One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 366 Elsa's Ability: The Slow-Down Fruit

Chapter 366: Aisha's Ability - The Slow-Slow Fruit

"Wow! The captain really is in the cabin! Oh! And our cook is there too... Oh..."

When everyone on deck saw Mu Chong and Aisha emerge from the cabin, a look of realization dawned on their faces. Bartolomeo, however, spoke up immediately, but as he finished speaking, a strange thing happened.

As a pink light enveloped Bartolomeo, his speech, which had been moving at a normal pace, suddenly slowed down, and his expression changed as well.

"What?!"

"This...could it be..."

This scene stunned everyone on the deck. Almost simultaneously, all eyes were fixed on Aisha, who was standing behind Mu Chong.

The most shocked person was Crocodile, because he had personally experienced this ability in the battle just now. But why did the Devil Fruit ability that was originally on that pirate end up on Aisha?

"hiss?"

The next second, Crocodile's pupils suddenly contracted, his eyes fixed on Mu Chong. Judging from his behavior just now, this matter was definitely related to him.

"Wow...wow...what did I just do?"

Bartolomeo, who had just recovered, looked at his body in astonishment, completely bewildered.

Bartolomeo's question went unanswered by those around him, because not only he, but everyone present was clueless about what was happening, their eyes fixed on Mu Chong and Aisha.

"Hehehe! This is the Devil Fruit the captain just gave me! That beam of light was my power, so now I'm a Devil Fruit user too! Dick, Laura, I'm counting on you two from now on!"

Elsa, who had already joined Mu Chong in the crowd, happily explained to everyone, while also glancing at Dick and Laura beside her.

As a fish-man and a mermaid respectively, Dick and Laura bear the full responsibility for the safety of everyone on the Freedom except for Mumu. Since everyone is a Devil Fruit user, they would need to help if anyone fell into the sea.

"Yes! Don't worry, Elsa! We'll handle everything at sea perfectly well!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Elsa! I promise I won't let you suffer in the sea!"

Upon hearing Elsa's words, Dick and Laura immediately offered their assurances, earning them approving glances from the crowd.

When everyone on deck learned that it was because Elsa had eaten the Devil Fruit, they dispersed and went about their own business, but before leaving, they all congratulated Elsa.

But one person remained: Crocodile slowly walked over and sat down next to Mu Chong, looking at him with a serious expression.

"Captain! Elsa's Devil Fruit ability clearly belonged to that pirate from before, so how come it appeared in such a short time..."

Crocodile asked in a low voice, and his expression was very serious.

"Hmm? Hehehe! I forgot! You don't know the reason! Well! Simply put, I can obtain the Devil Fruit from a Devil Fruit user right after they die!"

Upon hearing Crocodile's question, Mu Chong first showed a knowing look on his face, then pondered for a moment before explaining the reason.

"Hiss! This..."

When Crocodile confirmed his guess with Mu Chong, a look of surprise instantly spread across his face, and he involuntarily sat up straighter.

Mu Chong glanced at the changing expression on Crocodile's face, simply smiled slightly, and remained silent. Such news would shock anyone.

"Phew! That's quite an amazing ability! However, if the Navy and the World Government find out about this ability, Captain, you'll be the first person they want to capture or eliminate, especially those five old guys on Mary Geoise!"

Crocodile took a deep drag on his cigar, then slowly exhaled, calming his racing heart. After a sigh, his face was filled with worry.

"Hahaha! Old Sha! Are you scared? Those five old guys on Mary Geoise are just older and stronger. In everyone's eyes, they are high and mighty figures, but to the monsters of the New World, they are just a few decrepit old men!"

Upon hearing Crocodile's words, Mu Chong sensed the worry in the man's heart and directly revealed the true reason behind it.

"The reason you're afraid is because you're not strong enough! When you possess absolute power, will you still be afraid of those old guys?"

"Hehehe! No need to worry, Old Sand! Although we are currently being besieged by the World Government and the Navy, they can't do anything to us unless they send two or more admirals at the same time!"

Mu Chong gazed at the vast sea, his tone indifferent as ever, his voice devoid of any excitement or arrogance, only displaying a calm indifference.

"Hahaha! Captain! You really dare to say that!"

Upon hearing Mu Chong's words, Crocodile stared intently at him, his expression shifting repeatedly. Finally, a smile appeared on his face, and the worry vanished, leaving only longing.

"Oh, right! Old Sha! Those five old guys in Mary Geoise aren't exactly the highest authority!"

"Ok?"

Just as Crocodile was pondering how to become stronger, Mu Chong suddenly spoke, once again surprising Crocodile.

"Yes! In the Holy Land of Mary Geoise there is a city called Pangaea, and in Pangaea there is a place called the Flower Garden, where there is a throne, and the guy sitting on that throne is the mastermind behind the World Government! Compared to this person, the Five Elders are nothing but ants!"

Mu Chong raised his hand and rubbed the blade of the longsword White Dragon, his eyes flashing with indifference, as if he were simply telling Crocodile a simple matter.

In truth, Im's existence wouldn't affect Mu Chong's pursuit, because the two currently have no connection whatsoever; it's just that the Five Elders don't like Mu Chong.

If I were to actually face off against Im one day, it would likely be a long time from now; at least not now.

"Pangu City? The mastermind behind it all? Talking with you always brings me surprising news, but I really didn't expect the World Government to have such a secret!"

Upon hearing Mu Chong's words, Crocodile was no longer shocked. He seemed to have accepted the normalcy of chatting with Mu Chong, exhaling a deep puff of smoke before slowly speaking.

"Hehehe! No need to think so much! Old Sand! I'm telling you this just so you can broaden your horizons, so you don't limit yourself to this small ocean. The whole world is actually wonderful! So, get stronger, Old Sand! One day, we'll go to the top together and see the real scenery of this world!"

Mu Chong clearly sensed Crocodile's emotional shift, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. After all, his words hadn't been in vain.

If Crocodile could return to his peak, or even surpass it with the help of Mokō, then as a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, he would undoubtedly have a place among the world's strongest.

Splash!

The Freedom continues its journey forward, its path stretching ever longer and higher.