Chapter 75 : Phantom Beast Species Feathered Serpent Form, A Brand New "World"

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"Woohoo."

"Da da... da da..."

That afternoon, near the waters around the capital of the Seven Waters, a massive ark floated in the air.

The ship's design was flawless, gleaming with a metallic shine, resembling a colossal steel vessel. Beneath it, 200 rare Gust Shells collected from Birka and Angel Island released powerful wind currents. These, combined with a giant wind propeller, kept the ark airborne.

To ensure smooth flight and decent speed, the ship's surface was made of a lightweight layer of Hawkins alloy, reducing its weight. However, its main structure was crafted from Treasure Tree Adam—renowned for its incredible strength and durability, considered the best material for shipbuilding.

After its redesign, the ark measured approximately 100 meters in length and 50 meters in width. It featured a three-story structure with specialized areas, including training zones, leisure spaces, and even lush green belts. It was equipped with all the luxuries one could ask for.

The power room was situated at the bottom of the ship. The first floor housed the storage rooms, cold storage, kitchen, dining area, living room, and a massive viewing fish tank. The second and third floors were crew quarters.

The original ship, the "Juice," once belonged to the three Smoothie sisters. Instead of discarding it, they repurposed it. Under Smoothie's orders, the ship's navigator, Jayne, had taken the Juice to the Sabaody Archipelago for coating and returned it to the New World.

Meanwhile, Smoothie and the others waited here for Wilhelm's return.

More than a month ago, Smoothie's powerful Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki) had twice detected Admiral Kizaru's presence. He had arrived near the Seven Waters aboard a Marine warship. However, to avoid confrontation, they had evaded him each time.

Despite Kizaru's efforts, the Marine Admiral left empty-handed, frustrated at having failed to catch them on both occasions.

Now, in the spacious and lavish living room of the ark:

A house-sized viewing fish tank connected the living and dining areas. The tank featured towering rock formations and coral structures, creating a stunning underwater display.

Colorful fish of all shapes and sizes swam through the water, completing the mesmerizing scene.

Gathered in the luxurious room were Wilhelm, the three Smoothie sisters, Shiryu of the Rain, and Dr. Hawkins.

"Hiss..."

The Smoothie sisters and Dr. Hawkins gasped audibly, their eyes wide with astonishment as they stared at the two large suitcases packed to the brim with Devil Fruits.

It was a sight that left them speechless.

"This is incredible!"

Wilhelm couldn't help but marvel at the collection. Even for the Big Mom Pirates, with their vast resources and power, it was unthinkable to amass such a haul.

Typically, they would have only a handful of Devil Fruits at most, and those would usually be distributed to Big Mom's children.

"Hey, this is what we got without bothering to recover the more common Devil Fruits," Shiryu of the Rain said casually, biting down on his cigar and exhaling a puff of smoke. "If we had gone after those, the stash would've been even bigger!"

"Apart from Shiryu's Paramecia Momo Fruit, the most remarkable find is the Snake-Snake Fruit, Model: Feathered Serpent," Wilhelm said, holding the rare mythical Zoan fruit.

Setting the Devil Fruit aside, Wilhelm turned to Dr. Hawkins and asked, "What about Byrnndi World's body? Has it been modified?"

The "World Destroyer" Byrnndi World, who was supposedly imprisoned in Impel Down's Eternal Hell, was a ruse.

The real Byrnndi World had been secretly freed. Wilhelm had used a prisoner's corpse of similar build and had Dr. Hawkins disguise it through the Munch-Munch Fruit ability, making it appear to be Byrnndi World.

The real World had been extracted and fully enhanced under Hawkins' care.

"Hohohohoho~. The modifications are complete," Hawkins said with a wicked smile. "Without damaging his brain or critical body structures, we've reinforced his entire skeleton with Hawkins alloy. It's like giving him an indestructible second skeleton. Not to mention, his appearance has undergone a total transformation."

Dr. Hawkins' gaze burned with curiosity. "Now, I can't wait to see how you 'resurrect' him."

Using his Munch-Munch Factory, Wilhelm's body began to shift, his abdomen opening like a portal. A tall, heavy corpse slid out. The man had a rugged appearance, short brown hair, and looked about thirty years old.

"Let's begin," Wilhelm said, storing away the other Devil Fruits and leaving only the mythical Zoan fruit, the Snake-Snake Fruit, Model: Feathered Serpent.

In an instant, the group found themselves teleported to the ark's expansive training grounds.

"What terrifying speed," Shiryu of the Rain muttered, looking around, surprised he hadn't even registered the movement. His eyes fell on Byrnndi World's lifeless body. "Can you really make a corpse eat a mythical Zoan fruit? It's hard to believe, but I'm curious."

"We've already seen one miracle," said Smoothie with a sly smile, flanked by her sisters, Citron and Cinnamon. "But this time, it's not a Human-Human Fruit model. Let's see if it still works the same way."

Wilhelm's sword, Tenseiga, gleamed as it was unsheathed, glowing with an awe-inspiring, holy light.

The blade pierced the Snake-Snake Fruit and drove it into Byrnndi World's modified body.

"Thump… Thump… Thump…"

The once-lifeless body began to change. The pale skin regained color, and his chest started to rise and fall as his heart restarted. Suddenly, Byrnndi World's eyes snapped open.

"ROAR!"

The body transformed rapidly. Byrnndi World's form expanded as white wings sprouted from his back. His skin turned turquoise, and his body reshaped into a massive serpent with enormous fangs and a menacing aura.

The creature flapped its powerful wings, generating a hurricane that forced everyone to shield their faces from the violent winds.

"Tch. Can't you settle down?" Wilhelm's silver-haired figure appeared in front of the rampaging serpent.

His fist, coated in Armament Haki, smashed into the serpent's massive head.

"BOOM!"

The ground shook as the powerful blow landed.