Chapter 326: A Nation Founded by the Game?
Just strengthening gear and forging equipment—
not to mention the endless stream of otherworldly shops—had already kept players so busy they could barely breathe.
Who would willingly give that up, abandoning the battle power ranking system that so quickly boosted strength,
just to focus on purifying worlds and building reputation?
"Because… it's about power."
Fang Yi smiled and waved his hand across the air in front of him.
A light screen appeared instantly, displaying rotating views of different faction territories within the game.
"For example… family territories…"
His gaze landed on Kirigakure's settlement.
"With the rules of the Reincarnation Game lifted, players can now build houses in their territory, cultivate fields, and raise animals."
But the crops weren't ordinary.
They emitted faint water-element energy and could be processed into elemental potions.
The livestock and beasts they raised could be harvested for low-tier equipment,
distributed among Kirigakure's non-player villagers and ninja who had yet to join the game.
Not just Kirigakure—
almost all major forces in the ninja and pirate worlds had developed costly life-skills professions
to support their logistical operations.
"But even so, the family territory system has severe limitations.
Every expansion costs massive reward points, and at best, it can support thousands or tens of thousands of people."
Fang Yi smiled brightly.
"So what if… a family becomes a village?"
"A town. A city. Even a nation?"
"As long as players continue hunting down corruption,
I can let them found a country—one they truly rule."
That alone would be enough to stir any player's ambition.
Already, the family system had revolutionized combat in the pirate and ninja worlds.
In the past, Whitebeard could crush an island with his fists.
Kaido could flatten a nation with brute force.
Sasori of the Red Sand had razed nations using puppets.
But now?
Even Orochimaru, the strongest in the ninja world, would be seriously injured if he attacked a tiny ninja village like Yukigakure solo.
The village's defense towers and weapons would shred him without overwhelming force.
"Why did the concept of nations get ignored in the past?"
Fang Yi looked at the confused white-haired loli and chuckled.
"Because no matter how much wealth you accumulated,
someone stronger could take it from you at any moment."
Especially in resource-rich worlds like One Piece—
a powerful fighter could destroy an entire nation with a finger snap.
So most powerful figures scoffed at the notion of kingdoms.
Big Mom's 'country' existed just to satisfy her appetite and her dream of racial harmony.
"But towns and nations blessed by the Reincarnation Game—
those aren't so fragile."
With family territories already showing their advantages—
providing weapons, livestock, farming, and resource production—
players were becoming increasingly self-sufficient.
And as long as they didn't court disaster,
no one could destroy their homes without bringing an equally powerful force.
One family could support a small army of hundreds.
"And control over a nation means…
a constant source of troops, renewable in-game resources,
and manpower to produce gear and consumables…"
Fang Yi ruffled the white-haired loli's head and asked:
"So, what do you think? Will the players be tempted?"
"Tempted!"
Even Ah Fu, the loli herself, was excited.
Fang Yi wanted to reshape the very structure of every world.
Massive countries had stockpiles of original world essence,
but because of fear and restriction from their world's consciousness,
that energy had gone completely to waste.
Take Alabasta, for example.
Rich in world essence,
yet it couldn't even produce one decent powerhouse—
easily manipulated by Crocodile.
So now,
the Reincarnation Game would become the ladder
that allowed these stagnant countries and unused resources to climb to the top.
…
Back in the game world—
Everyone followed Uncle Nine out of the graveyard and returned to the Yi Zhuang (corpse shelter) on the edge of Ren Town.
[You have entered the Taoist Faction: Uncle Nine's Yi Zhuang. Reputation: Neutral]
Prompt: As a neutral party, you are considered guests. Basic communication and common quests are available, but interaction is limited.
Uncle Nine brought them to the backyard.
"If you were also here to bury the old master, and you've got nowhere else to go,
feel free to stay in the Yi Zhuang."
"The Crimson-Robed Taoist has stolen the coffin. The old man has already become a demonic corpse—there's no stopping that."
"But in three days, when yin energy peaks,
he'll return to Ren Manor to drain his relatives' blood.
We just need to lie in wait and ambush both the Taoist and the corpse together."
Everyone felt a little more at ease hearing that.
Their main quest was to eliminate the corpse.
Failure would result in penalties from the game—
losing items, skills, gear, and possibly even base attributes.
The backyard was spacious and clean.
The house doors were wide open.
As soon as Tanjiro walked into one, a prompt appeared:
[Would you like to rent this building? Cost: 200 Reward Points per day.]
[Yi Zhuang House]: Grants "Cleanse Lv.1" status. Taoist skill training speed +1.
"So expensive…"
Tanjiro, coming from a humble background,
was reluctant to spend so much for a bed.
But when the system confirmed that Breathing Techniques were under the Taoist skill tree,
he sighed and chose a room.
Gunilla, Rin, and the others chose corner rooms instead—
they had no bonuses but only cost 5 points per day.
The next morning,
Tanjiro felt amazing.
Just from sleeping, his Water Breathing had reached new insight.
It was like something inside him had clicked.
His eyes fell on the premium suite on the far right—
2,000 points a night.
Cleanse Lv.3.
If he had the funds, it would surely boost his technique even further.
Later, he found himself in the front hall of the Yi Zhuang.
He spotted someone polishing a coffin and walked up to say hello:
"Are you Uncle Nine's disciple?
Thanks for letting us stay.
Is there anything I can help with?"
[Qiu Sheng Lv.7 (Taoist Apprentice)]: Uncle Nine's Disciple
The handsome young man glanced at Tanjiro and smiled.
"You're our master's guest, so you shouldn't have to do anything.
But if you insist, help me polish all these coffins."
A black-text prompt appeared.
[Side Quest Activated]: Help lazy Qiu Sheng clean the coffin of lingering yin energy.
Reward: 200 Reward Points, +5 Favorability with Qiu Sheng
"No problem!"
Tanjiro cheerfully accepted and got to work polishing dozens of coffins.
Later, the players gathered to share discoveries.
Gunilla said,
"I followed Uncle Nine into town.
There were loads of side quests about ghosts and spirits—
you can earn rewards for exorcising them."
She hadn't accepted any to avoid unnecessary complications.
Rin nodded.
"I went too, but on my own.
I didn't trigger any quests like Gunilla's."
So the group theorized—
Reputation was the key.
Uncle Nine, as a righteous exorcist with high standing, had high reputation in Ren Town.
So quests were offered to Gunilla while she followed him.
But the players, with little rep, weren't trusted with commissions.
"No wonder everyone's diving into mission worlds."
Kuina inhaled deeply, her eyes determined.
"This really is the fastest way to grow stronger.
Dangerous, yes—but the rewards are worth it.
I'm going to become stronger!"
The strongest female swordmaster—
she wouldn't be looked down on by her lost brother, Zoro!
Tanjiro scratched his head.
"Guys, I found something too…"
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