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Kaido laughed loudly, "How could John, who is so shrewd, have died in the battle of God Valley? I knew he was secretly hiding somewhere to recuperate. It's been many years since we last met, and I really miss him."

"..."

Katakuri scratched the back of his head, recalling the times he spent with John. Back then, he and Kahn were often led astray by John, who would impart things that only adults would know.

Years later.

I don't feel embarrassed when I think about it; on the contrary, I think it's something worth remembering. I really want to see how John is doing.

John wants to see me.

Kahn said, "I also want to see him. He's been missing for so many years, and I've made such a name for myself on the high seas. He's not dead, and it's taken him so long to come looking for me. He must be doing something."

"John said he has the idea of ​​resurrecting King Zhi and Lox, and has been searching for the underworld for years, hoping to find a truly feasible path."

"This guy actually did something like that..."

"Can it really succeed?"

"..."

Kahn had too many questions he wanted to ask John.

“John said.”

Lena explained, "He wants us to wait a few days before going to see him."

"Let's wait then."

Kahn laughed and said, "So many years have passed, it doesn't matter if it's just a little bit of time."

a few days later.

John was assassinated by his men, and news of his death spread across the sea.

The message clearly stated that John's men coveted John's treasure. Knowing that they actually knew where John's treasure was, they immediately betrayed John and killed him after he was severely injured and his strength was greatly diminished.

On the floating island.

"..."

When Kahn and his team received the news, they were initially incredulous, but then they sent people over to investigate immediately.

It's not just them.

The Pirate Alliance, Marine Headquarters, World Government, Germa 66, and other forces all showed great interest and sent people to investigate the matter. The conclusion they reached was that John was indeed dead.

John's body appeared before them all. Even Kahn couldn't believe it at first glance, but after checking, he couldn't find any flaws.

But Kahn couldn't believe that John was really dead.

All of John's men who betrayed him were captured.

Take them to the sky island.

Other powers on the high seas speculated that those who betrayed their subordinates would suffer inhumane treatment and meet a terrible end.

A few more days passed.

Kahn left Sky Island alone, activated his Devil Fruit ability, concealed his presence, and arrived at a secluded place.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Kahn released his Devil Fruit powers, revealing his presence and allowing John to observe him.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you, kid."

John laughed, "I won't live much longer. The battle at God Valley left me with irreparable damage, and my strength is getting weaker every day..."

"I have a way to cure you."

Kahn laughed and said, "You must know that I've become quite famous on the high seas. Of course... I saw your last words many years ago, and I retrieved your famous sword, Fingel."

"I think it's better for you to continue using this famous sword than to find it a new owner."

"..."

Kahn handed the Fingel, which he had traded from the Five Elders, to John.

The condition of the deal was that he would never interfere in Alabasta's affairs.

Until the world government is overthrown.

The deal did indeed go through.

"Old buddy."

John reached out and took Fingel, sighing, "It's so nostalgic. I never thought we'd meet again after all these years. Time really flies. The little kid who followed Wang Zhi around back then has grown into a top figure in his own right."

"My era has indeed passed."

"..."

Kahn and John talked about recent events, including what had happened to John.

During the years John was missing, a powerful imposter was trained, and then that imposter was killed by his own men.

The fake John was a clone of the real John.

"You've actually started researching this?"

Kahn said in surprise, "I'm starting to believe that you've found a feasible method, or that you've actually made some progress. Although I don't really believe in the existence of the underworld, it's not impossible that it absolutely doesn't exist."

After discussing it with John.

Kahn knew that John had been searching for information about the underworld all these years and had found many stories and rumors that others could not find.

"There is a high probability that Hades exists."

John said seriously, "History records that some strong people, at the moment of their death, saw a tall figure holding a scythe. Some people survived the death sentence and recorded this news."

"It wasn't just them; I also saw that tall figure wielding a scythe in God Valley. At the time, I thought I was hallucinating."

"..."

Kahn was surprised by the news.

Because what John experienced was something Zoro also experienced once in Wano Country in his original destiny, and at that time Zoro also thought he was hallucinating.

Does the underworld really exist?

Why is the world in such a chaotic state?

"Does the existence of the underworld choose the strong?"

Kahn asked, "So only a very small number of people can see him?"

"Yes."

John replied, "According to records, only a very few lucky people were able to see it and survive."

Kahn pondered.

“You have a guy under you named Brook.”

John laughed and said, "He proved that the soul after death absolutely exists, and the Yomi Yomi no Mi proves that a person can have the opportunity to be resurrected. That guy under your command named Brook, if he hadn't been lost in the Mist Navy for a whole year, his body would have rotted away by the time he was found."

"He was able to be resurrected intact, doing what the pinnacle of many ages could not do."

"..."

Brook?

That guy can definitely be used as an example.

John said, "I will use my life to confirm whether the underworld exists."

"what?!"

Kahn refused, saying, "Are you going to abandon me and run away alone?"

"I'm tired."

John laughed heartily, "I want to go down and have a drink with Captain Rocks and Wang Zhi. They must miss me terribly. Life without me is quite boring."

“I’ve been keeping up with your news. You’ve done a great job. Few people can do better than you. We are all proud of you.”

People always have to part ways; no one can stay with anyone forever.

"Let them accompany you on your journey."

"My era has come to an end..."

"..."

Kahn remained silent.

"Kahn."

John coughed a few times and gasped for breath, saying, "Watch closely, all the achievements I've made over the years are yours, and I can't take the treasures I leave behind with me."

"Help me prove that all these years of hard work haven't been in vain."

"..."

Time passed by, bit by bit.

Kahn did not choose to force John to undergo treatment.

That was an insult to John.

On the throne.

John's breath grew weaker and weaker.

It is gradually heading towards its end.

He once had a brother who was his greatest treasure.

"I have the greatest treasure I have ever had."

John saw his childhood brother in his eyes, but that brother hadn't lived to see this day; he had died a long time ago in that junkyard.

From that moment on, he vowed to make a name for himself on the high seas.

I must avenge my brother!

He did it...