One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me.

Chapter 152 Joining with a Smile, Justice Above the Stars!
The Grand Line, somewhere 10,000 meters above the ground.

Blue life essence continuously showered down from the giant tree in the center of the island.

Beneath the giant tree, outside a verdant greenhouse.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Yixiao, for intercepting those warships for me."

Sheep sat on the vibrant lawn and casually handed a blade of grass to the grass fairy beside him.

The latter was overjoyed to receive the 'island spirit's' reward and immediately skipped away.

Upon seeing this, Yi Xiao grinned.

"There is no need for thanks."

He waved his hand: "I am merely expressing my gratitude on behalf of the survivors of those plague islands."

As he spoke, he also looked up at the giant tree overhead: "Is that tree Lord Huangmu?"

With his keen senses, he could naturally detect the aura emanating from the tree.

"It looks like he's a bit dead?"

"Not exactly dead, but not exactly alive either."

Wei Yang smiled and nodded: "From now on, it will be called the 'Dream Tree'."

He looked at the continuously falling blue life essence: "From now on, all the creatures on this island will depend on him for sustenance."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xiao didn't find it cruel.

He was not such a pedantic person.

Even a fleeting glance or a few words exchanged with someone like Huang Mu is enough for him to roughly determine the other person's character and personality.

They view beautiful women as inhuman resources, believing that everything in the world should be used to support the Celestial Dragons and the member states of the World Government, while all ordinary people from other non-member states should be trampled on and killed.

Such a person is now being used as a 'resource' on this dream island, supporting all the 'weak creatures' he once despised.

"That sounds like a fitting ending for him."

He smiled and said softly.

"really."

Wei Yang nodded, then looked at Yi Xiao and asked, "So, Mr. Yi Xiao, what are your plans next?"

"Ah, about that."

Speaking of this, Yi Xiao grinned; "I returned this time to ensure Lord Wei Yang's safety, and now that it's confirmed, I must also go first..."

He rubbed his hands together with a serious expression: "Let's find a place to gamble!"

Sheep (未羊): "."

Oh right, I almost forgot—this guy is great in every way, except for his gambling addiction.

"To be honest, almost all the money I've earned over the years while serving in the Kingdom of Adi has gone to purchasing supplies for the people of Plague Island, so I'm a little short on cash. I wonder if Your Excellency Wei Yang would be willing?"

"no!"

"Huh? Please make sure it's wide."

"No means no—Mr. Yixiao, you should also avoid those places."

Wei Yang waved his hand impatiently—who doesn't know that the twelve zodiac signs are sworn enemies of gambling and drugs?

After a long while, he stood up with a dejected smile.

However, it was clear that he understood the true meaning behind Wei Yang's question.

So at this moment, he said in a deep voice, "As for where I will go in the future, I am not sure."

At this point, he was indeed somewhat confused.

Since joining the Adi Kingdom out of gratitude many years ago, he has not found what he wants to do.

But there is one thing he is certain of.

"I wish to travel to various parts of this vast sea."

As he said this, he planted the cane-knife in his hand on the ground.

“I know the cruelty and darkness of this sea—but I must see for myself with these restored eyes to know the full extent of it.”

"I still have to use this walking stick to measure it myself."

How many people are still starving and trapped on this vast sea? How many are suffering from oppression?
How many more islands are like plague islands?
That was something he couldn't help but think about, nor was he willing to sit idly by.

What happens after you've seen it?

Upon hearing this, Wei Yang continued speaking softly.

"I once thought that if I had the opportunity, I would join the navy."

He smiled and didn't hide it.

He certainly knew the origins of the world as it is today.

Just like what he said in the original work—Do you really think the World Government is a god?

The world government is certainly not a god.

On the contrary, they are the roots of the world's decay.

Even with a smile, one cannot deny the power of the World Government—it is the 'world,' an order that cannot be resisted or challenged by any single individual.

If he wants to help others, the only way is to rely on this rotten tree and do what he can.

"I don't believe in the kind of 'justice' that the Navy and the World Government promote, but at least within the Navy, it would be much easier for me to help the victims."

"Moreover, I have seen many naval officers in the past who followed their own justice and were not driven by darkness."

That was what he previously considered the best option.

But now, his thoughts have changed.

They were overjoyed after witnessing the survivors on Plague Island recover their health.

After witnessing Wei Yang mercilessly order Ya Zi to tear apart the warships of the Adi Kingdom on the sea.

After seeing all the victims return to their hometowns, weeping bitterly.

"I could have endured the darkness."

If he had never seen the light.

"I could have feigned compliance with the navy."

If he had never seen the torch of resistance.

so.
"Your Excellency Wei Yang, I will no longer ask you for help with the gambling funds; I will handle it myself."

"But there is something else that I truly wish to obtain."

With a smile, he bowed slightly and gave a solemn salute.

"Am I qualified to wear the mask that Your Excellency is wearing?"

The meaning behind this is already clear.

To this day, Yixiao still has no idea what kind of organization the Twelve Constellations are—or rather, the entire ocean doesn't know who they are or how they came to be.

But that doesn't matter.

Importantly, a smile can reveal the difference between the twelve zodiac signs and the sheep's actions—the twelve signs are different.

Unlike the Four Emperors, unlike the Navy, and even unlike the Revolutionary Army.

They are not afraid of the power of the World Government, nor will they retreat because of the darkness of this sea, nor will they compromise for the sake of the so-called 'overall situation' in the short term.

On the contrary, they act recklessly and follow their own path.

That is precisely the 'chivalry' that Yixiao pursues.

Upon hearing Yixiao's request, Weiyang was taken aback.

then
"If this is what Lord Yixiao means..." Of course, he didn't care about that.

In the end, the Twelve Constellations was just an empty shell organization, and he was eager to join it to make the organization seem more 'real'.

So he nodded decisively.

But then he added, "However, the appointment of the highest-ranking officials can only be decided by the leader himself, not me."

With Yixiao's abilities, he could easily become a top-ranking officer in any organization.

But before he could finish speaking, he smiled and added, "I dare not aspire to the position of the highest-ranking official—and I am not good at keeping secrets."

At this point, a smile curved his lips: "However, I have heard that high-ranking officials like Lord Wei Yang have subordinates under them. I think this position is quite suitable."

Therefore, Wei Yang immediately understood.

Yi Xiao clearly didn't intend for the organization to do anything for him, nor did he care about so-called power.

He just wanted an 'identity' and 'code name' that would allow him to act without restraint.

In this way, the position of the highest-ranking official is actually not suitable for him.

so.
"Alright—if it's 'Star Constellation,' I am qualified to appoint or dismiss them directly."

Wei Yang nodded, then casually tossed a sea monster head into Yi Xiao's hand.

When Yixiao looked down, she saw a small tiger head and burning flames on the mask.

“Mr. Yixiao, from now on you will be one of the constellations under the command of the Wei Department, ‘Tail Fire Tiger’.”

And it was precisely at this time that the strength of the Wei constellation of the twelve zodiac signs greatly increased.

Above the sea.

A massive storm has already begun to brew.

The source of the storm was the unprecedentedly long supplementary issue published by the World Economic News Agency.

And in the supplementary issue, those three news items appeared almost simultaneously.

[Dream Island vanishes into thin air? Did the king grow up to be a mere dream?]

[Latest bounty released for the 'Twelve Zodiac Signs': The most notorious criminal group in history?]

[The Legend Ends? 'Golden Lion' Shiki is Slain by 'Black Hare' Roy]

This time, the World Economic News Agency did not choose to drag things out; instead, it presented these three news articles with headlines and content that were almost concise and to the point.

This is not surprising—after all, when the news is truly explosive, it doesn't need any extra embellishment to be considered 'big news'.

And there is no doubt about it.

These three news stories are more explosive than ever before.

First was Neverland—an island that had suddenly appeared on the sea not long ago and quickly had a huge impact on the Grand Line. In front of the warship alliance composed of many kingdoms, it transformed into a legendary behemoth and soared into the sky.

The impact of this event is self-evident.

It is said that the old king of the Kingdom of Taya collapsed on the spot after hearing the results, and now the kingdom is already preparing for the ascension of the next king.

While the situations in other kingdoms varied, they were all in turmoil.

Especially among all the sources, some reports claim that the behemoth that transformed into 'Neverland' seemed to be wearing a huge sea monster's head.

This directly linked the news about Dream Island with the second news item.

Yes—the bounties for the 'Twelve Constellations' have been officially announced, decided by the World Government itself.

The fact that there were only five people, yet the staggering bounty of nearly 200 billion Berries, and the news about that 'Star Lord' naturally spread like wildfire across the seas.

Just as the naval commanders had previously worried.

The exaggerated bounties of the 'Twelve Constellations', especially the bounty of the constellation lord, which is unprecedented in history and nearly twice that of the Pirate King, caused an instinctive panic among the people and rulers of almost all countries.

Subsequently, the news that the World Government was about to send a "special envoy" to conduct inspections and investigations in various member states of the World Government around the world further fueled the already unstable public opinion in various countries.

Most people, of course, don't know what this means.

However, everyone can instinctively realize that a certain era of change is taking place, and it is beyond the control of any of them.

And in this case.

The emergence of the third news item made things quite delicate.

to be frank.

'Golden Lion' Shiki was a legendary pirate who once competed with Roger and Whitebeard for control of the seas.

He was indeed once a top-tier warrior on the high seas, and had accomplished feats such as storming the Navy Headquarters alone and escaping from Impel Down.

Even so—he had been missing for nearly twenty years.

Although his reputation remains strong among the navy and pirates.

But among the many kingdoms and people of the sea, relatively few still remember him.

Originally, Roy's defeat of Shiki was at most a temporary fame.

But now the situation has become somewhat delicate.

With the disappearance of Neverland, changes occur within many kingdoms.

When the bounty for the 12 Zodiacs was announced, the reputation of the 'most heinous criminal organization in history' sent shockwaves around the world.

The news of Roy defeating the Golden Lion became an 'anchor' that reassured people on the ship of the world.

"Yes, pirates and criminal organizations have existed throughout history—and weren't they all defeated by the heroes of the Navy in the end?"

"Even the Pirate King Roger was eventually executed in Loguetown, wasn't he?"

"Those terrifying twelve constellations must be the same!"

"It's said that 'Black Xie' Roy is also a very young and powerful figure. He's a legend among the new generation of the Navy. Perhaps he was born into this world specifically to capture the 'Twelve Constellations'!"

Even if no one intentionally promotes it.

For most ordinary people who have not received much education, such perceptions and ideas arise almost naturally.

When people are emotionally unstable, they often subconsciously seek out 'idols'.

And Roy was playing that role at that moment.

Therefore, Roy's reputation, like the delicate situation on this sea, began to expand rapidly.

This directly led to...
Less than half a month later.

"What the heck? What do you mean by a gift from my fans?"

Just as Roy returned to headquarters and settled the wounded, preparing to enjoy his own happy "cola time," he heard this news.

"Lieutenant General Roy, this is a gift from your fans—a collective gift from fan clubs from 41 kingdoms."

"It is said that they prepared this for you on their own initiative after hearing about the rules of our navy, and even invited famous craftsmen from all over the world to carve it for you personally."

As Roy left headquarters, Motara, the liaison officer for the detention unit who remained at headquarters, excitedly carried things out of a huge box behind him.

"41 kingdoms? And... a support group?"

Roy, whose main body has been on the ship recently and whose clones have rarely gone out, was completely bewildered.

When did he debut? How come he doesn't know?
But then he saw what Mortara had taken out.

It was a huge plaque—the entire plaque was gilded, exuding vigor and nobility.

And it is just as I said before.

There is a prevailing opinion on the high seas these days.

People believe that every era has its fearsome pirates, and every era has its naval heroes who fight against them.

Like 'Pirate King' Roger and 'Marine Hero' Garp.

According to Roy's supporters, the mysterious organization 'Twelve Constellations' that has recently appeared on the sea is similar to 'Black Xie', which has also recently risen to prominence.

So at this moment, what is clearly written on the plaque is...
Justice Above the Stars

(End of this chapter)