One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

The Tomb of Heroes, inside the ancient king's coffin.

Robin remained crouched beside the scattered stone slabs.

Nami stood to the side and asked softly:

"Does this serial number tell us where those books were ultimately sent?"

Robin shook his head.

"The serial number only proves that it once belonged to Ohara."

"It's impossible to determine why it ended up here, nor can we use this information to track the location of other books."

She raised her head and looked behind the king's coffin.

The walls there had split open to reveal a deep, dark passage.

The ground bears huge drag marks left by the transport of the Mountain King's remains.

In addition, there were many footprints of different sizes.

Clearly, after the black-bearded men moved out of Helmond, others ventured deeper into the area via this road.

Robin slowly stood up and copied the number on the stone slab into his notebook.

Whether or not this was Blackbeard's inducement, she had to confirm whether O'Hara's library still existed.

That wasn't just her childhood hometown.

It is also the last trace left in this world by all the scholars who gave their lives for the truth of history.

Luffy, however, did not have so many concerns.

"Once we're inside, why don't we just grab Teach's men and get all the answers out of him?"

Zoro leaned against the Broken King's coffin and said calmly:

"That is, they are still inside waiting for you."

No one lingered any longer.

They entered the roots of the World Tree through a hidden door behind the king's coffin.

The road is wider than the area surrounding the Heroes' Tomb.

The roots of the World Tree intertwine and weave through the rock strata, as thick as giant bridges connecting underground mountains.

The tree roots bear brown veins formed over time, and some areas have been artificially polished into roads and platforms.

Between the walls and tree roots, numerous ancient murals are carved.

Giants danced around the sun.

The red walls divide the ocean into several sections.

The warriors set sail on an ancient ship larger than an island.

In the sky, a blurry black shadow descended from the clouds.

Finally, the giants, armed with weapons, stood guard beneath a colossal tree that stretched from the heavens to the earth.

Robin could hardly take his eyes off the mural.

She could only move forward while quickly recording the most crucial patterns and ancient characters.

The trail left by the Blackbeard Pirates continues to extend forward.

The drag marks left by the transport of Helmond's remains suddenly disappeared on a huge platform of tree roots.

Frankie crouched down to examine the ground.

"There are no signs of continued dragging or friction."

"They must have taken the remains away from here."

Chopper looked up.

"How could they suddenly move such a large corpse?"

"It might be the Dark-Dark Fruit."

Victor looked at the remaining darkness that had eroded the ground.

"It's also possible that there's another passageway hidden underneath specifically for transporting large objects."

Since Blackbeard had access to the ancient map beforehand, he was likely also aware of the facilities inside the Hero's Tomb that were unknown to the modern Titans.

They continued forward for a short while, and the road came to an abrupt end before a vast abyss.

Several roots of the World Tree span the abyss, forming a natural bridge.

There was not a single ray of light in the depths.

All that could be heard was the beast's deep breathing and the eerie sound of chains rubbing together.

After taking in the surrounding terrain, Haildin's expression gradually turned grim.

"This place... leads to the underworld."

Usopp was taken aback.

"The underworld?"

"Is there really a place called the underworld in Elbaf?"

Haildin nodded.

"Elbaf is not just about the villages and towns on the upper levels of the World Tree."

"The lowest part of the World Tree is perpetually shrouded in darkness, inhabited by numerous dangerous behemoths, and also holds many secrets that the royal family does not wish outsiders to discover."

"In the past, the giants would imprison criminals here who could not be executed or released."

Usopp's expression froze upon hearing the words "cannot be executed".

"It doesn't sound like a place suitable for tourism."

The group followed the roots of the World Tree into the Underworld.

The area is littered with enormous skeletons, abandoned weapons, and collapsed ancient buildings.

Glowing moss clings to rock walls and tree roots, providing a faint light in the dark space.

They hadn't gone far when a giant black wolf, larger than an ordinary giant, pounced out from behind the ruins.

Sharp fangs reflected a ghostly light.

Just as Luffy raised his fist, Usopp had already pulled back his slingshot.

"Ultimate Kill - Stimulating Gas Star!"

The bullet exploded in front of the giant wolf's nose.

The irritating gas quickly entered the nasal cavity.

"Achoo!"

The giant wolf sneezed several times in mid-air, causing it to lose its balance.

Sanji leaped into the air from the side and kicked it in the jaw.

The enormous wolf was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the distant ruins.

This noise also startled more creatures in the darkness.

One after another, huge eyes lit up.

Haildin immediately reminded:

"Don't linger in the fight!"

"The number of behemoths in the underworld is enormous; if they are all alerted, even an army of giants will be in trouble!"

The group quickly increased their speed and passed through the giant beast's territory.

Along the way, they discovered obvious signs of a battle.

Some of the giant beasts were sliced ​​open by sharp blades.

Others succumb to hypnosis or toxins.

Footprints of different sizes were left on the ground.

Robin observed for a moment.

"At least three people have been here."

"There is no indication of a large-scale battle with the Netherworld behemoth."

"The course of action is very clear."

The group continued on their way.

After passing through an ancient ruin, we finally arrived at a huge valley surrounded by layers of World Tree roots.

Dozens of thick chains extend from different directions in the valley to the center.

Each chain is infused with a large amount of seastone, and its surface is engraved with ancient seals that only the royal family of Elbaf possesses.

At the end of the chains sat an extremely tall giant.

Even while seated, he exuded an undeniable sense of pressure.

His hands, feet, waist, and neck were all locked.

Beside him was a huge weapon, also sealed by chains.

There were signs of a recent battle on the surrounding ground.

Many of the ordinary chains have broken.

However, the core Seastone seal remains intact.

Sensing someone's arrival, the locked giant slowly opened his eyes.

Haildin recognized the face and immediately drew his greatsword.

"Loki!"

The accompanying giant warriors also raised their weapons at the same time.

The Straw Hat crew had never seen Hajrudin show such intense killing intent towards anyone before.

Loki lifted his eyelids and looked at Halding.

"You're still the same as before."

"They didn't even say hello when they saw me."

Haildin gritted his teeth.

"I have nothing to say to the sinner who murdered his father!"

Loki's smile faded slightly, but he did not refute it.

Nami lowered her voice and asked:

"Halding, who is this giant?"

Hajrudin stared intently at Loki, suppressing his anger as he spoke:

"He is the biological son of King Harald."

"He was also one of the former heirs to the throne of Elbaf."

Loki was cruel and warlike from a young age and repeatedly disobeyed the king's orders.

Several years ago, King Harald died in the royal forbidden area.

The giant who arrived at the scene saw Loki standing beside his father's body, holding a blood-stained royal weapon in his hand.

He did not deny patricide, and even attempted to trespass into the deepest forbidden area of ​​the royal family.

Elbaf deployed a large number of warriors and paid a heavy price to subdue him.

Ultimately, Loki was imprisoned in the Underworld forever.

Haildin asked coldly:

"Do you have anything else to explain?"

Loki leaned against the massive tree roots behind him and calmly replied:

"no."

"My father did indeed die at my hands."

Haildin's grip on the sword tightened suddenly.

He was about to move forward when Luffy raised his hand and blocked his giant sword.

"Straw Hat Captain!" Hajrudin looked down at him. "This is Elbaf's own business!"

Luffy did not explain for Loki.

He looked up and asked directly:

"Do you know Blackbeard?"

Loki's lips curled up slightly.

"They just invited me to join."

One sentence caused everyone's expression to change simultaneously.

Loki told everyone that several outsiders had arrived in the Underworld before the Straw Hat crew arrived.

The leader had white wings on his back and wore a top hat.

He extended the invitation to Loki on behalf of Blackbeard.

Blackbeard knew that Loki was considered a sinner by all of Elbaf, and that he had been imprisoned for many years.

Lafitte promised to help him break the chains and regain his freedom.

It also gives him a chance to take revenge on Elbaf, making him an important fighting force for the Blackbeard Pirates.

Once Blackbeard becomes the Pirate King, the entire Elbaf can be handed over to Loki.

"I only asked him one question."

Loki looked at Halding, his tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm.

"What makes Teach think I want to destroy my own country?"

Lafitte's response at the time:

"Because everyone here hates you."

Loki laughed.

"That's between me and them."

"It's none of the business of a bunch of foreign pirates."

After being refused, the black-bearded officer attempted to break the chains directly.

But what truly binds Loki is not just seastone.

There is also the ancient seal passed down through generations of the Elbaf royal family.

Without mastering the correct solution, forcibly destroying the core could very likely cause the World Tree's roots and the entire valley to collapse.

Loki did not cooperate.

They were not told how to break the seal.

Lafitte did not waste any more time.

Before leaving, he left only one sentence.

"The admiral admires the strong."

"You can come find us in person when you change your mind."

Haildin immediately followed up with:

Why did they come here?

Loki suppressed his smile.

He asked me three questions.

"Where is the road leading to the royal forbidden area?"

"Did an ancient altar exist at the roots of the World Tree?"

"And how to activate the ancient device that only members of the royal bloodline can use."

"They also mentioned that a very important body had been removed from the Heroes' Cemetery."

Loki did not know the name of the remains.

But based on Lafitte's question, he guessed that the thing likely came from an ancient royal tomb.

As for how Blackbeard intended to use the remains, or what he planned to accomplish at the ancient altar, he had no idea.

He was locked in the underworld for many years, unable to control everything that happened in the outside world.

All that is known is that Blackbeard is searching for the deepest secrets of the Elbaf royal family.

Haildin said in a deep voice:

"They took away the King of the Mountains, Helmond."

For the first time, the sneer on Loki's face completely disappeared.

He slowly raised his head.

Are you sure?

"The ancient royal coffin is now empty."

Loki fell silent for a moment.

The King of the Mountains possesses the bloodline of ancient giants.

Legend has it that its bones will not completely decay even after a long period of time.

The Straw Hat crew then briefly explained to Loki Blackbeard's ability to command the dead to fight.

After listening, Loki's gaze gradually turned cold.

"so……"

"Are they planning to get Helmond back on his feet?"

Hajrudin had assumed that Loki would be indifferent to the desecration of the heroes' graves.

But the next moment, Loki suddenly exerted force with both arms.

Boom!

Several sea stone chains tightened instantly, emitting a piercing sound.

The surrounding ground was also cracked by his immense power.

"That bastard..."

Loki didn't roar like Hajrudin, but the killing intent in his voice was even more pronounced.

"After refusing the invitation, are you planning to use the ancestors of Elbaf as a substitute?"

Haildin's expression briefly became complicated, but quickly returned to its coldness.

"Stop pretending to care about Elbaf."

Loki looked up at him.

Whether I care or not is not something I need to prove to you.

"But if you want to stop them, you'd better hurry."

He told everyone that the ancient altar that Blackbeard was looking for did indeed exist.

But that's not a place you can find on a regular map.

The roots of the World Tree contain numerous similar paths, many of which lead to dead ends, sealed areas, and giant beast lairs.

Only members of the royal family knew the true entrance.

Lafitte hadn't gotten an answer from Loki, so he had to find it himself.

This means the Straw Hat crew still has a chance to catch up before they activate the altar.

Nami immediately asked:

"Would you be willing to show us the way?"

Loki raised his bound hands.

"I can lead the way myself."

Haildin said coldly:

"You want us to release you?"

"Only a part needs to be untied."

"To enable me to walk."

Haildin did not hesitate.

"impossible."

"The man with the black beard might be dangerous."

"But releasing you will only bring another disaster to Elbaf."

Loki leaned back against the tree root and gave a mocking laugh.

"Then don't put it there."

"You can slowly search for the royal altar."

"By the time they find him, Helmond will probably have already gotten back on his feet."

"At that time, many people may die."

Haildin gripped the greatsword tightly.

The atmosphere between the two brothers became tense again.

The other giant warriors around him also opposed releasing Loki.

They were there to witness the battle that led to Loki's defeat.

Once the monster resumes its activity, no one can guarantee that it will keep its promise.

Luffy, however, kept his eyes fixed on Loki.

A moment later, he suddenly stepped toward the chains.

Haildin quickly blocked him.

"Captain Straw Hat!"

"You can't believe this guy just because of a few words!"

Luffy looked up at him.

"I didn't believe everything he said."

"But he knows the way."

"And he doesn't like Teach."

He bypassed Haildin and came to the front of the Seastone chains.

"I think we can let him out."

Loki took a serious look at the human wearing the straw hat in front of him for the first time.

"The little devil wearing a straw hat."

"Do you know what you're about to release?"

Nami also frowned.

"Luffy, don't do anything rash."

"We have no idea what he did."

Luffy stopped in his tracks.

"have no idea."

He stroked his chin and carefully examined the layers of seastone chains binding Loki's body.

Then he tilted his head.

"It just feels like being locked up like this..."

"I feel very uncomfortable."

Loki was stunned.