The next day.
"Ars, this is the financial report so far." Kaguya, who was currently in Ars's office, immediately handed over the documents she had just made regarding the financial statements.
"Thank you" Ars nodded and took the document then started to read it, "We got 25 billion spoils of war?"
Kaguya nodded.
"It's hard to believe that an organization with such a small number of members has so much funding" Ars said, "I'm quite curious. How much tax the World Government charges against a kingdom that joins them. I'm sure it's not a small number."
"If we estimate. I think at least more than 10 billion berries and less than 50 billion berries." Kaguya said calmly, "That amount alone is quite small for the income of a country with the royal record being well managed. However, considering that in this world many kings do not know how to command a kingdom and also only always spend their money on useless things. It will be difficult for them to pay this much."
Ares nodded, "Yes. The problem lies in how they manage the kingdom they have and also because of the desire to live in luxury. Even though they are the owners of the kingdom. They also can't waste their money on useless things. This also caused their royal taxes to be very high. Just for your own gratification."
Ars took down the document, "Thanks for the report. Have you seen Hashirama?"
"I met him earlier when I was about to take the storage capsule. Looks like he has already left to deliver the ordered goods to Whitebeard"
"I see" Ars nodded and continued, "You've worked hard. You currently don't have a job. Use this time to relax and unwind. You can try to get around this island or go to the rice field area. There is an interesting view there that you can use to relax"
"Ara~ I think it's a good idea" Kaguya said with a smile, "How about you accompany me? You don't have a job right now, do you?"
"I don't think so" Ars nodded, "I can use this time to accompany you for a walk. Also, I've never been to a farm. You can check there at once."
"Then, wait a moment. I'll go change my clothes first."
"Change dress? I think it's not necessary. You can use those clothes to relax."
"No" Kaguya immediately refused, "I want to change clothes. I don't want to go out in these clothes."
"Okay. Up to you. I will wait here. Don't take too long, otherwise I'll leave you"
Kaguya quickly walked out of the king's study to her room to prepare herself. Meanwhile Ars continued his work by reviewing the documents that Shiina had given him yesterday.
New World, Sphinx Island
Sphinx Island is an island that became one of the areas controlled by the Whitebeard pirate group and is also their main headquarters. Whitebeard's pirate group made Sphinx Island their main base because this Island is the island where Whitebeard was born.
At this time all the members of the Whitebeard pirates were right on their ships, namely Moby Dick waiting for Hashirama's presence. Hashirama himself had contacted Jinbei before and said he would be arriving soon.
"Someone's approaching!" Marko immediately said seriously while looking up at the sky.
"Is it an enemy?" Vista asked while frowning.
"Wait!" Jinbei immediately stopped them, "Don't anyone attack! The person who came was Hashirama-san"
"Ah! Thank you, Jinbei." Simultaneously, they suddenly heard a voice from above the sky and slowly descended onto their ship.
Even though they knew that Hashirama had the ability to fly. They still showed surprise when they first saw it, especially for Marko.
Hashirama immediately slowly descended onto the ship.
However, by the time Hashirama touched the floor of the ship. Instantly a terrifying surge of Conqueror's Haki instantly pressed down on Hashirama's body.
"This…"
"Conqueror's Haki?!"
"This haki… Daddy!"
All of Whitebeard's pirate crew members immediately looked at Whitebeard who was currently sitting quietly looking at Hashirama with a sympathetic look while releasing his Conqueror Haki.
"Oyaji!" Marko and the others were excited as they tasted the Conqueror Haki released by Shirohihe again.
"Wow! Scary Conqueror's Haki" Hashirama's face didn't show a look of fear or anything related to it. Hashirama's face was now smiling and looked at Whitebeard, "It's not a good thing to reject someone's greetings" Immediately Hashirama also released his Conqueror Haki.
Hashirama's Conqueror's Haki immediately suppressed Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki. Even though Hashirama wasn't currently releasing his entire Conqueror Haki. However, Hashirama also knew that Whitebeard was currently also withholding Conqueror's Haki for fear of affecting everyone on board. This caused the two of them to resist the power of their Conqueror Haki.
"This…"
"He also has Conqueror's Haki just like Oyaji?!"
"Hashirama-san…" Jinbei's face showed surprise.
"The power of his Conqueror Haki… Incredible" Marko said seriously.
Ace who was there also nodded, "That guy's Conquering Haki power… Can directly suppress Oyaji's"
Even though Jinbei knew that Hashirama's strength was very strong. However, he himself did not know that Hashirama had Conqueror's Haki. Even Hashirama's Conqueror Haki was more terrifying than Whitebeard's.
"How about we find a place to hold a friendly battle? I believe this place is not suitable as a place to fight for the two of us. I want to try to fight someone who has the title of the strongest human in this world." Hashirama immediately withdrew his Conqueror Haki while looking at Whitebeard with a smile, "You won't refuse this offer, will you?"
"Gurarara~ Interesting!" Whitebeard's gaze fixed on Marko, "Marko, direct the ship to an uninhabited island nearby."
Marko nodded and immediately ordered all of Whitebeard's pirates to move the ship to an uninhabited island located less than a few dozen kilometers from the Sphinx Island.
"I didn't expect you to have Conqueror's Haki, Hashirama-san." Jinbei immediately walked over to Hashirama.
"Hahaha… You never asked so you didn't know. If you ask, I will definitely tell you" Hashirama said excitedly and laughed.
"I think so" Jinbei nodded, "Come on, I'll take you and introduce everyone there"
Hashirama nodded and immediately followed Jinbei.
Jinbei began to introduce each of the Whitebeard Pirates' group commanders to Hashirama. Marko and the others were quite surprised by Hashirama's calm and carefree attitude. Their acquaintance was over until Hashirama was currently dealing with Whitebeard.
"Gurarara~ As Jinbei said. You have very strong power. I'm sure that's not all the power you have, is it?" Whitebeard asked seriously.
"I don't use it here because it will affect other people. I don't want that to happen. Besides… What you did to me was just to test me. I'm just replying" Hashirama said calmly as he looked at Whitebeard, "Are you still able to fight at your full strength with your condition like that?"
"Nonsense! Who do you think I am?! I'm Whitebeard!" Whitebeard said angrily while looking at Hashirama.
"Really? If you want, I can help you treat the wound you're currently getting. You might be able to regain your original state."
"Are you really able to do it, Hashirama-san?" Jinbei asked with a surprised face.
"I have the ability to heal. I think I can give it a try." Hashirama nodded and continued to stare at Whitebeard, "Besides, I want to fight with you at your best. I don't want to fight when you're in this state."
Hashirama looked at Whitebeard and continued, "However, if you refuse. Well, already. I just-"
"Wait!" Marko suddenly came forward and said, "Are you really capable of that? Father has many dark wounds that he got from the past. Even with the best healing abilities. It's very difficult to cure it."
"You have a lot of knowledge about it, Marko. Are you the doctor on this ship?"
Marko nodded in response.
"Well, we still haven't tried it. If we haven't tried it, we don't know if I can do it or not."
Marko looked at Hashirama for a while then looked at Whitebeard, "Father, how about we give it a try? After all, it's not a bad thing to try it and we can see the function of the chakras."
"Chakras? You know about chakras?" Hashirama was surprised to hear this and immediately asked Marko.
"That… I'm sorry Hashirama-san" Jinbei suddenly said shyly, "I told them about it"
"You said it?" Hashirama asked while raising his brow, "Well, no problem. After all, sooner or later things related to chakra will also be known to the world. You don't need to apologize."
"Thank you"
Hashirama's gaze stared at Whitebeard, "How? Do you accept it?"
Whitebeard's face now looks ugly because if he accepts this request from Hashirama. It could be said that he seemed to be getting the mercy of his enemy and that was not Whitebeard's wish. While at this time all his children are forcing him to do this.
"You don't need to think that you receive mercy from me. After all, as I said before. I want to fight with you at the peak of your strength. Although due to the age issue your strength will be different from that of the peak period. However, your strength will be stronger than it is now."
"Gurarara~ Alright. If you force you. I'll do it" Whitebeard said with a laugh then looked at Hashirama, "Don't regret it later. If you lose, don't make weird excuses."
"Stay cool. I'm not that kind of person." Hashirama said with a smile and immediately walked towards Whitebeard. Hashirama immediately jumped into his seat then said, "I will first check your body. Later my chakra will enter your body to check where the dark wound you have. Don't try to fight back so this healing can take place quickly."
"Okay" Whitebeard nodded.
Hashirama immediately touched Whitebeard's shoulder and began to examine the dark wound he had.
When Hashirama's chakra entered Whitebeard's body. Whitebeard could feel Hashirama's chakra which was very calm, peaceful, and warm.
"Is this chakra?" Whitebeard asked with his body currently feeling very relaxed due to the effects of Hashirama's chakra.
"How does it feel?" Ace asked curiously.
"Gurarara~ Feels very warm and also very comfortable" Whitebeard said with a smile.
"Everyone has a different chakra. There is a chakra that has a cold and dark feeling and usually people who have this chakra are people who have an evil soul. While there is also a warm and bright chakra and usually people who have this chakra are people who have a good soul. However, chakra can also be affected by emotional factors that previously someone had calm, peaceful, and warm chakra can turn cold and evil if the person's emotions change" Hashirama said calmly then pulled back the chakra that was inserted by him, "You have quite a lot of wounds dark, Whitebeard. Especially on the front of your body. Almost every part of it has dark scars. Is this a trace of the battle you went through before?"
"Gurarara~ Of course! I am not someone who will run away from battle"
"Can you cure it, Hashirama?" Marko asked nervously.
"Stay cool. The dark wound suffered by Whitebeard is an easy matter. I can cure it" Hashirama's gaze then looked at Marko, "Prepare a big bucket. There was a lot of dirty blood flowing in his body and it had to be expelled immediately along with the healing of his dark wounds. Later when your father heals you will always vomit the dirty blood."
"I see." Marko immediately ordered the crew members to bring a large bucket. The bucket was immediately placed beside Whitebeard's seat with several people holding it in preparation.
Hashirama immediately moved in front of Whitebeard, "Then let's begin"
Hashirama immediately changed his chakra into healing chakra which Whitebeard immediately felt. At the moment Whitebeard felt Hashirama's healing chakra. Whitebeard's body instantly became very comfortable and also very light. Whitebeard could also feel the dark wounds in his body slowly starting to heal which together with his other dirty blood went straight up and instantly.
*Vomit!*
"Oyaji!" Everyone was shocked by the vomit Whitebeard did.
The people holding the buckets quickly caught the vomit and it was seen that Hashirama's vomit was a dark black liquid.
"You don't need to worry!" Marko immediately shouted, "What Oyaji vomited was the dirty blood Hashirama said earlier." Marko's eyes were currently showing an excited look.
*Vomit!*
Whitebeard again vomited the black blood for several times until the bucket he was currently using was almost full of the liquid. Whitebeard's body, which previously felt heavy and painful from the dark wounds, is now starting to improve, even Whitebeard feels his body has returned to the way it used to be when he had no dark wounds.
Hashirama also sensed that Whitebeard's dark wound had disappeared and immediately canceled its healing then stood up with a sigh, "Healing has been completed. The dark wound that you had along with the dirty blood that was on your body has disappeared." Hashirama immediately got off Whitebeard's body because he could feel Whitebeard's excited feelings right now.
"Gurarara~" Whitebeard with an excited face immediately let go of all the impulses in his body and immediately stood up from his seat feeling full of excitement. Whitebeard could even feel that his current body was stronger and lighter than before.
"Oyaji!" Marko and the others were surprised to see this.
Whitebeard who was in an excited state immediately walked towards the side of the ship and immediately hit hard towards the ocean.
*Kacha!*
The air instantly cracked from the blow which was followed by a terrifying wave attack across the ocean.
"What an amazing power" Hashirama said in a slightly surprised tone at the power released by Whitebeard. The previously calm sea immediately swelled violently even the ship they were currently using was swaying very vigorously.
"This power..." Ace, who saw Whitebeard's punch power using his devil fruit ability for the first time, was shocked.
Marko and the crew members who had followed Whitebeard from his peak were very excited to see the power that Whitebeard had unleashed. Even though his strength was still lacking compared to his strength at the time he was at the peak of his strength back then. However, this did not disappoint them. They were very excited at this time since Whitebeard had recovered from the wounds he had sustained.
"Father, how are you? Are you really healed?" Marko asked excitedly.
"Gurarara~ Sure. I haven't felt my body full of strength like this in a long time and also so light." Whitebeard laughed excitedly.
"Hurray! Father is back!"
"Hahaha… With Father's current strength, no one would dare mess with us!"
Marko who heard this immediately walked towards Hashirama and bowed, "Hashirama, thank you for healing, Father. Whitebeard's pirate group owes you a lot. If you need help, we will definitely help immediately."
Marko is Whitebeard's right hand man. Marko has the right to say this to anyone. Also, Whitebeard didn't deny that.
Not only Marko, almost everyone from Whitebeard's pirate group immediately bowed to Hashirama with enthusiasm and joy.
"You don't need to thank me. After all, this was my own initiative as I wanted to fight Whitebeard at the time of his strength at its best." Hashirama said cheerfully while looking at Whitebeard.
"Gurarara~ Interesting words." Whitebeard laughed excitedly then looked at Hashirama seriously, "But remember! Even if you heal me, if you lose later. I don't want to hear any weird excuses from you."
"You don't need to say it, I already know about it. I'm not that kind of person either." Hashirama paused and continued, "You should be the one preparing yourself. Don't make weird excuses if you lose to someone who's still easy like me."
"Gurarara~ Bullshit! I'm Whitebeard! There's no way I'd say such a stupid excuse when I lost a battle!" Whitebeard said excitedly while looking at Hashirama seriously.
While everyone is very excited about Whitebeard's recovery. Only one person has a gloomy feeling. That person is Teach. Teach had a plan after getting the Yami-Yami no Mi fruit that he had been eyeing for a long time. Teach will build a plan to kill Whitebeard in order to get his power, namely Gura-Gura no Mi. After getting the two powers, Teach will target the Fortis Kingdom which has a new source of power called Chakra.
However, Teach never thought Hashirama would help heal Whitebeard's current dark wound. This also makes Teach's feelings angry and gloomy. However, with his expertise in hiding it. No one could know Teach's expression at this time.