37. Whitebeard discloses Ron’s ‘real’ Devil Fruit information.

│3rd Person POV│

[Grand Line, New World, G5 Marine Base…]

"Whitebeard! You actually sent a Logia user!"

Zephyr's expression darkened as he spoke with gritted teeth.

Iris's defeat was uncomfortable, but the revelation that Ron was a Logia further fueled his anger. After all, as a Logia, Ron was completely invincible until he encountered someone with Haki or another Logia whose element suppressed Ron's.

Moreover, the Blue Flames displayed by Ron were indeed formidable. Although the temperature was not as intense as that of the Ace's Flare-Flare Fruit, its power could certainly be counted among the more powerful Logias.

"Heh, so there was another reason why Whitebead said that this guy was their future. A Logia, huh? That's interesting." Kaido commented calmly.

However, he was not that bothered by this revelation, as Logia's elementalization power was futile against him or his top-ranked crew members.

Even while being a Logia, Ron's abilities didn't seem potent enough to threaten the truly stronger pirates.

They were only effective against average people like Iris, who was just a normal Zoan-type Devil Fruit user.

"Logia?" Whitebeard's eyes scanned the entire audience, a smirk forming on the corner of his lips.

He was amused by everyone's misunderstanding. After all, the more misconceptions the others had, the longer Ron's true abilities could remain hidden, allowing him more time to grow.

Even though Whitebeard was confident that Ron could reach greater heights in the future, he didn't wish his fruit's true nature to be revealed at the moment.

It was better if the fact that Paramecia-type Copy-Copy Fruit's new user was in the Whitebeard Pirates remained hidden.

In response to everyone's speculation, Whitebeard clarified, "Ron is not a Logia user. He is also a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, just like Iris.

"If you don't believe it, Ron, show them your Beast Form. Lest anyone say that the Whitebeard Pirates are just good at bullying others."

"I understand Pops!" Ron acknowledged, realizing Whitebeard's intentions.

While transforming into the Beast Form would expose certain aspects of his abilities, it helped maintain the illusion that he was a Zoan user rather than someone with the unique ability to copy others' Devil Fruit powers.

As Ron stepped forward, the dark blue flames erupted all around him, and he seamlessly transitioned into his Beast Form.

"It's true!"

"He really could transform into a Beast!"

"This Ron is undoubtedly a Zoan-type user!"

The onlookers, excluding the Whitebeard Pirates, were taken aback.

All eyes were fixed on Ron.

At this moment, Ron looked like a blue ostrich rather than a phoenix because he had retracted all the blue flames.

Seeing him in his Beast Form, shock and disbelief filled the air.

The situation indicated that Ron was not a normal Zoan-type, as his ability to use the Blue Flame with such control was likely thanks to his Zoan-type Devil Fruit being of Mythical Variant.

Normal Zoan-type users do not have any special powers and only a small number of Ancient Zoan-type Devil Fruits grant limited elemental powers.

Just like Thatch's Ancient Zoan-type, Snake-Snake Fruit; Model: Thunder Python gave him some control over thunder and lightning, yet the lightning's offensive capabilities were weaker compared to lightning power granted by Paramecia-type and Logia-type Devil Fruits.

"Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit! What a fortunate individual! No wonder Whitebeard chose him as his heir." Zephyr spoke with a complex and solemn expression.

Immediately after those words came out, the high-ranking Marine Officials around him also figured out Ron's unique situation.

Mythical Zoan-Type Devil Fruit users were even rarer existences than Logia users.

Ron, with his remarkable strength and potential, had ingested a Zoan Devil Fruit of the Phantom Beast Species. Given time to rise, he would undoubtedly become a formidable pirate.

"This kid really ate a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit!?"

"What a lucky guy!"

From the Beasts Pirates, Queen, and Jack, two of the Three All-Stars, also looked at Ron with somewhat enviousness and astonishment.

They themselves were Ancient Zoan-type Devil Fruit users and although their fruit gave their strength a significant boost, it paled in comparison to what a Mythical Zoan-type could give.

After all, In the entire Beasts Pirate, apart from Kaido, only Yamato, and the sniveling rat Orochi, who was the current Shogun of the Wano Country after allying with Kaido, were Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit users.

"Wororororo!! Interesting! Truly interesting! This brat is also a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit user."

In contrast, Kaido's eyes lit up, and he let out a small laugh while observing Ron with an intense gaze.

He refrained from commenting further, but his contemplative expression suggested that other thoughts were swirling in his mind.

As Ron undid the Beast transformation, Iris roared like crazy, "Impossible! How could you acquire a Zoan-type Devil Fruit of the Mythical variant! You are just a mere pirate! Such powers should belong to a marine like me!!"

Iris, already severely injured and facing a certain defeat, couldn't accept the situation and was going crazy.

Envy, jealousy, and hatred filled his mind as he stared at Ron. The news was too much for him to handle.

As a member of the Elite Training Camp and being one of the best in the best, he prided himself on being extraordinary. But the Devil Fruit he ate turned out to be just a normal Zoan-type.

On the other hand, a mere fourteen-year-old pirate had consumed a Zoan-type Devil Fruit of the Mythical Variant.

In a fit of rage, Iris charged at Ron while roaring, "Damn pirate, go to hell. I will kill you at any cost."

Looking at Iris' reckless charge without any form or technique, Ron's eyes were filled with disdain.

Initially, Ron had some expectations from this fight as Iris was a level stronger than him in terms of physical strength.

However, the reality was that Iris only had physical strength, not the technique or skills required to properly use his strength.

It was most likely that Iris relied on the boost provided by his Devil Fruit powers to gain such strength.

Now, by attacking in such a pathetic manner, he was just overestimating his abilities to the extreme.

Thinking of this, Ron raised his right hand and once again summoned his Blue Flames.

The next second, the Blue Flames began condensing into a sword shape, "Blue Flames: Ryujin Jakka!"

Without hesitation, he slashed at Iris, showing no tolerance for unwarranted arrogance.

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