บท 15: Chapter 15 Asura

After sailing from the Water City for more than half a month, CP0's ship finally arrived at the front end of the New World.

"Hey, we're going to say goodbye soon. Don't you have any parting words?"

On the boat, the masked CP0 seemed to have gotten used to the usually playful and smiling Dylan.

"Don't be so serious. Even if you are a spy, you can be more lively," Dylan patted CP0 on the shoulder.

CP0 neither dodged nor responded.

Seeing CP0's attitude, Dylan picked up two small boxes, and said to Tom, "Let's go, Tom, we're home."

Inside the boxes were the two fruits he picked from Mariejois's Devil Fruit illustrated book.

The boring voyage that lasted for more than half a month even made a strong man like Tom feel a little tired.

After hearing Dylan's words, Tom stood up unsteadily and walked to Dylan. "Finally... have we finally arrived at our destination? Even if it's loud, I can't bear it."

After the two got off the boat, CP0 stood on the bow and stared at Dylan's back.

Ten days ago, after a swift investigation, the identity of the teenager named Trafalgar Law was confirmed.

The World Government took action quickly and even directly mobilized Sengoku to go to the neighboring town to recruit the boy.

After learning about Rosinante's past, Sengoku took Law's hand and returned to Marineford.

As the Marshal, Sengoku also personally called Dylan, although he only said "thank you." But its weight was self-evident.

When Dylan walked into the gate of the G5 base, the originally chaotic and dirty base had become very tidy. Although it was still under construction, it had basically begun to take shape.

At the entrance of the base, Shiryu bit his cigar and looked at Dylan and Tom behind him.

After being transferred from Impel Down to the G5 branch, Shiryu's rank also changed to Marine Captain, under Dylan's command.

As for Tom's identity, Dylan communicated with Sengoku on the way, but Sengoku said that Tom would need to make a certain degree of contribution to the Marines before he could be awarded the title.

Dylan had no objection to this. After all, neither he nor Tom depended on the Marine's salary.

"Nothing happened, right?" Dylan looked at the unusually quiet G5 base, his Observation Haki opened.

After taking a look around, he found that no one was missing, but they seemed to be no longer as arrogant and wild as before.

It looked like they had been disciplined. After all, Shiryu is not a good-tempered person. It was very restrained of him to be able to resist killing them.

Dylan stepped in, and Shiryu took the initiative to walk half a step behind with Tom.

After giving Tom a sideways glance, Shiryu looked away.

"Adams Dylan! I'm going to complain to headquarters!" Before entering the hall, an arrogant voice sounded from inside, and then an ugly-looking Marine walked forward angrily.

"Who did you bring back? It's an insult to Marine's justice, it's too much!" The Commodore glanced at Shiryu behind Dylan, fear evident in his eyes.

But when he saw that Shiryu didn't beat him as hard as usual, he immediately became arrogant again. "It's too much! This guy has been abusing G5 Marine officers and soldiers every day in less than a month. This is still..."

Boom!

Covered in high-intensity Armament Haki, Dylan's fist struck the Commodore directly in the stomach.

"Uh-huh!"

Like a fired cannonball, the Commodore flew directly from the spot and was heavily embedded in the far wall.

"Deduct the relevant expenses from this bastard's salary as maintenance," Dylan said to the Marine next to him.

Dylan then dialed Aokiji's number.

"Ah, what's wrong? I've only been quiet for a few days."

"G5 Branch Unit 06 Commodore went too far and was suspected of human trafficking, smuggling, and misappropriation of Marine assets. Should I execute him on the spot, or should the headquarters take over and escort him back for investigation?"

"·······"

"Is it true?"

"Maybe."

"Ah... it's not good to execute on the spot. You can report it directly to the inspection department and someone will take over."

"Can you be a little patient with your lovely subordinates?"

Bulu!

Awesome Kuzan! ? Start hanging up on other people's phone calls! ?

Dylan shook his head and stuffed the phone bug into his arms.

After the orderly soldier lifted his head down and imprisoned him, Dylan walked to the office and sat down.

"Shiryu, your 'Raiu' hasn't been refined into a black sword yet, has it?"

Shiryu turned the cigar in his mouth and took out Raiu: "Ah... This is not something ordinary people can do. As far as I know, only Hawkeye's 'Yoru' has been refined into a permanent black sword. ····No, it seems that your knife is too."

"In addition to Haki, swordsmanship is also a very important part. Of course, if you are simply pursuing strength, I have better choices here."

Shiryu raised his eyebrows: "What is it?"

Dylan picked up a box he had just brought off the CP0 ship and placed it on the table.

"Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Asura."

Mythical Zoan species!?

Shiryu took a breath.

Having worked for Impel Down for many years, he knew how rare Mythical Zoan fruits were.

Dylan looked at him with a half-smile. In terms of rarity, the Mythical Zoan species was indeed rarer than Logia.

But that doesn't mean it's necessarily more powerful than Logia.

Power is a very broad concept, which includes various comprehensive factors.

Taijutsu, Haki, fruits, talents, experience, even racial specialties, weapons and equipment may all affect a person's strength.

Compared to the Mythical Zoan, Dylan believes that Logia abilities are purer and more intuitive.

"This fruit is very suitable for you in some aspects because the legendary Asura is also very warlike and irritable. How far you can develop it depends on your own creation and... it's approval."

Dylan didn't explain much.

After all, the awakening of the Devil Fruit requires certain conditions, especially the mythical Zoan species. It seems that each mythical Zoan species has a certain kind of "will" stored in it. If you want to awaken and gain the real power, you need to obtain the "will" in the fruit's approval.

Seeing that Dylan didn't answer him, Shiryu stopped asking any more questions and stood in front of the table, staring at the Asura fruit and thinking.

Dylan didn't urge him and just started drinking tea on his own.

Ten minutes later, Shiryu seemed to have made up his mind: "If I accept it, what price will I have to pay?"

"There is no extra price. You are my knife. Of course, the sharper the better." Dylan pushed the box containing the Asura fruit forward:

"It tastes a bit bad. I hope you're not picky about food."

Shiryu stared at Dylan, and after a long time, he said with a smile: "I really don't know how powerful you are, or... in your heart, even if I refine Raiu into a 'Black blade', Even if I develop this mythical Zoan fruit to the Ultimate level, will it still be no match for you?"

Dylan laughed, but did not deny Shiryu's statement: "Let's talk about that day, Shiryu. The war will not be too far away, and there is not much time left for you. You are thirsty for blood and fighting. There is no need to worry about this. In the near future, there will be endless battles waiting for you. You are not afraid of not having an opponent; I am afraid that you are too weak."

"Is that so..." A smile appeared on Shiryu's face: "Then I'm welcome. I will repay the kindness of this fruit with the blood of my enemies."

After speaking, Shiryu picked up the Asura fruit and took a bite without any hesitation.

Dylan paused as he passed a bar.

"Shaky's Rip-Off Bar?"

Dylan stopped and looked at the sign. Isn't this the bar owned by Rayleigh's old friend?

"Pluton" Rayleigh, who must be working as a coater in his fifties now.

Dylan glanced at him and turned away.

"Hey~ Brother Marine, are you looking for someone?" Ahead on the road, Rayleigh was holding clothes in one hand and a wine bottle in the other, looking at Dylan.

"Just passing by," Dylan replied curtly, giving Rayleigh a brief nod. This guy had not intervened in either the Summit War or the events in Wano.

He only guided Straw Hat's training for two years in the middle.

To say it was guidance... would be better to say it was parental education.

Far less impactful than Kaido.

In just a short time, Kaido had taught Luffy advanced observation haki, while Rayleigh spent two years with him and didn't achieve much.

As a result, Luffy set out for his adventure with his skills largely taught by others.

Are you really worthy of claiming Luffy as your disciple?

Rayleigh couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity and amusement as he watched Marine pass by, not paying much attention to him. He just stared at him with a strange and teasing look.

"Why don't you come in for a drink? Brother," Rayleigh called out as Dylan walked away.

"Don't drink anymore, you poor guy. It's not profitable to make coatings. You go to the black market every day to sell yourself. If you can get any good wine, please me," Dylan retorted, not stopping his stride.

Watching Dylan depart, Rayleigh was stunned for a moment, recalling what Shanks had told him two years ago when he returned from East Blue.

"Mr. Rayleigh, I met a very interesting kid in East Blue, you know? He said the same thing as the captain, and I put all my hopes on him," Shanks had said.

"Really? That's really good," Rayleigh responded, curious about the encounter.

"But..." Shanks' expression turned solemn. "In East Blue, I also met a very... special Marine."

"A special Marine?" Rayleigh raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Shanks' change in demeanor. Shanks, usually confident and optimistic, seemed affected by this encounter.

"A very special Marine, Mr. Rayleigh," Shanks continued, recounting the moment when Dylan's Conqueror's Haki manifested in Logue Town. "His power makes me suffocated. Even if I hadn't lost my left hand, I probably wouldn't be able to defeat him."

"Oh?" Rayleigh's interest was piqued. Shanks was among the strongest individuals of his generation, so for him to express such sentiments about a Marine was significant.

"At that time, he was very young, seems to be a few years younger than me. Mr. Rayleigh..." Shanks trailed off, his tone grave.

After a moment of contemplation, Rayleigh offered a reassuring smile. "Shanks, that's the nature of the sea, isn't it? If you want to chase your dreams, overcoming challenges is an essential part of the journey. Since you believe in the boy from East Blue, then trust in him. After all... the sea is in need of miracles, isn't it?"

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