Modifying tens of thousands of Carps is very strenuous, but modifying only a few and allowing them to reproduce naturally is a different story. In terms of reproductive quantity, there are few Pokémon that can match Magikarp.
However, even the Pokémon he created don’t have the same abilities as him. They cannot sense plates, so Magikarp can only search for objects that resemble plates in the deep sea.
This is an experiment. If those Magikarp can really bring back valuable information, he would consider working with more complex species, such as considering competing with Morgans by creating some brand new News Coos.
Some new plans were added to his mental notebook, however, his small action today caused massive changes in the ocean.
As those Magikarp eggs, or rather, unique eggs, flowed along the seawater currents, the brand new race of Magikarp began to appear on the sea’s surface.
On the other hand, those few ultra large Magikarp, who were his target of modification, will always stay in the surrounding waters near Wano Country.
He needs a large-scale underwater exploration team. In fact, races with higher intelligence are better to use, such as Fishman, but the Fishman’s status is too awkward.
Even though they possess exceptional talents in a world full of water, and occupies Fishman Island at a depth of 10,000 meters, they ruined a good opportunity by handling it poorly. If he relied on the Fishmen to work for him, the Beasts Pirates would likely have to walk the path of rescuers every day.
If the Fishman doesn’t take the initiative to change, any attempts to help them will be in vain. Fishman also had strong individuals, but none of them were willing to stay in the Ryugu Kingdom.
Even Jinbe was affiliated with other pirate crews. Sun Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates, Big Mom Pirates, and Straw Hat Pirates, except for the Sun Pirates at the beginning, have little significant connection to Fishman Island.
Currently, Acier is unable to create a third radar. In that case, rather than focusing on the millions of Fishmen, it would be better to produce more Magikarp. Anyway, Magikarp are of similar nature and even more obedient.
The abilities bestowed upon humans cannot evolve on their own, but this complete modification has turned them into the form of Magikarp from the inside out, and they can self-evolve through training.
He wants to see if any Gyarados will naturally appear without his help and to see how far the potential of these carp can go.
Magikarp is indeed weak, but if a large number of Gyarados appear, ordinary sea beasts will have to avoid them.
Although these Magikarp may be preyed upon during their growth, this is also part of the natural order.
Arceus is concerned about the first generation of creatures he created, as they hold a different emotional significance compared to the second generation that will be born naturally, as well as their subsequent offspring.
The offspring of these Magikarp may revert to the size of ordinary Magikarp, as not all carp can grow to such large proportions. However, as the first generation, they are all ultra large Magikarp with the strength and constitution of the local carp and the scale hardness of Magikarp, making it quite painful to be hit by them.
Seeing Arceus doing something strange in the sea, Kaido became curious.
“What did you do?”
“Just a little experiment, we’ll probably know the results in two years.” Even if Magikarp grows quickly, it will still take a year for them to expand, plus the time they will spend wandering and returning, two years is a good estimate.
At this time, their ship also arrived under a huge waterfall. Looking at the slightly upward-pointing waterfall in front of them, most of the people on the ship were awestruck.
“The old woman is here.” Kaido noticed a ship on the side, and Kurozumi Higurashi naturally also saw Kaido, but for some reason, she felt that Kaido’s expression was dangerous, and compared to before, his mood seemed to have changed a lot.
“Ni kyo kyo kyo! Kaido, you’ve finally arrived. Orochi-sama has been waiting for you for a long time.”
“Stop talking nonsense and lead the way. My people have long gotten impatient on the journey.”
“This way.”
Although Kaido’s attitude was very unpleasant, she only believed that it was because of Kaido’s fickle temperament, which was similar to the rumors outside. They only wanted to use Kaido’s power to suppress the internal resistance forces, and Kaido’s intentions and their relationship is not very important.
According to her plan, it would be best to let Kaido and Kozuki Oden fight until they both suffer. This would be the optimal outcome, or at the very least, Kaido should emerge victorious.
Kurozumi Orochi’s impression of Kozuki Oden remains fixed on him being a “madman,” and no sacrifice or restraint can deter his actions. If Kozuki Oden were to learn of Orochi’s actions, just the thought of Kozuki Oden charging at him with his dual swords like a madman would make him tremble, and even soaking in hot water wouldn’t alleviate it.
Led by Kurozumi Higurashi, the huge waterfall split in the middle, revealing the cave hidden underneath.
There are two ways to enter Wano Country, one is to let the giant koi carry their ship up the waterfall, which is extremely risky. Although it is not as dangerous as riding the Knock Up Stream to Sky Island, it would still be an ordeal for the crew.
Another route is to enter the hidden cave under the waterfall, which connects to the inner sea of Wano Country. As long as you enter this, you can reach the inner sea of Wano Country via a gondola, which is called the “Mogura Port” by Wano Country.
Since Orochi has become the proxy Shogun, he has sent people to take over the Mogura Port. These people are the manpower he has quietly recruited over the years. Other people won’t follow his orders so easily.
Now the Mogura Port is all under Kurozumi Orochi’s control, which is possible because the other daimyos of Wano Country were attending the funeral of Kozuki Sukiyaki.
The real Kozuki Sukiyaki has been imprisoned in a hidden chamber. Previously, it was Kurozumi Higurashi who disguised herself as the ailing Sukiyaki. Not long ago, she even plotted a fake death to make the people of Wano Country believe that Sukiyaki had really passed away.
“This is the only stable passage to enter Wano Country. As long as this place is defended, no matter how many troops they have, they can’t storm into Wano Country unless they can fly.”
Kaido didn’t respond to Kurozumi Higurashi but asked King instead.
“King, how long would it take for you to deal with these people?”
“Three minutes are enough, Boss Kaido.”
“Muhahaha, too slow, King. If you leave it to me, one minute is enough. In this environment, just one Plague Bullet is enough.”
When they entered Wano Country, Queen also came to the same ship. Upon hearing King’s response, he immediately started to show off.
King admitted that Queen had an advantage when it came to dealing with small fries, but that didn’t mean he would praise Queen for it.
“It’s rare for a burden like you to not hold us back.”
“Who are you calling a burden? You torture-loving pe*vert!”
Kaido didn’t pay attention to their argument, but Kurozumi Higurashi’s face looked a little unpleasant. By saying this in front of her, what exactly was Kaido trying to convey?