**Chapter 99: Fate is So Unpredictable**

The scene before Reijin made it impossible for him to stay calm.

After all, he's an ordinary guy, and with so much gold in front of him, how could he not be tempted?

This is real money, after all. Even seeing a stack of cash wouldn't cause such a reaction.

But with gold scattered all over the place, just stepping on a piece could make you wealthy for life.

"If only I had the Gold-Gold Fruit," Reijin sighed to himself. If he had that fruit, he could instantly pack up all this gold.

He could even build a magnificent golden palace in Dressrosa.

"No problem!"

Shiranui Genma's eyes were burning with desire, but he knew the gold in front of him wasn't his.

As a ninja, he quickly suppressed the thoughts that came to mind.

These thoughts were unacceptable. After all, ninjas have a certain level of discipline.

The education in Konoha was too good.

Anything unrelated to the mission must be turned over to strengthen Konoha.

Even if they discovered a gold mine during a mission.

They must report everything back to Konoha.

Shiranui Genma opened a passage, and behind that door was Dressrosa.

Reijin waved his hand, signaling Shiranui Genma to go in first and call for help.

"Take as much gold as you can. No need to dig it all out at once."

"After this mission, I can take a break, right?"

"I've recently mastered Observation Haki, and I plan to refine it further."

Kakashi, sitting beside him, asked.

He felt more exhausted in this world than he did back in Konoha.

He was constantly working with no time to rest.

"You're still thinking about resting? Dressrosa is being rebuilt."

"Enemies are constantly invading. Now is the time to work hard!"

"Kakashi, you can't be so selfish. You have to work hard for Dressrosa."

Reijin patted Kakashi on the shoulder, frustrated.

How could he be thinking about resting at a time like this?

Didn't he notice that Reijin only visited Viola at night?

The rest of the time, he was in the palace.

Even though there wasn't much to do, it set a great example.

"You're even worse than Hiruzen Sarutobi."

Kakashi's face remained expressionless, having become immune to such talk.

After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen always preached about the Will of Fire.

Now, it's hard for Kakashi to be moved by such rhetoric.

Maybe it worked when he was younger.

But he's grown up now.

He's not that easy to fool.

"I even found you a powerful Devil Fruit. How can you say I'm worse?"

"I wonder if anyone has eaten that fruit yet."

Reijin grumbled.

At the very least, he was good to his team.

For example, when he found the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his first thought wasn't of Sasuke.

But of Kakashi, who was right in front of him. After all, Sasuke still needed time before he could use it.

But Kakashi was already fully trained and could become even stronger with it.

"You mean the Rumble-Rumble Fruit you asked me to find?"

Kakashi was surprised. He understood the value of Devil Fruits in this world.

The Rumble-Rumble Fruit is a Logia-type fruit.

It's one of the rarest and most powerful fruits.

Just by eating it, you gain enormous potential.

Maybe not enough to become an admiral, but definitely enough to become a pirate with a bounty of a billion berries.

Kakashi originally thought Reijin would give the fruit to someone from the Uchiha clan.

He never considered it for himself, given how notoriously bad Devil Fruits taste.

He didn't want to eat something that awful at his age.

"That's right, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is the best fit for your abilities."

"With this fruit, you wouldn't be taken down in just five seconds."

Reijin looked at Kakashi with a strange expression.

Since arriving in the One Piece world, Kakashi had let loose.

After not seeing him for a while, Reijin noticed Kakashi looked quite unwell.

Although he had been training his Observation Haki,

it shouldn't have left him so drained.

His complexion had become much paler.

What had he been through during this time?

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Kakashi rushed forward to cover Reijin's mouth.

Kakashi glanced around, sensing the strange looks from his companions.

"I'm not the kind of guy you're talking about. I've already proven myself on the journey, and I even have a girlfriend now. If you don't believe me, you can ask the others," Kakashi said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

He was really putting himself out there to prove his point.

"Hmm? Is that so?" Raijin was shocked. Did Kakashi actually settle down?

Has he completely followed in Jiraiya's footsteps, planning to carry forward Jiraiya's legacy in this world?

Raijin looked at the people who came with Kakashi.

They all nodded, helping to clarify the situation for Kakashi.

But their expressions were a bit strange as they recounted what had happened on the journey.

They had come across a village that had been invaded by pirates. Kakashi ended up saving a woman from the ruins.

On the ship, the woman clung to Kakashi, and eventually, something happened between them, and they got together.

But before arriving at Sky Island, Kakashi left the woman in a peaceful village on a nearby island.

He also left her a large sum of money, almost as if he was washing his hands of the situation.

"Well, well, looks like you're starting to become a bit of a player," Raijin said, looking at Kakashi with satisfaction. At least this way, he wouldn't end up lonely like in the original storyline, with only Might Guy for company!

This was definitely a positive development.

"What do you mean by 'a player'? It was just a chance encounter, and besides, people from two different worlds are never meant to be together."

"I just hope she can live a peaceful life from now on," Kakashi said, scratching his head. Honestly, he wasn't prepared for this.

He hadn't expected things to happen so suddenly, and that he'd get caught up with a woman like this.

Even though he saved her, the way she repaid him... it made Kakashi feel a bit guilty.

He even felt that he might have been a bit of a jerk.

"This kind of thing may not be up to you," Raijin replied.

"Afterward, bring Kakashi's girlfriend back to Dressrosa!"

"We, as ninjas burdened by the name of love, can never abandon our partners."

"Remember that."

Raijin waved his hand and said to the others.

"Yes!"

The few who came with Kakashi held back their laughter and quickly responded.

This made Kakashi feel very uneasy inside.

Is this guy going to use him as a bad example after they go back?

"Do you even know what happened to your father?"

Raijin looked at Kakashi, who was about to speak, and said with a smile.

"What about it? My father's already dead."

Kakashi frowned. What does this have to do with his father?

Are you planning to complain about me to my father?

You're really pulling rank here.

Now you're not just trying to control the living; you even want to interfere with the dead?

"Actually, your father has been waiting for you!" Raijin said with a slightly eerie tone.

Kakashi shivered for a moment, not sure why Raijin suddenly said that.

His father has been waiting for him?

Is he trying to take his soul or something?

"After your father died, he never went to the underworld; instead, he's been wandering between the underworld and the ninja world, waiting for you."

"He died when you were five, and he felt guilty in his heart about you."

"His soul has always been trapped there, wanting to hear your story."

"So, are you planning to tell your father the story of how you became a loser?"

"Even Sakumo Hatake might give you a couple of slaps."

Raijin told Kakashi about his father, Sakumo Hatake.

There was no need for Raijin to lie about this.

As soon as Kakashi dies, he can meet Sakumo Hatake.

Then, their souls can go to the underworld together.

"??? Can your Sharingan see the underworld?"

Kakashi laughed, surprised that Raijin made up such an absurd reason just to get him to marry.

But seeing Raijin not respond and just smiling at him, Kakashi hesitated, not knowing what to decide.

Raijin spoke so convincingly that Kakashi couldn't tell if it was true or not.

He started to waver, even questioning the bonds of youth with Guy.

If he really told his father the story of his worthless life, would his father accept him?

How would his father look at him?

With disappointment?

Would his father's soul still return to the underworld then?

Kakashi felt uncertain, his face showing a hint of discomfort.

He felt like Raijin had a grip on him.

"This doesn't really matter! Fine, if that's the case, let's bring her back."

Kakashi eventually agreed to Raijin's idea.

He didn't feel the need to argue with Raijin about this.

"Very good! Prepare to carry out my plan when we get back."

Raijin patted Kakashi on the shoulder and said.

"…"

Kakashi was speechless.

Three kids? Not possible!

Raijin and Kakashi arrived at Birka together.

This is Enel's hometown.

If the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is going to show up anywhere, it'll be here.

After all, Enel is different from other Sky Islanders.

He doesn't have wings, so he can't fly freely on Sky Island.

So, the only place he could access was his hometown.

"Who are you?"

As Raijin wandered around Birka, a group of people flew down from the sky.

Seeing that Raijin and Kakashi didn't have wings, they instantly became alert.

People without wings are often from Shandia.

This group is fierce and on the Sky Islanders' blacklist.

"Us? I'm the future god of Sky Island!"

Raijin glanced at the people flying over, smiled, and said.

"How dare you speak so boldly in front of us priests!"

The priests immediately flared up in anger, their eyes burning with rage.

They raised their weapons and charged directly at Raijin.

"Zap!!"

A ball of lightning flickered in Kakashi's hand.

In an instant, Kakashi dashed forward.

Lightning flashed.

All that could be seen was a lightning-clad figure flashing by.

"Boom!"

Several figures collapsed to the ground.

"Sky Islanders are weak."

Kakashi flexed his hand, feeling that the fight wasn't very satisfying.

Most people here seemed weak.

A comfortable environment doesn't produce strong people.

"Let them go back and report this."

"I don't care much for this so-called god."

Raijin looked at the half-dead people on the ground and said dismissively.

These people weren't worth Raijin's time to finish off.

To Raijin, they were as insignificant as ants, failing to stir any interest.

Some Sky Island residents who had seen what happened hurried into their homes to hide.

They hadn't expected these wingless people to be so fierce, even able to defeat the priests.

After all, there are very few strong people on Sky Island; the only strong one is the so-called god.

He possesses great power and even a colorful flying horse!

"This country, like Dressrosa, has one fatal flaw."

"The ruler is too weak!"

Raijin looked around at Sky Island's environment, naturally isolated from the sea.

But this comfortable environment has made them weak.

If the comfortable environment were harsher, maybe they'd be stronger.

But even with a good environment and decent weapons, they're still so weak, which makes Raijin very dissatisfied.

"You're an invader. Of course, everything you say makes sense."

Kakashi rolled his eyes. It's not that Raijin is hypocritical.

It's just that he believes in survival of the fittest.

Nothing else matters.

"Of course, only the strong write history!"

Raijin nodded proudly.

Right now, he's the one writing history.

"Hey, catch that wingless thief who stole my stuff."

At that moment, two people came running out of an alley, one of them holding a fruit.

The young man ran straight into Raijin and Kakashi.

The fruit had strange patterns on it, completely different from ordinary fruits.

A middle-aged man followed closely behind, but he froze when he saw the priests lying on the street.

He glanced at the young man and then at Raijin.

He realized he might be in trouble.

"You're lucky!"

The middle-aged man didn't dare look back and ran off.

He felt that saying even one more word could get him killed right there.

"I think I'm pretty lucky!"

Raijin looked at the Devil Fruit in the young man's hand and smiled.

He hadn't expected to run into Enel!

All this!

It must be fate.

Fate that Enel wasn't meant to be the god of Sky Island.

"Shouldn't I be the lucky one?"

Kakashi laughed along with Raijin.

This Devil Fruit practically delivered itself to him!

It's almost embarrassing.

"Sorry!"

The young man glanced at Kakashi and Raijin, feeling that their smiles were a bit creepy.

He had never seen anyone smile so frighteningly, so he started to back away.

These guys in front of him definitely had bad intentions.

(End of Chapter)