Chapter 35

The Shiki received a fatal blow to the heart from Arthur, his grin fading as he struggled for breath.

Arthur stood quietly, then breathed a sigh of relief as he removed Sakura Ten and Withered Wood, two sharp knives, from the Shiki's legs.

At the spot where the Shiki fell, Arthur crafted a shovel from a three-pointed, two-edged knife and began digging a grave himself.

The clown and chimpanzee approached, standing silently nearby. Arthur gave them shovels, and they joined in digging.

Arthur's body was weak, but he quietly recovered while working on the grave.

They soon finished digging a large tomb. Though not skilled with a sword, Arthur managed to cut a plank quickly from a big tree and nailed it to form the coffin.

Shiki's body was placed inside and buried.

Afterward, Arthur sent a lightning bolt into the sky, a signal to Jessica that the battle was won and to ease her worries.

Despite wanting to fly back, Arthur prioritized eating and resting, knowing it was crucial.

Arthur's victory struck fear into both pirates and soldiers, as they never expected the young man to defeat and kill the pirate admiral, the Shiki.

In previous battles and others, opponents easily handled situations with thunder and lightning. He's clearly a formidable opponent, causing concern.

Luckily, Arthur didn't show weakness. "Vanish before me!"

With a cold gaze towards the nervous pirates, Arthur uttered these words and vanished on the spot.

Bang!

A pirate who had just entertained aggressive thoughts became an example, swiftly dispatched by Arthur. Teaching a lesson to others.

"Anyone else feeling brave?" Arthur scanned the area.

The intimidated pirates shook their heads in unison.

Seeing this, Arthur pondered briefly on what to do with these individuals. After considering, he decided to leave them on the island for now, addressing their fate later.

Releasing them could lead to chaos in the East Blue Sea if they escaped the Calm Belt. It was too early to expose his plans.

With this in mind, Arthur planned how to manage these people. "You all stay put for now."

Having said that, Arthur entered the Shiki's palace.

There were capable individuals under the Shiki. While not top-tier, they could still be useful. Taking charge was the logical choice.

Inside the palace, Arthur activated communication devices, ready to gather everyone. Amplifying with thunderbolts made it simple and effective.

"Huh? What a coincidence!" Arthur was about to speak but stopped abruptly as he noticed something peculiar.

With a quick "Huh!", Arthur activated the electromagnetic field, and the teleportation vanished.

He reappeared in the kitchen where a young chef eagerly held a Devil Fruit, whispering about his plans to consume it.

Zi Zi Zi Zi ~

"Discharge one million volts!"

It turned out Arthur had intercepted the chef's words.

"What's this?"

"This... Could it be... Shiki boss's Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit?"

"Haha, I get it now! Boss Shiki is gone, but the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit has reappeared! Luckily, I hid in the kitchen and didn't venture out."

"The Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit! Haha, fortune smiles upon me. With this, I'll be as powerful as Shiki boss, no, even stronger!"

The fruit the chef stumbled upon happened to be the Shiki's Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit. Arthur, having knowledge from the original story, understood how this power came about.

If the person with the last fruit ability dies, the fruit ability will automatically detach and attach to a fruit, but the distance is not always certain. It's possible to be far or near, but I didn't expect Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit's rebirth to be so close.

Knowing it was the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit, how could Arthur let a chef eat it? It would be a waste! With the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit, he'd have a valuable advantage.

Grinning, Arthur took the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit from the shocked chef.

"You fool! I know it's the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Fruit. What's the point? Just eat it! It's a steal for me. Hahahaha~"

Arthur laughed joyously, then used thunder and lightning to amplify his voice, covering the palace with sights and sounds. He summoned all of the Shiki's subordinates.

The recruited subordinates, except for the long-serving clown and the orangutan loyal to the Shiki, were disheartened and wished to leave. The orangutan decided to accompany the clown.

Arthur nodded, agreeing to their departure. Since they were diehard supporters of the Shiki, it was fine to let them go. Other fighters were also allowed to stay with the soldier group outside.

Arthur's main focus was on reclaiming the scientific researchers under the Shiki. They all agreed, being scientists who prioritized their research.

After regaining the scientific research personnel, Arthur enjoyed a hearty meal and then explored the reason behind finding the Shiki and establishing his empire.

IQ Grass, a miraculous plant, facilitated evolution based on creatures' environments and desires.

He instructed the team to care for the IQ Grass and organize everything. Arthur donned his armor and flew towards the small boat parked about two hundred kilometers away.

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