Chapter 112: Black Dragon Model, An Eternal Engine?
Watching the Hercules Model Devil Fruit being tossed aside by Illyasviel, Hercules fell into a long silence.
Truthfully, he was incredibly proud of his physique. Every cord of muscle on his body was a testament to his grueling, relentless training. Back in the age of Greek mythology, there wasn't a woman who didn't swoon at the sight of him, nor a hero who didn't look upon him with envy.
It was the ultimate symbol of strength. Even the gods themselves had looked upon him with awe.
He never expected that times would change so much that his muscles would actually be shunned. However, upon second thought, if Illyasviel were to transform into something like him—a delicate, beautiful face perched atop such a massive, burly frame—he couldn't help but shiver. The mental image was, indeed, quite bizarre. Even he struggled to accept the idea for a moment, let alone Illyasviel herself.
If she didn't want it, then so be it.
Hercules ultimately forgave her; after all, Illyasviel was simply too adorable. He looked up toward Nico Robin and asked, "Are there any other Devil Fruits?"
Since Illyasviel refused the Hercules Model, he would simply find another. He was certain that the other party possessed a wider variety.
"There are," Nico Robin replied after a brief moment of thought. "Currently, we have successfully created the Snake-Snake Fruit, Model: Yamata no Orochi, which can grant the user eight lives. Then there is the Fish-Fish Fruit, which includes the Black Dragon Model, the Purple Dragon Model, the Red Dragon Model, and several others."
"There is also the Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Okuchi no Makami."
Hercules knit his brows together before asking, "Are there no Devil Fruits suitable for a young girl?"
"Currently, we do not have a fruit specifically tailored for a young girl in our inventory," Nico Robin explained. "However, with our capabilities, we can create one. Within the Whitebeard Pirates, there is a user of the Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix. Additionally, within the walls of Impel Down, there is a user of the Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Nine-Tailed Fox."
"Both of those Devil Fruits are very suitable for a girl. Especially the Nine-Tailed Fox Model."
Hercules had no interest in the Nine-Tailed Fox, particularly after learning of its specific functions. On the other hand, the Phoenix Model caught his attention. Once he learned that the Phoenix possessed incredible powers of recovery and regeneration, he felt that this fruit could serve as a perfect shield for Illyasviel.
"How do we obtain that fruit?"
Nico Robin answered with a slight smile, "We have already mastered the ability to manufacture Zoan-type Devil Fruits. As long as we can acquire the blood of the Phoenix Model's user, we can replicate it. Furthermore, we already intend to bring Whitebeard into the fold. Our next target is the Whitebeard Pirates."
Hercules spoke with a calm, unwavering tone. "Count me in."
For the sake of Illyasviel, he didn't mind launching an assault on the Whitebeard Pirates. Besides, they were just a band of pirates.
"Ara, is there a Black Dragon Model? Give me one."
At that moment, Yumesaki, who had overheard that the Mythical Zoan Fish-Fish Fruit now included a Black Dragon Model, became intrigued. Previously, Nico Robin had offered him the Pink Dragon Model, but Yumesaki had turned it down, feeling it was a bit too feminine. He hadn't expected the Black Dragon version to be developed so quickly.
This was something he had to try. After all, he was a descendant of dragons; since he had the chance to actually become one, he certainly didn't want to miss out.
Nico Robin nodded and handed a manufactured Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Black Dragon to Yumesaki.
Yumesaki took a single bite, and his face instantly contorted.
It tasted terrible—absolutely wretched. It was no wonder Medusa had thrown hers away without hesitation; this stuff was truly not meant for human consumption. Yumesaki fought back the urge to gag and finished the entire fruit. Immediately, his body began to undergo a violent transformation.
He opened his mouth, letting out a thunderous dragon's roar that echoed through the air. His entire form surged upward, transforming into a massive dragon hundreds of meters long, soaring over the Flower Capital of Wano Country.
Abilities like Dragon Breath, Kaifu—the Demolition Wind—and Homuragumo, the Flame Clouds, were unleashed by Yumesaki one after another. He rained down a continuous bombardment toward a mountain peak outside the capital.
Yumesaki discovered something fascinating: it wasn't just Chakra that could replace physical stamina to fuel a Devil Fruit's power. Magic Power worked just as well. In fact, the results were even better than using pure physical stamina.
It was truly extraordinary.
After a long period of continuous bombardment, Yumesaki felt no significant physical exhaustion, though his Magic Power consumption was quite high. However, in the very next second, Yumesaki drew Magic Power from Frieren's world through the Golden Gate, rapidly replenishing his reserves and beginning a fresh wave of attacks.
Behold, the so-called "Perpetual Motion Engine." Yumesaki leaned back tactically in his mind. As long as the Golden Gate existed, his Magic Power would never run dry. Anyone who dared to try a war of attrition against him would find themselves crushed in an instant.
After venting his power for several rounds, a satisfied Yumesaki shifted back into his human form and returned to the banquet.
The atmosphere at the party had become even more lively. Yumesaki's display of power had been an eye-opener for everyone; many now realized that Devil Fruits held unique advantages. Even the Heroic Spirit EMIYA began to contemplate whether he should consume one to bolster his own strength. After all, the power boost from these things was practically instantaneous.
He began to ask Nico Robin if there were any Devil Fruits that would suit him.
"How about the Warp-Warp Fruit?" Nico Robin suggested.
This fruit allowed the user to teleport to a desired location and could even move others. For a Heroic Spirit like EMIYA, it was a perfect fit; it would allow him to maintain distance from his enemies in an instant, enabling him to finish them off using "kiting" tactics.
"Additionally, there is the More-More Fruit," she continued.
This fruit could increase the speed, volume, size, and other attributes of any object the user touched, with an amplification of up to a hundredfold. EMIYA was fundamentally an Archer; if the speed of the swords he fired could be accelerated a hundred times, his destructive potential would be unimaginable.
Furthermore, it was worth noting that EMIYA possessed a technique known as "Broken Phantasm." This technique involved overloading a Noble Phantasm with massive amounts of Magic Power, using the artifact as a disposable vessel to create a devastating explosion. If EMIYA were to consume the Bomb-Bomb Fruit or the Pop-Pop Fruit, he could significantly enhance the explosive power of his Broken Phantasms.
Between the Warp-Warp Fruit, the More-More Fruit, and the Bomb-Bomb Fruit, all of them were highly compatible with EMIYA. If he could somehow consume all three... EMIYA felt that even in a one-on-one duel against King Hassan, he wouldn't necessarily lose.
Hearing this, Hercules suddenly wondered if he had underestimated the potential of Devil Fruits. Perhaps such a thing could be useful to him as well, taking his strength a step further.
Seeing Hercules' interest, Nico Robin recommended the Strong-Strong Fruit. This fruit granted the user extraordinary physical power, allowing them to lift mountains with ease. Hercules was already a hero of immense strength; if he ate the Strong-Strong Fruit, his power would reach a level that defied imagination.
Nico Robin already knew the exact locations of these fruits. If they wanted them, they could acquire them in a very short amount of time. For instance, the current user of the More-More Fruit was imprisoned in Impel Down.
To others, Impel Down was an impregnable fortress. But for Yumesaki, who possessed Clairvoyance and the Door-Door Fruit, it was no different from a backyard garden. He could go and come as he pleased. Moreover, inside Impel Down sat a group of people worth recruiting—individuals like "Demon Heir" Douglas Bullet, who possessed formidable combat power.
There was also "Red Count" Patrick Redfield, who was equally worth bringing over. Furthermore, the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit and the More-More Fruit were well worth retrieving.
After some discussion, the group decided to secure Whitebeard first before heading to Impel Down to claim the fruits.
Once the decision was made, Yumesaki headed to Onigashima first to summon Kaidou. Then, he went to Totto Land to call for Charlotte Linlin. Finally, he traveled to Egghead Island to find one more person.
The Golden Lion, Shiki.
Ever since Egghead Island had been taken away in its entirety by Yumesaki, Shiki had been left to settle there. However, Yumesaki had long since released the mental manipulation magic. Shiki had regained his sense of self a long time ago, yet he hadn't left the island.
On one hand, the pressure Yumesaki exerted was simply too great. After being controlled by the mental magic, Shiki hadn't lost his memories; he remembered everything that happened while he was under Yumesaki's thumb. He knew he had no way to break free from such control; he had been completely dominated. Therefore, Shiki was well aware that if he ran away today, he would just be caught again tomorrow. Escaping was a futile effort.
On the other hand, Yumesaki had promised to find people to help him remove the steering wheel lodged in his head and even help him regenerate his lost limbs so he could return to his peak strength.
After weighing the pros and cons, Shiki stayed on Egghead and became a research subject for Orochimaru and the others. What kind of experiment? Naturally, it was the study of limb regeneration.
With the combined genius of Orochimaru, Tsunade, Kabuto Yakushi, Senju Tobirama, and Vegapunk, completing a limb regeneration experiment was hardly a challenge. Thus, when Yumesaki arrived at Egghead to find the Golden Lion, the man not only had the steering wheel removed from his skull, but both of his lost legs had grown back.
He was no longer in a daze, and he showed no more signs of neurological impairment. The wild and arrogant legend of the Golden Lion seemed to have truly returned.
Hearing that Yumesaki wanted him to help recruit Whitebeard, Shiki agreed without much hesitation.
"Newgate is indeed a bit stubborn, but don't worry. As long as we are there, he won't dare refuse your invitation."
After staying on Egghead for those few days, Shiki had gained a clear picture of Yumesaki's true power. Not only had he subjugated Kaidou and Charlotte Linlin, but he could mass-produce Zoan-type Devil Fruits at will. Rare Mythical Zoans were available in whatever quantity he desired.
Moreover, he had recruited a group of unfathomably strong individuals from who-knows-where. This kind of power was simply beyond imagination. Not even the Rocks Pirates at their absolute peak possessed such terrifying combat strength.
Shiki felt that unless Whitebeard had completely lost his mind, he certainly wouldn't dare say no to Yumesaki.
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