Chapter 126

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To demonstrate the power of the Impact Dial more vividly, Meowth grabbed a Sky Island coconut from the shore, threw it into the air, and leaped up, striking it hard with the Impact Dial on its cat paw.

Whoosh!

The specially designed shell unleashed a powerful shockwave.

The Sky Island coconut's shell was as hard as iron, tough enough to crack Luffy's teeth two years ago.

However, this tough shell shattered like a fragile balloon upon contact with the Impact Dial, sending coconut juice splattering and broken pieces falling to the ground!

Meowth gracefully spun in the air a few times, stabilizing itself before landing elegantly on the dining table.

Its fierce cat face was filled with joy from successfully showing off.

"Good job, Meowth! As the guardian beast of the Axis Cult, your performance is very satisfying to this goddess!"

Aqua's eyes sparkled as she ran to the dining table, extending her pale hand to gently pet Meowth's small head, oblivious to the coconut juice splattered on her face.

Though she was a goddess, Aqua had a soft spot for cute things and couldn't resist them.

"Damn it! How many times do I have to tell you, I'm not a pet to be played with!" Meowth's façade crumbled instantly, revealing sharp fangs as it spat angrily at Aqua. "And when did I agree to be the guardian beast of the Axis Cult?!"

For a villainous character like Meowth, the words "guardian" felt like an insult.

Especially with "beast" attached to it!

"That's just common sense," Aqua replied, feeling pleased with herself as she counted on her fingers. "Zyhark is a loyal first disciple, King is a formidable fighter, and you're the cute guardian beast!"

Zyhark: Loyal?!

King: Formidable?!

Meowth: Cute?!

Leave it to the idiot goddess to throw out a simple sentence that elicits three big question marks.

In terms of making assumptions, she had quite a knack for it!

Unlike the disdain on Zyhark and Meowth's faces, King's eyes were filled with envy as he looked at the Impact Dial on Meowth's paw, quietly removing the fruit shell from his face.

During the Trial of the Gods, King had tried using the Impact Dial, a powerful Sky Island weapon.

The effect was significant—his arm nearly broke...

It's hard to imagine the scene if he used the more intense Reject Dial!

What hit King the most was when he put down the Impact Dial, gritting his teeth in pain, only to have Meowth misunderstand him, thinking he looked down on such a weak shockwave and was too lazy to study it further!

What a joke! If he could use that power freely, he'd be over the moon!

'Gotta work out harder...'

Knowing his companions were getting stronger made King feel more pressured.

Though he was a reticent gamer, he wanted to contribute to the team as much as possible.

At the very least, he didn't want to hold Zyhark and the others back.

Thus, he decided to increase his daily dumbbell routine from 30 to 35 kilograms!

In the evening, Zyhark took Meowth back through the lightning zone to the oasis ruins.

Seeing the murals of ancient robots and the incomplete design of the Ark Maxim, Meowth's inventive mind overflowed with inspiration.

After copying the valuable designs, Meowth dived into the ship's workshop, hammering away at the robot under construction.

As for the Ark Maxim from the original story, Zyhark decided to incorporate its core technology into the Endless Dream, transforming it into a ship powered by electricity.

This was a massive project requiring a lot of materials, especially gold, so the plan had to be postponed.

Considering the current limited funds, and the fact that the wishing pool's demands would increase, the next island was an easy decision.

—The Sky Island of Angel Island, ruled by God Gan Fall, located in the half-golden land of Jaya!

Another Sky Island in the White-White Sea, Zyhark easily obtained detailed geographical information about Angel Island from Gross by describing its features.

They needed to head southeast through the vast White Sea, braving the perilous "White-White Current" to reach Angel Island at its end.

Gross explained the potential dangers with a serious expression, which, while not a concern for Zyhark's lightning powers, he took careful note of the key areas.

During the wait to set sail from Birka, King diligently followed his training regimen, reducing his gaming time significantly.

Meowth dedicated all its energy to the ancient robot project, sometimes even skipping meals.

Aqua, eager to help, ended up banned from the workshop after she screwed in a bolt and accidentally set off an explosion, causing Meowth to hang a "No Aqua Allowed" sign on the door.

Aqua, feeling indignant, declared she could build her robot and began working alone in the corner of the restaurant.

Half an hour later, the feisty goddess gave up and instead gathered soft island clouds, believing they would provide the giant bird egg with rich nutrients to hatch sooner.

Watching Aqua pile clouds over the egg, Zyhark wondered how long the little creature inside could survive her "care."

Let's hope it doesn't turn into a rotten egg...

As the ship's captain, Zyhark wasn't idle either, focusing on mastering the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's abilities.

First, he tested the enhancement to his Observation Haki.

After several attempts, he found that the electric waves extended his Observation Haki's range to about 100 meters, not quite the island-wide coverage Enel achieved.

This was normal; after all, Enel had years to develop his abilities, unlike Zyhark, who had just acquired them.

However, the stamina and precision of his Observation Haki significantly improved.

Zyhark estimated his current Observation Haki was on par with a Marine Vice Admiral, just enough to be considered a strong fighter!

Next was electromagnetic induction. While he understood the principle, the actual effect wasn't as ideal.

Due to various limitations, the magnetism from his full-powered current was minimal.

Whether for offense or defense, directly summoning a violent thunderbolt or using elemental transformation was more effective.

But as a surprising trick like the Sword of Damocles, it was pretty good.

Finally, what Zyhark was most curious about: could he, like Smoker, cover his elemental attacks with Armament Haki for more powerful strikes?

Thinking this, he stood at the edge of the oasis ruins, covering his arm with Haki and swinging it down toward the lightning zone.

Crackle!

Black lightning roared from the thunderclouds, standing out starkly against the dense blue electric light.

Zyhark watched the black lightning intently as it danced in the sky. When it reached its peak power, he directed it at the ground.

Boom!

The black lightning tore through the sky, striking the scorched island cloud below.

The ground trembled, and as the smoke cleared, deep, web-like cracks appeared, contrasting sharply with the surrounding pits.

"It works!"

Zyhark was thrilled, watching the residual black lightning in the cracks.

In terms of speed and destructive power, the black lightning far surpassed ordinary thunderbolts!

More importantly, this Armament Haki-infused black lightning could directly hit the physical bodies of Logia users!

"But it consumes a lot of Haki..."

Excitement waned as Zyhark felt the depletion of his Haki, sighing heavily.

While his Observation Haki had improved, his Armament Haki was still basic.

Next, he'd focus on training his Armament Haki and stamina!

Whether he'd awaken Conqueror's Haki and master the strongest Conqueror's Haki infusion remained to be seen.

Imagining a thunderbolt imbued with advanced Armament and Conqueror's Haki descending on his foes, Zyhark's eyes filled with anticipation.

Perhaps then, he'd truly stand among the world's top fighters.

...

Time flew by in harmonious training and pleasant interactions with Gross and the Birka residents.

A week later, a loud engine roar erupted from the second deck of the Endless Dream.

White steam enveloped the sea restaurant, and amidst the mechanical sounds, a pair of electronic eyes hidden under a steel helmet glowed red.

After consuming vast materials, Meowth, inspired by ancient robot designs, successfully created the ship's first war machine!

As the steam dispersed in the gentle sea breeze, a five-meter-tall cool robot stood before Zyhark, Aqua, and King.

Covered in icy steel armor with a heavy helmet adorned with steel cat ears, its chest bore the Team Rocket "R" emblem, marking the entrance to the cockpit.

Meowth, despite being covered in soot and sporting dark circles, stood proudly atop the robot, exuding confidence and pride.

Following Zyhark's suggestions, this robot was designed with both remote control and manual operation capabilities, equipped with various Sky Island Dials.

It could fly, travel underwater for short periods, and excel in both long-range bombardment and close combat.

"Great job, Meowth."

Zyhark looked up at the impressive machine, his words filled with genuine admiration.

In an era where technologies like Pacifistas and Seraphim weren't fully realized, Meowth's robot provided significant combat support.

"This is amazing! I didn't expect you could build something like this, Meowth!"

Even the usually composed Zyhark couldn't hide his excitement, let alone Aqua.

The idiot goddess eagerly inspected the robot, brimming with curiosity. "If it were bigger, it'd be like a super cool war fortress!"

A war fortress was something she often made out of napkins.

Though her talent for making useless crafts was impressive, it couldn't compare to the real robot before her!

"What do you mean, you didn't expect? I still can't like you, Aqua!"

Meowth, standing high, was instantly angered, baring its teeth in strong rebuttal.

"Uh, can I try driving it?"

King, who had been silent, took a step forward, eyes fixed on the robot.

Despite his stern face, his heart was racing with excitement.

Compared to the demon cyborg Genos and Child Emperor's gadgets, this pilotable robot hit all the right notes for this gaming enthusiast!

"Of course, please go ahead."

Meowth leaped down from the robot's head, pointing to the primary control seat, inviting King in.

The robot inherited the simplicity of Meowth's previous machines, with just two joysticks and about a dozen buttons.

—Similar to a fighting game controller.

Zyhark didn't fully grasp the principles, but the actual effect met his expectations.

King, skilled in precise control, quickly mastered piloting the wind-powered robot, flying freely in the sky within half an hour!

After demonstrating the attack methods and combat features, King and Meowth landed the robot back on the Endless Dream's deck.

Aqua, unable to hold back, ran over to take Meowth's place, eager to experience piloting the robot.

In her haphazard attempts, she almost drove the robot into the White Sea's depths...

Thanks to King's exceptional talent and Meowth's remote assistance, they avoided a comedic disaster of scrapping the newly built robot!

Zyhark also took a turn and was pleased with the robot's performance.

Besides lacking Wapol metal's durability, Meowth's first-generation robot was on par with Pacifistas.

In terms of convenience and versatility, it even surpassed them!

At last, the ordinary King received an epic upgrade unique to him!

(End of Chapter)