One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 121 Let's meet again at the peak!
At the banquet table, everyone drank and chatted happily.

"After you finish this cup, there will be another one."

Goode, with a smile on his face, kept urging him to drink.

With start-up capital secured and a "sugar baby" allowance in hand, he was ecstatic about what was going on.

As for Caesar.

Keeping this guy around is not only useless, but it also annoys him. He can go to Punk Hazard to catch up with Caesar after the navy's blockade ends.

No matter what the older woman thinks, Caesar will eventually have to go to Punk Hazard, otherwise he won't have access to the research facilities.

If Caesar were to manually develop the equipment, it would take forever. Even Vegapunk would need funding and equipment support from the World Government.

The happier Good was drinking, the angrier Katakuri and Doflamingo became. Both sides had lost a lot of money, so it was no wonder they were in a good mood.

This money could have been saved!
Even a robbery wouldn't be this brutal!
"Fufufufu~~"

"I'm going back."

Ming forced a smile and got up to say goodbye.

Goode was heartbroken to see that lonely figure, fearing that he might jump off the ship at any moment and stage a bankruptcy suicide.

It's only 100 billion pegories, is it really that big of a deal?

Good looked at Katakuri with a disgruntled expression.

"What a spoilsport, Katakuri, let's have a drink, you two brothers!"

"."

Who said you're brothers!

Katakuri stood up with a dark expression.

"My injury hasn't fully healed yet, so I'll rest first."

"You want to leave too?"

Goode pondered for a moment, then stood up.

Without drinking buddies, what's the point of drinking?

However, before leaving, there are some things I just have to say.

"Hey, Katakuri!"

Good called out to Katakuri, his eyes devoid of any playfulness or arrogance, only filled with primal fighting spirit and anticipation.

"Did you know that Conqueror's Haki can also be used to bind enemies?"

"Know!"

Katakuri nodded slowly.

Goode's lips curled up, his eyes blazing: "Katakuri, next time we meet, let's have a showdown of Conqueror's Haki!"

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Katakuri's pupils contracted.

A clash of Conqueror's Haki!

As the pillar of the world and the greatest masterpiece of the Charlotte family, he was well aware that Conqueror's Haki could also entangle him.

But only those who have reached the pinnacle of body, mind, and skill can do it. Such people are one in a hundred, even among the many powerful individuals with Conqueror's Haki!

In his decades of memory, only a handful of people could do it, including their mother, Charlotte Linlin.

These supreme powerhouses all stand at the pinnacle of the world!
But he wasn't ready.

Looking at Goode, who was so young yet trying to reach the pinnacle, Katakuri felt his blood boil and an unprecedented desire surge within him.

He knew what it was.

That was his long-dormant "ambition"!
As his mother's strongest child, he had always suppressed his deepest desires because he knew very well what was going on in his heart.

The day he truly masters Conqueror's Haki will be the day he challenges his mother and takes over the Charlotte Family!
He feared that day would come.

But at this moment, facing the invitation from the "newcomer" Goode, he clearly felt the tide of the times moving forward and the mission he carried on his shoulders.

It's not just about protecting younger siblings.

And they also protect all nations!

"it is good!"

Katakuri walked toward Good.

The two passed each other by once again.

Let's meet again at the top!

The banquet is over.

The Mother Anthem sets sail.

"Lord Goode!"

Caesar lay on the ship's railing, stretching out his arm toward Goode as he departed on the shore, his eyes filled with tears of despair.

Do not!
Don't abandon him!

"Let's hurry up."

Goode quickened his pace, silently chanting to himself.

I'm so sorry, Caesar!
You're worth a fortune!
Soon, Groudon set sail.

The Central Fighting Tournament has ended, and Champion Island is severely damaged, with ruins everywhere, requiring considerable time for repairs.

Goode really wanted to take the opportunity to buy some land, but he didn't have that much time to waste. The Beehive Island project was nearing completion and was waiting for him to return.

Goode's room on the top floor of the Groudon.

Chikara, holding a stack of letters, nervously pushed open the door and entered: "Lord Goode, those people have sent banquet invitations again."

“Return a message to them, and tell them to come find me on Beehive Island if they want to talk about anything.”

Goode's smile blossomed.

His and Katakuri's fame attracted many underground emperors to watch the battle, and the fight went very smoothly and effectively.

Now those emperors have to take the initiative to seek him out!
Goode looked at Chikara with delight.

He had no hope for Chikara's fighting ability, as it was too flawed, but what surprised him about the girl was her good cultural background.

Although I don't understand what's going on, Chikara is indeed cultured. While it's not immediately apparent how skilled she is, it's clear she's read many books and has beautiful handwriting. That's quite remarkable.

Few of his stupid subordinates can even read a newspaper!

Good was quite interested in Chikara's experiences in the Holy Land, but considering the tragic fate of the slaves, he didn't bring up her past trauma and decided to wait until she was no longer afraid before discussing it.

Has Hajrudin responded?

"Yes, he said he wanted to gather his companions and head to Beehive Island together."

Chikara answered nervously.

Goode nodded slightly.

There needs to be a formal occasion to recruit subordinates and showcase his substantial resources. If possible, he wants to recruit the entire New Giant Warrior Pirate Crew.

Beehive Island would be a good fit.

"Go and call Speed ​​here."

"Yes, Lord Goode."

Chika breathed a sigh of relief and quickly jogged away.

A short while later, Speed ​​arrived at Goode's room, his face slightly flushed, and hesitantly took off his clothes.

Goode frowned.

"Why are you taking off your clothes?"

"Ok?"

A question mark appeared on Speed's forehead.

This lecherous bastard called her to his room just for that kind of thing. It's not like it's the first time; she's used to it.

Wait, are they going to try something new?
Speed ​​looked at him with utter contempt.

He just knows how to use his strength to torment her, there's no romance between a man and a woman at all. She'll lie on the bed and not move in a bit, let's see how this bastard has any fun!

"come over."

Goode waved his hand, took out a small, exquisite treasure chest, and handed it to Speed ​​with a smile.

"A gift for you."

"what is this?"

Speed ​​picked up the treasure chest with delight.

It's studded with diamonds!
It looks very valuable!
Is it jewelry?

Speedy liked it more and more as she looked at it, and gave Goode a smug look. This was the first time she had received a gift from Goode.

This rough guy actually has a bit of a charm.

Okay, she'll cooperate willingly later.

"These are the prizes for the fighting tournament. Open them and take a look."

Goode was also somewhat expectant.

After the fighting tournament ended, the organizers delivered the champion's prizes, which included a gold belt, some money, and this.

Devil Fruit!

Among his own men, Runti and Xiaopei have already developed their abilities, and of his other subordinates, only Speed ​​was the one he knew the longest and was the most trustworthy.

However, this Devil Fruit should be a Paramecia type, otherwise the organizers wouldn't have offered it as a prize.

Paramecia-type abilities have ridiculously wide skill ceilings and floores; they can be incredibly strong or just average, and the worst kind is trash like Whisper.

"prize?"

Speed ​​opened the treasure chest and almost screamed when he saw the special fruit inside covered with spiral patterns.

Devil Fruit!

It's something she's always dreamed of!

Six months ago, Doflamingo made a deal with Beasts to obtain the SMLIE token, but the production was extremely low, and only a few True Fighters have obtained the power so far.

She also planned to take Smlie, even knowing the severe side effects and that she might even turn into a half-human, half-beast monster, she would not regret it.

In this world, strength is the greatest guarantee of survival.

Speed ​​looked at Goode, his eyes welling up with tears of excitement.

"This, really for me?"

"Well, eat quickly."

Goode smiled and nodded, his anticipation growing stronger.

He also considered letting the strong inside him eat the fruit to grow bigger, but the strong weren't interested, which meant that the fruit's power didn't suit him.

"Um!!!"

Speed ​​nodded vigorously. Given the chance to eat a Devil Fruit, she couldn't possibly refuse for some polite excuse.

Power must be firmly in our own hands.

"Ah!"

Speed ​​took a big bite of the Devil Fruit and ate it all in a few bites, then covered his mouth and turned pale.

Too bad to eat.

Goode's eyes burned with passion.

"How do you feel? What ability do you possess?"

"Shh!"

Speed ​​vanished from his spot and instantly sat on Goode's lap, cradling Goode's head in his arms.

It's so fast it's like teleportation!

Speed ​​tossed his short hair forcefully, exhaling puffs of hot air, and looked at Goode with the eyes of a ferocious beast.

"Tonight, don't treat me like a human being!"

"what???"

(End of this chapter)