"Each according to his ability!" Ryan's words echoed.
Tobirama wasted no time and immediately sprang into action. He swiftly activated the Flying Thunder God technique and vanished in an instant.
Among the eleven Hokages who had arrived in the One Piece World, Tobirama stood out as the most intrigued by the powers of Devil Fruits.
While some of the others had varying degrees of interest, Tobirama's fascination was unparalleled. For him, these abilities were more than mere curiosity; they held immense value.
"Master!" Im stood respectfully by Ryan's side at this moment. Under the influence of Ryan's Rinnegan level genjutsu, Im remained ensnared, completely powerless.
Considering Im's Conqueror's Haki, Ryan had to use Genjutsu, fueled by Rinnegan and Tenseigan Chakra Mode, which had reached its highest level.
"Alright! Lead me to your treasure vault," Ryan demanded.
"Of course! Follow this way!" Im obliged.
As the rest of the group ventured to the Celestial Dragons' residences in search of Devil Fruits, He couldn't help but forget that Im was the ruler here, with an undoubtedly vast collection of treasures at his disposal.
Ryan soon followed Im to Pangea Castle's treasure vault. Inside, he was greeted by a sight that left him awestruck. Among the treasures, Ryan spotted some renowned swords, including the Meito one of the legendary 12 supreme grade swords.
But what truly caught his attention were the more than twenty Devil Fruits. Additionally, piles of gold coins, antiques, and countless gems adorned the treasury.
Gazing at these riches, Ryan's eyes gleamed. The Devil Fruit collection alone had already exceeded his expectations. These treasures were, after all, funded by the annual heavenly gold of the world government, minus their expenses. Ryan was more than content with his findings.
Meanwhile, Tobirama and the others who had left Pangea Castle were busy exploring the Holy Land, Mary Geoise. They visited the homes of the Celestial Dragons, each brimming with wealth.
"Wow! This residence is quite a treasure trove!" Tobirama remarked, admiring the dazzling array of riches before him. Among the treasures, some items piqued his interest. Without forgetting his purpose, Tobirama carefully packed the items he desired using a scroll. The hunt for Devil Fruits was equally rewarding, with Tobirama swiftly securing a dozen of them.
Holding these oddly shaped Devil Fruits, Tobirama couldn't help but marvel at their magical abilities. He resolved to study them closely.
Meanwhile, as Ryan and his companions combed through Mary Geoise in search of loot, the Summit War at Naval Headquarters had reached its conclusion.
With no big help brought by Luffy', the Whitebeard Pirates suffered greater losses than in the original story. Ace remained unrescued, and even Whitebeard had fallen amid the conflict. Yet, it was none other than Red-Haired Shanks who had arrived to bring an end to the war.
He acquired the bodies of Whitebeard and Ace.
The impact of this war was enough to stir the seas once more. Especially in the original territory of the Whitebeard Pirates, countless ambitious pirates swarmed in, hoping for a piece of the pie.
However, with the Blackbeard Pirates' forceful entry, they swiftly claimed all that remained of the Whitebeard Pirates' domain. Frictions escalated further in the New World.
Doflamingo, who had returned to Dressrosa, encountered an unexpected visitor at this moment.
"The Five Elders?"
As he gazed upon the unexpected figure before him, Doflamingo's expression turned to one of horror.
Who would have expected that one of the Five Elders would personally arrive at his doorstep? Typically, it would be the CPO or other intelligence agents. Doflamingo didn't dare to dwell on it.
"Fufurfur, I didn't anticipate..."
"You'd come to meet me yourself!"
The bald Elder wasted no time on pleasantries with Doflamingo.
"Come with me now!"
With a puzzled look, Doflamingo reluctantly returned to the Holy Land.
Throughout the journey, countless questions swirled in Doflamingo's mind, but the elder remained silent. Doflamingo had no choice but to suppress his doubts and continue to the Holy Land.
Upon arriving in the sacred place, Doflamingo sensed that something was amiss. The once-aloof Celestial Dragons were now crawling on the ground like obedient dogs.
"Fufurofurfur!!!"
"Interesting! Interesting!"
This spectacle brought immense joy to Doflamingo. He harboured an extreme hatred for these Celestial Dragons. Once, he aspired to return to the Holy Land to exact vengeance on them, and now, witnessing their humbling, he couldn't help but feel elated.
Yet, soon enough, Doflamingo detected an anomaly. He spotted the Straw Hat Crew's presence, but for now, he suppressed his curiosity and followed the Five Elders.
They eventually arrived at Pangea Castle, which was undergoing extensive renovations. The dilapidated state of the castle hinted at a recent battle.
Had the sacred grounds of Mary Geoise been attacked? Even the audacious Golden Lion wouldn't dare to throw islands at these sanctified walls. Who could have possibly dared such a move in the current turbulent seas?
When the Elder led Doflamingo into Im's palace, he bore witness to a scene he would never forget. There, Im, the ruler of the world, knelt humbly beside a young man. Even the Five Elders themselves knelt in submission.
Seeing this, Doflamingo hurriedly joined them, humbling himself on the ground. The world's sovereign bowed; what place did Doflamingo have to hold his head high? He thought, "No shame."
Observing Doflamingo, who understood the gravity of the situation, Ryan couldn't help but feel satisfaction. This kid was undeniably talented.
"Doflamingo, I have a mission for you," Ryan declared.
"From now on, give your all to procure Devil Fruits. Seize them if necessary. No holds barred. As long as you obtain Devil Fruits, use any means necessary. The Five Elders will assist you in this endeavour."
As Ryan spoke, Doflamingo's eyes suddenly lit up. He quickly agreed to the proposal. At the same time, he suppressed the events of the day in my stomach.
Doflamingo knew exactly what to say and what to keep to himself. Meanwhile, across the globe, countries were preparing once again for the Heavenly Gold. This time, at Ryan's request, they were focused solely on acquiring Devil Fruits, and nothing else.
Though the member countries of the world may not have fully understood the reason for this change, they were also somewhat relieved. After all, most nations had one or two Devil Fruits stored in their national treasuries. As time passed, day by day, the heavenly gold from nations around the world made its way to Mary Geoise, amassing over a hundred pieces of Devil Fruit in total.
On average, everyone could obtain more than a dozen each, considering there were 170 affiliated countries. The abundance of Devil Fruits was no surprise.
Additionally, Doflamingo contributed a substantial quantity of Devil Fruits to Ryan. Impressed by Doflamingo's efficiency, Ryan couldn't help but offer praise.
"Ding! Seven days remaining are over!" the notification rang in their minds. "You must return to the chat group! One Piece World will be available to be visited once everyone returns to the chat group!"
While they discussed their experiences, the chat group notification sounded instantly upon their departure from the One Piece World. Knowing that the world they left would freeze, everyone was content with this function. However, their primary concern was rejoining the chat group. They eagerly anticipated the rewards awaiting them after this mission.
Observing this, Ryan wasted no time and addressed the chat group, "Let's return!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a colourful light curtain enveloped the group, and they vanished from the pirate world. The entire pirate world, left behind by Ryan and his team, was instantly frozen by a mysterious force, bringing it to a complete standstill.
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