It was actually Uchiha Madara!
Ivan was overjoyed. Uchiha Madara's power was even greater than Gojo Satoru's. If it were Uchiha Madara in his Six Paths Sage state, he could probably sweep through the world of One Piece with ease.
Even if this Uchiha Madara was only at his peak without the Ten-Tails, the power of the Rinnegan alone would be enough to stand at the pinnacle of the seas!
Now, he could add another persona to his arsenal.
However, compared to the Mangekyō Sharingan, what Ivan valued more in his heart was the power of the Rinnegan.
The abilities of the Mangekyō were undoubtedly formidable. Whether it was Tsukuyomi or Kamui, they were enough to secure an absolute advantage on the battlefield.
But in Ivan's view, these powers were too one-dimensional and difficult to truly integrate into his own power system.
The Rinnegan was different. The techniques it displayed, such as Planetary Devastation and Tengai Shinsei, were essentially all based on the manipulation of gravity.
This particularly excited Ivan.
It meant he wouldn't be limited to the predetermined techniques of the Rinnegan itself. In the future, he could rely on his own body, following the core thread of gravity, to continuously research and develop more powerful abilities unique to himself, pushing the mastery of gravity to its extreme.
By then, with the enhancement of the Rinnegan and Technique Forward Rotation: "Azure," his control over gravity would reach its peak!
Just thinking about this made Ivan feel a sense of anticipation.
He couldn't help but think of the future Navy Admiral, Fujitora Issho, who could also manipulate gravity and summon meteors.
When the time came to confront Fujitora, he could smile and say to the blind Admiral:
"Fujitora, my meteor is much bigger than yours!"
Having hit the jackpot on his first draw by obtaining the Uchiha Madara Template, Ivan, riding his lucky streak, pressed the button on the draw panel again.
After his finger landed, the cards flashed by rapidly before stopping moments later, revealing the character on the card.
The moment he saw this character, the smile on Ivan's face instantly froze.
Compared to the formidable Uchiha Madara Template, this template was rather disappointing.
[Congratulations, you have obtained the Template: Kaitō KID!]
[Congratulations, you have obtained the Skill: Disguise!]
[Disguise: With masterful technique and precise attention to detail, you can perform a full-body disguise—including clothing, hairstyle, expression, and even subtle posture—in an extremely short time, perfectly replicating the external characteristics of a target. You can even imitate the target's slight tone of voice and small mannerisms, achieving a convincing enough effect to pass as the real person.]
Ivan sighed helplessly. "Oh well, Kaitō KID it is. Though not as powerful as Madara, it at least has some practical value."
Although the Disguise skill couldn't compare to the Mangekyō Sharingan, its advantage lay in being able to alter his appearance, which would enhance his infiltration capabilities.
At that moment, Robin on the bed keenly sensed Ivan's low spirits. She slowly sat up, reached out, gently took his wrist, and pulled him onto the bed.
Without asking any questions, she simply extended her hand, gently smoothing his furrowed brow, using her actions to pull Ivan out of his gloom.
Ivan did not linger long in Robin's tender embrace.
The justice in his heart did not allow him to indulge in comfort. Moreover, he was not a lecherous man!
During this time, the Orange Ship set sail once again. Ivan personally led the crew in capturing pirates in the waters near Alabasta.
With White Dove Vice Admiral present, the seas near Alabasta became peaceful and orderly. Merchant ships passing through no longer had to fear pirate raids, and the people could set out to sea with peace of mind.
Days passed quietly in this tranquility.
Late one night, while the Orange Ship was docked at a remote island for supplies, Ivan secretly left behind a Wood Clone disguised as himself to continue overseeing matters on the ship.
His main body, meanwhile, took advantage of the cover of darkness to silently leave the Orange Ship and sped toward the New World.
Big Mom's Tea Party was about to begin.
Since he had made an agreement with Big Mom, he would absolutely not break his word.
Beyond that, he had deeper calculations in mind.
By attending this Tea Party, he intended to meet Big Mom in person and see if he could win over the Big Mom Pirates.
To be honest, in this world overrun by pirates, the civilians under the Big Mom Pirates lived far more stable lives than those in other countries.
Ivan understood clearly that before the revolution succeeded, having one more ally meant one less enemy.
Therefore, he had no intention of making an enemy of Big Mom first. Instead, he hoped to use the power of the Big Mom Pirates to add strength to his revolutionary path.
However, this attempt at winning them over was ultimately just a temporary measure.
Once the revolution succeeded, the structure of the New World, and indeed the entire world order, would be completely rewritten.
By then, everything would be different!
…
Today was a lively day for the Big Mom Pirates.
The entire Cake Island was enveloped in a festive atmosphere. The Tea Party, which the Big Mom Pirates had been preparing for days, was about to begin.
In front of the candy gates of Cake Island's main venue, a red carpet stretched all the way to the coast.
On the red carpet, the Six Kings of the Underground World arrived one after another with steady steps, becoming the center of attention the moment they appeared.
Dufeld, holding a cigar, looked at Morgans beside him and said teasingly:
"Morgans, you look very happy today. Did you dig up some exclusive news again? You can't even stop smiling."
Morgans shook the wine glass in his hand and said loudly:
"It's nothing, nothing. Business has just been good lately, so I'm a bit happier."
Stussy smiled lazily and said coquettishly, "You two, stop talking about other things. First, tell us what Big Mom is really up to with this Tea Party."
Umit crossed his arms, his tone cold:
"It's nothing more than using the Tea Party to consolidate her power and extend an olive branch to people like us.
But you, Stussy, I heard you've expanded your business quite a bit lately?
How about cooperating with me? Be my lover, and we can grow bigger and stronger together!"
"Hahaha, there will be opportunities!" Stussy replied like a cunning fox, not directly refusing.
While they were chatting, Stussy suddenly turned her face and looked at Morgans, asking curiously:
"Morgans, haven't you been very busy lately? Why did you suddenly accept Big Mom's invitation to attend the Tea Party?
You never do anything without a profit. Does the Tea Party have the news you want?"
Morgans smiled mysteriously. "What's the hurry? You'll find out soon enough. I guarantee it's big news that will shock everyone!"
Stussy frowned, rolled her eyes exaggeratedly, her tone full of dissatisfaction. "You old fox, always deliberately keeping us in suspense!"
At that moment, Dufeld beside them rubbed his fingers, a look of confusion on his face:
"I say, why hasn't the Tea Party started yet? Big Mom is always punctual. Why is she delayed today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, straight figure walked over slowly.
Katakuri's expression was calm as he explained in a steady tone:
"Everyone, please be patient. The Tea Party is delayed today because we are waiting for a very important person to arrive."