One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

Gazing at the lifeless body before him, Lin Yi felt a surge of complex emotions he couldn't quite describe. This once invincible, domineering pirate, this major villain who would occupy a significant portion of the story a decade or so later, had died so easily at his hands. Such a sudden and swift end was truly heartbreaking.

Lin Yi composed himself, stored the newly appeared Devil Fruit in his storage space, and then banished the rest of his body, along with the various fruits on the ground, into the void turbulence.

Great! Looking at the clean and tidy floor again, Lin Yi was in a great mood. Void banishment was truly the best choice for destroying evidence. Space Fruit was awesome! Everything was done. Lin Yi hummed a little tune and went back to sleep.

After several days of fermentation, the once high and mighty Celestial Dragon—now the king of the underworld who dominates the world—along with many core members of his renowned Donquixote Family, suffered an unprecedented defeat in the Kingdom of Nordis! And the one who defeated them was a mysterious group led by Lin Yi.

This astonishing news spread like a thunderbolt across the sky, instantly reaching the entire vast world.

In a luxurious palace in the city of Pangaea in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, five old men, some standing and some sitting, are gathered in a living room.

Wearing a dark green suit, bald, with a mustache shaped like the number eight, and a birthmark on his forehead, the Legal Warrior Topman Vochuli Saint held a piece of intelligence and said, "CP has sent word that Doflamingo has been defeated in the North Blue and is currently confirmed dead."

Clad in a white Taoist robe, bald, wearing glasses, and holding a samurai sword, the financial warrior Izabaron V. Nassjuro said in a deep voice, "Although Doflamingo has been stripped of his Celestial Dragon status, the blood flowing in his veins is that of a Celestial Dragon. I suggest issuing arrest warrants for this group and having the Navy eliminate them."

Wearing a dark blue suit, with long, straight white hair and a long beard, the Environmental War God Marcus Maz said, "Don't rush. Tell me about this brat named Lin Yi. His Devil Fruit ability is very strange, seemingly related to spatial abilities. He can travel between two places at will, and his body is immune to attacks including Armament Haki. Doflamingo was defeated by this."

Wearing a black suit, with white curly hair, a bushy white beard, and a flat cap, and a scar on his left cheek, the Science Defense God, Jaigolusia Satan Saint, said, "If it's the Door-Door Fruit, there's no need to worry. The real problem is if it's the Void-Void Fruit or the legendary Space-Space Fruit; that would be very troublesome."

Finally, Shepard X. Pitt, the agricultural warrior god dressed in a deep red suit, with blond hair, a golden beard, and a scar on his chest, said, "Let the CP organization investigate first, and then let the Navy try to recruit them. There are already signs of unrest in the New World, and the four seas must be stabilized first."

"Seconded"

"Seconded"

"Seconded"

The financial martial god Izanbaron V. Nassshuro, who advocated killing Lin Yi, didn't say much; stability was the key to everything.

In the first half of the turbulent and mysterious Grand Line, there lies an island called "Marieford." On this island stands a majestic and imposing building—the Naval Headquarters Building. And at this moment, in the Fleet Admiral's office on the top floor of this building, a group of high-ranking naval officers are gathered.

Then-Fleet Admiral Kong sat behind his enormous desk, his tall, imposing figure seemingly forged from steel. His stern face exuded an aura of authority, inspiring awe and fear.

Seated on either side of the table were several renowned generals, including Sengoku, known as the "wise general," who was wise, composed, and had a deep gaze; and Zefa, who had taught many outstanding disciples, whose expression was resolute and who exuded the aura of a seasoned warrior.

In addition, Lieutenant General Garp, known for his iron fist, was also present. He seemed to be casually leaning back in his chair, but his eyes were always flashing with a sharp light; and Lieutenant General Tsuru, who was extremely intelligent and had an elegant demeanor. Every move she made revealed a sense of composure and calmness.

Meanwhile, the hot-tempered Lieutenant General Sakazuki was also among them, his face tense, as if he might unleash astonishing power at any moment; while the ever-carefree Lieutenant General Borsalino wore a smile, easing the tense atmosphere.

A sense of ease; finally, there was the calm and composed Lieutenant General Kuzan, who sat there quietly, as unfathomable as the deep ocean.

After Tsuru finished explaining the current situation in the world, Kong said, "The New World is in chaos right now. Kaido of the Beasts and Big Mom Charlotte Linlin are showing signs of becoming emperors. The World Government intends to increase the strength of the Navy. I will step down as Fleet Admiral in three days, and Sengoku will succeed me. Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Kuzan, the three of you will become Admirals. The future of the Navy is in your hands."

No one was surprised; the news had already spread.

"Don't worry, old man Kong, I'll do a good job," Zhan Guo said resolutely.

"Yeah, I trust you." Kong nodded with a smile, then glanced at Garp, who was dozing off, and angrily slammed a decorative object on his head, yelling, "Garp, we're in a meeting right now, you better pay attention!"

Startled awake, Garp looked around blankly and said, "Is the meeting over? Let's go eat."

Everyone was speechless, and Steelbone Kong yelled, "Damn Garp, behave yourself!"

Garp scratched his head and sat down dejectedly. Seeing Garp settle down, Steel Bone Kong said, "The World Government has sent word that Doflamingo was defeated in the Kingdom of Nordis by a man named Lin Yi. They want us to make contact with him first. What do you think?"

Kuzan recalled with a grave expression, "This person... I do have some recollection of him. He first appeared in the West Blue. He looked quite young then, probably around eleven or twelve years old. They first came to the attention of our navy when they wiped out a pirate crew involved in the slave trade! That crew's leader was a pirate with a bounty of 4300 million Berries, and afterwards, they began traveling and adventuring throughout the West Blue. During this time, many more pirates fell victim to their blades. It's worth mentioning that Captain Lin Yi didn't personally take action very often; most of the time, it was his capable crew members who dealt with the enemies. Moreover, these men were quite extreme and cruel in their treatment of pirates, basically leaving no survivors. Just recently, Lin Yi's bear killed a pirate with a bounty of 7800 million Berries."

"Good riddance," the cold-blooded Sakazuki said. He always advocated the extermination of pirates, so he had a considerable fondness for this brat named Lin Yi.

"This person is quite strong at such a young age. He seems to be a very talented genius. What is his attitude towards the Navy?" Kong said.

"So far, he seems friendly. Although he has refused the Navy's offers of recruitment several times, he has saved Navy personnel who encountered pirates a few times when he was in the West Blue," Kuzan said.

Kong nodded and said, "Intelligence indicates that Lin Yi used a space-like ability during his battle with Doflamingo, but the specific Devil Fruit he used is still unknown. However, he is very strong, so I'll leave the task of contacting him to you, Kuzan."

Kuzan nodded without refusing; he was quite interested in this kid named Lin Yi.

After the meeting, Steelbone Kong stood by the window of the Marshal's office and whispered, "Is chaos about to descend? Is this the world you wanted, Roger?"

Chapter 30 Departure, A New Beginning

The New World, Wano Country, the base of the Beasts Pirates.

Kaido of the Beasts sat down on the high seat symbolizing power, holding a huge piece of roasted meat in one hand and a gourd of wine in the other, taking a bite of meat and a sip of wine, thoroughly enjoying himself.

The underlings below were also having a great time, creating quite a lively atmosphere. Amidst this joyous festivities, a henchman carrying a piece of paper walked in from outside. This henchman walked up to King, whispered a few words to him, handed the paper to King, bowed, and left.

King, his face grim, walked up to Kaido and said, "Big brother, Doflamingo is dead."

Kaido, engrossed in his drink, didn't hear him clearly and said, "King, what are you saying?"

King, the Wildfire, had no choice but to hand the paper to Kaido and say again, "Doflamingo is dead."

Kaido took the paper, which detailed the battle between Lin Yi and Doflamingo, as well as the outcome.

Kaido's face showed sadness. He picked up his gourd and took a big gulp of sake. Tears streamed down his face. He put down the roasted meat and covered his eyes, but he couldn't stop the tears from flowing. He then burst into tears, splattering them everywhere. Between sobs, he cried out, "Joker, Joker, how could you be so easily killed by some nobody brat?"

Seeing their boss crying so bitterly, one of the quick-witted underlings said, "Boss, the dead can't be brought back to life. Try to take it easy and don't be so sad."

Kaido slammed his gourd at one of his underlings, yelling, "What the hell are you talking about? Doflamingo took 300 million Berries from me for his goods, and now he's dead, and he still hasn't paid me!"

King, standing to the side, looked at his outrageous older brother with a black line on his forehead and could only say, "Big brother, don't worry. Although Doflamingo is dead, his Donquixote Family is still around. We can send people to take back their wealth."

"Alright, you go make the arrangements. I'm going to meet that brat who almost made me lose 300 million Berries." Without waiting for King's reaction, he transformed into a blue dragon and flew away.

Jin could only wearily arrange the tasks Kaido had assigned him, and then he thought of Kaido's troublesome daughter, which made him even more exhausted. This family would fall apart without him.

Having obtained five Devil Fruits, Lin Yi had a good night's sleep. When he woke up the next day, it was almost noon. He went to the bathroom to wash up properly, then opened the door to the kitchen, where Chiyo had already prepared a sumptuous lunch.

Upon seeing Lin Yi arrive, Chiyo greeted him, "Captain, good afternoon. You can eat first if you're hungry; I'll make some dessert."

Lin Yi sat down, enjoying his food while asking Chiyo, who was still busy, "Just you? Where's the others?"

"Oh, Fiona is still exercising, Filina is reading on the second floor, and Da Pan and the others are still asleep on the deck," Chiyo said.

Fortunately, the creatures in this world are all very strong, otherwise they would often suffer from hangovers at sea.

"Thank you for your hard work, Chiyo," Lin Yi said with emotion.

"Ah, it's no trouble at all. I'm very happy to see that you all enjoy the food I make," Chiyo quickly replied.

"Haha, the food you made is the best I've ever eaten. By the way, Chiyo, have you ever thought about eating a Devil Fruit?" Lin Yi asked.

"Is it the kind that Felina-neechan makes?" Chiyo asked expectantly.

"The abilities of Devil Fruits are different. There are no two Devil Fruits in the world. Here are a few Devil Fruits. Take a look and see if there are any you want." He took out several Devil Fruits from his storage space and introduced them one by one.

Chiyo was startled by the sight of the table full of Devil Fruits of various colors. She knew the captain was capable, but she didn't expect him to be this capable, selling Devil Fruits like they were wholesale.

"Chiyo, Chiyo," Lin Yi called out twice, looking at the dazed Chiyo.

"What's wrong, Captain?"

"I'm asking you, do you want any of these Devil Fruits?" Lin Yi said irritably.

"I'm sorry, Captain, I don't think any of these Devil Fruits are really suitable for me," Chiyo said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Oh, that's alright. I'll give you the right one when I find a suitable one later," Lin Yi said nonchalantly. That's true. Although these Devil Fruits are all good, none of them are particularly strong. The String-String Fruit is strong because the person who ate it was Doflamingo, not because Doflamingo became stronger after eating the String-String Fruit.

After lunch, Lin Yi decided to finish up what he had done yesterday.

But as soon as he disembarked, he saw a middle-aged man dressed as a king, accompanied by a group of officials, quietly waiting at the port where the Traveller was docked. Next to the king, Lin Yi also saw Carl Bright, the middle-aged general who had "betrayed" the king.

Upon seeing Lin Yi disembark, the king immediately knelt down, shouting, "Thank you, benefactor, for saving the Kingdom of Nordis from peril!"

The officials behind him also knelt down in unison, shouting the same words, "Thank you, our benefactor, for saving the Kingdom of Nordis from peril!"

Lin Yi didn't harbor much ill will towards King Kimi, but he didn't have much affection for him either. Upon seeing the middle-aged general, Karl Bright, Lin Yi knew that Bright's betrayal of the king was likely at King Kimi's behest, with the aim of using Lin Yi against Doflamingo and the Donquixote Family. It was already a miracle that Lin Yi hadn't slapped someone who wanted to use him.

However, it must be said that King Kimi was a qualified king. Faced with the powerful Doflamingo, he was able to argue his case and fight for a chance for the Kingdom of Nordis. It should be noted that Doflamingo originally wanted the entire nation of Nordis to mine for him.

"There's no need, you can get up." Lin Yi didn't dwell on what had happened before.

King Kimi rose respectfully and said, "My benefactor, I have had those Don Quixote family pirates imprisoned. What do you wish to do with them, my benefactor?"

"No need to call me benefactor, just call me Lin Yi. You can deal with those people as you see fit," Lin Yi said nonchalantly.

“Yes, Lord Lin Yi,” King Kimi said respectfully. His expression then became somewhat hesitant.

Lin Yi knew his thoughts, so he said, "Don't worry, I'm not interested in the Kingdom of Nordis. We'll leave after we rest. But I must tell you, there are still members of the Don Quixote family. Be careful of their revenge."

Upon hearing that Lin Yi had no interest in the Kingdom of Nordis, King Kimi and the officials behind him all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Lord Lin Yi, rest assured, the Kingdom of Nordis still has some strength." As one of the few relatively wealthy kingdoms in the North Sea, the Kingdom of Nordis has a decent armed force. For example, Lin Yi clearly felt that Karl Bright was much stronger than before.

"It would be best if you could resolve the problem. What are your plans afterward? Will you continue to let the people mine?" Lin Yi asked.

King Kimi shook his head and smiled bitterly. He didn't know what to do. If mining were stopped, the country would fall into a significant economic crisis. However, mining was harmful to human health, and he would never again sacrifice the country's future for short-sighted gains.

"I have already sent the miners home to reunite with their families. Perhaps we will adopt a shift system later, because the country can no longer support so many people due to land issues," King Kimi said helplessly.

Lin Yi thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Perhaps there's still a way."

"What method is there? Please tell us, Your Majesty," King Kimi said anxiously.

"Don't worry, the mystery will be revealed in a few days!" Lin Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.

In truth, Lin Yi already had a plan in mind—to give the Stone-Stone Fruit to someone to consume. After all, the land problem currently facing the Kingdom of Nodis was caused by the Stone-Stone Fruit's incredible power. Therefore, to restore this land to its former state, they would naturally need to rely on the power of the Stone-Stone Fruit.

However, why can't the Stone-Stone Fruit be handed over to King Kimi immediately? The reason is simple: human nature is unpredictable and complex. Who can guarantee that once King Kimi obtains this fruit with its extraordinary magical power, he will be able to resist the triple temptations of money, power, and influence? What if he becomes greedy and goes astray? Wouldn't that be counterproductive and a greater loss than gain?

Therefore, Lin Yi still needs to think carefully about this candidate, but he already has an idea in mind.

Seeing that King Kimi wanted to say something more, Lin Yi waved him off and said, "Alright, you can go back now. I imagine you have a lot of things to take care of. I'll handle this. I'll let you know if needed."

Seeing that Lin Yi had already said so, King Kimi was afraid that further questioning would anger Lin Yi, so he could only return with a heavy heart.

Lin Yi strolled over to the Flamingo. It has to be said that the Flamingo, as Doflamingo's personal vehicle, is several levels above the Travel in both performance and size. After all, the Travel was just built by an ordinary shipyard in the West Blue.

Lin Yi looked around the ship and liked it more and more. The ship was 110 meters long and 30 meters wide, with four floors and more than 30 rooms. However, most of them were large dormitory rooms, with only 4 private rooms. The ship was not only fully equipped, but also of excellent quality. Lin Yi glanced at the huge keel in the middle of the ship. If he was not mistaken, this should be a branch of the Adam Tree.

"It's decided, let's change ships, the Travel can retire," Lin Yi thought happily.

Finding Doflamingo's captain's cabin, Lin Yi pushed open the door and stepped inside. The first thing that caught his eye was a massive, solid gold desk, as large as a small plaza. Its surface was inlaid with countless gems emitting a ghostly blue light, as if stars had fallen upon it. The corners of the desk were carved with exquisite sea monster patterns, each texture so lifelike it seemed about to burst forth from the table.

The walls were adorned with ancient maps framed in the finest silk, marking legendary treasure locations and mysterious seas, their borders adorned with silver vines. A chandelier hung from the ceiling, its frame made of amethyst crystals, each crystal refracting a mesmerizing light. Hundreds of candles burned simultaneously, illuminating the entire room in a golden glow.

A thick carpet covered the floor, its soft, cloud-like fur a vibrant color, which upon closer inspection revealed to be woven from rare iridescent animal hair. A wine cabinet stood to one side of the room, filled with fine wines and spirits from around the world, the bottles all made of crystal and engraved with ornate patterns. Lin Yi, looking around, couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, "Doflamingo really knows how to enjoy life. But now all of this is mine, hehe."

Lin Yi continued searching the room; he found some money, but not much.

"Huh!" Lin Yi's eyes suddenly lit up. He saw a book with patterns on the bookshelf, took it down and looked at it. Hehe, it was the "Devil Fruit Illustrated Guide" that he had always wanted.

He carefully flipped through the pages, suddenly stopping at a page with a black fruit printed on it. He flipped it over, and a black Devil Fruit appeared in his hand. Sure enough, the fruit he obtained on Poison Tree Island was a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit—the Poison-Poison Fruit.

He flipped through the encyclopedia again, and soon the fruit he had obtained from the Green Pepper Treasure Trove also appeared on the encyclopedia. It turned out to be a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, Bird-Bird Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Three Blue Bird form.

"How is that possible? How could Green Pepper just leave such a powerful Devil Fruit in the treasure vault? Doesn't he know what kind of Devil Fruit it is?" Lin Yi wondered, but quickly put the question out of his mind.