One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

"Fiona, you've gone too far," Lin Yi said angrily.

Fiona, who was practicing her sword on the second floor, recalled her longsword. Her voice, devoid of any emotion, came from the second floor: "Hmph, if you sing again, I'll have Reiju drug you and make you mute."

"Hmph, that's because you don't know how to appreciate it," Lin Yi said indignantly. But he didn't continue singing, instead lying back in the recliner, eating an orange, a hint of regret for his unappreciated talent on his face.

That evening, after everyone had dinner, Lin Yi called Kerry over.

"Kerry, how was your time on the ship?" Lin Yi asked gently.

“Great, everyone has been very kind to me,” Kerry said with a genuine smile.

"That's good. I called you here today to talk about Devil Fruits. I have quite a few here. Would you like to choose one to eat?" Lin Yi asked with a smile.

"What?! A Devil Fruit! Captain, is it the legendary Devil Fruit, a treasure of the sea?!" Kerry exclaimed in shock and disbelief.

He knew about Devil Fruits; Captain Hoshino of Maple Leaf Village was a Devil Fruit user, but he had obtained it after risking his life. Now the captain was telling him that there were quite a few, and he could choose one. Could someone really choose one? It was already a stroke of luck for others to get one.

"Don't make a fuss. Devil Fruits are nothing special to me. Let me take them out and explain their abilities to you first, then you can choose a suitable one." Lin Yi gestured for Kerry to calm down and took out the Devil Fruit from his storage space.

The Kree, upon seeing the eight fruits of various shapes and sizes on the table, was speechless with shock. He wanted to ask, "Captain, are you in the business of wholesaling Devil Fruits?"

But Lin Yi had already started introducing himself.

"These three are ordinary Zoan-type Devil Fruits: the White Ape Fruit, the Bee Fruit, and the Zebra Fruit."

These three are Paramecia-type Devil Fruits: the Swim-Swim Fruit, the Flutter-Flutter Fruit, and the Bubble-Bubble Fruit.

This is a Zoan-type Ancient Zoan-type Tyrannosaurus Rex Devil Fruit, which is one of the more precious Zoan-type Devil Fruits.

As for this one, it is the rarest and most powerful Logia-type Magma Fruit among all fruits.

Okay, that's all. Pick one. But I have to warn you that once you eat a Devil Fruit, you'll be abandoned by the sea and become a landlubber who can't swim. You'll also be vulnerable to seawater and seastone.

"You need to think carefully about whether you can accept this." After saying this, Lin Yi sat down in the chair and quietly waited for Kerry's choice.

However, Kerry didn't think for too long this time. He said with a mix of excitement and shame, "Captain, I am naturally willing to eat the Devil Fruit, but I have not made any contribution yet. This Devil Fruit is too precious, and I am unworthy of it."

"Haha, Kerry, you're overthinking it. Actually, I give every member who boards the ship the right to choose a Devil Fruit, not just you. So you don't need to feel guilty. Compared to your strength, it makes things easier for me," Lin Yi laughed.

Under Lin Yi's persuasion, Kerry finally chose to eat a Devil Fruit. However, to Lin Yi's surprise, Kerry did not choose the Magma-Magma Fruit, which has the strongest power, nor the Ancient Zoan Tyrannosaurus Rex fruit. Instead, he chose the Paramecia-type Bubble-Bubble Fruit.

However, Lin Yi did not persuade or force Kerry to choose the strongest Devil Fruit. He had already explained the abilities of these Devil Fruits to Kerry, and it was up to Kerry to choose. He respected every choice his partner made.

Seeing that Kerry had already started playing with bubbles, Lin Yi couldn't help but remind him, "Kerry, the development of Paramecia-type Devil Fruit abilities mostly relies on imagination, so you can imagine more about the use and characteristics of bubbles in the future. At the same time, don't forget about physical training. You must remember that physical strength is the foundation of a person's power."

By the end, Lin Yi had become quite serious. He absolutely would not allow Kerry to abandon physical training because of his Devil Fruit abilities; that would be extremely foolish.

Kerry quickly replied, "No, Captain, Boss Pan already told me that when he was training me. I will work hard to improve."

Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction. After spending time together, he knew Kerry's personality. He had just said that as a precaution.

"Let's go out and let them see your Devil Fruit ability," Lin Yi said with a smile.

“Yes, Captain.” Kerry said excitedly. Finally, he also had a Devil Fruit ability, so he could fight alongside everyone from now on.

Just as Lin Yi was strengthening his crew, in a quiet courtyard in the town of Whiskey Hill, six figures sat at separate tables.

"Captain, according to the footage transmitted by the Den Den Mushi, Lin Yi and his group have crossed the Reverse Mountain and arrived on the Grand Line. They are currently heading this way and should arrive in three days." A bespectacled man in a well-tailored suit reported to the middle-aged man in the center.

"Damn it, these bastards are finally here! We've been waiting for them for over two months, what a drag!" a man wielding a large knife cursed angrily.

"Alright, Eri, the target has arrived, proving our wait was worthwhile. Thank you for your hard work, Toshihide Sakigawa," the captain said to the man who had reported earlier.

"It's no trouble at all, Captain, it's my duty," Sakigawa Toshihide said respectfully. He dared not take credit for it, as this captain was not a magnanimous person.

"Now let's talk about how to deal with them," the captain asked the group.

But the group fell silent. Who was Lin Yi? He was someone who could instantly kill their deputy leader and a Marine Admiral. They were just an elite CP0 squad. What could they possibly do against him?

Seeing that everyone was hesitant and their brows were furrowed, the captain was somewhat annoyed by their cowardice, but he still comforted them, saying, "The enemy is in the open while we are in the dark. We still have a chance. Moreover, our orders are to secretly kidnap one of their crew members. If we plan properly, this is still feasible."

Eric, holding a large knife, curled his lip. "Captain, that Lin Yi is ridiculously strong. Sending him is just suicide."

At this moment, the thin man who had been silent spoke up, "Captain, a direct confrontation is definitely not an option; we can only set a trap."

"Set a trap? How?" The captain's eyes lit up.

“We don’t actually need to do it ourselves. We can rely on the pirate hunters in town. We can give them some money and invite them to a banquet when Lin Yi and his group arrive. We can then slip drugs into their drinks, and they’ll be hooked,” the skinny man said maliciously.

Eli scoffed, "Luke, I thought you had some brilliant idea. Don't you know there's a girl on Lin Yi's ship who ate the Poison-Poison Fruit? What kind of poison could possibly be stronger than her?"

Luke, unfazed by Eri's retort, smiled and confidently replied, "What if I had given you a tonic instead of poison?"

"What kind of tonic could knock someone out?" No one else believed it.

"Luke, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me," the captain urged.

"Hehe, this is a unique tonic from my hometown. It can greatly nourish the body. However, after drinking this medicine, a person will fall into a deep sleep for three days and three nights. During this time, you could cut off his head and he wouldn't wake up," Luke said smugly.

Everyone was speechless. "Don't you want to see what you're saying? If you're going to be beheaded, wake up so I can see you."

However, everyone also gained a clear understanding of the medicine in Luke's hand.

"Dares, I'm leaving the communication with the mayor of Whiskeyhill to you," the captain said to a effeminate man with light makeup and wearing a black, see-through outfit.

"Hmph, you stinky men always make others run errands whenever you need something, you don't even consider their feelings," Darius complained petulantly. But CP0's internal rules were extremely strict, and since the captain had spoken, he could only wiggle his hips and walk out.

"Damn it, I really want to kill him," said the hot-tempered Eli, unable to contain himself any longer.

"Eri, are you jealous? That mayor was leering at Daris during the day," Luke teased.

"Get lost, don't disgust me," Eli said angrily.

"Alright, you can all go and get ready," the captain instructed.

After everyone left, the captain took out a red remote control, a bloodthirsty smile appearing on his lips; the real killing move was here.

"A bomb powerful enough to destroy a country—I wonder how many of your companions, Venerable Sky, will survive?"

"Jie Jie Jie Jie!"

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Chapter 4 The World Government's Move

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Silver Dragon finally arrived at Cactus Island at dusk. Standing on the deck, Lin Yi could see the cacti that looked like small mountains from afar, and among these cacti, a brightly lit town stood quietly and peacefully.

Under Felina's command and Dotai's control, the Silver Dragon docked steadily at a pier in the town.

As soon as the boat came to a stop, cheerful music filled the air from the shore. A group of residents dressed in brightly colored clothes rushed over, their faces beaming with enthusiastic smiles. Leading them was a tall, middle-aged man who loudly proclaimed, "Welcome, friends from afar, to Cactus Island!"

Lin Yi looked at them with a strange expression, giving him a sense of déjà vu, as if an anime had stepped into reality.

Having watched the anime, he knew that these hospitable residents were actually a group of pirate hunters who stayed there to better ambush pirates who had just entered the Grand Line. Under their enthusiastic hospitality, many young and inexperienced pirates became easy prey for these bounty hunters.

Lin Yi scanned the crowd but didn't spot any familiar faces from the show, so he figured Crocodile's hand hadn't reached here yet.

Lin Yi didn't feel any aversion towards these pirate hunters. As long as they weren't harming civilians, Lin Yi generally wouldn't meddle in their affairs. Of course, the premise was that these people didn't provoke him.

Lin Yi and his companions disembarked from the ship, and the tall, middle-aged man greeted them with a somewhat obsequious manner. He said respectfully, "Welcome Venerable Kong and all the esteemed guests to Whiskey Mountain Town. The town has prepared delicious food and drinks, and is just waiting for you to take your seats."

Lin Yi wasn't surprised that this person knew their identities. He smiled and said to the man, "Oh, you're not planning to drug us, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Da Pan and the others looked at the middle-aged man with murderous intent in their eyes.

The tall, middle-aged man was immediately terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat. He hurriedly said, "Sir, you jest! Even if I had a hundred cowards, I wouldn't dare!"

Lin Yi looked at him for a while, then suddenly laughed and said, "You're not stupid. What's your name?"

The middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied, "Sir, my name is Darui. I am the current mayor of Whiskey Hill Town."

Lin Yi nodded slightly and followed Darui into the town.

Along the way, Darui eloquently introduced the unique and captivating features of Whisky Hill to everyone. However, Lin Yi seemed to have little interest in these introductions, only occasionally responding casually.

In contrast, Da Pan and his companions displayed a strong sense of curiosity. He looked around constantly, occasionally pointing to something new and asking Darui questions. Darui respectfully answered all their questions, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

As the group finally stepped into the town's central square, a bustling scene immediately came into view. The square had been meticulously arranged, with colorful welcome banners hanging in every corner, fluttering gently in the breeze, as if warmly welcoming guests from afar. Many residents bustled about among the neatly arranged tables and chairs in the square; some were carrying plates of fragrant delicacies to long tables, while others were carefully adjusting the placement of tableware, striving for perfection.

The long dining table was laden with a dazzling array of mouthwatering delicacies, including golden-brown and crispy grilled meat skewers, brightly colored fruit platters, and exquisitely crafted desserts and pastries, a feast for the eyes.

Lin Yi and the others took their seats under Darui's guidance. Just then, Reiju suddenly approached Lin Yi and whispered a few words in his ear with a strange expression. Lin Yi turned his head slightly and glanced at Darui out of the corner of his eye, but his face did not show much expression, nor did he say anything. He simply nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

After Lin Yi and the others took their seats, Darui warmly raised his glass to Lin Yi and said respectfully, "Let us toast the great Venerable Kong and the other esteemed guests to welcome them to Whiskey Hill Town."

Upon hearing this, the other pirate hunters raised their glasses and cheered enthusiastically for Lin Yi and his companions. Lin Yi and the others did not refuse and drank their drinks together. With Reiju around, they had nothing to worry about, and Da Pan was already immersed in the joy of eating grilled meat.

The banquet lasted for more than three hours. Lin Yi and his group enjoyed the meal very much. During the banquet, Darui and the others would toast Lin Yi and his group from time to time. Lin Yi and his group accepted the toasts and drank quite a bit. By the end, they were a little dizzy.

After the banquet, Darui respectfully said, "Your Excellency, I have prepared a place for you all to rest. You may rest here for the night and make further plans tomorrow."

Lin Yi nodded in agreement, and under Darui's guidance, Lin Yi and the others arrived at a rather luxurious villa and settled in.

After exchanging a few polite words, Darui tactfully left.

Reiju asked, "Captain, are you going to make a move?"

"No need. He drank that wine himself. He's probably just a pawn being used. Killing him won't do much good and will only alert the enemy," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"What about us now?"

"Let's wait and see. They might make their move tonight. Everyone should go and rest now, but we still need to be careful. They might have other tricks up their sleeves," Lin Yi advised.

Kerry's strength is still very low, and Lin Yi was afraid that something might happen to him, so he asked Da Pan to stay with him.

Whiskey Hill was unusually quiet at night.

Several figures suddenly and silently slipped into the villa where Lin Yi and his companions were. There were nine of them, each carrying a pair of handcuffs.

Shortly after they entered the villa, with a loud bang, a figure crashed through the wall like a cannonball and flew out, tracing an arc through the night sky before landing motionless on the grass outside.

Like a signal, after this figure flew out.

The sounds of "bang bang bang" rang out one after another, and nine figures burst through the walls and flew out of the villa.

The CP0 members who had been closely watching from afar changed their expressions drastically. They hadn't expected that the tonic wine they drank wouldn't have been affected. Fortunately, they had a backup plan and hadn't taken action themselves.

"Damn it, Luke, are your tonics fake? How come they didn't get infected?" The hot-tempered Eli cursed at Luke.

"Bullshit! Didn't you do the tests? The guy who drank the medicinal wine is still not awake." Luke wasn't about to take the blame, so he immediately retorted.

"What the hell is going on now?" Eli said irritably.

"how could I know."

"Captain Roddy, what should we do now?" Sakigawa Toshihide, who wore glasses, asked the captain who had been silent all along.

Roddy's face was grim, and he said somewhat unwillingly, "We haven't been exposed yet, so let's retreat for now. They need to store the magnetic energy here for the next island, and we still have time."