"Deal."
"Things here are almost finished. After I get out, I'll take care of you!"
Hearing Bullet's words, Karl nodded, and without hesitation, he directly accepted the other party's request!
Perhaps this is not a requirement for Karl...
Because this was obvious to a person like Bullet!
From the beginning, he was looking for Bullet to propose something of this kind.
After all, it's the hardest thing for you to join if not by this method, even harder than Redfield!
Redfield has a goal, as long as that goal is met, then it's not impossible for him to be on board.
Bullet, on the other hand, is different. Since Roger's death, this guy has virtually no thoughts other than battle, death, and destruction for no apparent reason.
Ever since he was defeated by the former King of the Pirates, Roger admired him, aspired to become stronger and stronger and wanted to prove himself to his "idol".
The reason for all this is because he has lost his purpose, Roger was his mentor and goal to overcome, without this man, then Bullet is lost.
What Karl is doing now is redefining his goal and making that new goal himself!
Only in this way, Bullet could be willing to join the crew.
This is the only way to beat Bullet, and Karl has been steering everything in that direction from the beginning.
Now, only the last step remains.
"Take care of me?"
Hearing those words, Bullet was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Interesting, very interesting!
Upon leaving prison, I met an interesting guy!
Bullet's blood couldn't help but pump with excitement at the thought of their future battle.
After receiving the Conqueror's Haki from his opponent and the blow, Bullet had already recognized him as an equal in strength.
Now he just wants to know if this young man in front of him really has the strength to make him bow his head!
If so, then maybe it's not such a bad thing…
"ZEHAHAHAHA success!"
At that moment, Blackbeard's loud laughter echoed.
When everyone heard the sound, they turned their heads and saw that the curtain covering the place had been lifted. Blackbeard was holding a Devil Fruit, examining it from top to bottom.
"Seriously… he did it?"
Blackbeard's old crew was already aware and it wasn't the first time.
But the new "nakamas" who witnessed this scene for the first time were shocked!
"How can such a terrifying power exist in this world?! It's incredible…!"
Witnessing the scene with his own eyes, it was difficult for Redfield to remain calm. The emotions on his face showed a mix of surprise and disbelief.
His left hand trembled even more as he raised his cane, pointing directly at the Devil Fruit in Blackbeard's hand.
The old pirate's heart couldn't help but beat with excitement!
It seems that his dream of regaining his youth and strength is getting closer!
As long as he is with this group, even if someone else eats the Devil Fruit, there's no need to worry!
"Hey, what kind of crew is this? Both in strength and powers, they are monsters! This group is like cheating!"
"Not even twenty years ago did I hear something so absurd!"
On the other side, Bullet had a strange look alternating between Blackbeard and Karl.
"Hahaha! No wonder you're so confident, Teach. It turns out you have an ability like this."
"With an ability like that, it's no wonder our group is so strong, meow!"
"Hic… Toptoptoptop, a powerful Devil Fruit! I can't wait to eat one, hic!"
Everyone was excited.
In particular, the Corrupt King, Avalo Pizarro, Shiryu, and others who still didn't have Devil Fruit abilities.
It didn't matter if they were normally arrogant and rebellious, now their eyes shone with greed and ambition!
Who wouldn't want to eat a powerful Devil Fruit?
These great pirates, who until now relied on their sword skills or physical strength, now had the possibility to improve even more.
(T/N: At the moment it is not specified if in addition to Shiryu the other crew members of Blackbeard were already users before being recruited or Blackbeard gave them their fruits, but in this story none of them have fruit)
The reason they hadn't consumed a Devil Fruit until now? Because without the book, it's a lottery.
If you chose a fruit at random, you could end up with a useless ability like that of a dachshund or a guinea pig.
In the end, the fruit would be a waste, and you would become someone who couldn't swim anymore, a Russian roulette!
But now, with Blackbeard's ability to steal and grant the most powerful fruits, who wouldn't be tempted?
Even Crocodile felt a bit regretful at this moment!
If I had known that such an extraordinary ability as the Yami Yami Fruit existed, I would have done anything to obtain it.
And if that wasn't possible, at least I could have let Blackbeard find a fruit more powerful than the Suna Suna Fruit.
"It seems everyone is very excited."
At that moment, Karl approached Blackbeard and took the Devil Fruit of the Kyubi no Kitsune.
Then, looking at the excited crowd, he said:
"However, this is nothing for our pirate group… it's just the beginning!"
"There will be many more things that will drive you crazy in the future!"
A few simple words left the rookies in shock.
What the hell…? Steal the power of a Devil Fruit?
And you say that's just the beginning?!
Don't joke about that, such things are not said lightly!
Ignoring the surprised crowd, Karl continued speaking with authority:
"You will have time to assimilate it little by little, but there is something important you need to know right now."
"We are facing a war that will affect the entire marine world."
"We want to participate in this war, harness the current of this era, and raise the fame and power of the Blackbeard Pirates to the pinnacle of the sea!"
"Listen to me well!"
"We, the Blackbeard Pirates, are about to face both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marine Headquarters!"
*BAN*
The words fell like thunder, echoing in the minds of everyone present, leaving them completely blank.
There was even an explosion in the background due to the intensity of the news.
A battle against the Whitebeard Pirates?
And also against the Marine Headquarters?
Were they sure they heard correctly? Had the first mate just said what they thought they had heard?
Before they could react, Blackbeard chimed in with his trademark laugh:
"In a few hours you will be on the battlefield of Marineford, under my command and Karl's!"
"Blackbeard's pirates will be the ultimate winners, ZEHAHAHAHA!!"
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