Long ago.
Wano Country was once a world power incredibly rich in Mineral Resources.
At that time, Wano Country was full of Gold, and therefore was called the Golden Country by the world.
But that was already hundreds of years ago.
Nowadays, the amount of Gold on the surface of Wano Country is already not much.
But the Gold resources and other Mineral Resources hidden beneath the Ground are surprisingly abundant.
Even following the original trajectory, in the years after Kaido established Wano Country as his Base, the exploitation of Wano Country's Minerals never ceased.
However, after ten or twenty years of mining.
The Mineral Resources of Wano Country are still abundant, as if inexhaustible.
In addition to the Ore called Liquor Iron Ore, used to make Weapon, Sea Prism Stone, famous in the world for targeting Ability User, is also mined from Wano Country.
Through Sea Prism Stone, Kaido even started doing Business with the World Government.
This is also one of the Reason why Nicholas wants to occupy Wano Country, after all, as the Nemesis of Devil Fruit, mastering Sea Prism Stone resources undoubtedly means mastering considerable Voice.
After fully occupying White Dance, Nicholas did not choose to launch attacks on Various Regions and Flower Capital, but directly destroyed the Bridges and Roads leading to Various Regions, completely isolating White Dance from the entire Wano Country. He needed Time to thoroughly digest White Dance.
On this day, the Sea King Authority Ship was flying in the Sky.
Just then, a Giant Beast suddenly appeared on the Sea Surface not far away. A gentle breeze was blowing, dispersing the Cloud and Mist in the Space around that huge object.
"Th-that's what?!"
Simon pointed at the Giant Beast in the distance, and said in shock.
And Brook also opened his mouth wide and fell into a daze.
G-giant, too Giant!! Indescribably Giant, at a glance, it was simply like a Mountains, making people's hearts tremble, and adrenaline surge.
Looking at the Giant Zou, Nicholas also took this Giant Beast into his eyes. He was equally shocked, but quickly regained his senses.
"Huff!"
"What exactly is that thing? How can it be so huge!"
Brook's eyes were full of shock. He had never seen such a Giant Beast before.
"Is it Sea Kings?"
Vistad also stared at the Giant Beast slowly moving in the distance, his heart also filled with shock.
Such a Giant Beast, the visual impact it gives is unimaginable.
Even Giant Sea Kings, in terms of size, would probably be much inferior.
"It's Zou Island!"
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
"Island?!"
Brook was a little confused. He then observed carefully and indeed found that on the Back of the Giant Beast, he could vaguely see Mountain Forest and Lake, and even Buildings. This proved that there really seemed to be a Town on its Back.
"There's actually a Town on the Back of a Giant Beast!"
Nicholas shook his head: "To be precise, this Giant Elephant is moving forward while carrying weight!"
Brook and others observed again and found that the Form of the Giant Beast was indeed a Giant Elephant.
Now observing this Giant Elephant up close, they found that the Giant Elephant reacted sluggishly and moved very slowly.
It seemed that the long Years of traveling at Sea had almost worn away its Mind.
"An Ancient Giant Elephant that has lived for more than a thousand Years."
Nicholas murmured.
Seeing the Giant Elephant with his own eyes was much more shocking than seeing it in Anime. His mind was filled with thoughts.
Thousands of years ago, such a huge Creature existed and was sealed by some mysterious Creature or Power.
What kind of Existence was it that sealed the Ancient Giant Elephant, turning it into an Island and making it obey Human Command?
It can be said that the Existence of this Ancient Giant Elephant deepened Nicholas's Apprehension about this world. After all, being able to make such a Giant Beast still act according to past Orders even after thousands of Years is not something that can be done by the Power of Devil Fruit alone.
"Nicholas, is the Mink Tribe you mentioned on Zou Island ahead?"
Bell-lin stood beside Nicholas, looking at the Giant Elephant moving forward on the Sea, and said in a deep voice.
"That's right, you will definitely be surprised when you see them. This is a Race as unique as the Fish-man Tribe."
Thinking of the various Animal forms in the Mink Tribe and their transformation into Lion only during the Full Moon, Nicholas was also very interested.
In his opinion, the Mink Tribe was like the Beastmen of the Western Fantasy World in his previous life, possessing Intelligence like Human, but also possessing the Form of Beast. Combining innate physical Strength and Human Intelligence, it was a very perfect Race.
When approaching this Ancient Giant Creature, Brook and others were still a little nervous.
After all, such a huge Creature, just looking at its Physique, one could feel that immense Power.
"That is... what?!"
In the Town of the Mink Tribe, a Cat-type Mink Tribe child looked in extreme horror at the Sea King Authority Ship suspended Above Zou.
At the same time, the Sea King Authority Ship also slowly entered a relatively flat area. When Nicholas and others got off the Ship, they saw a brand new world.
"This?!"
"What a dreamlike Realm!"
On the Back of the Giant Elephant, seemingly because of long-term isolation from the outside world, they could actually see many Flora and Fauna that had disappeared in the outside world.
And even more incredible, they could not feel the slightest Vibration under their Foot, just like standing on Land instead of being on the Back of a Giant Elephant.
Very stable, without any Vibration.
"It's Human!"
"Who are you People? What are you doing here?"
Just as Nicholas and the others were planning to head towards Whale Forest, a group of Mink Tribe People suddenly rushed out from the Forest around them and blocked their way, saying vigilantly.
Those who can become members of the Musketeer Squad are naturally Elite Warrior of the Mink Tribe, possessing powerful Strength.
But this was just so-so for Nicholas and the others. Even if it was Full Moon at this time, these Mink Tribe would hardly pose any Threat to Nicholas and them.
"Mink Tribe Warrior, hello, allow me to introduce myself."
Nicholas smiled and said.
"My name is Nicholas, Captain of the Freedom Pirates. As for them, they are all my Crew member! We are from Wano Country."
Saying this, Nicholas reached out and pointed to the other Pirates behind him and showed the Kozuki Family Crest.
"Pirates! And I seem to have seen that Logo before."
"Right, I remember now, it seems Ancestor recorded that this Family Crest means we Mink Tribe are Brothers!"
Hearing this, the Mink Tribe People became curious. After all, Zou is almost isolated from the world. They were also very curious about what Nicholas and these outsiders wanted to do in Zou, and the Record of Mink Tribe Brothers, which had been passed down for a long Time, made them even more curious.
"Pedro, you are still doing Sword Training, why not go celebrate? They are Friends from Wano Country, you should learn to be sociable."
The approaching Mink Tribe member was holding a Wine Jar in his hand, his cheeks flushed from drinking.
"I am still a Minor, I don't drink!"
Pedro said coldly.
"Hahahaha, let me tell you, today's Wine was brought by those Friends from Wano Country. The Flavor is different from the Wine of our Mink Kingdom, it's very Mellow. You'll regret it if you don't drink it."
Mentioning the Wine Jar, that person raised the Jar and took another big gulp, tilting his head back.
"Huff! I won't drink! If I want to become a Member of the Musketeer Squad, I must maintain a strong Physique. Things like Wine will erode my Body."
Pedro of the Jaguar Mink Tribe continued to do Sword Swinging Training in front of him.
(End of Chapter)