Chapter 280: Strength Doubled
One hour later.
Aboard the Dragon Flame.
Jiang Qize looked at his updated attributes, a smile spreading across his face.
[Host]: Jiang Qize
[Age]: 19
[Strength]: Navy Headquarters Admiral Peak
[Abilities]: Advanced Conqueror's Haki Peak · Emperor (an evolved subjugation form fused with the Soul-Soul Fruit's power; manifests an Emperor phantom behind him; locking eyes with the Emperor forcibly controls and disrupts souls, ignores soul-type attacks), Advanced Armament Haki Peak · Armor Break (ignores 40% of defense), Advanced Observation Haki Peak · Voice of All Things · Future Sight.
[Beli]: 1.22 billion
[Summon],[Enhance],[Synthesize],[Recycle],[Gene Cultivation]
Although his strength was still at Admiral Peak, he could clearly feel that his power had increased once again. Every aspect of him had become more refined and complete.
And the awakened extensions of the three types of Haki pleasantly surprised him—especially Conqueror's Haki. With this ability, he no longer had to fear certain bizarre Devil Fruit powers.
As for forcibly controlling souls, there was likely a limit. If the opponent's soul was strong enough, it would probably be difficult to dominate.
Still, it would form an overwhelming suppression.
It could be said that this enhancement had doubled his strength.
Even in a one-on-one fight against Whitebeard, he was confident he would win.
"Didn't expect that above Admiral level there's actually a King level. Now that's interesting.
The Five Elders… they're probably what you'd call King level, or at least Pseudo-King level. I'll have to test them someday."
Jiang Qize spoke with a faint smile, light flickering in his eyes.
…
During the following period, he instructed Robin and the others to collect resources from the various islands of Totto Land.
Although the BIG MOM Pirates had been wiped out, many minister-level members hadn't been captured and had likely fled.
But their wealth would certainly remain on the islands. That couldn't be abandoned.
As for occupying the islands, he had no intention of doing so. He didn't yet have the manpower to guard such a vast sea region. Besides, the entire area was filled with cake and chocolate—pink and green everywhere. He didn't like it.
Time passed.
Ten days later.
Robin and the others returned one after another, bringing back large crates.
Most of the crates were filled with Beli, with only a few containing special treasures.
Still, he truly obtained some good items.
[Paramecia · Water-Water Fruit],[Paramecia · Steel-Steel Fruit]
These two Devil Fruits made his eyes light up.
"The Water-Water Fruit actually showed up here? Isn't that the fruit of one of Doflamingo's officers?"
Jiang Qize was somewhat puzzled.
He felt a bit regretful that the Water-Water Fruit wasn't a Logia. If it were, then at sea it would truly become his domain.
After all, a fruit that could control water would be the nemesis of everyone on the ocean—not just Devil Fruit users.
But as a Paramecia, the Water-Water Fruit's ability only allowed objects to become water-like, enabling people to swim within them. It didn't grant control over water itself.
That was somewhat disappointing.
Then there was the Steel-Steel Fruit.
Without a doubt, the Steel-Steel Fruit was of the greatest use to him. After all, if he wanted to construct the skyscrapers of the past, steel was indispensable. Building bridges and all kinds of structures required steel as well.
"This trip to take down BIG MOM really paid off."
Jiang Qize's lips curved upward.
…
Meanwhile, newspapers were flying across the seas.
"Shocking—BIG MOM Pirates Annihilated!"
"Dragon Flame Pirates Crowned Emperor!"
"Caesar Pirates and poken Pirates Dare Not Speak!"
"Kaido of the Beasts Declares He Will Avenge BIG MOM—What Relationship Did They Share?"
The entire sea was thrown into an uproar.