Chapter 58

Sleeping Ancient Town rests on the Grand Line, offering a quaint European medieval ambiance upon entry.

The town features churches, nuns, nobles, knights, farmers, and slaves, all coexisting on a small island that, despite its name, spans a considerable area.

Isolated from the outside world, interactions are limited due to noble control. Pirate ships occasionally dock, alongside noble vessels that venture to other islands for trade.

Legends whisper of a vampire, once vanquished by a valiant priest.

Arthur, accompanied by Jessica and her father and daughter, sailed through several islands to reach this hidden gem smoothly.

The locals dress modestly or in worn attire, adding to the medieval atmosphere.

Had Arthur not known of a unique Devil Fruit here, he might never have visited.

Within this ancient town lies the Batto Batto no mi Fruit, taking on the form of a vampire. Its consumer can drain life and rejuvenate by consuming blood, granting invincibility through battle sustenance.

Arthur hesitated about the fruit's suitability, given its rarity and powerful abilities. Who would be worthy of such a treasure?

Despite uncertainties, obtaining a rare Devil Fruit promises immense benefits.

Arthur's previous knowledge from his love for pirate anime and One Piece forums hinted at this hidden treasure. Otherwise, it might have remained undiscovered.

"Why did we come to Sleeping Ancient Town?" Jessica inquired, linking arms with Arthur.

Arthur grinned, "Rumor has it there's a Zoan-type Devil Fruit here. We're here to secure it if possible."

"Zoan type?" Jessica gasped. "What kind of fruit is it? Sounds fascinating!"

Arthur playfully tapped Jessica's nose. "It's no ordinary fruit—it's the Batto Batto no mi Fruit, in vampire form!"

"Vampire form?"

"This Devil Fruit has a unique ability—it can drain life and rejuvenate by consuming blood. It also helps maintain peak physical strength on the battlefield, making its user nearly invincible," Arthur explained the Batto Batto no Mi's powers, activating his heightened senses to cover the entire island.

With his senses attuned, even the current Arthur couldn't catch every conversation, so he set up alerts for certain keywords like 'vampire,' 'Devil Fruit,' 'Eudemons,' and 'Batto Batto no Mi.'

Over several days, Arthur listened for these keywords in conversations. 'Vampire' and 'Devil Fruit' came up frequently, while 'phantom beast species,' 'Zoan,' and 'Batto Batto no Mi' were mentioned sparingly, if at all.

With over 200,000 people in Logue Town, the lack of these specific keywords suggested that no one knew about the Batto Batto no Mi on the island.

Arthur had to resort to another method. Since the fruit's location remained vague, he considered using electromagnetic forces to scan the island thoroughly, checking every cave, secret room, and historical site.

According to forum information, the Batto Batto no Mi should be in a historic or secretive location. However, this method would take time and a considerable amount of energy.

Over the following days, Arthur tirelessly scanned underground and surface areas with electromagnetic forces, entering inaccessible spaces when necessary.

By the seventh day, Arthur stumbled upon a monument nestled in the mountainous terrain.

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