Jason stood on the deck of the Sun Pirates' ship, the ocean breeze ruffling his silver hair as he watched the lively scene before him. Hatchan, the fish-man with a jovial attitude, was teaching Koala the basics of Fish-Man Karate, while the young girl tried her best to keep up with his rapid movements. Jason smiled faintly, his thoughts drifting to the path ahead of him.
Suddenly, a News Coo swooped down, circling near Jinbe before dropping a rolled-up newspaper onto the deck. Jinbe caught the paper and unrolled it, his eyes widening as he scanned the front page. His usual calm demeanor shifted into one of curiosity and concern as he glanced at Jason.
"Jason," Jinbe called out, his voice deep and steady.
Jason looked up and saw Jinbe motioning for him to follow. Nodding, he left the deck, walking in silence behind the Fish-Man until they reached the captain's quarters. Jason entered the room, where Fisher Tiger, the fearless leader of the Sun Pirates, was seated at a desk going over a map.
Jinbe handed Fisher the newspaper without a word. Fisher Tiger's eyes scanned the article, his jaw tightening as he took in the headline. After a moment, his gaze shifted sharply to Jason, full of questions.
"Take a look at this, Jason," Fisher said, handing the newspaper over.
Jason accepted it and glanced at the front page. The bold letters were impossible to miss: "Phantom Blade Jason Receives 1 Billion Berries Bounty After Raiding Mariejois and Freeing Slaves!" Beneath the headline was a photo of him, standing tall with his swords drawn, surrounded by flames and chaos. His eyes scanned the article detailing his involvement with Fisher Tiger's mission and the massive destruction they caused.
Though Jason wasn't surprised—he had expected his actions to garner attention—he feigned shock, his eyes widening as he looked at Fisher Tiger. "I... I don't know why my bounty is this high," he said, his voice carrying a note of confusion.
Fisher Tiger studied Jason's expression for a moment before sighing heavily. "It could be the fires... or maybe they're inflating your threat level because of your family name. But I don't understand why yours is higher than mine if that's the case."
He shook his head and placed the paper aside. "No matter the reason, this changes things. We'll need to be more cautious from here on out. The Marines and the World Government will be hunting us down even harder now."
Jason nodded, keeping his expression serious. "Understood. I'll stay on guard."
Fisher Tiger leaned back, his eyes softening slightly. "For now, get some rest. Jinbe will show you to a room below deck."
Jinbe motioned for Jason to follow once more, leading him through the ship's corridors until they reached a small room at the bottom of the ship. The room was simple, with a bed, a small table, and a window that offered a view of the sea.
"This will be your room," Jinbe said. "Rest up. We'll need to be ready for anything."
"Thanks," Jason replied, stepping inside. As soon as the door closed behind him, Jason locked it, his serious expression shifting into one of excitement. He moved toward the bed and sat down, opening the System Treasury in his mind.
Before him, he conjured the Devil Fruit Illustration Book and a stack of 30 chests he had acquired through his system. His hands hovered over the first chest before he opened it with a soft click. Inside, there were two pineapple-shaped Devil Fruits, one with purpleish-black flames dancing on its surface, the other with icy-blue flames that shimmered with an eerie coldness.
His eyes gleamed as he recognized them as Mythical Zoan Fruits, though their exact identities eluded him. Jason quickly opened the Devil Fruit Illustration Book, flipping through the pages until he found a section on phoenixes.
The first fruit matched the description of the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Dark Phoenix.
Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Dark Phoenix
The Dark Phoenix is a legendary bird wreathed in black and purple flames. This Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit grants the user the ability to transform into the Dark Phoenix, harnessing the power of dark fire, which burns hotter and more intensely than regular flames. Its regeneration is unrivaled, and the flames themselves can both destroy and heal, embodying both destruction and rebirth.
Jason's heart raced with excitement as he read the description. This was no ordinary phoenix fruit—its flames had the power to devastate entire battlefields while keeping the user alive through near-impossible odds. He turned the page to reveal the next fruit, which was just as intriguing.
Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Blue Phoenix
This Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit allows the user to transform into a Blue Phoenix, a majestic bird surrounded by frostfire, an ethereal cold flame. Like the Dark Phoenix, it grants the user a high regeneration factor, but its true power lies in its control over frostfire, a rare and mystical cold flame capable of freezing and incinerating its enemies simultaneously. The Blue Phoenix represents rebirth through frost and the unyielding nature of ice.
Jason's eyes gleamed as he compared the two fruits. These were incredibly powerful, and with them, he could outfit his future fleet with captains that could rival even the strongest pirates. He opened chest after chest, finding a total of 44 Devil Fruits, each one more mysterious and powerful than the last. His mind raced with plans, already picturing his fleet rising to unmatched heights.
Once he had cataloged the fruits, Jason stored them back into his system's treasury, a satisfied grin spreading across his face. His future crew would be the most powerful the world had ever seen, and with these treasures, they would be unstoppable.
As he lay back in the bed, Jason closed his eyes, a feeling of contentment washing over him. His rise to power had only just begun, and with the world starting to take notice, the time was nearing for him to make his next move.
For now, though, he would rest. Tomorrow held new challenges, but with the strength he had gathered, Jason felt ready for anything.
Author Notes
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