Chapter 25 - Bai Ye, what is your dream? (Please keep reading, 2K words)
In the vast forest of Birka, on a once-abandoned altar, Bai Ye stood laughing wildly because he saw that Devil Fruit.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit!!
He admitted that although he had gambled, he had won!
In the early stages, it was a god-tier Devil Fruit, but later on, it was brought out and trashed just like the Flare-Flare Fruit. However, in Bai Ye's opinion, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was much stronger and more versatile than the Flare-Flare Fruit. If Eneru hadn't gone offline so quickly and had terrible physical combat skills, lacking Armament and Conqueror's Haki, Monkey D. Luffy would probably have died on Sky Island.
Eneru was actually a bit like Kizaru, but inferior in all aspects. Bai Ye also knew how to walk his own path; he wouldn't think he was invincible just because he got the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and only develop the Devil Fruit while ignoring the existence of Haki.
Ding! You have changed Eneru's life trajectory, and the plot has changed. Congratulations, you have received one lottery chance!
Taking away a Devil Fruit can also grant a lottery chance?!
He felt that his plot changes seemed simpler than those of his Naruto Bai Ye counterpart.
Naruto Bai Ye: "What the hell? That counts too?"
His plot changes involved either saving Shisui or resolving the Uchiha clan massacre.
How is it that in the Pirate world, taking a Devil Fruit also counts as changing the plot?
Nichijou Bai Ye: "It should count, right? After all, Eneru was a minor boss in the early stages, so it should indirectly count as changing Monkey D. Luffy's life trajectory?"
Speaking of which, Eneru really taught the Straw Hat a lesson on Sky Island.
And for such an important task, getting a lottery chance seems quite normal.
Pirate Bai Ye: "Cough, let's draw and see. Who cares if it counts or not, just give me Haoshoku!"
Naruto Bai Ye: "Good, good, good, I like Haoshoku. After this, with my Susanoo paired with Haoshoku, who can kill me?"
Pirate Bai Ye: "Let's draw first."
He stopped fantasizing. It would be funny if he drew a power with a huge disparity.
Ding! You have used one lottery chance. Congratulations, you have obtained: Life Return.
This thing?!
Although it's not as good as Haoshoku, it seems quite decent.
It's surprisingly good.
With this, after a big meal, as long as there is sufficient food, one can instantly recover stamina and fully restore health.
And one can also control one's body with consciousness.
Although it's a supportive ability, it's still a very good one.
Didn't Luffy also rely on this ability to fully recover many times later on?
One Rumble-Rumble Fruit plus one Life Return.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit can electrocute him back to life, and Life Return can do the same. Coupled with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's mobility, his life-saving abilities seem to be maxed out.
With that thought, Bai Ye directly bit into the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and a look of discomfort flashed across his face: "Damn, this tastes like shit."
Although he had never eaten shit, Bai Ye felt that this taste was simply unforgettable for the rest of his life.
However, he couldn't bother to experience the pain in his taste buds. Bai Ye noticed that his body was changing.
Then, with a thought, Bai Ye picked up his sword and slashed at his own hand. His body instinctively elementalized, and then lightning snakes gathered on his arm.
Afterward, Bai Ye tried various moves. Currently, Bai Ye could only use God's Judgment. As for 30 million volts of electricity, Bai Ye couldn't achieve that yet.
"It's a bit difficult. I don't want to carry a drum on my back like Eneru."
Bai Ye thought, it was fine for Eneru to do that, but if he did, he would probably be laughed to death by the others in the chat group.
Eneru's large drum was for storing his power. Generally speaking, the consumption seemed quite high, and storing it there could reduce the power consumption.
Pirate Bai Ye: "I've already eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Everyone who wants to try it can try it. Also, this thing really doesn't seem easy to master. I seem to only be able to use God's Judgment right now!
But there's one good thing: my Observation Haki has directly gone from intermediate to top-tier Observation Haki, and it now comes with the effect of electromagnetic waves. The entire Birka is under my surveillance. It's really a bit unaccustomed."
While gaining two new abilities, his strength also increased from the Vice Admiral level to the mid-tier Shichibukai level, just one step away from the elite Vice Admiral level of Marineford.
When Bai Ye first came out, he was probably only able to fight evenly with a Rear Admiral. After this trip, he directly made such a big leap.
Bai Ye could only say that he was very satisfied with this operation.
Naruto Bai Ye: "Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!!! Your Rumble-Rumble Fruit with Observation Haki is simply too amazing! I've even discovered Zetsu, who is monitoring the Uchiha clan. Damn, it's just a bit energy-consuming, but with this, I even know what the Third Hokage is doing at home! Damn it, the entire Konoha is under my surveillance!"
This thing is much more powerful than other abilities. The Rumble-Rumble Fruit is truly a BUG.
He didn't know why Eneru lost to Monkey D. Luffy, besides the protagonist's halo making Eneru dumb.
After all, if Eneru didn't fight Luffy, he could just run far away. With a Raigo, the entire island would be destroyed. Luffy is immune to lightning, but falling from such a high sky would surely kill him.
Moreover, Luffy couldn't even catch up to that guy, but this guy kept getting dumber and dumber as the fight went on, insisting on fighting hand-to-hand.
The most important thing is that with top-tier Observation Haki, he could still be hit by Luffy. Later, the Three Admirals would directly pre-emptively elementalize.
Inuyasha Bai Ye: "It's indeed good. I just tried elementalization. This ability is pretty good!"
Zombie Bai Ye: "The sky is dead, the yellow sky will rise, the year is Jiazi, the world is auspicious, may the Thunder God help me!"
Nichijou Bai Ye: "I can't use it, I'm going to cry. I'm going to start exercising my stamina from today!"
Everyone else could use it, and every time he saw others using it, Nichijou Bai Ye wanted to cry.
His stamina was so bad that he couldn't use any ability. As soon as he used it a little, that dizzy feeling would immediately come, and the next second he would feel like he was about to collapse.
He felt that he had to start exercising, otherwise, he would just be an ordinary person in this world.
Having elementalization would indeed be life-saving in the Conan world.
Zombie Bai Ye: "Lightning element is very good. I'm going down the mountain to accumulate merit, everyone!"
Originally, he only had Foundation Establishment cultivation, so he never dared to go down the mountain.
Mainly because this era was too chaotic. In this age, zombies were rampant, and demons and ghosts were not something a small Foundation Establishment cultivator like him could handle.
So, he had always stayed hidden in the mountains, but it was impossible for him not to want to go down the mountain. Now that he had the opportunity, Bai Ye naturally wouldn't let go of this chance.
Changing the plot, right!?
Then naturally, he had to go to Ren Family Town.
Inuyasha Bai Ye: "Unfortunately, there isn't much plot I can change here right now. It's still too far from that era. Forget it, I won't think so much. I'll go fight Sesshomaru first."
Just got a new ability, perfect for fighting Sesshomaru!
Sesshomaru is still young now, it's the time for education. When he grows up, he might not be able to find Sesshomaru anymore, so while the younger brother is still small, beat him hard!
Pirate Bai Ye: "Then I'll go too. I still have to go back and report!"
He didn't have much time left now either.
Following the direction of the return compass, Bai Ye returned to the first island he landed on Sky Island. Then, he used the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's ability to fly down from the sky.
As he gradually approached the ground, looking at Captain John, who was sleeping soundly with his bottle of wine, a hint of emotion flashed in Bai Ye's eyes. This guy was actually still waiting here.
So, as a reward, he wouldn't let him die in God Valley.
During the God Valley incident, Captain John and Silver Axe died there and were later turned into zombies by Moriah.
Wang Zhi, on the other hand, survived and occupied Beehive Island, but he was later killed by Blackbeard, and Beehive Island was also taken over by Blackbeard.
The other few also became overlords in their own right. It could be said that after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, these individuals stirred up trouble in that era.
Boom!!!
A huge roar instantly startled Captain John, and the unfinished rum in his hand was also spilled on the ground: "Who the hell is it!? Can't a man get some sleep?"
Looking at the dark surroundings, Captain John instantly became furious.
Can't a man get some rest?
"Sorry, John, I'm really sorry to disturb your sleep."
As the smoke and dust cleared, Bai Ye slowly emerged from the pit. Looking at Captain John, Bai Ye shrugged. Although he felt a little reluctant to disturb Captain John's rest.
But time was almost up for him to go back. If he didn't go back, he would be disqualified, and the Captain's position would be taken by Kaido, which was not what Bai Ye wanted to see.
Speaking of which, Kaido probably challenged other Captains in the original story too, but most likely ended in failure, right?
Hearing the familiar voice, Captain John rubbed his eyes and looked at Bai Ye in disbelief, asking, "I thought you were dead, you're still alive? I was just saying I'd pack up and leave tomorrow!"
Captain John's words instantly made Bai Ye, who had been feeling a little moved, lose all other thoughts.
He had been moved that Captain John stayed there waiting for him, but now it seemed this scoundrel probably thought he was dead, right?
"Oh, my good brother, you know, I, as a Captain, need to go back and participate in that competition. If I don't go back, I won't have that position. And I absolutely won't go back for the captaincy, but to tell everyone that you didn't run away, you died!"
Then you'd better not say it!
Listening to Captain John's words, Bai Ye was even more speechless.
So, in his heart, he either ran away or died? Is there no good thing at all?
Seemingly noticing Bai Ye's discomfort, Captain John, with a familiar air, put his arm around Bai Ye's shoulder and asked, "How was it? What did you do up there?"
Since Bai Ye wasn't dead, and he had said before going up that he had a compelling reason to go.
Now, Captain John was still very curious about what Bai Ye had done up there, so determined to go to Sky Island. Could it be to hide his treasure?
Thinking of this, Captain John's eyes lit up: "Bai Ye, as brothers, don't be so disloyal. If you want to hide treasure, you can let me hide it. We're brothers, I'll definitely keep it safe for you. How about this, you tell me first, I'm not doing it for your treasure, mainly I'm afraid you'll be killed and your treasure will be buried. If someone else takes it, wouldn't that be even more painful? It's better for me to benefit than for someone else!"
Forcing down the urge to hit him, Bai Ye listened to Captain John's words, and his fists couldn't help but clench a little.
Treasure!?
This life, Captain John died for treasure, didn't he?
He probably saw treasure in God Valley and didn't even retreat, getting killed by the Marines, God's Knights, or Roger while taking the treasure, right?
"Old John, if you continue like this, you will sooner or later die because of treasure."
In consideration of Captain John waiting for him there, Bai Ye chose to endure once more.
Endurance!
"You don't understand, it's a headache to be broke. Who goes out to sea not for a bit of treasure?"
"Whitebeard!"
"Except him!"
"Charlotte Linlin!"
"Bai Ye, are you doing this on purpose?!"
Captain John instantly lost his composure.
This Bai Ye guy was intentionally going against him, wasn't he?
If either of those two were normal, he'd eat his hat!
One wants sons, one wants to birth a pirate crew. Look, is that what humans do?
Although Whitebeard currently hadn't widely adopted sons and said things like "Come be my son" to everyone he met, Captain John still knew about his dream.
Charlotte Linlin, needless to say, completely wasted the title of the Rocks Pirates' most beautiful woman.
"I'm just reminding you, if you continue to be obsessed with treasure, you will sooner or later die because of it!"
Bai Ye shrugged and said slowly. Captain John, after hearing his words, fell into deep thought and then nodded: "You're right."
Seeing his attitude, Bai Ye nodded with satisfaction, then thought to himself that his talk-no-jutsu seemed to have improved. Although not as good as Naruto, the protagonist, being able to make Captain John change his obsession with treasure, Bai Ye was already very satisfied.
However, before he could gloat for long, Captain John continued, "Looking at it that way, I still need to hide my treasure better, and collect more treasure before I die!"
You might as well take your treasure to hell with you!
Bai Ye rolled his eyes. No wonder Captain John said that before. Bai Ye understood. This guy hadn't changed at all; he had just become more resolute.
So, treasure is his life, right?
"Bai Ye, actually everyone goes out to sea for their own reasons. What is your dream?"
Looking at Bai Ye, Captain John shook his head and didn't take Bai Ye's advice to heart, because that was his dream for going out to sea. He was willing to die for his dream!
He was willing to die for his dream!