If Sengoku doesn't pull back his net soon, I'll become the Pirate King!

Chapter 22: The Fisherman Never Goes Home Empty-Handed!

[August 1492 of the Sea Calendar, New World, an unnamed island near Raijin Island]

Gazing at the thunderous lightning that roared like raindrops over the sea not far away, Jin frowned and asked:

"Bazel, are you sure you want to fish for pure gold here?"

"And does the method you mentioned really work for catching that super lanternfish Olga was talking about?"

Olga leaped up and perched on Jhin's shoulder: "It's not some super lanternfish, it's Lantern Lord, you idiot Jhin!"

"Probably. Actually, I'm not that sure. If it really doesn't work out, we'll just have to try again at the amusement park."

Bazel held a huge fishing rod with a lone little ring tied to the end.

"But if we go to the amusement park, I'm worried that the fact that it's pure gold will be exposed, which would cause unnecessary trouble."

"Kaido said it before, right? The Knights of God are a bunch of monsters. I'm worried that those guys will come and steal the pure gold."

The voyage from Dressrosa to Thor Island took more than three months in total.

This doesn't mean that Babanuki's pirate ship was slow, but rather that Bazel would stop for several days at a time to use Olga's pure gold ring to lure the giant lanternfish.

However, each fishing session should not last too long.

Because Olga's South Sea Emperor fever has not been treated, Bazel is worried that if it goes on for too long, it may cause complications.

huh~~~

The fishing line drifted far away and fell into the seemingly calm seawater.

Bazel quieted the noisy pirates and waited for half an hour.

Kaido, who had been fast asleep, suddenly woke up!

"Bazaar, looks like you've caught a big fish this time. A big one's on its way!"

As he walked, Kaido transformed into his dragon-man form, walked up to Bazel, gripped his spiked club tightly, and assumed a home run stance.

Armament Haki enveloped the Eight Precepts, followed closely by Conqueror's Haki.

"ha……"

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Kaido calmed himself down, his muscles bulging.

"Jin, I'll strike first, you strike second. We absolutely cannot let that big fish return to the seabed."

Jin was taken aback at first, then nodded, and the flames behind him surged.

"I understand. I will use my strongest power!"

"I'll take the third strike. It's time to show my skills after all this training."

At this point, Barzel interjected.

"Get ready, I can feel the impact!"

Ten seconds later, a huge bulge of water suddenly rose from the nearshore sea surface.

Bazel, holding his fishing rod, took a step back, his upper body veins bulging.

"rise!!!"

With a roar, Bazel stomped his right foot back, using his waist to generate power throughout his body.

With the specially made fishing line taut, an enormous lanternfish was pulled from the seawater.

"Great Vajra..."

Sand and pebbles flew from the beach, and a purple bolt of lightning shot out like an arrow.

"Thunderous Eight Trigrams!!"

boom-!

"Fly into the sky, hoohoohoo!!!"

With a single blow, Kaido made the lanternfish roll its eyes back. He then transformed into a blue dragon at top speed. As a gust of bad wind rose, the giant lanternfish, which was about to fall, flew up again.

"My turn!"

With a flap of its wings, Jin flew towards its prey in the sky.

"Fire Dragon Emperor!"

His body merged with flames, transforming him into a fire dragon!

A fiery dragon, no smaller than the Azure Dragon, flew out and instantly pierced the lanternfish's abdominal cavity.

Bazel tossed the fishing rod to Babanuki, who was waiting nearby, and took off his shirt, revealing his muscular upper body.

"Babanuki, get ready to haul in the fish! This is going to be a huge catch, hahaha~~"

Yamata no Orochi!

Bazel did not use his Fire Stream or Poison Body stances; his enemy's body was several times larger than his.

The current attack in human-beast form is not enough to deliver a fatal blow.

On the contrary, the enormous Yamata no Orochi has the potential to kill!

"pull!"

"Men, let's do it!"

Babanuki roared upon receiving the order.

More than a hundred pirates lined up in a long snake, with the latter holding onto the former's waist and shouting as they dragged them backward with all their might.

Kaido's dragon tail opened its mouth again in the sky, and countless evil winds swept in, pushing the frantically struggling giant lanternfish toward the beach.

Just then!

Suddenly, a large, bright red bulge appeared on the back of the lanternfish.

"Go to hell!!"

boom---!

Jin, covered in blood, burst forth from the body, a defiant smile on his face.

Upon seeing Jin appear, a glint of light flashed in Orochi's vertical pupils.

It's time for me to make my move!

Unleash speed far exceeding physical limits!

With a powerful slap of its eight tails against the beach, its massive body shot out, tightly binding the struggling lanternfish.

Eight snake heads opened wide, their venomous fangs piercing the enemy's body!

Inject the deadly poison quickly!

Rumble--!!

A huge lanternfish was dragged ashore, and in less than ten seconds, the once energetic lanternfish suddenly stopped struggling.

The originally emerald green eyes gradually became tinged with a layer of gray mist.

Lore!

Death is coming!

The eight snake mouths opened, and saliva mixed with venom dripped onto the sand, making a hissing sound as it was corroded.

The body of the Yamata no Orochi gradually shrank. Bazel put on his shirt and wiped away a trace of venom left on the corner of his lips with the back of his hand.

He raised his hand and slapped the fallen embers hard.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Jin sheathed his sword and looked curiously at the lanternfish that was almost dead.

"Is this fish still edible?"

Bazel thought for a moment and nodded:

"Probably. After I get all the venom out, I'll blanch it in some ginger and star anise water. At most, it'll just cause diarrhea for a few days."

"But the vitality this fish possesses is definitely a rare and valuable tonic."

"Babanuki, take your men and Olga and go there. If you find her father, remember to bring him back."

"learn!"

Babanuki ordered his pirate crew to return to the ship's cabin to retrieve gas masks.

"Abel,"

Bazel pulled Jhin aside and whispered some instructions:

"Most of the pure gold has been digested and flowed into the lantern, but there should still be some undigested pure gold inside it."

The bodies of the Lunaria are very special, so don't worry about the harsh environment inside. You go ahead first, and make sure no one else sees the pure gold.

Jin nodded in agreement: "Leave it to me."

Before his subordinates could set off, Jhin activated his speed mode and charged into the lanternfish's body first.

Kaido happened to return at that time.

"Bazel, what do you plan to do with all that pure gold?"

"Temporarily sealed; something that only exists in fantasy is not suitable for use."

Without the slightest hesitation, Bazel stated his opinion on how to handle pure gold.

"If it appears on the high seas before the situation is settled, it could unleash a bloodbath we cannot imagine."

"I don't want to usher in a new era in this way, and more importantly..."

"If an incurable disease strikes one of our family members or partners, then pure gold is the only antidote at this stage. This can be seen as making some preparations in advance for an uncertain future."

Kaido nodded in agreement: "That's what I think too. That kind of thing isn't suitable for us."

While everyone was busy, Bazel pulled Kaido towards the coconut grove.

"Next, we'll use your Flame Cloud ability to traverse the Red Line. We'll first go to Drum Island and Little Garden."

"Olga's illness can surely be cured in that country of doctors."

"After the treatment, our goal is to create a small garden."

Barzel took out a yellowed newspaper:

"This is old news that I got from the World Economic News for some baileys."

"There are two giants in the small garden. They might be the key for our Beasts Pirates to open the door to friendship in Elbaf."

Giants! ?

A glint flashed in Kaido's eyes. He activated his Observation Haki and lowered his voice only after confirming that no one was around.

"Bazaar, you really are the brains of the party. If we can attract giants to join the Beasts Pirates, and then make them eat Zoan-type Devil Fruits..."

"Our troop strength will be enhanced in an unimaginable way!"

"Not only that," Bazel interrupted Kaido, "we will also have our shipbuilding materials supplied."

"With the help of the giants, obtaining a branch of the Treasure Tree Adam will definitely not be a problem!"

"And then there's all that seastone from Wano Country... Kaido, you understand what I'm trying to say, right?"

Kaido grinned and said, "Of course I know!"

"Once we find enough skilled craftsmen, the Beasts Pirates will be able to possess a super ship capable of traversing the Calm Belt!"

"However, this must be kept secret. If the World Government finds out about this, the Beasts Pirates will likely face the full force of the enemy."

"That would probably be an even more powerful Buster Order than the God Valley Incident."