One Piece : Prince of Charlotte Family

Early the next morning.

Wilhelm returned aboard the Snow Mastiff Finley, carrying an impressive haul.

Clang, clang, clang…

Among the treasures were five or six legendary swords—famed blades long thought lost to history. Each was a masterpiece, easily rivaling or surpassing the 21 Great Grade Swords (Ō Wazamono). On top of that, there were three large suitcases brimming with Devil Fruits.

And standing quietly among all this wealth was a green-haired young man.

"Tsk, tsk, this is insane," someone remarked.

"Couldn't it have been all Devil Fruits?"

"This haul is comparable to what you'd find in Impel Down..."

"These Celestial Dragon nobles, living in luxury while doing nothing, really are filthy rich!"

"But who's this guy?"

The onlookers—Smoothie and her two sisters, Shiryu of the Rain, Kool the Feathered Serpent, Dr. Hawkins, and others—were visibly stunned.

Even the Boa Sisters, who had been busy cleaning, paused to gape in shock. Their attention shifted from the treasures to the nervous green-haired youth.

"Hello, my name is Gild Tesoro," the young man introduced himself, bowing slightly. "Lord Wilhelm rescued me from Mary Geoise... I was one of their slaves."

His voice grew quieter as he spoke. By the end, he was clenching his fists and looking down, bracing himself for scornful remarks or mocking stares.

"I see… a slave of the Celestial Dragons?" Shiryu muttered as understanding dawned.

But there was no ridicule or disdain from the group. They weren't the type to look down on someone for that.

After all, the slaves of Mary Geoise were many, and if Wilhelm had chosen to rescue this one, there had to be a reason.

"Found him to have some potential, so I brought him back," Wilhelm said with a shrug, then added with a sly grin, "But what really surprised me was this!"

He drew a sword from his waist.

"No way…!"

"Is that… real?"

"The legendary cursed sword… the First Generation Kitetsu?"

Even the seasoned warriors—Shiryu and the Smoothie sisters—felt the weight of the moment.

Though they were well-versed in the world's most famous weapons, they hadn't noticed the new sword Wilhelm carried until now. The sheer magnitude of Wilhelm's haul had distracted them.

But as their gazes locked onto the weapon, their eyes widened. The sword's plain scabbard and hilt were deceptive, hiding the blade's menacing presence. Its unusually long and broad blade emitted an aura so chilling it felt like the temperature had dropped.

In the world of swords, the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades (Saijō Ō Wazamono), Twenty-One Great Grade Blades, and Fifty Skillful Grade Blades represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship.

These weapons weren't limited to swords. Legendary items like Gol D. Roger's sword Ace, Whitebeard's naginata Murakumogiri, and Kaido's Hassaikai were also considered among these ranks.

Many of these legendary weapons had been lost to time. But now, Wilhelm stood holding the First Generation Kitetsu, the most powerful of the three infamous Kitetsu blades. Even its successors, the Second Generation Kitetsu and Third Generation Kitetsu, were part of the Twenty-One Great Grade Blades and Fifty Skillful Grade Blades, respectively.

Clang!

Wilhelm unsheathed the blade, and its chilling light reflected in their stunned faces.

The room seemed to grow colder as the cursed sword's presence filled the air, its sinister aura undeniable.

"By now, Mary Geoise should be in complete chaos..."

Wilhelm smiled lightly as he held the First Generation Kitetsu in his hand. "This sword, the First Generation Kitetsu, was the prized possession of one of the Five Elders. He never let it out of his sight.

I took it from him right before leaving, using the power of the Teleport-Teleport Fruit to snatch it right out of his hands."

Hissss!

"The First Generation Kitetsu belonged to one of the Five Elders?"

"The Five Elders, the most powerful figures in the World Government?"

Shiryu of the Rain, Smoothie, and the others, who had been admiring the legendary blade, froze at Wilhelm's words. Their scalps tingled, and they couldn't help but gasp.

Wilhelm had just poked a hornet's nest. They could only imagine the fury of the Five Elders, who held the highest authority in the World Government.

"Wow… as expected of Lord Wilhelm. His bravery is on another level!"

Meanwhile, at the top of the Red Line, in the sacred land of Mary Geoise, chaos erupted.

Inside the opulent Pangaea Castle, styled with European grandeur, five men of differing appearances—the Five Elders, the highest authority of the World Government—stood in the chamber, their faces dark and full of anger.

One of them, the bald elder with glasses, was especially furious, his face twisted in rage.

"This time, they only stole from us," he growled. "What if next time they come to put a knife to the necks of the Celestial Dragons?"

"Damn it! What is Cipher Pol even good for?"

"And what about the Holy Land's defense? How could it be so lax that thieves snuck in without a trace?"

"The reports say a large number of Devil Fruits were stolen, along with countless treasures. The loss is catastrophic!"

"How disgraceful! Mary Geoise, untouched for over 800 years, has suffered such a humiliating incident. The entire World Government's reputation will be tarnished!"

"Who would dare to pull off something this bold?"

In front of them, the officials responsible for Mary Geoise' security, as well as Cipher Pol agents, knelt trembling. Cold sweat dripped down their faces as they shook like leaves in the wind. None dared to speak.

The Celestial Dragons' treasure vaults had been emptied overnight. Even the underground vault, located at the heart of the World Government's power, had been looted.

It was an unprecedented disaster.

The bald elder adjusted his glasses, his voice venomous. "The thief used some strange ability—similar to the Ope-Ope no Mi Fruit—to teleport objects from a distance. When I woke up, the First Generation Kitetsu had vanished from my hands!"

"Please, calm down, Lord Five Elders!"

At that moment, a tall agent wearing a white mask entered the room. He knelt on one knee and reported, "We've identified the thief responsible for the incident..."

"Who is it?" demanded the elder with the long white beard, his voice icy.

The bald elder snarled, "To commit such a heinous act is to mock the World Government. This cannot be forgiven! Speak—who is behind this?"

The masked agent replied in a serious tone, "Based on the evidence, the culprit is Charlotte Wilhelm, the 22nd son of Big Mom of the Big Mom Pirates, also known as the Trembling Prince."

"What?! A child of Big Mom?"

"The Trembling Prince? Charlotte Wilhelm?"

"Those damned pirates! They dare break into the Holy Land to steal? They have no respect for the law…"

"That insolent brat! Heaven will not forgive him!"

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