Does The Teigu Affect People's Mental States?

Kaos intended to offer his support at this time.

When Esdeath heard Kaos's proposal, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

However, she soon shook her head slightly, hugged Kaos tightly, and said playfully,

"Your Highness Kaos, I appreciate your kindness, but I plan to rely on my own strength to find a soulmate at sea."

Kaos hadn't expected Esdeath to turn down his offer of help, but he simply nodded and agreed.

After all, with Esdeath's current strength, she was still a dominant force in the New World. There were few who could truly pose a threat to her.

With her power, it wouldn't be too difficult to find a capable teammate. However, even if she did find someone to sail with, Kaos couldn't fully trust them.

The main issue was Esdeath's personality. With how she was, it was impossible for her to treat others as equals—at most, she might see them as subordinates.

"That's fine," Kaos said casually, "but you know I don't like my woman being surrounded by other men."

Esdeath didn't feel offended by his words at all. On the contrary, she felt a sudden warmth in her heart.

"Then, Your Highness Kaos, I'll need a battleship. I don't have my own ship yet, and I'm not skilled at navigating."

Esdeath voiced her request.

If she was going to set sail, she would naturally need a proper battleship to serve as her pirate ship.

Kaos touched his chin thoughtfully.

Indeed, despite Esdeath's strength, she lacked one crucial skill: navigation. In unfamiliar or extreme sea conditions, it could become a serious issue.

And after all, Esdeath was a Devil Fruit user. If she encountered danger at sea, her options for escape would be very limited.

Thinking about that, Kaos suddenly had an idea, someone came to mind.

"A battleship won't be a problem. And I happen to know a very skilled navigator who can help you."

Kaos grinned and gently lifted Esdeath's chin as he spoke.

When Esdeath realized that Kaos was recommending someone to join her crew—someone with the navigation skills she sorely lacked—

she accepted with a bright smile.

"Thank you, Your Highness Kaos. I really do love you. So, who is this navigator you're talking about?"

Esdeath asked curiously.

"I'll send someone to bring him to you. Just wait here a while."

"I'm heading back to the Zombie world for now, so stay here and rest."

Kaos had business to attend to, and Esdeath nodded obediently, agreeing to remain aboard the current cruise ship.

Meanwhile, Stussy had gone to find Rika Minami while Kaos and Esdeath were talking.

By now, Rika Minami had returned to her normal state and was no longer wearing her Teigu.

"His Highness Kaos…?"

Rika Minami felt a bit nervous. She knew Kaos had summoned her because of an upcoming voyage.

What Kaos planned for her, she wasn't sure yet.

Even on the way there, she had tried asking Stussy for some information, but the woman hadn't said a word.

If anything, it only made Rika Minami feel more pressured.

Now, standing before Kaos, she felt a bit lost and didn't know how to start the conversation.

Kaos didn't speak right away. Instead, he raised his hand and gently sliced the air in front of him.

Suddenly, the Twin Gates appeared.

Without hesitation, he stepped through.

Stussy and Rika Minami followed closely behind.

World No. 1

Kaos arrived at the research facility.

The lab was bustling with activity. Zagola had provided Vegapunk with large quantities of meat and tissue samples.

Now, Vegapunk—who had mastered the crafting of Teigu—was working around the clock on various experimental weapons.

"Your Highness Kaos?!"

When the researchers saw him, their faces lit up with reverence.

Kaos had brought them unimaginable hope. Many of these scientists had once been trapped in a world overrun by zombies.

They never dreamed there was an entirely different world out there.

And it was His Highness Kaos—the ruler of this vast new world—who had rescued them and allowed them to continue their beloved research.

Kaos smiled and gave a slight nod.

Just then, Vegapunk hurried over.

"Your Highness Kaos, are you here to collect a new batch of Teigu?"

He was about to order his team to bring over the recently completed batch, but Kaos raised a hand to stop him and shook his head.

"Not for now. I came to ask—do these Teigu affect a person's mind?"

Vegapunk's eyes narrowed slightly. He studied Kaos carefully before asking.

"Your Highness Kaos, have you experienced something strange recently?"

"You think a mere Teigu could affect my mind?" Kaos replied with a slight smirk.

Vegapunk thought about it. With Kaos's overwhelming power—even the most dangerous original Teigu beasts had submitted to him—

there was no way a simple Teigu would have any mental impact on him.

"Just answer my question," Kaos pressed. "Does the Teigu affect people's mental states?"

Vegapunk stroked his chin and eventually nodded.

"There is, indeed, a chance it could influence the user's mind."