I will traverse countless worlds and become a god entirely on my own!

Gion looked intently at Byakuya. After saying goodbye to Neptune, she approached Byakuya. This might be her only chance, so she couldn't miss it.

What kind of world do you want?

Instead of answering directly, Byakuya asked Gion a question that seemed somewhat ambiguous to her.

What kind of world does she want?

"I hope the world can be like you described, where all races live on one land, and everyone is equal."

"Then you probably won't be able to do it even if you go back to the Navy."

Bai Ye directly saw through Gion's thoughts. After he finished speaking, Gion's expression showed some surprise, but she quickly returned to normal. She hadn't expected that Bai Ye would see through her intentions at first glance.

She wanted to deny it, but the words just wouldn't come out.

"You are a Navy spy, and I am a pirate."

"what?!"

Yamato, who had been seemingly doing nothing, immediately looked at Gion warily after Byakuya revealed Gion's identity. Was this guy a Navy spy?!

"How did you tell?"

A bitter smile flashed across Gion's face; her undercover mission had ended before it even began.

Was it because of when I spoke up for the Navy before?

"I know the Navy and the World Government. Isn't it their normal practice to plant spies when they can't win? You're acting too eager. Are you afraid you won't see me next time? So you're desperately trying to seize this opportunity to join my pirate crew!"

Is that so?

Too

Having searched for Bai Ye for so many years, and finally finding him, it seems I did indeed lose my composure somewhat.

“Gion, even if you get our information or something and complete the mission, you still can’t go back. You’ve been targeted by the Celestial Dragons. Do you think you can escape your fate? Let’s change this world together.”

As he spoke, Byakuya extended his right hand and placed it in front of Gion's eyes. Gion, who was already prepared for battle, stared blankly at Byakuya's outstretched hand.

Did he not want to kill himself?

Not only would he not kill, but he would also invite me to change the world with him.

"I'm going to pass on your information to the Navy, and you still want to invite me?"

"Once you see reality clearly, you will find that nothing in the world goes as you wish. Reality is full of helpless pain. Where there is light, there is shadow. Once you see reality clearly, you will know who the unstable factor in this world is. Become my partner, Gion."

"."

Gion fell silent.

Even though his identity had already been exposed, Bai Ye still invited him.

I've already completed the initial task, so why am I not happy at all?

The helplessness of the world

Is it yourself?

It's true that there's no going back. Even if she did go back, she'd probably be forced to marry someone by the Celestial Dragons.

She used to be in the Navy, but who knows she's in the Navy now?

Three years, then another three years.

Just as Gion was considering whether to agree to Byakuya's request, a cry of surprise from inside the palace drew everyone's attention.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 234 A Love Across Time, The World's Most Beautiful Woman, and a Devil Fruit Copy Scroll!

"It's him again!!"

The eldest prince of Shark Star glared furiously at the axe and the tip of the knife on the gate.

Because of this incident, they have reinforced the gates of White Star and have been hunting down Vander Decken IX, but the attacks have not stopped.

The scream earlier was because Princess Shirahoshi was attacked.

Since King Vanderdeken IX began showering her with affection, Princess Shirahoshi has not left her room for a long time, and even so, she has not found peace.

"Shirahoshi is alright now."

After opening the door, Queen Otohime rushed forward to comfort Shirahoshi.

"Mother."

A tear glistened in Bai Xing's eyes. She was still just a child, and this crybaby was always terrified whenever Vander Decken IX showered her with affection.

She used to be able to move around freely, but since the appearance of Vander Decken IX, her life has undergone a complete transformation.

"Have you tracked down that guy?"

"No."

The second prince of Huangxing shook his head. He had been hunting down the other party for years, but he had never been able to catch him.

"Is this the person I've been looking for?"

Bai Ye looked up at Bai Xing and had to admit that it was really huge, but it wasn't as big as the one in the anime. Bai Xing was only six years old, right?

Speaking of which, the plot seems to have changed. According to the anime, it should have been when Queen Otohime was assassinated that Vander Decken IX locked the Target-Target Fruit power onto Shirahoshi.

So while Queen Otohime was still alive, Bai Ye didn't think about Shirahoshi's problem. He originally thought that the scream came from Queen Otohime's side.

While it's absurd to be assassinated inside the palace, it's not impossible.

Because of her mother, Shirahoshi awakened the ability to control Sea Kings, which caught the attention of Vander Decken IX. He then realized where Shirahoshi's power came from: the legendary mermaid princess.

This is one of the reasons why he wanted to marry Shirahoshi.

"I'm sorry, it was a bit abrupt, but I wanted to come and see what happened after I heard the screams."

With all eyes on him, especially Bai Xing hiding behind Queen Otohime looking at Bai Ye with some fear, Bai Ye almost laughed.

With that enormous size hiding behind, there really wasn't a chance to escape.

Bai Ye explained why he came here: since the plot had been changed, Bai Xing had been targeted and contacted by Vander Decken IX in advance.

"It's funny."

Neptune opened his mouth, but in the end, he said, "Family scandals should not be aired in public. I can't even protect my own daughter, and I can't even catch the murderer who harassed her."

"Do you need help? I can already sense where the other person is."

Do you know where Vander Decken IX is?

A hint of surprise flashed across Neptune's face; he hadn't expected Bai Ye to be able to find the other party.

"Don't underestimate Lord Byakuya's Observation Haki. Lord Byakuya's Observation Haki can perceive everything on the entire island and even within hundreds of kilometers around!"

As Yamato spoke, a hint of pride appeared on her face, as if this ability belonged to her.

"Such powerful Observation Haki!"

Queen Otohime finally understood why her mind-reading ability had failed her earlier.

Compared to their Observation Haki, my skill is child's play. In other words, the other party also noticed that I was spying on them with my Observation Haki.

Thinking about it, I do feel a little ashamed.

"Of course, I'll tell you the location. Go and solve it yourselves. This is a matter for your Fishman Island. You can handle it yourselves."

Bai Ye's handling of the situation made the people present feel respected.

If Bai Ye offered to eliminate the other party for them, they would not agree, just as Bai Ye said, this is their own business.

After all, Vander Decken IX is from their Fishman Island. Letting an outsider handle this is just saying that Fishman Island is incompetent.

"Thank you."

Neptune looked at Bai Ye with seriousness, and he suddenly felt that Bai Ye in front of him seemed to be different from what the World Government had said.

Even though they had only known each other for a short time, compared to his interactions with Bai Ye and the world nobles he had encountered before, it was undeniable that if Neptune had to choose one person to cooperate with, he would naturally prefer to cooperate with Bai Ye.

So Neptune summoned the eldest prince and asked him to find Jinbe.

Jinbe arrived at the palace with his guards. Among them, Byakuya noticed Hody Jones, who was currently working as a guard, but had long harbored ambitions.

Bai Ye gave the other person a meaningful look, and Hody Jones felt a little strange after being looked at like that.

He had just seen such an important figure come to Fishman Island. Although he had always been prejudiced against humans, he dared not say a word to Bai Ye.

Because he discriminates against humans, but only against those weaker than himself. He's afraid that if he reveals anything about someone as powerful as Bai Ye, Bai Ye will kill him.

At that time, even if Neptune wanted to save himself, he probably wouldn't have been able to.

They bully the weak and fear the strong.

He learned this from Arlong. He had always been learning from Arlong, but Arlong left Fishman Island. Now he has decided to rebuild the new Fishman Pirates and make sure that humans know how powerful the Fishmen are!

"Jinbe, I'm leaving this matter to you from now on!"

Neptune told Jinbe about Vander Decken IX, and also mentioned the location that Byakuya had previously told them.

The incident at the palace had just happened, and Jinbe was furious. He hadn't expected that Vander Decken IX would actually set his sights on Princess Shirahoshi.

He then declared that he would definitely bring Vander Decken IX back.

At the same time, Hody Jones was also somewhat conflicted. He had actually known Vander Decken IX for a long time and had considered cooperating with him.

Because the conditions offered by the other party were very good, and at the same time he was very dissatisfied with Queen Otohime.

If Queen Otohime hadn't consistently demanded that fish-men and humans live in peace, his goal might have been achieved much earlier.

Therefore, Hody Jones always wanted Queen Otohime, who was standing in his way, dead, but he didn't dare to do it. He hoped that Queen Otohime could die at the hands of a human.

This would exacerbate the conflict between fish and humans, and many fish would likely choose to join their ranks.

In time, they overthrew the regime on Fishman Island, thus completely separating the fishmen from humans and letting everyone who landed on Fishman Island know the terror of the fishmen!

Should we inform Vander Decken IX?

It just seems like I have no way to notify them.

He could only go with Jinbe and the three princes, without even having the chance to inform them.