Paper Paper Fruit In One Piece

While the battle atop the palace raged on, elsewhere: 

The Marines were busy saving people. Although Admiral Fujitora and the "White Dove" Admiral Candidate, who had briefly appeared earlier, were nowhere to be seen, Vice Admiral Maynard, known as the "Chaser," was one of the few infiltration specialists in the Marines. 

Because of this, he knew things most regular Marine officers didn't. 

For example, that Doflamingo was actually a covert agent for the World Government, serving as a middleman in deals between them and Kaido. Or that while Doflamingo's weapons were ostensibly sold to pirates, most of his real buyers were World Government member nations. And also... 

"Vice Admiral Maynard, some pirates are looting!" 

"What?! Don't bother with those pirates! Focus on saving civilians!" 

In this birdcage, no amount of treasure is getting out. Let those pirates enjoy their moment—soon enough, they'll find there's no way to escape. With Admiral Fujitora and the White Dove here, Vice Admiral Maynard didn't believe anyone could elude them. Unless— 

They let them escape on purpose... Forget it. 

With his broad chest, muscular build, and wild black ponytail, Vice Admiral Maynard shook his head. 

In life, it's better to play dumb sometimes. Even though he was a Marine Vice Admiral and would always charge forward against pirates, crossing certain "big shots" could lead to disappearing without reason—not worth it. 

Besides being a soldier, he was also a son, a husband, and a father. 

The bonds with his loved ones had long since calmed his youthful recklessness. 

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"Who do you think you are?" 

On the other side, Sabo was being scolded by a young woman. 

She had short orange hair, wore a short dress with heels, and a small hat with goggles. 

"You went and fought a Marine Admiral? Do you think the Revolutionary Army can handle Admiral-level fighters?" 

As Koala lectured him, Sabo patted the unconscious flames flickering in his hand. 

"That's my brother!" 

"What kind of brother wouldn't act when their sibling is in danger?" 

"Say that again!" 

Koala pinched Sabo's face, and he quickly changed the subject. 

"Did you get it?" 

"Of course!" 

Koala pulled a small booklet from her pouch. It was the "transaction record" of the Donquixote Family. If its contents were exposed, the World Government and many royal families would lose all credibility. 

After all, colluding with pirates might be fine in secret, but once it's made public… 

"Good. Hand this over to Dragon." 

"He'll lead us in breaking the 800-year iron rule hanging over this world!" 

Moreover: 

There were many people within the Marine higher-ups dissatisfied with the World Government. Among pirates, there were genuinely kind and free spirits like Luffy. Even someone as complex as Roman, with his layered identity, still carried compassion. 

"We should get ready too." 

Sabo extinguished the flames and stood up. 

"Kaido is creating 'artificial Devil Fruit users' and throwing anyone who resists him into labor camps. Submit to him, and you're free. 

Big Mom is gathering combat power and weapons, expanding her territory through arranged marriages, with the motto 'Those who come are welcome, those who leave will die.' 

And Blackbeard—no need to explain. He's taken Hive Island, known as the 'Pirate Paradise,' and even dared to recruit former Marine Admiral Aokiji. His ambitions couldn't be clearer." 

"The emperors of the sea are all scrambling to grow their forces and power because—" 

Sabo adjusted his top hat. With Whitebeard, the guardian of the "Pirate King's throne," now gone, the era was inevitably heading toward its final battle. 

Although Sabo didn't know what secrets Raftel held, one thing was certain: 

Whoever reached it would ignite a world-level war. The World Government, Marines, the Four Emperors, and the Revolutionary Army—every major force would fight for their dreams. 

"Let's go." 

Before that happens, at least let me make sure my brother is safe with my own eyes. 

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"Wait, wait, wait, this can't be real!" 

Franky, who had defeated the "Swim-Swim Fruit" user Senor Pink in a manly showdown of one punch after another, stared at the beautiful woman before him, along with a group of… monsters in the factory? 

"Look, I'm not like Sanji, who won't fight women, but…" 

The battle with Pica had already left Franky completely exhausted. His body might be made of steel, but his spirit wasn't, and against Haki users, even steel was riddled with cracks. 

If not for the "Wapol Metal" reinforcing many parts of his body, he'd have collapsed long ago. 

Unfortunately, there was no time to deploy Franky Shogun. 

"Leave the rest to us, Franky." 

? 

Two figures, one tall and one petite, walked up to him. Seeing them, Franky relaxed and finally collapsed backward. 

Brook, Nami, and the white pigeon perched on Nami's shoulder. 

It's up to you now. 

"Black Maria." 

The white pigeon on Nami's shoulder stared seriously at the woman in front of them. 

"What's going on today? Why have all of you, the commanders of the Four Emperors, gathered here?" 

"Hehe, isn't this thanks to you, little brother?" 

In the factory that produces artificial Devil Fruits, a tall and stunningly beautiful woman stood. She had long, golden hair styled in a high bun, with a pair of captivating green eyes. Her skin was as white as jade, and she had a pair of red horns on her head. Her ears were adorned with pearl earrings, and a knife was used as a hairpin. She wore a Wano Country-style off-shoulder kimono. Truly, it was a sight to behold. 

"Hmm?" 

Nami glanced at the dove on her shoulder with a puzzled expression. The dove coughed, covering its beak with its wings. 

"I'm someone who enjoys 'reasoning.' You've handed over the little people to us, and we guarantee that we will leave immediately. This factory will be under your control." 

No wonder Jack had been taking his time with 'his real self' in a turn-based battle with me! It turns out he secretly sent 'the six' here to take over the artificial Devil Fruit factory. And judging by how Beast Pirates are already starting to move production tools and materials, Jack is preparing to cut off the supply at the source. 

That's more like the approach of a top-tier force. Charging in headfirst? The whole sea only needs one Straw Hat crew. But... "That won't do, little brother." 

The seductive black Maria took a drag from her cigarette, and around her were Beast Pirates with unique Wano Country characteristics: 'Roman Snake,' 'Tall Woman,' 'Rain Woman,' 'Under the Roof,' and 'Wet Woman,' making it impossible for the dove to hold back its complaints. 

"You, an SR with a bunch of R cards, really have no face, huh?" 

? 

Forget SP cards. At least bring out some SSRs like *Cough cough.* 

The dove on Nami's shoulder flapped its wings, dismissing the memories from its past life. 

"Anyway, let's each take a step back. You get the factory, and we get the people. Wouldn't that be perfect?" 

In response to the dove's suggestion, black Maria merely exhaled a cloud of smoke. 

"Sorry, little brother." 

"Our boss has given orders—take it all!" 

"Then there's nothing to talk about," 

The dove turned and looked at Nami. 

"Beat her!" 

"...In the end, it's still going to be solved with violence?" 

Nami rolled her eyes and opened the book in her hands. —Roman had already passed control of the other 'power' to her. 

"Come out, Royal Guard!" 

Whoosh— 

With the sound of fluttering paper, white paper quickly reformed into human shapes, surging out of the book like a tsunami. 

White-clad warriors appeared out of nowhere, holding weapons in hand! Lines of swordsmen, charging forward with their blades drawn; archers, ready to fire their arrows; armored soldiers, standing firm with heavy shields; and several uniquely dressed *The White Knights* surrounded Nami, protecting her in the center. Some were glowing with electric light, others were surrounded by yellow sand, some were pitch black, and some floated in the air... 

"Go, 'Hero' units!" 

With a point of Nami's finger, a vast army of paper dolls charged at black Maria and her Beast Pirates. 

Among them, those with Devil Fruit powers, the *White Knights*, specifically targeted the 'Beast' leaders, who were actually 'Prostitutes' in disguise. 

"Really, you're such an unromantic man," 

Facing the charging paper doll army, black Maria threw off her outer coat! Boldly, she stepped forward and began spinning the 'Ruin Road' in her hands, gathering the 'prostitutes' behind her. 

"Commanding demons and spirits," 

As black Maria activated her Devil Fruit power, thick black mist poured from her expanding spider-like lower body. Accompanied by hundreds of horrifying, sharp cries that sounded like ghosts wailing, the endless black mist enveloped her and her subordinates. 

In the mist, figures—some beautiful and strange, others eerie and terrifying, some ugly, others turned into bare bones, rotted and shriveled, or even lifelike—swarmed around. There were men, women, old, young, people, animals, and even broken umbrellas, teapots, coffins, and cracked knives...

"Rate Octopus Snake God," 

The women under her command transformed into 'Hundred Demons' figures: some became rain spirits formed from the resentment of women deceived by heartless men, floating around and spreading gloomy, mournful rain; others turned into the "Flying Sorceress," made from the resentment of deceased female prisoners, looking for men to seduce and steal their souls, just like the beautiful Utahime; some became the "bird witched," formed from the resentment of dead pregnant women, a blood-soaked woman holding a crying baby, but the baby was already nothing but bones... There were also demons peering in through the attic window of old houses, and those transformed from the resentment of ugly women who never got married in life, now towering, haunting figures. 

These strange 'Hundred Demons,' some screamed sharply, some cried tragically, some wandered aimlessly, some jumped around wildly, and some roared in fury, all following behind the dark Maria, forming a terrifying procession of swirling black mist. 

"This is the Hundred Demon Night Parade!" 

"Ahhh—" 

Seeing Brook next to her almost losing his jaw from shock, Nami rubbed her forehead, realizing the once terrifying atmosphere had disappeared! "Why are you, a skeleton, so scared..." 

If Luffy were here, he'd probably be thrilled and try to pack all these 'Hundred Demons' onto the ship, right? And like Roman said, it's just a Devil Fruit ability. Since it's a Devil Fruit power, there's nothing to be afraid of. 

Paper Doll Army vs. Hundred Demon Night Parade! 

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[End of Chapter] 

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