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After spending a few minutes reviewing the latest events, Leo quickly shifted his gaze toward the horizon.
He hadn't returned to the pirate world just to read these mundane reports!
'Snap!'
A crisp snap of Leo's fingers caused the air behind him to ripple before it swallowed him whole.
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At the same time...
On a remote island in the New World.
"Cheers!!!"
The members of the Spade Pirates were laughing heartily, raising their glasses, each face glowing with excitement.
Ever since Doflamingo defeated Kaido and took control of Wano Country, rumors had spread across the seas that Ace would soon replace Big Mom and become the new Yonko of this era.
As of today, no fewer than ten large pirate crews had come to visit Ace, eager to pledge their loyalty and join the Spade Pirates' fleet.
But...
Ace had turned them all away.
After all, he didn't know when he would take on his new role as an investigator for the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce, and he had no time to babysit unfamiliar crews.
Today's celebration was in honor of another daring raid—they had once again stolen a massive amount of supplies from Big Mom's Cake Island and escaped unharmed.
This accomplishment alone had sent a message to the world: the Spade Pirates were powerful enough to challenge the Four Emperors!
To solidify this new status, Ace planned to use their recent plunder to strengthen his crew further.
"Prosperity for the captain leads to prosperity for the crew," Ace thought.
Now that he had everything he wanted, it was time to help his crew grow stronger.
Gulp, gulp, gulp...
Hot liquor poured down Ace's throat as he pondered which Pokémon to trade for his crew members next.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind, interrupting his thoughts.
"Ace, come here."
Ace: ?!?!
"Is that Brother Leo?" Ace thought, startled.
Instantly, he recognized Leo's voice. At the same time, a clear set of coordinates appeared in his mind.
Though he wasn't sure what Leo needed, Ace had no doubt. Excitedly, he quickly said his goodbyes to his crewmates and left the celebration.
Following the coordinates, Ace soon arrived at a desolate wasteland not far from their location. There, he saw Leo standing in the open.
"Brother Leo, are you looking for me?"
Ace greeted Leo as he approached, a glimmer of anticipation visible in his eyes.
He knew exactly why Leo had called for him—there could only be one reason: joining the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce!
Sure enough, Leo's first words to Ace were:
"Congratulations, Ace."
Leo extended his palm, and a Libra-shaped badge, glowing with golden light and radiating a sacred aura, materialized before Ace.
Smiling, Leo said:
"This badge symbolizes membership in the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce.
By touching it, you officially become a member.
Although you'll begin as an investigator under me, you'll gain the right to transcend worlds just like the other members of the Chamber."
Then Leo asked, "So, Ace, are you ready?"
"I..."
Ace was about to accept without hesitation, but suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. He looked up nervously at Leo and asked,
"Hey, Brother Leo... once I join the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce, will I still be able to participate in dimensional trades like before?"
Although joining the Chamber had been Ace's dream, he remembered the wager he made with Roger, and it tempered his enthusiasm.
Upon hearing the question, Leo smiled and answered,
"Of course!
The Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce's products are open to everyone. Even members like us can continue trading as usual."
Leo added with a grin, "And since you'll be an internal member, you'll even get a discount on all items. So, there's nothing to worry about!"
"Phew... that's a relief..." Ace sighed, reassured.
The next moment, a confident smile spread across his face. Without further hesitation, Ace reached out and grabbed the badge from Leo's hand.
As soon as his fingers touched the badge, it merged with Ace's body, as if it recognized its new owner.
Suddenly, in Ace's mind, a strange new interface appeared.
[Codename: Ace (modifiable)]
[Position: Investigator]
[Affiliation: Leo Drago]
[Current Investigation Mission: None]
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"This is..."
Ace stared blankly at the system that suddenly appeared in his mind. Moments later, a wave of realization washed over him, and he immediately understood the purpose and function of this system.
It was a system exclusive to the members of the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce.
Since Ace was now an investigator under Leo, he could receive investigation missions from him. Upon completing these missions, he would be rewarded generously by the Chamber of Commerce.
And these rewards wouldn't be limited to just the Pirate World or the Pokémon World.
They would come from countless other worlds!
As for the system in Ace's mind, it was something Leo had just created using a considerable amount of his original power.
But this system was far more than just a status indicator or mission tracker—it allowed Leo to observe everything Ace experienced in real-time, even if they were in different worlds.
Through Ace's perspective, Leo could safely explore the new world, learning everything it had to offer without putting himself in harm's way.
After all...
Leo's thirst for exploring new worlds was no less intense than Ace's.
In fact, he had spent 1.5 million points just to create this system—ensuring that everything remained within his control.
However, Leo didn't place all the responsibility on Ace.
Before arriving, Leo had spent points to unlock a method of traveling to the new world without facing any immediate dangers. The only catch was that it took a bit longer to execute.
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A moment later, when Ace's eyes regained focus, Leo smiled and asked:
"So, Ace, what do you think? Are you ready to head to the new world?"
He added, "I've just received coordinates for a new world, and I'm planning to send you in my place to explore it."
"The new world?"
Excitement flashed across Ace's eyes as he processed everything.
If it weren't for the fact that his friends were having a banquet nearby, he would have eagerly accepted the mission right then and there to investigate this new world for Leo.
Thankfully, Ace managed to contain his excitement.
With a composed demeanor, he responded, "I'm sorry, Sir Leo. I still have a few personal matters to take care of here in the pirate world. Could you grant me a little more time to wrap things up?"
"Of course," Leo replied with a warm smile and a nod.
He understood that his new investigator might not return for a long time, so it was only fair to give him time to say his goodbyes to his friends and family.
"Thank you, Sir Leo!" Ace said gratefully.
Now that he had officially become Leo's investigator, Ace followed the tradition of addressing him as "Sir," just like the other members of the Chamber of Commerce.
With a glint in his eyes, Ace hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "Sir Leo, I do have one last favor to ask of you..."
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A little while later...
After making his way through the dense jungle, Ace reappeared at the banquet.
But this time, he walked straight to the center of the gathering and clapped his hands, instantly capturing everyone's attention.
"Everyone! Listen up!"
With his arms wide open and a big smile on his face, Ace looked at his crewmates and announced:
"I have something important to share..."
"I've officially joined the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce!!!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the badge symbolizing the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce flew out from Ace's chest, glowing with a sacred light that left everyone in awe.
"What!?"
The members of the Spade Pirates were completely stunned.
But in the next moment, a wave of cheers erupted, echoing across the island!
"Ohhhhhh!!!"
"Boss Ace, you finally joined the Chamber of Commerce!?"
"Wow! I thought we'd never see the day, but I didn't expect the Chamber to be so efficient!"
"Oh my god! Does this mean Ace can enter the new world now!?"
"..."
"..."
Amid the excited chatter, the faces of the Spade Pirates were filled with joy and pride as they celebrated Ace's accomplishment. A few even looked at him with envy, eager to explore the new world themselves.
Surrounded by congratulations from his friends, Ace smiled genuinely. But the thought of the new world Leo had mentioned quickly came to mind, and he stood up straight.
"Alright, everyone!" Ace called out, his voice cutting through the noise.
"We can save the celebrations for later."
"There's something even more important that I need to share with all of you!"
At Ace's words, the entire Spade crew fell silent, their eyes fixed on him, waiting for his next revelation.
People like Deus, who had been with Ace from the beginning, immediately guessed what Ace was about to announce next.
And sure enough...
Ace officially declared that he was leaving the Pirate World and heading to the new world to complete his investigation mission.
Since this was his first journey to the new world, Ace had no idea how long he would be away.
"So…"
"Starting today, Deus will serve as the acting captain of the Spade Pirates!"
Faced with the mix of emotions on his crewmates' faces, Ace laughed and pushed Deus forward to stand before everyone.
Then, he continued, "Of course, before I go, I have a gift for all of you!"
Bang!
Ace suddenly clasped his hands together and slowly opened them.
In an instant, dozens of red and white Poké Balls appeared in front of him.
As soon as the Poké Balls materialized, they shot directly into the hands of every member of the Spade Pirates.
Immediately afterward, a mysterious power blessed them, linking each pirate to their respective Pokémon.
A month ago, Rotom Mobile had announced the cancellation of currency exchange points...
So, during his recent raid on Cake Island, Ace had gathered all the valuable items he could find.
With the generous points he'd acquired, Ace exchanged them for a Pokémon for each of his comrades, all with special talents and the ability for Bond Evolution.
Being a member of the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce, Ace only had to pay 80% of the original points for these Pokémon and abilities—a significant discount!
All he could say was...
Thank you, Big Mom Pirates, for the donation!
Not only did Ace ensure that every member of the Spade Pirates became a Pokémon Trainer, but he also succeeded in fulfilling his bet with Roger.
In the end...
Amid the bittersweet farewell, Ace embraced each of his crew members.
Ace's journey in the Pirate World had officially come to an end.
But his legend, spanning across new worlds, was just beginning!
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Night.
Under a sparse sky of stars and moonlight, Ace found himself once again in the empty wasteland.
After saying a final goodbye to his mother and watching Leo send her to Roger, Ace straightened up.
The moonlight wrapped around him like a silvery veil, illuminating his eyes, which sparkled as if filled with stars.
"Sir Leo, I'm ready!" Ace declared with firm resolve.
At this moment, Ace was fully aware of the dangers that awaited him in the new world.
But even so, he chose to proceed without hesitation!
Because his vision was too vast to be confined to just one world!
Facing him, Leo shared the same expression of determination.
"Excellent," Leo nodded with a smile. He reached out his hand, and a small Poké Ball appeared in his palm.
With a gentle smile, Leo said, "As your superior, I don't have anything grand to give you…"
"So, consider this newly-born Pokémon my small welcome gift to you."
Leo handed the Poké Ball over.
Suspended in midair for a moment, the ball floated slowly toward Ace.
"This Pokémon is called Growlithe, a fire-type like your Charizard. I believe the two of you will get along well."
[Tl/n: Growlithe is the small one. The big one is it's evolved form.]
"And regarding the new world, I've done some research."
"When you arrive, your Charizard may have limited opportunities to appear, but this newborn Growlithe should be able to assist you with your investigation."
"I hope you treat it as you would treat Charizard."
"Sir Leo, I will fulfill my mission of investigating the new world!" Ace responded earnestly as he took the Poké Ball, his gaze intense.
At the same time, the Bond Power that Ace had previously exchanged for naturally connected him to Growlithe, guided by Leo's influence.
Leo smiled again.
"Well then, Investigator Ace..."
"Let's begin your first investigation mission!!!"
Whoosh!
As soon as Leo finished speaking, a mysterious light enveloped Ace.
Hundreds of thousands of points converted into raw power, sending Ace out of the Pirate World.
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Meanwhile, in another world...
A mother frowned as she looked at her son's test scores.
On the dining table next to her, a promotional flyer for tutoring services lay spread out...