Chapter 182

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[Main Quest: Teaching Lesson 9 – Recognition]

[Objective: Your Teaching skills must be recognized by others. Receive praise from at least 10,000 trainers for the Pokémon you have teached.]

[Reward: World Anchor]

[World Anchor: When connecting to the next world, choose one of five randomly selected options as the target.]

[Main Quest: Teaching Lesson 9 – Recognition, completed]

[Reward: World Anchor received]

The new main quest was completed as soon as it was issued.

The Pokémon Dak had cultivated included the 'First Gods' and the initial batches of Pokémon.

Although not many, they were more than enough to complete this task.

Just during the recent New Year's celebrations, tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, had visited the First Shrine to pay their respects to the 'First Gods.'

That alone ensured the completion of this task.

"The World Anchor... If nothing unexpected happens, the next quest's reward should be the method to connect to a new world."

Dak speculated as he read the reward description.

Previously, he had asked the system when he could unlock the next world, and the system had replied that it would be revealed upon completing all main quests.

[Main Quest: The Final Lesson – Teaching]

[Objective: The miracle of teaching is to turn the impossible into the possible. Teach a Pokémon with blue-grade potential or lower to orange-grade potential (temporarily achieved orange-grade potential through certain means does not count).]

[Reward: Method to connect to a new world]

As Dak had guessed, the final main quest was here.

The reward was indeed the method to reach the next world.

However, the task of this final lesson was challenging, especially with the restrictions on certain methods.

There are generally two ways to improve a Pokémon's potential.

The faster method is through evolution, particularly for pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Their initial stages might only be purple-grade, but their final stages could reach orange-grade.

However, this evolution only slightly increases potential. Generally, most pseudo-legendaries are born light orange and reach deep orange at their final stages.

Dak had originally planned to take a pseudo-legendary with deep blue potential, evolve it twice to reach deep purple, and then use mega evolution to temporarily achieve light orange to complete the quest.

But now, the system had blocked this path, stating that temporary potential improvement didn't count.

So, the only option left was to steadily increase a Pokémon's potential through consistent training.

Using nutritious food, rare treasures, and other methods could enhance potential, but the jump from blue to orange was significant.

Such a large leap wasn't achievable just by feeding the Pokémon special items.

However, Dak wasn't worried.

Because of a previous action, he was already close to completing this final quest.

The young Bisharp had a strong desire to become stronger, so Dak took it to the Isshin Dojo in Shimotsuki Village, East Blue.

There, it received swordsmanship training from Koushirou and secret assistance from Kozaburo.

In terms of effort, Bisharp might have outworked even the Pokémon receiving formal training in the navy.

Pokémon are beings of "99% effort + 1% talent." Although this ratio might not be precise, effort is undoubtedly the larger portion.

A pseudo-legendary Pokémon may have high potential and a promising future, but only if it puts in the effort.

Without effort, it has no future because it won't reach the critical point needed for evolution.

Bisharp's hard work had made it the 'senior' in the One Piece world.

As one of the first Pokémon born, Bisharp was now over six months old and had reached level 40.

Typically, Pawniard evolves into Bisharp around level 52, requiring a certain quality of armor and blade sharpness.

However, thanks to Kozaburo's 'blade forging,' Pawniard met these conditions early and evolved into Bisharp.

Its potential had risen from deep blue to purple.

There was still a gap to orange, but Bisharp had one more evolution stage, into Kingambit, requiring Dak to summon at least three Bisharp-led groups.

This final evolution would raise Bisharp's potential from purple to deep purple.

Next, the unique techniques of the One Piece world, useful for some Pokémon, came into play.

The 'black blade.'

Constant tempering with Armament Haki would permanently blacken Bisharp's blades, turning them into a 'black blade' like Yoru.

At that point, Bisharp's potential would surely reach light orange.

"First, I need to summon three Bisharp."

With a plan in mind, Dak prepared to proceed but realized it wasn't that simple. "Wait, with Bisharp's current strength, it might struggle against wild Bisharp."

Wild Bisharp were generally level 50 or higher, while the Isshin Dojo's Bisharp was only level 40. The gap was significant, making it difficult to defeat higher-level Pokémon.

No attribute advantage, no personality advantage, and a ten-level disparity.

"I should focus on tempering Armament Haki first."

Dak decided to put off summoning the Bisharps and bring Bisharp back for Armament Haki training.

The teaching task required Dak to personally train the Pokémon, not delegate it to others.

Additionally, Dak's Armament Haki was max level, making him the best teacher for quick progress.

With a decision made, Dak set off for Shimotsuki Village.

The One Piece world was now on track, and Dak only needed to oversee and guide major events. The various departments could handle the rest independently.

This had become a system, capable of running without its creator, Dak.

It was time for Dak to move on to the next world to earn more resources.

Pokémon Island needed vast supplies and wealth, and the One Piece world alone couldn't sustain it.

The One Piece world was not large enough, mostly ocean with limited land and resources, insufficient to support Pokémon Island.

...

Shimotsuki Village.

This was Dak's third visit.

The first was for reconnaissance, the second to send Wimpod for training.

This was the third time.

"Hey, what are you doing standing here? Lost?"

A familiar, arrogant voice sounded behind Dak, making him sigh.

According to the original trajectory, Zoro should have matured and become steady due to Kuina's death.

But in this timeline, Kuina hadn't died, saved by Bisharp, so Zoro hadn't experienced the pain of losing family and thus lacked some growth.

"Lost again?"

This wasn't Dak's first time encountering Zoro, so he wasn't surprised or deceived by the swordsman's poor sense of direction.

Thinking back, it was quite impressive that Dak had once trusted Zoro despite knowing he was directionally challenged.

"You're... aren't you the Alliance Chief here for Bisharp?"

Zoro initially wanted to get angry but changed his tone upon recognizing Dak.

He remembered this man, the one known as the 'Creator God' on Pokémon Island.

"Yes, let's go. I remember the way; I'll lead you back."

Dak smiled.

Unexpectedly, the guest would lead the host back home this time.

"Hey, are you here to take Bisharp?"

Zoro didn't argue, focusing on a more pressing matter.

As long as Zoro kept his attention on Dak, he wouldn't get lost.

"I'm here to take him away."

"Oh."

Hearing Dak's response, Zoro fell silent, then asked, "Why?"

"Because... I need to teach him a very powerful technique, which will take about six months. After that, he will return to continue his swordsmanship training."

"Oh."

Zoro's face brightened at this.

Fortunately, it was only six months, not too long.

"In six months, Bisharp might undergo a significant transformation. If you and Kuina are still at your current level, you won't even be able to hurt him."

Dak playfully poked Zoro's moss-green head.

He was speaking the truth.

In six months, Dak would help Bisharp forge its blades into black blades and evolve into Kingambit.

Even if Kingambit's level didn't increase much, its combat power would be far superior to its current state. Even a Grade 21 sword might not leave a scratch on it.

"I'll work hard too! I can already beat Kuina; in six months, I'll defeat Bisharp too."

"Hahaha, do you even believe that yourself?"

Dak couldn't help but laugh at Zoro.

This made Zoro blush with embarrassment.

They argued as they made their way to the Isshin Dojo.

(End of Chapter)