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Chapter 201: Tsuru's Doubts!
"Tsuru Vice Admiral, how do you feel now, are you in good health?"
"Damn Rifan, what did you do to Tsuru Vice Admiral?!"
"How dare you change Tsuru Vice Admiral into such a...young
appearance, by the way, I didn't think Tsuru Vice Admiral was so
beautiful when she was young."
A group of female soldiers surrounded Tsuru.
While reprimanding the actions of Rifan and Bonney and others.
Then keep looking at Tsuru who has dark blue hair and a beautiful face
with great interest.
For a while, some female sailors didn't know whether to ask Bonney to
unlock her Devil Fruit ability or not.
"Sister's current appearance, I haven't seen it for many years."
"But I'm curious, why are you doing this?"
After sighing for a while, Gion frowned and looked at Bonney, Nojiko
and Rifan.
Nojiko and Bonney's previous behaviour made her feel an indescribable
strangeness.
"Who do you think you are, and why should I tell you why I did this?"
Bonney crossed her arms and waved to Gion and the others impatiently.
Then, as if she had thought of something, she raised her hand and
pressed it on Rifan's body.
In an instant, Rifan's body was shrouded in a layer of pink light.
After the light dissipated, he had already turned into the appearance of a
child.
After doing this, Bonney gave Nojiko a thumbs up.
It was as if she was saying, "I've done what you asked."
Nojiko first cast a grateful look at Bonney.
Then she reached out to the child Rifan.
Rifan, who was now wearing clothes that were much too big for him, was
hugged in her arms.
Bonney gestured an "okay" to Nojiko.
Then she patted her chest contentedly, her big-sisterly side fully on
display at that moment.
"I said, you two have said enough code words."
Rifan sighed. He didn't use Haki to unlock Bonney's ability either.
After all, his crewmates were also very curious about his child form, and
they kept rushing over to touch him.
Since they wanted to see him like this, he didn't mind letting them.
"Tsuru Vice Admiral, if you don't want to experience what it was like to
be young again, I'll let Bonney unlock her abilities on you."
"But if you want to reminisce about how you used to be for a while, just
wait for Bonney's abilities to wear off."
"Besides, since you have admitted defeat, just leave Hina to me
temporarily."
"I have some things that I need to communicate with her properly."
Rifan deliberately emphasised the tone of the word "communicate."
This made Hina, who had been paying attention to Rifan, immediately
cross her legs involuntarily.
Tsuru sighed and turned to look at Hina.
And Hina took a deep breath and nodded to Tsuru.
Then she walked up to Rifan and the others.
Although being "sent off" by Tsuru made Hina a little embarrassed,
but when she saw the child-like Rifan, she was also very interested.
If it weren't for the fact that Rifan was surrounded by many woman,
she might also want to reach out and touch his chubby face at that
moment.
"Robin, Nami, Carina, Kalifa, I'll leave this to you."
"Take Tsuru and Gion back to the coast, and take a look at Mikita and
Chopper's situation."
"But don't let Miss Gion run away. She will follow us for a while."
"Also, don't let the medical soldiers brought by Tsuru Vice Admiral inject
Miss Gion with any medicine that may be beneficial to undo the
anesthesia."
Sitting in Nojiko's arms, Rifan spoke to Robin, Nami, and the others.
When Rifan's crewmates heard this, they had a flash of regret in their
eyes that they couldn't continue to touch Rifan for the time being.
But everyone still nodded, turned around, and walked towards Tsuru,
Gion, and the others.
As for Hina, after Nojiko and Bonney led Rifan towards Blueno's tavern,
she stepped up and followed.
…
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[This time, the conflict is finally over.]
[I really want to thank Vice Admiral Tsuru for blocking Rifan. Otherwise,
Rifan would not have been able to get so many rewards. I wonder who
Rifan will use the resources to strengthen this time.]
[It should be Nami, after all, she is a Thunder Fruit user.]
[That's not necessarily true. Bonney's ability is also quite strange, and
Nojiko can use the abilities of other devil fruit users she touches. Rifan
might strengthen the two of them this time.]
[That's right! Rifan probably called them over this time to strengthen
them.]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Hmph, I think Rifan just wants to get close to
his female crew members.]
[Green Pheasant: I strongly condemn Rifan. He has an ambiguous
relationship with so many beautiful crew members of the Black Pearl
Pirates!]
[I think you're just jealous! Besides, the crew of the Black Pearl Pirates
are willing to be close to Rifan. What can you do about it?]
[That's right! At least our Rifan is not like your reincarnators! Some of
them even go around snatching ordinary female citizens!]
[That's right. Some reincarnators simply find an ordinary town to live in
and become local emperors!]
[Green Pheasant: Oi oi don't lump them all, we still have Otoshi and
Makoto Itou!]
[Otoshi? The guy who always loses?]
[Itou? The guy who tricked a powerful female captain into giving him a
fortune with his looks?]
[Speaking of Itou, he is a complete bastard! He seduced the female
captain, took her away, and then made her one of his concubines. I
wonder how many women that bastard has robbed.]
[Speaking of which, he is now in the first half of the Grand Line. If Rifan
meets him, he might teach him a lesson. Keke. I'm looking forward to
that.]
[Green Pheasant: He dares! Our Itou didn't offend him!]
Makoto Itou is one of the most outstanding reincarnators in the Green
Pheasant Country. Naturally they don't want Rifan to kill him.
[Hehe, reincarnators is a competitive relationship. If Rifan really wants to
kill Itou, you can't say anything!]
[With Itou's personality, if he meets the crew members around Rifan, he
might accidentally offend Rifan.]
[In this way, I feel more and more like watching Rifan teach that
wretched bastard a lesson!]
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
Tsuru looked at Hina's back, and only sighed when she disappeared from
sight. She then followed Robin, Nami, and the others towards the port.
"Nico Robin, your strength seems to be strong!" Tsuru said to Robin as
they walked. "Can you tell me, which one is stronger and weaker
between you and Mikita?"
Robin smiled. "As expected of Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Marine's great staff
officer, you always want to collect information at any time."
"However, Captain Rifan has revealed enough information to you today."
Robin did not intend to let Tsuru know her true strength in the absence
of Rifan's explanation.
"Then let me change the question," Tsuru said. "Can you tell me if Nojiko
is a Clone-Clone Devil Fruit user?"
"Tsuru Vice Admiral, didn't you say that Nojiko is a Bubble Devil Fruit
user? Why did you suddenly change your mind?" Robin asked.
"I really believed that Nojiko was a Bubble Fruit user, but the way she
touched my and other people's cheeks with her right hand really made
me a little confused," Tsuru said.
Among the Marines, they suspected that Rifan had the power of the
Clone-Clone Fruit. In other words, one of Rifan's crew also had the power
of the Clone-Clone Fruit. At first, Tsuru didn't feel anything wrong, but
after calming down, she began to feel that something was off.
"Tsuru Vice Admiral thinks a lot," Robin said. "But someone as smart as
you should understand. From our mouths, there is no way to get the
answer you want."
"Maybe, you can try to make a deal with Captain Rifan," Robin said.
"Maybe, he will reveal some information to you."
Robin chuckled twice, then ignored Tsuru's questioning and just walked
forward silently.
Seeing this, Tsuru could only sigh and return to the port with Robin and
the others with doubts. Then, after continuing to exchange some
information with Gion, she couldn't wait to pick up the den-den mushi
and contact the Naval Headquarters.
Robin, Nami, and the others just glanced at her, but they didn't stop her.
They just watched quietly.
On the other side, at Naval Headquarters, in Sengoku's office, Garp and
Zephyr were talking with Sengoku when the phone bug rang, catching
everyone's attention.
"Hello, this is Sengoku!" Sengoku said. "Oh, Tsuru?"
"Calculating the time, you have already arrived at the capital of water 7."
"Strange, why does the den-den mushi imitate something different?"
"Why do you look younger?"
After Sengoku picked up the microphone of the den-den mushi, the
phone bug on his desk immediately transformed into a Tsuru. Of course,
because the Tsuru at this moment is still in the state of being hit by the
Age-Age Fruit, the face of Tsuru that the den-den mushi is her younger
self.
"Sengoku, I've arrived. The handover of wounded soldiers is going well,"
Tsuru said. "Now Rifan's ship doctor is treating the wounded soldier. But
because there are too many infected soldiers, it may take a lot of time."
"This is not a problem, as long as the tens of thousands of wounded
soldiers can recover," Sengoku said. "This is a huge gain for us at Marine."
"By the way, there is nothing unusual on your side, right? Rifan and his
party didn't do anything to you or Gion, did they?"
While Sengoku was speaking, Garp and Zephyr walked over curiously.
"Gion is fine, but Hina..." Tsuru shook her head and said. She had
promised Hina that she would not tell anyone about their conversation,
so she could only keep Hina a secret.
"Sengoku, I had a fight with Rifan earlier, and his power has become
stronger..." As Tsuru spoke, she told them everything that had happened
after her group arrived in the capital of water 7 and Mikita had released
her advanced Conqueror's Haki.
The more Sengoku and Zephyr listened, the more serious their
expressions became. Even Garp, who was usually carefree, had a grim
look on his face when he heard that Rifan and Mikita both had mastered
the highest level of Conqueror's Haki and that Rifan had even defeated
Tsuru!
"That kid! He even attacked Tsuru! I should have sent him to Impel Down
when he was in LogueTown!" Garp slammed his fist on Sengoku's desk
and cursed loudly.
"Stupid Garp, don't be so loud." Sengoku glared at Garp angrily. "And you
have the nerve to say that? If you hadn't let Rifan go, our Marines
wouldn't be in so much trouble right now!"
"Tsuru, is what you said true?" Sengoku asked. "The Black Pearl Pirates,
Rifan and Mikita, both have Conqueror's Haki that can damage entities?
And that Nico Robin has the strength of a Vice Admiral?"
"Wait, if Mikita has a Conqueror's Haki that can damage entities, will she
also master the technique of Conqueror's infusion like Rifan?" Zephyr
frowned, his tone full of concern.
Even though Rifan was going to be a Shichibukai, Zephyr did not want
Rifan and his crew to have too much power.
"Hahaha, you're overthinking, Zephyr." Garp waved his hand and
laughed. "The Conqueror's infusion technique is only mastered by a few
people. It's special enough that Rifan can master it. How could anyone
else on his crew have also mastered it?"
"But the Conqueror's Haki that can damage entities is also very rare,
Garp." Zephyr gave Garp a piercing look.
Garp's smile froze as Zephyr's words sank in. Then he fell silent. He knew
how rare a Conqueror's Haki that can damage entities was. Those who
possessed this power were almost as rare as those who possessed the
Conqueror's Infusion.
"Stop arguing, Garp, Zephyr." Tsuru said. "Mikita didn't do anything
directly. You also know that even if I wanted to test the Black Pearl
Pirates, I didn't have enough manpower. I was only able to confirm that
Rifan can use Conqueror's Haki that can damage things and that he can
use the awakened Bubble Fruit. I only know that he can use three
different Devil Fruit powers at the same time.
"To be honest, if Rifan hadn't been willing to fight me, I wouldn't have
even been able to find this out. According to my calculations, although I
was defeated by Rifan this time, it wasn't really a loss."
She said, involuntarily touching her extremely young cheek. Perhaps,
deep down, she was glad that she had become younger.
"I don't understand, how did Rifan do it?" Zephyr asked. "Mikita and Nico
Robin were much stronger than they are now. The other crew members
of the Black Pearl Pirates also seem to be very strong. How did Rifan
manage to make them all become stronger so quickly?"
Tsuru's thoughts were interrupted by Zephyr's doubtful voice. She shook
her head softly and sighed. "Perhaps, as that guy said, he is a man who is
good at discovering people's potential and teaching them. Zephyr, he
might be a better Instructor than you."
Chapter 202: The Third Owner Of
The Chain Fruit!
Tsuru's words made Zephyr silent for a while. Even Sengoku and Garp
who were on the side were a little speechless.
The results of Zephyr's teaching are there for all to see. The current three
Marine Admirals and many Naval Headquarters Vice Admirals who are
the backbone are all his disciples.
If you want to say that Rifan's teaching is stronger than Zephyr's, doesn't
it mean that Rifan will also cultivate a few Marine Admiral-level combat
power in the future?!
The trio of Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr thought of Mikita's exaggerated
Conqueror's Haki. Nico Robin's power that can easily control many
subordinates of Tsurus. And the power of Nami's mighty Thunder Fruit.
They couldn't help feeling in their hearts that this might really be
possible!
"This Rifan, I really want to meet him." After a while, Zephyr spoke with
a slightly sighing tone.
As the General Instructor of Marine, Zephyr is inexplicably more
interested in Rifan, who is suspected to have a strong teaching ability.
If Rifan is on the coast of the port at this moment, he will definitely
welcome Zephyr to find him.
At that time, he will be able to complete the achievement of defeating the
Marine Legendary Veteran again.
Even…there may even be an additional achievement of defeating the
Marine Chief Instructor and defeating the Captain of the Pirate Guerrilla
Team!
After a short pause, Tsuru continued:
"Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, the Black Pearl Pirates here, I still have some
guesses about their abilities. But I'm not sure yet, I'll report to you when
I'm sure. Also, if there is a chance, I will try to test that guy.
That man, it seems he intends to show some strength to ensure that our
Marine and the World Government will take Shichibukai's place to him. If
it's within his tolerance, he must still be willing to continue sharing
information about his power."
"By the way, there is one more thing."
"That man Rifan learned of the fact that Blackbeard captured Ace and
handed him to the Marine from nowhere. He also guessed the upcoming
war between Marine and Whitebeard Pirates. And guessed that we were
going to use his powers against the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Sengoku, this man, is not so easy to fool!"
Naval Headquarters, Fleet Admiral Office.
After Tsuru's voice fell, Zephyr and Sengoku both looked at Garp
immediately. Sure enough, Garp's complexion has reached the limit at
this moment. Previously, Garp was just lying and laughing.
At this moment, when he heard that Rifan's purpose is to participate in
the war between Naval Headquarters and Whitebeard Pirates. And this
war will be his grandson's execution. And now, the power displayed by
Rifan may have a profound impact on this execution!
Under such circumstances, how could Garp still smile?
"Damn Rifan, I should have thrown him in Impel down when I met him!"
Garp clenched his fists. This time, he really regretted the opportunity he
missed in Loguetown."
"Garp, no matter how much you regret it, it's too late!" After Sengoku
reminded Garp, he continued to look at the den-den mushi.
"Tsuru, go ahead and do it. If it's you, I'm very relieved. If you need
anything, you can let me know. Tokikake is clamouring to come to your
place to meet Gion. Perhaps, I can arrange for him to come and pick you
up from a distance."
Hearing Sengoku's words, Tsuru shook her head and said:
"There's nothing needed here. And if you send any support. Even at a
distance, it may be regarded as a breach of contract by that kid Rifan."
"You know that guy Tokikake is too impulsive about Gion. Maybe he
won't be able to bear it and will rush to find Rifan himself.
Sengoku, if you break the contract with that guy for the third time, I
don't know what that guy will do. Perhaps, the tens of thousands of sea
soldiers who came to the Capital of Water 7 will be destroyed by the
Black Pearl Pirates."
"Garp, did you hear me clearly?" Tsuru's words made Garp's body
tremble. He understood that Tsuru was not only reminding Sengoku, but
also reminding himself. Let him not try to come to the capital of water 7
to trouble Rifan.
Sengoku and Garp looked at each other, both of them feeling a sense of
unease.
"Tsuru, I think you should be careful. Rifan is not someone to be trifled
with." Sengoku said.
"I know, Sengoku. But I have to do my job. I can't just let him go without
knowing more about him." Tsuru replied.
"I understand. But please be careful." Sengoku said again.
"I will." Tsuru said.
Sengoku hung up the call and turned to Zephyr. "Zephyr, I think we need
to keep an eye on Rifan. He's a very dangerous man."
"I agree. I'll send some of my men to the Capital of Water 7 to keep an
eye on him." Zephyr said.
"Thank you, Zephyr." Sengoku said.
Zephyr nodded. "It's my job."
Sengoku and Zephyr then turned to Garp. "Garp, I know you're worried
about your grandson, but you need to stay away from Rifan. We don't
know what he will do." Sengoku said.
Garp sighed. "I know. But it's hard for me to just sit back and do nothing."
"I understand, Garp. But you have to be careful. Rifan is not what he used
to be." Sengoku said.
Garp nodded. "I will."
Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr then continued their discussion about Rifan
and the Black Pearl Pirates. They knew that Rifan was a major threat,
and they had to be prepared for anything.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Rifan and his crew were
walking towards the tavern opened by Blueno.
Then Rifan received a notification on his personal attribute panel,
[Rifan, the 'Chain Fruit' you sold has been purchased by Makoto Itou, and
the corresponding 3000 points have been credited to your personal
account, please check it yourself!]
Rifan raised his eyebrows. "Makoto Itou? Why does that name sound
familiar?"
He thought for a moment and recalled a anime main character name
Makoto Itou who had been stabbed by his s*x friend after then beheaded
by the girl he impregnated…
Anyway, Rifan was happy to sell the Chain Fruit for 3000 points, even
though it was a second-hand item.
He opened the reincarnators communication interface to see if Makoto
Itou had said anything.
However, he didn't see Itou's message yet, but he saw that a group of
people were still discussing Rifan's three consecutive first achievements.
[Rifan: It's really lively, everyone, are you so excited?]
[«Green Pheasant» Ayane: You finally appeared, Rifan, this time your
harvest should be quite good.]
[«Panda» Ada Wong: As expected of the man I fancy, I didn't pay
attention to you for a while, but you've made great achievements again.]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: Indeed, first was 'the first reincarnation to defeat
Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral', then next was the first reincarnation
to defeat the Marine Chief Staff', and the achievement message prompt of
"the first reincarnation to defeat the Marine's general staff" is really
shocking! Rifan, how did you defeat her?]
[Rifan: It's nothing special, after a little competition with her, I didn't
expect her to receive so many rewards. Moreover, this old woman is
much easier to deal with than Golden Lion.]
[«Camel»Nasser: Damn it, why is this bastard very lucky!? He met
someone who was easy to fight, and it turned out to bring so many
rewards! It would be great if I'm the one who met her!]
[«Eagle» Ethan: Although I don't want to say it, but that Vice Admiral
Tsuru is definitely not that easy to deal with as Rifan said. Doflamingo,
one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is quite afraid of that old woman.]
[«Camel»Nasser: Ethan, aren't you Rifan's enemy, why are you helping
him?]
[«Eagle» Ethan: I'm just telling the truth! But Rifan, this doesn't mean I've
admitted my loss to you!]
[Rifan: Alright, instead of talking about it, why don't we fight directly
later, I think we should have a chance to meet soon?]
[«Eagle» Ethan: Rifan, what do you mean by that?!]
Ethan frowned, staring fixedly at his personal attribute panel.
Although he hated Rifan very much, he also recognized Rifan's strength.
If possible, he would rather wait until he is ready to face Rifan.
However, Rifan didn't seem interested in answering his inquiry.
Instead, he continued to communicate with Ada, Ayane, and some other
reincarnators with a more friendly tone, and waited for the relevant
information about Makoto Itou's purchase of the Chain Fruit.
A few minutes later, just when Rifan wanted to close the reincarnators
group interface, the Chain Fruit buyer finally appeared on the
reincarnator communicator panel.
[«Green Pheasant»Makoto Itou: I have purchased the 'Chain Fruit' from
you. I hope you will continue to sell me good items in the future.]
[Rifan smiled; Of course, If you have points, you can buy good stuff from
me.]
After saying that, he closed the reincarnator group interface and
continued walking towards the tavern.
He was looking forward to meeting Makoto Itou and seeing what kind of
person he was.
[«Kangaroo»Marie Rose: Damn, I was almost caught by that bastard Itou!
It's all your fault, Rifan, who sold the chain fruit to that bastard!]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: Marie, you said you were almost caught by other
reincarnator? What happened?!]
Helena and Marie Rose have a master-servant relationship in the real
world.
Therefore, Helena is naturally very concerned about Marie Rose.
If it wasn't for the distance between the two, Helena even hoped to bring
Marie Rose to her.
[«Kangaroo» Marie Rose: Helena-sama, that bastard Makoto Itou actually
wants me to be his slave, of course I don't want to! Just when I was about
to defeat him, he suddenly used the chain fruit Ability, and caught me off
guard!If it wasn't for Honoka, I might have been caught by that bastard! ]
[«Green Pheasant» Honoka: Yes, it's really dangerous, we almost got
caught just now. ]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: There is such a thing!]
[«Kangaroo» Marie Rose: It's that bastard Rifan's fault, if he didn't sell the
chain fruit, Honoka and I wouldn't be in such a mess!]
[«Green Pheasant» Makoto Itou: You can't blame Rifan for this. Rifan is
only selling chain fruits, and you can also buy them, Miss Honoka, Miss
Marie Rose. By the way, I forgot to tell you two, I will never let you go,
haha. ]
[«Kangaroo» Marie Rose: Bastard, are you still chasing us, you pervert!]
Rifan was also surprised when he saw the conversation in the
reincarnators exchange group.
He never thought that Makoto Itou would buy his chain fruit because he
wanted to chase these two girls Honoka and Marie Rose who most likely
also came from the dead or alive fighting contest.
[«Panda» Rifan: It seems that Miss Honoka and Miss Marie Rose are
acting together! But since the two had the strength to almost defeat
Makoto Itou before he got the chain fruit, why didn't you consider buying
the devil fruit? Even if you don't want to buy the chain devil fruit, there's
still more devil fruits available in the store right? In this case, the two
should not have to worry about being chased by him. ]
If this Makoto Itou is the one Rifan thinks of,
He naturally didn't want Honoka and Marie Rose to be caught by him.
On the other hand, if Honoka and Marie Rose can buy his Devil Fruit.
He can also earn another 5,000 points.
Such mutually beneficial things are naturally what Rifan hopes to see~
Chapter 203: The Value Of
Slippery Fruit!
[«Kangaroo» Marie Rose: Damn, who wants to eat giraffe fruit and
become a giraffe!]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: Marie, if it's for safety's sake, it's okay to buy the
'Giraffe Devil Fruit'. Or, Miss Honoka, who is with you, can also buy it!]
[«Green Pheasant» Honoka: The giraffe is indeed cute, but I…]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: I see…Rifan, do you have any other Devil Fruit? If
so, can you please put it on the shelf?]
[«Panda» Rifan: I do have a special slippery fruit, even a Devil Fruit that
can restrain the chain fruit, but…]
[«Green Pheasant» Makoto Itou: Rifan, please don't put that Devil Fruit
on the shelf, please!]
[«Panda» Rifan: I am just a middleman, if someone needs me, I will
naturally sell it. However, can Miss Marie Rose and Miss Honoka really
pay the price for buying the Devil Fruit?]
Although the giraffe is a little bit worse in appearance.
But if it is for the safety of life, Rifan feels that Marie Rose and Honoka
will be willing to buy it.
Since the two of them did not choose to buy.
It is very likely that they have no corresponding points to pay for the
devil fruit.
And if Rifan puts on the slippery fruit.
Its price is bound to be more expensive than the Giraffe Devil Fruit.
After all, this Devil Fruit has nothing but ability.
And it also has a very special cosmetic ability.
[«Kangaroo» Marie Rose: Hey, who are you looking down on, maybe we
really have one! Anyway, hurry up and put a new Devil Fruit on the
shelves!]
Marie Rose, who was running with Honoka to the terrifying thriller bark,
could not help but snort after leaving a message.
But she knows her own affairs.
She and Honoka really can't spend 5000 points to buy the Giraffe Devil
fruit.
But their points will increase over time.
Wait until they have enough points.
If Makoto Itou continues to pursue, she will not hesitate to buy the
Giraffe Devil fruit.
Under such circumstances, if there is a Devil Fruit that is more beautiful
and can restrain the chain fruit.
She would naturally be more willing to buy the latter.
[«Panda» Rifan: Even if I put it on the shelves, I don't think you will buy
it! And I don't have many Devil Fruits on hand.]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: Sir Rifan, can't you accommodate me?]
[«Panda» Rifan: Well, since there are customers, as a merchant, of course
I will put it on sale. However, this does not mean that I will sell it at a
reduced price!
Miss Honoka, Miss Marie Rose, if you can pay 10,000 points, this slippery
fruit will be yours.
I know what you want to say, but this Devil Fruit has a strong beauty
effect besides its ability, it can turn a very ugly ugly girl into a beautiful
woman.
If you don't buy it, I believe someone will.
Other reincarnators who want to buy it can also buy it. Maybe after a few
days, I will take this Devil Fruit off the shelves.]
[«Kangaroo» Marie Rose: Damn, 10,000 points, how can it be so
expensive?!]
[«Eagle» Tina: That's right, how can it be so expensive, please make it
cheaper, Rifan, I will buy it for 5000 points!]
[«Panda» Pichan: This one is very evil, and it is indeed very attractive to
women.]
[«Kangaroo» Helena: There is such a Devil Fruit! Marie, there is no other
way, if the price of Rifan is too low, other people will buy it!]
[«Green Pheasant» Makoto Itou: Haha, even if Rifan gives you a chance,
you can't use it. Just wait for me to catch up with you!]
After Makoto Ito left a message, he immediately ordered his crew to
pursue the pirate ship of Honoka and Marie Rose.
Soon, the crew on board took action.
Ito stood at the bow of the ship, staring at Rifan's name on the message
panel.
'That bastard Rifan! How dare you hinder me, don't give me a chance, or
I will definitely make you regret it!'
---
'I always feel that Makoto Itou will hate me.'
At the gate of the tavern opened by Blueno, after Rifan turned off the
reincarnation group panel.
He can't help thinking in his heart.
---
"Bonney, I will leave Captain Rifan to you," Nojiko suddenly said,
handing the kid version of Rifan to Bonney. She then glanced at Hina
with interest before walking away.
Bonney shrugged, not paying much attention to Nojiko's departure.
Instead, she held Rifan in her left hand and gently pushed Hina toward
the bar with her right hand.
After Bonney closed the door, she handed Rifan over to Hina. "Hey, let's
start your show." Bonney pulled up a stool, sat cross-legged on it, and
pointed to the sofa opposite her and said.
"W-what… what do you mean start?"
Hina swallowed nervously, her face gradually flushing with a pleasant
blush. "D-don't tell me, y-you want to do it together?"
"Huh?! When did I say I was going to do it with you?" Bonney responded.
"I'm just bored and want to see something interesting. And I think the
next thing that will happen between the two of you should be quite
suitable for passing the time." Bonney clasped her hands together, resting
her chin on the back of her hands, and had a mischievous smile on her
face.
Hina couldn't help but sigh slightly. In their agreement, there was no rule
against allowing others to watch, and she had little control over Bonney's
curiosity.
But as Rifan climbed onto the sofa, his baggy clothes slipped off because
they didn't fit properly, causing another wave of embarrassment to wash
over Hina.
"But, but, with Rifan's appearance, there should be no way to do those
things. Otherwise, will you withdraw your ability?" Hina said hesitantly.
Bonney waved her hand dismissively. "It's okay, it's okay. You saw how
powerful Rifan's Haki is. He has the ability to pry open my Devil Fruit
directly with his Haki. And he also said before that it is possible to use
only Haki to remove the curse from Devil Fruit's ability on part of the
body. So I'd like to see if he can do that." Interest sparkled in Bonney's
eyes.
Hina glared at Rifan, who shook his head, confirming his previous
impression of Bonney's carefree nature.
'However, is it only to lift the curse on part of the body?' Rifan thought.
'It's worth a try.'
With interest, Rifan focused his Haki,
After a while, he felt his previous appearance returning, his lost desires
returning with it.
"Oh, it looks like this guy isn't lying," Bonney remarked. "Hey, woman in
a suit over there. What are you doing standing there? I'm waiting to see
the show."
Rifan chimed in, "Indeed, I also want to see, Ms. Hina, whether you have
practised the dance well as previously agreed. How about, as in the past,
first create a black sill, and then perform a dance?"
Hina sighed, looked at Bonney, then at Rifan, and finally decided to
comply. Using her Cage-Cage Fruit ability, she created a black cage
around the sofa where Rifan was sitting.
"Since you want to watch, pay close attention, Rifan," Hina said with a
sigh. She placed her hands on the black sill and slowly began her
performance.
About an hour later…
Nojiko returned to the front of Blueno's tavern. However, she had
transformed herself into Gion, wearing the clothes that Gion had
previously worn. She had used the Clone-Clone Fruit to change her
appearance.
"It should be almost the same," Nojiko said to herself, smiling as she took
out a key from the pocket of Gion's clothes and slowly opened the door to
the tavern.
Inside the tavern, Hina, lying on the sofa with a flushed face and holding
Rifan in her arms, heard the creaking sound of the door being pushed
open. She immediately raised her head to see 'Gion' entering the room
and closing the door behind her.
Hina's eyes widened in shock. "Gion, Vice Admiral?!"
'Gion' smiled at Hina and walked over with great interest. "Ah, Hina, you
seem to be having a good time."
"No, you misunderstood, Gion Vice Admiral, Hina… it's not what you
imagined."
"Hehe, there is no need to explain, Hina. After all, such things are quite
joyful..."
"Huh?! Gion Vice Admiral, what are you talking about? Wait, what are
you doing?"
Hina watched in shock as "Gion" began to unbutton her clothes, revealing
her beautiful skin.
Not far away, Bonney's smile grew even wider as she watched the
unfolding scene. "What? Of course, it's doing the same thing as you."
'Gion' smiled, reached out to take Rifan from Hina's arms, and continued
to undress. In Hina's eyes, 'Gion' appeared gentle and inviting.
Bonney, who had been watching the show, couldn't help but comment,
"It's finally here, Hina, this little girl didn't make it to the last step. It
doesn't look good at all watching from the side. I guess I have to watch
'Gion' perform."
Bonney muttered to herself, shifted her crossed legs to a more
comfortable position, and continued to watch the performance of 'Gion'
taking over Rifan from Hina.
Some time passed, watching the tall 'Gion' stop moving on Rifan's body
with a flush expression, Bonney couldn't help but think, 'This guy, even
in this state, is he not at a disadvantage? It seems that even if this pervert
captain will be turned into a child in the future, I can't get close to him
easily.'
Bonney looked at the motionless 'Gion' lying on the sofa and Rifan, who
was calmly leaning against Hina with a dull expression. She couldn't help
but sigh inwardly.
At this moment, Hina seemed to have finally recovered from the incident
between 'Gion' and Rifan. She turned her head and looked at the tired
'Gion.'
"Gion Vice Admiral, why? Hina doesn't understand why you would do
such a thing. Could it be that you have reached an agreement with
Rifan?"
Hina frowned and asked the transformed 'Gion,' her beautiful face filled
with confusion.
"No, I just like it this way," 'Gion' replied with a smile.
"Like? Gion Vice Admiral likes Rifan?! Hina doesn't understand!"
"You misunderstood, what I like about him is how good he is in bed.
Right, Rifan?"
'Gion' smiled, looking at Rifan after using Haki to restore his body. He
leaned closer with a charming smile.
"Good in bed!?" Hina's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting 'Gion' to
give such an answer. She felt that she had misunderstood 'Gion' before.
"That's right! And Hina, is it really okay for you to be like this? If you
wait until Rifan becomes a Shichibukai. The time you will spend with
him won't be less or even none.Are you sure you can endure it from now
on? Your heartbeat has already reached a terrifying level when you
watch me and Rifan having fun. If even I can accept it, why can't you let
go? If you don't want to have the children of a pirate, you can take some
medicine."
'Gion' said while pulling Hina onto Rifan's shoulder.
Hina looked at Rifan's face, her heart racing, and she couldn't help feeling
flustered. She couldn't restrain her impulses any longer. Even Hina felt
that, looking at Rifan and 'Gion,' the throbbing in her heart was even
stronger than when 'Gion' hadn't come to the tavern.
Vaguely, Hina felt a little envious of 'Gion.' She thought, 'Since Gion Vice
Admiral is doing it, then it doesn't matter if Hina lets go.'
Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Rifan's neck, and she leaned
her body against him.
When Bonney and 'Gion' saw Hina's face blushing and exhaling heavily,
they couldn't help but smile.
Just when Bonney thought she was going to enjoy the scene she had been
looking forward to, and Nojiko who decided that she could help Rifan
enjoy Hina.
Rifan himself stretched out his arm and pressed down on Hina's waist and
said,
"Okay, that's enough playing, Nojiko. You too, Hina."
Chapter 204: Generous Rewards!
"Okay, that's enough playing, Nojiko. You too, Hina." Rifan said, gently
pushing Nojiko away.
"This isn't the real 'Gion.' It's Nojiko who came with us earlier. Nojiko,
return to your original appearance."
Rifan shook his head, signalling Nojiko to change back.
Hina was taken aback by the sudden turn of events.
"Hey, what are you doing? I finally waited until now, and you actually
took the initiative to push this woman away?"
Rifan just finished speaking when Bonney, who had been sitting cross-
legged on a stool, immediately bounced up, looking displeased as she
yelled at Rifan.
"Bonney, if you really want to see a big show so badly. Why don't you
play the heroine yourself?" Rifan said with a smirk.
"Hump, if you want me to accompany you, at least help me achieve my
goal first."
"Also, Nojiko did it for you, so why do you still push away this woman,
Hina? Obviously, she is already ready to give herself to you, so why?"
Bonney waved her hand, showing her discontent.
On the other hand, Hina's beautiful eyes widened, and she glanced
between Rifan, Bonney, and 'Gion' with a mixture of doubts and shock.
She couldn't comprehend the situation.
'Gion' then shook her head in a helpless manner, raised her left hand, and
patted her face.
"You...you are Nojiko?!" Hina exclaimed in disbelief.
At that moment, her heart was greatly shaken. She had accepted the idea
of Gion becoming Rifan's woman so she didn't mind adding herself in,
even seeing it as a way to move forward. But now, she was told that
'Gion' was actually Nojiko in disguise. Hina felt a momentary paralysis!
"Captain Rifan, why did you stop Hina?" Nojiko asked with a hint of
doubt. "You obviously wanted this too, right? Just now, Miss Hina was
sincere and took the initiative."
Rifan responded, "Even if she was sincere before, I realised that sincerity
based on theory isn't enough. If something like that really happened, it
might lead to awkwardness and unhappiness afterward. So, I hope to
make my intentions clearer."
Rifan shook his head and gently pushed Hina away, then embraced
Nojiko, placing her on his lap. "Sure enough, still the same Captain Rifan.
In that case, let me replace Miss Hina."
Nojiko smiled, raised her hand, and patted Hina's face as she stood there
in a daze. The next moment, Nojiko transformed into Hina's appearance
and kissed Rifan on the mouth.
The real Hina finally came to her senses, her excitement and surprise
overwhelming her. She stood up from the sofa in disbelief.
"You, me, Nojiko, Gion?!" Hina stammered, unable to find the right words
to express her astonishment.
Beside them, Bonney shook her head in disappointment. "Tch, it's boring.
You Marines are really clumsy. It's clear that you wanted to be with Rifan
so badly, but you kept holding back. As Nojiko said, Rifan will soon
become a Shichibukai, and then you'll have little to no time to be
together. You'll see Rifan, Robin, and even Nojiko kissing 24 hours a day.
Nojiko might even transform into your appearance. Let's see if you can
bear it any longer."
Suddenly, Bonney seemed to have an idea. She approached Rifan and
Nojiko. "Hey, Nojiko, didn't you imitate the young Tsuru and the female
soldiers behind her earlier? Why don't you turn into them? It's going to
be very interesting."
Hearing this, Nojiko playfully pushed her own face with her fingers and
then smiled as she raised her left hand to transform.
"Wait! That old woman, Tsuru, is not good, I'm afraid I'll have
nightmares! If you're going to transform, it's better to turn into those
young female soldiers following behind Tsuru."
Rifan quickly said.
"Hehe, it seems even if Vice Admiral Tsuru can be changed into a
younger version. Captain Rifan still dislikes her. It seems that the first
impression is really important. Fortunately, when I first met Captain
Rifan, I was well-dressed~"
Nojiko smiled, raised her hand, and transformed into a tall, enchanting
young female soldier with blond, shoulder-length hair.
…
Watching the two enjoying themselves until the end, Hina was at a loss.
And looking at Nojiko who leaned on Rifan's arms and squinting her eyes
as if she was asleep.
She just felt that the throbbing in her heart couldn't be stopped.
In her mind, she kept asking herself whether such persistence really made
sense.
When talking with Tsuru on the warship before, the expression of Tsuru
and what Nojiko and Bonney said, kept reappearing in her mind.
'Could it be that Hina's insistence is really meaningless?'
'Is it normal to follow her instinct?'
Hina lowered her head, her fingers pinched on the sofa because of
tangled marks.
Hina was overwhelmed by the sight before her. She felt her heart
pounding uncontrollably. The thoughts and doubts she had been
grappling with earlier flooded her mind. She couldn't help but question
the meaning of her persistence.
Then Rifan's voice broke through her thoughts, "Hina, you seem to be
struggling. In that case, you might as well leave first. I'll come to you
later."
Although Rifan still wanted to play with Hina, even if they couldn't take
the last step, her current expression left him disinterested.
On the side, when Nojiko heard Rifan's words, she opened her eyes, and
tried to stand up from the sofa.
Seeing this, Hina threw herself down in front of Rifan unconsciously.
"Hina?" Rifan raised an eyebrow, puzzled by Hina's actions. Hina pursed
her lips, lowered her head, and kissed Rifan's face. "At least, before
Nojiko uses Hina's appearance, let Hina do the last thing by herself."
Hina's words were quiet, but they conveyed her feelings as she moved
closer to Rifan.
Beside them, Nojiko couldn't help but smile, and Bonney shared her
amusement. "Tsk, this scene can finally be watched in its entirety,"
Bonney commented, crossing her arms and sitting down on her stool with
interest.
"Rifan…take me."
…
After a while of watching the drama unfold, Bonney felt her clothes
uncomfortable so she decided she led the exhausted Hina to the
bathroom in the tavern.
In the hall, only Rifan and Nojiko remained.
"Captain Rifan, with my abilities exposed like this, it could be
problematic with the Marines. And the fact that I use Gion and Tsuru's
appearances, Hina might inform Gion and the others," Nojiko expressed
her concerns while tracing circles on Rifan's lower abdomen with her
fingers.
Having demonstrated the power of the Clone-Clone Fruit in front of Hina,
Nojiko believed that Hina might divulge this secret to Gion, Tsuru, and
others. So she found the prospect of their reactions quite amusing.
"Nojiko, it seems Robin led you astray," Rifan said, caressing Nojiko's
light blue hair and sighing. "That smile of yours is exactly like the black-
bellied smile she occasionally reveals."
Nojiko grinned, "Hehe! I may be a bit mischievous, but it's also beneficial
for you, Captain Rifan."
"That's true! If you weren't a bit mischievous, I wouldn't be able to enjoy
data from other women."
«N» "So, are you prepared to face Tsuru and the others, knowing about
my abilities and how I use their appearances?" Nojiko asked.
«N» "Anyway, Gion and the other Marines have already concluded that I
possess the Clone-Clone Fruit's power. So it doesn't matter if my ability is
exposed. As for their anger when they discover that you've been
communicating with me using their data, well, they won't be able to do
much to me."
«N» "But this does make it more challenging for me to record the
appearances of other female Marines with the Clone-Clone Fruit in the
future."
«R» "That's a valid concern. But if you become strong enough and
skillfully use the Clone-Clone Fruit to infiltrate the Marines, you can still
record the appearances of those female Marines you haven't catalogued
yet."
«N» "As expected of Captain Rifan, you've thought this through. Speaking
of which, aren't you concerned about Gion and the others being angry?"
"Hehe, there might be some elements of concern in that regard," Rifan
admitted. "But, let's focus on your growth, Nojiko. I hope that as you
become stronger, you'll be able to easily acquire data from those
beautiful female Marines~"
Rifan said as he extended his right hand, into Nojiko's lower abdomen.
Soon, Nojiko felt a familiar, tingling sensation where the tattoo was
located.
[Rifan, you use the 'Intermediate Observation Haki Awakening Scroll' and
'Advanced Armament Haki Awakening Scroll' to strengthen 'Nurse'
Nojiko!]
[Rifan, you use 18,000 points to strengthen 'Nurse' Nojiko's physique!]
[Nojiko's strengthening has been completed, and her personal attributes
have been updated; please check them.]
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Nojiko]
[Age: 20 years old]
[Crew number: 04]
[Position: Nurse (Expert)]
[Physical: 31,833]
[Physical level: A level]
[Devil Fruit: Clone-Clone Fruit Awakening]
[Martial Arts Skill: Traditional Medicine Boxing]
[Other skills: Hakoku]
[Special Abilities: Advanced Armament Haki, Intermediate Observation
Haki]
[Props: Shigure]
[Loyalty: 100 (Life and death go hand in hand)]
[Bounty: 80 million Berry]
[Rifan, your personal talent "Strengthen the crew, equal return" has been
activated!]
[It has been detected that you already have intermediate Observation
Haki, so the enhancement from the intermediate Observation Haki
Awakening Scroll has been converted into swordsmanship - 'Foxfire
Style'!]
[It has been detected that you already have Advanced Armament Haki, so
the enhancement from 'Advanced Armament Haki Awakening Scroll' has
been converted into 'Swordsmanship - Oden Two Swords Style'!]
[Enhancement has been completed, and your personal attributes have
been updated; please check them.]
As the notifications from the copy space rang out, Rifan felt his body
grow stronger rapidly. Moreover, he had gained a deeper understanding
of swordsmanship.
While he could use "Divine Departure" to attack, his understanding of
swordsmanship had been limited. Cutting through steel was a challenge,
requiring brute force.
Now, with the entire series of swordsmanship, "Fox Fire Style '' and "Oden
Two-Sword Style," imprinted in Rifan's heart, he felt he could cut through
steel with ease. His understanding of the "Way of the Sword'' had
deepened significantly.
After feeling the newfound power coursing through his body for a
moment, Rifan took a deep breath and opened his personal attribute
panel.
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Rifan]
[Age: 25 years old]
[Position: Captain]
[Talent: Strengthen the crew, equal returns]
[Points: 0 points]
[Physical: 103,601 points]
[Physical level: SS level]
[Devil Fruit: Dark Fruit]
[Martial Arts Skills: Marine Six Styles, Six Kings Spear, Traditional
Medicine Boxing, New Human Boxing, Fishman Karate, Fishman Jujitsu,
Eight Punch Fist, Dragon Claw Fist, Hero Spear]
[Kendo Skills: Divine Departure, Fox Fire Style, Oden Two Swords Style]
[Other Skills: Hakoku]
"My Physical points have finally broken through the 100,000 mark,"
Rifan thought. "It's a pity that the physical level was not directly
upgraded to the SSS level."
"That's right," he remembered. "To upgrade to SS, you need to boost your
physique from 50,000 to 80,000. It took a total of 30,000 physical points
to upgrade from S rank to SS rank. SO it's definitely impossible to reach
SSS level by just adding 20,000 more physical points. I wonder how
many points it takes to upgrade from SS to SSS."
He continued to reflect, "Speaking of which, the rewards this time
included an entire series of sword skills, and I got two sets. 'Fox Fire,' the
sword technique that can easily cut through flames, is quite impressive."
Rifan knew the potential of the 'Fox Fire Style' as it allowed him to utilise
Kaido's "hot breath" that condensed powerful flame energy, even though
Kinemon, the original owner of the Fox Fire Style, was not as powerful as
Kaido.
However, he had mixed feelings about Oden's two-sword style.
"Oden's two-sword style always feels a bit complicated," he mused.
After recalling the "Fox Fire Style," Rifan glanced at the additional Oden
Two Sword Style on his personal attribute panel and sighed inwardly.
"While the 'Oden two-sword style' is undoubtedly powerful in single-
round swordsmanship, my impression of Kozuki Oden, its owner, is quite
complex."
"Forget it,"
"After all, it's a sword style that even an Emperor level pirate would
respect. I'll give it a try later."
He continued, "Speaking of which, if I use the Oden Two Sword Style in
front of Whitebeard during the Summit War, the world's strongest man
and his old crew members should be quite surprised. Even that guy
Shanks should have mixed feelings. And as for Kaido, if he sees me using
the Oden two sword style through the broadcast, I wonder if he'll come
knocking on my door~"
Rifan reached out to touch Nojiko's body, lost in thought, when suddenly,
a loud reminder from the copy space echoed in his mind.
[Notice!]
[Rifan achieved the achievement 'The first reincarnator who raised his
physical points to 100,000 points,' special rewards for all members of the
pirate group that Rifan belongs to—'Germa 66 exoskeleton'!]
Chapter 205: The List Of
Reincarnators Unfolds!
[After obtaining the 'Germa 66 Exoskeleton,' physical strength greatly
improves, along with superhuman defence and recovery power.]
[Remarks: As a reincarnator, Rifan will be able to access a special system
after obtaining the "Germa 66 Exoskeleton"!]
The sudden announcement left the Blue Star audience and the
reincarnators stunned. Everyone was amazed that Rifan had achieved his
first milestone again.
And this time, the reward was truly exceptional!
Inside a tavern, after Rifan felt the newfound power in his body subside,
he immediately turned his attention to his personal attribute panel.
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
- Name: Rifan
- Age: 25 years old
- Position: Captain
- Talent: Strengthen the crew, equal returns
- Points: 0 points
- Physical: 113,601 points
- Physical level: SS level
- Devil Fruit: Dark Fruit
- Martial Arts Skills: Marine Six Styles, Six Kings Gun, Traditional
Medicine Boxing, New Human Boxing, Fishman Karate, Fishman Jujitsu,
Eight Impact Fist, Dragon Claw Fist, Hero Spear
- Kendo Skills: God's Avoidance, Fox Fire Style, Oden Two Swords Style
- Other Skills: Hakoku, Germa 66 exoskeleton (anti-drug system)
- Special Abilities: Advanced Armament Haki, Advanced Observation
Haki, Advanced Conqueror's Haki, Conqueror's Entangling, Listening to
the Voice of All Things
- Bounty: 1 billion Berry
- Props: Small three-masted sailing ship, teleportation pointer, enhanced
version of Magic Weather Stick, Third Generation Ghost, Sakura Ten,
Zoan Devil Fruit awakening scroll, double Demon fruit power awakening
scroll
- Partners: Mikita, Nico Robin, Nami, Nojiko, Carina, Jewelry Bonney,
Nefertari Vivi, Tony Tony Chopper, Franky, Kalifa.
- Slave: Ada Wong
- Trading Center: Slippery Devil Fruit (10,000), Girafe Devil Fruit (5,000)
"The Germa 66 exoskeleton, plus an anti-drug system!" Rifan exclaimed.
"Is it possible that I now possess the power of Vinsmoke Reiju?" he
wondered aloud. "Interesting! The Copy Space rewards can be quite
unexpected."
Rifan contemplated, "In the original story, after Sanji awakens the
exoskeleton, he can withstand Queen's broadsword without even using
Armament Haki. The hot weapons of the other Beast Pirates don't do
much damage to him either. Now, in terms of defence, I might be close
with Kaido. If I'm lucky, maybe even rival that monster Big Mom?"
With these thoughts, Rifan felt invigorated.
Suddenly, a flash of light caught his attention, and he focused on the
column displaying his personal physique points.
"Huh!? The number of physical fitness points changed from 100,000 to
110,000?! It actually increased by another 10,000 points! Could this be
the effect of the exoskeleton?" Rifan's heart raced as he contemplated the
implications.
Quickly, he checked the attribute panels of the other crew members of
the Black Pearl Pirates. After a while, Rifan was even more astonished.
Just as he suspected, all members of the Black Pearl Pirates now
possessed the Germa 66 exoskeleton with the same skills!
And in terms of physical points, each member had gained an additional
10,000 points!
"I didn't think the Germa 66 exoskeleton would be so absolutely
amazing!" Rifan thought.
"Now, the Black Pearl Pirates truly have no weak links."
Rifan contemplated, "Even future members who join can obtain the
Germa 66 exoskeleton immediately upon joining. This reward is
incredibly good."
"Speaking of which," Rifan pondered further, "since all the members of
the Black Pearl Pirates now have the Germa 66 exoskeleton, could they
also get Germa 66 battle suits to wear?"
He considered, "If I were to obtain Reiju's battle suit, could I use toxins as
a form of attack?"
"Although... when it comes to women's clothing, let's forget about it," he
mused with a chuckle.
Thinking about Reiju's alluring appearance in the battle suit, Rifan
couldn't help but fantasise about how he would look in it. However, he
quickly shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside.
Just as he was about to open the reincarnation exchange group interface
to see how other reincarnators reacted to his achievements, new
notifications appeared both for him and all the other reincarnators, as
well as the Blue Star live broadcast room.
[Notice!]
[Because there are already reincarnated people who have reached
100,000 points.]
[The ranking of the top 100 of all reincarnations begins now!]
[Reincarnation and Blue Star viewers can watch.]
[The ranking of reincarnators will be updated every once in a while, and
corresponding rewards will be issued!]
[The 100th to 11th reincarnators will receive excellent rewards; the 10th
to 1st will receive special excellent rewards.]
[The rewards related to the list of reincarnators, the later the rewards
will be, the better they will be!]
[In addition, when the reincarnation space is cleared, those on the list
will get special rewards, the higher the ranking, the better the rewards!]
[Power, fame, wealth, beauty, handsome man, copy space has everything
you need!]
"This speech sounds quite reminiscent of what Roger said before he was
executed," Rifan muse.
"However," he thought, "maintaining personal data in the top 100 of the
customs clearance dungeon world can lead to significant rewards."
"Does this mean there's a chance to resurrect the people that Nami,
Robin, and others care about?" Rifan wondered.
"Moreover," he realised, "with each ranking update, rewards will be
given. I still have a chance to earn rewards."
As Rifan contemplated this, the reminder from the copy space appeared
again in his mind.
[Rifan, since you are ranked No. 1 this time, I will reward you with the
'Advanced Conqueror's Haki Awakening Scroll,' keep up the good work!]
"Advanced Conqueror's Haki? Already a good start."
"It's a shame that Robin only has intermediate Conqueror's Haki for now."
"But," he continued, "if Robin's Conqueror's Haki reaches a higher level,
the sealed Conqueror's Infusion skill will be unlocked. Even when facing
a Marine Admiral, she won't be powerless to fight back."
Rifan raised his eyebrows and thought to himself.
With a thought, he contacted the copy space. Soon, the rankings of each
reincarnators appeared before his eyes, with Rifan's name at the top of
the list. Ada was in the second position among all the reincarnators.
Rifan was pleased with the appearance of the ranking list, as it allowed
him to see many people who had never left messages in the reincarnation
exchange group and identify his potential competitors.
However, he knew that even without this list, in the eyes of many
reincarnators, he was already considered the top reincarnator and had
garnered the attention of those who resented his outstanding
performance.
The influence of the list began to ripple through the real world as well. In
a world threatened by abyssal monsters, the possibility of the return of
reincarnated individuals became a matter of concern for officials and
people worldwide. Additionally, the strength of each country's
reincarnated individuals became a key factor in their participation in the
live broadcast room and international exchange information interface.
Chapter 206: Rankers Challenger?
In the Reincarnation Exchange Group:
['Eagle' Ethan: There's actually a list, which is interesting. Now we can
see who is stronger. But it's because Rifan's physical points reached
100,000 points... Tsk, it's definitely not a good feeling.]
['Kangaroo' Mary Ross: No way, what did this guy do, and why did he
achieve it again!?]
['Kangaroo' Helena: It should be because of the points he obtained from
the previous first achievement, but I still have to thank Rifan, because of
him, the 99th reincarnators including me are also awarded the
corresponding rewards.]
['Camel' Nasser: Damn, why, why isn't there a place for me in the top
100?! I worked so hard!]
['Camel' Huuli: What a ruckus, making so much noise, but not even
making it into the top 100!]
['Panda' Ada Wong: As expected, Rifan, you are number one!]
['Green Pheasant' Ayane: You are also very powerful, becoming the
second strongest reincarnators. It seems Rifan has invested a lot in you,
and you must have received significant enhancements.]
['Panda' Ada Wong: What, are you envious, Miss Ayane? If you envy it,
maybe you can become Rifan's slave now, and he might give you what
you desire~]
['Green Pheasant' Ayane: Hmph, who would envy you! Besides, I have no
intention of becoming anyone's slave!]
['Green Pheasant' Honoka: But, I'm so envious; I also want to be on the
list, so I don't have to worry about being chased by that bastard Ito!]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: As expected, it's Rifan. It is indeed
enviable. After achieving so many firsts in a row, this time, the
achievement of reaching 100,000 physical points is even more enviable!]
Speaking of envy, Ito felt more jealousy towards Rifan. He was envious
that Rifan's name could appear at the top of Copyspace's ranking list,
envious of the unknown rewards that Rifan received as the first-placer.
Even if they didn't know exactly what Rifan received, the enhanced items
he acquired made it clear that Rifan's power-ups were substantial!
['Kangaroo' Mary Ross: Damn, this bastard's name is on the list, Rifan,
you rascal, you made our situation precarious again!]
['Panda' Rifan: You're blaming me?!]
['Kangaroo' Helena: Mary, don't blame others; please get out of the
dangerous situation first.]
['Kangaroo' Mary Ross: If Miss Helena says so, well...
['Elephant' Shiva: The Germa 66 exoskeleton... It should be the special
power of the Germa Legion from North Blue. Being able to provide such
rewards for all crew members, this guy Rifan, has struck gold this time!]
['Green Pheasant' Kasumi: From now on, there will be no weaklings in
Rifan's Black Pearl Pirates!]
['Eagle' Tina: I'm starting to doubt whether I can catch up with Rifan.]
['Eagle' Ethan: If you don't even aspire to catch up, then you've already
lost, Tina.]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: That's right! Rifan's gains are only temporary;
he can't be this lucky all the time. As long as he encounters a formidable
enemy and falls in battle, the number one spot will be mine one day,
that's for sure!]
['Camel' Nasser: Idiot, the number one throne belongs to me!]
['Panda' Leigh: You upstairs idiot, first, think about how to make it into
the top 100.]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: The number one throne, what an enviable
position. With such a throne, you'd have endless wealth and beauty.]
['Kangaroo' Mary Ross: Ito Mamoru, you bastard only desires the latter.
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: Exactly! Miss Mary, and Miss Honoka, you
need to run faster; I've been chasing you hard.]
['Kangaroo' Mary Ross: What are you thinking?! Mamoru Ito, Honoka,
and I will never let you succeed. When you catch up with us, I'll show
you the power of our slippery fruit!]
['Green Pheasant' Honoka: t-that's right, we won't admit defeat!]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: I don't think you guys can save up 10000
points anyway, haha!]
['Camel' Huuli: Boring desires! I'm more interested in this list than your
chats! Rifan, you're watching right, just wait; I'll take that first position
from you someday!? ]
['Panda' Rifan: Really? Then you'd better work hard. After all, the
exoskeleton I obtained earlier is quite sturdy. Having said that, if you
want to challenge me, be prepared to face failure.]
['Camel' Huuli: Failure? Hehe, will you let me become your slave if that
happens?]
['Panda' Rifan: Well... We'll see at that time…]
After Rifan left a message, he had no intention of continuing to pay
attention to Huuli and the other reincarnators.
After all, at this moment, Nojiko had also recovered from the effects of
the exoskeleton.
"Captain Rifan, you've really given me a big gift this time."
"How can I ever thank you?"
Nojiko pressed Rifan's face into her arms, her face blushing.
It seemed that after awakening the exoskeleton, Nojiko had regained
some strength.
"Do you want to thank me? Well, if you do, you can thank me like this."
Rifan whispered something into Nojiko's ear.
The next moment, Nojiko nodded with a smile and raised her hand,
mimicking Bonney appearance.
Then, she began her own playful antics.
Rifan lay back on the sofa, hands behind his head, his gaze alternating
between 'Bonney' and the ceiling.
"Bonney, that woman also got an exoskeleton enhancement."
"She will probably rush out excitedly to ask me about it later."
"But it will be perfect timing, she's watched such a spectacle; it's time for
her to take the spotlight as the heroine."
Thinking about the expression Bonney might have later, the corners of
Rifan's mouth couldn't help but raise an arch.
Blueno's Tavern, Bathrooms.
"Hey, Marine woman, you seem to be doing pretty well."
While taking a shower, Bonney looked at Hina in the adjacent shower
stall, whose skin was radiant and her face flushed, droplets of water
glistening on her body.
"What do you mean?"
Hina frowned slightly, glancing at Bonney with some irritation.
"Hehe, don't pretend not to understand. You know exactly what I mean."
"I really can't see it. You act all aloof, but when it comes to lovemaking
with that man, you get quite passionate."
"Aren't you worried someone might hear your exaggerated cries?"
"It's a good thing those Marines with Tsuru aren't here, or they'd be
treated to your vocal performance."
"If Rifan's stamina isn't enough, I'm afraid he'd be completely exhausted
by you!"
"Tsk tsk, your desires are quite strong."
"What will you do when you're no longer by Rifan's side?"
Bonney leaned on Hina's shoulder, her tone playful.
"If you're so curious, why don't you find out with Rifan yourself? Don't
tell me you didn't feel anything when you're watching us?"
Hina struggled to maintain her cold expression while facing Bonney's
teasing.
But memories of the times she'd spent with Rifan earlier, with Bonney's
playful applause and encouraging words, made it hard for her to take
things seriously.
Her face was now flushed.
"Of course, there would be a reaction. Why else would I come here to
take a shower with you? As for me going... Well, I don't plan to give
myself to him so easily."
Bonney crossed her arms, shook her head, and said.
"Really, Hina thought you had feelings for that man."
"I don't dislike him, not to mention having feelings for him. Our
relationship is just a means to an end. Let him take advantage of me and
accomplish something real."
"Taking advantage? Honestly, you remind me of myself."
"Hehe, don't compare me to what happened between you and Rifan
earlier."
"Hina thinks that in the future, you might become like Nojiko and me."
"Maybe, but before that guy fulfils my wish, I won't give myself to him.
That is, if he does fulfil my wish, I might consider it."
"It means if he fulfils your wish, you'd give yourself to him?"
"Hehe, it's possible. Who can say what will happen in the future... Hiss!"
As Bonney was talking, a strong burning sensation suddenly emanated
from the pirate tattoo on her right chest. She couldn't help but raise her
hand to press on her tattoo.
"What's happening to you?"
Seeing Bonney's sudden frown and clenched teeth, Hina asked with
curiosity.
But at this moment, Bonney was in a daze due to the effects of the
exoskeleton. She couldn't hear Hina's voice clearly at all.
It wasn't until some time had passed and Hina asked again that Bonney
snapped out of her daze.
"It's none of your business; just keep showering. I need to talk to Rifan
about something."
Bonney waved at Hina, but before she could wipe off the water droplets
on her body, she opened the bathroom door and left, heading towards
the tavern hall.
Soon, Rifan and Nojiko, with Bonney's appearance, were right before her
eyes.
"Nojiko, you turned into me!?" Bonney exclaimed, smacking her lips and
approaching Nojiko with a displeased expression.
In her intoxicated state, Nojiko just smiled at Bonney and continued to
indulge herself.
"Don't blame Nojiko; I asked her to do this," Rifan explained. "I was
thinking about how long you've been watching dramas where other
people play the leading role. I'm also interested in watching dramas
where you play the heroine. How about it? Are you interested in enjoying
it for a while with me? Anyway, with your current appearance, you don't
need to worry about getting your clothes wet again~"
Rifan looked at Bonney, who had rushed out of the bathroom without
even putting on a dress, and chuckled. He knew that Bonney must have
been surprised by the enhancements from the exoskeleton.
"Tch, I'd rather do it myself than watch someone put on a big show with
my face," Bonney retorted.
"Oh, if you want to come by yourself, how about I ask Nojiko to make
room for you?"
"Hehe, you have a good idea, Rifan!" Bonney exclaimed. "Compared to
this, did you have something to do with my sudden physical
enhancement before?"
"That's right. How about it? Did you like it? The enhancement, known as
the 'Germa 66 exoskeleton,' should have doubled your physical strength."
"'Germa 66 exoskeleton'? The same Germa 66 from North Blue?!"
"You scoundrel! How did you obtain the power of Germa 66?!"
"Don't worry about that. Just tell me if you like it or not. It's a powerful
enhancement, right?"
"Yes, strong power, of course, I like it! Forget it, anyway, the way you
strengthen others is very mysterious, so I won't ask," Bonney said,
thinking that Hina was still in the bathroom and giving up on continuing
her inquiry into how Rifan had gained her powers.
"Forget it. For the sake of strengthening me, I won't pursue the matter of
Nojiko transforming into me."
"Captain Rifan, remember to think of me again when there are more
enhancements in the future," Bonney teased, crossing her arms and
arriving next to Rifan. Suddenly, she reached out and pulled Rifan's head
into her chest. In an instant, Rifan was enveloped in a burst of fragrance.
"Captain Rifan, how do you feel? If there are more enhancements in the
future, I might provide you with this kind of feedback," Bonney said with
a sly grin.
"I... don't know," Rifan replied with a muffled voice, enjoying the
moment.
Chapter 207: Female Marines
Anger!
A few minutes later, the sound of footsteps emanated from the direction
of the bathroom.
Bonney took a quick look and found that it was Hina who had already
changed and walked out of the bathroom. She released Rifan.
"Bonney, who's the real you?" Hina frowned, her eyes flicking across the
two Bonneys.
"Of course, it was me; that woman, Noki, was pretending to be me."
Bonney waved her hand, casually walked to the bar, and searched for a
waiter's uniform to put on.
Then, she gestured toward Rifan and Nojiko. "Let's go; I've seen enough
drama. My body has also been washed. Next, I have to get acquainted
with my power."
After speaking, Bonney headed towards the exit, and Hina looked at
Nojiko and Rifan, who were still in high spirits. She shook her head
slightly and followed in Bonney's footsteps.
"Bonney, if Robin and the others ask later, remember to tell them what I
told you," Rifan hurriedly said as he saw Bonney and Hina about to leave.
"Understood; I will tell them," Bonney naturally understood that Rifan
was referring to the strengthening of the "Germa 66 exoskeleton."
After conversing with Rifan, she opened the door and left the tavern with
Hina. Nojiko, who was becoming more and more excited, and Rifan, who
appeared to be enjoying himself, were left alone.
In the Capital of Water 7, near the coast:
"Did you also feel the heat from the tattoo just now?" Nami looked at
Robin, Kalifa, Carina, and the others beside her and asked.
"I certainly did. It's Captain Rifan giving us benefits again," Carina said
with a smile as she rubbed her refreshed skin.
"Captain Rifan is really something; he even remembers to activate the
tattoo from a distance when he's busy," Robin remarked with a smile,
looking towards Blueno's tavern.
"Shall we ask Captain Rifan?" Vivi looked at the tattoo on her skin and
suggested.
"Let's forget about it; we shouldn't bother him right now. Our main task is
to keep an eye on those womens," Nami said, shaking her head and
casting a meaningful glance in the direction where Rifan, Nojiko, Bonney,
Hina, and others had left.
"Indeed, the most important thing is to prevent these women from
disrupting Chopper and Mikita," Kalifa nodded with a serious expression,
mindful of her role as a secretary and the need to keep Rifan's secrets
safe.
Although she hadn't heard Nami say anything explicitly, Kalifa couldn't
help but feel that Nami had caught onto something. She was skilled at
observing words and expressions and could often discern a person's
thoughts from their facial expressions alone.
However, before Kalifa could probe further into Nami's thoughts, a
familiar presence entered her awareness. She turned around and saw that
Bonney had led Hina toward their group.
Marines Gion, Tsuru, and others had also noticed this.
As Hina and Bonney approached the port, they split into groups, with
Hina heading toward Tsuru and Gion's group, and Bonney approaching
Kalifa and Nami's group.
"Hey there, discussing the changes in your bodies?" Bonney waved at
Nami and Kalifa, speaking casually.
"Do you know the reason behind it?" Carina blinked and joined in with
curiosity.
"Of course, I do. The theme of these changes is called the Germa 66
exoskeleton. This is what Rifan told me to relay to you," Bonney
explained.
"Speaking of which, have all of you truly been affected?" Bonney
curiously asked Carina and the others.
Carina smiled but didn't say a word. She simply took out a dagger from
the back of her waist and forcefully stabbed it against her skin. With a
resounding click, the dagger shattered on the spot.
Seeing this, Bonney couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Clearly, Carina
had obtained skin with remarkable defence due to the power of the
exoskeleton.
"Captain Rifan is really something else."
"Although I want to talk to you about the specifics."
"However, considering those womens are still there, we'll talk about it
later."
A red light flashed in Robin's eyes, symbolising her using her Observation
Haki and said.
Then she turned her head to look at Marine Chief Staff Tsuru, who was
watching their side.
'The dagger was shattered, did that girl use armament haki?'
Tsuru looked suspiciously at the direction where Carina and the others
were.
Just now, when she was about to meet Hina, the sound of Carina
breaking the dagger with her arm caught her attention.
But after seeing Robin looking at her.
She shook her head and walked towards her subordinates who had
already surrounded Hina.
"Hina, that bastard man didn't do anything to you, did he?"
"Has he bullied you? If so, tell your sister, I will help you find a way to
teach him a lesson."
"That hateful man! I really want to trample him under my feet and
ravage him!"
A group of female soldiers unhappily vented their dissatisfaction with
Rifan.
But they didn't notice the weird look Hina was looking at them at this
moment.
After all, it wasn't long ago that she saw Nojiko with their appearance
"ravaging" Rifan and being 'ravish' by Rifan.
"Having said that, Hina, your skin seems to have gotten better all of a
sudden."
"Yeah, did you use some kind of skin care?"
"Hey, can you tell us what skin care products you use?"
The female soldiers asked curiously.
"Hina, are you okay?"
At this time, Tsuru came forward, looked worriedly and asked.
"Tsuru Vice Admiral, Hina...is fine."
Hina shook her head, unconsciously reached into her pocket with her
right hand and pinched the piece of cloth with a blood on it.
After all, she was not ready to tell Vice Admiral Tsuru that she had
completed the last step with Rifan.
Tsuru frowned, she keenly felt that Hina's expression was not right.
It is very possible that Hina has not been able to restrain her desire.
But thinking that there is also a disadvantageous side of her interception,
Tsuru can only sigh, and does not intend to continue to question Hina.
But Hina, after a little hesitation, decided to tell Tsuru, Gion and others
what she saw.
"Tsuru Vice Admiral, Gion Vice Admiral, everyone…"
"Nojiko's Devil Fruit ability is not the power of Bubble Fruit."
"As you might have guessed, Nojiko's Devil Fruit ability is the power of
Clone-Clone Fruit."
"I asked Rifan, that guy told Hina, after he killed Mr2."
"They coincidentally got Clone-Clone Fruit again on a certain island."
These are the things Rifan told her when they were having 'fun'. So, she is
not worried that Rifan will lie to her.
In fact, Rifan knew he couldn't control Hina's mouth. Naturally, he
expressed his freedom in this matter, and told Hina.
Of course, the story about acquiring the Clone-Clone Fruit on a certain
island is a fabrication.
"Is that woman a user of the Clone-Clone Fruit?"
"In other words, Rifan gained the power to transform by copying Nojiko's
ability."
"Is Nojiko, the one who touched Sister Tsuru's face just now and touched
my face earlier, planning to impersonate us in the future to deceive the
Marines and the World Government?" Gion frowned and expressed her
concerns.
Behind Tsuru, when the other female soldiers heard this and
contemplated the possibility that Nojiko might assume their appearances
and create misunderstandings with the Marines and the World
Government. Their expressions darkened considerably.
"Actually, Hina saw something else."
"That…that Nojiko, after becoming Vice Admiral Gion, had intimate
encounters with Rifan…"
Hina hesitated, her voice barely above a whisper.
"What?! Hina, are you telling the truth?!" Gion questioned in disbelief.
Hina glanced at Gion, recalling the way Nojiko had imitated Gion's
gestures like a female animal, and blushed as she nodded. It was
challenging for her even to talk about those actions when she was with
Rifan.
When Gion noticed Hina's blush, an image formed in her mind of Rifan
using Nojiko in her transformed likeness.
"Hey, is Rifan some kind of pervert for doing something like that?"
"Damn it, so that's why that woman touched our faces at that time!"
"We can't just let this slide; we need to confront that bastard Rifan and
get some answers!"
The female soldiers were equally unsettled by the revelation. Even
though they were aware of Rifan's abilities, they felt that they would
have nightmares if they didn't take action at this moment!
"Hina, did Rifan imitate me when I was younger, perhaps for that
purpose?" Tsuru asked in a low, but serious tone. Even her normally
composed demeanour was shaken, as if she had been affected by some
action.
"This... it's not quite like that," Hina replied, shaking her head.
"What do you mean?" Tsuru inquired with curiosity, clearly relieved but
still intrigued.
Hina hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Well, it's a bit difficult to
explain. But it's okay; I'll tell you. Rifan said that even if Nojiko
transformed into you when you were younger, he would still think of the
current Vice Admiral Tsuru in his mind."
Upon hearing Hina's words, Tsuru couldn't help but twitch the corners of
her mouth. Although Nojiko hadn't assumed her form for Rifan's use, the
fact that her age had led to this outcome left Tsuru with mixed feelings.
"Hina, can you tell me where Rifan is right now? I need to have a
conversation with him," Gion said, placing her hands on Hina's shoulders,
a smile shown on her face.
However, Hina felt a shiver run down her spine, sensing something
unsettling beneath Gion's smile.
Chapter 208: Female Marine Finds
Rifan To Vent Her Anger!
"And I'm going too!"
"Gion Vice Admiral, please take me too."
"This matter must be explained by Rifan, otherwise, I will fight him."
The female sailors, named by Hina and imitated by Nojiko, said
excitedly.
Seeing such an angry crowd, Hina couldn't help but worry about the
relationship between Rifan, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and others.
But Tsuru is calm at this moment.
"Is that guy, Rifan, trying to provoke us on purpose?"
"And let us get involved in his troubles?"
Tsuru thought to herself.
Unconsciously, Tsuru began to contemplate the benefits and troubles that
might arise after someone found Rifan.
Soon, Tsuru concluded that if there were a conflict between the Black
Pearl Pirates and her people regarding this matter, it would escalate into
a major incident.
The benefits gained would be almost negligible compared to the troubles
caused.
After all, when it came down to it, Rifan hadn't really done anything to
these Marines.
And in this matter, if it reached the Five Elders, they would undoubtedly
side with Rifan.
They might even find it amusing that Rifan was so entangled with beauty
that will lead to danger for the girls.
Of course, they would pay more attention to the fact that Nojiko could
impersonate someone else.
But looking at the angry expressions of her subordinates, Tsuru couldn't
think of a reason to stop them.
After all, even she was quite distressed by what Rifan had done.
"Hey, you guys seem to be discussing something dangerous."
"If you intend to confront Captain Rifan, then don't blame me for
intervening."
Nami transformed into a thunderbolt and suddenly confronted everyone
on the path the primary election participants were going to pass by.
Following Nami, Robin, Carina, and others rushed over.
"Nami, leave this matter to me."
"I'll handle the communication with these people," Robin said with a
smile.
Robin had been using her fruit ability to observe the conversation
between Tsuru and the others, so she knew what Tsuru and the others
wanted to discuss with Rifan.
She understood that Rifan didn't intend to divulge his affairs to Nami,
Carina, Vivi, and others at the moment, so she couldn't let Tsuru and the
others discuss this matter in front of them.
"No, leave it to me. I am now Captain Rifan's secretary. Leave the
conversation to me, Robin."
Kalifa's glasses glinted, and she spoke calmly.
Like Robin, she knew what was happening in front of her. She also
understood that helping the boss keep secrets was one of the secretary's
duties.
"You truly are an excellent secretary, Kalifa~"
"But considering that Tsuru, Gion, and the others are acting together, let
me help you," Robin raised an eyebrow and said.
Tsuru looked at the intercepted group in front of her and couldn't help
but frown. The female soldiers, who had been imitated by Nojiko, opened
their mouths angrily. They intended to reprimand Nami and the others
for Rifan and Nojiko. Just as Robin was about to use her ability to silence
the girls, a familiar male voice broke into everyone's ears.
"Robin, Kalifa, everyone, leave this matter to me. I've come to speak with
Vice Admiral Tsuru and the others myself."
After the voice fell, everyone raised their heads and looked towards the
sky. They saw Rifan descending from the sky with Nojiko in his arms.
"Rifan!"
The female Marines looked at Rifan and Nojiko, their faces immediately
turning red from anger.
"Hehe, it seems you have a lot to say to me. In that case, I'll give you a
chance. Come on."
Rifan nodded to Nami and the others first, then led Nojiko into the
distance. The female soldiers, looking at him, immediately followed
Rifan's pace, their agitation evident.
After Kalifa, Robin, and others saw Rifan personally address Vice Admiral
Tsuru, Gion, and other female marines, they began to focus on the
enhancements they had obtained. Without the Marines watching from the
sidelines, they felt more comfortable experimenting with their new
powers.
…
"Come on, what do you guys want to talk to me about?" After Rifan led
the crowd to an open space, he said with a smile on his face.
"Rifan, you know what we want to talk to you about," Gion said, stepping
forward with an extremely 'kind' smile on her face.
"If you don't tell me, how would I know?" Rifan shrugged and smiled.
"Don't be coy, Rifan! You know what we want to discuss is Nojiko
impersonating us and being close to you."
Gion said, turning to look at Nojiko. She never imagined that this honest
and kind looking woman in front of her would have such a good time
with Rifan. When Nojiko saw Gion looking at her, she immediately
responded with a big smile. While this made Gion anxious, it also further
upset all the female Marine soldiers.
But Gion understood that since Rifan had already recorded their body
data, they had no way to stop her. From now on, if Nojiko wanted to
change into their appearance to please Rifan, there was nothing they
could do about it.
At this time, the only thing Gion could think of was to see if she could
use this incident to gain a better understanding of Rifan and the Black
Pearl Pirates. However, those female soldiers were obviously different
from her.
When the unhappiness in their hearts reached its peak, everyone began to
scold Rifan to his face again. Some girls even rolled up their sleeves,
appearing ready to confront Rifan physically.
"Want to fight?" Rifan asked, a smile on his face. "It's okay, fighting or
something is the best way to vent your anger. Since you're angry, let me
play with you here."
"Rifan, are you trying to provoke us?" Tsuru, who had been silent all this
time, finally spoke. She didn't want to see Rifan attacking her
subordinates, knowing that even she couldn't defeat him.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm just going to let Nojiko have a go," Rifan
clarified. "If you can't even defeat Nojiko, there's no need to fight me. Of
course, Tsuru Vice Admiral shouldn't participate. After all, Nojiko didn't
become like you and do things like that with me."
Upon hearing Rifan's words, both Tsuru and Gion couldn't help but look
at Nojiko in surprise. Although Nojiko had once relied on "Hakoku" to
cause some damage to the island where Golden Lion fell, which earned
her a reward of 80 million Berries from the Marines, Tsuru and Gion
believed that Nojiko did not have the strength to defeat the female sailors
who followed Tsuru.
Hakoku was a force that took time to recharge, and the female soldiers
she led would not give Nojiko an opportunity to use it. Tsuru and Gion
were sceptical about Nojiko's combat abilities.
"Rifan, are you suggesting that I can also challenge Nojiko?" Gion raised
her eyebrows and inquired.
"Miss Gion is quite belligerent, but if you don't mind a little sparring
while being anaesthetised, I have no objections," Rifan replied
indifferently.
Nojiko's current strength had significantly improved after receiving
numerous enhancements, making her strength comparable to a Naval
Headquarters Vice Admiral. Though the soldiers accompanying Tsuru
were powerful, Rifan believed they couldn't defeat the current Nojiko. As
for Gion herself, exerting the strength of a Naval Headquarters Rear
Admiral was already her limit.
Rifan wasn't worried about Gion defeating Nojiko. In fact, he saw this as
an opportunity for Nojiko to gain more experience in fighting against the
Marines and to become familiar with her newly mastered exoskeleton
and advanced Armament Haki. Moreover, if Nojiko was ever in real
danger, Rifan could intervene.
When Gion heard Rifan's words, she took a deep look at him, and then
turned her attention to Nojiko. When she saw Nojiko's confident smile, a
sharp gleam flickered in Gion's eyes.
"Could it be that Marine has underestimated this woman?" Gion thought.
"Does she possess extraordinary strength? Or did she gain significant
power under Rifan's tutelage during the journey from Alabasta to the
Sabaody Archipelago?"
With these thoughts in mind, Gion turned to Tsuru and nodded. Tsuru
understood Gion's unspoken message - to observe and gather more
information about the Black Pearl Pirates through this confrontation. She
nodded back, her expression solemn.
"Go, and remember to be cautious," Tsuru advised.
Like Gion, she could only hope to learn more about the Black Pearl
Pirates from Rifan, but she felt helpless in this situation. After delivering
her message, she took a few steps back and focused her attention on
Rifan.
Seeing this, Rifan smiled, raised his hand, and patted Nojiko on the
shoulder. "Have fun, as long as you don't seriously injure or kill them, I
can save them."
Nojiko nodded, her smile unwavering, and she approached Gion. "Then,
Miss Nojiko, please enlighten me."
Gion accepted a standard long knife handed to her by a female soldier,
her expression serious, and made the first move towards Nojiko.
Although the other female soldiers didn't step forward, they remained
ready for combat. While they didn't intend to harm Nojiko, they did plan
to teach her a lesson.
Nojiko activated her intermediate-level Observation Haki, keenly
monitoring the movements of the crowd. A sly grin crossed her lips as
she effortlessly caught Gion's sharp sword mid-air with her bare hand,
thanks to her enhanced strength.
"What!?" Gion exclaimed, her expression showing disbelief. "You didn't
use Armament Haki, and the blade didn't even scratch you!?"
"Miss Gion, appearances can be deceiving," Nojiko replied meaningfully.
"Captain Rifan has a particular fondness for when I become someone like
you, Miss Gion you know~"
With a sly smile, Nojiko transformed into Gion, causing the smile on
Gion's face to freeze. Especially after Nojiko used her enhanced strength
to yank the sharp blade, pulling Gion closer and whispering in her ear
about her previous 'fun' with Rifan.
Gion's face darkened even further.
Chapter 209: Defeat!
"Beast!" Gion muttered, her mouth twitching as she recalled the various
techniques and manoeuvres that Nojiko had whispered to her ear.
She felt as though she had stumbled into the New World, despite her
geisha training, skills, and knowledge. At this moment, she had to admit
that Nojiko possessed a deep understanding of various positions!
Thinking of Nojiko taking on her appearance and using her body in such
a provocative way to have 'fun' with Rifan, Gion's face alternated
between shades of red and black.
"This woman must have studied Opera for face-changing," Rifan muttered
to himself, resting his chin on one hand and looking at Gion with
interest, all while complaining in his heart.
Although Tsuru and the other female soldiers couldn't hear what Nojiko
had whispered to Gion, they could tell from Gion's expression that it
wasn't something good.
One particularly irritable female soldier waved her two-handed sword at
Nojiko, slashing at her from the side. The attack carried a powerful gust
of wind.
Facing the powerful blow, Nojiko simply raised her other hand and
effortlessly blocked it with her forearm.
*Click!*
A crisp sound echoed through the area. Upon closer inspection, everyone
realised that the blade of the two-handed sword had shattered.
"This... my sword?! M-monster!" the female soldier with blond, shoulder-
length hair and slender, white thighs exclaimed, taking a few steps back
in horror. She couldn't understand how her weapon, which had been with
her for so long, could shatter so easily!
While she hadn't used Armament Haki to reinforce the longsword, the
fact that Nojiko had shattered it with a mere 20% of her power left the
female soldier astonished.
"As expected, she is not easy to defeat!" one female marine commented.
"the Marine really underestimated her."
"She is, after all, Rifan's woman," another added, "a woman who can
mimic other women's data and fulfil Rifan's various desires. For someone
like you, Rifan wouldn't want you to be too weak."
Gion frowned and took a deep look at Nojiko. The previous attack had
brought her back to her senses, dispelling her earlier embarrassment and
anger. She realised that the female soldiers' attacks were similar to her
physical strength in the way Nojiko had blocked them. This indicated
that Nojiko possessed significant physical defence.
At this point, Gion decided not to test Nojiko further. She allowed her
Armament Haki to flow towards the sharp blade she held, planning to
unleash all the power she can use against Nojiko.
"Thank you for the compliment," Nojiko replied with a smile. "As
expected of Gion, the female Marine who is favoured by Captain Rifan.
You've regained your composure quickly. It seems that psychological
warfare won't easily disturb your thoughts. Looks like I'll have to
consider other means."
Nojiko chuckled twice and glanced at the glossy black blade of Gion's
Armament Haki. She immediately channelled high-level Armament Haki
into her hand.
*Ding!*
A crisp sound rang out, leaving Gion wide-eyed in shock as she looked at
her sharp blade, which Nojiko had easily crushed. For a swordsman, their
weapon was an extension of their body, and Nojiko's actions were a
massive psychological blow to Gion, a proud swordsman.
Even though the longsword Gion held at the moment was not her original
sword, this was a significant blow to her.
"Captain Rifan once said that a sword is like a tiger's teeth to a
swordsman," Nojiko remarked. "When facing a swordsman, if you have
the chance, it's wise to remove their 'teeth' first. Miss Gion, now that
you've lost your 'teeth,' can you still fight?"
Nojiko clapped her hands and smiled at Gion, who was left speechless.
Not content with her current tactics, Nojiko decided to take it a step
further. She used her Clone-Clone Fruit powers to transform into the
appearances of the surrounding female soldiers one by one.
The female soldiers, who were already uneasy due to Nojiko's impressive
display of power, became even more anxious at the sight of her taking on
their appearances. The thought that their bodies might be used by Nojiko
to engage in affairs with Rifan further destabilised their emotions.
Some of the female soldiers even found it increasingly difficult to use
Observation Haki because of the turmoil within.
"Everyone, stay focused and don't get easily distracted," Gion warned,
noticing the situation among her female soldiers and trying to calm them
down.
Then, she turned her gaze to Nojiko, who had just reverted to her own
appearance, and sighed, "I had used Armament Haki to reinforce my
blade earlier, but you easily destroyed it. This type of Armament Haki
should be internal reinforcement. I thought that Miss Nojiko could only
use Armament Haki externally, but I didn't expect that your Armament
Haki surpassed mine."
She continued, "And the way you transformed into us and those words
you spoke, it's all meant to read our thoughts. Miss Nojiko, you are
indeed a cunning warrior, much like a fox. Now I understand why Rifan
was confident in having you compete against us."
Nojiko grinned widely, "Miss Gion, you're also not simple; Captain Rifan's
evaluation of you as a 'mother fox' is well-deserved. It wasn't easy to see
through my plan. It seems this competition just got a lot more
challenging."
With a sigh, Nojiko took out a bag of medicinal powder from the
medicine bag she carried with her. "I'm sorry, but since it's a competition,
I can't let you win too easily."
Gion gestured to the female soldiers behind her, and they quickly formed
a defensive formation around her. Seeing this, Nojiko smiled,
The next moment, she swallowed the medicine powder in her hand and
leaped up with great force. A puff of mist spewed out from her mouth,
enveloping all the female soldiers within its reach.
"This is... Rifan's 'Medicine Poison Mist'?!" Gion exclaimed, her realisation
dawning quickly as she inspected her own clothes. As expected, they
were rapidly dissolving. She turned to see the same happening to the
other female soldiers.
It was no exaggeration to say that Nojiko's use of traditional medicine
poisonous mist was even stronger and more corrosive than Rifan's. In a
matter of moments, the clothes of everyone present couldn't even cling to
their bodies; they had to be held up with their bare hands.
"That's right. Didn't Captain Rifan mention that he taught me Kanpo
Kenpo?" Nojiko asked with a mischievous smile. "Hehe, I wonder if you
can still fight with a clear mind in this state."
Nojiko wasted no time and lunged into the disoriented crowd. She raised
her right foot and kicked towards the group.
"Kenpo Kanpo·Abstruse·Gegen Decoction!" Nojiko's powerful Armament
Haki-infused kick pierced through the crowd like a sharp arrow.
Initially, everyone tried to retaliate by raising their weapons to counter
Nojiko's attack. However, as soon as their weapons came into contact
with Nojiko's advanced Armament Haki, they shattered from the inside.
In an instant, panic and chaos ensued among the female soldiers.
"Tsk tsk, watching women fight is truly exhilarating," Rifan commented,
observing the chaotic battle unfolding before him. He quickly retrieved a
camera he had prepared earlier and began taking pictures of the
battlefield where Nojiko, Gion, and other women were fighting.
Seeing this, Tsuru couldn't help but shake her head and said, "Rifan,
maybe you should keep a low profile."
Rifan chuckled, dismissing Tsuru's suggestion, "Low profile? What's that?
I've seen it all, haven't I? Even if I have seen it, perhaps you'd like me to
capture your moments as well?"
Tsuru, realising that there was no use arguing further, fell into silence.
Rifan resumed capturing the ongoing battle with his camera.
A few minutes later, Gion and the group of female soldiers found
themselves defeated and dishevelled by Nojiko.
Rifan put away his camera and walked over, asking, "How are you all
feeling? Did you manage to vent your anger well?"
"Hmm... Seeing that you are panting heavily, you must have already let it
out."
"How about it, do you need me to look at the injuries for you?"
"Although Chopper is not here, I am also an excellent doctor.
"It just so happens that Nojiko is also an excellent nurse."
Rifan stood in front of many white and colourful female soldiers and said
with a smile on his face.
While speaking, Rifan did not hold back his admiring eyes.
Seeing this, many female soldiers naturally blushed and turned around,
trying to avoid being caught by Rifan.
"Rifan, you are such an annoying man."
Gion, the least injured among them, shook her head as she approached
Rifan, clutching her abdomen that had been kicked by Nojiko earlier. She
had already lost her clothes but was no longer shy after being exposed to
Rifan once.
"This was meant to help us release our anger, but it also serves as a
reminder that there's no way for us to trouble you or Nojiko, right?" Gion
remarked.
"As expected of Miss Gion, you're sharp," Rifan responded. "It's easy to
converse with you; I don't need to spend too much time explaining
things."
"Heh, talking to you, if you're not smart enough, it could be quite
troublesome."
"You jest~"
Rifan grinned and looked at the female soldiers who, despite their pain,
were reluctant to accept his medical assistance. "Everyone, you've
experienced a fight, and I believe you've learned something from it. No
matter how upset you are, there's no way to prevent Nojiko from
assuming your appearance. If you still plan to oppose it, you can continue
challenging Nojiko or me. But let me be clear; With a sinister smile, Rifan
warned them, "If you come to challenge, be prepared to lose something
precious after being defeated by me."
As he spoke, Rifan extended his tongue and licked his lips, sending a chill
down the spines of the female soldiers.
"Rifan, isn't that going too far?" Tsuru interjected, stepping between the
female soldiers and Rifan. She raised an eyebrow, trying to divert Rifan's
attention to her.
Gion, in a similar fashion, reached out and placed Rifan's hand on her
chest, intentionally drawing his focus to her.
Though this level of temptation surpassed the rules she set for herself,
Gion was willing to bend those rules a bit for Rifan, considering he had
already seen everything.
Rifan was taken aback by their actions but ultimately smiled. He could
feel Gion's rapid heartbeat and decided to divert his attention to helping
her. He shifted his hand down and used special techniques to alleviate
the pain in Gion's abdomen.
Nojiko also approached Rifan, offering a bag of medicinal powder for
treating wounds. She handed it to him so he could apply it to the slightly
bruised area on Gion's abdomen…
Chapter 210: Leave Hina Behind!
"Not at all, Tsuru Vice Admiral," Rifan replied.
"Think about it, if your Marines are fighting other vicious enemies."
"After defeat, is life still in danger?"
"If you meet an enemy who has the same hobbies as me, they may have
to lose their bodies before they lose their lives."
"But I'm different."
"Fight with me; even if you lose the battle, you won't worry about your
life being in danger."
"After all, I only want their bodies, not their lives."
Rifan applied the cool healing ointment to Gion's abdomen as he said to
Tsuru.
"Shameless!"
When the female soldiers heard this, they immediately scolded Rifan for
being shameless.
"Shameless? How about I let you see me being even more shameless?"
"How about it? Let me apply this healing ointment for you now?"
Rifan turned around and looked at the female soldiers with interest.
The girls saw the ointment in Rifan's hand. As they observed Rifan's
hands constantly rubbing Gion's abdomen, they fell silent for a moment.
"Tsk, you girls are not fun."
"Tsuru Vice Admiral, It seems your subordinates are dissatisfied, what do
you think?" Rifan looked back at the female soldiers and said to Tsuru
with a smile on his face.
"Wait, I'll go talk to them." Tsuru sighed and walked toward her
subordinates.
Rifan smiled then looked at Gion in front of him.
"Gion Vice Admiral, the healing ointment has been applied. Do you need
me to help you apply some skin care products that can whiten the skin?
You don't seem too young. If you don't take good care of your skin, be
careful to become like Tsuru. Years can be a cruel thing. Look at Tsuru
Vice Admiral; she was also a beauty when she was young but now look at
her?" Rifan shook his head and sighed. He didn't lower his tone, which
made Tsuru, who was walking toward the female soldiers, frown
suddenly. Unconsciously, she touched her young skin that was still under
the influence of the Fruit of Age. Then, she sighed faintly, walked to the
front of her subordinates, and communicated with them.
"Hehe, thank you so much, Rifan." Gion answered with a half-smile, then
turned her eyes and said to Rifan: "Rifan, you let Nojiko use my data and
theirs, shouldn't you pay a certain fee?"
"Fee? What do you want me to pay you?" Rifan inquired.
"You understand what we want, Rifan. We really want to know more
about you, and your Black Pearl Pirates. That is to say, I want some of
your information."
"But, Miss Gion, we are pirates after all. We can snatch your body data,
so we don't have to pay for it. Besides, didn't I ask Nojiko to show you
the power of the Clone-Clone Fruit? And let her demonstrate her
impressive strength and Armament Haki, which can do internal
destruction? This information should be enough in exchange for her
using your bodies."
Hearing this, Gion smiled lightly and shook her head. "But isn't that the
ability that Nojiko has shown on her own initiative?"
Rifan raised his hand and patted Gion's shoulder, saying meaningfully,
"Don't ask too much, Ms. Gion. Nojiko is just using your body data. It's
not you having an intimate time with me. But it's a different story if you
come to me on your own initiative, if I'm satisfied, maybe I can give you
more information~"
After speaking, Rifan showed a big smile to Gion and raised his hand to
Gion's chest with great interest. "Hmm...your heartbeat tells me that you
have thoughts about this. Miss Gion, why don't we go find a place where
no one is around right now?" Rifan put one hand on his chin, felt Gion's
heartbeat with the other, and said seriously.
"Rifan, stop being silly." Gion glanced at the position of Rifan's hand and
sighed softly. But looking at Rifan's serious face, she also understood that
if she wanted to use this matter to get Rifan to share more information
about him or the Black Pearl Pirates, the probability of success would be
quite low.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, a strange light flashed in
her eyes. "Hey, Rifan, you said earlier that you wanted to apply that skin
care product on me, right? If I promise you, are you willing to pay a
certain fee?"
"Of course, I would~ Well, after you ask me to smear it for you. How
about I allow you to do the same for me?" Rifan gave Gion a thumbs up
and said with a smile.
At this point, Gion, who's chest was held by Rifan, couldn't help but
twitch the corner of her mouth. As for Rifan, seeing Gion's expression
immediately burst into laughter.
"There are enough things revealed this time. You got the intelligence, we
showed the strength. It can be said to be a win-win outcome. While
waiting for the end of Chopper's medical treatment, let's get along
peacefully. Here, apply these ointments to the wound. Even the wounds
injured by the internal destruction-level Armament Haki can be quickly
healed. Since those female soldiers don't trust me and Nojiko, then I'll
trouble you to apply the ointment yourself. I'll just watch from the side.
Nojiko, go and buy some replacement clothes for these sailors." Rifan
handed more bottles containing the ointment to Gion's hands and gave
Nojiko instructions before walking aside.
Seeing this, Gion could only let out a long sigh and walked towards Tsuru
and the others with the ointment.
"So, can we use this as a condition to ask for more information from
Rifan?" Gion asked.
After hearing Gion's report, Tsuru couldn't help but frown. Like Gion, she
originally wanted to get Rifan to share more information when there was
no way to prevent Nojiko from using the body data of Gion and others.
But now it seems that Rifan has no intention of continuing to reveal
anything.
"That man said he had shown enough strength," Tsuru said. "Thinking
about it, he feels that the value shown by the Black Pearl Pirates at this
moment is enough for him to become a Shichibukai in any situation."
"Sister Tsuru, I even think that what he said about letting me have sex
with him to reveal the information is false," Gion frowned and said.
"Sure enough, that guy deliberately leaked information to demonstrate
his strength, and it would be safer to become a Shichibukai while doing
so," Tsuru shook her head. She turned to look at Rifan, who was playing
with the power of lightning. After a moment, she continued, "The Black
Pearl Pirates must still have a lot to uncover. Gion, you will stay on
Rifan's ship for a while before he becomes a Shichibukai. During this
period of time, I will trouble you to extract as much information as
possible about the Black Pearl Pirates."
Hearing this, Gion nodded immediately. "I understand, Sister. It's just that
the man will always use an overdose of anaesthetics on me at some point,
making it impossible for me to stay awake. I think if there are some
important occasions for the Black Pearl Pirates, Rifan will still choose to
use this method to prevent us from gaining more information."
After speaking, Gion let out a long sigh. Tsuru frowned, and the image of
Hina couldn't help appearing in her mind.
"Hina, if I let you stay with Rifan for a while, can you accept it?" Tsuru
turned around and looked at Hina, who was standing quietly beside her.
Nojiko's ability information was brought by Hina. With the current
relationship between Hina and Rifan, Tsuru felt that Hina would have
more opportunities to get news from Rifan.
"Let Hina stay with Rifan for a while?" Hina blinked, and some erotic
scenes appeared in her mind. Soon, she felt her heartbeat begin to speed
up, and her desires flared. The next moment, she couldn't help but nod.
"Hina is willing to stay, Tsuru Vice Admiral!"
After finishing speaking, Hina's face immediately turned crimson. She
hadn't expected herself to agree so readily!
'Could it be that Hina is really what Bonney said, a seductress?' Hina
thought to herself. 'Is Hina truly passionate about that kind of thing?'
Hina pursed her lips and contemplated her own feelings.
Tsuru, taken aback by Hina's quick agreement, pulled her aside.
"Hina, do you understand why I'm letting you stay with Rifan?" Tsuru
asked with a serious expression, glancing at Nojiko, who was distributing
new clothes to Gion and the others.
"Hina understands that Hina will try to collect as much information as
possible about Rifan and the Black Pearl Pirates," Hina replied. She had
overheard the conversation between Tsuru and Gion earlier, so she knew
what Tsuru had in mind.
Tsuru sighed and placed her hand on Hina's shoulder. "That guy Rifan is
a man, and he's also extremely sensual. Given that, it's more likely that
the person sharing his pillow will be able to extract relevant information
from him. I'm sorry, Hina, but I need you to do something like this."
After finishing speaking, Tsuru sighed once more.
"It's okay, Tsuru Vice Admiral," Hina said with a reassuring smile.
Although it was a mission, she couldn't help but feel excited about it.
Hina had a sense of anticipation for the following days!
However, although excited, she remained skeptical about her ability to
extract information from Rifan. After all, Rifan had shown remarkable
composure even in bed.
"You two, what are you talking about? Can I join in?" At that moment,
Rifan's figure descended with a bolt of blue lightning.
"Rifan?!" Tsuru and Hina were taken aback, thinking that he might have
overheard their earlier conversation.
But Rifan didn't give them a chance to inquire. He wore a smile on his
face and pointed his thumb at Mikita, who was not far behind him,
saying, "Let's go, everyone. Mikita came to inform me. Your Marine
comrades have been healed by Chopper. If there's nothing else, please
escort them out of the Seven Waters capital."
…
..
.
Some time passed, and they found themselves on the Water 7 coast.
"Hina, can you tell me why you stayed?" Rifan inquired, looking at the
Marine warship leaving with Tsuru and the others on board.
"Hina is..." Hina hesitated, not daring to meet Rifan's gaze. She wasn't
sure if Rifan had overheard her conversation with Vice Admiral Tsuru
earlier.
Gion approached from behind Hina, placing her hand on her shoulder.
"Hina stayed because of me. After all, I'd always feel uneasy staying alone
in enemy territory as a Marine."
"Really, then you two are really good sisters," Rifan chuckled. "Forget it,
one more person is one more card to play. Since you're willing to stay,
you can follow the Black Pearl and witness me dethrone Moria and
become a Shichibukai, Hina. After I successfully attain that position,
you'll return to Naval Headquarters with Gion."
Rifan patted Hina on the shoulder and smiled meaningfully before
heading toward Chopper, who was deep in conversation with Franky.
"Thank you, Chopper. You did a good job. Leave the research on the G
virus enhancement agent to me. Continue assisting Franky in
constructing the new ships and see if you can use the warships left by the
Marines to synthesise any special materials. Once the new Black Pearl is
completed, it'll be time for us to leave Water 7." Rifan stated.
Although Rifan also wanted to discuss these matters with Hina
personally, the impending Summit War was a pressing concern. He
needed to defeat Moria quickly to secure his position as the new
Shichibukai. Rifan was aware that Smoothie of the Big Mom Pirates was
leading a group of her crew to the Water 7. So completing the new Black
Pearl early would give him an advantage in dealing with them.
"Leave it to me, Captain Rifan," Chopper responded enthusiastically,
raising his hands before joining Franky at the shipbuilding site of the new
Black Pearl.
Hina and Gion exchanged glances and hurriedly approached Rifan.
"Hey, Rifan, what are you planning to do? Is it okay to bring the two of
us along?" Gion asked, extending her hand and intertwining her arm with
Rifan's, all the while wearing a seductive smile.
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Chapter 211: We Underestimate
The Black Pearl Pirates!
"I'm going to the bridal chamber. Do you want to come with me?"
Rifan joked as he glanced at Gion, immediately withdrawing his hand
from Gion's embrace.
Zombie viruses were too sensitive. He didn't intend to let the Marines
know that he was working on this stuff.
If he really let the Marines know, Rifan felt that the Five Elders might
prefer to make him an exclusive researcher of the World Government
rather than make him a Shichibukai.
Rifan's words made the smile on Gion's face freeze. For a moment, she
didn't know what to say. And Hina, just about to say something, was also
blocked by Rifan's next words.
"Nojiko, Robin, please help me entertain Miss Gion and Miss Hina."
Not far away, Robin and Nojiko heard the words, naturally walking over
immediately, and stopped Gion and Hina with smiles on their faces.
Seeing such a situation, Gion had no choice but to give up. After all, with
her current state, there was no way to break through the interception of
Robin and Nojiko. The man said he was going to the bridal chamber, but
he didn't bring Robin and Nojiko with him.
"That is to say, is he lying?"
However, just when Gion thought so in her heart, Kalifa quickly walked
past Gion with a stack of documents and followed behind Rifan.
"That is to say, Rifan is looking for Kalifa this time?"
"This woman is the female agent of CP9 he saved."
"Sure enough, it's for that kind of thing."
Gion looked at Rifan and Kalifa who were walking side by side,
exchanging something while walking, and thought to herself.
"Kalifa, use your Bubble Fruit ability to clean the surrounding area first.
Then create an absolutely clean environment for me that won't allow
viruses to leak."
After Rifan came to a room resembling a research facility, he said to
Kalifa behind him.
"Yes, boss," Kalifa nodded slightly and immediately exerted the power of
Bubble Fruit, causing soap bubbles to fill the room. Soon, the entire room
became brand new.
Seeing this, Rifan nodded in satisfaction and walked over to the container
containing the zombie virus isolated by Chopper using tens of thousands
of recruits. Of course, the virus content in tens of thousands of Marine
soldiers was quite high, and there was no way to hold it in a container
that was too small. Therefore, the zombie virus contained in the
container in the room at this moment had been completely purified.
Rifan even felt that only one drop was needed to turn the huge Sea Kings
into zombie beasts.
Next to the zombie virus container was another container prepared by
Chopper, intended for making potions that could help him achieve multi-
stage changing blue waves. This was also the material discussed by Rifan
and Chopper that could be used to experimentally manufacture G virus
strengthening agents in batches.
"Kalifa, let's get started."
"I will conduct research, and you will record relevant data for me," Rifan
said as he picked up a white coat and put it on. After stretching, he
planned to start researching the possibility of mass-manufacturing G virus
strengthening agents even in the absence of zombie viruses.
"No problem, Boss," Kalifa pushed her glasses and approached Rifan with
the record board. However, upon seeing the purple zombie virus liquid in
the container, painful memories of Golden Lion attacking Enies Lobby
with zombies flooded her mind, and her whole body trembled
uncontrollably in an instant.
"Kalifa, what's wrong with you?" Rifan noticed Kalifa's strangeness and
immediately turned to look at her with concern.
"I… I'm all right, Captain Rifan. I just thought about Golden Lion
attacking Enies Lobby," Kalifa took a deep breath, trying to calm down
her unrest, and said to Rifan. "It's over, Kalifa, at least Rob Lucci is alive.
And there is a possibility of Blueno being resurrected, isn't it?" Rifan
walked to Kalifa's side, patted her on the shoulder, and comforted her.
"I understand, Captain Rifan," Kalifa gave Rifan a rare smile, and after a
while, she asked curiously, "Captain Rifan, are you really not going to use
these viruses to create zombies like Golden Lion?"
"You also saw the situation in Enies Lobby. If you can master the power
of this virus, your power will become even greater. Although the G virus
strengthening agent is an excellent enhancer, it may not be able to be
developed. It should be safer to use the zombie virus."
Rifan shook his head and said seriously, "Indeed, having a zombie virus
can indeed bring some benefits. However, if I really create a zombie crisis
like Golden Lion, the strong will not be affected, but the weak and
ordinary people are most likely to be affected. Maybe one day, this world
will become a world full of zombies. I don't want to see that day appear.
Compared to using the zombie virus, I prefer to be able to create a G
virus strengthening potion that can strengthen my crew's body. Besides,
my secretary is deeply affected by the tragedy caused by the zombie
virus. I don't want you to see that scene of purgatory on earth again.
Even if there is no way to develop a method to mass-produce G virus
strengthening agents in the end, I will not use the zombie virus to create
a biohazard."
After Rifan finished speaking, he gave Kalifa a big smile.
"Thank you, Captain Rifan," Kalifa said, pursing her lips and feeling
touched in her heart.
As Rifan said.
She had felt the despair the zombie virus brought, and she really didn't
want to see any more zombies appearing in her heart.
It would only bring out the sadness in her heart.
"Captain Rifan, if you succeed in finding a way to mass-produce the G-
virus strengthening potion, what do you plan to use it for?"
"Are you planning to use it to develop your own power?"
After Kalifa's mood stabilised, she asked Rifan curiously.
"Well, maybe it can be used to trade with a certain force in the future."
"It can also be used to help allies."
"As for developing my own power, it's not impossible."
"Maybe I will form a country in the future."
"Then let everyone from the Black Pearl Pirates be ministers~"
"Afterwards, use the G virus strengthen potion to build an extremely
powerful army, haha."
Rifan couldn't help laughing when he thought of Munch-Munch Fruit's
previous user Wapol who used the memory alloy to establish a brand
new country, and even became a member of the World Government.
Of course, Rifan naturally does not have the idea of becoming a
member of the World Government.
You must know that becoming a member of the World government
requires paying a large amount of money to Celestial Dragons as
heavenly gold.
As for Rifan himself, he has no idea of paying funds to a group of pigs.
Even if a country is really to be established in the future.
Rifan also prefers to set up a pirate kingdom like the big-mom pirates.
"Speaking of which, after the establishment of a country, I need a good
person who coordinates internal affairs."
"As for this expert, it would be even better if it were my wife."
"After all, in this way, as a king, I will be at ease."
"Kalifa, your ability to coordinate internal customers is good."
"If I really establish a country in the future, you might as well be my
queen~"
The corner of Rifan's mouth turned up, and he looked at Kalifa with
interest.
"For the queen, let Nojiko take over."
"After all, she is the best enough to satisfy your various desires."
Kalifa pushed the glasses and said.
"I was rejected, it's really sad."
"Forget it, let's continue our work at hand."
Rifan patted Kalifa on the shoulder with a smile, and walked back to his
post.
Seeing this, Kalifa stepped forward quickly, with a pen in her hand ready
to record and calculate for Rifan at any time.
"First of all, try to fuse the zombie virus with a rumble ball and other
medicinal materials."
Rifan took out the materials and planned to use Munch-Munch Fruit to
synthesise them tentatively.
But just when he was about to swallow it.
The broadcast room came to his mind.
'Research on zombie viruses cannot be seen by the real world, especially
by people from the umbrella company.'
Rifan thought in his heart, turning his head to look at Kalifa.
"What's the matter, Captain Rifan?"
Kalifa tilted her head and looked at Rifan with some doubts.
"That's right, Kalifa."
Rifan smiled, put his head close to Kalifa's ear and whispered something.
"Captain Rifan, you are harassing me."
A ray of light flashed on Kalifa's lens, and said quietly.
"Don't say that, I'll just take a look, and there won't be a piece of meat
missing."
"You also said it before, it's okay to just watch right?"
Rifan smiled and said.
"That's true, but what's the reason? Why do I need to do something like
that."
As Kalifa said that, she put the recording board aside and unbuttoned her
clothes.
Soon, Kalifa took off her coat, leaving only silk and black silk.
In an instant, the live screen in the live broadcast room was plunged into
darkness.
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Eagle Audience: Damn Rifan, this guy did it on purpose. He actually
blacked out the live broadcast room again!]
[Eagle Audience: Bastard, we can see the valuable research, but this guy
wants to keep it private!]
[Why can't the live broadcast room be blacked out? The two people
upstairs are from the Umbrella Company, right? That means you want to
reproduce the zombie virus on Blue Star through Brother Rifan research,
right? You animal!]
[Eagle Audience: How come? What we want to see is the G virus
strengthening potion, which can benefit the world!]
[Eagle Audience: That's right! Strongly condemn Rifan! The G virus
strengthening potion can aid global research and help humans combat
monsters from the abyss. Rifan should share the research!]
[Hehe, I don't believe a word of these people. Brother Rifan can use the
power of the Devil Fruit to create G virus strengthening potions, while
these guys can make a zombie.]
[That's right. I don't want to wake up one morning and have to face not
only the threat of monsters from the abyss but also the threat of a
biochemical crisis!]
[Strongly support Brother Rifan in blocking the live broadcast room
during research! Never let the people from the Umbrella Company see it!
Those bastards probably have research materials from the late William
Birkin. If they watch Brother Rifan research, who knows what they might
create!]
[Eagle Audience: Bastard! We've all said that we want to make the G
virus strengthening potion for the benefit of mankind!]
[Hehe, for the benefit of mankind? How shameful of you all to dare to
say such things.]
[Don't pay attention to them. Let's think about what will happen after
Brother Rifan research is successful.]
[If Brother Rifan succeeds, he may indeed be able to build a powerful
country as he mentioned.]
[If that's the case, the crew of the Black Pearl Pirates will be the core
fighting force, and others will become formidable soldiers. Tsk tsk, it's
quite emotional to think about.]
…
..
.
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
"As the saying goes, when a man and a woman match, fieldwork will not
be tiring."
"Kalifa, research is quite a job."
"If I continue to study like this, I will be quite tired."
"If I can see such beautiful scenery like you on the way, I can feel less
tired."
Rifan did not reveal what had happened in the live broadcast room but
came up with a random excuse.
Having said that, he took a glance at Kalifa's adrenaline-fueled outfit in
front of him.
Rifan couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart.
"Moreover, looking at you like this, I can't help but feel my heart beating
faster, and I can't wait to find Robin and Nojiko."
"In this way, I will do my best to speed up the research."
"The time to finally get the results will be greatly shortened."
"Speaking of which, Kalifa, you really like black clothes."
"Whether it is inside or outside, you dress mainly in black."
"How about changing to white as the primary colour at some point?"
"According to your features, you would certainly look quite beautiful in a
white-based dress, like white silk."
After confirming that the live broadcast room had gone black, Rifan
turned around with a smile and began the experiment.
"Does Captain Rifan think I'm not pretty enough in black?"
Kalifa picked up the slate again and asked.
"No, that's not what I mean. I just think that if you change your style
once in a while, it might make people's eyes shine," Rifan said with a
smile.
He did remember that in the original book, when Kalifa reappeared two
years later, she was wearing white as the primary colour.
"Since the boss has said so, as a secretary, I will naturally follow suit,"
Kalifa shook her head, raised her hand, and wrote on the recording
board.
Meanwhile, on the other side,
On the sea, two Marine warships were sailing side by side in the direction
of Naval Headquarters.
Tsuru stood at the stern of the ship and only looked away after realising
that she could no longer see the capital of the Water 7.
Then she picked up the den-den mushi from her bosom and dialed the
number of Naval Headquarters, Sengoku.
"This is Sengoku, is that you, Tsuru?"
"It's me, Sengoku. Rifan and his team have completed the agreement."
"Really, that's great! Are the infected people all right?"
"Except for being too weak, their bodies are already normal. After a
period of rest, they should be able to recover."
"This is really good news, so the Marines won't have to suffer any more
losses."
"Sengoku, there is one more thing I need to report to you."
"Tsuru, do you have any information about Rifan?"
"That's right!"
Tsuru looked serious and said to the den-den mushi very earnestly:
"Sengoku, any member of the Black Pearl Pirates' crew should not be
underestimated, and our evaluation of them is far from good!"
Chapter 212: Black Pearl Has No
Shortcomings!
"Tsuru, have you found out anything important about Rifan?" Sengoku
realised the seriousness in Tsuru's tone and asked immediately.
"Yes, Sengoku!"
"Nojiko of the Black Pearl Pirates is a Clone-Clone Fruit user and also
possesses Armament Haki at the inner destruction level. The reward of 80
million Berries is too little for her. Her strength will never be lower than
that of a Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral!"
As Tsuru spoke, she informed Sengoku about Nojiko's displayed strength.
And she kept the fact that Nojiko used Gion and others' body data to
have s*x with Rifan close to her heart. She simply told Sengoku that
Nojiko had recorded the female Marines' body data.
"Besides Robin, even this Nojiko has this level of power—does she?"
Sengoku pondered, "Sure enough, it's not too simple for someone who
can use Giants technique with a human body. However, Rifan is about to
become a Shichibukai, so there is no need to increase the rewards for
Nojiko and others. But I don't know if this is a good thing."
"Considering Nojiko's ability, Rifan has already displayed the power of
four Devil Fruits. If Rifan can truly harness his companions' abilities, then
he will wield many other Devil Fruit powers. Tsuru, have you seen how
Rifan manages to use his companions' powers?" Sengoku continued
asking.
Tsuru shook her head and replied, "Unfortunately, no matter how we've
tried to test Rifan, we haven't been able to obtain any information.
Similarly, other members of the Black Pearl Pirates have shown no
inclination to disclose relevant details. However, based on Nojiko and
Robin's performance, I believe none of the crew Rifan invites will be
simple individuals. Even if the people who recently joined the crew seem
ordinary, they have the potential to become powerful pirates in the
future. Rifan doesn't invite crew members solely for their looks. His
teaching ability surpasses even Zephyr's, and he excels at recognizing a
person's potential. He must observe them before inviting a crew member.
Mikita, Nico Robin, Nami, Nojiko, Carina, Kalifa – these women are
certainly not just eye candy Rifan invited to the Black Pearl Pirates. As
for the other male crew members, Rifan doesn't let beauty influence his
choices; he invites them for their potential. This leads me to believe that,
apart from Mikita, Robin, Nami, Chopper, and Nojiko, the remaining
Black Pearl Pirates will gradually become as formidable as Naval
Headquarters Vice Admirals, perhaps even surpassing them."
Tsuru's words momentarily made Sengoku's expression serious. "If that's
the case, then the Black Pearl Pirates will become an exceptionally
powerful pirate crew."
After a pause, Tsuru continued, "Sengoku, Rifan's associates are definitely
worth keeping an eye on. However, the individual who demands our
most attention is Rifan. Considering the possibility that Rifan can utilise
all of his companions' Devil Fruit abilities. Although we don't know
whether Vivi, Franky, and others have devil fruit abilities too since our
attempts failed. Therefore, I believe further investigation into Rifan and
the Black Pearl Pirates is warranted. So, it might not be a bad idea to
temporarily station Gion near Rifan. However, Gion alone might not pay
sufficient attention to dealing with Rifan, and there may be times when
she can't investigate alone. That's why I've assigned Hina to the Black
Pearl Pirates. Maybe she can uncover some information about Rifan.
From my observations, Rifan seems to be quite taken by Hina's type of
woman; he might inadvertently divulge some information to her. About
Gion, she hasn't faced any difficulties during her time with Rifan.
Presumably, if Hina stays by Rifan's side, she won't be treated harshly."
Tsuru couldn't disclose the intimate relationship between Hina and Rifan,
so she provided a plausible explanation for Sengoku to consider.
"Hina and Rifan have interacted many times," Sengoko nodded in
understanding, "If she can gather information from Rifan, it will be
invaluable. However, Tsuru, what is Hina's perspective on this? Is she
willing to stay with Rifan temporarily? Even though Rifan is a principled
pirate, if he's attracted to a woman like Hina, he may occasionally exploit
her, right?" Sengoku asked, his brows furrowing.
Sengoku had no objection to placing a Marine undercover among the
pirates, and assigning Hina to Rifan was a low-risk plan. He was open to
the idea, but he also understood that Hina's willingness was essential for
the mission's success.
"Hina has agreed," Tsuru nodded. "She's quite straightforward. This
mission aligns with her interests."
"That's good to hear! Rifan is becoming increasingly troublesome. If we
can decipher his powers and his purposes to become a Shichibukai, it
would be an advantage for the Marines. Tsuru, you've done well on this
mission. Come back soon," Sengoku said.
After Tsuru answered affirmatively, she raised her hand and hung up the
phone. "Hopefully, everything will go in a good direction."
…
..
.
Time passed quickly, and several days flew by. In the capital of Water 7,
in the research room where Rifan and Kalifa were located, Kalifa,
wearing a white silk outfit, approached Rifan to hand over the latest
calculated data.
However, at that moment, Rifan jumped up from the stool he was sitting
on.
"Captain Rifan?" Kalifa blinked, sounding puzzled.
"Kalifa, I did it!" Rifan exclaimed. "I cracked the zombie virus, and I've
discovered the material William Birkin used to make the virus!
Furthermore, I've found a way to mass-produce G Virus enhancement
potions. While these potions can only be used by individuals with a
certain level of physical strength, having them will be advantageous for
our future development and Berry exchange~"
Rifan opened his arms excitedly and hugged Kalifa tightly.
"Congratulations, Captain Rifan."
Though taken aback by Rifan's sudden embrace, Kalifa felt Rifan's joy and
gently patted his back.
"It's also thanks to you!"
"I just helped you organise the relevant data. You're the one who put in
the hard work."Kalifa shook her head, disagreeing.
Rifan pressed his hands on Kalifa's shoulders and spoke earnestly. "I
couldn't have accomplished this without your assistance. Thank you very
much."
"You can't say that. If it weren't for your company, I wouldn't have been
able to find a solution so quickly. Also, without your Bubble Fruit, I
couldn't have kept my body clean and maintained a good state."
Rifan, engrossed in research, had missed Kalifa changing into her white
silk outfit earlier. Now, he looked at her with surprise. "Wait, when did
you change into white lingerie?"
"Captain Rifan, it seems you're too immersed in your work," Kalifa replied
with a smile. "You didn't even notice that I changed into this outfit when
we arrived this morning. I thought you'd be more interested in my
appearance, but it appears I haven't met your beauty standards."
Rifan raised an eyebrow, smiling. "How could that be, Kalifa? You're
naturally beautiful. Come on, let me have a look."
Kalifa walked aside, picked up her white dress and jacket, and began to
put them on. "Captain Rifan, since the research is complete, I believe I
can stop assisting now. Besides, there's news that Franky has completed
the construction of our new ship. I assume you'd like to see it."
"Is Franky's work done already? This is perfect timing," Rifan agreed.
"Kalifa, please wait for a moment. I'll organise the information and then
head out."
Regretting missing the chance to appreciate Kalifa's appearance, Rifan
swiftly sorted through the materials then planned to leave the research
room.
"Please wait, Boss," Kalifa suddenly grabbed Rifan's hand, halting him.
"Kalifa, are you giving me another opportunity to admire your beauty?"
Rifan asked, raising his eyebrows with a playful smile.
"You've misunderstood, boss," Kalifa replied. "I just thought that as your
secretary, I shouldn't let you leave looking dishevelled. Otherwise, I
might get teased by that woman, Robin."
After saying that, Kalifa guided Rifan to a nearby chair and sat him
down. "Not clean? But don't you usually use the Bubble Fruit to maintain
my appearance?" Rifan questioned with a puzzled expression.
"It's not the dirt on your body; it's your beard that needs trimming, boss,"
Kalifa explained, chuckling. She took out a razor from somewhere,
clearly prepared and moved closer to Rifan.
Rifan stroked the scruffy stubble on his chin and smiled. "Ah, my beard. I
really haven't had time to tidy it up in the past few days. Go ahead,
Kalifa. Help me out."
Kalifa chuckled lightly and began shaving Rifan's beard. As she did so,
she used her left hand to create small, sparkling bubbles. With her right
hand, she expertly wielded the razor.
Rifan raised his head, his gaze wandering from Kalifa's low-cut dress to
her mature and charming face.
"Captain Rifan, are you currently assessing me?" Kalifa asked in a teasing
tone.
"How could that be? I was just thinking that any man who marries you,
Kalifa, would be incredibly fortunate," Rifan replied.
"I see. So, Captain Rifan, who do you think will be the lucky man?" Kalifa
inquired.
"If you ask me, I certainly hope that the fortunate individual is me," Rifan
answered with a grin.
"Hehe, you've got a typical Captain Rifan-style response."
"Kalifa, what do you think? Do I have a chance?"
"Who can predict the future?" Kalifa responded. "Besides, I'm not the only
female crew member by your side. Once you've sorted out the
complexities between you all, I'll consider whether Captain Rifan is
husband material. But right now, as your secretary, I'm busy enough just
thinking about covering for you. And the shaving is complete. Please
head to the port of the capital of Water 7."
Hearing this, Rifan touched his clean chin and smiled. "Very well, Kalifa.
Let's go. Btwy, I'll be waiting for your answer."
With that, Rifan gathered the relevant materials, left the research room
with Kalifa, and made their way toward the port.
…
..
.
The capital of water 7, the port.
"Captain Rifan, you are finally here."
"Look, this is the suuuper ship I made using the alloy researched by
Chopper and the treasure tree!"
"Comparable in size to a Marine warship, it boasts powerful weapons,
forts, livable dormitories, and various entertainment facilities!"
"Captain Rifan, I have done everything you asked for. How about it? Isn't
this ship suuper great!?" Franky noticed Rifan's arrival and immediately
introduced Rifan with excitement.
"Of course, I absolutely trust your skills, Franky."
"And there's the new alloy... Chopper, have you already synthesized such
a material?" Rifan looked at Chopper in surprise.
Chapter 213: The Brand New
Black Pearl!
Rifan knew; if the new Black Pearl used the alloy that Chopper
synthesised using his new devil fruit, his new ship would become
indestructible.
"Hee hee, I accidentally synthesised a new metal," Chopper said excitedly.
"It can automatically restore its original shape, so I named it a rambo
alloy!"
"Captain Rifan, has your research been completed? Do you need my
help?" Chopper walked up to Rifan and asked.
"It's done. Here's the relevant information, Chopper," Rifan said, handing
over the documents. "Remember to destroy this information after reading
it. It just needs to be recorded in our heads."
"Yes, Captain Rifan," Chopper nodded solemnly. Though ignorant in some
ways, he understood the value and potential dangers of the G virus
strengthening potion. If such a potion became known to outsiders, the
Black Pearl Pirates would become targets of public criticism.
"Next, it's time to fuse the ship." Rifan approached the new Black Pearl
and examined it closely. Then, he took out the bottle containing the
original Black Pearl from his personal inventory.
As the main force behind building the ship, Franky naturally followed
closely, eager to see what Rifan was going to do. Rifan opened the bottle
as usual, and the model-like black Pearl quickly began to swell after
entering the water, growing into a normal small three-masted sailing
ship.
Afterwards, Rifan accessed his personal attribute panel and activated the
fusion ship authority obtained when the Black Pearl Pirates upgraded to
level 3.
The next moment, a dazzling light enveloped the Black Pearl and the
warship-sized ships built by Franky. After a while, the two ships
approached slowly, as if being drawn by some mysterious force, and
finally merged together like water droplets.
"It really merged?!" Franky exclaimed.
"Captain Rifan, can you really fit this ship into this bottle as usual?"
Mikita rubbed her eyes, as if she couldn't believe what she saw.
"It's natural," Rifan smiled and immediately experimented with fitting the
brand-new Black Pearl into the bottle in front of Mikita, Franky, and
other members of the Black Pearl Pirates.
Franky stared at the scene with wide eyes. He had already seen Rifan fit a
small barque into a bottle, but watching Rifan cram a gigantic vessel
capable of seating thousands of people into a vessel the size of a wine
bottle that could be grasped in one hand was still quite surprising.
Such a scene was also witnessed by Gion and Hina, who had just
followed Robin and Nojiko to buy some daily necessities and returned to
the port. They were also quite surprised.
'Did Rifan's ship really gain some kind of Devil Fruit ability!?'
'Vice Admiral Garp failed to catch Rifan that time, not because there was
a certain ability user on the ship who could teleport the ship quickly.'
'Is it because of some kind of Devil Fruit that the ship itself can be
teleported?'
'If a bigger ship can fit into that bottle.'
'Does that mean this ship also inherits the capabilities of the original
ship?'
Gion frowned slightly, lost in thought.
But unlike Gion's astonishment, Hina looked at the ship in front of her
and couldn't help but recall what Robin and Nojiko had said when they
spoke to her alone.
'Does this ship really have a very interesting room specially designed for
Rifan, as Robin and Nojiko said?'
'Will Rifan really let me play with him in those rooms for a while
afterward?'
Thinking of the room that Robin said had elements of a prison but was
actually a room convenient for Rifan to have fun with his female
companions, and other rooms with different elements, Hina's excitement
caused her body to tremble slightly.
"Let's go, Hina, Miss Gion, I will take you to the room prepared for you
first. Also, I think Miss Hina, you would like to visit 'those' rooms too."
Robin seemed to see through Hina's thoughts, smiling as she pulled the
two of them aboard the new Black Pearl and quickly disappeared into the
cabin. Rifan and the others didn't stop them.
"It's a pity that organisms can't shrink along with the hull."
"Otherwise, we could escape safely no matter what threats we encounter."
Nami shook her head with regret.
"Indeed, for escaping or other purposes, we still have to rely on the
power of your Devil Fruit, Carina." Kalifa added.
"Hey, I would be really tired if I had to make myself invisible to such a
big ship. Captain Rifan, since you can use Nami's Devil Fruit ability, can
you also use mine? Could you help with the invisibility work of the
ship?"
Carina playfully poked Rifan's waist with her arm and asked with a smile,
"Unfortunately, I can't use your devil fruit power yet, Carina. So, you'll
have to handle the invisibility work of the ship by yourself. Having said
that, you've become much stronger now. Even if you want to make the
new Black Pearl invisible, you can do it. I trust you quite a bit, Carina."
Rifan took a look at Carina's impressive 20,000 points of physique and 93
points of loyalty, patted her on the shoulder, and smiled.
"Although I have indeed become stronger, this new Black Pearl has more
than doubled in size."
"Captain Rifan, maybe we should figure out how to make you use my
Devil Fruit ability. I remember that as long as I trust you wholeheartedly,
you should be able to use my ability. So, Captain Rifan, can you give me
a lot of Berries? Maybe that way, I can trust you from the bottom of my
heart and fall in love with you."
Carina made an OK gesture and spoke intimately.
"Okay, when I find an opportunity, I'll take you to Gran Tesoro, the
world's largest entertainment city ruled by the Golden Emperor. That
place is said to be full of gold~"
Upon hearing Rifan's words, Carina and Nami's eyes glistened with
thoughts of Gran Tesoro, the world's largest entertainment city, and the
prospect of being rich.
"Captain Rifan, this ship has a small aquarium that can hold various fish,
and I designed it to store some food. If organisms can't grow and shrink
with the boat, wouldn't the aquarium be unusable?"
Franky took a step forward, came to Rifan's side, and frowned.
"Relax, Franky," Rifan said reassuringly. "At the end of the day, it's just
that we, the crew, can't grow smaller as the ship shrinks. If it is an animal
defined as an ornamental object, or a fish defined as a thing, they are all
items that can be stored in my hands along with the Black Pearl."
Rifan laughed.
"So that's the case, then I'm relieved. A pirate ship built with new alloys,
treasure trees, and my technology, and it also possesses the mysterious
power that you've given, Captain Rifan. This brand new Black Pearl will
surely be able to circle the world and become the ship of dreams!"
Franky's eyes reflected the appearance of the new Black Pearl with
admiration.
"Naturally, Franky. And, you'll be able to see with your own eyes that this
pirate ship you've built becomes the ship of dreams."
Rifan put his hand on Franky's shoulder and said solemnly.
"Would you like to witness the ship you built with your own hands
become the pirate ship of your dreams?"
"This goal is truly fascinating!"
The corner of Franky's mouth twitched. At this moment, he only felt the
new trend surging, and he wished to set sail with the new Black Pearl
immediately.
"[Panda Rifan, your 'Shipwright' Franky's loyalty attribute has been
refreshed. Please check it yourself.]"
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Franky]
[Age: 34 years old]
[Crew number: 10]
[Position: Shipwright (Expert)]
[Physical: 13,206]
[Physical level: B level]
[Devil Fruit: Slow fruit]
[Other skills: Germa 66 exoskeleton]
[Special Ability: None]
[Loyalty: 80 (Intimate)]
[Bounty: None]
"Loyalty has finally reached the level of intimacy."
"In this way, Franky also has the conditions to open the final invitation."
Rifan glanced at Franky's personal attributes, then turned to look at
Franky's serious face.
As Rifan was contemplating how to make Franky's emotions reach the
level required for opening the final invitation copy, a nostalgic light
flashed in Franky's eyes, and he murmured:
"If only Mr. Tom knew that my ship would be the same dream pirate ship
as the one he built for Roger. I wonder what kind of expression he would
have."
[Ding!]
[Rifan, you have triggered Franky's final invitation mission Regret-Once
the capital of water 7!]"
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Chapter 214: Let’s Set Off To Pull
That Fat Moria Off His Seat!
[Panda Rifan, you have triggered Franky's final invitation mission -
Regret: Once the capital of water 7!]"
"This dungeon is based on Franky's relevant memories and corresponding
historical tracks. It is an easy level dungeon. Except for the key
characters, the characters in it are only illusory and not real."
"However, completing Franky's final invitation task in this copy space
will make it possible to come into contact with the undead that Franky
cares about!"
"Remarks: The mission completion condition is to make up for the regret
in Franky's heart!"
"Note: You need to consume a Devil Fruit to start this task!"
Rifan was taken aback by the sudden prompt in his mind, and then a
burst of joy followed.
Rifan never imagined that Franky would have triggered the relevant tasks
before he did anything!
'In this way, we should be able to meet Franky who has future powers
soon.'
'It's a pity that Franky's final invitation task is only on easy difficulty.'
'Even if this task is completed, Franky will not achieve the extremely high
growth that Robin and Kalifa have.'
'Forget it, it's not bad for Franky to get some of his future power.'
'Perhaps it will be possible to advance his shipwright skills to the master
level.'
'Chopper has also created rumble alloys. After Franky gets the power of
the future, he will soon be able to create General Franky."
'However, except for the Devil Fruit that was handed over to Kalifa
earlier and the two Devil Fruits that are on the exchange.'
'There is no extra Devil Fruit to open the final invitation dungeon. Should
I take out a Devil Fruit to open the dungeon...'
After thinking for a while, Rifan shook his head.
'Forget it, let's wait; maybe we can get other Devil Fruits after going to
sea.'
Rifan thought to himself.
Of course, the Devil Fruit Rifan handed over to Kalifa cannot be used to
open the final invitation copy.
As for the Devil Fruit on the exchange, Rifan does not want to withdraw
it if it is not necessary.
This may affect his credibility in trading among reincarnators.
'Of course, except for the Slip-Slip Fruit.'
Before the auction of this Devil Fruit, it was agreed that if Marie Ross and
Honoka did not purchase it within a certain period of time,
He would recycle it.
In addition, the strength of the Black Pearl Pirates is now strong enough.
Therefore, Rifan is not in a hurry to let Franky gain future power to
strengthen the strength of the Black Pearl Pirates.
"Franky, go say goodbye to your mates."
"We're about to set sail."
Rifan patted Franky on the shoulder and pointed to Franky's
acquaintances standing in the distance.
"Okay, Captain Rifan, I'll be back as soon as I go."
Franky gave Rifan a thumbs up, turned around, and walked not far away.
"Nami, Carina, Mikita, everyone, is there anything else you need to buy
in the Water 7?"
"We're setting sail soon, so don't miss anything."
Rifan turned around, looked at Mikita and the others, and smiled.
Carina: "Speaking of which, it seems that there are indeed some things
that I forgot to buy."
Bonney: "Tsk, since the new Black Pearl is so big, I have to go buy some
water and meat!"
Chopper: "I also want to buy more medicinal materials to make
strengthening potions, and I also want to prepare materials for making
the new alloys."
Nami: "Speaking of which, I saw beautiful clothes for sale there earlier.
Nojiko, Vivi, Mikita, Kalifa, do you want to go together?"
Mikita: "Beautiful clothes?! Of course!"
After Mikita finished speaking, she gave Rifan a soft look.
Princess Vivi shook her head.
"I'm not going; I've already bought enough clothes with Robin."
"In addition, I also want to place the purchased equipment in the
consultation room."
Nojiko also shook her head and said softly.
"I'm not going either; I need to know everything about the new Black
Pearl as soon as possible so that I can properly complete my secretary
work."
Kalifa also shook her head slightly,
Like Robin and Nojiko, Kalifa has already bought enough clothes.
Robin and Nojiko are in order to increase the mood when satisfying
Rifan.
As for Kalifa, she felt that as a secretary, she should let Rifan see enough
beautiful and different colours of herself.
"Well, in that case, let's go by ourselves."
"Captain Rifan, please wait a moment; we will be back soon."
After Nami showed a sunny smile to Rifan, she took Mikita and others to
the clothing store.
After a while, only Rifan was left in front of the New Black Pearl with
Nojiko, Kalifa and Robin.
"Hey, Captain Rifan, do you want to go to the new clinic with me?"
"Because the new Black Pearl is big enough, except that Chopper has his
own consulting room."
"You also have your own consulting room."
Nojiko put her hands in her arms and said with a charming smile.
Both she and Robin knew that although Rifan's consulting room could
also be used to see a doctor, the equipment inside was more for the
purpose of enhancing the atmosphere~
At this time, Robin had also returned to the deck of the New Black Pearl.
She looked at the three of them on the ground, raised the corner of her
mouth, and said with a smile:
"Nojiko is right. Captain Rifan has been busy with research these days, so
he must also need a massage. Nojiko and I can help you."
"In addition, Captain Rifan, your private consultation room is connected
to my library, and a door is specially made in the middle. After having
fun in the consulting room, Captain Rifan can also visit my library."
As Robin said this, she crossed her hands and used her ability on Rifan's
two legs. The next moment, Robin, in her physical form, gently clenched
her palm.
Seeing this scene, Kalifa, who was standing by, shook her head helplessly
and jumped onto the deck of the Black Pearl to understand the structure
of the new ship.
The corner of Rifan's mouth rose slightly, and he stretched out his hand
to take Nojiko's hand.
"Robin, what you say makes a lot of sense. In addition, I also need to
check how well you have practised the Fishman Karate and Dragon Claw
Fist in the past few days."
After finishing speaking, Rifan kicked his legs hard on the ground,
bringing Nojiko and Robin down to the deck of the Black Pearl with the
reaction force.
"Come on, Nojiko, Robin."
"Hina, you come over too."
"Kalifa, please watch Gion."
Rifan greeted them and then took a step, following Robin into the cabin.
'I see, is that why Hina stayed?'
'Sister Tsuru said before leaving that Hina may be able to get more
information about Rifan because of this.'
'Hina, you really made a great sacrifice.'
Gion shook her head, sighing for a while. Although she had vaguely
thought about it, she was still surprised when she saw the scene in front
of her. Suddenly, she felt that the advantages she had taken from Rifan
seemed nothing special.
"Do you want to go and see?"
At this time, Kalifa's voice suddenly sounded behind Gion.
"Huh? You mean, I can watch Rifan and them?"
Gion turned around and looked at Kalifa in surprise.
"If you don't mind watching Nojiko using your body data. Also, I think
Captain Rifan might be more excited if you were there. Ensuring that the
boss has happier moments is also my job as a secretary."
The corners of Kalifa's mouth slightly raised as she looked at Gion in
front of her with interest. Like Robin, she wanted to see how Gion would
react to witnessing her body being used in that way by Nojiko.
"My body data..."
Hearing this, Gion couldn't help falling into silence for a moment. After a
while, she sighed faintly and raised her head again.
"Hina is able to do that, and it's not a big deal if I just witness it with my
own eyes. Kalifa, can you show me?"
Gion looked at Kalifa and asked.
"As you wish."
With a wide smile on her face, Kalifa stepped into the cabin. A moment
later, inside Rifan's personal consultation room, Nojiko and Rifan in
white nurse uniforms and patient clothing appeared in front of Gion and
Kalifa. Hina, who was checking Rifan's body according to Robin's prompt,
was surprised when she saw Gion.
For a moment, she also forgot the hint Robin gave earlier.
"What, do you want to see a doctor, Ms. Gion?"
After Rifan waved Hina to stop temporarily, he got up and came to Gion,
looking at her with interest and asked.
"She's here to confirm whether Nojiko will become like her."
Before Gion could speak, Kalifa spoke first.
"So that's the case, interesting."
Rifan raised his eyebrows and looked at Nojiko with interest.
Nojiko smiled and nodded, then raised his hand and used Clone-Clone
Fruit to transform into Gion.
"Now, you should understand that Nojiko does have the ability to become
you, Ms. Gion."
After Nojiko used the ability of Clone-Clone Fruit, Rifan said with a smile
to Gion.
Gion twitched the corners of her mouth, looking at the situation in front
of her; how could she still not understand? And after a while, Gion fully
understood. Everything Nojiko said before when she competed with her
was true.
After a while, Rifan got a general understanding of the structure of the
new Black Pearl under the leadership of Kalifa. Then they returned to the
deck of the New Black Pearl.
Behind him stood Kalifa with a normal expression and Gion, who seemed
to be lost.
At the same time, Nami, Franky, and others had also arrived on the Black
Pearl. Rifan had already prepared for the new Black Pearl to set sail on
its own.
"Captain Rifan, are we leaving now?" Mikita asked, smiling at Rifan as
she descended from the observation deck.
"Of course," Rifan replied with a smile, looking at all the crew members
of the Black Pearl Pirates and the two passengers, Hina and Gion. He
nodded heavily. "Let's go, everyone. Our target is the location of
Shichibukai Gecko Moria. Let's remove that fat man from the
Shichibukai's seat!"
After Rifan finished speaking, Mikita, Nami, and other crew members of
the Black Pearl Pirates immediately raised their hands and cheered.
"Then let me see what is so special about this ship," Jewelry Bonney, who
was the helmsman, said as she approached the helm. She had a smile on
her face as she spoke to Franky, who was beside her.
Just before Rifan, Robin, and others came out, Franky had explained to
Bonney how to operate the new Black Pearl.
"Don't worry!" Franky reassured her, extending his thumb. "I used the
new alloy synthesized by Chopper for this boat. In terms of technology, I
also consulted my senior brother. You will soon find out that this ship
definitely has the qualifications to be the dream ship!"
Hearing this, Bonney nodded and reached out to place her hand on a
special button at the rudder. "Then I'll give it a try! I remember that when
this button is pressed, the coke energy can be used to launch the wind
cannon at the stern of the ship for jet acceleration."
After Bonney finished speaking, she turned her head to look at Nami and
others. She saw that they had used other devices to quickly control the
sails and other things. The corners of her mouth cracked into smiles.
Then Bonney raised her hand and pressed the button. The next moment,
a loud "boom" echoed through the air. Several positions at the stern of
the Black Pearl jetted out scorching energy flames like rockets. Under the
impetus of this energy flame, the speed of the New Black Pearl reached a
terrifying level in a short period of time, even faster than the full speed of
the original Black Pearl.
As the Blue Star audience watched in awe, Bonney laughed heartily,
feeling the wind and waves. She pressed the button deeper, causing even
larger flames to erupt from the stern. With the spurt of flames, the Black
Pearl, the size of a warship, escaped directly from the surface of the sea
and ascended to an altitude of more than ten metres.
The audience in the Blue Star studio stared wide-eyed, watching the huge
Black Pearl glide in the air like a bird, making a beautiful arc, and then
crashing into the sea with a massive splash. However, the hull of the
Black Pearl and Rifan, Nami, and others on the deck remained
unaffected.
They laughed heartily at the performance of the brand new Black Pearl.
Chopper exclaimed, "That's amazing! Is this the new Black Pearl? It's so
fast that it can even fly!"
Nami said, "Hey, isn't this a little too much?"
Carina responded, "Isn't this more exciting? Nami, do you lack confidence
in being the navigator of this ship? If that's the case, why not give me the
navigator position?"
Nami retorted, "Hmph, I don't think I will lose to you in navigation."
Franky cheered, "Super! You see, this is the power of the new Black
Pearl!"
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Chapter 215: Vivi's Kendo
Journey!
[Hahaha, that's right! That's what I wanted to say just now! The ship
built by Franky still looks like it's mainly made of wood, but its interior
probably already contains many high-tech creations.]
[This ship is so big, yet it can still fly, and there is no damage after falling
into the water. It is scary just to think about it.]
[Eagle Audience: Impossible, it's absolutely impossible. This ship doesn't
conform to science at all. How did Franky manage to make a ship shoot
flames like a rocket?!]
[Green Pheasant: This is simply unreasonable. Such a heavy boat should
be crushed when it falls into the water!]
[I'm afraid you have forgotten that this ship is made of treasure trees and
memory alloys. In addition, Franky can transform himself; his scientific
level is not low.]
[Chollima Audience: If this technology can be understood, weapons in
the real world can definitely be further updated..]
[Speaking of which, the speed of the New Black Pearl is really fast! Now I
feel that if other pirate ships or warships do not use special methods,
none of them may be able to catch up with the current Black Pearl.]
[Eagle Audience: Damn, what kind of technology did Franky use? He
seems to use Coke as fuel. How did he do it?!]
[Chollima Audience: I don't understand. I really don't understand. If this
technology can be understood, weapons in the real world can definitely
be further updated.]
[Elephant: Wait... It speeded up again! How fast is the new Black Pearl!?]
[It seems that the new Black Pearl still has more power. Then again, don't
even try to figure out Franky's Coke technology. Since he is Brother
Rifan's partner, then only we will have the chance to master this skill in
the end!]
[That's right, maybe we can use Coke to research spaceships or
something, hahaha.]
[Speaking of flying ships, Mikita and Rifan now have the power of Float
Fruit. In other words, this Black Pearl also has the possibility of flying.]
[I really want to see the flying Black Pearl right now. It's a pity that with
Hina and Gion present, it's unlikely that Rifan and Mikita will show the
ability of Float Fruit at this moment.]
Just like what the Blue Star audience said.
Rifan really wanted to utilise the Float Fruit's ability to make the New
Black Pearl fly.
However, considering the presence of the two Marine ladies, Gion and
Hina, who were not far away, he had no choice but to abandon such an
idea for the time being.
"How about it, Miss Gion?"
"My brand new pirate ship."
Rifan approached the astonished Gion with a smile on his face.
"R-Rifan!?"
Gion, who had been captivated by the Black Pearl's performance,
instantly focused her attention on Rifan as he appeared beside her.
At that moment, the image of Nojiko, dancing wildly with Rifan after
becoming her, involuntarily crossed her mind.
"Yo, you're blushing, Miss Gion."
"Where...how can I?"
"Obviously you are; come, let me see~"
"It's better not to pursue it, Rifan."
"What are you talking about? Let me see."
Rifan, not one to let such a rare sight pass by, reached out and placed his
hands on her slender thighs under her hot pants.
Slowly, he moved his hands upward...
Gion could feel Rifan's warmth on her skin, causing her whole body to
tremble.
In the next moment, she found herself taking steps back and quickly
retreating towards the cabin, a surprising reaction even to herself.
After all, given her previous demeanor, Rifan's actions should not have
caused such a strong emotional response in her.
"Gion Vice Admiral!"
Hina noticed Gion's reaction and looked at her with concern.
"Hehe, it's quite unusual to see her like this."
"Hina, since you're a Marine, why don't you go check on her?"
Rifan patted Hina's shoulder, leaned closer to her ear, and whispered:
"Speaking of which, Hina, I never expected you to be hesitant about
taking the last step."
"But once that step is taken, things can get really wild."
"Considering your physical fitness, it's commendable that you've lasted
this long."
"However, it seems you still can't handle me entirely on your own."
"How about it, would you like to help me bring Gion into a similar
situation as yours?"
Hina's fair face flushed instantly upon hearing Rifan's words.
"You... don't you have someone else, Rifan?"
"But you're the only one from the Marines, Hina. If I ever have to deal
with the Navy alone, you'll be the one accompanying me."
"No, that's not... Even so, I can't help you get involved with other female
Marines."
"Why does that matter? Maybe, after they experience what you have,
they'll become as enthusiastic as you."
Rifan's hot breath tickled Hina's ear as he spoke. Involuntarily, Hina
crossed her legs.
At that moment, the blush on her face started to spread down to her
neck, and she felt a change in her body temperature and blood flow.
Seeing Hina's reactions, Rifan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Captain Rifan certainly enjoys teasing those two."
Vivi's voice suddenly sounded beside Rifan.
"Hehe, it's one of my little hobbies."
"Teasing the locals or something like that gets me a little excited."
Rifan looked at Vivi, who was wearing a long skirt, with a mischievous
smile.
"It's quite amusing, Captain Rifan. However, how long do you plan to
keep those two on the Black Pearl?"
With her hands behind her back, Vivi gazed towards the direction of the
cabin with some hesitation.
"What's bothering you, Vivi?"
"Did they give you any trouble?"
Rifan inquired.
"Not really. They just asked me about the specific reason for following
you, wanting to know if you forced me to leave Alabasta. But I simply
ignored them."
"Captain Rifan, I just hope that I can contribute with my abilities as well.
But if those two keep staying on board, my powers won't be of much use
to the crew."
Apart from my devil fruit ability, I lack combat skills like hand to hand
combat and other strengths that I could use effectively."
Vivi pursed her lips and expressed her concerns to Rifan.
"I understand your worries. Don't fret; just follow my plan. We'll arrive at
Moria territory soon. After that, it'll be the Marine and the World
Government's announcement to the world that I've become a Shichibukai.
Once that's done, they'll leave. You can then freely use your devil fruit
ability in battles. And when the war between the Marines and the
Whitebeard Pirates concludes, I believe you can make extensive use of
your ability."
Rifan reassured Vivi as he patted her shoulder.
"I appreciate your understanding."
"Otherwise, I might have to request Captain Rifan's guidance in learning
other skill."
Vivi lightly patted her chest, reassuring herself and taking a deep breath.
"Would you like to learn other skills?"
Rifan stroked his chin and closely observed Vivi.
Simultaneously, various abilities that Vivi had developed using her Sand-
Sand Fruit at this stage began to fill his thoughts.
"Perhaps, Vivi, you can indeed learn other skills from me."
"But instead of hand to hand combat, what do you think of
swordsmanship?" Rifan asked with a smile.
"Swordsmanship?" Vivi tilted her head, looking a little cute.
"That's right, swordsmanship," Rifan confirmed. "Sand is loose and
formless, but it can also take the shape of a long blade. Your current fruit
ability also has the trick of turning sand into sharp blades to attack. Since
that's the case, why not learn swordsmanship? Maybe this can further
improve your ability, but it's not a guarantee," Rifan said with a smile on
his face.
While Rifan wasn't sure if Vivi could master the two sword styles of "Fox
Fire" and "Oden Two Swords Style" that he had mastered, he thought it
was worth a try. Given his influence, his companions had been learning
hand to hand combat ability at a rapid pace, so there was no reason for
Vivi not to make significant progress in the way of sword under his
guidance.
"I understand. Since it's Captain Rifan, I will give it a try," Vivi said with
a big smile.
"In that case, come with me, Vivi," Rifan said, turning around and waving
to her before walking toward Nojiko and Robin, who were standing
together.
"Captain Rifan, are we going to the training room?" Vivi followed
quickly.
Due to the New Black Pearl's ample space, Rifan had asked Franky to set
up a special area for everyone to train, which Vivi was aware of.
"No, we're heading to the girls' pool."
"The pool?"
"That's right! Since we're arranging training, I thought we could also
include Robin's fishman Karate training."
"I see, no wonder we're going to the swimming pool," Vivi remarked,
turning her head to glance at Robin in front of her.
The conversation between the two wasn't very discreet because Robin
and Nojiko had already heard it.
"It looks like my free time is over," Robin commented.
"Nojiko, I'll talk with you later. I have to go practice with Captain Rifan."
Robin smiled and said something to Nojiko, then moved to Rifan's side.
"You two don't need to separate," Rifan told them. "Nojiko, you can come
along. Your strength has made progress, and I think you should be able to
start practising the Gungnir now. You've already mastered 'Hakoku,' and
even though 'Gungnir' is a move from the Giant, I believe you can learn
it."
Now that Nojiko possessed the characteristics of high physique and the
Germa 66 exoskeleton, coupled with her understanding of 'Hakoku,' Rifan
believed she could fully grasp the 'Gungnir,' which belonged to Elbuff's
technique, much like 'Hakoku.'
"After all, 'Kanpo Kenpo' is still too weak, and I hope that Nojiko can
master higher-level martial arts skills," Rifan added.
"It seems like I'll need to prepare a swimsuit as well," Nojiko said with a
smile, taking Vivi and Robin's hands. "Captain Rifan, I'll change into some
nice swimsuits with Princess Vivi and Robin first. Go and change into
your swimwear too. We'll meet you at the girls' pool later."
As Nojiko spoke, she winked at Rifan and led Vivi and Robin toward the
cabin, quickly disappearing from view.
"Too bad we can't change into swimsuits together," Rifan mused to
himself.
Chapter 216: The Method of
Exchanging Information!
Even so, Rifan himself understood that this was impossible.
After all, Vivi and he hadn't developed enough honesty with each other.
Rifan shook his head, put his hands in his pockets, whistled, and walked
slowly towards the cabin.
Soon, the figures of Gion and Hina came into his view.
"Yo, what did you talk about?" Rifan looked at Hina and Gion standing in
the corner of the cabin and asked with interest.
"It's nothing, just a little secret between some Marine girls."
"But Rifan, your energy is really strong."
"Just been busy with Nojiko and the others for about two hours."
"Are you going to have fun again now?"
"This time, you even want to call Princess Vivi?"
Gion turned around and said to Rifan with a smile. Earlier, Nojiko had
dragged Vivi and Robin to run quickly through the cabin, and she had
seen it clearly.
"Hehe, although I want to."
"But unfortunately, Vivi and I are not going to do the things you
imagine."
Rifan shook his head and said.
"Really, then what are you going to do?"
"What else can it be? Of course, it's training."
"training?"
"That's right, training! Gion, don't tell me you think that my companion's
strength and skills appeared out of thin air?"
Rifan raised the corner of his mouth and said meaningfully. Of course, he
knew that his and his partner's skills were obtained from the copy space
out of thin air. However, he didn't mind revealing some fake information
to Gion to create misconceptions about himself and the Black Pearl
Pirates.
"Training?!"
Gion's eyes lit up, and she immediately stepped forward to hold Rifan's
hand tightly in her arms. She lowered her body slightly, brought a pair of
sexy red lips close to Rifan's ear, and said with a sultry tone:
"Hey, Rifan, can I see your training?"
Although such close contact would remind her of Nojiko using her body
again, Gion couldn't care less. In order to gather more information about
Rifan and the strength of Rifan's crew, she was willing to go to great
lengths. After all, in Marine's eyes, Rifan was an outstanding talent in
guiding others to become stronger. If Marines could gain some
inspiration from Rifan's teaching process, they might be able to quickly
cultivate powerful fighters in the future! Therefore, Gion didn't want to
miss this opportunity.
After she finished speaking, she quickly gave Hina a knowing look. Hina
pursed her lips, blushed, and walked to the other side of Rifan, holding
his other hand tightly in her arms. Suddenly, Rifan felt embraced by two
different worlds.
"Are you so interested in how I teach others, Gion?"
"Of course!" Gion generously admitted. "After all, Rifan, your teaching
method seems to be very special and efficient."
"In that case, why do you think I would show you this information?"
Rifan shook his head, broke away from Gion's embrace with a gentle but
firm move of his arm, and then lightly patted Hina's arm, urging her to
let go. Seeing Rifan's serious expression, Hina could only choose to
release her grip.
"Gion, take a good look at the scenery on the deck. I'm quite busy here,
so I won't be with you for the time being. Hina, you should also rest; you
worked very hard earlier."
Rifan brushed Hina's beautiful hair with his hand and gave her a warm
smile. Then he turned around and planned to continue walking deeper
into the cabin.
"Wait, Rifan!"
Gion reached out and grabbed the back of Rifan's clothing.
"Is there something else, Miss Gion?"
"Rifan, I want to know, if I want to observe your teaching, what kind of
fee do I need to pay?"
"Hey, are you trying to make a deal? What if I say I want you, Gion?"
Rifan raised his finger and pointed at Gion's chest, saying it meaningfully.
"Rifan, isn't that fee too high? Can you lower it?"
Gion smiled mischievously. She knew she couldn't match Hina's level,
and she wasn't certain that observing Rifan's teaching once would
provide enough information. Sacrificing herself without getting the
information she needed wouldn't be worth it.
"How would you like to lower it, Miss Gion?"
Seeing Gion's determination, Rifan also became intrigued. Although he
felt that what he had shown to the Marine and the World Government
was substantial, he was open to giving Gion a chance.
"Didn't we mention the topic of skincare products earlier? How about
this: I'll allow you to give me any skincare products you want. In return,
I'll apply skincare products for you and give you a full-body massage.
How does that sound?"
Gion blushed slightly but smiled.
"Is that it?"
Rifan tilted his head and expressed a bit of disappointment.
"Rifan, isn't that enough?"
Gion frowned.
"Of course, it's not enough! You're not even close to my partner's level.
You better enjoy the deck scenery. When you come up with a reward that
truly impresses me, then we can discuss observing the training."
After Rifan finished speaking, he didn't give Gion any chance to stop him.
He used the power of the Thunder Fruit to transform into a blue-white
lightning and quickly disappeared in front of Gion and Hina.
"This guy, does he really expect me to give him everything I have before
he's willing to compromise?" Gion muttered to herself, watching Rifan's
lightning form vanish.
Gion rested her forehead with one hand, a headache evident on her face.
You know, if she were the previous target, she wouldn't need to take this
step. It would be enough to charm the other party. But the other party is
Rifan. Even if she crosses her bottom line to show Rifan more charm, he
doesn't seem to be budging.
Gion actually understood Rifan in her heart. After all, there were too
many beautiful women around him. With so many exceptional women in
his company, Rifan's resistance to others naturally increased.
In terms of advantages, Gion knew that compared to Robin and others,
her only advantage was her tall figure, which far surpassed ordinary
people.
"That... Gion Vice Admiral."
"Or... maybe it's not necessary. You don't have to give Rifan yourself."
Hina pursed her lips and said to Gion after some hesitation.
"Hina, do you have any suggestions?"
Gion turned around, looking at the sky as she asked humbly. She
understood that the relationship between Hina and Rifan was closer now.
This was evident when Rifan had broken free from her embrace earlier.
As for Hina, Rifan had given her a significant hint by retracting his arm
from her embrace.
Hina whispered a few words in Gion's ear after which Gion showed a
thoughtful expression.
If they followed Hina's advice, they might indeed gather valuable
information from Rifan. However, Gion hesitated.
"Is it really necessary to do this for intelligence?" she wondered.
At this moment, Gion was entangled in her thoughts. Unlike Hina, Gion's
relationship with Rifan was different. Rifan had saved Hina's life, and she
felt genuine tenderness and gratitude towards him. However, Gion had
approached Rifan solely for the task.
Even though she hadn't gone all the way, sacrificing herself for the task
was still a significant consideration, and Gion's emotions were deeply
entangled.
"Maybe we should just forget it, Gion Vice Admiral," Hina suddenly
suggested.
"Huh? Why do you say that, Hina?" Gion was still struggling, and Hina's
words left her even more confused.
"Gion Vice Admiral, you should know about that man Rifan. If a woman
doesn't want to get close to him, he won't force them. Even if a woman
tries to force herself, Rifan won't agree. In his words, that kind of
happiness can't tolerate any flaws. If a woman has any reservations, Rifan
will at most superficially take advantage of her. If you're feeling
conflicted, he probably doesn't want it either. Even if you tried to trade
with Rifan, his Observation Haki would sense your emotional turmoil."
Hina shook her head and explained.
"So, I don't have to worry about it?" Gion sighed softly, torn between
relief and disappointment.
"Forget it, just like that Rifan guy said. I'd better go to the deck to get
some fresh air."
Gion rubbed her somewhat flushed face and headed towards the deck
with graceful steps. Hina followed her, feeling it was better to stay close
to Gion on the Black Pearl Pirate ship.
…
..
.
After a while, Nojiko and Robin, dressed in stylish swimwear, half-
pushed Vivi, who was also dressed in a bold outfit, into the girls' pool. By
this time, Rifan had changed into men's swimwear and was already in the
water.
Seeing the approaching group, he greeted them with a friendly smile.
"Although this is a girls' swimming pool, Captain Rifan can enter it
whenever he wants. It seems that even when girls are having fun here in
the future, they'll have to be cautious when you're around, Captain
Rifan."
Robin looked at Rifan's swimwear and smirked. If Vivi wasn't present, she
might not have been able to resist pushing herself on Rifan.
"Ah, don't talk nonsense, Robin. I chose this place mainly to help you
practice Fishman Karate. Being here, my heart is quite uncomfortable,
you know. Robin, do you know how big the shadow in my heart is when
you say that?"
Rifan touched his chest, appearing genuinely heartbroken.
"Ah, I see that Captain Rifan still feels uncomfortable because of this. In
that case, do you need me to make a proper diagnosis?"
"No, that kind of work should be left to Nojiko, who's a nurse. Miss
Wednesday, do you think the same way?"
Robin covered her mouth and chuckled, then turned to look at Nojiko
and Vivi.
"Hee hee, if Captain Rifan needs it, I'll naturally help anytime. However, I
can't see that Captain Rifan is suffering from heartache. Even though I'm
not a doctor, I can see that."
Nojiko walked up to Rifan with a smile, put her ear against his chest,
checked his heart rate, and then stepped back, grinning.
"Hey, Captain Rifan, if you really feel unwell, can this look relieve your
discomfort?"
Nojiko raised the corner of her mouth and turned around in front of
Rifan, showcasing her elegant charm with confidence. Thanks to Rifan's
assistance and the growth ointment, Nojiko's figure was now on par with
Nami, who had access to future body data.
Following Nojiko's lead, Robin also made a graceful turn in front of
Rifan. Despite being an archaeologist, Robin displayed considerable
talent in dancing, and just a simple twirl exuded her charm.
Meanwhile, Vivi shyly wrapped her arms around herself, avoiding direct
eye contact with Rifan.
"That's not right, Princess Vivi. Don't forget that you are the dancer on
the Black Pearl. Your dance can be a remedy if the crew members aren't
feeling well."
Robin approached Vivi, placing her hands on Vivi's shoulders with a
friendly smile.
"This... I..." Vivi lowered her head and struggled to find her words. She
understood that what Robin said was true. However, she couldn't help
but feel self-conscious. The clothing Nojiko and Robin had chosen for her
was bold, and the skimpy fabric made Vivi question if what she was
wearing could even be called a swimsuit.
What she didn't know was that her attire was more of a sentimental
choice than an actual swimsuit.
Chapter 217: Encounter!
"Nature works for my symptoms," Rifan remarked.
"Also, Robin, it's better not to force Vivi," he added.
"Vivi's shy look is enough to have a critical healing effect on me."
Rifan nodded emphatically and couldn't help but give the three of them a
thumbs up.
At this moment, he couldn't help but thank the black screen mechanism
of the copy space. After all, he didn't want to share such a scene with
thousands of men in Blue Star watching.
"That's really great. It's not in vain for us to prepare for such a long
time~"
"Right, Vivi?" Nojiko looked at Vivi with a big smile on her face.
"Nojiko..."
Looking at Nojiko's teasing smile, Vivi couldn't help but pout in
complaint.
"It seems that our Miss Wednesday can't let her go."
"That's not okay. If you can't let go of your hands and feet, you won't be
able to finish your training properly in a while."
The corner of Robin's mouth raised, and she crossed her hands, using the
power of the Flower-Flower Fruit to create two arms on both sides of
Vivi's body. As Robin controlled two arms, she grabbed Vivi's hands and
pulled them outward. The special swimsuit worn by Vivi was
immediately clearly displayed in front of Rifan's eyes. Vivi noticed Rifan's
scrutinizing gaze and immediately blushed.
"Okay, let's talk about your training," Rifan said, noticing Vivi's head had
a faint tendency to smoke. In order to prevent Vivi from using the ability
of the Sand-Sand Fruit to escape, Rifan hastily changed the topic again.
"Robin, you and I will practise Fishman Karate later. Nojiko, I will try to
help you understand the 'Gungnir' technique. As for you, Vivi, you should
take this sword, the Third Generation Kitetsu, first. I have to test whether
you can learn swordsmanship first. Besides, you have been so restless. It
may be impossible to train swordsmanship that requires a calm mind to
learn."
While talking, Rifan took out Kitetsu from his props bar and handed it to
Vivi. Although according to his understanding, Vivi did not need to hold
a sword and could directly use sand to construct the blade. But since it's
her first time coming into contact with kendo, having a real sword in
hand would be more conducive for training and it's also to test whether
Vivi could learn the 'Firefox Style' or 'Oden Two Sword Style' that he had
mastered.
"I understand, Captain Rifan," Vivi said as she felt the strange cool water
when she touched the cursed sword. This made her fast-beating heart a
little calmer. And this also made Vivi feel a little fond of the blade in her
hand. If other swordsmen knew that Vivi used the cursed sword to cool
down her mind, they might be astonished.
Vivi nodded and looked at Rifan solemnly. "I will study hard. And master
the power of the sword!"
Maybe it was because of Robin's power that displayed her pose in front of
Rifan, or maybe it was because of the cooling effect of the cursed sword.
At this moment, Vivi calmed down a lot. Although letting her perform
her job as a dancer in front of Rifan now might be a little bit reluctant.
Hearing this, Rifan nodded in satisfaction and took out another famous
sword, 'Oto(Sakura Ten)' from the inventory. "If you want to learn my
swordsmanship, it is best to experience it through combat first. Robin,
Nojiko, you two go for a swim first. I will show Vivi the sword technique
called 'Firefox Style'."
After Rifan finished speaking, he tightly clenched the sharp sword in his
hand. The next moment, a raging flame ignited on Oto's blade. Seeing
this, Nojiko quickly gripped the cursed sword in her hands and prepared
to deal with Rifan.
"Be careful, Captain. Don't use the flame on your sword to burn the few
pieces of cloth on Vivi's body~ Speaking of which, it's not for this
purpose that you want to teach her the sword technique called 'Firefox
Style' right?" Robin said to Rifan and Vivi in a soft voice with a slight
curvature of her mouth.
After the words fell, Vivi's body couldn't help but tremble, and her
original posture collapsed instantly. And her mood, which had already
calmed down, also started beating at a high speed again.
However, before she could say anything, Rifan swung a flaming blade
and attacked Vivi. Feeling the strong wind and heat, Vivi subconsciously
wanted to elementalize. However, Rifan was faster. They saw his empty
hand move toward the swimming pool. A stream of water quickly rushed
toward his palm and was finally pushed onto Vivi's body by Rifan.
Immediately after coming into contact with water, Vivi lost the chance to
elementalize. Facing Rifan's head-on slash, she had no choice but to go
forward with both hands holding the sword.
"When testing your talent in swordsmanship, you are not allowed to use
your devil fruit ability. Understand Vivi? If you don't want to have your
swimsuit burned by me like Robin said, then get serious and show your
strength in front of my eyes," Rifan looked at Vivi seriously.
Entering the training mode, he was no longer as playful as before. "I
understand, Captain Rifan," Vivi said, freezing for a moment. The next
moment, a red light symbolising Observation Haki used flashed in her
eyes. The long sword in her hand gradually turned black because of the
Armament Haki.
"Captain Rifan, please advise," Vivi said, taking a step back and regaining
her stance. "Mm! This is a bit of training. Then I'm going to spar with
you, Vivi. Firefox Style—Fire Willow Flash!" When Rifan's voice fell, he
rushed at a speed that Vivi couldn't see clearly. Soon, the swimming pool
was completely covered by the sound of gold and iron clashing.
…
..
.
Some time passed.
On the sea, the Black Pearl quickly sailed towards its destination.
At the same time, not far from the Black Pearl, another pirate ship under
Smoothie's command was heading in its direction.
"Ada, after some time, we will arrive at the capital of Water 7. Do you
think that man Rifan will still be there?" After Smoothie used her devil
fruit-squeezing ability to prepare double the carrot juice for herself, she
smiled at Ada, who was holding a monocular not far away, and asked.
Although Ada could only be regarded as a newcomer, and Smoothie still
couldn't confirm her loyalty to the Big Mom Pirates, But based on Ada's
performance and abilities during this period, Smoothie was quite
appreciative of her. She even had the idea of keeping Ada on her ship.
"I think there is a high probability that we will meet. Even if we can't
meet him directly, Rifan's Black Pearl won't leave the capital of Water 7
for too long," Ada replied as she put down the binoculars and turned to
face Smoothie.
"Also, Ms. Smoothie, there's an interesting ship a few kilometers ahead.
The flag on that ship appears to be the flag of the Warlords of the Sea,
Boa Hancock's Kuja Pirates. Should we avoid them?"
Upon hearing this, Smoothie stood up from her seat immediately.
"Warlords of the Sea Hancock? The most beautiful woman in the world?
This is truly a rare coincidence. A rare encounter, and you suggest we
avoid it? I'm very interested in the juice squeezed from the body of the
world's most beautiful woman," Smoothie said with a smile on her face.
Although facing the Warlords of the Sea, Smoothie, one of the four
generals, was not afraid. Especially when the opponent was the only
woman among the Shichibukai, known as the most beautiful woman in
the world. This naturally piqued her interest.
"But sister, we still need to find Rifan. It might be a waste of time to
engage with the other party," Charlotte Garrett frowned and voiced her
concerns. Completing her mother Charlotte Linlin's mission was the top
priority for her.
"Don't worry, Garrett. It won't take long," Smoothie said confidently as
she walked toward the bow of the ship.
After a while, following Smoothie's orders, the pirate ship approached the
pirate group of the Nine Snake Pirates.
"Damn it, it's all your fault. If you hadn't reminded her, Sister Smoothie
wouldn't have noticed that woman Hancock," Garrett complained while
looking at Ada.
Garrett didn't like Ada at all, especially after Ada defeated her earlier.
Her dislike for Ada intensified now.
"Don't worry too much, Ms. Garrett. We have to trust Miss Smoothie; she
is the pride of the Big Mom Pirates. If you are worried, please follow me,
and I will stand with you," Ada replied with a gentle smile, seemingly
unbothered by Garrett's hostility.
"Hmph, who needs the protection of a newcomer like you?" Garrett
snorted and walked towards the bow of the ship. Ada could only shrug
helplessly in response.
"However, Empress Hancock actually appeared in this sea area. She is
both Shichibukai and the most beautiful woman in the world. That guy
Rifan must be very interested," Ada thought to herself. Thinking of this,
she opened the reincarnation exchange group and left a message for
Rifan.
['Panda' Ada Wong: Rifan, in the North Blue domain west of the capital of
Seven Waters, about a few hours' voyage away, there are Nine Snake
Pirates lurking. If you don't mind the trouble, you can come and see the
world's number one beauty~]
Although she did not explicitly mention that she was on Smoothie's boat,
Ada believed that Rifan could understand based on the message she had
previously left for him.
To Ada's surprise, her message had not yet received a response from
Rifan. Instead, another Panda reincarnator responded.
['Panda' Leigh: Ada, how do you know that the Nine Snake Pirates are
here? Wait, you are not on the pirate ship opposite us right!?]
['Panda' Ada Wong: Leigh? Where are you? This is going to be
troublesome.]
['Panda' Leigh: So, the pirate ship you are on is here to attack us?
Wait...that flag is... the flag of the Four Emperors?!]
['Panda' Ada Wong: As you can see, get ready, Leigh. The woman on the
boat I was on wasn't friendly.]
['Eagle' Ethan: I just opened the reincarnator exchange group, and I saw
such an interesting situation.]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: Is there a battle between reincarnators of
Panda?]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: Haha, this is interesting, Rifan's slave Ada will
be forced to fight Leigh, who seems to have a good relationship with
Rifan.]
['Camel' Nasser: Alright, that's great! I really want to see the Panda
reincarnators fighting each other, especially that slut Ada! I really hope
that Rifan's slave will be defeated!]
['Camel' Huuli: Is the battle between the Panda about to start? It's really
interesting. Ada ranks second, and Leigh's ranking is not bad. There must
be a very interesting contest~]
['Green Pheasant' Honoka: But, since Leigh's pirate group is the Nine
Snake Pirates, Ada's pirate group should not be able to defeat them.]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: Honoka, it seems that you are quite tired
from being chased by me. Did you miss the fact that the ship that Ada is
on belongs to one of the Four Emperors?]
['Kangaroo' Marie Rose: Damn bastard, if you keep chasing us, I will
definitely make you pay the price!]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: Hehe, I really want to see what price you
can make me pay~]
['Eagle' Tina: Since it is the pirate ship of one of the Four Emperors, it
must be able to defeat the Queen of the Nine Snakes, but has Ada left
Rifan's side and joined one the Four Emperors pirate group?]
['Camel' Yuza: I really want to know which pirate group of the Four
Emperors Ada joined, and I really want to see what the final outcome of
the two reincarnators from Panda is.]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: Do you still need to ask? Of course, one of them
will die, hahaha.]
['Panda' Rifan: Really, that's not necessarily the case.]
['Panda' Leigh: Rifan! Great, do you have a solution?]
['Panda' Ada Wong: You have finally appeared, Rifan. Do you have a
solution to our situation here?]
['Panda' Rifan: Don't worry, my side has already set sail! We're in the
West area of the capital of Water 7. I'll be there right away!]
After Rifan left a message, he immediately closed the communication
group interface among the reincarnators.
He turned his attention to Princess Vivi, who stood before him, gripping
sword in both hands, diligently practising the "Firefox Style" sword
technique for several hours.
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Chapter 218: Getting Into The
Fight Between Two Beautiful
Women!
"Good job, Vivi," Rifan commended.
"You have the talent to learn the 'Firefox Style.'"
"When you have free time later, you can come to me and continue to
learn the 'Firefox Style'.'"
"Let's rest for a while; today's training ends here."
Rifan sheathed the famous sword 'Oto' and spoke to Vivi, who held two
swords on the opposite side, with a smile on his face clearly he was quite
satisfied with Vivi's performance. It wasn't just the comprehension of
swordsmanship displayed on the surface; Vivi's personal attribute panel
also showed her achievements in the 'Firefox Style' swordsmanship.
Of course, the fire style shown on Vivi's personal panel wasn't exact. Like
Vivi, Nojiko also had the achievement of "Gungnir" on her personal
attribute panel. Although Rifan had only been there for a few hours, he
was still very happy to see the potential in Vivi and Nojiko.
"Is it finally over?" Vivi asked when she heard Rifan's words. She
immediately sat down on the ground, her rough clothes bearing the
marks of battle. Obviously, the recent fight had drained her energy.
Seeing this, Rifan smiled and stepped forward, lifting her up like a
princess. With a bashful look, he carried her over to Robin and Nojiko,
who had finished their training earlier and were relaxing on deck chairs
by the pool.
After their training, Robin had naturally made some progress in Fishman
Karate. It might not take too long for her to successfully master Fishman
Karate, if not reaching the level of Jinbei, at least approaching the level
of Koala.
"Captain Rifan, come down to rest for a while," Robin suggested as she
saw Rifan place Princess Vivi on an empty deck chair and started to walk
away. She reached out and linked her arm with Rifan's, offering him a
warm smile.
Nojiko, standing nearby, wore a knowing grin. Rifan could imagine that
if Vivi weren't present at that moment, Robin and Nojiko, who
understood the subtleties of attraction, would probably be making their
advances right now.
"Not yet, Robin," Rifan replied with a shake of his head. "Later, we may
have to contact Smoothie from the Big Mom Pirates and Hancock, one of
the Shichibukai. Ada and an acquaintance of mine are connected to these
two pirate groups. I have to mediate between them to prevent Ada and
Leigh from clashing."
Rifan expressed his concerns earnestly. Although he hadn't met Leigh, he
had a favourable impression of her who had bought his spring fruit. This
goodwill stemmed from their shared identity as reincarnation from the
same country. As Rifan was currently acting as a Panda reincarnator, he
didn't want other Panda reincarnators to fight among themselves for any
reason. While he might not care if two male Panda reincarnators chose to
fight, Rifan had a personal connection with Ada, and Leigh was someone
he held a certain fondness for, so he wanted to prevent a confrontation
between them.
"The Big Mom Pirates and the Nine Snake Pirates, along with Ada, are all
involved," Rifan added. "In that case, I can't rest here any longer."
Robin frowned slightly and quickly got to her feet. Even though Ada
hadn't been with them for long, everyone considered her a valued crew
member. As for Leigh, although Robin and the others didn't know her
personally, they wanted to help her since she was important to Rifan.
"Well, let's pack up," Rifan said. "I'm going to the deck first. It might take
some time to reach them. So you don't need to worry too much,
especially you, Vivi. You should rest well."
Rifan nodded to the three of them, then turned and headed towards the
entrance of the swimming pool. After changing into fresh clothes, he
returned to the deck.
"Rifan, have you completed your training?" Gion asked with interest
when she saw Rifan.
"Yes, for now, training is over," Rifan replied to Gion and then walked
over to Bonney, who was steering the ship, and Nami, who was handling
navigation.
Gion's smile faltered momentarily when she was about to make a casual
comment to Rifan, but she quickly composed herself and followed Rifan's
lead.
"Bonney, Nami, head to the northwest of the capital of Water 7 at full
speed," Rifan said with a serious tone. "We need to go there first."
Bonney asked, "Huh? Aren't we supposed to find Moria? Why are we
changing our course?"
Rifan looked across the sea and replied with a grin, "Over there, some
very interesting people are engaged in a battle."
Bonney and Nami exchanged glances without further questions. They
quickly adjusted the ship's direction and accelerated, heading towards the
northwest of the capital of Seven Waters.
…
..
.
"As expected of the Empress known as the most beautiful woman in the
world," Smoothie remarked. "You're truly stunning."
"But I wonder if your strength matches your beauty," she added,
extending her tongue to lick the corner of her lips before casually
unleashing a sharp flying slash at the Nine Snake Pirates' pirate ship.
Hancock frowned and leaped up from the deck of the ship to counter
Smoothie's attack with a powerful kick.
She landed gracefully and questioned Smoothie coldly, "Charlotte
Smoothie of the Big Mom Pirates, why did you attack this empress?"
Behind her, the rest of the Nine Snake Pirates watched Smoothie and her
crew with vigilance. No one had expected to encounter one of the Four
Emperors so early in the Grand Line. Only Leigh, a member of the Nine
Snake Pirates, had known in advance that Smoothie would come due to
the reincarnators exchange group, so her reaction was less surprised.
"Is that woman Ada Wong, who made a slave contract with Rifan?" Leigh
pondered. "Even if such a contract was signed, Rifan doesn't seem like the
kind of person to force others into servitude."
Like Leigh, Ada watched Leigh thoughtfully. Knowing that Rifan was on
his way, Ada had fewer worries.
Smoothie continued, "Do I even need to explain? Naturally, I want to see
what makes the world's most beautiful woman so remarkable. However,
to be able to withstand my attack just now, you are quite capable. But
the real battle is about to begin."
With a light laugh, Smoothie extended her long sword and slashed at
Hancock. Under the influence of her Devil Fruit ability, the water within
several crew members quickly drained from their bodies and into
Smoothie's, causing her to grow taller and her sword to increase in size.
"Water Sword!" Smoothie declared as she swung her now-enormous
sword at Hancock. A nearly ten-meter-high crescent-shaped flying slash
filled with high-pressure water rushed towards Hancock and the pirate
ship beneath her feet. It was clear that if Hancock chose to evade, her
ship would sustain severe damage.
Hancock gritted her teeth and, with her own Devil Fruit abilities,
countered Smoothie's attack with a powerful kick.
"Perfume Femur!" she called out.
The collision shattered Smoothie's slash, and Hancock was sent flying
backward, landing on the deck once more. However, her strained
expression revealed that stopping Smoothie's attack hadn't been as
effortless as it seemed.
"Sister, are you all right?" Marigold approached Hancock, concern
flowing in her eyes.
"Damn Big Mom Pirates, picking a fight with us for no reason,"
Sandersonia added, joining them with a grim expression.
The other members of the Kuja Pirates shared the sisters' sentiments.
Despite facing a crew from one of the Four Emperors, the members of the
Nine Snake Pirates couldn't stand idly by when their empress were
attacked.
"Since you want a fight, I'll gladly accommodate you!" Hancock declared,
taking a deep breath and adopting her iconic pose with one hand on her
hip and the other behind her head.
Behind her, the Nine Snake Pirates readied their weapons, their
expressions a mix of excitement and determination.
Smoothie chuckled, raising her sword again, and her fellow Big Mom
Pirates followed suit, ready for battle.
Of the two pirate groups, only Ada and Leigh sighed quietly, knowing
that this fight was a mere facade.
"Captain Rifan, there are two pirate ships flying their flags and battling
on the sea ahead," Mikita reported as she landed on the deck from the
sky.
Rifan's eyes glowed red as he quickly activated his Observation Haki and
focused on the direction Mikita pointed. Soon, he detected Ada's familiar
presence.
"The Nine Snake Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates... how did they cross
paths?" Rifan muttered to himself.
"Do you want to go and check it out, Rifan?" Gion inquired, stepping up
behind him, her gaze fixed on him intently.
Hina also kept a close eye on Rifan, as the connection between him and
Hancock, a Shichibukai, was a matter of significant interest within the
Black Pearl Pirates.
"Of course, I've been wanting to meet the empress known as the world's
most beautiful woman~" Rifan replied with a grin. He glanced at the
crew members of the Black Pearl Pirates and added, "Get ready,
everyone. I might have to face off against someone on the other side
later. Bonney, keep going."
Upon hearing the news that they were about to confront the Big Mom
Pirates and the Nine Snake Pirates, the expressions of Nami, Carina,
Chopper, and others turned serious. Fearless crew members like Bonney
and Mikita, however, wore excited expressions.
"Engaging one of the Four Emperors in battle would be fantastic!" Mikita
exclaimed, gripping the blade hidden in her umbrella tightly.
"Rifan, you're a real man!" Bonney laughed, pushing the ship's
acceleration button, causing flames to erupt from the Black Pearl's stern
once more.
Franky couldn't help but voice his concern, "Hey, you ladies, save some of
that power. If you keep this up, you'll drain all the cola I've prepared
before we even reach the next island."
Ignoring Franky's remarks, Bonney held onto Rifan's shoulder as they
braved the wind and waves, shouting with excitement. "Rifan, are you
thinking of targeting that woman Hancock now?"
Amidst the turbulent sea, Gion asked Rifan with a solemn expression,
"Are you going to change your plan and attack Hancock?"
Hina kept her eyes on Rifan, anticipating his response.
Rifan chuckled, "How could it be, Gion? As I've said before, I'd rather
befriend her. There are actually reasons why, but I won't share them. You
should understand. However, if that person doesn't match up to the title
of 'world's most beautiful woman' in appearance, I might change the
plan."
Gion shook her head, saying, "You haven't changed."
But as the two pirate ships loomed in the distance, Gion refocused and
became serious. Rifan's interactions with the current Shichibukai were a
matter of concern for both her and Hina. Their departure from the Black
Pearl Pirates had ties to these events.
Gion couldn't help but wonder if Rifan had learned more about Hancock
and himself through the Four Emperors' top cadres and what impact it
might have on their future interactions.
Chapter 219: Smoothie Proposes
To Rifan!
—•—|Leigh/Ada Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Great, Brother Rifan is finally here; now we don't have to worry about
the fight between Leigh and Ada.]
[Eagle Audience: Damn it! How could Rifan appear here by such a
coincidence?!]
[Green Pheasant Audience: I could have seen one of the top 100 people
on the reincarnators list fall, or two people fall at the same time. But
Rifan arrives at this time; wouldn't Ada and Leigh be safe?]
[It goes without saying that with Brother Rifan's current strength if he
wants to suppress Smoothie and Hancock, it's easy.]
[Camel Audience: I think, with Rifan's personality, maybe he will be
directly petrified by the Empress!]
[Hehe, you underestimate Rifan too much.]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Damn it! Why did this guy Rifan suddenly
appear to their side!? Shouldn't he be heading directly to the Devil's Sea
area where Honoka, Marie Mengsi, and Ito are going?'"
[Goat Audience: Reincarnators have their own communication interface.
Presumably, Leigh and Ada have already told Rifan about their situation
here. As Ada's master, Rifan naturally wouldn't just ignore Ada's affairs.]
[Eagle Audience: Sigh, it would be great if Rifan was farther away from
Ada and Leigh! I hope this empress has a little more power; if she can
petrify Rifan, that would be great!]
[Chollima Audience: Maybe it will be successful. After all, many people
on Smoothie's side, even women, have been petrified. The charm of this
Empress Hancock is indeed quite great for men. Even through the screen,
even if I am a woman, I am overwhelmed by her charm!]
[Hehe, just lie to yourself. The empress's charm is indeed powerful, but
don't forget that Brother Rifan's Observation Haki can predict the future.
In this situation, how could the empress petrify him?]
[That is, if the Empress was really this powerful, she would have
conquered the world by virtue of her charm, and there would be no
Marines and Four Emperors. Take a good look; maybe Brother Rifan will
show you what it means to use a man's charm to conquer an empress!]
[Eagle Audience: Even if Rifan can really resist Hancock's charm, what
about Smoothie? How will Rifan deal with her? Don't forget that she
intends to invite Rifan to join the Big Mom Pirates.]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Needless to say, that's the Four Emperors;
even Rifan can't resist.]
[Elephant Audience: If Rifan is forced to join the Four Emperors, he will
no longer be the captain, and his crew may also disperse. In this way,
Rifan's power will not be so strong anymore.]
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
The battle between Leigh and Aida has long attracted the attention of the
Blue Star audience. It's the same as the foreign reincarnators sent into the
world of pirates. Many viewers outside Panda naturally hoped that Leigh
and Aida would die in this battle. At least one of their resurrection coins
will be consumed. After all, both Ada and Leigh are among the top 100
reincarnators on the list. Ada Wong is second only to Rifan occupying the
second place in the top 100 reincarnated person list announced in the
tenth round. Everyone can imagine how generous the rewards Ada Wong
and Leigh received because of their rankings.
At this moment, all of them played crucial roles in enhancing Panda's
influence and increasing its prestige. Audiences and officials outside of
Panda naturally harboured ill feelings toward Ada and Leigh. On the
other hand, the audience and officials within Panda were deeply
concerned about Leigh and Ada's situation.
For this reason, the Panda audience was naturally elated upon seeing
Rifan's Black Pearl sailing in the direction of Leigh and Aida.
Meanwhile, audiences and officials in other countries held a glimmer of
hope but also maintained expectations for Smoothie and the Empress.
They hoped these formidable women could pose a challenge to Rifan.
Even if the Empress's charm didn't affect Rifan, they still hoped that
Smoothie, with her reputation as the daughter of one of the Four
Emperors' Big Mom, could somehow make Rifan compromise. However,
they were bound to be disappointed.
In Rifan's own perception, neither the Empress nor Smoothie could pose a
threat to him. He had already prepared countermeasures for the
Empress's charm. As for Smoothie, despite the backing of the Four
Emperors, Rifan had no immediate plans to engage with the Four
Emperors' crews except for the Whitebeard Pirates.
Nonetheless, this didn't mean he would be timid when facing Smoothie.
Rifan had no intention of compromising now that the situation had
arisen. He was ready to act when the time was right. He even
contemplated teaching Smoothie a lesson, but knew she should be
unwilling to withdraw. If possible, he wanted to use this opportunity to
gain favour with Smoothie, thereby helping Ada secure a higher position
within the Big Mom Pirates.
Rifan observed the approaching battle on the sea, with Leigh and Aida
exchanging blows. They casually assessed the reincarnator
communication interface to leave messages.
['Panda' Rifan: Ada, Leigh, I'm here; you two get ready!]
Although Rifan had never met Leigh in person, Leigh's appearance
resembled the Leigh he knew in a previous life-or-death game, so he
recognized her at a glance.
"Bonney, let's make a grand entrance!" Rifan turned to Bonney with a
smile.
"Understood, Captain!" Bonney responded with a twitch of her mouth and
pressed a button on the helm. The Black Pearl roared to life, propelled
upward by a powerful thrust. In an instant, it soared over ten meters in
height and rapidly descended towards Smoothie, Hancock, and the
others.
Meanwhile, Ada and Leigh noticed Rifan's message and exchanged
glances. Then, they turned their attention to the sky. The massive Black
Pearl, bearing the flag of the Black Pearl Pirates, plummeted from above,
dwarfing the pirate ship they were on.
"Ms. Smoothie/Master Snake, a pirate ship flying the Black Pearl Pirates'
flag is approaching!" Ada and Leigh landed behind their respective pirate
ships and urgently informed Smoothie and Hancock.
Smoothie and Hancock, who had been focused on their battle, were taken
aback by the news.
Then they sensed a powerful aura emanating from above. Both women
halted their attacks, gazing up at the enormous Black Pearl as it touched
down on the sea, creating a massive wave upon impact.
As the waves settled, Smoothie, Hancock, and the crews from both sides
directed their attention to Rifan, who stood confidently on the bow of the
Black Pearl, radiating an intriguing aura.
"Yo, how's everyone doing?" Rifan greeted Smoothie and Hancock with a
playful grin. "Seeing you all having such a lively time, I thought I'd join
the fun."
"Black Fog" Rifan!" Smoothie's eyes lit up with surprise as she looked at
Rifan. Hancock on the other hand, already displeased due to
encountering Smoothie, wore an even gloomier expression.
"The man who defeated Golden Lion with the Marines...how did this man
appear here?" Hancock frowned slightly and shot a deep look at Rifan.
Rifan, in turn, examined Hancock. 'Is this Hancock? What charm she
possesses. Only someone like her could wield the powers of the Sweet-
Sweet Fruit so proficiently,' he thought to himself.
Hancock couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy under Rifan's intense gaze.
However, given the complex situation before her, she refrained from
taking any immediate action against Rifan.
"Didn't expect to see you here, Rifan, I'm Charlotte Smoothie, one of the
Four Sweet Generals of the Big Mom Pirates. This is my mother's tea
party invitation; please accept it."
Smoothie gracefully descended from her pirate ship and approached
Rifan. She produced an invitation letter from somewhere and extended it
towards him.
"A tea party invitation?!" Gion was taken aback. "Why would Big Mom
offer something like that to Rifan? What does your pirate group want
with him?!"
Despite not being in perfect condition at the moment, Gion quickly
walked up to Rifan and Smoothie from behind.
"This one... It seems that she's not included in the Black Pearl Pirates'
bounty list," Smoothie said with a hint of curiosity, as she couldn't
immediately recognize Gion in her current attire. "She's a passenger
traveling with me for the time being."
"And although I appreciate the effort you made to bring this invitation
from the New World to the first half of the Grand Line, I regret to inform
you that I don't have the time to attend your tea party."
As Rifan declined Smoothie's invitation, both Gion and Hina felt a sense
of relief. As Marines, they didn't want Rifan to have any ties with the Big
Mom Pirates, one of the Four Emperors.
"Rifan, you may not know this, but in the New World, invitations from
Big Mom are obligatory," Smoothie explained. "Declining her invitation is
seen as a challenge to us. In that case, we would have no choice but to
eliminate you."
Before Smoothie could continue her explanation and discuss the tea party
invitation sent by her mother, Kalifa intervened with a stern expression.
"Who do you think you are, casually threatening to eliminate us?" Mikita
retorted. "Do you possess the power to do so?"
"Oh? You're… Miss Mikita, the second-in-command of the Black Pearl
Pirates. I know who you are. Don't worry; I'm not here for a fight if we
can avoid it. We came with good intentions this time."
"Rifan, my mother invited you to Whole Cake Island to attend a tea
party," Smoothie continued, maintaining a friendly demeanor. "On one
hand, she wants to get to know you, and on the other hand, she wishes to
discuss a potential marriage proposal."
"Marriage?!" Mikita exclaimed in astonishment, mirroring the shock on
the faces of other Black Pearl Pirates crew members.
Rifan, however, wasn't overly surprised, having received relevant
information from Koharu earlier.
"Rifan, marrying one of the Four Sweet Generals?" Gion frowned deeply.
"In other words, Big Mom intends to absorb the Black Pearl Pirates into
the Big Mom Pirates?!"
"Rifan is going to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
"How could he be the son-in-law of Big Mom!?"
Gion stood firmly by Rifan's side and addressed Charlotte Smoothie with
seriousness. As a Marine, she couldn't accept such a significant
development that would bolster the already formidable Big Mom Pirates
with Rifan's potential!
Chapter 220: The Battle Between
Smoothie and Robin!
"Shichibukai?!"
Not far away, Hancock frowned suddenly upon hearing this.
"Why would this woman say such things when the Shichibukai already
have seven members?"
"What is her identity?"
Hancock raised her head and looked at Gion suspiciously.
"Sister, let's not worry about this now. Charlotte Smoothie seems to be
attracted to Rifan," Marigold said, approaching Hancock with concern.
"They won't let us leave, Marigold," Hancock shook her head and glanced
at Charlotte Cinnamon and others, who were blocking the Nine Snake
pirate ship's departure route.
It's no wonder that even with Smoothie on Rifan's boat, Cinnamon and
others wouldn't let Hancock and her crew leave. After all, some of
Smoothie's crew members had been petrified by Hancock.
"Shichibukai?" Smoothie raised her eyebrows, looking at Gion in front of
her with interest and a smile.
"If my memory serves me right, Shichibukai has its full complement of
members today. How did Rifan become a Shichibukai, and in what
capacity did you convey this information? Are you with the Marines or
the World Government?"
Smoothie, being sharp, quickly guessed Gion's identity with just a few
words. She understood that Rifan held unique power and that her
mother, Charlotte Linlin, saw potential in Rifan.
Naturally, others might appreciate Rifan's strength as well. The Marine
and the World Government could be interested in Rifan's forces.
"Speaking of which, in the latest news, Rifan and the Marine-named Gion
defeated Golden Lion. At first, I wondered why the Marine would
cooperate with pirates, but after this incident was reported, the Marine
and the World Government didn't respond at all; it's as if they were
silently endorsing this move. When you put it that way, it seems like the
Marine and the World Government are planning to replace one of the
Shichibukai with Rifan."
"Hey, woman, you're the Marine Gion who collaborated with Rifan,
right?" Smoothie straightened up, examining Gion with interest.
Ignoring Smoothie, Gion turned to Rifan with a smile.
"Rifan, someone like you who values promises shouldn't break them."
As she spoke, Gion skillfully reached out and took Rifan's right hand.
Rifan, listening to Gion's words and feeling her touch, couldn't help but
smile.
"Don't worry, I've worked hard to become a Shichibukai for a long time. I
don't intend to give up halfway. Miss Smoothie, you're an impressive
woman, but unfortunately, I don't plan to join Big Mom's Pirates because
of you. However, if you're interested in joining my Black Pearl Pirates, I'd
be happy to welcome you. Who knows, I might even consider marrying
you."
Rifan grinned at Smoothie.
Smoothie looked deeply at Rifan and Gion. After a while, she addressed
Rifan seriously.
"Rifan, are you absolutely sure you won't accept Mom's invitation?"
"Absolutely. I've made it clear I don't intend to join Big Mom's Pirates. In
other words, you're forcing us, the Black Pearl Pirates, into this situation."
"I see," Smoothie nodded slightly, then turned and jumped back to her
ship.
Just when Gion breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Smoothie was
leaving with Big Mom's Pirates, Smoothie turned around, drew her long
sword from behind, and pointed it towards Rifan.
"I'm sorry for your answer, Rifan. Even though you've declined the
invitation, my mother's orders are to bring you back. So, let me see your
power that can defeat the legendary pirate Golden Lion."
Smoothie said solemnly. She didn't want to fight if she could avoid it.
After all, Hancock was watching, and Marine Admiral's alternate, Gion,
was with Rifan. Smoothie wasn't aware that Gion wasn't currently at full
fighting capacity.
At this moment, Smoothie also recognized that Rifan and Hancock might
pose a significant threat to her life if she left like this.
Therefore, she had no choice but to challenge Rifan. Of course, it was just
a contest, and Smoothie was confident that neither Rifan nor Hancock
would stop her from leaving, unless they truly intended to fight Big
Mom's Pirates right then and there.
"You really want to fight me?" Rifan patted Gion's hand, gently pushing it
away, and turned her gaze towards Smoothie with curiosity.
"Yes, I want to see how strong a man who can defeat a man like Golden
Lion Shiki."
A sly smile crept onto Smoothie's face as she raised her huge swords and
made a slashing motion towards Rifan. In the next moment, a slicing
attack came hurtling towards Rifan.
Rifan was about to disintegrate the attack into pieces when suddenly,
Robin stepped in. She threw a punch from the side, intercepting the
flying slash with the immense power granted by her SS-level physique.
Robin shattered Smoothie's attack without even needing to use
Armament Haki.
"Nico Robin?"
Smoothie furrowed her brow and looked at Robin, who had a relatively
modest bounty of 80 million Berries and was regarded as a mere
archaeologist by those unaware of her capabilities.
"Apologies, as a member of the Black Pearl Pirates, I can't allow you to
directly attack our captain~" Robin calmly stated, crossing her arms and
maintaining a smile.
Without warning, several hands sprouted from various parts of Robin's
body, gripping and twisting Smoothie's arm.
"What?! This strength?!"
Smoothie's eyes widened in disbelief as she felt the incredible power
Robin possessed. At that moment, Robin's strength surprised her even
more than Robin's earlier attack that had crushed her attack.
"Is this woman really challenging Smoothie?" Gion marvelled, her
beautiful eyes fixed on Robin.
Rifan noticed Gion's interest, chuckled, and pulled Gion's face closer to
his own, whispering, "You intended to use your skincare regimen to get
closer to us, didn't you? What, you want to trade skincare tips for the
privilege of watching Robin in action? Don't forget, Robin is already
taking on Smoothie. If you don't nod, I might just step in and fight
Smoothie myself, and you'll miss out on the opportunity."
Gion couldn't help but look at Rifan with an exasperated expression.
However, seeing Smoothie momentarily struggle against Robin's abilities,
Gion finally nodded.
Seeing this, Rifan grinned and turned to Robin, saying, "Robin, go ahead
and continue. We need the Big Mom Pirates to understand that the Black
Pearl Pirates are not to be underestimated. Just be sure not to kill
Smoothie."
As Rifan spoke, Gion, Hancock, Smoothie, and the onlookers in the Blue
Star audience, including those who had been watching Rifan, Leigh, and
Ada Wong, were all left in shock.
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Damn, Brother Rifan actually wants to give Smoothie the Sweet General
of the Big Mom Pirates a serious beating, did I hear it right?!]
[Brother upstairs, you heard him right. Brother Rifan is indeed planning
to teach Smoothie a lesson, and he'll make sure to give her a good
beating without killing her!]
[Green Pheasant: Is Rifan being foolish here? This feels like a war
declaration with Big Mom Pirates!]
[Goat Audience: Maybe Rifan wants to showcase his strength to Big
Mom, so that Charlotte Linlin understands that it's not wise to easily
make an enemy out of him.]
[Indeed! For someone as powerful as one of the Four Emperors, avoiding
conflict may only lead to more trouble. But if they realise the Black Pearl
Pirates have significant strength and still choose to pick a fight with
Brother Rifan, they'll have to weigh the pros and cons.]
[Camel Audience: Hmph, what a gamble! If I were Big Mom, I'd definitely
want to personally teach Rifan a lesson.]
[But you're not Big Mom after all! Besides, Brother Rifan only intends to
take down Smoothie, not end her life. And even then, if Big Mom
continues to challenge Brother Rifan, she might end up losing more. After
all, she's not the only one of the Four Emperors; the other three and other
powerful pirates, along with the Marines and the World Government, are
all watching. If she rashly goes after Brother Rifan, she could lose her
base of operations.]
[Eagle Audience: You Panda folks, it sounds like Nico Robin has the
upper hand! I admit that Rifan is very strong, but Robin might not be
able to defeat that woman Smoothie.]
[Goat Audience: I disagree. Rifan knows Robin's power better than
anyone. After all, Rifan can also use Robin's Devil Fruit ability. Given
Rifan's level of confidence, I believe Robin should have a high chance of
defeating Smoothie.]
[Upstairs, you're absolutely right! Let's all appreciate our Goddess Robin
displaying her strength!]
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
"Does Rifan really believe that Robin can defeat Smoothie?" Gion
wondered to herself.
"That Rifan, trying to pit an archaeologist against Smoothie. Is he out of
his mind?" Hancock muttered under her breath.
As someone who had battled Smoothie earlier, Hancock understood the
immense difficulty of facing her. Smoothie always found a way to
counter Hancock's Devil Fruit abilities, and in terms of Haki and physical
strength alone, Hancock didn't have an advantage against Smoothie.
But Smoothie was undeniably powerful, which made Hancock question
why Rifan had chosen a crew member with a relatively low bounty of 80
million Berries to face her.
Unlike Hancock and Gion's scepticism, Smoothie herself was quite
shocked. She had already utilized all her powers except for Haki and her
Devil Fruit abilities, but she couldn't break free from Robin's control. This
revelation made Smoothie realize that Robin was no ordinary pirate with
an 80 million Berry bounty!
Soon, something even more astonishing occurred to Smoothie.
"Understood, Captain Rifan," Robin responded to Rifan's command, and
she proceeded to exert even more control.
A red light gleamed in her eyes, and in the next moment, the arms
sprouting from Smoothie's body were quickly coated with Armament
Haki.
"Advanced Armament Haki? Robin can use that too?!" Gion's eyes
widened as she observed Robin move.
Because it's the same Rifan's tactics in their battle against Golden Lion!
Smoothie's shock continued to grow as the battle unfolded, and she
realized that Rifan and Robin were not to be underestimated!
Chapter 221: The Giant Demon!
"These arms, can they channel Armament Haki?" Smoothie's eyes
widened, not considering the arms that were seemingly far from Robin.
It's even possible to utilise Armament Haki for constriction!
This realisation also made Smoothie understand that Robin's Haki had
reached a level where it could be unleashed.
Simultaneously, Charlotte Cinnamon and other members behind
Smoothie finally grasped that something was amiss. Smoothie wasn't
underestimating Robin's fruit abilities; she truly couldn't break free from
Robin's grasp for the time being!
"Damn it, release Sister Smoothie!"
"Nico Robin, lower your hands!"
"Quick, aim at that woman and open fire!"
A group of pirates pointed their guns and shells at Robin, trying to help
Smoothie escape. Observing this scene, Robin momentarily halted her
assault on Smoothie, her gaze fixed on the pirates who had raised their
weapons at her.
In the next moment, a violent aura surged from Robin's being, swiftly
enveloping the nearby sea area. Smoothie and the pirates behind her
naturally fell within the range of the aura Robin had released.
"C-Conqueror's Haki?!"
"R-Robin can also wield Conqueror's Haki?!" Gion widened her eyes,
grabbing Rifan's arm tightly.
"It's not surprising, it's just Conqueror's Haki. You've seen Mikita and me
use it," Rifan waved his hand casually. Despite his words, his broad chest
and the constant upturn of his mouth revealed his satisfaction with
Robin's display and Gion's astonishment.
"You also know that both you and Mikita can use Conqueror's Haki on
your ship."
"On a pirate ship, three people who can Conqueror's Haki is almost
impossible!"
"Rifan, how many secrets are you and your crew hiding?" Gion shook her
head and sighed. Robin's demonstration of Conqueror Haki had expanded
Gion's desire to uncover the mysteries of Rifan and the Black Pearl
Pirates more than ever before.
"Would you like to find out?" Rifan raised the corner of his mouth and
leaned in, whispering to Gion, "You know what it would take."
Gion's heart raced at the suggestion. Rifan's words, coupled with the
warmth of his breath against her ear, brought back memories of Rifan
and Nojiko having fun with her appearance. It was evident that Rifan was
hinting at a desire for intimate contact similar to Nojiko's use of her body
data to have fun with him.
Just the thought of it sent shivers down Gion's spine. Thankfully, after
Rifan mentioned it casually, he didn't pursue the matter further. Instead,
he turned his attention back to the confrontation between Robin and
Smoothie.
Taking a deep breath to steady her emotions, Gion looked up in the
direction of Robin and Smoothie. The fact that Robin could use
Conqueror's Haki would surely surprise Marshal Sengoku and the others.
"However, Robin's Conqueror's Haki seems far from being on par with
Rifan and Mikita's. After its release, it scattered randomly, as if she
couldn't control it. Is Robin concealing her true strength, or has she only
just awakened her Conqueror's and can't yet master it?" Gion's heart was
now shrouded in strong doubts.
Meanwhile, within the Nine Snake Pirates:
"This woman unexpectedly unleashed Conqueror's at will!" Hancock
glanced at some of the fighters who had fainted from Robin's Conqueror's
Haki.
Her initially bad expression grew even darker. Having witnessed Robin's
Haki, she now regarded Robin with newfound seriousness.
"An 80 million Berry bounty Robin wielding Conqueror's Haki, displaying
exceptional Armament Haki, and capable of restraining Smoothie's
strength... What kind of power do the other members of the Black Pearl
Pirates, with higher bounties, possess?"
"That Rifan, what sort of strength does he possess?" Hancock mumbled to
herself. Her gaze shifted from Mikita, Nami, and the others, finally
settling on Rifan.
"Conqueror's... Haki?!"
"How can this woman possess such courage?!" Smoothie gazed at Robin
in disbelief. However, as she watched her fallen subordinates, disbelief
gave way to reluctant acceptance.
Even if Smoothie wanted not to believe it, she had to accept the reality!
"Well, let's continue." Robin smiled at Smoothie, immediately using
Armament Haki to twist Smoothie's body. Smoothie's eyes froze, and she
opted to disengage from the struggle with Robin entirely. Instead, she
chose to employ her Devil Fruit ability, allowing her body to contort like
clothing or rubber.
While Robin's strength contorted Smoothie's body at an astonishing
angle, Smoothie remained unharmed. Capitalizing on her body's twist,
Smoothie aimed her longsword at Robin's arm, which was sprouting from
her body, and swung it.
A red gleam filled Robin's eyes as she promptly scattered the sprouting
arms on Smoothie, causing them to disintegrate into tiny petals.
"Sister, are you alright?" Cinnamon hurried to Smoothie's side, her
expression filled with concern. Although Robin's Conqueror's Haki was
potent, due to her physical prowess, it was still considered a lower-tier
Conqueror's Haki.
Hence, someone as strong as her didn't succumb to unconsciousness.
"I'm fine, Cinnamon. Step back; I'll handle things here." Smoothie waved
a hand to signal Cinnamon to move behind her and turned her gaze to
Rifan with seriousness.
"Rifan, I've grasped the Black Pearl Pirates' power. How about we call it
quits now?"
Following their recent battle, Smoothie had gained a rough
understanding of Robin's strength. Even in the vast Big Mom Pirates,
Robin's abilities would certainly rank quite high. While she might not
surpass the Four Generals, she was superior to a significant portion of Big
Mom's crew.
A single Robin possessed such might, leaving Smoothie convinced that
Rifan's strength was even more enigmatic. Now, Smoothie believes she
doesn't have to deal with Robin.
Even if she returned to the Big Mom Pirates at this juncture with her
mission failed, Smoothie could justify to her mother that she had made
the attempt. While this might potentially enrage her mother and put her
life at risk, it was a preferable outcome compared to being vanquished by
Rifan and his crew right now.
After all, if they were defeated by Rifan and Robin, Smoothie harboured
doubts about their safe return to Whole Cake Island. Remember, Marine
presence accompanied Gion.
Smoothie feared that if they became incapacitated, Gion might have
Rifan arrest Big Mom Pirates members, citing assistance to Rifan as a
Shichibukai as grounds for action.
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Eagle Audience: No way, did this woman just give up like that? Isn't she
one of the Big Mom Pirates' Four Generals?]
[Chollima Audience: This woman claiming that she's the strongest
woman in the Big Mom Pirate group, second only to Charlotte Linlin?
This has to be fake, right?]
[Hehe, come on, guys, admit it. Smoothie was clearly overwhelmed by
Robin's power.]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Impossible! No matter how strong Robin is,
she can't be stronger than Smoothie. This woman is obviously afraid of
Rifan and dares not continue the fight!]
[Camel Audience: Even so, this Smoothie's behavior is too embarrassing.
Robin just pulled off a few tricks, and she's already thinking of running
away?!]
[Kangaroo Audience: Damn, I was hoping to see Rifan seriously injure or
even kill Smoothie so we could witness the feud between Rifan and the
Big Mom Pirates. Boring.]
[Who cares about feuds! I've already said that Brother Rifan's Black Pearl
Pirates won't be afraid of the Big Mom Pirates, and Big Mom can't control
everything.]
[Eagle Audience: When Rifan really has a feud with Big Mom pirates,
you'll see if she can control everything... Wait, is this guy Rifan not
planning to let Smoothie go? Does this mean we still have a chance to
witness a feud between Rifan and the Big Mom Pirates?!]
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
Witnessed by the Blue Star audience, Rifan directly rejected Smoothie's
proposal.
"Smoothie, you said earlier that your mother gave you compulsive orders,
didn't you."
"Since that's the case, if you can't take me back, you will definitely be in
great trouble, right?"
"I've heard of Charlotte Linlin's abilities; she seems to be able to take a
person's lifespan."
"Even if her children make mistakes, she will take away their lives."
"Although the two of us have nothing to do with each other."
"But Charlotte Linlin is planning to arrange you as my wife after all."
"This can also be regarded as the fate between the two of us."
"Also, I really can't bear the thought that a beautiful woman like you,
who has characteristics different from ordinary human beings, has her
life taken away."
"So, I have to help you."
"Because of this, I really have no choice but to let you go in like this,"
Rifan shook his head and said.
"You want to help me? So you can't just let me go back like this? What do
you mean?" Smoothie frowned and looked at Rifan suspiciously.
"My idea is very simple, that is, I let Robin beat you badly."
"In this way, even Charlotte Linlin will think that you have worked hard
enough, and she won't take your life."
"I think when you bring back the news of what happened here, she will
only put all the fault in my head," Rifan stretched out his index finger
and pointed to himself.
"Hehehe, thank you for thinking of me," Smoothie arched the corner of
her mouth, as if she never thought that Rifan would come up with such a
plan.
"You're welcome, who told you and me to be destined?" Rifan waved his
hand, said something indifferently, and then gave Robin a look.
Robin nodded knowingly and once again posed for Smoothie to use the
Flower-Flower Fruit ability.
"Miss Smoothie, your ability seems to have a certain restraining effect on
my devil fruit ability."
After the words fell, the petals of the flower began to dance around
Robin's body.
"Now that you know I have such power, do you still choose to fight me,
Miss Robin?" A red light flashed in Smoothie's eyes, and her outstanding
Observation Haki clearly felt the growing aura of Robin.
In order to be cautious, she used her ability to absorb many factors,
including the moisture in the bodies of her subordinates who fell from
Robin's Conqueror's Haki.
In an instant, because of the concentration of much moisture, Smoothie's
original height of more than four meters increased to nearly ten meters in
the blink of an eye.
And the long sword in her hand was extra sharp because of its
elongation.
"Rifan, it's better to stop this, if we continue to fight, maybe there is no
way to stop."
"I'm not sure I won't hurt Robin."
"This woman is very important to you right?" Smoothie stood in front of
him holding swords in both hands and said solemnly to Rifan.
Although she lost in the previous contest with Robin, Smoothie doesn't
think she will lose to Robin.
And if this fight continues, Robin would probably be seriously injured by
her slash.
And Robin is an archaeologist who can understand the Poneglyph.
Smoothie naturally knew her importance.
If Rifan wants to find the One Piece, then Robin's knowledge will be
necessary.
From this point of view alone, Robin has quite a value to him.
And if you add the combat ability shown by Robin.
The value contained in Robin itself will be even higher.
So even if Smoothie doesn't understand how close Robin and Rifan are on
the Black Pearl Pirates.
But she can also guess that Robin's importance to Rifan is definitely not
low.
"That's what she said, Robin," Rifan raised the corner of his mouth and
said to Robin with a smile.
"It seems that I have been underestimated."
"In this case, I will use more power."
"Miss Smoothie, don't think that your ability can really restrain me."
"I've already thought of a way to deal with you."
"Next, please keep your eyes open."
Robin raised the corner of her mouth and said relaxedly.
Squeeze fruit can indeed make the power of the Flower Fruit ineffective
to a certain extent.
But this is only to prevent Robin from breaking the enemy's body as
easily as before.
But if you switch to a blunt object such as a fist.
Robin knows she could still do damage to Smoothie.
And if she uses the Armament Haki that can destroy the inside.
Fighting will become much easier again.
'However, it really is necessary to learn hand to hand combat.'
In the future, if he encounters an enemy like Smoothie, she will have one
more trick.
'Looks like I have to carve out some time to train with Rifan.'
'At least until I learn one of Fishman Karate and Dragon Claw Fist.'
As Robin thought, the stamens around her began to fly faster and focus
behind her.
A few seconds later, under the astonished eyes of everyone.
A black body, with two horns on its head, and a huge wing growing from
its back.
About fifteen meters tall, half a body taller than the current Smoothie, a
figure like a female demon appeared behind Robin!
Chapter 222: The Devil Child
Lives Up to His Name!
The huge demon, at this moment, is wearing the same style of clothes as
Robin.
But it also seemed to be dyed pitch black because of the colour on the
female demon's body.
From a distance, it reveals an extremely dangerous beauty.
"This ability is... it's the same as what Rifan's use against Golden Lion
back then…"
"Can Robin really use this ability?"
"However, why is it so huge?"
Gion widened her eyes, staring closely at her back as if meeting Nico
Robin for the first time.
Like Gion, the rest of the Big Mom Pirates, including Charlotte
Cinnamon, who didn't know about Robin, and members of the Nine
Snake Pirates, looked at Robin in shock.
The abilities shown by Robin earlier were enough to make them look up
to Robin.
But now they realise that they haven't seen enough about Robin!
Gion and Cinnamon, Hancock and others are still in awe.
Not to mention Cinnamon herself.
"This... what the hell is this?!"
Looking at the extremely oppressive tall demon, Smoothie involuntarily
left a little cold sweat on her forehead.
"Gigante Fleur—Demon Form!"
"Miss Smoothie, now, do you still feel that I am not your opponent?"
Robin stood in front of the huge demon, and looked at the surprised
Smoothie with interest.
Like Smoothie, Robin also had a lot of sweat on her forehead.
But this is not because of her fear of Smoothie, but simply because of the
exaggerated physical requirements for her to use the Gigante Fleur
Demon Form."
Smoothie swallowed when she heard Robin's words.
"That's right, for the sake of Captain Rifan, it doesn't matter if I turn into
a demon."
"If you Big Mom Pirates want to take Captain Rifan away."
"You need to pass my level first."
Robin raised the corner of her mouth, and directly controlled the huge
demon figure behind her to fly into the air.
Smoothie frowned, looked at the huge demon Robin in the sky, and then
at Robin herself on the Black Pearl.
"Your ability really surprised me."
"The title of the 'Devil Child' is worthy of the name."
"Marine will only offer a reward of 80 million Berries for an existence
like you; they are really useless."
"However, you look very tired."
"You can't maintain such a posture for a long time right?
Also, although you have summoned a titan-like demon, this does not
change the ending that your ability has no effect on me."
Smoothie took a deep breath and regained her posture.
"Whether it will work or not, you can try it."
"Also, I don't intend to fight with you for a long time."
Robin raised her mouth and swung her right hand down.
The next moment, the huge demon quickly fell towards Smoothie.
Smoothie focused her eyes, and immediately concentrated the powerful
Armament Haki on the long sword, and at the same time, Observation
Haki locked onto the huge demon Robin.
Robin smiled slightly, and the powerful Armament Haki was quickly
wrapped around the hands of the big demon Robin.
Then it stretched suddenly and grabbed it in Smoothie's direction.
Seeing this, Smoothie immediately swung the long sword in her hand and
slashed at the demon Robin's arm.
However, Smoothie's powerful slash made a sound like a metal collision
when it hit the demon Robin's arm.
"So hard!"
Smoothie read in surprise, and immediately wanted to take a few steps
back in order to swing a stronger slash against Robin.
However, at this moment, the big demon Robin stretched out several
black arms wrapped around Armament Haki from behind and grabbed
Smoothie.
Even Smoothie reacted quickly because of the powerful Observation
Haki, and immediately swung a sharp sword net towards Robin's
attacking arm.
She intends to use the sword net to make Robin withdraw her arm.
But this time, to Smoothie's horror, her dense sword net couldn't even
touch the giant demon Robin arm!
The huge demon Robin seems to have reached the angle of Smoothie's
attack ahead of time, and she can always dodge the dense sword net
ahead of time.
"This feeling... Katakuri's brother's Observation Haki that can predict the
future?!"
For a moment of surprise in Smoothie's heart, there was a momentary
pause in her movements.
And it was precisely because of this moment of pause that the arm of the
giant demon Robin touched her body.
As Smoothie's hands, legs, neck, waist, and other parts were grabbed by
the arm of the giant demon Robin.
In an instant, Smoothie's dense sword net also disappeared in an instant.
"Well, it's time to end now."
After grabbing Smoothie with multiple arms, Robin bullied her and
firmly suppressed Smoothie herself on the deck of the pirate ship.
At this moment, Smoothie couldn't lift her long sword even if she wanted
to.
"You woman..."
Smoothie's eyes froze, and she immediately wanted to use her devil fruit
ability to twist her body to escape the suppression of the demon Robin.
Just a simple release, Smoothie already knows that with her strength and
Armament Haki, there is no way to escape the suppression of the demon
Robin.
Therefore, she can only choose to use the power of her Devil Fruit.
However, Robin had already guessed her thoughts in an instant.
"You won't be given that chance, Miss Smoothie."
The voice of the demon Robin rang out in Smoothie's ears like the
murmur of hell.
Then the more powerful Armament Haki quickly climbed on top of those
arms.
As the demon Robin clenched her palms tightly, Smoothie immediately
showed an expression of extreme pain.
"This... what the hell is this?!"
Smoothie's body was shaking non-stop, and she wanted to turn her head
to look at Robin in horror.
However, her neck was pinched tightly by a giant hand of the demon
Robin, and she couldn't turn her head to look at Robin at all.
And her own ability to squeeze, at this moment, because of the energy
that invaded her body from Robin's hands, Smoothie couldn't use it
because of the pain!
"It seems that even Miss Smoothie, one of the four Sweet Commanders, is
nothing more than that," Robin remarked.
"Even with your Devil Fruit ability, there is no way to resist the invasion
of Armament Haki," Demon Robin whispered into Smoothie's ear, her
voice carrying an eerie tone.
"Armament Haki Invasion?!" Smoothie's eyes widened in shock, and then
she felt the powerful energy from the demon Robin explode in every part
of her body like a bomb!
Among the powerhouses in the Pirate World, there are very few people
who can train the inside of their bodies to be hard enough.
Even Dorry, a warrior of the giants, was seriously injured by drinking
wine containing bombs and exploding in his body. Armament Haki with
internal destruction level is naturally more powerful than ordinary
bombs!
Smoothie didn't have time to stop Robin's invading Armament Haki,
which was an internal saboteur. At this moment, this energy exploded in
her body, and Smoothie naturally couldn't make enough resistance.
As Armament Haki exploded, corresponding fractures appeared in
Smoothie's limbs, ribs, and other parts. Smoothie spat out a mouthful of
blood, and her consciousness gradually drifted away.
Smoothie desperately tried to open her eyes, her gaze fixing on the
demon Robin who had stretched her face next to her head. But now, she
could only vaguely see the devilish grin on Robin's face.
Then, the arms and legs of the demon Robin coiled around her body
tightened suddenly. There was a sharp "click."
Smoothie heard a crisp sound, and then the consciousness that was
drifting away returned to her because of the great pain.
"Ahhhh!" Smoothie moaned with difficulty.
After the demon Robin released her, Smoothie's body uncontrollably lay
on the deck of the pirate ship. She could feel that her cervical spine and
spine had been severely traumatized. Her life was in danger at any time.
"Robin beat Charlotte Smoothie! Vice Admiral Gion, am I seeing that
right!? I'm not hallucinating right!?" Hina asked as she approached Gion.
"Hina, you're not mistaken," Gion replied, still in shock. "We can't say
enough about Robin. Her strength is definitely not at the level of a Naval
Headquarters Vice Admiral. Perhaps, her strength is already comparable
to mine..."
Gion had a difficult time accepting this fact. She never imagined that
Robin could use her Flower-Flower Fruit abilities to such an extent, let
alone employ Armament Haki of the internal destruction level!
"If I were fighting Robin, Robin probably wouldn't have chosen to create
such a huge demon clone," Gion thought to herself. "She should have
created a demon clone about the same size as Rifan's. In this case, the
power of the demon clone would be much smaller. However, if I were
caught by the demon clone and faced the Armament Haki of the internal
destruction level, I wouldn't be able to escape."
Gion knew she didn't have the ability to twist her body like Smoothie. If
she were caught by the demon Robin, she felt she might be defeated by
Robin's combined attacks. Even though she had confidence in her sword
skills, she doubted she could escape being caught by the demon Robin,
especially considering the difference in their Armament Haki strength.
At that moment, Gion suddenly felt that she and Rifan could exchange
information just by applying skincare products to each other, and she no
longer felt at a loss…
---
Chapter 223: Rifan and Ada's
Acting Skills!
[Green Pheasant Audience: No way, this is one of the four Sweet
Commanders?! Are you kidding me, she got defeated by Robin in a few
moves?!]
[Camel Audience: This is definitely a fake; it's impossible for the Sweet
Commanders to have such low-level strength!]
[Hahaha, admit it, this is the power of our goddess Robin. She already
has the power of the senior executives of the Four Emperors Pirates!]
[Goat Audience: In that case, does it mean that Rifan, too, possesses the
power of the Four Emperors?!]
[Kangaroo Audience: It's really surprising. No wonder Rifan can have
Robin act so unscrupulously against Smoothie from the Big Mom Pirates.]
[Eagle Audience: Robin wounding Smoothie is a happy thing, after all,
Rifan and the Big Mom Pirates are now sworn enemies! However, if
Robin has such power, would Big Mom Charlotte Linlin really trouble
Rifan so easily?]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Of course, if she doesn't seek revenge, where
would she put the reputation of the Four Emperors?]
[Hehe, what is reputation? Compared with profit, reputation is not as
important. I don't think Big Mom would be so foolish as to provoke
Brother Rifan recklessly.]
"Smoothie!"
"Sister!"
Charlotte Citron and Charlotte Cinnamon, Smoothie's sisters, witnessed
her contorted and injured state. They rushed forward with weapons in
hand, ignoring the demon Robin standing beside Smoothie.
However, Rifan's presence immediately blocked their path. "Sorry, please
don't disturb the battle between my partner and your general. If you
insist on interfering, I can only assume that you want me to do the same."
Rifan held Thunderbolt playfully, keeping a watchful eye on Citron and
Cinnamon.
Ada, who was standing not far behind Cinnamon and the others, caught
Rifan's eye and exchanged a meaningful glance with him. She winked at
him quietly, and her message was clear: "Go ahead."
The unspoken understanding between Ada and Rifan was enough for
Rifan to grasp Ada's intentions.
"Damn it, get out of the way!"
"Rifan, don't even think about hurting my sister again!"
Citron and Cinnamon ignored Rifan's warning and charged forward.
However, with a casual wave of Rifan's hand, a power grid blocked their
path, forcing them to halt.
Rifan did the same for other members of the Big Mom Pirates who were
following Smoothie.
Once Rifan had ensured that they wouldn't interfere, he turned his
attention back to the huge demon Robin and nodded slightly.
The enormous demon Robin smiled knowingly and raised her massive
foot as if to stomp on Smoothie's head.
Smoothie, wide-eyed and horrified, desperately tried to stop Robin, but
her injuries prevented her from speaking. Her life hung in the balance,
and she couldn't express her willingness to surrender.
"Damn it, am I going to die here?!" Smoothie's thoughts raced as she
witnessed the impending threat.
But at that moment, a somewhat familiar voice broke into Smoothie's
ears.
"This voice is… Ada?!"
Smoothie was overjoyed, and at the same time, hope surged in her heart.
She knew that Ada had a certain relationship with Rifan. If there was
anyone on her boat who could persuade Rifan, it was Ada.
Sure enough, as soon as Ada's voice sounded, Rifan's command to stop
reached Smoothie's ears.
"Pause, Robin."
As Rifan's command fell, Smoothie saw the enormous demon Robin's
huge foot halt just 5 cm above her cheek.
Smoothie's heart pounded wildly because she had never wanted to rely
on others so much. But this time, the person she relied on was Ada.
Smoothie took a deep breath and tried hard to keep her eyes fixed on
Rifan and Ada.
"What's going on, Ada?" Rifan extended the power grid created by
Thunder Devil Fruit's ability, creating a hole just big enough for Ada to
pass through as he watched Ada approach with a meaningful expression.
At this point, Rifan had already entered drama mode.
"Rifan, didn't you say earlier that this was just a competition, not a battle
to the death?"
"Smoothie is defeated now, shouldn't Robin stop?" Ada stood about half a
meter away from Rifan, wearing the same meaningful smile on her face,
as she started her drama mode.
"Defeat? Stop?" Rifan looked at Smoothie lying on the ground, then
patted his head as if he had just remembered. "Look at my memory; I
almost forgot. This isn't a battle to the death. Robin, retract your abilities.
I think Miss Smoothie has realised her defeat."
When Robin heard this, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and
she immediately withdrew her Devil Fruit ability. In an instant, the
colossal demon Robin, who had been standing beside Smoothie,
transformed into countless beautiful petals and floated away. The
disappearance of the enormous demon Robin brought a long sigh of relief
from Smoothie.
"Miss Smoothie, now that the contest is over, we'll take our leave," Rifan
said. "Tell Big Mom the outcome of this battle when you return. She
won't blame you. Your lifespan will probably be spared."
Rifan moved towards Smoothie, giving her a big smile. Smoothie's
expression was extremely speechless and complicated.
"Wait, Rifan," Ada suddenly stopped Rifan.
"What is it, Ada?" Rifan raised his eyebrows and looked at Ada with a
puzzled expression.
"Smoothie isn't suitable for sailing in her current condition. If she
encounters Marines or other pirates, it could be bad. You have superb
medical skills. Since Smoothie ended up like this because of Robin, could
you please use your medical skills to treat her?"
"Medical treatment isn't within my usual purview. After all, Miss
Smoothie initiated the battle in the first place. It wouldn't have happened
if they weren't trying to force me into becoming Charlotte Linlin's son-in-
law," Rifan replied, shaking his head with an indifferent expression.
"Don't say that, Rifan. Just consider it a favour I'm begging you for. Plus,
you still owe me a favour, remember?"
Ada approached Rifan with an extremely gentle and flattering smile on
her face, tightly clinging to Rifan's arm and placing it into her chest.
"So, you plan to use this favour in exchange for my treatment of
Smoothie?"
"Ada, are you sure you want to do this? If similar situations arise in the
future, I might not necessarily be trustworthy to you," Rifan stated,
looking at Ada seriously.
"Smoothie have been kind to me. If you're willing to treat her, I'm willing
to use it," Ada replied with a determined expression.
"Very well," Rifan nodded slightly and, under Smoothie's anxious gaze,
pretended to use Flower-Flower Fruit. In the next moment, to the
astonishment of Big Mom's pirates and the Nine Snake Pirates, a
completely new arm sprouted around Smoothie's body.
These arms were different from the ones Robin had created with her
Flower-Flower Fruit ability. At a glance, everyone could tell that the arms
growing on Smoothie's body were male.
"Rifan, is this you using Robin's Devil Fruit?!" Smoothie widened her eyes
and asked, voicing the doubts in her heart.
"That's right. Brace yourself, Miss Smoothie; I'm going to reset your body
to a certain extent," Rifan said, nodding generously. He manipulated the
arm growing on Smoothie's body to reset her bones.
As a master of the Flower-Flower Fruit, Rifan had consulted Robin on
joint techniques. In addition to learning medical skills from Nojiko and
Chopper's medical skills, Rifan's joint skills surpassed even Robin's.
Consequently, he had his own excellent methods for bone restoration.
"Ouch...that's good, but a bit gentler, Rifan!" Smoothie cried out in pain
due to the bone adjustments. However, Rifan didn't intend to be too
gentle, and with a set of domineering methods, he largely repaired the
almost fatal fractures on Smoothie's body.
"There you go, your life isn't in danger now. You'll need some additional
treatment afterward," Rifan assured, pretending to leave once more.
"Rifan, don't rush to leave. You must have other ways to speed up
Smoothie's recovery. For the sake of that 'favour,' please complete
Smoothie's treatment thoroughly," Ada urged, as if reluctant to let Rifan
go so easily.
Seeing this, Rifan frowned briefly and then shook his head in
embarrassment.
"Fine. For you, I'm delaying my departure for a short while. Mikita,
Robin, wait here while I finish treating Miss Smoothie. And as for the
empress over there, it's a rare meeting; we can consider it fate."
"Please don't leave yet, I think we can have a good chat later."
Chapter 224: Hancock Charms
Mikita; Mikita Anger!
Rifan explained something to Mikita, Robin, and the others before
turning to Hancock of the Nine Snake Pirates, wearing a smile.
He then employed his Flower-Flower Fruit ability to sprout arms on the
deck where Smoothie lay flat. With Smoothie's body in tow, he moved
towards the cabin of Smoothie pirate ship.
However, Rifan had only taken a few steps with Smoothie on tow when
Cinnamon and Citron, leading a group of Big Mom Pirates, blocked his
path.
"Big Mom Pirates, please don't impede me," Rifan implored. "If you wish
for Miss Charlotte Smoothie to recover swiftly, kindly step aside and
allow me to take her to the infirmary on your ship."
Cinnamon and Garrett exchanged hesitant glances, their eyes finally
resting on Smoothie, who was lying flat on Rifan's Flower-Flower Fruit-
made arm for support. Once they saw Smoothie nod in agreement, they
reluctantly moved aside.
With someone leading the way, Rifan was guided to the medical room
inside the cabin.
On the Black Pearl, Gion frowned as she observed the scene. "Hina, I'll go
take a look."
Gion earnestly informed Hina, who was beside her. The Big Mom Pirates
had extended an invitation to Rifan to marry Smoothie, with Rifan and
Smoothie as potential husbands. Gion couldn't help but worry about
Rifan and Smoothie's interactions, especially since Smoothie possessed an
extraordinary charm.
Although Robin had been merciless when she had faced Smoothie before,
Smoothie's remarkable beauty couldn't be denied. Gion was genuinely
concerned that Smoothie might try to seduce Rifan.
Hina, sharing the same concerns, didn't stop Gion from going. However,
while Gion wanted to see for herself, the Big Mom Pirates weren't keen
on allowing her to board their ship. As soon as she leaped onto
Smoothie's ship, the Big Mom Pirates intercepted her.
"Stand back! You are not permitted on board!" Charlotte Citron declared
sternly, brandishing her weapon.
Citron had witnessed the previous exchange between Smoothie and Gion,
leading her to believe that Gion might join Rifan in confronting Golden
Lion. Since Smoothie was gravely injured, Citron had no intention of
letting Gion board.
Gion gave Citron a penetrating look, then glanced at Robin, Mikita, and
the others aboard the Black Pearl. She hoped they could convince Citron
to let her see Rifan and Smoothie.
However, both Robin and Mikita had shifted their focus to the Nine
Snake Pirates, showing no interest in helping her bypass Citron's
blockade.
In her frustration, Gion let out a soft sigh and returned to the Black Pearl.
…
"Sister, perhaps we should depart," she suggested. "Rifan is quite an
enigmatic figure."
"In addition to the darkness and lightning powers reported in the
newspapers," she continued, "it seems he can use the same Devil Fruit
ability as Robin. If we linger, our situation may become quite
unfavourable."
Sandersonia got close to Hancock and proposed the same idea. Earlier,
they couldn't leave because they were being watched by other members
of the Big Mom Pirate group. However, with the Big Mom Pirates'
attention now focused on Smoothie's condition, the Nine Snake Pirates
could potentially depart without interference.
Hancock frowned, having observed the battle between Robin and
Smoothie. She recognized Smoothie's strength but was equally astounded
by Robin's clean victory. And Rifan's ability to utilize various Devil Fruits
had raised Hancock's concerns.
However, Hancock was not overly worried about Rifan because he was a
man, and she believed no man could resist her charms. "What exactly
does that man want to discuss with me?" Hancock wondered, looking
towards the cabin where Rifan, Smoothie, and the others had
disappeared.
Meanwhile, as Sandersonia and Marigold made their proposal, Mikita
hovered above them. "Haven't you heard what my Captain said earlier?"
she questioned. "Captain Rifan expressed his desire to speak with you. If
you depart now, are you defying my Captain's wishes?"
Mikita frowned, her gaze locked onto the three Boa sisters.
While Rifan had set his sights on Gekko Moria, Hancock was also a
Shichibukai. This meant that defeating Hancock here would expedite
Rifan's path to becoming a Shichibukai.
Therefore, Mikita had identified Hancock as a potential opponent and
prey, making it impossible to allow the Nine Snake Pirates to depart so
easily.
"Woman, do you wish to challenge me?"
Hancock heard Mikita's voice and glanced up at her. After a moment, she
furrowed her brow, raised a finger toward Mikita, and questioned her in
a condescending tone, "Impudent! Who gave you permission to look
down upon this empress? I command you to descend!"
Upon hearing this, Mikita also frowned and retorted, "Huh?! Who do you
think you are to order me around?!"
The exchange between Hancock and Mikita caught the attention of Gion,
who had been contemplating how to reach Rifan.
"Are these two women about to engage in a fight?" Gion wondered.
Considering Empress Hancock's haughty nature and Mikita's demeanour,
she couldn't help but ponder this possibility.
Behind Marigold and the other Amazon warriors, Leigh furrowed her
brow. She glanced at where Rifan was and then at Mikita and Hancock
who were locked in a standoff. She felt somewhat helpless.
"Come out quickly, Rifan-sama. Something doesn't seem right!" Leigh
thought urgently.
Hancock, still fixated on Mikita, frowned slightly. After a moment, her
expression suddenly changed, and she put a hand to her lips with a look
of extreme vulnerability.
"Well, can I ask you to come down?" Hancock implored. "I truly dislike it
when people look down on me."
In this moment, Empress Hancock's allure as the most beautiful woman in
the world radiated fully. Mikita, who had been annoyed, couldn't help
but freeze upon seeing Hancock's expression. Moreover, a desire to
comply with Hancock's request welled up within her.
"Wow... What a beautiful woman, like a goddess!" Mikita thought,
momentarily captivated. "No, no, my devotion belongs solely to Captain
Rifan!"
Mikita, who had descended slightly, abruptly halted. The next instant,
she gazed at Hancock with a deep-seated vexation.
"Damn woman, how dare you charm me!" Mikita muttered under her
breath. "The only one who can win my heart is Captain Rifan, no one
else!"
She clenched her teeth secretly, infuriated that she had almost been
drawn to someone other than Rifan, and it was a woman. This realisation
only fueled her anger.
In response to her mounting embarrassment, a powerful aura emanated
from Mikita, who was now seething with anger.
"This is C-Conqueror's Haki?!" Leigh exclaimed. "Apart from Robin, can
this woman also wield it?!"
Sandersonia widened her eyes in disbelief. "Even if it's not as potent as
my sister's, it's stronger than Robin's Conqueror's Haki! How can two
members of the Black Pearl Pirates possess Conqueror's Haki?!"
Marigold, too, was astounded. "You baatard!"
Hancock, feeling both surprised and challenged, glared at the Nine Snake
Pirates who had fallen behind. Then she focused her gaze on Mikita with
a deeply unfriendly expression.
The next moment, an equally formidable aura burst forth from Hancock's
body, colliding with Mikita's Conqueror's Haki. In an instant, a red and
black electric shimmer crackled between Mikita and Hancock.
"A clash of Conqueror's Haki! Are they really going to fight?" Gion
muttered anxiously as she supported Hina, who was a little unstable due
to the scattered Conqueror's and frowned.
Though if Rifan had defeated Hancock now, allowing the Marines and
the World Government to recognize him as a Shichibukai, Gion preferred
that Rifan didn't attain that status too soon. After all, if Rifan became a
Shichibukai, Gion wouldn't be able to remain by his side and closely
observe Rifan and the Black Pearl Pirates.
"Want to challenge me in Conqueror's Haki?" Mikita taunted with a raised
corner of her mouth, revealing a slightly deranged smile.
The next moment, an even more overwhelming Conqueror's Haki surged
forth from Mikita, pressing directly toward Hancock.
Boom!
The invisible Conqueror's Haki, though not visible, produced a
resounding collision as if physical objects were clashing due to Mikita's
increased power.
"Damn it! I can't believe that I am being overwhelmed! What's happening
with this powerful Conqueror's Haki!?" Hancock took two involuntary
steps back, her wide, beautiful eyes fixed on Mikita, who stood at the
bow of the Black Pearl.
Then, a sound like breaking glass resonated through the air. Hancock's
Conqueror's Haki was suddenly overpowered, and Mikita's Conqueror's
Haki swept through the entire Nine Snake Pirates!
Boom!
Chapter 225: Expired
Petrochemical Ability?
With Hancock's Conqueror's Haki no longer acting as a barrier, Mikita's
overwhelming Conqueror's Haki struck every member of the Kuja Pirates.
Members of the Nine Snake Pirates who had managed to hold on we're
now falling unconscious once more. Even Sandersonia and Marigold,
Hancock's powerful younger sisters, found themselves half-kneeling on
the deck, using their weapons to steady themselves.
"As expected, even the Empress's Conqueror Haki can't withstand Mikita's
Conqueror's Haki! At this moment, that woman is more like an Empress
who rules the world..."
Gion supported Hina, struggling to maintain their balance. Although
Mikita's Conqueror's Haki didn't affect the Black Pearl Pirates' crew, Gion,
who was standing nearby, couldn't help but be influenced. Additionally,
she was still under the influence of potent anaesthetics, rendering her
unable to counter the Conqueror's Haki.
Further behind Gion and Hina, Nami, Carina, and the others observed the
contest between Mikita and Hancock with great interest. As comrades,
they naturally hoped that Mikita, the deputy captain, would gain the
upper hand in the clash with Hancock.
"My body…can't move!? How can her imposing presence render me
helpless?!"
Marigold, who was half-kneeling on the ground, looked up at Mikita with
difficulty and muttered to herself in shock.
"Is the ship shaking? How can this be? I've never heard that the
Conqueror's Haki can shake a pirate ship!"
Sandersonia, equally bewildered, surveyed the scene around her. In a
short time, additional decks on the Nine Snake Pirates' ship had sustained
cracks and damage, which continued to worsen. Even the two special Sea
Kings that powered the ship had been cowed by Mikita's Conqueror's
Haki, refusing to move!
"Heh, is this the extent of the so-called Empress's ability? It doesn't seem
all that special," Mikita remarked, gradually retracting her Conqueror's
Haki, and grinned mockingly at Hancock and the others.
Hancock gazed at her fallen comrades and the damage to the ship's hull,
her expression darkening. But deep inside, she harboured a deep fear of
Mikita's Conqueror's Haki! It's her first time facing someone with a
stronger Conqueror Haki than her!
"I've never heard of anyone wielding Conqueror's Haki to this extent,"
Hancock mulled over. "Even the old man Rayleigh probably couldn't
match this. How did she cultivate her Conqueror's Haki to such a
degree?"
Hancock pursed her lips and stared intently at Mikita, who was looking
down at her. Observing the disdainful expression on Mikita's face,
Hancock couldn't help but feel several veins pop on her forehead.
"Accursed woman!" Hancock burst out, her temper flaring. "Don't think
that you can look down on the me just because you bested me in
Conqueror's Haki!"
Hancock took a deep breath, calming herself slightly. She rearranged her
expression and once again adopted a feeble posture toward Mikita.
"Would you kindly refrain from underestimating this empress like this?"
Hancock beseeched.
Upon hearing this, Mikita immediately frowned and, in her mind,
summoned the image of Rifan. As memories of baking pastries with Rifan
resurfaced, Mikita subconsciously ignored Hancock before her.
This time, Mikita opted to intensify her love for Rifan to counter
Hancock's charm.
"Mero Mero Mellow!"
Hancock, noticing Mikita's momentarily distant expression, believed her
charm had succeeded and immediately launched an attack.
Hancock extended her hands in a heart shape, releasing a pink light that
quickly passed over Mikita's body.
"Huh? Is this some kind of slow ray?" Mikita wondered aloud. "No, my
movements haven't slowed down…"
Mikita quickly snapped back to reality and regarded Hancock with
confusion. She was unharmed by the attack because she had previously
demonstrated her ability to resist Franky's slow rays using her
exceptional Haki.
"What's happening? Why didn't my sister's ability work!?" Marigold
queried.
"Could it be that she resisted it somehow!?" Boa Sandersonia suggested.
Gion, who was standing near Mikita, was as perplexed as Marigold and
Sandersonia. "Why wasn't this woman petrified by Hancock?" Gion
wondered. She had witnessed Hancock's ray hitting Mikita, yet Mikita
remained unaffected.
"Your ability didn't work?" Mikita raised an eyebrow and glanced at some
stone sculptures on the Smoothie pirate ship. "I remember Captain Rifan
mentioned that you have the power to turn people into stone. It seems
that as long as someone falls for your charm, they're petrified, right?"
Mikita chuckled and patted her chest, which was slightly green from her
earlier experiences. She looked at Hancock with pride. "Let's be clear, it
won't work on me. I'm immune!"
Hancock ground her teeth in frustration and unleashed Mero Mero
Mellow on Mikita once more.
However, the result remained the same as before. Mikita once again
resisted Hancock's charms by reaffirming her love for Rifan.
Hancock, her eyes filled with disbelief, stared at Mikita, who remained
unpetrified. "How is this possible?! Why aren't you being turned to
stone!? I won't allow someone like you to exist!"
Hancock's original plan had been to petrify Mikita to blackmail Rifan and
use her own charms to persuade Rifan to let them leave. The fact that
Mikita was unaffected by her charms was inconceivable to Hancock.
"Hehe, I'd really like to see how you plan to erase me," Mikita responded,
a sly grin forming on her lips. She decided to teach Hancock a lesson
since Hancock had initiated the confrontation. She believed that as long
as Hancock wasn't killed, Rifan wouldn't object.
With a swift kick, Mikita unleashed a Tempest Kick toward Hancock.
Given Hancock's actions, Mikita had no qualms about retaliating.
As Mikita kicked, a colossal arc-shaped wind blade, longer than the Nine
Snake pirate ship itself, shot toward Hancock.
Marigold, Sandersonia, and the other elite Kuja Pirate crew members, as
well as other members of the Nine Snake Pirates that was still concious,
were rooted in place as they witnessed the massive wind blade.
Though Hancock was also taken aback, she reacted swiftly. Before the
wind blade reached her ship, she leaped from the deck and forcefully
kicked the enormous wind blade.
Boom!
A deafening noise accompanied the wind blade's destruction. Hancock
disappeared into a cloud of smoke and dust for a brief moment. Shortly
afterward, Hancock's figure burst out of the smoke and dust, making a
beeline for Mikita.
"Aromatic Leg!"
Utilizing both her fruit ability and her physical prowess, Hancock
launched a powerful assault on Mikita. She locked onto Mikita with her
seductive gaze, fully intending to petrify her.
Unbeknownst to Hancock, Mikita, who could predict the future with her
Observation Haki, had already foreseen Hancock's movements. With a
slight grin, Mikita enveloped her right leg in both Armament Haki and
Conqueror's Haki.
Just as Hancock's foot was about to make contact, Mikita abruptly raised
her right leg and counter-kicked Hancock with her high heels.
"Tempest Kick!"
Boom!
A thunderous explosion reverberated through the air as their kicks
collided. A black-red electrical surge erupted at the point of impact.
Hancock's kick, originally imbued with the power of her Devil Fruit
ability, hung motionless in mid-air due to Mikita's overwhelming
strength.
"No contact?!" Gion exclaimed, astonished. She couldn't believe what she
was witnessing.
"Well, this is very interesting, right, Miss Gion?" Robin interjected,
patting Gion on the shoulder before walking toward Nojiko. Gion
watched Robin's retreating figure and remained silent for a moment. She
now has to think about how she should compensate Rifan for the
valuable information provided by Mikita and Robin. Or else she will be
put to sleep…
"This is... no contact?!" Hancock exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise
as she faced Mikita. "It's clear you're just a little Shichibukai. How could
you possibly comprehend this power, a power that even some of the Four
Emperors may not wield?"
Mikita's lips curled upward, and she increased the concentration of
Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki around her right leg. Although her
physical abilities were not on par with Hancock's, her mastery of Haki
surpassed that of Hancock.
Even if Hancock employed the power of her Devil Fruit at this moment, it
would be impossible to bypass Mikita's Armament Haki and Conqueror's
Haki to petrify her.
As Mikita enhanced her Haki, Hancock suddenly experienced an
agonizing sensation in her own leg. Mikita's strength caused Hancock's
leg to weaken, and a Tempest Kick wind blade, infused with black and
red Haki energy, struck Hancock's body directly.
A red gleam flared in Hancock's eyes as she used the Tempest Kick wind
blade as a platform to leap higher. Despite the excruciating pain in her
ankle due to the close-range Tempest Kick, Hancock pressed on.
She knew that her only option was to defeat Mikita and petrify her after
this skirmish. With Mikita's formidable power and the presence of Robin
and the other Black Pearl Pirates members watching from the sidelines,
Hancock believed that waiting for Rifan to emerge from Smoothie's ship
was not an option.
She might not be able to resist their combined efforts!
"Slave Arrow!"
Hancock tapped her fingers to her lips, conjured a massive pink-peach
heart-shaped object, and pulled it taut like a bowstring. A multitude of
pink arrows rained down toward Mikita from the heart-shaped construct!
Chapter 226: Mikita Displays the
Power of the Float Fruit, Leaving
Everyone in Awe!
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"This is... no contact?!" Hancock exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise
as she faced Mikita. "It's clear you're just a little Shichibukai. How could
you possibly comprehend this power, a power that even some of the Four
Emperors may not wield?"
Mikita's lips curled upward, and she increased the concentration of
Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki around her right leg. Although her
physical abilities were not on par with Hancock's, her mastery of Haki
surpassed that of Hancock.
Even if Hancock employed the power of her Devil Fruit at this moment, it
would be impossible to bypass Mikita's Armament Haki and Conqueror's
Haki to petrify her.
As Mikita enhanced her Haki, Hancock suddenly experienced an
agonizing sensation in her own leg. Mikita's strength caused Hancock's
leg to weaken, and a Tempest Kick wind blade, infused with black and
red Haki energy, struck Hancock's body directly.
A red gleam flared in Hancock's eyes as she used the Tempest Kick wind
blade as a platform to leap higher. Despite the excruciating pain in her
ankle due to the close-range Tempest Kick, Hancock pressed on.
She knew that her only option was to defeat Mikita and petrify her after
this skirmish. With Mikita's formidable power and the presence of Robin
and the other Black Pearl Pirates members watching from the sidelines,
Hancock believed that waiting for Rifan to emerge from Smoothie's ship
was not an option.
She might not be able to resist their combined efforts!
"Slave Arrow!"
Hancock tapped her fingers to her lips, conjured a massive pink-peach
heart-shaped object, and pulled it taut like a bowstring. A multitude of
pink arrows rained down toward Mikita from the heart-shaped construct!
Mikita grinned, lightly stepped on the deck, and leaped into the air,
narrowly avoiding Hancock's arrow.
Mikita possessed Advance Observation Haki, granting her the ability to
foresee the future. As long as Hancock's attack didn't exceed a certain
speed, she could effortlessly dodge without the need for Armament Haki.
Yet, Mikita chose to evade.
Gion and Hina, who observed the battle from a short distance away, were
unable to evade Hancock's arrows. The moment the pink projectiles
pierced their chests, they transformed into stone statues.
"Oh, this is really bad~" Robin remarked.
"In this state, we can't allow the Nine Snake Pirates to escape," Vivi
added.
Robin's gaze shifted from the petrified Gion and Hina to the parts of the
deck transformed by Hancock's powers. She shook her head before
turning his attention back to Mikita in the sky.
"Mikita, let's shift the battlefield slightly," she advised. "If Gion and Hina's
stone forms are accidentally damaged, it will complicate matters.
Moreover, the Black Pearl is not immune to petrification."
As Robin finished speaking, she motioned for Nami and Vivi to follow her
as she hurried towards Gion and Hina.
Upon hearing Robin's instructions, Mikita looked down at the petrified
Gion and Hina. Her brow furrowed in frustration.
"Damn it, is Gion really so powerless that she couldn't avoid that arrow?"
What Mikita didn't realize was that Gion might have escaped Hancock's
petrifying arrows if she had merely been anesthetized. However, Gion
had been affected by her advanced Conqueror's Haki, and Hina had fallen
unconscious, making their escape impossible.
"However, now that Gion and Hina, both Marines, have been petrified, it
means I can use my other abilities."
Mikita turned her head, revealing a cruel smile to Hancock, who had
landed on the Nine Snakes pirate ship with a stern expression. Ignoring
the apprehensive gazes of Hancock and her crewmates, she descended
swiftly onto the Nine Snake Pirates' ship, landing approximately three
meters away from Hancock and the others.
"Alright, time to take flight, all you Kuja Pirates!"
"I believe this move is called 'Lion Majesty,'" Mikita mused, raising her
left hand to tap the deck of the Nine Snakes pirate ship.
In the next instant, under the bewildered gazes of the Big Mom Pirates,
including Charlotte Citron, who stood nearby, and the horrified
expressions of the Nine Snake Pirates, the Nine Snake Pirates' ships were
lifted as if gravity had suddenly abandoned them, soaring rapidly into the
sky!
In the blink of an eye, they vanished from sight, ascending to a height
that even Citron could no longer perceive.
"What in the world just happened?"
"Could it be that the Nine Snake Pirates' ships went berserk due to that
woman's ability?"
"But this ability... it's eerily similar to the Golden Lion's ability Mother
spoke of."
"Perhaps it's just a coincidence?"
"She does seem to float in the air with that parasol of hers, which is
somewhat reminiscent of Golden Lion's powers."
"Could there be a Devil Fruit similar to the Float Fruit among the Devil
Fruits?"
Charlotte Citron squinted her eyes, staring at the sky and muttering to
herself.
Meanwhile, Robin, who had originally been on the bow of the Black
Pearl, had retreated to the rear and joined Nojiko.
"Nojiko, what are your impressions of Empress Hancock?" Robin
inquired.
"She's undeniably stunning, although she does have a somewhat haughty
air about her. Still, she might be the most beautiful woman I've ever
seen."
"In that case, why not seize an opportunity to gather data from her? If
you could mimic Empress Hancock, Captain Rifan would be quite
thrilled~"
"That's a good idea. I'll find a chance to get close to her face later."
"I have faith that you'll find your opportunity. But for now, I think you
should head over to the Big Mom Pirate ship. Captain Rifan seemed quite
interested in Smoothie."
"Oh, I nearly forgot about her! Robin, thanks for the reminder. I'll leave
you in charge here. I'm heading over to Smoothie's ship~"
After Nojiko finished speaking to Robin, she quickly ran to the pirate ship
where Smoothie and Rifan were.
"Wait, what are you planning to do?"
Nojiko suddenly leaped off the Black Pearl.
Citron had initially been drawn to the conflict between Mikita and
Hancock. However, when she was contemplating Mikita's abilities, she
was taken aback when she saw Nojiko.
"Don't worry, I'm Nojiko, a nurse of the Black Pearl Pirates," Nojiko
reassured Citron. "Captain Rifan may need me to attend to Smoothie's
injuries."
"If you've investigated the Black Pearl Pirates, you should know about
me." Nojiko placed her hands behind her back as she observed the tall
Citron in front of her kindly.
'This figure is unusually tall; this must be the long-legged tribe.'
'It's a shame that she's a bit on the plump side. Captain Rifan probably
wouldn't prefer to interact with someone of this type.'
'Well, let's skip the idea of copying her body data,' Nojiko thought to
herself.
While Nojiko was pondering, Charlotte Citron also looked at her
thoughtfully, deep in contemplation.
"Among the Black Pearl Pirates, Nico Robin, with a bounty of 80 million
Berries, possesses the power to defeat Smoothie,"
"This Nojiko also has an 80 million Berry bounty. Does she have abilities
similar to Robin's?" she wondered.
"May I proceed?" Nojiko asked politely. "If possible, I'd like to assist
Captain Rifan as soon as possible."
Citron squinted her eyes, contemplated for a moment, and finally
nodded, stepping aside. She understood that if Rifan and his group truly
intended to attack them, the members of the Big Mom Pirate group
would have no means of resistance. At this moment, she could only place
her trust in Nojiko's words, believing that Nojiko wouldn't take actions
that jeopardized the personal safety of the crew on board.
What she didn't know was that while Nojiko wouldn't endanger their
personal safety, she would engage in actions that would leave them
feeling quite embarrassed!
Nojiko made way for herself, transforming her expression into a big
smile, and then walked towards the cabin of Smoothie's pirate ship.
Meanwhile, on the other side, high above the sky:
"What kind of Devil Fruit ability user are you?" Hancock pointed at
Mikita, her expression more serious than ever. Although Hancock had
never encountered Golden Lion personally, she had gained some
knowledge about Golden Lion's abilities since his reappearance at sea.
The ability Mikita was currently employing immediately reminded her of
the powers of the Float-Float Fruit used by Golden Lion.
"Hehe, you'll find out soon enough. Try to defeat me," Mikita taunted. "If
you manage to defeat me, I'll tell you the answer."
Mikita's lips curled up, and under the influence of the float devil fruit,
she leaped away from the Nine Snake Pirates' ship. She extended her
right hand, and the thick clouds surrounding her seemed to respond to
some mysterious force. After a moment, Hancock was astonished to
witness the clouds transforming from cotton-candy-like shapes into the
menacing form of a colossal lion's head!
"Is this... truly the power of Golden Lion Shiki?!"
"But how is that possible?!" Marigold rubbed her eyes vigorously, as if
trying to dispel the illusion. However, no matter how much she rubbed,
the immense lion's head created from the surrounding clouds refused to
dissipate.
"Captain Rifan might need a little more time," Mikita said confidently.
"Since Captain Rifan wishes to meet you, woman, allow me, the deputy
captain of the Black Pearl Pirates, to educate you on the importance of
showing respect to Captain Rifan."
"Woman, there's no way for you to escape from this 10,000-meter height.
And I, Mikita, will never again fall victim to your abilities."
Mikita fixed her gaze and clenched her hands tightly. The lion's head
formed by the surrounding clouds lunged towards Hancock and her elite
Kuja Pirates with relentless force. In response, Hancock, Marigold,
Sandersonia, and the other elite members of the Kuja Pirates tightened
their grip on their weapons and scrambled to defend themselves.
At the same time, Blue Star World.
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Damn, after Robin defeated Charlotte Smoothie, one of the four generals
of the big-mom pirate group, will Mikita defeat Boa Hancock, one of the
Shichibukai again?]
[Goat Audience: Obviously, Mikita has such strength, if she is willing, she
may soon be able to end the battle with Empress Hancock by relying on
the power of her Conqueror Haki!]
[Kangaroo Audience: It's amazing... If Rifan really has the strength of a
Marine Admiral, maybe the Black Pearl Pirates can be considered the
Four Emperors Pirates!]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Impossible, absolutely impossible, Rifan's
pirate group will definitely not be so strong, and the reincarnated people
in our country will definitely have a chance to catch up!]
[Eagle Audience: Yes, I believe that powerful reincarnations such as
Ethan, Tina, Sarah, etc., as long as they are given a chance, they can
surpass Rifan in ten steps!]
[Camel Audience: There are also Huuli, Yuza, and Nasser from our
country. They just lack an opportunity now. ]
[Come on, whether it's Smoothie or Hancock, who among your
reincarnators can compare to them. Having said that, Tina, Sarah Brian,
Yuza and others are even inferior to Leigh who followed behind Hancock.
]
[Wait! Leigh?! Damn, Goddess Mikita, take it easy, don't affect our
Leigh!]
Chapter 227: The Healing Power
of Munch-Munch Fruit.
The Big Mom Pirate group belonged to the pirate ship led by Smoothie.
Cabin, infirmary.
Minutes ago.
"Rifan, your power is truly powerful."
"I'm becoming more and more interested in you."
"Please be my husband; I will treat you well."
"After getting married, I will satisfy you, whether it is ordinary life or
night life."
"Trust me, my Devil Fruit ability will bring you ultimate joy."
After Rifan used the power of the Flower-Flower Fruit to put Smoothie on
the hospital bed, Smoothie couldn't help but speak to Rifan.
While speaking, she also made a special gesture of using the squeezed
fruit.
This made Rifan realize that Smoothie was indeed the daughter of Big
Mom Charlotte Linlin.
Shyness didn't exist in Smoothie's dictionary at all.
Robin beat her to the punch, much to Smoothie's displeasure.
But she also had to admire Robin's strength.
Similarly, it also made Smoothie realize the powerful potential of the
Black Pearl Pirates.
And Rifan once again demonstrated the power of the Flower-Flower
Fruit, which made Smoothie look up to Rifan even more.
Rifan's ability to use the powers of the Darkness and Lightning Devil
Fruits surprised everyone in the Big Mom Pirates, including Smoothie.
Charlotte Linlin also determined that Rifan was a special race for this
reason and wanted to invite Rifan to join her Pirate Group.
And now, the third ability displayed by Rifan had doubled the value
contained within himself.
Smoothie believed that if she were to tell her mother, Charlotte Linlin,
about Rifan's information and Robin's situation, she would definitely
want the Black Pearl Pirates more.
After all, it didn't matter if it was Rifan who possessed extraordinary
powers or Robin's rich archaeological knowledge and powerful strength.
Everything about them will definitely attract her mother.
"I should have made it very clear that I have no intention of being
Charlotte Linlin's son-in-law.
"It's you, Miss Smoothie; I'm very interested in you."
"If you're willing to be my wife, I don't mind marrying you from the Big
Mom Pirates to the Black Pearl Pirates."
While talking, Rifan took off the super-long boots worn by Smoothie.
"Rifan, you understand that I am the fourth general of the Big Mom
Pirate group."
"Mom won't let me leave the Big Mom Pirates."
"Even if I'm interested in a powerful man like you,"
Smoothie shook her head and said.
Although she hadn't seen Rifan display much of his strength, since Rifan
could control Robin, and considering some previous rumors about Rifan,
in Smoothie's mind, Rifan's power level had been ranked very high.
"That's right, you are one of the four generals, so you have a special
status."
"In that case, how about letting your sister Charlotte Cinnamon marry
me?"
"Or have Charlotte Garrett come aboard my ship?"
"In this way, our two pirate groups can also be considered married."
Rifan smiled and glanced at Garrett and Cinnamon, who were watching
him worriedly and vigilantly.
Smoothie, Cinnamon, Garrett, and other members of the Big Mom Pirates
in the medical room were taken aback when they heard Rifan's words.
It was like hearing something unbelievable.
Smoothie was the first to react.
She shook her head with a chuckle and said:
"Rifan, you really know how to joke."
Rifan couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth when he heard this
and said:
"I'm not joking."
"I'm a person who loves beauty, and a woman like Miss Garret fits my
taste perfectly."
"As for Miss Cinnamon, such a tall figure is rare among normal humans. I
also want to try falling in love with this type of woman."
"Miss Smoothie is the same; such a tall figure is really amazing."
"It's just that since you are one of the four generals, there's nothing I can
do."
Rifan shook his head and said.
Hearing this, Smoothie opened her mouth involuntarily and looked at
Cinnamon and Garrett dumbfoundedly.
It had never occurred to her that her fiancé would openly admit to
having a crush on her two younger sisters.
At this moment, Smoothie couldn't help but understand why there were
so many outstanding women around Rifan.
"It seems that you have a preference for beautiful women, Rifan."
Smoothie smiled and sighed.
Smoothie wasn't surprised by Rifan's taste.
After all, when she was in Totto Land, she had already encountered many
people with unique preferences for beauty.
Many of these powerful pirates shared the same interests as Rifan.
Smoothie opened her mouth, ready to say something to Rifan.
Rifan frowned suddenly, a red light flashing in his eyes as he looked
towards the direction outside the cabin.
Smoothie raised her brows and "looked" out of the boat at the same time.
Soon, Hancock and Mikita clashed, and the image of them using
Conqueror's Haki against each other was etched in her mind.
"That Mikita, who has a bounty of 300 million Berries, also possesses
Conqueror's Haki?!"
"Wait, Hancock got pinned by her Conqueror's Haki?!"
"Huh?! Mikita's Conqueror's Haki shook the Kuja Pirates' pirate ship?!"
Smoothie's eyes widened in shock at the same time sparkling with
intrigue.
Her heart rate suddenly increased due to the sheer surprise of it all.
"Stop using Observation Haki for now, Miss Smoothie."
"That arrogant empress seems to have had some conflicts with my Vice
Captain."
"I need to attend to your injury promptly and then deal with Hancock's
situation."
"Miss Smoothie, I want to use my special ability to heal you as a favour
to Ada so you can recover quickly."
"I will swallow you into my stomach later to further address your
fracture; I hope you won't resist."
Rifan patted Smoothie's thigh and said solemnly.
"Swallowed?"
Smoothie looked at Rifan dumbfounded.
She had never heard of curing diseases and wounds by swallowing a
person.
"Could it be that this guy can use the power of other Devil Fruits?!"
Thinking of Rifan's ability to use the power of controlling black mist,
thunder and lightning, and Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit, Smoothie
couldn't help but wonder. This kind of thought even surprised Smoothie
herself.
Rifan's ability to use three Devil Fruit abilities was already a fantasy,
something that ordinary people wouldn't dare to even consider. If Rifan
could use a fourth type or even more... Thinking of this, Smoothie
couldn't imagine how powerful Rifan might be!
But at this moment, Smoothie's evaluation of Rifan's Devil Fruit abilities
gradually aligned with the Marine's speculation about Rifan's abilities.
"I see, you took off my shoes earlier because you wanted to swallow me,
right?"
"Please go ahead, Rifan."
"I trust you won't actually digest me."
"Speaking of which, do I need to take off my coat as well?"
Smoothie smiled and said to Rifan.
Smoothie understood that if Rifan truly intended to harm her, neither she
nor the other members of the Big Mom Pirates she brought with her
could resist. Under these circumstances, the likelihood of Rifan harming
her was low. Therefore, it was better to use this opportunity to learn
more about Rifan's hidden abilities.
"Generally speaking, you don't need to take off your coat."
"But later, I will use special techniques to apply ointment to your injured
and fractured areas."
"This will help your body absorb the ointment more effectively and speed
up your healing."
"Of course, after I swallow you, I won't be able to completely heal you."
"But when I spit you out again, your condition will be much improved."
"If you don't mind not getting the maximum treatment effect, you can ask
your sisters to apply the ointment for you."
"After all, I'm only here to help because of Ada's request, and if I can save
some effort, I'm not averse to it."
Rifan shrugged and said indifferently.
"Is that so? I thought a man like you would want to see me without my
coat on."
Smoothie said with a smile, thinking of Rifan openly admitting his love
for beauties and showing interest in her sister Garrett and Cinnamon.
"Rifan, please do your best to provide me with the best treatment."
"You are the doctor now, and I am the patient."
"So, as a patient, I shouldn't be shy about your identity as a man."
"And the first half of the Grand Line is not close to Totto Land."
"Now, the Marines on your ship know of our existence once again."
"Just to be safe, I think it's better for me to get back to full condition as
soon as possible."
Smoothie looked at Rifan with bright eyes and said.
Then she signalled her sister Cinnamon, Garrett, and the others not to
intervene and opened her arms, as if she were willing to be controlled by
Rifan.
The more abilities Rifan revealed, the more curious Smoothie became
about him, the fiancé chosen by her mother.
Smoothie wasn't thrilled about being defeated by Robin, but it didn't
diminish her interest in Rifan.
As there was no way to forcefully take Rifan away, Smoothie wanted to
see if she could impress him with her charm, laying the foundation for
Rifan to marry her in the future.
Even now, Smoothie hadn't given up on having Rifan join the Big Mom
Pirates and become her husband.
This wasn't only for the Big Mom Pirates but also for Smoothie herself.
In this sea, people always respected powerful individuals.
Rifan's strength made Smoothie feel respected, and his appearance
matched Smoothie's aesthetic preferences.
Observing the many sons-in-law of the Big Mom Pirate group, Smoothie
thought Rifan was the most attractive among them, not to mention the
strongest.
Given these circumstances, Smoothie still wanted to vie for him, and if
she didn't succeed, she would at least make Rifan her fiancé.
Through their previous conversation, Smoothie was almost certain that
Rifan had a fondness for "beauties." This reinforced Smoothie's idea of
attracting Rifan with her charm.
"As you wish."
Rifan didn't inquire further into Smoothie's intentions. With her
permission, he used the power of the Flower-Flower Fruit to create arms
around Smoothie and released the restraints of her coat without
worsening her injuries.
In an instant, viewers who had been following Rifan's live broadcast saw
only a pitch-black screen.
Rifan didn't release all of Smoothie's restraints, leaving her with basic
inner clothing to preserve her modesty.
Under the astonished gaze of Smoothie, Cinnamon, Garrett, and others,
Rifan swallowed Smoothie, causing his own body to involuntarily grow
several notches taller due to her height.
"What kind of ability is this!?"
"Garrett, have you ever heard of it?"
Cinnamon nervously looked at Rifan, who appeared to be chewing
something, and asked Garrett anxiously.
"I...I don't know, but Sister Smoothie, you should be fine…"
Garrett was also concerned, knowing that if something happened to
Smoothie, it would be challenging for them to rely on their own strength
to return to their territory. Even if they did return to Totto Land, they
might have their lifespans drained by their mother.
This made Garrett prioritise her personal safety out of fear.
Fortunately, after Rifan had Smoothie in his stomach for a while, he
safely regurgitated her.
At this point, aside from being covered in Rifan's saliva, Smoothie's bones
had further mended.
"Sister, are you okay?"
Cinnamon and Garrett each picked up a towel and approached Smoothie,
carefully helping her clean up.
"Don't worry; I'm fine."
"I want to thank Rifan; the pain in my body has indeed eased
considerably after this experience."
"Rifan, could you please explain your ability?"
After Smoothie clenched her fists, she opened her arms for Cinnamon and
Garrett to clean herself as she asked Rifan curiously.
Chapter 228: The Influence of
Mikita Second Devil Fruit!
"You know it's a secret, Smoothie."
"Instead of asking me this, you'd better lie down and let me apply the
ointment for you."
"Nojiko, you should come and help too."
Rifan took out the ointment from the medical bag on his body, glanced at
Nojiko who entered from the consulting room's door, and said.
"Yes, Captain Rifan."
Nojiko nodded slightly, followed Rifan to Smoothie, and began applying
the ointment using Kanpo Kenpo technique.
Rifan, in addition to applying it himself, also used the power of the
Flower-Flower Fruit to expedite Smoothie's healing process.
Rifan and Chopper had previously experimented with using the Munch-
Munch Fruit to heal wounds. Although Munch-Munch Fruit couldn't
directly alleviate pain like Kuma's Paw-Paw Devil Fruit, they could utilize
its unique properties to facilitate healing.
Based on Rifan and Chopper's research, Munch-Munch Fruit's ability was
especially effective for treating injuries like fractures. This might be due
to the inherent ability of the Munch-Munch Fruit to rearrange things.
While it couldn't completely heal a fractured body part, when combined
with the ointment developed by Rifan and Chopper, it could significantly
accelerate recovery.
"However, since the unawakened Munch-Munch Fruit has a healing
effect," Rifan thought to himself, "After awakening, Munch-Munch Fruit's
ability to heal injuries should be even more amplified. I wonder if
Chopper can separate the pain of the wounded from the wounded
himself, similar to what Kuma did to Luffy's pain.
While applying ointment to Smoothie, Rifan considered this possibility.
Munch-Munch Fruit was a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, and Rifan believed
that his speculation wasn't out of the question. With this in mind, he felt
a strong desire for Chopper to awaken his Munch-Munch Fruit.
"Hiss, not there, Rifan," Smoothie chuckled, looking at Rifan with a smile
on her face.
"Stop making strange noises, Smoothie. I'm just applying the ointment;
your treatment is over. I believe it won't be long before you can return to
your original state. These unused ointments are for you to use on your
journey."
Rifan tossed a medicine bottle to Smoothie.
Smoothie didn't mind Rifan applying the ointment, and even let him take
advantage of her. Under normal circumstances, Rifan wouldn't show any
mercy, but the situation was different now.
Cinnamon and the others watched Rifan intently, as if worried he might
do something improper. However, Rifan's Observation Haki had sensed
Mikita flying towards the sky with Hancock and others. To prevent any
accidents with Hancock and Leigh, Rifan wanted to meet them promptly.
"It's really cold, Rifan. Now I have some doubts about your earlier
statement regarding your interest in beauties. Or am I not a beauty in
your eyes?" Smoothie inquired.
"You are a beauty, but I'm very busy right now. I don't have time to
admire your beauty. Let's chat when we have the chance, preferably
when your mother allows you to join my Black Pearl Pirates." Rifan
glanced at Nojiko, who had her hand on Smoothie's face while applying
the ointment, and said with meaning.
Unaware of Nojiko's Devil Fruit ability, Smoothie didn't have any
reservations about her actions. Instead, she smiled warmly at Nojiko,
who responded with an equally friendly smile.
Nojiko then approached Cinnamon and Garrett with two bottles of
ointment. "This is the leftover ointment. Since you are Miss Smoothie's
sisters, I'll rely on you to help her with the treatment."
Cinnamon and Garrett both nodded, seeing Smoothie's improved
condition. They believed Rifan's intentions were genuine and recognized
the effectiveness of Nojiko's ointment. Consequently, they didn't hesitate
to accept.
As Cinnamon and Garrett received the ointment, Nojiko took the
opportunity to touch their cheeks with her right hand.
And Cinnamon and Garrett didn't think much of it.
Smoothie, however, was somewhat puzzled. Nojiko applying ointment
made sense, but Cinnamon and Garrett weren't injured, so Nojiko's
actions seemed abrupt.
"Let's go, Nojiko. We should head back," Rifan said after achieving his
goal, then looked at Smoothie and Ada standing nearby.
"Ada, this should settle my debt to you. By the way, are you sure you
won't stay with my Black Pearl?"
Ada shook her head and replied, "Thank you for the offer, Rifan. But I
decline. A man like you is quite appealing, but if I were always by your
side, I might fall for you. Besides, you have plenty of women, and I don't
want to share a man with others. You can't give up other women for me,
can you?"
Ada's response marked another act in the performance.
"Too bad. Well, since you've decided to join Big Mom Pirates, I won't
object. I wish you a happy life there. However, I've heard that Charlotte
Linlin has a short temper and tends to shorten others' lifespans with her
ability so be careful."
Rifan sighed, appearing regretful. Then, he looked at Smoothie and
added, "Smoothie, remember to take good care of Ada. Your recovery is
thanks to her efforts."
After speaking, Rifan turned and walked out of the cabin with Nojiko.
The Big Mom Pirates' crew didn't dare to stop them.
"So, this is why you didn't stay with Rifan. But what do you mean? Does
Rifan already have a woman?" Smoothie asked, intrigued.
"That's right. In my opinion, both Robin and Nojiko beside him have a
close relationship to Rifan," Ada replied, looking up at the tall Smoothie
and smiling.
"Okay, it seems that if I want Rifan to marry me, I'll have to defeat Robin
and Nojiko," Smoothie mused, licking her lips and glancing meaningfully
in the direction Rifan had left.
After a moment, she turned to Ada and asked, "Ada, Rifan said he likes
women, and some of his actions support that. But I deliberately allowed
him to take advantage of me, and he didn't react. Since you know him
well, can you tell me if he was affected by what happened with Hancock?
Is that why he's paying less attention to me? Or perhaps he doesn't find
me attractive?"
After spending time with Rifan, Smoothie had moved on from her initial
infatuation and now cared more about Rifan's feelings. She was also
unaware that many ordinary humans found long-legged tribe women
unattractive.
Even though Rifan had previously expressed his interest in her and her
sister Cinnamon from the long-legged family, Smoothie was still
somewhat worried.
"Please rest assured," Ada reassured her. "Rifan is definitely interested in
you Miss Smoothie. Not only you, also to Miss Cinnamon, and Miss
Garrett."
Ada knew Nojiko's devil fruit ability. And since Nojiko had deliberately
gathered data of Smoothie, Cinnamon, and Garrett with her devil fruit.
This indicated that Smoothie and Cinnamon were within Rifan's aesthetic
range.
"Is that so? Then I'm relieved," Smoothie replied with a nod. She glanced
once more in the direction Rifan had left and sighed softly. "It's a shame
that such a powerful and charming man can't be brought back. Marrying
a man like him would be a wonderful thing."
At that moment, Citron burst into the room, looking at Smoothie with
concern. "Smoothie, are you alright? Have you recovered?"
Citron had seen Rifan and Nojiko return to the Black Pearl a moment ago
and had become worried about Smoothie.
"I'm mostly cured, don't worry, Sister Citron," Smoothie reassured her.
"By the way, your complexion seems a bit off. Did something happen
outside? Did Rifan's partner defeat Empress Hancock?" Smoothie inquired
with interest.
Earlier, she had sensed the conflict between Mikita and Hancock using
Observation Haki. However, she had stopped using it when she received
treatment from Rifan. Still, the matter had left her curious, and after
Rifan left, she resumed using Observation Haki.
But to her surprise, she couldn't detect the presence of Mikita and
Hancock anymore.
"To the sky?" Smoothie remarked. "No wonder I couldn't sense their
presence. However, the ability to elevate a ship into the air does sound
somewhat familiar. Ada, do you have any knowledge of Mikita's
abilities?" Smoothie asked Ada with a hint of suspicion.
"Sorry, Miss Smoothie," Ada replied. "I'm not Rifan's partner after all.
Although I did assist Rifan and others in the battle against Crocodile, my
knowledge of Mikita is limited. I know she's skilled with the Marine Six
Styles and possesses formidable Armament Haki and Observation Haki. I
wasn't even aware she could use Conqueror's Haki. As for her Devil Fruit
ability, I have very little information."
Smoothie sighed hearing it, "Well, that's unfortunate."
"Smoothie, I think I've figured out Mikita's Devil Fruit ability," Citron said
with a determined expression, taking a deep breath.
"Tell me your theory, Sister," Smoothie responded, her smile fading as she
anticipated the answer.
But when Strong uttered her answer, Smoothie's smile froze, and her
expression grew serious.
"Smoothie, I believe Mikita's Devil Fruit ability is likely the devil fruit of
Golden Lion Shiki!"
Citron's serious expression sent a chill down Smoothie's spine. Her gentle
smile vanished completely as she absorbed the shocking revelation.
Chapter 229: The Slave Mark is
Exposed!
"Sister Citron, this joke isn't funny," Smoothie remarked after a while.
Eventually, Smoothie regained her composure. She gazed at Charlotte
Citron with a serious expression and continued, "Golden Lion died not
long ago, so how could his Devil Fruit ability have appeared on Mikita's
body?"
Cinnamon walked up to Citron, shaking her head and also said, "Golden
Lion was killed by Gion and Rifan. After the Golden Lion dies, the Devil
Fruit will reappear somewhere in the ocean. But no matter how you look
at it, it's impossible for it to appear next to Rifan and be consumed by
Mikita."
Citron frowned, also looking puzzled. "Smoothie, everyone, I know this is
astonishing. I didn't believe that Mikita's ability was the power of Golden
Lion's Lion Fruit at first."
"But just now, when I saw the clouds in the sky turn into giant lion
heads, I knew I'm not wrong. That woman, Mikita, really possesses the
devil fruit ability of the Golden Lion."
"In addition to the power of Golden Lion Shiki Float Devil Fruit, I can't
think of any other Devil Fruit that can make a ship fly and manipulate
the clouds freely," Citron stated earnestly. She quickly narrated
everything she had witnessed during the fight between Mikita and
Hancock.
In the consultation room, Smoothie and the others stared wide-eyed after
listening to Citron's account. It was difficult to believe, but they knew
that Citron would not joke about such matters.
After a while, Smoothie leaped off the hospital bed and hastily put her
coat back on. Then, she headed towards the exit of the consultation
room.
"Sister, where are you going? Didn't Rifan bid us farewell and allow us to
leave?" Charlotte Garrett asked, following Smoothie's footsteps with
concern.
"I'm going to verify the situation outside. I want to witness Mikita's
ability with my own eyes," Smoothie replied, her expression more serious
than ever. She was awed by what Robin had demonstrated, but the
revelation that Mikita possessed the Float-Float Devil Fruit ability left her
even more astonished. It was a level of surprise that rivalled what Rifan
had previously brought!
Although Robin's ability was powerful, it could still be considered within
the realm of normal and reasonable strength. But the fact that Mikita
could wield the power of Golden Lion Devil Fruit was incredibly
abnormal!
Just as Garrett had mentioned, the Devil Fruit had appeared in Rifan's
partner's hands shortly after Golden Lion's demise, which was
exceedingly unusual. When Garrett heard Smoothie's decision, her
expression grew even more somber.
For her, Mikita's ability piqued her curiosity, but she prioritized her
safety. Staying there without gaining a sense of security would jeopardize
her life. However, seeing Smoothie's determined posture, Garrett realized
she couldn't dissuade her and chose to follow along with Cinnamon,
Citron, and the others.
Ten thousand meters above the sky, the battle between Mikita and the
Kuja Pirates raged on. The elite fighters of the Nine Snake Pirates voiced
their frustrations.
"Damn it, this woman is as agile as a snake!"
"You coward, come down and face us if you have the guts!"
"Accursed woman, return our weapons!"
Mikita had seized the weapons of the Nine Snake Pirates using her Float
Devil Fruit ability. Among them was even Marigold's weapon.
Hancock frowned, watching Mikita in the air with a serious expression.
The high-altitude environment at ten thousand meters was limiting for
Hancock, not to mention the other members of the Kuja Pirates.
Mikita, on the other hand, possessed superior Haki compared to everyone
else. Combining the Kilo Fruit and Float Fruit gave her exceptional
agility, along with her Observation Haki that allowed her to foresee the
future.
So Hancock and the other Nine Snake Pirates struggled to land a hit on
Mikita. While Hancock attempted to use her charm to exploit any
weaknesses Mikita might have, Mikita never gave her an opportunity.
"Damn Black Pearl Pirates! Why do we have to deal with such a
troublesome woman, besides Rifan and Robin?" Hancock muttered
through gritted teeth, keeping her eyes locked on Mikita.
"Hehe, I thank you for helping me master the power of my Devil Fruit.
Since you desire this weapon, please take it," Mikita announced with a
sweeping gesture of her hand, conjuring a thick cloud that formed a
massive lion's head, lunging toward the Nine Snake Pirates' ship.
Simultaneously, the weapons—swords, guns, spears, and halberds—
behind her were enveloped in Armament Haki. These weapons were then
propelled toward the distracted Nine Snake Pirates.
Despite the elite fighters of the Nine Snake Pirates possessing strong
Observation Haki, Mikita's weapon projectiles were exceptionally fast,
bolstered by her powerful Armament Haki and the cloud lion's head.
They struggled to cope with the onslaught of these weapons. Soon, an
accident occurred.
"Watch out!" Marigold, who had transformed into a snake woman, rushed
forward and pushed away a Nine Snake Pirates gunner named 'Rindo.'
In the next moment, a weapon originally belonging to Marigold was
embedded into the deck where Rindo had stood moments before.
Marigold attempted to retrieve her weapon to continue defending against
Mikita's attacks. However, another sharp blade whizzed by her side,
cutting through her clothing but not injuring her skin. As the straps of
her clothes were damaged, her entire dress began slipping off her body.
At the same time, Hancock's vision around her became extremely hazy
after seeing the white cloud lion head enveloping the ships of the Nine
Snake Pirates.
Therefore, she directly jumped up, stretched her right foot forward and
kept turning her body, kicking out strong winds one after another.
Under the influence of the wind and waves, the white clouds began to
recede gradually, and the sights of the Nine Snake Pirates began to
recover.
At this time, Hancock, who was concentrating on clearing the
surrounding clouds, did not notice that the clothes on Marigold's body
were torn and fell off.
And the three sisters absolutely don't want the 'tattoo' on their back to be
shown in front of the eyes of other people in Daughter's Island, which
symbolizes the Celestial Dragons slave's "The Hoof of the Soaring Dragon"
will be exposed to everyone because of the dispersal of the clouds.
Marigold's eyes widened, and she tried to pick up her clothes in a panic.
However, the clothes she was wearing were thin, and after being hit by
the weapon carrying Mikita Armament Haki, the thin clothes could not
help her cover the "Hoof of the Sky Dragon"
Looking at the thinner clouds around him, Marigold became more and
more flustered.
At that moment, a powerful force pressed down on her shoulders, and
she felt herself forcibly pushed onto the deck.
Just as Marigold was about to struggle, a somewhat familiar male voice
whispered beside her ear.
"Don't move if you don't want what's behind you to be seen by others."
Marigold couldn't help but shiver upon hearing this. She slowly twisted
her limp neck to look behind her. By this time, all the clouds had
dispersed, and the surroundings were clearly visible.
In Marigold's eyes, Rifan had already removed the coat he had been
wearing and draped it over Marigold, who lay on the deck of the pirate
ship. Rifan himself sat directly on top of the coat and on Marigold's back.
"It's you, Rifan?!" Marigold exclaimed in disbelief.
Rifan nodded slightly, his gaze briefly flicking across the astonished faces
of Hancock, Sandersonia, and other elite fighters of the Nine Snake
Pirates who were still conscious. Finally, he turned his attention to
Mikita, who had fallen from the sky and approached him.
"Rifan... is here?!"
"Damn, do we still have to face off against Rifan?"
"A woman with a bounty of 300 million Berries is trouble enough. Isn't
this Rifan, with a bounty of 1 billion Berries, three times stronger than
Mikita?!"
"Wait... Look quickly, Marigold-sama's back is exposed!?"
"What, are we all going to be petrified by the cursed eyes?"
"Sandersonia-sama, Snake-hime, what should we do?!"
The elite pirates of the Nine Snake Pirates, upon witnessing Marigold's
predicament, wanted to come to her rescue. However, upon seeing the
state of Marigold's torn clothing and the bewildered expressions on
Hancock and Sandersonia faces, they hesitated.
"What are these guys up to?"
"What curse are they talking about?"
Mikita frowned, her lovely brow furrowing in puzzlement.
"They have their own situation here," Rifan stated.
"Mikita, let me handle this."
"Go back to the Black Pearl."
"After I finish my conversation with Hancock."
"I'll be back."
As Rifan spoke, he raised his hand and used the power of the Float Devil
Fruit to override Mikita's control of the pirate ship.
"I understand, Captain Rifan," Mikita replied with a smile. She then
glared at Hancock and the others before jumping off the pirate ship and
landing in the direction of the Black Pearl.
"Rifan, did you see her back?" Hancock's enchanting voice suddenly
sounded from the side.
Rifan turned his head to look and saw Hancock with one hand on her
lips, gazing at him with big, watery eyes, an expression of extreme
distress on her face.
"Yes, I saw it," Rifan responded with a sly grin as he continued to use the
power of the Float Devil Fruit to gather the sail that had fallen onto the
deck due to Mikita's attack and wrapped it around Marigold below him.
As the large sail enveloped Marigold tightly, the screen in the live
broadcast room, which had been blacked out, also lit up.
"He saw it!"
Hancock furrowed her brows as she watched Rifan's actions, feeling an
unexplained sense of anxiety and panic. This heightened state of unease
only deepened her aggrieved expression, making her allure even more
irresistible.
In the next moment, just after Rifan retrieved a candy-shaped pill from
the medical kit and popped it into his mouth, Hancock extended her
hands forward and formed a heart-shaped gesture toward Rifan.
"Melo Melo Mellow!"
With those words, a pink heart-shaped beam shot out from Hancock's
hand and rapidly approached Rifan's body.
Chapter 230: Black Pearls Are All
Monsters!
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Damn it, what's the situation?" Just as the screen turned brighter, I saw
Brother Rifan being hit by Hancock's devil fruit!]
[Eagle Audience: Great, that bastard Rifan is going to be turned into
stone!]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Hahaha, this is really the best news I have
seen this year.]
[Chollima Audience: Could it be that Rifan is about to perish in this
place?!]
[How is it possible? Open your eyes wide and take a good look; our
Brother Fan is perfectly fine!]
[Take a good look, you idiots! Although Brother Rifan was hit by the
light, there's no sign of him being petrified at all!]
[Eagle Audience: How is it possible? I clearly saw that Rifan was hit.
Could it be that he escaped?]
[There is a possibility that our Brother Rifan is strong-willed and not
charmed by Hancock!]
[Green Pheasant Audience: How is it possible? Hancock's charm is
overflowing across the screen. How can that man Rifan not be charmed?
That man obviously likes beautiful women!]
[Hehe, so what if he likes beauties? Which man doesn't love beauties? It's
normal for Brother Rifan to like beauties, but it doesn't mean he'll be
easily charmed.]
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
"Is this Mero Mero Mellow? It looks pretty," Rifan stroked his chin and
said with great interest.
He wasn't affected by Hancock's charm. Because before he came here, he
had already ingested a pill containing the 'secret medicine, Fishwort
Hell.'
When Hancock's power struck, Rifan bit the pill into pieces, and the
extremely bitter medicine inside diverted Rifan's attention. Naturally,
Hancock's ability had no effect on Rifan.
"You...how is it possible? Why is my ability ineffective?!" Hancock
widened her beautiful eyes and looked at Rifan in shock.
Mikita was a woman, and Hancock was only amazed that her charms
didn't affect her. But Rifan as a man also avoided being petrified by her
devil fruit ability! This, of course, shocked Hancock to the extreme!
"Who knows, maybe my endurance is quite strong~"
"Speaking of which, I'm helping you guys. After all, what's behind your
sister isn't convenient for other people to see. Under such circumstances,
you're still attacking me. Isn't that a bit too much?" Rifan patted the back
of Marigold, who was wrapped in a ball by the sail, and said to Hancock
with a smile on his face.
As soon as Rifan finished speaking, the elite pirates of the Nine Snake
Pirates were immediately shocked. And the faces of the three sisters
flashed with complex emotions mixed with gloom and fear.
The Hydra Pirates' elite pirates were surprised that Rifan might have seen
the "curse" behind Marigold but was not petrified.
The three Hancock sisters were worried that Rifan might have actually
seen the 'The Hoof of the Celestial Dragon,' which represented the slave
status of the Celestial Dragons, and that he might spread the matter.
"Damn it, you really saw it!"
Moments later, Hancock was overwhelmed with worry and fear.
Regardless of whether Rifan would be charmed by her charm, she once
again used her Mero Mero Mellow ability.
However, it was the same as last time. When Mero Mero Mellow attacked
Rifan again, Rifan once again used his secret medicine to resist it.
Although the secret medicine was extremely bitter, Rifan, who often tried
new medicines, could keep his composure after taking it.
"Hey, why bother? Your ability has no effect on me. You should
understand this~"
"Compared to this, shouldn't we have a good talk? Maybe our
relationship doesn't need to be so tense."
Rifan shook his head and glanced at Leigh on the deck who had fallen
asleep due to the Conqueror's Haki contest. Leigh was one of the top 100
reincarnations, but she hadn't received the same rewards as Ada from
Rifan.
Facing the double impact of Mikita and Hancock's Conqueror's Haki, she
couldn't regain consciousness.
"Hateful man, I have nothing to talk to you about!" Hancock scolded
angrily. She kicked her feet hard on the ground and sent a Perfume
Femur flying towards Rifan at high speed.
The fear brought about by the exposure of the "Mark" made her forget
about the potential difference in strength between her and Rifan, the
Nine Snake Pirates, and the Black Pearl Pirates. Now, she just wanted to
petrify Rifan completely to prevent the secrets of the three sisters from
being exposed.
Faced with Hancock's powerful attack, Rifan shook his head and blocked
Hancock's kick with his right fist. With a muffled sound, the black-red
light exploded instantly, and the powerful oppressive force scattered
around Rifan as the center.
"I haven't even touched it yet; what kind of haki is this!?" Hancock
frowned, looking solemnly at the few centimeters between Rifan's fist and
her ankle.
"Dark Water!"
Just as Hancock was distracted by Rifan's Conqueror's Haki, Rifan raised
his hand, with darkness in his arm, he seized Hancock's neck.
Due to Mikita's drain on Hancock's stamina and the distraction of the
"Mark" incident, Hancock had no time to react. She was held by Rifan's
hand around her neck, losing control of her Devil Fruit power.
"Although the battle with you isn't my intention, if showing my strength
can make you more honest, then I can only use a little bit of violence
against you," Rifan said as he lifted Hancock by her neck. He clenched his
right fist, using both Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, and struck
Hancock's neck with precision.
Rifan's precise control of power and the impact of Conqueror's Haki on
Hancock's spirit made her fall unconscious.
[Rifan, congratulations on defeating the Shichibukai Empress
Boa·Hancock, special reward 'Paramecia Devil Fruit Awakening Scroll'!]
[Remarks: Every time you defeat a Shichibukai, you can get
corresponding rewards.]
[Remarks: If you defeat the Seven Shichibukai, you will receive rich
rewards.]
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[As expected of Brother Rifan, he easily did what we couldn't!]
[Eagle Audience: This guy, is he really not affected by Hancock's charm?
Did he attack Hancock so simply?]
[Camel Audience: I think this guy just wants to knock the Empress
unconscious, and then turn the Empress into his own slave... The Nine
Snake Pirates still have so many beautiful women; damn it, this guy is a
lucky bastard!]
[Why did I hear voices of envy, jealousy, and hatred?]
[Don't pay attention to that pickle man; he has no control over what
Brother Rifan wants to do. What I care about now is whether there will
be any rewards after Brother Rifan defeats Hancock.]
[There should be; defeating a Shichibukai should be like finding the
historical text stele, and it should allow Brother Rifan to get excellent
rewards.]
[Unfortunately, apart from the announcements made by the entire server,
we have no way to see the specific rewards that Brother Rifan received.]
Rifan naturally didn't know what the Blue Star viewer was talking about.
After seeing Ayane, Ada Wong, Leigh, and others, Rifan understood that
the planet he passed through was different from his previous world. He
also understood that these people hidden in the inner world must have
some powerful individuals. But before returning from the dungeon world,
Rifan didn't have time to pay attention to them. Now his attention is on
the Nine Snake Pirates and the reward he just received.
It's the same as the reward for defeating Crocodile last time.
In this way, Chopper's Munch-Munch Fruit can also be awakened. 'I hope
that after awakening, Chopper can gain strong fighting abilities. And
with Crocodile and Hancock, in this way, I have defeated two
Shichibukai.'
'Excellent rewards for defeating seven Shichibukai… I hope that the copy
space will provide enough generous rewards by then.'
But Rifan suddenly couldn't help thinking seriously when he thought of
Mihawk, the world's number one swordsman in Shichibukai who could
fight against Four Emperors red-haired Shanks. Among Shichibukai, Rifan
is confident that he can defeat the other six and receive rewards. But
Rifan isn't sure about Hawkeye, who can crush the meteorite summoned
by Fujitora with a flat A slash.
Because defeating Shichibukai can be rewarded. When Rifan met
Hancock, he was actually ready to fight and defeat her. In Rifan's mind,
he was the one who first looked for an opportunity to talk to Hancock.
After that, defeat Hancock in the name of a competition to get a reward,
instead of defeating her in the current situation that seems to be a life-
and-death struggle.
But now that the situation has reached this level, he doesn't mind
knocking out Hancock directly. Of course, his behavior also made the
other pirates of the Nine Snake Pirates very angry.
"Damn man, return Snake-hime to us!"
"Sister! What did you bastard do to our sister!?"
"Everyone, attack him, snatch Snake-Hime from his grasp!"
A group of fighters of the Nine Snake Pirates rushed towards Rifan
angrily.
However, at the next moment, a vigorous aura exploded from Rifan's
side, directly overwhelming the Nine Snake Pirates, making them unable
to move.
"This... this is Conqueror's Haki!?"
"It is even stronger than that woman, Mikita!"
"Are all the Black Pearl Pirates monsters?!"
Sandersonia knelt on the ground with both legs, and raised her head with
difficulty to look at Rifan who was exuding a terrifying aura.
Then, she forced herself to look at the rest of the Nine Snake Pirates, and
found that they, like herself, were also unable to act under the influence
of Rifan's Conqueror's Haki.
Such a scene made Sandersonia desperate.
Fortunately, Rifan did not continue to exert Conqueror's Haki for too
long. Seeing that everyone had stopped, Rifan also put away his Haki.
"Don't worry, your Captain is fine. I just saw that she was too excited, so I
let her fall asleep temporarily. I don't have any malice in keeping her; I
just want to talk to her."
"Over there, you are Hancock's sister Sandersonia right? Come and take
Hancock and Marigold to your cabin."
As Rifan said, he took the initiative to walk to Sandersonia's side and
handed Hancock into her hands.
Although Sandersonia was puzzled by Rifan's actions, she, who cared
about Hancock, couldn't wait to confirm Hancock's situation.
"Sister, are you okay? Sister, wake up quickly. Where is the doctor? Come
here quickly."
Sandersonia shook Hancock in her arms, and at the same time shouted
loudly to the people of the Kuja Pirates behind her.
"That, Sandersonia-sama. The doctor has also passed out."
"What? Passed out?"
Sandersonia's brow furrowed even further. Just when she was thinking
about what to do, a coughing sound suddenly came from her arms.
"Sister, are you awake?!"
Sandersonia turned her head in surprise, and looked at Hancock who
slowly opened her eyes in her arms.
Chapter 231: Curse? I Happen to
Have a Way to Heal It Out!
'She woke up so quickly.'
'This woman is truly remarkable.'
'It's no wonder that this woman in the original book could elicit
comments from Sengoku like that.'
'If this woman develops further, perhaps she will indeed become the
Empress of the Sea.'
'Sure enough, it's necessary to include this woman in the team,' Rifan
mused, raising his eyebrows as he looked at Hancock in surprise.
He didn't push Hancock too hard, but he hadn't expected her to wake up
so quickly. Hancock's performance made Rifan realize her potential,
sparking a desire to recruit her as a member of the captain's subordinate
pirate group.
"Here is..."
Hancock frowned beautifully. As she saw Sandersonia's worried
expression, memories of her previous battle with Rifan flooded back. She
quickly rolled over from Sandersonia's arms and fixed her eyes on Rifan
with a serious gaze.
"Rifan!"
Hancock gritted her teeth and assumed a fighting stance once again.
"Don't get too excited, Hancock, unless you want to end up on the ground
like you were a moment ago," Rifan warned. "Also, maybe you should
consider protecting what's behind her now?"
Rifan smiled, raised his hand, and threw Marigold's body, wrapped in a
sail, towards Hancock and Sandersonia.
Upon seeing this, the two sisters quickly caught their younger sibling,
ensuring the sails remained wrapped around Marigold, concealing the
'Mark' from the view of the Nine Snake Pirates' elite fighters.
"Marigold-sama, are you all right?"
"Excellent, the curse behind Marigold-sama didn't activate. We're all
safe."
"That Rifan, did he see Marigold-sama's curse and wrap her in a sail?"
"But if he saw the curse behind Marigold-sama, why wasn't he petrified?"
"He wasn't petrified by Snake-hime before, perhaps this formidable man
has a special ability to resist curses."
The fighters of the Nine Snake Pirates exchanged their thoughts with
each other, bringing relief to Hancock, Marigold, and Sandersonia. They
had not glimpsed the 'Mark' behind Marigold.
"This man... he saw that thing," Hancock thought, her brow furrowing
elegantly as she examined Rifan closely. Marigold and Sandersonia wore
similarly complex expressions.
"How about it, three of you? Can we have a civilised conversation now?"
Rifan asked with a gentle smile, addressing Hancock and her sisters.
Now that he entertained the idea of assimilating the Nine Snake Pirates
into a pirate group under the Black Pearl Pirates, Rifan sought to resolve
previous conflicts with Hancock and establish a positive relationship.
After all, the sea was vast, and they might not encounter each other again
so easily.
"A conversation?" Hancock pursed her lips and regarded Rifan
suspiciously. Sandersonia leaned down to explain to Hancock what had
transpired during the moments she had been unconscious.
Upon hearing that Rifan possessed Conqueror's Haki, potentially as
powerful as Mikita or even stronger, and could subdue the entire Nine
Snake Pirates in an instant, Hancock's pupils visibly contracted.
Besides their brief contest with Rifan, Hancock was acutely aware of the
unfavorable situation she faced. After all, Rifan was a man who could
resist her allure.
"Do you wish to talk? Well, in that case, you and I can retire to this
empress room for our discussion."
"To those who are still awake, clean up the battlefield."
"And if you don't want to be turned to stone by the curse, don't approach
this empress room."
"Furthermore, don't impede that man over there."
After leaving these instructions, Hancock turned and headed towards the
cabin. Sandersonia lifted Marigold and followed Hancock's lead, while
Rifan, still smiling, addressed the Nine Snake Pirate fighters who were
keeping a watchful eye on him. He then followed Hancock.
…
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Eagle Audience: This guy Rifan, is he trying to develop the Nine Snake
Pirates into his subordinate pirates!?]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Subordinate Pirates? Wait, this guy Rifan has
indeed obtained the authority to develop other pirate captains into
subordinate pirate captains!]
[Camel Audience: No way, the empress is Shichibukai after all, and she is
still the emperor of a country, how could she be willing to become Rifan's
subordinate captain?]
[How is that impossible, she is willing to become the Seven Warlords of
the Sea of the World government, which shows that she is not so
proud that she has no boundaries.]
[If Brother Rifan gives enough, it is not impossible for her to become part
of the Black Pearl Pirates. ]
[Goat Audience: If the Empress becomes Rifan's partner, she will also be
strengthened by Rifan's resources. To be honest, there are indeed many
things that Rifan can give her. ]
[Chollima Audience: If a Shichibukai, the emperor of a country becomes
the power of the Black Pearl Pirates, this man Rifan will be completely
ahead of other reincarnators.]
[Hehe, Brother Rifan is already ahead of other reincarnators, okay?]
[Green Pheasant Audience: I'm so envious. Behind the empress is the
country of women. Is this guy Rifan going to have a country's beauties?]
[Eagle Audience: As expected of you upstair, we are all thinking about
the power that Rifan can get, but you are thinking about the beauty that
Rifan can have!]
[Kangaroo Audience: I'm curious about what the curses were mentioned
by the pirates of the Nine Snake Pirates. Do Hancock and the others have
any special curses?]
[Eagle Audience: It's better to have, and it's the kind of strong curse that
can curse Rifan alone. ]
[You're dreaming too much, haven't you seen Brother Rifan's calm face?
Even if there is a curse, with many Devil Fruit abilities he has, I'm sure it
can help him resist the curse. ]
[Goat Audience: Indeed! But I'm quite curious about the curse, and I don't
know if I can learn more about it later. ]
[Goat Audience:: Wait...Why is the screen black?]
[Maybe it's because that Marigold is showing the curse, that thing seems
to be behind her, if she wants to show it, she may take off the sails on her
body, which will also trigger the black screen mechanism in the live
broadcast room. ]
[Eagle Audience: Is there a possibility that Rifan has been cursed that kill
him?]
[Green Pheasant Audience: There is indeed such a possibility. In the
follow-up, the three sisters of Empress Hancock felt that Rifan could not
be defeated by conventional power, so they used this powerful curse that
might kill Rifan. ]
[Continue to fantasize and leave a message in the live broadcast room,
the people upstairs, if you don't mind being slapped in the face later. ]
---
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
Nine Snake Pirates Ship.
Boa Hancock's room.
"I'm in."
Rifan, who was a few steps behind the three Hancock sisters, arrived at
the door through the silent passage.
Due to Hancock's orders, the other Kuja Pirate fighters chose to stay far
away from Hancock's room. On the one hand, they were afraid of being
affected by the "curse" behind the three sisters.
But Rifan didn't have such worries; he knew that behind the three Boa
was the 'Celestial Dragon Hoof'. The so-called curse was nothing more
than a lie they made up because they didn't want the Amazon lilies to
know the fact that they were caught as slaves.
"I said, do you have to be so bare-chested, Marigold?"
"If you were a little thinner, I might appreciate your current posture a
little more. But now you, forget it."
Rifan glanced at the room where the sails had been taken off, and looked
at Marigold, Sandersonia, and Hancock with a serious face, then raised
his hand and closed the door tightly.
"Rifan, did you really see what's behind me?" Marigold ignored Rifan's
teasing words but asked Rifan solemnly.
"Well, I did see it, is that a problem?"
Rifan knew that the live broadcast room had been blacked out because of
Marigold's situation. Therefore, he didn't have the slightest scruples about
talking about the 'Mark'.
"Why did you help me earlier? How do you know that I don't want the
rest of the Kuja Pirates to see what's behind me?" Marigold continued
asking.
"I helped you because I have no intention of being an enemy of the Nine
Snake Pirates. As for how I know they don't want to see what's behind
you... After all, you three sisters are the rulers of a country and the
Empress sister. I don't think a country would want someone with that
kind of mark behind them to be ruler."
Rifan said, turning his head to look at Hancock and Sandersonia. When
the two heard Rifan's words, their bodies visibly trembled.
'How did he know?!' Both Hancock and Sandersonia were full of doubts
at the moment.
"Rifan, what are you talking about? This Mark, only I have it. My sisters
don't have such a thing."
After Marigold was surprised, she wanted to cover up for both Hancock
and Sandersonia.
"Well, it seems that I misunderstood." Rifan saw the flustered expressions
of the three of them but didn't contradict Marigold's words. Instead, he
continued: "Marigold, I'm curious. Since you are so unwilling to let others
know what is behind you, why don't you think of a way to deal with it? A
fighter like you shouldn't be afraid of pain, so why didn't you dig out the
flesh and blood from your back?"
Rifan found a stool and sat down, curiously asking Marigold about his
doubts. This was also the doubt he had in his heart when he read and
watch the original work of One Piece. You must know that the Golden
Emperor Tezolo was also a slave of the Celestial Dragons, and he also had
an ugly tattoo like the "Celestial Dragon's Hoof" on his back. However, in
order to cover up the tattoo behind him, he left a huge pentagram-like
scar on his back. Rifan thinks that Hancock and others can do the same.
It is impossible to have good skin on the back just because of beauty.
"It's useless, Rifan! You don't understand this stuff. It's a real curse. Even
if I dig out some of the flesh and blood on my back, although it can
subside temporarily, when that part of the flesh and blood injury
recovers, its shape will appear on the scar again. No matter how much
flesh and blood is dug out of the back, it will appear again and again."
Marigold pursed her lips and said tremblingly. It seemed that the way
Rifan suggested had been tried before, but she chose to give up because
of repeated failures.
"A real curse? There is such a thing. This thing, shouldn't it be a
phenomenon caused by some kind of Devil Fruit ability?"
Rifan raised his eyebrows, quite surprised. Rifan understood that the One
Piece World had many cursed Devil Fruits, like Bonney's age fruit, Ain's
regression fruit, or the child's fun of Sugar and so on. Therefore, Rifan
could still understand if it was said that the "Celestial Dragon's Hoof" was
a curse caused by some kind of devil fruit.
"Well, your answer solved one of my doubts. No wonder so many people
from the former Sun Pirates dared to get another tattoo on themselves.
They wouldn't want to go through similar pain to dig out that part of
their body." Rifan nodded slightly and spoke.
"You know about the Sun Pirates?" Marigold widened her eyes and
looked at Rifan in disbelief.
"Why can't I know?" Rifan smiled and raised his head with interest. "No!
It's just... there should be very few people who know about it. Rifan, you
were rescued by Fisher Tiger in the Red Line riot 13 years ago, right?"
"How could it be? I was never caught by human traffickers and sold to
Celestial Dragons. If I really had that thing on me, I'm not going to ask
why you didn't get rid of it. By the way, Marigold, why don't you get a
new tattoo on your back like the Sun Pirates did? This shouldn't be too
difficult for you, right?"
Rifan looked at Marigold seriously and asked.
"Hmph, that's just trying to cover up! Even if it was replaced with other
tattoos, it's still there, it never goes away!"
Hancock clenched her fists, almost gritting her teeth as she spoke these
words.
Hearing this, Rifan looked at Hancock meaningfully. Although Hancock
did not admit that she also had the "mark," she was clearly feeling the
weight of the situation.
Like Hancock, Marigold and Sandersonia also clenched their fists, and
their bodies began to tremble uncontrollably.
Seeing this scene, Rifan couldn't help shaking his head regretfully. The
slave mark really had a great impact on the three sisters.
'Speaking of which, if this thing can be eliminated. It should be able to
play a big role in promoting the Kuja Pirates to become the affiliated
pirates of the Black Pearl Pirates.'
Thinking of this, a light flashed in Rifan's eyes, and he suddenly said to
Marigold: "Marigold, I have some special ability. I don't know if you are
interested in letting me try to remove the 'curse' behind you?"
Chapter 232: The MethoChapter
232: The Method of Eliminating
the Curse!
Chapter 232: The Method of Eliminating the Curse!
"What? You can remove the curse!?" Hearing Rifan's words, Marigold
couldn't help but widen her eyes. Even her tone suddenly elevated.
"Naturally," Rifan nodded slightly. "Although the 'curse' is quite
mysterious, my power might be effective against it."
"If it's just a simple scar," Rifan thought, "I believe that some skincare
products developed by Chopper and me can eliminate it. However, if it's
indeed a curse, I suspect special methods will be needed to eradicate it."
Among the various Devil Fruit abilities Rifan had mastered, there
happened to be one that was quite unique, perhaps possessing the ability
to eliminate the curse.
"Rifan, are you serious?" Hancock stood up and looked at him with
seriousness. The matter of eliminating the 'mark' was of utmost
importance to her.
"I have no intention of joking about this," Rifan assured her. Then he
continued. "A few days ago, Golden Lion's crew caused a commotion in
the ocean. One of the scientists working for him created a highly
dangerous virus that affected many, including members of the Marines.
They offered me certain conveniences in exchange for my help in treating
their afflicted soldiers. In the process, I relied on a specific ability."
Rifan possessed the Munch-Munch Fruit, which allowed him to isolate
the zombie virus from a patient's body. He believed that this fruit,
particularly its awakened version, might also be able to remove the curse
afflicting the three sisters. Rifan didn't doubt the possibility.
With the Munch-Munch Fruit at its current stage, it could rapidly heal
injuries. However, after awakening, Rifan believed it could potentially
separate the conceptual curse from the sisters' bodies. Additionally, the
'Paramecia Devil Fruit Awakening Scroll' he acquired when defeating
Hancock would provide both him and Chopper with the power of the
awakened Munch-Munch Fruit.
After listening to Rifan's explanation, the three sisters fell into deep
thought and gathered to discuss.
"Consider it carefully," Rifan advised. "I need to make some preparations
back on the Black Pearl. I hope to hear your answers when I return."
Rifan stood up from his chair, waved his hand, opened the door, and left.
…
"Sister, do you think what the man said is true?" Sandersonia asked
Hancock with a furrowed brow.
"I don't know, but he has a unique ability," Hancock replied. "It's quite
distinct from others. Perhaps he truly has a way to remove our curse."
Marigold added, "In that case, let me give it a try. If he can remove the
curse from me, then surely he can do the same for you, sister."
Although slightly worried, Hancock and Sandersonia couldn't find any
reason to dissuade Marigold.
"However, why did he ask us to stay? He's talked about curses, but I'm
not sure of his true intentions," Marigold pondered aloud. "Could it be
that he's interested in one of us?"
Meanwhile, aboard the Black Pearl, on the deck.
"You haven't left yet, Miss Smoothie?" Rifan said as he landed on the
Black Pearl's deck, his curiosity piqued by Smoothie's presence on the
pirate ship bearing the flag of the Big Mom Pirates.
"Well, since you have no intention of attacking us, Rifan, there should be
no danger in us staying here," Smoothie replied with a smile.
"Under these circumstances, why not take the opportunity to get to know
you better?" she added playfully.
Rifan chuckled, saying, "I suppose you want to learn more about the
strength of the Black Pearl Pirates."
"Indeed," Smoothie admitted with a grin. "After all, Rifan, you and I are
destined to be together. I want to use this time to get to know you
better."
Rifan smiled back, "Heh, Miss Smoothie, the odds of us becoming a
couple are incredibly low. Unless, of course, you're willing to marry me
to join the Black Pearl Pirates."
"I have matters to attend to, and I can't spare much time for you right
now. If you want to stay, feel free."
With those words, Rifan walked towards Franky's workshop aboard the
Black Pearl.
"Captain Rifan!"
In Franky's workshop, Chopper and Franky heard approaching footsteps
and turned their heads.
"Yo, Chopper, Frankey," Rifan greeted them with a smile. "Are you two
working on synthetic weapons again?"
Chopper grinned and raised his hand. "Hehe, you know, I find machinery
fascinating, even though Franky here stuffs me with all sorts of weapons
when we're working on them."
"Chopper's ability is truly remarkable," Franky remarked. "It's as if he was
born to be a master at remodelling!"
Franky struck his signature pose and boasted, "With Chopper's help, I'm
determined to provide the best support for the Black Pearl."
Hearing their praise, Rifan couldn't help but feel proud. Originally, he
had hoped Chopper would pursue the path of martial arts, considering
Chopper's unique kung fu abilities in the original book. However, it
appeared that Chopper was now heading down the path of mechanical
transformation under Franky's guidance. In fact, Rifan had witnessed
Chopper summon various cannons from his body on several occasions,
making him look more like a re-modifier than Franky from a distance.
"Hehe, I guess I'll have to rely on both of you, then," Rifan said with a
grin.
"As long as you both enjoy this ability, we can take it to the next level,"
Rifan suggested. "Perhaps in the future, the two of you can create an even
more powerful weapon."
Without further ado, Rifan activated the awakening props he had
acquired and touched the pirate tattoo on Chopper's body.
[Rifan, you're using the "Paramecia Devil Fruit Awakening Scroll on your
"Ship Doctor"!]
["Ship Doctor" Tony Tony Chopper's personal attributes have been
updated; please review them.]
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Tony Tony Chopper]
[Age: 15 years old]
[Crew number: 08]
[Position: Ship Doctor (Expert)]
[Physical: 36833]
[Physical level: A level]
[Devil Fruit: Zoan · Human Fruit · Human Form, Munch-Munch Fruit ·
Awakening (TO)]
[Other skills: Germa 66 exoskeleton]
[Special Ability: Primary Armament Haki]
[Loyalty: 100 (Life and death go hand in hand)]
[Bounty: 100 million Berry]
[Rifan, your personal talent "Strengthen Partners, Equal Return" has been
activated...]
With each reminder in his mind, Rifan felt a significant change in the
capabilities of the Munch-Munch Fruit within him. He had a strong
intuition that he could do much more with this fruit, including using its
Devil Fruit ability while consuming the powers of other Devil Fruits. He
also believed he could separate and merge abilities effortlessly.
Rifan even considered that he might be able to directly separate wounds
in the human body, similar to the tyrant bear's ability!
"Is this what awakening feels like for the Munch-Munch Fruit?" Rifan
mused. "Interesting! With this ability, I might be able to remove the
'curse' from the three Hancock sisters."
He was about to instruct Chopper to practice his newfound ability when
another reminder appeared in his mind.
[Rifan, your crew member "Ship Doctor" Tony Tony Chopper has reached
the "Master" level!]
[Special reward: Tony Tony Chopper receives 30,000 physical points, and
you, as the captain, receive the "Advanced Observation Haki Awakening
Scroll." To use this scroll, the user's Observation Haki needs to reach the
intermediate level first.]
[When the crew rank reaches the "master" level, they will be able to
randomly share an ability from the reincarnated captain, who is you, the
captain! Commence random sharing... The random type has been
determined, and Tony Tony Chopper has acquired the special Ability -
Advanced Armament Haki!]
[Remarks: When any crew member's position level reaches the "master"
level, the crew and captain will receive corresponding rewards!]
[Tony Tony Chopper's personal attributes have been updated; please
review them!]
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Tony Tony Chopper]
[Age: 15 years old]
[Crew number: 08]
[Position: Ship Doctor (Master)]
[Physical: 66833]
[Physical level: S level]
[Devil Fruit: Zoan · Human Fruit · Human Form, Munch-Munch Fruit ·
Awakening (TO)]
[Other skills: Germa 66 exoskeleton]
[Special Ability: Advanced Armament Haki]
[Loyalty: 100 (Life and death go hand in hand)]
[Bounty: 100 million Berry]
Chapter 233: Swallow The Air
And Launch An Air Cannon!?
Rifan's eyes widened slightly; he was obviously surprised by the sudden
revelation in his mind. "Chopper's medical memory has reached the level
of Master?!"
"Interesting," he thought, "it seems that even the Copy Space has
recognized the healing power brought by the awakening of the Munch-
Munch Fruit."
"I just didn't expect that Chopper and the doctor on Moria's side have not
been allowed to exchange medical skills, his medical skills have already
reached the level of a master."
"In this way, it may not take long for Chopper to create a panacea and
realise his dream."
"There is also the 'Advanced Observation Haki Awakening Scroll,' which
can be used to give to Nojiko, who has already reached the intermediate
level of Observation Haki. With high-level armament haki and high-level
observation haki at the same time, her strength can also rise to a higher
level."
While Rifan was pondering these thoughts, he took the initiative to wrap
his right hand with Armament Haki and punched his left arm. He wanted
to verify his conjecture, to see if the Munch-Munch Fruit could directly
extract damage from the human body like Kuma.
"Captain Rifan, what are you doing?" Franky was taken aback by Rifan's
sudden self-inflicted attack.
In the same way, it also awakened Chopper, who was feeling the new
power in his body.
Because of the awakening of the Munch-Munch Fruit, the improvement
of Armament Haki, and the substantial increase in physical prowess, it
would take more time for Chopper to adapt to his newfound strength.
"It's nothing; I just want to conduct a test," Rifan reassured. "By the way,
Chopper, how does the Munch-Munch Fruit feel after it's awakening? Are
there other forces in your body? Can you adapt to it well?"
Rifan was also quite surprised that Chopper had obtained high-level
Armament Haki. He had thought Chopper was going to follow Franky in
weaponizing himself forever. However, Chopper's awakening of advanced
Armament Haki made Rifan feel that Chopper could bring up the skills
that had been left behind while following Franky in researching weapons.
After Rifan finished speaking, he used the Munch-Munch Fruit to bite the
arm he had hit earlier.
"Captain Rifan, I feel like I've become so strong," Chopper exclaimed.
"Not only the awakening of the Devil Fruit but also the Armament Haki.
And my stamina... it's almost doubled. Captain Rifan, what's happening to
me? Will it affect you?"
Chopper transformed into his human form, rubbing his strong arms and
wrapping the powerful Armament Haki around them. He looked at Rifan
with suspicion.
Rifan grinned and released a bubble wrapped in a red mysterious
substance that resembled a piranha. Then, he answered Chopper with a
smile on his face.
"Don't worry, Chopper. You deserve these powers. I have nothing to lose
here. Besides, if you gain power, it means the Black Pearl Pirates become
stronger. It's a good thing for our group, isn't it?"
Rifan turned to Chopper while playing with the red bubble in his hand.
"Yes! Captain Rifan, I will use the strength you've given me to help
everyone. By the way, Captain Rifan, what is the bubble you have in your
hand?" Chopper blinked and looked at Rifan curiously.
Because he could also use the ability of the Munch-Munch Fruit, Chopper
felt an inexplicable familiarity with the bubble in Rifan's hand.
"This is the result of the test I just conducted," Rifan explained. "After I
intentionally injured myself and then used the power of the Munch-
Munch Fruit to separate the damage on my body."
Rifan pushed the bubble toward the curious Chopper with a smile on his
face. "This is... Captain Rifan, the injury you received just now?!" Franky's
eyes widened, looking at the piranha bubble in disbelief.
"That's right, Franky~" Rifan confirmed. "Now I've helped Chopper
awaken the power of the Munch-Munch Fruit. He can do things like me
too. This ability can also be used for healing. If you ask me, the current
Chopper is a famous doctor at the level of a celestial being. We can rely
more on Chopper in the future. By the way, it should be easier to use the
Munch-Munch Fruit to synthesize drugs in the future."
After Rifan finished speaking, he crushed the bubble in his hand.
"Can the Munch-Munch Fruit do such a thing after awakening?" Franky
wondered aloud. "Wait, if it's more convenient to synthesize drugs, it
must be more convenient to synthesize weapons. Chopper, let's continue
the experiment. I suddenly felt a new inspiration! "
Franky looked at Chopper in surprise. "Sorry, Franky, I suddenly had
some pharmaceutical inspiration. And Captain Rifan helped me awaken
the Munch-Munch Fruit. I still need to get familiar with it. The ability to
directly separate a person's pain just now, I want to master it as soon as
possible," Chopper explained.
"That's fine; we have plenty of time," Franky reassured. "Just continue
studying weapons in the future."
"Franky is right, Chopper, you can get familiar with it with peace of
mind," Rifan added. "After I finish my work here, I can also study with
you."
Chopper nodded appreciatively at Rifan and Franky, then rushed out of
Franky's workshop and ran towards his research room. His speed was so
fast that it raised a cloud of dust and smoke in the aisle of the cabin.
"I'm really looking forward to it. After I get familiar with it, maybe I can
use new alloy to create a powerful robot," Franky said with longing.
"Franky, since you want a powerful weapon, how about letting Chopper
swallow you?" Rifan suggested. "In this way, the two of you will be
considered as one. At that time, Chopper will not only be able to use the
weapons on your body, as well as your fruit abilities. You know, the
Munch-Munch Fruit can swallow the devil fruit user and use the ability of
that person."
"Now that the Munch-Munch Fruit has awakened, it may even swallow
multiple devil fruit users at the same time and use their abilities." Rifan
patted Franky on the shoulder and then walked toward a steel plate
Franky had made to test the strength of punches.
"Swallow multiple devil fruit users?" Franky raised an eyebrow. "Then
isn't Chopper going to be like Captain Rifan? I have a feeling that
Chopper will become an exceptionally powerful monster once he's
familiar with this power. Wait, Captain Rifan, what are you going to do?"
Franky saw Rifan opening his mouth and inhaling continuously, so he
walked over curiously.
"Fire!" Rifan exclaimed. At that moment, the airflow he had been inhaling
transformed into a transparent air cannonball resembling a cannibal
flower. It shot out of Rifan's mouth and struck the steel plate with
tremendous force, shattering even Franky's new alloy plate and scattering
tools around the workshop.
"This is... the Wind Cannon?!" Franky exclaimed in disbelief. "Wait, the
solid new alloy actually shattered! I told you, Captain Rifan, don't
suddenly use such a powerful force and wreck my workshop like this!"
Franky shook his head and looked at Rifan, feeling a bit overwhelmed by
the destruction.
"Haha, sorry, Franky," Rifan apologized with a sheepish grin. "It's the first
time I've used this ability, and I didn't control the strength properly."
Franky was still processing what he had witnessed. "Using this ability for
the first time? Wait, the shape of the air cannonball was similar to the
bubble formed when you separated your injury earlier. Could it be the
power of the Munch-Munch Fruit?"
"That's right! I use the Munch-Munch Fruit to swallow the air around me
and then release it in one gulp," Rifan explained. "It seems to work pretty
well~"
Rifan was quite satisfied with the results of the air cannonballs. Since the
Munch-Munch Fruit could separate injuries like the Paw-Paw Devil Fruit,
he wanted to test if it could also gather and utilize the surrounding air,
much like the Kuma's ability. Clearly, it works.
"Franky, I have some other business to attend to, so I'll take my leave
now," Rifan said. "After witnessing this trick of mine, you can discuss it
with Chopper. I believe he'll be very interested in techniques like
launching air cannons."
Rifan left Franky's workshop, his confidence in solving the curse on
Hancock and others strengthened by the awakened power of the Munch-
Munch Fruit. He was eager to test it out with Marigold.
Meanwhile, in the real world:
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[The power of the Munch-Munch Fruit is truly incredible!]
[As a doctor, I'm envious. It can separate a person's injury with just one
bite. What an extraordinary ability!]
[Eagle Audience: Can this ability also separate cancer cells from a
person?]
[Chollima Audience: It should be possible! Even before the Munch-Munch
Fruit awakened, it could separate viruses, so cancer cells should be
within its capabilities.]
[Goat Audience: In the future, the survival rate of pirates with Rifan will
be much higher. Speaking of which, Rifan mentioned earlier that
Chopper is a Master doctor. I must have heard that wrong.]
[You heard correctly! I noticed that too. Initially, I was a bit confused,
but after seeing Rifan separate his pain, I think it's very likely that
Chopper could become a master ship doctor.]
[That's right, Chopper was already an expert-level ship doctor, and now,
with the Black Pearl, there's one more master... no, with Brother Rifan,
there are two more!]
[Camel Audience: Impossible! It's just a Munch-Munch Fruit. How could
it elevate a crew member's skill level to such a degree, even to the level
of a Master?]
[How is it impossible? Devil Fruit abilities can evolve, so it's normal for
them to improve. And Chopper mentioned earlier that his Armament
Haki and physical fitness have greatly improved, a clear reward for
achieving the level of a Master!]
[Camel Audience: I don't believe it. If Chopper is truly the ship's doctor
and his level has genuinely reached that of a Master, shouldn't the Copy
Space provide corresponding prompts?]
Just as the Camel Audience was about to continue denying Chopper's
ship doctor status and mastery level, a pinned message appeared at the
top of the live broadcast room:
[Notice!]
['Panda' Rifan's crew member 'Doctor' Tony Tony Chopper's job level has
reached the 'Master' level!]
['Captain' Rifan and 'Ship Doctor' Chopper have both received
corresponding rewards!]
[Remarks: As the reincarnator captain, when the crew's position level is
cultivated to the 'Master' level or when a crew member reaches the
'Master' level and has joined another reincarnated captain's pirate group,
the captain and corresponding crew members will receive generous
rewards!]
[Remarks: Whenever a reincarnator captain acquires a crew member with
the 'Master' position level, the dungeon space will make corresponding
announcements.]
[Remarks: A reincarnator captain can also receive generous rewards by
recruiting 'Master' level crew members from other reincarnator captains.
However, when a 'Master' level crew member has already received
rewards from other reincarnator captains, they will not receive additional
rewards upon joining another captain's pirate group.]
Chapter 234: Obtaining Brook's
Sword Skills!
[Haha, the top barrage is coming, how about it, jealous bastards, keep
clamouring like a clown!]
[Camel Audience: Our experts said that Rifan's ancestors were from the
Camel Country. I think this is true, and I strongly urge Panda to hand
over Rifan!]
[Damn it, what a change of subject! Upstairs, didn't you still deny Rifan
before, and now you say he belongs to your country?]
[This is really true; let's show some face, no, you don't have a face in the
first place.]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Although I don't like people from Panda, to
be honest, everything that Camel people do is their own behaviour. Even
I can't stand it anymore.]
[Chollima Audience: Indeed, it's somewhat shameless.]
[Goat Audience: This is the pattern of Camel people; because their size is
too short.]
[Camel Audience: Bastard, who are you calling short?!]
[Hehe, I remembered, Camel people seems to be very sensitive to their
size, and he doesn't like others to say that he is short~]
Pirate World.
'Sure enough, even if there is no first-time achievement reward, there will
be a corresponding notice.'
'That guy Otoshi should have learned that the two crew members I took
away from the Straw Hat Pirates have both raised their ranks to the level
of masters.'
'I don't know what kind of expression he has now~'
Rifan had just returned to the deck of the Black Pearl, and immediately
heard the prompt in his mind.
And this reminder also made Ada on the Smoothie ship flash a bright
light in her eyes, looking toward Rifan in the sky with surprise and envy.
'Another master-level crew member.'
'This man, how did he make Chopper become like this.'
'Sure enough, my choice is not wrong.'
The corner of Ada Wong's mouth rose slightly, and she was extremely
happy and proud that she chose Rifan for herself.
—•—|Reincarnated People Chat Room|—•—
['Eagle' Ethan: This Rifan, has another crew member reached the master
level? How did he do it?!]
['Panda' Pichan: Congratulations, Sir Rifan. According to the rules of the
copy space, even if there is no reward for the first achievement, you must
have received a very generous reward.]
['Kangaroo' Marie Rose: This hateful man! We are still being chased by a
nasty guy here, and he got resources again?]
['Green Pheasant' Honoka: I remember, this Chopper is the Destiny crew
member of the pirate group that Otoshi belongs to.]
['Green Pheasant' Makoto Itou: He's really a poor guy. Now I have some
doubts that all the crew members of the Straw Hat Pirates have the
possibility of becoming master-level crew members.]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: Rifan! You bastard, give me back Chopper!]
['Panda' Ray: Even if Sir Rifan returns Chopper and Robin to you, you
probably don't have the ability and resources to train them into master
level crew members.]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: Shut up! Why do you think I can't do it? Rifan
can do it, so I can do it, he's just lucky!]
['Camel' Nasser: That's right, that bastard Rifan was just lucky! Because of
luck, he met a good enough partner at the beginning, so he developed to
this level.]
['Camel' Huuli: Shut up, that man Rifan is not as simple as you idiot
imagined!]
['Camel' Nasser: You woman, how dare you tell me to shut up?! And
you're taking Rifan as your opponent, why do you want to refute my
words?!]
['Camel' Huuli: You are a bastard person who can't even make it into the
top 100 list of reincarnators. Of course, I am qualified to shut you up. If
you don't accept it, report your address, and I will go find you!
In addition, although I take Rifan as my opponent, I also recognize that
man! When everyone uses the initial points to buy resurrection coins, he
can choose to use the initial points to strengthen himself. It is destined
that he is different from others, and it is also destined that he will
become a strong man.
Only such a strong man is worthy of my challenge and pursuit. Only such
a person, after defeating him and stepping him on the soles of my feet,
will I feel enough excitement!]
['Panda' Rifan: Huuli, what you said is really good, should I thank you for
thinking so highly of me?]
['Camel' Huuli: Hehe, if you want to thank me, when we meet, let's have
a good fight with me, Rifan.]
['Panda' Rifan: Yes, we can, but please be prepared to be stepped on by
me, Huuli.]
['Camel Audience:' Huuli: An interesting man...]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: Rifan, you bastard, give me back Robin and
Chopper, you are not entitled to have them! And Franky, Nami, they are
mine too, they are all mine!]
When Otoshi saw that Robin and Chopper successively became master-
level, his face became particularly ferocious.
As discussed by the rest of the reincarnators, he also began to feel that
the other Destiny crew members that Rifan took from the Straw Hat
Pirates had the potential to become master-level!
Thinking of the huge benefits that the crew could bring after becoming
master-level, Otoshi was filled with jealousy and hatred for Rifan.
['Panda' Rifan: It's really noisy, Otoshi. Do you know how much
painstaking effort and resources I spent on Robin and Chopper to raise
them to the master level? Why do you think you can raise them to the
master level when you can't even make it to the list? Save your energy;
after all, I may still take away your destiny crew. After all, I seem to have
a considerable fate with your destiny crew.
In addition, maybe we will have a chance to meet soon. After we meet, I
hope you can still shout like this in front of me~]
Although there are many differences between the current situation and
the original work.
But Rifan thinks that if the Summit War breaks out, Luffy is likely to
appear on the battlefield.
At that time, Otoshi, as Luffy's crew member, also has a certain
possibility to appear.
Therefore, he feels that he will meet Otoshi soon.
However, Rifan hopes that Otoshi can complete the 'capture' of Luffy
faster.
[Ps: If you forgot, Otoshi's talent is to seize someone's body as his own.]
In this way, he can obtain that Nika fruit more conveniently.
['Eagle' Tina: What? Rifan and Otoshi are going to meet? Could it be that
Rifan has any inside information?]
['Eagle' Sarah Brian: Rifan has been in contact with the Marines many
times, so maybe he will indeed get some news that we don't know.]
['Green Pheasant' Otoshi: Rifan, you should pray that we don't meet; if
we do meet, I will definitely make your life worse than death!]
['Panda' Rifan: The ambition is very lofty, but I think you don't have that
chance.]
"Rifan, what are you thinking?"
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded beside Rifan.
"It's Nojiko, just right, I have been planning to find you."
Rifan smiled, seeing that the surrounding members of the Black Pearl
Pirates did not notice him.
Then he raised his hand through Nojiko's T-shirt and came to her lower
abdomen where the tattoo of the pirates was hidden.
Nojiko felt Rifan's warm palm on her lower abdomen and was slightly
taken aback, but she quickly realized that she needed to be prepared.
Sure enough, the next moment, she felt a familiar burning sensation
coming from the tattoo.
[Panda Rifan, you've used the 'Advanced Observation Haki Awakening
Scroll' on your 'Nurse' Nojiko. Nojiko's personal attributes have been
refreshed; please check for yourself.]
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Nojiko]
[Age: 20 years old]
[Crew Number: 04]
[Position: Nurse (Expert)]
[Physical: 41,833]
[Physical Level: A level]
[Devil Fruit: Clone-Clone Fruit Awakening]
[Martial Arts Skills: Kanpo Kenpo, Hero's Spear (Disabled)]
[Other Skills: Hakoku, Germa 66 Exoskeleton]
[Special Abilities: Advanced Armament Haki, Advanced Observation
Haki(new)]
[Props: Shigure]
[Loyalty: 100 (Life and death go hand in hand)]
[Bounty: 80 million Berry]
[Rifan, your personal talent "Strengthen the crew, equal return" has been
activated; start strengthening!]
[It has been detected that you already have advanced Observation Haki;
this enhancement has been converted into a Kendo skill—Music Sword
Style!]
[Your personal attribute has been refreshed; please check it yourself!]
[Pirates: Black Pearl Pirates (Level 3)]
[Name: Rifan]
[Age: 25 years old]
[Position: Captain]
[Talent: Strengthen the crew, equal return to the factory]
[Points: 0 points]
[Physical: 113,601 points]
[Physical Level: SS level]
[Devil Fruit: Dark Fruit]
[Martial Arts Skills: Marine Six Styles, Six Kings Gun, Kanpo Kenpo, New
Human Boxing, Fishman Jujitsu Karate, Fishman Jujitsu, Eight–Impact
Fist, Dragon Claw Fist, Gungnir]
[Kendo Skills: Divine Departure, Fox Fire Style, Oden Two Swords Style,
Music Sword Style]
'Music Sword Style? This feeling... is Brook's sword style?!'
Rifan couldn't help but sigh after feeling the extra skill memory in his
mind.
'Interesting, Brook's sword skills have already been transferred to me
before he was invited.'
'That's fine too. If Brook becomes a musician on the Black Pearl, even if
he gets the template for the future. All I got should be his musical talent,
not his sword skills.'
'Now that I have this sword skill, I will be able to perfectly display the
skill that combines music and swordsmanship if I acquire his music talent
later.'
'Speaking of which, Brook's power that can bring the coldness of the
underworld... does it require me to obtain the power of the underworld
fruit and die once before I can use it?'
Rifan touched his chin, lost in thought.
"Captain Rifan, it's time to get off your hands on my lower body."
"Otherwise, Nami and Mikita should have found out."
"If you want to have a good touch, I will let you have a good touch after
the things here are over."
"It just so happened that I obtained the body data of Smoothie, Garrett,
Cinnamon, and others."
"It should be able to make you experience a different kind of happiness~"
After Nojiko waited until the burning sensation on the tattoos subsided,
she immediately used the brand-new Observation Haki.
It was also this use that made her feel that Mikita and Nami were looking
in this direction, so she quickly reminded Rifan.
"Haha, sorry, I accidentally forgot."
Rifan withdrew his hand from the tattoo on Nojiko's lower body and
smiled apologetically.
"However, the body data of Smoothie, Garrett, and Cinnamon..."
"Nojiko, it seems that there will be another big battle between you and
me~"
Rifan thought of what Smoothie said before about using the power of
squeeze fruit to make himself happy, and said to Nojiko meaningfully.
Even though he had previously shown that he didn't care about
Smoothie, Rifan was actually very curious about the squeezed fruit of
Smoothie.
Moreover, Rifan was quite looking forward to the sensations that Garret
butter fruit could bring in matters of men and women.
"Indeed, but I still have to copy the physical data of the Empress and the
others."
"Captain Rifan, rather than Smoothie, you probably want to feel the
empress right?"
"After all, she is the most beautiful woman in the world."
Nojiko put her head close to Rifan's ear and whispered.
She came to Rifan's side at this time to be able to follow Rifan and board
the Nine Snake Pirates in the sky, so she could copy the body data of
Hancock and others.
"Yes, I am really looking forward to it."
Rifan nodded slightly.
Of course, his expectations were not limited to Nojiko copying her body
data.
He also hoped that Hancock would dedicate herself to him.
"Let's go, Nojiko, let's go up now."
Rifan hugged Nojiko in his arms, and the next moment, his whole body
seemed to lose gravity and float toward the sky.
Not far away, when Smoothie saw this scene, a gleam flashed in those
big, bright eyes.
"The ability to float means that Rifan uses the same ability as Mikita."
Smoothie murmured, whispering.
Chapter 235: Reasons for Being
Friendly to Nine Snakes…
"In other words, can Rifan also use Golden Lion's Devil Fruit ability?"
"Sure enough, is this man using his ability to levitate the empress' ship?"
"What an amazing man! Besides being able to use Nami and Robin's
abilities, can he also use Mikita's abilities?"
"What is the principle behind this?"
"Why is he able to do such a thing? What is this man's real Devil Fruit
ability?"
Smoothie pursed her lips and kept muttering and thinking. However, no
matter what she thinks, she still can't understand Rifan's specific ability.
The only thing that is certain is that Rifan has a variety of abilities that
ordinary people can't match, and they are powerful abilities. His strength,
therefore, appears more formidable.
Smoothie took a deep breath, and her eyes looking at Rifan's back
became increasingly intense.
"Rifan, no matter what, I will make you mine!"
Smoothie muttered to herself, her tone extremely firm.
What she didn't know was that Rifam intentionally let her see that he
could use the Float Fruit. The purpose was to make Charlotte Linlin
reconsider whether she could catch Rifan when she wanted to attack the
Black Pearl Pirates.
For a pirate group like Smoothie's, Rifan didn't have much intention of
concealing his ability. After all, they weren't like the Marines. Even
knowing Rifan's multiple abilities, there weren't many who could do
anything to Rifan and the Black Pearl Pirates.
In fact, Rifan's attitude towards the Marines was gradually changing, and
he was becoming less inclined to conceal his abilities. He intended to
demonstrate his strength openly after the Summit War to prevent the
Marines and the World Government from casually targeting him. After
all, he would likely get the recognition he deserved after the Summit
War, and there would be no need to hide his abilities to divert attention
from the Whitebeard Pirates to his Black Pearl Pirates.
After standing on the pirate ship and contemplating for a moment,
Smoothie turned around and waved to Ada, who was not far away.
Seeing this, Ada naturally walked over with a smile.
"What's the matter, Miss Smoothie?"
"Ada, can you tell me more about Rifan?"
"I've told you all I know about Rifan's abilities."
"I'm not talking about his abilities; I want to know about Rifan's life,
personality, and so on."
"Know his life and character?"
"That's right! I want to know how to capture that man's heart."
The corners of Ada's mouth curled up, and after thinking for a while, she
said to Smoothie:
"Miss Smoothie, if you want to capture Rifan's heart and make him yours,
it won't be easy. At least, I couldn't do it, and that's why I left the Black
Pearl Pirates."
"As you can see, there are many exceptional women around Rifan, some
of whom love him deeply. However, if you want to occupy a special
place in Rifan's heart, it's quite simple."
"Miss Smoothie, with your appearance and figure, if you're sincere and
proactive, he might develop feelings for you."
"If you want him to think highly of you, you may need to align with his
preferences."
Hearing this, Smoothie nodded understandingly and inquired, "Ada, what
do you mean by aligning with his preferences?"
The corners of Ada's mouth curled up slightly as she replied, "Dressing,
grooming, and behavior. If you can be appealing in these aspects, he will
be delighted. Moreover, if you're open enough, introducing beautiful
women to him might also earn his favour. But I must admit, this can be
challenging for women. At least, I couldn't do it."
Ada didn't object to helping Rifan find more high-quality women, just as
she was assisting Rifan in winning over Smoothie.
"This seems like a rather difficult approach," Smoothie remarked, shaking
her head. "Let's start by discussing clothing, grooming, and behaviour in
detail, Ada. Before I leave, I want to leave a lasting impression on Rifan."
When Ada heard this, she naturally didn't refuse. After all, this was an
opportunity for her to get closer to Smoothie and establish her position
within the Big Mom Pirates.
"Miss Smoothie, to be specific, you need to..."
Ada spoke eloquently, and Smoothie nodded while asking questions from
time to time, maintaining a serious expression.
"10,000 meters high below the Black Pearl Ship.
"You're finally back, Rifan."
"I thought you would throw us above the 10,000-meter altitude after we
left."
Rifan and Nojiko had just landed on the deck of the Nine Snakes, and the
sharp-eyed Rindo immediately noticed them.
"How could it be? I still have a deal to discuss with your Captain."
"And I'm not a devil; how could I throw you all above the 10,000-meter
altitude?"
Rifan smiled at Rindo, who had revealed herself, and then directed his
attention to Leigh, who leaned against the wall of the pirate ship not far
away.
After a moment of contemplation, he bypassed Rindo and approached
Leigh.
"Hey, what are you planning to do, man?"
Rindo noticed Rifan's movement and followed closely.
"Rest assured, ma'am, Captain Rifan means no harm."
Nojiko walked to Rindo's side, raised her hand to gently caress Rindo's
face, and offered a warm smile.
As one of the two women who knew Rifan best, alongside Robin, Nojiko
could accurately gauge Rifan's preferences. She believed that Rindo in
front of her was Rifan's type.
Regarding Leigh, who was lying on the ground, Nojiko only considered
her as one of Rifan's interests, unaware of her being a reincarnator same
as Rifan.
"Nojiko is right. The battle between our Black Pearl Pirates and your Nine
Snake Pirates is over. As for this lady... how should I put it, she seems
oddly familiar and close to me."
"Seeing her lying on the deck like this, I can't help but feel sympathy. So,
I plan to wake her up."
While speaking, Rifan retrieved a soothing ointment from the medical
bag he carried with him.
—•—|Rifan Live Broadcast Chat Room|—•—
[Brother Rifan finally remembered Leigh, I thought Leigh's live broadcast
room would definitely go black for a while. ]
[Speaking of which Brother Rifan helped Ada before, will he also help
Leigh this time, so that Leigh's ranking in the reincarnation will rise
rapidly? ]
[This is not necessarily true, after all, Ada has drawn up a contract with
Rifa. ]
[Having said that, I still hope that Rifan can take care of Leigh. ]
[I think we can't force Brother Rifan like this. There are so many
reincarnations in Panda, and it's impossible for him to take care of every
one of them. ]
[Indeed! However, Rifan has the G virus strengthening potion, Leigh's
system must be able to withstand this thing, maybe she can rely on the G
virus strengthening potion to become stronger!]
[Yes! And even though Leigh didn't make a contract with Rifan, we can't
force her to make a contract with Rifan! However, Rifan is now planning
to develop the Nine Snake Pirates into a subordinate pirate group. Once
successful, Leigh will be equivalent to Rifan's crew and subordinates. At
that time, the two may be able to get closer. ]
[Green Pheasant Audience: Hmph, you Panda people think too well, the
empress is the most beautiful woman in the world, and she has a proud
personality, how could she be willing to be Rifan's subordinate?]
[Goat Audience: Rifan has created miracles many times, so I think Rifan
has a way to get Hancock into his bag. ]
[Kangaroo Audience: Indeed! Although I am very unwilling, but I also
feel the same way! Isn't there a curse on that Marigold, maybe Rifan can
gain the favour of Kuja Pirates by helping him remove the curse. ]
[Eagle Audience: Can Rifan remove the curse? How is this possible...
Wait, the Munch-Munch Fruit?!]
[Did you just think about it, haha! Although I can't see the specific
situation in Hancock's room, Brother Rifan returned to the Black Pearl to
help Chopper awaken his devil fruit, perhaps because he needed to use
the awakened Munch-Munch Fruit to remove Marigold's curse!]
[Chollima Audience: What an enviable man! Damn, what is going on in
Hancock's room, why can't we follow Rifan's perspective to watch it. ]
[Green Pheasant Audience: If he wants to get rid of the curse, Marigold
should take off her clothes. The black screen is also natural... Wait,
Hancock and Sandersonia also have curses on them. Could it be that
Rifan has a chance to see it? To Hancock's body?!]
[Camel Audience: Damn! I'm envious!]
—•—One Piece Dungeon World—•—
"Familiar?"
Rindou waved to the other pirates of the Nine Snake Pirates who were
about to come this way, signaling to hand over this place to her, and then
walked to Rifan.
Seeing how Rifan applied the ointment to Leigh's temples, and helped her
rub and massage her temples and the acupuncture points near the
temples with both hands, she asked,
"Rifan, you and Leigh know each other?"
"Why do you ask this, lady? The members of the Nine Snake Pirates
should all be locals from Amazon Lily."
"Just call me Rindo! Although it is true that most of the fighters of the
Nine Snake Pirates are from the Amazon Lily, we met Leigh during our
attack, and she became our partner afterwards,"
"So that's what happened..."
Rifan raised his eyebrows, quite surprised.
He originally thought that Leigh had descended directly in Amazon Lily
as a native of Amazon Lily.
After all, even if it is a woman, it is difficult for outsiders to become a
member of the Nine Snake Pirates.
Now it seems that Leigh is not a simple character.
Even as an outsider, she used her method to successfully join the Kuja
Pirates.
"That's why I asked you if you knew her.
As Rindo was talking, her gaze suddenly turned to Leigh.
Leigh slowly opened her eyes under Rifan's massage.
After seeing Rifan in front of her, Leigh could not help but flash a light in
her eyes.
"Yo, you're awake."
Seeing that Nojiko was about to touch Leigh's face with her right hand,
Rifan patted her on the shoulder and shook her head, preventing her
from copying Leigh's body data.
Afterwards, he said to Leigh with a smile on his face.
Leigh, hearing it got up, grabbed Rifan's hand enthusiastically, and said
with a smile on her face.
"Rifan, we finally met!"
"I didn't expect that we would go to sea at about the same time, and you
would grow up strong so fast!"
Chapter 236: Beginning To
Eliminate The Curse Of Celestial
Dragons!
"Do you two really know each other?" Rindo raised her eyebrows,
appearing somewhat surprised.
"That's correct, Rindo," Leigh replied. "Although we aren't very close, we
hail from the same place. I've even indirectly received help from him.
Speaking of which, what's the situation now? Has the conflict ended?
Have the Big Mom Pirates departed?"
Leigh addressed Rifan with familiarity, then surveyed her surroundings.
Her face held a hint of surprise when she realized she was in the sky.
"So, you do know each other," Rindo observed. "Even though you're not
well-acquainted, your relationship seems amicable." Rindo glanced at
Leigh and Rifan, and when she heard Leigh's words, she let out a faint
sigh.
"Heh, sometimes you only truly get to know someone through a good old
fight. Didn't I recognize Leigh from the very beginning?" Rifan chimed in
with a smile on his face.
Since Leigh had revealed that they knew each other, Rifan was naturally
unconcerned and maintained a friendly demeanor with Leigh. Having
already assisted Ada in securing her position on Smoothie's side, Rifan
saw no problem in helping Leigh attain a higher status within Hancock's
side ranks.
"You're actually the second person I met at sea," Rifan said. "I'd love to
have a good chat with you once I've wrapped up things here. By the way,
it's a rare encounter, and I have a gift I hope you'll accept."
"A gift?" Leigh tilted her head, her expression curious.
"That's right," Rifan affirmed. "Unfortunately, I don't have any on hand,
but I'll have Nojiko escort you to my ship's doctor, Chopper. He'll provide
you with my gift. Don't worry; it'll be beneficial to you."
As Rifan spoke, he referred to the G Virus strengthening agent. With a
supply of 420 available, Rifan was more than willing to share it with
fellow friendly reincarnators.
"I understand. I'll be waiting for you, Rifan," Leigh replied with a smile,
nodding to Nojiko, who stood beside Rifan.
"Well, I've got some matters to discuss with Hancock. We'll catch up
later."
After exchanging words with Leigh, Rifan led Nojiko toward the Nine
Snakes' cabin, eventually disappearing from Rindo and Leigh's view.
"Leigh, since you know Rifan, you must have some insights into his
character," Rindo inquired. "What kind of person do you think he is, and
what do you think he'll discuss with Snake-hime?"
Observing the direction Rifan and Nojiko had gone, Rindo turned to
Leigh for her perspective.
"Well," Leigh rested her right index finger on her chin, deep in thought.
After a brief pause, she began, "Rifan is very strong. He's also the kind of
person who looks out for fellow villagers when they're away. From what
I've gathered, he's helped many of his fellow countrymen who ventured
out to sea."
Leigh's description held true. Though she didn't know Rifan intimately,
his willingness to repeatedly sell Devil Fruits to reincarnations at a low
price indicated that he wasn't a malicious individual. At least, that's how
people from the same country typically treated each other.
This was why she had hoped for Rifan's swift arrival when she
encountered Smoothie from the Big Mom Pirates. Of course, it also meant
that she wished to meet Rifan, who had sold her the Spring Fruit and was
the top reincarnator.
Rindo nodded in agreement. "I see. In that case, you should definitely
have a good chat with him later. The Black Pearl Pirates are a formidable
group, and Rifan is a standout among them. If possible, I hope you can
ensure that Rifan doesn't become an adversary of Snake-hime."
Despite Rifan's current casual demeanor toward the Kuja Pirates, Rindo
couldn't help but feel a hint of concern, especially when she didn't know
the nature of Rifan's discussion with their Captain and the others.
"Don't worry, Rindo," Leigh reassured.
"Rifan won't take action against the Kuja Pirates. I believe she and Snake-
hime have some very important matters to discuss. This situation may
not necessarily be harmful to us," Leigh added confidently as she spoke to
Rindo.
Although it wasn't clear what Rifan intended to discuss with Hancock,
Leigh couldn't help but connect Rifan's conversation with Hancock to the
matter of the subordinate pirates, considering the contract rewards Rifan
had received.
"However, if Hancock does become Rifan's sub-captain, I'll essentially be
a member of the Black Pearl Pirates," Leigh thought aloud. She rubbed
her chin, contemplating her situation. "It doesn't sound too bad to stand
alongside a formidable fighter like Rifan."
With these thoughts in mind, Leigh once again directed her gaze in the
direction where Rifan and Nojiko had disappeared.
"Wait! Is Nojiko going to face Snake-hime curse alongside Rifan?!"
Rindo's voice suddenly broke Leigh's reverie, expressing concern.
"Rindo, don't worry. Since Rifan took Nojiko with him, I believe they
must have a plan to resist the curse," Leigh comforted Rindo with a
reassuring pat on the shoulder.
…
In the cabin aisle of the Nine Snakes' ship:
"Captain Rifan, why didn't you let me record Leigh's body data?" Nojiko
asked with a hint of confusion, considering Leigh's clean and attractive
appearance.
Rifan shrugged and replied, "Well, it's because she's from my hometown."
"Hometown?" Nojiko blinked, still puzzled. Seeing Rifan's expression, she
decided not to press the matter any further.
What Nojiko didn't understand was that in Rifan's heart, fellow
reincarnators like Leigh from Panda were considered friendly. While
Rifan didn't mind Nojiko copying the data of reincarnators from other
countries like Tina from the Eagle Country, Helena from the Kangaroo
Country, or Huuli from the Camel Country, he hesitated when it came to
those from Panda. Rifan didn't want to create awkward situations if the
other party discovered the data duplication in the future, unless, like
Ada, they didn't mind.
"Where here, Nojiko," Rifan said as he stopped and knocked on the door
of the room in front of him. "Marigold, Sandersonia, Hancock, I'm back.
Have you discussed it?"
After a moment, Sandersonia cautiously opened the door, her expression
tense upon seeing the smiling Nojiko beside Rifan. She had concerns
about Nojiko revealing sensitive information.
"Don't worry about Nojiko, Sandersonia," Rifan assured her. "She's one of
my most trusted and closest partners. If you trust me, please trust her
too."
Understanding Sandersonia's worry, Rifan wanted to put her at ease.
"..." Sandersonia took a deep breath and regarded Nojiko carefully. Then,
she looked back at Hancock and Marigold inside the room. After a brief
moment, both Hancock and Marigold nodded in agreement.
Seeing their approval, Sandersonia reluctantly opened the door to let
Rifan and Nojiko inside.
While Rifan was away, the Boa sisters had discussed Rifan's plan to
remove the Celestial Dragons' curse. Although Hancock and Sandersonia
were hesitant, Marigold was eager to give it a try. After all, Rifan had
seen the 'mark' on her back. She was willing to let Rifan attempt to
remove the curse if it meant her two sisters could also be free of their
curse.
Although this would reveal their past as former slaves of Celestial
Dragons, Marigold believed that if Rifan could truly remove the curse, it
would be worth it. They would no longer have to worry about their
shameful past being exposed.
"Let's proceed," Rifan said, casting a glance at the three sisters in the
room, and his gaze settled on Marigold.
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