In the waters near Naval Headquarters at Marineford, a large ship flying the World Government flag sailed slowly toward the port, the towering structures of Marineford visible in the distance.
On the deck, Claudius stood, staring at the massive fortress of justice looming ahead, a sense of...
In the Claudius Palace, within the large pond in the courtyard, two incredibly beautiful mermaid women were swimming gracefully. They seemed quite happy in the water.
These mermaids were slaves, a gift from Doflamingo to Claudius when he left Mariejois two months ago. Claudius had kept the...
In the days leading up to Doflamingo's departure, Claudius had eased up on some of his strict routines. After all, once Doflamingo left, it was likely that their paths would diverge in ways that would be difficult to reconcile. Claudius couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental about it.
So...
The grand and opulent palace Claudius resided in was originally named the "The King's Palace," but he found the name far too ostentatious. Claudius believed that until he achieved some measure of success, it was best to keep a low profile. He didn't want to attract undue attention from the Five E...
2024-10-06 09:13:14 +0000 UTC View PostClaudius held an optimistic view of the future transformations in this world.
Looking at the trajectory of history, these changes were undoubtedly inevitable.
Eight centuries of rule had accumulated a vast number of contradictions. When these tensions could no longer be suppressed...
In the Holy Land of Mariejois, inside the residence of the gods, Claudius sat comfortably in his study, leisurely reading a book.
Naturally, he was unaware that, thanks to Zephyr's remarks, he had gained quite a reputation within the Naval Headquarters.
The book Claudius held in hi...
At Marine Headquarters, Marineford, a massive warship adorned with dog head decorations slowly docked into the harbor. From the ship jumped a man wearing a gray-white suit, his body solid and muscular, with short, messy hair and a scar running down the corner of his eye. His carefree and bold dem...
2024-10-06 09:08:07 +0000 UTC View PostEarly in the morning, with the assistance of the palace maids, Claudius completed his morning routine of washing and dressing. He didn't wear the iconic white robe of the Celestial Dragons, nor did he wear the customary bubble helmet that most of them used to protect themselves from the "filthy a...
2024-10-06 09:04:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe palace where Claudius resided was one of the finest in the House of God. Especially now that Claudius had been "reborn" with a new sense of taste, his life had taken on an air of refined luxury. He was no longer the wasteful Celestial Dragon he had once been.
In the center of the hall ...
Mariejois is vast.
At this moment, Claudius was strolling through the Social Square of Pangaea Castle. This square was primarily used for hosting emissaries from various nations and served as a place of interaction during the World Summit, held every four years. It was where the royal fami...
As soon as Claudius's voice fell, Zephyr remained silent for a while. Even though Claudius had spoken in a calm and polite tone, the fact remained that he was still a Celestial Dragon. When someone like him made a request, no matter how nicely it was phrased, it left Zephyr in a difficult positio...
2024-10-06 09:01:06 +0000 UTC View PostAt the end of 1490, in the Sea Circle Calendar, it was truly an interesting time.
Claudius knew well that the Rocks Pirates, once the strongest pirate group ruling the seas, had fallen after the infamous God Valley Incident a few years back. After Roger and Garp teamed up to take them down...
When the silhouette of the desert island appeared on the horizon, Admiral Zephyr and Kuzan's expressions both froze. They spotted black smoke rising from the island, a telltale sign that someone was lighting a fire.
"No way... Did we just stumble upon that one-in-ten-thousand chance?" Kuza...
The so-called King Engine the name of this special ability originates from the world of One Punch Man. It was the signature technique of King, the so-called "strongest man on Earth." Supposedly, once King activated this ability, it was as if he entered a berserk state, capable of smashing enemies...
2024-10-06 08:58:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe deserted island Claudius found himself on was, in a way, rather pleasant. Despite being located in the dangerous waters of the New World, this particular island was a "Spring Island." The climate was mild and temperate all year round, without the extreme shifts between hot and cold. Because o...
2024-10-06 08:56:58 +0000 UTC View PostAs the saying goes, "Where there are people, there are conflicts." The same principle applies to the Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land of Mariejois.
Celestial Dragons don't bother competing with ordinary "untouchables" because they have no need to contend with such lowly beings.
An...
To speak of the New World is to speak of the most treacherous sea in the entire Grand Line... No, it's more accurate to say it's the most dangerous sea area in the entire world.
The ocean here is turbulent and volatile, with bizarre phenomena occurring on a daily basis. Sailing through thi...
"No, it's impossible!"
Saki didn't doubt Ryuji's words, but as she thought back on what had just happened, the fear still lingered. She was certain of one thing:
"What I encountered must have been something weird!"
"Then tell me what happened at the time," Ryuji said casually...
Although Yumiko's grades were not exceptional, they were still among the top in her grade.
As for Ryuji… well, let's just say, academically, he wasn't known for being top-tier!
"Yumiko, are you planning to use this opportunity to do something to Ryuji-kun?" Yui teased, her eyes gl...
Hearing Orochimaru's response, Tsunade, still running alongside him, was stunned for a moment. Her expression turned bitter. "Grandma said… maybe you could give me an answer. So, you don't know either?"
"Grandma?"
Orochimaru couldn't help but think of Uzumaki Mito, the dignified w...
After conducting research for so long, Orochimaru should have probably known all along that individual genetic factors would influence the effects of the gene-enhancing liquid. But with so many projects on his plate and having only tested the serum on himself, the intricacies of its varied effect...
2024-10-05 07:28:48 +0000 UTC View PostMadrid Capital Airport, Spain.
As Gao Shen approached Lucas' car, the first thing he noticed was Buenaventura's disgruntled expression.
The fitness coach had arrived in Madrid on a flight just before Gao Shen, and as soon as Gao Shen climbed into the car, he was greeted by Buenavent...
"The food at this restaurant is good, but I kinda miss Juan Rotaco in Madrid."
On the way back to the hotel, Gao Shen commented with a satisfied expression. He had clearly enjoyed the meal.
Guardiola, sitting beside him, was equally content. Not only had his favorite player, Busquet...
Seeing Saki like this, Ryuji suddenly smiled.
"I saved you before, and now I have to take care of you. Saki, it's a bad habit to get things for free," Ryuji teased, and Saki couldn't help but lower her head, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"You have to give something in return."
"...
"Hurry up, hurry up and move!" Saki tried hard to calm herself down.
Unfortunately, despite her efforts, she could only manage a few steps backward and still couldn't bring herself to run.
"Delicious! Delicious!"
At that moment, just as Ryuji was about to take action, he not...
Danzo, as a high-ranking official in Konoha, was no stranger to secret medicines that could temporarily enhance a ninja's combat abilities. For instance, the Akimichi clan's famed three-color pills could dramatically boost strength but at great personal cost, often leaving users incapacitated or ...
2024-10-04 07:38:46 +0000 UTC View PostHiruzen nodded slightly, recalling the events that led up to this moment.
A year ago, the recovery potion developed by Orochimaru had shown a peculiar limitation—though it was remarkably effective, it could only be used twice within a year. After the second use, any subsequent dose would...
The conversation between Gao Shen and Guardiola was mostly playful banter, making fun of each other.
In reality, if Napoli truly wanted to poach a player from Barcelona, even without Guardiola as an intermediary, Gao Shen would have found a way. These decisions were far beyond what the two...
David Wenner is a well-known British football journalist with a reputation for building close relationships with football stars. He has written autobiographies for players like Bergkamp and Ferdinand and has authored several books on football.
One of his books, Brilliant Orange, delves int...
The Third Hokage's expression turned slightly more serious.
Although they wouldn't be punished for what they had done, there was no way he could praise them either. If he did, they might pull something even more reckless in the future. As Hokage, it was his responsibility to fully understa...