"Tesoro, take a bite!"
On the ship of the Donquixote Family, Atlas gave the newly acquired Gol-Gol fruit to Tesoro with a serious expression.
The Gol-Gol Fruit plays a crucial role in Atlas' plot against the World Government. In the initial timeline, Tesoro hadn't acquired the Gol-Gol Fruit yet, but within a short span, he managed to obtain the Devil Fruit. This enabled him to miraculously transform from a slave to the world's wealthiest man, gaining control over 20% of the world.
The Gol-Gol Fruit can be credited for Tesoro's success, highlighting how well he has adapted to its powers.
"Is this... for me?"
Excitedly, Tesoro took the Gol-Gol fruit from Atlas's hand. Trusting Atlas, he refrained from asking detailed questions about the fruit's abilities.
He was confident that a Devil Fruit chosen by someone like Mr. Atlas couldn't be anything less than remarkable!
"Yes, it's the Paramecia Gol-Gol Fruit. Undoubtedly, it ranks among the top-tier Devil Fruit abilities and is highly suitable for your upcoming mission."
"Mission?"
Tesoro suddenly recalled that before arriving in North Blue, Atlas mentioned assigning him a task. However, he hadn't anticipated needing such a potent Devil Fruit ability for assistance.
"Yes! I'll willingly risk my life to carry out your orders, Mr. Vice Admiral!!!"
Tesoro felt deeply moved by Atlas's immense trust. He wiped his face with his large hand, disposing of tears and snot on the deck. Then, he opened his mouth wide and swallowed the entire Gol-Gol fruit!
Gulp!
As the fruit broke down in the stomach acid, an indescribably strange smell wafted up, causing Tesoro to turn slightly purple.
This Devil Fruit... tastes incredibly unpleasant! ! !
"How does it feel? Have you gained the ability?"
In general, after consuming a Devil Fruit, a person with abilities can promptly assimilate some of its basic powers, as if these abilities become instinctive to their own body.
Tesoro furrowed his brows slightly, exerting force to tear off a corner of his clothes. A magical scene unfolded before everyone's eyes. The rag, once lying quietly in his palm, transformed into a golden flake!
"It's incredible~ you can actually transform a piece of cloth into gold!"
Baby-5, a recent recruit to the Marines, couldn't help but open her rosy mouth. Doesn't this ability to turn stone into gold offer endless wealth?
"This ability... shouldn't be that outrageous, right? It's like more magical than legendary magic!"
Rosinante and Law, now awake, were equally astonished. The fame, wealth, and status that pirates had relentlessly pursued were now within reach. If word got out about this fruit, pirates would likely swarm even to the point of death threats to obtain it.
"Don't get me wrong, I don't have the magical ability to turn stone into gold..." Tesoro noticed everyone's surprised expressions and promptly withdrew his power, causing the gold flakes in his hands to revert back into rags.
"My fruit ability allows me to manipulate gold and change its forms at will. I can also transform items into gold quickly using gold powder, but I can't create gold out of thin air."
With that explanation, Tesoro displayed the small amount of gold powder on the piece of cloth to everyone. Logically, gold isn't very hard, but the capabilities of Devil Fruit powers often defy common sense. The gold controlled by Tesoro is exceptionally sturdy, making it challenging for ordinary Armament Haki to penetrate.
"Alright, now I have a task for you to complete, and this includes you too, Law!"
Atlas has no intention of letting Law join the Marines. The Op-Op Fruit poses a significant issue. The Marines cannot help Law hide from the World Government. Once the user of the Op-Op Fruit appears in the Marines, the Five Elders won't ignore it.
The World Government will surely imprison Law. After all, the power awakened by the Op-Op Fruit is the feared ability of immortality, linked to the so-called national treasure of the Celestial Dragons. (T/N: This is a fan theory.)
Sengoku and others will undoubtedly not risk a conflict with the Five Elders for Law. The Marines are still crucial in this era!
"Me!?"
Law pointed at himself in astonishment. While grateful to Atlas for saving Mr. Corazon, he didn't anticipate this Marine rascal assigning him tasks so quickly.
Law now harbors complex feelings toward the Marines. Having witnessed the death of his parents and sister, he holds deep hatred for the root cause - the World Government. This aversion also extends to the World Government's lackeys in the Marines.
However, it can be acknowledged that Rosinante, who granted him a second chance at life, was also a Marine. This realization made him understand the distinction between the Marines and the World Government, yet it didn't instill the idea of joining the Marines in him.
"That's correct..." Suddenly, Atlas gazed at Baby-5 beside him with a stern expression, as if considering her a qualified Marine.
Snapped!
A crisp sound of snapping fingers echoed!
The surrounding air slithered like a snake, effortlessly entering Baby-5's ears.
Atlas momentarily blocked Baby-5's hearing with air. He didn't want her to know what happened next. It wasn't about a lack of trust, but rather her noticeable character flaws making her susceptible to unintentional leaks of the plan.
"Rosinante, you must comprehend that once Law consumes the Op-Op Fruit, the World Government cannot ignore him, and the Marines lack the capability to offer him refuge."
"unless..."
Atlas slowly surveyed the expressions of those present. Aside from Baby-5, everyone else appeared deep in thought.
Baby-5, on the other hand, felt a bit frightened because, in her perspective, Atlas only moved his upper and lower lips without any sound reaching her ears! Could it be... is she deaf?
"Bring the Celestial Dragons down from the Holy Land, Marie Joie!!!"
The voice wasn't exhilarating, but it carried immense power, hitting Rosinante and the other three like a thunderbolt!
Celestial Dragons!
A bunch of individuals asserting descent from the God of Creation, fools who've been oppressing the world's people for eight centuries! They are also the origin of tragedy and the root of all evil in this world! !
Even Rosinante, a former Celestial Dragon, despises the group, let alone Tesoro and Law, who have suffered direct harm.
Gulp~
Tesoro nervously rolled his thick Adam's apple up and down. A somewhat unbelievable suspicion crossed his mind, and he asked in a hesitant voice.
"Mr. Vice Admiral... are you planning to overthrow the World Government?"
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