35 Chapter 35 – Trip to Baratie 05.
[Chapter Size: 2281 Words.]
Third Person POV
Somewhere at sea, East Blue.
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In the vast waters of the East Blue, beneath an expansive sky, the current Straw Hat crew occupied the Navy ship they had "acquired." It was a day after the revealing conversation with Nami, and the atmosphere hummed with a mix of each member doing their own things in their free time, as Luffy had given everyone a longer break on this day.
Zoro and Kuina, on the deck, dedicated themselves to their sword training. Calculated and precise movements indicated their intense focus as they continued to hone their skills. Closed eyes revealed deep immersion in the training.
Nami, in the lounge, now officially part of the crew, was in her own room, immersed in maps and navigation instruments. Her focused attention on routes and coordinates demonstrated the seriousness with which she would begin playing her crucial role in the crew. Agile fingers traced lines on the maps as she planned the course ahead through the weaker sea routes.
Usopp, in his workshop, worked on his weapons. His slingshot had been replaced by deadly weapons that Luffy handed to him with their manuals. These weapons were secret projects of the World Government to enhance their strength in the future. Luffy acquired the designs and prototypes through some millions, but he didn't even come close to the real equipment, which were worth hundreds of millions or even billions. With Usopp now part of the crew and adapting to his new fighting approach, much deadlier than before, his expression revealed enthusiasm and passion as he explored new creations and refined his weapons. Skillful fingers shaped the crew's future.
Shirahoshi and Megalo were on the deck, both watching the horizon and enjoying the sea breeze. The mermaid princess seemed fascinated by the vast ocean and the sight of the surface, while Megalo displayed a content expression.
Chouchou, the loyal crew dog, was beside Yamato, both on the deck. Chouchou sniffed the air, taking in the new sea scents, while Yamato trained her skills with determination.
The rescued couple, now free, was on the main deck, observing the crew with a mix of amusement in one of the chairs. Luffy let them do as they pleased, as long as it didn't interfere with the group's training. The man and the woman, still recovering from the shock of the turnaround in their lives, exchanged silent glances; the woman occasionally commented, but no one understood.
While each crew member performed their individual tasks, the collective spirit of the Straw Hats permeated the ship. The atmosphere was charged with a unique energy.
On the mast, Luffy sat, lost in his thoughts as he explored the system with a determined and curious expression. His gaze, fixed on the possibilities unfolding before the crew, as he closely examined a crew screen on the system.
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[Monkey D. Luffy] – (Captain)
Devil Fruit: Moa Moa no Mi - D / Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Chaos Ifrit - D
Vitality – S
Strength – B
Defense – A
Speed - C
Spirit – B
Haoshoku Haki – [Locked]
Voice of All Things – [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Yamato] - (Vice Captain)
Devil Fruit: Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami - B
Vitality – S
Strength – A
Defense – S
Speed - B
Spirit – A
Swordsmanship - B
Kenbunshoku Haki – D
Busoshoku Haki - C
Haoshoku Haki - D
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Shirahoshi] (No specific role.)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – S
Strength – E
Defense – D
Speed - E
Spirit – S
Poseidon – [Locked]
Haoshoku Haki – [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all her talents increase by 100%)
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[Megalo] (Pet)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – C
Strength – D
Defense – D
Speed - D
Spirit – D
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Zoro] (Swordsman)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – D
Strength – C -> +
Defense – D
Speed – [C -> C+]
Spirit – C
Swordsmanship (Santoryu) - C
Haoshoku Haki – [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Trafalgar Lami] (Doctor)
Devil Fruit: Ope Ope no Mi - C
Vitality – C
Strength – C
Defense – C
Speed - B
Spirit – C
Swordsmanship - D
Haoshoku Haki – [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Bepo] (Assistant)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – D
Strength – E
Defense – E
Speed - E
Spirit – C
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Chouchou] (Guard Dog)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – D
Strength – [E -> E+]
Defense – [E -> E+]
Speed - E
Spirit – [E -> E+]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Usopp] (Sniper)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – E
Strength – [E -> E+]
Defense – [E -> E+]
Speed - D
Spirit – E
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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[Nami] (Navigator)
Devil Fruit: None
Vitality – E
Strength – E
Defense – E
Speed - E
Spirit – C
(– As a member of his crew, all her talents increase by 100%)
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System Rules - The system's ranking level goes from letter E to EX, with EX being the mortal limit, understood within this classification from lowest to highest as listed below.
{ E -> D -> C -> B -> A -> S -> SS -> SSS -> EX }
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'The group is getting bigger,' Luffy thought as he looked at all the information on the screen. Luffy originally left this sea with 5 members; now he has 10 members! With Kuina to join still, but I'm sure she'll accept in the end, and there's also Sanji if he's at Baratie.
Furthermore, the only ones who increased their stats were Zoro, Chouchou, and Usopp, even if it was in weaker stats, Luffy was still satisfied with it after training with them for a few days. Chouchou had the biggest evolution among them.
He took 200 million of the money he got from the couple and put it into the system; he planned to leave them with 100 million to start over with a gift that would make them safer in case the government attacked them again.
Closing the crew screen, Luffy opened the shop screen; there were all kinds of things this world could offer, of course, with some rules.
He couldn't take anything in someone else's possession, imagine Mihawk's black sword disappearing from his back and ending up in the middle of the East Blue, or even with Shanks' and Whitebeard's weapons, it would be too treacherous...
'Wait a minute, Mihawk must be in this sea now...' Luffy murmured when he thought of that, but then thought that this should be a concern when he reached Baratie and focused his attention on the new list in front of him, clicking on some options, he made his wish list in his cart.
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[Upgrade and evolve a Ship to level 2. Price: 500,000,000 Barries]
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[Upgrade and evolve a Ship to level 3. Price: 1,000,000,000 Barries]
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[World Government Manual: All Techniques and Details About Rokushiki by the High Government. Price: 2,000,000,000 Barries.] (This is the world's largest Rokushiki manual, only the Sacred Knights are trained in this manual.)
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[World Government Manual: Everything about Observation Haki Techniques and Training, Detailed After Hundreds of Years by the High Government. Price: 2,000,000,000 Barries.] (This is the world's largest manual on Kenbunshoku Haki, only the Sacred Knights are trained in this manual.)
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[World Government Manual: Everything about Armament Haki Techniques and Training, Detailed After Hundreds of Years by the High Government. Price: 2,000,000,000 Barries.] (This is the world's largest manual on Busoshoku Haki, only the Sacred Knights are trained in this manual.)
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[World Government Manual: Everything about Conqueror's Haki Techniques and Training, Detailed After Hundreds of Years by the High Government. Price: 3,000,000,000 Barries.] (Hidden knowledge of Haoshoku Haki in Mary Geoise, which only a few people have trained in for hundreds of years for the World Government.)
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[World Government Manual: Complete Package Everything about the 3 Hakis Techniques and Training, Detailed After Hundreds of Years by the High Government. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (This is the world's largest manual on the 3 hakis, only the Sacred Knights are trained in this manual.)
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[Supreme Grade Sword, Ace. Price: 10,000,000,000 Barries.] (Last used by Gol D. Roger, currently not in anyone's possession.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Phoenix. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan genderless of the Phoenix. Fire element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Garuda. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan female of the Garuda. Wind element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Ramuh. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan male of the Ramuh. Lightning element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Titan. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan male of the Titan. Earth element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Bahamut. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan male of the Bahamut. Light element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Shiva. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan female of the Shiva. Ice element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Odin. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan male of the Odin. Darkness element.)
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[Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Leviathan. Price: 5,000,000,000 Barries.] (Mythical Zoan female of the Leviathan. Water element.)
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Currently, he had only 240 million Barries in the system; there was still an abyss to get the main things that this list could offer, which were in the billions, so Luffy could only plan what to buy when he had some money in the future, so he needs to behave like a pirate and loot those he deems worthy...
Luffy closed the list after seeing what he needed and looked in one direction where the ship was sailing; there, a speedboat was coming towards the ship at high speed.
'Finally arrived, Lami and Bepo...' Luffy smiled.
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Author here: I created this shopping list for now; do you think the price corresponds to the real value? If you have suggestions or any criticism with the list, comment.
I'm thinking of new fruits to put on the wish list, like a wind-type Logia fruit, among others. I hope for some more suggestions.
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