Chapter 145 Lord, Times Have Changed
Almost six years have passed since the Totto Land incident in Totto Land.
However, the repercussions of this incident have not subsided with the passage of time.
This is evident from Issho still holding onto the Headline Newspaper from that time.
Through extensive media news coverage, the news of Nicholas decisively defeating the Sea Empress Charlotte Linlin and Kaido has basically spread throughout the entire Grand Line.
Moreover, with the Big Mom Pirates of Charlotte Linlin being notorious on the Sea and Kaido's frequent escapes from the Navy, coupled with rumors of his Immortality, Nicholas's strength is further highlighted.
Despite Nicholas's Bounty remaining unchanged since the Totto Land incident, and even Nicholas and the entire Freedom Pirates fading from public view.
No one would ignore the Monster who once suppressed two Monsters on the Sea single-handedly.
Over time, the Totto Land incident gained another nickname—Monster War!
Thanks to the hype from these News Media, and the terrifying strength displayed by Charlotte Linlin and Kaido, Nicholas's reputation has not diminished in the slightest, even though he has been inactive for over two years.
The Pirate World is like this.
Fighting Powerful Figure is the quickest way to gain reputation.
Moreover, with the Rocks Pirates Remnant, Golden Lion, Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido, being active on the Grand Line, Nicholas is naturally mentioned as well.
The external hot topics of discussion are still raging, while Nicholas and his party are still busy in the Hakumai Region of Wano Country.
"Who are they?"
In the Mountain Stronghold, Nicholas stood in front of a spacious Jail, his gaze passing through the prison bars made of century-old Pine Wood, looking at the hundred or so men inside the Jail.
"Yohohoho~"
Brook, who was responsible for guarding these people, chuckled first, and then explained, "They are Samurai captured in battle in the past two months."
"Oh?"
Nicholas raised an eyebrow, he didn't expect that the guys who not long ago only knew how to use hoes and scythes would have such combat power so quickly.
It should be known that although the Samurai of Wano Country are of varying quality, being a Samurai means that these people, if armed, can easily take on ten or even a hundred Ordinary People.
Simon, who came with Nicholas, looked at Nicholas speechlessly, hinting, "Cough cough, although there are Swordsman Level figures among the Samurai of Wano Country, those kinds of characters are all big shots.
And these Samurai, although strong, are still just mortals. Facing well-organized Firearms troops, it's already lucky for them not to be shot to death by random gunfire."
Although for Powerful Figure, Firearms are more like children's toys, the damage they can cause to the Body is still terrifying.
Nicholas instantly understood the meaning in Simon's words. Indeed, he, who had been fighting against Powerful Figure on the Sea, subconsciously ignored this point, just like Ordinary People Soldiers in the Navy are more like Ants when facing Top Expert.
But if they encounter ordinary Pirate, the Navy, with better Equipment, more tacit cooperation, and well-organized offense and retreat, is undoubtedly like Death.
"What do you plan to do with these guys?"
Nicholas asked Simon, looking at him.
"We originally planned to see if we could pull them into the Resistance Army. After all, as Samurai, they could better infiltrate the enemy's interior.
But unfortunately, none of these people are willing. For them, their Bushido Spirit does not allow them to Betrayal their Lord and Object of Loyalty.
And in their view, we seem to be enemies of the entire Wano Country."
Simon spread his hands helplessly.
After communicating with these Samurai, he realized how serious the Class system in Wano Country was.
"What a pity... Since they have no value, then just get rid of them. Brook, it's just right to test your Devil Fruit Ability."
Nicholas said indifferently.
Brook held his Staff Sword horizontally in front of him, his gaze calmly looking at the Samurai in the Jail. For him, killing didn't have much psychological burden. After all, as the former Captain of the Royal Guard and acting Captain, he had experienced many battles.
Then, there was the sound of the Staff Sword being slowly drawn.
Hearing the sound of the Staff Sword being drawn, the bodies of the hundred or so Samurai in the Jail jolted violently.
They all looked up, staring in terror at Brook slowly drawing his Staff Sword, as if smelling the Aura of Death, and the Skeleton-like Brook was undoubtedly a messenger from the Underworld.
Nicholas suddenly raised his hand and pressed down on Brook's Arm that was drawing the Sword.
Brook looked at his Captain in confusion.
"Have you really prepared yourselves for Death?"
Half an hour later.
Dozens of muddle-headed Samurai followed Simon out of the Jail.
Looking at their appearance, it was as if they had just experienced a Nightmare.
Inside the Jail.
Nicholas looked at the Samurai corpses on the Ground, each covered in ice shards, and muttered to himself, "Does the Underworld Aura attached to the Underworld Fruit bring about this freezing effect? Or is it even freezing the Soul?"
"Brook."
"Captain."
Hearing Nicholas's Words, Brook subconsciously looked at Nicholas.
"These guys' Souls, were they really sent to the Underworld?"
Nicholas was very curious about the mysterious Underworld.
"...I'm not sure, but after these people were killed, something did disappear from their Bodies."
Brook touched the Crown of the head and said somewhat hesitantly.
A few days later.
In the Forest Training Ground.
Several Resistance Army Soldiers were lying on the Ground, covered in wounds, looking very miserable.
And opposite them were the group of Samurai from before. At this time, their injuries had almost healed, obviously after careful treatment.
Looking at the guys wailing softly on the Ground, these Samurai were also quite happy. Although they couldn't kill people, it was still okay to teach these guys a lesson.
These Samurai hadn't thought about escaping at first. After all, they had witnessed the situation in the Jail with their own eyes. In their view, these sinners who associated with Demons would definitely be punished by Divine Retribution. As long as they could bring the News back, they would definitely receive a big Reward.
One night, this group of Samurai launched a riot, but before they could cause any major chaos, they were forcefully suppressed by the Resistance Army who had been guarding against them.
In the end, only these last few lucky ones remained out of the original dozens of Samurai.
When they were surrounded by the Commoner they once looked down upon, trying to practice Bushido Spirit and fight with the Enemy, they ended up hearing such Words, "Lord, times have changed."
Then there was a burst of dense gunfire.
In a Room in the center of the Base.
Nicholas sat on a chair, reaching out to control thousands of Metal Ball, constantly making various movements and even forming various shapes.
While accumulating Power for the future, Nicholas did not intend to ignore his own Strength.
After all, in this world where power belongs to oneself, the stronger the better.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit still has more Development Potential, Electromagnetism is just the beginning.
He will make good use of this time to further refine the Ability of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
(End of chapter)