Chapter 1958 Titan Fruit (Part 2)
However, things didn't go as planned. Despite the World Government's best efforts, the Devil Fruits seemed to be endless and inexhaustible.
Whenever an old Devil Fruit disappears from the world, another brand new Devil Fruit is always quietly born in some corner.
This phenomenon makes the World Government's attempt to completely control the circulation of Devil Fruits seem like a pipe dream, an unattainable dream.
Despite facing numerous difficulties, the World Government still managed to acquire a portion of the extremely rare Devil Fruit resources.
However, this period of peace was short-lived. A sudden change disrupted the existing balance—the Rockefeller family brazenly invaded Mary Geoise and, like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey, seized a large number of precious Devil Fruits!
Even worse, almost all of the stolen Devil Fruits were extremely rare and incredibly powerful: they included not only many coveted Logia-type Devil Fruits, but also rare Mythical Zoan-type and incredibly powerful Paramecia-type Devil Fruits! This undoubtedly caused the World Government an immeasurable loss.
After this battle, the World Government learned a painful lesson and realized that continuing to strictly limit the acquisition of Devil Fruits might cause more unforeseen problems.
Therefore, they had to re-examine existing policies and make corresponding adjustments.
On one hand, the World Government decided to increase its efforts to cultivate elite talents within its own camp in order to better control these powerful Devil Fruits; on the other hand, it hoped to reduce the risk of similar incidents happening again by appropriately relaxing the control over Devil Fruits. After all, it would be better to take the initiative and seize the initiative than to allow other forces to take advantage of the situation.
Among the figures who stood out most in this wave of change was Shamrock Saint of the Figaland family.
This person is ambitious, craves power and strength, and will stop at nothing to achieve his personal desires.
He used that incredibly precious and powerful Zoan-type Mythical Zoan Fruit—the Bird-Bird Fruit in Griffin form—on his sword!
At this point, his own strength has been greatly enhanced, and he can be said to have reached a new level!
Even among the many Celestial Dragons who are high above and arrogant, if we exclude the unfathomable Lord Im, who is like a god, Saint Shamrock's strength is definitely one of the most top and powerful beings!
Although the Five Elders had not personally experienced this, since they all served under Lord Im, they could more or less vaguely sense some clues.
The Devil Fruit that Satan Saint took out.
The other four elders were generous with their high praise and affirmation.
Seeing this, Rob Lucci, who was originally a little nervous and uneasy, couldn't help but feel excited, his heart racing and his breathing becoming rapid!
After all, having grown up in the CP organization since childhood, he deeply understands the importance and value of having sufficient power.
It can be said that if it weren't for his own extraordinary abilities and tenacious fighting spirit, he would probably have died long ago or become someone else's plaything!
However, at this moment, when such a long-awaited, unparalleled opportunity actually appears before one's eyes, how could one not be moved?
In contrast, when the Five Elders praised the Devil Fruit highly, Aramu couldn't help but feel regretful.
Such a powerful Devil Fruit contains unimaginable power. If he were to swallow it, his strength would surely skyrocket, and he might even leap into the ranks of a peerless powerhouse at the Admiral level, perhaps only one step away from that peak realm.
However, Huang Mu knew very well that time waits for no one. He was already over thirty and was clearly at a disadvantage compared to the energetic and promising Rob Lucci.
If he doesn't possess a powerful Devil Fruit to aid him, the gap between them will likely widen over time, and his hope of catching up will become increasingly slim.
But what's done is done, and there's no point in saying more. Since failure is inevitable, let's accept it calmly.
Huang Mu took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress his inner impulses and desires, forcibly taking his gaze away from the tempting Devil Fruit that Saint Satan was holding tightly, and forcing himself not to think about those illusory things anymore.
At this moment, any further coveting would be futile.
Immediately afterwards, Saint Satan slowly handed the Titan Fruit, which exuded a mysterious aura, to Rob Lucci, and earnestly instructed him: "Lucci, you are someone I have carefully nurtured since you were a child. You must never fail to live up to this incomparably precious Devil Fruit!"
Upon hearing this, Rob Lucci immediately nodded respectfully and replied, "Yes, sir! I will certainly not disappoint you!"
Having said that, he carefully stretched out his two strong and powerful hands and picked up the heavy Titan Fruit as if it were a priceless treasure.
Immediately afterwards, instead of peeling off the outer skin, he unhesitatingly stuffed the whole fruit into his mouth and began to chew.
Having just tasted it, even someone like Rob Lucci, who had experienced countless battles, undergone rigorous training, and was accustomed to maintaining an expressionless face since childhood, couldn't help but change his expression and reveal an indescribable look of pain.
The taste was so awful that he almost threw up on the spot!
Not wanting to lose face in front of the Five Elders, Rob Lucci gritted his teeth, desperately suppressing the nausea, and forced himself to swallow the Titan Fruit.
Saint Satan, who was standing nearby, was so frightened by what he saw that he quickly took several steps back, as if he was afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Just then, a sudden change occurred—a powerful and mysterious aura suddenly emerged around Rob Lucci, who had only recently swallowed the Titan Fruit.
This aura, almost tangible, surrounded him and rapidly spread outwards, gradually coalescing into a massive whirlwind.
At the same time, Rob Lucci's originally firm muscles expanded wildly like an inflating balloon, becoming extremely thick in the blink of an eye. Even the clothes he was wearing could not withstand the impact of this force and burst open.
Surprisingly, when the tattered fabric scattered, it did not fall to the ground. Instead, as if drawn by some strange energy, it clung to Rob Lucci's ever-expanding body and eventually fit together perfectly.
In this way, although Rob Lucci's physique has undergone tremendous changes, he is not completely exposed, thus avoiding the embarrassing situation of running naked in public.
