Chapter 76

Everyone didn't know Kujaku, they just knew she was a friend brought up by Big Sister Ain.

Seeing the mysterious little box in her hand, everyone looked at Luffy curiously, wanting to know what he was going to announce.

Luffy didn't hide anything, he pulled Kujaku in front of him and introduced her to everyone:

"This is Captain Kujaku, a friend I have known since childhood and a new member of the guerrillas squad."

No one had any objection to the captain recruiting new members.

Everyone was about to applaud and welcome the new members, but they heard Luffy continue:

"It's not over yet. Captain Kujaku not only joined the guerrillas, but also gave me a devil fruit.

I called everyone here today not only to celebrate my promotion, but also to discuss the distribution of this fruit."

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the bar.

This is a precious devil fruit, and it was given away just like that.

This Captain was really generous.

After a brief surprise, Binz was the first to shake his head.

"I am already a devil fruit user, so this thing has little to do with me.

But can I ask, what kind of fruit is this?"

"Hehe, anyway, it's better than your Grow Grow Fruit."

Luffy teased Binz with a smile, and he was so angry that he almost danced on the spot.

After the joke, Luffy was no longer naughty. He took the small box from Kujaku's arms and took out a devil fruit with a yellowish color and a pair of small horns sticking out.

Seeing this strange-looking fruit, many people swallowed their saliva.

This is a secret treasure of the sea. The starting price at the auction is at least 100 million.

For most of them, this is the first time they have seen the real thing.

"Damn it, are we going to eat a devil fruit that can give us magical powers?

If I eat it, can I become a brave sea warrior?"

Usopp said eagerly, and he bumped into Zoro and Sanji beside him and asked them:

"Do you want to eat this fruit?"

Zoro crossed his arms and snorted disdainfully:

"Humph, I don't need this kind of thing, the sword in my hand is enough."

Not getting the answer he wanted, Usopp had to look at Sanji.

Sanji put his hand on his chin and looked at the fruit carefully, then shook his head in disappointment, and said regretfully:

"This is not what I want. If I don't have that ability, I won't eat any other fruit no matter how precious it is."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Usopp didn't understand what Sanji meant, but he didn't want to ask any more questions, and returned his attention to Luffy's hand.

Although he wanted it very much, he also knew that with so many people competing in the squad, his chances of getting the fruit were slim.

Luffy saw everyone's expressions, he held up the devil fruit high, and said loudly:

"I don't know if you have heard that there are two special categories in the zoan.

One is the mythical zoan that can transform into various mythical creatures and master various elements like that of logia.

The other is the ancient zoan that is not so magical, but can transform into various ancient creatures and possess stronger power and recovery than the general zoan.

And the one in my hand is the extremely precious Dragon Dragon Fruit model: Carnotaurus among the ancient species!"

The short words exploded in everyone's minds like Lightning from the ground.

Then everyone looked at the held-up devil fruit with fiery eyes.

Even Binz, who has become a devil fruit user, is no exception.

"Captain, are you sure you want to give us this fruit?"

Bill swallowed his saliva and stuttered.

Luffy nodded as a matter of course, "Nonsense, I am already a devil fruit user, what's the use of this to me."

As he said, he put the fruit down and handed it forward, saying:

"If anyone wants it, please come forward. This is a rare opportunity. If you miss it this time, you may not be able to get such good thing next time."

Bill was the first to raise his hand.

"Captain, I, I, I want it!"

After he finished speaking, the others reacted and almost half of them raised their hands.

Of course, there were those who wanted it and those who didn't.

Gavin shook his head and took the initiative to walk aside.

Binz looked at him in surprise and asked in confusion:

"Gavin, don't you want to eat this fruit?"

"No, the devil fruit's weakness toward seawater is too fatal....

Moreover, eating the fruit does not immediately give you great power. It will take a long time for the user to develop it.

Instead of adding a weakness to myself and wasting time, I might as well hone my physical skills.

You know, Pirate King Roger and Luffy's grandfather Vice Admiral Garp are not devil fruit users."

Gavin clearly analysed the pros and cons of eating the fruit.

He also used Pirate King Roger and Hero Garp as examples.

Many people gave up the idea of eating the fruit.

"Forget it, I'll give up. I haven't even figured out what Haki yet, and eating devil fruits will only be a distraction to me."

A team member expressed his thoughts, and many others echoed him.

"Yes, I still believe more in the Sword in my hand. When I become a great swordsman, a mere devil fruit user will be nothing more than that."

As one person after another withdrew, there were only 12 people left on the field.

Among these 12 people, Cook was also among them.

He looked at the devil fruit eagerly, clenched his fists excitedly, and murmured:

"The ancient zoan that can increase physical fitness and recovery ability is a perfect match for me.

'If I eat this, I can truly become an invincible cockroach.

By then, if I fight someone on the same lever or higher, if I don't manage to defeat them, at least I can tire my opponent to death!'

Mumbling to himself, he immediately asked Luffy with uncontrollable excitement:

"Captain, just tell me, how are we going to distribute the fruit?"

'I knew this guy would not miss this opportunity.'

Luffy glanced at him and threw the fruit to him.

Cook caught it in a hurry, holding the precious fruit and looking at him blankly.

"You decide among yourselves, and tell me the result after discussing it."

After saying that, Luffy stopped paying attention, turned around, hugged Ain and Hina, and went to the side to drink and celebrate. 

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