"Damn it, this accursed storm is blocking our view, we have no idea what's going on inside!"
"What a pity, we were originally hoping to swoop in and pick up the scraps when the Roger Pirates and the Flying Pirates mutually destroyed each other, but it seems there's no chance now!"
During the great battle between the Flying Pirates and the Roger Pirates, many scouts from other forces were observing outside the storm.
They wanted to know the specific battle situation, but they didn't dare to enter the storm.
With a natural disaster of this magnitude, even a Marine Buster Call level fleet would have only a slim chance of survival if they charged in. These scouts, with little fighting power, certainly wouldn't dare to risk their lives entering.
Helplessly, they could only wait patiently outside, waiting for the outcome of the great battle.
Just like the previous Limitless Pirates vs. Marine battle, the attention of almost all major forces in the World was focused on the Edd War Sea.
However, Nox's attention was diverted by something, or more precisely, someone, or rather, a Devil Fruit!
"Shakky, did you really find that Sky Island person named Urouge?"
Nox asked, his tone carrying a hint of surprise. After all, he had already asked Shakky to keep an eye on this matter when her ability could cover the Sky Island.
Sky Island isn't just about islands like Birka and Gold City; there are many other Sky Islands scattered across the White Sea in the sky.
Therefore, searching for other Sky Islands and then finding a person named Urouge is a huge undertaking.
In the original work, Urouge was one of the 11 Supernovas who appeared on the Sabaody Archipelago with Luffy. He had a bounty of 108 million Berries, was the Captain of the Fallen Monk Pirates, one of the Worst Generation, nicknamed "Mystic Monk", and hailed from Sky Island. His crew members called him "Monk Elder".
Of course, none of that is the main point. The main point is the Devil Fruit he possesses, named Paramecia-type Karma Fruit, which allows him to control the power of karma.
That's karma! Nox once heard a saying: Time is supreme, Space is respected, Destiny is hidden, Karma is king!
In the original work, this Devil Fruit didn't show very powerful abilities, but Nox believed that this Devil Fruit was absolutely powerful; it was just that the person who ate it couldn't fully utilize its Devil Fruit ability.
Naturally, Nox wanted to acquire such a powerful Devil Fruit, so he asked Shakky to look for this person named Urouge while searching for other Sky Islands.
In the original work, Urouge was 45 years old when he first appeared. Based on age, Urouge is only 20 years old now. Judging by the degree of Devil Fruit development when he appeared, it's very likely that he hasn't eaten a Devil Fruit at the age of 20.
And this Devil Fruit was very likely found by Urouge on Sky Island.
"Yes, we've found him, but we don't know if he's the person you're looking for."
Shakky nodded.
Although she didn't know why Nox was looking for this person, everything Nox asked her to investigate was beneficial to their Limitless Pirates, so she didn't ask further.
"Let's go, we'll take a look."
Nox held Shakky's hand and walked into a large mirror nearby.
Since Shakky found the person, it meant that Shakky's Mirror World was already connected to the Sky Island where the person was located.
Under Shakky's guidance, Nox and the others quickly arrived at the Sky Island where Urouge was located through the Mirror World.
Seeing the Limitless Pirates flag flying at the highest point of the Sky Island, Nox knew that this place had been occupied by the Limitless Pirates.
"Captain, Captain's wife, this Sky Island has been completely occupied, and the residents haven't shown much resistance to our rule!"
After seeing Nox and Shakky appear on this Sky Island, Vice Captain Emil immediately came over to report the situation of the Sky Island to Nox.
"Emil, so it was you. Did you occupy this Sky Island?"
Nox looked at Emil before him with surprise.
After all, he rarely saw this guy, Emil. He was brought back because Nox took a liking to the Iron-Iron Fruit he ate, and then he was sent to the weapon forging factory in Wano Country. Later, Nox didn't pay much attention.
He didn't expect that after all these years, Emil had also gradually grown.
"Yes, Captain!"
Emil said excitedly.
"Not bad, keep working hard and strive to be promoted to the Executive Officer level. Your Iron-Iron Fruit ability is quite good. In the development of the Iron-Iron Fruit, you should have now integrated forging techniques into your own steel forging. This forging method can make your body stronger and harder."
"So next, you should develop towards enhancing your own attack. For example, when attacking, make your body instantly enter the forging state, which is the steel quenching stage. This can make his body incredibly hot. For example, at the moment of attack, imitate the state of steel bursting, making your fist's attack power stronger. For example..."
After seeing Emil's progress, Nox couldn't help but start imparting some development directions for the Iron-Iron Fruit to him.
As for whether Emil could take it in, and whether he could develop this ability after taking it in, that could only be decided by Emil himself.
"Thank you for your guidance, Captain!"
After hearing Nox's words, Emil said excitedly. The development direction mentioned by the Captain was indeed theoretically possible. Once he could develop it, his strength would become even greater because of it!
"Alright, you can experiment and develop it yourself later. First, take me to see that Urouge."
Nox waved his hand.
"Captain, follow me. Although we found Urouge, we didn't do anything to him. We're just monitoring him to prevent him from leaving this Sky Island."
After speaking, Emil led the way for Nox and the others, heading towards the area where the Sky Island residents lived.
"That's the Island Lord. Who are the two people next to the Island Lord? The Island Lord seems very respectful towards them!"
Nox, Shakky, and Emil walked on the main street of the Sky Island, attracting the attention of many Sky Island residents.
The people here are pure Sky Island residents. They have small white wings that have degenerated on their backs, and they wear clothes similar to monk robes.
Nox didn't pay attention to the onlookers, but instead asked Emil to quicken his pace and head to where Urouge lived.
Urouge and his family of three all lived here. When Emil and the others arrived, Urouge's family immediately came out to greet them.
"Island Lord, is there something you need?"
Urouge was tall and burly, but at this moment he was a little uneasy. After all, he had personally witnessed the Island Lord before him punch and blow away the strongest warrior on Sky Island previously!
"Have you seen this kind of fruit with strange patterns?"
Nox took out the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, opened it to the page for the Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, Karma Fruit, and handed it to Urouge to see.
"A Devil Fruit with strange patterns? Sorry, I haven't seen it!"
After Urouge carefully looked at the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia and thought for a moment, he finally shook his head.
"Since Urouge hasn't seen it, then this Devil Fruit might still be on Sky Island."
Nox's Kenbunshoku Haki clearly knew that Urouge wasn't lying. Then he had someone bring a piece of Sea Stone to prove that Urouge hadn't eaten a Devil Fruit.
"Your name is Urouge, right? I see you have good potential. Are you interested in joining our Limitless Pirates? Becoming one of us?"
Then Nox looked at Urouge and asked.
In the original work, Urouge became a Supernova on the same level as Luffy. He likely has good potential and is qualified for Nox to value him.
"I... I am willing!"
Although Urouge didn't know Nox's identity, seeing how respectful the Island Lord next to him was towards Nox, Urouge wasn't stupid and naturally agreed excitedly.
"Emil, since Urouge is from this Sky Island, you take him under your wing. Make him stronger and grow as quickly as possible."
Nox looked at Emil beside him and said.
"Don't worry, Captain, leave it to me. I will definitely make him grow in the shortest possible time!"
Emil patted his chest and guaranteed.
At the same time, the way he looked at Urouge changed. Anyone valued by the Captain and personally invited to become a crew member wouldn't be bad.
Currently, everyone in the Limitless Pirates who can become an Executive Officer is someone personally invited onto the ship by the Captain. Even he himself was personally chosen by the Captain, so he knew that as long as Urouge seized this opportunity, he might become an Executive Officer of the Limitless Pirates in the future!
"Also, send everyone to search for the Devil Fruit on this Sky Island. At the same time, have the residents of the Sky Island help with the search and give them generous rewards. I believe they should be very happy to help."
Nox said.
He didn't know if the Karma Fruit was currently on this Sky Island, only that it might be on this Sky Island. All that was needed next was to send people to search for it.
"Yes, Captain, I will send people to search now."
After Emil finished speaking, he took Urouge to gather his subordinates and prepare for a comprehensive sweep and search of every corner of the Sky Island.
"Island Lord, that adult just now was..."
After getting away from Nox, Urouge couldn't help but ask about Nox's identity.
"That adult is the Captain of our Limitless Pirates. You can understand 'Captain' as meaning 'master', and you can understand Limitless Pirates as an organization that rules hundreds or thousands of islands just like this Sky Island."
"The Captain is the strongest person in the World and the master of our Limitless Pirates. Below Sky Island is the Sea, where there are many islands..."
"From now on, when you see the Captain, just call him Captain. And the person next to the Captain is the Captain's wife."
"In our Limitless Pirates, there are rank divisions like Squad Leader, Vice Captain, regular Executive Officer, and Core Executive Officer..."
Seeing Urouge's questions, Emil explained some common knowledge about the Limitless Pirates to him as they walked. After all, they might both become Executive Officers of the Limitless Pirates in the future, so building a good relationship beforehand couldn't hurt.