Walding would never forget that face; just a few days ago, he had seen this person's bounty poster.
White Demon!
Bounty: 1.53 billion! Nearly rivaling the bounties of the Yonko's top commanders.
The air was thick with suffocating pressure. The Wolf Pirates' crew broke out in beads of sweat, feeling as though they were shackled by invisible chains that kept them immobile.
Ignoring Walding, Ryujiro slowly approached the Battleaxe Pirates' captain and used an illusion to hypnotize him.
"Where is the Devil Fruit?" Ryujiro's voice was calm as he walked past Walding, who was as inconsequential as air.
With a dazed expression and a vacant stare, the Battleaxe Pirates' captain slowly answered, "In the storage room downstairs, inside the box."
What's happening?!
Walding was stunned. The captain had been defiant in front of him, but now, he revealed the location of the Devil Fruit so readily to Ryujiro.
"Even if it's you, I won't allow you to take my things!" Walding roared, his aura suddenly becoming as ferocious as a wild beast.
A scarlet cold light fixed on Ryujiro.
As Walding tried to move, he was abruptly struck by an irresistible force and was flung out of the ship, falling into the sea.
Devil Fruit users are cursed by seawater; falling into the sea is as good as death for them.
"Boom—"
The air trembled under the immense pressure, and the overwhelming spiritual pressure made the Wolf Pirates' crew's souls quake. The fear was so profound that many of them fainted.
The Battleaxe Pirates' captain, in close proximity to Ryujiro, had his soul torn apart by the terrifying spiritual pressure.
"Boom—"
Ryujiro forcibly created a hole in the deck and leaped into the storage room below.
With his senses fully extended, Ryujiro detected a faint energy coming from a box on his right, buried among the clutter.
Using repulsion, he sent all the junk flying away, revealing a brown wooden box.
Ryujiro opened the box to find a dark gray, peculiar fruit inside.
The shape…
Ryujiro squinted.
It seemed to be a Logia-type Devil Fruit, an entirely new type he had never seen before.
As Ryujiro touched the fruit, his expression stiffened, his pupils constricted, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
So that's how it is.
The Devil Fruit itself contained considerable power. While the power was indeed impressive, to Ryujiro, it was nothing extraordinary.
Moreover, this power had its flaws. Devil Fruit users are vulnerable to seawater and Sea Stones, which are their natural nemeses.
The power of the world…
Without a doubt, Devil Fruits are manifestations of the world's own powers, part of the special power system that emerged at the dawn of the world.
The power contained in the Devil Fruit wasn't particularly profound; it had been analyzed the moment he touched it.
Back on the pirate ship, Ryujiro called Carmen and Kun over.
Both were surprised when they saw the Devil Fruit Ryujiro held.
"This is a Devil Fruit?!"
"That's right."
"Which one of you wants to eat this Devil Fruit? It's likely a Logia-type."
Ha!
Carmen and Kun both gasped.
Logia!
Everyone on the sea knew that Devil Fruits were divided into three types: Zoan, Paramecia, and Logia, with Logia being the most powerful.
The fact that this was a Logia-type fruit was highly enticing.
Recently, they had been feeling frustrated with their current strength, and the quickest way to gain immense power was through a Devil Fruit.
Kun hesitated for a moment and said to Carmen earnestly, "Carmen, you should eat this fruit."
"Me?"
Carmen shook her head, "You're the navigator. You're more important than me. You should eat this Devil Fruit."
"With Ryujiro and Miss Hinata's protection, I won't be in any danger."
Kun sighed, "Exactly because I'm the navigator, I shouldn't eat this Devil Fruit."
"Besides, Ryujiro is already teaching me martial arts. In the future, I'll be able to protect myself."
"You're a valuable chef on our ship. If you're gone, we might never taste your delicious food again."
This…
Carmen glanced at Ryujiro with hesitation.
Ryujiro said indifferently, "Since Kun has said so, you should eat it."
"Alright then."
Carmen took the Devil Fruit from Ryujiro's hand and stared at the strange fruit, swallowing nervously.
She took a bite!
Ugh!
Carmen's face contorted. Though she had eaten many unpalatable foods, this fruit was by far the worst. The taste was unbearable.
With her eyes shut, Carmen swallowed the fruit without chewing.
Hmm?
Ryujiro frowned slightly.
Carmen's body began to change as the Devil Fruit's power transformed her into a natural element.
Interesting!
This Devil Fruit was indeed more remarkable than Ryujiro had expected.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Carmen coughed several times and quickly drank water to relieve the taste.
"Ryujiro, is one bite enough?"
Carmen couldn't imagine having to eat the entire fruit; it would be a hellish experience for her.
"Yes, one bite is enough to gain the ability."
"Feel what power you've acquired."
Ryujiro said calmly.
Hearing this, Carmen was relieved. At least she didn't have to eat more, as even her cooking skills wouldn't be able to make this fruit taste good.
It was inedible.
At that moment, Carmen clearly felt a new power within her. As she released this energy, a terrifying gale swept across the deck, sending everything flying.
If Ryujiro hadn't stabilized the ship, everything would have been blown into the sea. Carmen's hair was a mess as he stood stunned.
What is this?
"It seems my guess was correct; this is the Logia Wind-Wind Fruit."
"This power is on par with the Devil Fruit abilities of the three Marine Admirals. If properly developed, you might even stand shoulder to shoulder with the Admirals in the future."
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