Xpovac's Bounty
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Marineford - Smoker's POV
Smoker sat in the office of Marineford's command center, his face grim as he recounted the events that had transpired. He took a drag from his cigar, the smoke curling around him as he stood before Sengoku and a few other high-ranking marines.
"Let me get this straight," Sengoku said, leaning forward in his chair. "You're telling me that three of the most troublesome pirates—Luffy, Ace, and this… Xpovac—are brothers?"
Smoker nodded, his eyes narrowing. "That's right. Xpovac made it clear. Not only that, he claimed he's a pirate now as well. He even demanded that we put a bounty on his head."
The room was silent for a moment as Sengoku considered the information. Smoker continued, "But that's not the worst of it. Xpovac… his strength… it's unlike anything I've ever seen. He was toying with me, and I'm not exactly weak." He clenched his fist, recalling the overwhelming force of Xpovac's Haki-infused attack that sent him flying without even doing any real harm.
"He wields a blade I've never seen before—some kind of sword of immense power—and his skills are at least on par with Mihawk's, if not in sheer technique, then certainly in raw force. He also has creatures, Pokémon, as he calls them, powerful enough to decimate entire islands on their own."
Sengoku and the others exchanged glances, the room heavy with tension. Smoker exhaled a long plume of smoke. "He's not someone to take lightly."
Sengoku nodded slowly, his fingers steepled. "We'll get his bounty issued immediately. And Smoker… good work. We'll keep an eye on this Xpovac."
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PokeIsland - Xpovac's POV
Back on PokeIsland, Xpovac swung Excalibur in a wide arc, sending waves of energy crashing into the sea. His training was intense, as always, and his Pokémon stood by, some practicing their own moves in sync with their master. The island was alive with the sound of destruction and power, but amidst it all, Xpovac remained calm and focused.
Just as he was about to try another swing, the system's familiar voice echoed in his mind.
> System Notification: Hidden quest completed.
> Quest: Put fear in the heart of Blackbeard.
> Rewards: 100,000 SP, 2 S-Tier+ Gacha Spins.
Xpovac smirked, stopping mid-swing. He remembered the look of fear on Blackbeard's face as he had pinned him to the ground with his Haki and aura. The memory filled him with satisfaction, but he decided to hold off on the rewards for now. He had other priorities.
"System, open the Multiversal Store," Xpovac ordered, and the familiar interface appeared before him.
"Let's expand this island and build a base. I want something big, central, and sturdy."
For 10,000 SP, Xpovac purchased an item that would expand the size of PokeIsland. Another 10,000 SP got him a blueprint for a massive base to be built in the center. With a few clicks, he purchased three Max Revives for 1,000 SP each.
Closing the store, Xpovac activated the expansion item. The island trembled beneath him, and the ground stretched, expanding outward in every direction. The beaches grew longer, the forests denser, and the mountain peaks rose higher. In the middle of the island, a massive construction site materialized, with a 24-hour timer indicating when the base would be complete.
Satisfied, Xpovac relaxed, looking out over his island. He then mentally reached out to Mew, who had been searching for Uta.
"Mew, how's the search for Uta going?"
Mew's voice echoed back in his mind. "I've searched about 15 islands so far. I'm close. I think within the next five, I'll find her."
"Good work," Xpovac said. "Keep me updated."
Ending the conversation, Xpovac saw a News Coo flying toward him, a newspaper and bounty posters clutched in its talons. The bird dropped the package at his feet and flew off.
Picking it up, Xpovac scanned the headlines, his eyes widening as he saw his own face staring back at him.
"Xpovac, Beast Tamer: 200 Million Berries."
The image showed him with his long yellow-and-black dreadlocks, standing proudly with Mew perched on his head. Xpovac couldn't help but grin. "Finally," he said with excitement, "I've got a bounty."
He rushed over to his Pokémon, holding the poster up. "Look at this, guys! We've made a name for ourselves!"
His Pokémon roared and chirped in excitement, clearly sharing in their master's enthusiasm.
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Ace's POV
Aboard his boat, Ace leaned back and took a swig from his flask. He glanced over at a stack of newly delivered bounties and stopped when he saw Xpovac's face.
"Xpovac, Beast Tamer: 200 Million Berries."
Ace burst out laughing. "Only 200 million?" he said, shaking his head. "Little brother, you've got some catching up to do."
He continued chuckling to himself, proud of his brother but still amused that his own bounty was higher—for now.
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Shanks and Mihawk's POV
In a cozy tavern, Shanks and Mihawk were enjoying drinks together when a crewmember dropped off the latest bounties. Shanks picked up the poster with Xpovac's face on it and let out a hearty laugh.
"Look at this, Mihawk! Xpovac's finally on the radar—200 million! Not bad, right?"
The crew erupted in cheers, clearly proud of Xpovac's accomplishment. Shanks bragged about it to everyone in the tavern, telling stories of Xpovac's strength and their adventures together.
Mihawk, on the other hand, studied the bounty quietly, his eyes narrowing slightly. "200 million seems… low. He's far stronger than that," Mihawk remarked before taking a sip of his wine.
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Garp's POV
At Marineford, Garp stood in front of Sengoku, holding Xpovac's bounty poster in his hand. He let out a booming laugh, his voice echoing through the halls.
"That brat! Hahaha! Finally making waves, huh?" Garp slapped Sengoku on the back. "He'll be a real headache soon enough. Just wait."
Sengoku rolled his eyes, clearly less amused. "Your grandkids are going to be the death of us, Garp."
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Luffy and the Strawhats' POV
On the Going Merry, Luffy stared at Xpovac's bounty with a mix of excitement and frustration.
"200 million?! But I just got my bounty, and it's not even close to that!" Luffy pouted, his lips jutting out in exaggerated anger.
The rest of the crew gathered around, looking at Xpovac's bounty.
Zoro grinned. "So Xpovac finally got a bounty, huh?"
Sanji, on the other hand, lit a cigarette and smirked. "So, he's strong, huh?"
"Strong?! He's insane!" Luffy shouted. "But my bounty will be higher soon!"
Robin, who had just joined the crew, smiled softly. "Sounds like quite the family."
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PokeIsland - Xpovac's POV
Back on PokeIsland, Xpovac stared at his bounty poster, still smiling when Mew's voice rang in his mind again.
"I've found Uta," Mew reported. "I've marked her location."
Xpovac gave a satisfied nod. "Good job, Mew. We'll deal with her later. Come on back to the island."
In a flash, Mew teleported back, hovering near Xpovac. They spent the next few hours relaxing and waiting for the island's upgrade and the construction of the new base to finish.
Finally, after a long 24 hours, the timer hit zero. Xpovac and his Pokémon stood in awe as their new base appeared, towering over the island in the center, a testament to their power and the future they were building.
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