Chapter 130

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How could he do something so enormous? Arthur couldn't believe it! According to his plan, Tenten wouldn't be able to manage it for at least a month, even if she pushed herself to the limit!

"Is there really no way to turn this around?" Binz asked, staring blankly.

"Not at all," Arthur replied, chuckling at Binz's seriousness.

Binz's eyes brightened. "If only I had the Logia Wood Fruit! That would be amazing!" But then, his expression fell, and he seemed to be engulfed in shadows.

The other students smiled, amused by Binz's dramatic change. Even Z, who rarely smiled, wore a grin.

"Binz, this is your chance! If you pull this off, your strength will skyrocket!" Arthur said seriously, though a playful gleam in his eyes suggested he was joking.

"Okay, I'll do my best!" Binz replied weakly, a hint of determination creeping into his voice.

"Binz, don't forget that the potential of the lush fruits is immense. But your development is lacking! If you reach a certain level, you won't need to dance to control plants. With fruit awakening, you could control all the plants around you with just a thought!"

"Think about it, Binz: no matter how many enemies come at you, if there's even a blade of grass nearby, you could wipe them all out! That's the true power of the lush fruits."

Arthur's words ignited excitement in Binz, who seemed lost in a dream of possibilities.

The other students were taken aback by Arthur's inspiring description. Their earlier teasing of Binz's abilities vanished, replaced by admiration. Even Z looked intrigued.

Later that day, while Binz began to practice with the enormous sky's, Arthur couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

The conditions for activating the lush fruit were so peculiar! If he had eaten it, he might never use its powers properly! He recalled something from his previous life about seastone having unique properties that could make creatures grow. That's how the children experimented on by Guy had grown.

Curious, Arthur decided to try putting a couple of kilograms of seastone powder into the sky's. It couldn't hurt to give it a shot!

After three days on sky Island, Arthur noticed that the massive sky had indeed grown thanks to Binz's hard work. But it was only a few tens of meters long—not even close to the three kilometers he wanted. Still, Binz's powers were improving rapidly, so Arthur felt confident they just needed more time.

Having guided everyone thoroughly for a few days, Arthur explained to Z that he had to leave for a while. "I'll be back in one week at the fastest, two weeks at the slowest. By then, you all should be able to digest what I've taught you."

Z nodded in agreement. Although Arthur was there as a condition, he had provided so much detailed guidance that Z felt it was fine for him to take a break and attend to his own matters.

With Z's approval, Arthur transformed into lightning and disappeared from sky Island.

Now, he was headed to Drum Island, a place from the original series where Luffy first met Chopper. This island was home to the Munch-Munch Fruit, which had the bizarre ability to fuse whatever was eaten, including even Devil Fruit users! This ability would be incredibly useful for Arthur, as he could experiment with different metals to create alloys much faster than scientists could.

In the original story, the Drum King Wapol had initially been defeated, but he had quickly regained his throne by using the Munch-Munch Fruit to create rare metals, allowing him to make a fortune and attend the World Summit.

Arthur planned to find the Drum King to persuade him to research and produce alloys for his laser weapon project. He was confident that, with the right approach, Wapol would be too intimidated to resist.

Since Wapol was also a king of a franchise nation, Arthur knew he had to be discreet to avoid drawing the attention of the World Government. If they discovered him, he might have to choose between joining the Revolutionary Army or becoming a pirate.

After a day of flying, Arthur concealed himself in the clouds above Drum Island, ready to monitor the area. He wasn't worried about any strong opponents, but he still covered his presence with electromagnetic fields for safety.

For a week, Wapol didn't return, which surprised Arthur. He wondered how a king could wander around without returning to his kingdom. Just when Arthur was about to give it another week, he detected something unusual from the sea on the twelfth day.

A metallic probe emerged from the water, and soon a submarine surfaced, heading toward Drum Island. Arthur dove inside the submarine, and he could hear people mentioning the word "king." One man's enormous appetite caught his attention—it was a speed of eating that even Luffy couldn't match.

'That must be the Munch-Munch Fruit's power!' Arthur thought.

In an instant, he transformed into lightning and appeared aboard the submarine. 

Bang! Bang! Bang!

As Arthur walked toward the submarine door, his footsteps echoed loudly.

"Huh? What's that sound?" the crew inside the submarine murmured in confusion.

"Who's opening the hatch? Go check it out!" they urged, growing anxious.

Wapol, a hefty man dressed in luxurious clothing, listened intently, his heart racing. He pulled out a mirror to check who was at the hatch. 

"Who is that? How did they get in?" he asked, bewildered.

Suddenly, a familiar voice spoke behind Wapol, causing him to freeze.

"Maybe you've seen me before."

Wapol spun around, his eyes widening in shock. It was Arthur!

"Yayayayayaya... King Arthur!?" Wapol gasped, feeling his breath hitch.

"What are you doing on my ship?" Arthur asked casually, taking a seat at the table.

Wapol's mind raced. As a fellow king of a franchise nation, he knew better than to act recklessly.

Arthur smiled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I've heard you have the Munch-Munch Fruit. I need you to help me create some alloys with it."

After spending three consecutive days on sky Island, Arthur noticed that the massive sky had indeed grown thanks to Binz's diligent efforts.

However, it was still only a few tens of meters long, which meant there was a long way to go before it reached the target of three kilometers.

Nevertheless, under Binz's limited state, his fruit abilities were also rapidly advancing. With a little more time, this goal seemed achievable.

After thoroughly guiding everyone for a few days, Arthur informed Z that he had other matters to attend to and would need to leave for a while.

He assured them he would be back within a week or two at most, giving everyone enough time to digest the information he had shared. Z nodded in agreement, recognizing the need for his students to process the knowledge Arthur had imparted. 

With Z's consent, Arthur transformed into lightning and disappeared from sky Island.

His next destination was Drum Island, a place known from the original story as the island where Luffy met Chopper. This island was home to the Munch-Munch Fruit, a power that allowed its user to fuse anything they swallowed.

This ability was particularly interesting to Arthur, as it could enable him to create alloys by consuming different metals—much faster than traditional scientific methods.

In the original story, King Wapol of Drum Island was defeated but managed to make a fortune by using the Munch-Munch Fruit to create rare metals. Arthur aimed to find the Drum King, abduct him, and force him to assist in rapidly developing alloys for his laser weaponry.

Arthur was confident in the King's compliance; Wapol was a bully who feared hardship and danger. However, since Wapol was also a king, Arthur decided to be discreet in his approach to avoid attracting the World Government's attention.

He knew that if the government targeted him, his options would be limited to joining the Revolutionary Army or becoming the fifth emperor of the pirates—both paths he wished to avoid.

A day later, Arthur concealed himself among the clouds above Drum Island, unsure when the Drum King would return to the palace. He extended his Observation Haki to monitor the sea, knowing the higher elevation would protect him from any strong adversaries. He also masked his presence with an electromagnetic field.

For an entire week, he waited in silence, growing increasingly impatient as he saw no sign of Wapol returning to the island. Just as he was about to give up and wait another week, he noticed an anomaly in the sea on the twelfth day.

A metal probe emerged from the water, followed by a submarine surfacing. Arthur swiftly released his Haki, diving into the submarine to listen in on the conversation. He sensed a large man inside, stuffing his mouth with food at an astonishing rate.

'Could it be the Munch-Munch Fruit user?' Arthur thought.

In an instant, he transformed into lightning and appeared on the submarine. The sound of his footsteps echoed against the steel floor.

"Huh? What's that noise?" the crew inside was startled.

"Someone's opening the hatch! Go check it out!" they yelled, rushing toward the entrance.

Wapol, with a detection mirror in hand, turned to investigate. "Who is that? How did they get in?"

He felt a sense of dread as he faced Arthur, who had become very familiar to him after watching the ten-day broadcast of Arthur's fight with Kaido. 

"Yayayayayaya... King Arthur!?" Wapol gasped, his breath almost hitching.

"Huh? What are you doing on my boat?" Arthur replied with a playful grin.

Suddenly, Wapol remembered that both he and Arthur were kings from different territories, bound by the rules against conflict between franchise nations.

As Wapol hesitated, Arthur's smile turned mischievous. "From this moment on, you'll be working for me to create various alloys!"

Wapol's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? I'm the king of Drum Country! I won't work for you!"

Arthur shrugged. "So, you're being kidnapped."

Everyone on board looked confused, but Wapol's panic was palpable. "The World Government prohibits conflicts between franchise kings!"

"From today, the King of Drum Island will mysteriously disappear!" Arthur said, maintaining his playful demeanor as he used his electromagnetic powers to control the submarine. He closed the hatch and descended to the depths of the sea, heading towards the Calm Belt.

Arthur reasoned that flying directly to the moon would raise too many suspicions, but taking the submarine underwater would be less conspicuous. With twenty doctors aboard—renowned scientists in various fields—he felt he had struck a goldmine. 

"No! You can't do this! Let me go! I'll make alloys for you!" Wapol pleaded, rushing forward.

The other crew members were frozen in fear, knowing they were in the presence of a formidable power.

"Silence! Go to sleep! You'll wake up at your destination!" Arthur commanded, kicking Wapol before he could reach him. He unleashed a bolt of lightning that sent Wapol twitching to the ground, his hair frizzing as he fell unconscious.

Arthur felt elated. Not only had he captured Wapol, but he had also gained access to a valuable scientific resource. This group of doctors could perform incredible feats in medicine and biology, making them far more useful than Wapol himself.

Excited by this unexpected bounty, Arthur controlled the submarine, propelling it upward from the Calm Belt and soaring into the sky.