At the time of lunch, we all sat together as they silently ate, casting glances my way.
"You said you could make us stronger. Can you also make me stronger too?" Vivi asked hesitantly.
I looked at her, recalling her story. She is the princess of Alabasta, a kingdom on the brink of civil war due to a coup led by Crocodile, a member of the Shichibukai.
"You want to protect your kingdom, don't you?" I asked, watching her nod with determination.
"Yes," she said firmly, her eyes filled with resolve. "I want to protect my people and stop this war."
"Alright," I replied, setting my utensils down. "I can train you, but strength comes from the heart and mind as much as it does from power. If you are serious about this, I'll teach you."
The rest of the crew listened quietly, surprised by my willingness.
"Just know, there are no shortcuts," I added. "But I will help you get stronger."
Vivi smiled, her hope rekindled. The crew exchanged glances, curious about what kind of training lay ahead.
"But... even if you train her, I don't think she will be strong by the time we reach Alabasta," Nami said, and the others nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry," I said calmly, "my method can easily make anyone stronger in a short amount of time." I could tell they were skeptical, their eyes glancing at each other as if I was bluffing.
"Well then, let me show you my way," I added, pushing my plate away and standing up.
"Come to the deck," I said as they followed, intrigued but still unsure.
"Okay, who wants to go first?" I asked, looking around the crew.
"Me! Me! I'll go first!" Luffy jumped up, eager as always.
"Alright," I said with a small smile, holding out my hand. He placed his hand in mine, grinning with excitement.
"Son, activate 'Soul Travel' on him," I commanded internally.
[Assessing target...]
[Target is eligible.]
[Monkey D. Luffy can be sent using 'Super Travel.']
[Choosing a random world...]
[Jujutsu Kaisen universe has been selected.]
"Do it," I said as Son nodded, and suddenly Luffy vanished before their eyes.
[Monkey D. Luffy will return in 24 hours with time dilation set to 1:100.]
"I see, so he'll spend 100 days there," I nodded, explaining the process calmly.
"Where did Luffy go?" Zoro asked, looking around with concern, and the others murmured in confusion.
"Here," I said, waving my hand as a screen appeared in the air, showing Luffy. He was already fighting a giant, hideous monster in another world, punching it with his usual carefree spirit. Everyone on the ship stared wide-eyed.
"Luffy... is fighting there?" Usopp asked, astonished.
"Yep," I replied. "He'll come back much stronger. Now, who's next?"
The crew stared at the screen, stunned by what they had just witnessed, realizing that my methods were far beyond what they had expected.
They all exchanged glances before looking back at the screen, astonished. "What... is this exactly?" Usopp asked, his voice shaky as he stared at the scene unfolding before him.
"That's a different world," I explained, pointing at the screen. "A place where people fight monsters. With my ability, I can send someone there and monitor their progress."
"A different world?" Nami repeated in disbelief.
"Yeah," I nodded. "Luffy's there right now, facing off against creatures that will push him to his limits. When he returns, he'll be much stronger."
"Isn't that... dangerous?" Chopper asked nervously, his eyes wide with concern.
"Not for Luffy," I said confidently. "Besides, I can pull him back at any moment if needed. He's in no real danger."
'That's a lie, he can die there but he will be back revived' I inwardly thought.
They were silent, watching as Luffy delivered a powerful punch to the monster, his usual grin still plastered on his face. The sheer surreal nature of the situation left them speechless.
"So... you can just send anyone to train in another world?" Sanji asked, exhaling a puff of smoke. "That's some insane power."
"Exactly," I said, folding my arms. "It's an efficient way to grow stronger in a short amount of time."
"plus One day here is 100 days there so less time more power"
Zoro, intrigued, looked at me seriously. "If it makes me stronger, I'm next."
I smirked, already expecting his response. "Good. Then get ready."
"But first why don't I show how all this works" I said as they nodded.
I pointed at the screen, and with a flick of my wrist, the scene began to rewind. The video played backward, showing Luffy's fight unfolding in reverse until it stopped at the moment I had sent him to the other world.
"Now," I said, looking at the curious faces of the crew, "let me show you how it all began."
The screen shifted, showing the moment I activated my ability and sent Luffy to the world of monsters. Luffy, still grinning, had stepped forward eagerly, completely unfazed by the idea of entering an unknown world.
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"Huh?" Luffy looked around, confused as he realized he was no longer on the boat.
"Huh? Where is everyone? Where have they gone?" he asked aloud, scratching his head. He looked around and found himself standing in what appeared to be a schoolyard.
"What is this place?" Luffy thought to himself, still bewildered by his sudden surroundings.
Just then, he heard the sound of fighting nearby. "Someone up ahead," he thought, his instincts kicking in as he began to move toward the noise, jumping and running with ease.
When he reached the source of the sound, he saw two people running away from a large monster.
"What is that ugly thing?" Luffy thought, narrowing his eyes as he observed the monster. "I should help them!"
He quickly dashed toward the creature, determination fueling his movements. "Gum Gum... Rocket Punch!" he shouted, extending his arm out as it stretched toward the monster and landed a solid hit.
[Traveler has shown courage]
[Awakening Cursed Energy]
"Huh?" Luffy exclaimed, feeling a strange energy course through him as he watched the screen open up in front of him. The sensation was unfamiliar, yet exhilarating.
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