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Chapter 132

Title: Wano (3)

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It was early morning, in the sky above 10,000 meters, the sunlight was brilliantly shining over the busy Shandora.

By looking closer, one could see the winged people training wholeheartedly, as this was their only job right now, training until they collapse.

Around the island of Shandora, another island was floating on the sea not too far from it. It looked like a theme park from far, but from up close, one would notice it was fully empty, void of any life.

This was the newly reconstructed 'Thriller Bark'. The reconstruction was based on 'Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom' and 'Wonder Mountain', two famous theme parks from Amon's previous world.

In truth, Zombies were hiding in every nook and cranny of this land. This was literally a dead park.

The moment certain conditions are met, this whole place will change in its looks. Zombies will spurt out from everywhere, the shadows will come out as Yona would command, while the newly made constructions will turn old and creepy, the thing only possible because of the high tech space technologies.

This would be enough to scare people... most people.

However, the construction of a new place would start again. A new 'Mobile Island' would be made. There, it would be eternal night, the true domain of Yona.

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Currently, inside the spooky mansion of Gecko Moria, hidden behind many uninhabited buildings, two people were present with a dead body standing still in front of them, being experimented on by the power of Shadow-Shadow fruit.

"Wroag... groag..."

The zombie was groaning every now and then while the other two people in the room were out of breath.

"Uhh, this is so hard." The person who was controlling the Zombie, Yona, sighed.

She scratched her head while sitting on the luxurious mattress that could easily room an entire family of four.

Beside her, Tsumi was sitting as well, one might as well notice, Tsumi didn't have a shadow even though there was a light bulb shining in the room.

For that reason, to keep her safe, the windows of the mansion were closed. After all, if the sunlight touched her, she would be burned alive.

Tsumi scratched her hand nervously. "...It definitely is a strange feeling having no shadow."

Although she was nervous and disgusted by the zombie, she didn't want to disobey Amon. Amon came here a few days ago and handed them a body, ordering Yona to force the dead body of Deuce to use his devil fruit.

Tsumi was appointed to help her, so she was helping her by giving her shadow temporarily.

For that reason, to keep her safe, the windows of the mansion were closed. After all, if any natural light like sunlight touched her, she would be burned alive. With such a restriction, people without shadows couldn't exist here freely.

To begin with, Amon decided to reconstruct this place so that shadowless people couldn't hide so easily. In the previous Thriller Bark, it was a flaw where shadowless people could hide and later on plan their way out, however, Amon didn't want that so he fixed the loophole.

Now, if someone really wanted shelter from the sun, they needed to fall back to the demo buildings or this mansion. When they do so, they would be found and experimented on.

While the dead person's cold and white body was moving under Yona's commands, some shadowless people in the other room beside it were trying to eavesdrop. They were captured and waiting to be experimented on, so they were doing their best to look for a way to escape.

Among them, Big Mom's 23rd daughter, Lola, was also present... Amon had quite some plans for her.

Again, Tsumi opened her mouth. "Arch Priestess, so is it a failure? Can I have my shadow back?"

She then started eyeing the human in front of her, this was the body Amon delivered here.

One could tell it was a dead body since it was releasing a disgusting scent. Yet, it was standing as if it was alive.

The body was only able to stand because of Tsumi's shadow, this was the body of Masked Deuce.

Yona looked at Tsumi. "I think... you can."

She sighed. "I can't force him to activate his devil fruit, I don't think he even has any of his powers anymore,"

The main reason why Amon wanted Yona to learn and control people's devil fruits was this, to control the possible remaining power of a dead man.

Imagine, how powerful a Zombie Whitebeard would be, who can still use his powers?

"Haah," Tsumi sighed. "So is it as Kami-sama said? His powers really left his body after he died? Just thinking about it gives me chills.."

Yona just shook her head and went to fetch Tsumi's shadow.

However,

"Wait," Tsumi suddenly grabbed Yona's hand. Her face was strangely excited. "Is it not possible to make this guy eat another devil fruit...? Won't that give him powers? Think about it!!"

She was excited! If this worked, then Amon will definitely praise her for this idea.

Alas, Amon already had this thought.

It was an interesting question. The answer was also pretty interesting, yet simple.

«...★...»

–Amon Pov–

'By now, Yona must have succeeded or failed.'

Personally, I think it would succeed, after all, even though genes can change 0 to 100, they can't go back to 0 again. Well, I am being biased as I do want the experiment to succeed. My knowledge of genes is not the best, like sometimes I might be fully wrong, or partially wrong, but never fully correct.

'Visiting Germa is absolutely needed.'

I decided to ignore the thoughts, they were meaningless. Rather, I paid attention to the little girl sitting beside me.

We were not in the seashore anymore, currently, I was inside Hitetsu's house, sitting on the floor. The room was traditional Japanese and I quite liked it.

The girl nudged my black jacket. "Mister brother, why do you call yourself Fool?"

It was a little girl named O-Tama, the bearer of a very useful fruit. She can tame any animal and even the 'Gifters'.

To be honest, I would have killed her and taken her fruit. Brainwashing her won't be a good idea since she is physically too weak to be that useful.

I am not killing her only because I don't need a fruit that can subdue animals, at least not yet. My Conqueror's Haki is enough, for now, her fruit's use to me is close to 0.

'Let's not think too much of it, at least let's act like a decent guy until this job is done.'

Sighing, I answered her question. "Because humans are foolish, just that my foolishness stands out more than normal."

She seemed confused at my answer...

"Huh? You aren't a fool though." She replied.

But I didn't lie. I was a fool. Without even thinking twice, I did many morally wrong things, but did I, or do I care even now? No, I don't.

I wasn't sure why I was being philosophical today, but it didn't feel bad.

However, there was no time to waste, Kaido should be preparing to leave now.

I just stroked O-Tama's head. "Anyway, call your grandpa, tell him I've been waiting for a long time."

"Un."

She nodded and ran off.

Looking at her back, I again had the thought: 'Should I kill her?'

Anyway – I should talk with Hitetsu for a while. I am quite interested in how a Birkan came here, maybe I can find some interesting clues?

Soon after, Hitetsu entered the room while I was sipping a cup of tea.

«...★...»

–General Pov–

While Amon was busy, in Onigashima, Kaido was preparing to leave.

Beside him, King was standing with his hand resting on his sword.

"Kaido-sama, it's a small matter. You don't need to intervene, I can take care of it." King continued. "A mere bounty hunter has the audacity to disobey Beasts Pirate, I will make sure to kill him."

King was talking about the bounty hunter, Cidre. He was the bounty hunter from a filler episode and Movie: Stampede.

When Amon was a bounty hunter, he absorbed Cidre's guild and made it a part of Valkyrie. Now after he is an Emperor, Cidre is under him, but in secret.

To the world, Cidre left the guild after Amon became an Emperor, but only Cidre knows that he is nothing in front of that monster and is still working under him in fear.

Kaido laughed, "Woro-woro-ro-ro! King! Don't you think I should stretch my limbs now and then?"

Kaido continued. "Besides, since I have a meeting with Doffy then why not visit him myself rather than inviting him here?"

Amon knew about this, that's why he planned it knowing Kaido's personality.

First, Kaido will go to Dressrosa and when his meeting is done, he will go hunting Cidre.

King muttered. "That..."

"King!" Kaido glared at him. "That's it, let's go now."

Turning his head the other way while King stayed silent, Kaido then transformed into his dragon form and started to fly in a single direction.

After staying silent for a few minutes then glancing at Jack and Reo behind him, King also took off.

Jack was also supposed to come with them, but to make the newbie familiar with this place, he was ordered to stay behind.

Fwah!

«...★...»

In Hitetsu's house, Amon was sitting while sipping tea while Hitetsu, the man wearing a red mask, was sitting in front of him.

Amon put the cup down and asked the question he had in mind. "Mister Hitetsu, do you recognize this?"

Amon took out the sword from his waist, there was a scabbard that was covered by a white piece of cloth, halting the curious gaze of people.

Hitetsu's eyes instantly arched up as the blade entered his vision. He didn't notice because it was under a covered scabbard but... how could he not recognize this masterpiece that his ancestor made?!

"Is that... Kitetsu I, Shodai Kitetsu?! "

Amon nodded with a strange chuckle. "Yes, this is the sword that your ancestor made, right?"

{A/N: All the Kitetsu blades aren't made by Hitetsu himself, he only made the Kitetsu III. The Kitetsu II was made by his ancestor Kotetsu, and in this fanfic, the Kitetsu I is made by Kotetsu's ancestor.}

"H-How – no, why do you have that...?!"

Hitetsu was suddenly alarmed, could it be a sword thief?

Again, Amon chuckled lightly and dropped the sword on the floor beside him. "Yes, I will answer that, but first you need to understand who you are."

"Who... I am?"

Amon nodded. He opened his mouth and explained what a Birkan, Skypiean, Shandorian is. Where they originated from, and who he is. All and all, it was a summary of Hitetsu's origin race.

Hitetsu was shocked yet again. "So you mean to say, I am a Birkan?"

"Yes."

He made a thinking pose as he scratched his nose. "It's not impossible, I do look different from Wano inhabitants. But I have known for years that my ancestors also had wings like me. There was... Even a tale about me being from a place far from here, but I have grown simply too old to care about it. Now, Wano is my home. After experiencing hardships along with the people here, I can't think of any other place as my home, now can I?"

Amon just sighed nodded. "Yes, I get it. I didn't mean to ask you to return, I was simply curious if you knew why your ancestors came here."

Amon had a hunch, the hunch most likely was true.

"I am... not sure." The old man said. "I am already very old and was not interested in this when I was a kid, I already forgot even if my father or grandfather ever said something about this to me."

Amon just sighed and sipped tea again. "I guess it can't be helped then."

Suddenly Amon blinked as he had an idea. "Hey, old man, can I ask you something?"

Hitetsu looked confused but he nodded.

Amon offered: "Want me to take O-Tama to the sky...? She won't starve there."

She can have Karna as a playmate, he can slowly corrupt her. It would be perfect.

It was a tempting offer, along with Amon's good image, there was a high chance of acceptance, but the answer was simple.

"I can't do that, O-Tama is only 4 years old, she can't live without me, her guardian."

But O-Tama, who was hiding behind the door, had a different opinion.

She quickly ran towards Amon and hugged him tightly. "Mister will you go adventuring in the sea?! If so, then I will follow you!"

It wasn't hard to make the little girl accept this appetizing offer.

Still, Hitetsu tried to refute, "B, But O-Tama! It's too dangerous!"

She was like his granddaughter, letting her go with a pirate, even if it is Amon, just seemed weird.

O-Tama showed her tongue to Hitetsu. "Boo, Grandpa, I wanna go!"

Finally, between their shenanigans, Amon passed 2 hours while Hitetsu finally accepted the offer. Though it is mostly because Amon revealed his wings, making Hitetsu feel a strange sense of familiarity from him.

'This is actually a better option than killing her.'

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