Spoils of Victory

The dust had finally settled on the skirmish between the Silver Wave Pirates and Zargo's crew. Zargo and Laila, both defeated and weakened, were now in the custody of the victorious pirates. Theo had ensured their capture, aiming to cash in their substantial bounties at a later date.

With the main threats neutralized, the Silver Wave crew retreated back to their ship, their bodies bearing the physical strain of the intense battle. A palpable sense of relief washed over them, their hearts filled with satisfaction of their victory and the anticipation of a much-needed rest.

Despite their weariness, the crew was alive with quiet jubilation. Their victory had not come easy, but it was a clear testament to their collective strength and unity. As they gradually filtered back to the Silver Wave, their thoughts turned to recovery and rest, the comfortable, newly upgraded beds awaiting them being an appealing prospect.

"As pirates, victory often brings spoils," Theo stated, his gaze panning over the defeated pirates' ship. "We need to ensure we don't miss anything."

Mavis nodded in agreement, her eyes sharp and alert, "Absolutely. I'll use my Tactical IQ to explore systematically. With your heightened senses in your Fenrir form, we can cover the entire ship effectively."

Theo nodded, his eyes glinting in his transformed state, "You work from stern to bow. I'll go from bow to stern. If you find anything significant, just give a shout."

With a determined nod, Mavis headed off towards the stern of the ship. Theo watched her for a moment before turning his attention to the bow. As he moved, his nose twitched, picking up various scents.

As they delved deeper into the ship, they began to unearth hidden stashes of treasure and supplies. "Theo!" Mavis called out at one point, her voice echoing through the ship.

Rushing over to her location, Theo found Mavis standing over a hidden compartment filled with Beli. "Looks like we've hit the jackpot," Mavis said, her eyes twinkling in the dim light.

Theo grinned, "Indeed we have. Good find, Mavis."

Their search continued, unearthing more hidden stashes and discovering the Devil Fruits. As they worked, their bond as crewmates deepened, their joint effort reaping considerable rewards. Through their teamwork, they efficiently covered the entire ship, ensuring they didn't miss any potential loot.

Their search took them to various parts of the ship, each filled with an assortment of items. At one point, Theo discovered an arsenal of weapons. It was an impressive collection, ranging from swords and guns to gloves, each piece displaying high-level craftsmanship.

"Theo, look at these weapons," mavis calls out, picking up a beautifully crafted sword. The blade glowed under the dim light, its sharp edge gleaming menacingly.

Theo walked over, examining the sword carefully, "This is a skillful-grade weapon. The craftsmanship is remarkable."

Mavis nodded, her eyes scanning the other weapons, "There are a few others like it here. Some even seem of a higher grade. It's quite a treasure trove."

Theo's gaze flicked to a pair of gloves, their design intriguing. He reached out, picking them up to examine them closely, "These gloves... they're also of skillful grade. They might come in handy."

Mavis glanced at the gloves, a thoughtful look in her eyes, "Indeed. We should take these along. And those guns too."

As they sifted through the weapons, Theo's gaze landed on a small, luminous stone. It was an irregularly shaped stone with a beautiful, translucent blue hue. Recognizing it, Theo picked it up, "This... it's a piece of Seastone from Wano."

Mavis eyes widened at this, "Seastone? That's valuable. It can neutralize the abilities of Devil Fruit users. We should definitely take this."

Nodding, Theo carefully placed the Seastone in a small box. "We should take everything we can. This ship is a goldmine."

With that, they gathered all the weapons, grade items, and Seastone, taking them back to their own ship. On their way back, Theo decided to ask the system for a detailed examination.

[System: Examining Items... Completed.

1. Great Grade Sword: An excellent grade weapon forged with fine materials, offers enhanced attack power.

2. Skillful Grade Gloves: Fine quality gloves offering improved grip and enhanced power transfer.

3. Guns (x2): High-quality firearms that offer accuracy and increased damage.

4. Skillful Grade Sword: A well-crafted sword that offers a good balance of sharpness and durability.

5. Seastone: A precious stone from Wano that can neutralize the abilities of Devil Fruit users.]

"Quite a haul," Theo murmured, looking over the list. "This will definitely come in handy in the future."

Mavis nodded, her eyes shining brightly, "Definitely. It was a good decision to search the ship thoroughly."

As they left the defeated pirates' ship, they looked back at it one last time, a symbol of their victory, before returning to their own ship, their spoils safely stowed away.

By the time they finished, they were both satisfied with their haul. As they left the defeated pirates' ship, they looked back at it one last time, a symbol of their victory, before returning to their own ship, their spoils safely stowed away.

After a thorough search, they finally assessed their loot. A quick count showed that they had managed to secure around 700 million Beli. Alongside the impressive sum, they also found several Devil Fruits:

1. Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Falcon (Zoan)

2. Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard (Zoan)

3. Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Giraffe (Zoan)

4. Mogu Mogu no Mi (Zoan)

5. Saru Saru no Mi, Model: Mandrill (Zoan)

6. Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus (Ancient Zoan)

7. Baku Baku no Mi (Paramecia)

Theo whistled, "Quite a haul. And these Devil Fruits...they're not to be taken lightly."

Mavis agreed, examining the Devil Fruits with a discerning eye. "Indeed. These could significantly enhance our crew's strength. We should discuss this once everyone has rested."

Meanwhile, back on the Silver Wave, the rest of the crew was gradually regaining their strength, their wounds being treated and spirits lifted by the victory. Their thoughts lingered on the recent battle and the new threats and opportunities it presented, marking another significant day in their pirate journey.

Returning to Silver Wave, Theo and Mavis were greeted by the serene quiet of the late night. They could tell the rest of their crew had retired to their upgraded beds, soaking in the comforts that the LifeForce Bed Upgrade Token provided.

As they started to stow away their newly acquired spoils, Theo received a notification from the system.

[System: Milestone achieved! Your ship, Silver Wave, is eligible for the next upgrade. A list of possible upgrades will be presented. You may choose two from the list.]

A smirk pulled at Theo's lips as he read the notification. Mavis, noticing his expression, questioned him, "What's that smirk for, Theo?"

"We've hit another milestone, Mavis," he said, a note of excitement seeping into his voice.

Mavis' eyes lit up at his words, "Another milestone? Does that mean..."

"It means our ship is due for another upgrade," Theo nodded, his gaze moving to take in the familiar surroundings of Silver Wave.

"That's fantastic! What does the upgrade entail?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Well," Theo began, keeping the system's existence a secret, "we'll be given a list of possible upgrades to choose from. We can pick any two from the list."

"Two? That's amazing! Do you have any idea what we should go for?"

Theo smiled at her enthusiasm, "Not yet, but I'm sure we'll figure it out when the time comes."

He could tell that Mavis was excited about the possibilities, and he couldn't blame her. The upgrade would undoubtedly bring more strength and convenience to their journey. It was yet another step towards their collective dreams and ambitions. Little by little, they were inching closer to their goals, and that thought brought a satisfied grin to Theo's face.