#6 The most Broken Devil Fruit

"By trading Ace for a Warlord position, we can seize the chance to recruit powerful crewmates from Impel Down."

"At the same time, we can stir up a war between the Marines and Whitebeard's crew, distracting both sides and benefit from the chaos. Carlo, my brother, your manipulation is truly impressive, you're a role model for us all!"

"And if the opportunity arises, we might even get our hands on that old man's claim to the world's strongest Devil Fruit. It's so exciting, hahaha!"

Blackbeard's excitement grew as he set his sights on Whitebeard's Gura Gura no Mi, his ambitions clear.

Seeing this, Carlo smiled and sighed in relief.

He had finally reached his goal, guiding Blackbeard onto this path.

If this guy still didn't get it, Carlo was ready to reveal his trump card...

That trump card was, of course, Ace's true identity as the son of the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger!

Just releasing this information would make even fools believe that the Marines would go crazy to keep him in the main prison and execute him!

Even if it cost them greatly!

After all, the significance was different.

Of course, this was a last resort. As a reincarnator, Carlo knew this all too well, but to these 'locals,' it could easily raise suspicion.

After all, even after all these years on Whitebeard's ship, only Whitebeard himself knew Ace's true identity and had never revealed it.

If Carlo suddenly revealed it now, it would definitely make Blackbeard suspicious. His nature of mistrust was unparalleled...

"Gura Gura no Mi? Paired with the Yami Yami no Mi? Tsk, Teach, pardon me, but that's a waste!"

Just as Blackbeard was fantasizing about the bright future, Carlo suddenly said this.

Carlo's earlier words had completely won over Blackbeard, who had earlier revealed his unique ability to Carlo—the ability to eat two Devil Fruits.

He also said that his goal was to seize Whitebeard's Gura Gura no Mi.

But Carlo had objections.

"A waste? Hahaha, my friend, you must be stuck in my head!"

"Indeed, the old man's power is only my second choice, far from optimal."

Blackbeard's eyes suddenly flashed with a sinister glint, his hoarse voice slowly emerging, "I've studied the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, and there's a fruit that's actually more suitable for me. It's just that I haven't fully confirmed its exact location or whether it possesses that special ability..."

As they spoke, Blackbeard and Carlo had already left the shore, boarding a massive raft.

Blackbeard extended his hand, using his Devil Fruit ability to sever the ropes connecting the raft to the shore. The huge raft drifted rapidly along the currents, heading into the distance.

This scene left Carlo speechless. It was truly a dilapidated raft, barely even qualifying as a ship. It didn't even have basic anchors!

How had this guy drifted from the New World's vast seas to here, and as a Devil Fruit user, managed to survive?

However, now was clearly not the time to dwell on this question. After all, as Blackbeard had said, they were broke, and resources were limited!

"...What fruit? Tell me."

Lying half-reclined on the huge raft, Carlo asked knowingly.

"You'll find out soon enough, hahaha!"

"I've studied the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia for over a decade, but I'm still not sure if it has the ability I need."

Standing at the bow of the ship, Blackbeard laughed heartily, striding across the massive raft, looking like a 'man of great spirit.'

It was just a pity that this demeanor was hardly fitting for him, hismappearance bordering on being Morbidly Obese...

Watching Blackbeard play coy, Carlo couldn't help but sneer, refusing to give him any face, bluntly exposing, "I don't know what fruit you're talking about, but I believe the Baku Baku no Mi and Yami Yami no Mi are a perfect match."

"...!"

Hearing this, Blackbeard's laughter abruptly ceased, turning back with a dumbfounded expression, "You even know about the Baku Baku no Mi?!"

"My study of the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia may not match yours, but it's not far off. How could I miss such a unique ability?"

Carlo glanced sideways at Blackbeard, then quipped, "In terms of intelligence, I don't seem to really be inferior to you, Teach..."

"Hahaha... It seems nothing can escape your notice, my friend..."

Hearing this, Blackbeard felt somewhat embarrassed, deciding to come clean, "The Baku Baku no Mi is indeed special."

"I've studied it for so long, and aside from the Yami Yami no Mi, the most attention I've paid is to this Baku Baku no Mi."

"Unfortunately, even in the Encyclopedia, it's still uncertain whether it can completely eat the abilities of other Devil Fruit users and make them my own!"

"If it truly possesses this ability, regardless of the cost, I must obtain this fruit!"

Hearing this, Carlo became even more certain that Blackbeard was gradually treading the path he was bound to walk.

In the original story, he had gone to Drum Island, seeking the king Wapol to seize his Baku Baku no Mi!

But unexpectedly, that idiot had escaped...

This was something that had long bothered Carlo, who had been watching from the sidelines. With Blackbeard's intelligence and methods, how could he let such an idiot escape!

The Baku Baku no Mi in Wapol's hands was completely wasted on him!

"As far as I know, the Baku Baku no Mi likely has this ability, Teach. You should set your sights on it."

"Compared to the Gura Gura no Mi, the Baku Baku no Mi is the perfect fit for your current power."

Taking all the effort!

Almost everything Carlo said was for Blackbeard's benefit. If he couldn't get it together, Carlo might just kill him out of frustration!

"Hahaha, with your advice, Carlo, I'm relieved!"

Hearing this, Blackbeard felt more and more that Carlo was his lucky charm!

"But it's a pity about that old man's power, the Devil Fruit of the man known as the world's strongest. Are we really going to let it go to waste?"

Whitebeard's power had been Blackbeard's original second choice.

Yes, Blackbeard had considered going after it, but with his current strength, it was nearly impossible. If he tried, he might just get himself killed.

And the Gura Gura no Mi's benefits didn't compare to the Baku Baku no Mi.

Now, with Carlo confirming the Baku Baku no Mi's potential, their plan against Whitebeard's crew was about to start...

This left Blackbeard in a dilemma. He wanted the Baku Baku no Mi but didn't want to waste the nearby Gura Gura no Mi!

That was the power of the strongest man, capable of destroying the world!

"Wait, Carlo, you're not a Devil Fruit user, right?!"