The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

Whether Crocodile is found and defeated by Shiki, or the Navy defeats Shiki, Crocodile will have no further involvement.

If we don't take this opportunity to read the historical text, who knows if we'll have the chance in the future?

Even though he had lost to the Golden Lion once, he felt that he still had a chance to fight again.

He first pretended to cooperate with Shiki, then timed it perfectly so that the Navy would arrive at the right moment, allowing him to take Dr. Clover away amidst the chaos.

In that case, he will be the biggest winner.

The three walked along the road, each lost in their own thoughts, and none of them spoke first.

To accommodate the elderly Dr. Clover, the group walked slowly, taking a full 20 minutes to reach the palace where the historical texts were kept.

"This is truly historical text!"

Dr. Clover exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the two stone tablets in the center of the palace and quickly walked up to them.

At this moment, he seemed to have completely forgotten his current situation, staring at the stone tablet in front of him with fascination.

He has seen many historical texts and would not make a mistake.

And he was able to translate most of the familiar text, which was exactly the same as the other historical texts.

Seeing Dr. Clover's infatuated expression, Crocodile's eyes flashed with a fleeting joy.

For the first time, he felt that he was so close to his goal.

Even if the historical records contain irrelevant information, it doesn't matter; as long as Dr. Clover has his hands, he has a bright future.

His eyes were fixed on Dr. Clover, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

On the other side, the Golden Lion grinned excitedly upon hearing Dr. Clover's admission.

What is recorded in historical texts must be something extraordinary, otherwise it would have no value in being recorded.

He's happy to make things public as long as it causes trouble for the world government.

Chapter 163, 'The Poneglyphs', recounts ancient weapons.

In an atmosphere tinged with tension and excitement, Dr. Clover began translating the historical text:

"In ancient times, there was a 'sun' that shone upon the human world. Its nature was playful and mischievous, and everyone enjoyed its company, bringing peace and stability to the world..."

"It sounds like an article documenting a former ruler."

Crocodile frowned slightly during one of Dr. Clover's breaks.

Dr. Clover, upon hearing Crocodile's words, did not continue translating, but instead expressed his agreement:

"It is mentioned in ancient history that the world's earliest god was called 'Sun', who brought freedom and liberation to the people of that time."

"Tch, old man, you actually believe this kind of nonsense?"

The golden lion chuckled, crossed his arms, and said without hesitation:

"No need to even think about it, they're all sycophants praising the rulers of that time. You've probably read hundreds of articles praising the World Government, right? Do you really think the World Government is that great?"

Faced with the Golden Lion's questioning words, Dr. Clover frowned:

"No one in history has said anything bad about the 'sun,' but I have reservations about that."

"Hmph, a guy who makes others laugh and have fun with him can't possibly be a good ruler!"

The golden lion seemed to have thought of something, and his face darkened instantly.

If someone like Roger were to become a ruler, he would likely end up like that "Sun."

Living in that guy's ideal society is less comfortable than committing suicide.

"Doctor, let's continue."

Crocodile agreed with Shiki's words, but he didn't want to refute Dr. Clover, so he gestured for him to scroll down.

"it is good!"

Dr. Clover nodded and continued:

"The sun has three kings who govern the world and suppress humanity... The heavens have the Radiant Dragon, the underworld has the Dragon of Judgment, and the sea has the Fish of the Universe... Impossible!"

As soon as he said it, Dr. Clover looked horrified.

Crocodile's eyes narrowed slightly, and he instantly appeared beside Professor Clover:

"Doctor, are you really sure?"

At this moment, his voice even trembled slightly.

He had given up hope, but to his surprise, the historical text actually contained information about ancient weapons.

"Hey, hey, what are you talking about!?"

The Golden Lion frowned, not understanding what kind of riddle the two were playing.

He could tell that the two of them were reluctant to talk, so he narrowed his eyes slightly:

"If you don't talk, I'll kill you right now, old man!"

"Don't even think about it, you damned Golden Lion!"

Crocodile's expression was unusually resolute at this moment. What he had been dreaming of was right in front of him, and he would not be polite to anyone.

"Alright, Crocodile! We promised Mr. Shiki that history should be known to everyone!"

Dr. Clover, knowing Crocodile was no match for Shiki, quickly interjected.

At the same time, this was also his true feeling.

The blank pages of history should be known to everyone, not just kept in the hands of a few. Even things like ancient weapons deserve everyone's right to know, precisely because they are dangerous.

Crocodile frowned, somewhat reluctant, but aware that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to them.

If he turns against him now, the most likely outcome is that he will gain nothing, and Dr. Clover will also perish.

After weighing the options in his mind several times, he also stepped aside.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the attitude was quite clear.

Whether or not to tell Shiki now is irrelevant; he needs to process the fact that the Ancient Weapons are the three Devil Fruits of God.

"Tell me about it."

When the Golden Lion saw Crocodile move away, he grinned with satisfaction and looked at Professor Clover.

The news that the two of them valued so highly must be some earth-shattering secret.

Moreover, the Three Kings under the Sun sound incredibly powerful just from their names.

“This story begins with the ancient weapons,” Dr. Clover said. “Legend has it that there were three ancient weapons 800 years ago: ‘Uranus,’ ‘Pluto,’ and ‘Poseidon.’ Each ancient weapon had the power to easily wipe out a country, and it is even said that Poseidon had the ability to command all sea kings.”

"Uranus, Hades, Poseidon, so this is what the Three Kings are referring to?"

When ancient weapons are mentioned, the Golden Lion immediately perks up.

He wanted to overthrow the world government and rule the entire world; he dreamed about it constantly.

But given his abilities, it's clear he can't do that.

If he can control the power of the Ancient Weapons, overthrowing the World Government will not be a dream.

“That’s right, and I told Crocodile something before. In the World Government’s historical records, there are three God-level Devil Fruits in the world. Although the World Government tries its best to cover up their existence, they are still rumored to exist in the sea.”

"Three ancient weapons, three divine fruits... it seems this is no coincidence!"

Excitement flashed in the Golden Lion's eyes. The feeling of being only one step away from uncovering the secret was irresistible, even to him.

"That's right, Bird-Bird Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Ragnaros form; Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Osiris Sky Dragon form; Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Obelisk the Tormentor form. These are three legendary god-level fruits, and they have been used to destroy entire countries multiple times." Dr. Clover didn't hide anything.

"Hahaha! The heavens have the Radiant Dragon, the underworld has the Judgment Dragon, and the sea has the Cosmic Fish! They all match up! What a coincidence! It seems the Ancient Weapons are three Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits!"

The Golden Lion's words were filled with certainty, as well as ecstasy and excitement at learning the secret.

Only by understanding what ancient weapons were can we hope to gain further control over them.

"What are you so excited about? You're a Devil Fruit user too!"

Seeing the Golden Lion trembling with joy, Crocodile felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Hahaha, you arrogant brat, what do you know!"

The golden lion let out a wild laugh, its lion-like golden mane shaking violently, making it appear even more domineering.

"I do have the fruit, but after I collect the fruit that represents the ancient weapon, I can find a talented person to eat it, and he will follow me to turn this world upside down!"

"Hmph, with such power, who would still obediently stay under your command?" Crocodile retorted.

"Hahaha, so that's why you don't have Conqueror's Haki, you arrogant brat!"

Lion King's domineering eyes looked at Crocodile. Although he didn't unleash his Conqueror's Haki, his aura was still overwhelming.

"My people will always be mine, regardless of strength or weakness. If you don't even have that much confidence, you might as well go find a place to nurse your children!"

His words were filled with unparalleled determination, and they brought Crocodile an unprecedented shock.

Just standing close to the Golden Lion, Crocodile felt inexplicably inferior to him.

"Hahaha, three god-level fruits, three ancient weapons, this is so interesting!!!"

The golden lion burst into laughter again, venting its excitement.

After a while, the Golden Lion's mood gradually calmed down, and he looked intently at Professor Clover:

"Doctor, what happened next?"

At this moment, he unusually addressed Dr. Clover with a title, clearly indicating that he had fully recognized the other's value in such a short time.

"Behind this stone tablet are some things about the Void Century, which taught me more about the truth of the destruction of the Great Kingdom."

Dr. Clover breathed a sigh of relief after examining the first stone tablet.

"A vast kingdom?"

Upon hearing the new term, the Golden Lion keenly sensed that there was a secret behind it.

"A vast kingdom that ruled the world 800 years ago was destroyed by the current World Government. The ruler seems to be something like Joy Boy." Crocodile summarized the situation of the vast kingdom in one sentence.

"Hahaha, what a loser!"