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Noir brought the mother and daughter whom Issho had rescued to the shore and opened the gate to the Underworld.
The entrance to the Underworld appeared as a large mass of peculiar black mist. It took a long time to charge and covered a considerable area.
Issho remarked, "There seems to be a powerful energy fluctuation ahead..."
Enel looked at him in surprise. "You can tell even though you're blind?"
Issho nodded calmly. "Though my eyes are closed, my heart can perceive much more."
Noir couldn't help but retort, "It's just Observation Haki. No need to be so cryptic about it."
Enel was taken aback. Observation Haki so Mastered that it replaces sight? How is that even possible?
Compared to Fujitora, Enel’s Observation Haki had a greater range, but Fujitora’s was of a higher quality, allowing him to perceive details with the precision of eyesight.
He could not only sense the emotions of others but also accurately pull down meteors from the atmosphere.
Among Observation Haki users, Fujitora was undoubtedly among the top five.
If Queen Otohime were still alive, her Observation Haki would likely be ranked first.
Noir was curious. What level was Fujitora’s Observation Haki?
Unfortunately... his System was still upgrading, and he wouldn't be able to copy abilities for another two days.
But just taking a peek shouldn't be a problem, right?
Noir focused the System's observation skill on Fujitora, and his stats appeared.
"Name: Issho
Fujitora's Justice: Gold Quality. Fujitora Issho's sense of justice is exceptionally rare. When faced with those he deems evil, his will becomes even stronger, boosting his combat power significantly. For a period of time, his abilities and techniques consume no energy.
Mind's Eye: Red Quality. Seeing the world with the heart. Enhanced Observation Haki allows him to perceive finer details. After blinding himself, he awakened the 'No Evil' trait, granting him an extremely wide range and the ability to sense emotions accurately.
Devil Host - Zushi Zushi: Gold Quality. After consuming the Paramecia-type Zushi Zushi no Mi, he is imbued with the power of a demonic entity, allowing him to manipulate gravity freely.
Sea's Rejection: Purple Talent. While gaining demonic power, he is also cursed by the sea. The curse causes the sea to reject him, weakening him in contact with seawater and preventing him from actively using his abilities."
Noir was impressed. As expected, Admirals were not to be underestimated.
The "Fujitora's Justice" talent allowed Issho to fight without depleting his energy. "Mind's Eye" enabled him to perceive everything around him. And then there was the devastating power of the Zushi Zushi no Mi.
However, Noir felt it was a shame that "Mind's Eye," representing Observation Haki, required him to be blind to reach its full potential.
Even if it underwent fusion and mutation in the future, that condition would likely remain.
And surprisingly, Fujitora’s Observation Haki was only red quality, just like Enel’s.
This puzzled Noir. If even Fujitora’s was only red, whose Observation Haki could possibly reach gold quality?
Katakuri’s Observation Haki could see into the future. He wondered if that was gold quality.
But Noir, a perfectionist, wanted to find the Observation Haki with the highest potential…
He'd have to visit Fish-Man Island and observe Shirahoshi. Her Observation Haki was unique, an innate ability inherited from Queen Otohime.
Though she couldn't compare to the late Queen, Noir could potentially Enhance her ability.
But there was no point dwelling on it now. Noir's talent replication was temporarily unavailable. He couldn't copy anything even if he wanted to.
The Marines could attack at any moment. He had to wait for his System to recover and prioritize copying Shirahoshi’s Poseidon ability…
That little Shirahoshi is a treasure trove of abilities.
Noir opened the gate to the Underworld and led Issho, the mother, and daughter inside.
Meanwhile, the slave traders whom Issho had let go were still reeling from their near-death experience.
While they were terrified of Issho’s immense power, they suddenly recalled the man who had been observing the battle.
That man’s face… seemed familiar…
The lead trafficker’s blood ran cold. He turned to his subordinates and yelled, "Quick! Find the Marines!"
"Devil Noir is here!"
Unaware that they had been recognized, Noir and his crew were on Thriller Bark, helping the little girl find her father.
After gathering everyone, Noir let the mother and daughter search for him.
Among the assembled crew, a man with dark circles under his eyes and a worried expression spotted the pair Noir had brought. Tears welled up in his eyes.
He rushed forward, crying out, "My love! My daughter!"
The mother and daughter, stunned for a moment, then ran towards him, embracing him and sobbing his name.
He was actually on our ship…
Noir scratched his head as he watched the emotional reunion.
He wondered how many other families had been separated among his crew. It would take a long time to reunite them all…
The man, along with his wife and daughter, knelt before Noir, overflowing with gratitude. "Thank you, Captain! Thank you for finding my family!"
Noir frowned. "If you want to kneel, go kneel somewhere else! Don't embarrass your family!"
The man quickly wiped away his tears and snot, standing up straight. "Yes, sir!"
Issho watched Noir with admiration. "It is commendable that you are willing to help the weak and downtrodden."
"But… why does the World Government inflict such suffering on ordinary people, taking them away as slaves?"
Issho sighed, his words revealing a deep dissatisfaction with the World Government.
Over the years, as he wandered the world alone, he had witnessed countless acts of cruelty and injustice.
Driven by his strong sense of justice, he had closed his eyes forever, unwilling to witness any more of the world's ugliness.
And these unbearable atrocities, in Issho's view, were mostly committed by the self-proclaimed righteous Government, not pirates.
This made him question his own purpose. Where was the justice he sought?
Noir smiled. "From the Government's perspective, they are not wrong. Most of the evil they commit is to Keep their position and maintain their authority."
"But for the majority of the world, their 'good' is nothing more than 'evil' disguised in a pretty package."
Issho looked at Noir in surprise, a faint smile appearing on his lips. "I thought the one who caused such chaos in Mary Geoise would be a reckless villain. I didn't expect…"
Noir shrugged dismissively. "That's just useless talk."
Issho looked at Noir, his eyes glinting with an unknown emotion. He hesitated before asking, "Given your perspective, should I continue to serve the Marines and the Government?"
Noir was stunned. Fujitora Issho was asking for his opinion?
What did this mean?
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