"For example, some Logia Type powerhouses can easily alter the natural environment of an entire island."
"And a powerhouse without a Devil Fruit ability, when facing a Logia Type opponent of the same level, might be able to withstand their attacks, but they can't stop them from changing the surrounding environment."
"They can't prevent their opponent from turning the island into a pool of magma or a mountain of fire. Even if Haki can block the damage, Devil Fruits consume more fundamental stamina."
"Anyone who has reached the level of an Emperor Crew officer can fight for three days and nights purely on stamina. How long can Haki be sustained? How do you deal with the high temperatures brought by fire? How do you solve the suffocation caused by gas? What about the damage to the lungs from thick smoke?"
Caesar spread his hands lightly: "Don't underestimate the power of Devil Fruits. Their effects are incredibly strong, and some rule-based Paramecia Types are downright unreasonable."
"The Operation Fruit can perform an immortality surgery at the cost of the user's life. The Hobby Fruit can turn anyone it touches into a toy, and once turned into a toy, they are forgotten by the world. There are also fruits that affect space, like the Door-Door Fruit and the Teleport Fruit, and even the Time Fruit that can traverse time."
"The Time Fruit?!"
Robin's eyes widened slightly: "Traverse time? Can it go back to the past?"
"No, it can only go to the future."
Caesar shook his head, and Robin's gaze dimmed.
"Well... we can't change what's already happened. The only thing we can do is live in the present and forge the future."
Caesar smiled, as he could probably guess Robin's thoughts.
Everyone has regrets. Even now, he regrets not deleting his browser history before he transmigrated.
"Cheer up, you're the woman who's going to overthrow the World Government!"
"Oh my, I don't have such grand ambitions."
Hearing Caesar's words, Robin chuckled: "And with my current strength, I'm afraid I won't be much help to the boss."
"My only requirement for you is to ensure your own safety to some extent. After all, while I can protect you, I can't be by your side every moment. So, you must have the ability to handle unexpected situations."
Caesar said calmly: "Wano Country isn't too dangerous for you, but once you're out at sea, there will always be abilities that are hard to guard against. For example, the current user of the Door-Door Fruit is a member of the World Government's CP9."
"Is that so..."
Hearing this, Robin's expression also turned slightly serious.
"The World Government..."
Yamato looked at Robin in confusion: "Are they Viola's enemies? I heard Caesar mention them before. Are they bad guys?"
Caesar waved his hand dismissively: "Just a rotten organization that's long been corrupt to its core."
Robin smiled: "But it represents the entire world, you know."
"What a joke. A bunch of pigs representing the world?"
Caesar sneered. At least from the manga plot before he transmigrated, the so-called Celestial Dragons weren't all that impressive.
Joy Boy's burst of Haki 800 years ago directly forced the Five Elders back to their original forms and made Imu kneel in fear from a distance.
And from the plot's portrayal, even if the Five Elders truly had the strength of an Emperor or Admiral level, they would at best be in the middle to lower tier.
As for the God's Knights, although their abilities are a bit peculiar, apart from that 'Stinky Shanks,' the brother of Shanks, the others don't seem to possess the strength of an Emperor-level fighter.
After so many years of wild growth across the seas, the number of strong individuals at this level can be counted on two hands. Even though the Celestial Dragons hold the advantage in resources, some things cannot be achieved solely through resource accumulation.
"For us now, this goal is still a bit distant. The most important thing at the moment is to get past Kaidou first," Caesar said with a smile.
"What's there to fear? With the strength of the two of us, we can definitely defeat Kaidou!" Yamato was very confident.
"Not us, just me."
Caesar shook his head: "Kaidou's target is me. I felt it during the last battle, and for me, this battle is also very important."
Yamato was puzzled: "Why?"
"Because I need to accurately measure my own strength."
Caesar explained: "Kaidou's strength is immense, far beyond what he has shown so far! And his greatest strength isn't just his power, but his almost limitless endurance."
Kaidou's endurance is simply outrageous...
It took six or seven rounds of consecutive battles for Luffy to barely defeat him.
Even in the final clash of ultimate moves, if Kaidou hadn't been mentally shaken, the outcome would still have been uncertain.
That level of endurance can't just be called a test of physical strength; it's a battle of willpower.
When Luffy first used Gear Fifth, Kaidou was already physically exhausted, but he gritted his teeth and fought another round.
Caesar is confident in his physical strength, but when it comes to willpower, he honestly lacks confidence.
Someone like Kaidou, who has emerged from the fires of war, has a level of conviction that someone like him, who relies on external advantages, can't compare to.
Admittedly, over the past few months, he has endured a lot of hardships to train his Haki, but that can only be called training. The only life-and-death battle he has truly experienced was the one with King.
"If that's the case, should we wait a bit longer?"
Yamato was somewhat worried. Although she is confident, she isn't reckless in this regard.
After all, apart from Caesar, no one understands Kaidou's strength better than she does.
"No, we can't wait at all!" Caesar slightly shook his head.
He has been keeping an eye on the outside news during this time. The tide of the era is coming, and the main storyline is about to begin. He needs to establish a solid foundation before that.
"But you don't need to worry. Even if I can't defeat him, Kaidou won't be able to keep me. When the time comes, you two just need to follow my arrangements."
"But how can I not worry?"
Yamato said reluctantly: "Can't I help you at all?"
"You just need to accompany me in training. I need to further improve my Haki during this period!"
Caesar smiled and raised his hand. Seeing this, Yamato obediently bent down, allowing Caesar to ruffle her gradient white hair.
Soon, the dissatisfaction on her face was replaced by happiness.
Such an easy woman to please...
Seeing this scene, a soft smile flashed in Robin's eyes. After thinking for a moment, she still confirmed: "Boss, is two months really enough?"
"Enough!"
Caesar nodded firmly.
With the awakening of the Lunarian Race and Oni Race bloodlines, as well as the growth from the battle with King, even Kaidou won't be able to keep him now.
But deep within Caesar's heart, there was a faint voice.
It seemed to encourage, yet also provoke, making him eager to take a step further...
Defeat Kaidou!
What if?
What if he actually won?
What would it mean to become one of the Four Emperors as soon as he set sail?
Though he was generally laid-back, let's be honest—what man doesn't have a bit of passion in his heart?
(End of Chapter)