One Piece: Starting with the Immortal Rocks Pirates

“It contains Nika’s will, and I don’t want to be influenced by Nika’s will.”

Before his awakening, Luffy could be described as "wise in appearance but foolish in reality".

After awakening, everything was completely different, like a completely different person!

Dimon strongly suspected that he was influenced by Nika's will.

“Nika… you mean Joey Boy?” Roger pondered, stroking his chin. “After a Devil Fruit user dies, can their will still influence the next user?”

"No, it was the original Nika. Joey Boy was already the second generation of the Sun God."

Damon shook his head and then explained to Roger the even older history of the pirate world.

"An even older history than the blank century, when the earth was ablaze with flames, and humanity was driven by greedy desires. The slaves prayed, and finally, the sun god Nika appeared."

"But the god of the earth and the serpent of karmic fire were enraged, and death and darkness enveloped the world..."

"Announcing the end of the First World!"

"After that, the forest god made magic happen, the sun god was killed by humans, and humans became 'gods'."

"The god of the sea is enraged, and the sea level has risen by 200 meters..."

"Announcing the end of the Second World!"

At this point, Dimon paused, waiting for Roger to process what he had said.

"This is a story recorded in a certain temple, did you notice?"

Roger frowned slightly: "The Sun God of the Second World and the Sun God of the First World are not the same person? The man killing the god refers to Im killing Joey Boy?"

“This is just a guess, let’s assume it’s like this for now,” Dimon nodded. “In any case, Nika’s will resides in this fruit. It’s best not to eat it if you’re not the chosen one.”

"Wait a minute, what do the Earth God, the Serpent of Karmic Fire, and the Ocean God refer to?"

In fables, the so-called gods are usually abstract representations.

It could be some kind of disaster, or some event; it doesn't necessarily refer to a specific individual.

However, Roger had just learned that Dimon was a demon and that he himself had been transformed into Dimon's servant. Perhaps these so-called gods were real after all.

Dimon tossed the Gum-Gum Fruit in his hand and chuckled, saying, "Who knows? But the God of the Ocean must be referring to that person."

"Why are you so sure?" Roger asked, puzzled.

In the story, in the year 1522 of the Sea Calendar, Im used some kind of weapon to destroy an island, after which the world's sea level rose.

The destroyed island created a huge, bottomless cavity in the sea, similar to the large cavity beneath Enies Lobby, which seawater could not fill.

However, this event was not directly related to the subsequent rise in sea level.

Therefore, Dimon has reason to suspect that it is some kind of ability of Im.

Based on this, it can be inferred that the god of the sea refers to Im, since the era depicted in [Second World] is the period more than 800 years ago before the establishment of the World Government.

As for what the Earth God and the Serpent of Karmic Fire refer to, that remains unknown.

Maybe it's a person, maybe it's an event.

Roger felt a headache coming on; the situation sounded very complicated.

"It's amazing how much you know. No, I suspected from the first time I met you that you were an old monster who had lived from a very ancient era, and now it seems I was right."

"So, what are you going to do with this fruit? If you don't want it, save it for my son!"

What wonderful things are you thinking about?

Dimon rolled his eyes at him, stood up and said, "Let's go now that you're full."

The two got up and left.

Because of the arrival of the Great Pirate Era, this small town called Mogu Town is now home to a considerable number of pirates.

They had barely stepped out of the tavern when they were quickly surrounded by a group of people.

The leader, wearing a felt hat and dressed like a Western cowboy, had one hand in his pocket and the other holding a pistol at his waist.

"Hey, buddy, is that a Devil Fruit in your hand?"

Dimon blinked, somewhat incredulous.

Don't these people recognize their own faces?

"Yes, you want it?"

"You're unlucky to have met us. Hand over the fruit!" The cowboy narrowed his eyes, drew his gun, and pointed it at Dimon. "Don't make me say it again, this is my territory now. It's only right that you leave some toll when you come to my turf, isn't it?"

"That makes sense!"

Dimon smiled and nodded, then immediately tossed the Gum-Gum Fruit to the other person.

According to the Five Elders, the World Government has been searching for it for hundreds of years, but it has always managed to escape.

He wanted to see just how this thing was going to escape...

Roger was dumbfounded to see a god-level Devil Fruit being given to a pirate.

Dimon immediately grabbed him, preventing Luo Jie from snatching it back.

The cowboy pirate was also dumbfounded. He had only made a few threats as usual, but someone actually gave it to him.

This is a Devil Fruit, one of which can be exchanged for a cup of elixir of immortality.

However, compared to the Elixir of Immortality, it's obviously better to eat it. With greater strength, one can then seize more Devil Fruits.

The elixir of immortality can be replaced later without any difference!

"Ha, you're smart."

The cowboy pirate snorted and prepared to leave with his men.

"Wait a moment."

"Want to fight?"

“No,” Damon smiled and said, “The fruit in your hand is called the Paramecia-type Gum-Gum Fruit. After eating it, your body will turn into rubber, making you immune to all attacks. You won’t feel pain when someone punches you, but you will still be vulnerable to slashes or sharp weapons.”

Upon hearing this, the cowboy pirate's heart skipped a beat; this fruit sounded pretty good.

"You want to join my Cowboy Pirates? Since you offered me a Devil Fruit, I can give you a leadership position!"

Who cares? What cowboy pirate crew? Never even heard of them.

Dimon was speechless. This was the first half of the Grand Line, unlike the New World where pirates with bounties of over 100 million were everywhere.

"I called you back just to say that you must eat it in front of me, understand?"

As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes, exuding a strong sense of intimidation.

I didn't activate my Conqueror's Haki, for fear of stunning people.

Meeting that terrifying gaze, the cowboy pirate felt a chill run down his spine, as if the other party would kill him instantly if he refused.

"Eat...eat this fruit? Hmph, of course I'll eat it!"

He stubbornly insisted on saying something, then grabbed the Gum-Gum Fruit and put it in his mouth.

Dimon focused intently, ready to strike at any moment.

He certainly wouldn't let the Gum-Gum Fruit be eaten; he just wanted to see if the fruit could really run away...

Just as the fruit was being put into his mouth, about to be bitten off by the cowboy pirate...

In that instant, Dimon activated his precognitive abilities.

At the same time, the Gum-Gum Fruit moved!

It broke free from the cowboy pirate's grasp and flew away into the distance.

"What?!" The cowboy pirate exclaimed, his jaws dropping to nothing. "A Devil Fruit has come to life!!"

Chapter 123 God's Blade and Three Newcomers

The Gum-Gum Fruit flew away!

Roger stared in disbelief at the scene.

He froze, but Dimon didn't. The moment the Gum-Gum Fruit escaped, he immediately followed.

"W-What's going on?" the cowboy pirate muttered. "Devil Fruits can fly? No wonder they're called the treasures of the sea."

"Thank you for showing me something interesting, hahaha."

Roger couldn't help but laugh out loud. The next moment, a burst of Conqueror's Haki instantly stunned the group of pirates.

He then walked over and took hundreds of thousands of dollars from the group's pockets.

"Only this much money? Are pirates all this poor these days?"

He pulled out an arrest warrant from a stack of banknotes.

Jacob, the "Quick Gunner"

Bounty: 3650 million Berry

“Not even a fraction of what I have.” Roger curled his lip and tossed the wanted poster back.

Then, on a whim, wings sprouted from his back, and he quickly chased after Dimon.

On the beach, Roger caught up with Dimon and, seeing him clutching the Gum-Gum Fruit, couldn't help but say:

"This thing is actually sentient! It looks kind of scary..."

"Indeed, I was also surprised."

Damon nodded. No wonder the World Government couldn't find it. This thing can run away on its own, so of course it's hard to find.

No, I should say that even if it is found, it can still sneak away.

Throughout its centuries-long history, the Five Elders have been found, but each time they have escaped.

Now Dimon has to suspect that the consciousness of the original Nika may indeed be parasitizing within this Devil Fruit.

Why does it give off a feeling of being a cunning old fox like the Sage of Six Paths?

"What are your plans next?" Roger asked as he put the Gum-Gum Fruit away again.

"Let's go find someone."

"Red Earl!"

By deliberately converting Roger into a subordinate, the first step was naturally to devour Red Earl.

A righteous two-on-one fight will never let the other side escape.

While Dimon was searching for the Red Earl, Doflamingo returned to the Holy Land.

He was the only one who returned; his parents and brother remained in Dressrosa.

As a 12-year-old kid, he was suddenly asked to join the Knights of God, but he couldn't even see the Five Elders.

Left with no other choice, he turned to his elder brother's henchman, "The Traitorous Dragon" Malediz.

The two met in the park.

"Why are you back!" Maleditz exclaimed, his face full of displeasure. "I really don't want to see your face, Doflamingo."

"Fufufu, watch your tone. Who do you think you're talking to?" Doflamingo chuckled maliciously. "Lo...K...S..."

"Shut up! I know, what do you want from me?" Malediz was speechless.

Doflamingo cut to the chase: "Your Mamia family has two knights of the God Knights, right?"

When the Divine Knights were mentioned, even little Malediz puffed out his chest with pride.

"Remember to show me some respect. I am from the noble Manmaia family!"

"I want to join the Knights of God. Can you introduce me?"

Upon hearing this, Maleditz was dumbfounded, pointing at Doflamingo, "You? You..."

Doflamingo's gaze sharpened, and a wave of Conqueror's Haki instantly enveloped Maledez.

He was so frightened that he fell to the ground with a thud, his mouth trembling: "Conqueror's Haki... You brat, you can actually awaken Conqueror's Haki!?"

"You know quite a lot, no wonder you're from the noble Manmaia family." Doflamingo grinned smugly. "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and introduce me."