Chapter 27

Inside the cabin, in Logan studio...

"I've completed another manga, and my attribute points should see a significant increase," Logan remarked, setting down his paintbrush and stretching.

Throughout the process of creating manga, both speed and defense attribute points steadily rose.

Upon completing a manga, there was always a substantial surge in these attribute points!

Curious, Logan accessed the system interface to verify.

Indeed!

The speed attribute value surged by over 3000 points, and the defense attribute value ascended by more than 5000 points!

A satisfying boost!

Hmm~?

However, Logan noticed a change in the integral value beneath the attribute points!

Until he met Luffy, this value had remained at zero.

Just a few days ago, it had progressed from 0 to 1.

And now, it had advanced again, from 1 to 2!

According to the annotations next to the points, upon accumulating 10, one could exchange them for treasures.

"What triggers this point increase?"

"If my routine hasn't changed since joining the Straw Hat Pirates, drawing manga every day..."

"Could it be that a particularly exceptional manga grants immediate points?"

Glancing at the recently finished [Biography of Zaraki Kenpachi], Logan speculated randomly.

"Ah, forget it. I've decided to take it easy, so let the points increase if they wish. It doesn't bother me if they don't."

After pondering for a while, Logan couldn't find an answer, deciding not to waste his mental energy on such matters.

Anyway, the Straw Hat Pirates had his back.Logan would undoubtedly survive until the story's conclusion.

Gululu~~

His stomach growled in protest.

Glancing at the time, Logan realized it was already dinner time.

Upon opening the door, the aroma of barbecue wafted in.

"Wow, that smells amazing..."

Out on the deck, Luffy and Zoro were grilling an unknown sea creature over the fire.

"Hey, Logan, you're just in time! We've just finished grilling this big fish!" Luffy exclaimed enthusiastically, ready to seize the cooked fish.

"Stop!"

Witnessing the scene, Logan swiftly intervened, swiftly moving in front of Luffy, seizing his hand to prevent him from grabbing the food, expressing clear disdain.

"Picking your nose while cooking is not a good habit," Logan reprimanded firmly.

"That's right! I've been telling him that for ages! But he never listens!" Zoro chimed in, supporting Logan's stance with a hint of frustration.

However, upon hearing Zoro's words, Logan's expression turned grave. "What? Did you just do that?" he asked, his tone filled with disbelief.

"Mhm," Luffy affirmed innocently, his expression seemingly harmless.

Swish!

At that moment, Zoro swiftly used his blade to cleave the large grilled fish into two halves.

"Alright, this half is far from the handled part, it's safe. Logan, let's share this," Zoro suggested, offering more than half of the grilled fish to Logan.

"You two are quite the pair," Logan remarked dryly.

Disappointed, Luffy shrugged and seized the remaining half of the fish, absentmindedly continuing to pick his nose while eating.

Meanwhile, Logan brought two pots, and Zoro deftly sliced the fish into several generous portions, dropping them into the pots.

"Let me warn you, keep an eye on Luffy while cooking, he might just pick his nose again, so you better use your sword on him!" Logan joked while enjoying the grilled fish.

Admittedly, the fish in the One Piece World tasted exceptionally good. The tender and flavorful meat was a delight even without seasoning.

Zoro tore off a sizable portion and indulged in its savory taste, relishing the meal.

"By the way, Logan, your speed is incredible! Is it a physical technique?" Zoro inquired, impressed by Logan's unprecedented display of speed.

This marked the first time Zoro had witnessed Logan's remarkable swiftness. He believed that even his current mentor, Sasaki Kojiro, couldn't match Logan's speed.

Unbeknownst to Zoro, Logan's earlier rapid appearance in front of Luffy was not at his full speed but merely a spontaneous movement—far from teleportation.

Meanwhile, Luffy joined the conversation, recalling, "Yeah, when you slapped the Marine Captain in Shells Town, your speed was mind-blowing!"

"Why didn't you ask about it then?" Zoro wondered.

Luffy blinked innocently, replying, "I forgot..."

Then, Luffy turned to Logan and queried, "Is this speed also a skill from the Manga Fruit?"

"Manga Fruit?" Logan was taken aback. "How did I become a Manga Fruit user?"

Upon contemplation, Logan realized his exceptional manga-drawing skills might be mistaken for a fruit ability.

"Well, I'll embrace that title then," Logan chuckled to himself. If anyone asks, I'm the Manga Fruit user!"

As for why he lacked typical fruit abilities, Logan explained, "It's straightforward. My abilities are solely focused on crafting storylines."

However, when it came to his speed, Logan didn't attribute it to the fruit ability.

"No, this is my inherent talent. It's not just speed; my defense is also incredibly robust!" Logan clarified proudly. "It's an immensely powerful talent!"

Zoro couldn't help but show his envy. "With that speed, just a bit of training could make you a formidable swordsman right from the start!"

"So, uh, in the future fights, can I use you as a shield?" Luffy's peculiar brain circuits led to an unusual request, always diverging from typical conversations.

"Why do you have to be so offbeat!" Logan jokingly chided Luffy, lightly tapping him on the head.

However, amid the jest, a fleeting thought crossed Logan's mind.

Should I entertain this idea?

But he quickly dismissed it. He couldn't allow Luffy to transform into a skill. If it became an established tactic, Luffy would end up using it regularly in battles.

"Yeah, you're really incorrigible!" Zoro chimed in, taking the opportunity to tease Luffy.

Luffy scratched his head, seemingly pondering his words.

Am I in the wrong here?

After a while, the trio indulged in food and drink until they were content.

"I'm stuffed!" Luffy exclaimed as he rose, stretching his arms and gazing out at the distant sea.

Suddenly, his stretching halted, and he shaded his eyes with his hands, peering into the distance. "Hey? There's a body floating in the sea!"

The unexpected exclamation left them all surprised, the discovery looming in the distance, inviting further intrigue.

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