on the deck, standing over Pedro's bloodied form.

"So fast..." Zepo muttered in awe, unable to comprehend the speed with which Edie had moved. Even if he had seen it clearly, he wouldn't have been able to react.

Meanwhile, Pekoms and Zepo were both knocked off the ship by the sheer force of gravity, tumbling helplessly toward the sea below.

On the deck, Edie stood calmly next to Pedro's unconscious body, blood pooling around him. He glanced down, unfazed. "I took special care to control my power so that I'd hurt you without killing you. That was very troublesome. So don't make me regret sparing your life."

Pedro lay still, his breathing shallow, as Edie's words hung in the air.

"Stand up and use your Sulong form!"

Pedro's body stirred as he gritted his teeth, forcing himself upright despite the pain. His gaze shifted to the full moon looming in the sky. "You two, run away!!" he shouted to his comrades.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Edie heard it—Dong, dong, dong—a powerful, rhythmic heartbeat.

Pedro's eyes turned blood-red, and his fur began to whiten and expand, his nails sharpening into deadly claws. In an instant, a massive, enraged white leopard stood before Edie, its form crackling with raw power.

Edie's eyes lit up with fascination. "Interesting! Why does moonlight trigger your transformation? What's unique about its wavelength? The moon only reflects sunlight... so why doesn't sunlight make you transform? This is highly valuable research material!" His mind raced with the possibilities.

But Pedro, now fully transformed into his Sulong form, had no patience for Edie's musings. He launched himself at Edie with blinding speed, his razor-sharp claws whipping through the air, each swipe backed by fierce, gale-like winds.

Yet no matter how ferociously Pedro attacked, his claws never made contact. It was as though an invisible barrier of infinite space existed between him and his target.

"Damn it! What's going on?!" Pedro growled, frustration building with each missed strike.

Despite his rage, his tactical mind remained sharp. After a series of fruitless assaults, he abruptly withdrew, leaping onto the ship's bulwark. He stared at Edie in disbelief, confusion clouding his gaze.

"Impressive," Edie remarked, unfazed. "Your speed, strength, and endurance all increase dramatically after transforming. Even your pain tolerance seems heightened." He smiled, almost as if pleased by the challenge. "I suspect it's a hormonal reaction, temporarily numbing your pain rather than healing your injuries. Truly, you Minks are a treasure—you're almost as fascinating as the Lunarians."

Pedro gritted his teeth, anger swirling in his chest. "Who are you? What's your purpose here?"

Edie's expression remained calm. "No need for such hostility. I only want to—"

In one swift motion, Edie grasped the hilt of his sword, Yoshi. Before Pedro could even react, his pupils shrank in shock—Edie had vanished.

Pedro's heart raced. Even in his Sulong form, with his heightened senses and strength, he couldn't track Edie's movements. His Observation Haki, which he had been using since the beginning of their encounter, was useless. It couldn't detect Edie at all.

Puff!

Without warning, a sharp pain erupted from Pedro's chest. Blood spurted from the wound, painting the deck red.

"When...? Damn it...!" Pedro's thoughts became muddled as his consciousness began to fade. His Sulong form dissipated, and he collapsed to the deck, unable to comprehend when or how the strike had landed. He hadn't even seen Edie move, let alone deliver the attack.

Boom!

Pedro hit the ground, a lifeless heap in a growing pool of his own blood.

Beside him, Edie calmly wiped the blood from his blade, Yoshi, using a specially designed blood-collection cloth. He smiled slightly, admiring the scene. "Thank you, kind-hearted Mink. I will gladly accept your blood factor."

Edie's eyes gleamed with the promise of the powerful research that awaited him, his curiosity about the Minks and their transformation far from sated.


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