What made Benedict's heart flutter was naturally the Devil Fruit Awakening Charm.
Once this item was obtained, it would generally appear in the shop.
He had already squeezed quite a number of Devil Fruits, and had redeemed three ordinary awakening potions.
These were given to the Great Tengu Kiyofune, Kenshiro, and Sakata Gintoki respectively.
In addition, he still held Devil Fruits that had not been used, these were Devil Fruits that could yield colorful awakening potions after being squeezed.
Benedict did not want to use them yet.
But he still had Devil Fruit users under his command. Besides Kenshiro who had awakened his ability, Jing Ke's Phantom-Phantom Fruit, Dao Zhi's Clear-Clear Fruit, Fanma Yujiro's Gold-Gold Fruit, Yasuo's Wind-Wind Fruit, Yelü Siji's Monkey-Monkey Fruit, and so on, had not yet awakened.
There was too much of a difference between having awakened abilities and not having awakened abilities.
Wano Country.
Now, most of the troops and generals had been dispatched, so Benedict approached Ash.
Ash's existence could help Benedict better protect Toki.
After all, in the current Wano Country, Oden was locked in a fierce battle with Kaido's Beasts Pirates. At a critical moment, it would not be surprising if someone was sent to capture Toki and her two children.
Wano Country, Oden Castle.
It was somewhat chaotic, and the citizens of Wano Country were all looking a bit nervous.
However, when they saw Toki, these citizens were quite enthusiastic and earnest.
"You've done a lot to help him in Oden's absence."
"These citizens might remember the glory of the Kozuki clan and believe in their Daimyo."
"However, Oden's past actions must have also disappointed them."
Benedict, who had transformed into an ordinary guard, could see that some of the citizens of Wano Country looked at Toki with complex emotions.
Within these complex emotions were anticipation, resentment, and unwillingness.
Toki walked in Oden Castle without hiding her identity.
Graceful and dignified, she possessed the elegance and gentleness of a noble lady.
Facing her people, she acted with grace and composure.
She did not distance herself from them due to her status.
"Wano Country needs a king who can defeat enemies and bring peace to the people."
"I believe Oden can do it."
"It's just that this country also needs gentleness and understanding. My abilities are limited, and all I can do is let them feel the kindness of this country and bring a touch of tenderness."
Toki waved to a young child, showing a gentle and serene smile, and then replied to Benedict.
Toki knew very well what she needed to do.
At the same time, as a user of the Time-Time Fruit, Toki also understood many things.
"I will help you expel the Beasts Pirates from Wano Country. You won't forget our agreement, will you?" Benedict reminded Toki.
Benedict had conditions for agreeing to Toki's request.
The condition was that Toki would tell him about the world 800 years ago.
Toki was extremely shocked that Benedict knew she came from 800 years ago.
This was a secret known only to herself, and to no one else.
Not even Oden knew about it.
Yet, Benedict was fully aware of it.
Toki could not fathom Benedict's mystery.
The only thing she could see was that the world would undergo tremendous changes because of the Azure Dragon Navy.
The gears of history would keep turning because of the Azure Dragon Navy, and the dilapidated ships would be continuously replaced, ushering in a new civilization.
"Of course," Toki stopped and nodded, smiling.
"Actually, you don't need to hide your identity."
"Your presence in Wano Country will make the World Government relax a bit."
"Moreover, I believe with your mobility, you should be able to reach the battlefield at any time."
Benedict chuckled and then dispelled his transformation, reverting to his original appearance.
Benedict's transformation caused a stir without surprise.
A short figure leaped out from the crowd almost instantly and launched an attack towards Benedict.
Benedict extended his hand, his palm covered with Conqueror's Haki, and instantly sent the attacker flying.
"Byakkō, please stop. This is Benedict, the Marshal of the Azure Dragon Navy."
Toki recognized the Byakkō who was sent flying. Seeing Byakkō getting up and wanting to continue fighting, she quickly called out.
Byakkō, who was stopped by Toki, heard this and his previously serious expression immediately relaxed.
Wano Country's isolation, although it left its citizens with little understanding of the outside world,
certain major events would still spread within Wano Country.
However, the members of the Azure Dragon Navy still had some impression.
For example, when the Azure Dragon Navy was first founded, the propaganda posters that fell like rain had shocked many.
And what the Azure Dragon Navy did in the following time had further astonished them.
Therefore, they were also very impressed with Benedict, the founder of the Azure Dragon Navy.
Now, being able to see him in person made them incredibly excited.
Some quick-witted individuals also realized something.
"Is it really the Marshal of the Azure Dragon Navy?"
"Such a powerful existence has actually come to our Wano Country."
"Hiss, could it be that the Shogun is going to join forces with the Azure Dragon Navy to completely defeat the Beasts Pirates?"
"It's really possible."
"The Azure Dragon Navy hates pirates, and the Beasts Pirates are exceptionally wicked. The Marshal of the Azure Dragon Navy must have led the navy fleet here to annihilate the Beasts Pirates."
"Wuwu~, we are finally saved."
"Is this the powerful external aid that Lady Toki has invited for us?"
"That's great, the Azure Dragon Navy has come to save us."
The Azure Dragon Navy had a great reputation, their persistence against pirates, and their steadfastness towards justice filled them with expectation and longing.
For a moment, various voices arose from all around, all expressing joy.
Toki looked at the emotions displayed by her people, her eyes moistening slightly.
She felt guilty towards her people.
The citizens of Wano Country originally had great expectations for Oden.
However, Oden left for an answer, distancing himself from the people of Wano Country, and at the same time giving Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido the opportunity to seize power and occupy Wano Country.
Byakkō felt a bit embarrassed after realizing that the person before him was the real Benedict.
And the emotions of the surrounding crowd made Byakkō clench his fists.
The high-handed rule and destruction brought by Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido had caused them immense suffering.
He could not even imagine what darkness this country would face if their Shogun were to be defeated in the future.