Jango's Hypnosis seemed quite effective in terms of results, it could be seen as a form of berserk with a price.
Although the casting time was at least seven or eight seconds, the effect was significant.
Judging from the improvement of those berserk lackeys, it's at least double.
However, given that Jango used this as his trump card, it's clear the price to pay afterward is by no means light.
If the price were light, it would have long since become a mandatory pre-battle ritual.
In the original story, the Catman Brothers couldn't defeat Zoro, and because Kuro's countdown was almost up, they pleaded with Jango to apply Hypnosis.
It's a concept somewhat similar to releasing the human body's safety locks.
However, the green quality is well-deserved. It can at least take his explosive power to the next level.
It can also be used on others.
Compared to this, Hiroto actually had an even greater harvest.
He shifted his focus to the attribute section, and new data popped up.
That's right, his attributes had improved.
[Name: Hiroto]
[Age: 21]
[Strength: D- (Level of a pirate with a bounty over ten million)]
[Agility: E+ (Level of pirates with bounties of several million)]
[Constitution: E+ (You can single-handedly slash and hack your way through a Marine branch without even blinking an eye)]
[Perception: E+ (Hearing in six directions, seeing in eight)]
[Held Entries: Transmigrator (Rainbow), Gluttony (Orange), Incoming Chaos (Purple), Swordsman (Green), Thrust (Green), Brute Force (Green), Hypnosis (Green), Sharp Sword (Green), Steel-Severing Slash (White)]
[Remark: You're a figure in the East Blue, but in the Grand Line? Small fry, say no more.]
'Slaughter, combat, physical talent, the training during this period... will probably also played a part in this growth. Perhaps the credit also goes to [Gluttony], which together promoted this growth.'
Hiroto clenched his fist, feeling that abundant power continuously surging forth, but compared to the power, what was in his hands was another matter.
"I need to get a good sword."
Hiroto carefully examined the long sword in his hand. The quality was decent, but it could only be said to be barely usable for a while.
In the One Piece World, swordsmen make up a very large proportion, and there are many corresponding famous blades.
There's even a detailed classification.
The 12 Supreme Grade Blades, the twenty-one great grade blades, the 50 Skillful Grade Blades, and the Grade Blades of unspecified number.
A total of four levels.
Once the quality reaches Grade Blade, it can be considered a famous blade.
The highest quality known in the East Blue's plot is Zoro's Wado Ichimonji, ranked among the twenty-one great grade swords.
'As for swords, there are still some choices in the East Blue. Sandai Kitetsu, Yubashiri, Tashigi's shigure... but they can only be obtained by going to Loguetown.'
'If closer, there's Zoro's Wado Ichimonji, or Shimotsuki Koushirou in Shimotsuki Village might also have a famous blade.'
Hiroto roughly defined the scope and then activated [Incoming Chaos].
He was determined to find the Smooth-Smooth Fruit, no matter how much time it took. This decision created a connection between him and the 'Paramecia Smooth-Smooth Fruit'.
Scenes flashed by, then Hiroto opened his eyes and looked toward the beach of that small island.
"It's actually right here?"
Hiroto came to the stern, somewhat surprised. After gazing at the island from afar, he suddenly leaped up, activating [Thrust] to move forward at high speed.
Soon, in the jungle behind the island's beach, he found that pink Smooth-Smooth Fruit, which looked like a brain.
Hiroto weighed it in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then simply activated [Gluttony].
Then, endless prayers, desires, and pleas surfaced in his mind.
It was girls' craving for beauty, prayers regarding their rough skin, and pleas for a smoother, more perfect self.
The next second, the Smooth-Smooth Fruit was thrown out of his hand.
Hiroto clutched his head and slowly crouched down, only recovering after more than ten minutes.
Practice brings knowledge.
[Gluttony] could enter a 'devouring' state. But he couldn't withstand the aggregation of people's wishes over hundreds of years. Even if he could, the time spent would exceed the standard of 'instantly'.
Unless one day he could tear through the endless wishes with his own will.
Only by grasping the core essence of a Devil Fruit in an extremely short time could he perhaps extract a powerful entry.
'Tsk, as expected. Forget it, giving it to someone else is fine too. But [Gluttony] really can devour Devil Fruits.'
Hiroto looked at the orange next to the entry, feeling it should be changed to gold.
As for rainbow...
Something like Nika might be considered that level.
Stowing the fruit away, Hiroto returned to the ship to help Carina supervise Nami's work.
At this point, the problem of being shorthanded became apparent.
Supplies needed to be transported and organized, damage from the bombardment needed to be repaired, treasures needed to be moved, and other such chores. They weren't difficult but were time-consuming and energy-draining.
Sailing isn't a one-person job, unless Hiroto had the strength of someone like Hawkeye. But unfortunately, he didn't.
By the time everything was finished, an hour had passed.
Covered in sweat, Nami slumped on the deck of the ship as if her bones had been removed.
She looked resentfully at Hiroto, who was enjoying the breeze by the railing not far away, and couldn't help but complain, "Why do I have to do so much work by myself?"
"Because you need to prove yourself to get the priority selection right."
Carina teased, "I'm different, it'll be enough if Captain Hiroto pays me a salary."
"..."
Nami shook her head wordlessly.
This woman was beyond saving, she completely intended to invest herself in Hiroto.
Although she did recognize Hiroto's strength, at the thought of Arlong, she lost all her confidence.
"No salary, but I can make you owe me a huge sum of money." Hiroto turned his head upon hearing this and spoke with a half-smile.
Carina was stunned for a moment.
"Hahahaha."
Nami immediately gloated, "Did you hear that? He even wants you to give him money."
Carina ignored her, thought seriously for a moment, and said, "I don't have anything in my pockets, but I have a reserve fund I can give to you, Captain."
"?"
Nami's eyes widened.
"What's this supposed to be?" Hiroto stopped and asked curiously.
"Just consider it as me being optimistic about you, Captain, and wanting to place a bet on you."
Carina stretched lazily, revealing her curvaceous figure. "Don't look at me like this, my brain is still quite useful. I have some understanding of the East Blue, and while my navigation skills aren't as good as Nami's, they're definitely sufficient."
"Interesting."
Hiroto raised his hand and flicked it, throwing out a dark shadow.
Caught off guard, Carina didn't catch it, and the dark shadow rolled across the deck. It stopped in the open space in front of Nami, revealing its full appearance.
Pink, with swirl-like patterns on the surface, looking different from ordinary fruits.
With just one glance, Nami thought of a certain legend. She jumped up, just about to pick up the fruit, when it was picked up by the quick-handed Carina and held firmly in her hand.
"This couldn't be..."
"Could this be..."
"A Devil Fruit." Hiroto's voice revealed the answer.
"A Devil Fruit!"
Nami's shocked voice echoed across the deck.
(End of Chapter)
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