Shanks departed.
He took Beckman, Yasopp, and Lucky Roo with him.
He wanted to take the others too, but Benedict did not allow it.
Finding the Gomu Gomu no Mi and locating Ace became his goals for this voyage on the sea.
That pirate ship was confiscated.
Therefore, Shanks and the other three were now traveling on a small merchant ship.
From now on, they would roam outside as adventurers.
Shanks’ pirate identity would also be revoked.
In its place, they would have the identity of adventurers.
Merchants and adventurers were common identities on the sea these days.
It was too difficult for pirates to sail the seas.
Therefore, those who wished to explore the sea appeared as adventurers.
To become an adventurer, one only needed to pass the guild assessment arranged by the Genbu Navy and obtain the corresponding badge.
This was done for management convenience.
Secondly, it was also to change people’s mindset about traveling the seas.
As adventurers, not as pirates.
After resolving Shanks' issue, Benedict also left.
The Noxus family had once again sent news regarding the Giant Fruit.
"Evil Wolf," known by the title "Giant Warship," had reappeared in the Extreme Evil Land.
Benedict suspected that Noxus Sheng had mentioned a problematic landmark last time because he hadn't seen Shanks released.
This time, however, seeing Shanks free, he was finally revealing the location.
The Extreme Evil Land.
A very dangerous place.
When Benedict reached the edge, he attempted to use his powerful Observation Haki to sense the life forms within.
However, with his current strength, his sensory range was significantly reduced.
Even so, within a ten-kilometer radius, he could still perceive quite clearly.
This was the pinnacle of Observation Haki.
Benedict flew into the mist.
The white mist made it easy to lose one's way.
Furthermore, the mist here, while not so dense that one couldn't see their hand in front of their face, reduced visibility to about two meters.
Even this was quite severe.
Additionally, ordinary compasses lost their function here.
Unless, of course, one possessed a compass specifically designed for navigating the Extreme Evil Land.
Benedict did not have one, nor did the Genbu Navy.
No one knew the exact size of the Extreme Evil Land.
This was because no one had ever attempted to measure it.
If someone had, they likely would have died within before managing to get out.
Benedict proceeded in the direction provided by Noxus Sheng.
After about three hours, Benedict arrived at a massive island.
This island, situated on the sea, resembled an umbrella. The upper part of the island was hundreds of meters above the sea's surface.
Landing on this mist-shrouded island and looking at the lake before him, Benedict could at least confirm that his current direction was correct.
Benedict glanced around, oriented himself, and then flew towards the northwest.
According to the clues, about an hour later, there would be an even larger island.
Evil Wolf was hidden on that island.
Benedict continued his journey.
About half an hour later, sounds of combat and the roars of Sea Kings reached him from ahead.
Benedict's Observation Haki also confirmed that those massive life forms were indeed Sea Kings.
In addition to them, Benedict sensed an even larger life form, standing about four to five hundred meters tall.
It was a colossal mountain.
And also a Super Giant.
"I found you."
Sensing Evil Wolf's presence, a smile appeared on Benedict's face.
The Giant Fruit.
It could be classified as a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit within the Human-Human Fruit category.
It allowed the user to become immensely large, possessing colossal strength and a formidable physique.
Moreover, the sea's curse seemed to have no effect on him.
For instance, Evil Wolf, possessing the Giant Fruit, walked freely on the sea.
Did you see him become incredibly weak upon touching seawater?
Did you see his Devil Fruit abilities vanish?
No!
Evil Wolf's Devil Fruit abilities had not only not vanished, but he was also fighting Sea Kings in the sea.
Evil Wolf's colossal divine body did not notice Benedict's arrival.
At that moment, Evil Wolf was holding a slain Sea King serpent, opening his massive maw, and devouring it raw.
Blood dripped onto the sea, drop by drop.
"Evil Wolf!"
Benedict released his presence and called out.
Evil Wolf, who was in the process of eating, heard Benedict's words and felt his presence. He slowly turned around.
Looking down from his immense height, he quickly spotted the minuscule Benedict.
"Genbu Navy Marshal."
"I have already distanced myself from your domain."
Evil Wolf recognized Benedict. Though he spoke slowly, his voice still boomed like a gong.
Evil Wolf did not fully comprehend the might of the Genbu Navy.
However, while he lingered at the edge of the Extreme Evil Land, he learned from passing pirates and merchant ships that the Genbu Navy had repeatedly dealt heavy blows to the World Government.
Currently, the seas were almost entirely under the Genbu Navy's control.
Evil Wolf feared death, so from the moment he entered the Extreme Evil Land, he had no intention of leaving.
Though it was dangerous within this mist, he was a Giant, a Super Warship; he was not afraid.
Upon hearing Evil Wolf's words, Benedict responded, "So, you have been hiding here all along?"
"Yes, Marshal Benedict."
"I do not wish to die, nor do I wish to be your enemy."
Evil Wolf stated.
Evil Wolf, however, feared death.
He knew his strength, that he was very powerful.
But in individual combat, no matter how great the strength, it would only become cannon fodder.
Therefore, Evil Wolf knew exactly how to choose.
"If I don't kill you, the World Government will send forces to kill you with all their might," Benedict told Evil Wolf.
Upon hearing this, Evil Wolf said solemnly, "I do not shy away from trouble, but I will not wait for death either."
"I will crush them."
Benedict looked at Evil Wolf and then took out his war communicator, intending to test Evil Wolf's strength.
He discovered that the war communicator had lost its effect here.
"They possess powerful legions; each of them is no weaker than you," Benedict added.
Evil Wolf's body began to shrink at a visible rate.
Even so, he was still over two hundred meters tall.
"Let me join the Genbu Navy."
"I wish to receive protection."
"I will not harm ordinary people."
"Marshal Benedict."
Evil Wolf gazed at Benedict and spoke again.
Benedict hadn't expected that Evil Wolf, despite his seemingly simple and honest demeanor, was actually so sharp-minded.
If he couldn't defeat someone, he would simply join them?
Speaking of which, there wasn't much information about Evil Wolf's criminal record in the intelligence reports.
Moreover, Evil Wolf was already very old.
He was nearly two hundred years old, in his prime.
As a member of the Giant tribe, their lifespan was exceptionally long.
It could reach between 350 to 400 years.
Therefore, crimes committed decades ago could perhaps be forgiven now.
"You are welcome to join, Evil Wolf."
"From now on, you will be the Giant Warship guarding the Genbu Navy Headquarters."