Sailing in the age of great pirates

After stepping off the pirate ship, Aesop rubbed his forehead.

The physical exertion was a little too much, and my head was a little dizzy.

Due to the continuous fighting and the frequent use of Devil Fruit, his physical strength has reached rock bottom.

Especially the flower fruit consumes physical strength. Every time it grows an arm, it loses a lot of physical strength.

And just growing arms on the wall and the ground will consume less physical strength. If the arms grow inside the human body, the physical strength consumption will be extremely terrifying.

So when dealing with the pirates, he tried his best to grow arms on the walls and the ground.

The structure of the human body is much more complex than walls and floors, so growing arms inside the human body consumes far more energy than others.

And the more powerful a person is, the more energy it takes to grow an arm in his body.

No wonder this ability to directly attack others regardless of distance can only be used as a support in the hands of an older woman, Nico Robin.

However, this kind of problem exists in many Devil Fruits, otherwise some weird Devil Fruits would simply have no solution.

For example, Bartolomeo's barrier fruit has the ability to create an absolute defensive barrier. The barrier cannot be destroyed by any means, and the barrier can be used to attack.

In addition to the fact that the total area of ​​the barrier released at the same time is limited, it is really an unsolvable ability.

No one has been able to break through this barrier so far. Although they have never come into contact with a strong person who is truly at the top of the sea, it can be called an absolute defense.

But why is this nearly invincible defense just one of the supernovas?

It shouldn't be enough to be compared with the Four Emperors. The barrier fruit must have other flaws.

It might be physical exertion, or something else.

It may also be the same as his flower fruit. The stronger the barrier generated to withstand the attack, the greater the energy consumption.

The more powerful the fruit, there must be some unknown flaws.

Continuing to walk forward, Aesop did not let the hidden Xiao Zi come out first, but walked towards the wooden house where they lived.

Walking within the confines of the wooden house, Aesop looked around and discovered the figure of Zangao.

He was tied under a tree by Aesop, unable to move his hands and feet, and he actually fell asleep at this time.

Aesop walked over, the scabbard moved slightly, and the rope tied to Zangao's body fell off.

"hello"

Aesop kicked Jangao a few times, who was still sleeping on the ground.

"Get up and work, damn Zangao, if you don't get up I'll kill you."

You owe me nine million beli, yet you dare to sleep here.

As if feeling the reminder from his creditor, Zangao woke up from his sleep with a jolt.

Before he could react, there was a broom in his hand.

"Clean up all the corpses for me, or I'll kill you."

Zangao listened in a daze as the kid seemed to be complaining and regretting about the nine million beli and whether he wanted to kill it or something.

Nine million Baileys, even if you cut him off, it wouldn't be enough.

Aesop was lying on the seat, supervising Zangao as he buried the corpse of the pirate he had chopped to death and cleaned up the blood around him.

After seeing that the surroundings had returned to their original state and that Zangao was lying on the ground like a dead dog from exhaustion, he stood up from the recliner with satisfaction.

Don't get me wrong, he is not a shady boss, it's just that the battle just consumed too much energy.

"gone."

He walked over and kicked the hypnotist Zangao like a dead dog.

Zangao lay on the ground and hummed, struggling to even move a finger. He breathed heavily and struggled to say: "Where to go?"

"Of course I'm going to take over the pirate ship left by Crowe."

After saying that, Aesop ignored Zangao and walked straight into the depths of the jungle.

"Is it true that Crowe"

Zangao swallowed, a little unbelievable.

He is the one among the Black Cat Pirates who understands Crowe's terror best, and there are several people in the East China Sea who can kill him.

I should have thought that this kid came back safe and sound, and Crowe probably really missed it.

Zangao stood up with difficulty and followed Aesop resignedly.

As long as this kid doesn't die in the future, with his cruel methods, he will definitely become another great pirate who roams the world.

He is indeed a person who was issued a wanted order by the emperor on the Grand Line.

Xiao Zi curled up and hid in a cave.

Her long emerald hair was covered with mud, and her fair face became dirty.

Looking outside the cave, Xiao Zi looked forward to Aesop's appearance.

Just like a fawn, it is waiting for its mother to return while it is crying for food.

"Is it already dawn?"

The sunlight outside the cave fell into the dark nest. Xiao Zi hugged her body tightly and huddled together as much as possible, lowering her head and not looking outside.

She was not afraid of being found by the pirates, but she was afraid that Aesop would never come back.

Beside her was a knife.

"Daddy, Aesop"

She touched the knife and felt the coldness on it.

This sword is her father Mitsuki Oden's sword. Its name is Enma, one of the twelve skills of the supreme sharp sword.

Oden Kozuki once used it to leave two indelible knife marks on Kaido's body.

Then this knife was left to Xiaozi by Oden Mitsuki before his death.

Later, Xiao Zi wanted to give the knife to Aesop, but was rejected.

The reason is that this sword is Oden Mitsuki's last gift to Xiaozi.

As the daughter of Oden Mitsuki, Xiaozi naturally also practiced swordsmanship. Her achievements in swordsmanship were not much worse than Aesop's, and she was about to reach the threshold of a swordsman.

You know, Xiao Zi is two years younger than Aesop.

However, she could only hide in the cave and watch Aesop go into danger alone.

Xiao Zi held the handle of the knife tightly and gritted her teeth.

I want to fight with Aesop, but

but

But

She's a total crybaby

The knife is in hand, but it cannot cut.

She is a coward. She talks about avenging her father, but in fact she is afraid of Kaido in her heart.

All I have to do is take care of Aesop.

No need to go to sea or take any risks.

"Little Purple"

A head popped up outside the cave, and Aesop walked in with a smile.

Hearing the familiar voice, Xiao Zi's huddled body raised her head.

"Yeah, why are you crying?"

Before he could finish his words, a soft body had already crashed into his arms.

She hugged his waist tightly and put her head on her chest, as if she was afraid of losing him again.

Feeling the snuggle of the girl in his arms, Aesop had a warm smile on his face.

He fled all the way from the Grand Line to the East China Sea, wasn't it just to protect the girl in front of him?

For you, I can transform into Shura.

Even if it is hell, I will crawl out to protect you.