"Oh? So that's the case. It's quite suitable for that kid Valent!"
Hearing Neil's words, Nox actively channeled his stamina into the First Generation Thunder Cutter, and a powerful surge of lightning energy erupted from it.
This is somewhat similar to the Great Swords Yama, except Yama absorbs Haki and then releases the absorbed Haki all at once, while this First Generation Thunder Cutter absorbs stamina, converts it into lightning energy, and then releases it.
"Since it's called First Generation Thunder Cutter, are there perhaps a Second Generation Lei Qie and a Third Generation Lei Qie?"
Nox asked, looking curiously at Neil.
"That's right, General, Prince Valent brought back quite a lot of ore. Besides the materials used to forge the First Generation Thunder Cutter, there's a small piece left. Although it's not enough to forge a second First Generation Thunder Cutter, it's sufficient to forge a Second Generation Lei Qie of the Great Swords grade."
"The Second Generation Lei Qie was my work before I forged the First Generation Thunder Cutter. It's currently stored in the warehouse."
Neil answered truthfully.
"Father, do you think that Second Generation Lei Qie can..."
As soon as he heard there was another Great Swords, the Second Generation Lei Qie, Drake wanted to take it for his future subordinates.
"Third Brother, Second Brother already reserved this Second Generation Lei Qie before."
However, before Drake could finish speaking, Valent shattered his illusion....
Hearing this, Drake was momentarily at a loss for words. He didn't expect that Second Generation Lei Qie had already been claimed.
"Father!!"
Seeing that the First Generation Thunder Cutter perfectly matched his abilities, Valent couldn't help but want to take the First Generation Thunder Cutter from Nox's hand.
"Here, take it. What's the rush? It's not like I'm going to covet your First Generation Thunder Cutter, is it?"
Seeing Valent's impatient look, Nox directly threw the First Generation Thunder Cutter to Valent.
"Hahahaha, First Generation Thunder Cutter, I finally have my own Supreme Grade Swords!"
After getting the First Generation Thunder Cutter, Valent excitedly caressed the sword body as if stroking a lover.
As Nox's child, he naturally also practiced swordsmanship. Although he hasn't reached the Grand Swordmaster level yet, the First Generation Thunder Cutter doesn't reject him because it was tempered with his blood.
Furthermore, he is a natural Thunder Fruit ability user, which perfectly matches the attributes of the First Generation Thunder Cutter. After obtaining this sword, his strength greatly increased!
"Father, Third Brother, I'm leaving now!"
After getting the First Generation Thunder Cutter, Valent couldn't wait to fly out and test its power thoroughly.
"Neil, you've forged a Supreme Grade Swords. That's excellent. Your treatment and status will be doubled based on your current level!"
Nox was very satisfied with Neil. Neil was honest, had no ulterior motives, and was extremely loyal. Naturally, Nox wouldn't treat Neil poorly.
"Thank you, Lord Nox!"
Hearing Nox's words, Neil was very happy. He was already like a noble in Wano Country, and if his treatment and status doubled again, it would almost catch up to the former daimyo of Wano Country.
"Drake, come back more often to spend time with your Mama when you're free. Don't go a year or two without returning."
Nox said, looking at Drake. This kid had only returned this time since going out to train; he hadn't returned at any other time.
That guy Gaenie even comes back every three or four months!
"I understand, Father!"
Hearing Nox say this, Drake also realized something.
"Prince Drake, is there anything you need from me?"
Only after Nox left did Neil ask Drake.
"Oh, right. Please help me melt these two swords together. Use this Zhandao as the base shape."
"Also, this is Great Swords: Ghost Poison. It has a very strong toxicity, so be careful not to get poisoned when melting it."
Only when Neil asked did Drake realize he had come here for a reason. He then took out the two swords.
"Great Swords: Ghost Poison? It's indeed very toxic!"
"Please rest assured, Prince Drake. This is no problem for me. Come back in ten days to pick up the new sword!"
Neil said this after examining the two swords carefully for a while.
"Okay, I'll come back then!"
After receiving Neil's reply, Drake left. He had just taken over the position of King of Assassins and had many things to do. He didn't have time to wait here for seven days, so he could only come back later to pick it up.
Amidst the widespread upheaval throughout the World, another World Conference was convened.
The World Government undoubtedly wanted to increase the celestial tribute, extracting money from the pockets of the Allied Nations, to be used for the reconstruction of Mary Geoise.
And under the pressure of the World Government, the Allied Nations had no choice but to agree. However, at the same time, the Allied Nations also gained more rights from the World Government.
For example, the World Government must not restrict the expansion of the Allied Nations, and the Marine must dispatch more troops to clear out Pirates around the Allied Nations, and so on.
With the conclusion of the World Conference, Nox originally thought that everything would proceed steadily at this pace, and he could continue to develop peacefully.
Unexpectedly, the appearance of a challenge letter disrupted Nox's plan.
"That guy Whitebeard wants to challenge me? That's not like his character at all!"
Nox said doubtfully, looking at the challenge letter Athena handed him.
"Whitebeard's newly recognized son, named Albertus Gomes, was killed by Marley, who recently became an Executive Officer. Marley has now returned to the Limitless Sea."
"Whitebeard probably doesn't want an all-out war with the Limitless Pirates, so he plans to challenge my Husband!"
Athena explained.
"Have you found out the specific details of how the incident happened?"
Nox asked.
He felt that this matter shouldn't be that simple. If Marley knew the other person was Whitebeard's son, he shouldn't have killed him.
After all, Marley had been following Nox since the Rocks era. Naturally, he knew there was no enmity between Nox and Whitebeard; they were once shipmates.
"Shakky is still investigating the specific details, but based on the current information, there's an eighty percent chance the World Government is behind it."
Athena said.
"So that's it. The World Government's plan to incite conflict between the Limitless Pirates and the Flying Pirates failed. Now they're trying to incite conflict between the Limitless Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates. Their goal is to tie down the Limitless Pirates, intensify the competition among the major Pirate Crew in the New World, and prevent the Pirate Crew in the New World from freeing up their hands to deal with the weakened World Government."
"Presumably, it's not just the Limitless Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates who have been provoked; the Flying Pirates and other Pirate Crew should also have been provoked."
"It's just that Whitebeard's son died, which touched his inverse scale, so Whitebeard is the first one to step forward."
Hearing Athena's words, Nox roughly guessed the World Government's scheme.
"Husband, if that's the case, should we..."
"No need. If Whitebeard wants a fight, I'll fight him. Besides, I also want to see how strong Whitebeard's peak combat power is right now and whether he can withstand the Seven Star Sword in my hand!"
Before Athena could finish speaking, Nox interrupted. Since defeating Roger and Garp, the only ones in this World who could truly spar with him were Whitebeard and Golden Lion.
If Golden Lion dared to clash head-on with Nox, Nox was confident he could completely defeat him. But Golden Lion was already used to kiting tactics, and without Nox revealing his Vampire Devil Fruit's flying ability, Nox really had difficulty dealing with him.
Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit is said to possess the power to destroy the World. Currently, Whitebeard is at his peak, not like the old man full of hidden injuries in later years. Nox is very much looking forward to fighting Whitebeard!
"The time is in five days, and the location is Brand Island, between the territories of the Limitless Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates?"
"Help me reply to Whitebeard. Tell him I accept the challenge. Tell Whitebeard to prepare doctors early, lest he die from severe injuries!"
Nox said confidently.