White Sea, Gods Island.
Eneru woke up in a spacious, bright room. The mattress was so soft that, accustomed as he was to hard wooden boards, he had a rare urge to sleep a little longer.
His experience of coming from Birka to Gods Island—
Was like a starving, thirsty child suddenly switching to a life of plenty, yet fearing in his heart that it was just a dream, and fearing even more waking up from that dream.
After repeatedly confirming it wasn't a dream, Eneru sat on the edge of the bed, slapping his thigh in frustration.
"Back then, I should have taken a bite first!"
For eight years, regret had become Eneru's daily routine. The opportunity was right before his eyes, but because he hesitated for just a moment, the Devil Fruit was gone.
Why?!
Why!?
*Knock, knock, knock~*
The moment the light knocking sounded, Gan Fall's voice followed: "Eneru, wake up."
"Coming, Uncle."
As the saying goes, money is a man's courage, but invincible strength is as well. Why did Rocks dare to break into the Room of Flowers alone back then? Because Rocks had the strength to stab an Admiral to death with one blade.
Because he missed the Rumble-Rumble Fruit eight years ago, seventeen-year-old Eneru was still an ordinary person, forced to bury his dreams and tyranny deep in his heart.
He barely fell into the category of being polite.
For example, when he had an audience with the Thunder God last night, Eneru showed the respect and politeness he should. Eneru believed that the Thunder God had indeed done many good things.
Land on Sky Island is scarce. The Thunder God Beelzebul improved the soil cultivation methods, allowing land that could originally only grow one portion of food to grow three.
This alone fed all the Skypieans.
Even the ignorant and annoying people of Birka built temples to worship the Thunder God, and all Birka people became devout believers.
Being able to feed people, he was undoubtedly a true god.
When Eneru opened the door, he saw Gan Fall in silver armor holding a long spear, looking quite majestic.
"Uncle, why are you dressed so formally today?"
Gan Fall stroked his long beard.
"Today is the day you officially join the Thunder Cloud Guards. As your recommender, I naturally have to take you there myself."
As the two walked toward the Thunder Cloud Guards, the image of that impossibly young Thunder God flashed through Eneru's mind.
"Uncle, will the Thunder God be there?"
"His Lordship has gone to travel the Blue Sea."
Eneru didn't ask more, but recalled the first sentence the Thunder God said to him last night.
"Want to go to the Fairy Vearth? I'll take you there."
At first, Eneru felt incredibly terrified because he had never mentioned the Fairy Vearth to anyone, let alone his desire to go there.
But when he heard the Thunder God wanted to invest in his dream, Eneru agreed without hesitation. As long as he awakened Mantra and Armament Haki within two years, he would qualify for the investment—becoming an intern.
And eventually, he would head to the Fairy Vearth.
Standing at the entrance of the Thunder Cloud Guards, Eneru silently puffed out his chest, prepared to work until he suffocated to realize his dream... In the first half of the Grand Line, Paradise.
The east blue emperor.
"Kuma-san, set sail."
Kuma untied the ropes, and the massive crimson sails quickly filled under the pressure of the sea breeze.
By the helm, Seven steered with one hand, his black cloak fluttering behind him. As his clothes billowed, the sheathed blade musou isshin hanging from his waist was revealed.
Out at sea for over half a year—
From Sky Island to Amazon Lily in the West Blue, Ohara, then to the Sorbet Kingdom in the South Blue, and touring all over the East Blue. Now, they were finally heading to the New World.
Why insist on going to the New World?
Because the four seas are the World Government's basic territory, and the first half of the Grand Line is too far from the Final Island. Only the New World is the grand stage for the final battle.
Including Wano Country, Totto Land, Elbaf, and the Morning Star Pirates' base, Hachinosu Island, all are in the New World.
A more critical point is that the Marine's influence and control over the New World is currently quite average. It was only after the Marineford War that the Marine moved its headquarters to the New World.
As they say, one step ahead, every step ahead.
Seven wanted to lead the Morning Star Pirates to seize enough territory in the New World to accumulate strength and prepare for the future rebellion.
Since he transmigrated with cheats, why not rebel?
"Dorry, Brogy."
"Sit tight, the ship is going to accelerate."
Seven transformed into a human power station, with countless electrical currents flowing from his fingertips into the drive system. With the hum of the engine, the ship sped across the sea at five times its normal speed.
Recalling the scene of meeting Eneru last night, Seven had to admit: fate is truly mysterious.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which Eneru consumed in the original timeline, was intercepted by the system eight years ago and forcibly locked in the Newbie Gift Pack for six years.
For six whole years, Seven could only stare at it, unable to touch or eat it. It wasn't until the system activated that he could consume the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
Compared to the original timeline, the current Eneru was just a rebellious youth full of teenage spirit, far from reaching the standard of an intern for the Morning Star Pirates.
Thus, he was assigned to the Thunder Cloud Guards for training.
In fact, Tesoro also didn't meet the standard.
However, after occupying Hachinosu Island, Seven planned to let Tesoro handle the pirate group's logistics, trade, and even the future commercial empire.
That's why he brought Tesoro along.
The Gold-Gold Fruit that would make Tesoro the Gold Emperor seemed to have been snatched from Donquixote Doflamingo, but Seven couldn't remember the specific timing.
Once Hachinosu Island was retaken, Seven planned to fly across the Calm Belt directly to the North Blue to trade Devil Fruits with the brat Doffy.
Roughly similar, though not very standard.
Normally, except for Marine warships, almost no pirate ships would try to cross the Calm Belt because it is inhabited by a large number of giant Sea Kings.
For pirates, the Calm Belt is almost equivalent to a graveyard with no chance of survival.
The bottoms of Marine warships are embedded with Sea Stone. Sea Stone can emit an energy field similar to the sea, making the Sea Kings living in the Calm Belt unable to perceive the presence of the warships.
Thus avoiding attacks from Sea Kings.
Additionally, the special climate of the Calm Belt, which is completely windless, makes it impossible for traditional sailing ships to navigate.
However, Marine warships are equipped with external propulsion devices such as steam power, allowing them to move freely in windless environments without relying on wind.
The east blue emperor has an advanced electric propulsion system, so it can naturally navigate in the Calm Belt as well.
However, the bottom of the ship is not embedded with Sea Stone.
Seven's plan to cross the Calm Belt by ship could only be implemented after occupying Wano Country, or by purchasing Sea Stone from the black market.
From this, it's not hard to see that Wano Country, the only producer of Sea Stone, controls the Sea Stone of the entire sea.
Selling Sea Stone alone is enough to create immeasurable wealth; this is one of the reasons Kaido wants to occupy Wano Country.
As for why Seven wants to occupy Wano Country, first, to act as a Raiden Shogun, and second, for reasons similar to Kaido's.
Wano Country is rich in minerals with a developed mining industry, and it's the only source of Sea Stone. At the same time, the terrain is steep and easy to defend but difficult to attack. This excellent geographical location can avoid interference from the Marine and the World Government.
It is simply the most ideal base... Holy Land Mary Geoise, Red Port.
Red Port is a key port below the Holy Land. Visitors can reach the Holy Land Mary Geoise via Red Port by taking facilities like the Bubble Cable Car.
Red Port
Bubble Cable Car
At the Red Port pier, Kizaru stood with his hands in his pockets, looking at the giant yacht that resembled a palace on the sea—the vessel of the Celestial Dragon, Saint Elaine.
"How luxurious."
"That Giant King of Elbaf is truly generous, using so much adam tree to build a giant yacht for this Saint Elaine..."
Her status is not ordinary.
A rare trace of solemnity flashed in Kizaru's eyes. Could Saint Elaine be the descendant of that person sitting on the empty throne, as his brother mentioned?
It matches, it all matches.
No wonder the Gorosei didn't hesitate to give up the Gate-Gate Fruit to redeem Saint Elaine, and unusually did not retaliate against Beelzebul afterward.
The descendant of the king of the world!
At this moment, Kizaru had no concerns about the safety of this trip. Instead, the smile at the corner of his eyes held a hint of playfulness, and he even wanted to pull out a den den mushi.
[Brother, the target is in place!]