One Piece: Under the Throne

Leo and his crew came to the largest floating island, a deserted island with a very cold climate. They crossed the barren plains in the snow and arrived in front of the castle.

There are also trees called Daft Green planted around the castle, and it is the smell of this tree that can drive away the beast.

Leo glanced at the surroundings unnoticeably, and then gave a secret signal to Victoria, who understood and deliberately slowed down and fell to the back of the team.

The surveillance cameras in the castle have already spotted Leo and his group’s arrival: “Lord Shiki and the others are here.”

"Hahahaha, you're here pretty quickly. Open the main door to welcome the distinguished guest."

Doors opened all the way from the outer wall to the castle tower. Leo led the way and strode forward with his head held high. Although he could not see the guards, he could feel countless eyes watching him in secret.

After a while, the group arrived at the foot of the castle tower and finally saw two guards. The guards stopped everyone and said that only Leo had to enter alone.

"Stop coming, Lord Water Angel, you can only enter the castle alone. We will treat your companions well."

"Sure, no problem. The guest follows the host's wishes."

Hearing this, the guard breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and led the way, while the others were led to the side hall by another guard.

The architectural style of the Golden Lion Castle can be recognized at first glance as that of Wano Country. Walking in the wooden corridors, the shoji screens on both sides are painted with scenes of sunrise over the sea. The style of the sun is like that of an island country in the previous life. In the courtyard, rockery surrounds a clear pond, and startled deer in the water make thudding sounds from time to time.

Flying Pirates? I think it's more appropriate to call you Kamikaze Special Forces. Thinking of how Golden Lion smashed the Navy Headquarters with a warship to announce his return, Leo felt that it was more like a good image. Thinking of this, Leo's impression of Golden Lion dropped a little. Damn, I'll let you die in disgrace today.

However, there are more important things to do before killing the Golden Lion. Everything will be discussed after meeting the other party.

"Hahahaha, you are the Water Angel, what an outstanding junior! Even though I haven't been out for years, I have heard of your name. I admire young strong men like you the most."

"Puff! Ooooooh, coo coo." The gorilla Scaredo couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Ahem, come on, come on, take your seat."

There were only three tables in the huge banquet hall. Leo came to the left side of the golden lion and sat cross-legged. "Master Shiqi, I am here. Please help my companion detoxify. As long as my companion is fine, we can continue to discuss the matter."

Leo's straightforward personality suits Shiki's taste very well. In his opinion, pirates should be like this, and they should speak out openly about what they want. However, Shiki did not intend to agree to Leo easily: "Detoxification is a piece of cake. The girl won't die for a while. I won't waste time talking to you. How about joining me and conquering the world with me?"

"Oh? You don't know my identity, do you? Are you so confident in recruiting me to join you?"

"I don't care about your status as a Seven Warlord. I only care about whether you are strong enough."

"I will use the information about the ancient weapon in exchange for you treating my companions first. As for joining your army, I will also need to discuss it with my companions."

After hearing this, Shiqi admired Leo even more. What a... naive little fool. Partners are not as important as strength. Something as important as an ancient weapon can be given just by asking.

"How can you prove the intelligence is true?"

"I can't prove it. I can only tell you that I am one of the only scholars in the world who can read ancient texts, and I know information about two ancient weapons, including important information about the whereabouts of Hades. Just tell me whether you want to exchange it or not."

Shiki was silent. He admitted that Leo made an offer he couldn't refuse. After Leo finished speaking, he was observing Shiki and found that he was still hesitant, so he continued to speak.

"Lord Shiki, this is a gift specially prepared for you. After all, the reason you fought with Roger in the Etwal Sea was because of the whereabouts of the ancient weapon."

"Roger... that guy has been dead for 20 years. Okay! Tell me the information first, and I'll have my men help your people detoxify."

"Before listening to the intelligence, I have a question for you, Master Shiki. What is your relationship with Wano Country?"

"Wano Country? How come you, a junior, are always bringing up things from my distant memories? Yes, Wano Country is my hometown. Alas! I've been at sea for so long that the appearance of my hometown has become very blurry. Why are you asking this?"

"Ha! What a coincidence, isn't it? Because Pluto, one of the three great ancient weapons, is parked in Wano Country?"

"Hahahaha, this is the funniest joke I've heard today. Wano Country is my hometown. How could I not know that Hades is in Wano Country?"

Leo ignored Shiki's ridicule and continued, "Legend has it that Pluto has the power to destroy an island with one shot. This is an extremely evil warship built by all the shipbuilding masters of Water City. The reason for its construction is unknown. We only know that this ancient weapon is guarded by the Stone Clan of Wano Country. The Stone Clan is also the clan that inscribed the ancient texts. These clues are quite true when put together."

I don't know if it was Leo's message that touched Shiqi and made him look a little anxious: "Can you determine the exact location?"

"No, there is only an approximate location. According to the information recorded in ancient texts, Pluto is parked under Ghost Island."

"Since you know the location of Pluto, why don't you go and get it yourself."

Leo looked at Shiki as if he was an idiot. "You haven't forgotten that I'm one of the Shichibukai, have you? I don't have any plans to conquer the world, so why would I need ancient weapons? Besides, once the World Government knows that I have ancient weapons, they will spare no effort to eliminate me. Telling you this news is like handing the evidence to you. Isn't this sincerity enough?"

"Hahahaha, enough is enough, Roger, ah Roger, the news you refused to tell me back then has now been obtained by me. It seems that fate is always on my side. I am very satisfied with this piece of information. What about the other one?"

Leo stared at Shiki with a playful look in his eyes without saying anything. Shiki instantly understood what he meant and pretended to be generous and ordered his men to inform Indigo to detoxify Gloria.

Maybe Shiki thought he had found Leo's weakness, so he started to speak casually: "Forget it, I'll tell you the other piece of information later. I really admire you more and more. I must make you my subordinate. Come on, Leo, let's go see the highest scenery in the world."

When Shiki got excited, he extended his hand to Leo and invited him to join the group again, but Leo still did not respond: "Excuse me, Master Shiki, with just the two of us, we can't even fight against the World Government. We may not even be a match for the Emperor of the Sea."

"Who is the emperor of the sea?"

"Heh, they are also your acquaintances. The recognized emperors of the sea today are Edward Newgate the Whitebeard, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin, Kaido the Beast who occupies Wano Country, and Red-haired Shanks who has been conquering in recent years."

"Newgate and Linlin? Hahahaha, even Kaido dares to call himself the emperor of the sea. Is there no one left on the sea?"

The first two are fine, but Shiki was full of disdain when he mentioned Kaido. However, he is indeed qualified to despise him. After all, Kaido was just a small follower following behind several big brothers. If it weren’t for that bitch Linlin... Ahem, I’ve gone off topic. The Golden Lion withdrew his thoughts and said to Leo with a serious face.

"I can see that you are a man who refuses to be inferior to others. After all, I have seen too many people like you. Well, I will tell you my plan. I believe you will agree with me after listening to it."

"You have seen the behemoths on the island, right? They are war beasts that I cultivated using my IQ. My plan is to send all of these beasts into the East China Sea and then completely destroy that area of ​​the sea to threaten the World Government. How about that? Sounds great, right?"

As Shiki said this, he stood up and opened his arms as if he was embracing the world. Shiki thought his declaration was very persuasive, but this touching feeling failed to convince Leo, but scared Akin who was hiding behind the scenes.

"Destroy the East China Sea? How could this be possible? That bastard's plan is too crazy. No! I can't let his plan succeed."

For a moment, a hint of ruthlessness flashed across Ajin's gloomy face, and then he silently dived into the shadows.

……

In another banquet hall, Alfu and his four companions were having dinner. Soon, Charles and Gloria were brought in. Charles had thick bandages wrapped around his hands and feet, and the spots on Gloria's face were much lighter. It was obvious that the two had just been treated.

Seeing the two injured people, everyone was very excited, and the surging anger was almost uncontrollable.

Ah Fu was the calmest and reprimanded everyone: "Calm down, trust Leo, Victoria will go check them first."

"Charles's injuries aren't serious, he just needs to rest for a while. Gloria's poison hasn't been completely removed, it seems the other party is also on guard against us."

"Can it be solved?"

Seeing that Ah Fu was unusually serious, Victoria said seriously, "No problem, Captain. Please give me 20 minutes."

Before coming, Leo had already told Gloria how to deal with Daft Green, and they had collected a lot of immature IQ flowers before coming. The IQ activated by Victoria's ability can make an antidote at any time.

At the other end of the castle, Ajin sneaked into the moonlight. This was the base where Shiqi cultivated IQ. Looking at the white flowers that looked like lanterns, Ajin silently took out the kerosene.

Suddenly, a series of fart sounds came from the shadows, and Indigo came in front of Ajin in his horrified eyes.

Indigo looked at the kerosene in Ajin's hand without saying a word. He just stood there making crazy and frantic movements, and finally ended the performance art by slitting his throat.

Ajin was stunned, not knowing what the other party meant. Indigo was silent for a while: "Look what I found, a little mouse who wanted to cause trouble. You dare to betray Lord Shiji. Do you want to die?"

Ah Jin complained madly, "So you can talk, and you can express so many meanings with just a few movements."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ajin was about to pour kerosene on the IQ flower, but he forgot that he was just a subordinate of a small pirate from the East China Sea. Although Indigo was not strong in physical skills, he was not someone Ajin could resist.

Before Ajin could succeed, he was knocked away by Indigo's punch. The huge force made him spit blood and faint.

After killing Ajin, Indigo said to him with disdain: "You are just a toy of Lord Shiki, but you really think you are a big shot. Who gave you the courage to fight me?"

Then he called his men to throw Ajin out of the castle. The wind and snow outside were getting stronger and stronger, and they believed that the seriously injured Ajin could not survive outside.

……

Inside the main banquet hall, Shiqi looked at Leo awkwardly. He was speaking so passionately, but this guy should at least applaud and show his support, if not bow down to him. What an unromantic guy.

Leo was also a little embarrassed. He wondered if after chatting with Golden Lion for a while, he would not have the heart to attack Shiqi. He really couldn't bring himself to bully a fool.

"Ahem, Master Shiki doesn't know my ship..."

"The boat? No problem. As long as you become my partner, I'll give it back to you. After all, partners should always respond to requests."

Leo silently repeated the sentence: "Do companions always respond to requests?" Ha, Rocks.

Leo had already received the news that Gloria and Charles were out of danger. He decided not to wait any longer. He kicked over the small dining table in front of him, stood up, took off his coat and said to Ski.

"I'm sorry I refuse to join, but Rocks' team spirit is really disgusting."

Shiki's eyes suddenly turned dangerous. "I told you that you always bring up the past. You know everything about Captain Rocks. It seems that your identity is not simple. If you reject me, aren't you afraid that I will tell your secret to the World Government?"

"Heh! Shiki, your rating has dropped again. You only remember that your companions must respond to requests, but have you forgotten the truth that the winner takes all on the sea? If I kill you here, no one will know my secret."

After that, Leo untied his tie and threw it on the ground casually: "The legendary pirate? It's just an antique. There is no ship in the New World that can carry you. Shiki, your journey ends here."