"He also once fought Charlotte Katakuri of the Big Mom Pirates to a draw."
"Based on my analysis, the former is likely after a Zoan-type Devil Fruit. After all, for a physical combat expert, Zoan-type Devil Fruits are incredibly enticing."
"As for the latter, I have no idea. After all, he hasn't made a move in five years. And with his strength and status in the world's assassin organization, he can basically get anything he wants. I truly can't figure out why he would personally take action against you."
Damn!
Lancelot was genuinely shocked.
That Blood Hand could defeat a pirate with a 600 million Berry bounty using just physical skills and Armament Haki—his strength was undeniable.
He was at least at the level of a Sweet Commander.
If placed in the Whitebeard Pirates, he would rank among the top ten commanders.
As for Kill Emperor, his Conqueror's Haki was comparable to Red-Haired Shanks—though it was the Shanks before he became an Emperor.
Even so, his Conqueror's Haki was absolutely not to be underestimated.
Plus, being able to fight Charlotte Katakuri to a draw meant his strength was definitely at the level of a right-hand man to an Emperor.
He truly hadn't expected such powerful individuals to exist in the world of one piece.
But thinking about it carefully, it made sense.
After all, the anime only depicted one aspect of the One Piece world, not the entire world.
The story revolves around the main character... only those connected to the protagonist get screen time.
Or they might briefly appear or be mentioned in the original work.
Lancelot didn't feel like things were slipping out of his control.
Instead, he grew even more excited—an unknown world was more challenging.
His gaze then turned cold.
Forget about others for now—Doflamingo had to be dealt with first.
Since they were already completely opposed, there was no room for reconciliation.
This would also serve as a warning to others. To intimidate those who wanted to target him.
As the saying goes, "Throw one punch to avoid a hundred punches."
No matter how strong someone is, facing numerous forces would exhaust them to death.
Swish...
The next moment, Lancelot's Shusui pierced directly into the opponent's chest.
Lise, standing nearby, seemed prepared.
She pulled out a fruit from her body and handed it over... The next moment, the fruit in her hand transformed into a Devil Fruit.
Seeing this, Lancelot couldn't help but praise her.
"Well done... Find an opportunity to pick a suitable ability for Johnson!"
Hearing this, Lise was overjoyed.
Although she held all the Devil Fruits and even knew the method to obtain them, she didn't dare to privately give one to Johnson or reveal the method.
That would be no different from seeking death.
"Master..."
Lise called out to Lancelot in a seductive tone that would make any man's blood boil.
Then she took out some items that shocked Lancelot.
What were they?
A whip and candles...
"Master, let your servant properly repay you today!"
God damn!
Lancelot's eyes lit up instantly.
He had to admit, she truly lived up to being a married woman!
Not only was she knowledgeable, but she was also open-minded.
Today was going to be a fun time...
...
Several more days passed, and Lancelot's group finally returned to Whiskey Peak.
Now, Baby-5, Mr. 2, Mr. 3, Mr. 5, Miss Golden Week, Lise, Andrew, and Sai stood before Lancelot.
His gaze swept over each of them one by one.
His expression turned somewhat grave. "Our Four Seas Exchange has already gained control over the maritime transport in the East Blue. We've also begun preliminary operations in the West Blue... This means our Four Seas Exchange can officially commence operations.
"However, precisely because of this, danger draws closer to us. After all, our Four Seas Exchange has blocked many people's paths to wealth. But fortune favors the bold. As long as we hold our ground, from now on, we will truly have our place in this world.
"Of course, the enemies we'll face next will be stronger than ever before. Therefore, we must enhance our strength."
His gaze then fell upon Miss Golden Week, Andrew, and Sai.
"The shortcut to enhancing strength is through Devil Fruits. They can rapidly boost a person's power in a short time. As for the others, they are already Devil Fruit Ability Users, so they can only rely on themselves and train hard. But you three are different..."
As he spoke, he placed two boxes in front of Andrew and Sai.
Finally, his gaze settled on Miss Golden Week. "Originally, I should have given you a Devil Fruit at this time too. After all, you've made significant contributions at Whiskey Peak. However, I know of a particular Devil Fruit that's exceptionally suitable for you. I'll give it to you once I obtain it."
Miss Golden Week nodded.
"Alright..."
Though her expression remained calm, anticipation stirred within her heart.
After all, aside from martial arts masters, it was rare to hear of a Devil Fruit being particularly suited to someone.
Andrew, the young giant, didn't hesitate at all.
He directly opened the box before him, and a Devil Fruit immediately appeared before his eyes.
Lancelot explained, "You're a swordsman. Paramecia and Logia Devil Fruits would only lead you astray from the path of swordsmanship. But this is a Zoan Devil Fruit. Although I don't know exactly which type, Zoan fruits can greatly enhance all physical capabilities of the Ability User. And physical capabilities are particularly important for swordsmen.
"However, this Devil Fruit depends somewhat on luck. Do you want it? If you don't, you'll have to wait..."
Andrew grinned lightly. "Even the worst Zoan fruit can at least double the Ability User's strength. That alone is enough for me..."
He added in his mind, 'Even if it's the worst one, it's still free.'
'What more could I complain about?'
It must be said that young people think clearly.
He directly picked up the Devil Fruit and swallowed it in one bite.
Then Andrew closed his eyes, carefully experiencing the changes. When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with surprise.
The next moment, his body began to transform.
A layer of beastly fur grew over his body, followed by a pair of bull horns sprouting from Andrew's head.
His already muscular physique swelled even further!
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