御田城.
The news of Black Charcoal Orochi's death and the disintegration of the Beasts Pirates spread rapidly within the Land of Wano.
At this time, 御田城 was still in a state of preparation.
The samurai of the 霜月 clan were filled with disbelief.
Yet, at this moment, they still abided by their ancestors' rules, continuing to pledge loyalty to the 光月 clan. The clan leaders of the 霜月 clan successively dispatched samurai to support 光月御田 or to clear out pirates from other islands.
Benedict, meanwhile, arrived at the General's Mansion of the 光月 clan.
After encountering the ancient weapon 'Pluto' and confirming its existence, Benedict took 御田 to 9里 and then came here.
9里 was the main stronghold of Black Charcoal Orochi. With Black Charcoal Orochi's death, 9里 had fallen into the hands of 光月御田.
As for Onigashima, with Kaido being rescued and two of the three Calamities dead, the remaining members of the Beasts Pirates on Onigashima were almost entirely dealt with by Sima Yi and Benedict's clones.
However, pirates still appeared in isolated locations.
For the Land of Wano to completely eradicate pirates, it would require 光月御田 to lead his subordinates in dealing with them.
In a short period, this fellow would likely be away for a considerable time.
From his arrival in the Land of Wano to resolving the country's greatest threat, it had only taken a day.
For Benedict, the gains were immense.
Firstly, the existence of the ancient weapon 'Pluto' had been confirmed.
Secondly, the Beasts Pirates could not be said to be destroyed, but they were certainly dismantled. Queen was ultimately rescued by octopus tentacles that suddenly appeared. Although it was a clone of Benedict, he was unable to capture Queen.
However, three of the Flying Six were successfully captured.
These three were Who's Who, Black Maria, and X Drake.
This also yielded Benedict three Ancient Zoan Devil Fruits.
Unfortunately, while the strength of these three was decent, it was only at the level of a Vice Admiral, and they did not provide Benedict with the Five-Color Awakening Serum.
However, the operation in the Land of Wano was not without its gains of Five-Color Awakening Serum.
For instance, King and Jack, from the Calamities, provided Benedict with two vials of Five-Color Awakening Serum.
In addition, he obtained twelve more drops of ordinary Awakening Serum, accumulating a total of fifteen drops of ordinary Awakening Serum and two drops of Five-Color Awakening Serum.
It was indeed the Beasts Pirates, with twenty Devil Fruit users, and most of them were Zoan-type Devil Fruit users.
Thus, the Beasts Pirates suffered a severe blow.
...
When Benedict returned to 御田城, the forces of the Black Tortoise Navy had already entered the New World on a large scale.
The confrontation with the World Government was also about to begin.
And the World Government had finally received news of the events in the Land of Wano.
Due to the Land of Wano's isolationist policy, much of the news could not be transmitted outside.
The World Government and the Navy were able to obtain information because of the presence of X Drake.
As a former Marine Rear Admiral, under the arrangement of the World Government, X Drake, who founded the Drake Pirates, joined the Beasts Pirates to provide secret intelligence.
It was only after Benedict, along with 光月御田 and Sima Yi, appeared on Onigashima and fought Kaido that X Drake learned of Benedict's presence in the Land of Wano.
Unfortunately, at that time, he had intended to transmit this news immediately.
However, because Benedict's Conqueror's Haki directly cleared the troops, individuals like them were directly affected and fell unconscious.
This was the terror of top-tier Conqueror's Haki.
Even if you possessed Vice Admiral-level cultivation, you might not be able to withstand it.
If it weren't for Queen being their superior and waking them up or taking them away, they would have died by now.
X Drake felt immense relief and apprehension, and at the same time, he quickly relayed this news to Sengoku.
"Are you sure Benedict is in the Land of Wano, and that he has defeated Kaido, and that Jack and King have been killed?"
"Are you sure Benedict has the ability to seize Devil Fruits and grant them to his subordinates?"
"The Yamata no Orochi form Devil Fruit, on a newcomer, unleashed terrifying power, possessing the ability to drain stamina and make Devil Fruit powers disappear?"
"Fighting the three Calamities alone, and still holding the upper hand?"
"Rear Admiral Drake, are you sure your information is correct?"
Sengoku asked X Drake, who was on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, with a solemn tone.
"Yes, Fleet Admiral, this is true," X Drake replied with absolute certainty.
"The Beasts Pirates in the Land of Wano are currently being systematically cleaned up by the army organized by 光月御田."
"The user of the Yamata no Orochi form Devil Fruit is also fighting alongside them."
Upon hearing this, Sengoku's expression became extremely grave.
Has Benedict's strength become that terrifying?
Kaido, the defense freak, known as an "immortal cockroach," was utterly defeated and eventually rescued by a mysterious figure.
And Benedict, at that time, still maintained his immense power.
Most importantly, Benedict's abilities were incredibly troublesome.
Thus, the speculations could be completely explained: why the deceased Devil Fruit users on the sea had their Devil Fruits appear in the Black Tortoise Navy.
"Fleet Admiral, Drake requests to return to his unit," X Drake said solemnly after a moment of silence.
Sengoku, after a slight deliberation, replied, "Return and report to Admiral Sengoku."
"Yes, Fleet Admiral!" X Drake, on an island somewhere, hung up the Den Den Mushi, took a deep breath, and his eyes gleamed.
Benedict's clone looked at X Drake and smiled, "You don't want to be a spy anymore?"
"At the time, I voluntarily gave up my identity to become a spy for the Marines because of the justice in my heart and the justice of the Marines," X Drake said solemnly.
"However, over the years, the actions of the World Government and the Marines have made me increasingly disappointed."
"The emergence of the Black Tortoise Navy has shown me the justice and resolve that the Marines should possess."
"Most importantly, the Black Tortoise Navy possesses immense power and a more complete system."
"It's better to be a spy for the Black Tortoise Navy than for the World Government."
Benedict hadn't expected X Drake to be so decisive.
Moreover, this spying seemed to have become a habit.
"Keep up the good work, I like your drive," Benedict said.
After speaking, he dispelled the clone and disappeared.
X Drake, watching the disappearing Benedict, clenched his fist.
"As expected of the Black Tortoise Navy's Fleet Admiral, so mysterious and unfathomable."
"He even knows clearly that I am a spy arranged by the World Government in the Beasts Pirates."
"However, it is worth serving the Black Tortoise Navy."
...
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
"One person is worth an army."
"Has Benedict's terror reached such a level?"
"How did this fellow appear in the Land of Wano, and why was there no news at all?"
"If the Black Tortoise Navy has deployed a large number of troops behind him, it will be troublesome."
After muttering, Sengoku realized the seriousness of the situation.
Therefore, without further hesitation, he immediately contacted the Five Elders.