noveltune Chapter 245 Bazel: Your son is my son!
Chapter 245 Bazel: Your son is my son!
Chapter 245 Bazel: Your son is my son! (The rest of the chapters will be added tonight~)
The relentless snowstorm grew ever more intense.
[Magnetic Drum Island, Iron Bucket Kingdom Palace, King's Study]
"This is really a headache; why is the snow so heavy this year!"
Behind the desk, a middle-aged man with dark purple hair was looking at the report presented by the minister with a troubled expression.
Is little Wapol still crying?
The voluptuous queen, who had just entered the study, shook her head: "He ate something and fell asleep. The thunder probably frightened little Wapol."
"Dodd, is the situation very serious this year?"
He put down the paper report, closed his eyes, and enjoyed a massage from his loved one.
Dodd sighed, "It won't affect the national situation, after all, we are a country famous for our medical skills on the Grand Line."
"We rely on imports for food and other necessities, but this can't go on forever."
"I've always wanted the Iron Bucket Kingdom to be self-sufficient, but the conditions here are just too terrible."
"Although we have unearthed many rare medicinal herbs thanks to this extreme environment, the weather is still somewhat unsuitable for the development of the kingdom."
"And little Wapol has been born, so I have to make some changes over the years to prevent him from having too much hardship in the future."
dong dong——
There was a knock on the study door.
Dodd frowned slightly; at this time, no one should bother him.
"What is it?"
There was no answer from outside the door, but ten seconds later there were two more knocks.
Dodd took a pistol from the drawer, winked at the woman beside him, and then took a sharpened ceremonial knife from the shelf.
"who!"
The moment the door was pushed open, a bullet spiraled out.
boom--!
"Isn't this a bit too enthusiastic a greeting for the guests, like something a king would say?"
Bazel took off his furry hood and walked into the study, covered in snow.
An unconscious soldier lay on the floor of the corridor behind him.
Arriving at the desk, the man placed a piece of iron on it and slowly moved it in front of the king.
"Should I introduce myself?"
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Dodd put down his knife and pistol; he recognized the man in front of him.
"Why would the infamous Beasts Pirates come looking for me?"
"Could it be that she's taken a fancy to the doctor from our Iron Bucket Kingdom?"
"Doctor? No, we already have excellent doctors. I'm here to discuss a business deal with you."
Bazel acted as if he were in his own home, taking off his coat and hanging it on the hanger.
Then he picked up the boiling water and made himself a strong cup of tea.
After sitting down opposite the king, Bazel took a few sips of tea before continuing to speak.
"Let's get straight to the point, Your Majesty."
"I want the treasure of your Drum Island, that Paramecia-type Devil Fruit."
Dodd's expression changed slightly.
"In exchange, I can have this country draped in the banner of the Beasts Pirates."
"—Doing this will not do us any good."
Despite his shock, Dodd did not become humble because of the faction to which Bazel belonged.
"We are a nation of doctors, and no one is so boring as to offend a doctor, unless they can guarantee they will never get sick in their lifetime."
"Even passing pirates won't do anything to us, because they know this place is—"
"It didn't exist before, but it does now."
Bazel leaned back, crossing his left leg over his right.
One eyebrow was slightly raised, and the corner of his mouth turned up, giving him a rather playful expression.
"Are the Beasts Pirates willing to be the first to reap the rewards, or, King Dodge, are you going to test the courage of us pirates?"
Dodd obediently shut up, still glaring at Bazel.
What he fears most are people who are both powerful and ruthless.
Despite his nonchalant tone, Dodd knew best what it meant for those who stood at the top of the ocean or were charging toward the top of the pyramid.
Drum Island, renowned for its medical expertise along the Grand Line, is nothing special.
With their power and methods, collecting doctors wouldn't be too difficult.
Seeing the king fall silent, Bazel showed no mercy.
The Paramecia-type Gluttony Fruit is something we absolutely must obtain.
In the original story, after obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit, Blackbeard Teach made a special trip to Drum Island in Paradise.
The target was Wapol, who had eaten the Swallow Fruit.
However, Wapol received advance warning and fled, thus escaping disaster.
The Iron Bucket Kingdom was nearly destroyed by Blackbeard Teach.
As for why Teach wanted to seize this seemingly ordinary Gluttony Fruit—
Bazel couldn't understand it.
Could it be that this fruit has some other use that he doesn't know about, besides being used to make special Wapo alloy?
For example—
The user of the Gluttony Fruit can acquire the abilities of those he has swallowed.
When this absurd thought crossed his mind, Bazel secretly rejected it.
If Blackbeard truly possessed this ability, then he wouldn't have needed to eat the Dark-Dark Fruit.
If you eat the Gluttony Fruit directly and devour one Devil Fruit user every day, you'll become the strongest in no time.
But before finding the real answer, Bazel will absolutely not let this very special Devil Fruit wander overseas.
He can do without the Swallow Fruit, but he cannot live without it.
Once the power of the Swallow Fruit is truly confirmed in the future, it won't be too late for him to arrange for people to eat it.
Why do you only know about this?
"You don't need to know; this is a transaction, and you can choose to refuse or agree."
With his left hand pressed against his brow bone and his right hand lightly tapping the handle, Bazel did not express much pressure through his words.
Even so, Dodd, sitting opposite him, still felt his back soaked with cold sweat.
"But the result is the same; the only difference is whether you are willing to become our friends."
"It's just a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit. Is there a more profitable deal than exchanging it for the friendship of all the beasts?"
"King Dorgon, becoming our friend is not contrary to your status as a member state of the World Government."
"Just contact this number if you need help."
A card was tossed in front of Dodd by Bazel.
"No matter where we beasts are, we will rush to Drum Island as quickly as possible after receiving the contact to help you overcome this difficulty."
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"No matter whether the enemy is a Celestial Dragon or a great pirate, we Beasts will not be afraid. This is the reputation and speed of the Beasts."
Dodd picked up the card, a conflicted look on his face.
Indeed, as the other party said, it's not a big deal to hand over a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit.
Although he had prepared the Devil Fruit for little Wapol, the current situation left him with no choice.
Bazel remained silent upon witnessing this scene.
He knew the other party needed time to consider.
"I can hand over that Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, but I have a request."
Dodd carefully put away the card with the Den Den Mushi number written on it.
"I wish your trading partner was my son!"
Bazel was stunned: "What's the difference?"
"I'm old, and I might die at any time."
Dodd braced himself on the table with both hands, leaning slightly forward.
Her bloodshot eyes were fixed on the man opposite her.
"Before I die, I must pave the way for Wapol's life!"
"Your Beasts Pirates are still very young; you'll definitely live into the distant future!"
"So, Mr. Bazel!"
"If you still want to make a deal, I hope my partner can be my son."
"In return, I will hand over that Devil Fruit free of charge, and when the Beasts Pirates need medical assistance, I will mobilize the entire nation to help you!"
Looking at the king, who was panting after speaking a long string of words, a hint of admiration flashed in Bazel's eyes.
"No problem, at least I acknowledge your courage in doing this for your son."
"Give me the Gluttony Fruit, and this cooperation agreement will remain valid as long as the Beasts Pirates live."
"Your son is my son, Dod. Anyone who dares to bully Wapol is bullying me, Bazel."
The kind words "it's free" came from Bazeir's mouth.
No one can complain about having too many nice words, and for him, this deal was definitely a win.
Not only did they obtain the Swallow-Swallow Fruit, they also gained a son.
"make a deal!"
Holding Bazel's hand, Dodd's legs went weak.
As adrenaline levels drop, the courage that was gained out of nowhere also vanishes.
"Please wait here a moment, I'll go get the promised item!"
Before long, Dodd returned carrying a golden box.
Despite his reluctance, Dodd did not hesitate at all and pushed the treasure chest containing the Swallow Fruit in front of the man.
A uniquely colored, gradient-colored fruit appeared. Bazel carefully took out the fruit and stroked the wrinkles and swirls on its skin.
"You're a good friend, Dodd."
After carefully collecting the spoils, Bazel smiled sincerely: "If you need anything in the future, please feel free to contact me. I will never refuse to do anything within my power."
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance."
Holding Bazel's hand again, Dodd knew this was the limit of what he could do.
Even if the entire army of the Iron Bucket Kingdom were to attack together, they still couldn't defeat the man in front of them.
Rather than making a sacrifice and having your Devil Fruit stolen, it's better to use it to gain an ally.
In this way.
Even if he dies in the future, Wapol can live well because of this relationship.
"Dodd, you can take what I'm about to say as well-intentioned advice from a friend. Whether you listen to it or not is up to you."
Picking up the Devil Fruit and standing up, Bazel looked at Dodd, who had also stood up to see him off.
"Having a child late in life is indeed difficult, but excessive pampering may bring destruction rather than glory."
"If you really care about your child, you should seriously consider his training and upbringing. This is a country famous for its doctors."
"If your medical skills can be used properly, Wapol might be able to start training from a young age."
"The poor study literature, the rich study martial arts, my dear friend."
Bazel patted Dodd on the shoulder a few times.
"With such abundant resources, why don't you consider what I said?"
"Go to Kesta town."
"What?" Dodd asked, puzzled.
"There's a very powerful witch doctor living in the town of Kesta. Put aside your noble airs and spend some Berries to ask her to help you raise your son."
After putting on his coat, Bazel walked to the window. As the window opened, a biting wind carrying snowflakes flew into the room.
"This is just my suggestion; it's up to you whether you take it or not."
Watching the man climb out the window and disappear into the snowstorm, Dodd lowered his head in deep thought.
A few minutes later, the wooden cabinet in the study suddenly moved, revealing the plump queen holding a baby behind it.
"Your Majesty, have the enemy left?"
"Hmm? Hmm, he's gone."
As if he had made up his mind, Dodd stepped forward and closed the window.
Before the woman could continue speaking, he took off his cloak and walked out of the study, deep in thought.
"Anlika, you stay home and rest with little Wapol. I have to go to Kesta town."
Meanwhile, in the village of Big Horn.
Inside the village, Whitebeard and his group did not leave.
"That's terrifying. That giant's older brother actually managed to injure Dad like that."
Bista sighed with distress as he recalled the moment he was punched and sent flying.
"Damn it, but that man is really strong. I could feel the power of that punch."
"Marco, what—what are you doing?"
Marco, who was rummaging through his backpack, didn't even look up.
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"We're looking for treasures to trade. Once the toxins in Dad's body are cleared out, won't it be time for us to exchange spoils with the Beasts Pirates?"
"Stop dreaming, Marco."
The man speaking had a signature pompadour hairstyle.
He has an arc-shaped scar on the left side of his face, wears a chef's uniform, and has two straight-bladed katana at his waist.
"Sachi! We just had a huge fight with the Beasts Pirates, where have you been?!"
Faced with Marco's complaints, Sachi picked at his ear: "What else can I do? That idiot Oden ran off with Dad, and the task of buying supplies fell entirely on my shoulders."
"If I hadn't acted quickly and stopped those guys in time, do you think I could have moved all the supplies needed for the entire ship by myself?"
"Yo, Marco~"
Nekomamushi and Inuarashi emerged from behind Sachi, laughing and joking with the members.
"We're back!"
"Dad's recovered, but Prince Oden is still in bed. That giant was incredibly powerful!"
"Dad's recovered? That's wonderful!"
Marco burst into genuine laughter: "Let's ask Dad when he gets back if he wants to hold a spoils-exchanging ceremony!"
While Whitebeard and his group were making a ruckus, Satchel withdrew from the crowd and went to a corner.
"Teach, what's wrong?"
"Ah, no, it's nothing."
Thirteen-year-old Teach chuckled and shook his head: "I just thought that man was amazing, and I was thinking that I wish I could be that amazing someday."
Sachi pressed his right hand down on the head of the boy who had only joined the Whitebeard Pirates last year, and chuckled with a wicked grin, "Don't even think about it, kid. That guy can fight Old Man Whitebeard for so many rounds without losing!"
"When I went to see Dad just now, he said that if Bazel chooses to keep his abilities active, there's a high chance they can both be severely injured!"
"It's not impossible to even kill him; you could never grow to that level."
The lively atmosphere inside the bar instantly cooled down.
Joz frowned even more, his tone displeased: "Brother Sachi, how could Dad possibly lose, let alone be killed?"
"No, Sachi did not lie."
The door opened, and the white-bearded man bent over and walked into the bar.
"Bazaar has developed one of the abilities of the Yamata no Orochi Fruit to an extreme."
"That so-called 'twilight' made him briefly feel like he was dead; in other words, in that state, he had no concept of death."
"Even if I grind him to dust, he can still launch an attack."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the White Team frowned.
"Dad, isn't there a way to break this? How could there possibly be a power that makes one immortal!?"
After snatching the flask from Sachi's waist and taking a big gulp, the white-bearded man finally spoke after letting out a long, satisfying breath.
"No, even my Conqueror's Haki is useless. I reckon Roger's Haki wouldn't work either."
"Marco, give me the Den Den Mushi."
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"It's me, Roger."
"—Newgate? That's quite unusual, you actually contacted me first."
The Den Den Mushi widened its eyes, then let out a smug click of its tongue.
"Let me guess, you must have gotten into a fight with Bazel, right? You must have been horrified, huh?"
"Hahaha~~~ I fought him for a long time back then, that archangel almost—"
"Shut up, Roger! You bastard, you've reminded me of memories I was almost forgetting!"
After cursing, the white-bearded man recounted the entire process of his fight with Bazel.
"—That model has a problem. If that kid relies on that ability to sail the seas in the future, he will soon turn into a heartless monster."
The Den Den Mushi remained silent for a few moments: "Even your courage isn't enough?"
The white-bearded man shook his head in denial.
"That mode didn't last long, but during that time he was virtually invincible."
"Unless you can break his ability with Seastone, or find a Devil Fruit that can counter the Yamata no Orochi Fruit, there is no solution."
"I tried many methods, but in the end I still couldn't kill him."
"But his mode has great limitations. Living beings should not become dead, and even he himself dares not stay in that mode for long."
"Once a certain time limit is exceeded, just like Lao Tzu just told you, he will become an inhuman monster."
"The situation could get even worse, turning into a monster that only knows how to spread death and calamity."
"He won't!"
The Den Den Mushi spoke with absolute certainty, its face radiating confidence.
"Bazel will never become that kind of man, Newgate, I heard you!"
"The voice of Bazel!!"
The white-bearded man was taken aback at first, then seemed to remember something, and his breathing suddenly became rapid.
"That guy has big dreams, Newgate!"
"He wants to be a hero!"
"He's a pirate but wants to be a hero, hahaha~"
~, the Den Den Mushi's tentacles slapped the white-bearded man's thigh and laughed.
"This is the funniest joke I've ever heard!"
"That's just as ridiculous as Garp suddenly saying he's going to take down the Five Elders!"
After laughing, he wiped away the tears that had welled up in his eyes from laughing hysterically.
"But Newgate,"
The Den Den Mushi's expression suddenly turned serious: "I don't know why, but I'm suddenly looking forward to what will happen in the future."
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"That guy, Bazel."
"He might become the man who changes the world!!"