One Piece: The Legend of Beasts

The sun slowly rose from the sea level and hung high in the blue sky. The sunlight shone through the clouds, dyeing the ripples on the sea surface a sparkling gold.

Under the shining light, an island consisting of a pair of huge peaks appeared more clearly on the sea. The two towering peaks stood opposite each other, with a gap of more than 20 feet wide and several miles long in the middle. The surface of the stone wall was smooth and flat, and there was no crack at all from a distance, as if it had been artificially excavated.

God Valley, a country not governed by any power, has existed on this vast ocean for hundreds of years. With the abundant gold mines on the island and crops grown on the fertile soil, the residents here can be completely self-sufficient in life without relying on aid and trade from the outside world.

It is rumored that a long time ago, this island was invaded by pirates. The local residents did not have the strength to resist the outsiders, and they were either reduced to slaves or killed. The scene was once horrific.

Just when this place was about to become a lawless area, a warrior from afar set foot on this land full of smoke and gunpowder. He easily defeated the pirates by himself, led the survivors to rebuild the city, and excavated the rich resources hidden deep in the mountains, bringing endless wealth to the island.

No one knew where he went later, and no one knew his name. The only known features were his all-white body and his laughter that seemed to never stop.

In order to commemorate the benefactor who liberated them from dire straits, people likened him to a god and named the island after him, hence the name "Valley of the Gods".

Because the island is located in a relatively remote location and does not need to record magnetic field, few outsiders have set foot here for a long time, and no war has ever been caused. People have long been accustomed to living and working in peace and contentment.

However, accidents happen all the time, and at this moment, this long-maintained peace was ruthlessly shattered by a group of uninvited guests.

Dozens of large warships were parked steadily on the sea surface surrounding the Valley of the Gods, surrounding the entire island like an airtight iron barrel. Even a seabird flying overhead would be shot into a hornet's nest by a volley of bullets. Under such strict security, no one could leave the island.

Bunches of fireworks shot up into the sky, blooming into colorful flowers in the air. Amid the continuous explosions, there were also countless excited cheers.

"Ohh! The slaughter contest that happens once every three years! I don't know how many slaves I have slaughtered to pass the time waiting for this day!"

"How unlucky! My slave can't even carry five tons of rice! I can use this opportunity to get rid of him!"

"Wahaha! That idiot who called himself the king is finally dead! He deserves it! Let the other untouchables know clearly what will happen if they dare to call this place 'God's Valley'!"

"Did you hear that?! Greengu's starting score has been deducted to minus 10,000 points! This means that my chances of winning the championship have greatly increased!"

"Hey! Are you kidding me?! That's the super elite of the Feigarand family! The champion of two consecutive competitions! How can we possibly beat that monster?!"

In the center of the island, in front of the palace, there was a square with a diameter of several hundred feet, which was surrounded by a dense crowd. Each of them held a weapon in his hand and wore a thick white coat. Their strange appearance made people wonder what kind of material God used to create them.

The most eye-catching thing is the bubble masks worn on those people's heads. Only those who are in the know know that it is a measure taken to prevent them from breathing the same air as ordinary people.

In an open space they had deliberately cleared, a young man wearing a cloak and soft armor put his long sword back to his waist without saying a word. Unlike the others, that man did not wear a similar hood, nor did he have a hairpin hairstyle.

On the contrary, he had long, light-colored hair that was bent forward, with the tops gathered together to form a spike. His delicate and handsome face often attracted screams from women. However, he turned a deaf ear to all this, and just stared at the figure crawling on the ground in front of him with cold eyes.

He was an obese middle-aged man, wearing a jewel-studded crown crooked on his head. His clothes were gorgeous and luxurious, but his face was a mixture of fear and surprise, which looked very awkward.

Next to him, there was a body that was gradually getting colder. Warm blood was flowing out from the wound on his throat, staining the surrounding ground red and spreading to the distance. His bulging eyes were still wide open, obviously he died with his eyes open. The black coat looked a little plain in terms of workmanship, but the crown that had rolled to the side was enough to explain the unique identity of this body.

"Well done... Well done! We need to crush this ungrateful idiot to pieces!"

The fat man's voice was trembling uncontrollably, but there was a hint of excitement in his tone that he himself could hardly detect. His head, which accounted for one-third of his body, was always hung down without raising it at all. Beads of sweat the size of beans fell down his cheeks, and drop by drop hit the ground, forming large stains.

The man was the Minister of the Interior of the Valley of the Gods, a position second only to the king. He should have been diligent in assisting the king, but he was unwilling to live under someone else's roof for the rest of his life, and wanted to climb to the top position he coveted.

Even so, the command of the entire country's army has always been in the hands of the king alone, and this rule has never changed from ancient times to the present. This is undoubtedly an insurmountable hurdle for a man who is thinking about how to usurp the throne.

In order to seek a carefree life, humans are willing to sell their souls to the devil. In order to realize his ever-expanding ambitions, the Home Minister will not hesitate to reveal all the intelligence of his motherland to the World Government.

As a result, the fleet sent by the government found this remote island without any effort, easily defeated the garrison on the island and occupied the entire palace.

Witnessing with his own eyes the biggest obstacle falling down with his throat slit in front of him, and thinking of how he had to be humble to him all these years, the fat man couldn't help but feel ecstatic. The evil anger that had been suppressed in his chest for many years was also released. He quickly stood up and kicked the corpse hard, his voice also became excited involuntarily: "Hahaha! This miserable appearance really matches your stupid face! You dare to offend these supreme adults, don't you think you have lived too long? Trash! Idiot! A parasite that harms the country and the people!"

"I don't think I gave you permission to stand up."

A cold voice blew into his ears like a gust of cold wind, causing the fat man to tremble subconsciously. His triumphant laughter came to an abrupt end, and without thinking, he prostrated on the ground and kowtowed continuously, shouting in fear and trepidation to the young man who had just spoken: "Yes! Yes! I deserve to die! I know I was wrong! Please forgive my arrogance just now, respected Lord Greengu!" After saying this, he did not forget to raise his fat palm and slap himself hard a few times.

The young man called Greengu did not speak, but continued to stare coldly at the shivering fat man, as if he was looking at a pile of discarded garbage.

After a long time, Gringo's lips opened and closed, and he spoke a few words slowly and forcefully: "Since you have done a lot for us, you are hereby granted the right to see my face. Now, raise your head, don't be nervous, and use your most relaxed form."

Although his voice was not loud, it carried an irresistible force, making the former interior minister raise his head little by little as if he had been pardoned. He looked up at the stern-faced young man, swallowed a mouthful of saliva in his throat, and tried to keep his voice calm. Even the fat on his face trembled slightly when he spoke: "I am deeply grateful for your magnanimity! Without all of you who are descendants of the Creator, we would not be here today! It is better to say that we, the untouchables, are only qualified to live today because of your protection!"

Because he had kowtowed too hard before, the fat man's forehead was bleeding, and his originally abnormally fat cheeks were swollen, just like a pig's head. However, he didn't seem to feel any pain at all, and a flattering smile appeared on his face, but the corners of his mouth were too high, which made it look a little unnatural.

Of course, the man was well aware of the seriousness of the current situation. If he made those world nobles known as "Celestial Dragons" feel even a little bit dissatisfied, he would soon follow in the footsteps of the king next to him.

To this end, I would rather abandon my dignity as a human being and do everything I can to save my own life, so that I can make demands on them in a legitimate way.

Thinking of this, the fat man mustered up his remaining courage and asked the young man who was looking at him hesitantly, "Well...well...I have a very bold request! According to...according to the agreement, after this country joins the World Government, can you allow me to be the king?"

After saying this, he seemed to realize that he was a little too bold, and quickly added: "After I take over this... this country, every... every year I will pay tribute to Mary Geoise three times more... more heavenly gold than other member states! I beg... I beg you to agree to my tiny... insignificant request! In addition, I will also..."

"Ah, so after all this, are you trying to say that you're here to replace that old guy?"

Green's nonchalant voice interrupted the fat man's speech again. He yawned and raised his eyebrows with interest. "I feel that we are the same kind in this respect. At that time, I did offer to make you the king of an allied country in exchange. It's not impossible for me to agree to your request..."

Hearing the other party's tone as if he agreed to his request, the fat man was overjoyed and laughed loudly: "Really?! Thank you for the great kindness of Ancient Saint Green..."

In an instant, a red light flashed, and before the fat man could finish his sentence, a fat head flew out instantly and landed directly at the feet of a nearby Tianlong man. The Tianlong man screamed and kicked the head away with disgust.

Looking at the body that fell backwards with a thud as blood spurted out of its neck, Greengu casually shook off the blood stains on the tip of the knife, sheathed the knife, and a scornful smile appeared on his stern face: "The premise is that you have to have some self-knowledge, idiot."

"Wow! Ancient Saint Green, you are really too anxious! After beheading the king, you also beheaded the Minister of the Interior. The starting score is deducted to minus 15,000 points!"

A broadcast voice with a slightly disappointed tone came down from the high platform, making the Tianlong people who were preparing to attend the conference think that victory was just around the corner. They were even more excited than before and could not help themselves. They raised their weapons and cheered for the victory.

"Enjoy this hard-earned illusion, monkeys trying to salvage the full moon."

Greengu remained unmoved by the constant ridicule from the people around him. He just sneered and ignored the noble woman who was speechless after witnessing two people being killed in front of her eyes. He turned around and strode towards the contestant waiting room that had been built in the palace three days ago.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Valley of the Gods.

"Hey! What's going on? I finally caught that kid but he suddenly disappeared without a trace!"

"We searched the entire island but couldn't find him anywhere! Not even the nine slaves in his group!"

"Not only that, but two little ghosts are missing too! One of them has a face so big that I will never forget it!"

"Assholes! That's a descendant of the Bakanni tribe, the 'Rabbit' that everyone is looking forward to at this convention! What the hell did you do to him?! You couldn't even keep an eye on such a big guy!"

"Yes! Sir! We will intensify the search right now!"

A group of agents in black saluted their superiors and quickly rushed in different directions. The angry agent in white looked at his subordinates' retreating backs and muttered, "Really... If we don't find the person within the specified time, the two masters will be furious. Then none of us will be able to escape. We will either spend the rest of our lives in Impel Down or be killed by other killers."

"People who work in this field will certainly have a lot of complaints, but who can they talk to?"

He muttered to himself with emotion, pulled down the brim of his hat to cover his eyes, and disappeared from the spot in a flash, and in the blink of an eye, he was gone.

Even though the agent was an expert at Observation Haki, he had no idea that behind where he was, in a huge area surrounded by mountains, there was a man sitting cross-legged with his back against a rock wall, holding a soybean-sized disc in his hand that was continuously flashing blue light.

——The 'Zero' I've rushed to complete these days is worth it. Although its functions are not very perfect, it can at least eliminate the presence of all things within a kilometer radius for three hours. Even if an army passes by, no matter what happens here, it will not attract their attention.

——All that’s left to do is…

“Hee-ha! Brother who came with us, hurry up! There’s a gang fight going on over there! The one being beaten seems to be from the Bakanni tribe. Who knows what will happen if this continues! We have to stop them quickly!”

"If you don't hurry up, we won't wait for you!"

Two loud shouts with childish voices pulled him back from his thoughts. The man raised his head and saw two children waving at him on the grass slope not far away. Seeing this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and responded in the same high-pitched voice: "Sorry to keep you waiting! I'll be right over!"

The man stuffed the disc into his pocket, then stood up with a somersault. The handcuffs made a crisp sound due to the large-scale movement of his body, but he didn't care about it at all. He quickened his pace, followed the two children, and ran quickly towards the source of the noise in front.