Chapter 198: Bubble Fruit Vs Wash Fruit! 

For defeating Rifan, Tsuru didn't have such thoughts in her heart.

She knows her strength.

Defeating Rifan would be a formidable task, unless Rifan were to make a careless mistake.

And when there are other powerful partners beside Rifan.

Even if Rifan is careless, the Black Pearl Pirates will not overturn.

Throughout the entirety of their confrontation, Tsuru engaged in a prolonged battle against Rifan. Her aim was to glean insights into Rifan's power and intelligence.

Although Rifan aspired to become a Shichibukai, she didn't believe he was a man willing to be controlled by the Marines and the World Government. This sentiment was particularly apparent after witnessing Rifan display Conqueror's Haki comparable to that of Red-Haired Shanks, and a Haki reminiscent of Gol D. Roger's.

This analysis was made without Tsuru's knowledge of Rifan's ability to employ "Divine Departure." If she knew this, her astonishment would have grown even more profound. After all, she knows Roger's signature powerful moves.

As for Gion, although she has seen the scene of Rifan using divine departure against Shiki.

But she didn't know the name of this sword technique, nor did she know that it was a sword technique developed by the Pirate King Roger.

Gion, who hadn't faced the Divine Departure directly, didn't know the characteristics of this move.

Therefore, even if she reports relevant intelligence to Marine.

Marine also didn't know that Rifan's technique was "Divine Departure"

If Sengoku knows this information.

I'm afraid Rifan will be suspected the same as Ace.

As Roger's son! 

"Why couldn't I cast such a powerful Conqueror's Haki when I was fighting Shiki, and why I didn't use it?"

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, how can a person of your level ask such a question, isn't it obvious?"

"It's because I risked my life fighting Shiki."

"That's why I got this level of Conqueror's Haki."

"People can always grow in high-intensity battles, can't they?"

Rifan smiled and casually gave Tsuru a reason.

But when Tsuru heard this, her brows furrowed even tighter.

"Then what about Mikita, she hasn't fought Shiki before."

When she mentioned Mikita, a gleam flashed in Tsuru's eyes.

To talk about Rifan's growth, it can also be said that he is very talented.

And experienced high-intensity battles to gain such power.

But Mikita, the speed at which she became stronger was obviously too abnormal! 

Speaking of high-intensity battles, Mikita probably hasn't experienced much.

"Hehe, this is naturally my teaching."

"Speaking of which, compared to this, shouldn't we continue, Tsuru Vice Admiral?"

"Or, are you planning to admit defeat?"

Rifan smiled, put his hands in his pockets, and walked towards Tsuru leisurely.

After going through this period of fighting.

Rifan has already understood that although Tsuru's strength is strong.

But not enough to threaten him.

If he is willing to fight to get injured and expose the ability of the door fruit, 

He might be able to replicate what happened against Shiki in Kalifa Final Call.

But this time the battle is not a life-and-death battle after all.

Rifan also didn't want to expose his strongest strength prematurely.

For him, it only needs to show some strength properly.

It is enough to make the Marine and World Government more willing to make him Shichibukai! 

Therefore, he does not intend to replicate his fight of Shiki against Tsuru.

"Hehe, I don't intend to lose to a young man like you so soon."

"But Rifan, your strength really surprises me."

"No wonder the Five Elders changed their minds and made you a Shichibukai."

"Having said that, you seem to have the ability to copy other people's Devil Fruit."

"Nami's Thunder Fruit, Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit."

"How about it, do you want to show me some different abilities?"

"Your partners still have other Devil Fruit abilities you didn't show."

Tsuru took two steps back, while maintaining a distance from Rifan.

Then turned her head to look at Bonney, Nojiko, Kalifa and others standing at the border of the battle area.

"That's a good suggestion, but no thank you. However, if you insist, I can demonstrate some of my abilities, but perhaps you'd like to compensate me for it?"

"Of course, if you can force me to use other abilities, then it doesn't matter."

Rifan smiled even more when he heard Tsuru's words.

But in his heart, he was also thinking about the feasibility of showing more abilities to Tsuru.

After all, the more abilities he shows, the more the Five Elders of the World Government must want him to be Shichibukai.

After all, who in power wouldn't want to research Seraphim pacifists capable of using multiple Devil Fruit abilities?

Of course, Rifan will not really hand over his blood factor to Vegapunk.

Although he knows that his own blood factor doesn't have that kind of ability. 

After all, his power comes from the dungeon space, so there is a certain peculiarity!

In addition, Devil Fruit such as Float Devil Fruit and Door-Door Fruit come from people who died not long ago.

Naturally, Rifan didn't intend to show it in front of Tsuru and other Marines.

Before the Summit War, before getting enough power.

Rifan didn't want to expose the ability of Dark Fruit to capture Devil Fruit! 

Unless Blackbeard first exposes the characteristics of Dark Fruit taking other Devil Fruit.

About the Clone-Clone Devil Fruit, it can also be said that Rifan got the Devil Fruit of Mr. 2 by coincidence.

If he himself, or Mikita and Kalifa show the power of Float Devil Fruit or door fruit.

The fact that he can capture the Devil Fruit will be recorded by Marine and be known to the world government.

This will also hinder him from taking Whitebeard's Shock Fruit in the Summit War.

By then, Marine probably won't let Rifan get close to Whitebeard's body by himself.

"A fee huh?"

"In that case, how about this old woman's salary for one month?"

Tsuru raised her eyebrows and spoke.

"Hehe, not enough. But I think the warship you drove over is not bad."

"Why don't you give me one later."

"I just happened to be in need of a new ship, so I can dismantle the warship and use its parts to build my new one."

Rifan suggested with a smile.

Marine warships have seastone-embedded technology.

If possible, Rifan also hopes that his second ship can have the power to sail on the Calm Belt.

In addition, Marine's warships are rich in metals.

Rifan also wanted to see if he could use these metals to synthesise the shape-memory alloy "Wapol Alloy" like the original Munch-Munch Fruit user Wapol.

After all, the Future General Franky that Franky built still needs an alloy like Wapol Alloy. 

Of course, if the Wapol alloy is manufactured by him.

Rifan might have to give it a name of 'Chopper Alloy'.

In view of this reason, he feels that it is necessary to get a Marine warship.

Of course, this is also inseparable from Rifan's intention to show a little more of his power in front of Tsuru.

He wants to make his position as Shichibukai a little more secure by displaying new abilities.

He believes that as long as the value he shows is high enough.

Even if he later did something against the interests of the Marine World Government.

Marines wouldn't kick him out of Shichibukai either.

"A Marine warship, I agree."

"Rifan, with your character, you probably won't break the agreement."

Tsuru heard that Rifan was willing to show more strength.

While there was a smile on her face, he couldn't help but become more serious in her heart.

After all, she may have to face Rifan's new power next.

"As expected of Tsuru, Vice Admiral."

"Don't worry, since I said it, I will use it!"

"Now experience my ability."

Rifan smiled, raised his right foot and kicked against the ground.

The next moment, the ground under his feet completely turned into soap bubbles.

Soon, even the ground under Tsuru's feet turned into soap bubbles.

Seeing this, Tsuru quickly used the ability of wash fruit to wrap herself up.

"This power is..... Bubble fruit?!"

Tsuru frowned.

As The Resourceful General in Marine, Tsuru has naturally read the Devil Fruit illustrated book.

Although she doesn't know all Devil Fruit.

But most of Devil Fruit's power, she still knows.

At this moment, she could clearly feel that her ability wash fruit was constantly being neutralised by the surrounding soap bubbles.

"That's right, this is the power of Bubble Fruit."

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, your Wash Fruit and my Bubble Fruit should be of the same type to some extent."

"Everyone has the power to wash away the dirt."

"How about we compete for who's ability to wash is better?"

While speaking, Rifan stepped on the soap bubbles that melted on the ground and walked towards Tsuru.

"Compete for who's better? Interesting."

"However, I remember that Bubble Fruit can't turn the earth into bubbles, only those that the user touches can."

"That means your Bubble fruit has already awakened?"

Tsuru asked solemnly.

If Rifan is just showing the power of Bubble Fruit, Tsuru is not worried.

After all, compared to the power of darkness and lightning mastered by Rifan.

Even the power of Flower-Flower Fruit.

The power of Bubble Fruit is not very outstanding.

However, if the power of Bubble Fruit has been awakened, it will be a different story. 

Any Devil Fruit, as long as it can reach the state of awakening.

Its power and form will become extremely difficult! 

What worries Tsuru even more is that.

If Rifan has awakened the power of the Bubble fruit, then the other fruits he has mastered may also have the possibility of awakening! 

Thinking of this, her brows frowned even tighter.

"Hehe, even if I don't say it, Tsuru Vice Admiral, you should have the answer in your heart."

"Indeed. If you haven't awakened this ability, you wouldn't use this ability to compete with me."

"You can't say that. Even if the Bubble Fruit has not awakened, it doesn't mean that I can't show its power."

"You're really confident, Rifan! Then can you tell me what your real fruit ability is? Did it allow you to use multiple devil fruits?"

"This topic is out of line, Tsuru Vice Admiral."

"What if Marine is willing to pay for your information?"

"Hehe, it depends on whether you Marines are willing to pay the price."

Rifan shook his head, and suddenly he saw Gion and other female soldiers standing not far behind Tsuru.

Thinking of the Marine side, or even the Five Elders side might think his weakness lies in beautiful woman, 

The corners of Rifan's mouth curled up involuntarily.

So he raised his finger and pointed to Gion and other beautiful female soldiers behind Tsuru.

"How about it, this."

"Why don't you let Gion and your sisters stay with me for one night."

"Perhaps, I will consider revealing my devil fruit ability to you."

As soon as Rifan finished speaking, Gion put her hands on her face helplessly.

And the faces of the other female soldiers turned black instantly.

Then, they opened their mouths and scolded Rifan angrily.

Nami frowned when she heard the words of the female soldier.

Without even thinking about it, a thunderbird was cast by her. 

All of a sudden, the female soldiers turned silent when they saw Thunderbird above them but their posture was ready to fight. 

Fortunately, Gion, who was in the middle dissuaded them, and the female soldiers did not fight Nami. 

"Rifan, this joke is a bit too cold."

Tsuru shook her head, her face also cold. 

"You think I'm joking?"

"Whether it's a joke or not, please don't make such a request."

"Since that's the case, please Tsuru Vice Admiral don't inquire about my devil fruit ability~"

"Okay! I won't ask about your devil fruit ability this time. But can you tell me who your ability comes from?"

As Tsuru said that, she turned her head and glanced at Robin and Nami.

"Although I don't know who your dark power comes from."

"But the power of your Thunder Fruit and the power of your Flower-Flower Fruit come from Nami and Nico Robin, respectively."

"Could it be that one of your partners has the ability of Bubble Fruit, and you copied the fruit ability of your partner?"

After she finished speaking, Tsuru looked at Nojiko, Vivi, then Karina.

As for Kalifa, who had never shown Devil Fruit's ability in Marine's record, of course she didn't think it's her.

It is normal for Tsuru to think so.

She is extremely intelligent, and she naturally has a lot to think about.

In her opinion, if one of Rifan's partners possesses the ability of Bubble Fruit.

And Rifan copied from her.

Then the Bubble Fruit on this ability user is also very likely to have awakened.

'In the intelligence, neither Princess Vivi nor Kalifa are devil fruit users. '

'However, Rifan can give the fruit to them after getting the Bubble fruit.'

'However, if Rifan gave them the Bubble Fruit, they would not have time to awaken the Bubble Fruit. '

'So, is this girl named Nojiko the one who possesses the power of Bubble Fruit?'

Tsuru thought in her heart.