Chapter 90: Worries, The Phoenix
CP agents had to execute their mission, and the Royal Army had to protect their citizens. However, these CP agents also knew exactly what the situation was.
They weren't some geniuses seen once in 800 years; the World Government wouldn't consider their circumstances.
If they really got into a big fight with the Royal Army of a member nation and things blew up, the World Government would throw them out to take the blame. Therefore, no major conflict occurred; they simply couldn't continue their mission.
And they would soon realize that they should thank the Royal Army for stopping this operation. After all, without their obstruction, these agents would have been embarking on a path to death.
At this moment, the CP agents who were still chasing had already started complaining about the unfairness of the world.
"Damn it... isn't these guys' talent a bit excessive? Controlling water, manipulating fire, there's even one discharging electricity..."
"That's just how their races are. You should be thankful the Mink Tribe's static electricity ability is limited; otherwise, we'd all be struck by lightning right now!"
Compared to monstrous strength and tough physiques, the shock brought by this ability to manipulate elements was more direct.
"Are you World Government people failing your cultural studies too? The Fish-man race's ability to control water isn't innate; it's trained postnatally!"
Techniques like Fish-man Karate could be learned by any race, but Fish-men or Merfolk learned them more adeptly.
The few people who were fleeing just now stopped running. This location was already away from the downtown area, and the shockwaves of battle wouldn't affect the civilians of Dressrosa.
In an instant, offense and defense switched. The ones chasing became the ones needing to flee. However, engaging in aerial combat with a Lunarian... was an extremely foolish act.
If King hadn't extinguished the flames on his back and come down to the ground to fight Zoro, the battle might have had a different outcome.
Plus, with Hermes as a flying tool, the chasing CP agents soon met their end, completely wiped out.
And until the last moment, they were hoping that the CP0 officer would come to support them. They died without knowing that their officer was the unlucky fellow taken out first.
...
"What a pity. This is Dressrosa. If it were a more convenient place to act, and I wiped out all those Marines and CP agents, my 'black eating black' (robbing the robbers) plan could have continued."
"Don't fill your head only with money. It's strange; I never let you lack money since you were little. Why are you so interested in money?"
Nereus flicked Nanamo's forehead. Watching her squat aside clutching the top of her head, he was also somewhat puzzled about how his daughter's hobby formed.
"I just simply like this stuff. It's not like there aren't things more important than it. And this is human nature, right? Papa, would you complain about having too much money in hand?"
Nereus didn't speak, just staring at Nanamo. For some reason, he felt that one day in the future, this girl could sell herself to slave traders to make a sum, and then casually rob the entire auction clean.
As for why he didn't say it out loud...
Currently, Nanamo hadn't thought of Rayleigh's future operation yet. If he mentioned it now, she might actually do it.
Although she was a bit greedy for money, she had no issues with major principles. Nereus didn't bother much with this aspect anymore. Compared to this, some problems might be a bit more troublesome.
After finishing the trip to Dressrosa, they didn't stay too long and headed towards Delta Island. Nereus was going to pick up a few teachers from the island and check on the island's recent situation along the way.
However, on this night, Amphelite stood alone on the deck, lost in thought.
"Where do you want to go? We've known each other for a few months at least. Is leaving without saying goodbye appropriate?"
"I just... don't want to continue causing trouble for you. This identity of a Lunarian... brings endless trouble. Just a possibility attracted people from the World Government.
If they hadn't suddenly appeared, Nanamo probably would have played here for a few more days."
Previously alone, Amphelite didn't think too much about it. But as she interacted with more people, she didn't want her troubles to affect others.
"Such things are trivial. Even if you weren't here, we would still encounter trouble when we're meant to. Just wait a bit. Once the news that you are following me reaches the World Government, their subordinates will naturally quiet down."
Nereus still had deterrent power. As a very tolerant World Government, this matter was completely within their acceptable range.
"But you've taken over the Ryugu Kingdom now. My identity..."
"Amphe, to put it harshly, you overestimate yourself. The world's gaze won't change because of one Lunarian like you.
My goal will take the entire population of Fish-man Island quite some time to achieve, maybe even generations.
As for your identity... as long as we hit the World Government hard enough, you might even see them proactively issue a public statement saying you are not a Lunarian.
Rather than thinking about these things, you might as well think about how to become stronger; that's more practical.
Besides, when you joined back then, everyone on the ship saw it. If I let you leave because of such a trivial matter, where would I put my face?"
Nereus knew what Amphelite was thinking but felt she was making a mountain out of a molehill. However, after a brief thought, he still pulled out a "pineapple" from the River of Death.
"Catch."
"This is?"
"Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix. My previous spoils of war. You know our situation; Merfolk or Fish-men who eat Devil Fruits are the minority.
I have quite a few fruits in hand, but none have suitable owners. Your foundation has been laid pretty well during this time; acquiring an ability wouldn't be bad."
Because of racial reasons, distributing Devil Fruits to others didn't make his fellow kinsmen feel anything was wrong; many even felt it was only natural.
"The Lunarian Tribe indeed has rare racial advantages, but it's not without shortcomings. This Phoenix Fruit can make up for your shortcomings.
However, there are downsides too. It is a Bird-Bird Fruit itself, so the wing attribute is somewhat wasted on you.
I have some backup options here too, like the 'Logia' Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Its offensive power is stronger, but I only know the approximate location of that fruit; I haven't found it yet."
The Phoenix's Flames of Restoration (Blue Flames) were very special. Attacks without Haki couldn't cause effective damage. Haki attacks could cause damage, but they would be healed by the Flames of Restoration. Before stamina ran out, one was practically a perpetual motion machine.
"But the Phoenix has a very special aspect. Although its Flames of Restoration cannot burn things in the physical world, they can burn the soul, causing severe pain to spiritual beings. It is a fire specialized against beings of the otherworld.
According to the intelligence I currently possess, it will have miraculous effects against those old undying fellows of the World Government."
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